bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digenea parasites of Acestrorhynchus falcirostris (Osteichthyes, Acestrorhynchidae) in the state of Amazonas, Brazil
Authors: Fernandes Berenice Maria Musco , Justo Marcia Cristina Nascimento , Anjos Camila Saraiva dos , Malta José Celso de Oliveira , Dumbo José Chissiua
Published: October 2017

Abstract This study presents the helminthofauna of digenean parasites of Acestrorhynchus falcirostris in the state of Amazonas (Brazil). Eight species belonging to four families were recovered: Metacercariae of Austrodiplostomum compactum (Diplostomidae) and Clinostomum marginatum (Clinostomidae) and mature specimens of Bellumcorpus majus, Prosorhynchoides carvajali, Rhipidocotyle santanaensis (Bucephalidae); Prosthenhystera obesa (Callodistomidae); Genarchella genarchella (Derogenidae) and Phyllodistomum spatula (Gorgoderidae). Examining specimens belonging to the genus Bellumcorpus collected from A. falcirostris, were observed a great variation in the size and shape of testes, which also could be observed in the type specimens of Bellumcorpus majus and B. schubarti. Considering the similar morphology and morphometric characteristics of both species, in this paper B. schubarti is considered synonym of B. majus. Acestrorhynchus falcirostris is a new host records for all these species of digenean, except to A. compactum and C. marginatum. Prosorhynchoides carvajali is referred for the first time in Brazil.
Litomosoides silvai (Nematoda: Onchocercidae) parasitizing Akodon montensis (Rodentia: Cricetidae) in the southern region of Brazil
Authors: Gressler Lucas Trevisan , Krawczak Felipe da Silva , Knoff Marcelo , Monteiro Silvia Gonzalez , Labruna Marcelo Bahia , Binder Lina de Campos , Oliveira Caroline Sobotyk de , Notarnicola Juliana
Published: October 2017

Abstract In the present study, Litomosoides silvai parasitizing Akodon montensis in the southern region of Brazil is reported for the first time. New morphological information is provided for some structures of this nematode species, such as a flattened cephalic extremity, presence of two dorsal cephalic papillae, female tail with a constriction at its tip, “s” shaped vagina, spicules characteristic of the carinii species group and microfilaria tail constricted at the tip. This nematode was found parasitizing the thoracic cavity with a prevalence of 10% (2/20), mean intensity of 4 (6/2), mean abundance of 0.4 (8/20) and range of infection of 2-6 specimens per host, in southern Brazil. This occurrence of L. silvai in A. montensis is a new geographical record for southern Brazil, in the Upper Paraná Atlantic Forest ecoregion of the northwestern region of Rio Grande do Sul, which is part of the Atlantic Forest biome.
Diversidad florística y cambios en las coberturas de la cuenca del humedal Jaboque y el parque La Florida (Bogotá, Colombia)
Authors: Cabrera-Amaya Diego Mauricio , Lopera-Doncel Catalina , Vásquez-Valderrama Maribel Yesenia , Sandoval-Ramos Mónica , López-Cruz José Wilfredo
Published: October 2017

El humedal Jaboque se ubica en medio de la ciudad de Bogotá y es uno de los remanentes de mayor tamaño de la red de humedales y lagos que existió en la Sabana de Bogotá. En este estudio se hizo la caracterización florística de la vegetación en este humedal y en el parque La Florida y se determinaron los cambios en las coberturas vegetales ocurridos entre el 2004 y el 2016. Se encontraron 306 especies, 207 géneros y 91 familias. Las familias con mayor riqueza fueron Asteraceae, Cyperaceae, Myrtaceae, Solanaceae y Fabaceae. Con respecto a las coberturas vegetales evaluadas, se encontró que las más abundantes fueron el juncal Schoenoplectus californicus y el camalotal Bidens laevis. Este último fue el que más cambió, pues su área tuvo un aumento de 73,2 %. Las especies encontradas y los cambios de vegetación observados evidenciaron un leve mejoramiento en la transformación y la degradación ambiental provocados por la urbanización, la sedimentación y la contaminación de los cuerpos de agua y de las zonas terrestres en el área de estudio. © 2017. Acad. Colomb. Cienc. Ex. Fis. Nat.
Arborização de acompanhamento viário em conjuntos habitacionais de Cuiabá-MT
Authors: Gallo Douglas Luciano Lopes , Logsdon Louise
Published: October 2017

Este estudo buscou diagnosticar a situação atual da arborização de acompanhamento viário de dois loteamentos voltados à habitação de interesse social (HIS) da cidade de Cuiabá-MT. Tratam-se do Residencial Morro de Santo Antônio, implantado em 2001, e do Residencial Altos do Parque, cujas moradias foram entregues em 2014. Os dados foram coletados com auxilio de uma ficha de campo, registro fotográfico e medições com trena metálica. A variável principal do estudo foi a quantidade de árvores por quilômetro de calçada. A quantidade média encontrada nos dois conjuntos habitacionais foi de 69 árvores por quilômetro de calçada, ou uma árvore a cada 14 metros de calçada. A espécie mais abundante é o Oiti (Licania tomentosa) com frequência de 61,22% dos casos, e a grande maioria das árvores encontradas são de pequeno porte. Conclui-se que a arborização de acompanhamento viário nos loteamentos estudados é deficiente, especialmente no Residencial Altos do Parque, e se concentra em um número muito pequeno de espécies, sendo necessária uma maior diversificação. Novos estudos para além dos aspectos abordados se fazem necessários, especialmente com abordagens qualitativas da paisagem urbana.
In-silico structural, functional and immunogenic characterization of Taenia solium TS14 protein
Authors: Joshi Chitra , Gautam Siddharth
Published: October 2017

