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Prostate volume as an independent predictor of results robot-assisted prostatectomy
Authors: Zyryanov A. V. , Surikov A. S. , Ponomarev A. V. , Keln A. A. , Znobishchev V. G. 
Published: January 2020

Background. The presence of benign hyperplastic tissue does not exclude the malignant process within one prostate gland. According to various sources, almost 40 % of patients with prostate hyperplasia can be diagnosed of prostate cancer. The large adenoma seriously complicates of radical surgery, which in this group patients, is perhaps, the only effective method of treatment. The effect of prostate volume on the main criteria the effectiveness of treatment is ambiguous. Robotic technologies, introduced into clinical practice, may have the advantages of this complicated group of patients.Materials and methods. Study group (1st group): 40 patients with prostate volume ≥80cm3 (9.4 %) over the period December 2014. to December 2018. were performed robot-assisted radiсal prostatectomy. The comparison group included 54 patients with prostate volume <80 см3. The average prostate volume in 1st group was 112.2 ± 26 (80–195) cm3, in the 2nd group – 38 ± 11.2 (17–62) cm3 (p <0.001). The 1st group consists of older patients with a higher level of prostate-specific antigen (p <0.001).Results. The difference in the operation time was 18.2 min, which was statistically insignificant (p >0.05). The average volume of blood loss in the 1st group was 282.5 ± 227.5 (50–1000) ml, with 175 ± 147.2 (50–700 ml) ml in the 2nd group (р >0,02). After 12 months, 100 % of patients in the 1st group showed no relapse (prostate-specific antigen ≤0.2 ng/ml). The level of continental function was comparable of the monitoring group.Conclusion. When performing robot-assisted prostatectomy increased prostate size has no effect on operating time, but significantly increases of the blood loss. The size of the prostate may serve as an important variable to predict the functional and oncological results of treatment.
PENURUNAN EMISI POLUTAN KAMBING PERANAKAN ETAWAH YANG DIBERI WAFER RANSUM LIMBAH INKONVENSIONAL MELALUI APLIKASI TEKNOLOGI BIOFERMENTASI DAN SUPLEMENTASI
Authors: Partama Ida Bagus Gaga , Mudita I Made 
Published: January 2020

A Research had been carried out to reduce the pollutant emission of the Ettawa Crossbreed Goat given ration non-conventional waste at Farm of Animal Husbandry Faculty Udayana University, Bukit Jimbaran. Bio-fermentation of rumen liquor (1.5% and 3.0%) and supplementation of pignox as source of multivitamin-mineral (0.15% and 0.30%) and Animal Fat “Tallow” (5% and 10%) were applied in this experiment. Fifteen Goat of Ettawa Crossbreed were used in this experiment which designed of Randomized Block Designed with five treatments and three blocks. The treatments were; WFS0 are ration unconventional waste without bio-fermentation and supplementation, WF1S11 are WFS0 fermented by 1.5% rumen liquor and supplemented by 0.15% multivitamin-mineral and 5 % Tallow, WF2S12 are WSF0 fermented by 3,0% rumen liquor and supplemented by 0.15% multivitamin-mineral dan 10 % Tallow, WF1S21 are WFS0 fermented by 1.5% rumen liquor and supplemented by 0.30% multivitamin-mineral and 5 % Tallow and WF2S22 are WFS0 fermented by 3.0% rumen liquor and supplemented by 0.30% multivitamin-mineral and 10 % Tallow. The result showed that application of bio-fermentation and supplementation technology (WF1S11, WF2S12, WF1S21 and WF2S22) were significant decreased (P<0.05) the concentration and production methane emission each totally VFA are 18.57 – 39.57% and 20.15 – 40.45%, production of CO2 each totally VFA are 2.51 – 13.29%, production of fecal ammonia (42.59–61.11%) and percentage of production fecal ammonia each g crude protein consumption (10.20–51,02%) compared with WFS0, in spite of concentration of CO2 in rumen fluid, concentration and production urine ammonia were similar (P>0.05) in all treatments. Goat were given WF1S11 produced fecal ammonia each day and percentage of production fecal ammonia each g consumption of crude protein were lowest (P<0.05) are 0.021 Vs 0.024-0.054 g/d and 0.024 Vs 0.033-0.049%, even though lowest methane concentrations, production of methane and CO2 emmision each mM total VFA produced by WF1S21 were 13.376 Vs 17.410-28.762 mM; 19.738 Vs 20.850-33.147 % and 45.657 Vs 46.720–52.655%. It was concluded that; 1) Application of bio-fermentation and supplementation technology in ration unconventional can reduce pollutant emission of the ettawa crossbreed goat, 2) Bio-fermentation of 1.5% rumen liquor and supplementation of 0.15 – 0.30% multivitamin-mineral and 5% Tallow in the ration unconventional waste can lowest produced of NH3 fecal each crude protein consumption, CH4 concentration, production of CH4 and CO2 each mM total VFA of rumen fluid.
Derajat Pemulihan dan Persentase Spermatozoa X dan Y Kambing Peranakan Etawah Setelah Separasi dengan Gradient Percoll (RECOVERY RATE AND PERCENTAGE OF SPERMATOZOA X AND Y OF ETAWAH CROSSBREED GOAT AFTER SEXING WITH GRADIENTT PERCOLL)
Authors: Rasad Siti Darodjah , Setiawan Rangga , Solihati Nurcholidah , Widyastuti Rini , Nugraha Ilham 
Published: January 2020

