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Caudal cruciate ligament disease in three Basset Hounds
Authors: Kopp Rosalind J. , Kim Stanley E. , Lai Alen , Cashmore Ricky G. , Hulse Donald A. , Marchevsky Andrew M. 
Published: March 2020

Abstract

CASE DESCRIPTION
3 adult Basset Hounds were referred for evaluation of chronic, unilateral, pelvic limb lameness with no history of trauma.

CLINICAL FINDINGS
On examination, all dogs had mild lameness of the affected limb; signs of pain were evident during manipulation of the stifle joint in the affected limb, along with effusion of that joint. No stifle joint instability was palpable. Radiographs were available for review for 2 of the 3 dogs. Effusion was confirmed radiographically, but severity of degenerative joint disease varied. Central intercondylar notch width ratios for the 2 dogs were 0.16 and 0.17, and tibial plateau angles were −10° and 15°; relative tibial tuberosity width was 1.1 for both dogs. Exploratory arthroscopy revealed moderate degeneration of the caudal cruciate ligament in all 3 dogs; the cranial cruciate ligaments were grossly normal.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME
Corrective osteotomy to increase the tibial plateau angle was performed in 1 dog, and the lameness resolved by 2 months after surgery. The 2 other dogs were managed without additional surgery. One dog was persistently lame. The other dog reportedly had normal limb function 2.5 years after undergoing exploratory arthroscopy.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Morphological characteristics of the tibia in Basset Hounds may predispose to abnormal stresses on the caudal cruciate ligament. Isolated degeneration of the caudal cruciate ligament should be considered as a differential diagnosis for Basset Hounds with lameness originating from the stifle joint. Without direct inspection of the joint, caudal cruciate ligament disease could be confused for cranial cruciate ligament injury.
The effectiveness of Quizlet application towards students’ motivation in learning vocabulary
Authors: Setiawan Muhammad Rizky , Wiedarti Pangesti 
Published: March 2020

Increasing motivation is necessary for students in learning English vocabulary. The higher motivation the students gain, the bigger success they achieve in mastering vocabulary. However, most students in senior high schools have less motivation in learning vocabulary, especially in memorizing them. Thus, the teachers need to discover appropriate media for increasing their motivation. Some applications can be used through the smartphone as the need for vocabulary learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of using Quizlet Application as the media for increasing the students’ motivation in learning vocabulary. Nonequivalent control group design was used in this research. The participants were 65 students who were divided into the experimental and the control groups. The students’ motivation was observed during the process of vocabulary learning by using the observation checklist. In processing the data, the Wilcoxon test was used. The results show the use of Quizlet Application is effective to increase the students’ motivation in learning vocabulary. Students felt more enthusiastic, did not get bored easily, and thus showed high interest when learning vocabulary via the app. They also did the tasks provided in that application independently.
Automatic Detection of Myocardial Infarction Based on High-Frequency QRS Analysis
Authors: Manh Hoang Van , Thang Pham Manh 
Published: March 2020

In this paper, we present an algorithm for automatic detection of myocardial infarction using high-frequency components of the ECG signal. Firstly, the QRS complexes and their boundaries are identified. Then, the correlation matrix between the detected QRS complexes in each lead is determined to eliminate noises and ectopic oscillations. The dominant QRS complexes are finally determined using cluster analysis. These resulting values are averaged to have a unique representative QRS complex in a given lead. This averaged signal is then passed through a band-pass filter to obtain high-frequency components of the QRS complex. Finally, the High-Frequency Morphological Index (HFMI) for each lead is calculated and diagnosed with myocardial infarction based on decision rules. The performance of the proposed algorithm is evaluated on signals from the PTB database. The obtained results show that the proposed method reached satisfactory performance compared with the results from clinical studies.
Keywords: Myocardial infarction, High-frequency ECG, RAZ, RMS, HFMI.
Modification of Alkyd with Epoxy and its Application for Paint Part 1: Epoxy Alkyd Ester Manufacturing and some Properties of Paint made from this Ester
Authors: Thanh Nguyen Trung 
Published: March 2020

