bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Catch Composition of Dipteran flies in Old Oyo National Park, Nigeria
Authors: Omonona A.O. , Abioye S.A. , Odeniran P.O. , Ademola I.O. 
Published: April 2021

Dipteran flies play significant role in disease transmission to human, domestic and wild animals. The distribution and diversity of dipteran flies of medical and veterinary importance in Old Oyo national park and its significant importance were assessed in relation to altitude and ecology. Twelve Nzi traps were set at 50 m equidistance to capture dipteran flies between February and August 2019. A total of 1529 dipteran flies belonging to five families were captured. More dipteran flies (64.9%) were trapped during the dry season than wet season (35.1%) (X2 = 270.8; P < 0.0001; OR = 3.41). Of the total flies caught, 289 representing 18.9% were identified as haematophagus flies. Differences in the total haematophagus fly 2 abundance was not significant across the altitudinal levels (X2 = 0.432; P = 0.511; OR = 1.13). The relative apparent density (RAD) of 0.47, 0.22, 0.13, 0.09, 0.07 and 0.03 (flies/trap/day) was observed in Glossina, Hippobosca, Tabanus, Haematopota, Chrysops, Ancala and, respectively. The diversity index of 0.55 and 0.76 were determined for Glossina spp. and Tabanids respectively. The non-blood sucking flies in order of abundance are Musca domestica (43.6%), Fanniacanicularis (41.9%), Chrysomyia bezziana (8.9%), Lucilia sericata (5.6%). If the value-chain of ecotourism is to be promoted in the park, vector-borne arthropods need to be controlled through the use of integrated methods.
Keywords: Ecological survey, haematophagus flies, Old Oyo national Park, RAD
In vitro Efficacy of Albendazole against Strongyle eggs recovered from Trade Goats slaughtered at the Nsukka Abattoir: A Preliminary Survey of Resistance to Albendazole
Authors: Idika I.K. , Ebuk V.J. , Okoro E.I. , Nzeakor T.A. , Uzonnah N.M. , Nwosu C.O. 
Published: April 2021

The efficacy of Albendazole against trichostrongyle nematode parasites in goats presented for slaughter at the Nsukka municipal abattoir was evaluated using the In vitro Egg hatch assay (EHA) model. The abattoir was visited once every week for 4 consecutive months during which a total of 240 goats were sampled. Fecal samples were collected per rectum from a minimum of 15 goats on each day of the visit. Egg Hatch Assay was performed on strongyle eggs recovered from pooled faecal sample on each day of sampling with a 2.5% W/V Albendazole. Faecal culture was also set up from the pooled faecal sample on each sampling day to recover and identify the nematode parasites present in the goats. Among the 240 goats sampled, the prevalence of trichostrongylosis as observed by the presence of strongyle eggs was 94.6% (227/240). Faecal culture and larval identification revealed 69.8% of the strongyles as Haemonchus contortus, while 25.5 and 4.8% were Trichostrongylus colubriformis and Oesophagostomum species respectively. In the EHA, Albendazole had mean LC50 value of 0.16 µg/ml which is slightly in excess of the discriminating dose of 0.1µg/ml as prescribed by the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) as an indication of anthelmintic resistance. There is therefore an urgent need to screen the nematode parasite population in the Nigeria for the presence Albendazole resistance genes.
Key words: GI nematode; egg hatch assay; goat; Albendazole; Resistance; Nigeria
Prevalence and Pattern of Non-Trauma Induced Bone Disorders Among Young Dogs Presented At The Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University Of Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Eyarefe O.D. , Oyetayo S.N. , Adetunji A. 
Published: April 2021

