bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formation of Mechanisms and Technologies for Interaction between Authorities and Society in the Context of Digitalization of Public Administration
Authors: Ivanov D. Yu. , Volkov V. A.
Published: December 2023

This article discusses the process of digitalization of the communicative space between the state and society in modern Russia. From the point of view of the concepts of “new public management” and “service state”, the stages of the formation of e-government are studied. The reasons and prerequisites that led to the formation of the concept of digital public admin- istration are also studied. The political and institutional benefits and prospects for the develop- ment of new interactive formats and digital technologies used by government bodies in the practice of their interaction with the population are analyzed. On the basis of the study, the authors conclude that digital technologies are a modern and inevitable multifunctional addition to the large-scale institutional environment of the Russian political system, which requires changes in the qualitative and quantitative representation of existing political institutions, as well as harmonization of the infrastructure and all organizational structures of the state. The reported study was funded by Foundation for the Development of Scientific Research and Applied Developments of NWIM RANEPA
Professional self-determination of schoolchildren of the Khabarovsk territory: sociological analysis
Authors:   The Far-Eastern law institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Kleymyonov E.A. , Shelkovnikova A.E. ,   The Far-Eastern law institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes certain aspects of professional self-determination of schoolchildren in the region based on the results of mass survey of schoolchildren in the Khabarovsk territory. The authors show which factors have the greatest impact on the professional self-determination of students. The main ones are the level of wages and stereotypes about the prestige and profitability of certain professions in the Russian society. The authors conclude that professional orientation of school students is closely related to their value set. This study allowed us to establish that, in general, the attitude of respondents meet the requirements that the state and society impose on the relevant professions. In turn, respondents are looking for those areas of employment that are really able to meet their expectations from the profession. The article also identifies key areas for improving the effectiveness of career guidance in the region, which the respondents include, first of all, development of the subject-practical forms of such work.
Educação Infantil do Campo
Authors: Fernandes Ana Paula Cunha dos Santos , Oliveira dos Santos Marlene , Santos de Albuquerque Simone
Published: December 2023

O artigo reflete sobre como a arquitetura escolar pode potencializar práticas cotidianas, organização e uso dos espaços e ambientes de uma instituição de educação infantil do campo, numa comunidade ribeirinha de Belém-PA. O diálogo entre Educação Infantil do Campo e arquitetura é multirreferencial, com estudos de pesquisadores/as brasileiros/as e estrangeiros/as que reconhecem a arquitetura como elemento do currículo potencializador das experiências das crianças em contextos plurais. Foi uma pesquisa de campo exploratória, realizada entre 2017 e 2021, autorizada pela Secretaria Municipal de Educação de Belém e pelos/as participantes. Os dados foram coletados em diário de campo e registros fotográficos. Conclui-se que o desenho arquitetônico e a organização das instituições de Educação Infantil do Campo são vivenciados pelos/as diferentes sujeitos/as da comunidade educativa, afetando a construção da identidade da criança e a oferta com qualidade das experiências ali vividas.
busca da genealogia da publicidade de causa
Authors: Pompeu Bruno
Published: December 2023

Este artigo parte do questionamento acerca da origem e da natureza do que hoje se chama “publicidade de causa”, que consiste na combinação de interesses privados comerciais com pautas públicas sociais. Nosso objetivo é fazer um resgate das origens dessa modalidade publicitária, não a partir da sua materialidade expressiva, buscando peças antigas, por exemplo; mas procurando encontrar as raízes dessa relação na publicidade entre público e privado, entre cidadania e consumo. Trata-se de trabalho teórico, baseado em revisão bibliográfica e reflexão argumentativa, que procura oferecer contribuição ao entendimento dos limites e das potências da comunicação publicitária diante de um contexto político e social que demanda cada vez mais a participação efetiva de empresas e marcas.
Uso de la anoscopia de alta resolución para la detección de displasia anal por papilomavirus en pacientes con enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal
Authors: Márquez Velásquez Juan Ricardo , González Awique Paola Stephany , Miranda Ruíz Carlos Andrés , Muñoz Zuluaga Mario , Miranda Ruíz Luis Francisco
Published: December 2023

Introducción: el carcinoma anal de células escamosas es raro, pero su incidencia y mortalidad han ido en aumento globalmente. El 90% de los casos están relacionados con la infección por el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)(1,2) y los pacientes con enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII) tienen un mayor riesgo de infección por este virus; se ha identificado una incidencia de 5,5 por 100.000 pacientes en el grupo de EII frente a 1,8 en el grupo sin EII(3).
Metodología: se realizó un estudio descriptivo de serie de casos en el que se incluyó a 21 pacientes con EII, sin síntomas perianales, entre enero y julio de 2022 en el Instituto de Coloproctología de Medellín, a quienes se les realizó citología anal, genotipificación del VPH y anoscopia de alta resolución, previa explicación y aceptación del procedimiento. Si se encontraban lesiones, se realizaba tratamiento ablativo.
Resultados: el 23% de esta cohorte tenía lesiones escamosas de bajo grado, mientras que el 14,2% presentaba lesiones de alto grado con cambios de displasia al momento de la anoscopia. El 90,4% tenían genotipificación positiva para VPH, de los cuales el 76,1% eran de alto grado.
Conclusiones: nuestro estudio sugiere que esta serie de pacientes con EII se comporta como un grupo de alto riesgo para desarrollar lesiones premalignas en asociación con el VPH. La anoscopia de alta resolución es un método rentable, indoloro y asequible que, en manos expertas, puede impactar el diagnóstico y manejo de lesiones premalignas y disminuir la incidencia de cáncer anal en pacientes con EII.
Eficacia diagnóstica de la calprotectina fecal en enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal: revisión sistemática de la literatura
Authors: Gómez-Raigosa Juliana , Valencia Sánchez Natalia
Published: December 2023

