bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Phenotypic and Genotypic Identification and Antifungal Susceptibility of Some Fungi Isolated from Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula
Authors: Kelly Asemota Uwem , Obuneme Obiekezie Smart , Danladi Makut Makwin , Owuna Jubril Egwu 
Published: December 2020

Aim: This study aimed to identify fungi isolated from Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula and evaluate its level of susceptibility to known antifungal compounds.
Place and Duration of Study: Biotechnology Advanced Research Centre, Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Abuja between September and December 2019.
Methods: Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula samples were purchased from the Keffi, Masaka, and Orange markets in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Fungal isolation was achieved using Sabouraud dextrose agar supplemented with chloramphenicol and incubated at 28ᵒC for 5 days. ITS-1 and ITS-4 primers were used at 94°C for 2 min, 52°C for 1 min, and 72°C for 2 min for the polymerase chain reaction before sequencing at Inqaba Biotech South Africa. Disk diffusion technique was employed for antifungal susceptibility testing.
Results: Data obtained revealed that the suspected fungal species exhibited a generally higher level of resistance (19-40 mm) to 1 µg voriconazole in addition to a 20-35.5 mm zone of inhibition against 10 µg ketoconazole. Blast sequence analysis of the isolated samples revealed a 99.65% sequence homology to Meyerozyma guilliermondii, 99.38% to Fusarium oxysporium isolate E-225 1 and 96.23% to Aspergillus terreus isolate A2S4.
Conclusion: Food safety involves isolating and accurately identifying disease causing pathogens such as fungi in food. Based on the fungal load obtained from this study, proper cooking and handling of sea-food which would otherwise cause disease, is highly recommended.
Variation in Community Perception on Mosquito-Borne Diseases between Urban and Rural Communities in Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: Abba Ezra , Paul Tabitha , Yoriyo Kennedy Poloma , Emmanuel Blessing Chinwendu 
Published: December 2020

Aims: This work is aimed at knowing the variation in community perception on mosquito-borne diseases between urban (Gombe) and rural (Filiya) of Gombe State.
Study Design: Each of the two communities was sectioned into longitudinal zones and 150 houses were then randomly selected from the zones in each of the communities for the administration of questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted between April and June 2018 in Gombe and Filiya communities of Gombe state.
Methodology: Quantitative data were collected utilizing open-ended questionnaire covering 300 respondents.
Results: In Gombe (urban community) 98% of respondents had knowledge about mosquitos’ existence unlike Filiya (rural community) with 74%. Concerning mosquito-borne diseases, up to 92% of urban dwellers are aware of one or more mosquito-borne diseases compared to the rural respondent with 46% awareness. 68% of the urban respondents agreed that the frequent breeding places for mosquitoes are drains and polluted waters. On the other hand, 28% of the respondents from the rural community shared this view about the frequent breeding sites of the mosquitoes with the urban dwellers. More so, up to 34% of the rural respondent does not know mosquito breeding sites. Majority of the respondent in the urban areas relied on Nets for protection against mosquito bites while the rural respondent majorly uses coils. Only 36% of respondents in urban community source their treatment from Government health facility against 12% in the rural community. Half of the respondent in the rural community sought treatment from one source or the other.
Conclusion: The popular Mosquito-Borne disease is malaria. Most people have a fair knowledge about malaria prevention and control and see malaria as a threat to their lives and community but the majority had poor practices towards malaria prevention and control. The government should intensify the campaign against malaria.
Electrolyte Concentrations and Liver Enzymes in Car Spray Painters Exposed to Car Spray Paints within Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Kalio Ibiene Sarah , Donatus O. Onwuli , Ndubuisi Abel Callum , Godgift Obisie-eke 
Published: December 2020