The study evaluated the prevalence and pattern of orthopaedic conditions in young dogs below one year presented at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Ibadan Nigeria from January 2015 to April 2019. Out of two hundred and thirty-eight (238) patients presented for surgical management, fifty-one cases (21%) were orthopaedic in nature, and thirty-two cases (62.7%) involved young dogs below 1-year-old. Seventy-five percent (75 %) were males while 25 % were female. Fifty percent of young dogs presenting with fracture had no apparent bone disorders. Some (15.6%) had Legg-Calve Perthes disease (LCPD) with or without fracture. While 12.5% had Osteopenia with or without fracture. Other observed bone disorders included: hypertrophic osteodystrophy with or without fracture (6.3%), osteochondrosis (6.3%), and hyperostosis (3.1%). Fifty percent of fractures occurred on the tibia and fibula, 31% occurred on the femur, 13% were on the radius and ulna, and 6% were on the humerus. The bones of most of the patients were low in radiographic opacity, presenting with thin cortical margins and enlarged medullary cavity, with resultant low cortical bone index. The mean cortical bone index for the femur was 0.107±0.04, and tibia was 0.09 ± 0.04. Those of humerus and radio-ulna were not included for low case numbers. We therefore conclude that bones disorders, with or without fracture, are common in young dogs presenting lameness in Ibadan, Nigeria, and should be noted during patient routine examination, and pet-owners counselling on pets’ care for proper bone health.
Key words: Non-traumatic, Bone disease, Fracture, Young dogs
Determination of Tetracycline Residues in Broilers Reared in Makurdi Metropolis
Authors: Bosha J.O. , Akwuobu C.A. , Onyeyili P.A. 
Published: April 2021

Tetracycline residues in broiler tissues were assayed using a microbiological assay method. A total of four hundred samples representing one hundred samples of liver, kidney, lungs and breast muscles each, were collected from five different farms within Makurdi Metropolis. The analysis showed a total of 70 % residue incidence with the liver having 60 %, Kidney 31 %, lungs 14 % and muscles 5 % of the total. The highest concentration, of 6 µg/kg, was seen in the liver from farm 1, which had an incidence of 50 %, with the liver contributing 90 % of the incidence. Farm 2 had an incidence of 75 %, in which the liver contributed with 50 % of the cases. Farm 3 had a 100 % incidence, with the liver contributing with 75 % of the cases. Farm 4 had 75 % incidence, with the liver involved in all cases. Farm 5 had a 50 % incidence, all from the liver and kidney. Despite the higher incidence of 70 %, all the values were significantly (p < 0.01), lower than the recommended Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) or Tolerance of 600, 300 and 200 µg/kg for the liver, kidney and muscle respectively. The values were also in accordance within the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of 0-30 µg/kg, recommended by the Codex Alimentarius. This may be an indication of the rational use of antibiotics in good agricultural management in the selected farms in Makurdi Metropolis. Significantly, it shows that this method can be used mathematically to quantify drug residues in lower income areas.
Key words: Tetracyclines, Residues, Broilers, Makurdi, Determination.
Psoroptic Mange in a Weaner Pig
Authors: Akande F.A. , Oyewusi I.K. , Idowu A.O. , Ajakaiye M.A.A. 
Published: April 2021

Mange is a contagious skin disease affecting various groups of animals. Psoroptic mange is a severe skin condition of farm animals; it is highly contagious and is responsible for huge economic losses in many farm animals. Infestation with Psoroptes has been reported all over the world in various farm animals, but none has ever been reported in swine. A male weaner large white breed pig of age 3 months weighing 10kg was presented with skin lesions and areas of alopecia during a routine farm visit by the handlers. The alopecia was found around the thorax, abdomen and ear regions with severe pruritus, emaciation, wrinkling and thickening of the skin with heavy crust formation on abdomen and the ears, along with curling of the tongue with attending vocal loss noticed on close observations. A tentative diagnosis of mange was made with the following differential diagnosis: Allergic dermatitis, Bacterial dermatitis, Fly bite dermatitis, Hypovitaminosis. Further confirmatory diagnosis was done by collection of deep skin scrapping from which Psoroptes mites were demonstrated and a case of psoroptic mange diagnosed. To the best of our knowledge this is the first demonstration of Psoroptic mange in pigs. The affected animal was treated using Ivermectin (1%) and Long acting Oxytetracycline (20%). This case may be the first case in which psoroptic mange was reported in pigs with effective ivermectin control. More work should be done on the prevalence and possible molecular characterization of Psoroptic mites on pigs across the globe to ascertain if there are other strains that can affect pigs.
Key words: Psoroptes mite, Mange, Ivermectin, and Pigs
Sero-Detection of Avian Influenza A/H7 in Nigerian Live-Bird Markets in Plateau State
Authors: Chinyere C.N. , Okwor E.C. , Meseko C.A. , Ezema W.S. , Choji N.D. , Amos D.I. , Sulaiman L.K. , Shittu I. , Nwosuh C. 
Published: April 2021

