bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of integrated nutrient management on productivity, soil fertility and economics of blackgram (Vigna mungo) varieties under rainfed condition
Authors: Meena B. S. , Ram Baldev
Published: December 2015

Field experiments were conducted during kharif seasons on 7th and 10th July of 2010 and 2011 respectively to find out suitable nutrient management practices for blackgram varieties at farmer's field at Humerhedi, Kota district. The treatments consisted of 5 blackgram varieties (viz. PU 31, PU 30, KU 96-3, T 9 and Krishna) and 9 nutrient management practices (viz. T1: No application of NP, T2: P (17.2 kg/ha as farmer's practice), T3: NP (20:17.2 kg/ha as RDF), T4: RDF+16.6 kg K/ha, T5: RDF+16.6 kg K+20 kg S/ha, T6: RDF+16.6 kg K+20 kg S+3 kg Zn/ha, T7: RDF+16.6 kg K+20 kg S+3 kg Zn/ha + Rhizobium, T8: RDF+16.6 kg K+20 kg S+3 kg Zn/ha+Rhizobium (RZ) +Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and T9: RDF+16.6 kg K+20 kg S+3 kg Zn/ha + RZ + PSB + 5 t FYM/ha. Application of RDF + 16.6 kg K + 20 kg S + 3 kg Zn /ha along with seed inoculation with Rhizobium + PSB recorded significantly taller plants, higher number of branches/plant, pods/plant, higher seed yield, net return and benefit: cost ratio over control, farmer practice, RDF, RDF + 16.6 kg K/ha and RDF + 16.6 kg K/ha+20 kg S/ha but at par with rest of treatments viz. RDF+16.6 kg K+20 kg S+3 kg Zn/ha + Rhizobium,RDF+16.6 kg K+20 kg S+3 kg Zn/ha+Rhizobium + Phosphate solubilizing bacteria and RDF+16.6 kg K+20 kg S+3 kg Zn/ha + RZ + PSB + 5 t FYM/ha. Whereas application of RDF + 16.6 kg K + 20 kg S + 3 kg Zn/ha + Rhizobium + PSB + 5 t FYM/ha significantly recorded higher available organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and zinc contents in the soil over rest of the treatments. Among the genotypes, 'KU 96-3' recorded significantly higher branches/plant, pods/plant, seeds/pod, seed index, seed yield, net return and B: C ratio.
Genetic variability, character association and path analysis for yield and component traits in black seeded soybean lines under rainfed condition of Uttarakhand hills of India
Authors: Bhartiya* Anuradha , Aditya J.P.
Published: December 2015

In the present investigation, twenty two elite breeding lines of black seeded soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] were evaluated for 14 agro morphological traits during Kharif 2012 season. Among qualitative traits, presence of multifoliate leaf type was observed only in lines having moderate to high hundred seed weight and presence of anthocyanin pigment on hypocotyl was found related to violet flower colour in black seeded soybean lines. Among quantitative traits, grain yield per plant showed highly significant positive phenotypic and genotypic correlation with traits viz., dry matter weight per plant (0.95 and 1.0) followed by 100 seed weight (0.75 and 0.87) and number of pods per plant (0.52 and 0.50). Path coefficient analysis also confirmed that traits viz., dry matter weight per plant and 100 seeds weight along with days to maturity can be considered as the key traits that can play a crucial role in the genetic improvement of black seeded soybean (bhat) genotypes for Uttarakhand hills.
Specific activities and transcript levels of glycolytic enzymes under dehydration in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) seedlings
Authors: Khanna* Suruchi M. , Taxak Pooja C. , Jain Pradeep K. , Saini1 R.
Published: December 2015

The effect of dehydration on the specific activities and transcript levels of several glycolytic enzymes was determined in two chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) cultivars- Pusa362 (drought tolerant) and SBD377 (drought sensitive). Dehydration treatment was imposed on 6 days old chickpea seedlings by removing them from pots and keeping them on table top on 3MM Whatman paper at room temperature for 5 h. The stress imposed was judged by determining relative water content (RWC) and proline content. RWC decreased and proline content accumulated after five hours of dehydration treatment. The decline in RWC was higher in SBD377 than in Pusa362, while varietal differences were absent in proline content. With the exception of NADP-glyceraldehyde-3-phospahte dehydrogense, whose activity as well as transcript level showed marginal decrease in both the varieties, dehydration had little effect on all glycolytic enzymes studied.
Investigating the effect of social capital on delinquency of 15-to-19-year-old juveniles in shiraz
Authors: Adelmand Zinab , Adelmand Fatemeh , Adelmand Tahmineh , Zarnaghash Maryam
Published: December 2015

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of social capital on 15-to-19-year-old juveniles’ delinquency. Regarding this objective, Yang internet addiction questionnaire (1996) was used to collect the data. This questionnaire contains 20questions classified in some groups. Results of Multivariate Regression Analysis for explaining delinquency indicate that among the variables selected in the analytical model of this study, 5 factors(religious life style, modern life style (friends network), family control, communications (the relationship between social capital and the groups), the respondents’ fathers’ income) have had a significant effect on delinquency and have remained in the equation. After entering these five variables, the entry of new variables have been stopped. In fact, these five variables totally explain 36/1% changes of the dependent variable (delinquency.