Aim of the research is to find out recovery rate and percentage spermatozoa X and Y after sexing with gradientt Percoll in Etawah Crossbreed Goat. Extender was used TRIS Egg Yolk. The semen sample from five male Etawah Crossbreed Goat were used in this research. Gradientt percoll performed 10 fraction layer with centrifugation time 10 minute at 2500 rpm. The data were analyzed descriptively. Result of the research shows that average recovery rate of spermatozoa X is 50.96±26.07 % and spermatozoa Y is 44.13±6.11 %. Average percentage of X sperm is 78.00±7.06 % and Y sperm is 76.10±5.95 % .
Pola Kedatangan Serangga pada Jasad Hewan Sebagai Indikator dalam Kegiatan Forensik (INSECT ARRIVAL PATTERN ON CARRION AS AN INDICATOR OF FORENSIC ACTIVITIES)
Authors: Supriyono Supriyono , Soviana Susi , Hadi Upik Kesumawati 
Published: January 2020

Decomposition stage of carrion will attract various species of insects to come. Some species of insect will attract on carrion in the early stage of decomposition, but some of them in the late stage of death. The purpose of this research were to observe and analyze the distinctive features of insect succession on carrion that could predict the time of death. Two carrions were placed in indoor and outdoor. Insect collection and observation was done three times a day i.e, morning, afternoon and evening. Adult flying insects were collected by sweeping net, whereareas immature insect with manual. The result showed that decomposition of the carrion indoor were faster than the corrion outdoor. In outdoor there were found orders of Diptera (i.e Muscidae, Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae,Tachinidae), Coleoptera (Chrysomelidae, Staphylinidae, Scarabeidae, Silphidae), Hymenoptera (Formicidae), Hemiptera, Blataria and Orthoptera (Grillidae). However, in indoors there were found the order of Diptera (Muscidae, Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, Tachinidae), Coleoptera (Chrysomelidae, Staphylinidae, Scarabeidae, Silphidae), Hymenoptera (Formicidae), Hemiptera, Aranea, and Lepidoptera. Decomposition stage of carrion indoor faster than outdoor. In the early stage to the decay stage, insects that came on carrion outdoor and indoor were Diptera (Calliphoridae, Tachinidae, Muscidae, and Sarcophagidae. On the post decay and skeletonization stage the insect that come were Coleoptera (Staphylinidae, Chrysomelidae, Scarabeidae, and Silphidae ). Hymenoptera (Formicidae) came from early stage to skeletal stage.
Contributos para o percurso da gravura e do ensino artístico em Portugal entre os séculos XVIII e XIX
Authors: Batista Jorge Rodrigues 
Published: January 2020

