bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Patterns of Utilization of Maternal and Child Health Care among Tribals of H D Kote Taluk Mysore
Authors: Yadav Kavita , MR Narayana Murthy , Prasad Manohar , Kulkarni Praveen
Published: March 2021

Background:

Maternal and child health (MCH) care services utilization is an important issue in the tribal area. It is very important to understand the pattern of utilization so as enable the policymakers to take initiatives to make the service provision more acceptable to the tribal population of India.

Methodology:

A community-based study was conducted in the tribal area of H D Kote taluk Mysore. Of 16 Primary Health Centers, five centers which cover nearly 50% of the population were chosen for the study. All the mothers who resided in those areas and delivered during January 2013 to December 2013, were chosen for study, which came to 215. Those who had migrated to areas outside our study area and those who were not found in home during data collection home visit were left out. Hence, the final sample size came to be 165.

Results:

Majority of mothers (74.5%) had antenatal registration done in the first trimester. Nearly 36.4% of mothers had <3 antenatal check-up visits, 26.7% had 3–5 visits, and 32.7% of mothers had >5 visits. About 95.2% of mothers had received two Tetanus toxoid injections, 3% had one injection, and 1.8% had no injections. About 42.4% of mothers had consumed >100 iron and folic acid (IFA) tablets, 27.3% had 75–100 tablets, 13.3% had 50–75 tablets, and 14.5% had <50 tablets, whereas 2.4% did not consume the IFA tablets.

Conclusion:

MCH care services utilization in the chosen tribal area was found to be satisfactory. It is a good sign as this reflects on the success of the reach of the government programs aimed at improving the mother and child health conditions in the tribal population.
Morphometric Analysis of Foramen Magnum in the Determination of Sex Using Computed Tomography
Authors: Wani Bashir Ahmad , Nazir Nusrat , Sheikh Rayees Ahmad , Chalkoo Altaf Hussain , Jan Tauseefa
Published: March 2021

Background:

sex identification by morphological assessment of various bones of the skeleton had been one of the oldest approaches in forensic anthropology and medico-legal cases.

Aim and Objective:

The aim of this study was to make the morphometric measurements of the foramen magnum in determining the feasibility of sex determination using computed tomography (CT).

Materials and Methods:

The data for our study was obtained from 100 patients having CT scan of the head and neck region (Siemens Somatom 256 slice CT scanner) with 1mm contiguous axial scans using bone window settings (2000 HU with 400 HU in centre), scan time of one second and exposure parameters 140 kVp and 70mA. The different measurements taken include the antero-posterior (AP) diameter, transverse diameter and area of the foramen magnum.

Results:

There were 50 males and 50 females with the age range of 18 to 75 years. Males have a higher average value than females in all of the parameters measured on foramen magnum. By using Student's T-test, all the measured parameters showed significant difference between the sexes (p < 0.01).

Conclusion:

The expression of sexual dimorphism in the foramen magnum region shows significant difference between the sexes, therefore this area of the skull should be considered a useful area in the identification of sex.
An Unusual case of Functional Neurological Disorders and Psychogenic Coma Following Physical Assault
Authors: Caputo Fiorella , Barranco Rosario , Ricci Pietrantonio , Gratteri Santo , Frigiolini Francesca Maria Elena , Rocca Gabriele , Ventura Francesco
Published: March 2021

Functional neurological disorders can have different clinical manifestations, including coma, in the setting of an unknown etiology. In this article, we present a case of a young man affected by intellectual disabilities who, after a physical assault reported serious neurological alterations and a functional coma. This case shows how a stressful psychophysical event can bring acute and variable neurological manifestations of functional significance to a victim with previous intellectual disabilities. Despite the growing interest in this field, research is still very limited and studies in this field could better explain the nature of the psychogenic coma. From a medico-legal point of view, problems of evaluation may emerge for these disorders emerge as a result of acute psycho-physical stress and without any detectable structural alterations.
Application of Virtopsy in the Police Activities in China
Authors: Tang Ligang , Liu Zhe , Xue Yan , Zhang Leilei , Zhao Dongdong , Diao Lijiang , Zhang Yigang , Teng Faming , Zhao Peng
Published: March 2021

This review summarizes the mode of application of virtual anatomy technology in the construction of a police system. Local public security organizations have explored the application modes of virtual anatomy construction, such as the multiparty co-construction mode, cooperation mode, and individual construction mode, and reviewed (1) the understanding of public security and application process of virtual anatomy; (2) the problems faced in the construction and application processes, such as those associated with support of human resources, equipment supplies and financial expenditure, the limitations of the technology itself, legal issues with application, shrinkage of the identification business, and appraiser-related problems; and (3) the prospect of application of virtopsy in public security systems.
Comparison of Computed Tomography Imaging with Traditional Autopsy Results
Authors: Li Yang , Li Yang , Wu Bin , Wu Bin , Wu Yongbo , Zhu Hongliang , Wang Jian , Li Jianjun , He Guanglong
Published: March 2021