 

Keywords: delinquency, Social Capital
Ecosystem service availability in view of long‐term land‐use changes: a regional case study in the czech republic
Authors: Frélichová Jana , Fanta Josef
Published: December 2015

This study aims to analyze how changes in land use influenced the delivery of ecosystem services in Cezava, a South Moravian agricultural region in the Czech Republic, in the period of 1845–2010. An observation of this period covering more than 160 years made it possible to reflect on social forces driving processes of transformation in the country. To capture the landscape multifunctionality and to indicate the environmental quality of the area under study, seven services provided in parallel by arable land, forests, and bodies of water were studied. The quantification of ecosystem services is based primarily on the transfer of values from the existing literature and on chronicle reviews and map analysis. Because looking back to the more distant past is a challenge and reliable information resources are lacking, a simple scoring method defining the functional features of the ecosystems was applied in order to evaluate the change of qualitative characteristics of the observed ecosystems. Besides that, the findings of these integrated assessments were supported by an analysis performed using landscape metrics. A comparison of service provision over the decades revealed that regulating and cultural services were significantly reduced, while provisioning services increased due to the proliferation of arable land, land consolidation, and agricultural intensification. However, a trend of improvement in the delivery of ecosystem services was introduced after 1990. Despite several uncertainties, this study demonstrates that it is possible to analyze long‐term land‐use trends to generate more meaningful, spatially explicit information, which can form the basis for landscape planning and ecosystem management.
To Study the Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Using Hamstring Graft Fixed with Endobutton for Femur and Interference Screw and Suture Post for Tibial Fixation
Authors: Robindro Pheiroijam , Latchumi Narayanan Vijaykumar , B. D. Kanthimathi
Published: December 2015

Background:Arthroscopic anterior cruciate reconstruction has become one of the most successful surgical techniques in sports medicine however initial secure graft fixation is essential for the success of any ACL reconstruction.
Objective: The study was done to evaluate the functional outcome of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using hamstring graft fixed with endobutton for femur and interference screw and suture post for tibial fixation.

Material and Methods: From 2009 to 2013, 30 patients underwent ACL reconstruction using hamstring graft fixed with endobutton for femur and interference screw with additional suture post for tibial fixation and the outcome was observed using IKDC knee score 2000.

Results: The mean IKDC knee score at the follow up, 24 patients out of 30 patients had normal, 5 had nearly normal and 1 had abnormal outcome. The majority of patients had improved outcome by two grades.

Conclusion: In our study, endobutton for femoral tunnel and hybrid fixation combination of suture post with interference screw provides secure fixation for ACL reconstruction with hamstring graft.
A Study to Evaluate and Compare Right and Left Condylar Discrepancy between Centric Relation and Maximum Intercuspation in Three Age Groups
Authors: Hegde Chetan , Mahade Swapnil , D. Krishna Prasad
Published: December 2015

Background:Since discrepancy between centric relation and maximum intercuspation has been an area of interest for dental fraternity for decades, the study was conducted to expand the concepts of the same when age is taken into consideration.
Objective: This study was conducted to assess and measure the discrepancy between centric relation (CR) and maximum intercuspation (MI) at right and left condyles in three age groups, compare the discrepancy at right and left condyles between three age groups and right and left side condyles within the same age group.

Methods: Sixty healthy subjects were selected and divided into three groups of twenty subjects each. Group I: 18-25 years, Group II: 30-45 years and Group III: more than fifty years. Preliminary impressions were made. Orientation relation was transferred to a semi-adjustable arcon articulator. Subjects were guided into centric relation using Dawson's bimanual manipulation technique and centric interocclusal record was made. The mandibular cast was related to the maxillary cast using centric interocclusal record. The casts were then allowed to fall into maximum intercuspation and the distance that the condylar analogues had moved was measured using Feeler gauge.

Results: The mean CR-MI discrepancy in Group I was 0.417±0.137 mm and 0.364±0.123 mm, Group II was 0.528±0.160 mm and 0.512±0.158 mm and Group III was 0.873±0.228 mm and 0.815±0.172 mm at the right and left condyles respectively.

Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study it was concluded that all the sixty subjects had a CR-MI discrepancy in both left and right condyles. The variation in discrepancy between the three age groups was found to be very highly significant.
Obstetric Hysterectomy a Life Saving Procedure and its Complication
Authors: Bhat Smita , Bhave Sudhir
Published: December 2015

Background:Previously in developing countries obstetric hysterectomy was done when conservative measures fail to control the post partum hemorrhage. Now a days because of increasing incidence of cesarean deliveries incidence of placenta praevia is increasing. This is contributing as a major cause for obstetrics hysterectomy.
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to determine the incidence, indications, complications, maternal morbidity and mortality associated with emergency obstetrics hysterectomy.

Methods: Retrospective study of cases undergone obstetric hysterectomy over a period of five years were done. Maternal age, parity, indication for obstetric hysterectomy, risk factors, type of operation performed, additional surgeries and complications were studied.

Results: The incidence of emergency obstetric hysterectomy in our study was 0.38% [15 in 3900 deliveries]. 73.3% of the women were above 26 years. 73.3% of patients belonged to parity four or above. Majority of the cases were unbooked (60%). Postpartum hemorrhage (40%), ruptured uterus (20%) and morbidly adherent placenta (20%) were the major indications for obstetric hysterectomy. Previous LSCS was a major risk factor as it is seen in 40% cases. In 66.7% cases total hysterectomy was performed. Fever was the most common complication seen in 26.6% cases. One (6.7%) patient had maternal mortality.

