bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stakeholder Orientation in Cruise Lines’ Mission Statements
Authors: Penco Lara , Profumo Giorgia , Scarsi Roberta
Published: November 2017

Consistent with the extant management literature, mission statements are crucial for the sustainability and growth of any firms and have been considered to be a tool for the strategic management process. Despite the considerable attention awarded to this theme, the role of the mission statement in the strategic management of tourism firms has not been sufficiently highlighted. The present paper tries to bridge this literature gap and aims to (i) analyze the content of mission statements; and (ii) investigate the stakeholder orientation of cruise line mission statements. We apply a content analysis method to analyze the mission statements of 44 cruise lines, employing three different perspectives: (1) the inclusion of stakeholder groups; (2) mentions of specific “mission” components; (3) reference to four goals usually assigned to mission statements. The analysis was performed using the software package QDA-Miner. The results suggest that it is possible to identify four clusters of firms that present similar content in their mission statements, and that cruise companies tend to reserve a major attention to customers. This contribution presents some valuable research implications mainly useful for researchers and academics, but also maybe of benefit to professionals and investors.
Optimization of Evacuation Warnings Prior to a Hurricane Disaster
Authors: Sun Dian , Kang Jee , Batta Rajan , Song Yan
Published: November 2017

The key purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that optimization of evacuation warnings by time period and impacted zone is crucial for efficient evacuation of an area impacted by a hurricane. We assume that people behave in a manner consistent with the warnings they receive. By optimizing the issuance of hurricane evacuation warnings, one can control the number of evacuees at different time intervals to avoid congestion in the process of evacuation. The warning optimization model is applied to a case study of Hurricane Sandy using the study region of Brooklyn. We first develop a model for shelter assignment and then use this outcome to model hurricane evacuation warning optimization, which prescribes an evacuation plan that maximizes the number of evacuees. A significant technical contribution is the development of an iterative greedy heuristic procedure for the nonlinear formulation, which is shown to be optimal for the case of a single evacuation zone with a single evacuee type case, while it does not guarantee optimality for multiple zones under unusual circumstances. A significant applied contribution is the demonstration of an interface of the evacuation warning method with a public transportation scheme to facilitate evacuation of a car-less population. This heuristic we employ can be readily adapted to the case where response rate is a function of evacuation number in prior periods and other variable factors. This element is also explored in the context of our experiment.
Clusters of Practice in Peritoneal Dialysis in France: Data from the Catheter Section of the RDPLF
Authors: Lanot Antoine , Bechade Clémence , Verger Christian , Fabre Emmanuel , Vernier Isabelle , Lobbedez Thierry
Published: November 2017

Background

Peritonitis is a major cause of peritoneal dialysis (PD) failure. Recommendations for the prevention of peritonitis are available, but wide variations exist in the peritonitis rate among countries and PD units. The objective of this study was to describe the different pattern of practices in France.

Methods

This was a retrospective, multicenter study based on data from the French Language Peritoneal Dialysis Registry. Center practices were described and mapped. Clusters of practices were sought in a hierarchical analysis and centers belonging to the same clusters of practices were mapped.

Results

Data from 2,770 catheters placed in 64 centers in France between 1 February 2012 and 31 December 2016 were considered. A median of 34 (ranging from 5 to 133) catheters was reported in each center. Twenty-eight (43.8%) centers routinely administered a prophylactic antibiotic prior to catheter placement, and 8 (12.5%) centers applied a local prophylactic antibiotic at the exit site, as recommended by International guidelines. The presence of a PD nurse specialized in PD or PD referent nephrologist was not associated with better adherence to guidelines. Practices were heterogeneous across centers. We identified 5 clusters of centers according to practice. Geographical proximity was not associated with homogeneity in practices.

Conclusion

Peritoneal dialysis practices are heterogeneous in France, even those that are subject to International guidelines. Studies to identify associations between center-specific practices and PD patient outcomes remain mandatory. Efforts should be made to standardize the PD standards of care in France.
Dynamic behavior of a nematic liquid crystal mixed with CoFe2O4 ferromagnetic nanoparticles in a magnetic field
Authors: Petrescu Emil , Cirtoaje Cristina , Stan Cristina
Published: November 2017

The dynamic behavior of a mixture of 4-cyano-4′-pentylbiphenyl (5CB) with 1% CoFe2O4 nanoparticles was analyzed. Experimental data indicate a high stability of the nematic director in the mixture compared to a reference 5CB sample in the magnetic field. The ferrite nanoparticles agglomerate forming long chains as observed in polarized microscopy images. These chains have a very high influence on the magneto-optic effect of the cell. When the magnetic field is applied on the mixture, the chains tend to align with the field direction but, due to their large size, they remain oriented obliquely between the support plates. Thus, the nematic molecules anchored on their surface can not reorient with the field and only a small distortion angle of the liquid crystal molecular director is observed. A comparison with a previously developed theoretical model confirms this small deviation.
A permutation approach to the assignment of the configuration to diastereomeric tetrads by comparison of experimental and ab initio calculated differences in NMR data
Authors: Boratyński Przemysław J
Published: November 2017