The role of computed tomography (CT) images in forensic identification has been widely recognized. Such images can provide an important basis for identification of the cause of death in complicated and difficult cases, including falls from a height, drowning, explosion and gunshot cases, traffic accidents, and sudden death. However, few reports have focused on the application of CT images in cases of death caused by sharp object injuries. Therefore, the CT images and autopsy findings were compared in a case of death caused by sharp object injuries to the chest and abdomen, and the importance of CT images in cases of death from common sharp object injuries is herein discussed.
Prospective and Practical Significance of Virtual Autopsy Laboratory
Authors: Wang Yimeng , Chen Zhiming , Liu Gang , Zhu Wanan , Wang Wenxin , Zhou Dandan , Chen Weilong , Gao Yanbin , Yang Jun , Huang Feng , Zhang Huimao , Yu Guangchi , Wang Lijun
Published: March 2021

The virtual anatomy laboratory was jointly established by the Jilin Province Department of Public Security, Public Security Bureau of Changchun, Jilin University and Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd. on December 30, 2019. Details of the laboratory construction, virtual autopsy process, case analysis, research and development, establishment of standards, application in teaching, and other aspects of the center are summarized in this paper. In addition, we expound the prospective and practical significance of the virtual anatomy laboratory. Based on computed tomography and magnetic resonance detection methods, the prospective applications of virtual anatomy in forensic identification are explored through the analyses of two real-life cases. Using information from traditional anatomy as the gold standard, this study expanded on and explored the application technology and scenarios of virtual anatomy in imaging, clinical diagnosis, and equipment manufacturing, among other fields. The four cooperating units have their strengths and will yield valuable scientific research results and social benefits.
Nitrite build-up effect on nitrous oxide emissions in a laboratory-scale anaerobic/aerobic/anoxic/aerobic sequencing batch reactor
Authors: Gomes Larissa Coelho Auto , Pereira Barbara Costa , Ribeiro Renato Pereira , Oliveira Jaime Lopes da Mota
Published: March 2021

Biological wastewater treatment processes with biological nitrogen removal are potential sources of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. It is important to expand knowledge on the controlling factors associated with N2O production, in order to propose emission mitigation strategies. This study therefore sought to identify the parameters that favor nitrite (NO2-) accumulation and its influence on N2O production and emission in an anaerobic/aerobic/anoxic/aerobic sequencing batch reactor with biological nitrogen removal. Even with controlled dissolved oxygen concentrations and oxidation reduction potential, the first aerobic phase promoted only partial nitrification, resulting in NO2- build-up (ranging from 29 to 57%) and consequent N2O generation. The NO2- was not fully consumed in the subsequent anoxic phase, leading to even greater N2O production through partial denitrification. A direct relationship was observed between NO2- accumulation in these phases and N2O production. In the first aerobic phase, the N2O/NO2- ratio varied between 0.5 to 8.5%, while in the anoxic one values ranged between 8.3 and 22.7%. Higher N2O production was therefore noted during the anoxic phase compared to the first aerobic phase. As a result, the highest N2O fluxes occurred in the second aerobic phase, ranging from 706 to 2416 mg N m-2 h-1, as soon as aeration was triggered. Complete nitrification and denitrification promotion in this system was proven to be the key factor to avoid NO2- build-up and, consequently, N2O emissions.
Influencia de las redes sociales en el trabajo de profesionales de la información especializados en salud. Caso de los Colegios Oficiales de Médicos de España
Authors: Rando Cueto Dolores , de las Heras Pedrosa Carlos , Paniagua Rojano Francisco Javier
Published: March 2021

Introducción. Los avances producidos en la libertad en el contenido informativo que fluye a través de las redes sociales digitales y una mayor participación de los usuarios en las mismas juegan un papel clave en la comunicación relacionada con la salud, en particular en la que generan los profesionales de la información especializados en el ámbito sanitario por el proceso de adaptación laboral que han contemplado y al que han de atender de acuerdo a la evolución de un escenario virtual cambiante. Este artículo se centra en la actividad vía social networks del más de Colegios Oficiales de Médicos (C.O.M.) de España, siendo el objetivo principal analizar de qué forma éstas influyen en la construcción de los mensajes que se emiten desde la institución a la población. Metodología. La investigación se basa en el desarrollo de una técnica metodológica cuantitativa a través de un cuestionario contestado por especialistas en información sanitaria de los colectivos referidos responsables de elaborar y gestionar la información emitida por parte de los C.O.M. valoran la comunicación que se intercambia en redes sociales digitales y consideran que Twitter (81,3%) y Facebook (50%) son las más relevantes de acuerdo con sus intereses, centrados en la promoción de la salud. Sobre las cuentas en redes sociales digitales utilizadas por los C.O.M. como fuentes informativas, son aquellas de entidades hospitalarias las que mayor credibilidad les merecen, aunque la mayoría no lo refleje en la construcción de su propio contenido. Conclusiones. Se pone en valor el potencial de las digital social networks, como canales de comunicación de gran utilidad para las organizaciones sanitarias para informar, establecer relaciones con diferentes públicos y escuchar las demandas de a los usuarios para retroalimentar el discurso en redes.
Aprendizaje emocional y de valores en la formación universitaria, aplicado al grado de Comunicación Audiovisual de la Universidad de Barcelona
Authors: Franganillo Jorge , Sánchez Lydia , García Asensio María Ángeles , Marquès Anna
Published: March 2021