Avian influenza has been reported in domestic birds in Nigeria since 2006 and subtype H5 of the Gs/Gg lineage has continued to be detected up till date. It has been suggested that waterfowls and local birds sold in live-bird markets may be natural reservoir and source of reinfection of different subtype of avian influenza in poultry farms. This study aims at serodetection of avian influenza virus in waterfowls and local birds at live-bird markets in Plateau State, Nigeria. A total of three hundred and nine (309) blood samples were collected over a period of three months and two hundred and ninety-two (292) sera were analysed by c-ELISA for influenza A nucleoprotein using standard protocols. Haemagglutination Inhibition (HI) specific for subtypes H5, H9, and H7 was also carried out using standard protocols on ELISA positive samples. The results showed seroprevalence of 5.14% (n=15) for influenza A. Serotype H7 was thereafter detected by HI in 5 of the 15 influenza A positive samples. The H7 positive sera also reacted with H7N3, H7N4, H7N1 and H7N7 virus strains with HI titre ranging between 1:32 to 1:512. This investigation for the first time showed serological evidence of influenza A subtype H7 in local birds and waterfowls sold at the live bird market in Nigeria. Further virological surveillance to isolate the virus is important in order to better understand influenza virus epidemiology in Nigeria and the potential risk that other subtypesof influenza poses to poultry production and public health.
Keywords: Influenza A, subtype H7, serological detection, live bird market, Nigeria.
Exercises Training Program: Its Effect on Muscle Strength and Activity of Daily Living among Elderly People
Authors: Mohamed Amal M. , Mohamed Eman T. , Mohamed Jehan A. R. 
Published: April 2021

Context: Aging is associated with the loss of muscle strength and difficulties in functional activities. Research evidence has identified that regular exercises in the elderly have been shown to enhance gait, balance, and muscle strength, leading to a reduction in seniors’ dependency. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an exercise training program on muscle strength and activity of daily living among elderly people.
Methods: A quasi-experimental research design used in the current study. A purposive sample of 92 male and female elder adults distributed in three geriatric homes collected through a period of one year. This study carried out at three geriatric homes in Minia city (Dar Omar Bn El-Khattab, Dar El- Qedesa Hena, and Dar El- Raee El-Saleh), Egypt. Three tools utilized in collecting the data; Structured Interview Questionnaire; Muscle Strength Scale for upper and lower limbs; Katz and Akpom Scale used to assess activities of daily living.
Results: The current study findings revealed that the level of independence of elderly clients at the end of the program became (87.5%) compared to zero at the first observation. There was a highly statistically significant difference in muscle strength in upper limbs between first and tenth observation as (37.5%) have normal muscle strength compared to none at first observation. Also, a highly statistically significant difference in lower limb strength between the first and tenth observation that (58.75%) have normal muscle strength in the lower limb compared to none at first observation.
Conclusions: The study findings concluded that the regular performance of exercises for an extended period enhances the performance of the daily living activity and strength body muscles, which improves general health. Recommendations: Active exercise training programs should be recommended by evaluating its effect on the quality of life for the elderly, particularly those at the elderly home.
Funciones ejecutivas y rendimiento futbolístico. Diseño y evaluación de un programa de intervención (Executive functions and football performance. Design and evaluation of an intervention program)
Authors: Carbonell Bernal Noelia , Hernández-Prados María Ángeles , R. Sarmiento Beatriz , González Castellón Esther María , Aguaded Gómez Maria Cinta , Álvarez Núñez Julio Alberto 
Published: April 2021