Scoring permutations of experimental chemical shift deviations and DFT/GIAO calculated deviations of isotropic shieldings for sets of four diastereomers can help to assign their relative configurations. This method was exercised on a set of diastereomeric Cinchona alkaloid derivatives, where 13C NMR data always identified the proper configuration. The presented approach is also an attempt to quantify the assignment by exclusion.
La producción de tesis doctorales en España (1995-2014): evolución, disciplinas, principales actores y comparación con la producción científica en WoS y Scopus
Authors: Sánchez Jiménez Rodrigo , Blázquez Ochando Manuel , Montesi Michela , Botezan Iuliana
Published: November 2017

El acceso cada vez más fácil a la literatura gris plantea a la comunidad científica la posibilidad de explorar un producto científico aún poco estudiado, las tesis doctorales. El presente estudio propone un análisis de la producción de las tesis doctorales defendidas en España en el período 1977-2014 y registradas en la base de datos TESEO, con especial énfasis en los 20 últimos años de dicho periodo. Se describe la evolución de la producción de tesis y su distribución por materias y universidades, aportando una comparación con los datos de producción científica por año, materia e institución de Web of Science y Scopus. Se detecta una correlación importante entre la producción de tesis y la producción científica en las bases de datos mencionadas, que se fortalece mucho desde el año 2007, cuando empieza a configurarse un patrón de crecimiento más parecido al del aumento exponencial de la producción científica española reflejada en Web of Science y Scopus. En cuanto a la distribución por materias y universidades, se aprecian cambios importantes en la importancia relativa de disciplinas e instituciones entre el período 1995-99 y el período 2010-14. En concreto, las ciencias de la salud pasan del 17,8% del período 1995-99 al 12,3% en el período 2010-14. En el mismo intervalo, la Universidad Complutense pierde buena parte de su liderazgo en la producción de tesis doctorales, pasando a una situación de casi igualdad con la Universidad de Barcelona y observándose un escalonamiento más progresivo de la distribución de tesis por universidades. Ésta distribución se estudia además en conjunto con la producción WoS y el porcentaje de producción WoS de alto impacto, observándose un aumento general del ratio producción científica / tesis, que es con frecuencia más elevado en las universidades con mayor porcentaje de producción de alto impacto.
La promoción de la lectura: un análisis crítico de los artículos de investigación
Authors: Lluch Gemma , Sánchez-García Sandra
Published: November 2017

La lectura es un tema que preocupa cada día más. Los bajos índices de consumo, los resultados de comprensión lectora de los alumnos y el reto que supone el nuevo contexto digital han provocado todo un debate en torno a la lectura y su promoción. Este artículo analiza las investigaciones publicadas entre 2000-2015 en revistas internacionales indexadas en Scopus y en WoS. Estos trabajos resaltan la necesidad de abordar esta temática desde una mirada interdisciplinar y empírica que permita establecer las bases para una correcta actuación y la consolidación de hábitos de lectura estables, especialmente entre los niños y jóvenes. Del análisis realizado se concluye que buena parte de la oferta actual en materia de promoción lectora es básicamente un intento para acercar los libros y la lectura de forma atractiva a los lectores más jóvenes, si bien son escasas todavía las investigaciones que se preocupan de los resultados de estas intervenciones.
Temporalités, transit et projet migratoire : pratiques urbaines de migrants et de réfugiés à Nouadhibou et Conakry
Authors: Counilh Anne-Laure , Simon-Lorière Hélène
Published: November 2017

Avant de présenter l’objectif et la démarche de cet article, il parait important de faire un détour par l’évocation de nos terrains respectifs de recherche et de nos thématiques de travail, qui en ont été le point de départ.
Application of multifractal analysis to segmentation of water bodies in optical satellite images
Authors: San Martin Victor Manuel , Figliola Alejandra
Published: November 2017

In this paper we study the characteristics of multifractal spectra obtained for remote sensing images through the coarse theory and proposed a method for segmentation of water bodies based on it.In first place, spectra of self-similar images created with Iterated Function Systems are calculated and compared with their statistical spectra. Then, optical remote sensing images are studied, emphasizing the differences between their spectra and those obtained for synthetic images. Punctually, attention is focused on the concavity of real image spectra and on its interpretation in terms of the analyzed images. This lead us to the proposition of a segmentation method for water bodies.The method is tested and the results are compared with water masks of the regions under study. Comments are made about the limitations of the proposed method.
Received: 29 May 2017,  Accepted: 20 September 2017; Edited by: C. Muravchik; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4279/PIP.090007
Cite as: V M San Martin, A Figliola, Papers in Physics 9, 090007 (2017)
This paper, by V M San Martin, A Figliola, is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0.
Management of Abnormally Invasive Placenta: One-center Experience
Authors: Penzhoyan Grigoriy , Novikova Vladislava
Published: November 2017

Aim

To present one-center experience of the management of abnormally invasive placenta (AIP).

Materials and methods

This was a retrospective cohort study of clinical cases of abnormally invasive placenta (the AIP) in Perinatal Center (PC), which is part of General Hospital— Regional Clinical Hospital N2 of Krasnodar city, in the period from 2014 to August 2016.

