bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reconocimiento de emociones en menores con adversidad familiar temprana
Authors: PANIAGUA Carmen , PALACIOS Jesús , MORENO Carmen , ROMÁN Maite , RIVERA Francisco
Published: November 2022

Emotional recognition is a component of the emotional understanding, which is strongly influenced by the experiences of social interaction. Early adversity is often linked to deficits in interpersonal situations, which could affect the emotional development. This research explores the emotional recognition in three groups of children: international adoptees, institutionalized, and a comparison group. Furthermore, it is analyzed the influences of the type of emotion to identify (positive, negative, and ambiguous), as well as the relationship between emotional recognition and attachment, and the cognitive developmental these groups of children. The results show differences between the three groups, as well as more difficulties in the identification of ambiguous emotions in adoptees and foster children. In addition, relationships between emotional recognition and cognitive development were found in all groups; however, the relationship with attachment was less clear.
Pilotprojekt Experimentelle Kalkung von Waldstandorten: Hintergrund und erste Ergebnisse
Authors: Tresch Simon , Hopf Sven , Braun Sabine
Published: November 2022

Die zu hohe Stickstoffemission zählt neben dem Klimawandel weltweit zu den grössten ökologischen Problemen mit schwerwiegenden Auswirkungen auf natürliche Ökosysteme. In der Schweiz werden auf knapp 90 % der Waldfläche die kritischen Eintragsraten überschritten. Langzeituntersuchungen zum Bodensickerwasser des Interkantonalen Walddauerbeobachtungsprogramms (WDB) belegen, dass die Bodenversauerung weiter voranschreitet. Um dieser entgegenzuwirken, wird nun in einem Pilotprojekt untersucht, was eine einmalige Kalkung (3 t/ha) von drei stark versauerten Waldbeständen mit Tannen, Buchen und Fichten bewirkt und wie lange es braucht, bis sich die Böden und Bestände erholen. Erste Ergebnisse zeigen eine Wirkung des Dolomitkalkes in den oberen Bodenschichten (bis 20 cm) 1,5 Jahre nach der Kalkung. Die Weiterführung des Experiments wird zeigen, wie sich die Bodenschutzkalkung auf die Bodenchemie und die Baumvitalitätsparameter auswirken wird.
Lexical Density as Improvement Indicator in the Written Performance of EFL Majors
Authors: Elgobshawi Abdalla Elkheir , Aldawsari Mohammed
Published: November 2022

This study assesses lexical density in the written performance of a controlled sample of Saudi undergraduates majoring in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). It explores the relationship between lexical density and the quality of written performance by measuring lexical density in sample texts of learner's final exams. Linguistic content analysis was used on these texts to categorize terms and to find links between them. Each document’s functional and content terms were counted and divided by the total words in the text to compute lexical density. The study reveals that the lexical density in the written performance of Saudi EFL undergraduates is categorized as less dense than that of their higher-level peers, indicating an increase in lexical density as students are upgraded to higher levels of study. The lexical density varies according to a learner’s proficiency because the data obtained show differences between the lexical density scores of the two samples. The findings also suggest that the length of a text does not always imply that the content is lexically rich. The study provides evidence of the possibility of improving EFL learners’ reasoning performance when this performance is characterized by lexical density. The study urges that raising teachers’ awareness about lexical density and how it affects writing could also be a pedagogical implication of the current study.
Financial Inclusion- A Theoretical Framework
Authors: Kaur Navneet , Hanspal Dr. Monika
Published: November 2022

Financial inclusion plays a vital role in developing the nation. There are different
factors providing their assistance in boosting the nation, but it is essential to provide
financial aid to backward and rural citizens of the country. It has been analyzed from the
previous studies that from 2005 onwards government and Reserve Bank of India have taken
many steps to promote financial inclusion. However, only 70% of people have taken
advantage of financial products and services. This research paper is based on the study of
previous research work so that it will be helpful for the legislative bodies to frame plans and
policies relating to the digitalization of financial inclusion according to the need of society.
For example, technology is beneficial in providing financial assistance in the rural sectors
of the economy. In addition, a model is framed, which is helpful to know the nature of people
toward financial inclusion through different perspectives such as economic behavior,
financial literacy, and social inclusion. Hence, the government needs to take serious steps to
implement the technology more productively to get positive results for financial inclusion all
over the world. Because it is not possible to grow the economy without including the poor
and backward zones of the nation.
Introductie op de dubbelrecensie over wonen
Authors: Verloo Nanke
Published: November 2022

Boekensignalement

In this feature authors review recently published books on subjects of interest to readers of Beleid en Maatschappij.
De wooncrisis als uitkomst van de woonpolitiek
Authors: Bolt Gideon
Published: November 2022

Boekensignalement

In this feature authors review recently published books on subjects of interest to readers of Beleid en Maatschappij.
PENGARUH DUKUNGAN SOSIAL ORANG TUA TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR PADA MAHASISWA FAKULTAS PSIKOLOGI UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA TIMUR MAKASSAR
Authors: Andi Zulfiana
Published: November 2022

Pengaruh Dukungan Sosial Orang Tua Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Pada Mahasiswa Fakultas PsikologimUniversitas Indonesia Timur Makassar. Penelitian kuantitatif ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Dukungan sosial  Orang  Tua Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Indonesia Timur.

