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Awareness regarding Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) among mothers: a community based cross-sectional study in rural area of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh
Authors: Chandrakar Aditi , Panda Prem Sagar , Soni Gopal Prasad , Dixit Srishti
Published: September 2017

Background: In order to increase accessibility of health care services for pregnant women and sick infants and to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Government of India has launched a nationwide initiative- Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram on June 01, 2011. The objective of the study was to find out the awareness level about the entitlements of JSSK among mothers with child less than one year and its association with different socio-demographic variables.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in rural block of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, India, among 352 mothers having child less than one year using multistage random sampling using predesigned, pretested proforma from July 2015 to June 2016. Chi-square test was applied to find out the association between awareness level and different socio-demographic variables. P <0.05 was considered significant.Results: Among 352 mothers, good awareness were found in only 207 mothers (58.80%). Maximum awareness (89.20%) regarding entitlements among mothers was seen for free transport services from home to health institution followed by the drop back transport facility from hospital to home (85.22%). None of the mothers know about free diagnostic services for mothers and for sick infants and for free provision of blood for sick infants. Increasing parity was significantly associated with good awareness regarding JSSK.Conclusions: Level of awareness regarding JSSK entitlements for pregnant mothers and sick infants was found to be low. Extensive IEC needed to further increase the awareness regarding JSSK entitlements to increase utilization among beneficiaries.
The prevalence of ocular manifestations in road traffic accidents treated at a rural tertiary care hospital in south india: a cross sectional study
Authors: Menon Liji , Mani Soman , Mathew Anna
Published: September 2017

Background: Ocular injuries following road traffic accidents (RTA) is one of the common causes of ophthalmological morbidity and unilateral blindness. The aim of this study was to document the epidemiological pattern of ocular injures caused by RTA in a cross-sectional population brought to a tertiary care centre in rural southern India.Methods: After receiving institutional ethics committee approval, all patients over the age of 10 years, who came to the emergency department (ED) of this rural tertiary care centre with alleged history of RTA, during the period, July-December 2015 were serially enrolled to participate in the study after obtaining written informed consent. The sample size for 95% confidence level and precision of 5% was calculated to be 191.Results: Out of the 832 cases of RTA presenting to the ED, 191 (23%) had ocular injuries. There were 186 (97.38%) closed globe injuries and 5 (2.6%) open globe injuries. Eight (4.1%) patients with ocular injuries had no perception of light in the affected eye after the accident. The commonest injury was periorbital edema and ecchymosis (68.6%) followed closely by eyebrow laceration (63.9%) and lid laceration (48.2 %). The commonest anterior and posterior segment injuries were traumatic optic neuritis (6.3%) and vitreous or retinal haemorrhage 4 (2.09%) respectively.Conclusions: In this study, the prevalence of ocular involvement in RTA was is 23%. Most of the injuries were closed globe injuries and periorbital edema and ecchymosis were the commonest type of injury occurring followed by eyebrow and lid laceration.
Inter-rater and intra-rater agreement in causality assessment of adverse drug reactions: a comparative study of WHO-UMC versus Naranjo scale
Authors: Sharma Sushil , Gupta Ajay Kumar , Reddy G. Jyothi
Published: September 2017

Background: The causality assessment system proposed by the WHO collaborating centre for international drug monitoring, the Uppsala monitoring centre (WHO-UMC) and the Naranjo probability scale are the generally accepted and most widely used methods for causality assessment. Both these scales are structured, transparent, consistent, and easy to apply with distinct advantages. The PvPI recommends use of WHO-UMC scale while many clinicians prefer Naranjo scale for its simplicity. As both these scales are used very widely in practise, it is important to study the level of agreement among them, to ensure proper interpretation of the causality assessment of the drugs. Objective was to study the inter-rater and intra-rater agreement in causality assessment of adverse drug reactions between WHO-UMC and Naranjo scale.Methods: A total of 200 cases were analyzed by three raters. Each ADR reporting form was analyzed by the raters independently using both the Naranjo scale and the WHO-UMC scale. The inter-rater and Intra-rater agreement of all the three raters was analyzed using kappa statistics.Results: The most common category of causality assessment was ‘possible’ which was around 73%, while the probable, definite and unlikely accounted for 23%, 3% and 1% respectively. The inter-rater agreement for the various categories of causality assessment when using Naranjo scale ranged from “very good to excellent” (Kappa value 0.95) while the same ranged from “good to very good” when the WHO-UMC scale was used (Kappa value 0.89) while the Intra-rater agreement for the three raters ranged from good to very good. The mean time (in minutes) taken for assessing the suspected adverse drug an ADR was 8. 26±2.53 for WHO-UMC scale while it was 14.18±3.44 when Naranjo scale was used.Conclusions: Both the WHO-UMC scale and Naranjo scale are reliable and valid tools for causality assessment but the Inter-rater agreement was slightly better with Naranjo as compared to WHO-UMC scale.
Serum acid phosphatase level - is it a marker for diagnosis of malaria
Authors: Devi C. Suvarna , Nadiger H. A. , Krishna T. Sharmila , Naidu J. N.
Published: September 2017

