bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of ferric carboxymaltose versus Iron Sucrose for treatment of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy.
Authors: Jamal Hira , Zafar Humaira , Naz Mubashra , Fatima Umber , Fatima Anees
Published: April 2021

Objective: To compare the mean increase in hemoglobin level with ferric carboxymaltose injection and iron sucrose injection for the management of the pregnant females presenting with iron deficiency anemia. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial. Settings: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Madina Teaching Hospital affiliated with University medical and Dental College Faisalabad. Period: July 2019 to December 2019. Material & Method: A total number of 100 patients presented in OPD satisfying the selection criteria were enrolled in the study after permission from ethical committee. On enrollment, a detailed clinical history which include previous iron treatment including and chronic medical disorders was taken. Clinical examination was done. Investigations for anemia include hemoglobin, reticulocyte count, peripheral film and red cell indices, serum ferritin level and Hb electrophoresis if indicated. The patients were randomly divided in two groups. In group A, females were given ferric carboxymaltose and in group B, females were given iron sucrose. After calculating the total iron deficit, patients in group A were given intravenous FCM. Patients in group B were given IS. Follow up of the patient was done after 3 weeks of intravenous iron treatment. The baseline Hb and values after 3 weeks of intravenous iron treatment were compared between the FCM and IS groups and increase in Hb level calculated as mean and SD. Both groups were analyzed for rise in Hb level by using independent sample t test. P value < 0.05 was taken as significant. Results: A total 100 pregnant female were found eligible for study, and were randomized into two groups of 50 each. Mean increase in hemoglobin level with ferric carboxymaltose and iron sucrose was evaluated, it shows that baseline Hb was 8.84±0.68 in Group A and 8.78 ±0.76 in Group B, P value was 0.67, after treatment Hb was 12.02±0.89 in Group A and 10.92 ±0.99 in Group B. Mean increase was 3.18 ±0.60 in Group A and 2.14±0.81 in Group B. P value was 0.001. Conclusion: Ferric carboxymaltose significantly increase Hb level and restores the iron stores as compare to iron sucreose. FCM is safe and effective intravenous treatment for iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy. FCM has the advantages of single large dose administration and fewer hospital visit. FCM is most suitable drug for the treatment of patients with IDA who required quick replenishment of iron stores.
Frequency of drug detoxification treatment completers and non-completers.
Authors: Das Kheenpal , Jat Muhammad Ilyas , Qureshi Saima , Arain Tarique , Haider Anum
Published: April 2021

Objective: To determine the frequency of drug detoxification treatment completers and non-completers admitted at a tertiary care public hospital at Karachi. Study Design: Descriptive Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Psychiatry, Civil Hospital, Karachi. Period: 15thJanuary 2018 to 15thJune 2018. Material & Methods: Totals 124cases of substance users of any type who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included in the study. History and thorough examinations carried out at ward. Results: Predominant age group was 26-35 years with majority of unemployed and brought for admission by family. Majority were using cannabinoids followed by opioids through smoking and snuffing form. Majority of them were admitted for first time and were taking substance for 1-5 years and every day. Out of 124 males 58.9% completed treatment while 41.1% did not complete treatment and left ward. Statistically age group, employment status, no of admissions, duration of use and frequency of use were significant. Conclusion: The study showed that there is a quite high and alarming ratio of patients who do not succeed to quite substance use.
Frequency of short interpregnancy interval in preterm birth.
Authors: Ara Jehan , Badshah Maryam Khan , Israr Surraya , Gul Hemasa , Fida Sana , Khan Muhammad Khalid
Published: April 2021

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine frequency of short interpregnancy interval in female with preterm labour. Study Design: Descriptive Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Bacha Khan Medical Complex Swabi. Period: 01July 2018 to 31-December 2018. Material & Methods: After meeting inclusion criteria a total of 212 females with preterm birth as per operational definition were taken. Birth interval ≤ 6 months was labeled as short interpregnancy interval. Results: The mean age of patients in this study was 29.00±6.37 years with mean parity in this study was observed to be 3.23±2.31 with minimum and maximum parity of 1 and 9 respectively. The mean gravida in this study was 2.17±2.25 with minimum and maximum of 0 and 8. The mean gestational age among patients was 29.83±3.29 weeks with minimum and maximum gestational ages of 24.00 weeks and 36.00 weeks respectively. The mean inter-pregnancy interval observed in this study was 7.39±6.14 months with minimum and maximum intervals of 2.00 months and 14.00 months respectively. According to definition, 155 (73.1%) patients had short inter-pregnancy interval. Conclusion: Through this study we found high frequency of short inter pregnancy interval. We must have to establish more and effective family planning awareness to increase birth gap to avoid poor fetomaternal outcome as it is clear that short IPI may directly or indirectly influence the maternal and perinatal health and can potentially increase risk of preterm birth.
Pre and postnatal assessment of gross parameters after utilization of high fat diet in rats.
Authors: Korai Shahid Maqbool , Khan Hina , Soomro Shahid Hussain , Rafique Muhammad , Faisal Raja , Haque Mazhar-ul-
Published: April 2021