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif,  Populasi dalam penelitan ini sebanyak 124 mahasiswa dan diperoleh Jumlah sampel melalui teknik Purposive Sampling sebanyak 55 mahasiswa yang terdiri dari 28 orang laki-laki dan 27 orang perempuan yang berasal dari mahasiswa semester 6 sebanyak 16 orang, mahasiswa semester 4 sebanyak 15 orang, dan mahasiswa semester 2 sebanyak 25 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan skala Likert dengan memberikan kuesioner pada responden, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik Analisis data dengan menggunakan uji validitas dan uji reabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, dan Uji-t.

Hasil pengujian membuktikan bahwa dari 55 responden telah mendapatkan hasil yaitu terdapat pengaruh Dukungan sosial orang tua  terhadap motivasi belajar dengan koefisien sebesar 0,204 atau sebesar  20,4%,. Pengaruh tersebut disebabakan oleh aspek-aspek yang ada dalam penelitian ini. Presentase ini akan bertambah jika nilai konstantan naik maka akan bertambah pulah nilai koefisien  Ini sesauai dengan kaidah jika nilai t hitung ≥ nilai t tabel, maka Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima Jika nilai t hitung ≤ nilai t tabel, maka Ho diterima dan Ha ditolak.
Gaya Bahasa pada Lirik Lagu "Jakarta Hari Ini" Karya For Revenge dan Stereo Wall
Authors: Ibrahim Habib Anshari
Published: November 2022

The purpose of making this article is to find out what the lyrics of the title "Jakarta Today" mean. And also to find out what are the styles of language or figure of speech contained in the lyrics of the song "Jakarta Today" as well as some of our goals, especially in this song, especially for people who are in a position between advancing or retreating from a choice and also about heartbreak. what he wrote is an illustration of a different level of heartbreak because it tells the relationship between humans. Jakarta is an interesting setting to take up because it brings a deep impression on the vocalist's life. Jakarta teaches many things to be human The theory we use according to some well-known experts. The method we use in this journal is by listening to the song and reading the lyrics to the song. The result of our analysis is that every lyric of the song “Jakarta Hari Ini” contains many meanings that we must learn. Our recommendation to establish a relationship should lower each other's ego so that they complement each other's shortcomings.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN APLIKASI E-KELURAHAN DALAM RANGKA MENINGKATKAN PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI KELURAHAN GUNUNG PANGILUN KOTA PADANG
Authors: Putri Amelia  , Hasbullah Malau
Published: November 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui lebih jauh bagaimana implementasi kebijakan aplikasi e-kelurahan di Kelurahan Gunung Pangilun Kota Padang dalam rangka peningkatan pelayanan publik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif, yang menggambarkan subjek dan objek terhadap fakta yang ditemukan. Purposive sampling, atau metode pemilihan sumber data untuk diwawancarai dengan pertimbangan dan tujuan tertentu digunakan dalam penarikan informan dalam penelitian ini. Dalam penelitian ini, wawancara, studi observasi, dan studi dokumentasi digunakan untuk memperoleh data. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik manual data analysis procedure (MDAP). Keabsahan data ini diuji dengan triangulasi sumber lalu kemudian dianalisis. Berdasarkan hasil temuan, dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa implementasi kebijakan aplikasi e-kelurahan di kelurahan Gunung Pangilun Kota Padang belum berjalan secara maksimal. Hal ini  karena belum terpenuhinya variabel-variabel teori kebijakan yang digunakan George C. Edward III, yaitu variabel komunikasi dan sumber daya, penyebabnya ialah terdapat kendala-kendala yang menghambat implementasi kebijakan aplikasi e-kelurahan diantaranya yaitu kurangnya pemberian sosialisasi dan informasi kepada masyarakat terkait, kurangnysa staff yang bertugas dalam membantu pekerjaan di kelurahan, sarana dan prasarana yang kurang mendukung, nik masyarakat yang tidak valid dan tidak terdaftar di Disdukcapil, aplikasi e-kelurahan yang belum sempurna, masyarakat yang tidak memiliki smartphone android, dan tidak lengkapnya syarat-syarat pengurusan surat masyarakat yang ingin mengurus ke kelurahan.
Medicinal Plants as Biocontrol Agents: An In Vitro Study on Black Rot Pathogen of Cabbage (Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris)
Authors: Sumi Ashiya Akter , Khayer Abul , Jhan Pijush Kanti , Rubel Mehede Hassan
Published: November 2022

Black rot in cabbage caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris is the most common yield-limiting and damaging disease affecting crucifers. The application of chemicals has hazardous effects on the soil and environment. To test bio-based alternatives for chemicals, extracts of 10 medicinal plants (royal poinciana, ivy gourd, sisso, bougainvillea, mint, devil’s cotton, drumstick, false daisy, asthma plant, and mimosa) were tested for their antibacterial effects against Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris. The extracts were prepared in distilled water and ethanol at two concentrations, 25% and 50%. The extracts were applied, and a standard antibiotic disk (streptomycin 10 µg/disc) was used to evaluate the antibacterial activities. In the present study, antibacterial screening using the disk diffusion method revealed that both the aqueous and ethanol extracts of seven plant samples: royal poinciana, ivy gourd, sisso, bougainvillea, mint, devil cotton, and drumstick, showed significant activity, while extracts (aqueous and ethanol) of false daisy, asthma plant, and mimosa showed weak inhibitory effects against the tested bacteria. For both aqueous and ethanol extracts, antibacterial effects were higher at 50% concentration.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DO CÂNCER DE BRÔNQUIOS E PULMÃO NA BAHIA
Authors: Chaves Anny Carolinny Tigre Almeida , De Almeida Lorena Xavier , Andrade Luana de Almeida Santos , da Silva Marcos Antonio Santos , Ataíde Paloma de Oliveira
Published: November 2022