Aim: To determine the effect of car spray paint on electrolyte concentrations (sodium, potassium, bicarbonate and chloride), Anion gap, Total Protein, Albumin, liver enzymes (Alanine amino transferase and Aspartate amino transferase) of car spray painters.
Place of Study: The study was conducted within Port Harcourt metropolis, Rivers State Nigeria.
Methodology: Twenty (20) male car spray painters age range between 25 and 61 years with 7- 28 years work experience in car spray painting (test subjects) and twenty (20) apparently healthy male individuals aged between 25 and 61 years who work within an office setting far away from car spray painting garage (non-exposed individuals) were used as control for the study. Plasma electrolyte concentrations were estimated using Ion selective electrode method while Liver Enzymes Alanine amino transferase and Aspartate amino transferase were estimated using spectrophotometric method. Results obtained from the experiment were expressed as Mean ± Standard Deviation. P < .05 were considered statistically significant.
Results: Sodium, Potassium, Bicarbonate and Chloride concentrations in plasma of car spray painters when compared to non-car spray painters did not showed any significant difference (P> .05). However, Anion gap was significantly increased (P<.05) in plasma of car spray painters when compared to non-car spray painters. Alanine amino transferase activity were significantly higher in plasma of Car spray painters (P < .05) when compared to non-car spray painters while Aspartate amino transferase activity, Total protein and Albumin concentrations remained relatively unchanged when compared between the studied groups. However, Aspartate amino transferase and Alanine amino transferase activities were affected by years of exposure to car paints.
Conclusions: This study suggest that car spray paint affects Anion gap and Alanine amino transferase activity in car spray painters hence safety apparatus should be worn while working. However further test on other liver enzymes should be done to validate the effect of spray paint on the liver.
Effect of Tillage Practices and Cultivation Year on Natural Mycorrhization and Mineral Uptake of Durum Wheat during Tillering Stage under Rainfed Conditions
Authors: Chaieb Nadia , Labidi Sonia , Ayed Sourour , Mdellel Lassaad , Chiab Abdelkarim , Jeddi Faysal Ben , Hammouda Moncef Ben- 
Published: December 2020

Conservation agriculture has been proposed as an alternative to conventional agriculture to mitigate the climate change impact and ensure food security. This study examined the effect of conventional tillage (CT) and no tillage (NT) on mycorrhization and mineral elements uptake of durum wheat for three cultivation years during the tillering stage. The experiment was conducted in a referential farm (Krib, Siliana, North West Tunisia). The results showed that tillage practices (T) had significant effect on mycorrhization rate (MR) for the first cultivation year and the highest mycorrhization rate was noted for NT with 24%. Moreover, tillage (T) had no significant effect on plant mineral composition in tillering stage for the three cultivation years. The cultivation year (Y) had showed significant effects on P and K amounts for both tillage practices when it had no effect on Ca and Na amounts. The interaction T x Y had no significant effect on mineral elements concentration. Mycorrhization rate (MR) showed significant negative correlation with K. For partial correlation based on Tillage practices, MR showed significant negative correlations with P and K. Considering the partial correlation based on cultivation year, MR had no significant correlations with the studied parameters (P, K, Ca and Na concentrations). This work expands our knowledge on durum wheat natural mycorrhization and mineral elements uptake as influenced by tillage practices helping decision makers in upscaling the adoption of no tillage in Tunisia under rainfed conditions
Effect of Placement and Foliar Application of Urea, KCl & Zn (Supplementary Nourishment) on Growth and Yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) under Guava (Psidium guajava L.) based Agri-horti System
Authors: Dey Sonu , Prasad Sant , Chichaghare A. R. 
Published: December 2020

Aims: To investigate the effect of the placement and foliar application of Urea, KCl & Zinc on growth and yield of cowpea under guava based agri-horti system in Vindhyan region, India.
Study Design: RBD with nine treatments and three replications.
Place and Duration of Study: Agricultural Research Farm, Barkachha, Mirzapur (UP), India during kharif season (June-Oct) of 2017.
Methodology: This experiment consisted nine different treatments viz; Control (T1), 2% Urea spray (T2), 30 kg KCl ha-1 (T3), 2% KCl spray (T4), 2% Urea spray + 2% KCl spray (T5), 5 kg Zn ha-1 (T6), 2% Urea spray + 5 kg Zn ha-1 (T7), 30 kg KCl ha-1+ 5 kg Zn ha-1 (T8), 2% Urea spray + 2% KCl spray + 1.5% Zn spray (T9). Various growth parameter, yield attributes, N, P, K and nutrients contents were recorded and compared.
Results: Significantly higher growth parameters like plant height-1, no of branches plant-1, fresh weight-1 and dry weight-1, yield attributes like number of seeds pod-1, pod length, pod yield plant-1, green pod yield were recorded in 2% Urea spray + 2% KCl spray + 1.5% Zn spray (T9). Maximum N, K and protein content in straw and seed also observed in T9.
Conclusion: foliar spray of 2% Urea + 2% KCl spray + 1.5% Zn spray was best method for supplementary nourishment of cowpea under guava based Agri-horti system. The experiment should be reported for one to two seasons more in order to reach final conclusion.
Relationship of Clinical Data and Confirmed Case of Disease by the New Coronavirus, in the Mexican State of Guanajuato
Authors: Raygoza Nicolás Padilla- , Vargas Gilberto Flores- , Olivos Efraín Navarro- , Lona Elia Lara- , Luna María de Jesús Gallardo- , Vázquez Francisco Javier Magos- , Martínez Daniel Alberto Díaz- 
Published: December 2020

