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Performan dan Persentase Karkas Ayam Ras Petelur Jantan pada Kepadatan Kandang yang Berbeda
Authors: Daud Muhammad , Fuadi Zahrul , Mulyadi Mulyadi
Published: September 2017

ABSTRAK. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi tingkat kepadatan kandang yang berbeda terhadap performan dan persentase karkas. Materi penelitian yang digunakan adalah ayam ras petelur jantan strain Isa Brown dari PT Charoen Pokphand Jaya Farm, Medan, sebanyak 208 ekor berumur 1 hari (DOC). Penelitian dilakukan secara eksperimental menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL), terdiri atas 4 perlakuan tingkat kepadatan kandang dan masing-masing perlakuan diulang sebanyak 4 kali. Perlakuannya antara lain adalah K1: 10 ekor/m2, K2:  12 ekor/m2, K3:  14 ekor/m2, K4:  16 ekor/m2. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan analysis of variance dan jika memberikan hasil yang nyata dilanjutkan dengan Uji Duncan. Variabel yang diamati meliputi: konsumsi ransum, pertambahan bobot badan, bobot badan akhir, konversi ransum, mortalitas, bobot karkas dan persentase karkas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepadatan kandang yang berbeda 10, 12 14, dan 16 ekor/m2 tidak memberi pengaruh yang nyata terhadap konsumsi ransum ayam ras petelur jantan umur 6 minggu. Demikian juga halnya terhadap pertambahan bobot badan, bobot badan akhir, konversi ransum, bobot karkas. Pemeliharaan ayam ras petelur jantan pada kepadatan kandang yang berbeda tidak mengalami mortalitas (0%) selama 6 minggu penelitian. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah kepadatan kandang yang berbeda 10, 12, 14 dan 16 ekor/m2 tidak mempengaruhi performan, dan persentase karkas ayam ras petelur jantan umur 6 minggu. Pemeliharaan ayam ras petelur jantan masih dapat dilakukan pada kepadatan kandang 16 ekor/m2 tanpa mempengaruhi performan dan persentase karkas. (Performance and carcass percentage of male chicken layers with different density) ABSTRACT. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance and carcass percentage of male layer chickens in different density of cage. U 208 male layer DOC, strain Isa Brown produced by PT. Charoen Pokphand Jaya Farm, Medan. The study was designed into Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 4 replications; K1: 10 birds/m2, K2: 12 birds/m2, K3: 14 birds/m2  and K4: 16 birds/m2.Data was analyzed by Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), a significant difference, would be analyzed with the Duncan Multiple Range Test. Measured variables were, body weight, feed consumption, feed conversion, mortality, and carcass percentage. The results  indicated that different density of cage has no significant effect on final body weight, body weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion and carcass percentage of male layer chickens. Density of cage did not influence to mortality rate of male . In conclusion, density of  cage of 10, 12, 14, and 16 birds/m2 did not affect performance and carcass percentage of  male chicken layers.
Proses Pembuatan Serta Karakteristik Fisik Dan Kesukaan Konsumen Pada “Bay Tat” Kue Tradisional Bengkulu
Authors: Faryantoni Hengki , Susanti Laili , Rosalina Yessy
Published: September 2017

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Pengaruh Penambahan Amonium Sulfat (ZA) sebagai Sumber Nitrogen pada Pembuatan Nata De Coffea
Authors: Moulana Ryan , Martunis Martunis , Muzaifa Murna , Rahmi Faidha
Published: September 2017

(Effect of Ammonium Sulphate (Za) Addition as The Nitrogen Source on The Making of Nata De Coffea) ABSTRACT. The research was conducted to analyze the effect of the addition of nitrogen source; ammonium sulfate (ZA) on the process of making nata de coffea. ZA was added in various concentrations, which is 0% (as controls), 0,3% and 0,5 %. Parameters analyzed were yield, thickness, strength and organoleptic (color and elasticity). The analysis of nata de coffea produced shows that the increasing concentration of ZA added has significant effect on yield improvement, reducing the value of strength, as well as reducing the value of preferences for color, as well as the elasticity increases. As for all of the added concentration ZA does not affect the value of its thickness but getting thicker significantly when compared with no addition of ZA.
Karakteristik Kimia dan Organoleptik Flakes Kacang Hijau dengan Penambahan Bahan Pengisi dan Air
Authors: Rasyid Maya Indra
Published: September 2017

(Chemical and Organoleptic Characteristics of Mung Bean Flakes with The Addition of Fillers and Water) ABSTRACT. The objective of this research was to determine the chemical and organoleptic characteristics of mung bean flakes with the addition of fillers and water. The study was conducted using completely randomized design with two factors namely the addition of fillers and water. The results showed that the addition of fillers and water has significant (P≤0,01) effect on the water absorption ratio and protein levels of mung bean flakes. The best treatment was obtained by the mung bean flour without the addition of fillers with 150% of addition water with water absorption ratio of 204%, water content of 5,7%, protein of 22,01%, starch levels of 61,76%, organoleptic values of aroma of 2,61, color of 2,42, crispness of 2,72 and flavor of 2,83.
Pengukuran Viskositas beberapa Produk Minyak Goreng Kelapa Sawit setelah Pemanasan
Authors: Yusibani Elin , Hazmi Nursabila Al , Yufita Evi
Published: September 2017

