bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lost & Found: 102. Mitchell, John.
Authors: Lane P.D.
Published: August 2023

A recent paper by D.L. Strusz (1930) gives a little further information on this man after whom Foerste, in 1333, named Encrinurus mitchelli. Strusz states (p.23) that Mitchell was a school teacher at Bowning west of Yass, Australia. One of Foerste's figured specimens (reg. No. 27603) is in the British Museum (Natural History) and has now been designated a lectotype. The other material figured by Foerste is lost. Strusz states that Mitchell's collection is now "in the Australian Museum, Sydney. "...
Editorial
Authors: Pettigrew T.
Published: August 2023

EDITORS APOLOGY The editor apologises for the fact that the last two of the three parts of the Geological Curator for 198I have been published as a joint issue. It is NOT intended for this to become standard practice but is the result of a number of editorial problems which have arisen during the year. Contributors could help the editor considerably by ensuring that copy for a given issue is submitted well before the final deadline. EDITORIAL The cover of this issue of the Geological Curator advertises the launch of an important new information series devoted to old geological specimen labels. The immense value of such labels as a tool...
Lost & Found: 122. Plaster casts of the Chequerbent fossil tree
Authors: Howell Alan
Published: August 2023

Circa 1910 a large lepidodendroid trunk was found in the roof of the Arley Seam of Chequerbent Colliery near Bolton. The appended broadsheet was circulated by the local dealer James Lomax, who studied the tree in situ and removed it, in museum sized pieces, presumably for sale. Sets of plaster casts were also offered, showing the trunk surface at various intervals along its length. Bolton and Manchester museums are known to have received pieces of the tree and plaster casts. Doubtless others were distributed and I would very much like to locate them. Our example was received in 1911; please check your registers! Description of a Fossil Tree from Hulton...
Lost & Found: 125. Calvert John (1811-1897)
Authors: Torrens Hugh
Published: August 2023

The list of catalogued vertebrate fossils from the Calvert collection in the U.S. National Museum of Natural History referred to by Robert Purdy on page 236 is given here. USNM Name Calvert Collection Locality L Seafield Benstead Owen, cast Isle of Wight 15987 Palaeotherium 15988 Phyllodus medius Ag. Sheppy, England 15989 P. medius Ag. If 15990 P. sp. II 15991 Ptychodus sp.. cast Flint, Suffolk, England 15992 P. polygyrus Ag., cast Heytesbury, Wilts 15993 Lepidotes mantelli Saw Wealden 15994 L. mantelli Saw Wealden 15995 Myliobatis sp. Sheppy, England 15998 Cephalaspis lyelli 15999 Holoptychius Orkney 16098 Steneosaurus durobrivensis Peterborough?, England Geoffrey Orig.No. Morphology right mandible left hind limb lower phary. dentit. It tooth palatal tooth 1131 palatal plate 1132 6 teeth imperfect dentition 1597 head 1604 skeleton on slab 82 rostrum, vertebrae + limb bones 243 USNM Name Locality Orig.No. Morphology 16099 Teleosaurus cadomensis Suley skull &...
Lost & Found: 127. Burgon family
Authors: Torrens Hugh
Published: August 2023

The complex membership of the Burgon group of fossil collectors was discussed in our last issue (3 no. 4. pp. 248-9). It can now be increased by the addition of "new" collector John Alfred Burgon FGS whose collecting was noted by James Mitchell in "Remarks on certain Beds in the neighbourhood of London containing peculiar flints in Mag. Nat. Hist (New Series) 2 1838 p. 220. "Fossil remains are seldom discovered in the Blackheath flints, Mr. John Alfred Burgon FGS has found two Echins and a Pecten in flint on Blackheath" J.A. Burgon, of 35 Bucklersbury, London, appears in Geological Society lists at least between 1837 and 1832...
Lost & Found: 133. Greg, Robert Hyde F.G.S. (1795-1875)
Authors: Hancock E.G.
Published: August 2023

Robert Hyde Greg, was a member of a successful family of cotton mill owners. He lived" at Norcliffe Hall, adjacent to Styal Mill, Cheshire (now a widely advertised independent museum of a sector of the textile industry). Other members of the family owned Eagley Mills in Bolton, Lancashire. R.H. Greg was a found member of the Manchester Geological Society in 1838 and a notice of his death is given in their Transactions (Volume 8 (9) p. 288). In part of a case on the social history of the mill owners at Styal Mill there is currently displayed a small collection of birds' eggs and five geological specimens (fossils...
Lost & Found: 127. Burgon, John Alfred (died 1872)
Authors: Torrens Hugh
Published: August 2023

The Quart Journal of the Geological Society of London, vol. ^ p.v. 1873 reports his death as having taken place in 1872....
Intracardiac defi brillator application in a 14-year old case with thalassemia major, in whom ventricular fi brillation and ventricular tachycardia episodes were determined
Authors: Sülü Ayşe , Aydın Şahin Derya , Başpınar Osman , Bay Ali
Published: August 2023