Introducción: la enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal es un conjunto de patologías entre las que están incluidas la colitis ulcerativa y la enfermedad de Crohn, las cuales tienen presentación similar. En la actualidad, el diagnóstico y seguimiento de dicha enfermedad se basa principalmente en estudios endoscópicos, pero este método difícilmente puede aplicarse a la monitorización periódica de la enfermedad al ser costoso, invasivo y con disponibilidad limitada. La calprotectina fecal cumple con ser ampliamente disponible, fácil de usar y de precio asequible, y actualmente es el biomarcador mejor caracterizado para el uso en esta patología.
Metodología: diseño de investigación tipo revisión sistemática de la literatura de validación de prueba diagnóstica. Se realizó una búsqueda en diferentes bases de datos y para la evaluación de la calidad metodológica se empleó la lista verificación QUADAS-2.
Resultados: la búsqueda inicial para la selección de los artículos arrojó un total de 352.843 artículos publicados principalmente en PubMed seguido de Scopus y Science Direct. Después de múltiples filtros se logró elegir 221 artículos, los cuales se llevaron a revisión completa. Se valoraron con criterios de inclusión y exclusión, lo que determinó la elección final de 18 artículos.
Conclusiones: la calprotectina fecal es un marcador sustituto fiable de la actividad endoscópica en la EII. Se evidencia la falta de consenso para delimitar un punto de corte y mejorar la aplicabilidad y la precisión diagnóstica. La colonoscopia sigue siendo en todos los estudios el estándar de oro.
Calidad de vida y función sexual en mujeres con cirrosis hepática en Colombia
Authors: Yepes Barreto Ismael de Jesús , Arboleda Rivero Luis Alberto , Garcia Doria María Lwiggi
Published: December 2023

Introducción: el sexo femenino se ha identificado de forma sistemática como uno de los predictores de mala calidad de vida en pacientes con cirrosis. Sin embargo, la relación de la calidad de vida con la función sexual en mujeres con cirrosis no ha sido ampliamente estudiada.
Objetivo: determinar la relación entre la calidad de vida y la función sexual de mujeres con cirrosis.
Métodos: estudio observacional de tipo transversal. Se incluyó a pacientes femeninas de 18 a 69 años. Se utilizó la encuesta SF-36-V2 para evaluar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud y la IFSF-6 para valorar la función sexual. Para identificar la relación entre calidad de vida y función sexual se utilizó una relación lineal uni- y multivariante. La significación estadística se fijó con un valor p < 0,05.
Resultados: 36 pacientes estuvieron disponibles para el análisis. La media de edad fue de 61 años. En la encuesta SF36-V2, la media del resumen del componente físico fue de 58 y la media del resumen del componente mental fue de 56. El IFSF-6 tuvo una media de 10. La disfunción sexual se presentó en un 80% de las pacientes. El puntaje IFSF-6 se relacionó de forma positiva con la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud. Los factores relacionados con deterioro de la función sexual son la edad y la menopausia. La escala Child-Pugh y el índice de masa corporal se identificaron como los principales determinantes de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud.
Conclusiones: La función sexual podría ser un determinante de calidad de vida de las mujeres con cirrosis.
A kidney transplant patient infected with COVID-19：A case of pharmaceutical care
Authors: Lin hai hong , Shao li na , Jiang xin , Ye xiao lan
Published: December 2023