Measurement of palm oil viscosity after heat treatment has been done. The sample is palm oil packaging and bulk ones Falling body method is used as an instrument to determine the coefficient of viscosity which had previously been calibrated using water and REFPROP. The measurement results showed that the coefficient of viscosity of palm cooking oil that has been used 10 times for 30 minuted will rise by 76% for oil packs A and about 45% for a sample of bulk, respectively. For palm oil used once but its has been using for one hour, the viscosity will be comparable to 6 times the use of the cooking oil used for 30 minutes. Thus based on the masurement of viscosity value, the palm oil will have a viscosity values are relatively small when used often, but in a short time than is used only once, but in a relatively longer.
Pengaruh Kadar Air dan Persamaan Model Bet untuk Prediksi Masa Simpan Kakao (Theobroma cacao L.)
Authors: Hayati Rita
Published: September 2017

Effect of moisture content and BET equation to the shelf life of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) has been conducted. Increasing the quality of cocoa beans is with proper post-harvest handling, including how the harvest, the level of ripeness, curing, fermenting, drying up storage. The purpose of this study was to determine the water content and the appropriate levels of critical in determining the shelf life of cocoa. The benefits of this research are as information for farmers in determining the shelf life of cocoa in order to design a storage area corresponding to the respiratory system owned by cocoa. The results showed that the effect of fermentation facilitator (Staphilococcus cerevisiae) and drying temperature on water content showed that the fermentation facilitator (Staphilococcus cerevisiae) highly significant effect on water content. The drying temperature is also highly significant effect on water content. BET equation obtained was Y = 2,912x + 1.238 (R2 = 0.965), Y = 2,897x + 1.353 (R2 = 0.968) and Y = 2,806x + 1.89 (R2 = 0.954).
A comparative study of in clinico-pathological profile in dengue shock syndrome versus other types children's at tertiary health care center
Authors: Shah Bhavesh , Phirke Deepa Sachin
Published: September 2017

Background: Dengue a mosquito borne arboviral disease is caused by one of the serotypes of dengue virus (DEN-1, DEN-2, Den-3, DEN-4) belonging to the family Flaviviridae. The objective of this study was to study clinco-pathological profile of Dengue shock syndrome versus Other types children's at tertiary health care center.Methods: This was Cross sectional observational study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in the Department of Pediatrics after obtaining approval from the institutional Ethical Committee. The study was carried out over a period of one & half years from January 2015 to June 2016 Statistical analysis done by Chi-square, ANOVA, Paired t test SPSS version 22 (IBM SPSS Statistics, Somers NY, USA) was used to analyze data.Results: Mean age of patients were 8.08±2.72 years, majority of cases were females (51.9%) and 48.1% were males, the clinical features like hepatomegaly, Ascites Pleural Effusion significantly present in DSS (P<0.001). In the study, there was no significant difference in symptoms and severity of dengue fever except for convulsion Thrombocytopenia (platelet<1lakh/cmm) was observed in 74% of cases, leucopenia (total leukocyte count <4000/cmm) was observed in 56% of cases, haemocrit more than 40 was observed in 21.27% cases. Dengue shock syndrome had acute kidney injury, CCF and encephalopathy. This observation of complications between dengue severity was statistically significant. There was significant difference in haematocrit values between three diagnoses of dengue fever from day 1 till day 4. Initially higher haematocrit was observed in Dengue shock syndrome, later goes on decreasing.Conclusions: It can be concluded from our study that significantly dengue shock syndrome had acute kidney injury, CCF and encephalopathy. There was significant difference in hematocrit values between three diagnoses of dengue fever from day 1 till day 4. Initially higher hematocrit was observed in dengue shock syndrome.
In patient satisfaction survey- how does it help our health care delivery system (the patient, the health care giver and the organization)?
Authors: Shah Priti Prasad
Published: September 2017

Background: Patient satisfaction is a mean of measuring the effectiveness of health care delivery.    It can suggest proportion to the problem areas and a reference point to take management decisions. It can serve as a mean of holding physician accountable. Patient satisfaction data can be used to document health care quality for accrediting organizations and consumer groups. They can also measure specific initiative or changes in service delivery.  They can increase loyalty of patients by demonstrating you care their perceptions and looking for ways to improve. The purpose of our study is to carry out evaluation of hospital services by getting a patient satisfaction survey. Main aim is to identify potential problems in the services.Methods: A hospital based inpatient satisfaction survey study done on 200 patients. A Predesigned structured questionnaire was based on relevance of questions to healthcare services on various aspects of inpatient care.  The interviewer based questionnaires were filled after obtaining verbal informed consent from all subjects. 200 valid responses were analyzed using MS office excel. Data analysis of study is done using the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science) Version 17 for window.Results: Results of our study is very positive and suggest that patients were satisfied with the attitude of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff and it was appreciated. As in D Y Patil Medical College and Hospital most facilities are free for the patients, so we got better feedback for the facilities and satisfaction for this study. Satisfied patients are more likely to continue using the health care services and maintain their relationship with specific health care providers.Conclusions: Patient satisfaction survey can be a driving force for changes in health care delivery with institutions and individuals. These initiatives can promote improvement in practice and also respond to patient expressed needs.
A study on right iliac fossa mass
Authors: Samraj Anita , J. Sanjay Prakash , G. Muthukumaran
Published: September 2017

