bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A NOVEL METHOD FOR BIRCH OUTER BARK QUALITY CONTROL USING HIGHER HEATING VALUE
Authors: Rizhikovs Janis , Paze Aigars , Plavniece Ance , Stankus Kristaps , Virsis Inguss
Published: June 2017

In plywood plants, the bark of a birch tree is a readily accessible and already concentrated feedstock for further processing. It consists of two distinct layers: outer bark and inner bark. Up to 25.7 % of biologically active compounds (betulin, lupeol, betulinic acid) are concentrated in outer bark, with a broad spectrum of applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries. The inner bark must be separated from outer bark as well as possible because it causes a decrease in the yield and purity of the prepared ethanol extractives. Therefore, it is very important to predict the content of inner bark in the feedstock taken for the extraction process. A novel method for the characterization of feedstock was developed using the higher heating value (HHV) as a reference. The developed method for birch outer bark quality control is very useful in birch outer bark extraction plants. Thus, it would be possible to control the purity of the feedstock and to predict the potential yield of extractives as well as the amount of the solvent to be taken for the extraction process. Pure enough (≥90 % of outer bark) feedstock for biologically active extractives production can be obtained by the floating method after 5 h if the HHV is more than 32-33 MJ/kg.
PARTIAL PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIOCIN-LIKE PEPTIDE PRODUCED BY STAPHYLOCOCCUS XYLOSUS
Authors: Matikeviciene Veslava , Grikiškis Saulius , Lubyte Erika , Dienys Gervydas
Published: June 2017

The extensive use of antibiotics leads to an increasing number of antibiotic-resistant pathogenic microorganisms. The development of new antimicrobials is needed for clinical, veterinary, and food applications. Bacteriocins are small peptides with antimicrobial activity ribosomally synthesized by bacteria and could be applied as an alternative to classical antibiotics. In this study, the bacteriocin-like (BLIS) peptide, produced by Staphylococcus xylosus was partially purified and main characteristics (pH, thermal stability, resistance to some protease enzymes and molecular weight) were evaluated. Ammonium sulfate precipitation, acetone extraction and ion-exchange chromatography methods were applied for purification of bacteriocin. The activity of bacteriocin was detected using a well diffusion assay method and the amount of protein concentration was estimated by Lowry method. Molecular weight (~ 6 kDa) of purified bacteriocin was determined by sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrilamide gel electrophoresis (SDS PAGE) method. The highest purification yield (80 %) was obtained using ion-exange chromatography and SP-sepharose as sorbent. The purified bacteriocin remained stable at pH values between 2.0 and 12.0 for 4 h. No decrease in antibacterial activity was estimated after 30 min at 121º C temperature. The purified bacteriocin was resistant to papain, pepsin and trypsin action. The BLIS inhibits a growth of Listeria monocytogenes (93 ± 3.0 %), Bacillus subtilis (85 ± 4.0 %), Pediococcus pentosaceus (79 ± 4.0 %), Staphylococcus aureus (51 ± 5.0 %) and Propionibacterium acnes (70 ± 5 %) up to 24 hours. Such bacteriocin preparation could be applied as antimicrobial agent in medical and food industry.
INNOVATIVE LASER TECHNOLOGY IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY: MARKING AND ENGRAVING
Authors: Angelova Yordanka , Mežinska Silvija , Lazov Lyubomir
Published: June 2017

The advent of laser technology in textiles industry has established a new innovative solution, which successfully prevents some of the weaknesses in the conventional technologies. Lasers are being used in Laser Marking (Only the surface of fabric is processed, fading), Laser Engraving (Controlled cutting to depth). It has been used extensively as the replacement of some conventional dry processes like sand blasting, hand sanding, destroying, and grinding etc., which are potentially harmful and disadvantageous for the environment.

The article considers some innovative laser technologies, such as marking and engraving on various textile materials. The laser applications for leather and textile processing were analysed. The report overviews systems and ways of laser marking and engraving implementations. Classification of markings was proposed. The advantages of laser marking and engraving technologies in textile fields were pointed.
COMPUTER CONTROL THE ACCURACY OF THE PARTS PROCESSED ON CNC MACHINE TOOLS BASED ON STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL
Authors: Lengerov Angel , Nikolcheva Galina , Kaleycheva Julieta , Lazov Lyubomir
Published: June 2017

Statistical process control (SPC) can help manufacturers improve the quality of their products. This paper describes a relatively simple and effective method and algorithm to adjust the accuracy of parts produced on CNC machine tools using the methods of statistical process control. Examined the possibilities of the proposed method by computer simulation of the process. By using the proposed algorithm scattering of size is placed in the middle of the tolerance zone. Various variants carrying out the method are proposed adequate on the machining time during processing details in the sample. This can optimize the total time for processing of the batch.
INDUSTRIAL TESTS OF CURRENT DISTRIBUTION DYNAMICS IN THE BRUSH-CONTACT APPARATUS OF THE TURBO-GENERATOR
Authors: Plokhov Igor , Savraev Igor , Markov Alexandr , Ilyin Alexander , Kozyreva Oksana , Kotkov Nikita
Published: June 2017