No triênio 2020-2022, foram previstos para o Brasil 30.200 novos casos de câncer de pulmão para cada ano, sendo o terceiro mais incidente entre os homens e o quarto entre as mulheres. Para Bahia a estimativa foi de 1.170 casos de câncer de Traqueia, Brônquio e Pulmão em 2022. Diante disso, o presente trabalho tem o objetivo de discutir o perfil epidemiológico do câncer de Traqueia, Brônquio e Pulmão no estado da Bahia. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico, de caráter descritivo. Os dados foram coletados no Sistema de Informação de Saúde (TABNET) do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) referentes às informações sobre o quantitativo de casos diagnosticados com câncer de Traqueia, Brônquio e Pulmão. Resultados desta pesquisa mostram que nos anos de 2018 a 2021a Bahia encontrava-se no 8° lugar entre os estados que possuíam mais diagnósticos por Neoplasia maligna dos brônquios e dos pulmões, possuindo um total de 1.620 casos, sendo 1.097 diagnosticados na capital Salvador.Em relação a faixa etária, 14,9% dos pacientes tinham idade superior a 75 anos e 47% dos pacientes tinham idade acima de 65 anos. Da mesma forma, os dados afirmam que se trata de uma doença com predomínio masculino.
PRÁTICA DE EXERCÍCIOS FÍSICOS NA POPULAÇÃO IDOSA ACOMETIDA POR DOENÇAS CRÔNICAS
Authors: Forest Arielle Christina , Dill Milena Machado , Totti Thais Fagundes , Zanin Joice Carla Dorneles , Stringhini Vitória Morais
Published: November 2022

A população de idosos vem crescendo de forma expressiva no mundo e devido a isso resultará em um aumento nas demandas sociais e econômicas. Esse fato acarreta mudanças no perfil populacional tal como fatores de adoecimento e traz repercussões para atenção à saúde e para políticas públicas. O presente projeto objetivou apresentar os benefícios da atividade física na terceira idade, através de ações para promoção de um estilo de vida saudável no idoso. O instrumento utilizado foi formulado de acordo com o modelo caráter exploratório-experimental, com uma abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa, que será realizado no município de Caçador, Santa Catarina, na unidade básica de saúde Santa Catarina. No bairro em questão, atuam duas equipes da saúde da família (ESF), que são responsáveis por 800 idosos acometidos por diabetes e hipertensão. Como resultado tem a finalidade de apresentar um auxílio na manutenção das capacidades físicas, funcionais e cognitivas do grupo estudado, diminuir as consequências que as doenças crônicas trazem para a vida dos idosos e promover a sociabilização do grupo de idosos da UBS Santa Catarina. A pesquisa trará influências para atenção à saúde e para políticas públicas, que passam a evidenciar a promoção da saúde, a manutenção da autonomia na população idosa. O desenvolvimento de ações educativas com a participação da comunidade, irá contribuir para que os profissionais responsáveis busquem promover ações que contribua para a diminuição das consequências provenientes de um estilo de vida sedentário.
Pharmacokinetic evaluation of roxithromycin and ciprofloxacin in treating complicated avian mycoplasmosis in broiler chickens
Authors: SINGH R D , MODY K , PATEL H B , SARVAIYA V N , PATEL B R
Published: November 2022

The use of roxithromycin along with ciprofloxacin is having potential to be a promising antimicrobial therapy to treat complicated avian mycoplasmosis in broiler chickens. The present research was undertaken to study the influence of roxithromycin (20 mg/kg body weight) and ciprofloxacin (10 mg/kg body weight) on the oral pharmacokinetics of each other, when both drugs are concomitantly administered in eight healthy male broiler chickens (n=8) and to establish their therapeutic dosage regimens. Their plasma concentrations were assayed by validated ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) methods using UV detector. Oral pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated from plasma concentration versus time data based on non-compartmental analysis. Statistically, plasma roxithromycin concentration was significantly higher at one time point only (0.5 h) and plasma ciprofloxacin concentration was significantly lower at the time point of 2 h only when used in combination, in comparison to their respective values obtained after their alone administrations. The pharmacokinetic parameters of roxithromycin and ciprofloxacin showed no significant effect on values of either drug when given in combination and there was a lack of pharmacokinetic interaction between the two antimicrobials. The predicted effective oral dose rate of roxithromycin was 20 mg/kg body weight, every 12 h, and that of ciprofloxacin was 10 mg/kg body weight, every 24 h, to treat complicated avian mycoplasmosis in broiler chickens.
Establishing a relationship between semen evaluation parameters of freezable and non-freezable Murrah buffalo bull semen
Authors: DHAKAR YOGITA , SINGH MADHUMEET , SHARMA AKSHAY , KUMAR PRAVESH
Published: November 2022

The present study was conducted with an objective of establishing a relationship between semen evaluation parameters of freezable and non-freezable Murrah buffalo semen. Work was conducted at Frozen Semen Bank, RCDF Limited, Bassi, Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 12 apparently healthy pure bred Murrah buffalo breeding bulls. A total of 96 ejaculates (48 each freezable and non-freezable) were analysed at five different stages of processing namely neat semen evaluation, post dilution, post equilibration, post thaw and after 1 h of incubation post-thaw at 37°C for progressive motility, live dead count, reaction to hypo-osmotic solution and acrosomal integrity. Evaluation of the semen was done in two groups, i.e. freezable and non-freezable semen. There was a significant difference in terms of all the semen evaluation parameters between freezable and non-freezable semen at different stages of evaluation. Also, results of the study revealed a highly significant correlation between the various semen evaluation parameters for both the groups.
Prl and B4GALT-1 gene polymorphism and their association with milk production traits in crossbred cattle of Kerala
Authors: SADAN TINA , VALSALAN JAMUNA , VENKETACHALAPATHY THIRUPATHY , ARAVINDAKSHAN T V
Published: November 2022