Objective: To assess the gross parameters of maternal weight and abdominal circumference upon utilization of high fat diet. Study Design: Experimental study. Setting: Al-Tibri Medical College and Hospital. Period: October 2019 to March 2020. Material & Methods: After taken an ethical approval total 16 female albino rats were selected and divided into two groups through randomized sampling and 2 male rats were introduced in each group for the purpose of mating, group A given a normal diet (control) and group B given a composition of high fat diet throughout the gestational period. The weights of the pregnant rats and the abdominal circumference were measured on day 1st and 21st of gestation. The data were analyzed through SPSS version 21.0, in the form of Mean ± standard deviation, and for the evaluation of level of significance independent “t” test was applied and considered value of significant was P=<0.05. Results: There was no significant difference in the weight or abdominal circumference of maternal rats in both groups. Conclusion: High fat diet having no significant effects on maternal weight and abdominal circumference as compared to normal diet. We need to assess other histomorphological parameters to assess the relative effects.
Ethnic Identity among Second-Generation Vietnamese American Adolescents
Authors: Tran Tham Thithu , Bifuh-Ambe Elizabeth
Published: April 2021

Prior research shows that minority youths face many challenges as they develop their ethnic identity. These challenges include cultural conflicts (between home and school), language conflicts, and intergenerational conflicts. These conflicts may cause negative impacts on adolescents’ self-identification, mental health, behavioral patterns, and tensions in family relationships. This qualitative study examines the development of ethnic identity in second-generation Vietnamese American adolescents. Data collection took place in the form of focus groups, individual interviews, observations, and free listing of eleven Vietnamese American adolescents and two parents at their homes and at a Buddhist youth program. The results suggest that within a structured youth program that validates their individuality, ethnic minority youths can develop a healthy sense of ethnic identity; and in the process, socio-cultural and intergenerational conflicts can be mitigated.
Washing Defects and Remedial Actions of Denim Garments and Statistical Review of Denim Sectors in Emerging Economy
Authors: Islam Tarekul , Halim Abdul
Published: April 2021

This paper aimed to identify the washing defects of denim garments and the remedies for these washing defects of denim garments in Bangladesh. The other purpose of this paper is to explain how such errors are related to the waste, production, and production costs of denim clothing. It also provides a statistical review of the denim sector in Bangladesh as compared to other countries. This paper is conveyed based on theoretical and statistical. It appears washing defects of denim garment, and their remedial actions and reveals the effect of washing defects on wastage, production, and production cost of denim garments. This research paper shows more washing defects of denim garments in Bangladesh. The statistical review displays that Bangladesh is exporting denim products nearly 200 million pieces every year over the world and ranks as the second-largest denim garments exporter after China. By studying this paper, the manufacturer of denim garments in Bangladesh and other countries will be conscious of these defects and able to minimize these defects that will help improve the economy all over the world.
Hubungan Komunikasi Terapeutik Dalam Pemberian Obat dengan Tingkat Kepuasan Pasien
Authors: Sari Levi Tina , Suminar Ervi
Published: April 2021

ABSTRAK

 Kepuasan adalah perasaan senang atau kecewa seseorang yang muncul setelah membandingkan antara persepsi atau kesannya terhadap kinerja atau hasil suatu produk dan harapan-harapannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan komunikasi terapeutik dalam pemberian obat dengan  tingkat kepuasan  pasien di Irna A RSUD Syarifah Ambami Rato Ebu Kabupaten Bangkalan.

Penelitian ini menggunakan desain Analitik Corelative dengan pendekatan Cross sectional.Populasi penelitian adalah semua pasien yang dirawat  di Irna A RSUD Syarifah Ambami Rato Ebu Kabupaten Bangkalan sebanyak 63 pasien. Sedangkan sampel penelitian sebanyak 54 pasien.Cara pengambilan sampel menggunakan non probability sampling dengan teknik kuota sampling.Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner kemudian dianalisa menggunakan Spearman Rank dengan α = 0,05.

Hasil penelitian, dari 34 orang dengan komunikasi terapeutik kurang, 13 pasien (38,2%) merasa kurang puas, 19 pasien (55,9 %) merasa cukup puas dan 2 pasien (5,9%) merasa puas. UjiSpearman Rank menunjukkan ρvalue =0,001 < α=0,05 yang berarti ada hubungan antara komunikasi terapeutik dalam pemberian obat dengan tingkat kepuasan pasien di Irna A  RSUD Syarifah Ambami Rato Ebu Kabupaten Bangkalan.

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian,  maka disarankan untuk para perawat dapat menyadari tentang pentingnya komunikasi terapeutik, sehingga dengan menerapkan komunikasi terapeutik yang akan berdampak positif terhadap pelayanan kesehatan yang diberikan di Irna A RSUD Syarifah Ambami Rato Ebu Kabupaten Bangkalan.
Implementasi Metode K-Medoids Clustering Dalam Pengelompokan Data Penyakit Alergi Pada Anak
Authors: Ningrum Haryati , Irawan Eka , Lubis Muhammad Ridwan
Published: April 2021