Background: Malaria is endemic throughout most of the tropics. Technically, detection of malaria parasite may be missed due to low parasite density at sampling time and poor blood film preparation. The study was aimed to evaluate the serum acid phosphatase levels as a possible diagnostic marker for malarial infections.Methods: This study was conducted on a total of 100 subjects (40 malaria cases, 30 non-malarial cases and 30 sex and age matched healthy controls attending the department of medicine, PESIMSR, Kuppam. Venous blood sample was collected and serum acid phosphatase (ACP) level estimation was be done by enzymatic method using commercial kit (Raichem diagnostics kit).Results: Serum ACP level was highly significantly elevated in malarial group (Mean±SD) (3.14±1.22) when compared with control (1.33±0.72) and non-malarial (1.81±0.30) groups (P value <0.001.).Conclusions: In this study, there was a significant increase in the serum ACP levels in malarial patients as compared to other groups. This suggests that serum ACP levels can be used as a marker for malaria.
Teaching surgical skills in obstetrics and gynaecology using cadaver simulation: an innovative teaching learning method
Authors: Gaikwad Nandkishor B. , Bhalerao Pradnya , Maner Tabssum , Mule Vidya D.
Published: September 2017

Background: Transfer of knowledge from teachers to students traditionally occurs in one direction using blackboards, overhead projectors, power-point presentations and lectures. It has many disadvantages. The main challenge in medical education is to teach surgical skills. For the learning of critical interventions, simulation-based training is structured so that the acquisition of new skills does not harm patients. Thus, the objective of this study was to enhance and improve procedural skills of resident doctors of Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of Government Medical College, Miraj using cadaver simulation in doing abdominal hysterectomy.Methods: Second year resident doctors from Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of GMC, Miraj who had completed their first year successfully in terms of basic orientation regarding surgical procedures were taken for study purpose. They were divided in two groups randomly. The first group underwent conventional method of teaching to learn the abdominal hysterectomy procedure and underwent feedback from them regarding the conventional teaching learning method. Then they were allowed to perform the procedure on a live patient and their performance of procedural skill was assessed by DOPS. (Direct observation of procedural skills). The second group underwent innovative method of use of cadaver simulation for the abdominal hysterectomy procedure and feedback on the same. They were allowed to perform the procedure on a live patient and their performance of procedural skill was assessed by DOPS. (Direct observation of procedural skills). All data was collected, analysed and processed to study the outcome of research project.Results: In group B, all resident were fully satisfied with newer method of teaching and learning for abdominal hysterectomy as surgical procedure. As far as, the advantages and disadvantages of teaching and learning are concerned, all residents pointed out large number of disadvantages in the conventional method. Evaluation of the surgical procedural skill was done by DOPS by senior faculty members of the department as per the questionnaire which showed good performance from group B.Conclusions: The benefit of simulation based medical education (SBME) is that it offers both learners and patients a safe environment for practice and error. In addition, SBME can provide a learning cycle of debriefing and feedback for learners as well as assessment and certification for procedures and competency.
Emergency contraception: knowledge, attitude and practices among recently married females in a rural area of North India
Authors: Gupta Rajiv Kumar , Singh Parveen , Gupta Chandini , Kumari Rashmi , Langer Bhavna , Gupta Riya
Published: September 2017

Background: Emergency contraception (EC) is indicated after unprotected sexual intercourse to prevent unintended pregnancy and its harmful consequences. Its optimum use can avoid unintended child birth or unsafe abortion which can in turn lower maternal mortality. So, the present study aimed to study the knowledge, attitude and practices of recently married females towards EC in a rural area of Jammu.Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted among recently married females visiting the OPD in CHC RS Pura during the course of the three months and were willing to participate. Information was obtained using a questionnaire and results were presented as proportions.Results: 90% respondents had ever heard of EC with media being the main source of information. 91% knew oral pills being used as EC and 81% had correct knowledge of time regarding its usage. 85% would recommend it to friend/relative if required and 73% were willing to use EC themselves in case of unprotected sex. 70% of the respondents had ever used EC.Conclusions: High awareness, positive attitude and adequate usage of EC among currently married females is a good sign which is probably due to high literacy among them. But it should not make the authorities complacent, rather interventions intended to combat maternal mortality through use of regular contraceptives besides EC need to be promoted among the target groups.
A study of psychiatric co-morbidity among alcohol dependents
Authors: Kanwar Pankaj , Sharma Ravi C. , Sharma Dinesh D. , Kanwar Neeraj
Published: September 2017

Background: The alcohol use disorders are frequently associated with other co-morbid psychiatric disorders. The aim of this study was to describe the demographic variables, drinking history and psychiatric co-morbidity in alcohol dependent subjects.Methods: In this study, 40 consecutive patients were enrolled. After a minimum 1 month of sobriety, patients who fulfilled ICD-10 criteria of alcohol dependence were interviewed for data collection using Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), MINI-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) (Version-6.0) and a specially designed sociodemographic and clinical interview proforma. Subjects with substance use except tobacco were excluded from study. Main group comparison used chi-square test for categorical variables and the t-test for continuous variables.Results: Most of the patients studied were >40 years of age. Majority were employed (92%), lived in nuclear families (78%) and came from rural background (77.5%). Forty five percent of the patients initiated alcohol drinking between 16-25 years and reported peer pressure (50%) as most significant factor responsible for initiation of drinking alcohol. Mean age of developing alcohol dependence was 25.12 years (SD=4.28). Mean AUDIT score for subjects was 27.7 (SD=4.73). Lifetime psychiatric co-morbid disorders were detected in 45%. Psychiatric disorders most frequently associated with alcohol dependence were major depressive disorder (10%), bipolar affective disorder (7.5%), dysthymia (5%), anxiety disorders (7.5%) and antisocial personality disorder (5%).Conclusion: The study indicates that psychiatric disorders are prevalent in alcohol dependents and mood disorders are the most prevalent ones. It was also observed that co-morbid psychiatric disorders are associated with more severe alcohol problems.
Ratio of Amylose and Amylopectin as indicators of glycaemic index and in vitro enzymatic hydrolysis of starches of long, medium and short grain rice
Authors: Dipnaik Kavita , Kokare Praneeta
Published: September 2017