Aims: The objective was to analyze the clinical data in population from Mexican Guanajuato state as a suspected case of COVID-19 and with result positive of rRT-PCR, reported until October 2, 2020.
Study Design: It is a cross-sectional based in data from National Epidemiological Surveillance System from General Epidemiological Directorate, Secretary of Health in Mexico.
Place and Duration of Study: Sample: All registries from confirmed and discarded cases of COVID-19 in database until October 2, 2020.
Methodology: It was included 100,919 registries, and from them, 810 were excluded by missing the result of rRT-PCR test. A suspected case was one with a clinical finding considered greater (cough, fever, headache or dyspnea and accompanied by at least one of the following: myalgia, arthralgia, odynophagia, chills, chest pain, rhinorrhea, anosmia, dysgeusia or conjunctivitis); a confirmed case of COVID-19 is a person with a positive rRT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2, regardless of the clinical data presented. We included age, sex, and clinical data registered and result of rRT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2. It was used logistic regression to analyze the effect of clinical data on positive rRT-PCR.
Results: It was analyzed 100,109 registries. From them, 41,734 were positive for SARS-CoV-2. Fever (OR 1.72, CI95% 1.68 to 1.77), cough (OR 1.70, CI95% 1.66 to 1.74), and odynophagia (OR 1.71, CI95% 1.66 to 1.75) shown a stronger effect on positive rRT-PCR test. Cyanosis did not have any effect on the result of the rRT-PCR test.
Conclusion: There are not pathognomonic clinical data for COVID-19. All clinical data in confirmed cases are similar to another respiratory viral infections.
Psychiatric Comorbidities among Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
Authors: Shaaban Sahar Sayed Ahmed , Seleem Mohammad Abd El-Hakeem , Badawy Adel Abd El –Kareem , Eissa Mai Abd El–Raouf 
Published: December 2020

Background and Purpose: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in children. The purpose of this study is to explore the rate of psychiatric comorbidities among children with ADHD and investigating the impact of comorbidities on function of children.
Subjects and Methods: Sixty-four children of both genders who fulfilled DSM-5 criteria for ADHD were included. All subjects were subjected to IQ assessment, Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia (K-SADS), Conners Rating Scale, and Child Behavior Check List (CBCL).
Results: Combined subtype was the commonest (50%) followed by hyperactive-impulsive (31.25%), then inattentive (18.75%). Psychiatric comorbid disorder among pediatric cases with ADHD was ODD (31.25%), followed by nocturnal enuresis (23.44%), conduct disorders (18.75%), motor tic disorders (15.63%), anxiety disorders (12.50%), depressive disorders (10.94%), substance abuse disorders (9.38%), autism spectrum disorders (7.81%), vocal tic disorders (1.56%). There was a statistically significant difference between gender and conduct disorder and SUDs (P <0.05). There was no significant difference in the distribution of comorbidities among subtypes except for conduct disorder (P<0.05). There was a significant difference between comorbidities and severity of ADHD, according to the Conners scale (P<0.05). There was a significant difference between comorbidities number and different CBCL parameters (P<0.05). There was a significant negative correlation between the number of comorbidities and total competence and positive correlation with the total problem (P<0.05).
Conclusions: The presence of comorbid disorders among pediatric cases with ADHD is the rule rather than the exception. Oppositional defiant disorder, followed by nocturnal enuresis, are the most common comorbid diseases. Comorbidities number is negatively correlated with total competence and positively correlated with the total problem.
Antimicrobial Activity of Antibiotic Doped Carbon Nanoparticles Extracted from Kitchen Soot against Pathogenic Gram-negative Bacteria
Authors: Habiba . , Din Israf Ud , Tasleem S. , Mubashir Muhammad , Bakht M. Afroz 
Published: December 2020