The article introduces the modification of alkyd resin by epoxy resin to make epoxy alkyd ester. The study investigated the effects of reflux xylene content, the proportion of the constituents participating in the esterification reaction on the reaction processing and acidity index of the product. The infrared (IR) spectroscopy results confirmed the formation of ester bonds after the reaction. The paper also studied the mechanical properties of paint film based on the synthesized ester epoxy alkyd and compared them with the alkyd paint, the results showed that impact resistance and hardness of the study sample were higher than those of the alkyd paint sample. In addition, investigation, comparison of thermal stability of alkyd paint and epoxy alkyd paint film were also mentioned.
Keywords: Epoxy alkyd esters, mechanical properties, thermal endurance, drying time.
Assessing Changes in Ecological Quality Status of Sediment in Tri An Reservoir (Southeast Vietnam) by using Indicator of Nematode Communities
Authors: Thai Tran Thanh , Luu Pham Thanh , Hoang Yen Tran Thi , My Yen Nguyen Thi , Quang Ngo Xuan 
Published: March 2020

Nematode communities in Tri An Reservoir (Dong Nai Province, Southeast Vietnam) were explored in the dry season (March) and pre-rainy season (July) of 2019 and analyzed to evaluate their usage as bioindicators for ecological quality status of sediment. Nematode communities consisted of 23 genera belonging to 19 families, 8 orders for the dry and 24 genera, 17 families, 8 orders for the pre-rainy season. Several genera dominated in Tri An Reservoir such as Daptonema, Rhabdolaimus, Udonchus, and Neotobrilus indicated for organic enrichment conditions. The percentage of cp3&4 and MI (Maturity Index) value in the dry season was higher than that in the pre-rainy season expressed the ecological quality status of sediment in the dry season were better than those in the pre-rainy season. Furthermore, the result revealed that MI and c-p% composition can be used to evaluate the ecological quality status of sediment efficiently.
Keywords: Bioindicator, ecological quality status of sediment, freshwater habitats, maturity index, nematodes, reservoir.
Assessment of Gas–Particle Phase Distribution and Source Apportionment of Atmospheric Phthalate Esters and Volatile Methyl Siloxanes in Vietnamese Micro-Environments
Authors: Anh Hoang Quoc , Hanh Le Thi , Huong Giang Dang Minh , Thanh Huyen Nguyen Thi , Chau Chu Ngoc , Hoa Phung Duc , Minh Tu Binh , Tri Tran Manh 
Published: March 2020

In this study, the gas–particle distribution characteristics and emission sources of phthalate esters (PAEs) and volatile methyl siloxanes (VMSs) were evaluated for indoor air samples collected from different micro-environments such as homes, offices, kindergartens, hair salons, laboratories, and cars in 4 cities and provinces of Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Thai Binh, and Tuyen Quang, northern Vietnam. In general, total concentrations of PAEs and VMSs were higher in gas phase as compared to particle phase; however, phase distribution profiles of individual compounds were strongly related to their structures and physicochemical properties. For examples, low-molecular-weight compounds such as dimethyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, D3, D4, L4, and L5 were more abundant in gas phase, while heavier compounds like di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and L8 were preferentially associated with particle phase. Assessment of PAE emission sources is relatively difficult because they have been applied in different consumer products and materials. Significant correlation between cyclic VMSs (e.g., D4, D5, and D6) was observed, suggesting their applications in cosmetics and personal care products.
Keywords: Phthalate esters, volatile methyl siloxanes, indoor air, phase distribution, source apportionment.
Static Bending Analysis of Auxetic Plate by FEM and a New Third-Order Shear Deformation Plate Theory
Authors: Cong Pham Hong , Phuc Pham Minh , Thiem Hoang Thi , Manh Duong Tuan , Duc Nguyen Dinh 
Published: March 2020

In this paper, a finite element method (FEM) and a new third-order shear deformation plate theory are proposed to investigate a static bending model of auxetic plates with negative Poisson’s ratio. The three – layer sandwich plate is consisted of auxetic honeycombs core layer with negative Poisson’s ratio integrated, isotropic homogeneous materials at the top and bottom of surfaces. A displacement-based finite element formulation associated with a novel third-order shear deformation plate theory without any requirement of shear correction factors is thus developed. The results show the effects of geometrical parameters, boundary conditions, uniform transverse pressure on the static bending of auxetic plates with negative Poisson’s ratio. Numerical examples are solved, then compared with the published literatures to validate the feasibility and accuracy of proposed analysis method.
Keywords: Static bending; New third-order shear deformation plate theory; Auxetic material.
Analysis of injected cement volume and clinical outcomes following kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures
Authors: Self Mitchell , Mooney James , Amburgy John , Agee Bonita , Schoel Leah , Pritchard Patrick , Chambers Melissa 
Published: March 2020