The main objective of present study was to explore the genetic variation in exon 3 of PRL (185 bp) and exon-2 of B4GALT-1 (256 bp) locus and analyze their associations with milk production traits. The study was conducted on 200 crossbred cattle distributed in different farms under Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University and field centres of ICAR-FPT scheme, Mannuthy. Polymorphism of both the genes was detected by Single Strand Confirmation Polymorphism (PCR-SSCP). Similar banding pattern were noticed in exon-3 region of PRL, population was found to be monomorphic, indicating conserved nature of this fragment in the screened crossbred cattle population of Kerala. Two unique band patterns were detected in 256 bp fragment of B4GALT-1. Sequencing revealed a nonsynonymous single nucleotide variation in c.521T>C in exon 2 of B4GALT-1, resulted in an amino acid substitution of methionine to threonine due to a codon change of ATG to ACG. Different genetic variants of B4GALT-1 was significantly associated with 305 days milk yield and protein percent. The study indicates the existence of genetic variability in B4GALT-1 gene on crossbred cattle population of Kerala and suggests a scope of considering genetic variants of B4GALT-1 gene in selection of cattle for higher milk production.
Haematological, biochemical and endocrinological profiles in crossbred postpartum anestrus cows under tropical island ecosystem
Authors: PERUMAL P , CHAURASIA D , DE A K , BHATTACHARYA D , MUNISWAMY K , RAVI S K , KUNDU A , MISHRA P C
Published: November 2022

A study was carried out to assess the effect of postpartum anestrus (PPA) on haematological, antioxidant and endocrinological profiles in crossbred cows under tropical island ecosystem of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Based on the records, the cows that had shown anestrous for more than 120 days were selected in PPA group while cows coming in estrous before 65 days of postpartum for more than three successive lactations involving present lactation were selected in normal cyclic group (control group). Blood samples were collected, analysed for haematological profile, antioxidant profile such as catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and free radical such as malondialdehyde (MDA), and hormone profiles such as follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol 17β (E2), progesterone (P4), cortisol (CORT) and thyroxin (T4). Crossbred cows of ANI with PPA had suffered severe anaemia. PPA affected cows showed significantly low level of antioxidant profiles and higher MDA level than the unaffected animals. Similarly, endocrinological profiles revealed the PPA affected cows had significantly higher level of CORT and lower level of E2, P4, FSH, LH and T4 than the unaffected crossbred cows. PPA was due to anaemia, lack of antioxidants, over production of free radicals and disturbances of endocrinological profiles. A balanced, limited ration with good quality and quantity of antioxidants, sufficient daily exercise and sufficiently large, clean drinking water can minimize the PPA in crossbred cows.
Curtailing the conventional dose of Folltropin-V for superstimulation and embryo recovery in Sahiwal cattle (Bos indicus)
Authors: SINGHAL SUMIT , SINGH NARINDER , SINGH HARPREET , MALIK V S , BRAR P S
Published: November 2022

High cost of the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) impacted embryo transfer technology (ETT) work in India. The experiment evaluated effects of reduced (200 mg vs 400 mg) FSH (Folltropin-V) dose on superovulation and embryo recovery in Sahiwal cattle. Animals treated with conventional dose of Folltropin, i.e. 400 mg (G1, n=6) were compared with another group administered with half dose (i.e. 200 mg) of Folltropin (G2, n=6). Superstimulatory response (number of follicles >8 mm) during estrus; unovulatory follicles, superovulatory response (one day prior to embryo flushing) using trans-rectal ultrasonography were recorded. Embryos were collected nonsurgically on day-7 post insemination and total recovered and transferable embryos were noted. Results revealed that number of follicles during estrus and subsequent ovulations were significantly higher in the G1 compared to G2 (30.0±1.37 and 26.3±0.99 vs. 20.3±0.21 and 17.7±0.42, respectively). Unovulatory follicles per animal were lower (2.6±0.21 vs. 3.7±0.49) in G2 than G1. The group receiving lower dose of Folltropin (G2) had significantly higher average embryo recovery compared to G1 (12.0±0.63 vs 8.7±0.76, respectively). Additionally, average number of transferable embryos were non-significantly higher in G2 (7.0±0.37) than G1 (5.7±0.88). The study indicated that lower dose of Folltropin-V (200 mg compared to 400 mg) is more effective in superovulation and embryo production in Sahiwal cows.
Evaluating efficiency of customized medium density INDUSCHIP for genotyping of Indicine cattle breeds
Authors: SAHA SUJIT , NAYEE NILESH , SUDHAKAR A , GAJJAR SWAPNIL , TRIVEDI K R , GUPTA R O , KISHORE G
Published: November 2022

