bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The effects of three kinds of non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs on postoperative pain
and on the serum levels of tumour necrosis factor-α and substance P in paediatric patients following orthopaedic hip surgery
Authors: Guo Jin-Li , Yue Yi-Ting , Cheng Hong , Huang Yong-Bo , Li Wen-Bin , Yan Xian-Yan , Gao Chao-Na , Guo Xiu-Juan 
Published: July 2020

IntroductionThis study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of three commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce levels of serum tumour necrosis factor- (TNF-α) and substance P in children after orthopaedic hip surgery.Material and methodsNinety children were randomised into three groups (A, B, and C) of 30 patients each. After surgery, ketorolac tromethamine injections were given to patients in group A, ibuprofen suspensions were given to patients in group B, and acetaminophen suppositories were given to patients in group C. Pain and sedation scores were determined after 30 min and at 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, and 24 h. Inflammatory factors, including serum TNF-α and substance P, were measured before, immediately after, and 24 h after surgery.ResultsThe treatment was effective for pain relief and sedation in all three groups. The venous blood levels of TNF-α and substance P in all groups increased after the operation but decreased after 24 h, and this was statistically significant (p < 0.05). These levels significantly decreased in group A, the ketorolac tromethamine group, when compared to groups B and C, but the difference was not statistically significant. In terms of the incidence of adverse reactions, the level in group C was lower than that in group A and group B (p < 0.05).ConclusionsNSAIDs are effective for analgesia after orthopaedic hip surgery in children 1 to 3 years old. However, ketorolac tromethamine is preferred because it can significantly and effectively reduce serum levels of TNF-α and substance P in patient serum and causes fewer adverse reactions.
Predictors of disability in patients with chronic low back pain
Authors: Sirbu Elena , Onofrei Roxana , Szasz Simona , Susan Monica 
Published: July 2020

IntroductionChronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common and disabling health problem. In this study, we aimed to assess the relationship between pain intensity, the components of catastrophizing, depression and disability in patients with chronic low back pain.Material and methodsSeventy-six patients diagnosed with CLBP (age range 25–77 years; 73.7% female) participated in the study. Participants’ socio-demographic data were collected: age, gender, height, weight, and work status (employed or retired). All participants were asked to complete the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), the visual analogue scale (VAS), the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (ODQ), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).ResultsThe mean group scores revealed moderate CLBP complaints (VAS – 4 [3–6]), mild depression (BDI – 10 [5–16]), a moderate level of catastrophizing (PCS total score 20.5 [10–34]) and moderate disability (Oswestry Disability Index [ODI] – 31 [14–38]). Positive significant correlations were found between ODI and age, residence, work status, VAS, PCS-rumination, PCS-magnification, PCS-helplessness and BDI, and also between PCS subscales and VAS. Our multivariate linear regression analysis showed that age, pain intensity, PCS-helplessness and depression can predict disability in patients with CLBP, explaining 84% of the variance of disability (R2 = 0.851, adjusted R2 = 0.843).ConclusionsA multidisciplinary approach is needed for patients with CLBP and should include physical, mental and social evaluation in order to offer an optimal treatment.
Effect of thymoquinone on cyclophosphamide-induced injury in the rat urinary bladder
Authors: Aboulhoda Basma , Amin Shaimaa , Thomann Charity , Youakim Magdy , Hassan Sherif 
Published: July 2020

