bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Twins With Progressive Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Recurrent Dissection and ACTA2 Mutation
Authors: Ware Stephanie M. , Shikany Amy , Landis Benjamin J. , James Jeanne F. , Hinton Robert B.
Published: September 2014

Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a genetically mediated disease with variable age of onset. In the pediatric age range, nonsyndromic TAA frequently has a milder course than syndromic forms of TAA, such as Marfan syndrome or Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Herein, we describe 17-year-old identical twin brothers with severe progressive TAA due to a novel de novo ACTA2 mutation. Interestingly, both boys were diagnosed at age 11 with congenital mydriasis, a recently recognized manifestation of some ACTA2 mutations due to smooth muscle dysfunction. One of the brothers presented with acute-onset lower back pain that was identified as dissection of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Imaging of the chest at this time showed severe fusiform TAA. Cardiac imaging in his twin showed similar TAA, but no abdominal aortic aneurysm. Both brothers underwent valve-sparing aortic root replacement, but have had progressive aortic disease with recurrent dissection requiring multiple surgeries. This case emphasizes the importance of identifying physical stigmata of smooth muscle dysfunction, such as mydriasis, as potential markers for associated aortopathy and vascular diseases.
Emergency Hospitalizations for Unsupervised Prescription Medication Ingestions by Young Children
Authors: Lovegrove Maribeth C. , Mathew Justin , Hampp Christian , Governale Laura , Wysowski Diane K. , Budnitz Daniel S.
Published: September 2014

BACKGROUND:

Emergency department visits and subsequent hospitalizations of young children after unsupervised ingestions of prescription medications are increasing despite widespread use of child-resistant packaging and caregiver education efforts. Data on the medications implicated in ingestions are limited but could help identify prevention priorities and intervention strategies.

METHODS:

We used nationally representative adverse drug event data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System–Cooperative Adverse Drug Event Surveillance project and national retail pharmacy prescription data from IMS Health to estimate the frequency and rates of emergency hospitalizations for unsupervised prescription medication ingestions by young children (2007–2011).

RESULTS:

On the basis of 1513 surveillance cases, 9490 estimated emergency hospitalizations (95% confidence interval: 6420–12 560) occurred annually in the United States for unsupervised prescription medication ingestions among children aged <6 years from 2007 through 2011; 75.4% involved 1- or 2-year old children. Opioids (17.6%) and benzodiazepines (10.1%) were the most commonly implicated medication classes. The most commonly implicated active ingredients were buprenorphine (7.7%) and clonidine (7.4%). The top 12 active ingredients, alone or in combination with others, were implicated in nearly half (45.0%) of hospitalizations. Accounting for the number of unique patients who received dispensed prescriptions, the hospitalization rate for unsupervised ingestion of buprenorphine products was significantly higher than rates for all other commonly implicated medications and 97-fold higher than the rate for oxycodone products (200.1 vs 2.1 hospitalizations per 100 000 unique patients).

CONCLUSIONS:

Focusing unsupervised ingestion prevention efforts on medications with the highest hospitalization rates may efficiently achieve large public health impact.
Quality Health Care for Children and the Affordable Care Act: A Voltage Drop Checklist
Authors: Cheng Tina L. , Wise Paul H. , Halfon Neal
Published: September 2014

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) introduces enormous policy changes to the health care system with several anticipated benefits and a growing number of unanticipated challenges for child and adolescent health. Because the ACA gives each state and their payers substantial autonomy and discretion on implementation, understanding potential effects will require state-by-state monitoring of policies and their impact on children. The “voltage drop” framework is a useful interpretive guide for assessing the impact of insurance market change on the quality of care received. Using this framework we suggest a state-level checklist to examine ACA statewide implementation, assess its impact on health care delivery, and frame policy correctives to improve child health system performance. Although children’s health care is a small part of US health care spending, child health provides the foundation for adult health and must be protected in ACA implementation.
AUTOEVALUACION DE LA MAESTRIA EN CIENCIAS DE LA ENFERMERIA
Authors: Vega Nora A. , Rojas Valenciano Ligia
Published: September 2014

Este artículo presenta los resultados de la evaluación de la Maestría en Ciencias de la Enfermería, la cual pertenece al Programa de Posgrado en Enfermería de la Escuela de Enfermería. Participaron 5 estudiantes, 7 egresados, 5 profesores, 6 miembros de la Comisión del Programa de Posgrado, 1 asistente administrativa, y 8 empleadores (Hospital México, Hospital Tony Facio de Limón, Hospital de Cartago, Hospital San Juan de Dios, CENARE, Instituto Nacional de Seguros, la Escuela de Enfermería de la Universidad de Costa Rica y el Colegio de Enfermeras). El objetivo fue determinar el funcionamiento de la maestría académica en Ciencias de la Enfermería y su impacto en la profesión para elaborar estrategias que mejoren la formación de investigadores (as) en la disciplina. El diseño implementado es el sugerido por el sistema de Estudios de Posgrado de la Universidad de Costa Rica el cual consta de etapas, componentes y pautas. Se establecieron tres etapas: 1. Sensibilización del proceso, 2. Elaboración, validación y aplicación de instrumentos y técnicas para la recolección de los datos, 3. Procesamiento y análisis de información. Como resultado relevante se observó que existen elementos discordantes en los diferentes componentes (estudiantes, plan de estudios, graduados, empleadores, investigación, gestión académica, proyección, viabilidad política) que influyen en el éxito de la maestría y que pueden ser resueltos desde una posición política y logística desde el Programa de Posgrado. Se concluye que la construcción del enfoque teórico metodológico expuesto en el plan curricular tiene congruencia y coherencia entre la formación que propone y el perfil académico y profesional, no obstante, en el desarrollo de una maestría hay factores internos y externos que influyen en su éxito o fracaso y debilitan la lógica de un plan educativo.
BIOPEDAGOGIA EN ENFERMERIA Y ENFERMERIA BIOPEDAGOGICA
Authors: Rodríguez Araya Ana Leticia
Published: September 2014