Major causes of morbidity and mortality in children with thalassemia major are dysrhythmias and heart failure. Heart failure based on cardiac iron accumulation is seen quite often; whereas, dysrhythmias due to cardiac arrest is rare. The most common cardiac pathology is dilated cardiomyopathy with restrictive feature, and common dysrhythmia is atrial fi brillation. Ventricular dysrhythmias in adult patients with serious ion load have also been reported, but no study on the incidence of ventricular dysrhythmias in pediatric patients could have been found. It was the objective of the present study to emphasize that ventricular fibrillation and/or ventricular tachycardia could develop in children with thalassemia major by presenting a 14-year-old male patient, who was followed for thalassemia major presenting with ventricular fi brillation, whose holter recordings identifi ed ventricular tachycardia which was uncontrolled by medical therapy, and on whom intracardiac defi brillator therapy was performed.
An evaluation of knowledge, attitude and behavior regarding smoking and smokeless tobacco (Maras powder) use among high school children
Authors: Sucaklı Mustafa Haki , Kahraman Hasan , Çelik Mustafa , Keten Hamit Sırrı
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study was to reveal knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding smoking and using Maras powder, a kind of smokeless tobacco, among high school children and to provide guidance for preventive medicine professionals. The study was conducted on 2200 high school students (the response rate was 88%) in a state high school with 2500 students in Kahramanmaraş, a city located in the east part of Mediterranean Region in Turkey, in June 2012. Data were collected with a questionnaire consisting of questions about knowledge, attitude, and behavior related to smoking and Maras powder use, and volunteer students participated in the study and informed consent was obtained from all participants. Three hundred and twenty-one students (14.6%) were smoking. There was a signifi cant relation between smoking and having a smoking family member, having a high income and having family members with a higher level of education. In addition, having a good relationship with parents was found to decrease smoking and Maras powder use signifi cantly (p< 0.001). Out of the 210 students who answered the question whether they tried giving up smoking, 91 of them (43.3%) revealed that they tried to stop. Of the 215 students responding to the question whether they wanted to quit smoking, 100 (46.5%) noted that they would like to give up the habit. It is of great importance to increase public awareness of health risks of smoking and using Maras powder through the media, courses and conferences.
Restoration of endodontically treated teeth
Authors: Tosun Samet , Özsevik Abdül Semih , Aydın Uğur
Published: August 2023

The maintanence of endodontically treated teeth is important for oral rehabilitation. The successfull treatment of endodontically treated tooth depends not only on good endodontic threapy, but also on good restorative treatment of the tooth after endodontic therapy is completed. Many studies have demonstrated that there is a direct relationship between the quality of the restoration of endodontically treated teeth with clinical success. Excessively damaged endodontically treated teeth can be successfully treated with restorations supported throughout the root canal. In this review, treatment planning and options of endodontically treated teeth will be examined.
A case with multifocal pyomiyositis due to Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Turan Özden Hale , Çoban Gökçen , Duman Enes , Togan Turhan
Published: August 2023

Primary pyomyositis, a pyogenic infection of the skeletal muscle, is often seen in tropical and subtropical regions. In this article, we present a 16 years-old male patient, who applied to the emergency department with fever, hip pain, and inability to walk without history of trauma. The Multifocal pyomyositis diagnosis was made on the basis of clinical, laboratory and radiologic evaluation of gluteus maximus, medius and minimus, priformis and ilipsoas muscles. Meticilin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus was grown in patient’s blood cultures. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous antibiotics (Sulbactam-ampicillin and ciprofl oxacin) and ultrasonography guided drainage of abscesses. Although this infectious disease is rare, primary pyomyositis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with fever, hip pain and claudication.
Gestão de riscos e oportunidades em um laboratório de metrologia, com base na ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Authors: Soares Maria Aparecida Miro Torres , Benigno Mariana Freitas Dobel , Soares Júnior Luiz
Published: August 2023

No contexto da operação de sistema da qualidade para laboratório é requisito identificar os riscos e as oportunidades associados com as atividades de laboratório, para o alcance de objetivos prendidos.  No entanto, a norma ABNT ISO/IEC 17025 não estabelece qual método seguir. Este trabalho pretende contribuir na temática gestão de riscos e oportunidade com uma proposta de metodologia aplicável para laboratório de metrologia prestador de serviço. Para esse propósito, partiu-se de uma análise da ambiência interna e externa do laboratório que resultou em uma matriz SWOT e o cruzamento combinado da matriz em três níveis (operacional, tático e estratégico). O desdobramento deste cruzamento culminou no plano tático, em períodos de três, quatro e cinco anos. Foi estabelecida a tabela de classificação dos riscos em quatro níveis e realizada, posteriormente, a análise de risco e a avaliação da significância, tendo sido propostas ações de controle para modificar o nível de risco. Concluiu-se que as técnicas e ferramentas utilizadas para analisar o contexto do laboratório de calibração, planejar e implementar ações para abordar riscos e oportunidades, mostraram-se eficazes para a gestão de risco, tendo obtido como resultado final o estabelecimento de um Plano de Gestão de Risco com ações de acompanhamento para um período de cinco anos.
Inventário da organização social do extrativismo do cambuí (Myrciaria spp.) na caatinga
Authors: Campos Paulo Eduardo Rolim , Lermen Vilmar Luiz , Campos Luciana Melo de Medeiros Rolim , Peixoto Ana Rosa
Published: August 2023