Allergies are an abnormal response from the immune system. People who experience allergies have an immune system that reacts to a substance that is usually harmless in the environment. There are two limitations in this study, namely, seafood allergy and air allergy. In this study, the data used were sourced from the National Statistics Agency in 2011-2019. This study uses data mining techniques in data processing with the k-medoids clustering method. The k-medoids method is a clustering method that functions to split the dataset into several groups. The advantages of this method are able to overcome the weaknesses of the k-means method which is sensitive to outliers. Another advantage of this method is that the results of the clustering process do not depend on the order in which the dataset is entered. This method can be applied to data on the percentage of children affected by allergies by province, so that it can be seen the grouping of provinces based on this data. From this grouping data obtained 3 clusters namely low cluster (2 provinces), medium cluster (30 provinces) and high cluster (2 provinces) from the percentage of allergy immunization under five in each province. It is hoped that this research can provide information to the health department, especially the public health center regarding data grouping of Allergic Diseases in children in Indonesia which has an impact on equity in giving anti-allergic immunization to children in Indonesia
Menentukan Kelayakan Pelayanan Service Advisor Pada PT. Sutan Indo Aneka Mobil Pematangsiantar dengan Metode Weighted Sum Model
Authors: Siahaan Mian Manimpan , Damanik Irfan Sudahri , Saragih Ilham Syahputra
Published: April 2021

Service becomes one of the important things in the form of business activities engaged in services. Worthiness in providing the best service must be through a good judgment. There are company indicators in assessing the feasibility of service advisor at PT. Sutan Indo Aneka Mobil Pematangsiantar. This requires a method to be able to assist the company in making decisions (MCDM). Weighted Sum Model (WSM) method is the best solution to help companies in determining the feasibility of service with many criteria
Analisis Metode SMART Rekrutmen Guru Baru TK/Paud Lestari Di Kabupaten Simalungun
Authors: Putri Nadillah Dwi , Irawan Eka
Published: April 2021

This research is based on the background of the observations and experiences of researchers, that the system of recruitment of new teachers who are currently running in TK / PAUD LESTARI is still not optimal because they are still doing manual and not computerized methods. As a result, it will slow down the work time of the school in making decisions, searching, inputting, updating, the previous recruitment data of the previous period will also be difficult and require a long time, and the security of data recruitment is also not guaranteed. This study uses a quantitative research approach with the subject of new teacher recruitment research for TK / PAUD LESTARI. Research is carried out in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) which is a life cycle or methodology in system development. The conclusion of the results of this study is through the cycle of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) which is a life cycle or methodology in developing the system to be even better. Based on the conclusions of the results of this study, it was recommended: the aim of the researchers to conduct this research was to design and create a "New Teacher Recruitment Decision Support System in TK / PAUD LESTARI in Simalungun Regency" in order to facilitate the school in inputting, updating, searching and securing recruitment data
Penerapan Algoritma Apriori pada Sistem Informasi Perpustakaan Sekolah SMK Negeri 1 Siantar
Authors: DwiSyari Risti , Safii M , Fauzan M
Published: April 2021

The SMK Negeri 1 Siantar School Library is one of the special libraries located at the SMK Negeri 1 Siantar School. Libraries provide various kinds of library materials such as books, lessons, lesson questions, and other vocational books. After the researcher made observations, the problem that often occurred was books that were borrowed and returned books that had a non-strategic layout, so that library visitors who did not know the placement found it difficult to find the books they wanted to borrow. This research uses data mining techniques, namely the Apriori Algorithm, the Apriori Method is a method for looking for patterns of relationships between one or more items in a dataset. The Apriori method can be used for data on borrowing books at the Siantar 1 State Vocational School School Library, where the composition of the library books (B1) X_Press UN 2019 B. Indonesia side by side with books (B4) School of Love is a Great Leader and Teacher, if the composition of the book is (B10) Moral Mulia side by side with book (B1) X_Press UN 2019 B. Indonesia, If the book arrangement (B7) X_Press Mathematics is side by side with the book (B5) Relationer, if the book arrangement (B7) X_Press Mathematics is side by side with the book (B9) Indonesian Wisdom Batak Toba, and if the arrangement of the book (B10) Morals Mulia is side by side with the book (B8) Hati Therapy, the data from these items each met the minimum confidance value of 0,5% or the same as the specified 50%. The result of this research is to help library staff arrange the book layout correctly. It is hoped that this research can provide input to the school
Penerapan Metode Analitycal Hierarchy Process (AHP) Dalam Menentukan Siswa Berprestasi SMA MAN Simalungun
Authors: Bonita Tanti , Irawan Eka , Rizki Fitri
Published: April 2021

The purpose of this study was to make a ranking of high achieving students in the tenth grade at Simalungun MAN School. In this study, researchers used a Decision Support System, using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Method. From the data of student grades, all tenth graders of MAN Simalungun obtained student scores that have not yet reached the minimum completeness criteria (KKM). To assess student achievement not only from semester exam scores, grades in other fields can also be considered by teachers in assessing students. In the assessment can be taken from everyday values and also student absences. It is hoped that the results of this research can provide input to the school, especially teachers to pay more attention to students who are weak in the learning process. So students are motivated and can improve achievement at school
Method of improve the level of product quality
Authors: Siwiec Dominika , Pacana Andrzej
Published: April 2021