Background: Patients with mass in the right iliac fossa may confront the surgeon, pediatrician or gynecologist. Thus, thorough understandings of the anatomy and pathological process that may occur within the abdomen are essential for an accurate diagnosis and plan of treatment. The objective of this study was to interpret aetiopathology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis and management of mass in the right iliac fossa.Methods: A total of 60 cases with mass in the right iliac fossa (RIF) were included in the study. Investigations like colonoscopy and CT scan were done. All the cases underwent right hemicolectomy followed by chemotheraphy. Other cases like psoas abscess, non-hodgkins lymphoma, Meckels diverticulum and intussusception were diagnosed and treated.Results: During this study period, a total number of 36 cases of appendicular mass and 10 cases of appendicular abscess were encountered. In this study 10 cases of appendicular abscess were encountered and treated by extraperitoneal drainage, 4 cases of ileocaecal kochs were encountered. Patients presented with constitutional symptoms like pain, fever, weight loss etc. Right hemicolectomy was done, specimens after operative procedures were examined microscopically and histopathological diagnosis. 3 cases of carcinoma caecum and 3 cases of carcinoma ascending colon were seen. Contrast enema was done which showed filling defect and mucosal irregularities.Conclusions: This study showed that appendicular mass is the commonest pathology in right iliac fossa amongst all and conservative treatment followed by interval appendicectomy is the best mode of treatment. Carcinoma of the colon and ileocaecal tuberculosis is the other two common causes for mass in the right iliac fossa. These cases also carry a good prognosis, if properly diagnosed and treated. The other rare causes of mass in the right iliac fossa are intussusception, psoas abscess and Non Hodgkins lymphoma.
Оценка развития исламского банкинга как альтернативного инструмента финансирования и возможности его применения в условиях России
Authors: Мокина Лилия Сергеевна
Published: September 2017

Повышение спроса на нетрадиционные банковские услуги способствует росту значимости исламского банкинга - части международного финансового рынка, представляющей для России жизнеспособную и устойчивую сферу приложения капитала в период кризиса для диверсификации рисков. В статье рассмотрены особенности функционирования исламских банков, выделены основные инструменты исламского финансирования. Автором проанализированы ключевые этапы развития исламского банкинга в России и освещены проблемы, препятствующие его полноценному внедрению. Изложены рекомендации, нацеленные на развитие исламских инструментов в рамках российской экономики. В завершении делается вывод, что государство является главным институтом, от действий которого зависит дальнейшее функционирование исламского банкинга в России.
The Embodied Mother of God and the Identities of Orthodox Women in Finland and Setoland
Authors: Kalkun Andreas , Vuola Elina
Published: September 2017

In this article, we analyze two contemporary local Eastern Orthodox contexts, Estonia and Finland, which are related and yet different. We are especially interested in how women negotiate with their Orthodox faith and, within it, the figure of the Mother of God. We are interested in the intersections of popular Mariology (both beliefs and practises), gender and ethnicity. We explore Marian interpretations among Finnish and Estonian Seto women because the Mother of God occupies a special role and meaning for women in both cultures. This meaning could be described as a simultaneous process of identification with Mary and differentiation from her. In this interplay, both Mary’s gendered humanity and her ability for divine intervention are accentuated.
From the Liberation of Women to the Liberation of Men? A Century of Family Law Reform in Egypt
Authors: Sonneveld Nadia
Published: September 2017

To what extent have notions of manhood and womanhood as incorporated in Egyptian Muslim family law changed over the course of almost a century of family law reforms, and why? In answering this question, I draw on the works of two Egyptian intellectuals, Qasim Amin and Azza Heikal, because they discussed ideas about manhood and womanhood in relation to Islamic religion and authoritarian rule. My analysis shows that there is a dire need within studies on gender in the Middle East to assess the effectiveness of family law reform on both women’s and men’s agency. After all, when an authoritarian government introduces legislation that enhances women’s legal rights with regard to the family but does not reform men’s legal rights inside that same family, it is not surprising that when political oppression ends, disenfranchised men will try to abolish the laws that expanded their wives’ freedom and curtailed theirs.
A CASE STUDY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN MALAWI
Authors: Jackson Saidi Wasi
Published: September 2017

Hospitality and tourism industry has a significant part to play in Malawi's economy. The industry has created jobs and contributes to foreign currency generation. In view of this importance, a research was conducted from 250 hospitality and tourism establishments in Malawi to determine and evaluate any problems currently faced by the industry.The research identified that the industry is facing some impediments in physical infrastructure development, management, lack of ICT Technologies and marketing. The industry is also characterized by lack or insufficient related rules and policies, high bank interest rates, erratic electricity and high levels of corruption by government officials.The methodology for the research included the online questionnaire and telephone interviews to a sample of 250 participants. Only 194 participants responded to the questionnaire. The targeted group was managers and the owners of the hospitality and tourism business entities. The findings were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. It is believed that quantitative approach gives a lot of information and is easier to compile the data onto a chart or graph because of the numbers that are made available. On other hands, qualitative techniques are easier to gain a better understanding of the research findings.
Extracción de hidrocarburos costa afuera en Colombia: panorama legal y retos a partir de las zonas francas costa afuera u offshore
Authors: Acosta Ramos Carolina , Franco-Zárate Javier
Published: September 2017