IntroductionCyclophosphamide (CP) is a chemotherapeutic agent used to treat neoplastic diseases, but its side effects include hemorrhagic cystitis. Thymoquinone (TQ) is an active ingredient of Nigella sativa with healing potential. This study examined the protective effect of TQ against CP-induced oxidative injury in rat urinary bladder.Material and methodsSixty rats were divided into 6 equal groups: untreated control (group A), TQ-treated with 10 mg/kg/day TQ for 10 days (group B1), TQ-treated with 100 mg/kg/day TQ for 5 days (group B2), toxicity control where 100 mg/kg CP was administered for 2 days (group C), CP + TQ-treated with the same TQ treatment as group B1 and 100 mg/kg CP for 2 days (group D1), and CP + TQ-treated with the same TQ treatment as group B2 and 100 mg/kg CP for 2 days (group D2). Rat urinary bladders were assessed histopathologically via hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and Masson’s trichrome stains and were evaluated for oxidative stress and cell death markers.ResultsCP demonstrated significant reduction in glutathione reductase, and increased malondialdehyde levels and protein carbonylation (both p < 0.05). CP also induced cell death as measured by caspase-3 activation. Pretreatment with TQ (group D2) reduced CP-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis.ConclusionsTQ may ameliorate CP-induced oxidative injury in rat urinary bladder, via its antioxidant and antiapoptotic effects.
The attitude of Polish rheumatology patients towards telemedicine in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Opinc Aleksandra , Łukasik Zuzanna , Makowska Joanna 
Published: July 2020

Introductionn response to the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic, the Polish government has enabled specialist teleconsultations. Due to this, Polish patients have gained access to continuation of outpatient specialist healthcare using information and communication technologies. The goal of the study was to recognize the needs and expectations as well as the main concerns of Polish rheumatology patients in regard to teleconsultations.Material and methodsAn online-based questionnaire comprising 17 single choice and multiple choice, open-end questions was collected among Polish rheumatology patients directly after the introduction of specialist teleconsultations.Results244 respondents completed the survey. Mean age of the respondents was 40.6 ±10.5 and 92.6% of them were female. 48% of the respondents lived not further than 20 kilometres from their outpatient rheumatology clinic. The mean severity of current symptoms, assessed by patients on a visual-analogue scale, was 4.9 ±2.4. 82% of the respondents selected telephone consultations as the most convenient form of receiving rheumatology advice. The patients highlighted the lack of physical examination (43%) and additional tests (43.9%) as the factors discouraging them from teleconsultations; 8.2% of respondents were against maintaining rheumatology teleconsultations after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic; 3.7% of the respondents received information on teleconsultations from a medical professional.ConclusionsThe community of Polish rheumatology patients is eager to benefit from specialist teleconsultations. Telephone consultations are the most eagerly chosen form of remote consultations. Medical professionals should actively promote this form of patient in order to reach the patients who do not use the computer readily.
Influence of breed on selected quality parameters of fresh goat meat
Authors: Ivanović Snežana , Pavlović Marija , Pavlović Ivan , Tasić Aleksandra , Janjić Jelena , Baltić Milan Ž. 
Published: July 2020

Abstract. The potential of goats to produce a high-quality meat is mainly reflected in their healthy fats, low calorie intramuscular fats, saturated fats, and,
especially, their high ratios of unsaturated (UFA) and saturated (SFA) fatty acids, as well as hypocholesterolemic and hypercholesterolemic fatty acids.
The aim of this study was to collect and compare meat quality parameters for domestic Balkan, Alpine and Saanen goats of the same age. Samples for
all tests were taken from musculus gluteus superficialis. Chemical composition, pH value, fatty acid composition, content of volatile
compounds, color and overall sensory quality (appearance, texture and smell) were determined. In chemical composition, moisture, fat, protein and ash
varied significantly between each of the examined groups as opposed to pH values. Furthermore, among all the examined groups a significant difference
was found for fatty acids and volatile compounds. Determined ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) to SFAs was 0.089, 0.085 and 0.071 for Balkan, Alpine and Saanen goat meats,
respectively. Regarding that ratio, Saanen goat meat had the most favorable characteristics. Saanen goat meat showed the highest nutritional value. On the
other hand, Balkan goat meat had the lowest intramuscular fat content. Measurements of the meat color from all three groups, as well as overall
acceptability, showed significant differences between breeds. Obtained results point to the impact of breed on chemical composition and fatty acid
profile of goat meat.
GROWTH AND NUTRITION OF Paratecoma peroba SEEDLINGS IN DIFFERENT TUBE VOLUMES AND CONTROLLED-RELEASE FERTILIZERS
Authors: Feletti Thais Arão , Araújo Emanuel França , Gonçalves Elzimar De Oliveira , Feletti Thamara Arão , Dos Santos Aline Ramalho , Gibson Elbya Leão 
Published: July 2020