O presente artigo pretende contribuir para o conhecimento do percurso da gravura e do ensino artístico em Portugal entre os séculos XVIII e XIX. O percurso da gravura iniciado no século XVI, atinge um momento de excelência na primeira metade do século XVIII devido, sobretudo, ao expressivo apoio mecenático do rei D. João V às artes e ao ensino artístico. O monarca, executou uma política estratégica ao serviço das artes, recorrendo a um financiamento sem precedentes e utilizando para o efeito a máquina diplomática do estado. A criação de escolas e academias, a contratação de mão de obra especializada estrangeira, como o famoso gravador italiano Francesco Bartolozzi, foram fatores fundamentais para o desenvolvimento do ensino artístico em geral e para a arte da gravura em particular. O acolhimento de técnicas inovadoras como a litografia, permitiram revolucionar o panorama artístico nacional até à difusão da fotografia que viria a ser responsável por uma mudança de paradigma no mundo das artes.
Development and Validation of a Brief Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale
Authors: Fung Sai-fu , Chow Esther Oi-wah , Cheung Chau-kiu 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
Background: This longitudinal study aimed to develop a nine-item Brief Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (BSAWS) derived from the original 40-item Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (SAWS). Methods: The psychometric properties of the shortened scale were evaluated based on a sample of 157 older adults. The factor structure and dimensionality of the original SAWS were examined using confirmatory factor analysis. Subsequent explorative factor analysis of the BSAWS supported the construct validity of the shortened scale. Results: The internal consistency, convergent validity and construct validity of the shortened scale were also evaluated and the results indicated that the BSAWS possesses good psychometric properties and is comparable with the full version. Conclusions: This scale refinement may help researchers and practitioners conduct epistemological surveys or clinical research related to wisdom.
Comparative genomics and association analysis identifies virulence genes of Cercospora sojina in soybean
Authors: Gu Xin , Ding Junjie , Liu Wei , Yang Xiaohe , Yao Liang liang , Gao Xuedong , Zhang Maoming , Yang Shuai , Wen Jingzhi 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
Background: Recently, a new strain of Cercospora sojina (Race15) has been identified, which has caused the breakdown of resistance in most soybean cultivars in China. Despite this serious yield reduction, little is known about why this strain is more virulent than others. Therefore, we sequenced the Race15 genome and compared it to the Race1 genome sequence, as its virulence is significantly lower. We then re-sequenced 30 isolates of C. sojina from different regions to identifying differential virulence genes using genome-wide association analysis (GWAS).Results: The 40.12-Mb Race15 genome encodes 12,607 predicated genes and contains large numbers of gene clusters that have annotations in 11 different common databases. Comparative genomics revealed that although these two genomes had a large number of homologous genes, their genome structures have evolved to introduce 245 specific genes. The most important 5 candidate virulence genes were located on Contig 3 and Contig 1 and were mainly related to the regulation of metabolic mechanisms and the biosynthesis of bioactive metabolites, thereby putatively affecting fungi self-toxicity and reducing host resistance. Our study provides insight into the genomic basis of C. sojina pathogenicity and its infection mechanism, enabling future studies of this disease.Conclusions: Via GWAS, we identified five candidate genes using three different methods, and these candidate genes are speculated to be related to metabolic mechanisms and the biosynthesis of bioactive metabolites. Meanwhile, Race15 specific genes may be linked with high virulence. The genes highly prevalent in virulent isolates should also be proposed as candidates, even though they were not found in our SNP analysis. Future work should focus on using a larger sample size to confirm and refine candidate gene identifications and should study the functional roles of these candidates, in order to investigate their potential roles in C. sojina pathogenicity.
Forecasting the 2017/2018 seasonal influenza epidemic in England using multiple dynamic transmission models: a Case Study
Authors: Birrell Paul , Zhang Xu-Sheng , Corbella Alice , Leeuwen Edwin van , Panagiotopoulos Nikolaos , Hoschler Katja , Elliot Alex J , McGee Maryia , de Lusignan Simon , Presanis Anne M , Baguelin Marc , Zambon Maria , Charlett André , Pebody Richard G , De Angelis Daniela 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
Background: Since the 2009 A/H1N1 pandemic, Public Health England have developed a suite of real-time statistical models utilising enhanced pandemic surveillance data to nowcast and forecast a future pandemic. Their ability to track seasonal influenza and predict heightened winter healthcare burden in the light of high activity in Australia in 2017 was untested. Methods: Four transmission models were used in forecasting the 2017/2018 seasonal influenza epidemic in England: a stratified primary care model using daily, region-specific, counts and virological swab positivity of influenza-like illness consultations in general practice (GP); a strain-specific (SS) model using weekly, national GP ILI and virological data; an intensive care model (ICU) using reports of ICU influenza admissions; and a synthesis model that included all data sources. For the first 12 weeks of 2018, each model was applied to the latest data to provide estimates of epidemic parameters and short-term influenza forecasts. The added value of pre-season population susceptibility data was explored. Results: The combined results provided valuable nowcasts of the state of the epidemic. Short-term predictions of burden on primary and secondary health services were initially highly variable before reaching consensus beyond the observed peaks in activity between weeks 3–4 of 2018. Estimates for R0 were consistent over time for three of the four models until week 12 of 2018, and there was consistency in the estimation of R0 across the SPC and SS models, and in the ICU attack rates estimated by the ICU and the synthesis model. Estimation and predictions varied according to the assumed levels of pre-season immunity. Conclusions: This exercise successfully applied a range of pandemic models to seasonal influenza. Forecasting early in the season remains challenging but represents a crucially important activity to inform planning. Improved knowledge of pre-existing levels of immunity would be valuable.
The relationship of plasma renin , angiotensin , and aldosterone levels to blood pressure variability and target organ damage in children with essential hypertension
Authors: Liu Yang , Lin Yao , Zhang Ming-Ming , Zheng Tong , Li Xiao-Hui , Liu Yan-Yan , Zhao Jing , Shi Lin 
Published: January 2020