El presente ensayo plantea y redescubre la interrelación apasionante entre la Enfermería y la Biopedagogía, la cualevidenciaasuvez lapresenciapermanentedelaprendizajedesdelavidaenelartedelaEnfermería, tomando en cuenta sus raíces históricas. A partir de la feminidad ontológica que la significó, la Enfermería se autopresenta cadenciosa y secuencialmente entretejida a la biopedagogía y ambas como unidades integradas en un todo que constituye un salto cuántico3 transformador de la complejidad de lo sencillo, de ahí que se considere una creatividad compleja. Las fuentes que nutren y mantienen el entramado de Enfermería y Biopedagogía que se propone, emergen desde el poderoso kotodama4 de Florence Nightingale, insigne fundadora de la Enfermería moderna.
SISTEMATIZACION DE LA EXPERIENCIA EN LA FORMACIÓN DE ASISTENTE TÉCNICO EN ATENCIÓN PRIMARIA EN SALUD
Authors: Sánchez Charpentier Olga
Published: September 2014

Este artículo presenta la sistematización de la experiencia vivida por la Escuela de Enfermería respecto de la formación de Asistentes Técnicos de Atención Primaria de Salud (ATAPS) durante el periodo 2003 - 2011. Inicialmente, en Costa Rica y en los años 60, surgen los primeros grupos de asistentes en atención primaria; de su capacitación se encargaban los y las enfermeras del Programa de Atención Primaria del Ministerio de Salud y esta tomaba entre tres y cinco meses. A partir de los años 90 con la Reforma del Sector Salud, se forman los Equipos Básicos de Atención Integral en Salud (EBAIS), por lo que se crea la necesidad de capacitar integralmente este recurso humano. Se recopiló y analizó la información obtenida a través de entrevistas y cuestionarios y se elaboró una revisión documental acerca de la atención primaria en Costa Rica y la formación de Asistentes Técnicos de Atención Primaria de Salud en el periodo del 2003 al 2011 con el fin de sistematizar los datos. Durante el periodo 2003-2011, la población formada como Asistente Técnico en Atención Primaria en Salud fue de 420 personas y estuvo compuesta principalmente por mujeres solteras de 18 a 30 años, procedentes de San José, con un buen rendimiento académico y que se costearon sus estudios con la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Préstamo (COONAPE) Se concluye que la Escuela de Enfermería se proyecta a la población nacional por medio de la acción social formando recurso humano de calidad en Atención Primaria en Salud tanto para el sector público como privado.
EVENTOS DE PRECIPITACIÓN PLUVIAL ASOCIADOS A DIEZ ENFERMEDADES DE DECLARACIÓN OBLIGATORIA EN LA ZONA DE PEREZ ZELEDÓN
Authors: Cubero Alpízar Consuelo
Published: September 2014

El presente artículo muestra los resultados sobre el comportamiento de 10 problemas de salud de reporteobligatorio y su relación con la precipitación pluvial en el cantón de Pérez Zeledón durante el periodo 2005 al 2010. Es una investigación documental que utilizó como fuentes de información las estadísticas de enfermedades de reporte obligatorio proporcionadas por la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), además de datos sobre precipitación procedentes de dos estaciones meteorológicas proporcionados por el Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE). Se elaboró una matriz de datos para el procesamiento y análisis de la información. Como resultado se encontró que con el aumento en la precipitación pluvial aumenta la incidencia de las enfermedades estudiadas; se determinó que algunas tienen un comportamiento muy similar; se observó que tanto las enfermedades como la precipitación pluvial coinciden en los picos de mayor incidencia. Se concluye que el aumento de la precipitación pluvial constituye un factor importante en el aumento en la incidencia de muchos problemas de salud, lo cual apela a las instancias de salud para que las atiendan e implementen estrategias que disminuyan el riesgo de que la población padezca estas enfermedades.
Análisis del control prenatal que se brinda a las gestantes de la provincia de Heredia que tuvieron su parto en el Hospital San Vicente de Paúl
Authors: Alfaro Vargas Nathalie , Campos Vargas Grettel
Published: September 2014