La extracción de hidrocarburos costa afuera cada vez toma mayor importancia en el contexto del negocio del petróleo. Colombia ha querido entonces incentivar el desarrollo de este tipo de operaciones, a pesar de lo cual el país no cuenta en la actualidad con un marco normativo armónico que regule la actividad, así como facilite la coordinación de las entidades gubernamentales que intervienen en el trámite de autorización de la operación. El presente artículo presenta un panorama general de la problemática asociada a las actividades costa afuera para la extracción de hidrocarburos en el mundo y analiza desde una perspectiva crítica el rol de las autoridades locales sobre el particular y el nuevo régimen de zonas francas costa afuera creado recientemente en el país para incentivar el desarrollo de dichas actividades.
Responsabilidad de los administradores en la etapa preconcursal: situaciones de pérdidas patrimoniales
Authors: Suescún de Roa Felipe
Published: September 2017

Los administradores deben actuar protegiendo los intereses de los accionistas y de la sociedad en general. Durante el periodo preconcursal, más específicamente, cuando la sociedad se enfrenta a situaciones de pérdidas patrimoniales, los administradores deben abstenerse de iniciar nuevas operaciones sociales y, adicionalmente, deberán convocar a la asamblea general. De no cumplirse con tales deberes, los administradores serán solidariamente responsables de las deudas sociales posteriores a que se presente la situación de pérdidas patrimoniales.
Evaluation of out-of-season estrus induction protocols in progesterone-primed mix-breed dairy goats using eCG, GnRH and E2
Authors: Carrillo Evaristo , Herrera César A. Meza- , Orozco Juan R. Luna- , Gonzales Ramón A. Delgado- , Aleman Leticia R. Gaytan , Garcia Oscar Ángel- , Véliz Francisco G . , Villarreal Viridiana Contreras-
Published: September 2017

Different out-of-season estrus induction protocols were evaluated using a single progesterone (P4) priming 24h prior the use of eCG, GnRH or E2. Adult anestrus mix-breed dairy goats (n=32) were P4-primed (20 mg i.m.) and randomly assigned (n=8) to: a). E2: 1mg i.m. estradiol+0.2ml cloprostenol 24h later, b). E2+GnRH: E2+2.5ml GnRH 24h later, c). E2+eCG, E2+100 IU i.m. eCG 24h later, and d). eCG, 250IU i.m. eCG . Response variables considered the percentages of estrus (ES%, detected by sexually active males), ovulation (OV%), and pregnancy (PR%, diagnosed 45d after estrus detection). All treatments achieved high ES% (>87%) and OV% (>50%), yet, E2+GnRH reached 88% of OV% and PR%. E2 alone had the lowest PR% (p>0.05; 12.5%) and the highest interval from estrus to ovulation. The largest PR% (p>0.05; 81.5%, average) were observed in E2+GnRH and E2+eCG. Results indicate the feasibility of a simple synchronization protocol based in a single i.m. progesterone-priming plus E2+GnRH.
The effect of fucoidan on the changes of some biochemical parameters and protein electrophoresis in hepatotoxicity induced by carbontetrachloride in rats
Authors: Aysin Nesrullah , Mert Handan , Mert Nihat , Irak Kivanc
Published: September 2017

Fucoidan is a sulfate polysaccharide extracted from brown algae. Fucoidan has various pharmacological properties, such as anti-tumor, anti-mutagenic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-fibrogenic activity and anti-complementary activities Objective: This study was aimed to explore the effect of fucoidan on biochemical parameters (ALT, AST, GGT, total protein, albumin, globulin) and protein fractions in hepatotoxicity induced by CCl4 in rats. Materials and Methods: The rats used in the study were randomly divided into four groups of 8 rats each: Control group, fucoidan group, fucoidan+CCl4 group and CCl4 group. After 24 hours from the process of an eight-day experiment, blood samples were taken. The analysis of ALT, AST, GGT activities and total protein, albumin, globulin levels were done by an autoanalyser and serum protein fractions (albumin, á1- globulin, á2-globulin â- globulin, ã- globulin and A/G ratio) were electrophoretically determined. Results: In the group of fucoidan+CCl4, it was determined that the levels of AST (p>0.001), GGT (p>0.001), total protein (p>0.01), globulin (p>0.01), â-globulin % (p>0.01), ã-globulin % (p>0.001) statistically decreased compared to CCl4 group. Conclusion: It can be said that fucoidan has the property of hepatoprotectant by looking to some biochemical parameters and changes in protein fractions that examined in hepatotoxicity induced by CCl4.
Pubertal changes in testicular parameters and secretion of testosterone in Najdi and Naemi ram lambs under desert conditions
Authors: Al-kawmani Ahmed A. , Alfuraiji Mansour M. , Kandeal Saleh A. , Farah Mohammad Abul , Alanazi Khalid Mashai
Published: September 2017

The present work was conducted to elucidate the relationships between chronological age, testosterone concentration and testis size of Najdi and Naemi ram lambs under desert conditions to determine the reproductive capacity of the above two breeds. The postnatal development of the seminiferous epithelium of the testes was also monitored. A total of 90 (45 Najdi and 45 Naemi lambs) aged between one and nine months, with five lambs at each month of age for each breed were used. The results showed that the testosterone concentration increased dramatically and rapidly between five and six months, followed by a period of gradual growth where testicular size was increased from 3 to 6 months of age. There was a significant (P > 0.05) difference in testosterone concentration (TC) and testis size (TS) in ram lambs between different age groups, similarly there were significant differences between body weights and lamb age between one and nine months. A positive correlation between the increasing body weight and the size of the testicle was observed. The testicles of lambs at each age-group had a different histological appearance except those of Najdi lambs at 2, 3 and 4 months and Naemi lambs at 2, 3, 4 and 5 months, where few differences were apparent. Small quantities were of spermatozoa appeared at the eighth month of age and increased in the ninth month. In conclusion, the current findings indicate that puberty in Najdi and Naemi rams occurs at the 8th and 9th month of age, respectively.
Morpho-pathological description of first record of fatal concurrent intestinal and renal parasitism in Columba livia domestica in India
Authors: Moudgil Aman D. , Singla L. D. , Gupta K.
Published: September 2017