Conclusion: Proper antenatal care and early referral can prevent this catastrophic event. Moreover, timely decision, liberal blood transfusion and speedy surgery by an experienced surgeon are important in the management of this life saving procedure to avoid complications.
Tobacco Habits Among the Youth in Bangalore City, India: a Survey
Authors: B. R. Premalatha , Saileela Annavajjula , Doddawad Vidya G. , D. S. Vidya Priyadharshini , Banavar Spoorthi Ravi
Published: December 2015

Background:Oral cancer is globally recognized as a major oncological problem. Tobacco in the form of chewing/smoking is one of the main etiological factors of oral cancer. Tobacco habits are usually initiated during adolescence; hence this survey focuses on eliciting the various aspects of the tobacco habit among the youth.
Objectives: To elicit and evaluate various aspects, practises of tobacco habits; attitude towards the habit and oral cancer awareness among the urban youth.

Material and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 1000 individuals in the age group of 15-24 years in Bangalore city. The target group comprised of college students and young officials. The results were tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis using SAS software.

Results: The findings in our study showed tobacco usage among 15.8% (158) of the study population, among which there were no females. Out of 158, 13.4% smoked, 0.9% had the habit of chewing tobacco and 1.5% had both. 17 - 18 years was the most common age at which the habit was initiated. 28% responded regarding tobacco associated oral cancer, out of which 3% were unaware that tobacco causes oral cancer. 6% had the intention of quitting the habit.

Conclusion: Oral cancer awareness programs are the need of the hour. The vulnerable, impressionable young adult age group should be urgently addressed. It is the responsibility of every oral health professional to impart knowledge and motivate the youth to put an end to the tobacco menace.
Comparison of Force and Moments of T-Loop Using Software and Manual Methods
Authors: Srivastava Anshul , Tikku Tripti , Yethadka Mahesh Kumar , Khanna Rohit , Sureshchand Ganna Pritesh Kumar , Rai Narendra Prakash
Published: December 2015

Background:T loops are most commonly used in space closure in Orthodontics hence the comparative force and moments were determined using both the methods Objectives: To determine and compare moments and forces generated by T loop spring using software and manual spring testing method.
Materials&Methods: Using the Loop software program (dHal, orthodontic loop simulator 1.7.0.0) force and moment and their ratios were calculated at various positions and for various activations for a standard design of T loop (.017 × .025 TMA) given by Kuhlberg&Burstone. The values were then compared with the corresponding values determined by manual spring tester method. Statistical analysis was done using Independent t-test and multivariate regression analysis.

Results: The results showed that the alpha/beta moment ratio was dependant only on the spring position and independent of spring activation. The force system produced by a spring placed 1 mm closer to alpha attachment with 3.5 mm activation provided for bodily movement of anterior segment with M/F ratio of 9.7. This was lesser than that determined by spring tester by 0.7 for same amount of activation and same position.

Conclusion: The comparison of the two methods for designing T loop showed statistically insignificant differences in M/F values. The loop software provided for good simulation of T loop design similar to manual method. The values determined by software and manual methods were highly correlated.
Relationship of Body Mass Index and Bone Mineral Density in Adult Men
Authors: Bansal Aman , Bansal Shiveta
Published: December 2015

Background:Osteoporosis and Obesity are severe public health problems. Body weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) are considered strong predictors of osteoporotic fractures.
Objectives: The interest of several studies has been focused on women, but there are only few studies worldwide focused on this issue in men. The objective is to focus towards evaluation of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in male population.

Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 400 men up to the age of 80 years. Subjects having history of diseases or drugs that might influence BMD were excluded from the study. Height (m) and weight (kg) were measured and BMI was calculated. Calcaneus bone was scanned for QUS to measure BMD. The diagnosis of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia were done according to WHO T- score criteria. The whole data was collected and statistically analyzed using Correlation Coefficients and Pearson's Chi Square test.

Results: Pearson's correlation analysis showed a negative correlation between age and BMD and between age and BMI, and a positive correlation between BMI and BMD. Pearson's chi square analysis showed that BMI had a highly significant association with BMD whereas age had a highly significant association with BMD.

Conclusions: Although the results show significant relationship between BMI and BMD, the negative relationship of age with BMI and BMD may serve as a guidance to initiate early assessment of BMD as preventive measure of osteoporosis and fractures among ageing men population.No abstract
Low Molecular Weight Heparin Induced Bullous Hemorrhagic Dermatosis
Authors: Mangar Amrita , Singh Th. Bhimo , Singh Th. Sachin Deba , Romita B. , Pongener Nungsangla , Subba Deepa Mala
Published: December 2015

Heparin-induced bullous hemorrhagic dermatosis is a rare, recently described side-effect of subcutaneous heparin injection. We present a case of a male patient with a bullous hemorrhagic eruption following the administration of subcutaneous LMWH. A diagnosis of Heparin-induced bullous hemorrhagic dermatosis was made by HPE (Histopathological examination) of tissue biopsy from the bullous lesion and the exclusion of other laboratory finding.
Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome - An Unusual Case Report
Authors: Thayumanavan B. , Jeyanthikumari T. , Meghalapriya P.
Published: December 2015

Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is an uncommon autosomal dominant disorder manifesting as a multisystemic disease. Keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is considered as the most consistent feature of this syndrome. Dentists play a key role in making early diagnosis of this syndrome. Here we present a case of Gorlin- Goltz syndrome identified by multiple multilocular radiolucencies in the mandible. A review of literature of different diagnostic criteria for Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is also discussed.
Management of Mandibular Lateral Incisor with Two Roots: a Case Report
Authors: Mahajan Pardeep , Grover Ruma , Bhandari Shikha Baghi , Monga Prashant , Keshav Vanita
Published: December 2015

Successful outcome of endodontic treatment depends on the identification of all root canals which in turn guarantee complete extirpation of pulp tissue, proper chemo-mechanical cleaning and shaping and three dimensional obturation of the root canal system with an inert filling material. However endodontic treatment can fail for many reasons, such as diagnostic errors, persistence of the infection in the root canal system, errors in debridement and shaping of the root canal systems, instrument fractures, poor restorations and extra roots or canals if not detected are the reasons for failure. Undetected extra roots or root canals have been considered as a major reason for failure of root canal treatment. Many of the challenges faced during root canal treatment may be directly attributed to an inadequate understanding of the canal morphology of teeth. A broad knowledge of both the external and internal anatomy of teeth is of great importance for adequate endodontic treatment. We present a case report of 2 roots in mandibular lateral incisor.
A Rare Case of Urinary Ascites in Newborn
Authors: Singh J. , Khanna A. C. , Arora S.
Published: December 2015

Urinary ascites in a newborn infant is unusual and most commonly indicates a disruption to the integrity of urinary tract, the most common cause being posterior urethral valve. The report describes a case of urinary ascites, probably calyx or bladder rupture due to underlying posterior urethral valve. The patient presented as an emergency and was treated with ventilator support and subsequent drainage of urine.
Fournier's Gangrene
Authors: A. P. Tejas , . Revanasiddappa , T. R. Hariprasad , K. Rohit
Published: December 2015

Fournier's gangrene is a rare, idiopathic, life threatening, necrotising fascitis of the genitals and perineum caused by both aerobic and anaerobic bacterial flora. The synergistic effect of the bacteriae results in fulminating gangrene, multiple organ failure and death. Most commonly it has predilection for diabetic and alcohol abused individuals. Timely recognition of the disease process and initiation of treatment with aggressive debridement and antibiotic administration is called for. In this case report, we recall an account of our tryst with Fournier's gangrene management.
Estudos métricos de informação no Brasil e na Espanha a partir dos artigos coletados na WoS
Authors: Lascurain Sánchez María Luisa
Published: December 2015

Este trabalho analisa a presença de artigos, assinados por autores do Brasil e da Espanha, sobre as disciplinas que formam os estudos métricos de informação (EMI) na WoS. Inicia-se com um número muito baixo de documentos, que cresce ao longo do tempo, com um CMA superior para o Brasil (25,17%) do que para a Espanha (13,57%). O idioma principal, com aproximadamente 60% dos artigos, é o inglês. A temática, examinada a partir das categorias WoS e da agrupação proposta por Glänzel e Schubert (2003), indica a existência de outras áreas diferentes à LIS, como Engenharia ou Medicina. A interdisciplinaridade dos trabalhos manifesta-se também nas revistas de publicação. Este núcleo está formado por publicações nacionais (72,73% para Brasil e 50% para Espanha). A colaboração entre países é muito escassa, com somente nove registros em todo o período estudado.
Crescimento, diversidade e sobrevivência: o conceito de vitalidade aplicado em um estudo cientométrico
Authors: Maia Maria de Fatima Santos , Caregnato Sônia Elisa
Published: December 2015

Aborda a estrutura e a dinâmica das atividades de produção científica na área das Ciências da Saúde no Brasil. Partiu-se do pressuposto de que a vitalidade da ciência pode ser identificada através de características sobre produtividade de autores, longevidade de instituições, diversidade temática e canais de divulgação. Por meio da identificação dessas características específicas, foram apontados indícios que representam diferentes graus de vitalidade. Analisando 117.521 artigos de autores brasileiros publicados entre 1987 e 2011 em periódicos indexados pela base de dados bibliográfica Medline, foram identificadas características de vitalidade em cada um dos 27 estados da federação. Os resultados revelaram que, na área das Ciências da Saúde no Brasil, há muita disparidade entre os estados e que os maiores graus de vitalidade científica estão localizados nos estados de São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro e Rio Grande do Sul.
O uso da técnica Delphi como alternativa metodológica para a área da Ciência da Informação
Authors: Rozados Helen Frota
Published: December 2015

Este artigo discorre sobre a técnica Delphi, que se inclui dentro dos chamados Métodos Especialistas, como método de pesquisa na Ciência da Informação, explanando as particularidades da técnica. Apresenta-se as vantagens e desvantagens do uso do método, suas características, terminologia e etapas, também abordando as formas que o Delphi pode ser configurado, sugerindo o Delphi de Políticas como o mais adequado à área. Comenta-se ainda sobre o instrumento de coleta de dados característico – o questionário. O estudo também esclarece questões sobre o painel de especialistas que compõem os sujeitos da pesquisa, e conclui ilustrando a aplicação da técnica Delphi na Ciência da Informação e sugerindo-a como método de investigação alternativo para a área.
Epistemologia social e cultura digital: reflexões em torno das formas de escritas na web
Authors: Marteleto Regina Maria
Published: December 2015