To initiate genomic selection programme for indicine cattle breeds and their crosses in India, National Dairy Development Board designed a medium-density (52K) customized chip on Illumina platform named as “INDUSCHIP”. The present study was conducted to examine the efficiency of INDUSCHIP SNP panel for genotyping indicine cattle breeds. Total of 500 animals belonging to 14 different indicine breeds were genotyped with Illumina Bovine HD chip. A subset of SNPs was taken for evaluating the performance of selected SNPs in different indicine breeds. The average minor allele frequency (MAF) was found to vary between 0.20–0.29 for different indicine breeds. However, for important milk breeds like Sahiwal, Gir, Red Sindhi and Kankrej the average MAF was found to be 0.27 and above. Mean Linkage Disequilibrium (LD) at 50–60 kbp distance was found to be around 0.21. There was considerable LD decay with increasing distance between SNPs. Around 0.06% SNPs were found to be significantly deviating from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. From the Principal component analysis (PCA) it was found that the first three Principal Components i.e. PC1, PC2 and PC3) could separate different indicine breeds. The present study indicated that due to the presence of highly polymorphic SNPs for the breeds of indicine origin, INDUSCHIP panel was found to be effective and informative in genotyping indicine breeds.
An information system on genomic elements and predicted protein structures of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
Authors: KAIRI AMIT , SAHU TANMAYA KUMAR , RAO ATMAKURI RAMAKRISHNA
Published: November 2022

Among the livestock species, buffalo remained as an integral part of the Indian rural economy. With the advent of genome sequencing technologies, it became possible to sequence the whole genome of Murrah buffalo. Also, significant amount of information on different genomic elements of buffalo is available at National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). However, the positions of these elements on the genome are not fully known. In addition, the 3D structures of buffalo proteins are not available and also there exist no browser to visualize important genic elements on buffalo genome. Hence, a study was taken up to develop a web-based information system having information on genomic elements, protein 3-D structures and genome browser. Initially, information on nucleotide and protein sequences were retrieved from NCBI and parsed suitably. Later, the protein structures were predicted, validated, refined and stabilized in silico. An Information System on Buffalo Genome (ISBG) with 3-tier architecture was developed containing the sequence and structural information. ISBG contains complete coding sequences (CDS), Mitochondrial DNAs, 1k upstream regions and Untranslated Regions (UTRs) of buffalo genome. The buffalo genes were also mapped onto the genome. The results revealed that maximum number of genes were found distributed on chromosome 4 followed by chromosome 18, which can also be visualized from the developed genome browser. ISBG can be accessed at http://cabgrid.res.in:8080/bgis. The proposed information system helps animal breeders and biotechnologist in animal improvement.
Effect of canola processing by bacteria, fungi, and enzyme on the intestine traits and blood metabolites of broiler breeder hens
Authors: DOLATIFARD AMIR , JAFARI MOHAMMAD ALI
Published: November 2022

Anti-nutritional factors of canola meal are reduced by processing. The purpose of the current research was to study the canola processing effect on the intestinal traits and blood metabolites of broiler breeder hens. Broiler breeder hens (450) were reared for 12 weeks. A completely randomized design was used with 6 treatments (unprocessed, processed by Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Aspergillus oryzae, Neurospora cytophilla, and Alkalase enzyme) and 5 replications. The LS-means procedure of SAS statistical software was used for the analysis of the data. The treatmentsâ€™ effect was significant on all blood metabolites. Process methods were increased glucose concentration and HDL. The effect of processing methods was significant on caecum, jejunum, and duodenum. The use of experimental treatments increased the weight of the small intestine (duodenum and jejunum) and decreased caecum weight. The processing of canola meal increased the length of the villi and decreased the depth of the crypt of jejunum. The canola process improved its digestibility. Protein quality, fatty acid profile, and antimicrobial properties were improved. The processed canola used by the bird improves its traits and can be recommended to use in the ration.
Principal Component Analysis of morphological traits of synthetic White Leghorn chicken
Authors: DALAL D S , RATWAN POONAM , MALIK B S , PATIL C S , KUMAR MANOJ
Published: November 2022

The aim of present study was to assess the relationship among morphological traits and identify the components that define body conformation in a synthetic White Leghorn strain using multivariate procedure principal component analysis. Data were collected from the records of synthetic White Leghorn strain maintained at Poultry Breeding Farm, LUVAS, Hisar. A total of 12 different morphological traits, viz. 40 week body weight, beak length, comb length, keel length, body length, breast girth, breast angle, radius-ulna length, shank length, shank circumference, back length and tail length were recorded and statistical analysis revealed the means for corresponding traits as 1972.65 g, 2.25 cm, 10.74 cm, 12.61 cm, 33.10 cm, 31.40 cm, 55.19 degree, 13.28 cm, 8.37 cm, 4.33 cm, 26.58 cm and 22.94 cm, respectively. Phenotypic correlations among considered body measurements were found to be positive and highly significant varying from 0.394 (breast angle-back length) to 0.965 (body length-back length). All body measurements taken into the study showed high correlation with 40 week body weight indicating the possible use of body measurements in predicting body weight in synthetic White Leghorn strain. The extracted single component explained 75.307% of the total variability in the original parameters and had high loadings for all the considered traits except breast angle. Communality estimates varied from 0.313 (breast angle) to 0.900 (body length) in present study. Further, low communality estimate for breast angle observed in this study indicated that breast angle is frail in elucidating the total variation in body measurements of synthetic White Leghorn strain.
Protective effect of Tanshinone IIA on LPS-induced canine endometritis
Authors: FU KAIQIANG , FENG CHAO , SUN GUANZHENG , GAO FENG , WANG ZEZHI , SUN YUNING , LI HUATAO , FENG YANNI , HUAN YANJUN , TIAN WENRU , CAO RONGFENG
Published: November 2022