Background: Rice (Oryzasativa L.) is the staple food of over half the world’s population. The major carbohydrate of rice is starch, which is about 72 to 75%. Rice can be classified into three different types: long-grain, medium-grain and short-grain rice based upon their length as compared to their width. Aim of the study was to predict the glycemic index of long, medium and short grain rice based on amylose, amylopectin ratio and to study in vitro hydrolysis of starch of long, medium and short grain rice by salivary and pancreatic amylases and formulate the right type of rice to be consumed by diabetics. Methods: Starches were isolated from long, medium and short grain rice. Amylose and amylopectin from the isolated starches were estimated. Starches isolated were subjected to enzymatic hydrolysis by salivary amylase and pancreatic amylase under optimum in vitro conditions and reducing sugars released after hydrolysis and incubation period of   0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes were estimated by Folin-Wu method. Results were analysed using unpaired t-test and statistical significance was established.Results: Long grain rice was found to have high amylose and low amylopectin content as compared to medium and short grain rice. Long grain rice showed slow release of reducing sugars as compared to medium and short grain rice.Conclusions: Long grain rice because of its high amylose content is a low glycemic food and can be consumed by diabetics. Sustained slow release of reducing sugars given by long grain rice is desirable in diabetics.
A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of female graduate students on cervical cancer
Authors: Koshy George , Gangadharan Vandana , Naidu Anullekha
Published: September 2017

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women with an average of 468,000 new cases per year. Out of these 80% occur in developing and underdeveloped countries. World Health Organisation statistics show that Indian carries one fifths of world burden of the disease with 72,600 deaths annually. Key to the success of cervical cancer screening and prevention is the knowledge and awareness possessed by women in general. This requires the honing of knowledge at an impressionable and younger age group.Methods: It is a questionnaire based cross sectional study and was conducted amongst 4 study groups comprising Medical students, engineering students, nursing students and general graduate students between the age group 18 and 25 years.Results: According to present study, 93% of medical, 75% of nursing and only 29% of engineering students and 9 % of other students were actually even aware of the term cervical cancer. Assessment of knowledge regarding the risk factors of cervical cancer revealed that 13 medical, 9 nursing, 75 of engineering and 85 of Other Graduates weren’t aware of any risk factor that causes cervical cancer. As regards to attitude of the students towards cancer, present study revealed 4 medical, 23 nursing, 10 engineering and 9 general public women think that it is incurable and leads to death.Conclusions: This study highlights unawareness of various aspects of cervical cancer among young women and the burning need for continuing educational intervention at institute level to emphasise the importance and increase the awareness regarding cervical cancer.
Clinical and etiological profile of unprovoked thrombosis in young patients admitted at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Ahmad Nadeem , Akhter Nihida , Sheikh Tufail Ahmad
Published: September 2017

Background: It is now possible to identify acquired and hereditary risk factors in a substantial percentage of patients presenting with a venous thrombotic event. The objective of the study was to study the clinical and etiological profile of patients with unprovoked thrombosis in young patients.Methods: Twenty-one patients 09 males (42.8%) and 12 females (57.14%) with a mean age of 29.67±5.21 were studied, who presented with unprovoked thrombosis.Results: Among 21 patients studied most common presentation was deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs (38.09%) followed by recurrent abortions with deep venous thrombosis (14.28%) and cerebellar infarction (14.28%). In etiological profile, the most common thrombophilla was factor V Leiden mutation (28.57%) followed by antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (23.8%), protein C deficiency (19.04%), methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (9.52%) and antithrombin, prothrombin gene mutation, hyperhomocystenemia and janus kinase 2 mutations (4.76%). Among 6 patients of factor V Leiden mutation 3 presented with deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs, 1 patient each with middle cerebral artery infarct, juglar vein thrombosis and subclavian vein thrombosis respectively.Conclusions: Factor V Leiden mutation is the most common inherited thrombophillias which has been "substantiated from various studies.
Delay in diagnosis of breast cancer in a developing country: a single centre observational study in a tertiary care hospital in North Kerala, India
Authors: Lakshmanan Manikandan , Chayampurath Ramesan , Trivikraman Ramalingam , Paramasivam Selvam , M. P. Sasi
Published: September 2017