Este trabajo caracteriza el aprendizaje servicio (ApS), desde la perspectiva de la psicología positiva, como un modelo de aprendizaje capaz de articular la formación emocional y de valores en el ámbito de la Comunicación Audiovisual. Después, describe la experiencia que el Grupo de innovación docente consolidado en Comunicación y Medios Audiovisuales (In-COMAV), formado por un equipo docente multidisciplinar, desarrolla desde 2016 en el grado de Comunicación Audiovisual de la Universidad de Barcelona. A continuación, presenta, en el marco de esta experiencia, los criterios de viabilidad establecidos para la aceptación de proyectos de colaboración, los factores críticos de éxito y los resultados que la iniciativa ha tenido sobre el alumnado, el profesorado, la institución y la sociedad. Por último, señala una serie de desafíos y limitaciones que se deben superar para garantizar la viabilidad y la eficacia de los proyectos ApS en la enseñanza superior.
Measuring capability of a Poisson process: Relative goodness of the estimates obtained by different approaches
Authors: Pal Surajit , Gauri Susanta Kumar
Published: March 2021

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Methods for the Phenotypic Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing Bacteria
Authors: Salihu M.K , Yarima A , Atta H.I
Published: March 2021

1983. These enzymes possess the ability to inactivate susceptible β-lactam antibiotics i.e. penicillins, first, second and third generation cephalosporins and aztreonam, but not cephamycins and carbapenems . Their mode of action is by hydrolyzing the β-lactam ring. Even before the first β-lactam antibiotic (penicillin) was developed, resistance to β-lactam antibiotics was observed . ESBL genes are plasmids- and transposons- mediated, as such, can be spread easily to other species of bacteria. Resistance of ESBL- producing bacteria to the β-lactam antibiotics is a continuing cause of public health problems , it is increasingly being observed in community and nosocomial acquired infections. Detection and identification of these ESBLs in the laboratory is of prime importance for the selection of appropriate antibiotics to be used in the treatment of infections caused by ESBL- producing bacteria. The aim of this review is to explain in detail , several phenotypic methods used in the detection and confirmation of extended spectrum β lactamases.

Keywords: Antibiotic resistance, ESBL, bacteria, phenotypic method
Effects of Solid State Fermentation on some Physicochemical and Nutritional Properties of Post-Harvest Cowpea (Virgna unguiculata (L)Walp) Leavesv
Authors: Chomini M.S , Peter M.K , Akpan B.E , Mbah J.J. , Victor F.
Published: March 2021

The effects of solid state fermentation on some physical characteristics, proximate and amino acid profile of post-harvest cowpea (Virgna unguiculata (L) Walp) leaves were investigated. Pulverized samples of the post-harvest materials were incubated at 260C for 96 hours, followed by urea and trichloroacetic acid treatments. Triplicate samples of fermented and unfermented materials were subjected to standard procedures to determine variations in weight, pH, proximate and amino acids profile. There was a reduction in weight, which was significant (p<0.05) with increase in fermentation time. pH stabilized at 6.62 and 6.65 at 96 hours of fermentation (HOF), before and after urea treatment, respectively. Fermented samples showed significant increase (p<0.05) in crude protein (37.30%), crude fat (95.69%), total ash (75.73%) and nitrogen- free extract (NFE) (5.00%) over the unfermented ones. However there were percentage reductions in crude fibre (46.60%) and moisture content (61.95%) after fermentation. The Total Amino Acids (TAA) increased from 49.64 ± 0.87 to 98.90 ± 1.70 with a general increase in all amino acids except proline and cysteine having 12.72% and 10.06% as percentage reductions, respectively. Some essential amino acids (methionine, phenylalanine and tyrosine) and non-essential amino acids (serine and proline) were limiting. The findings unveiled the feed supplement potentials of the fermented materials for use in livestock and pharmaceutical industries in Nigeria.

Keywords: Fermentation, Nutritional Value, Post-Harvest, Cowpea
Optimization of Phytosynthesis of Magnesium Oxide and Magnesium Chloride Nanoparticles
Authors: Shittu H.O , Igiehon E , Eremwanarue A.O , Oijagbe R.E , Momoh M.O , Agbontian M.A
Published: March 2021

In the present study, magnesium oxide (MgO) and magnesium chloride (MgCl) nanoparticles were phytosynthesized. Selected parameters like leaf extracts from Moringa oleifera, Vernonia amygadalina and Occimum gratissimum, time of reaction, precursor salts of magnesium oxide and magnesium chloride at varying concentrations, plant extracts to precursor salts volume ratio, pH of the medium and light sources were optimized for a better production of the nanoparticles. The phytosynthesized MgO and MgCl nanoparticles were characterized using UV- Vis spectroscopy technique. The study revealed that the leaf extracts of Moringa oleifera and Vernonia amyg dalina yielded more nanoparticles; the period of 24 hours incubation was enough time for nanoparticles formation and the 0.1 and 0.01 molar concentrations of the precursor salts gave optimal yields of the nanoparticles. The plant extracts at ratio two (2) to precursor salt solution at ratio three (3) resulted in better yield of the nanoparticles; the alkaline pH of 9 and 11 gave better nanoparticles synthesis and the visible light source and dark room environments were better exposure conditions for the nanoparticles formation.