Os territórios sociobiodiversos que compõem a Caatinga são espaços de dinâmicos processos em torno do extrativismo de frutas silvestres, dentre as quais está o cambuí (Myrciaria spp.) A espécie é dotada de importância social, cultural, ambiental e econômica, sua produção é relevante para as populações tradicionais, sobretudo pelo processamento dos seus frutos, transformando-o em diversos alimentos, bebidas e remédios. Essa produção é um tanto quanto invisibilizada, já que uma grande parte escoa de maneira informal nas feiras e mercados regionais, outra sequer é comercializada, entretanto a cultura do cambuí é de significativa importância para estas populações que com ela interagem. Esse trabalho teve como objetivo inventariar a organização social em torno da produção agroextrativista do cambuí no bioma Caatinga, no Semiárido brasileiro. Foi realizado levantamento em repositórios digitais, sendo identificadas diversas experiências principalmente nas biorregiões do Baixo São Francisco, Chapada do Araripe, Chapada Diamantina, Chapada da Ibiapaba, Raso da Catarina, Tabuleiros Costeiros, Vale do Catimbau e Vale do Itapicuru.
Avaliação do transporte escolar rural pelos usuários em pequena cidade no agreste de Pernambuco
Authors: Nascimento Maria Victória Leal de Almeida , Dourado Anísio Brasileiro de Freitas , De Andrade Mauricio Oliveira
Published: August 2023

O transporte escolar rural é essencial, para o acesso e permanência da criança e do adolescente da zona rural na escola. Esse trabalho tem o intuito de avaliar as viagens realizadas e as mudanças percebidas pelos alunos da Educação Infantil, Ensino Fundamental e Ensino Médio, entre as zonas rural e urbana, após a implantação dos programas do Governo Federal para o transporte escolar rural, em um município do agreste de Pernambuco. A avaliação foi feita por pesquisa de campo qualitativa, através da aplicação de questionários. Como resultado, foi observado mudanças na composição da frota, os modos de transporte utilizados, foram substituídos por veículos mais adequados para o deslocamento dos estudantes, além de ter percebido que os tempos médios de viagem foram reduzidos devido a algumas modificações realizadas nas rotas. Ainda assim, o transporte escolar rural necessita de algumas melhorias, a fim de assegurar um serviço de qualidade aos estudantes.
Time is running: top ways to avoid a plasticene
Authors: Thiago Mariana Guedes Ribeiro , Puga Adriana Lamanna , Pecoraro Rossano , Portugal Samira da Guia Mello , Branco Christina Wyss Castelo
Published: August 2023

This article analyzes the importance of plastics that have shaped the lifestyle of contemporary society and highlights the impacts produced by its wide availability across the planet. Starting from a brief historical overview of the rise of plastics and their insertion in different social and economic activities over the last century, we address the growing awareness of the deleterious mass proliferation of plastic pollution. In particular, we emphasize the increasing knowledge about the harmful effects of microplastics on biota and human health. A change in the role of plastic in society is unavoidable, with an urgent need for behavior changes in all social strata. Rethinking the way of production, use and management of plastics must involve social changes at domestic, regional and national levels. Environmental education and governance efforts for plastic recycling and innovation for environmentally friendly materials are of utmost importance. The change of attitudes, reducing the entry of plastics into the natural environment is an urgent task and enhancing individual awareness might be deemed paramount in educational institutions, and among decision makers.
Primeiras impressões do jornalismo de marca na Bahia: análise do Estúdio Correio
Authors: Rubim Michelle Matos , Sampaio Adriano de Oliveira
Published: August 2023

Este artigo é a síntese da pesquisa de especialização em comunicação estratégica do Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu em Comunicação Estratégica e Gestão de Marcas da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), que teve como interesse discutir a utilização do jornalismo de marca (brand journalism) na Bahia a partir de um veículo noticioso tradicional, o Estúdio Correio*, núcleo do Correio24horas. Sabemos que o jornalismo como tipo de discurso cumpre relevante papel no âmbito da discussão pública no campo social. Em virtude dessa característica, buscamos entender de que maneira essa relação do discurso jornalístico com o domínio da comunicação estratégica pode vir a fragilizar o seu papel social. Este estudo exploratório examina a conceitualização do jornalismo de marca a partir da análise do jornal baiano o Correio* e, para tanto, foram observadas as implicações do uso de técnicas do marketing de conteúdo em disputa com os atributos do gênero jornalístico nesse mesmo jornal. A composição do corpus compreende notícias da editoria de educação do Correio*, dos primeiros seis meses de 2018, ano de lançamento do jornalismo de marca nesse suporte, além de um breve comparativo com as produzidas no ano de 2022. Os resultados preliminares da pesquisa demonstram que as notícias do núcleo de jornalismo de marca se assemelham, quanto à sua enunciação, àquelas produzidas pelo veículo em editorias mais tradicionais, e, em muitos casos, não há um claro direcionamento ao leitor do jornal que possibilite desassociá-lo de um conteúdo patrocinado. Essa constatação traz uma reflexão sobre os limites do ethos jornalístico como discurso social e sua tênue relação com o domínio mercadológico.
O almoço na relva: violência simbólica e dominação masculina em Pierre Bourdieu
Authors: Fianco Francisco , Dourado Ivan Penteado
Published: August 2023