Background: Around the world breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. In India, peak incidence is between 45-50 years of age. Early diagnosis improves survival, hence reducing diagnostic delay in breast cancer will have major social and economic implications besides improving the quality of life. This observational study aims to decipher various factors influencing diagnostic delay so that early treatment can be instituted.Methods: We interviewed 212 consecutive patients who attended the twice weekly breast clinic conducted by Department of general surgery and department of radiotherapy, government medical college, Kozhikode between September 2014 and February 2015. All patients with primary breast cancer were included in the study. Exclusion criteria included recurrence, second primaries, history of partial treatment and incomplete records. Finally, we interviewed 202 patients with the help of a pretested semi-structured questionnaire.Results: In present study, the commonest age group was 40-50 years with 62.4% participants presenting with early breast cancer and 37.6% having advanced breast cancer. Most of present study subjects were educated up to high school and unemployed. Awareness about breast cancer was 74.25% but many were ignorant of its symptomatology. Practice of breast self-examination (BSE) was low at 32.1%. Side and quadrant were statistically significant factor.Conclusions: In present study religion, educational status, marital status, breast cancer awareness, practice of BSE and location of tumor were statistically significant factors influencing delay in diagnosis. There was a general lack of knowledge about the importance of self-examination in breast cancer which needs health education and need for active social propaganda in print and electronic media regarding its importance. In future institution of a screening programme will hasten diagnosis and improve survival of breast cancer patients.
A case report of pregnant female with right eye acremonium keratitis
Authors: Noticewala Vaibhavee , Shastri Manisha , Desai Rupalee , Sheikh Khushnood
Published: September 2017

Study report a case of a 22-years-old female with history of vegetative trauma in right eye with 7th running months of amenorrhoea (RMOA). She came after 10 days of trauma, with chief complaint of pain, watering and diminution of vision in right eye. Her visual acuity was PLPR4 in affected eye and 6/9 in other. Central corneal ulcer with abscess and hypopyon was noted with inability to see fundal glow. To study response of fungal keratitis to voriconazole and natamycin eye drop. Corneal tissue obtained by a corneal scrape was plated on Sabouraud’s agar, KOH mount, gram and giemsa staining was performed. SDA shows a filamentous colony of fungus is grown upon aerobic incubation at 37◦C for 5-7 days. Patient was treated with combination therapy of voriconazole and natamycin eye drop. Patient responded well to combination therapy of voriconazole and natamycin eye drop. Patient developed corneal healing with little amount of fibrosis. We lost patient on follow up after that. Patient responded well to combination therapy of voriconazole and natamycin eye drop. The most common risk factors for acremonium fungal keratitis is ocular trauma, and acremonium fungal keratitis might be treated better with natamycin and voriconazole than other alternatives. our results are clinically significant and may provide some useful information on the diagnosis and management of acremonium fungal keratitis.
Artery of percheron infarction: case reports and literature review
Authors: Kulshreshtha Dinkar , Maurya Pradeep K. , Chhirolya Rohit , Singh Ajai K. , Thacker Anup K. , Kulshreshtha Dinkar
Published: September 2017

The artery of Percheron is a rare anatomic variant supplying the thalamus and the rostral midbrain. Infarct in this territory results in a wide array of neurological signs and symptoms causing diagnostic dilemma and management issues. We describe the clinical presentations in three cases admitted and evaluated for neurological symptoms and diagnosed as artery of percheron infarct after brain imaging. In one patient, the etiology turned out to be infective while the other two patients had cerebrovascular accident secondary to dilated cardiomyopathy and hyper homcystinimea respectively. Artery of percheron infarction is a rare entity and should be considered in patients with altered sensorium and behavioral manifestations with associated eye abnormalities. MRI brain is the investigation of choice to detect this rare variant of thalamic circulation.
A rare case of progressive disseminated histoplasmosis with bone marrow involvement in an immunocompetent patient
Authors: Mahto Subodh K. , Gupta Pulin K. , Sareen Sahil , Balakrishna Arjun M. , Suman Sumit K.
Published: September 2017

Histoplasmosis is a rare entity in India and very few cases have been reported from eastern region of India like West Bengal and rarely cases from southern India as well. We hereby report a case of progressive disseminated histoplasmosis (PDH) from a non-endemic region of India (Eastern Utter Pradesh) and that too in an immunocompetent individual.
Influência das fases da lua na abundância de Larimus breviceps na zona de arrebentação da praia de Miramar-PB
Authors: Ferreira Paulo Victor Celestino , Amorim Ana Luisa Araújo de , Pessoa Willy Vila Nova , Ramos Jonas De Assis Almeida
Published: September 2017

The present study aimed to investigate the possible influence of moon phases on the abundance and population structure of Larimus breviceps in the surf zone of Miramar beach. The studied area was divided into two distinct area according to the proximity to the estuary. Samples were carried out weekly, during May and June 2014. Three hauls, using a beach seine net, were conducted in each area, during each lunar phase, totaling 48 hauls at the end of the sample program. Before each sample, physicochemical data were obtained from water, as salinity, temperature, pH, conductivity and turbidity. Most of individuals caught in both areas, had length classes between 2 and 8 cm and were considered juveniles. Along the area 1, highest mean weight and length were found during the first quarter and full moon. While, in area 2 occurred during the last quarter and full moon. The individuals of juvenile stage demonstrated be influenced by the moon, showing spatial change on their catch according to lunar phases. The data obtained in this study revealed that the surf zone of Miramar work as an important nursery habitat for L. breviceps. Moreover, these data could provide support for supervisions and management plans of the local fishery
Entomofauna edáfica em diferentes ambientes no município de Ipu, estado do Ceará
Authors: Azevedo Venância Antonia Nunes , Silvino Antônio Carlos Silva , Braga Petronio Emanuel Timbó
Published: September 2017