Kidney transplanted patients need immunosuppressant
therapies.SARS-CoV-2 may cause acute lung injury, and secondary
infections are thus relevant complications in patients with COVID-19
pneumonia.In view of the contradiction between anti-rejection use of
immunosuppressants in patients with transplanted organs and the need to
improve the immunity of infection.Here,we report a case of the clinical
pharmacist participated in the whole process of patients with novel
coronavirus infection after kidney transplantation.The clinical
pharmacist gave in dividualized guidance on Nematvir/Ritonavir drug
interaction and the timing of discontinuation and re-use of
immunosuppressive agents .Pulmonary diseases ofviral origin was well
controlled and no acute rejection of transplanted kidney occurred.
ZAKAT FUND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR MUSTAHIK WELFARE MAQASHID SHARIA PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Firman Muhammad Syafry , Isman  , Muhammad Ammar Al-amudi  , Prabu Arya Sembara
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to explain the Management Strategy of Zakat Funds towards Mustahik in the Perspective of Maqashid Sharia Case Study at Baznas Samarinda City Prov. East Kalimantan. With the formulation of the problem: 1. What are the indicators used to identify Mustahik Faqir and Poor Groups who are entitled to receive Zakat funds? 2. How is the impact of acceptance and Zakat on Mustahik from the Faqir and Poor groups in the Maqashid Sharia perspective? This research is qualitatively descriptive with a sociological approach, data collection methods are observations, interviews and documentation at Baznas Samarinda City. Data analysis techniques are reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the Management Strategy of Zakat Funds Towards Mustahik in the Perspective of the Maqashid Sharia Case Study at Baznas Samarinda Prov. East Kalimantan. namely, the program is channelled into 5 programs: Samarinda Smart, Samarinda Healthy, Samarinda Empowered, Samarinda Berdakwah, and Samarinda Care by covering the fields of Economy, Health, Education, Da'wah, and Humanity. Indicators of zakat recipients used to determine the mustahik zakat categories of poor and poor, namely: a. Home/residence ownership index by looking at the condition of the house (roof, floor, walls), whether the family owns a house or not, the source of residential lighting. b. Ownership of assets including assets owned by families or individuals, local transportation owned, and facilities in accessing news/information. c. Income by looking at sources of income not exceeding 1,000,0000 and not having savings / high-value goods. The impact of the distribution of zakat funds on the welfare of mustahiq from the poor and poor groups in the maqashid sharia perspective is that the distribution of zakat funds is carried out in the form of consumptive zakat fund assistance, with this mustahiq program can increase their income which the percentage level of success is 80 per cent (%) as evidenced by surveys by Baznas Samarinda and information reports from the results of mustahiq businesses that experience profits and can meet their basic needs. Mustahiq has been able to independently change the status of mustahik to munfiq or muzakki through business capital assistance and business equipment assistance that has been provided by Bazas Samarinda City.
Dependence of Linear Isobaric Thermal Expansivity of Polymers on Their Flexibility
Authors:   Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, 3940 North Elm Street, Denton, TX 76207, USA, Aouadi Samir , Brostow Witold ,   Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, 3940 North Elm Street, Denton, TX 76207, USA, Hamad Nora A. ,   Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, 3940 North Elm Street, Denton, TX 76207, USA,   Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebine El-Koam00123, Egypt
Published: December 2023

We have obtained an equation for polymers relating their flexibility Y defined in 2019 to the linear isobaric thermal expansivity L. This way we have connected quantitatively a thermodynamic property to a mechanical one. The expansivity is important since different materials expand at different rates on the increase of temperature; the same applies to contraction resulting from cooling. Thus, a temperature change can cause disintegration of a composite with no mechanical force involved.
Application of SD/MNP/PEI Nanocomposite for Heavy Metals Sorption
Authors:   Department of Petroleum Engineering, Knowledge University, Erbil, 44001, Iraq, Ghasemi Avat , Ghasemi Zhila ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, 5756151818 Iran
Published: December 2023

A magnetical nanocomposite based on sawdust, magnetic nanoparticles, and polyethylenimine was prepared to remove Pb(II), Cd(II) and Cu(II) ions from an aqueous solution. Adsorption on nanocomposite exhibited a maximum removal of 97% for Pb(II)‏. The adsorption capacity in the pseudo-second-order model for Pb(II) was studied and the value of 1.48 mg/g was obtained.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: CASE STUDY IN NAVA DHAMMASEKHA, BETING VILLAGE, MERANTI ISLANDS, RIAU PROVINCE
Authors: Hosan Hosan , Chandra Teddy
Published: December 2023

This study aims to describe the management strategy for the development of Dhammasekha as a need for a community in forming human beings who are critical, creative, innovative, and dynamic in Buddhist values, with a case study mix combine research design, respondents selected based on purposive sampling and analysis with interactive model. The results of the study show that from the strategic management model in the development of NDS Maitreya has been carried out well, despite various limitations in terms of infrastructure, human resources, funds and other resources, because schools are basically a community, serving students and the nation's children; The implementation of strategic management both short and long term has been well formulated through the school's vision, mission, goals and objectives, the school is able to make programs, activities and standard procedures and is evaluated periodically.
THE PRINCIPAL'S ROLE IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION AT METTA MAITREYA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Authors: Sutikno Yadi , Hosan Hosan
Published: December 2023

Based on observations, there has been no research that explains the role of school principals in improving the quality of education at Metta Maitreya Elementary School. In fact, research on the role of school principals in improving the quality of education at Metta Maitreya Elementary School is important. Based on these observations, research will be conducted on the Role of School Principals in Improving the Quality of Education at Metta Maitreya Elementary School. The research method used is qualitative method. The time of this study is August to September 2023. The place of research is SD Metta Maitreya which is located at Jalan Tuanku Tambusai, , Puri Nangka Sari Complex, Pekanbaru. Data sources come from the Principal of SD Metta Maitreya, teachers, students, and parents. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The conclusion of this study is that the role of the principal in improving the quality of education at SD Metta Maitreya is that the principal acts as an educator, manager, educational administrator, supervisor, and entrepreneur at SD Metta Maitreya.
THE UNDERSTANDING OF GENERATION Z OF STOCK INVESTMENT DECISIONS FROM A FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Zulistiani Zulistiani , Kusumaningtyas Dian
Published: December 2023