In this study carbon nanoparticles were extracted from kitchen soot and characterized by using UV/Visible spectroscopy. Amoxicyline and vibramycin were doped on the carbon nanoparticles by mixing the solutions of the aforementioned antibiotics and carbon nanoparticles and then evaporated to dryness at 50°C. The antibacterial potential of carbon nanoparticle, antibiotics and carbon nanoparticles doped antibiotics were evaluated using Agar tub dilution method against two bacterial strain i.e. P. Aerogunis and Salmonella entrica. The result indicated that the carbon nanoparticle doped antibiotics showed marked increase in the antibacterial potential with inhibition zone of 16.2 mm against P. aerogunisa and 12.5 mm against Salmonela entrica for Vibramycin Doped CNPs. The inhibition zone of Amoxicyline doped carbon nanoparticle is 25.0 mm against P. aerogunisa and 30.0 mm against Salmonela entrica.
Ureaplasma urealyticum cervical colonization as a marker for pregnancy complications
Authors: Horowitz S. , Horowitz J. , Mazor M. , Porath A. , Glezerman M. 
Published: July 2002

AbstractObjectives: To determine the clinical significance of cervical colonization with (Ureaplasma urealyticum (Uu) and its possible relationship to pregnancy outcome. Methods: Cervical cultures for Uu and serum antibodies to Uu were determined in four groups of pregnant women: (1) 117 women who underwent mid‐trimester amniocentesis; (2) 47 women with preterm labor and intact membranes; (3) 34 women with preterm premature rupture of membranes; and (4) a control group of 315 healthy women with normal pregnancies. Statistical methods used were the chi‐square and Fisher's exact tests. Results: A significant increase in the cervical colonization rate with Uu was detected in all study groups (62%, 77% and 74%, respectively) when compared with the control group (42%). Women at mid‐trimester of pregnancy with a positive cervical culture and high levels of antibodies, had a higher rate of pregnancy complications than those with a negative culture and absence of antibodies (62 vs. 28%, respectively; P = 0.0006). Conclusion: Cervical colonization with Uu when associated with elevated titers of antibodies to Uu, may serve as a marker for the identification of a subpopulation of women who are at high risk for the development of pregnancy complications.
Criteria for the diagnosis of diffuse uterine myohypertrophy
Authors: Traiman P. , Saldiva P. , Haiashi A. , Franco M. 
Published: July 2002

AbstractObjectives: Diffuse uterine myohypertrophy (DUMH) is a condition clinically diagnosed by the presence of uterine bleeding, homogeneous and diffuse uterine enlargement, and absence of any myoendometrial cause of bleeding. Since the morphologic criteria for the diagnosis of this entity are still controversial, this study aimed to investigate the clinical presentation and the morphologic findings of the cases of DUMH presenting at the University Hospital of Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: We retrospectively studied 43 consecutive patients with DUMH submitted to hysterectomy (test group) and compared the findings with those obtained from 28 patients submitted to hysterectomy due to a prolapsed uterus (control group). There were no significant differences in age, weight or height between the two groups. Results: The uterine weight of the DUMH group (mean ± S.D. 157.4 ± 46.4 g) was significantly heavier than that of the control group (99.5 ± 35.4 g) and myometrial thickness was significantly greater in the DUMH group (2.5 ± 0.5 cm) than in the control group (1.9 ± 0.4 cm). No positive correlation was observed between increased uterine weight and parity, but there was a positive correlation between uterine weight and myometrial thickness. On the basis of the present study, we suggest that the diagnosis of DUMH be made clinically and in cases of uterine weight ≥ 120 g and myometrial thickness ≥ 2.0 cm. In addition, 10 cases of each group were analyzed by morphometry to evaluate interstitial fibrosis and myometrial hypertrophy. The data showed that the increase in uterine weight in DUMH is caused by enlargement of individual myometrial fibers rather than accumulation of interstitial collagen. Conclusion: Discriminant analysis to estimate the diagnostic significance of a number of clinical and pathologic variables (age, parity, uterine weight and morphometric parameters) was able to differentiate cases of DUMH from controls in 100% of the patients.
The perspective of management of sleep disorders in Japan
Authors: Okuma T 
Published: July 2002