The article is devoted to analysis of the results of industrial tests of current distribution dynamics in the brush-contact apparatus of the turbo-generator TVV-800 (800 MW) using a microprocessor based monitoring system. New methods of assessing the quality of current-collecting devices functioning is developed, allowing to assess current transfer in dynamics and to determine their quality characteristics. New trends of current distribution dynamics between the parallel brushes that allow on the basis of statistical and variance analysis to develop practical recommendations for maintenance of these devices are revealed. The results of the research in the form of scientific articles are published for the first time.
Modelling and trading commodities with a new deep belief network
Authors: Karathanasopoulos Andreas
Published: June 2017

The scope of this project is to study a novel methodology in the task of forecasting and trading the crack spread modelled index. More specifically in this research we are expanding the earlier work carried out by Karathanasopoulos et al. (2016c) and Dunis et al. (2005) who model the Crack Spread with traditional neural networks. In this research paper we provide for first time a more advanced approach to non-linear modelling and trading the ‘Crack’. The selected trading period covers 4500 trading days and the proposed model is a deep belief network (DBN). To model, test and evaluate the crack spread we use an expansive universe of 500 inputs correlated with the main index. Moreover we have used for reasons of comparison a radial basis function combined with partial swarm optimizer and  two linear models such as random walk theorem and buy and hold strategy.
Determinants of households’ choice of energy for lighting in Nepal
Authors: Giri Maheshwar , Goswami Binoy
Published: June 2017

The paper identifies the determinants of energy choice for lighting in Nepal by applying a multinomial logit regression to a nationally representative set of household level data.  It has been found that the richer households use better quality source of energy, confirming the energy ladder hypothesis. The other significant determinants of energy choice for lighting in Nepal are: gender and education level of the heads of households, family size and proportion of dependent population in families, distance from the market and location of households. The paper suggests the utilisation of the potential of micro hydropower plants for supplying clean energy in the remote areas of Nepal.
A técnica de ERP no processamento de sentenças de crianças: uma revisão / The ERP technique in children’s sentence processing: a review
Authors: Costa Marília Uchôa Cavalcanti Lott de Moraes
Published: June 2017

Resumo: A medição da ativação cerebral por meio da técnica de potenciais relacionados a eventos (ERP) tem sido valiosa para lançar luz sobre diversas cognições humanas. A linguagem é uma das cognições que têm sido estudadas com essa técnica de grande resolução temporal entre o estímulo apresentado e a ativação observada decorrente desse estímulo. A área de aquisição da linguagem tem se beneficiado especialmente dessa técnica, dado que é possível investigar relações entre dados linguísticos e a ativação cerebral sem a necessidade de uma resposta explícita, como apertar um botão ou apontar para uma imagem. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar o estado da arte sobre o processamento de frases em crianças utilizando a técnica de ERP.Palavras-chave: ERP/EEG; processamento de frases; aquisição da linguagem; N400; P600.Abstract: The measurement of brain activation through the technique of event related potentials (ERP) has been valuable in shedding light on various human cognitions. Language is one of those cognitions that has been studied with this technique, which allows for more accurate temporal resolution between the stimulus presented and the time in which we observe an activation resulting from this stimulus. The area of language acquisition has especially benefited from this technique since it is possible to investigate relationships between linguistic data and brain activation without the need for an explicit response. The purpose of this article is to present the state of the art in children’s sentence processing captured by the ERP technique.Keywords: EEG/ERP; sentence processing; language acquisition; N400; P600.
O movimento ocular na leitura realizada por revisores de textos / Revisers’ eye movement in reading
Authors: Leite Délia Ribeiro , Magalhães José Olímpio de
Published: June 2017

Resumo: Este estudo objetivou investigar o processamento da leitura de profissionais revisores de textos, comparando o movimento ocular destes com o de sujeitos que não trabalham profissionalmente com revisão (não revisores). Na tarefa de leitura e detecção de erros realizada por 14 revisores e 14 não revisores, os participantes deveriam ler e revisar pequenos textos jornalísticos projetados no computador, clicando com o mouse nos erros e/ou inadequações que encontrassem. Havia dois tipos de erros nos estímulos experimentais: a) supressão de preposição e b) incoerência gerada por uma anáfora nominal incorreta. Na análise estatística, quando garantida a normalidade, foram realizados modelos mistos; do contrário, a análise foi realizada por meio de testes não paramétricos. Quanto à análise do movimento ocular, a perspectiva geral foi de que os revisores apresentaram valores mais elevados, o que significa que eles foram mais lentos na leitura do que os não revisores, o que foi identificado nas medidas do nível do texto, da sentença e do trecho alvo. Esta pesquisa contribui para uma caracterização dos processos de leitura envolvidos em tarefas de revisão de textos por revisores profissionais.Palavras-chave: revisão de textos; revisão profissional; movimento ocular; proficiência.Abstract: This study aims to investigate the reading processing of professional revisers comparing their eye movement with subjects who do not work professionally in revising (non revisers). In the reading and error detection task proposed and performed by 14 revisers and 14 non revisers, the participants had to read and edit short journalistic texts displayed on a computer, by clicking on the errors and/or inadequacies they found using the mouse. There were two types of errors: a) suppression of preposition and b) incoherence generated by an incorrect nominal anaphora. In the statistic analysis, when normality was ensured, mixed models were carried out; otherwise, the analysis was carried out by means of non-parametric tests. Considering the eye movement analysis, the general perspective indicate that revisers presented the highest values, meaning they were slower in reading than non revisers, which occurred concerning the measures of the text, sentence and local levels. This research contributes to a characterization of reading processes involved in revisions of texts by professional reviewers. Keywords: revision; professional revisers; eye movement; proficiency.
El léxico coloquial argentino en los “sketches” humorísticos
Authors: Giménez Folqués David
Published: June 2017