Meeting customers’ requirements and achieved the right level of product quality is key action of enterprises. It is being done by controlling the product, using for example non-destructive testing (NDT). But the NDT not indicating what is the root of incompatibility. Additionally, previous research does not include the decision methods, which would be related the identify the causes of the problem as part of improving the product quality. Therefore, the aim is supporting the process of improving the product quality level in the context of precisely identify the incompatibility and the root of their occurrence with including the solve decision problem. In this aim, it was assumed that using after the NDT research in connection way: brainstorming, cause and effect diagram, AHP method (Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process) and the 5Why method, will be allowed on effective identify the root of the problem. The method test was carried out for the porosity on a welded mechanical seal made of steel 410, which was identified by the fluorescence method (FPI) in Podkarpacie enterprise. The analysis has shown the effectiveness of using after NDT the combined methods as part of identifying the incompatibility and precisely identifying the root of its occurrence in context of solving the decision problem. The proposed method can be used to improving the quality of other products, for example from the aviation and automotive industry, as part of meeting customer requirements. Originality is the combined NDT research with quality management techniques and supported the process of improving the quality level of the product by implementing in this sequence the fuzzy multicriteria decision method.
Criteria of quality requirements deciding on choice of the logistic operator from a perspective of his customer and the end recipient of goods
Authors: Karcz Jacek , Ślusarczyk Beata
Published: April 2021

The choice of the operator involves taking risks, especially when changing the way logistics is handled (e.g. from your own warehouse and distribution network to external – outsourced). The aim of the article is to present the most important factors that directly and indirectly influence purchasing decisions made by customers of logistics operators. In order to correctly determine the parameters of the selection of a logistics service provider in terms of quality, it is necessary to define quality requirements criteria that allow to meet specific KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to measure the satisfaction of the final recipient of the goods. The main goal of the article is to answer the question of how to define criteria to be relevant to customer expectations and how they affect final purchasing decisions in the context of choosing the operator to provide logistics services. In order to illustrate the full picture of the studied environment, as well as to maximally facilitate and encourage respondents to participate in the study, surveys were used mainly in the form of Internet, mostly containing closed and several open questions. The research was based on three research groups: logistics operators, customers of logistics operators and final recipients of services of logistics operators. In the individual groups, the survey invited: 1) about 80 companies from European logistics operators; 2) approx. 150 companies from Central and Western Europe dealing in production and trade according to the classification of economic activity; 3) over 2,000 people who have declared to buy various goods with delivery to the address indicated.
INTELLIGENCE AS A PRODUCT MARKETING STRATEGY IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET
Authors: Khairullah Mohammad Noor
Published: April 2021

One principal use of language is to communicate meaning, but it is also to establish and maintain relationship. There are the different aims in speaking skill and the implementation in activity, for casual conversation and discussion. The aim of this study is to know the influence of Intelligence in using English with the marketing strategy of a product in the International Market. The design of this study is correlation design since it used statistical measurement for the data analysis to describe the relationship between two variables and is analyzed by using Pearson-Product Moment formula. There are 62 purposive sampling from 4 classes and using three instruments: test of IQ, documentation, and assessment. The result of this study is the influence of Intelligence in using English and the marketing strategy of a product in the International Market is dominant with coefficient correlation 0.220. So, the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Hi) is accepted.
Erkek etlik piliçlerde günlük yaştaki bazı vücut ölçütleri ile altı haftalık canlı ağırlık artışı arasındaki ilişkiler
Authors: ŞENGÜL Turgay , ÇELİK Şenol , ERÜKÇÜ Mustafa , ŞENGÜL Ahmet Yusuf
Published: April 2021

Bu çalışma, günlük yaştaki erkek etlik piliç civcivlerinin vücut ağırlığı, vücut uzunluğu, incik uzunluğu ve parmak uzunluğu ile canlı ağırlık artışı arasındaki ilişkileri belirlemek amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Denemede toplam 192 adet erkek etlik piliç civcivi kullanılmış olup, hayvanlar her bir vücut ölçütü için iki farklı gruba ayrılmışlardır. Günlük civcivlerde, vücut ağırlığı için, ağır ve hafif (≥47.7 ve
Características fisicoquímicas de la leche cruda en ovejas de Boyacá, Colombia
Authors: Tarazona L. E. , Andrade R. , Vargas J. C.
Published: April 2021

La calidad de la leche cruda de las ovejas es un factor muy importante a tener en cuenta cuando se escogen las mejores hembras para los sistemas productivos ovinos, porque el rango de crecimiento de los corderos está altamente relacionado con ello. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar las características fisicoquímicas de la leche cruda de ovejas de raza Dorper a través de los días en lactancia. Los parámetros evaluados fueron: porcentaje de grasa, proteína, lactosa, sólidos totales, sólidos no grasos y punto de congelación expresado en grados centígrados. Los animales fueron organizados en tres grupos de acuerdo a sus días en lactancia (3-20 días, 21-40 días y 41-60 días, con 40 ovejas por grupo). El análisis de la leche fue realizado usando un MilkoScanMars®. El recuento de células somáticas fue efectuado con un equipo Portacheck para cabras. Se realizó un ANOVA para determinar las diferencias estadísticas entre los grupos para cada parámetro (p<0,05). No hubo diferencias estadísticas para grasa, sólidos no grasos y sólidos totales; los otros parámetros tuvieron diferencias estadísticas. Los mejores resultados fueron grasa: 8.09% (grupo 2), proteína: 5.45% (grupo 1), lactosa: 5.22% (grupo 2), sólidos no grasos: 11.13% (grupo 1), sólidos totales: 19.17% (grupo 2), punto de congelación -0.5836ºC (grupo 1) y recuento de células somáticas: 75.3 x 1000 cel./ml (grupo 2). Los resultados de las características fisicoquímicas de la leche cruda de ovejas Dorper fueron mejores comparados con otras razas (lecheras o cárnicas).
Percepción del impacto de cerdos cimarrones (jabalíes) sobre la producción agropecuaria de Argentina
Authors: Marcos A. , Carpinetti B. , Ferro N. , Aronowicz T. , Dassa L.
Published: April 2021