Results

The total number of childbirth for the period was 24 078, and AIP was diagnosed in 0.17%. The average age of women was 31.5 ± 0.8 years. About 97.5% were multiparous women and 85% women in the previous pregnancy had childbirth by cesarean section (CS): One CS—41.18%, two—32.35%, and three—23.53%. An AIP was first diagnosed in pregnancy at 11 to 39 weeks of pregnancy by ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Cesarean section performed in the conditions of the X-ray operating of the endovascular department. The relative risk (RR) for accurate diagnosis of AIP by ultrasound was 1.789 ± 0.709 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.446–7.186], and for MRI RR was 0.944 ± 0.142 (95% CI 0.715–1.246). At CS, in 85% of women balloon dilatation of the iliac vessels was performed, in 15%, uterine artery embolization (UAE), and in 72.5%, metroplasty. In 15% of women with AIP were the cause of hysterectomy without adnexa. The total blood loss was 1152.56 ± 107.67 (4,000–35,000) mL or 15.539 ± 1.7374 (5,0000–58,330) mL/kg. Maximum blood loss was in women with placenta previa and its localization in the area of the scar on the uterus that required a hysterectomy.

Conclusion

Despite increasing incidence of AIP, it is possible to prevent massive blood loss during delivery by combined treatment using radiological endovascular procedures for devascularization of the lower pelvis. Early diagnosis of placental abnormalities with regionalized approach in perinatal health makes it possible not only to preserve the women's reproductive health and fertility but also to minimize postpartum hemorrhage.

How to cite this article

Penzhoyan G, Novikova V. Management of Abnormally Invasive Placenta: One-center Experience. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2017;11(3):184-188.
Effect of Areca Nut Consumption on Hypoxia-inducible Factor-1 Alfa Expression in Patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Agarwal Kiran , Chauhan Anju , Prasad Jitender , Mehra Pravesh , Kumar Shilpa , Pahuja Bindiya K , Ahirwar Ashok K
Published: November 2017

Introduction

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a major health problem in Southeast Asia, including India. Areca nut chewing is a major health hazard in India, which has been implicated in the etiology of OSCC. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) is a major transcription factor involved in adaptation under hypoxic condition, a common finding in solid tumors. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different habits including areca nut chewing on HIF-1 expression in patients with OSCC.

Materials and methods

It was a hospital-based observational case-control study. The study comprised 50 histologically proven cases of OSCC and 50 healthy controls. The HIF-1α level was measured by commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in the blood samples. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20.

Results

The HIF-1α levels were found significantly higher in the patients with areca nut consumption in addition to other addictive habits. Isolated influence could not be discerned as there was only one patient who gave history of only areca nut chewing.

Conclusion

Our findings prove that HIF-1α expression is upregulated by areca nut chewing, which leads to worse prognosis. This calls for widespread awareness programs regarding the deleterious effects of areca nut chewing among the general population.

How to cite this article

Prasad J, Goswami B, Agarwal K, Mehra P, Kumar S, Pahuja BK, Chauhan A, Ahirwar AK. Effect of Areca Nut Consumption on Hypoxia-inducible Factor-1 Alfa Expression in Patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Indian J Med Biochem 2017;21(2):81-85.
Study of Insulin Resistance in Women with Preeclampsia
Authors: Sonagra Amit D , Makandar Asmabi , Biradar Shivaleela M , Deba Zahoorunissa
Published: November 2017

Introduction

The root cause of preeclampsia is placental ischemia due to impaired trophoblastic invasion in the uterine spiral arterioles. Ischemic placenta liberates various inflammatory mediators that cause widespread endothelial dysfunction leading to insulin resistance (IR). Increased IR in pregnant females can further lead to high occurrence of maternal and fetal complications.

Objectives

To compare and evaluate the role of measuring IR among women with preeclampsia and normal pregnancy.

Materials and methods

A total of 35 women with preeclampsia and 35 women with normal pregnancy were included in the study as cases and controls, respectively. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and fasting plasma insulin (FI) were measured and IR indices, such as FPG to FI ratio (FGIR), quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI), and log FI were calculated. Unpaired Student's t-test was used for comparison. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.0.

Results

The mean FI and log FI were significantly higher while QUICKI and FGIR were significantly lower in cases when compared with controls (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

As disease advances, IR increases. There is increased risk of maternal and fetal complications in presence of increased IR. Screening of all hypertensive pregnancies for IR and timely intervention may help to improve outcome.

How to cite this article

Sonagra AD, Deba Z, Makandar A, Biradar SM. Study of Insulin Resistance in Women with Preeclampsia. Indian J Med Biochem 2017;21(2):127-130.
Effect of Gestational Age and Birth Weight on Serum Creatinine in the First Week of Newborn Life
Authors: Ayyala Vijaya L , Devabathina Narendra , Gurappagari Prakash
Published: November 2017

Introduction

Serum creatinine concentration in health is essentially a function of muscle mass. We designed a prospective study to know the influence of gestational age and birth weight on creatinine in the first week of life.

Materials and methods

A total of 218 neonates were enrolled during a 2-year study period (May 2014—April 2016) at Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad, India. The study group was categorized based on gestational age [very preterm (VPT), preterm (PT), and term] and birth weight [very low birth weight (VLBW), low birth weight (LBW), and normal birth weight (NBW)]. The serum creatinine was assayed on the day of delivery in the mother and on days 0, 3, 5, and 7 in the neonates. The method of estimation of serum creatinine was by the modified kinetic Jaffe's reaction.