Background:
It has been suggested that greater volumes of cement injected during kyphoplasty correlate with improved vertebral body height restoration and kyphotic angulation correction. However, there is little evidence tying cement volume to patient outcomes. Here, we analyzed the association between cement volume and outcome utilizing indices of pain, disability, and quality of life.

Methods:
One hundred and thirty-six patients undergoing kyphoplasty were analyzed retrospectively. The total volume of bone cement injected was recorded intraoperatively for each patient; the average total cement volume was 5.44 cc. Pre- and postoperative outcome indices were documented, using the visual analog scale (VAS), Roland-Morris disability index (RMDI), and the EuroQol 5 Dimension instrument (EQ5D). Pearson’s correlations and linear regression models were derived for the association of total cement volume with each of the patient outcome measures. This was a retrospective cohort study.

Results:
The average change in VAS, RMDI, and EQ5D scores for all patients was −6.8, +8.3, and +0.41, respectively. For VAS, RMDI, and EQ5D improvements, neither Pearson’s correlations nor multiple linear regression models revealed a correlation or an association with total cement volume.

Conclusion:
For patients undergoing kyphoplasty, outcomes were not associated with the total injected cement volume; all had a significant reduction in pain and most exhibited decreased disability with improved quality of life.
Farm Hazards and the Health and Safety in Employment
Authors: Stallard Jaron 
Published: March 2020

Farm injury statistics are at an undesirable level in New Zealand. One supposed mechanism for reducing farm injuries is compliance with the provisions of the Health and Safety in Employment Act (the HSE Act). However, this article argues that the HSE Act is not achieving its objectives in farming, and is creating negative consequences. The article concludes that the HSE Act is not adaptable to a farming environment and accordingly arguments are advanced for reform of the legislation.
Burgeoning Baigent?: A Critique of the Law commission's Analysis of Baigent's Case
Authors: Smith Melanie 
Published: March 2020

Who is responsible when a Crown entity or State enterprise breaches an individual's rights under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990? Is the Crown or the breaching entity primarily liable, or both? The Law Commission investigated this question in relation to liability arising out of Baigent's case. In its report the Law Commission recommended significantly narrowing the Crown's liability to exclude State enterprises and Crown entities. This article investigates the Law Commission's reasoning and recommendations.
Menguji Kepuasan Hubungan Melalui Intimasi dan Perasaan Cemburu pada Pelaku Hubungan Friends with Benefits
Authors: Dewi Putu Yunita Trisna , Sumantri M. Arief 
Published: March 2020

Friends with Benefits (FWB) is a friendship of the opposite sex that involves sexual activity without commitment, feelings of love and encouragement to continue the relationship toward a romantic relationship. This study aims to determine the role of intimacy and jealousy towards the relationship satisfaction of individuals undergoing the FWB and the role of jealousy towards intimacy, and describing the emotions and views of participants on their FWB relationships. The subjects were 304 people undergoing FWB relationship in the last two years. Data were collected using Miller Social Intimacy, Multidimensional Jealousy, and Relationship Assessment Scales. Hierarchical linear regression and descriptive analysis were used to analyze data. Participants’ experiences of their FBW relationship were also collected and analyzed qualitatively. The result showed that intimacy and jealousy significantly predicted the relationship satisfaction both simultaneously and partially. Jealousy also significantly influences intimacy. A qualitative analysis reveals three categories that describe the emotions and views of the participants towards their FWB relationships, namely feeling satisfied and happy, feeling less satisfied and regretful, and feeling happy but regretful.Keywords : friends with benefits, intimacy, jealousy, relationship satisfaction. Abstrak: Friends with Benefits (FWB) adalah hubungan pertemanan lawan jenis yang melibatkan hubungan seksual tanpa komitmen, perasaan cinta dan dorongan untuk melanjutkan ke hubungan yang romantis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji peranan intimasi dan perasaan cemburu terhadap kepuasan hubungan partisipan yang menjalani hubungan FWB, peranan perasaan cemburu terhadap intimasi, serta mendeskripsikan gambaran emosi dan pandangan partisipan saat menjalani hubungan FWB. Partisipan penelitian berjumlah 304 partisipan, yang menjalani hubungan FWB dalam kurun waktu dua tahun terakhir. Data dikumpulkan dengan skala Miller Social Intimacy, Multi-dimensional Jealousy, dan Relationship Assesment. Data dianalisis menggunakan regresi linier berjenjang. Data kualitatif juga dikumpulkan dan dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk mendalami perasaan dan pandangan partisipan terhadap FWB yang dijalani. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan intimasi dan perasaan cemburu secara signifikan mempengaruhi kepuasan hubungan baik secara simultan maupun parsial. Perasaan cemburu juga secara signifikan memberi pengaruh terhadap intimasi. Secara kualitatif, ditemukan tiga kategori yang menggambarkan emosi dan pandangan partisipan dalam menjalani hubungan FWB, yaitu merasa puas dan senang, kurang puas hingga menyesal, dan merasa senang namun ada penyesalan.
Pemberdayaan Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) : Pengolahan Jagung di Dusun Karangnongko Desa Ngloro Kecamatan Saptosari Kabupaten Gunung Kidul
Authors: Susilawati Desi , Rachmawati Putri 
Published: March 2020