TS14, a Cysticercosis cellulosae derived protein, has been exploited for immunodiagnosis of cysticercosis in humans and pigs. However, the information on structure, function, stability and immunogenicity of TS14 derived from different isolates is primarily lacking. The present study deals with in-silico characterization of six TS14 isolates. High thermostability and an isoelectric point of 9.41 were recorded. Based on N-terminal amino acid residues, high resistance to intracellular proteases with extended in-vivo and in-vitro half-lives was predicted. TS14 is foreseen as a secretory protein with a signal peptide and an extracellular localization. Structural analysis of TS14 exhibited the dominance of helices in the secondary structure (92% coverage) with majority of residues showing high and medium solvent accessibility. High lysine content and presence of multiple nucleotide binding sites in TS14 suggests interaction with RNA/DNA and a role in their metabolism. Immunogenic profiling predicted presence of four distinct B-cell epitopes. Mutational analysis based on the single amino acid substitutions among six TS14 isolates demonstrated minor variations in structural stability; however, all the substitutions were well tolerated. Moreover, all the isolates revealed almost identical immunogenic profile with an equivocal potential to elicit the antibody-mediated immune response.
Mice pathology study of toxA and exoS genes bearing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from bovine Sub-clinical mastitis in West Begal with their Antibiogram
Authors: Banerjee S. , Batabyal K. , Joardar S. N. , Isore D. P. , Dey S. , Samanta I. , Samanta T. K.
Published: October 2017

Sub-clinical Mastitis is one of the major problems in India which is among the largest milk producing countries in the world, hampering national economy. Among 422 bovine milk samples screened from different cattle farms of West Bengal with history of infection and drop in milk yield by on-spot bromothymol blue (BTB) test, 371 samples were considered for collection and secondary screening by somatic cell count study. The collected milk samples showed significantly high average SCC value of 3.26-4.88 lakh cells/ml of milk which was indicative of infection. Samples (23, 6.53%) were found to be positive for Pseudomonas sp. showing distinct bluish-green pigmentation on cetrimide agar, typical results on morphological and in biochemical characterization. Presence of 19 (5.39%) Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates were confirmed by fluorescent technique for detection of characteristic blue-green fluorescence by the pigment pyoverdin. PCR of these positive isolates revealed that 11 isolates were positive for toxA and 6 isolates for exoS genes with 2 isolates possessing both the genes. In Mice pathogenicity test, highest fatality (100%) was shown by the isolates with both the genes followed by isolates with toxA (66.67%) and exoS (41.67%) respectively with successful re-isolation of P. aeruginosa from the dead mice. Post-mortem examination of the dead mice showed marked haemorrhages on liver, blackish discoloration of intestines and haemorrhages on lungs. Antibiogram revealed that the isolates were highly sensitive to drugs like amikacin (89.47%), imipenem (84.21%), meropenem (78.95%) and cefoperazone-sulbactam (84.21%) but resistant to tetracycline (68.42%), piperacillin (63.16%), oxacillin (52.63%), mecilinam (47.37%) and others.
Detection and characterization of Swinepox virus from pig population of Assam, a North Eastern state of India
Authors: Bora Durlav Prasad , Borah Biswajyoti , Bora Mousumi , Kakati Parikshit , Nehar Samsun , Dutta Lakshya Jyoti , Mech Puja , Barman Nagendra Nath , Venkatesan Gnanavel , Reddy G.B. Manjunatha , Das Sailendra Kumar
Published: October 2017

Two outbreaks of Swinepox in pig population of north-east India were investigated. The disease was diagnosed based on clinical signs, lesions, electron microscopy and by molecular techniques. The virus was identified by PCR amplification targeting the viral late transcription factor-3 (VLTF-3) gene of swinepox virus. The VLTF-3 gene was cloned and sequenced. Phylogenetic analysis based on VLTF-3 gene sequence showed that the Swinepox viruses identified in these outbreaks were clustered along with the other Swinepox isolates reported across the globe and were distinctly separated from the other members of the poxviridae family. The north-eastern states of India, being a hub for pig husbandry, are the home for over a quarter of all India’s pig population. Till now swinepox was not reported from this part of India. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report on detection and characterization of swinepox from the north-eastern part of India.
A comparative clinical study of partial thickness mesh skin grafts with and without addition of platelet rich plasma in dogs
Authors: Preethi K. , Kumar V. Gireesh , Raghavender K.B. P. , Kumar D. Pramod
Published: October 2017

The objective of this study was to reconstruct the skin defects with partial thickness mesh skin grafts and to compare the efficacy of platelet rich plasma along with skin grafting. The present study was performed on ten dogs with twelve wounds which were unamenable to primary closure. All the wounds were reconstructed with partial thickness mesh skin grafting technique in which six wounds were assigned to group–I and remaining were similarly reconstructed followed by injection of platelet rich plasma were assigned to group-II. It was concluded from the present study that, partial thickness mesh skin grafting procedure showed good results for correction of skin defects. The group II wounds showed early primary healing with no difference in graft viability.
Ultrasonographic examination of liver and spleen of normal adult spiti horses and Himalayan Hill mules of India
Authors: Farooq Uiase Bin , Kumar Adarsh , Chaudhary Rajni
Published: October 2017