Results

Serum creatinine was high in the VPT neonates (28—33 weeks of gestational age) and VLBW neonates (<1.5 kg) on day 0. An increase in mean serum creatinine was recorded on day 3 in VPT and VLBW neonates. Mean neonatal serum creatinine in all the subgroups based either on gestational age or birth weight decreased on day 7.

Conclusion

The serum creatinine in the first week of a newborn should be interpreted cautiously as the kidneys are in the process of maturation. High serum creatinine in neonates with insignificant muscle mass is a reflection of maternal serum creatinine coupled with an immature kidney.

How to cite this article

Ayyala VL, Devabathina N, Gurappagari P. Effect of Gestational Age and Birth Weight on Serum Creatinine in the First Week of Newborn Life. Indian J Med Biochem 2017;21(2):131-135.
Einfluß des MHS-Genotyps auf die Mast- und Schlachtleistung von Piétrainschweinen und PI x DL-Mastendprodukten in der Stationsprüfung
Authors: Wittmann W. , Götz K.-U. , Peschke W. , Lindner J.-P. , Hause M.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title of the paper: The influence of MHS-genotypes on fattening and carcass Performance traits of purebred Piétrain pigs and PI x DL slaughter pigs at testing station For the comparison of fattening and carcass performance traits as well as the meat quality of different MHSgenotypes, one Pietrain group with 434 and another one of 64 PI x DL animals of both sexes were evaluated. The LSQ-means from an animal model showed in tendency a lower fattening Performance of the stresssusceptible genotypes. Significant differences were found for higher fat layers and fat surfaces and for lower meat surfaces and percentage of lean meat in NP- and NN-genotypes as compared to the PP-animals. The differences between the MHS-genotypes of the PI x DL animals were similar to those of the Pietrain animals. Both Statistical models confirmed a better meat quality already in the NP-genotypes. With respect to lower loss rates, reduction of insufficient meat qualities (PSE, DFD) and a still high proportion of lean meat of the NP- and NN- animals, a selection ofthe Pidtrain race for stress-resistance should be suitable.
Verlauf von biochemischen Kennwerten im Blut von Schweinen mit unterschiedlicher Fettansatzleistung
Authors: Falkenberg H. , Kuhn G. , Hartung M. , Langhammer M. , Wolf C.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title of the paper: Level of the metabolic substances in blood in relation to the development of pigs with different capacity for lipid deposition 28 German Saddle Back pigs (DS) and 30 German Landrace pigs (DL) were used to determine the concentrations of 16 Substrates and enzymes in the blood plasma during the growing-finishing period. Blood samples were taken from veno cava cranialis all two weeks 24 hours after Myostress injection. For the characterization of breed differences the results were represented as means in relation to the whole trial period and to live weight classes of the pigs. The concentrations of protein, urea, Creatinine, LDL + VLDL cholesterol, GGTP and AP were significantly different between DS and DL both for whole trial period and for most of live weight classes. For urea acid, lactate, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, ALAT and LDH breed differences were mainly small. The breed differences for the concentrations of glucose, total cholesterol, ASAT and CK were statistically significant in some live weight classes, only.
Saisonale Einflüsse auf die Konzentration von Progesteron im Blutplasma von Müttern der Rasse Schwarzköpfiges Fleischschaf (Kurzmitteilung)
Authors: Rehbock F. , Schneider F. , Zupp S. , Grumbach S.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title of the paper: Seasonal influences on blood plasma progesterone concentration in ewes of Black head Mutton sheep breed (short communication) In 71 Black head mutton sheeps on pasturing and housing were determined from the year 1995 to 1997 and there in the period from March to October the concentration of blood progesterone for determination of onset of estrus. The level of blood progesterone reported, on literature also, no cycle on this period. The investigation of 6 of this sheeps with ultrasonography had the result of ovarian activity with follicles from 2 mm to 7 mm in diameter, but no cycle was determined. The progesterone level of minimum and maximum on all years differed from March to beginning of September between 0,33 ng/ml and 2,15 ng/ml blood progesterone, after this to October between 0,82 ng/ml and 4,25 ng/ml blood progesterone. The pregnant sheeps detected blood progesterone concentrations from 5,50 ng/ml to 13,55 ng/ml blood progesterone (twins). The corpus luteum activity may be is prevalent on the blood progesterone level up 2 ng/ml and pregnancy up 5 ng/ml blood progesterone. The detectability of blood progesterone and supplemented ultrasonography of ovary possess the possibility recording of onset cycle activity and early pregnancy diagnosis.
Methode zur Untersuchung der Lernfähigkeit von Kälbern in Gruppenhaltung und Ergebnisse bei visuellen Differenzierungsaufgaben
Authors: Franz H.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title of the paper: Method to assess the learning ability of group-housed calves and results of visual discrimination tasks Assessing the sensory capacity and learning ability of farm animals will be of increasing importance for the evaluation of animal welfare in order to develop new efficient farming technologies which seriously consider the animals' well-being. The more-arm-maze test using optic signalling proved to be a useful method to assess the learning ability of singel or group-housed calves. Each test box consisted of 3 Stands per calf arranged side by side (stand dimensions: 1.00 m long, 0.30 m wide and 1.50 m high, wooden walls). The Stands could be distinguished by coloured lamps or black visual patterns of different shapes, projeeted on a white plastic panel above the entrance as Stimuli. Chosing the right (conditioned) Stimulus the calves were rewarded by milk (unconditioned Stimulus) when suckling at the dispenser. Given a random expectation of 33%, the calves reached at least 70% correct choiees already at the 4th test day.