Este artículo presenta los principales resultados de una investigación cuantitativa, con un diseño no experimental de tipo descriptivo transversal, la cual tuvo por objetivo analizar el control prenatal que se brinda a las gestantes de la provincia de Heredia que tuvieron su parto en el Hospital San Vicente de Paúl durante el año 2012. La npoblación estuvo constituida por las gestantes que tuvieron su parto en dicho hospital entre los meses de diciembre 2011 a noviembre 2012 y por los profesionales en medicina y enfermería que laboran para las Áreas de Salud de Heredia y el Hospital San Vicente de Paúl, que brindan control prenatal. Para la recolección de la información se utilizaron tres instrumentos que consideraron la infraestructura, el equipamiento y el procedimiento para llevar a cabo el control prenatal, además, el nivel de satisfacción de las gestantes y de los y las profesionales. La investigación determinó que la infraestructura para brindar las consultas de control prenatal de las Áreas de Salud de la provincia de Heredia está en buen estado, sin embargo, requiere mantenimiento y una adecuación para que sean accesibles a toda la población. Además, la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social tiene una baja cobertura de atención prenatal con cumplimiento de criterios de calidad y por otra parte el reporte de la información obtenida durante las consultas de control prenatal en el Carnet Perinatal, es incompleta y errónea. Finalmente hay escasa o casi nula participación de los y las profesionales en Enfermería Ginecológica, Obstétrica y Perinatal, en el proceso del control prenatal, a pesar de que la legislación nacional y estudios reconocen que estos y estas profesionales cuentan con las competencias necesarias para brindar un adecuado control
Effect of Gd-substitution at Y-site on the structural, magnetic and dielectric properties of Y1-xGdxMnO3 (x=0, 0.05) nanoparticles
Authors: Chauhan Samta , Srivastava Saurabh Kumar , Rajput Amit Singh , Chandra Ramesh
Published: September 2014

Effect of Gd substitution at Y-site on the structural and magnetic properties of Y1-xGdxMnO3 (x=0, 0.05) nanoparticles prepared by conventional solid state reaction method has been studied. The structural study using X-ray diffraction pattern indicates the hexagonal structure with P63cm space group for all the samples. The average particle size for all the samples lies in the range of 30-40 nm as confirmed by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy analysis. The change in a and c lattice parameters confirm the substitution of Gd at Y-site. Magnetization versus temperature measurements show enhanced magnetic moment and an increase in Neel temperature with Gd-doping. Spin glass behavior is observed at low temperature in all the samples. Exchange bias effect has been observed at 5 K after field cooling the samples which is ascribed to the formation of antiferromagnetic-ferromagnetic (AFM-FM) core-shell structure of the nanoparticles. A significant improvement in the dielectric properties of Gd-doped samples has also been observed.
Efficacy and Safety of the FOLFOX4 Regimen Versus Doxorubicin in Chinese Patients With Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Subgroup Analysis of the EACH Study
Authors: Qin Shukui , Cheng Ying , Liang Jun , Shen Lin , Bai Yuxian , Li Jianfeng , Fan Jia , Liang Lijian , Zhang Yaqi , Wu Gang , Rau Kun-Ming , Yang Tsai-Shen , Jian Zhixiang , Liang Houjie , Sun Yan
Published: September 2014

Background.

The EACH study assessed the efficacy of oxaliplatin, 5-fluorouracil, and leucovorin (the FOLFOX4 regimen) compared with doxorubicin alone in terms of overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and safety in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We present the results of this study in Chinese patients.

Methods.

In a multicenter, open-label, randomized, phase III study (00471965), 371 patients (279 patients from the People's Republic of China) were randomized 1:1 to receive either FOLFOX4 or doxorubicin until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, death, or surgical resection.

Results.

Baseline characteristics of the Chinese patients enrolled in the study were similar for the 2 treatment groups and in comparison with the whole EACH cohort. Median OS at the prespecified time point of treatment was 5.7 months with FOLFOX4 and 4.3 months with doxorubicin (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.74; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.55–0.98; p = .03). At the end of the follow-up period, median OS was 5.9 months with FOLFOX4 and 4.3 months with doxorubicin (HR: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.58–0.98; p = .03). Median PFS was 2.4 months and 1.7 months in the FOLFOX4 and doxorubicin groups, respectively (HR: 0.55; 95% CI: 0.45–0.78; p = .0002). The response rate (RR) and disease control rate (DCR) were significantly higher in the FOLFOX4 group than in the doxorubicin group (RR: 8.6% vs. 1.4%, p = .006; DCR: 47.1% vs. 26.6%, p = .0004). Hematological toxicity was more frequently reported in the FOLFOX4 group.

Conclusion.

For Chinese HCC patients enrolled in the EACH study, FOLFOX4 significantly improved the RR and DCR and prolonged survival compared with doxorubicin. Systemic chemotherapy with oxaliplatin-based regimens may play an important role in the treatment of Chinese patients with advanced HCC.
Variability of the Dendritic Cell Response Triggered by Different Serotypes of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans or Porphyromonas gingivalis Is Toll‐Like Receptor 2 (TLR2) or TLR4 Dependent
Authors: Díaz‐Zúñiga Jaime , Monasterio Gustavo , Alvarez Carla , Melgar‐Rodríguez Samanta , Benítez Alvaro , Ciuchi Pía , García Matías , Arias Jocelyn , Sanz Mariano , Vernal Rolando
Published: September 2014

Background: Different serotypes of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Porphyromonas gingivalis have been shown to induce differential dendritic cell (DC) responses. This study investigates whether cytokine and CC‐chemokine receptor (CCR) production by DCs stimulated with different serotypes of A. actinomycetemcomitans or P. gingivalis is Toll‐like receptor 2 (TLR2) and/or TLR4 dependent.

Methods: DCs were obtained from healthy individuals and primed at a multiplicity of infection (MOI) of 102 with different A. actinomycetemcomitans or P. gingivalis serotypes in the presence or absence of anti‐TLR2 or anti‐TLR4 blocking antibodies. TLR2 and TLR4 expression, CCR5 and CCR6 expression, and interleukin (IL)‐1β, IL‐10, IL‐12, and IL‐23 expression and secretion were quantified by flow cytometry, real‐time reverse‐transcription polymerase chain reaction, and enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay.

