bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of the Antiepileptics on Levels of Vitamin D and Calcium
Authors: YULUĞ Burak , ÖZŞİMŞEK Ahmet , ÖZDEMİR ÖKTEM Ece
Published: July 2022

Aim: We investigated the connection between D vitamin and factors such as the type of antiepileptic agent, patient age and gender.Methods: This retrospective case-control study enrolled a total of 301 participants, including 141 epilepsy patients with (n= 120) without drug (n=21) regimens followed up in Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University neurology outpatient clinic and 160 healthy individuals who applied to the neurology outpatient clinic for different reasons from January 2018 to January 2021. Demographics, detailed history, use of medications, duration of antiepileptic use, plasma 25-hydroxy Vitamin D and calcium levels were determined.Results: The mean level of Vitamin D was 15.46 in the epilepsy group and 16.95 in the control group. Level of D Vitamine did not differ significantly by groups (p>0.05). There were no significant relationship regarding age and vitamin D levels in both groups while decreased Vitamin D levels were detected epileptic women. Vitamin D level was below 20 in 69.6% of healthy control group, 78.9% of carbamazepine users, 62.5% of lacosamide users, all lamotrigine users, 66.7% of levatiracetam users, and 72.4% of sodium valproate users. No significant connection were detected between levels of Vitamin D and the drug used (p>0.05) while a significant association was confirmed only between calcium levels and carbamazepine (p<0.05).Conclusion: Vitamin D and calcium levels can be found to be low in antiepileptic users; however, except for the calcium levels in the carbamazepine group, this decrease does not constitute a significant difference.
Is there a relationship between NR-2 antibody peptide level and diagnosis, prognosis and coma scores in acute ischemic stroke?
Authors: TUNCAR Alpay , CANDER Basar , KÜÇÜKCERAN Kadir , YERLİKAYA Fatma Hümryra
Published: July 2022

Aim: This study aimed to demonstrate the diagnostic and prognostic value of NR-2 peptides as a biomarker in acute ischemic stroke and to evaluate their correlation with the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).Materials and Methods: The importance of NR-2 peptide level in diagnosis and prognosis in acute stroke was investigated cross-sectional and prospectively. The study included 101 patients, who presented to a tertiary healthcare facility and were diagnosed with acute stroke, and 57 healthy controls. In the whole study population, serum NR-2 peptide levels were measured using the ELISA method.Results: The NR-2 peptide level was 6.32 ± 8.30 in the patient group and 3.91 ± 1.64 in the study group. The NR-2 peptide level was significantly higher in the patient group (p = 0.006). No correlation was detected between NR-2 peptide levels and scores in the GCS or NIHSS. The results indicated that NR-2 was a potential biomarker elevated in the early phase of acute stroke, but had no correlation with the prognosis of acute stroke.Conclusion: Although our data shed light on the use of the NR-2 peptide level as a biomarker in the acute phase in patients with stroke, data are insufficient to predict prognosis. We think that larger, multicenter studies with longer follow-up periods are needed.
Identification of the hemodynamic correlates of basic emotional states with a mobile functional near infrared spectroscopy system
Authors: ERDOĞAN Sinem Burcu
Published: July 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system, for quantification of the similarities and differences in the spatial localization of cerebral hemodynamic activation, induced by visual presentation of neutral, negative and positive valence emotional stimuli.Method: Thirteen healthy subjects viewed neutral, pleasant and unpleasant pictures from the International Affective Picture System (IAPS) database in a block design experiment while the prefrontal cortical hemodynamic changes induced by emotional stimuli were continuously recorded with a 20 channel fNIRS system that covered the forehead region.Results: Negative valence pictures induced higher hemodynamic activity in right lateralized regions involving dorsolateral and orbitofrontal cortex, when compared to neutral and positive valence stimuli (pFDR<0.05). Each stimulus condition induced a distinct cortical activation pattern that could be identified with fNIRS.Conclusion: Our findings support the notion that different basic emotions have distinct localization and separable hemodynamic correlates in the prefrontal cortex region, which can be detected with a mobile fNIRS system. The distinct cortical hemodynamic activity patterns associated with each emotional state show the potential of fNIRS technology for decoding and differentiating basic emotions objectively and real time for future clinical and daily life applications.
Prevalence of perioperative hypothermia and predisposing factors in a children's hospital
Authors: EVREN ŞAHİN Kübra , SÖZBİLEN Murat Celal
Published: July 2022

Aim: Perioperative hypothermia is more common in pediatric patients than in adult patients due to increased body surface area/weight ratio and limited subcutaneous fat deposits. Therefore, active and passive warming techniques are used more frequently in the surgeries applied to pediatric patients. This study presents the prevalence of perioperative hypothermia and the predisposing conditions for perioperative hypothermia in pediatric orthopedic surgeries in which active and passive warming techniques are applied.Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive, and observational study included 102 children admitted to the pediatric orthopedic clinic of a children’s hospital. Temperature measurements were made with a calibrated infrared tympanic thermometer in all cases while they were waiting in the service room, when they entered the operation theater, when they left the operation theater and when they left the postoperative care unit. Their demographic data, hemogram and thyroid hormone parameters, preoperative fasting times related to the procedure and temperature were recorded. Also, the humidity and temperature values of the operating theater, the operation type performed, the duration of the operation, the time spent in the operating theater and the recovery time from anesthesia, were all recorded in their follow-up forms. Data analysis was done using the SPSS V21.0 and was conducted at a 95% confidence interval.Results: Hypothermia was observed in 20.58% of 102 patients included in the study. Predisposing factors for perioperative hypothermia included the fact that the patient had a diagnosis of concomitant cerebral palsy, the patient's body temperature was low in the service area, low temperature and humidity values in the operating theatre and staying in the operating theatre for a prolonged period of time.Conclusion: Although active and passive warming techniques are applied during the operation, perioperative hypothermia was observed in 20.58% of pediatric patients who underwent the orthopedic operation. Consideration of predisposing factors together with active and passive warming techniques may reduce the incidence of perioperative hypothermia.
The dose-dependent antiangiogenic potential of apixaban: an experimental outlook
Authors: AKKAYA Özgür , AYDOĞAN Eyüp
Published: July 2022