As diferentes formas de dominação marcaram profundamente a história da humanidade. Nosso texto parte da análise da obra Le déjeneur sur l’herbe do início do século XIX, para discutir como a dominação masculina se materializou e segue se materializando em diversos espaços e contextos sociais cotidianos. As questões de ordem biológica que tentaram sustentar a superioridade masculina foram derrubadas gradativamente pelas pesquisas lideradas pelas Ciências Sociais no espaço acadêmico e pelos movimentos sociais nos espaços políticos. Pierre Bourdieu, juntamente com um conjunto de autores contemporâneos, são recuperados visando estabelecer os inúmeros elos de continuidade e rupturas nos processos de desvelamento da dominação de gênero na sociedade moderna. A conclusão da presente pesquisa aponta que as formas de dominação seguem presentes de diferentes formas, sem perder a sua legitimidade no pensamento hegemônico. Com diversas formas de manifestação, esses processos de dominação emergem de maneiras continuadas e imperceptíveis para uma parcela representativa da população e, por isso, precisam ser urgentemente problematizadas.
Aprendizagem significativa e modelagem matemática: uma atividade sobre a temática Depressão
Authors: De Melo Priscila Amara Patricio , Kato Lilian Akemi
Published: August 2023

Neste trabalho, considerando a Modelagem Matemática como uma estratégia de ensino, narramos e refletimos acerca de uma experiência de ensino realizada com alunos do curso de Engenharia Eletrônica de uma universidade pública paranaense. Foi utilizado um problema que visava estudar o comportamento de um medicamento no organismo de uma pessoa, com o intuito de aplicar conceitos já estudados na disciplina de Cálculo Diferencial e Integral e objetivando identificar e mobilizar conhecimentos e habilidades dos alunos nessa componente curricular. Por meio da atividade desenvolvida foi possível reconhecer os conceitos subsunçores que os alunos possuíam para abordar o problema proposto. A ausência desses conceitos também foi percebida em alguns casos. Algumas contribuições da Modelagem Matemática como estratégia de ensino para desencadear uma aprendizagem significativa também são observadas nesse trabalho, tais como: favorecer o reconhecimento dos conhecimentos prévios e despertar a predisposição em aprender dos alunos uma vez que esses se mostraram ativos durante todo o desenvolvimento da atividade.
Do Workload And OCB Affect Employee Peformance Moderated by Satisfication?
Authors: Hamid Nurdjanah , Muhaimin Muhaimin , Muhari Muhammad Dheo Adrian , Martial Tri , Munizu Musran
Published: August 2023

Objective: This study aims to analyze the influence of Workload, Organizational Citizenship Behaviour on Employee Performance at Bank Syari'ah Indonesia. In addition, this study also uses the variable Satisfaction as a moderating variable.
 
Methods: Quantitative research using an exploratory approach with data collected from 250 BSI employees spread across the islands of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Papua. The analytical tool used is smart PLS 3.0.
 
Results: The results of the study show that the variables Workload and Organizational Citizenship Behavior have a positive and significant influence on Employee Performance at Bank Syari'ah Indonesia. In addition, the variable Satisfaction can moderate Workload and OCB on Employee Performance.
 
Suggestions: This research is expected to be a source of reference for every bank in the world in improving the performance of its employees, especially Bank Syari'ah Indonesia.
Farmers’ Technical Efficiency and their Adoption to New Variety of Sorghum: Evidence from East Java of Indonesia
Authors: Rhezandy Muhammad Tiggy , Setiawan Budi , Koestiono Djoko , Asmara Rosihan
Published: August 2023

Objective: The study delves into the technical efficiency of sorghum cultivation and evaluates the effects of the adoption of the new superior variety on the efficiency of farmers.
 
Methods: The research employs a methodology that involves the use of stochastic frontier analysis and propensity score matching to examine cross-sectional data obtained from a sample of 150 farmers located in Lamongan Regency, East Java, Indonesia.
 
Results: The findings indicate that sorghum farmers exhibit suboptimal levels of technical efficiency. The adoption of the bioguma variety has a positive impact on the technical efficiency of farmers. Farmers who choose to implement bioguma demonstrate superior levels of efficiency in comparison to their counterparts who utilize alternative varieties.
 
Suggestions: The study suggests that policymakers should take steps to enhance access to high-quality seeds and encourage farmers to adopt improved varieties. This can be accomplished through measures such as targeted subsidies, favorable credit schemes, or collaborations with seed companies to ensure the availability and affordability of the bioguma variety.
Applied Level of Sustainable Devlopment Requierment in Jordanian Sports Club from Tue Point of View Members of the Board of Directors
Authors: Alkhawaldeh Ibtehal , Sha’lan Maen Ahmad Mahmoud
Published: August 2023

Objective: This study aimed to identify the level of application the Jordanian sports clubs to the requirements of sustainable development according to axes related to economic growth, human and environmental development, and the amount of institutional support provided to achieve sustainable development, according to the opinions of directors boards members in the Jordanian sports clubs, as they are the ones who draw the clubs policies and achieve their goals.
 
Method: The study sample consisted of (90) members of the directors’ boards in Jordanian clubs, where their averages were as follows (age 44 ± 9 years, administrative experience 9 ± 4 years), The researchers used a questionnaire consisting of 6 axes with a total of 36 items distributed among the axes of the questionnaire.
 