Results: When DCs were stimulated with serotype b of A. actinomycetemcomitans or serotype K1 of P. gingivalis, higher levels of TLR2 or TLR4, respectively, were detected compared to DCs stimulated with the other serotypes. Similarly, higher levels of cytokines and CCRs were detected in serotype b– or serotype K1–primed DCs compared to the others, and these increased levels positively correlated with levels of TLR2 or TLR4. When TLR2 signaling was blocked using a specific anti‐TLR2 monoclonal antibody, serotype b–induced cytokine and CCR expression was inhibited; when TLR4 signaling was blocked, serotype K1–induced response was inhibited.

Conclusions: These results demonstrate that the variability of secretion of cytokines and expression of CCRs detected in DCs stimulated with different serotypes of A. actinomycetemcomitans or P. gingivalis is TLR2 or TLR4 dependent, respectively.
Kümmell’s Disease: Clarifying the Mechanisms and Patients’ Inclusion Criteria
Authors: Matzaroglou Charalampos , Georgiou Christos S , Panagopoulos Andreas , Assimakopoulos Kostantinos , Wilke Hans J , Habermann Bjoern , Panos George , Kafchitsas Konstantinos
Published: September 2014

The three major causes of vertebral body collapse include infection, malignant neoplasia, and trauma and it may be difficult to distinguish between them, particularly in the presence of severe osteoporosis. In 1891, however, Dr Hermann Kümmell, further added another possibility of vertebral body crush; the delayed posttraumatic collapse. As originally described, this rare clinical entity includes patients, who after a trivial trauma and an asymptomatic clinical course they develop a progressive vertebral body collapse and a painful kyphosis. Although more than a century has passed from its initial description, only few cases have been reported in the literature, whereas the main pathologic eliciting event is still under investigation. As a consequence, great controversy exists regarding the discrete features of the clinical course, its radiographic appearance and the histopathological findings. To explain the time lag between the initial trauma and the occurrence of the vertebral collapse, the hypothesis of ischemic necrosis was advanced. Equation of Kümmell’s disease with vertebral osteonecrosis, however, has wrongly led many authors to report cases of Kümmell’s disease, even in the absence of history of spinal trauma. On the other hand, high coincidence of vertebral osteonecrosis and the pathognomonic radiographic finding of intravertebral vacuum cleft, has further added to the confusion. In this review we present an overview of the literature on Kümmell’s disease, focusing on the different proposed eliciting mechanisms. We also highlight controversial subjects on clinical course, diagnosis and treatment of this entity, in an attempt to further clarify patients’ inclusion criteria.
Novel hybrids of oxoisoaporphine-tryptamine as acetylcholinesterase-induced β-amyloid aggregation inhibitors with improved antioxidant properties
Authors: Zhao Hai-Tao , Zhong Shu-Ming , Qin Jiang-Ke , Tang Huang
Published: September 2014

A series of dual binding site acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors have
been designed, synthesized, and tested for their antioxidant ability and
inhibitory potency on AChE and AChE-induced b-amyloid (Ab) aggregation. The
new hybrids consist of a unit of 1-azabenzanthrone and a tryptamine or its
derivative, connected through a a,w - alkyldiamide bridge. These hybrids
exhibit moderate AChE inhibitory activity with IC50 values in the micromolar
range and significant in vitro inhibitory activity toward the AChE-induced Ab
aggregation. Moreover, six out of the nine hybrids of this series exhibit a
higher oxygen radical absorbance capacity than trolox, which makes them
promising anti-Alzheimer drug candidates.
Effect of Planting Term on Growth and Flowering of Two Cultivars of Lachenalia Produced in A Greenhouse as Potting Plants During Winter Months
Authors: Kapczyńska Anna
Published: September 2014

A greenhouse experiment was carried out on lachenalia plants to determine the effect of different bulb planting terms (from October to January) on the growth and flowering of cultivars ‘Ronina’ and ‘Rupert’, in the natural light conditions. From every planted bulb emerged stems and flowers, but the time of flow–ering was dependent on the planting term and genotype. Irrespective of the planting term, plants of ‘Rupert’ were taller than those of ‘Ronina’. The planting term had an influence on the length of the inflorescence in ‘Rupert’, but did not affect in ‘Ronina’. The bulbs of ‘Rupert’ produced more than twice as many florets as ‘Ronina’ bulbs. Irrespective of the genotype, the bulbs planted the earliest produced the thinnest stems. The two tested cultivars were long-lasting flowering pot plants - their inflorescences remained decorative for over 20 days.
Evaluation of Yield and Healthiness of Twenty Table Grapevine Cultivars Grown in Central Poland
Authors: Lisek Jerzy
Published: September 2014