The aim of this study was to map the soil entomofauna in two different environments, in the District of Recanto, Municipality of Ipu, in the northwest region of the state of Ceará, Brazil, using soil trap, with fortnightly collections in the period from November 2015 to March 2016. In order to characterize the insect fauna a distribution pattern was established, considering the rates of occurrence and dominance of specieswhich have been grouped by order, as an indicator of the frequency and the occurrence of the amount captured. Throughout the project, a total of 2.171 specimens of insects belonging to 8 orders: Blattodea, Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Isoptera, Lepidoptera and Orthoptera have been collected and identified. According to the method used the order Hymenoptera was the one that stood out for having the largest number of individuals captured, due to the presence of a large amount of ants, it was considered common to the different environments studied in the caatinga biome.
Levantamento quali-quantitativo da arborização urbana da cidade de Baixio – CE
Authors: Crispim Diêgo Lima , Meneses José Alison Dias de , Abreu Vieira Artur Sales de , Araújo Lucas Martins de , Cruz Josias da Silva , Silva José Israel Sousa
Published: September 2017

Urban forestry is a vital element in improving the quality of life of the population living in the urban environment. However, in several Brazilian cities notes to failure to address the issue of urban trees and their problems. The objective of this research was to conduct a quantitative and qualitative survey of tree species for some public roads in the city of Baixio-CE, as well as identify the species surveyed and analyzing their phytosanitary conditions. The method used for the quantitative research was the total inventory of tree species that are on the streets and sidewalks. In which, we sampled 240 individuals. The results showed that the most abundant species was Azadirachta indica (Neem Indian) with 68% Ficus benjamina L. and (Ficus), 19% of screened individuals. The qualitative method consists in visual assessment and photographic records on the parameters of plant health, quality pruning, interference in the power grid and sidewalk. Of the 240 trees sampled, 223 have good plant health, while 16 are in regular conditions, and only 7, with any occurrence of pests or mechanical damage. There is a homogeneity of the individuals surveyed, indicating a low diversity of the tree species in the public roads. 
Two Antibacterial Compounds: Velutin and 4- (Hydroxy (Oxiran-2-yl)Methyl)-2-Methoxyphenol from the Stem Bark of Drimys arfakensis Gibbs.
Authors: Santoso Bimo Budi , Hernandez Hidelisa Padua , Rodriguez Evelyn B , Dalmacio Ida Farida
Published: September 2017

Antimicrobial-guided fractionation and isolation of the bioactive compounds from the stem bark of Drimys arfakensis Gibbs. were carried out. Two antibacterial compounds were isolated. The sructures of the antibacterial compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic methods such as 1H NMR, 13C NMR, 2-D NMR, ESI-MS and EI-MS. Based on the spectroscopic data, the two antibacterial compounds were velutin, 1 and  4-(hydroxyl(oxiran-2-yl)methyl)-2-methoxyphenol, 2. Compound 1 exhibited low activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (B-1823) with MIC value of 250 µg · mL–1, while compound 2 possesses strong activity against S. aureus (MRSA) (B-1823) with MIC value of 15.60 µg · mL–1.No activity of both compounds against Escherichia coli (B-1634) and Candida albicans (B-2219) was observed.
Organic Fertilizer from Bioethanol Solid Waste, Agricultural Waste, and Banana Peels Waste by Bio-act EM4 and Aspergillus niger
Authors: Juliastuti Sri Rachmania , Enhaperdhani Delftya , Hasanah Rizka Uswatun
Published: September 2017

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers may degrade the physical condition of the soil so that solid organic fertilizer was developed. Organic fertilizer was made from organic materials derived from plants or animals that had been made by the engineering process. Organic fertilizers were used to supply organic matter to improve the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil. This experiment aimed to study the effect of a mixture of bio ethanol solid waste, corn agricultural waste and banana peels waste with bio-activator EM4 and Aspergillus niger (An) to increase the content of potassium (K) in organic fertilizer and study the response of plant growth of chillies and eggplant against organic fertilizer. Organic fertilizers were made from agricultural waste, such as bio ethanol solid waste, corn agricultural waste, and banana peels waste that still have organic content which was good for plant growth. Organic fertilizers were made by mixing bio ethanol solid waste, corn agricultural waste, and banana peels waste with a ratio (w/w)  of 1:2:3. After that, a mixture of EM4 and An with a ratio (v/v)  of 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 1:3, 3:1 and without any bio-activator were added. Organic fertilizer produced in a rotary drum composter with air aeration 14 L · min–1 conducted for 15 d. The content of N, P and K on each variable of organic fertilizer will be analyzed. Then it was tested on chillies and eggplant. Furthermore, the quality and quantity of planting fruit on the plants of eggplant and chillies were measured. Based on the results of this study, it was concluded that organic fertilizer with the addition of EM4:An 2:3  (v/v) increased the content of K up to 0.43 %. In accordance with SNI standards: 19-7030-2004, all test variables met the standards of the levels of N, and P; all organic fertilizers met the standard C/N ratio unless at the variables EM4:An 1:3 (v/v) and without bio-activator. For chillies, variable with the addition of EM4:An 2:3 (v/v) has the greatest weight, namely 0.95 g. Another variable, EM4:An 3:2 (v/v) can produced the amount of fruit up to 300 %. Where at the addition of EM4:An 2:3 (v/v) can produced eggplant fruit that weighs 24.01 g per harvest.
Study of Correlation of Structural Features in the Porous TiNi-based Materials Obtained by Sintering with the Integration Process of Bone Marrow Cell Populations
Authors: Anikeev S.G. , Khodorenko V.N. , Kokorev O.V. , Shtin V.I. , Gunther V.E.
Published: September 2017