Züchtungsbiologische Bewertung der Leistungsselektion beim Milchrind
Authors: Müller U. , Leucht W. , Reinecke P. , Dalle T.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title of the paper: Breeding and biological evaluation of yield selection in dairy cattle In the course of natural selection metabolic pathways has been improved with regard to reproductive fitness. Yield selection, however, aimes at specific alterations in favour of other traits. The directed reorganization of the genotypic and metabolic constellation leads to an increasing number of individuals, disturbed in their biological balance. This fact has been proved on the example of milk selection in cattle.
Vergleich von Cholesterinparametern im Blut von Schweinen, Kaninchen und Mäusen
Authors: Falkenberg H. , Kuhn G. , Langhammer M. , Renne U. , Redel H.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title ofthe paper: Comparison of blood cholesterol traits in pigs, rabbits and mice Concentrations of total cholesterol as well as high density lipoproteins cholesterol and low density lipoproteins + very low density lipoproteins cholesterol were determined in the blood plasma of 434 pigs, 132 rabbits and 1096 mice. respectively. In all three species blood cholesterol concentration was dependent from species and sex. The lowest concentration was found in rabbits. In pigs the level of cholesterol decreased with increasing body weight. It could be shown that genetic influences like long term selection for different goals in mice varied the concentration of the different cholesterol traits and the correlations between them.
Proteolytische Aktivitäten der lysosomalen Enzyme bei Milchrindern* – 2. Mitteilung: Lysosomale Enzymaktivitäten und die Milchleistung bei Kühen
Authors: Panicke L. , Schmidt M. , Król T. , Staufenbiel R.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title of the paper: Proteolytic activities of lysosomal enzymes in dairy cattle, II. Lysosomal enzyme activities and milk performance Lysosomal enzymes were gained from plasma and leucocytes using 1011 blood samples of 786 dairy cows. There is a correlation between enzyme activities and milk produetion traits with significant correlation coefficients rp = 0,4–0,5 for the daily milk yield at control as well as for the lactation Performance in 305 days during the second third of the first lactation. The level of enzyme activities shows a higher effect on the Performance than the proteolysis. No additional gain of information is to be expected from the leucocytes what limits the pallet to the plasma enzymes.
DNA-Fingerprintuntersuchungen bei 4 Ziegenrassen zur Auswertung populationsgenetischer Parameter – einschließlich bei der gefährdeten Thüringer Wald Ziege
Authors: Falge R. , Terletski V. , Stier K. , Carnwath J. W. , Niemann H.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title ofthe paper: Investigations of population genetic parameters using multilocus DNA fingerprinting in 4 goat breeds in Germany Conventional fmgerprint banding pattems were produced by Southern blotting and digoxigenm labeled oligonucleotid probes (GTG)5 and (GT)g. Digitised images of the blots were analysed with the RFLPscan Computer program. These probes produced more bands (20–39 distinct informative bands within each group) in these goat breeds than in sheep breeds. Typically, in individual goats, an average of 8–11 bands were detected in the range of 4.3–23 kb. Analysis ofthe Polymorphie banding pattems showed that 4.5 to 8.3 genetic loci were represented by these probes. The analysis of pooled DNA samples (10–28 animals per lane) overestimated similarity values (S) between different breeds. Average similarity values within groups (based on RFLPs of individuals) ränge from 0.42–0.61, while similarity values between different groups ränge from 0.36–0.47. The results indicated that native Thüringer Wald Ziege are different from the Toggenburger goats.The Heterozygosity index (H) for each breed calculated from (GTG)5 fingerprints (H = 0.42–0.62) were in good agreement (negative correlated) with band sharing valve. These H values are lower than those obtained in a similar study of 19 sheep breeds in which the ränge was (0.68–0.82). The goat breed with the highest H value was the Bunte Deutsche Edelziege (H = 0,62). Ranking the breeds by heterozygosity index and by inversely band sharing index gives: BDE > German TOGO > WDE, TWZ > Swiss TOGO. The results are discussed with respect to breeding programs and the influence of small population size.
Application of microsatellite analysis to group chicken according to their genetic similarity
Authors: Wimmers K. , Ponsuksili S. , Schmoll F. , Hardge T. , Babafunso Sonaiya E. , Schellander K. , Horst P.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. When estimating genetic variability of groups of local chicken from Nigeria we had to deal with the problem that the groups could not be regarded as distinct breeds or strains. The original sample groups obviously just represent individuals sampled in the same geographical region. The aim was to arrange these chicken in new groups according to their genetic similarity. Therefore 60 chicken from Nigeria and 10 Dahlem Reds (RIR) were genotyped at 20 microsatellite loci. In order to build up new groups "allele sharing" was calculated as the proportion of shared alleles between each pair of individuals and was used to construct a dendrogram of all individuals including Dahlem Reds as a reference group which represents a well defined line. All Dahlem Reds clustered in this dendrogram indicating that this is an adequate approach to group individuals according to their common genetic make-up. The Nigerian chicken were arranged in 7 new groups. CHORD genetic distances between these new groups ranged from 0.07 to 0.27 and were higher than the values revealed by the original local sample groups (0.05–0.16).