Para conocer la percepción de los productores agropecuarios respecto al impacto del jabalí sobre la actividad productiva y el ambiente, se elaboró una encuesta destinada a tal fin en Argentina, realizándose un análisis descriptivo y estadístico de los resultados. Los productores que respondieron la encuesta se dedicaban en su mayoría a la actividad ganadera (96%) y el 69% realizaba actividad mixta (ganadera y agrícola). El 39% de los productores detectó daños a cultivos provocados por jabalíes, principalmente en cereales (maíz, sorgo, trigo, avena, cebada, centeno) y en oleaginosas (soja y girasol), sin que se hayan demostrado diferencias significativas entre el daño y el tipo de cultivo (p = 0,88). Otros daños fueron deterioros a la infraestructura (30%), animales atacados (20%) y consumo del alimento del ganado (45%). El 37% conoció personas involucradas en accidentes automovilísticos relacionados con jabalíes. De una escala de 1 (dañino) a 10 (beneficioso), el puntaje promedio del jabalí fue de 3,16 (desvío estándar = 2,27). En algunas zonas este animal fue considerado beneficioso debido a su uso como especie cinegética (cacería). No obstante, el jabalí resulta ser un problema relevante para gran parte de los productores agropecuarios pues se lo asocia a pérdidas económicas importantes. Considerando que los productores son destinatarios directos del impacto benéfico que tendría la disminución de la cantidad de jabalíes, su concientización respecto al tema resultaría alentadora, favoreciéndose el desarrollo de controles poblacionales de la especie, involucrándose a las autoridades ambientales y las vinculadas a la industria agropecuaria.
Eliminación de residuos de oxitetraciclina y fosfomicina en calostro y leche de cerda: efecto sobre la camada
Authors: Fernández M. B. , Decundo J. M. , Martínez G. O. , Diéguez S. N. , Soraci A. L.
Published: April 2021

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue estudiar la eliminación de oxitetraciclina (OTC) y fosfomicina (FOS) en calostro y leche de cerda, su impacto sobre algunos aspectos microbiológicos y morfo-fisiológicos intestinales, así como parámetros zootécnicos de la camada. Se analizaron muestras de calostro y leche de cerdas tratadas durante el peri-parto con OTC solución y FOS disódica vía intramuscular. Se evaluó la ingesta de calostro con concentraciones residuales de antibióticos, así como parámetros intestinales y zootécnicos de lechones lactantes. Las concentraciones medias residuales de OTC y FOS en calostro/leche fueron 0,48 y 1,55 µg/ml y la ingestión media de antibiótico/lechón fue de 0,13 y 0,50 mg/kg peso vivo, respectivamente. Si bien la ingestión de calostro con residuos de FOS mostró menor impacto que OTC sobre los aspectos microbiológicos y morfo-fisiológicos, así como sobre la bioquímica enzimática intestinal de lechones lactantes, ambos antibióticos no afectaron los resultados de los parámetros zootécnicos de las camadas. No obstante, las bajas concentraciones de antibióticos ingeridos con el calostro serían un potencial riesgo de desarrollo de resistencia bacteriana, por lo cual la aplicación profiláctica de los mismos durante el peri-parto debería ser reconsiderada.
Evaluación de la concentración de azufre en dietas de bovinos en engorde a corral del sur de Córdoba y Santa Fe
Authors: Castro D. J. , Poo J. , Brambilla E. , Fernández E. , Cantón G.
Published: April 2021