Aim: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are good alternatives to conventional medical regimens for the treatment and prevention of thromboembolism. Apixaban is one of the more popular variations of these newly developed drugs. Aside from its anticoagulant potential, possible cellular effects remain a topic for future studies. The object of this study was to investigate the possible antiangiogenic effects of apixaban in the chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) model.Method: Drug pellets were prepared at 10-4, 10-5, and 10-6 M concentrations of apixaban and were placed in the chorioallantoic membrane on the fourth day of egg incubation. On the eighth day, all vascular densities of the membranes were compared with a 10-6 M concentration of bevacizumab, which is a known monoclonal, humanized, vascular endothelial growth-factor inhibitor.Results: We find that a 10-4 M concentration of apixaban has strong antiangiogenic potential similar to that of bevacizumab. However, there was moderate antiangiogenic potential at a lower dose of apixaban (10-5 M, 10-6 M). A comparison of the higher doses of antiangiogenic potential (10-4 M concentration) with lower doses of apixaban (10-5 M, 10-6 M) revealed significant statistical differences (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Our results indicate that a high dose of apixaban has strong antiangiogenic potential. The exact mechanism of this effect remains unknown. These pilot results should be confirmed with further studies to obtain an updated look at DOACs.
Effects of alumina slag (Valoxy) and rice husk ash as substitute resources on mechanical properties of mullite based ceramics
Authors: Grace Olufunke Matthew  , Tunmilayo Olajide Sanya  , Seun Samuel Owoeye
Published: July 2022

In this study, mullite-based ceramics were prepared by substituting alumina slag (valoxy) and rice husk ash (RHA) for commercially pure alumina and quartz, respectively. Five body compositions containing 5, 10, 15, and 20% valoxy: RHA were created. At 75MPa load, the formulated bodies were thoroughly mixed homogeneously and uniaxially compacted to produce cylindrical shaped samples 30 mm diameter and 50 mm high. After compacting the samples, they were sintered in a muffle furnace at 1200 ℃ at a rate of 10 ℃/min for 2 hours before being allowed to cool to room temperature before offloading. Mechanical properties such as microhardness and compressive strength was conducted on the samples to determine the effects the substitute materials have over the formulated mullite ceramics. The results showed maximum hardness (16 GPa) and compressive strength (56.76 GPa) was observed for samples containing 2.5 % valoxy: 2.5 % RHA respectively while decline in hardness and compressive strength was observed for the remaining compositions. Thus, indicating that the use of these wastes materials is only beneficial at lower percent inclusion.
Gastroprotective effects of Methanol leaf extract of Desmodium velutinum (Fabaceae) and honey on ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in albino rat: The concept of combination therapy
Authors: Ifeanyi Peter Onyeka  , Felix Ahamefule Onyegbule  , Christopher Obodike Ezugwu  , Emeka John Dingwoke  , Chibueze Jeremiah Ike  , Cyril Onyeka Ogbue  , Chinelo Kene Ezejiegu  , Chiamaka Henrietta Jibuaku
Published: July 2022

Phytochemicals are known for their therapeutic effects through diverse mechanisms such as therapeutic modulators, substrate ligands, receptor ligands, enzyme cofactors, enzymes precursors, toxins scavengers, microbial growth inhibitors, therapeutic agents, and therapeutic enhancers in the treatment of various diseases and ailments. Folklorically, the indigenous people of Nigeria have used Desmodium velutinum (Fabaceae) for treatment of disease conditions such as headache, fever, diarrhea toothaches, ulcers, anti-oxidants, and pains. This study investigated the toxicity, and anti-ulcer effects of a combination of methanol leaf extract of Desmodium velutinum and honey in rats. Anti-ulcer studies were carried out using absolute ethanol rat models of ulceration. The rats were distributed into ten groups of five rats each. Group 1 served as a negative control, group 2 served as a positive control, group 3 served as untreated control, the test groups: groups 4 to 6 received crude extract of Desmodium velutinum at doses of 100, 250, and 500 mg/kg respectively, groups 7 to 9 received a combination of 1 ml honey and crude leaf extract of Desmodium velutinum at doses of 100, 250 and 500 mg/kg while group 10 received 1 ml of honey only. The acute toxicity showed that the extract caused no death in the mice at 5000mg/kg and therefore the LD50 is above 5000mg/kg. The result also showed that 500 mg/kg of the crude extract and 1 ml honey had 42.9% and 71.76 % inhibition of ulceration respectively, while their combination had 100% inhibition of ulceration among the rats treated with the combinations. The combination of methanol leaves extract of Desmodium velutinum and honey exhibited gastrotherapeutic effect in rats and suggest its continued usage as an antiulcer agent for the treatment of ulcer.
Antidiabetic and wound healing potential of biologically fabricated chitosan nanoparticles of aqueous seed extract of Hunteria umbellata
Authors: Kingsley C Eze  , Calister E Ugwu  , Iheanacho O Enyum  , Fimber S Odo  , George C Njoku
Published: July 2022