Out of around 200 pigeons (housed at Mahendra Chaudhury Zoological Park, Chhatbir, Punjab), two pigeons exhibiting signs of depression, lethargy, droopiness and blood tinged greenish diarrhoea were quarantined for detailed examination. The faecal examination revealed a concurrent parasitic egg load of capillarid, ascarid and strongyle eggs. Morphological observations after clearing of retrieved parasites from the deceased pigeons revealed the presence of Ascaridia columbae, Capillaria obsignata, and Ornithostrongylus quadriradiatus. Histopathological studies of the intestines revealed sloughing and hyperplasia of the lining epithelium; whereas kidneys of one of the pigeon exhibited the extensive tubular damage and marked haemorrhages with cut sections of the parasite, Paratanaisia bragai. The other vital organs showed no signs of any significant lesions in both pigeons. This seems to be the first report of fatal concurrent gastrointestinal and renal pathology due to A. columbae, C. obsignata, O. quadriradiatus and P. bragai in pigeons kept at zoological park in India.
Variations in carcass yield and meat sensory quality attributes between turkeys (meleagris gallopavo) reared in free-range and confinement rearing systems
Authors: . Irfan , Javid Arshad , Hussain Ali , Ashraf Muhammad , Mahmud Athar , Altaf Muhmmad , Hussain Syed Makhdoom , Bukhari Syed Mohsin
Published: September 2017

Experiment was conducted to compare carcass yield and meat sensory quality parameters of turkeys Meleagris gallopavo reared under free-range and confinement rearing systems. There were two treatments, each containing 25 birds. In indoor treatment, the turkeys were raised in a 20 × 20 feet (length × width) room. In the free-range treatment, the birds were housed in an open cage having same dimensions i.e. 20 × 20 feet (length × width), in addition, they had a free-range grass paddock. To compare sensory attributes 4 ready to-cook turkeys having equal size were selected from free-range and indoor rearing systems. The birds were skinned and boneless breast fillets and thighs were weighed and steam roasted. The roast breast meat of free-range turkeys was darker and yellower whereas cooked thigh was light yellow than meat from indoor birds. Among the rearing systems non-significant variations in all the meat sensory quality attributes were recorded for chest pieces of male and female and thigh piece of female birds. However, significant (p>0.05) differences in color, tenderness, oiliness and overall acceptability were observed for thigh meat of male M. gallopavo. Similarly, significantly (p>0.05) heavier wing piece, liver, kidneys and claws were observed in M. gallopavo reared in confinement as compared to free-range rearing system. It can be concluded from the present study that carcass yield and meat sensory quality attributes are influenced by the rearing systems and meat of the birds reared under free-range system is preferred by the consumers due to better sensory quality attributes
Analysis of experimental mouse PRNP genetic polymorphisms and their susceptibility to prion diseases
Authors: GUAN Feng , CAI Zhao Wei , AI Jun Tao , ZHAO Jin
Published: September 2017

Research studies showed that the polymorphisms in prion protein gene (PRNP) were associated with susceptibility to prion diseases in several animals, including humans and mouse. Several mouse strains carried natural PRNP mutations which had been identified and these could provide as animal models for human prion diseases. In this study, the genetic polymorphisms of PRNP in six common mouse strains were investigated. The experimental mice included KM mouse, ICR mouse, DBA mouse, C3H/He mouse, C57BL mouse and BALB mouse. The results showed only one new polymorphism was identified compared with the reference sequence. The identified new mutation site was C564T and it was homozygous, but this locus did not result in amino acid change. Sequence analyses suggested that these six mouse strains were susceptible to prion diseases and are suitable as susceptibility models of prion diseases.
Studying the effect of g-irradiated celery leaves on antioxidant status and cardiac enzymes in hypercholesterolemic rats
Authors: Shahat A.N. El , Azeem A. M. Abdul , Mekawey H. M. S. , El-megid Mohamed H.M. Abd
Published: September 2017

This work aimed to study the effects of gamma (g) irradiation on the total phenols and total flavonoid contents of celery leaves and to investigate effect of g-irradiated celery leaves powder (g-Irr.CLP) against hypercholesterolemia in rats. Results obtained that g-irradiation increased the amount of total phenolic and total flavonoid contents of dried celery. The results of biological study showed marked increases in the concentrations of serum lipid contents, activities of liver and cardiac marker enzymes and level of TBARS with a significant decrease in serum high-density lipoprotein concentration and reduction in the activities of anti-oxidant enzymes and glutathione contents of serum and heart tissues of hypercholesterolemic rats compared to control rats. Treatment of hypercholesterolemic rats with raw CLP or g-Irr.CLP showed significantly less severe damage and remarkable improvement in all of the measured parameters when compared to hypercholesterolemic rats lowered the concentrations of serum lipid contents, liver and cardiac marker enzymes and TBARS level and ameliorate anti-oxidant enzymatic status in serum and cardiac tissue. These results suggest that, treatment with g-Irr.CLP has a powerful modulating effect on hypercholesterolemia induced oxidative stress and has the potential in reducing cardiovascular complications.
Application of multiple regression analysis to morphometric characters obtained from Serranus cabrilla (linnaeus, 1758) by using stepwise method
Authors: Sangün Levent , Güney O. Ýnanç
Published: September 2017