Paratecoma peroba is a native forest species of great economic and ecological interest, currently at risk of extinction from selective and illegal exploitation; however, there are no established parameters for the production of seedlings of this species. The objective of this study was to analyze the growth and nutritional balance of P. peroba seedlings grown in polypropylene tubes of different sizes with variable doses of controlled-release fertilizer (CRF). Three volumes of tubes (120, 180, and 280 cm3), four CRF doses (0, 2.5, 5, and 7.5 kg m-3), and a conventional mineral fertilizer (CF) were tested as indicated in the literature for native forest species: arranged in a completely randomized design in a 3 × 5 factorial scheme, with four replicates composed of 16 seedlings. After 180 days, the percentage of survival, growth variables, indices of the diagnosis and recommendation integrated system, and the average nutrient balance index of the seedlings were analyzed. Based on the total dry matter and the mean nutritional balance index, the combination of a 280 cm³ tube with a 7.5 kg m-3 CRF dose was the most effective in the production of P. peroba seedlings.
The Abject in Education
Authors: Lowe Cassie 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
This paper explores Julia Kristeva’s theory of abjection and its manifestations in society, culture, and discourse. It makes specific reference to the effects of social abjection on women with regard to menstruation, but the claims and proposal could very well be adapted to apply to other marginalized members of society. It uses Hillel A. Schiller’s suggestion for viewing education as a “cognetic process” to frame the discussion on embedding discussions of the abject into the curriculum. It first explores and sets the foundations for the theory of abjection, as described by Kristeva, and discusses the “cognetic process” in relation to social abjection. Finally, it suggests that an appreciation of an aesthetic educational experience could be viewed as a step toward lessening the effects of social abjection and work toward its reconfiguration.
Sensibilidade de isolados de Septoria lycopersici e eficácia de fungicidas no controle de septoriose em tomateiro
Authors: Baldicera Alana Karine , Bogo Amauri , Nerbass Francine Regianini , Becker Walter Ferreira , Trezzi Casa Ricardo , Silva Fábio Nascimento da 
Published: July 2020

A septoriose é uma das principais doenças do tomateiro e os prejuízos causados variam em função da área cultivada com cultivar suscetível, raças fisiológicas do patógeno e condições climáticas. O objetivo do estudo foi determinar a dose efetiva na inibição de 50% da germinação de esporos (DE50), avaliar o fator de redução de sensibilidade (FRS) de isolados de Septoria lycopersici e a eficiência de fungicidas tradicionalmente utilizados no controle da septoriose do tomateiro em Santa Catarina, durante as safras 2016 e 2017. Nos experimentos in vitro, 13 isolados de S. lycopersici obtidos de folhas com sintomas de septoriose do tomateiro de diferentes cultivares e os fungicidas tiofanato metílico e mancozeb nas concentrações de 0,1; 1,0; 10; 100 e 1000 mg L-1 do ingrediente ativo (i.a), foram avaliados para determinar a dose efetiva na inibição de 50% da germinação de esporos (DE50) e o fator de redução de sensibilidade (FRS). Os isolados provenientes de lavouras que receberam aplicações de fungicidas foram comparados com os isolados 475-1, 475-3, 475-4 e 475-7 proveniente de lavouras que não receberam aplicações de fungicidas. Nos experimentos in vivo, os fungicidas preventivos azoxistrobina, clorotalonil, captana e mancozeb e os curativos tiofanato metílico, mancozeb, difenoconazol e metconazol nas doses comerciais foram pulverizados 12, 24, 36, 48, 72 e 96 h antes (preventivo) e após (curativo) à inoculação do isolado 475-1 de S. lycopersici para avaliar a eficiência no controle da septoriose do tomateiro. Os ingredientes ativos tiofanato metílico e mancozeb, independente das doses testadas, foram atóxicos aos 13 isolados de S. lycopersici. Os valores de DE50 do tiofanato metílico e mancozeb para a inibição da germinação dos conídios variaram entre 75 e 580 mg L-1. Os fungicidas preventivos clorotalonil, azoxistrobina e os curativos difenoconazol e metconazol foram significativamente eficientes no controle da septoriose do tomateiro in vivo.
A comparison of behavioural methodologies utilised to quantify deviations in piglet behaviour associated with castration
Authors: Park RM , Cramer MC , Wagner BK , Turner P , Moraes LE , Viscardi AV , Coetzee JF , Pairis-Garcia MD 
Published: July 2020