Background: Hunteria umbellata (HU) is a tropical rainforest shrub in the Apocynaceae family, with various medicinal properties. Nanostructured systems improve pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of bioactive compounds. The current study evaluates the antidiabetic and wound healing efficacy of Hunteria umbellata-chitosan nanoparticles (HUCNPs). Methods: Aqueous seed extract was prepared from mature HU pods. Chitosan nanoparticles of H. umbellata were created by ionic gelation of chitosan with tripolyphosphate anions (TPP) and characterized using Dynamic light scattering (DLS) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). The streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat model and wound excision model were used to investigate the antidiabetic activity and wound healing efficacy of HUCNPs. Serum biochemical marker enzymes and antioxidants from kidney and liver tissues were quantified. Result: FT-IR confirmed the successful cross linkage of bioactive compounds to the chitosan nanoparticles. HUCNPs had particle size of 408.6 ± 1.5 nm, zeta potential of 32.4 ± 1.6, and polydispersity index of 0.47. Rats treated with HUCNPs had a significantly reduced mean fasting blood glucose level. Serum levels of Glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT), and alkaline phosphatase were closer to normal than diabetic control. Catalase (CAT), reduced glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels were higher in HUCNPs-treated liver and kidney tissues, while lipid peroxidase (LPO) levels were lower. The topical application of the HUCNPs ointment significantly accelerated wound healing (81.6 %) and prevented the microbial invasion of the wound surface. Conclusion: This study suggests HUCNPs as an excellent strategy for targeted drug delivery for diabetes management and accelerated wound healing.
Knowledge and attitudes of students of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Cuenca about the sterilization of dental handpieces
Authors: María Esthela Litardo Ochoa  , Andrea Fernanda Bernal Álvarez  , Manuel Estuardo Bravo Calderón
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Dentistry is a profession that, being exposed to great biological risk, requires strict compliance not only with biosafety standards but also with the disinfection and sterilization processes of the instruments used in clinical practice, including dental handpieces. Objective: To determine the attitude and level of knowledge about the disinfection and sterilization of handpieces, by the students of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Cuenca. Materials and Methods: The instrument used was a Google Forms questionnaire, based on the Likert scale, which was applied to fourth- and fifth-year students of the university establishment. Results: 19.2% of the students mentioned that they strongly disagreed with having received training, which is why their degree of knowledge is low, and 53.3% presented a positive attitude. Conclusion: The students have not received training on the disinfection and sterilization processes of the handpieces; however, their attitude is positive.\
An overview on synthesis and biological activity of pyrimidines
Authors: Mosaad Sayed Mohamed  , Samir Mohamed Awad  , Neama Abdallah Abd El-tawab  , Naglaa Mohamed Ahmed
Published: July 2022

Pyrimidines represent an important class of heterocycles containing two nitrogen atoms at position 1 and 3 of the six membered ring show wide range of biological activities. Numerous methods for the synthesis of pyrimidine and their diverse reactions offer enormous scope in the field of medicinal chemistry. Pyrimidine possesses wide spectrum of biological activities including antitubercular, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, anticancer, and anti-HIV activity. The present review attempts to give brief information about the synthesis and various biological activities of pyrimidines and their derivatives.
PERENCANAAN PENURUNAN TUNGGAKAN PEMBAYARAN REKENING LISTRIK DI PT. PLN (PERSERO) KANTOR PELAYANAN (KP) ONDOR
Authors: De FRETES Richard A , Camerling Billy Jhones
Published: July 2022

PLN (Persero) Kantor Pelayanan Ondor merupakan salah satu usaha atau bisnis dalam bidang kelistrikan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk bagaiamana merumuskan perencanaan yang efektif diaplikasikan untuk menurunkan tunggakan listrik di PT. PLN (Persero) Kantor Pelayanan Ondor. Metedologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Untuk penilaian respondon menggunakan skala likert dan pengolahan data penulis menggunakan analisis SWOT dengan menggunakan Perhitungan Matriks Internal Analysis Summary (IFAS) jumlah skor untuk faktor kekuatan (S) sebesar 2,16 sedangkan jumlah skor kelemahan (W) sebesar 0,59. Sedangkan  pada perhitungan Matriks  External  Analysis  Summary (EFAS) jumlah skor untuk faktor peluang (O) sebesar 1,76 dan ancaman (T) sebesar 0,67. Hasil  diagram  SWOT menunjukkan  bahwa posisi PT.PLN (Persero) KP. Ondor ada pada  kuadran I dengan strategi pertumbuhan agresif. Dengan menggunakan Grand Stategi  diperoleh 4 strategi yakni, stretgi SO, ST, WO dan WT dengan 15 alternatif strategi adalah membuat pengembangan aplikasi monitoring penagihan tunggakan yang berbasis perangkat mobile, menjalankan kerjasama dengan perbankan untuk mempermudah pembayaran melalui internet banking / mobile banking, melakukan sosialisasi kepada pelanggan dengan memanfaatkan media teknologi informasi dan lainnya.
ANALISIS SISTEM OPERASIONAL JARINGAN IRIGASI KOBISADAR UNTUK MEMENUHI KEBUTUHAN LAHAN PERTANIAN KABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH
Authors: Adi Muhamad Ismail , Buyang Christy Gery , Kalalimbong Abraham
Published: July 2022