This research aims to look at the understanding of z generation of stock investment decisions from a financial behavior perspective by looking at the factors of interest, overconfidence, herding, and regret. This research uses a descriptive quantitative approach with data collection methods through questionnaires, then the results are described, and conclusions are drawn. The results of this research show that Generation Z has a positive attitude toward stock investment decisions. They consider this investment very important for their future. They calculate the possible profits they can make. They consider the level of risk that occurs for the safety of investing. Their interest is high in obtaining large returns. Their overconfidence is high. They feel they have increased knowledge, ability, confidence, and experience investing in shares. However, their investment decisions are also influenced by the behavior of the groups around them. Some of them experienced terrible experiences of stock investment which will affect their investment decisions in the future.
IMPACT OF COMPENSATION, PERSONALITY, SELF-ACTUALIZATION ON INTENTION TO STAY OF INDRAGIRI HULU EYE TEACHER
Authors: Fransinatra Ziko , Asyik Nur Fadjrih
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine and analyze the impact of compensation, personality and self-actualization variables on intention to stay. The population of this study was 1,009 Early Years Education (EYE) teachers in Indragiri Hulu. The sampling technique was Accidental Sampling and the number of samples was determined by the Slovin formula, the details of the sample taken were 91 respondents who were carried out proportionally so that the sample became representative of EYE teachers in Indragiri Hulu using primary data obtained through questionnaire distribution. Data analysis using Multiple Linear Regression. The results showed that compensation had no significant effect on the intention to stay, while Personality and Self-actualization actually had a significant effect on the intention to stay. And compensation, personality and self-actualization affect the intention to stay simultaneously. Previous studies from different industries have also shown that personality traits can influence the intention to stay.
METODOLOGÍA BASADA EN MLOPS (MACHINE LEARNING OPERATIONS) PARA APOYO A LA GESTIÓN EN PROYECTOS DE CIENCIA DE DATOS
Authors: Ordonez Bolanos Angela A , Rojas Juan Sebastian , Gómez Gómez Jorge , Ramirez-Gonzalez Gustavo
Published: December 2023

Muchas empresas de ingeniería han decidido adentrarse en el campo de la ciencia de datos y MLOps con el objetivo de crear, extraer y analizar grandes volúmenes de datos. Este enfoque es de suma importancia debido a su naturaleza multidisciplinaria, ya que combina principios, conceptos y prácticas de la ingeniería, el aprendizaje automático, las matemáticas, entre otras disciplinas. El principal objetivo al explorar este campo de trabajo radica en lograr un rendimiento, eficiencia y eficacia óptimos al aplicar correctamente los conceptos, metodologías, procedimientos y directrices que ofrece estaárea de estudio. Sin embargo, es fundamental destacar que, aunque la definición y el concepto son claros, la información sobre las metodologías y procedimientos requeridos en un proyecto de este tipo es escasa debido a la novedad del término MLOps. Por lo tanto, este artículo proporciona una metodología basada en MLOps que respalda la gestión deproyectos de ciencia de datos. Es importante mencionar que este proyecto se basa en una empresa colombiana; no obstante, se ha recopilado trabajos, documentos e información de diferentes países en la investigación realizada.
PENILAIAN KUALITAS KESEHATAN AIR SUNGAI BERBASIS MAKROINVERTEBRATA DAN PEMODELAN FORMULA DYTERASDAS DI KECAMATAN METRO TIMUR DAN METRO BARAT
Authors: Ramadhan Rahmad , Rolia Eva , Prawati Eri
Published: December 2023

Daerah Aliran Sungai adalah suatu wilayah yang berasal dari hujan ke danau atau ke laut secara alami. Untuk melaksanakan pengelolaan DAS di Kota Metro maka diperlukan penilaian kesehatan DAS. Mengetahui kualitas sungai berdasarkan indikator Makroinvertebrata yang berada di Kecamatan Metro Timur, Kecamatan Metro Barat. Menghitung kualitas sungai menggunakan formula DYTERasDAS. Menghitung kondisi di lapangan dengan indikator Makroinvertebrata formula DYTERasDAS. Nilai KRA 0,5 kualifikasi pemulihan nya sangat rendah. Koefisien aliran tahunan dan hasil perhitungan kualifikasi sangat tinggi, lahan kritis 47,346%. Penutup vegetasi di Kecamatan Metro Timur air 12,709%, area sawah 61,681%, perkebunan 4,770%, hutan 0,429%, pemukiman 20,354%, semak 0,158%. Kecamatan Metro Barat memiliki persentase bandan air 0,177%, area sawah 49,304%, 0,756 hutan, pemukiman 40,064% dan semak memiliki persentase sebesar 0,311%.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilaksanakan maka dapat diambil kesimpulan bahwa kesehatan Daerah Aliran Sungai pada wilayah Kecamatan Metro Timur dan Kecamatan Metro Barat disimpulkan bahwa air sungai kotor dan pencemaran agak berat.Rencana ke depannya perlu dilakukannya sosialisasi mengenai kesehatan air sungai secara berkala terutama mengenai Makroinvertebrata agar setidaknya sedikit mengetahui. Kepada para dosen khususnya yang berkopenten mengenai sumber daya air harus membuka wawasan lebih luas lagi kepada mahasiswa yang masih awam, agar berkembang kualitas menjadi lebih baik.
Deciphering blue economy for SMEs in Malaysia: A dual approach through scoping review and stakeholder conversations
Authors: Saarani Asmawi Noor , Alias Amran , Amran Azlan , Abbasi Munir A. , Ghobakhloo Morteza
Published: December 2023