The main objective of this study was to develop baseline topographical data of landmarks for locating liver and spleen and to generate sonographic calliper measurements along with dynamic parameters of these organs. Abdominal ultrasonography was performed on 50 native adult (Spiti horses and Himalayan hill mules) healthy unsedated equines of either sex. The thickness, character and echo-architecture of liver and spleen were recorded. In horses, the right lobe of liver was found from 8th to 15th intercostal space (ICS) and left lobe from 6th to 11th (±1) ICS, while in mules the right liver lobe was found between 6th to 15th (±1) ICS and left lobe between 6th to 9th (±1) ICS. The liver was recognized by its branching vasculature and architecture was found relatively homogenous. In addition ventral edges were distinctly sharp. Spleen was found from 8th to 17th ICS both in horses as well as in mules. The splenic parenchyma was homogenously granular in appearance with few blood vessels and most echogenic organ in the abdominal cavity of equines. The only measurement that was reliably obtained was the central thickness or depth of the spleen, which varied from 41.4 to 68.4 mm (Mean± SE= 50.84±4.61 mm) in horses and 37.9 to 51.6 mm (Mean± SE = 42.76±2.34 mm) in mules. Therefore detailed ultrasonographic examination of liver and spleen helped us to compile baseline data, which will be helpful in management of the affections of liver and spleen in future.
Molecular Characterization of Listeria monocytogenes in white meat samples from Punjab, India
Authors: Kaur Simranpreet , Singh Randhir , Sran Mandeep Kaur , Gill J.P. S.
Published: October 2017

A study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in white meats in the Punjab, India. A total of 335 samples including 115 samples of chicken, 75 samples of pork and 145 samples of fish were collected from retail outlets. Isolation of the pathogen was done by selective enrichment in University of Vermont Medium I and II and plating onto PALCAM agar. The recovered Listeria isolates were subjected to in-vitro pathogenicity assays and multiplex PCR targeting virulence-associated genes (prfA, plcA, actA, hlyA and iap) of L. monocytogenes. A total of thirty one (31) L. monocytogenes strains were isolated from meat samples with the prevalence of L. monocytogenes as 9.2%. Maximum prevalence was seen in fish (19.3%) followed by chicken (1.7%) and pork (1.3%). All isolates recovered from the study exhibited pathogenicity in in-vitro pathogenicity assays as well as possessed all the virulence related genes. Thus, the presence of pathogenic strains of L. monocytogenes in white meats with a prevalence of 9.2% appeared to be a cause for concern with profound public health implications.
The Interleukin-8 gene polymorphism and its association with milk production traits in holstein cows
Authors: Ridhowi Aswah , Chang Hsiu-Luan , Liang Chia-Lin , . Suyadi , Wu Ming-Che
Published: October 2017

This study proposed to identify a polymorphism in the IL8 gene in Holstein cows and analyze the relationship with milk production traits in Taiwanese Holstein cows. Investigations were done for single nucleotide polymorphism at position 2862 and the impact of IL8-T2862C polymorphism on the milk production traits of 68 Holstein cows was randomly analyzed by fixed effects model. No significant difference was found between genotypes for 305-2X-ME, fat%, protein%, total solid%, and somatic cell counts score (SCS). Significanteffects were observed on daily milk yield (MY), SCC (p>0.05), and lactose% (p>0.01). Cows with the CC genotype had less SCC compared with CT and TT ones. The allelic substitution effect was 0.70 kg daily milk yield for IL8 favorable allele T (p>0.05), and 3.24 x 104 cells/mL SCC for IL8favorable allele C (p>0.01). Significant dominance effects of IL8-T2862C on daily milk yield (1.22 kg,p>0.05) and lactose% (+0.07%, p>0.01) were found.
Effect of genotype and non-genetic factors on growth traits and survival rates in Turkish indigenous Hair goats and their first cross with Boer bucks
Authors: Bolacali Memis , Öztürk Yahya , Yilmaz Orhan , Küçük Mürsel , Karsli Mehmet Akif
Published: October 2017

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of genotype and non-genetic factors on the growth traits and survival rates of Turkish indigenous Hair goats (n=63) and their first crosses with Boer bucks (n=91), reared under a semi-intensive management system in the Van province of Turkey. The live weights of the kids at birth and on days 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 were determined to be 3.64, 8.89, 13.99, 18.97, 23.62, 27.22 and 30.44 kg, respectively. The average daily gains in the pre-weaning, post-weaning and overall periods were 171.09, 136.43 and 148.34 g, respectively. The multiple-birth kids had lower survival rates than the single-birth kids (P>0.01). As a result, it may be recommended to Hair goat breeders in the region to use Boer bucks in cross-breeding in order to ensure a better growth performance from the kids; to apply a sustainable selection program; and to improve management conditions. In addition, the data obtained from this study may be used as a model for designing policies on Hair goat breeding in this region.
Seed treatments for vigorous seedling establishment and improved seed yield of blackgram under rice fallow condition
Authors: Raja K. , . Sathish
Published: October 2017