Kebutuhan air di persawahan disebut sebagai kebutuhan air irigasi. Irigasi adalah usaha penyediaan dan pengaturan air untuk menunjang pertanian. Tujuan irigasi adalah untuk memanfaatkan air irigasi yang tersedia secara benar yakni seefisien dan seefektif dalam menggunakan air. Desa Kobisadar Kabupaten Maluku Tengah Provinsi Maluku memiliki lahan pertanian namun pada musin kemarau para petani sering mengalami kesulitan memenuhi kebutuhan air untuk lahan pertanian sawa. Berdasaran permasalahan tersebut kami melakukan penelitian dengan tujuan menghitung debit air dan kebutuhan air untuk kebutuhan lahan pertanian setiap area irigasi serta efisensi jaringan di desa Kobisadar. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini meliputi ; kecepatan rata-rata aliran air, menghitungan luas penampang, perhitungan debit aliran saluran, menghitung kebutuhan air tiap area irigasi dan perhitungan efisiensi pemberian air. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan analisa perbandingan kebutuhan debit dengan debit air aktual maka debit aktual pada saluran 1, 2, 4, 5 dan 6 mampu mencukupi kebutuhan air irigasi secara menyeluruh di area irigasinya. Pada saluran 3, debit aktual belum mampu mencukupi kebutuhan air irigasi di area irigasinya. Perhitungan nilai efisiensi pada saluran 1 nilai efisiensi 44.15%, saluran 2 nilai efisiensi 50.74%, saluran 3 nilai efisiensi 37.62%,  saluran 4 nilai efisiensi 61.91%,  saluran 5 nilai efisiensi 76.54%, saluran 6 nilai efisiensi 73.32%. Sehingga dapat di simpulakan bahwa secara keseluruhan nilai efisiensi yang ada tidak memenuhi standart efisiensi karena rata-rata nilai efisiensi pada tiap-tiap saluran tersebut dibawah 90%. Saluran dinilai efisien jika nilai efisiensi memenuhi standar efisiensi menurut Standart Perencanaan Irigasi Saluran Sekunder dengan tingkat efisiensi pengairan diatas 90%.
KAJIAN PERBANDINGAN PERFORMANCE ENERGI TURBIN ANGIN MODEL DUCTED DENGAN UN-DUCTED
Authors: Rumaherang Wulfilla Maxmilian , Laconawa Billi , Titahelu Nicolas , Louhenapessy Jandri
Published: July 2022

Abstrak.  Pengurangan emisi karbon dioxida secara signifikan sampai dengan 28% pada tahun 2030 menjadi isu penting sehingga diperlukan inovasi dan pemanfaatan energi angin sebagai salah sumber energi baru terbarukan hijau. Ada dua jenis tipe turbin angin dengan selubung (ducted) dan turbin angin aliran bebas (un-ducted). Aplikasi kedua turbin ini pada PLTB akan memberikan performance yang berbeda. Berapa perbedaan nilai parameter-parameter energi pada kedua turbin ini menjadi masih menjadi permasalahan dan fokus penelitian. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menentukan perbandingan performance energi dari kedua model turbin tersebut dengan diameter impeller DM= 1 meter dengan menggunakan profil blade NACA 63-412. Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui pengujian di laboratorium pada variasi kecepatan angin 2 – 8 m/s. Nilai momen diperoleh melalui pembebanan bertahap pada prony break sampai putaran mencapai nilai yang telah ditentukan atau dihitung sebelumnya. Hasil penelitian parameter-paremeter energi menujukan bahwa peformance pada turbin angin dengan selubung (ducted wind turbine) lebih tinggi dari turbin angin tanpa selubung (un-ducted wind turbine). Nilai kenaikan daya turbin dengan selubung (ducted wind turbine) untuk kecepatan 2 – 8 m/s berkisar pada nilai Pducted = (0 – 2.5)Pun-ducted,  Sehingga dari aspek konversi energy direkomendakian penggunaan turbin angin ducted.
DİJİTALLEŞME BAĞLAMINDA TÜRKİYE’DE TELEVİZYON YAYINCILIĞININ DÖNÜŞÜMÜ: DİSNEY PLUS PLATFORMU
Authors: YÜKSEL Hakan
Published: July 2022

Dijitalleşme süreci birçok alanda olduğu gibi medya sektöründe de yenilikler meydana getirmektedir. Televizyon mecrası da dijitalleşme eğiliminden etkilenmektedir ve bu bağlamda hem yayın içerikleri hem de izleyici profili değişmeye başlamaktadır. Aynı zamanda dijital becerilere sahip olmayı gerektiren bu süreç, teknik ve içerik anlamında yöndeşmeyi sağlamaktadır. Dijital platformların varlığı da dijitalleşen televizyon yayıncılığının internet teknolojisiyle özdeşleştiğini göstermektedir. Mevcut çalışmanın üzerinde durduğu konu da nitekim televizyon yayıncılığının dönüşümüdür. Bu doğrultuda kavramsal çerçeve inşa edilmektedir ve dokuman analiziyle elde edilen bilgilere yer verilmektedir. Türkiye’de yayın hayatına başlamak üzere olan Disney Plus platformu örnek olarak belirlenerek, söz konusu platform bağlamında televizyon yayıncılığının dönüşümü ele alınmaktadır.
OSMANLI KRONİKLERİ IŞIĞINDA 1821 MORA AYAKLANMASI
Authors: YILMAZ Enes
Published: July 2022