O artigo apresenta alguns eixos conceituais a fim de refletir sobre a produção, mediação e apropriação de conhecimentos, e sobre a configuração de dispositivos de informação e comunicação, no contexto de uma ‘cultura digital’. Recupera a ideia de epistemologia social formulada por M. Egan e J. Shera, e atualizada por autores das áreas da informação e da filosofia, para refletir sobre como as formas epistêmicas relacionam-se às práticas sociais e institucionais. Exploram-se ainda alguns conceitos da linha francesa das Ciências da Informa- ção e Comunicação: dispositivo infocomunicacional; cultura digital; texto; hipertexto; arquitexto, a fim de refletir sobre as formas estruturais das escritas e leituras na web. Se a epistemologia social orienta um programa de estudos sobre as questões de acesso, produção e apropriação social de conhecimentos, as pesquisas sobre as formas de escrita indicam caminhos teórico-práticos para entender e praticar as escritas na web.
A watershed water quality evaluation model using data mining as an alternative to physical watershed models
Authors: Cho Yongdeok
Published: December 2015

This paper presents a data mining (DM)-based approach to developing a watershed water quality evaluation model (water quality evaluation model based on data mining (WQEMD)) as an alternative to physical watershed models. Three DM techniques (i.e. model tree, artificial neural network, and radial basis function) were employed to develop a WQEMD based on watershed characteristics (e.g. hydrology, geology, and land usage). To represent watershed characteristics, three cases and ten scenarios were considered. The three cases were defined as (1) the size (area) allocation of sub-watersheds, (2) the watershed imperviousness ratio, and (3) the combination of the area and imperviousness ratio. The ten scenarios were composed of the following parameters; impervious, pervious, land usage, rainfall, slope. The best WQEMDs were subsequently developed using statistics (correlation coefficient, mean-absolute error, root mean-squared error, and root relative-squared error). In addition, the WQEMDs developed were then verified using the Geum-Sum-Youngsan River watershed. The percentage difference of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total nitrogen (T-N) and total phosphorus (T-P) were 30.6%, 23.44%, and 2.79%, respectively. The results show that a WQEMD developed in this way is effective and can be used in place of a physical watershed model and is useful to aid in determining areas having the best potential for successful remediation.
Optimization of submerged depth of surface aerators for a carrousel oxidation ditch based on large eddy simulation with Smagorinsky model
Authors: Wei Wenli , Bai Yu , Liu Yuling
Published: December 2015

This paper is concerned with the simulation and experimental study of hydraulic characteristics in a pilot Carrousel oxidation ditch for the optimization of submerged depth ratio of surface aerators. The simulation was based on the large eddy simulation with the Smagorinsky model, and the velocity was monitored in the ditches with an acoustic Doppler velocimeter method. Comparisons of the simulated velocities and experimental ones show a good agreement, which validates that the accuracy of this simulation is good. The best submerged depth ratio of 2/3 for surface aerators was obtained according to the analysis of the flow field structure, the ratio of gas and liquid in the bottom layer of a ditch, the average velocity of mixture and the flow region with a velocity easily causing sludge deposition under the four operation conditions with submerged depth ratios of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 and 3/4 for surface aerators. The research result can provide a reference for the design of Carrousel oxidation ditches.
Confidence-Sourcing Among Amateur Soccer Players: Interpreting Time, Place and Stimulus-Relevance
Authors: K. Miller Paul , George Robert , Nicholson Steven
Published: December 2015

Although confidence is one of the major contemporary concerns in the psychology of sporting performance,
extant study has primarily been concerned with elite and/or individual sports, and a deductive framework has been dominant.
Drawing upon the core techniques of Straussian Grounded Theory, the research reported in this paper inductively
analyses detailed accounts of confidence-sourcing provided by N=14 seasoned participants in amateur soccer. Results reveal
a number of (sometimes eclectic) features of the ways that these individuals interpret and organise their own confidence
sources, not least those relating to highly variable temporal and socio-spatial frames within which a potential confidence
source might be considered “relevant” or “useful.” These findings contrast significantly with others emanating from
research in the elite domain and, it is contended, have direct practical implications for both physical educators and grassroots
sport coaches.
Simulation and calculation of the contribution of hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channels to action potentials
Authors: Liao Liping , Lin Xianguang , Hu Jielin , Wu Xin , Yang Xiaofei , Wang Wei , Li Chenhong
Published: December 2015

The hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel, which
mediates the influx of cations, has an important role in action potential
generation. In this article, we describe the contribution of the HCN channel
to action potential generation. We simulated several common ion channels in
neuron membranes based on data from rat dorsal root ganglion cells and
modeled the action potential. The ion channel models employed in this paper
were based on the Markov model. After modifying and calibrating these models,
we compared the simulated action potential curves under the presence and
absence of an HCN channel and calculated that the proportional contribution
of the HCN channel in the potential recovery phase was 33.39%. This result
indicates that the HCN channel is critical in assisting membrane potential
recovery from a hyperpolarized state to a resting state. Furthermore, we
showed how the HCN channel modifies the firing of the action potential using
mathematic modeling. Our results indicated that although the loss of the HCN
channel made recovery of the membrane potential more difficult from the most
negative point to resting in comparison with the control, the firing rate of
the action potential increased in certain circumstances. We present a novel
explanation for the HCN channels? mechanism in neuron action potential
generation using mathematical models.
The enhanced epithelialization potential of the aqueous extract of Prunella vulgaris in thermally injured rats
Authors: Li Cheng-Cun , Meng Qing-Guo , Liang Xiu-Qin , Xiao Ji-Zhou
Published: December 2015