Es conocida la relación entre variables neuropsicológicas y destrezas en el ámbito deportivo. Dado que el fútbol es uno de los deportes más practicados en el mundo, es importante analizar el estudio de estas variables en dicho deporte, así como desarrollar intervenciones que contribuyan a mejorar la habilidad deportiva de forma indirecta. La presente investigación tuvo por objetivo averiguar los efectos de un programa de intervención en el que se trabajaron las funciones ejecutivas (FEs) con la finalidad de mejorar el rendimiento en el fútbol. Se llevó a cabo una intervención en la que participaron un total de 29 sujetos de edades comprendidas entre ocho y diez años, que practicaban fútbol de forma habitual. Se realizó una evaluación final para la medición de las funciones ejecutivas, a través del cuestionario para la Evaluación Conductual de la Función Ejecutiva-2 (BRIEF-2). Los resultados apuntan a una relación positiva entre las funciones ejecutiva y el rendimiento en el fútbol.
Abstract. The relationship between neuropsychological variables and skills in the sports field is known. Taken into account that soccer is one of the most practiced sports in the world, it is important to analyze the study of these variables in this sport, as well as to develop interventions that indirectly contribute to improve sports ability. The present research aimed to find out the effects of an intervention program in which the executive functions were trained in order to improve soccer performance. An intervention program was developed with a total of 29 participants between eight to ten years old, who regularly practice soccer. The executive functions measurement test was carried out through the BRIEF-2 questionnaire. The results point to a positive relationship between executive function and soccer performance.
Analysis of stress and academic-sports commitment through Self-organizing Artificial Neural Networks (Análisis del estrés y el compromiso académico-deportivo mediante Redes Neuronales Artificiales Auto-organizativas)
Authors: Bellod Helio Carratalá , Buendía Ramón Vicente , Carballeira Fernández Eduardo , Guzmán Luján José Francisco 
Published: April 2021

Objective: The objective of this research was to understand the relationships between the variables resilience, coping, commitment and stress in the academic and sports fields, and their differences based on varied personal typologies. Material and Methods: A selective research methodology was used, with a retrospective ex-post-facto design. The sample was made up of 190 men between the ages of 13 and 17, athletes and students of Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO), Baccalaureate and Middle Grade Vocational Training. Results: The artificial intelligence technique SOM, allowed to identify in an autonomous way three clusters of athletes with psychological and sociodemographic characteristics similar to each other and different from those of the rest. Task coping was positively related to resilience and commitment and negatively to stress whereas emotion-oriented coping was positively related to stress. Conclusions: Athlete students tend to use the same coping strategies when facing stressful situations that they use in their sports practice. The levels in the variables analysed depend on the type of student and athlete, which can be used to identify risk groups and carry out interventions for their improvement.
Resumen. Objetivo: El objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer las relaciones entre las variables resiliencia, afrontamiento, compromiso y estrés en el ámbito académico y deportivo, y sus diferencias en función de diferentes tipologías personales. Material y Métodos: Se empleó una metodología de investigación selectiva, con un diseño ex-post-facto retrospectivo. La muestra estuvo formada por 190 varones de edades comprendidas entre los 13 y los 17 años, deportistas y estudiantes de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO), Bachillerato y Formación Profesional de Grado Medio. Resultados: La técnica de inteligencia artificial SOM, permitió identificar de un modo autónomo tres clústeres de deportistas con características psicológicas y sociodemográficas semejantes entre sí y distintas a los del resto. El afrontamiento de tarea se relacionó positivamente con la resiliencia y el compromiso y negativamente con el estrés y el afrontamiento centrado en la emoción se relacionó positivamente con el estrés. Conclusiones: Los estudiantes deportistas tienden a emplear en el entorno académico las mismas estrategias de afrontamiento ante situaciones de estrés que usan en su práctica deportiva. Los niveles en las variables analizadas dependen de la tipología de estudiante y deportista, lo cual puede servir para identificar grupos de riesgo y realizar intervenciones para su mejora.
Evaluation of Gas Composition Obtained from Gasification of Pellets and Blends with Agricultural Wastes
Authors: Gomes Porto Tuanne , Oliveira Tavares Walfran , Lopes Fernanda , Venâncio Danielle , Wienhage Gabriel Henrique , Chiarello Luana Marcele , Wiggers Vinicyus Rodolfo 
Published: April 2021