Study on Friesian Herds Raised in Egypt and Germany – I. Estimate of non-genetic effects and genetic parameters
Authors: Tawfik E. S. , Mohsen M. K. , Salem A. Y. , El-Awady H. G.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Data on 2422 and 27756 Friesian cows in Egypt and Germany, respectively, were used to estimate genetic and non-genetic effects on initial milk yield in 70 days (IMY), 305-day milk yield (305-dMY), lactation period (LP) and calving interval (CI). Data were collected in the period from 1987 to 1992 in Egypt and from 1979 to 1993 in Germany. Least Squares analysis shows the significant effect of season and year of calving and parity on all traits. Least Squares analysis indicates that winter and spring calvers had the higher value in all traits studied than summer and autumn calvers of Friesian cows in Egypt, while in German Friesian cows, the autumn calvers had the higher value in all traits studied than summer and spring calvers. The results show that the milk yield increased with increased lactation Orders. Partial linear and quadratic regression coefficients indicate that age at calving was negatively associated with CI, while it showed positive association with LP and 305-dMY in Friesian cows in Egypt, while in German Friesian cows age at calving was negatively associated with LP and CI, while associated positively with milk yield. Heritabilities were 0.24, 0.22, 0.14 and 0.16 for IMY, 305-dMY, LP and CI, respectively of Friesian cows in Egypt and were 0.34, 0.24, 0.08 and 0.09 for IMY, 305-dMY, LP and CI, respectively in German Friesian cows. All phenotypic and genetic correlations between different traits studied were positive and significant.
Proteolytische Aktivitäten der lysosomalen Enzyme bei Milchrindern* – 3. Mitteilung: Beziehungen der Energie- und Eiweißversorgung zur lysosomalen Enzymaktivität im Blutplasma beim Milchrind
Authors: Panicke L. , Weingärtner J. , Schmidt M. , Król T.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title of the paper: Relationship between lysosomal blood activity and milk content» of urea and protein in different phases of milk production in dairy cows Relationship of lysosomal enzyme activities in blood and supply of energy and protein in dairy cattle were investigated. Closed correlation coefficients were calculated for lysosomal enzyme activity and content of protein and urea in milk. Especially a high or a low content of protein in the food ration affects the lysosomal enzyme activities considerably. A different lysosomal response to equal food supply was gained after deviding the cow stock into different groups regarding performance at a different lactation status. Growth, breed, age, capacity of food intake and milk performance might be influencing factors.
Possibilities of developing Favourable Body Fat Partition Via Selection Indexes – Application on Rabbits
Authors: Schemeis A. R. , Abdallah O. Y.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Estimates of phenotypic and genetic parameters of body fat partition and other related traits were calculated using an experimental material of 152 New Zealand White rabbits of 15 bucks and 42 adult does. To construet nine selection indexes aiming at improving fat partition, estimates of phenotypic and genetic parameters for weight and linear dimensions of the live body were also obtained. The aggregate genotype included the percentage total body fat depositing subcutaneously and intermuscularly at the marketing age of 12 weeks. The füll index included the weaning body weight, marketing body weight, body length, loin width and heart girth. The full index had the highest correlation with the true breeding value (rT| = 0.597). Comparable accuracy (rTi = 0.561) would be expected from the best-reduced index (I7 = 0.009 BW –0.988 HG) combining marketing body weight and heart girth. At each round of selection with intensity =1, such a reduced index is expected to result in developing rabbits with advantageous fat partition in terms of higher percentage total body fat depositing subcutaneously (+0.35 unit %), intermuscularly (+1.91 unit %) and intramuscularly (as reflected by 0.15 unit % increase in carcass muscle yield. As compared with its unrestricted form, the best reduced index reduced to zero change in total body fat (I7(TBF)) would result in drastic decline in percentage total fat depositing as kidney knob and Channel fat (+0.32 vs. –0.18 unit %) with little amelioration in percentage total fat aecumulating in the other depots. Selection on I7(TBF) instead of 17 would reduce improvement in marketing body weight (+0.52 vs. +0.33 gm), carcass yield (+0.10 vs. 0.04 unit %) and carcass boneless meat yield (+0.19 vs. 0.07 unit %) with increase of gain in carcass muscle yield (+0.15 vs. 0.32 unit %).
Proteolytische Aktivität der lysosomalen Enzyme in der Leber wachsender Mäuse
Authors: Schmidt M. , Król T. , Renne U. , Panicke L.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title of the paper: Lysosomal proteolytic activity in the liver of growing mice The behaviour of the activity of some lysosomal proteolytic enzymes in Üie liver of mice, both selected and unselected for high body growth, was followed during the postnatal development. The activity of cathepsin D and L, the alanylaminopeptidase, the arginylaminopeptidase, the α-glucosidase and the N-acetyl-glucosaminidase was estimated in male mice aging 21, 28, 35 and 42 days. In the liver of animals with high body gain statistic significant lower activities (30–50 %) of all estimated enzymes were found, in comparison to the control mice. These results confirm the Statement mat inhibition of proteolysis is an immediate mechanism in the induction of growth.
Biochemical characterisation of blood metabolic substances in mice after long-term selection on growth traits
Authors: Falkenberg H. , Renne U. , Langhammer M/
Published: November 2017