Results: The level of application of Jordanian sports clubs, according to the viewpoint of their directors boards members  for sustainable development, came with a low degree in the axes of economic growth, human development, financial resources and the effectiveness of their use, benefiting from the available capabilities, integration between development and environmental sustainability, while the level of institutional support in sustainable development came medium, while the overall score was low.
 
Conclusion: The need to move towards the privatization of Jordanian sports clubs and the need to set conditions for the persons allowed managing Jordanian sports clubs to ensure that they have sufficient expertise and information to direct the clubs towards achieving sustainable development.
Renewable Energy as a Constitutional Commitment: An Analytical Study Considering. The Egyptian Constitution and International Agreements
Authors: Abdelhady Mhmoud Abdelgawwad , Badran Doaa Mohamed Ibrahim , Alotaibi Ibrahim Mathker Saleh
Published: August 2023

Objective: This study examines the transition to clean energy in Egypt as a constitutional commitment mandated by the Egyptian Constitution and as an international demand emphasized by numerous international agreements due to the increasing environmental risks of greenhouse gas emissions.

 

Methods: This study utilizes a descriptive-analytical approach to describe and analyze the current reality of renewable energy in accordance with the current Egyptian Constitution and international demands for environmental protection. The study relies on a combination of primary and secondary sources, as well as scientific publications, to support the analysis and draw conclusions.

 

Results: The study findings indicate that international climate agreements cannot achieve their objectives unless parallel national mechanisms are established to serve the same goal. The study also confirms that the legislative system in a country can significantly contribute to climate protection goals, which are a global demand, by creating a conducive legislative environment for transitioning to clean energy. Additionally, transitioning to clean energy is identified as the most effective method to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, as long as there is societal awareness about environmental protection. Lastly, the study underscores the need for continuous and sustainable development of national and international legislations related to renewable and clean energy to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, which have become a global environmental threat.

 

Suggestions: It is recommended to implement comprehensive legislative reforms to support innovation and technological transformation in the renewable energy sector and develop policies to facilitate the implementation of renewable energy and streamline administrative processes. Enhancing environmental awareness and education programs is essential to promote interest in clean energy, while continuously evaluating and adapting legislative and regulatory standards is necessary to address evolving challenges. Furthermore, encouraging public-private partnerships and offering incentives to attract investment in clean energy projects is also encouraged.
Control para la operación de una estación de carga inteligente fotovoltaica
Authors: Méndez-Coellar Carlos Andrés , Dután-Rojas Anthony Rafael , Moscoso-Bernal Santiago Arturo
Published: August 2023

En este documento se presenta un prototipo de estación de carga para dispositivos portátiles, al que se empleó como principal fuente a la energía solar. Lo primero que se realizó es el listado de todos los aparatos que se va a implementar con sus respectivos consumos y tiempo de funcionamiento, de esos datos se realizó el cálculo y dimensionamiento general de la estación. Con los resultados obtenidos de los cálculos, se determinó los elementos necesarios para cubrir una parte de las necesidades existentes, implementar todos esos elementos, requiere una estructura que soporte las condiciones climáticas del año, considerando el clima que existe en la ciudad de Cuenta se realizó una estructura de hierro que fue diseñado en el programa SketchUp. Luego, en la estructura se realizó todo el montaje de los aparatos que incluye panel solar, regulador, batería, puertos usb, luminarias y sistema de control.

Después de haber realizado todo el montaje y comprobado su funcionamiento, se desarrolló un sistema de control para el tiempo de carga que dispondrán los usuarios, de manera general consiste en una máquina que recibirá botellas y este ofrecerá un tiempo de utilización del puerto usb aproximadamente de 10 minutos, esto funciona para todos puertos existentes. Por último, se incorporó el sistema de control en la estación de carga.
Antioxidant and spermatozoa: a complex story- A review
Authors: SARASWAT SONIA , JINDAL S K , KHARCHE S D
Published: August 2023

The artificial insemination is a common practice in domestic animals, but the use of frozen semen compromises the fertility of goat spermatozoa based on pregnancy rates from AI. This could be due to a poor resistance of goat spermatozoa to cryopreservation stresses compared to sperm from other domesticated mammals. Lipid peroxidation caused by reactive oxygen species limits the success in this species. Reports revealed that inclusion of antioxidants in cryopreservation media improved quality of semen against LPO. Moreover, inclusion of enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidants (vitamin C, glutathione reduced etc) in diluents at appropriate concentration can help in holding the semen at refrigeration temperature for many days.
Detection of mecA gene of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus by PCR assay from raw milk
Authors: GANAI AAFREEN WAHID , KOTWAL S K , WANI NAJIMAANA , MALIK M A , JEELANI RIZWAN , KOUR SUMEET , ZARGAR RIZWANA
Published: August 2023