En la lengua española encontramos una gran riqueza dialectológica y es, precisamente, esa variedad la que explica la existencia de identidades lingüísticas en cada una de las comunidades hispanas. Mediante el léxico coloquial, podemos observar uno de los ámbitos más diferenciales y, por lo tanto, identitarios en cada una de esas comunidades; de hecho, para este artículo se propone analizar, concretamente, el léxico coloquial argentino. Siguiendo esta búsqueda lingüística de lo propio, se ha trabajado sobre un contexto donde el registro sea actual, popular y coloquial, como es el caso del ámbito humorístico. De esta manera, nos proponemos en este trabajo encontrar aquellas voces propias del español coloquial argentino en una selección de sketches cómicos actuales.
El realismo excesivo en dos novelas policiacas mexicanas: "Otras caras del paraíso" (1993), de Francisco José Amparán y "Entre perros" (2009), de Alejandro Almazán
Authors: Aubry Kenia
Published: June 2017

En la tradición de la novela mexicana predomina la preferencia por la narratividad de hechos, acontecimientos y situaciones sociales que provienen del entorno sociocultural. La novela mexicana a partir de la última década del siglo pasado empezó por manifestar un excesivo realismo mimético, fenómeno que hemos detectado en las llamadas novela de la frontera, narconovela y neonovela negra. Con el respaldo teórico que nos ofrecen las teorías sobre el realismo literario, en este texto ejemplificaremos tal manifestación (a la que también llamamos novela de realidad excesiva cuyo origen es de naturaleza mediática) a través de dos obras que pertenecen a los subgéneros de novela de la frontera y narconovela, que al mismo tiempo comparten los códigos del género policial, nos referimos a Otras caras del paraíso, de Francisco José Amparán, y Entre perros, de Alejandro Almazán.
Application of surgical periodontics for accelerated orthodontic correction of class ll division l malocclusion with skeletal discrepancy
Authors: Narendra Suryakanta , Sahani N. C. , Jena Sanghamitra
Published: June 2017

Background: There is a constant pursuit for substituting orthognathic surgical options by minimally invasive pre-orthodontic surgical procedures. Application of osseous resective surgery for alveolar reshaping is referred to here as "surgical periodontics for accelerated orthodontics". A parallel randomized clinical trial was designed to evaluate the clinical outcome of class 2 division 1 malocclusion with skeletal discrepancy using pre-orthodontic surgical procedures, comparing periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics with surgical periodontics for accelerated orthodontics.Methods: Twenty-four adult orthodontics patients selected for this study were randomly divided into 2 equal groups. One group was treated with periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics with augmentation grafting and the other was with surgical periodontics for accelerated orthodontics. These procedures were followed by fixed orthodontics treatment. Comparative evaluation of alveolar bone thickness was done by cone beam computed tomogram for both the groups.Results: The cephalometric parameters, A point nasion B point (ANB) angle and over jet of these subjects before and after the surgical interventions at three, six and twelve month’s intervals were compared to the base values, showing changes within 3 months when treated with surgical periodontics for accelerated orthodontics and within 6 months when treated with periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics, without significant change in periodontal supporting alveolar bone thickness.Conclusions: Surgical periodontics for accelerated orthodontics and periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics are effective pre-orthodontics surgical procedures for accelerating orthodontic treatment, without bringing any change in periodontal alveolar bone thickness.
Combination therapy for recurrent ingrown toe nail
Authors: Vagholkar Ketan , Sharma Samriddhi , Subudhi Subashchandra , Mashru Deep , Shah Annvi , Vagholkar Suvarna
Published: June 2017

Ingrown toe nail is one of the commonest foot lesion affecting young individuals. The recurrence rate with a variety of treatment modalities continues to be quite significant. Hence the need to develop a comprehensive combination therapy to reduce the recurrence rate. Onychocryptosis or ingrown toe nail is a common and painful form of nail disease. It affects adolescents and young males very commonly. A combination therapy comprising of wedge resection of the nail, matricectomy, phenol cauterization and wedge excision of hyper granulations for recurrent advanced presentation of ingrown toe nail is presented.  A 32-year-old male with a history of recurrent ingrown toe nail, operated twice previously presented with an advanced stage of ingrown toe nail. Hypertrophic granulation tissue covered both lateral and medial nail plates. The patient was treated with an integrated surgical approach comprising of wedge resection of medial as well as lateral border of nail ensuring removal of spicules on either side, followed by wedge resection of underlying nail bed. This was followed by phenol cauterization and elliptical excision of hypertrophic granulations. The predisposing factors, natural history and treatment modalities are discussed. Combination therapy is a safe and the best option for recurrent ingrown toe nail. It can also be used as a form of primary treatment in fresh cases to prevent recurrence.
Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast MRI at 7 T: Tail-Scaling Analysis and Inferences about Field Strength Dependence
Authors: Knutsson Linda , Xu Xiang , Ståhlberg Freddy , Barker Peter B. , Lind Emelie , Sundgren Pia C. , van Zijl Peter C. M. , Wirestam Ronnie
Published: June 2017