In fisheries science, high number of morphometric measures (independent variables) taken from different parts of the fish complicates the estimation of the body weight (dependent variable). Therefore, the researchers are seeking for a solution facilitating the interpretation of the equations of correlation between the characteristics. One way to deal with this challenge is the dimension reduction by means of stepwise multiple regression analysis. The aim of this study is to explain total variation with the same accuracy by using fewer independent variables. To accomplish this, 12 morphometric measures from 210 individuals of Serranus cabrilla were measured to estimate the body weight. Firstly, the 95% of the variation was explained by means of multiple regression analysis by using all variables. Then, by step-wise method, the same results were achieved with fewer independent variables. Finally, the variables with inter-multicollinearity eliminated and with two remaining independent variables determination coefficients resulted as 95%. The result showed that using more variables does not create significant distinction for accuracy to estimate the body weight although; the total length and body dept was the most effective features for weight.
Characterization and genetic diversity of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) genotypes linked to Cowpea yellow mosaic virus
Authors: Kumar Dhananjay , Golakia B. A. , Parakhia A. M.
Published: September 2017

The present research was carried out to investigate the genetic diversity among cowpea tolerant and susseptibe genotypes. For which the fifteen cowpea genotypes were manually infected with Cowpea yellow mosaic virus(CYMV) inoculum and to detect virus by a serological technique. The five most tolerant and sensitive each genotypes had been taken for genetic diversity study in which JCPL-2 and JCPL-11 was found most susceptible and tolerant genotype, having absorbance at 405nm 2.172 and 0.167 respectively. The RAPD, ISSR and SSR marker system were applied to the ten cowpea genotypes. For the RAPD data, based on PIC value, it can be said that primer OPAI-15 was the best primer resulting good amplification with maximum PIC value (0.764).Dendrogram constructed using the RAPD data clearly distinguished all genotypes. It revealed that JCPL-44 and JCPL-45 found in one cluster and shared maximum 96.00% similarity; however, genotype JCPL-2 have out grouped from other 9 genotypes and shared minimum 41.00% similarity. In case of ISSR data, based on PIC value it can be said that the primer 835 was the best primer resulting good amplification with maximum PIC value (0.837). Jaccard’s similarity coefficient ranged from 0.625 and 0.906. The ISSR results indicated that maximum similarity 90.60% was found between JCPL-2 and JCPL-18, while minimum similarity 62.50% was obtained between JCPL-2 and JCP- 87. For the SSR data, based on PIC value it can be said that the primer VM-13 was the best primer resulting good amplification with maximum PIC value (0.668). Jaccard’s similarity coefficient ranged from 0.500to 1.000. So SSR data revealed that JCPL-2 showed maximum variability compared to other nine genotypes. The combined RAPD, ISSR and SSR analysis revealed that out of ten genotypes JCPL-44 and JCPL-45 were showed maximum (91.0%) similarity. The lowest similarity of 58.30% was found between JCPL-2 and JCP-45.
Variability, character association and path coefficient analysis of green pod yield and its related traits in pea (Pisum sativum L.)
Authors: Gautam Keshav K. , Syamal M. M. , Singh A. K. , Gupta Nakul
Published: September 2017

Genetic variability, character association and path coefficient studies were carried out for yield and yield contributing characters for twenty-four diverse genotype of pea. The results revealed a wide range of phenotypic variation, along with high heritability in pea. Highest pod yield per plant was recorded in VRP-229 followed by VRP-372 and VRP-305. The characters namely, plant height and weight of seeds per pod showed high magnitude, while number of pods per plant, number of branches per plant and pod yield per plant showed moderate magnitude for phenotypic and genotypic coefficient of variation. The heritability and genetic advance were high for days to first pod initiation, plant height and pod yield per plant indicating its additive gene action for their expression. Character association studies revealed that pod yield per plant exhibit positive and highly significant correlation with number of pods per plant, number of branches per plant and days to fifty percent flowering. The path coefficient studies also revealed that maximum positive direct effect was observed through number of pods per plant followed by days to first flowering, single pod weight and pod length towards yield indicated that these characters may be considered as the most reliable selection indices while making selection for high yielding genotypes.
Seed quality as influenced by seed invigouration treatments in pigeonpea [Cajanus Cajan (L.) Millsp.]
Authors: Kumar Ashok , Puniya R. C. , Bhuker Axay , Sharma Rupesh , Devi Renu
Published: September 2017