An experiment was conducted to produce potential seedlings and sustained seed yield of blackgram under rice fallow cultivation. Initially, the seeds were treated with different treatment combinations include polymer, microorganisms and micronutrients and subsequently were screened under invitro and pot culture experiments. Results of the both experiments revealed the superiority of 40 % liquid Pseudomonas soaking for 3 hrs. + Polymer @ 3g kg-1 over other treatments. Forwarded field study along with different sowing methods also showed the superiority of the above treatment by recording maximum seed yield per plant (15.4 g), per plot (1.66 kg/30 m2) and per hectare (553 kg). Among the sowing methods, seeds sown at 7 days before paddy harvest (S1) were recorded significantly maximum seed yield per plant (14.1g), per plot (1.57 kg) and per hectare (523 kg). In conclusion, seeds could be treated with 40 % liquid Pseudomonas soaking for 3 hr + Polymer @ 3g kg-1 and sown at 7 to 4 days before harvest of paddy to obtain the sustained higher seed yield under rice fallow condition.
Prediction of storability in soybean seeds through accelerated ageing technique [Glycine max (L.) Merill]
Authors: . Shivasharanappa , Patil S. , Doddagoudar S. R. , Kurnalliker Vijay Kumar , . Rakesh , Mathad C. , Patil R. P.
Published: October 2017

An attempt was made to predict the relative storability of seeds of soybean varieties (JS-335 and DSB-21) through accelerated ageing technique in comparison with that of natural ageing where both the varieties had similar initial germination (93 %). The seeds were subjected to accelerated ageing conditions at 41 oC temperature and 95 ± 5 per cent relative humidity up to 180 hours. While, for natural ageing, the seeds were packed in cloth bag with the initial moisture of 9.5 per cent and stored under ambient conditions. The experimental results revealed that with the subsequent increase in accelerated ageing duration from 24 hours onwards up to 180 hours, the seed quality parameters viz., seed germination percentage, mean germination time, seedling vigour index and dehydrogenase enzyme activity decreased significantly. While the electrical conductivity increased significantly. When the accelerated ageing results were compared with that of natural ageing, accelerated ageing for 132 hours (67 % germination) was nearly equal to nine months of natural ageing (69 % germination) in case of JS-335 whereas in DSB-21, 144 hours of accelerated ageing (70 % germination) was equal to nine months of natural ageing (70 % germination). Hence, the accelerated ageing test can be used to predict the relative storability of soybean seeds. Hence, the seed producers can take decision regarding which seed lot can be stored for longer time and which one should be immediately sold to the market without any compromise in seed quality. It also helps in taking other management decisions.
Biometrical studies of yield and related traits in advance breeding lines of bush type vegetable cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.]
Authors: Lal Hira , Reddy B. Rajasekhar , Nath Vishwa
Published: October 2017

Sixty-six bush type advance breeding lines of vegetable cowpea developed at ICAR - Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (ICAR-IIVR), Varanasi were evaluated for different horticultural traits for genetic variability, character association, cause-effect analysis and genetic diversity among the genotypes through D2 statistics. High values of genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variations, heritability (h2B) and genetic advance were recorded for pod yield per plant, number of peduncles and pods per plant, peduncle length, number of primary branches per plant, pod length, pod weight and number of seeds per pod. Pod yield per plant showed strong positive correlation with number of peduncles and pods per plant, pod weight, pod length, number of seeds per pod and number of primary branches per plant, while negative correlation with days to 50% flowering at genotypic and phenotypic levels. The maximum direct positive effect on pod yield per plant was found contributed by number of pods per plant followed by pod weight. Based on degree of divergence the genotypes get grouped into seventeen clusters. The top three characters which contributed most towards the genetic divergence were number of peduncles per plant, peduncle length and pod length. The genotypes of cluster VII showed maximum genetic divergence with genotypes of cluster VIII. Further, cluster VII had the high yielding genotypes, while cluster XVII had early flowering genotypes. Thus, crossing between genotypes of these groups may result in high yielding early genotypes.
Burnout Syndrome and Self-Efficacy Beliefs in Professors
Authors: García Padilla Arlington Antonio , Escorcia Bonivento Carla Vanessa , Perez Suarez Blinis Sat
Published: October 2017

La presencia del síndrome de Burnout en docentes universitarios, puede considerarse como un deterioro de la salud mental de estos, teniendo consecuencias negativas en su desempeño laboral. Se sabe que el docente desarrolla diferentes actividades en las áreas de docencia, extensión e investigación. Éste estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la relación del Síndrome Burnout y los sentimientos de autoeficacia con el rendimiento académico en profesores universitarios pertenecientes a los Programas de Psicología y Odontología de una Universidad privada de la ciudad de Barranquilla. La investigación es empírico analítica, con un diseño descriptivo correlacional. La población  de estudio estuvo conformada por 93 docentes de los programas de psicología y Odontología, para elección de la muestra, se utilizó una muestra de tipo no probabilista, siguiendo con unos criterios de inclusión y exclusión que permitieron seleccionar un total de 36 profesores que cumplieron con los criterios para el estudio realizado. Los instrumentos que se utilizaron en este estudio, fue el Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI, 1981) adaptado por Seisdedos (1997)  y  Sentimiento de Autoeficacia en el Profesor de Tschannen-Moran y Woolfolk, (2001). Teniendo en cuenta los resultados, se observó que no se presenta un relación significativa entre el Burnout, sentimientos de autoeficacia con el rendimiento académico. 
Factors Impacting Bank Net Interest Margin and the Role of Monetary Policy: Evidence from Turkey
Authors: Yılmaz Muhammed Hasan
Published: October 2017