Dynamic susceptibility contrast magnetic resonance imaging (DSC-MRI) following bolus injection of gadolinium contrast agent (CA) is widely used for the estimation of brain perfusion parameters such as cerebral blood volume (CBV), cerebral blood flow (CBF), and mean transit time (MTT) for both clinical and research purposes. Although it is predicted that DSC-MRI will have superior performance at high magnetic field strengths, to the best of our knowledge, there are no reports of 7 T DSC-MRI in the literature. It is plausible that the transfer of DSC-MRI to 7 T may be accompanied by increased R2* relaxivity in tissue and a larger difference in ΔR2*-versus-concentration relationships between tissue and large vessels. If not accounted for, this will subsequently result in apparent CBV and CBF estimates that are higher than those reported previously at lower field strengths. The aims of this study were therefore to assess the feasibility of 7 T DSC-MRI and to investigate the apparent field-strength dependence of CBV and CBF estimates. In total, 8 healthy volunteers were examined using DSC-MRI at 7 T. A reduced CA dose of 0.05 mmol/kg was administered to decrease susceptibility artifacts. CBV, CBF, and MTT maps were calculated using standard DSC-MRI tracer-kinetic theory. Subject-specific arterial partial volume correction factors were obtained using a tail-scaling approach. Compared with literature values obtained using the tail-scaling approach at 1.5 T and 3 T, the CBV and CBF values of the present study were found to be further overestimated. This observation is potentially related to an inferred field-strength dependence of transverse relaxivities, although issues related to the CA dose must also be considered.
Quantitative Image Quality Comparison of Reduced- and Standard-Dose Dual-Energy Multiphase Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis CT
Authors: Buty Mario , Xu Ziyue , Wu Aaron , Gao Mingchen , Nelson Chelyse , Papadakis Georgios Z. , Teomete Uygar , Celik Haydar , Turkbey Baris , Choyke Peter , Mollura Daniel J. , Bagci Ulas , Folio Les R.
Published: June 2017

We present a new image quality assessment method for determining whether reducing radiation dose impairs the image quality of computed tomography (CT) in qualitative and quantitative clinical analyses tasks. In this Institutional Review Board-exempt study, we conducted a review of 50 patients (male, 22; female, 28) who underwent reduced-dose CT scanning on the first follow-up after standard-dose multiphase CT scanning. Scans were for surveillance of von Hippel–Lindau disease (N = 26) and renal cell carcinoma (N = 10). We investigated density, morphometric, and structural differences between scans both at tissue (fat, bone) and organ levels (liver, heart, spleen, lung). To quantify structural variations caused by image quality differences, we propose using the following metrics: dice similarity coefficient, structural similarity index, Hausdorff distance, gradient magnitude similarity deviation, and weighted spectral distance. Pearson correlation coefficient and Welch 2-sample t test were used for quantitative comparisons of organ morphometry and to compare density distribution of tissue, respectively. For qualitative evaluation, 2-sided Kendall Tau test was used to assess agreement among readers. Both qualitative and quantitative evaluations were designed to examine significance of image differences for clinical tasks. Qualitative judgment served as an overall assessment, whereas detailed quantifications on structural consistency, intensity homogeneity, and texture similarity revealed more accurate and global difference estimations. Qualitative and quantitative results indicated no significant image quality degradation. Our study concludes that low(er)-dose CT scans can be routinely used because of no significant loss in quantitative image information compared with standard-dose CT scans.
Language Mapping Using T2-Prepared BOLD Functional MRI in the Presence of Large Susceptibility Artifacts—Initial Results in Patients With Brain Tumor and Epilepsy
Authors: Hua Jun , Miao Xinyuan , Agarwal Shruti , Bettegowda Chetan , Quiñones-Hinojosa Alfredo , Laterra John , Van Zijl Peter C. M. , Pekar James J. , Pillai Jay J.
Published: June 2017

At present, presurgical functional mapping is the most prevalent clinical application of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Signal dropouts and distortions caused by susceptibility effects in the current standard echo planar imaging (EPI)-based fMRI images are well-known problems and pose a major hurdle for the application of fMRI in several brain regions, many of which are related to language mapping in presurgical planning. Such artifacts are particularly problematic in patients with previous surgical resection cavities, craniotomy hardware, hemorrhage, and vascular malformation. A recently developed T2-prepared (T2prep) fMRI approach showed negligible distortion and dropouts in the entire brain even in the presence of large susceptibility effects. Here, we present initial results comparing T2prep- and multiband EPI-fMRI scans for presurgical language mapping using a sentence completion task in patients with brain tumor and epilepsy. In all patients scanned, T2prep-fMRI showed minimal image artifacts (distortion and dropout) and greater functional sensitivity than EPI-fMRI around the lesions containing blood products and in air-filled cavities. This enhanced sensitivity in T2prep-fMRI was also evidenced by the fact that functional activation during the sentence completion task was detected with T2prep-fMRI but not with EPI-fMRI in the affected areas with the same statistical threshold, whereas cerebrovascular reactivity during a breath-hold task was preserved in these same regions, implying intact neurovascular coupling in these patients. Although further investigations are required to validate these findings with invasive methods such as direct cortical stimulation mapping as the gold standard, this approach provides an alternative method for performing fMRI in brain regions with large susceptibility effects.
Hyperpolarized 13C Magnetic Resonance Imaging Can Detect Metabolic Changes Characteristic of Penumbra in Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Xu Yafang , Ringgaard Steffen , Mariager Christian Østergaard , Bertelsen Lotte Bonde , Schroeder Marie , Qi Haiyun , Laustsen Christoffer , Stødkilde-Jørgensen Hans
Published: June 2017