During the years 2008-2013, 20 table grape cultivars grown in Skierniewice (Central Poland) were assessed. Among the assessed cultivars, two - ‘Chasselas Blanc’ (standard) and ‘Favorit’ belonged to V. vinifera. Eighteen interspecific hybrids - ‘Aron’, ‘Esther’ (‘Eszter’), ‘Fanny’, ‘Flora’, ‘Galanth’, ‘Ganita’, ‘Garant’, ‘Katharina’, ‘Lidi’, ‘Lilla’, ‘Muscat Bleu’, ‘Nelly’, ‘Osella’, ‘Philipp’, ‘Rosetta’, ‘Rosina’, ‘Timur’ and ‘Verdelet’ were bred in various European countries. Vines, grafted on ‘Kober 5 BB’ rootstock, were planted in 2007 and annually covered for winter. Taking into account productivity, quality of fruits, susceptibility to frost damage and fungal diseases, the Swiss ‘Muscat Bleu’ and German ‘Garant’ proved most suitable for cultivation in the conditions of Central Poland. Plants of all cultivars belonging to the group of interspecific hybrids were less susceptible to infections caused by fungal pathogens than plants of V. vinifera genotypes. The assessment of frost resistance based on the observation of those parts of bushes, which were not covered, showed high diversification among the interspecific hybrids.
Relationship Between Texture Sensory Profiles and Optical Properties Measured by Time-Resolved Reflectance Spectroscopy During Post-Storage Shelf Life of ‘Braeburn’ Apples
Authors: Rizzolo Anna , Vanoli Maristella , Bianchi Giulia , Zanella Angelo , Grassi Maurizio , Torricelli Alessandro , Spinelli Lorenzo
Published: September 2014

‘Braeburn’ apples from three harvests after 6-month storage in controlled atmosphere were measured at 670 nm by time-resolved reflectance spectroscopy (TRS), ranked on decreasing μ
a670 (increasing maturity), classified as less (LeM), medium and more mature (MoM), randomised into three batches per harvest and analysed after 1, 8 and 14 days of shelf life. LeM and MoM apples were measured in the 630-900 nm range by TRS, and analysed for sensory profile (firm, crispy, juicy, mealy) and pulp mechanical characteristics (firmness, stiffness, energy-to-rupture). All data were processed by Principal Component Analysis (PCA). According to sensory intensity scores, fruits were either divided into five classes (very low – VL; low – L; medium – M; high – H; very high – VH) separately for every attribute, or clustered into four groups, each one representing a specific sensory profile. The absorption spectra showed a maximum at 670 nm (chlorophyll-a) and μ
a670 was higher in the VH class for firm, crispy and juicy and in the VL and L classes for mealy. The scattering spectra had a decreasing trend with the wavelength increase, and μ
s’ values were lower in the VH class for firm and crispy, and higher in the VH class for mealy and in the VL ones for juicy. PCA underlined that μ
s’ values were negatively related to firmness and μ
a670, and that μ
a690, μ
a730, μ
a830, μ
a850 and μ
a900 were opposed to mealiness. PC scores differed among the four sensory profiles and increased from VL to VH classes for firmness, crispiness and juiciness and from VH to VL classes for mealiness.
Una bella alma por entre los días: Marin Sorescu, en catalán
Authors: Pauli Xavier Montoliu
Published: September 2014

The present paper is the first study about Marin Sorescu’s volume of poetry translated into Catalan language and entitled Per entre els dies. Antologia poètica. The translators of the volume are Corina Oproae and the very author of this article, while the poet Frances Parcerisas signs the foreword of the book, published in bilingual edition in 2013 by the Majorcan Publishing House Lleonard Muntaner Editor.
Les flux de traduction entre les deux rives de la Méditerranée
Authors: Touchi-Benmansour Lynda
Published: September 2014

The past few years have seen the emergence of a Euro-Mediterranean policy for intercultural exchange, amongst others, the translation of written literature. Flow analysis of Arabic-French translations between the two sides reinforces the idea, already known, of unequal exchange. For reasons of specialization, in this study we will limit ourselves to the translation of works from the humanities and social sciences, referring, however, to literary translations published in the past two decades, for comparison
Genetic diversity analysis in spring wheat (Triricum aestivum L.)
Authors: Amin MF , Hasan M , Barma NCD , Rasul MG , Rahman MM
Published: September 2014

Genetic divergences of 50 wheat lines were studied through Mohalanobiss D2 and principal component analysis for fourteen characters. Genotypes were grouped into four different clusters. Cluster II comprised maximum number of genotypes (twenty one) followed by cluster IV. The inter-cluster distance was maximum between clusters I and III (12.29) indicating wide genetic diversity between these two clusters followed by the distance between cluster I and cluster II (8.28), and cluster III and cluster IV (7.97). The minimum inter-cluster distance was observed between cluster II and cluster IV (4.193) followed by cluster I and cluster IV (4.339) and cluster II and cluster III(4.390) indicating that the genotypes of these clusters were genetically close. The intra cluster distance of all the four clusters was more or less low which indicated that the genotypes within the same cluster were closely related. The highest inter genotypic distance (0.9166) was observed between the genotypes G 40 and G 41and lowest (0.0993) between the genotypes G 22 and G 43. Among the characters, heading days, maturity days, plant height (cm), canopy temperature at vegetative stage, canopy temperature at grain filling stage, grain filling rate (g d-1m-2), 1000- grain weight (g), and grains spike-1 contributed most for divergence in the studied genotypes. Cluster I had the highest mean for grain yield (4711.2 kg/ha), grain filling rate (17.5 g d-1m-2), chlorophyll content at anthesis, and plant height (93 cm). Crosses between I & III, I & II, and III & IV have greater chances to generate more heterotic F1s. Considering magnitude of genetic distance, contribution of different traits toward the total divergence, magnitude of cluster means for different traits and performance the genotypes G10, G 11, G12, G35, G40, G48 of cluster I, G7 of cluster II, G41, G5,and G3 of cluster III and G46, G21 of cluster IV may be considered as good parents for future hybridization program to produce high yielding genotypes. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v39i2.20414 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 39(2): 189-196, June 2014
Screening of carrier materials to formulate Trichoderma harzianum based bio-fungicide against foot and root rot disease of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.)
Authors: Faruk MI , Rahman ML , Mustafa MMH , Rahman MM , Rahman MA
Published: September 2014