1821 yılında başlayan ve neticesinde Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’ndan bağımsız bir Yunanistan Devleti’nin kurulmasına yol açan Mora Ayaklanması üzerine şimdiye kadar birçok çalışma yapılmış, ancak Osmanlı kronikleri ışığında bu olayın incelenmediği görülmüştür. Siyasi Tarih araştırmalarında bu alan üzerinde görülen eksiklik, bu çalışma için incelenen kronikler aracılığıyla giderilmeye çalışılmıştır. Bu bağlamda Moralı Mir Yusuf, Mehmed Mansur, İzzet Molla gibi dönemin önemli tarihçi – devlet adamlarının yazdıkları eserler esas alınarak bu çalışmanın hazırlanması, literatüre önemli bir katkı sağlayacaktır. Ayrıca bu çalışma, 1821-1830 tarihleri arasında cereyan eden siyasi olayların bizzat o dönemde yaşayıp gördüklerini kaleme aktaran devlet adamlarının eserleri incelenerek hazırlanacağından bu alanda bulunan önemli bir boşluğu kapatacak niteliktedir.
COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN BLADDER DIARY AND URODYNAMIC STUDY TO IDENTIFY LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS
Authors: Assis Gisela Maria , Salvador Morgana Borba , Olandoski Marcia
Published: July 2022

Objective: To identify the similarity of lower urinary tract symptoms presented in the urodynamic study compared to the urinary diary. Method: This is a comparative study carried out in an urodynamics clinic in southern Santa Catarina, Brazil, with 44 patients who underwent the examination. Data collection was carried out by applying a questionnaire and a 72-hour bladder diary and comparing it with the findings of the urodynamic study using the SPSS for Windows and Stata/SE v.14.1 programs. Results: The bladder diary showed high specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy for identifying detrusor hyperactivity and stress urinary incontinence. There was no difference for bladder capacity (p* 0.198). It pointed to bladder sensitivity with a volume smaller than that presented by the urodynamic study (p*<0.001). It was able to identify lower urinary tract symptoms that were not present in the urodynamic study. Conclusion: The bladder diary was effective for identifying lower urinary tract symptoms and can be used to define first-line treatment with a broader range of population diagnosis, shorter time between complaints and treatment, cost reduction for the system, and less discomfort for the patient.
ESTUDO COMPARATIVO ENTRE DIÁRIO VESICAL E ESTUDO URODINÂMICO PARA IDENTIFICAÇÃO DE SINTOMAS DO TRATO URINÁRIO INFERIOR
Authors: Assis Gisela Maria , Salvador Morgana Borba , Olandoski Marcia
Published: July 2022

Objetivo:Avaliar a efetividade do diário vesical para identificar sintomas do trato urinário inferior, em comparação ao estudo urodinâmico. Método: Trata-se de estudo observacional de corte transversal realizado em uma clínica de urodinâmica do sul catarinense com 44 pacientes submetidos ao exame. A coleta de dados deu-se por aplicação de questionário de dados epidemiológicos e de sintomas e diário vesical de 72 horas e comparação deste com os achados do estudo urodinâmico por meio do programa Stata/SE v.14.1. Resultados: O diário vesical apresentou alta especificidade, sensibilidade e acurácia para identificação de hiperatividade detrusora e incontinência urinária de esforço. Não apresentou diferença para capacidade vesical (p* 0,198) e apontou sensibilidade vesical com volume menor do que o apresentado pelo estudo urodinâmico (p*<0,001). Foi capaz de identificar sintomas de trato urinário inferior que não haviam se revelado no estudo urodinâmico. Conclusão: O diário vesical mostrou-se tão efetivo quanto o estudo urodinâmico para identificação de sintomas de trato urinário inferior, podendo ser utilizado para definição de tratamento de primeira linha com maior abrangência de diagnóstico populacional, menor tempo entre queixa e tratamento, redução de custo para o sistema e menor desconforto para o paciente.
CONSUMO ALIMENTAR DE MACRONUTRIENTES E ESTADO NUTRICIONAL DE PESSOAS COM ESTOMIA
Authors: Queiroz Suzany Trindade , Costa Vanessa Vieira Lourenço , Cunha Regina Ribeiro , Araujo Marilia de Souza , Silva Alyne França da , Barros Kellyne Santana , Dias Liliane de Nazaré Melo , Barreto Jéssica Thuanny Teixeira , Amaral Máyra Patrícia do Carmo
Published: July 2022

Objetivo:Avaliar o consumo alimentar de macronutrientes e o estado nutricional de pessoas com estomia no contexto amazônico. Método: Estudo transversal quantitativo realizado na unidade de referência especializada às pessoas com estomia, no período de janeiro a março de 2020. A amostra foi constituída de 77 pessoas com estomias, com idade de 21 a 88 anos, de ambos os sexos. Foram utilizados informações sociodemográficas, aspectos clínicos e comportamentais, medidas antropométricas e recordatório 24 h. A análise estatística foi realizada por meio dos softwares BioEstat 5.0 e EpiInfo 3.5.1. Resultados: A maioria era do sexo masculino, com faixa etária entre 35 e 50 anos. Os tipos mais frequentes de estomia foram: colostomia (69%) e ileostomia (21%), com caráter temporário (43%), tendo em ambos os sexos a etiologia neoplásica (60%). Quanto ao estado nutricional, a maioria apresentou eutrofia segundo o índice de massa corporal, no entanto a circunferência da cintura demonstrou risco metabólico aumentado no sexo feminino, e a prega cutânea tricipital indicou obesidade no sexo masculino e eutrofia no sexo feminino (<0,0001). Com relação ao consumo alimentar, observou-se inadequação de energia e de macronutrientes. Conclusão: Os hábitos alimentares no contexto amazônico podem estar relacionados ao consumo alimentar inadequado e às alterações no estado nutricional.
USE OF THE HUMAN PLACENTA IN THE HEALING OF FOOT ULCERS IN PEOPLE WITH DIABETES: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: Lima Francisca Sousa , Brandão Maria Girlane Sousa Albuquerque , Oliveira Dara Cesario , Ramalho Aline de Oliveira , Chaves Anne Fayma Lopes , Araújo Thiago Moura de , Veras Vivian Saraiva
Published: July 2022