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly the method of choice for rapid stroke assessment in patients and for guiding patient selection in clinical trials. The underlying metabolic status during stroke and following treatment is recognized as an important prognostic factor; thus, new methods are required to monitor local biochemistry following cerebral infarction, rapidly and in vivo. Hyperpolarized MRI with the tracer [1-13C]pyruvate enables rapid detection of localized [1-13C]lactate production, which has recently been shown in patients, supporting its translation to assess clinical stroke. Here we show the ability of hyperpolarized 13C MRI to detect the metabolic alterations characteristic of endothelin-1-induced ischemic stroke in rodents. In the region of penumbra, determined via T2-weighted 1H MRI, both [1-13C]pyruvate delivery and [1-13C]pyruvate cellular uptake independently increased. Furthermore, we observed a 33% increase in absolute [1-13C]lactate signal in the penumbra, and we determined that half of this increase was due to increased intracellular [1-13C]pyruvate supply and half was mediated by enhanced lactate dehydrogenase-mediated [1-13C]lactate production. Future work to characterize the kinetics of delivery, uptake, and enzymatic conversions of hyperpolarized tracers following ischemic stroke could position hyperpolarized 13C MRI as an ideal technology for rapid assessment of the penumbra during the critical time window following ischemic stroke in patients.
Rare case of pyogenic brain abscess in a immunocompetent children caused by Streptococcus intermedius
Authors: S. Zouhair Y. El Kamouni , L. Arsalane , A. Allali , G. Beddou ,
Published: June 2017

Background: Brain abscess is rare but life-threatening infection in children. It caused by parameningeal infections like otitis, sinusitis and mastoiditis. Case description A twelve-year-old boy without any antecedent was admitted to the emergency room with complaints of palpebral tumefaction increased after treatment of ethmoiditis. A cranial computed tomography (CT) examination showed an intra-orbital abscess 23 x 17mm with intracranial extension. The patient underwent surgery to drain abscess. A microbiological sample was sent to the laboratory and empirical antibiotic treatment with ceftriaxone, gentamicin and metronidazol were started. The therapy was continued for four weeks. Postoperative cranial CT examination showed a resolution of the abscess. The child was discharged without any sequelae. Discussion This risk is much more present in children with immunodepressed state and congenital heart disease. Streptococcus intermidius is commonly found in oral, oropharyngeal, or gastrointestinal flora, which can cause brain abscess rarely in children. Brain abscess still induce a mortality relatively high, even if advancement of imaging techniques, the association between surgical drainage and antimicrobial therapy. Conclusion Our case is one of the few reported cases of brain abscess caused by S. intermedius in an immunocompetent child. The rapid management of this case at diagnostic and therapeutic made it possible to heal completely the child and change the outcome.
Evaluation of the Role of Fnac in Diagnosis of Tubercular Lympadenitis in Rural Setup in India
Authors: Rana R Sharma S,
Published: June 2017

Background: Tuberculous Lymphadenitis is one of the most common causes of lymph node enlargement in developing countries like India. However, anti-tubercular treatment cannot be given only on clinical suspicion. FNAC with special staining like AFB/ ZN staining proves to be an important , rapid and efficient diagnostic tool in diagnosing Tuberculous Lymphadenitis. Aim: To study the utility of FNAC with Ziehl-Neelsen staining in diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis. Material and Methods: In a study period of one year, two hundred consecutive superficial lymph nodes, clinically suspected to be tuberculous were subjected to cytological evaluation with Hematoxylin & Eosin, Giemsa and Ziehl-Neelsen stained smears. Results: Incidence of tuberculous lymphadenitis was 66%. Overall AFB positivity was 74.0%. Only Necrosis without epithelioid cell granulomas was the most common cytological picture and that showed highest AFB positivity also. 80% of the patients presented in second to fourth decade of life. Cervical region was the most common site of involvement with matted lymph nodes as the most common presentation in tubercular lymphadenitis. Conclusions: Fine needle aspiration cytology is a reliable, safe and economical procedure requiring minimal intervention and is highly sensitive to diagnose tuberculous lymphadenitis. The sensitivity can be further increased by complementing cytomorphology with acid fast staining. In acid fast staining negative cases, yield of acid fast bacilli positivity can be increased by doing Ziehl-Neelsen staining on second smear or decolourized smear revealing necrosis or by repeat aspiration.
Lipemia Retinalis in an infant with Acute Pancreatitis
Authors: Arjun Srirampur Satish Agraharam ,Ganga Prasad Amula1 ,Pavani Reddy ,
Published: June 2017