Eight different organic matters were tested for their suitability as carrier materials to prepare Trichoderma harzianum based bio-fungicides for controlling foot and root rot disease of tomato caused by Sclerotium rolfsii. Four independent experiments were conducted and found that the carrier materials used singly or in combinations were suitable to prepare the bio-fungicides. Mixed use of carrier materials gave better results as compared to single ones. When wheat bran + rice bran, wheat bran + MOC+ rice bran, grasspea bran + rice bran, and grasspea bran +MOC+ rice bran were used as carrier materials. T. harzianum based bio- fungicides reduced seedling mortality of tomato by 20.33, 19.33, 24.33, and 19.34%, respectively. Treatment of soil with those biofungicides previously infested with S. rolfsii caused considerable increased in shoot and root growth of tomato. Based on the findings of investigation, the above mentioned carrier materials might be used to prepare T. harzianum based bio-fungicides. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v39i2.20415 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 39(2): 197-209, June 2014
Impact of shifting of land under cereal crops to jujube cultivation in selected areas of Bangladesh
Authors: Khandoker S , Miah MA Monayem , Khatun M , Hoq Mohammad Shamsul , Kundu Nanda Dulal
Published: September 2014

Area shift in favour of fruits has been suggested as a viable option to stabilize and raise farm income, enhance agricultural growth, and increase employment opportunities. Studies on micro-level decision taking for area shift in favour of fruits are very scanty. Therefore, an attempt was made to assess the socioeconomic status of jujube farmers, relative profitability of jujube cultivation, and factors influencing the shifting lands from cereal to jujube cultivation. The study was conducted in three districts, namely Pabna, Natore and Chapai Nababgonj during 2012-13. A total of 180 farmers taking 60 from each district were selected randomly for the study. The per hectare costs of jujube cultivation were Tk. 2,77,232 in the 1st year; Tk. 2,27,925 in the 2nd year; and Tk. 1,90,217 in the 3rd year. The average yields of jujube were found highest in the 3rd year (15.54 t/ha) followed by 2nd year (9.96 t/ha). Per hectare net returns from jujube cultivation were Tk. 1,45,978 in the 2nd year and Tk 3,45,720 in the 3rd year. The total cost of jujube cultivation was around 50% higher than the costs incurred for different cropping patterns. The net return of jujube cultivation was 57% higher compared to different cropping patterns. The shifting of cereal lands to jujube cultivation was reported to be a profitable enterprise as indicated by higher BCR (1.47), net present value (Tk. 2,31,791), and internal rate of return IRR (94%) of jujube cultivation. Relative income and education turned out to be positively significant, whereas age and food crop requirements at home negatively significant for shifting decision from cereal crops to jujube cultivation. Disease and insect infestation, lack of training facilities, and lack of access to credit were the major constraints for jujube cultivation. Jujube cultivation may be encouraged from state authority to increase farmers? income. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v39i2.20427 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 39(2): 243-262, June 2014
Genetic diversity of fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) based on random amplified polymorphic DNA- polymerase chain reaction
Authors: Rahman AKMZ , Haque MA , Alam SN , Yasodha P , Balasubramani V
Published: September 2014

The genetic variability of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) at different agroecological zones of Bangladesh in comparison with Indian population was conducted in India during September 2008 to February 2009. A total of 12 H. armigera populations of which 10 populations collected from different agroecological zones of Bangladesh and two populations from India were tested for their genetic variability. Eight out of the ten primers produced scorable PCR products by amplifying the template DNA with taq polymerase and were subjected for analysis. Those eight primers got amplified to a total of 138 markers which produced polymorphic markers. The similarity coefficient based on 138 RAPD markers ranged from 0.000 to 0.777 of the pair-wise combination among twelve samples of H. armigera. An UPGMA dendrogram based on Jaccards similarity coefficient was constructed for the 12 samples of H. armigera. The dendrogram showed that H. armigera population from Bangladesh had 25 to 45 percent similarity, and in its Indian population the similarity remained within this range. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v39i2.20428 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 39(2): 263-271, June 2014
Development of suitable package for transportation of guava (Psidium guajava L.)
Authors: Amin MN , Hossain MA , Miah MS , Hassan MS , Hoque MA
Published: September 2014

Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is a perishable and climacteric fruit. The peel surface of guava is soft. During transportation, guava surface is rupture lack of proper packaging. Two types of corrugated fibre board (CFB) cartons of 7 and 5 ply and one type of wooden box were designed and fabricated for transportation of guava in Farm Machinery and Postharvest Process Engineering (FMPE) Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur in 2013. The dimensions of the cartons were 513 x 300 x 240 mm and 400 x 300 x 300 mm. The 7 ply cartons of both the size were found better than those of 5 ply cartons in terms of static load bearing capacity. The carton of 513 x 300 x 240 mm was better than that of second one. The holding capacities of these cartons were about 18-20 kg of guava. The static load bearing capacities of both the cartons of 7 and 5 ply cartons were 90 and 70 kg, respectively. Green matured guava was harvested, sorted and packed in different packages, such as bamboo basket, wooden box, plastic crate, and CFB cartons. They were transported from Sharupkhati of Barisal to Gazipur by a track. Then the guava packages were opened in FMPE Division, BARI, Gazipur and stored at ambient temperature (28.8 ± 2°C) and humidity (87± 2%) for 8 days. The highest shelf-life of guava was found in wooden box without wrapping and the lowest shelf-life was in CFB cartons with polyethylene (0.05 mm) having 2% perforation. Wooden box was found suitable as packaging material for transportation of guava in terms of freshness, shelf-life, and packaging cost. Packaging cost of CFB cartons was higher followed by that of plastic crate, wooden box, and bamboo basket. Packaging costs of plastic crate and wooden box were cheaper than those of CFB cartons and bamboo basket. Plastic crate and wooden box should be used for local market to transport the fruits. CFB carton may be used for export market or supper market. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v39i2.20437 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 39(2): 337-350, June 2014
Reid, Hardness and Developmental Psychology
Authors: Gur Arye Adam Weiler
Published: September 2014