The structural features of porous-permeable TiNi-based materials obtained by sintering in depending on the temperature have been studied. It is shown that a material obtained at the sintering temperature of T2=1250 °C and time t=40 min has an optimal degree of sintering and relates to finely porous materials with the porosity of 55 %. A positive dynamics of development of bone marrow cells in the TiNi-based sintered material was proved. It is noted that the finely porous macrostructure with developed rough surface of pore walls provides favorable conditions for development of cell populations. When the 21 day of cultivation a dense formed tissue on basis of bone marrow cells observes in the material pores.
Development and Use of Endodontic TiNi-based Alloy Files
Authors: Krilova K.A. , Zviginzev M.A. , Olesova V.N. , Gunther S.V
Published: September 2017

This article describes the endodontic file made of TiNi 20 based alloy superelasticity brand to create a root canal. Developed superelasticity endodontic files have a number of advantages. Experimental and practical studies showing the promising use of these files for a new level of endodontic treatment on are given.
Porous TiNi Implants in Surgery of Spine Degenerative Diseases
Authors: Simonovich A.E. , Fomichev N.G.
Published: September 2017

Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of using porous TiNi implants for interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar spine degenerative diseases.Material and Methods. A total of 570 patients with degenerative lumbar spine disease were operated on with porous TiNi implants. Surgical treatment included stabilization and decompression and stabilization operations through posterior and anterior approaches and endoscopic transabdominal operations. Results of surgical treatment were followed-up for the period of 3 to 24 months. The change of pain syndrome was evaluated using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index. The degree of interbody bone block formation was assessed based on X-ray and spiral CT data.Results. Functional results of treatment were evaluated at 18-24 months after surgery as good and satisfactory in 94.1% of cases, and the formation of interbody bone-metal block was noted in 94.8% of cases.Conclusion. Nikelid Titanium exhibits good osseointegration properties and can be used as osteoplastic material without additions of bone tissue, which simplifies operation, reduces its traumaticity, and provides good and satisfactory treatment results in 94.1% of cases.
Replantation of the Condylar Shoot of Fractured Temporomandular Joint of the Articular Head by TiNi-based Materials
Authors: Karnaukhov A.T. , Alyoshkin I.G. , Karnaukhov V.A.
Published: September 2017

The offered way of restoration of anatomic integrity of the articular head and of the condylar shoot of the temporomandibular joint by the way of modeling of replant at using materials of nickelid titanium alloy (TiNi) with the shape memory allows to conclude about the favorable results of rehabilitation of patients with fragmentary fractures of the articular head of the temporomandibular joint in the remote terms of observation of 8 years.
Clinical assessment of xenograft combined with knitted TiNi-based mesh implant in femoropopliteal bypass surgery: a Case Report
Authors: Shvedov A.N. , Ivchenko A.O. , Ivchenko O.A. , Bystrov S.V. , Chirev A.I. , Gavrilin E.V. , Savelev I.O. , Dvoryaninov A.N. , Skulkina S. , Avetisyanі R. , Gunther V.E.
Published: September 2017

Treatment of patients with peripheral artery diseases is one of the most difficult issues in vascular surgery. The overall prevalence of peripheral arterial disease varies from 3-10% among the population aged 40-59 years old and among people over 70 years old - up to 15-20%. In the majority of cases atherosclerosis is the main cause of peripheral arterial disease. Autovein is considered a prosthesis of choice and is the most commonly used graft in the bypass surgery. However, it has been deemed impossible in 30% of cases due to its diameter, length or varicose lesions. Despite the technical advances, has not yet developed an ideal vascular prosthesis. Thus, there is a need of search for new materials and modifications of available materials, with the goal of creating a prosthesis for properties close to ideal. In this article we present first case report in the world about usage xenograft with protective external tubular mesh made from superelastic shape-memory nitinol as bypass material. This case shows that the xenoprosthesis with external tubular nitinol mesh support for prophylaxis of aneurysm formation can be used as vascular conduits in bypass surgery. Further randomized controlled trials needed.
Modern Approach to Treatment of Patients with Odontogenic Cyst of Jaw
Authors: Hushvakhtov D.I. , Mirzoev M.Sh. , Jonibekova R.N. , Gafarov Kh.O. , Schakirov M.N.
Published: September 2017