Objective: To identify in the literature the contributions of the use of the human placenta in the healing of foot ulcers in people with diabetes. Method: An integrative review study carried out by searching articles in Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Cochrane Library, National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Web of Science and Scopus, using the search strategies: Placenta AND “Diabetic foot” and Placenta AND “Diabetic Foot”. Results: The initial search resulted in 148 articles. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a final sample of 12 articles was obtained. It was observed that the placenta has the potential to promote the improvement of granulation tissue and peripheral circulation, greater epithelialization, and reduction in the wound area, with the majority use of cryopreserved placental and amniotic membrane allograft. Conclusion: The human placenta is a nutrient-rich biological material that has the potential to contribute to the tissue repair of foot ulcers in people with diabetes in a shorter period of time.
Exploring the functionality of ethnic fermented sour beverages and their standardization with improved shelf stability for industrial use
Authors: Anitha Sri M. J. , Kanchana S. , Geetha P. S. , Vanniyarajan C. , Mini M.L. , Ejilane J.
Published: July 2022

The nutritional and functional characteristics of cereal and millets have been enhanced by fermentation technology and have proven to be a viable option for the cereal industry. The fermentation technique aids in increasing the nutrient content, viz., minerals, vitamins, proteins, phenolics and antinutritional compounds, as phytic acid degrades. The study aimed to investigate the appropriate fermentation technique for developing ethnic fermented sour beverages and standardize the product with improved shelf stability for industrial use. Neeragarams (an indigenous fermented rice product from the southern part of India) were prepared using Mapillai samba, and a notable and nutritious traditional rice variety of Tamil Nadu was taken (T1 - raw - unpolished, T2 - raw - polished, T3 - parboiled - unpolished and T4 - parboiled - polished) with added species such as onions, green chillies and curry leaves. The study observed that among four different treatments of neeragaram, T1 (raw rice - unpolished) was highly acceptable based on consumer acceptability with the sensory value of 9.0 higher nutritional characteristics viz., energy 68.29 Kcal, carbohydrates 11.15 %, protein 4.21 %, fiber 2.59 %, fat 0.93 %, iron 4.21 mg, potassium 181.7 mg, sodium 61.23 mg and zinc 2.32 mg per 100 ml of neeragaram. The developed product will be highly suitable for commercialization with improved shelf stability. Among the four treatments, raw (unpolished) neeragaram was highly acceptable with maximum retention of nutritional characteristics. The developed fermented sour beverages do not involve a high cost of production and earn good returns to entrepreneurs. The development of these fermented sour beverages using rice will increase the suitability for consumers and, in turn, improve persons with nutritional and functional status.
Estimation of land surface temperature for Coimbatore District using Landsat imagery
Authors: P Aravind , S Selvakumar , G Thiyagarajan , Kannan Balaji , K Boomiraj
Published: July 2022

The impact of climate change is visually witnessed in the present environment by various natural disasters. This phenomenon of land surface temperature is one of the significant aspects to be estimated for the study of climate change. The increase in Land Surface Temperature (LST) may be due to ongoing developments in the field of urbanization and globalization. The objective of the study was to estimate the increase in the LST in relation to the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and assess the spatial variation in the LST due to land use/land cover change. The study utilized Landsat 8 data to assess the land-use changes and their relation with LST in one of the main urbanized cities, i.e.  Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, using Landsat imagery due to the availability of various land cover types by using the mathematical expressions in ARCMAP software. This study compares the LST between 2015 and 2020 to observe the change in the NDVI and LST over a period of 5 years in the Coimbatore district. There was an increase of 1°C in 5 years and the area of high LST had been increased comparatively. The maximum LST was found to be 73°C in 2015, which increased to 74°C in the year 2020 ;and the minimum LST was found to be 15°C in 2015, which increased to 19°C in the year 2020 depicting the ongoing change in the land use of the district. The study findings will help promulgate sustainable urban land-use policies and can be used for mitigating climate change.
Impact of Watermelon bud necrosis virus (WBNV) infected plants on the volatile emission pattern in cowpea plants
Authors: Arunkumar P. , Kennedy J.S. , Rajabaskar D. , Aishwarya P.
Published: July 2022

Pathogens, including tospoviruses, are known to manipulate the behaviour of vectors after virus acquisition by plants to enhance virus transmission. Furthermore, as recently proven in the maize chlorotic mottle virus pathosystem, the vector's choice for virus-infected plants can change to a preference for noninfected plants after virus uptake by the vector. A similar trend was observed in the cowpea - Watermelon Bud Necrosis Virus (WBNV) - Thrips palmi (Karny) pathosystem. Similarly, in the no-choice bioassay, viruliferous T.palmi (carrying WBNV) settled preferentially more on healthy cowpea plants (56%) compared to virus-infected plants (47.3%), whereas non-viruliferous T.palmi settled preferentially more on WBNV infected (58.67%) cowpea plants compared to healthy plants (44%). The changes in preference of thrips towards host plants before and after virus acquisition may be due to the change of volatile cues. This study looked at the headspace volatile composition of healthy and WBNV-infected cowpea plants that attract thrips. Furthermore, the volatile analysis revealed that 1, 2-Propanediamine (0.62%) and Tuaminoheptane (0.55%) from healthy cowpea plants, as well as Tetradecane (0.35%) from WBNV-infected cowpea plants, both have a higher area percent than other volatiles. The amine (53%) and hydrocarbon (69%) groups of volatile organic compounds make up the majority of host volatiles found in healthy and virus-infected plants. The increased contact rates of viruliferous and non-viruliferous T.palmi towards healthy and WBNV-infected host plants could enhance virus transmission if thrips feed on them and acquire the pathogen prior to dispersal and the recorded host volatiles might be useful in vector management in future.
Degree days and demography of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize at different temperatures
Authors: Ashok K. , Balasubramani V. , Kennedy J. S. , Geethalakshmi V. , Jeyakumar P. , Sathiah N.
Published: July 2022