Canine endometritis is a common disease in dogs. This work intends to establish the model of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) -induced canine endometritis, and investigate the effect of Tanshinone IIA (Tan IIA) on canine endometritis. At first, we tested the rectal temperature and the production of IL-1β and TNF-α at 6 h, 12 h, 18 h and 24 h after LPS administration. Then 9 beagles were divided into 3 groups on average, all beagles received intraperitoneal injection of saline solution (group 1 and 2) or Tan IIA (group 3) at 6 h before and after LPS challenge. Beagles of group 2 and 3 were performed uterine infusion of LPS, and beagles of group 1 were performed uterine infusion of saline solution. The rectal temperature was measured 6 h, 12 h, 18 h, 24 h post-LPS challenge, all uterus were collected after 24 h post-LPS challenge. The results showed that canine endometritis can be established by LPS at the concentration of 0.5 mg/kg of body weight after 24 h performance. The rectal temperature, the production of IL-1β and TNF-α increased significantly when the model was established. The results showed that rectal temperature, production of IL-1β and TNF-α and the expression of IL-6 were significantly reduced after treatment with Tan IIA compared with the group of LPS challenge only. However, the expression of IL-10 increased after Tan IIA treatment. Considering the positive anti-inflammation effect on the LPS-induced canine endometritis, Tan IIA may be used as a therapeutic agent to treat the clinical canine endometritis.
Correlation of SNPs in Myeloid differentiation-2 (MD-2) gene with the susceptibility to clinical mastitis in Chinese Holstein dairy cows
Authors: XU JINGCHENG , GUO SHANSHAN , TANG XINSHENG , CAI YAFEI
Published: November 2022

Myeloid differentiation-2 (MD-2), as an essential component of the CD14-TLR4/MD-2 receptor complex, is critical in identifying bacterial Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and activating innate immune responses. To evaluate the relationship between MD-2 polymorphisms (including 5′ end and exon regions) and clinical mastitis, population genetic analysis was performed via PCR single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) and direct sequencing in Chinese Holstein dairy cows. Eleven pairs of primer PCR products for SSCP analysis: six pairs of primers (P1-P6) for the 5′-end, four (P7–P10) for the exon regions, and one (P11) for 3′-untranslational region. There were six SSCP bands (named: EE, EF, FF, EQ, EM and EN genotype) in the PCR amplification products of primer P1, two bands in P4 (CD and DD) and three bands in P5 (AA, AB, and BB). Total of five (g.-2173 C/G, g.-2148 C/T, g.-2089 G/T, g.-555 G/A and g.-121 C/A) single nucleotides polymorphism sites (SNPs) were identified in 5′-end of the MD-2 gene. Data showed that SNPs g.-555 (G/A) had significant differences (P<0.01). However, only Gram-negative bacteria (e.g. E. coli) were screened in the milk of the clinical mastitis cows, indicating that this SNPs g.-555 (G/A) in MD-2 gene may play an important role in susceptibility to clinical mastitis infected with Gram-negative bacteria in Chinese Holstein dairy cows.
Effect of molasses based multi-nutrients and chromium supplementation on milk quality and serum biochemistry of mid and late lactating Murrah buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)
Authors: PATIL A K , VERMA A K , SINGH PUTAN , MUNDE V K , DAS ASIT
Published: November 2022

Lactating Murrah buffaloes (28) were divided into 4 groups of 7 each to study the effect of supplement molasses based multi-nutrient containing chromium picolinate on milk quality and serum biochemistry. Basal diet comprising wheat straw, maize green and concentrate mixture were fed to all the groups. In addition to basal diet, the animals were fed 250 g molasses based multi-nutrient supplement (MMS-1), 5 mg Cr-picolinate and MMS-2 (MMS + 5 mg Cr picolinate) in groups T2, T3 and T4, respectively. Daily milk yield and monthly milk composition were recorded. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein on days 0, 90 and 180 of experimental feeding for the estimation of serum metabolite profile, concentrations of insulin, non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA), beta-hydroxybutyric acid (BHBA), T3, T4, IGF-1, cortisol, estradiol, progesterone and Cr levels. Results have revealed that the serum Cr concentration increased in Cr supplemented groups; however, the milk Cr concentration was comparable among all the groups. Hematological parameters were statistically comparable among 4 groups except that RBC concentration was higher in group T2. Fat corrected milk (FCM), solid corrected milk (SCM), energy corrected milk (ECM) yields and milk energy contents were significantly higher in MMS supplement groups. Supplementation of MMS and Cr-picolinate had no effect on serum estradiol, NEFA, BHBA, T3, T4, cortisol and IGF-1, however, the concentration of progesterone was significantly lower in all supplemented groups. From the results, it may be deduced that the supplementation of Cr has no adverse effect on FCM yield, however, supplementation of MMS improved FCM yield by 28%. No synergistic effect of supplementation of Cr and MMS on milk composition (fat, protein, SNF, TS and lactose) was observed in lactating Murrah buffaloes.
Perception and knowledge of anesthesia and the role of anesthesiologists : a Belgian single-center cross-sectional survey
Authors: Nijs K , Castelein N , Salimans L , Callebaut I , De Pauw I , Swinnen V , Van de Velde M , Stessel B
Published: November 2022

Study Objective : To assess the knowledge of anesthesia and the role of anesthesiologists and evaluate the prevalence of concerns of certain risks of anesthesia and surgery in Belgian patients.
Design : Observational mono-center cross-sectional survey.
Setting : Preoperative patients planned for elective surgery in Jessa Hospital, Belgium.

Interventions : An observational survey in Dutch.

Measurements : Patient demographics and characteristics, perception of the patient of the expertise, role, and responsibility of the anesthesiologist, knowledge of the patient regarding anesthesia, and patients´ fear of specific risks and side effects of anesthesia and surgery. Associations were analyzed with the Pearson correlation coefficient or the Spearman rank’s correlation coefficient.