In this study, we investigate factors affecting net interest margin (NIM) of commercial banks in Turkey. Especially, our results highlight the relation between unconventional monetary policy shocks and bank margins. To this end, first, we conduct an identification analysis about which parameters of asymmetric interest corridor framework are important in explaining variations in NIM. Using industry-level data, we show that there exists a pass through from BIST interbank overnight repo/reverse repo market rate and weighted average cost of funding (WACF) to bank loan and deposit rates. As a result of reduced-form Vector Autoregression (VAR) analysis we find the existence of a transmission mechanism from BIST rate and WACF to commercial loan rate, consumer loan rate and deposit rate. Same pass through to loan and deposit rates is also shown in individual bank level with the Panel Vector Autoregression (Panel VAR) analysis in the case of 16 commercial banks in Turkey during the period 2011Q1-2016Q1. After the identification analysis, we examine the relationship between NIM and policy rates through System Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) techniques by controlling bank specific, industry related and macroeconomic factors. We find that a change in the monetary policy rate has significant and positive impact on NIM. Among bank-specific factors, equity ratio and operating expenses are found to be significantly affecting NIM during the sample period. Our empirical findings also stress the significance of lag values of NIM. Estimations conducted with standardized variables indicate that economic significance of lag values and bank specific variables are larger than that of policy.
Monetary Policy And Bank Lending Chanel in Turkey
Authors: Adalı Zafer , Bari Bilgin
Published: October 2017

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the bank lending channel exist or not. Within this context, quarterly data of for the periods between 2002q1 and 2016q4 was taken into the consideration. Additionally, VAR model was used to reach the objective. According to the result of impulse response function, it was reached that producer price index, real exchange rate and policy rate are effective determinants. Additionally, banks balance sheet has important and positive influence on total credits but industrial production index is regarded as partially effective. While considering this result, it was also found that both bank balance and macroeconomic variables used in this study is the main determinants of bank total credit.
Türkiye’de Yerleşik Bireylerin Sağlık Okuryazarlık Düzeylerinin Genel Sağlık Harcamaları Üzerindeki Etkisi
Authors: Kalaycı Oflaz Nihal , Eroglu Nadir
Published: October 2017

Dünyada sağlığın geliştirilmesi ve sağlık bilincinin oluşturulması için birey temelli uygulamalara odaklanılmış ve bu kapsamda sağlık okuryazarlığı (SO) kavramı gündeme gelmeye başlamıştır. SO, bireylere kendi sağlık kararları ile ilgili doğru tercihlerde bulunma yetisinin kazandırılması yanında tıbbi bilgileri doğru anlama, yorumlama ve sağlığı ile ilgili uygun kararları verecek davranışlar geliştirmesinin sağlanmasını ifade etmektedir. Bireylerin demografik özellikleri, genetik faktörler, beslenme alışkanlıkları, hastalıkları yönetme şekli, sosyoekonomik özellikleri gibi pek çok faktör ile ilişkilendirilebilen sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeyinin yetersizliği elde edilen bulgulara göre sağlık hizmetlerine tahsis edilen kaynakların aşırı ya da gerektiği gibi kullanılmamasına neden olmaktadır.Bu çalışma ile yetersiz SO’nın sağlık harcamalarına olan etkilerinin analiz edilmesi ve Türkiye (TR)’nin sağlık harcamaları içerisinde yetersiz SO’dan kaynaklanan mali yükün tespit edilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaçla Vernon ve Diğerlerinin (2007), Friedland (2002)’nin varsayımlarını kullanarak geliştirdiği maliyet tahmin modeli ile Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası tarafından 2014 yılında yayınlanan “Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması”nın verileri kullanılarak TR için yetersiz SO’nın tahmini maliyetleri hesaplanmıştır.
Failure of a Polyaryletheretherketone-Cobalt-Chromium Composite Femoral Stem Due to Coating Separation and Subsidence
Authors: Bartelstein Meredith K. , Van Citters Douglas W. , Weiser Mitchell C. , Moucha Calin S.
Published: October 2017

Case:

A 52-year-old man who previously had undergone total hip arthroplasty with use of an Epoch (Zimmer) extensively porous-coated femoral stem presented with hip pain after a high-energy motor-vehicle accident. Radiographs demonstrated delamination at the polyaryletheretherketone-cobalt-chromium (PEEK-CoCr) core interface, which led to loosening. At revision, the implant demonstrated gross evidence of debonding at the PEEK-CoCr interface.

Conclusion:

We demonstrate clinical and tribologic evidence of a rare failure mode involving the PEEK-metal interface in a composite femoral stem, which surgeons should be aware of when evaluating patients with this type of implant.
Return to National Basketball Association Competition Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Fibular Collateral Ligament Injuries
Authors: LaPrade Robert F. , O’Brien Luke , Kennedy Nicholas I. , Cinque Mark E. , Chahla Jorge
Published: October 2017

Case:

Numerous outcome studies regarding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction demonstrate the ability of athletes to return to a high level of play. However, to our knowledge, there is limited literature regarding return to play following injury to both the ACL and the fibular collateral ligament (FCL). We describe the case of a National Basketball Association (NBA) player who sustained a combined ACL and FCL knee injury and subsequently underwent surgical reconstruction of both affected ligaments. He was able to return to a preinjury level of competition at 9 months postoperatively.