The expanding blue economy, marked by its focus on sustainable use of ocean resources, offers enormous opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). However, for SMEs to properly integrate and succeed in this economy, they must first have a thorough awareness of the sector’s challenges and prospects. This research used a scoping review and a qualitative study to identify the challenges and opportunities facing SMEs operating in the blue economy. The study discovered recurring themes and gaps in the existing literature by conducting an extensive examination of scholarly publications. The key challenges identified include complicated regulatory frameworks, restricted access to funding, infrastructure restrictions, talent deficiencies, government support, and market outreach. In-depth interviews with Malaysian SME leaders, industry stakeholders, and policymakers were conducted to decipher these findings. The results of interviews confirmed the relevance of the regulatory framework, infrastructure restrictions, talent deficit, and market access challenges in the Malaysian context. In particular, the study revealed emerging opportunities for Malaysian blue SMEs in sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable fisheries, marine biotechnology, and ecotourism. The study emphasizes the importance of an encouraging policy framework, knowledge-sharing platforms, and capacity building activities. It finishes by underlining the ability of SMEs to drive a sustainable and thriving blue economy, if challenges are systematically handled, and opportunities are appropriately capitalized.
Prevalence of toxoplasmosis in swine from Iowa
Authors: Zimmerman Jeff J. , Dreesen David W. , Owen William J. , Beran George W.
Published: December 2023

Of swine from 104 herds, 2,616 were tested for antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii, using an elisa. Data were analyzed according to swine type, herd size, facility type, and season. The true prevalence of toxoplasmosis was estimated as 5.4% among finishing swine and 11.4% among sows and gilts. Herds with <100 breeding swine were significantly (P < 0.05) more likely to be infected than were herds with ≥100 breeding swine. The rate of seropositivity in breeding swine was approximately the same in infected herds, regardless of herd size. Herds with finishing swine maintained in total confinement were as likely to become infected as were herds maintained in other types of facilities, but infected herds with finishing swine maintained in confinement appeared to have a lower in-herd prevalence than did herds maintained in other types of facilities (P = 0.09). Seasonal effects were not observed, and prevalence remained relatively constant throughout the year.
A risk-assessed evaluation of postmortem meat inspection procedures for ovine thysanosomiasis
Authors: Hathaway S. C. , Pullen M. M.
Published: December 2023

A risk assessment model was used to evaluate 4 meat inspection procedures for routine detection of Thysanosoma actinioides, a tapeworm that commonly infests the bile duct system of adult sheep in the United States. The overall sensitivities of different procedures ranged from 11.96 to 58.70%, and the nondetection rates per 1,000 viscera sets that passed inspection ranged from 38 to 77.

On the basis of performance attributes for each procedure produced by the risk assessment model, the consumer was exposed to an aesthetic defect that was in 9 to 17 of every 1,000 livers passed for human consumption. The amount of wastage was also identified (3 to 39 livers/1,000 passed). Viewing of the incision site of the common hepatic duct was the most preferable routine inspection procedure, and matched pair analysis revealed that there was no additional benefit in combining this procedure with routine expression of a portion of bile from the gallbladder.
Induced Tritrichomonas foetus infection in beef heifers
Authors: Skirrow Susan Z. , BonDurant Robert H.
Published: December 2023

Four virgin beef heifers were inoculated intravaginally with 7 × 106 Tritrichomonas foetus organisms. Protozoal colonization of the vagina, cervix, and uterus developed within the first week after inoculation. Protozoa were no longer detected in secretions from these regions at approximately the same time in each heifer. Trichomonads were detected in reproductive tract secretions for 13 to 28 weeks. Eight weeks after clearance of trichomonads from the reproductive tract, a second infection was established in 2 of the 4 heifers by intravaginal inoculation of T foetus. The second infections were maintained for up to 4 weeks.

The diagnostic sensitivity of wet-mount examination of the reproductive tract secretions was 30%, compared with 78% for culture of trichomonads in secretions. Collection and culturing of specimens of cervical and vaginal mucus provided the most reliable method for diagnosis of trichomoniasis during induced infection of heifers.
Bacterial flora of the vagina and uterus of healthy cats
Authors: Clemetson Lisa L. , Ward Alton C. S.
Published: December 2023

Bacterial culturing was conducted on samples from the reproductive tracts of 53 clinically healthy female cats. Aerobic bacteria were isolated from 52 of 53 vaginal swab samples and from 2 of 29 uterine swab samples. Anaerobic bacteria were detected in 4 of 30 vaginal and 1 of 29 uterine cultures. The aerobic bacteria included species of Acinetobacter, Actinomyces, Corynebacterium, Escherichia, Haemophilus, Klebsiella, Lactobacillus, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus. Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, Streptococcus canis, and E coli were the most common organisms and were isolated from 56%, 52%, and 44% of the vaginal samples, respectively. Anaerobes isolated from vaginal samples included 3 species of Bacteroides and 2 isolates of Peptococcus. The single uterine anaerobe isolate was a Lactobacillus sp.