En el sudeste de Córdoba y el sudoeste de Santa Fe, han proliferado sistemas de engorde a corral (EC) de bovinos, con creciente inclusión de burlanda de maíz húmeda (BMH) en sus dietas. Según antecedentes de altas concentraciones de azufre (S) en dicho alimento, y de sulfatos (SO4 ) en el agua de bebida de la región, podría existir un excesivo aporte dietético de S total. En ECs de la región se han comunicado problemáticas productivo-sanitarias compatibles con las causadas por exceso de S dietético, asociadas al consumo de BMH y/o agua de bebida con altas concentraciones de SO4 . El objetivo del presente trabajo fue estimar y evaluar la concentración de S total en las dietas de bovinos de EC en la mencionada región del país. En verano e invierno del año 2017 se recolectaron muestras de agua de bebida de 46 establecimientos para cuantificar la concentración de SO4 , y se recolectaron muestras de 26 lotes de BMH provenientes de la planta industrial abastecedora de la región en estudio para la determinación de S total. La estimación de la concentración de S dietético total se realizó para cada perforación de agua, considerando el aporte del alimento sólido como el del agua de bebida. La estimación del S aportado por el alimento sólido se realizó considerando el aporte de dietas estándar de EC con 0 (B0), 15 (B15), 30 (B30) y 45% (B45) de BMH. Las concentraciones medias de SO4 en el agua fueron de 196 y 90 mg/l, en los muestreos estival e invernal respectivamente. La concentración media de S en BMH fue de 0,68%. Las concentraciones medias estimadas de S total en verano fueron de 0,23, 0,29, 0,34 y 0,43% para las dietas B0, B15, B30 y B45 respectivamente, mientras que en el invierno fueron de 0,22, 0,28, 0,33 y 0,42% para las dietas B0, B15, B30 y B45 respectivamente. En la región estudiada, es poco probable que los niveles de S dietético sean perjudiciales para la salud y desempeño de bovinos de EC.
Interacción de un perro doméstico con una persona desconocida en un ambiente nuevo
Authors: Cainzos R. P. , Delgado M. B. , Mansilla S. L. , Koscinczuk P.
Published: April 2021

El perro domestico es capaz de adaptarse a nuevos ambientes modificando su comportamiento según el contexto. El sistema nervioso autónomo y el eje hipotálamo-pituitario-adrenal interpretan la información sensorial y la transforman en actividad muscular. El objetivo del trabajo fue evaluar la influencia del ambiente (consultorio) sobre la interacción del perro con una persona desconocida. Se utilizaron 8 perros adultos, de ambos sexos y diferentes razas. La mitad de ellos conocía el ambiente (población A) y la otra mitad lo desconocía (población B). Una persona desconocida les impuso a todos un test de comunicación en una habitación de 9 m2 . Con una videocámara se filmaron 4 minutos desde una ventana. En cada animal se registraron las siguientes variables: contacto visual (frecuencia), latencia en aproximación y permanencia cerca del desconocido (en segundos). Estadísticamente se aplicó la prueba T para comprobar la distribución de las medias de las dos poblaciones (A y B), la cual no mostró diferencias significativas (p≥0,05) en las respuestas conductuales entre ambos grupos (ambiente conocido versus desconocido). No obstante, la tendencia de contacto visual con la persona fue mayor en los perros que ignoraban el ambiente versus aquéllos que lo conocían, probablemente intentando una más rápida comunicación con las personas. En el caso particular de los perros, el primer adulto regulador de la homeostasia conductual es la madre, pero en los perros que conviven en comunidades urbanas es el ser humano. Cuando los perros asisten a la consulta clínica como pacientes por primera vez, el ambiente del consultorio es totalmente desconocido: olores, imágenes, otros perros y personas. En ese ambiente desconocido, es con el ser humano con quien entabla contacto visual y táctil para mantener su homeostasis sensorial y de esa manera alcanzar nuevamente un equilibrio en su homeostasis conductual.
Eficacia del timol sobre Varroa sp y Nosema sp en colmenas utilizadas para fecundación en México
Authors: Loeza C. H. , Salgado M. S. , Avila R. F. , Escalera V. F. , Carmona C. A.
Published: April 2021

Actualmente existe la necesidad de utilizar productos alternativos de origen natural que no afecten negativamente la productividad de las colmenas y que reduzcan la presencia de diversos patógenos. El timol es considerado como el producto natural más utilizado para el tratamiento de la varroasis en todo el mundo y potencialmente eficaz como nosemicida. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de esta investigación fue estudiar el impacto del timol sobre el control de la varroasis y nosemosis en colmenas para la formación de núcleos de fecundación de abejas reina (Apis mellifera). Se utilizaron 65 colmenas en las cuales se cuantificó el nivel de infestación para Varroa, nivel de infección para Nosema y las prevalencias de ambas enfermedades en la población antes y después del tratamiento, basado en 4 aplicaciones de timol al 20% en azúcar glass con intervalo de 7 días. La prevalencia de la varroasis disminuyó al igual que el nivel de infestación post tratamiento (p<0,05). Por el contrario, la prevalencia de la nosemosis (p>0,05) y el nivel de infección de Nosema fueron mayores después del tratamiento (p<0,05). Se concluye que en las colmenas para la formación de núcleos de fecundación de abejas reina, el timol es eficaz contra varroasis pero no contra nosemosis.
Evaluación de salud reproductiva en perros machos mestizos enteros
Authors: Sánchez A. E. , Pfeffer M. E.
Published: April 2021