Conclusion:

It is possible for athletes to return to competitive basketball and maintain a high production level following a single-staged reconstruction of both the ACL and the FCL.
Studi Evaluasi Pengembangan Ternak Sapi dan Kerbau
Authors: Nasution Aladin
Published: October 2017

Indonesian
Populasi ternak sapi dan kerbau yang menurun secara nasional telah mendorong pemerintah untuk melancarkan program-program yang diharapkan dapat merubah trend yang terjadi. Pengembangan kedua jenis ternak ini terutama diarahkan bagi penyediaan daging dan tenaga kerja. Pada wilayah-wilayah yang potensial untuk pengembangan ternak sapi dan kerbau diperlukan suatu program yang mantap dan terarah sehingga pengembangan yang dilakukan benar-benar dapat meningkatkan produktivitas seperti yang diharapkan. Studi Evaluasi Pengembangan Ternak Sapi dan Kerbau ini bersifat evaluatif dan diarahkan pada pembahasan program-program pengembangan ternak sapi dan kerbau pada tingkat Nasional dan Propinsi/Kabupaten contoh. Studi ini mengambil dua lokasi pengembangan ternak sapi dan kerbau yaitu Propinsi Lampung dan Jawa Barat. Ciri yang berbeda antara kedua lokasi diatas diharapkan akan membrikan suatu gambaran permasalahan yang lebih luas. Dari hasil studi yang dilakukan dapat  dikemukakan beberapa hal berikut. Pada tingkat nasional perkembangan sapi dan kerbau yang kurang memuaskan telah menimbulkan respon yang kuat untuk menanggulanginya. Peningkatan kegiatan penyebaran ternak sapi sebagai pelaksanaan program ekstensifikasi mempunyai sasaran utama pada wilayah-wilayah potensial di luar Jawa. Peranan pemerintah dalam pengadaan dan penyebaran ternak bibit bersifat esensial.
Kajian Permintaan Minyak Goreng pada berbagai golongan pendapatan dan segmen pasar di Indonesia
Authors: Darmawan Delima H.A. , Rusastra I Wayan , Syafa'at Nizwar
Published: October 2017

Indonesian
Masalah kekurangan bahan baku minyak nabati tidak dapat dipecahkan dari segi produksi yang menitikberatkan pada satu jenis komoditi saja karena pada waktu ini telah pula terjadi perubahan-perubahan pada sektor konsumsi. Perubahan ini diterangkan dalam bentuk kebutuhan konsumsi dalam volume dan kualitas yang lebih tinggi. Walaupun terdapat kecenderungan untuk golongan pendapatan tinggi besarnya kenaikan konsumsi minyak goreng tidak sejalan dengan kenaikan pendapatan, namun terlihat bagi golongan ini keinginan mengkonsumsi minyak goreng dengan kualitas yang lebih baik, sekalipun harganya jauh lebih mahal. Dalam pada itu dari sudut penawarannya, kebijaksanaan yang menitikberatkan pada peningkatan produksi kelapa saja tampaknya tidak akan mencarikan jalan keluar masalah kekurangan bahan baku tersebut diatas, karenanya perlu dikaji potensi sumber lainnya yang dapat menunjang tercapainya swasembada kebutuhan minyak goreng di Indonesia.
Self-Monitoring by Traffic Light Color Coding Versus Usual Care on Outcomes of Patients With Heart Failure Reduced Ejection Fraction: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Nomali Mahin , Mohammadrezaei Ramin , Keshtkar Abbas Ali , Roshandel Gholamreza , Ghiyasvandian Shahrzad , Alipasandi Kian , Zakerimoghadam Masoumeh
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND

Patients with heart failure (HF) reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) have symptoms that are more severe and experience a higher rate of hospitalization compared with HF preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) patients. However, symptom recognition cannot be made by patients based on current approaches. This problem is a barrier to effective self-care that needs to be improved by new self-monitoring instruments and strategies.

OBJECTIVE

This study describes a protocol for the self-monitoring daily diaries of weight and shortness of breath (SOB) based on the traffic light system (TLS). The primary objective is to compare the self-care between the intervention and control group. Comparison of HF knowledge, HF quality of life (HFQOL), and all-cause hospitalization between the 2 groups are the secondary objectives.

METHODS

A single-blind randomized controlled trial is being conducted at the HF clinic at Tehran Heart Center (Tehran, Iran). Sixty-eight adult patients of both genders will be enrolled during admission to HF clinic. Eligible subjects will be assigned to either the intervention or control group by a block balanced randomization method. Baseline surveys will be conducted before random allocation. Participants in the intervention group will receive an integrated package consisting of (1) HF self-care education by an Australian Heart Foundation booklet on HF, (2) regular home self-monitoring of weight and SOB, and (3) scheduled call follow-ups for 3 months. Patients in the control group will receive no intervention and they only complete monthly surveys.

RESULTS

This study is ongoing and is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.