The number of bacterial species isolated from each vaginal culture ranged from I to 8 (mean, 3). The number of colony forming units tended to vary inversely with the number of bacterial species detected in each sample.
Behavioral problems in old dogs: 26 cases (1984-1987)
Authors: Chapman Barbara L. , Voith Victoria L.
Published: December 2023

Among 26 dogs ≥ 10 years old, the most frequent owner complaints relating to behavioral problems were destructive behavior in the house (n = 10), inappropriate urination or defecation in the house (n = 10), and excessive vocalization (n = 7). The most frequent behavioral diagnoses were separation anxiety (n = 13) and breakdown of housetraining (n = 6). Most of the behavioral problems in the 26 dogs began after the dogs reached the age of 10 years, and most of the dogs had been owned for many years without having behavioral problems. Few behavioral problems in old dogs had a medical basis. Most cases of inappropriate urination or defecation in the house were not related to urinary or fecal incontinence, but were exacerbated by problems such as degenerative joint disease and renal disease. Behavioral therapy is appropriate for behavioral problems in old dogs, and, taking into account an old dog's health and physical limitations, techniques used are the same as for younger dogs.
Changes in accessory sex glands of stallions after sexual preparation and ejaculation
Authors: Weber J. A. , Geary R. T. , Woods G. L.
Published: December 2023

Ultrasonographic images of the accessory sex glands of 8 stallions were recorded immediately prior to sexual preparation, immediately after sexual preparation, and immediately after ejaculation. Relative size changes, determined by measurements of ultrasonograms of accessory sex glands, were contrasted. Length and width of the bulbourethral glands increased significantly (P < 0.05) after sexual preparation and decreased significantly (P < 0.05) after ejaculation. The increase in bulbourethral gland volume following sexual preparation was correlated significantly (P < 0.01) with the number of false mounts attempted by stallions during sexual preparation. Diameter of the pelvic portion of the urethra did not change significantly (P > 0.05) after sexual preparation or after ejaculation. Prostate gland lobular and isthmic thickness increased significantly (P < 0.05) after sexual preparation and decreased significantly (P < 0.05) after ejaculation. Total and lumenal diameter of the ampullae increased significantly (P < 0.05) after sexual preparation and decreased significantly (P < 0.05) after ejaculation. Diameter of the ampulla wall did not change significantly (P > 0.05) after sexual preparation or ejaculation. Reduction of the lumenal area of the ampullae after ejaculation was not correlated (P > 0.05) to concentration of spermatozoa or total spermatozoa per ejaculate. Total and lumenal diameters of the vesicular glands increased significantly (P < 0.05) after sexual preparation and decreased significantly (P < 0.05) after ejaculation. Diameter of the vesicular gland wall did not change significantly (P > 0.05) after sexual preparation or ejaculation. The decrease in the diameter of the vesicular gland lumen after ejaculation was correlated (P < 0.05) to the volume of gel in the ejaculate.

The accessory sex glands of 4 stallions were measured by 3 experienced ultrasound operators and 3 inexperienced ultrasound operators. There was no significant (P > 0.05) effect of operator or experience level on dimensions measured.
Use of ivermectin for treatment of ear mite infestation in rabbits
Authors: Curtis Stephen K. , Housley Regina , Brooks Dale L.
Published: December 2023

Ivermectin was used to treat ear mite infestation in 480 rabbits in 2 commercial rabbitries. Ivermectin (cattle formulation) injected sc at a dosage of 400 to 440 μg/kg of body weight repeated in 18 days appeared to be safe and effective in reducing the prevalence of ear mites in naturally infested rabbits.
Measurement of conchal atrophy and pneumonic lesions and their association with growth rate in commingled feeder pigs
Authors: Cowart Ross P. , Lipsey R. Jarold , Hedrick Harold B.
Published: December 2023

A group of 85 commingled feeder pigs was fed on a totally confined feeding floor until slaughter. Mean daily weight gain was calculated for each pig. At slaughter, the nose of each pig was cross-sectioned and scored for conchal atrophy by use of 2 methods. One method ascribed a score based on a linear measurement of the distance between the ventral scroll of the ventral conchae and the ventral floor of the nasal cavity. The other method ascribed a score based on a subjective evaluation of the degree of conchal degeneration according to previously published guidelines. The amount of pulmonary consolidation attributable to pneumonia was also estimated for each pig.