Keywords: Leaf extracts, Magnesium chloride nanoparticles, Magnesium oxide nanoparticles, Phytosynthesis, UV- Vis spectroscopy.
Basic Design Architecture of Congestion Notification System: A Real Time Road Traffic Information Enabler
Authors: Odeleye J.A. , Umar L.I.
Published: March 2021

Road traffic congestion is a prominent challenge of today’s urban center. As a push factor of urban centers, it impact negatively on socio-economic well-being of cities. However, contemporary innovative transport technology of Intelligent Transport System (ITS) is bridging the traveler information gaps, through installation and deployment of smart transport infrastructure such as Congestion Notification System at critical traffic intersections and points that aggravate road traffic congestion. This paper therefore provides a detailed explanation on the configuration and basic architecture of a primary Congestion Notification System (CNS) stating its working principles in providing real time road traffic congestion level information to motorist, prior entering the congestion zones or section of the road. Thus, engendering informed decision by motorists on alternative routes rather than the congested route.
Performance of Sand-Crushed Oyster Shells Blended Fine Aggregates in Concrete: Waste Management Perspective in Nigeria
Authors: Ubachukwu O.A. , Okafor F.O. , Nwokoukwu K.B. , Esochaghi K.P.
Published: March 2021

Pollution of our environment with wastes and the associated harm to our ecosystem and health is of great concern globally. In addition, the unabated mining of sharp sand for concrete with environmental degradation arising therefrom is worrisome. In the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, enormous quantities of oyster shells are being littered along the streets, riverbanks and landfills, after eating the fleshy part as meat. As a means of managing the waste and conserving sand, this study examines the properties of concrete made, using crushed oyster shells (COS) as partial replacement of sand. Sand was partially replaced in concrete with COS at the rate of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25%. The concrete matrix was cast in a metal cube mold of 150mm3 and cured for 3, 7, 14 and 28 days. A total of 72 cubes were cast in three replicates for each replacement level and each curing period, using a standard mix of 1:2:4 and water-cement ratio of 0.5. The results reveal that the addition of COS reduces the slump of the fresh concrete from 27 mm at 0% to 20 mm at 25%. The addition of COS up to 25% reduced the density of the concrete by 4.05%. The compressive strength slightly reduced as the percentage replacement increased from 0 to 25%. The findings recommend replacement not exceeding 15% that has true slump of 23.5 mm, lighter density of 25.17 kg/m−3 and compressive strength of 26.2 Nmm−2 which are good for concrete works. When sand is partially replaced with COS in concrete, we can confront the environmental degradation arising from indiscriminate disposal of oyster shells, as well as the depletion of sand as non-renewable component of concrete.
Conceptual Design of Gas Distribution Pipeline Network for Estates in Nigeria
Authors: Adegbola A.A. , Ozigis I.I. , Muhammad I.D.
Published: March 2021

This work presents the conceptual design of a gas distribution pipeline network for estates in Nigeria using the University of Abuja Staff Quarters as a case study. The problem statement was the aggressive consumption of cooking gas, referred to as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), without gas pipeline networks infrastructures to homes and estates across Nigeria but relies on cylinders with its attendant danger. The methodology includes the determination of the gas demand from the average monthly gas consumption in each of the households, the elevation head, diameter of the pipelines, gas velocity, gas mass flow rate, head losses and the pressure drop analysis of series (option 1), parallel (option 2) and grid (option 3) options. The results obtained indicate that the best gas distribution design option for the trunk, reticulation and service pipelines was the grid connections to minimize investment costs with equitable pressures at service outlets. In the selected design option, the total length of the 50.8 mm diameter trunk pipelines was 19.52 m, while the total length of the 12.7 mm diameter reticulation and service pipelines were 3,223.34 m and 1,648.46 m respectively. The quantities of fittings required for the pipeline network layout were determined for an estate of 124 houses. The mass flow rates of the LPG in the 3 pipeline sections were found to be 0.39 kg/s and total head loss based on local resistance coefficients was found to be lowest in option 3 (1,568.33 m), which also has the least pressure drop of 67.84 kPa in the trunk and reticulation pipelines. It can be concluded that the optimized design could be adopted for the gas distribution pipeline network of University of Abuja staff quarters and other estates in Nigeria, with similar elevation and buildings layout.
Simplified Model to Approach the Theoretical Clear Sky Solar PV Generation Curve through a Gaussian Approximation
Authors: Alpízar-Castillo J.
Published: March 2021

Radiation forecast is the milestone of the solar energy industry, making possible the existence of the whole market. Solar radiation models allow scientists and engineers to predict the behaviour of a PV system to perform technical and economic analysis. Despite the existence of numerous models, most of them are highly complex or require massive amounts of data, limiting solar energy start-ups. As a result, a state-of-the-art review was performed and based on it this study proposed a simple model that allows emerging solar companies to create preliminary analysis for their clients. The proposed model calculates the instant power of the envelope curve of PV generation, based on the Gaussian bell equation, by using the daily specific energy and a deviation proportional to the sun hours of the geographical information as parameters. With accurate meteorological data, results showed an acceptable performance, with a more straightforward implementation, when compared against those reported in the literature.
Effect of Heat Treatment and Sulfuric Acid Anodization on Corrosion Resistance of Aluminum Alloy (AA7075)
Authors: Abdullahi M. , Kuburi L.S. , Zubairu P.T. , Jabo U. , Yahaya A.A. , James Y.
Published: March 2021