The aim of the present study was to assess the wound-healing efficiency of
the Prunella vulgaris extract (PVE) on thermally injured rats. Sixty adult,
female rats were divided into four groups, with group I serving as a sham
control (without a burn injury). A burn was inflicted on the dorsum of all
the rats in the second, third and fourth groups. Group II rats served as the
burn-injury control group without any treatment. The burn-injured areas of
the rats in the third and fourth groups were treated topically by 1% silver
sulfadiazine (SSD) cream or 10% PVE-based cream, respectively. Biochemical
(antioxidant, lipid peroxidation, hydroxyproline, mucopolysaccharide),
morphological and histopathological evaluations showed the burn-healing
efficiency of PVE to be better than that of the SSD group. In conclusion,
topical application of PVE enhanced collagen synthesis and antioxidant levels
by suppressing lipid peroxidation as well as increasing proliferation of
keratinocytes, and thus positively influenced wound-healing.
Leiomyosarcoma of the colon
Authors: Janevski Vlado , Selmani Redzep , Janevska Vesna , Spasevska Liljana , Zhivadinovik Julija
Published: December 2015

Introduction. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are the most common mesenchymal
tumors of the digestive tract. Leiomyosarcomas of the gastrointestinal tract
are rare mesenchymal neoplasms which grossly and histologically resemble
gastrointestinal stromal tumors. They may be differentiated from
gastrointestinal stromal tumors by using immunohistochemistry and they are
typically positive for ? smooth muscle actin and desmin and negative for
c-kit, CD34 and DOG1.1. They often express calponin and h-caldesmon. Case
Report. We present a case of a 59-year-old male with anemia, weight loss,
intermittent abdominal pain and right abdominal mass. Colonoscopy revealed an
exophytic ulcerated neoplastic mass in the ascending colon and abdominal
computed tomography scan showed an ill-defined heterogeneous tumor mass which
surrounded almost the whole ascending colon. The patient underwent right
hemicolectomy and partial resection of ileum. Histopathological examination
revealed a leiomyosarcoma composed of atypical spindle cells positive for ?
smooth muscle actin, desmin and vimentin, and negative for c-kit, CD34, S100
and neuron specific enolase. The patient is alive 8 months after the
operation, undergoing chemotherapy. Conclusion. We have concluded that the
multimodal approach comprising chemotherapy and complete surgical resection
controls the leiomyosarcomas.
Experience of the air medical evacuation team of Serbian armed forces in the united nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo - deployment stress and psychological adaptation
Authors: Jokovic Danilo , Krstic Dragan , Stojanovic Zvezdana , Spiric Zeljko
Published: December 2015

Background/Aim. Wars of the nineties in former Yugoslavia, Somalia, Rwanda
imposed new tasks to the United Nations (UN) forces, such as providing
humanitarian aid, protection of civilians, peacekeeping, and in many
instances providing armed enforcement of peace. The aim of this study was an
observational analysis of Serbian participation in the UNs Mission in the
Democratic Republic of Congo with the emphasis on stress and coping
techniques. Methods. Serbian contribution in this mission dates back to April
2003 till the present days with a military contingent consisting of six
members as a part of Air Medical Evacuation Team. The observed stressogenous
factors acted before arrival to the mission area and in the mission area. In
this paper we analysed ways to overcome them. Results. The productive ways of
overwhelming stress used in this mission were: honesty and openness in
interpersonal communications, dedication to work, maintaining discipline and
order, strict following of appropriate regime of work, diet, rest and
recreation; regular communication with family and organizing and
participation in various social, cultural and sports manifestations.
Conclusion. This analysis indicates that out of all the observed factors, the
most important is appropriate selection of personnel.
A case of endobronchial leiomyoma treated by sleeve resection of the right upper lobe bronchus
Authors: Koledin Milos , Koledin Bojan , Ilincic Dejan , Koledin Sladjana
Published: December 2015

Introduction. Bronchial leiomyoma is extremely rare. Most reported have been
resected by either lobectomy or pneumonectomy. We presented a case treated by
sleeve bronchoplasty without pulmonary resection. Case report. The presented
case, 39-year-old male, had been admitted to our hospital complaining of
hemoptysis. Chest X-ray showed no abnormality in either lung field, but
computed tomography scan found the tumor in the upper right bronchus. The
diagnosis was made by histological and immunohistochemical examination of the
specimens obtained during bronchoscopy. Conclusion. The presented patient was
treated by thoracotomy and sleeve resection of the right upper lobe bronchus
with the removal of all the tumor.
Numerical taxonomy of Abelmoschus Medik. (Malvaceae) in India
Authors: Patil Pravin , Sutar Shrikant , Malik Surendra Kumar , John Joseph , Yadav Shrirang , Bhat Kangila Venkataraman
Published: December 2015

In the present study, numerical taxonomy approach has been used for the first time to access the taxonomy and species relationships of Abelmoschus. Sixteen Abelmoschus taxa were subjected to cluster analysis using 52 diagnostic characters related to root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit and seed. In this analysis, the first six principal components (PCs) accounted for the total variance of 79.22%. Similarity values for all 17 operational taxonomic units (OTUs) ranged from 0.18 to 0.82 with an average of 0.34. Abelmoschus sagittifolius showed maximum similarity value of 0.82 with A. moschatus subsp. tuberosus. On the other hand, minimum similarity values (0.18) were observed between A. tuberculatus and A. moschatus subsp. tuberosus, A. tuberculatus and A. sagittifolius, A. palianus and A. moschatus subsp. tuberosus, and A. palianus and A. sagittifolius. Neighbour joining (NJ) cluster analysis clearly discriminated 17 OTUs into four major clusters. The present study also validates the utility of morphometric analysis of Abelmoschus with respect to the taxonomy and species relationships.Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 22(2): 87-98, 2015 (December)
Production potential of Tiger Shrimp, Penaeus monodon by fertilization and reducing feed supply
Authors: Saha SB , Ali A
Published: December 2015