Main Results : In total 361 patients completed the survey. Patient demographics were as follows : 54.8% males, mean age (± SD) 58,84 ± 16,38 years. Most patients (87.3%) recognized anesthesiologists as specially trained medical doctors but more than 50% underestimated their different perioperative responsibilities. Patients underestimated the dura-tion of education of an anesthesiologist in 84.2%. Their role at the intensive care unit (69.3%), the emergency department (71.2%), and the delivery room (71.2%) were relatively well known. Their role at the chronic pain management clinic (44.8%) and the preoperative anesthesia consultation (40.7%) was less well known. Some patients thought that general anesthesia frequently results in brain damage (22.7%). Older age and lower educational level were associated with lower knowledge. In general, 8.3% of all patients were very anxious about anesthesia, 22.7% somewhat, and 69% not at all. Female gender and lower educational level were positively correlated with a higher risk of fear. : Most patients in this single-center Belgian cohort were aware that anesthesiologists are specialized medical doctors. Overall, the patient´s knowledge of the anesthesiologist’s expertise and responsibilities and anesthesia was rather limited.
Establishing changes in endotracheal cuff pressure with continuous monitoring in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery in Trende- lenburg position
Authors: Renders T.A.L. , Gijsbrechts S , Bijleveld K , van Loon F.H.J.
Published: November 2022

Background : After endotracheal intubation, the endotracheal cuff gets inflated to a sufficiently high pressure to prevent air leaking. Placing a patient in Trendelenburg position and establishing a pneumoperitoneum affects the endotracheal cuff pressure.

Objectives : Determine the impact of these factors on the endotracheal cuff pressure.

Design and setting : This prospective, observational study was conducted in the Catharina Hospital (Eindhoven, the Netherlands).

Methods : This study included adult patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. A routine endotracheal tube was inserted, in which the cuff pressure was continuously monitored.

Main outcome measures : The outcome of interest was a change in endotracheal cuff pressure after establishment of a pneumoperitoneum and/ or placing a patient in a Trendelenburg position.

Results : 39 patients were included. Cuff pressures in- creased significantly from the moment of pneumo-peritoneum, placing a patient into a Trendelenburg position increased endotracheal cuff pressure and peak pressures even more. The highest endotracheal cuff pressure was 67 cm H2O, the highest registered peak pressure was 35 cm H2O.

Conclusion : Both endotracheal cuff pressure and peak pressure increased during laparoscopic surgical procedures with a pneumoperitoneum and the patient placed in Trendelenburg position. Measuring the endo-tracheal cuff pressure only after endotracheal intubation is insufficient and should be repeated during surgery on fixed moments.
The use of methylprednisolone in patients with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) requiring intensive care hospitalization: a longitudinal observational study
Authors: Doucet L , Hoflack S , Van Slambrouck L , Lormans P
Published: November 2022

The use of methylprednisolone in patients with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) requiring intensive care hospitalization: a longitudinal observational study.

Background : For a long time, the use of corticosteroids in critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been a controversial treatment. How- ever, given the conflicting evidence on this topic, we studied the effects of methylprednisolone on critically ill patients and - share here our experience on laboratory findings and the Pa02/FiO2 ratio (ratio of partial oxygen concentration on arterial blood gas sample to fraction of inspired oxygen).

Methods : In a population of 68 patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit due because of COVID-19 infection, 28 patients with severe respiratory failure received methylprednisolone on a fixed 12-day regimen (125 mg IV for 2 days, followed by 2x0.5 mg/kg IV twice daily for 5 days, and then a decreasing regimen for 4 days until discontinuation). After day 5 and day 10, we analyzed the levels of CRP (C-reactive protein), lymphocytosis, D-dimer, LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) and PaO 2 /FiO 2 ratio of our patients.

Results : We observed a significant decrease in median CRP levels between day 0 (start of methylprednisolone treatment) and day 5 (p=0.001), and between day 0 and day 10 (p=0.005). No decrease was seen between day 5 and 10 (p=0.352). The same increase in PaO 2 /FiO 2 was recorded between day 0 and day 5 (p=0.009), and between 0 and day 10 (p=0.019). For D-dimer, only a significant difference was found between day 0 and day 10 (p=0.018). No significant difference could be observed for lymphocytosis and LDH levels between the beginning of the treatment and day 5 or day 10.

Conclusion : There is a strong and sustained significant decrease in CRP levels and a tilt in the PaO2/FiO2 ratio after starting methylprednisolone. A slower, but also significant decrease was found for D-dimer. Further research and control group analyses are needed to confirm that this effect is due to corticostreoid treatment. However, this indicates that methylprednisolone may play a very important role in the treatment of the severely ill COVID-19 patients requiring ICU admission.
Value Chain and Business Development Strategy of MOCAF Cap Kujang in Sumedang Regency
Authors: Pribadi Mira Ismiyanti , Gunawan Wawan , Maulani Rijanti Rahaju
Published: November 2022