This paper, studied the effect of heat treatment and anodization on corrosion resistance of aluminum alloy 7075 (AA7075), with a view to improving its corrosion resistance. Microstructure and micro hardness of the anodic film of the samples were studied with the aid of optical metallurgical microscope and automated micro hardness testing machine. Linear polarization methods were used to assess the corrosion behaviour of the alloy in 0.5M HCl. The microstructure of the annealed sample showed formation of dendrites while precipitation hardened samples in palm kernel oil and SAE 40 engine oil showed precipitates of MgZn2. The SEMS result showed pores and micro cracks on the surfaces of the anodized samples, with the as cast and anodized sample in sulfuric acid exhibiting most compact with few pores. The as cast and sulfuric acid anodized sample shows highest micro hardness value of 205.33 HV, while the least value of 150.67 HV was recorded in sample precipitation hardened in SAE 40 engine oil and anodized in sulfuric acid. Analysis of the potentiodynamic polarization data and curves showed a linear relationship (decrease in icorr, decreases the corrosion rate) between current density and the corrosion rate in all the samples. Higher polarization resistance of 15.093 Ω/cm2 was recorded by the as cast and Sulfuric acid (SA) anodized sample while the precipitation treated in SAE 40 engine oil plus SA anodized sample recorded lowest polarization resistance of 5.2311 Ω/cm2. Heat treatment alone improves corrosion resistance of AA 7075 in 0.5 M HCl solution but heat treatment plus SA anodization does not improve corrosion resistance in the same environment.
Histological study of gonadal tissues of adult Artemia salina (Linnaeus 1758) and immunohistochemistry by Caspase 3 and HSP70 to detect specific apoptosis markers on gonadal tissues after exposure to TBTCl
Authors: Abushaala Najla Mohamed , Elfituri Abdulfattah Mohamed , Zulkifli Syaizwan Zahmir
Published: March 2021

Background: Several types of research have been recently carried out on the biological effects of TBTs, including investigations of genitals in invertebrates in response to exposure to TBTs in marine water.

Aim: The objective of this research was to investigate the acute effects of tributyltin chloride (TBTCl) on gonads in the adult stage of Artemia salina by use normal histology and immunohistochemistry (IHC) (Caspase 3 and HSP70) to see specific apoptosis markers.

Methods: After exposure of A. salina to different concentrations of TBTCl (25, 50, 100, 200, and 300 ng.l−1), 50 adult A. salina (25 male and 25 female) were selected randomly from each concentration to histologically study the gonads. The gonad tissue was sectioned (5 μm) and some slides were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and others were stained with IHC avidin–biotin complex, and were examined under a light microscope.

Results: The results showed significant differences (p < 0.05) in histological lesions between different concentrations of TBTCl. The histological lesions in the testis and ovary section were undifferentiated cells, degenerating yolk globules, and follicle cells enveloping the oocyte which was then compared with control tissue, and these effects were found to be increased in females more than in males with the highest concentration of TBTCl. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) showed that positive immunostaining was observed in the testis and ovary as brownish deposits to Caspase 3 and HSP70 antibody after exposure to TBTCl, while the testis and ovary section in control tissue had no immunoreactivity to Caspase 3 and HSP70 antibody; these effects were profoundly increased with the highest concentration of TBTCl in females more than in males. Finally, the histological lesions and IHC (Caspase 3 and HSP70) revealed that the apoptosis and immune system stress of A. salina gonad tissue damage in females were more sensitive to TBTCl toxicity as compared to white males.

Conclusion: In general, the present study aimed to observe the effects TBTCl on A. salina gonads by using histological sections and IHC (Caspase 3 and HSP70), which were evaluated for the first time and have been proven to possess an important function in apoptosis marker and immune system stress in Artemia. Finally, the specific mechanisms through which TBTCl affects A. salina Caspase 3 and HSP70 expression need further investigation.
A-scan biometry, phacoemulsification, and foldable intraocular lens implantation in a young orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus)
Authors: Sritrakoon Natthanet , Karntip Winyu , Niyom Sirirat , Khemton Susadee , Pakpiboon Panuwat , Wongsirodkul Kant , Arunsri Kanyarat , Thayananuphat Aree
Published: March 2021

Background: Cataracts are the major cause of visual impairment in animals which can be curable by surgical treatment. Phacoemulsification is the standard technique for cataract treatment that is applied to almost all species with a high success rate.

Case Description: A 2-year-old intact female orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) was presented for the study having bilateral opacity of the lenses, for 2 weeks. Ophthalmic examination revealed mature cataract OU. Ocular biometry measurements using A-scan ultrasonography for appropriate intraocular lens (IOL) refractive power calculation were carried out. Electroretinography was applied to ensure retinal function is intact. The orangutan underwent phacoemulsification OU and +24 diopter IOL implantation OS to restore vision. IOL implantation was not carried out OD because of a posterior capsular tear. Retinoscopy after 3 weeks postoperatively revealed +2.0 diopters OS. The outcome of the cataract surgery was successful during 3 years follow-up. The orangutan lived with other orangutans and was alert with normal behavior such as catching food, climbing trees, and swinging hand over hand from one branch to another.