Abstract

Background To investigate the relationships of plasma renin, angiotensin, and aldosterone levels to blood pressure variability and target organ damage in children with essential hypertension. Methods A case-control study was conducted on 132 children diagnosed with essential hypertension(103 males and 29 females with the mean age of 11.8 ± 2.4 years). The plasma RAAS levels were measured using the enhanced chemiluminescence method, the ambulatory blood pressure was monitored for 24 h, and then the average real variability (ARV) was calculated. Data on indicators were used for assessing cardiac and renal damages. The correlations of plasma renin, angiotensin, and aldosterone (RAAS) levels to blood pressure variability (BPV) and target organ damage (TOD) were studied. A comparison between the groups was conducted using SPSS 20． Results Among the 132 children, 55 cases had target organ damage. The 24-h ARV and the daytime ARV of the systolic blood pressure of the high angiotensin II (AT II) group was significantly higher than that of the normal AT II group (t = 2.175, P = 0.031; t = 2.672, P = 0.009). Plasma AT II and aldosterone levels were significantly associated with the left ventricular mass index (r = 0.329, P= 0.0001; r = 0.175, P = 0.045). Linear regression analysis showed that AT II [ β± s.e.= 0.025±0.006, 95% CI ( 0.013–0.038), P = 0.0001] and aldosterone [ β± s.e.= 0.021±0.007, 95% CI( 0.008–0.034), P = 0.002] were risk factors for LVH. Conclusions The AT II level in children with essential hypertension affected the variability of the 24-h and the daytime SBP. Plasma AT II and aldosterone levels were associated with cardiac damage. Results from this study indicated that AT II and aldosterone are risk factors for LVH in childhood hypertension and are of great significance for improving the clinical prognosis of pediatric patients with hypertension.
Professional support during the postpartum period: Primiparous mothers' views on professional services, their expectations, and barriers to mobilizing professional help
Authors: Nan Yiping , Zhang Jingjun , Nisar Anum , Huo Lanting , Yang Lei , Yin Juan , Wang Duolao , Rahman Atif , Gao Yan , Li Xiaomei 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
Background: Primiparous mothers who lack experience and knowledge of child caring, are usually overwhelmed with multifarious stressors and challenges. Although support from professionals is needed for new mothers, there is indeed a gap between the necessary high-quality service and the currently provided poor services. This study aimed to explore Chinese primiparous mothers' views on professional services, identify barriers to mobilizing professional support, and further understand mothers' expectations of and preferences for the delivery of professional services. Method: A descriptive phenomenological study design was utilized in this study, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 primiparous mothers selected from two community health centres in Xi' an city, Shannxi province, northwest part of China and who had given birth within one year before the interview. Each conversation lasted between 20-86 minutes. Colaizzi' s seven-step phenomenological approach was used for data analysis. Results: Three major themes were identified: (a) dissatisfying with current professional services for postpartum mothers, (b) likelihood of health care professional help- seeking behaviour, (c) highlighting demands for new health care services. Seven related subthemes including disappointment with hospital services, distrusting services provided by community health centres, private institutes and online platforms; seeking help from professional was not the first choice, hesitating to express their inner discourse to professionals, and considering practical factors prohibited mothers from seeking professional help; urgent needs for new baby-care-related services, and importance of mothers' self-needs. The necessity of professional support in the first month of confinement was highly emphasized by participants. Online professional guidance and support were perceived to be the best way to receive services in this study. Conclusion: The results of this descriptive phenomenological study suggested that the current maternal and child health care services were insufficient and could not meet the needs of primiparous mothers. The identified barriers should be analysed and highlighted by enhancing education and eliminating stigma. The results also indicated that providing service focused on mothers' needs may be an effective strategy to enhance primiparous mothers' well-being, and also suggested that feasibility, convenience, and the cultural adaptability of health care service should be considered during the delivery of postpartum interventions.
Characterization of Visceral leishmaniasis Outbreak, Marsabit County, Kenya, 2014
Authors: Kanyina Evalyne Jaquelyne Wambui 
Published: January 2020