A rare case hyperlipoproteinemia in a 22-day-old infant who presented not only high blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides but also an ocular manifestation described as lipemia retinalis. The fundus abnormality cleared as the lipid profile improved. Lipemia retinalis is an important and reliable parameter of high levels of chylomicrons and triglycerides and should be considered as a significant clue while diagnosing.
To Study the effect of Cranioplasty on cerebral blood flow with clinical outcome in a patient who underwent decompressive craniectomy
Authors: Kumar , K Bhavadasan Nilesh Potdar , S Suresh
Published: June 2017

TITLE:- To Study the effect of Cranioplasty on cerebral blood flow with clinical outcome in a patient who underwent decompressive craniectomy Aims: This study was done to evaluate the effect of cranioplasty on CBF with computed tomography perfusion (CTP). It also aimed to determine the correlation between postcranioplasty CBF and clinical outcome. Settings and Design: Prospective observational study. Subjects and Methods: All patients had CTP done to determine precranioplasty CBF. CTP was repeated at 6 weeks postcranioplasty and clinical assessment at 6 and 24 weeks postcranioplasty. Results: The median value of ipsilateral CBF was 52. 9and 64.10 ml/min/100 g at precranioplasty and postcranioplasty.contralateral CBF also showed improvement from 67.4 to 74. 7 ml/min/100 g at precranioplasty and postcranioplasty.contralateral. Median value for mini mental state examination showed a significant difference with value of 22, 25, and 25.5 at precranioplasty, 6 and 24 weeks postcranioplasty (P = 0.001 and P < 0.001). Median value for frontal assessment battery was 12, 14.5, and 15 (P = 0.002 and P = 0.001). Conclusions: Cranioplasty can improve cortical perfusion for both ipsilateral and contralateral hemisphere. Cranioplasty was observed to have a therapeutic role in terms of clinical outcome improvement.ce
Ensino médio público em Goiás, currículo e diversificação de escolas
Authors: Carneiro Eliana Maria França , Fonseca Maria Teresa Lousa da
Published: June 2017

A política educacional de Goiás e o modo como escolas localizadas em territórios de alta vulnerabilidade e com bons resultados reagem a essa política são o foco deste artigo. Foram analisados indicadores educacionais do estado e informações obtidas em escolas visitadas pelas autoras. A diversificação da rede de escolas, a adoção de um currículo oficial único e, por meio dele, o desenvolvimento de um modelo gerencial e de controle das práticas escolares, da formação de professores e gestores e dos processos de avaliação externa destacam-se como aspectos estruturantes da política. 
As razões dos gestores – Entrevista com Maurício Holanda Maia
Authors: Cenpec Cadernos
Published: June 2017

Neste número dedicado ao estudo de políticas para o ensino médio, nada mais importante do que ouvir um gestor público, alguém que, embora sob um conjunto de constrições, toma decisões sobre a formulação de políticas educacionais, dentre elas as que aqui estudamos. Maurício é doutor em Educação Brasileira – Política Educacional pela Universidade Federal do Ceará, onde também foi professor. Atualmente voltou a atuar como consultor legislativo da Câmara de Deputados na área de educação.
Electricity Sector Reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Results and Policy Implications
Authors: Vlahinić Lenz Nela , Prša Vedran
Published: June 2017

Analysis shows that electricity sector reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina have not been implemented as they should according to the Third Energy Package and obligations deriving from the Energy Community membership. Despite the sanctions and infringement procedures for non-transposition of the Third Energy Package that has been adopted against Bosnia and Herzegovina, its legal and regulatory framework for the electricity market is still non-compliant with the Energy Community acquis. Legal framework harmonization with the Acquis communaitaire is completely missing on the state level in Bosnia and Herzegovina while the legal compliance with the Acquis is somewhat better on entity levels. Still, they do not comply with the Third Energy Package as well and this situation strongly hinders the required structural reforms and liberalization of the electricity market. Development of electricity market in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been also influenced by regional electricity market that started by European Union’s incentive. Extending the European Union internal energy market to its neighboring countries, the Energy Community aims to create a regulatory and market framework capable of securing reliable energy supply and attracting investments in the energy sector. All Contracting Parties from Southeast Europe started to implement reforms in the energy sector at a different pace, but Bosnia and Herzegovina has been marked as the worst performer. It is not wondering because Bosnia and Herzegovina is a victim of its own constitutional framework and political complexity. However, during 2016 some new developments have occurred that give some hope for this country to solve some of the obstacles for functioning national and regional electricity market.
Developments in computer vision system, focusing on its applications in quality inspection of fruits and vegetables-A review
Authors: Chopde Santosh , Patil Madhav , Shaikh Adil , Chavhan Bahvesh , Deshmukh Mahesh
Published: June 2017

Quality inspection of food is a tedious and labor intensive process. Ever-increasing population, losses in handling and processing and the increased expectation of food products of high quality and safety standards has raised the need for accurate, fast and objective quality determination methods. Manual quality inspection is a slow, costly, unreliable process and suffers from poor repeatability. Computer vision provides one alternative for an automated, non-destructive and cost-effective technique to accomplish these requirements. Computer vision is a rapid, economic, consistent, objective inspection and evaluation technique. Computer vision has been successfully adopted for the quality analysis of meat and fish, fruits, vegetables and bread with applications ranging from routine inspection to the complex vision guided robotic control. The paper presents the recent developments in computer vision technology along with important aspects of image processing techniques coupled with application of computer vision technology in quality inspection of fruits and vegetables.
Entomopathogenic nematodes: A tool in biocontrol of insect pests of vegetables-A review
Authors: Devi* Gitanjali , Nath Dhrubajyoti
Published: June 2017