Conclusion: Cataract surgery with phacoemulsification OU and adjusted IOL implantation OD was successful with few complications in this orangutan. Vision was restored with normal behavior, even though an adjusted IOL was inserted in only one eye.
The treatment of articular cartilage injuries with mesenchymal stem cells in different animal species
Authors: Ganiev Ilnur , Alexandrova Natalia , Aimaletdinov Alexander , Rutland Catrin , Malanyeva Albina , Rizvanov Albert , Zakirova Elena
Published: March 2021

One of the major problems observed in veterinary practice is articular cartilage injuries in animals. In terms of agriculture, it leads to their culling from the herd, even if they are highly productive animals. With companion animals, owners usually have to decide between euthanasia or long-term sometimes lifelong treatment of the injury by a veterinarian. The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for the treatment of cartilage injury in veterinary medicine is based on the good results observed in preclinical studies, where large animals have been used as experimental models to study the regenerative activity of MSCs. According to the literature, MSCs in veterinary medicine have been used to treat cartilage injury of dogs and horses, whereas sheep and goats are generally models for reproducing the disease in preclinical experimental studies.
Cardiomyopathy in a dog with multicentric lymphoma following treatment with several anthracyclines
Authors: Tagawa Michihito , Shimbo Genya , Uemura Akiko , Matsumoto Kotaro
Published: March 2021

Background: Canine lymphoma is one of the most frequently occurring malignant neoplasms in dogs. Anthracycline-based chemotherapy for the treatment of canine lymphoma is very effective; however, there is not enough evidence for the development of cardiac toxicity using several anthracyclines as chemotherapeutic agents.

Case Description: An 8-year-old, castrated, mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with multicentric lymphoma and received multi-agent chemotherapy. Complete remission was achieved, but the patient had a relapse of lymphoma. After third-line chemotherapy with epirubicin, the patient was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. The total cumulative doses of doxorubicin, mitoxantrone, and epirubicin were 125, 8, and 125 mg/m2, respectively. Although the patient was treated with cardiac drugs and clinically stabilized, the patient had a relapse of lymphoma and died shortly after the diagnosis of cardiomyopathy.

Conclusion: The patient was suspected to have anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy. Further studies are required to establish prevention and management strategies for dogs receiving potentially cardiotoxic therapies, such as anthracyclines.
Factors associated with survival in dogs with a histopathological diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma: 94 cases (2007–2018)
Authors: Moyer James , Lopez Daniel J. , Balkman Cheryl E. , Sumner Julia P.
Published: March 2021

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of primary liver cancer in dogs. Despite this, relatively few reports of this disease exist pertaining to prognostic factors and outcome.

Aim: To evaluate factors associated with survival in dogs with all subtypes of HCC diagnosed on histopathology.

Methods: A retrospective single institutional study was carried out on 94 client-owned dogs with a histopathologic diagnosis of HCC between 2007 and 2018 obtained by biopsy (21/94) or attempted definitive resection (73/94). Signalment, preoperative features, surgical findings, and postoperative outcomes were recorded. Associations between survival to discharge data were collected and univariable logistical regression was carried out. Kaplan–Meier survival analysis was carried out to identify negative risk factors for long-term prognosis.

Results: The median survival time (MST) for all patients was 707 days (95% CI = 551–842). MST was not significantly different (p > 0.05) between patients who had suspected versus incidentally diagnosed HCC (695 vs. 775 days), between complete versus incomplete surgical margins (668 vs. 834 days), or between patients with massive subtype versus nodular/diffuse subtype (707 vs. 747 days). Logistical regression identified an association with the excision of the right medial lobe and risk of perioperative death (OR = 9.2, CI 1.5–55.9, p = 0.016). An American Society of Anesthesiologists score ≥4, disease present within the quadrate lobe, and elevated blood urea nitrogen, potassium or gamma-glutamyltransferase were identified as negative prognosticators during multivariable Cox regression. Preoperative imaging (ultrasound or CT) agreed with the surgical location in 91% of the cases. Preoperative cytology was consistent with a diagnosis of HCC in 15/32 (46.9%) cases.

Conclusion: Type of diagnosis (incidental vs presumed), completeness of excision, and subtype were not associated with MST in this study. Preoperative identification of tumors within the central division may be related to a less favorable outcome. Results of preoperative cytology were not highly sensitive for identifying a malignancy.
Kołowy Model Sposobów Kształtowania się Tożsamości: założenia teoretyczne i empiryczna weryfikacja
Authors: Topolewska-Siedzik Ewa , Cieciuch Jan
Published: March 2021