La salud reproductiva es un componente importante del bienestar animal. Se postula que los perros mestizos enteros de 5 o más años, independientemente de su peso vivo, presentarían más alteraciones subclínicas respecto de animales más jóvenes. El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar y caracterizar algunos parámetros de salud reproductiva en perros mestizos enteros de diferentes pesos vivos y edades, efectuando exámenes físicos y reproductivos, así como ultrasonografía de testículos y próstata. Se dispuso de 90 perros mestizos mayores de un año de edad, conformando seis grupos con tres categorías de peso vivo (<15 kg, 15-25 kg y >25 kg) y dos categorías de edad (>1/< 5 años y >5 años). La evaluación se realizó a través de exámenes físico, reproductivo y ultrasonográfico, registrándose mayores frecuencias de anomalías testiculares (asimetría y flacidez) y mayor frecuencia de alteraciones de parénquima, especialmente heterogeneidad y presencia de focos anecoicos en perros >5 años, independientemente del peso vivo (p<0,05). En la evaluación prostática se registró mayor proporción de anomalías de ecotextura, asimetría lobular, contorno glandular irregular y presencia de focos anecoicos en los grupos de perros >5 años (p<0,05). Cabe destacar que la prostato- megalia se observó en el 88% de los ejemplares >5 años y sólo en el 20% de los animales más jóvenes, independiente del peso vivo (p<0,05), alcanzando un 54,4% en el total de la muestra.
Actualización del diagnóstico y tratamiento de la pancreatitis aguda canina
Authors: Quiguango D. M. , Ricart M. C.
Published: April 2021

La pancreatitis aguda es una condición inflamatoria cuyas causas y fisiopatología son poco conocidas. La presente revisión bibliográfica se enfoca en la actualización del diagnóstico y tratamiento de la enfermedad. En general, la activación prematura de las enzimas pancreáticas conduce al inicio de pancreatitis, mientras que la respuesta inflamatoria fomenta la progresión de la enfermedad y complicaciones sistémicas, asociándose a posibles factores de riesgo tales como anomalías alimentarias, predisposición racial, uso de ciertos fármacos o padecimiento de enfermedades concomitantes. Suele presentar signos clínicos inespecíficos, por lo cual es importante un adecuado examen clínico y la combinación de métodos complementarios, siendo la ecografía y el test de inmuno-reactividad de la lipasa pancreática canina, los métodos altamente específicos para el diagnóstico de pancreatitis aguda. El empleo de ciertos marcadores séricos y de equipos de alta tecnología son muy útiles en el diagnóstico y pronóstico de la enfermedad, pero su uso es variable debido a su disponibilidad, costos y condiciones propias del paciente. El tratamiento se basa principalmente en una apropiada fluidoterapia, control adecuado del dolor, antieméticos y manejo nutricional.
Hypercalcemia as a marker of decreased bone mineral density in patients with peptic ulcer disease
Authors: Fomina L. A. , Fomina M. P. , Chernin V. V.
Published: April 2021

Purpose of the study. To study calcium-phosphorus metabolism in patients with peptic ulcer (PU) in comparison with bone mineral density (BMD), its age and gender aspects. Materials and methods. 216 people with ulcer were in remission and 154 people without ulcer history and erosive-ulcerative changes during fibrogastroduodenoscopy (FGDS) were examined. All patients underwent clinical and endoscopic studies, dichromatic X-ray densitometry with the calculation of the T-test of the femoral neck (FN) and the lumbar spine (LS). Calcium and blood phosphorus have been studied. Results. In patients with PU compared with patients without this pathology there was a significant decrease of BMD. In 32% of patients with PU osteoporosis (OP) was diagnosed and in 34% of patients - osteopenia. In the group of persons who had no PU osteoporosis was found in 18%, osteopenia in 26% of cases. In both groups women prevailed. Blood calcium was significantly higher in patients with PU as compared to those examined without an ulcer history. A significant increase of calcium was observed in individuals with a comorbid course of PU and OP. Conclusion. The data obtained show that the study of blood calcium can serve as a simple criterion for diagnosing disorders of BMD and, if its values are high, conduct a more detailed examination of patients with PU for early detection of OP and the possibility of its treatment.
A Case of Apocrine Sweat Gland Adenocarcinoma In A Tabby Cat
Authors: Doğan Elif , Terzi Funda , Kapçak Ayşe
Published: April 2021

In this report, clinical, radiological, macroscopic and histopathological findings of apocrine sweat gland adenocarcinoma are presented in a 13-year-old male tabby cat. In clinical examination, soft tissue masses were detected in the caudal abdomen and left tuber coxae. Upon radiological examination, subcutaneous masses with the appearence of soft tissue contrast were detected and the masses were surgically removed under general anesthesia. The sizes of the masses were approximately 2x2x3 cm in the caudal abdomen and approximately 1x1x2 cm in the tuber coxae region. The cross-section of the mass was whitish-yellow in color. After the masses were fixed in 10% formaldehyde solution, a routine histopathology procedure was applied. In histopathological examination, apocrine sweat glands in a cystic structure and extensions from the center of the cyst to the lumen were determined, and anisonucleosis, anisocytosis and anaplastic cells with giant nuclei were observed in the epithelial cells of the gland facing the lumen. A diagnosis of papillary-cystic type apocrine sweat gland adenocarcinoma was made with these findings.
The Effect of Turkish Coffee on Performance, Biochemical, and Physiological Parameters in Rabbits
Authors: Makav Mustafa , Ölmez Mükremin , Eroğlu Hüseyin Avni , Şahin Tarkan
Published: April 2021