Experiment was conducted to assess the potential of increasing production of shrimp, Penaeus monodon by enhancing primary production through fertilization and reduc feeding regime. Four treatments viz., T1, feeding @ 2% of shrimp biomass from 31~80 days of culture and then 1%; T2, feeding @ 3% of shrimp biomass from 31~80 days of culture and then 2%; T3, feeding @ 2% of shrimp biomass from 31~80 days of culture and then 1% + fertilization; T4, feeding @ 3% of shrimp biomass from 31~80 days of culture and then 2% + fertilization each with three replications were tested. Urea @1.25 ppm and TSP @ 1.50 ppm were applied as fertilizer monthly. After 120 days of culture, mean final weight of shrimp was 11.86±0.35g, 12.08±0.51g, 13.30±0.99g and 14.50±1.14g with the production of 458.36±14.86 kg/ha, 484.93±7.26kg/ha, 536.75±4.81 kg/ha and 592.19±35.05 kg/ha in T1, T2, T3 and T4, respectively. Reduction of feed reduce both growth and production of shrimp. Increase in primary productivity due to fertilization increase production of shrimp to a significant level (F=32.94; p<0.001). But overall production of shrimp was lower in comparison to other similar studies when higher feeding applied.Bangladesh J. Zool. 43(1): 9-17, 2015
Effect of gge on the recruitment of oocytes in the climbing perch, Anabas testudineus (Bloch)
Authors: Habib AHM Shafiullah , Hoque Baharul
Published: December 2015

Effect of age on the recruitment of oocytes in Anabas testudineus has been studied. For age determination opercular bones, otoliths and scales were collected from 210 adult females weight ranging between 18.0 g and 135.0 g and length between 8.5 cm and 20.5 cm. The scatter points of opercular bone length, scale length, and otolith length against the fish length showed linear relationships. The high values of coefficient of correlation (r) indicated that all hard parts grew proportionately with the corresponding growth of the fish. The marginal open zone in all hard parts had minimum width during the months of June and July indicating that the age ring might have been formed in the season immediately preceding these months due to spawning. The age rings were annulus in nature since the fish was found to spawn once in a year. Recruitment of oocytes were not affected by the age of the fish. No statistical significant difference was observed between the number of oocytes contained in the ovary of fishes falling into two different groups of the same body length.Bangladesh J. Zool. 43(1): 27-36, 2015
Bacterial flora of mud crab, Scylla olivacea, collected from different markets of Dhaka City
Authors: Karim Farhana , Mustafa Md Ghulam , Ahsan Dewan Ali , Khan Md Anisur Rahman
Published: December 2015

The present study was carried out to investigate the bacterial flora of mud crab (Scylla olivacea) meat collected from the five markets of Dhaka city. Faecal Coliform, Salmonella sp. and Shigella sp., E. coil, and Vibrio spp. were detected in most of the samples except the frozen ones from Agora super shop. The samples from Basabo and Karwan bazar had higher bacterial load than the others. The highest TBC counts were observed in the samples from Karwan bazar (38.1 ± 1.20 x 104cfu/g) and the lowest were from Agora super shop (4.48 ± 0.26 x104cfu/g). The total Vibrio spp. counts were found only in two markets, i.e. from Farmgate and Basabo. The total E. coli counts ranged from 1.25 ± 0.02 x 104cfu/g to 4.33 ± 0.56 x 104cfu/g. The Salmonella and Shigella counts varied between3.95 ± 0.28 x 104cfu/g for Karwan bazaar and 16.76 ± 1.26 x 104cfu/g for Basabo. Total Staphylococcus spp. counts ranged between 14.4 ± 1.1 x 104cfu/g and 20.01± 1.94 x 104cfu/g for normal crab samples and 0.37 ± 0.025 x 104cfu/g for frozen samples. The results of this study showed that the bacterial load was significantly higher in live crab than the frozen crab indicating that later are safe for human consumption.Bangladesh J. Zool. 43(1): 55-62, 2015
Histopathological studies on epizootic ulcerative syndrome in some fishes from Demra, Dhaka
Authors: Islam Muhammad Saiful , Khanum Hamida , Sultana Asma , Zaman Rimi Farhana , Alam Shahela
Published: December 2015