Circumplex of Identity Formation Modes: Theoretical Assumptions and Empirical Verification
The article presents theoretical assumptions and summarizes the results of research on the Circumplex of Identity Formation Modes. The model was created as an attempt to synthesize knowledge on identity formation gathered in the stream of research initiated by James E. Marcia (1966), based on the Erik H. Erikson’s (1959) theory of psychosocial development. In the model: (1) the key concept is the identity formation mode, (2) traditional categories of exploration and commitment have been redefined and used as basic axes to distinguish eight identity formation modes, between which relationships are precisely defined in accordance with the rules of the circumplex model, (3) due to redefinition of exploration and commitment, the model can be used in research on personal identity in various developmental periods, and (4) the place of identity variables in the personality structure has been precisely defined. Circumplex of Identity Formation Modes was introduced to international literature and research on its verification and usefulness was conducted (Cieciuch, Topolewska, 2017; Topolewska, Cieciuch, 2017; Topolewska-Siedzik, Cieciuch, 2018, 2019; Topolewska-Siedzik, Cieciuch, Strus, 2019).
Je libo 3, 6, nebo 12? Depot bronzových nápažníků z Rosic (okr. Brno-venkov)
Authors: Čižmář Ivan , Parma David
Published: March 2021

The hoard of six bronze armlets dated according to analogy in Ha B1 was picked up in cadastre of Rosice in 2020 on the locality of a not-known archaeological site. These artefacts belong to the specific group of jewellery with a centre of occurrence in Central Moravia and they are known exclusively from hoards. It is a good example of a personal deposit of jewellery with strong symbolic connotation similar to analogous hoards from Jabloňany and Plavecké Podhradie.
Air Quality in East Asia during the heavy haze event period of 10 to 15 January 2013
Authors: Park Soon-Ung , Cho Jeong Hoon
Published: March 2021

A prolonged heavy haze event that has caused for the Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) in Beijing to take emergency measures for the protection of the public health and the reduction of air pollution damages in China has been analyzed with the use of the Aerosol modeling System (AMS) to identify causes of this event. It is found that the heavy haze event is associated with high aerosols and water droplets concentrations. These high aerosol concentrations are mainly composed of anthropogenic aerosols, especially secondary inorganic aerosols formed by gas-to-particle conversion of gaseous pollutants in the eastern part of China whereas those in the northeastern parts of China are composed of the mixture of the anthropogenic aerosols and the Asian dust aerosol originated from the dust source regions of northern China and Mongolia. These high aerosol concentrations are found to be subsequently transported to the downwind regions of the Korean Peninsula and Japan causing a prolonged haze event there. It is also found that the Asian dust aerosol originated from northern China and Mongolia and the anthropogenic aerosols produced by chemical reactions of pollutants in the high emissions region of eastern China can cause significantly adverse environmental impacts in the whole Asian region by increased atmospheric aerosol loadings that may cause respiration diseases and visibility reduction and by excess deposition of aerosols causing adverse impacts on terrestrial and marine eco-systems.
Monitoring System of Environment Noise and Pattern Recognition
Authors: Fernández Luis Pastor Sánchez , Pérez Luis A. Sánchez , Hernández José J. Carbajal
Published: March 2021

This paper presents an overview of the wireless monitoring system of environment noise, placed throughout Historical Centre of México City which represents an attractive technological innovation. It takes permanent measurements of noise levels and stream the data back to the main monitoring station every five minutes and the measurements of noise produced during the take-off in a location of the International Airport. The data acquisition is made at 25 KHz at 24 bits resolution. This work allows analyzing the urban noise level and its frequency range. Additionally, a computational model for aircraft recognition using take-off noise spectral features is analyzed based on other previous results. Eight aircraft categories with all signals acquired in real environments are used. The model has an identification level between 65 and 70% of success. These spectral features are used to allow comparison with other aircraft recognition methods using speech processing techniques in real environments. This system type helps to foresee potential effects to health of environment noise.
Conocimiento del método científico en estudiantes de posgrado
Authors: Sánchez Alicia Malqui
Published: March 2021

La investigación tuvo como finalidad establecer el nivel del conocimiento sobre el método científico en los estudiantes de Posgrado de una Universidad de Trujillo. El tipo de investigación fue básica, método hipotético deductivo, diseño descriptivo, no experimental, la población utilizada fue de 995 estudiantes matriculados en el semestre 2019-II que han aprobado el curso de tesis I y la muestra estuvo conformada por 101 estudiantes. Se utilizó como técnica la encuesta, el instrumento fue el cuestionario de Oyarce (2015) para la recolección de los datos. Se demostró que el 55% de los estudiantes tienen un nivel bajo, el 34% un nivel moderado, el 8% un nivel muy bajo y el 3% un nivel alto del conocimiento sobre el método científico; predominando el nivel bajo lo cual fue extensivo a sus dos dimensiones del método científico, planteamiento teórico y operacional; sin embargo, en la dimensión planteamiento del estudio se obtuvo un nivel moderado, es decir, la actividad cognoscitiva hacia el método científico en general ha sido deficiente.
TIMI (Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infraction) flow grade in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction after Primary Percutaneous Intervention
Authors: Tamrakar Rikesh , Rajbhandari Rajib , KC Sanjay Singh
Published: March 2021