The occurrence of Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA in foods of animal origin, pose a serious threat to the well- being of humans due to innumerable clinical implications. There is a potential risk of transmission of S. aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus transmission to humans through raw milk if consumed without maintaining adequate hygienic standards. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of S. aureus and MRSA from raw milk samples vis-à-vis their phenotypic and genotypic characterization for antimicrobial resistance pattern and presence of mecA gene in raw milk samples of cattle, buffalo and goat in the Jammu city of Jammu and Kashmir. Samples (60) were subjected to California mastitis test to check for their mastitic status. The organisms were cultured and identified on the basis of their cultural, morphological, staining and various biochemical characteristics. The amplification of the mecA gene generated a product with a band size of 533bp upon agarose gel electrophoresis. The S. aureus prevalence was 60, 52 and 60% in raw milk of cattle, buffalo and goat, respectively. Out of 34 S. aureus isolates, 44.1% were MRSA positive.
Effect of parity and type of lambing on performance and udder traits of Bandirma ewes
Authors: SEZENLER TAMER , CEYHAN AYHAN , YÜKSEL MEHMET AKIF , ÖNALDI ABDULLAH TANER , YILDIRIR MESUT
Published: August 2023

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of parity and lambing type on body condition score (BCS), live weight of ewes (LWE), daily milk yield (DMY), lambs growth performance and udder measurement of ewes during first 3 months of lactation in Bandirma ewes. Bandirma ewes (78) with healthy udders and their lambs (117 heads) were used. BCS of ewes was affected significantly by lambing types at first and third months of lactation, while lambing types were not significant in second month of lactation. Parity of ewes did not significantly affected BCS except third month of lactation which was significantly affected by parity. Effects of lambing types and parity of ewes were significant on BCS at first and third month of lactation. Live weight change of ewes was affected significantly by parity, while lambing types were not significant at first 3 months of lactation. There was a significant effect of parity on average daily milk yield at early lactation stage. Also lambing type had significant effect on DMY at first 2 months of lactation. DMY at third month of lactation were not affected by lambing types. Parity affected lambs growth performance in the first three months of lactation. No significant differences between lambing type and parity of ewes in udder measurement, except udder circumference (UC) measure which was significantly affected by parity and lambing types. The effects of parity of ewes were significant on udder circumference and udder width while the other udder traits were not significant. The effects of birth type of ewes were significant on udder width while the other udder traits were not significant. The positive and significant correlations were observed between udder circumference and udder width and daily milk yield in Bandirma sheep. Significant positive phenotypic correlations were determined between lambs live weight (LLW) and LWE, BCS and DMY, LLW and LWE, DMY and LWE. The results suggested that early stage of lactation of ewe’s can be feed supplemented with high energy or high protein for increasing milk production. The control of these physiological stages of ewe may be improved BSC and DMY, also growth performance of lambs. Hence, we recommend that early stage of lactation performance and udder measurements of ewes are to be taken into consideration for selection programme of Bandirma sheep.
Nutritive value and methane production potential of energy and protein rich feedstuffs fed to livestock in India
Authors: SINGH SULTAN , KUSHWAHA B P , MISHRA A K , NAG S K , ANELE U Y , SINGH A , BHATTACHARYA S , GUPTA P K , JAYASHANKAR J
Published: August 2023

Four protein-rich (groundnut cake-GNC, mustard seed cake-MSC, cotton seed cake-CSC and coconut cake- CNC) and 8 energy-rich (wheat grain-WG, barley grain-BG, oat grain-OG, maize grain-MG, wheat bran A-WBA, wheat bran B-WBB, rice bran-RB, chickpea husk/chuni-GC) feedstuffs were evaluated for their carbohydrate and protein fractions, in vitro dry matter degradability, in vitro methane production and energy loss as methane. Crude protein (CP) and ether extract contents were higher in protein-rich feedstuffs than in energy feedstuffs. High lignin content was noted in CSC, GNC, MSC and RB. Degradable CP fractions of total CP ranged from 0.61 to 0.97 and were higher for protein-rich than energy-rich feedstuffs. On an average, protein-rich feedstuffs had more undegradable CP fraction than the grains or brans. Starch content was highest (P< 0.001) in WBB and least in CSC with values of 369 and 37.3 g/kg DM, respectively. Rapidly degradable carbohydrate fraction (CA) was highest in WG, OG, MG (all energy-rich feedstuffs) and least in RB (6.7 g/kg DM). Similar to the observation made in the protein fractions, protein-rich feedstuffs had more unavailable CHO. Feedstuffs energy loss as methane was highest (P< 0.001) from GC (1.90 Mj/kg DM) and least from MG (1.19 Mj/kg DM). Methane production of the feedstuffs could be predicted from the chemical composition, CP and CHO fractions. On an average, chemical composition and protein fractions were better predictors of CH4 production versus CHO fractions with mean R2 values of 0.94 and 0.80, respectively. Data on relative methane emission from energy and protein rich feeds could be utilized to prepare diets that will lead to less methane production from ruminants.
Rumen fermentation pattern, enzyme profile and ciliate protozoal population in betel (Piper betle) leaves fed lactating crossbred cows
Authors: SANTRA A , KONAR S , MANDAL A , DAS S K
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of supplementation of Piper betle (local name ‘Pan’) leaf (Bangla variety) on rumen ciliate protozoal population, enzyme profile and fermentation characteristics in lactating crossbred cows. Twelve lactating crossbred (Jersey × Tharparker) cows with an average milk yield of 5.4 ± 0.78 kg/d were divided into equal groups (G1 and G2) and fed individually under stall feeding for 70 days on a mixed ration containing green fodder (maize) and concentrate mixture. The G1 group was supplemented with 100 g Piper betle leaves powder/animal/day along with concentrate mixture. No significant differences were noticed between the 2 groups for daily dry matter intake and nutrient digestibility. However, rumen pH, ammonia nitrogen concentration and total rumen protozoal as well as holotrich and spirotrich protozoal population decreased while ruminal TVFA and propionic acid production increased due to supplementation of Piper betle leaves. Rumen enzyme activities were similar in both the experimental group. It is concluded that supplementation of Piper betle leaves have a potential for reducing ciliate protozoal population and rumen ammonia nitrogen concentration without affecting rumen polysaccharide degrading enzyme activities and nutrient digestibility in dairy cow.
Contract goat farming: an emerging model for livelihood generation among resource poor farmers of western Odisha
Authors: SAHOO CHINMAYA KUMAR , TIWARI RUPASI , ROY RAKESH , BHARTI P K , DUTT TRIVENI
Published: August 2023