Pre- sowing treatments viz, 50ppm GA3, 2% CaCl2, 0.5% KNO3, Hydration (2h) and drying at room temperature >25 0C and surface drying, and hydration- dehydration (2h) + Thiram dressing @ 0.25% were applied to two seed lots (marginal and good) of two cultivars of pigeonpea i.e. Paras and Manak and untreated seed lot was taken as control. The results revealed that various pre sowing invigouration treatments enhanced the standard germination of both the seed lots. However, the improvement in marginal seed lot (L2) was more than good seed lot (L1). Among the treatments, hydration and dehydration + thiram @ 0.25 percent were found most effective (6.0%) for enhancing in germination. Similarly, irrespective of the priming treatments among the cultivars Paras performed better under field conditions than Manak. irrespective of the cultivars, and seed lots pre-sowing seed treatments namely GA3 (50ppm), cold hydration and cold hydration + 0.25% thiram showed improvement in germination and seed quality attributes, whereas remaining treatments showed negative effect. It was revealed also that variety Manak showed good enzyme activity (DHA, catalase, peroxide and superoxide dismutase) than the Paras. And among seed lots (Table 4) lot L1 showed good enzyme activities than lot L21
Preliminary estimation of forage yield and feeding value of Lupinus angustifolius varieties cultivated in Jalisco, México, during the cool season
Authors: Natera Juan Francisco Zamora , Obregón Celene del Rio , Rodríguez Macías Isidro Zapata Hernández Ramón , López Pedro Macedonio García
Published: September 2017

The effects of genotype and harvest date on lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) forage yield and quality were evaluated in Zapopan Jalisco, Mexico. Cultivars Haags Blaue, Boregine, Borlu, Probor, Sonate, and Boruta were grown during the 2013–2014 cool season and harvested twice, in January (early harvest) and February (late harvest). Fresh and dry matter (FM, DM) yield, crude protein(CP), acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), minerals, and total alkaloids were measured at each harvest. FM yields varied from 9.1 to 12.2 t ha-1 and from 23.4 t ha-1 to 35.3 t ha-1 at the first and late harvests, respectively. DM yields from early harvest plants varied from 1.2 to 1.7 t ha-1; those from the second harvest (late harvest date) varied from 3.4 to 6.8 t ha-1. The highest CP content for both (early and late harvests) was identified in the Probor cultivar, at 226 and 187 g/kg, respectively. At early harvest, ADF values varied from 291.2 in Sonate to 392.3 g/kg in Borlu; at late harvest, ADF values varied from 417.2 in Sonate to 488.3 g/kg in Borlu. Harvest date and varieties did not influence alkaloid and mineral content.
Establishment of evaluation procedure for soybean seed-flooding tolerance and its application to screening for tolerant germplasm sources
Authors: Ali Muhammad Jaffer , Yu Zheping , Xing Guangnan , Zhao Tuanjie , Gai Junyi
Published: September 2017

The experiments concluded 48hrs for germination testing as most appropriate stress duration. Using paper roll for recording the traits was the best method than petri dish and towel method. Among the traits relative germination rate (RGR), relative seedling length (RSL), relative root length (RRL), relative root fresh weight (RRFW) and relative root dry weight (RRDW) were proved to be flooding-responsive. RSL was chosen as the major seed-flooding indicator due to higher heritability (h2), genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV), correlation with other indicators and easier measuring procedure, while RRL was considered as the subsidiary indicator. Thus, the RSL in paper roll after 48hrs seed-flooding was recognized as standard seed-flooding testing procedure and used to evaluate breeding materials. Among the 11 cultivars, the superior seed-flooding-tolerant ones were M8206, NN1138-2 and ZXD, while ten best lines were evaluated from one hundred breeding lines.
Association between periodontitis and blood lipid levels in a Korean population
Authors: Lee Seyoung , Im Aejung , Burm Eunae , Ha Mina
Published: September 2017

Background

Hyperlipidemia is a known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. A common biologic mechanism between systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, and periodontal diseases has been suggested. The aim of this study is to examine the association between blood lipid profile and periodontitis.

Methods

The study included 6,905 Korean adults, aged ≥ 20 years. Individuals with incomplete data on blood lipid levels, those who lacked results of periodontitis examination using the Community Periodontal Index system in the Fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for 2010 and 2012 and those diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia were excluded from the study. All analyses involved complex sampling design. The association was assessed using multiple logistic regression analysis adjusted for covariates.

Results

Women with low high‐density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels showed a significantly higher risk of periodontitis (odds ratio (OR) [95% confidence interval (CI)]: 1.65 [1.03 to 2.66] for the lowest group) than those with high HDL levels. Women with high low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels showed a higher risk of the disease (OR [95% CI]: 2.38 [1.01 to 5.60] for the highest group) than those with low LDL levels. There were significant dose‐response relationships between disease risk and levels of HDL and LDL (P trend of 0.001 and 0.04, respectively). There was no significant difference in the risk between pre‐ and postmenopausal women. Men did not show any significant association between blood lipid levels and periodontitis.

Conclusion

There was a significant association between periodontitis and low HDL and high LDL cholesterol levels in women. J Periodontol 2018;89:000–000.
Inhibition of 5‐lipoxygenase attenuates inflammation and bone resorption in lipopolysaccharide‐induced periodontal disease
Authors: Lopes Debora E.M. , Jabr Camila L. , Dejani Naiara N. , Saraiva Amanda C. , de Aquino Sabrina G. , Medeiros Alexandra I. , Rossa Junior Carlos
Published: September 2017

Background

Arachidonate‐5‐lipoxygenase (5‐LO) activity and increased leukotriene B4 (LTB4) production have been implicated in various inflammatory conditions. Increased production of leukotrienes has been associated with periodontal diseases; however, their relative contribution to tissue destruction is unknown. In this study, an orally active specific 5‐LO inhibitor is used to assess its role in inflammation and bone resorption in a murine model of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐induced periodontal disease.