The temperature has a direct effect on the activity of insect pests and their developmental rate. The increasing temperature could profoundly influence the population dynamics, life cycle, length of reproduction, fecundity, and longevity. In the present study, the impact of different temperatures (32, 33, 34, 35 and 36°C) on the degree days and population fitness of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) was evaluated under artificial conditions. The results showed that for S. frugiperda, an average of 690.38 degree days was required to complete the total life span. The total larval developmental time, pupal duration and adult longevity required 237.38, 184.47 and 228.10 degree days, respectively. The life history data of S. frugiperda were analysed by using TWOSEX-MSChart. An increase in temperature reduced the developmental time of S. frugiperda at age x and stage j. The highest reproductive value (vx) of S. frugiperda was obtained at 34°C (600 individuals per day) and was found to be reduced at a further increase in temperature of 35°C (260 individuals per day) and 36°C (120 individuals per day). These results signify the improved fitness of S. frugiperda with increasing temperature levels, and the degree days help to predict the development pattern of S. frugiperda based on heat accumulation.
Correlation and R2 analysis of radicle emergence test to predict seed vigour and field emergence in blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) seed lots
Authors: Chinnasamy G. P. , Sundareswaran S. , Vetrivel M.
Published: July 2022

Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) is one of the major pulse crops grown throughout India.  Prediction of seed vigour and field emergence of seed before sowing is important for assured yield. A standard germination test is time-consuming and does not always show the seed lot potential performance, especially if field conditions are not optimal. There is need of advanced technology, which can give a precise result in a short period. The experiment was conducted to correlate the radicle emergence test with seed vigour parameters to predict seed vigour and planting value of 10 varying vigour lots (L1, L2, L3, L4 - high vigour lots; L5, L6, L7 - medium vigour lots; L8, L9, L10 - low vigour lots) of blackgram var. VBN 6. The study showed that all the seed vigour parameters of the blackgram were more highly correlated with the percentage of radicle emergence with 2 mm length than with 1 mm length. The correlation analysis results showed that the radicle emergence test with 2 mm radicle length at 28 hours had a highly significant negative correlation with EC (electrical conductivity) of seed leachate (-0.974**), followed by MJGT (mean just germination time) (-0.967**) and MGT (mean germination time) (-0.933**). However, it was positively correlated with field emergence (0.972**), germination (0.952**) and dehydrogenase enzyme activity (0.928**). The maximum R2 value of 0.923 was recorded in the 28-hour counting of radicle emergence with a length of 2 mm compared with the 26-hour counting of radicle emergence with a length of 1 mm (0.913). The study concluded that counting 2 mm radicle emergence at the 28th hour could be used to quickly evaluate seed vigour in field emergence in blackgram seed lots.
Association analysis in Kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Authors: Panda Debadatta , Bhakta R. S. , Chauhan D. A.
Published: July 2022

In the millennium of an ever-growing population, feeding the millions ample amount of food with necessarily required nutrition has become a tough challenge. To cater protein requirement, plant-based protein, especially pulses, have always been a better option. Among the pulses, chickpea is one of the choicest crops being extensively cultivated throughout the world. However, the production and productivity of crops are not sufficient to meet consumer demand throughout the world. To aid in the selection process of chickpea breeding, the present study was performed to evaluate fifty-one kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) germplasm lines along with four checks for the degree and direction of association of twelve quantitative characters on yield in fifty five kabuli chickpea genotypes. Considerable positive correlation was found between the weight of 100 seeds and the height of the chickpea plant, but the number of pods per plant and seed volume per weight were observed to be in negative association with the former trait. The primary branch depicted a substantial amount of positive correlation with harvest index, seed yield per individual plant, pods produced per plant. Secondly, the current study on association analysis also unveiled positive and highly significant correlations of the number of primary branches, height at the first pod set, pods/plant, and weight of 100 seeds on seed yield, suggesting their further use as selection criteria  in the  process of crop improvement.
Morphometrics and distribution of antennal sensillae of both sexes of Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: Gargi C. , Kennedy J. S. , Jayabal T. D.
Published: July 2022

Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is a devastating invasive pest persisting as a menace hampering the progress of Indian agriculture. The morphometrics and distribution of antennal sensilla of both sexes of S. frugiperda were investigated in the study. The antenna was filiform for both sexes and was composed of scape, pedicel and flagellum. Male antennas had more subsegments (65-71) in the flagellum than female (56-70) antennas. Male and female S. frugiperda antennae possessed eight types of sensilla: sensilla trichoidea, sensilla chaetica, sensilla coeloconica, sensilla styloconica, sensilla basiconica, sensilla auricillica, sensilla squamiformia and Bӧhm’s bristles. Sensilla trichoidea was the most abundant sensilla found in the antenna of both sexes and was more abundant in males than in females. It was also noticed that male antenna was longer than the female antenna. The results of the present study helps to assess alternative management strategies with an electrophysiological response of the pest towards sex pheromones and in combination with plant info chemicals for monitoring and management of S. frugiperda in agricultural ecosystems.
Variability analysis in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) crosses under drought stress
Authors: Ilakiya T. , Premalakshmi V. , Arumugam T. , Sivakumar T.
Published: July 2022