I suggest two main ways of interpreting Reid's analysis of the perception of the quality of hardness: (1) Reid endorses two distinct concepts of hardness. The distinction between the two lies in a profoundly different relation between the sensation of hardness and the concept of hardness in each of them. The first concept, which I term as a “sensation-laden concept”, is “the quality that arises in us the sensation of hardness.” The second concept, which I call a “non-sensational concept”, is “the cohesion of the parts of the body with more or less force.” (2) Reid is thinking like a developmental psychologist and postulates what I consider as a gradual development from one concept to the other according to which the initial sensation-laden concept of hardness, which we form during our early childhood, gradually develops into a mature non-sensational concept of hardness.
Association Between Waist-to-Height Ratio, Isolated and Combined Morbidities and C-Reactive Protein in the Elderly: A Clinical-Epidemiological Study
Authors: Silva Jousianny , Lima Raquel , De Carvalho Pereira Danielle , De Oliveira Silva Cassia , Gonçalves Maria , Filho Malaquias , Filizola Rosália , De Moraes Ronei , Asciutti Luiza , De Carvalho Costa Maria
Published: September 2014

The aim of this study was to analyze the association between waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) in the elderly (considering their most prevalent morbidities and lifestyles), to investigate the relationship between this anthropometric index and the presence of the most prevalent morbidities (isolated or combined), and to identify which morbidities (analyzed individually) would have greater associations with WHtR. This cross-sectional population-based epidemiological study of a stratified sampling comprised 170 elderly individuals between 60 and 90 years of age (both genders). Home visits were used to administer questionnaires and to perform anthropometric measurements and blood collection. The mean patient age was younger than 70 years, with women comprising the majority (69.41%) and with 90% of the patients presenting with inadequate WHtR. Hypertension was the most prevalent morbidity in this cohort (58.52%), and when analyzed in combination, hypertension plus obesity were the most frequently diagnosed morbidities (17.65%). Obesity, which was among the most prevalent comorbidities, was the only comorbidity combined with WHtR (p = 0.0019). Individuals with no morbidities had lower mean WHtR values compared with individuals with at least one morbidity (p = 0.0075). In the multiple linear regression model, it was identified that when individuals had one or more of the most prevalent comorbidities, the mean WHtR increased by 0.0415 (p = 0.0065). A correlation between WHtR and CRP (p = 0.0379) was also verified. Based on the relationships observed between WHtR (isolated or in combination, data unpublished) and CRP among the elderly, WHtR may represent a screening tool because it is a simple and effective anthropometric index.
Introduction to the Special Issue: Coastal GIS
Authors: Nyerges Timothy
Published: September 2014

This special issue of the ISPRS International Journal of Geographic Information about “Coastal GIS” is motivated by many circumstances. More than one-half of the world’s human population lives in coastal areas (within 200 kilometers of coast) as of 2000 [1]. The trend toward coastal habitation is expected to continue in the US with the total being 75 percent by 2025, meaning that coastal human–environment interactions will likely increase and intensify [2]. Geographic information systems (GIS) are being developed and used by technical specialists, stakeholder publics, and executive/policy decision makers for improving our understanding and management of coastal areas, separately and together as more organizations focus on improving the sustainability and resilience of coastal systems. Coastal systems—defined as the area of land closely connected to the sea, including barrier islands, wetlands, mudflats, beaches, estuaries, cities, towns, recreational areas, and maritime facilities, the continental seas and shelves, and the overlying atmosphere—are subject to complex and dynamic interactions among natural and human-driven processes. Coastal systems are crucial to regional and national economies, hosting valued human-built infrastructure and providing ecosystem services that sustain human well-being. This special issue of IJGI about coastal GIS presents a collection of nine papers that address many of the issues mentioned above. [...]
Targeting Dendritic Cell Function during Systemic Autoimmunity to Restore Tolerance
Authors: Mackern-Oberti Juan , Vega Fabián , Llanos Carolina , Bueno Susan , Kalergis Alexis
Published: September 2014

Systemic autoimmune diseases can damage nearly every tissue or cell type of the body. Although a great deal of progress has been made in understanding the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, current therapies have not been improved, remain unspecific and are associated with significant side effects. Because dendritic cells (DCs) play a major role in promoting immune tolerance against self-antigens (self-Ags), current efforts are focusing at generating new therapies based on the transfer of tolerogenic DCs (tolDCs) during autoimmunity. However, the feasibility of this approach during systemic autoimmunity has yet to be evaluated. TolDCs may ameliorate autoimmunity mainly by restoring T cell tolerance and, thus, indirectly modulating autoantibody development. In vitro induction of tolDCs loaded with immunodominant self-Ags and subsequent cell transfer to patients would be a specific new therapy that will avoid systemic immunosuppression. Herein, we review recent approaches evaluating the potential of tolDCs for the treatment of systemic autoimmune disorders.
Experimental Investigation on Pore Structure Characterization of Concrete Exposed to Water and Chlorides
Authors: Liu Jun , Tang Kaifeng , Qiu Qiwen , Pan Dong , Lei Zongru , Xing Feng
Published: September 2014