Histopathological studies of early and late stages of Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome infected fishes from three natural ponds at Demra, Dhaka. Five different types of freshwater wild fishes such as Anabas testudineus, Channa punctatus, Colisa fasciatus, Mystus vittatus and Puntius ticto were collected from August, 2009 to December, 2010. In this study, a prevalence of ~ 64% (322/500) was recorded. Channa punctatus was found to be the most infected fish among the examined fishes. Petechia haemorrhages and moderate necrosis with melanomacrophages and multinucleated giant cells without fungal hyphae were pronounced in the early stages in the muscles. Moderate to severe necrosis friable tissues possessing trailing fungal hyphae associated with fungal, protozoan and bacterial infection may have caused denuding or total erosion of the affected tissues. Extensive ulcers and high mortality were prominent in the late stages of infection. Cystic granulomas associated with multinucleated giant cells often engulfing fungal hyphae were the most characteristic features at the late stages in EUS affected fish. Other observations made were muscle degeneration, surrounding perforated muscle fibres and frequent degeneration of the blood vessel walls. However, the causative link between EUS and the observed histopathological features needs to be further elucidated.Bangladesh J. Zool. 43(1): 121-130, 2015
Effects of different levels of flooding and additional application of two nutrients on boro rice (Binadhan-8) in saline soil
Authors: Raihan Md Zahir , Hasan Md Saeed , Md. Moslehuddin Abu Zofar , Tarafder Md Mahbubul Alam , Haque Md Ekramul
Published: December 2015

A field experiment was conducted at Kalikapur village of Kaliganj upazila under Satkhira district in order to observe the effects of flooding duration and additional application of K and S on transplanted boro rice cv. Binadhan-8 during January - May 2013. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design where the main plots comprised of five flooding levels viz. continuous flooding (W1), flooding for 10 days (W2), flooding for 20 days (W3), flooding for 30 days (W4), flooding for 40 days (W5), and the sub-plots of four additional (over the recommended dose) nutrients rates viz. S43 + K25 (T1), K38 (T2), S32 + K38 (T3), and K50 (T4), with three replications. The duration of flooding showed significant positive effect on the yield and yield components of boro rice cv. Binadhan-8. The highest values for plant height (106.8 cm), panicle length (28.4 cm), number of plants hill-1 (15.3), grain yield (4.8 t ha-1) and straw yield (6.5 t ha-1) were recorded in continuous flooding (W1) while these values were decreased with the decrease in the duration of flooding from 40 days to 10 days. Additional application of K and S also significantly influenced all of the parameters. Results revealed that the highest values for plant height (102.8 cm), panicle length (26.6 cm), plants hill-1 (15.4), 1000-grain weight (23.9 g), grain yield (4.8 t ha-1) and straw yield (6.1t ha-1) were obtained from T3 where S and K were applied @ 32 and 38 Kg ha-1 in addition to the recommended fertilizer rate. The interaction of flooding and nutrients significantly manipulated the yield and yield attributes. Due to interaction of flooding and nutrients, the highest growth and yield was observed in continuous flooding with S32 + K38 (W1T3). The results indicated that the flooding with fresh water and use of additional nutrients (K and S) had a remarkable effect in growing boro rice cv. Binadhan-8 in saline soils of Bangladesh.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.2(3): 439-443, December 2015
Effect of incorporating rice bran or parboiled rice polish with or without exogenous phytase in the diet on growth of Jinding ducklings
Authors: Pal Nebash Chandra , Bulbul Syed Mohammad , Mawa Zannatul , Ahammad Muslah Uddin
Published: December 2015

A total of 48 straight-run day old ducklings (DOD) of Jinding were fed ad libitum on four (4) iso-nitrogenous and iso-caloric diets (3000 Kcal ME/kg and 22% CP) having 3 replicates each. The diets were formulated using 20% rice bran (RB) or parboiled rice polish (PRP) with or without exogenous phytase (10g/kg). Ducklings were fed up to 28 days of age to observe the effect of RB and PRP based diet on the growth performance. Feeding of PRP based diet with enzyme resulted in increased live weight gain and feed efficiency. There was no difference in feed intake on both diets (p>0.05). However, the formulating cost of PRP based diet was higher than that of RB based diet. Addition of enzyme promoted growth and feed efficiency but did not affect feed intake significantly during the experimental period and increased feed cost. Therefore, it appeared that the biological performance of PRP based diet with or without enzyme was better than that of RB based diet. However, the feed cost was less in RB based diet with or without phytase. Therefore, to formulate low cost diet, RB seemed to be superior over PRP, but for better growth performance PRP can be used in the diet of ducklings. In conclusion, the findings demonstrated that the PRP based diets with or without phytase was superior to RB based diets with or without phytase in terms of growth performance, but RB based diet was superior in terms of feed cost. Therefore, it appeared that increased growth performance cannot be a basis of using RB and PRP. Rather, costeffectiveness of feeding ducklings on RB and PRP based diet must be taken into account.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.2(3): 445-451, December 2015
Haemathological and histological evaluation of African catfish Clarias gariepinus following acute exposure to Methanolic extract of Khaya senegalensis
Authors: Moise Matouke Matouke , Abui Obadiah Audu
Published: December 2015

Haematological and histopatholoical effects of methanolic extract of K. senegalensis leaves was investigated on Clarias gariepinus over a period of 96h exposure. The median lethal concentration of the extract was 199.69mg/L. The extract caused decreased in total erythrocytes (TEC) and Packed Cell volume (PCV) respectively and increased of total leukocytes (TLC). Histopathological lesions in the liver, cytoplasmic degeneration, less intracellular space, mild necrosis, sinusoidal blood congestion and marked blood congestion in hepathocytes were recorded. However the severity but not the type of lesions was concentration-dependent. Though, the degree of tissue change (DTC) varied with the methonolic extract used. There was significant association (P<0.05) between the DTC and K. senegalensis methanolic concentration. The cumulative DTC indicated a moderate damage in the liver. The extract was considered toxic to the exposed fish and therefore deleterious on the organs of C. gariepinus.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.2(3): 475-482, December 2015