Dusun Karangnongko, Desa Ngloro, Kecamatan Saptosari, Kabupaten Gunung Kidul memiliki hasil panen jagung dan singkong yang berlimpah. Namun hasil panen ini belum diolah oleh masyarakat secara optimal. Dusun Karanongko memiliki potensi kewirausahaan, karena ada beberapa kelompok wanita tani yang sudah memiliki usaha kecil seperti olahan Kripik Tempe, namun belum ada kelompok usaha yang mengolah jagung. Pelaksanaan KKN PPM ini menggunakan metode ESD (Education for Sustainable Development). ESD adalah metode pembelajaran untuk mendukung pembangunan berkelanjutan, yaitu jenis pembelajaran yang memberikan kesadaran jiwa wirausaha yang inovatif dan kreatif. Program yang dilakukan meliputi: 1) Ceramah tentang pentingnya kegiatan pasca panen, 2) penyuluhan untuk meningkatkan jiwa wirausaha, 3)Pelatihan dan praktik mengolah jagung menjadi eggroll, 4) Pelatihan Packaging /labelling sehingga kemasan menjadi lebih menarik dan memasarkan produk. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah tumbuhnya keasadaran keluarga berjiwa wirausaha yang mandiri, meningkatnya pengetahuan dan keterampilan kelompok wanita tani dalam mengolah makanan berbahan dasar jagung,terjalin kerjasama dengan UKM Putri 21 menjadi pemasok jagung dan singkong.
Rapid Detection of Tetracycline Residues in Chicken
Authors: Patrabansh Shraddha , Parajuli Niranjan , Jha Vinay Kumar 
Published: March 2020

Antibiotic residues in meat are a serious public health concern as a result of its harmful effects on consumer health. This study aimed at estimating the residues levels of commonly used antibiotics (Tetracycline) in chicken samples using two analytical methods; Rapid Screening Kit and HPLC.
Twenty chicken samples were collected from various meat shops of Kathmandu valley. Qualitative and semi-quantitative analyses with Quicking Tetracycline rapid Test kit, which detect tetracycline above 100 ppb in tissue revealed that two samples were positive for antibiotic residues in the chicken for tetracycline. The concentration of residues of tetracycline, which were positive in rapid test kit was quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with a UV detector (HPLC-UV). One muscle sample and one liver sample of chicken have found the concentration of tetracycline as 229 and 339 μg/kg, respectively while chlortetracycline was not detected. This result confirmed widespread misuses of antibiotics especially tetracycline in farm and lack of application of recommended withdrawal times. Antimicrobial assay of chicken extracts was also performed by using the disc-diffusion agar method.The plates were incubated overnight at 37 °C for 18-24 hours, butmicrobial growthwas not observed in all the samples tested.
Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 8(1): 14-20
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) among Animals in Nepal
Authors: Parajuli Pratiksha , Pandit Sudiksha , Kaphle Krishna 
Published: March 2020

Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease, affecting all domestic as well as wild cloven-hoofed animals caused by Apthovirus of Picornaviride family. FMD is endemic in Nepal causing substantial economic losses to livestock industry mainly cattle and buffalo, directly by decreasing the production and change in herd structure, and indirectly losses by cost of FMD control. The predominant serotype responsible for endemic outbreak of FMD in Nepal is ‘O’ however serotypes ‘A’ and ‘Asia-1’ have also been detected. Peak level of occurrence is noticed during pre-monsoon (April - May) and post-monsoon (Oct-Nov) period, however it occurs throughout the year. Movement of animals within the country mainly during festival season, illegal trading of livestock between Nepal and India because of open border, poor knowledge about the disease among farmers, high cost of treatment and control, lack of strict quarantine practices are the major factors contributing to high frequency of outbreak. Cattles were most frequently affected followed by buffalo, goat, sheep and pig. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the current scenario of FMD in Nepal, its transmission, diagnostic approaches and prevention and control measures. This paper is based on review of different articles from various journals, magazines, epidemiological bulletin, and reports from government of Nepal. The present approach to control this disease is through the vaccination of animal by imported multivalent vaccines. Vaccinations based on the matching of a vaccine strain to a field strain can be a better approach.
Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 8(1): 7-13
Buffaloes Production and Reproduction Efficiencies as Reviewed for Parity in Nepal
Authors: Lamsal Sadikshya , Subedi Deepak , Kaphle Krishna 
Published: March 2020

Buffalo rearing is major part of Nepalese agriculture and they are reared for milk, meat, draft power and manure. Buffaloes are the main source of milk production in Nepal producing about 65.3% of the total annual milk in the country. Different indigenous breeds such as Lime, Parkote and Gaddi as well as Indian Murrah and Nili Ravi are recorded in Nepal and they are raised in different management and production system. Different genetic and non-genetic factors cause variation in production and reproduction performance between these breeds and within these breeds also. Non genetic factors affecting the performance of these buffaloes are season of calving, parity, management practices, nutrition etc. In this paper, effect of parity on production traits such as colostrum period, lactation length, lactation yield and days to reach peak milk yield as well as reproduction traits such as calving interval, dry period and service period are reviewed. Thus, this paper after reviewing related articles from various journals, proceedings and magazines is aimed to evaluate the effect of parity on reproductive and production efficiency of buffaloes of Nepal. Though the performance of indigenous breed is generally considered low, there is high potential of these breeds under proper breeding and management programs.
Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 8(1): 1-6.
Perinatal and Maternal Outcomes in Two Groups of Normal and At the Risk of Borderline Oligohydramnios in Late Preterm Pregnancy
Authors: Hassan Saddiqa , Ali Sana , Sherazi Sajid Hussain 
Published: March 2020

Background: Pregnancy outcomes of a borderline oligohydramnios versus normal relatively comes to be slightly increasing meconium‐stained fluid, low Apgar scores and hyper bilirubinemia on follow up as perinatal outcomes and increased risk of C section as maternal outcome. There is currently insufficient evidence to recommend additional perinatal and maternal testing based on a borderline oligohydramnios. Clinical determination is considered in evaluating meconium‐stained fluid, low Apgar scores and hyper bilirubinemia. Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes in uncomplicated late preterm pregnancies with borderline oligohydramnios. Setting: A total of 38 patients were studied, 19 were with normal AFI and 19 patients were of borderline AFI. Patients with normal AFI were referred as Group 1 and the other as Group 2. This study was conducted at Niazi Medical and Dental College, Sargodha. Population: Pregnant women with normal AFI at term and borderline patients with late preterm pregnancy and borderline oligohydramnios. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at Niazi Medical and Dental College, Sargodha. This study comprised of 38 patients with normal AFI and border line AFI. Data of 19 patients with normal AFI and 19 patients with border line AFI was collected. The Inclusion Criteria was 19 singleton pregnancies of 36+6 weeks, with AFI ≤ 8 cm and 19 singleton pregnancy 37+ weeks with upto 24 cm AFI. In both groups, Maternal and perinatal outcomes were assessed. The results of both groups were compared in the end. Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that borderline AFI was not a risk for adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes in uncomplicated, late preterm pregnancies.
Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 8(1): 29-32