In this paper, the pore structure characterization of concrete exposed to deionised water and 5% NaCl solution was evaluated using mercury intrusion porosity (MIP), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The effects of calcium leaching, fly ash incorporation, and chloride ions on the evolution of pore structure characteristics were investigated. The results demonstrate that: (i) in ordinary concrete without any fly ash, the leaching effect of the cement products is more evident than the cement hydration effect. From the experimental data, Ca(OH)2 is leached considerably with the increase in immersion time. The pore structure of concrete can also be affected by the formation of an oriented structure of water in concrete materials; (ii) incorporation of fly ash makes a difference for the performance of concrete submersed in solutions as the total porosity and the pore connectivity can be lower. Especially when the dosage of fly ash is up to 30%, the pores with the diameter of larger than 100 nm show significant decrease. It demonstrates that the pore properties are improved by fly ash, which enhances the resistance against the calcium leaching; (iii) chlorides have a significant impact on microstructure of concrete materials because of the chemical interactions between the chlorides and cement hydrates.
Life Cycle Assessment for Proton Conducting Ceramics Synthesized by the Sol-Gel Process
Authors: Lee Soo-Sun , Hong Tae-Whan
Published: September 2014

In this report, the environmental aspects of producing proton conducting ceramics are investigated by means of the environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method. The proton conducting ceramics BaZr0.8Y0.2O3-δ (BZY), BaCe0.9Y0.1O2.95 (BCY10), and Sr(Ce0.9Zr0.1)0.95Yb0.05O3-δ (SCZY) were prepared by the sol-gel process. Their material requirements and environmental emissions were inventoried, and their energy requirements were determined, based on actual production data. This latter point makes the present LCA especially worthy of attention as a preliminary indication of future environmental impact. The analysis was performed according to the recommendations of ISO norms 14040 and obtained using the Gabi 6 software. The performance of the analyzed samples was also compared with each other. The LCA results for these proton conducting ceramics production processes indicated that the marine aquatic ecotoxicity potential (MAETP) made up the largest part, followed by fresh-water aquatic ecotoxicity potential (FAETP) and Human Toxicity Potential (HTP). The largest contribution was from energy consumption during annealing and calcinations steps.
To Legislate or Not to Legislate? A Comparison of the UK and South African Approaches to the Development and Implementation of Salt Reduction Programs
Authors: Charlton Karen , Webster Jacqui , Kowal Paul
Published: September 2014

The World Health Organization promotes salt reduction as a best-buy strategy to reduce chronic diseases, and Member States have agreed to a 30% reduction target in mean population salt intake by 2025. Whilst the UK has made the most progress on salt reduction, South Africa was the first country to pass legislation for salt levels in a range of processed foods. This paper compares the process of developing salt reduction strategies in both countries and highlights lessons for other countries. Like the UK, the benefits of salt reduction were being debated in South Africa long before it became a policy priority. Whilst salt reduction was gaining a higher profile internationally, undoubtedly, local research to produce context-specific, domestic costs and outcome indicators for South Africa was crucial in influencing the decision to legislate. In the UK, strong government leadership and extensive advocacy activities initiated in the early 2000s have helped drive the voluntary uptake of salt targets by the food industry. It is too early to say which strategy will be most effective regarding reductions in population-level blood pressure. Robust monitoring and transparent mechanisms for holding the industry accountable will be key to continued progress in each of the countries.
Recent Advances in Omega-3: Health Benefits, Sources, Products and Bioavailability
Authors: Nichols Peter , McManus Alexandra , Krail Kevin , Sinclair Andrew , Miller Matt
Published: September 2014

The joint symposium of The Omega-3 Centre and the Australasian Section American Oil Chemists Society; Recent Advances in Omega-3: Health Benefits, Sources, Products and Bioavailability, was held November 7, 2013 in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. Over 115 attendees received new information on a range of health benefits, aquaculture as a sustainable source of supply, and current and potential new and novel sources of these essential omega-3 long-chain (LC, ≥C20) polyunsaturated fatty acid nutrients (also termed LC omega-3). The theme of “Food versus Fuel” was an inspired way to present a vast array of emerging and ground breaking Omega-3 research that has application across many disciplines. Eleven papers submitted following from the Omega-3 Symposium are published in this Special Issue volume, with topics covered including: an update on the use of the Omega-3 Index (O3I), the effects of dosage and concurrent intake of vitamins/minerals on omega-3 incorporation into red blood cells, the possible use of the O3I as a measure of risk for adiposity, the need for and progress with new land plant sources of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6ω3), the current status of farmed Australian and New Zealand fish, and also supplements, in terms of their LC omega-3 and persistent organic pollutants (POP) content, progress with cheap carbon sources in the culture of DHA-producing single cell organisms, a detailed examination of the lipids of the New Zealand Greenshell mussel, and a pilot investigation of the purification of New Zealand hoki liver oil by short path distillation. The selection of papers in this Special Issue collectively highlights a range of forward looking and also new and including positive scientific outcomes occurring in the omega-3 field.