Abstract. A biochemical characterisation of blood was done in laboratory mouse lines originating from a heterogeneous outbred strain Fzt:DU which were selected for high body weight at 6 weeks of age (DU-6), for high total protein amount in the carcass (DU-6P) and for an index combining body weight and treadmill Performance (DU-6+TP) over 54 generations, respectively. The level of the following enzymes and Substrates were compared to the unselected control group (Fzt:DU): alanine aminotransferase (ALAT), aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK), y-glutamyl-transpeptidase (GGTP), alkaline Phosphatase (AP), total cholesterol with its components LDL+VLDL- and HDL-cholesterol, triglyceride (Trig.), Creatinine (Crea.), lactate (Lac.) and glucose (Gluc). Concentration of some metabolic substances differed significantly in relation to the specific selection character. It is concluded, that selection indirectly diversified physiological State in the tested long-term selection lines in mice.
Study on Friesian Herds Raised in Egypt and Germany – II. Genetic and phenotypic trends in estimated transmitting ability
Authors: Mohsen M. K. , Tawfik E. S. , Salem A. Y. , El-Awady H. G.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Original data consisted of 774 first lactation records of daughters of 124 sires of Friesian herds in Egypt and 9219 first lactation records of daughters of 679 sires of Friesian herds in Germany used to estimate genetic and phenotypic trends of initial milk yield in 70 days (IMY), 305-day milk yield (305-dMY), lactation period (LP) and calving interval (CI). Sire component of variance was consistently about 9.88%, 10.75%, 4.63% and 5.03% for IMY, 305-dMY, LP and CI, respectively of the total Variation in Friesian cows in Egypt and about 16.69%, 16.69%, 3.63% and 4.37%, for IMY, 305-dMY, LP and CI, respectively of the total Variation in Friesian cows in Germany. Annual genetic change was 29.98 kg, 112.99 kg, −0.92 d and 1.78 d for IMY, 305-dMY, LP and CI, respectively for Friesian cows in Egypt and was 70.41 kg, 200.38 kg, 0.12 d and −1.05 d for IMY, 305-dMY, LP and CI, respectively for Friesian cows in Germany. Annual phenotypic trend was 13.83 kg, 48.00 kg, −1.66 d and −1.82 d for IMY, 305-dMY, LP and CI, respectively for Friesian cows in Egypt and was 21.00 kg, 104.00 kg, 0.17 d and 0.78 d for IMY, 305-dMY, LP and CI, respectively for Friesian cows in Germany. The present results show that sires used in the later years were of superior genetic value than those used in the earlier years.
Application of Video Image Analysis in the slaughter value estimation of live Simmental bulls (short communication)
Authors: Kmet J. , Sakowski T. , Huba J. , Peškovičova D. , Chrenek J. , Polák P.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. A Video Image Analysis (VIA) was used for slaughter value analysis. The equipment was composed of a Cannon Stil Video Camera ION RC-260, IBM PC 486 DX, SVGA video card, V- Media Frame grabber and original Software. The images were obtained from 63 dual- purpose Simmental bulls at the age of 15 months (536 kg live weight). Three images of each animal were taken from above , from the left side and from the rear. Twelve VIA- processed traits of body conformation, live weight and three characteristic of slaughter value indicators were correlated. Live weight before slaughter, cold carcass weight, weight of meat in carcass, weight of meat in valuable cuts were found to be highly correlated with the animals Shoulder width, lumbar protuberance in the body width, body area from above, thigh rear area (r = 0.43–0.75). Certain body conformation characteristics with the highest correlation coefficient were used to construet a stepwise linear regression model for estimating the slaughter value of live bulls. The coefficients of determination of such a model were high (R2= 0.80–0.94) and showed the feasibility of using the method for predicting the slaughter value of live bull. It could also be applied as a selection criterion base on individual Performance test. Other advantages of the method are its low cost and high speed of Operation.
Die Fleischbeschaffenheit von Schweinekreuzungen mit besonderen Qualitätseigenschaften im Vergleich zum heutigen Standard- und Markenschweineangebot*
Authors: Laube S. , Henning M. , Brandt H. , Kallweit E. , Glodek P.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title of the paper: Meat Quality in Pig Crosses with special quality characteristics as compared to present Standard and Brand Pork Supply In a field experiment in Niedersachsen products of six sire lines mated to BHZP hybrid sows of one herd were compared. They were fattened in 4 BEG-farms and slaughtered at the Premium abattoir Zeven, where meat quality traits were measured on about 3000 pig carcasses (300–800 per genetic group). It is shown that the present market Standard from stress susceptible PI(PP)-boars produces 20% PSE carcasses and the present quality brand Standard from PI*HA(NP) boars still 10%, whereas all stress resistent (NN) products ränge below 2% PSE. Hampshire crosses cause higher water –, reduced protein contents and lower final pH values among their progeny because of their disturbed glucose metabolism (RN-defect gene). Only in progeny of Danish Duroc boars the intramuscular fat content reached the desired 2%, German products ranged between 1.2–1.5 %. Recommendations for breeding more uniform endproducts with higher quality Standards are given.
Vergleichsuntersuchungen zur Verwendbarkeit des PIGLOG-Ultraschall- Gerätes für die Vorausbestimmung des Muskelfleisch-anteiles bei Sauen im Rahmen der Eigenleistungsprüfung