SummaryIncreases in psychosocial stress and disruption of the biological clock due to irregular sleep-wake schedules as well as an increase in the elderly population have resulted in an increase in sleep disorders, most notably insomnia. In order to manage insomnia, correction of a poor sleep environment is of primary importance. We now have many good GABA A receptor agonists such as benzodiazepines and cyclopyrrolones (zopiclone) for use as hypnotics, but to achieve improvements in nocturnal sleep and restoration of daytime functions, short- or ultra-short acting hypnotics are recommended. Zopiclone has been reported to show weaker effects on sleep architecture than other benzodiazepines and does not exacerbate mild or moderate sleep apnea syndrome. Some patients are therapeutic-dose dependent on hypnotics or anxiolytics without showing detectable side effects. It may be possible for some insomniacs, particularly forelderly people, to use the minimum necessary dose of hypnotics to achieve good sleep and live a happy life from the standpoint of good quality of life.
Lack of specificity of the traditional criteria for conversion disorders
Authors: Chabrol H , Peresson G , Clanet M 
Published: July 2002

SummaryPsychological and physical signs traditionally considered as indicators of conversion disorder had never been confirmed through empirical data. Nineteen of these signs were sought in 40 patients with proved neurological disorder and in 15 patients with conversion disorder. All neurological patients but one showed at least one of these signs and most presented several signs. All the signs but one were as frequent in neurological patients as in patients with conversion disorder. These signs are lacking specificity. Even when several signs are present, this finding has no diagnostic specificity.
Subcutaneous transposition of the ovary following hysterectomy
Authors: Fujiwara K. , Mohri H. , Yoshida T. , Yamauchi H. , Kohno I. 
Published: July 2002

AbstractObjectives: Preservation of ovarian function at hysterectomy in pre‐menopausal women is desirable. A possibly malignant tumor from retained ovary is a concern. We demonstrate a new technique for exteriorization of the ovaries. Method: In 27 patients, the infundibulopelvic ligament was mobilized. The retroperitoneal space was then widely opened. The ovary was gently pulled through a fascial incision and fixed on the fascia followed by skin closure. Results: Cystic formation was common (66.7%). Four patients had extreme enlargement of the transposed ovary. A needle puncture revealed intra‐ovarian hematomas or fluid retention. One had puncture of the translocated ovary for in vitro fertilization more than two years following transposition. Conclusions: Possible advantages are (1) early detection and diagnosis of ovarian cysts, (2) easy surgical access to remove ovarian cysts, (3) transposition of ovaries outside the radiation field and (4) in vitro fertilization is facilitated. Comparative study for ovarian function is ongoing.
Gender violence and reproductive health
Authors: Diniz S.G , d'Oliveira A.F 
Published: July 2002

AbstractThe available literature reflects the growing interest in gender violence and reproductive health. Violence is generally studied by identifying pathologies, measuring their demands on services and evaluating their repercussions on fetal outcome. Institutional violence, however, has received little attention and is mainly concerned with the consequences of inappropriate use of technologies. Data from the Sexuality and Health Feminist Collective shows that among patients, 20.5% stated that they have never talked about their sexual life with their partners; 38.3% stated that they have had sexual intercourse against their will, including situations ranging from sexual harassment to rape which was referred by 12.3% of them. One of the most relevant issues arising from the anamnesis and interviews of these women was the violence to which they were submitted by health services. The high prevalence of violent situations indicates the urgency of incorporating an approach which deals with gender violence and promotes the empowerment of women into the routine of reproductive health services.
A meta‐analysis of doctoral dissertations in purchasing
Authors: Das Ajay , Handfield Robert B. 
Published: July 2002

AbstractPurchasing, as a distinct business function, has grown immensely in strategic stature over the past decade. However, the academic development of the field has not paralleled this turn of events. While the academic evolution of any field can be assessed in a variety of ways, doctoral dissertation research provides a useful method of evaluating the intellectual health of a discipline. We analyze doctoral dissertation research in the field of purchasing since 1987, identify key areas of study, examine shifts in topical coverage, evaluate methodological sophistication and the extent of theory development and discuss gaps in research areas. We find that dissertation research in purchasing is still largely exploratory, lacking in dominant paradigms and unifying theories. On a more positive note, our analysis reveals an encouraging trend towards causal and confirmatory research designs and the growing use of organizational, marketing and economic theory to explain purchasing phenomena.