MOCAF Cap Kujang is one of the MOCAF (Modified Cassava Flour) produced in Sumedang that has been produced since 2012, but until now, the business development is still limited. The challenges in MOCAF Cap Kujang are the limited availability of raw materials, the lack of intensive marketing, and the government has not paid attention to the MOCAF business in Sumedang. This study aims to analyze value chain activities in MOCAF Cap Kujang, identify internal and external factors that influence the MOCAF Cap Kujang business, and determine the business development strategy for the MOCAF Cap Kujang business. The method used for value chain analysis was Porter's model and Hayami Method. Internal factor analysis was carried out using IFE, and external factors using EFE. The results of IFE and EFE were used to formulate strategies on the SWOT matrix. The resulting strategy was then prioritized using the AHP method. The study's results showed that value chain activities in the MOCAF Cap Kujang business consist of primary activities and supporting activities that generate added value at MOCAF by Rp1000/kg (33.33%). The main strength is the clean white of MOCAF Cap Kujang, and the main weakness is that MOCAF Cap Kujang's price is higher than other MOCAFs. The main opportunity of MOCAF Cap Kujang is that MOCAF can be a substitute for wheat for people who cannot consume gluten and the main threat is the lower price of wheat flour. MOCAF Cap Kujang's business development strategy prioritizes cooperation with various parties.
Garlic and allopurinol alleviate the apoptotic pathway in rats’ brain following exposure to fipronil insecticide
Authors: Bakr Amira Abo , Ali Mohamed , Ibrahim Khairy
Published: November 2022

Fipronil can cause oxidative tissue damage and apoptosis. Our goal is to evaluate the antiapoptotic impact of garlic or allopurinol against fipronil neurotoxicity. Thirty-six mature male albino rats were separated into control, garlic aqueous extract (500 mg/kg), allopurinol (150 mg/L in their drinking water), fipronil (13.277 mg/kg), garlic+fipronil, and allopurinol+fipronil. Our results revealed that fipronil induced a significant increase in brain malondialdehyde, protein carbonyl levels as well as enzymatic antioxidant activities (superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and xanthine oxidase), but glutathione-S-transferase recorded a significant decrease as compared to the control. In addition, fipronil significantly up-regulated the brain pro-apoptotic (Bax) and caspase -3 mRNA gene expression and induced DNA fragmentation but caused down-regulation in anti-apoptotic (Bcl-2) mRNA genes expression. Interestingly, co-administration with garlic or allopurinol improved the lipid peroxidation, antioxidant disturbance, and apoptosis induced by fipronil in the brain tissues. In conclusion, garlic or allopurinol reduced fipronil-induced apoptosis and reduced oxidative tissue damage, most likely through enhancing the tissue antioxidant defense system.
Analisis Kepuasan Konsumen terhadap Pelayanan Store Ms Glow Menggunakan Metode Naïve Bayes
Authors: Amanda Ade Dwi , Windarto Agus Perdana , Qurniawan Hendry
Published: November 2022

Store Wanda MS Glow (Magic Skin For Glowing) merupakan salah satu usaha jasa yang bergerak dibidang perawatan kecantikan yang sudah memiliki banyak konsumen. Store ini memerlukan tindakan eksklusif dikarenakan semakin banyak nya jumlah pesaing dibidang yang sama, dan diperlukan adanya evaluasi kualitas pelayanan. Oleh karena itu diperlukan analisis data yang melibatkan pernyataan konsumen. Sehingga nantinya diperoleh pernyataan konsumen terkait dengan beberapa aspek kepuasan konsumen dengan menggunakan metode data mining Naïve Bayes. Sumber data diperoleh dari kuesioner yang diberikan kepada konsumen secara random sebanyak 100 konsumen. Variabel yang digunakan dalam kepuasan konsumen terhadap pelayanan Store MS Glow antara lain : pelayanan, respon, gift, promo, terpercaya. Kesimpulan yang dihasilkan oleh peneliti dan software Rapid Miner dengan data training sebanyak 75 data. Data pengujian sebanyak 25 data testing yang diolah didalam Rapid miner 5.3. mendapatkan hasil pengujian dengan akurasi sebesar 88.00% yaitu 13 konsumen Puas dan sebanyak 12 konsumen Tidak Puas.
Implementasi Algoritma Heap Sort pada Aplikasi E-Raport Siswa MTs Swasta Aljamiatul Amaliyah Desa Bandar Selamat Labuhanbatu Utara
Authors: Wahyuni Mindi , Nasution Khairuddin
Published: November 2022

Pendidikan merupakan salah satu aspek yang penting dalam meningkatkan taraf kehidupan bangsa dan negara, serta merupakan salah satu tolak ukur kemajuan dari suatu bangsa. MTS S Aljamiatul Amaliyah merupakan salah satu lembaga pendidikan swasta di Kecamatan Aek Kuo yang menyelenggarakan pendidikan tingkat sekolah menengah pertama. Namun dalam layanan akademik disekolah tersebut masih dilakukan secara manual diantaranya pengolahan nilai siswa yaitu dengan cara masing-masing guru mata pelajaran menulis nilai siswa kedalam suatu lembaran kertas atau raport. Selain itu, tingkat masalah yang ditimbulkan sistem ini sangat banyak. Diantaranya adalah data-data nilai siswa hilang, raport basah akibat keteledoran sebagian siswa dan faktor alam lainnya yang menyebabkan raport rusak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membangun aplikasi e-raport dengan mengimplementasikan algoritma heap sort max-heap sebagai metode pengurutan yang diterapkan pada nilai rata-rata semester siswa. Dari 15 data yang diuji coba [87.5, 92.47, 91.3, 84.37, 85.70, 87.30, 86.20, 83.90, 87.03, 85.73, 85.47, 85.23, 85.90, 85.23, 84.67] diperoleh hasil akhir [83.90, 84.37, 84.67, 85.13, 85.23, 85.61, 85.70, 85.73, 85.90, 86.20, 87.03, 87.30, 87.50, 91.30, 92.77]. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implemetasi algoritma heap sort max-heap menghasilkan pengurutan data secara menaik yang berjalan dengan baik.