Association was not found between growth rate and conchal atrophy, as determined by linear measurement scores. A negative correlation existed between growth rate and conchal atrophy, as determined by subjective evaluation scores. Pigs with extensive pneumonic lesions (consolidation of 20 to 30% of total lung volume) grew slower than pigs with milder pneumonic lesions. Results of this study indicate that subjective evaluation scores of conchal atrophy may be more useful in predicting growth rate than are linear measurement scores.
Results of ligation of patent ductus arteriosus in dogs: 201 cases (1969-1988)
Authors: Birchard Stephen J. , Bonagura John D. , Fingland Roger B.
Published: December 2023

Surgical treatment of 201 dogs with patent ductus arteriosus at the College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University was evaluated retrospectively to determine risk factors for development of surgical complications. During surgery, 15 dogs (7%) died because of hemorrhage associated with ductus dissection (n = 8), pulmonary edema (n = 4), ventricular fibrillation (n = 1), hemorrhage not associated with ductus dissection (n = 1), and cardiac arrest immediately after ductus ligation (n = 1). An additional 8 dogs (4%) died <1 month after surgery (total mortality before, during, and immediately after surgery, 11%). Nineteen dogs (9.5%) developed hemorrhage during surgery. Sixteen dogs developed complications other than hemorrhage (pulmonary edema [n = 4], cardiac arrest [n = 4], iatrogenic lung trauma [n = 3], ventricular fibrillation [n = 2], septicemia [n = 2], and recanalized ductus [n = 2]). Correlation was not found between age, sex, body weight, surgical technique (Jackson method vs standard method of dissection), or surgeon level of training and development of hemorrhage during surgery, other complications, or survival <5 days. Positive correlation (P < 0.05) was found between hemorrhage and death within 5 days after surgery. Positive correlation (P < 0.05) was also found between other complications and death within 5 days after surgery. Nineteen dogs survived surgery, but later died of unrelated causes (mean life span, 57 months); 63 of the dogs were still alive and doing well as of January 1990 (mean life span, 47 months after surgery).

Contrary to previous reports, age, body weight, and surgical technique did not affect results. Surgical complications were uncommon, but frequently resulted in death. Long-term survival was likely if surgical complications did not develop.
Epidemiologic factors, clinical findings, and vaccination status of rabies in cats and dogs in the United States in 1988
Authors: Eng Thomas R. , Fishbein Daniel B. , _ _
Published: December 2023

Despite the availability of rabies vaccination through private veterinarians and government-sponsored rabies control programs, rabies was reported in an average of 338 cats and dogs per year from 1980 through 1987 in the United States. Information was collected on 90% of the 183 cats and 97% of the 119 dogs that were reported to have rabies in the continental United States in 1988. The median age of rabid cats and dogs was 1 year, and 81% were from rural areas. Compared with rabid cats, rabid dogs were more likely to have been male (66 vs 42%, odds ratio = 2.6), to have been kept as pets (84 vs 43%, odds ratio = 6.8), and to have had reported contact with wildlife before onset of illness (38 vs 14%, odds ratio = 3.8). Rabid cats accounted for a greater proportion of human rabies postexposure prophylaxis, bites to people, and exposures to other animals than did rabid dogs. Although the clinical signs of rabies varied, rabid cats were more likely than dogs to have had aggressive behavior (55 vs 31%, odds ratio = 2.8). In contrast, rabid dogs were more likely than cats to have had an illness consistent with a paralytic process. The median period between onset of illness and death was 3 days (range, < 1 to 10) in rabid cats and dogs that were allowed to die of rabies. Vaccine failures were documented in 3 (1%) rabid animals (2 cats and 1 dog). All animals had received only a single dose of vaccine in their lifetime and were vaccinated when they were between 3 and 6 months old.
Prevalence and geographic distribution of Fanconi syndrome in Basenjis in the United States
Authors: Noonan Charles H. B. , Kay Jeffrey M.
Published: December 2023

A survey was conducted to ascertain the prevalence of Fanconi syndrome in Basenjis and to determine in which geographic regions the greatest number of affected dogs resided.

A thousand questionnaires were distributed nationally, and 624 (62%) were returned. Through this survey, prevalence, geographic distribution, and breeder involvement were successfully correlated with the overall association of the disease with the Basenji breed.

Ten percent (96/959) of all Basenjis involved in the survey had Fanconi syndrome. Half (50%; 48/96) of the Basenjis affected were between 4 and 8 years old. Seventy-six percent (44/58) of owners of Basenjis with Fanconi syndrome were breeding their dogs, and 93% (52/56) had owned other Basenjis before the survey was conducted. Females outnumbered males (3:1) in frequency of the disease. This ratio reflected the higher breeder participation in the survey, rather than being a true gender predilection for the disease.
Evaluation of systemic administration of gentamicin for treatment of coliform mastitis in cows
Authors: Jones Gary F. , Ward G.E.
Published: December 2023

Recovery of cows (n = 61) with mastitis caused by gram-negative bacteria and treated systemically with an antibiotic (gentamicin) to which the bacteria were susceptible in vitro, was compared with recovery of cows (n = 13) with similar infections treated with a systemically administered antibiotic (erythromycin) to which the bacteria were resistant in vitro or with recovery of cows (n = 12) not given an antibiotic systemically. In the first part of the study, cows were selected for treatment groups by use of a diagnostic scheme designed to predict whether the mastitis was caused by gram-negative or gram-positive bacteria. In the second part of the study, all cows were treated without systemic administration of an antibiotic.