The present study was taken up with the objective to find out the pattern of contract goat farming (CGF) in western Odisha. Data were collected through personal interview from 60 contract goat farmers for pattern and practices in CGF and 20 key informants for understanding the existing models in CGF in the study area. The study showed that there were a number of models of CGF existing in the study area based on provision of input, services and marketing of kids. All of these models revealed that these types of contract goat farming were acting as a source of income and employment for the resource poor farmers and rural youth. The study showed that the traditional goat farming over the years had taken a commercial outlook in the form of contract goat farming. Though it was informal but the services and marketing strategies to be provided were clearly defined in various models of the CGF before entering into contract. The various models revealed an equal distribution of profit among the two parties, which was the basis of a strong bonding and a long term business venture. The CGF operational in western Odisha suggest an excellent model of employment and income generation for resource poor rural people and educated youth. In fact these models if taken up on a large scale in areas with similar agro-climatic zones can definitely boost the livelihood security among the educated unemployed youth and poor farmers.
Modelling of Rhode Island Red chicken strains
Authors: KAUSAR HINA , VERMA MED RAM , KUMAR SANJEEV , SHARMA VIJAY BAHADUR , DAS ANANTA KUMAR , DILLIWAR LEENA
Published: August 2023

To study the growth pattern in body weight of 3 strains of Rhode Island Red chicken Bertalanffy, gompertz and logistic nonlinear models were fitted. From the data on body weights of three strains of Rhode Island Red, we observed that average body weights of male chicken were higher than the female chicken. Based on the various measures of goodness fit criteria we have observed that in modelling of body weight of the Rhode Island Red chicken Bertalanffy was the best fitted model. In case of Rhode Island Control, Bertalanffy was the best fitted model and for Rhode Island Control male chicken logistic was the best fitted model. In case of Rhode Island White chicken logistic was the best fitted model and in case of Rhode Island White male chicken Bertalanffy was the best fitted model. In case of female chicken of Rhode Island Red, Rhode Island Control and Rhode Island White strains gompertz model was the best fitted model. From these fitted models one can determine the expected average body weight of a group of birds of three strains of RIR chicken at any given age under normal conditions.
Comparison of heritability estimates of first lactation traits by different methods in Phule Triveni cattle
Authors: AMBHORE G S , SINGH AVTAR , DEOKAR D K , GUPTA A K , CHAKRAVARTY A K , SINGH R K , SINGH MANVENDRA
Published: August 2023

The first lactation records of 493 Phule Triveni cows sired by 55 sires on production traits viz. FL300DMY, FLL, FDP and reproduction traits like AFC, FCI and FSP were collected/generated from RCDP on cattle, MPKV, Rahuri. The effect of season of calving was found significant on FL300DMY and nonsignificant on FLTMY, FLL, FDP, AFC, FCI and FSP. The effect of period of calving had highly significant effect on all the first lactation traits except FSP. The effect of age groups on FLL was found significant and nonsignificant on rest of the first lactation traits. On AFC the effect of season of birth was found nonsignificant and the period of birth had highly significant effect. The heritability estimates of FLTMY by LSML, ST-SM and ST-AM were 0.35±0.16, 0.15±0.11 and 0.18±0.07; for FL300DMY0.32±0.15, 0.23±0.12 and 0.29±0.07; for FLL 0.07±0.11,0.02±0.04 and 0.06±0.02; for FDP0.22±0.13,0.18±0.14 and 0.30±0.10; for AFC0.48±0.19, 0.07±0.08 and 0.36±0.06 ; for FCI 0.28±0.17,0.05±0.06 and 0.04±0.03; for FSP 0.25±0.17, 0.06±0.03 and 0.17±0.02, respectively. The heritability estimates of first lactation traits from single-trait animal model (ST-AM) were found more accurate and less biased than corresponding single- trait sire model (ST-SM) and LSML.
‘Kamrupa’-A new dual chicken variety for farmers of Asom and North-East India
Authors: KALITA N , PATHAK N , AHMED M
Published: August 2023