Methods

Periodontal disease was induced in Balb/c mice by direct injections of LPS into the palatal gingival tissues adjacent to the maxillary first molars three times per week for 4 weeks. Animals were treated with biochemical inhibitor (2 mg/kg/daily) or the same volume of the vehicle by oral gavage. Microcomputed tomography analysis was used to assess bone resorption. Enzyme immunoassay determined LTB4, and enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assays quantified tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin (IL)‐12, and IL‐10 in gingival tissues. Histologic sections were used for the morphometric analysis (number of neutrophils and mononuclear cells). Osteoclasts were counted in tartrate‐resistant acid phosphatase–stained sections.

Results

Administration of 5‐LO inhibitor effectively reduced production of LTB4 (23.7% decrease) and significantly reduced TNF and IL‐12 levels in gingival tissues. Moreover, reduction of LTB4 levels in gingival tissues was associated with a significant decrease in bone resorption and a marked reduction in number of osteoclasts and inflammatory cells.

Conclusion

5‐LO activity plays a relevant role in inflammation and bone resorption associated with the LPS model of experimental periodontal disease.
Retratos da velhice. Um duplo percurso: metodológico e cognitivo
Authors: Bruno Fabiana
Published: September 2017

O estudo "Retratos da velhice. Um duplo percurso: metodológico e cognitivo" ofecere princípios de uma reflexão metodológica sobre as potencialidades da fotografia, quando se trata de pensarmos como a memória de pessoas idosas se constrói e se organiza por meio de imagens.
Passado e presente
Authors: Revista Editor da
Published: September 2017

Esta edição de Resgate - Revista Interdisciplinar de Cultura, que traz como tema central "Memória, Comunicação e Tempo Presente", além de seu conteúdo tradicional, apresenta reflexões extraídas de dois importantes eventos realizados no âmbito da Universidade Estadual de Campinas no ano de 2005: o IV Seminário de Pesquisa 'Memória e Contemporaneidade' e 'Fórum Permante de Arte e Cultura'.
Oficinas de criatividade para adolescentes da periferia pobre de Campinas
Authors: Giglio Zula Garcia
Published: September 2017

Tenho, ao longo dos quatro últimos anos, criado e testado um (in)determinado tipo de Oficina de Criatividade para adolescentes e vou me referir aqui à sua natureza e à função que esta atividade tem pretendido desempenhar.
Rádio comunitária na escola: protagonismo adolescente na comunicação educativa
Authors: Amarante Maria Inês
Published: September 2017

Este trabalho apresenta os itinerário participativos percorridos por estudantes adolescentes a partir da atuação em duas rádios escolares, discutindo as perspectivas de construção de uma comunicação educativa a partir da escola. Ele constitui um recorte da pesquisa realizada sobre o conjunto da experiência do projeto radiofônico desenvolvido em escolas públicas municipais da periferia de Fortaleza, no Ceará.
Quality Management System for Micro and Small Enterprises
Authors: Anholon Rosley , Zoqui Eugênio José , Quelhas Osvaldo Luiz Gonçalves , Novaski Olívio
Published: September 2017

The purpose of this paper is to provide a structured method to implant a quality management system, following the requirements of the ISO 9001 in micro and small enterprises. This method also uses concepts from the Balanced Scorecard, the 5S Program, the QC Story and the São Paulo Management Quality Award. Simplification and interconnection among these concepts were performed using information from the literature review. They were implemented in seven micro and small enterprises and have been very successful. Through the initial and final assessments, we could evaluate the progress that each enterprise achieved in terms of quality management. Many of the deficiencies of the enterprises observed before the implementation have been solved. The main differences of the proposed method in relation to the models present by the literature is the simplified form of presentation of the requirements of the ISO 9001, the interconnection of the quality management system with business strategies, the self-assessment mechanism and the great amount of examples to facilitate the understanding of the entrepreneur. This characterizes the originality of the proposed method.
Práticas de gestão em um núcleo de inovação tecnológica: o caso da Universidade Estadual de Maringá
Authors: Sartori Rejane , Spinosa Luiz Márcio , Macuchen Nogas Paulo Sergio
Published: September 2017

A inovação tecnológica demanda um tipo de gestão peculiar, complexa, que deve interagir com uma diversidade de agentes no processo de inovação. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar esta dinâmica no contexto do Núcleo de Inovação Tecnológica da Universidade Estadual de Maringá. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa e exploratória. A metodologia empregada concilia três elementos: práticas próprias e pertinentes à gestão da inovação, aprendizagem baseada em problemas e objeto de inovação, todos elementos articulados com base em um protocolo de pesquisa oriundo de referências internacionais. Obteve-se um conjunto de ações alinhadas à gestão da inovação, fundamentadas na cultura, estratégia e oportunidades próprias ao ambiente de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior, a saber: i) adoção de práticas de gestão relacionadas à uma estrutura organizacional mais orgânica, mais flexível, menos burocrática, com diretrizes claramente estabelecidas; ii) sistema de decisões descentralizado; iii) maior utilização de instrumentos como benchmarking e best practice; iv) desenvolvimento de redes para novas parcerias; v) estrutura física adequada para propiciar um ambiente que estimule a execução de novas atividades, habilidades e conhecimentos; vi) criação de mecanismos para maior interação com clientes; e vii) realização de um planejamento estratégico para organização e compreensão do ambiente inovador, levando em consideração os propósitos de uma Universidade.