Biological control agents have become increasingly important component in integrated pest management programme. Entomopathogenic nematodes are effective biological control agents for many important insect pests of vegetable crops. Therefore entomopathogenic nematodes are gaining attention in the field of biocontrol research worldwide. With the development and improvement of isolation and identification technique many novel species and strains have been utilized for management of several insect pests. This review aims to explore the potentiality of entomopathogenic nematode species against economically important insect pest of vegetables in India as well as in other countries.
Alternate feeding strategies for optimum nutrient utilization and reducing feed cost for semi-intensive practices in aquaculture system-A review
Authors: Kumar Pankaj , Jain Kamal Kant , MunilKumar Sukham , Sudhagar S. Arun
Published: June 2017

In aquaculture system, 40-60% cost comes from the production of fish regarding feed. Hence, there is a need in future to further reduce the cost of the feed and its utilization in aquaculture with low input for growth and high survival of fish. Concerning the former the most obvious approach to reducing the cost of feed is to decrease the amount of the most expensive ingredient in the feed i.e. fishmeal, through substitution with a suitable low-cost alternative ingredients, while ensuring that such substitution will not compromise the growth and quality of the cultured stock. Previously, few attempts have been made on the mixed feeding schedule in carps and other species in aquaculture. There is a need to undertake the effect of mixed feeding schedule with suitable feeding strategies i.e. alternate feeding strategies with the different combination of protein variation in the diet. This study will throw light in the low cost feed formulation, feeding strategies, reduction in pollution load in pond and minimize the cost of fish production in aquaculture of Indian major carps and other cultured species in the country and it will improve the economic status and benefits of farmers in the generation of income and employment opportunities.
Dual purpose barley as affected by date of sowing, varieties and stage of harvesting-A review
Authors: Singh* Magan , Chauhan Avinash , Kumar Rakesh , Joshi Deepa , Soni Pooja Gupta , Meena V.K.
Published: June 2017

Barley is primarily a cereal grain crop grown in rabi season and widely used for food, fodder and in beer industry. Dual purpose barley provides quality fodder as well as grain. Cutting at early stage at about 50-55 days after sowing, provides good quality of fodder particularly in lean period (mid December to mid January) for feeding to the animals. After harvesting for fodder, the regenerated crop left for grain production without sacrificing the grain yield with similar management as grain crop. For dual purpose barley need to evaluate the cultivars, optimum sowing time and stage of harvesting is a critical issue for production of good quality fodder as well as grain. Hence in this review article it has been emphasized for production of quality fodder and grain as influenced by date of sowing, dual barley variety used as suitable cultivars, and appropriate stage of harvesting which had been revealed and cited by different scientists, workers and co-workers.
Effect of temperature and time on some physical characteristics of Paneer whey
Authors: Sahu Pranita , Agrawal A. K. , Sinha Geetesh , Sahu C. , Sahu Ruchi
Published: June 2017

The present investigation was to determine the various physical characteristics of paneer whey with respect to density, specific weight and electrical conductivity. These physical characteristics were determined considering three levels of temperatures 20, 25 and 30oC at intervals of 1, 2 and 3 h. The highest values for density and specific weight of whey were observed 1015.43 kg/m3 and 9.961 kN/m3 at 20oC respectively and with respect to time it was observed 1013.5 kg/m3 and 9.942 kN/m3 at 3 h respectively. The highest electrical conductivity of whey was 5.10 mS/cm at 30oC and with respect to time it was observed 4.93 mS/cm at 3 h. There is not much appreciable effect on variation on physical characteristics with respect to time, whereas the temperature had shown significant effect on physical characteristics. The data generated in the present investigation can be utilized as guidelines for designing of whey based processing systems.
Determination of mineral constituents of crossbred animals in different season
Authors: Sharma Kranti , Roy Sushovan , Dubey Ashutosh , Mishra Sharad
Published: June 2017

Mineral nutrient are used in countless metabolic pathways in dairy cow’s body, and even some mineral deficiency can result in cow’s suboptimal performance. To study the effect of season mineral constituents of cattle, 20 cows were taken, out of which, 10 animals in lactation stage (peak and mid lactation) and 10 in dry period. The study was carried out in and around Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh state. A total 15 ml of blood was collected from each animals analyzed for mineral constituents during different seasons. The data was statistically analyzed to draw the conclusion the average value of calcium, potassium, sodium, iron was high in summer. While, the average magnesium and copper values were higher in rainy and winter season respectively. Average serum iron was lower in dry period. Seasonal variation of serum concentration was non significant. Lactation stage had no significant effect on mineral constituents. Sodium, iron,copper were slightly lower in dry period. The present investigation revealed that mineral constituents of animals varied with season and indicates further scope of manage mental interventions in feeding of animal according to different season.
Evaluation of sensory and nutritional properties of multigrain porridge
Authors: Singh Shikha , Verma Anisha , Bala Neeru
Published: June 2017