AbstractSurgical castration is a painful procedure that is routinely performed without pain relief on commercial pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) farms. Previous research has focused on quantifying piglet pain response through behaviours. However, to date, behavioural sampling methodologies used to quantify pain associated with castration have not been validated. Therefore, the objective of this study was to validate scan sampling methodologies (2-min, 3-min, 5-min, 10-min and 15-min intervals) to quantify piglet pain responses expressed by castrated piglets’ behaviour. A total of 39 Yorkshire-Landrace × Duroc male piglets (five days of age) were surgically castrated using a scalpel blade. Behaviour frequency and duration (scratching, spasms, stiffness, tail wagging and trembling) of each piglet were continuously collected for the first 15 min of the following hours relative to castration (-24, 1-8 and 24). To determine if the sampling interval accurately reflected true duration and frequency for each behaviour, as determined by continuous observation, criteria previously utilised from other behavioural validation studies were used: coefficient of determination above 0.9, slope not statistically different from one and intercept not statistically different from zero. No scan sampling interval provided accurate estimates for any behavioural indicators of pain. The results of this study suggest that continuous sampling is the most appropriate methodology to fully capture behaviour specific to pain associated with castration. Using validated behavioural methodologies in future research can assist in the development of objective, science-based protocols for managing pig pain.
Gender and job characteristics of slaughter industry personnel influence their attitudes to animal welfare
Authors: Wigham EE , Grist A , Mullan S , Wotton S , Butterworth A 
Published: July 2020

AbstractThe aim of this study was to gain an understanding of the attitudes that those involved in the slaughter industry have towards animal welfare and animal welfare aspects of their work, and also to investigate if gender or characteristics of employment (eg previous training, role and experience) influence such views. A paper questionnaire consisting of 20 Likert items regarding either animal welfare or working in the slaughter industry and seven questions designed to gather information on participant gender and job characteristics was distributed to attendees at eleven Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) and Poultry Welfare Officer (PWO) courses run by the University of Bristol. Responses were received from 215 personnel involved in the slaughter industry. It was found that the views of the majority of the respondents towards animal welfare were positive. Being female, working routinely with mammals, having a longer period of time working in the industry, and having previous AWO/PWO training course experience were all associated with significantly more positive attitudes towards animals and working in the slaughter industry; while working with birds, and working in an enforcement or stockperson role had a significant negative influence on the response to some animal welfare- and employment-related statements. Although it should be considered that individuals attending an animal welfare course may already have an interest in animal welfare, the results suggest that gender and employment factors do influence attitudes to animal welfare in the slaughter industry, and that the origins and reasons for development of certain negative views warrant further investigation.
The hidden risks of distribution of ephemerophyte’s alien species are in agrarian habitats of Ukraine
Authors: Burda R. I. 
Published: July 2020