Abstract

Background : Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is caused by protozoa of the Leishmania donovani complex. Annually, an estimated 500,000 cases of VL are reported globally posing a public health challenge. The objectives of our study were to confirm and determine the magnitude of VL outbreak, characterize the outbreak clinically and epidemiologically and evaluate the county preparedness and response in Marsabit County, Kenya.
Methods : A retrospective review of laboratory registers and patients’ clinical notes was done at Marsabit County Hospital. Cases were persons with confirmed VL diagnosis either by microscopy, serology or molecular technique coming from Marsabit County from May to October 2014. Cases were interviewed using structured questionnaire to collect clinical and epidemiologic information. Blood samples were collected from cases for laboratory confirmation.
Results : A total of 136 cases were confirmed of which 77% (105) were male with a median age of 17 (IQR: 22) years and 9.6% (13) case fatality rate. All cases were admitted at Marsabit County Referral Hospital, Kenya. Medical records of 133 cases were retrieved. Of the 133 cases, 102 (77%) presented with fever, 43 (32%) with splenomegaly, 26 (20%) with hepatomegaly and 96 (72%) were managed with Sodium stibogluconate (SSG) monotherapy. Thirty four cases (26%) received Full haemogram (FHG) test and none had more than one Liver Function Tests (LFTs) in a span of six months. No VL case management training had been conducted nor VL treatment guidelines distributed among health care workers (HCWs) in the last one year.
Conclusions: VL cases were confirmed. Inadequate case monitoring and management was evident. VL case management sensitization training was conducted. The County health department should put in place one health VL surveillance and facilitate periodic case management trainings.
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Key words : Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), Kala-azar, VL case management, Marsabit County, Kenya
Transcriptome analysis of lateral buds from Phyllostachys edulis rhizome during germination and early shoot stages
Authors: Shou Yuting , Zhu Yihua , Ding Yulong 
Published: January 2020

Abstract
Background: The vegetative growth is an important stage for plants when they conduct photosynthesis, accumulate and collect all resources needed and prepare for reproduction stage. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plant species. The rapid growth of Phyllostachys edulis results from the expansion of intercalary meristem at the basal part of nodes, which are differentiated from the apical meristem of rhizome lateral buds. However, little is known about the major signaling pathways and players involved during this rapid development stage of bamboo. To study this question, we adopted the high-throughput sequencing technology and compared the transcriptomes of Moso bamboo rhizome buds in germination stage and late development stage.Results: We found that the development of Moso bamboo rhizome lateral buds was coordinated by multiple pathways, including meristem development, sugar metabolism and phytohormone signaling. Phytohormones have fundamental impacts on the plant development. We found the evidence of several major hormones participating in the development of Moso bamboo rhizome lateral bud. Furthermore, we showed direct evidence that Gibberellic Acids (GA) signaling participated in the Moso bamboo stem elongation.Conclusion: Significant changes occur in various signaling pathways during the development of rhizome lateral buds. It is crucial to understand how these changes are translated to Phyllostachys edulis fast growth. These results expand our knowledge on the Moso bamboo internodes fast growth and provide research basis for further study.