Significant difference was not observed in the outcome of the disease between cows given gentamicin and cows of the other 2 treatment groups at 24 hours or at 4 weeks after treatment. At 24 hours after initial treatment, 71.9% of cows treated with gentamicin, 92.3% of those treated with erythromycin, and 45.5% not treated systemically had improved appetite. At 4 weeks after initial treatment, of the cows treated with gentamicin, 11.5% died; in 32.8%, lactation ceased in the affected mammary gland; in 21.3%, lactation was decreased in the affected gland; and 34.4% returned to normal lactation and health. Of cows treated with erythromycin, none died; in 23%, lactation ceased in the affected mammary gland; in 23%, lactation decreased in the affected gland; and 54% returned to normal lactation and health. Of cows not treated systemically, 8% died; in 50%, lactation ceased in the affected mammary gland; in 8%, lactation decreased in the affected gland; and 33% returned to normal lactation and health. Differences between cows treated with gentamicin and the other 2 groups of cows were not statistically significant.
Wound infection rates in dogs and cats after use of cotton muslin or disposable impermeable fabric as barrier material: 720 cases (1983-1989)
Authors: Billings L. , Vasseur P. B. , Fancher C. , Miller M. , Nearenberg D.
Published: December 2023

A retrospective study involving 720 dogs and cats that underwent a variety of elective surgical procedures was done to compare the effectiveness of reusable cotton barrier materials with that of a commercially available disposable barrier system for prevention of wound infection. The overall wound infection rate, using cotton barrier materials, was 3.1% and for disposable materials, was 4.4%. The difference between groups was not significant.
Clinical relevance of monocyte procoagulant activity in horses with colic
Authors: Henry Michelle M. , Moore James N.
Published: December 2023

Endotoxin-activated monocytes express a thromboplastin-like procoagulant activity on the cell surface that may serve as a focal point for formation of microvascular thrombi. Because coagulopathy is a common sequela to endotoxemia in the equine species, we investigated the ability of monocytes, isolated from horses with colic, to express procoagulant activity. On the day of admission, and on the third and fifth day of hospitalization, monocytes were isolated from 30 adult horses with colic. A coagulation profile, including prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time, and plasma fibrinogen and serum fibrin degradation products concentrations, was determined at each sample collection. The concentration of endotoxin in the plasma was quantitated at the time of admission. Ten clinically normal adult horses served as controls.

The procoagulant activity of monocytes isolated from horses with colic was significantly (P < 0.05) greater than that of the monocytes isolated from clinically normal horses. On the first and third day of hospitalization, the mean prothrombin time was significantly (P < 0.05) longer in horses with colic, compared with clinically normal horses, and was the most common abnormality in the coagulation profile on the day of admission (25/30; 83%). Mean fibrin degradation products concentration was significantly (P < 0.05) greater in horses with colic on the day of admission and was the second most common abnormality in the coagulation profile on day 1 (23/30; 77%). In horses with colic, the mean prothrombin and activated partial thromboplastin times were significantly (P < 0.05) longer in horses that did not survive, compared with horses that survived. Of the 30 horses with colic, 9 had detectable endotoxin in the plasma at the time of admission. The presence of endotoxin in the plasma was useful in predicting survival in horses with colic; all horses with plasma endotoxin concentration ≥ 10 pg/ml (6/6) did not survive.
Femoral capital physeal fractures in dogs: 34 cases (1979-1989)
Authors: Gibson Karen L. , vanEe Rene T. , Pechman Robert D.
Published: December 2023

Complications associated with femoral capital physeal (cp) fractures in 34 dogs were evaluated. Fractures were surgically repaired, using divergent K-wires or lag screws; radiographic follow-up was available for 21 cp fractures. In all cases, radiographic abnormalities such as degenerative joint disease and resorption of the femoral neck and/or head were seen. Changes were more severe when fracture occurred at an early age. For 4 of 21 dogs (20%), femoral head and neck excision was performed because of complications associated with cp fracture repair. Prognosis for femoral cp fractures is guarded, although affected dogs should be able to function as pets.
Clinical and pathologic features of endometrial hyperplasia, pyometra, and endometritis in cats: 79 cases (1980-1985)
Authors: Potter Kathleen , Hancock Dale H. , Gallina Anthony M.
Published: December 2023

Records of 79 cats determined to have endometrial hyperplasia (eh) with or without pyometra or endometritis were studied. Forty-eight cats (61%) were spayed or died because of complications relating to reproductive tract disease. All other cats were free of clinical signs of disease, and lesions were found incidentally during routine ovariohysterectomy or at necropsy. Prevalence of uterine lesions was greater in cats ≥ 5 years old. Breeding, age at first breeding, and queening could not be correlated with clinical or pathologic signs of disease. Seventy-one percent (34/ 48) of cats with clinical signs referable to the reproductive tract had histologic evidence of pyometra or endometritis, whereas only 19% (6/31) of cats without clinical signs had histologic evidence of either disease. Only 23% (9/39) of cats without pyometra or endometritis had corpora lutea (cl) in at least one ovary, whereas 40% (16/40) of cats with either pyometra or endometritis had cl. We concluded that the prevalence of eh in cats increases with age in sexually intact female cats, and that most cases of pyometra or endometritis, but not eh, in cats are associated with retained cl.