A dual type multicolored new variety of chicken was developed by crossing Indigenous birds of Asom with a broiler parent PB-2, and a layer parent Dahlem Red, procured from Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad. The present study aimed to study productive and reproductive performance of this variety under intensive and free range system in rural areas of Asom. During the study, body weights of the birds at all stages of growth reared under intensive rearing system were significantly higher than the free range system. The shank length, keel length and breast angle were recorded as 3.98±0.64 cm, 3.21±0.25 cm and 63.75±2.23 degree in intensive system and 4.31±0.98 cm, 3.88±0.76 cm and 62.35±2.54 degree in free range system, respectively. The pullet matured by 20.83 days earlier and laid 20.40 more eggs annually in intensive system compared to that of free range system. The egg weight at 32 weeks and 40 weeks were higher by 1.70 g and 2.66 g in intensive system than that of free range system. The egg quality traits, viz. shape index, albumin index, yolk index, Haugh unit, shell thickness and fertility and hatchability were better in free range system than that of intensive system. Most of the carcass characteristics and survivability of Kamrupa bird were slightly better in intensive system than that of the free range system. From economic point of view, Kamrupa bird’s performance is slightly better in free range system than that of the intensive system.
Effect of different heat ameliorating measures on the micro-climate of buffalo sheds during hot-dry summer
Authors: VERMA K K , SINGH MUKESH , DUTT TRIVENI , GAUR G K , PATEL B H M , BHARTI P K , NARWARIA U S , VERMA M R , CHAUDHARY J K
Published: August 2023

Present investigation studied the effect of heat ameliorating measures on micro-climate of sheds of Murrah buffalo heifers during hot dry summer. Buffalo heifers (24) were categorised in 4 groups (6 in each), viz. control (T0), cooling jacket (T1), cooling jacket+forced ventilation (T2) and sprinklers+forced ventilation (T3). Daily minimum and maximum and dry and wet bulb temperatures of both micro and macro-climate were measured at 10.00 AM and 2.00 PM of Indian Standard Time (IST) by using maximum and minimum and dry and wet bulb thermometer, respectively. Significant reduction in maximum temperature was observed in T3, T2 and T1 groups than control group. However, significantly higher minimum temperature was found in T0 group as compared to T3, T2 and T1 respectively. Relative humidity (RH) was significantly lower in T3 and T2 (65.67±0.48 and 65.97±0.53%, respectively) than T0 (68.51±0.56%) group at 10.00 AM whereas, at 2.00 PM significant reduction in RH was observed in T3, and T2 (55.31±0.51 and 57.20±0.62) than T0 (58.96±0.63%) group. During peak hot periods, significantly lower Temperature humidity Index (THI) was found in T3, T2 and T1 than T0 group. However, at 10.00 AM significant reduction in THI was found in T3 and T2 groups than T0 group. The findings of the present study indicated that forced ventilation along with sprinklers and cooling jacket had helped in protecting the animals from thermal stress under loose housing system during hot-dry summer.
Assessing resource and infrastructure disparities to strengthen Indian dairy sector
Authors: KALE RAJIV BALIRAM , PONNUSAMY K , CHAKRAVARTY A K , SENDHIL R , MOHAMMAD ASIF
Published: August 2023

The present study reveals the resource and infrastructure disparities of dairy development in India. The relative progress of the states in dairying was measured by multitude of developmental indicators. To get a lucid picture, a composite Dairy Progressiveness Index (DPI) with 20 indicators was developed for 16 states of India. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was employed for the construction of DPI. As per the indices score, Punjab, Kerala, Haryana, Goa and Gujarat were categorized as highly dairy progressive states. Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh were categorized as moderate dairy progressive states while West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha states were grouped as least dairy progressive states. The study implicates the strong need to develop organized marketing network along with reforms in dairy cooperatives as well as producer companies in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. Since fodder, pasture and irrigation resources in Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Kerala and Gujarat are poor, policy intervention like restriction on export of oilseed cake and ban on harvesting using combine harvester without straw ripper, establishment of fodder bank network could address the fodder scarcity. Transfer of technologies such as hydroponics, azolla, silage, urea treatment, use of mineral mixtures to field in resource poor states need attention. Poor genetic potential in the low performing states demand proper breeding strategies, conservation and spread of elite indigenous breeds such as Sahiwal, Gir and Tharparkar. Improvement in veterinary infrastructure would reduce the imbalanced progress. The policy interventions on identified gaps would pave even development of dairy farming and reduce future demand gap.
Derivation of weed intensity maps in wheat (Triticum aestivum) using spatial data with GIS in the central districts of Punjab, India
Authors: KAUR RAMANJIT , MAHEY R K , SOOD ANIL
Published: August 2023

Remote sensing technologies are playing an increasingly important role in agricultural production. Because of their potential for high spatial and spectral resolution, satellite and aircraft images can contain detailed site specific information about conditions in agricultural fields. It can be used for monitoring crop growth, yield potential, soil conditions, weed intensity etc. For the commercial extension of site-specific herbicide application technology, rapid and cost effective methods for creating accurate weed maps are required. An experiment was conducted to generate weed prescription maps using spatial data with GIS and remote sensing in the central districts of Punjab, India 2007-08 and 2008-2009. The objective of this research was to demonstrate the potential of optical airborne remote sensing in the detection of some specific weeds and their densities in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) crop in the central districts of Punjab, India. The analysis of spectral and ground measurement was done to select wave bands (wavelength regions) suitable for distinguishing weed-infested and weed-free crop areas. The results of this study showed that weed prescription mapping can be used for forecasting the infestations, on the basis of which farmers can be take the preventive control measures for weed control, which ultimately helps them in preventing yield losses and these weed maps can also be used as an input in yield forecasting models in future.