CONCLUSIONS

This is the first trial with new self-monitoring instruments in Iran as a low and middle-income country. If the findings show a positive effect, the package will be applied in different regions with the same health care status.

CLINICALTRIAL

Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials IRCT2017021032476N1; https://en.irct.ir/trial/25296?revision=25296 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/73DLICQL8)

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPOR

PRR1-10.2196/9209
Development of a Web-based Family Intervention for BRCA Carriers and Their Biological Relatives: Acceptability, Feasibility, and Usability Study (Preprint)
Authors: Katapodi Maria C , Jung Miyeon , Schafenacker Ann M , Milliron Kara J , Mendelsohn-Victor Kari E , Merajver Sofia D , Northouse Laurel L
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND

Carriers of breast cancer gene (BRCA) mutations are asked to communicate genetic test results to their biological relatives to increase awareness of cancer risk and promote use of genetic services. This process is highly variable from family to family. Interventions that support communication of genetic test results, coping, and offer decision support in families harboring a pathogenic variant may contribute to effective management of hereditary cancer.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this paper was to describe the development of the Family Gene Toolkit, a Web-based intervention targeting BRCA carriers and untested blood relatives, designed to enhance coping, family communication, and decision making.

METHODS

We present findings from focus groups regarding intervention acceptability and participant satisfaction and from a pre-post pilot study with random allocation to a wait-listed control group regarding intervention feasibility and usability.

RESULTS

The Family Gene Toolkit was developed by a multidisciplinary team as a psycho-educational and skills-building intervention. It includes two live webinar sessions and a follow-up phone call guided by a certified genetic counselor and a master’s prepared oncology nurse. Each live webinar includes two modules (total four modules) presenting information about BRCA mutations, a decision aid for genetic testing, and two skill-building modules for effective coping and family communication. Participants in focus groups (n=11) were highly satisfied with the intervention, reporting it to be useful and describing clearly the important issues. From the 12 dyads recruited in the pre-post pilot study (response rate 12/52, 23%), completion rate was 71% (10/14) for intervention and 40% (4/10) for wait-listed control groups.

CONCLUSIONS

Acceptability and satisfaction with the Family Gene Toolkit is high. On the basis of the findings from usability and feasibility testing, modifications on timing, delivery mode, and recruitment methods have been implemented.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02154633; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02154633 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6yYNvLPjv)
Large-Scale Dissemination of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth Anxiety: Feasibility and Acceptability Study (Preprint)
Authors: March Sonja , Spence Susan H , Donovan Caroline L , Kenardy Justin A
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) for child and adolescent anxiety has demonstrated efficacy in randomized controlled trials, but it has not yet been examined when disseminated as a public health intervention. If effective, iCBT programs could be a promising first-step, low-intensity intervention that can be easily accessed by young people.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of our study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a publicly available online, self-help iCBT program (BRAVE Self-Help) through exploration of program adherence, satisfaction, and changes in anxiety.

METHODS

This study was an open trial involving the analysis of data collected from 4425 children and adolescents aged 7-17 years who presented with elevated anxiety at registration (baseline) for the iCBT program that was delivered through an open-access portal with no professional support. We assessed the program satisfaction via a satisfaction scale and measured adherence via the number of completed sessions. In addition, anxiety severity was assessed via scores on the Children’s Anxiety Scale, 8-item (CAS-8) at four time points: baseline, Session 4, Session 7, and Session 10.

RESULTS

Participants reported moderate satisfaction with the program and 30% completed three or more sessions. Statistically significant reductions in anxiety were evident across all time points for both children and adolescents. For users who completed six or more sessions, there was an average 4-point improvement in CAS-8 scores (Cohen d=0.87, children; Cohen d=0.81, adolescents), indicating a moderate to large effect size. Among participants who completed nine sessions, 57.7% (94/163) achieved recovery into nonelevated levels of anxiety and 54.6% (89/163) achieved statistically reliable reductions in anxiety.

CONCLUSIONS

Participant feedback was positive, and the program was acceptable to most young people. Furthermore, significant and meaningful reductions in anxiety symptoms were achieved by many children and adolescents participating in this completely open-access and self-directed iCBT program. Our results suggest that online self-help CBT may offer a feasible and acceptable first step for service delivery to children and adolescents with anxiety.
A Tool That Assesses the Evidence, Transparency, and Usability of Online Health Information: Development and Reliability Assessment (Preprint)
Authors: Dobbins Maureen , Watson Susannah , Read Kristin , Graham Kelly , Yousefi Nooraie Reza , Levinson Anthony J
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND

The internet is commonly used by older adults to obtain health information and this trend has markedly increased in the past decade. However, studies illustrate that much of the available online health information is not informed by good quality evidence, developed in a transparent way, or easy to use. Furthermore, studies highlight that the general public lacks the skills necessary to distinguish between online products that are credible and trustworthy and those that are not. A number of tools have been developed to assess the evidence, transparency, and usability of online health information; however, many have not been assessed for reliability or ease of use.

OBJECTIVE

The first objective of this study was to determine if a tool assessing the evidence, transparency, and usability of online health information exists that is easy and quick to use and has good reliability. No such tool was identified, so the second objective was to develop such a tool and assess it for reliability when used to assess online health information on topics of relevant to optimal aging.