Aim. This is a critical analysis of the list of alien species of unstable part of flora – ephemerophytes, and colonophytes of the agrarian habitats of the flatland part of Ukraine, and identify possible changes of biodiversity, that promote this alien species of vascular plants. Methods. The floristic comparative method was used. The ephemerophytes and colonophytes – alien species, which have not population else in the agrarian habitats, was studied. Results. The list of alien species of unstable part of flora – ephemerophytes, and colonophytes of the agrarian habitats comprises 296 species, 10 subspecies, 10 hybrids of vascular plants from 204 genera and 58 families. The comprehensive analysis revealed the following features in the structure of the alien fraction of flora: annual monocarp herbs (162 species, 51 %), eukenophytes (239 species, 75 %) and ergasiophytes (288 species, 91 %), prevail among them. Conclusions. The main vectors of penetration of alien species are certain: from a culture. The main number of species occupied into agrarian habitats with the intensive annual care of cereal crops fields, inter tilled crops fields, perennial herbs fields and habitats of rural settlements also. The hidden threats of rich and various on a structure unstable element of spontaneous flora of agrarian habitats are discussed.
Keywords: alien species, ephemerophyte, agrarian habitat, Ukraine.
Evaluation of hybrid populations of (F3) alfalfa as a sourse material for breeding in conditions of high soil asidity
Authors: Buhaiov V. D. , Horenskyi V. M. , Mamalyha V. S. 
Published: July 2020

Aim. Research and evaluation of hybrid populations of (F3) alfalfa according to main agronomic characteristics for further use in breeding under conditions of high soil acidity. Methods. The field (phenological observations and records, hibryd analysis), laboratory (seed productivity accounting), mathematical-statistical (objective evaluation of obtained experimental data). Results. According to the research results of hybrid populations (F3) selected genotypes are tolerant to soil acidity with a relatively high forage and seed productivity, exceeding the standard sort of cyanosis on these indicators by 5–20 %. Conclusions. The evaluation has been performed and the promising starting material has been selected for four years planting alfalfa breeding (hybrid populations F3), which can provide a relatively high fee of dry matter (1.2–1.37 kg/m2) and seed yield (37.4–46.9) due to high soil acidity (pH 5.2–5.3).
Keywords: alfalfa, soil acidity, seed yield, dry matter.
The creation of the domestic varieties of peony using the method of distant hybridization
Authors: Gorobets V. F. 
Published: July 2020

Aim. The creation of the domestic varieties of herbaceous peonies, early flowering period, with the original shape and color of the flower that are resistant to viral, bacterial and fungal diseases. Methods. To obtain hybrids were used different types of crosses: interspecific, recurrent, polyhybrid, reciprocal. Results. As a result of hybridization was obtained a series of distant hybrids with fundamentally new donor characteristics in the structure, originality and color purity of the flower, which had not met in varieties of P. lactiflora. Especially valuable is the fact that in selected hybrids of these qualities combined with very early and early flowering. Conclusions. Discovered large the forming capabilities of the distant hybridization, which are not only in the combination of useful traits of the original forms, but also the emergence of many new, not peculiar to the parent. The nature and amplitude of variability depends on the combinations of crosses. In the State register of plant varieties suitable for distribution in Ukraine included 32 varieties of peony breeding NBG, 26 of them were created using the selection method of distant hybridization.
Keywords: selection, variety, species, a gene pool, the remote hybridization.
Genetic analyse of fatty acid inheritance in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
Authors: Sharypina Ya. Yu. , Popov V. M. , Kyrychenko V. V. 
Published: July 2020

Aim. The definition of some peculiarities of inheritance of fatty acid content in the seed oil of the source material and the creation of sunflower lines and hybrids with improved quality of oil composition and economic traits’ complex is an important issue. Methods. The genetic control of palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic fatty acids of sunflower with the use of the joint scaling test (the test Cavalli) has been studied. To establish the type of genes’ interaction the model with 3 and 6 genetic parameters is applied and for their estimation in the analysis there are involved the average data of traits on 6 generations. Results. It has been shown that the additive-dominant model has not proved to be true in case of fatty acids inheritance. It was possible to reveal an interaction between genes by duplicate epistasis type for palmitic and oleic acids, complementary epistasis type – for linoleic acid. The interaction type was not possible to establish as some model parameters have insufficient resolving power for stearic acid. Conclusions. Discovered differently directed effect of genes, which leads to increase or decrease the phenotypic manifestation of traits. Therefore it is possible the selection of optimal breeding pairs to create sunflower hybrids with different fatty acid composition of the oil.
Keywords: Helianthus annuus L., test Cavalli, inheritance, fatty acids.