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed hot beverages in the world. Melanoidins, which are formed with brown color during coffee roasting, are reported to be a strong antioxidant. Discussions related to the more and less consumption of coffee still continue. This study investigated the effect of a low and high amount of coffee consumption on antioxidant parameters in this context. A total of 15 female New Zealand rabbits weighing 1500-2500 g were used in the study. The control group was fed as ad-libitum control with basal feed. 1% and 5% Turkish coffee were added to the feed of the 1% TC and 5% TC groups, respectively. Blood was collected once a week throughout the study. All animals were euthanized in accordance with ethical rules at the end of the study. Samples (plasma and tissue) were taken for the analyses. Glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) analyses were performed on all samples. Plasma GSH values were observed to increase in the groups given TC according to the analyses. Plasma MDA values decreased in the TC groups. An increase was observed in liver and heart tissue in the TC group upon the evaluation of tissue GSH parameters. MDA values were found to decrease in lung, heart, and kidney tissues in TC groups. Additional effects were observed in plasma and tissues in the 5% TC group upon the evaluation of 1% TC and 5% TC groups. No statistical differences were found in performance parameters. It has been revealed as a result that TC is a strong antioxidant, and its effect increases in high consumption.
Estimating the effect size of moral contagion in online networks: A pre-registered replication and meta-analysis
Authors: Brady William J. , Van Bavel Jay Joseph
Published: April 2021

Over 5 billion people now use social media platforms. As our social lives become more entangled than ever before with online social networks, it is important to understand the dynamics of online information diffusion. This is particularly true for the political domain, as political elites, disinformation profiteers, and social activists all utilize social media to gain influence by spreading information. Recent work found that emotional expressions related to the domain of morality (moral emotion expression) are associated with increased diffusion of political messages--a phenomenon we called ‘moral contagion’. Here, we perform a large, pre-registered direct replication (N = 849,266) of Brady et al. (2017) using the dictionary methods employed in the original paper, as well as new large-language models. We also perform a meta-analysis of all available data testing moral contagion (5 independent labs, 27 studies, N = 4,821,006). The estimate of moral contagion in the available population of studies is positive and significant (IRR = 1.12, 95% CI = [1.06, 1.19]), such that each message was 12% more likely to be shared for each additional moral-emotional word. The mean effect size of the large, pre-registered replication (IRR = 1.15) better estimated the effect size of the available population of studies than the original study (IRR = 1.20). Moral contagion was also conceptually replicated when moral-emotional content was measured using GPT 3.5. These findings reveal that the moral contagion effect is highly robust using multiple datasets and methods.
Cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity and pulse pressure as predictors of learning in a multicomponent intervention in healthy older adults
Authors: Nilsson Jonna , Ekblom Maria , Tarassova Olga , Lövdén Martin
Published: April 2021

This project concerns new analyses based on pre-existing data from a randomized controlled multicomponent intervention study combining physical exercise and cognitive training in healthy older adults. The project tests the predictive role of cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity and pulse pressure for learning in a working memory training context, in combination with physical exercise and in isolation. Specifically, two learning outcomes are considered: change in trained working memory tasks from before to after the intervention period (pre-post change) and day-by-day change in n-back performance during the intervention period (up to 32 timepoints). The results did not support a predictive role of cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity or pulse pressure for learning in this particular study context. Please note that this document is intended solely as a report of the results pertaining to the registered hypotheses on Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/h5npm), simply to ensure transparency also of the null findings. As such, this document is not intended for formal peer-review or publication. If you are interested in the results, please do not hesitate to contact the author of this document (Jonna.nilsson@gih.se).
indonesia and its human resources theory
Authors: rahmadanti wina illirian sevi
Published: April 2021

Indonesia desperately needs excellent human resources to cope with the industrial revolution 4.0 that demands the operation of smart factories, intelligent services, and innovative products.
Focusing on Cybersickness: Pervasiveness, Latent Trajectories, Susceptibility, and Effects on the Virtual Reality Experience
Authors: Garrido Luis Eduardo , Frías-Hiciano Maite , Moreno-Jiménez Mariano , Cruz Gabriella Nicole , García-Batista Zoilo , Guerra-Peña Kiero , Medrano Leonardo Adrian
Published: April 2021

Although virtual reality (VR) usage has steadily increased in the last decade, its adoption has been hampered by experiences of user discomfort known as cybersickness. The present study, in line with the 2020 cybersickness research agenda, sought to provide a broad examination of the cybersickness phenomenon, assessing its pervasiveness, latent trajectories, impacts on the VR experience, and predictor variables. The study was composed of 92 participants living in the Dominican Republic with ages ranging from 18 to 52 years (M=26.22), who experienced a 10-minute VR immersion in two environments designed for psychotherapy. The results indicated that cybersickness was pervasive, with 65.2% of the participants experiencing it, and 23.9% severely. Additionally, the latent trajectories of cybersickness were positive and curvilinear, with large heterogeneity across individuals. Cybersickness also had a substantive negative impact on the user experience and the intentions to adopt the VR technology. Finally, motion sickness susceptibility, cognitive stress, and recent headaches, uniquely predicted greater severity of cybersickness, while age was negatively related. These combined results highlight the critical role that cybersickness plays on the VR experience and underscore the importance of finding solutions to the problems, such as technological advancements or special usage protocols for the more susceptible individuals.