Contrary to existing contraindication for cystectomy, we can conclude that extensive odontogenic cysts of jaw with involved of more than 2-3 intact teeth  and with loss of lower bone wall for more than1 cmisn’t the only sign for cystotomy. Application of correctly selected bone and plastic materials (in our case nickelid titanium granules in combination with PBRP) contributes to restoration of large-scale bone defects with formation of organotypical bone, corresponding to anatomy of the part, in optimal period of time which shortens the postsurgical rehabilitation period of patients and contributes to early functional loading to organ.
Surgical Correction of Child Planovalgus Deformity by Porous TiNi-based Implants
Authors: Slizovskiy G.B. , Gunther V.E. , Kuzhelivskiy I.I. , Sitko L.A. , Fedorov M.A.
Published: September 2017

The question of child degenerative-dystrophic diseases is predominate in orthopedic pathology, where the problem of its treatment is very acute. Excluding the modern treatment methods, the number of children suffering planovalgus deformity is comparably more to total orthopedic patients. This article describes a surgical treatment method of child planovalgus deformity by applying porous biocomposite materials from TiNi alloy. The method involves inserting porous frustoconical composite TiNi implant into subtalar joint, which, in its turn, could correct the deformation and shape the arch of foot eliminating planovalgus deformity.
Dynamics of Morfological Changes in Eyeball Components During Insertion of Shape Memory Implant in Experiment
Authors: Todorov S.S. , Khloponin P.A. , Steblyuk A.N.
Published: September 2017

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Leaching of Waste Hydroxide Sludges by Complex-Forming Agents
Authors: Napol’skikh Yu.A. , Makovskaya O.Yu. , Yegorov V.V.
Published: September 2017

In the paper the problem of utilization of stale hydroxide sludges containing non-ferrous metals and arsenic is considered. It is proposed to carry out two-stage leaching of sludges by solutions of complexing agents with recovery of 97-99% of non-ferrous metals to solution and removal of arsenic in the form of sparingly soluble compounds suitable for burial.
Processing And Use Of Solid Technogenic Waste - Damping Metallurgical Slags For Producing Calcium-Containing Ferro-Alloys
Authors: Makhambetov Ye.N. , Baysanov A.S. , Nabiev M.A. , E.Zh. Shabanov , Baysanova A.M. , Sultamurat G.I.
Published: September 2017

In the given article there are presented the results of complex calcium-containing ferroalloy from high-ash coals of  the Saryadyr deposit, dump blast-furnace slag and slag of refined ferromanganese, which related to technogenic waste. There is established the possibility of smelting calcium-containing ferroalloy, the recovery of basic elements reached 91.56% manganese, 87.75% silicon, 76% aluminum and calcium up to 40%.
Scandium Recovery from Red Mud by Carbonate Assist
Authors: V.N. Rychkov , E.V. Kirillov , S.V. Kirillov , G.M. Bunkov , S.M. Titova
Published: September 2017

Known methods for production of scandium compounds are based mainly on the acidic leaching of scandium-containing materials, followed by its isolation as sparingly soluble compounds. However, these schemes have many operations, consume high amounts of reagents and electric power, resulting in a high cost of the final product. The effect of carbonate ions concentration, contact time, temperature, the ratio of S:L, type and amount of sorbent on the degree of scandium separation directly from red mud slurry was studied in this work. It has been shown that the greatest capacity of macroporous adsorbents exhibit scandium acrylic copolymers iminodifosfonic group situated closer to the polymer skeleton.
Research of Polymetallic Sulfide Industrial Waste Nitric Acid Treatment
Authors: D.A. Rogozhnikov , O.A. Dizer , A.A. Shoppert
Published: September 2017

Thermodynamic and kinetic features studies of polymetallic sulfide industrial waste nitric acid leaching were carried out. Elemental and phase composition of investigated raw material were studied with X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy methods. Calculations of the Gibbs energy change for the likely reactions of sulfide minerals with nitric acid were performed. In order to determine the most probable conditions of the sulfide industrial waste leaching in nitric acid, as well as the mutual influence of the produced pulp components on the performance of the process, the kinetics evaluation of multicomponent sulfide industrial waste in a nitric medium was studied using mathematical methods.
Precisiones al correr el velo de una persona moral
Authors: Cubillos Garzón Camilo Enrique
Published: September 2017

Si bien es cierto, todo asunto jurídico trae consigo consecuencias en el ordenamiento legal, también podemos advertir que dichas cuestiones se ven reflejadas en escenarios diferentes como el campo económico y social, debido a que el impacto que generan aquellas cuestiones son de tal trascendencia que es menester dedicarle unas líneas.De acuerdo con esto, el tema a tratar es la regulación de la teoría del levantamiento del velo corporativo en las personas jurídicas en el Ordenamiento colombiano, así como las consecuencias que ésta genera, sirviéndose como herramienta de protección a terceros por razón del abuso de la figura societaria encaminada a defraudar los intereses de aquellos.
Levantamiento del Velo Societario en Colombia. Un análisis del artículo 43 de la Ley 1258 de 2008
Authors: Maldonado Narvaéz Marlon Iván
Published: September 2017