Climate change in recent years has affected crop production to a greater extent. To overcome these effects, climate-resilient varieties are needed. Tomato is a versatile crop. However, its growth is hindered when it is affected by drought stress. Hence, a variability analysis of tomatoes under drought stress was carried out at Horticulture College and Research Institute, Coimbatore. Variability studies revealed that all the crosses for all parameters exhibited higher phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) values than genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV), indicating the influence of environmental effects. For all the crosses, viz., EC169966 × LE118, EC177824 × LE27 and Arka Ashish × LE27, high PCV and high GCV were recorded for characteristics including fruit number per plant, yield per plant, lycopene content and peroxidase activity. Characteristics such as the number of flowers per cluster, fruit number per plant, individual weight of fruit, yield per plant, relative water content, proline content, peroxidase activity and ascorbic acid content recorded higher heritability coupled with high genetic advance as a percentage of the mean (GAM). Thus, direct selection of the above parameters improves drought-tolerant breeding programs in tomato.
Effect of seed treatments on seed germination and seedling parameters in the F2 generation of mundu chilli (Capsicum annum L.)
Authors: Kabilan M. , Balakumbahan R. , Nageswari K. , Santha S.
Published: July 2022

Germination in chilli seeds is poor and the duration taken for the germination is long. In order to overcome their problems in germination, the seeds were to be subjected to seed treatments, So that the germination would be effective. The experiment was conducted at the Department of Vegetable Science HC & RI, Tami Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Periyakulam to study the effect of seed treatment views on the seedling character of mundu chilli. The experiment was laid in FCRD design with three replications. In this study, four F2 crosses viz., PKM CA 20 X PKM CA 08 (C1), PKM CA 32 X PKM CA 33 (C2), PKM CA 32 X PKM CA 20 (C3), PKM CA 38 X PKM CA 33 (C4) and seven treatments namely, Control (T0), Seed treatment with KNO3 0.5% (T1), Seed treatment GA3 50 ppm (T2), Seed treatment with NAA 100 ppm (T3), Hot water seed treatment at 60° C for 15 minutes (T4), Seed treatment with cow urine (T5), Seed treatment with Trichoderma viride (T6). Among all F2 crosses, PKM CA 38 X PKM CA 33 (C4) was most responsive to seed treatments in terms of the percent of seed germination and vigor index, followed by progeny PKM CA 32 X PKM CA 33 (C2) for root length and PKM CA 32 X PKM CA 20 (C3) for shoot length. The statistical analysis of the data showed the superiority of all the seed treatments over the control. The GA₃ treatment resulted in the maximum percentage of seed germination, root length, shoot length and vigor index followed by KNO3.    GA3 breaks the dormancy in the seeds and induces seed germination rapidly. Thus GA3 finds its way as the seed treatment agent in chilli.
Influence of nutrients and plant growth regulators on growth parameters and yield of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.)
Authors: Karuppusamy G. , Jeyakumar P. , Chandrasekhar C.N. , Jayamani P. , Gopal N.O.
Published: July 2022

Pigeonpea is the second most important pulse crop after chickpea in India. The yield of pigeonpea is very low due to indeterminate growth habit and poor source-sink relationship. Plant growth regulators are known to influence the source-sink relationship and stimulate the translocation of photo-assimilates thereby helping in effective flower formation, fruit and seed development and ultimately enhance productivity of the crops. With this background, a field experiment was conducted with pigeonpea (CO Rg 7) under irrigated condition in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. An experiment was aimed at determining the effect of various nutrients and growth-promoting hormones on the growth parameters and yield of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.). The Factorial Randomised Block Design was used in the field trial and was replicated three times. At the vegetative stage, the treatments included foliar sprays of growth inhibitors such as M2-Mepiquat chloride (MC) @ 500 pp, M3-Chlormequat chloride (CC) @ 500 ppm and M1- Control. At flower initiation and 15 days later, various plant growth regulators, such as T2-SA (100 ppm), T3-BR (0.1 ppm), T4-Napthyl acetic acid (40 ppm), T5-Nutrients (ZnSO4 @ 0.5 percent + H3BO3 @ 0.3 percent, T6-Mono Ammonium Phosphate @ 2 percent, and T7-TNAU Pulse Wonder @ 1 percent), T8-Nutrient consortia I (1%) and T9-Nutrient consortia II (1%), were used. Among the treatments, the combination of Chlormequat chloride and nutrient consortia treatments (M3T8&M3T9) had better performances in growth parameters and yield of pigeonpea (CO Rg 7). Foliar application of M3T8-Chlormequat chloride and Nutrient consortia I (1%) resulted significantly (P<0.05) in the highest Total dry matter production (64.85; 82.96 g plant-1), Leaf area (1629; 1873 cm-2 plant-1), Leaf area index (1.358; 1.561), Specific leaf weight (7.29; 10.34 mg cm-2) and Seed yield (1133 kg ha-1) when compared to other treatments. The present study that the application of a combined formulation of hormones and nutrients present in the nutrient consortia at the flowering and pod formation stages influenced the growth parameters and resulted in higher seed yield.