METHODS

An electronic database search was conducted between 2002 and 2012 to identify published papers describing tools that assessed the evidence, transparency, and usability of online health information. Papers were retained if the tool described was assessed for reliability, assessed the quality of evidence used to create online health information, and was quick and easy to use. When no one tool met expectations, a new instrument was developed and tested for reliability. Reliability between two raters was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for each item at two time points. SPSS Statistics 22 software was used for statistical analyses and a one-way random effects model was used to report the results. The overall ICC was assessed for the instrument as a whole in July 2015. The threshold for retaining items was ICC>0.60 (ie, “good” reliability).

RESULTS

All tools identified that evaluated online health information were either too complex, took a long time to complete, had poor reliability, or had not undergone reliability assessment. A new instrument was developed and assessed for reliability in April 2014. Three items had an ICC<0.60 (ie, “good” reliability). One of these items was removed (“minimal scrolling”) and two were retained but reworded for clarity. Four new items were added that assessed the level of research evidence that informed the online health information and the tool was retested in July 2015. The total ICC score showed excellent agreement with both single measures (ICC=0.988; CI 0.982–0.992) and average measures (ICC=0.994; CI 0.991–0.996).

CONCLUSIONS

The results of this study suggest that this new tool is reliable for assessing the evidence, transparency, and usability of online health information that is relevant to optimal aging.
Adoption of Stroke Rehabilitation Technologies by the User Community (Preprint)
Authors: Kerr Andrew , Smith Mark , Reid Lynn , Baillie Lynne
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND

Using technology in stroke rehabilitation is attractive. Devices from robots to smart phone apps can help deliver evidence-based levels of practice intensity and automated feedback without additional labour costs. Currently, however, few technologies have been adopted into everyday rehabilitation.

OBJECTIVE

This project aimed to identify stakeholder (users (including therapists, patients and carers) technology developers (including researchers) and policymakers) priorities for stroke rehabilitation technologies and generate user-centred solutions to enhance everyday adoption.

METHODS

Stakeholders (n=60), including stroke survivors (33%), therapists (33%), carers and technology developers (including researchers) (33%), were invited to attend two facilitated workshops. Workshop one was preceded by a national survey of stroke survivors and therapists (n=177) to generate an initial list of priorities. The subsequent workshop focused on generating practical solutions to enhance adoption.

RESULTS

Twenty-five priorities were generated from the survey, these were reduced to ten, non-ranked, priorities through discussion, consensus activities and voting at workshop 1. These were: access to technologies, ease of use, awareness of available technologies, technologies focused on function, supports self-management, user training, evidence of effectiveness, value for money, knowledgeable staff and performance feedback. The second workshop provided recommendations for improving the adoption of technologies in stroke rehabilitation: an annual exhibition of commercially available and developing technologies, an online consumer-rating website of available technologies and a user network to inspire and test new technologies.

CONCLUSIONS

The key outcomes from this series of stakeholder workshops provides a starting point for an integrated approach to promoting greater adoption of technologies in stroke rehabilitation. Bringing technology developers and users together to shape future and evaluate current technologies is critical to achieving evidence-based stroke rehabilitation.

CLINICALTRIAL

None
Identifying Subgroups of Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain Based on a Multifactorial Approach: Protocol For a Prospective Study (Preprint)
Authors: Rose-Dulcina Kevin , Vuillerme Nicolas , Tabard-Fougère Anne , Dayer Romain , Dominguez Dennis E , Armand Stephane , Genevay Stéphane
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND

Low back pain, especially nonspecific chronic low back pain (LBP), the leading cause of disability worldwide, represents both social and economic problems. Different therapeutic management techniques can be used, but their effects vary. Clinicians and researchers attribute the variation in the efficacy of therapeutic and management techniques to the heterogeneity of the nonspecific chronic low back pain population, and they agree that nonspecific chronic LBP must be subgrouped.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to identify nonspecific chronic LBP subgroups based on a multifactorial approach, including biomechanical, physical, and psychosocial data.

METHODS

A total of 100 nonspecific chronic LBP patients and 30 healthy participants aged between 18 and 60 years will be recruited for this prospective study. A psychosocial profile will be established using questionnaires on anxiety, depression, functional disability, pain, fear of pain, avoidance belief, and physical activity. A physical capacity evaluation will be conducted. It will evaluate flexibility of the hips, lumbar spine, and lateral thoracolumbar segment, as well as trunk (extensor and flexor) muscle endurance. The subjects will perform functional daily life activities, such as walking, object lifting, forward bending, sit-to-stand, stand-to-sit, balance, and usual postures. Full body kinematics, kinetics, and surface electromyography of the trunk and hip muscles will be assessed during these tasks. The clustering classification methods for the statistical analysis will be determined according to the data and will be used to identify the subgroups of nonspecific chronic LBP patients.

RESULTS

Data collection started in September 2017 and will be completed with the inclusion of all the participants (100 nonspecific chronic LBP and 30 control). The study results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at relevant international conferences.

CONCLUSIONS

Numerous studies have showed that the therapeutic management of nonspecific chronic LBP is difficult and has inconstant effects caused by the complexity and heterogeneity of nonspecific chronic LBP. Identifying subgroups with a multifactorial approach is more comprehensive and closer to the pathophysiology of nonspecific chronic LBP. It also represents benefit interests and a challenge both clinically and socially. The perspective of this study is expected to support clinicians for a more adapted therapeutic management for each subgroup.