El levantamiento del velo societario es una figura que cada vez ha venido cobrando mayor importancia a nivel mundial. Esto debido a la gran cantidad de situaciones que se presentan de abuso de los socios administradores a la personalidad jurídica societaria. Sin embargo, no obstante su importancia el tema no ha sido correctamente desarrollado, ya que no obstante tratarse de un procedimiento excepcional, no existen presupuestos legales para su aplicación. Por lo tanto usarlo como regla general para la reclamación de obligaciones laborales va en contravía de su naturaleza, afectando dicho sea de paso los intereses de los terceros afectados, debido a la complejidad para su ejercicio en lo relativo a la actividad probatoria.
Eleuthera
and
Brat Horin
: Another look at Babatha’s
Ketubba, P.Yadin
10
Authors: Cotton Paltiel Hannah M.
Published: September 2017

P.Yadin
10, written between ad 124 and 128 in Aramaic, is the only Jewish
ketubba
to have survived from the Graeco-Roman period. It is all but identical to its ancient and modern counterparts, with the exception of the repetition in it of the puzzling phrase ‘as fitting the sustenance of a free woman’ (ןירוח-תרב התנא), following the husband’s obligation to support his wife upon receipt of the dowry. The phrase, never attested either before or after in the history of the
ketubba
, is irreconcilable with the absence of any evidence for the existence of a difference between the marital rights of the female slave and the free woman. It is suggested that it may echo the Greek γυνὴ γαμετή in contemporary Greek marriage contracts, which once meant ‘legally free to marry’.
Twisting words: does Halakhah really circumvent scripture?
Authors: Gvaryahu Amit
Published: September 2017

A foundational text in the study of Tannaitic Midrash and Halakhah, Sifre Deuteronomy 122 is a list of places where Halakhah
̔qpt
scripture. This word,
̔qpt
, has long been understood to mean ‘circumvent’, ‘bypass’ or ‘belie’, and the pericope has been read as a list of places where ‘Halakhah circumvents scripture’, and thus a testament to the power of the accepted tradition to override the words of the Torah. Based on documentary and linguistic evidence, this article questions the interpretation of the word
̔qpt
and suggests that it means not ‘circumvent’ but rather ‘multiply’. As it does so, it also suggests a new meaning for the list, as a declaration of the limits of the Midrashic method of the Tannaitic school of Rabbi Ishmael, committed both to accepted traditions and to its more restrictive and systematic method of reading scripture.
Reading Talmudic stories in multiple Halakhic contexts: the Hasid in the graveyard, Rav Ada b. Abba and the lovesick man
Authors: Feintuch Yonatan
Published: September 2017

This study discusses one aspect of Talmudic stories that appear in Halakhic contexts in the Babylonian Talmud. The study suggests that such stories may often be read in multiple contexts: (a) the Halakhic passage that directly precedes or follows the story, which is the context in which Talmudic stories have typically been read in previous studies; (b) a broader context, such as additional Talmudic discussions on the same Mishnah, or even the whole Talmudic chapter in which the story appears. This article examines three such stories, and demonstrates the contribution of reading them in multiple contexts to the interpretation of the stories and of their wider contexts.
Gentile wine and Italian exceptionalism
Authors: Malkiel David
Published: September 2017

Modern historians have depicted the Jews of Renaissance Italy as exceptionally intimate with their Christian neighbours and as less than rigorous in their Halakhic observance. The allegation that they habitually contravened Jewish law by drinking Gentile wine is a classic example of this characterization. This study revisits the Italian reputation through a critical reading of the relevant rabbinic literature, and finds it lacking a sound foundation.
Revising the date of Jewish arrival in Kaifeng, China, from the Song Dynasty (960–1279) to the Hung-wu period (1368–98) of the Ming Dynasty
Authors: Peng Yu
Published: September 2017

The Sinologists Chen Changqi, Wei Qianzhi, Zhang Qianhong and Liu Bailu have suggested that the Chinese Jews settled in Kaifeng, China, during the Song Dynasty. However, there are no historical records or physical evidence that prove the existence of a Jewish community during the Song Dynasty. A recent discovery of records refutes the Song-entry theory, and suggests that the synagogue of the Kaifeng Jews was first established during the Ming Dynasty. These records include the description in a Buddhist book
Fo-zu Tong-ji
(Buddha Almanac) of monk Ni-wei-ni, a sentence that recounts the history of the Kaifeng Jewish Chao clan on a 1679 stela, and the genealogical sequence of the Kaifeng Jewish Li clan in a book,
Diary of the Defence of Pien
.
Dialética da propriedade fundiária privada no Brasil dos oitocentos
Authors: Piccinato Junior Dirceu
Published: September 2017

O objetivo desta investigação é o de analisar a propriedade fundiária privada, particularmente a urbana, mediante as conjunturas políticas que foram sendo estabelecidas durante o final do período Colonial, no período Imperial e no decorrer da Primeira República. Assim sendo, podemos conjecturar que a dialética da propriedade privada no Brasil durante o século XIX assume processos de ocupação e apropriação territorial como partes integrantes da sistemática de construção e consolidação do Estado brasileiro e da formação das classes sociais do país. O papel desempenhando pela iniciativa privada (ou pública) no tocante à ocupação de terras, bem como à maneira como as políticas governamentais foram adaptando a “questão da terra” em função da pressão exercida pelas camadas predominantes no meio rural e urbano atesta a participação dinâmica da sociedade na definição das posições assumidas pelo Estado relativamente a esta problemática. Como parâmetro de estudo para o presente artigo tomamos como referência a cidade de Ribeirão Preto, interior do estado de São Paulo, e algumas cidades vizinhas a ela.