Background: Timely reperfusion, preferably by primary percutaneous intervention (PCI) has been the guiding-principle for the treatment of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). TIMI flow grade of the culprit lesion after the procedure have shown to have significant implication in clinical outcome. Objective: We aimed to study the relation of TIMI flow grade with the in-hospital outcome and complication among patients of STEMI.Methods: All consecutive acute STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI during the study period (January 2020 to June 2020) were analyzed for correlation between TIMI flow grade and clinical outcome during the hospital stay. Prior approval was taken from institutional review board. The study design was retrospective observational study.Result: Total of 51(55%) patients had achieved the TIMI 3 flow after the primary PCI. Number of patients achieving TIMI flow of 2,1 and 0 after the procedure were 34(37%),6(6.5%) and 2(2%). Incidence of traditional risk factors like dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension was higher in TIMI flow <2 . TIMI flow <2 was also associated with more adverse events namely cardiogenic shock, arrythmias, in-hospital mortality and overall major adverse cardiovascular events.Conclusion: Patients with dyslipidemia had poor TIMI flow grade during primary PCI. Similarly, patients having hypertension, diabetes mellitus and late presentation showed tendency for TIMI flow <2 . Also, the poor TIMI flow grade after primary PCI had unfavorable the clinical outcomes like increased complications and mortality. Keywords: Primary percutaneous intervention (PCI), ST elevation MI (STEMI), TIMI flow grade
La «conciencia práctica de sí mismo» según la trascendencia del Dasein
Authors: Velázquez González Juan
Published: March 2021

La tradición moderna ha situado en la inmanencia de la conciencia el lugar desde el que pensar cómo el sujeto se conoce a sí mismo, definiendo así una determinada ontología del yo. Por su parte, a finales de la segunda década del siglo XX Heidegger da cuenta de otra ontología del sí mismo en su interpretación de la «conciencia práctica de sí mismo» descrita por Kant, y según se manifiesta en el sentimiento de respeto de la personalitas moralis. Según sostenemos, la concepción ontológica de trascendencia del Dasein, elaborada por Heidegger al tiempo que estas interpretaciones de la filosofía kantiana —particularmente de la filosofía práctica, pero también de la razón pura— y en línea con la ontología del sí mismo de la existencia en Ser y tiempo, es el ámbito desde el que ha de interpretarse el fenómeno de la autocomprensión desvelado por Kant.
PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ESSAY OF BHANDIRA (Clerodendrum infortunatum L.)
Authors: Jacob Jijo , P Subrahmanya , S Ravi Rao
Published: March 2021

The globalisation of Ayurveda and tremendous growth in the population has led to high demand of bio re-sources. So many medicinal plants mentioned in the Ayurvedic classics are on the verge of extinction. So, there is a need to include new medicinal plants which are less explored to the mainstream. One such plant is Bhandira (Clerodendrum infortunatum L). The drug Bhandira (Clerodendrum infortunatum L.) is a soft-ly tomentose perennial shrub. Bhandira is categorized into the family Lamiaceae. The root of the plant is widely used by folklore practitioners for different disorders. The drug is not much explored in Ayurveda. The pharmacognostic and phytochemical study of the drug reveals the important components of the drug. Hence, present study was undertaken to evaluate pharmacognostic and phytochemical study of the drug Bhandira (Clerodendrum infortunatum L.). In pharmacognostic study the macroscopic and microscopic studies were done. Ash analysis and preliminary phytochemical study also was done. In phytochemical study HPTLC and TLC was carried out. Preliminary phytochemical study of the drug Bhandira (C.infortunatum Linn) showed the presence of Carbohydrates, Flavonoids, Steroids, Resins, Phenolics, Tannins and Triterpenoids. Ash analysis of root of Bhandira (C.infortunatum Linn) showed the presence of Fluoride, Phosphate and Sodium among the inorganic constituents. In HPTLC documentation C.infortunatum root extract showed 7 peaks at 254nm, 8 peaks at 366nm and 11 peaks at 550nm.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF KASERUKADI YOGA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF
THREATENED ABORTION
Authors: Bala Madhu , Shukla Seema , Kapil Soni
Published: March 2021

Threatened abortion is the most common complication of pregnancy. Current research suggests that some 30% to 60% of fertilized embryo’s naturally failed to implant, of these that do implant, about 25% suffer early pregnancy loss by the 6th week of LMP. The clinical diagnosis or bleeding appears through a closed cervical Os during the first half of pregnancy. The bleeding in threatened abortion is mild to moderate and further it may progress to incomplete or complete abortion. Ayurveda has respectable status among all sys-tems of medicine and is considered to be the most perfect and suitable system of medicine.
Aim & Objectives: To compare the efficacy of Kaserukadi Yoga with Natural micronized progesterone in the management of Threatened Abortion.
Material and Methods: Total 40 patients of Threatened abortion & were studied by randomly dividing into two groups and fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected for this study, from Deptt. Of Stree roga and Prasuti tantra O.P.D.
Result: The total efficacy of drug was evaluated on the basis of sign and symptoms after completion of therapy. Overall effect of therapy in Trial group 1 showed 7.14% patients had improved and 85.71 % pa-tients had complete remission and 7.14% had unimproved for their sign and symptoms. In group 2, 16.66% patients had improved, 83.33% patients had complete remission and none of the patient showed an improvement for their sign and symptoms.
Discussion - Conclusion in symptomatic parameters were better in Trial group 2 and reduction in associat-ed symptomatic parameters were better in Trial group 1. Hence, it showed Trial group I gave equally good results on Threatened abortion with comparison of Natural Micronized Progesterone. As, associated symp-toms may aggregate the symptoms of Threatened abortion.