The present study was undertaken to develop the value added food product using multigrain mix and to assess its sensory and nutritional composition of Porridge (Salty daliya). Porridge was standardized as Control (T0). Along with control; three variations of Porridge were prepared by replacing cracked wheat grain with different ratio of multigrain mix (Wheat grain, Soy bean, Flaxseed, Barley, Gingelly seed and Curry leaves powder) which referred as T1(40:30:5:10:10:5), T2(30:35:10:10:10:5), T3(20:40:15:10:10:5) and T4(10:45:20:10:10:5) respectively. They were tested for different sensory attributes. Nutritional composition of Porridge was determined by using the standard procedure. Appropriate statistical technique was opted for the analysis. The result revealed that the T2 (7.83±0.00) was found most acceptable with regards to its overall acceptability followed by T0 (7.66±0.08), T1 (7.55±0.42), T3 (6.66±0.46), T4 (5.77±0.92) respectively. Energy (ranged from 388-436 Kcal), Protein (ranged from 22-28 g), fat (ranged from 13-21 g), calcium (ranged from145-192mg), phosphorus (ranged from 466-501mg), fiber (ranged from3-4g) and iron (ranged from 6-7 mg) were increased in treatments as compared to control except carbohydrate. Thus it can be concluded that value added multigrain porridge has good organoleptic and nutritional quality.
Clinical Evaluation of Iliopsoas Strain with Findings from Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Agility Performance Canines – 73 Cases
Authors: Cullen Robert , Canapp Debra , Dycus David , Carr Brittany , Ibrahim Victor , Canapp Sherman
Published: June 2017

Objective: Iliopsoas injury and strain is a commonly diagnosed disease process, especially amongst working and sporting canines. There has been very little published literature regarding iliopsoas injuries and there is no information regarding the ultrasound evaluation of abnormal iliopsoas muscles. This manuscript is intended to describe the ultrasound findings in 73 canine agility athletes who had physical examination findings consistent with iliopsoas discomfort. The population was chosen given the high incidence of these animals for the development of iliopsoas injury; likely due to repetitive stress.

Methods: Medical records of 73 agility performance canines that underwent musculoskeletal ultrasound evaluation of bilateral iliopsoas muscle groups were retrospectively reviewed. Data included signalment, previous radiographic findings, and ultrasound findings. A 3-tier grading scheme for acute strains was used while the practitioner also evaluated for evidence of chronic injury and bursitis.

Results: The majority of pathologies were localised to the tendon of insertion, with the majority being low grade I-II strains (80.8%). Tendon fibre disruption (71.2%) and indistinct hypoechoic lesions (91.8%) were the most common of acute changes noted. Hyperechoic chronic changes were noted in 84.9 percent of cases. Acute and chronic changes were commonly seen together (62.8%).

Conclusion: Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound was used to identify lesions of the iliopsoas tendon consistent with acute and chronic injury, as well as identifying the region of pathology. The majority of agility performance dogs had low grade acute strains based on the tiered system, with mixed acute and chronic lesions being noted frequently.

Application: Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound provides a non-invasive diagnostic modality for patients suspected of having an iliopsoas strain.

  
The Interactive Effect of Attention to Emotions and Emotional Distress Intolerance on Anxiety and Depression
Authors: Benfer Natasha , Bardeen Joseph R. , Fergus Thomas A.
Published: June 2017

Emotional distress intolerance (EDI) has been identified as a risk factor for mood and anxiety disorders. One factor that may influence the association between EDI and psychopathology is attention to emotions (AE). Recent evidence suggests that AE may encompass two dissociable components: voluntary and involuntary AE. This study aimed to examine the moderating role of both voluntary and involuntary AE in the association between EDI and psychological symptoms (i.e., anxiety, depression) in a sample of 955 community adults. We hypothesized that voluntary AE would buffer, and involuntary AE would enhance, the association between EDI and psychological symptoms. In partial support of our hypotheses, involuntary, but not voluntary, AE moderated the relationship between EDI and both symptom outcomes such that the positive associations between EDI and psychological symptoms were significantly stronger at higher, versus lower, levels of involuntary AE. Thus, individuals with relatively higher EDI and involuntary AE may be at particularly high risk for experiencing anxiety and depression. Clinical implications are discussed.
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Self-Efficacy Among African American Women Living With Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Primary Care
Authors: Harrington Cynthia , Carter-Templeton Heather D. , Appel Susan J.
Published: June 2017

African American women suffer the highest prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Self-efficacy is important for optimal diabetes self-management (DSM). Purpose: To evaluate DSM by comparing pre- and postintervention responses to a diabetes self-efficacy scale. Design: Descriptive pilot study. Sample: Participants for this study were N = 15 African American women aged 25–65 years (M = 47.4 years) and recruited from a rural health clinic in the Southeastern United States, who received a 4-hr DSM class. Method: Data were collected using the Stanford Self-Efficacy for Diabetes (SED). Results: The increase in the pre- and posttest SED scores were statistically significant, (p < .001). Implications for Nursing: Health care providers should tailor a diabetes education program for these individuals living with T2D. Through a collaborative patient–provider relationship to care, individuals may ultimately experience increased self-efficacy leading to improved DSM.