Authors: Rosner F. , Polten S. , Wicke M.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title of the paper: Comparative investigations about the application of ultrasound measurement (PIGLOG) for prediction ofthe lean meat content in gilts Ultrasound based Systems for in vivo estimation of lean meat content were comparatively investigated in 100 gilts (German Landrace, German Large White, Leicoma and F1). Rank correlations increased between ultrasound based estimations of lean meat and carcass Classification with growing age and live weight, respectively. Lean meat content was estimated with the PIGLOG System and the B-mode device with repeatabilites of R2 = 0.40 and R2 = 0.63, respectively. We can not recommend the use of PIGLOG derived estimates of lean meat content in selection of gilts without prior correction of the calculation algorithm in the investigated populations. Our investigations furthermore demonstrated the importance of sufficient training of the persona conducting the measurements.
Comparison of biochemical blood traits after long-term selection on high or low locomotory activity in mice
Authors: Falkenberg H. , Langhammer M. , Renne U.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. In a long term experiment laboratory mice were selected for high (line DU-hTP) or low (line DU-ITP) paternal treadmill Performance to differentiate the endurance fitness. In generation 54 six enzymes and seven Substrates were investigated in the blood plasma of males and females in DU-hTP (n = 104) and DU-ITP (n = 141). Compared with line DU-ITP in line DU-hTP significantly higher enzyme activities, increased glucose concentration and lower level of triglycerides were found. The components of total cholesterol were divergent between the two lines and positively effected in DU-hTP for higher HDL-cholesterol. Animals with high endurance fitness showed a higher gain in the HDL-cholesterol concentration with increased total cholesterol level in the blood than gain of LDL + VLDL-cholesterol concentration.
Genetic relationship between days open and days dry with milk yield in a herd of Holstein Friesian cattle
Authors: Atil H.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. A total of 2897 lactation records of Holstein Friesian cattle from the fields of Dena Farm in Egypt from 1987 to 1993 were used to study relationships of days open and days dry with milk production. The effect of month and year of calving, sire and cow within sires were also investigated. Month of calving, year of calving, sire and cow within sires significantly influenced milk production. Including DO and DP as a polynomial of second degree of production were significant. The partial linear and quadratic regression coefficients of 305 day milk yield on DO and DP were significant, being 7.59 ± 0.40 kg/d and −0.37 ± 0.00 kg/d2, respectively for DO and −9.37 ± 0.54 kg/d and 0.02 ± 0.00 kg/d2, respectively for DP. Therefore, reduction of DO and DP are a desirable goal of dairymen. Heritability (h2) estimates for 305 day milk yield, DO, DP were 0.13 ± 0.05, 0.00 and 0.00, respectively. Adjustment of lactation milk yield for DO will not involve genetic influence on milk yield.
The influence of MgSO4, race and mating pattern on the concentration of some lipids in rabbit organs (short communication)
Authors: Klusek J. , Kolataj A. , Swiderska-Kolacz G.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. The study was performed on New Zealand White breed and Black Bay breed rabbits. The 70 – and 140 – day old inbred and random rabbits were killed in the classical method by the breaking of the spinal cord (streng blow). The 180-day old individuals in the first subgroup were killed similary by the breaking of the spinal cord, and in the second subgroup by injection of 2 ml/kg b.w. 10% Solution MgSO4 to their ear vein. The liver, kidney muscle and blood serum of the 70-day old inbred rabbits showed lower level of total lipids and triglycerides in comparison with the random mated animals. MgSO4 administration decreased the level of total lipids in the liver and kidney of random BB individuals. MgSO4 injection decreased the triglyceride concentration in the liver of random rabbits and in the muscle, blood serum of inbred New Zealand animals. It decreased the level of cholesterol in the kidney and muscle of NZ rabbits and in the blood serum of the random and inbred BB animals.
Zum Einfluss des Wachstums und der Seitenspeckdicke auf die Fruchtbarkeits- und Aufzuchtleistung von Jungsauen – 1. Mitteilung: Vergleich der Merkmale Wachstum, Seitenspeckdicke, Fruchtbarkeit und Aufzuchtleistungen
Authors: Wähner M. , John A. , Hoffmeyer C.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Title of the paper: Influence of growth and side fat thickness on reproduction and rearing performance of gilts. I. Comparison of characteristics growth, side fat thickness and reproduction performances Studies were executed in two breeding farms with gilts of Leicoma (farm B) and German Landrace (farm M). The influence of growth and side fat thickness on reproduction and breeding Performance was analysed. Date of birth, body weight and side fat thickness measured to selection (180. Living day) and insemination (236. day farm B; 242. day farm M) also pregnancy rate and appropriated boars were recorded. The Statistical analyses of reproduction (total bom piglets, live born piglets) and of rearing Performance (raised piglets) of first litter based on body weight gains till selection clustered in 3 basic groups per farm. In a following paper the relations between the characteristics will be described and discussed summary.