The gas produced by gasification is more versatile than the original solid biomass and can be applied as raw material for chemical industry and as fuel for the electrical and thermal energy production. Small gasification plants are being considered as an option for electrical energy generation in remote areas where agriculture wastes can be found easily. In this way, the aim of this work was to evaluate the characteristics of the gas composition of co-gasification using pine pellets and blends with agricultural wastes. The experiments were carried out in duplicate in a pilot scale fixed bed downdraft gasifier, GEK Power Pallet 20kW. It was performed experimental runs with 100 % pine pellets, 80 % pine pellets and 20 % agriculture wastes, and 80 % pine pellets with 15.4 % agriculture wastes and 4.6 % of glycerol used as an agglutinant agent. The samples were analyzed by GC-FID/TCD. The moisture of different feedstocks varied between 8.00 and 10.88. The results of the produced gas show an average composition of 37.45% CO and 15.79% H2, and LHV 7,155 kJ/kg for gasification of 100 % pine pellets. While the mixture of pine pellets and agriculture wastes resulted in a gas with 32.13% CO and 20.10% H2, and LHV of 6,663.4 kJ/kg. When added glycerol, the gas composition to CO was 20.52 % and to H2 11.21 % with LHV of 4,507.4 kJ/kg. The results indicate that the gasifier is compatible with the mixture of agricultural residues and pines pellets in co-gasification.
Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Perempuan Yang Mengalami Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (Kdrt) Di Tengah Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Saraswati Putu Sekarwangi 
Published: April 2021

Dunia saat ini sedang dihadapi dengan sebuah peristiwa yang sangat menghebohkan yaitu sebuah penyakit Virus Corona. Penyakit ini telah menyebar dengan cepat ke seluruh bagian negara-negara yang ada di Dunia termasuk Indonesia. Karena penyakit Virus Corona ini, Indonesia menjadi memberlakukan suatu kebijakan yaitu Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar, kebijakan ini berdampak pada seluruh sector sosial-perekonomian di Indonesia. Karena kebijakan ini pula semua masyarakat Indonesia tidak bekerja dan berada di rumah saja. Hal ini lah yang menjadi pemicu utama adanya suatu tindak Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga yang terjadi. Karena semua orang tidak bekerja dan berada dirumah saja, memicu adanya suatu pertikaian yang terjadi antar suami istri yang berujung pada adanya suatu tindak kekerasan yang dilakukan oleh suami kepada sang istri. Banyak faktor yang menjadi alasan mengapa kekerasan dalam rumah tangga terjadi, salah satunya karena menurunnya pendapatan ekonomi ataupun karena para suami istri mengalami stress karena keadaan ini. Diperlukan upaya yang ekstra untuk menghindari masalah kekerasan dalam rumah tangga yang terjadi dalam pandemic covid-19 in, salah satunya dengan mempertegas adanya Undang_Undang Nomor 23 Tahun 2004.
Perancangan Penataan Sentra Kuliner Dan Toilet Umum Di Taman Kota Denpasar
Authors: Juniastra I Made 
Published: April 2021

Taman Kota Denpasar atau yang lebih umum disebut Lapangan Lumintang memang menjadi pusat rekreasi dan olahraga di Kota Denpasar. Letaknya yang strategis di pusat permukiman dan perkantoran dan di pinggir jalan utama (Jl. Gatot Subroto) menyebabkan aktivitas di taman kota menjadi sangat ramai. Demikian juga keberadaan lapangan umum di sebelah selatan, Art Centre Darma Negara Alaya di sebelah barat, dan Pura Agung Lokanatha Denpasar di sudut timur laut taman kota menegaskan pentingnya keberadaan taman kota menjadi pusat orientasi kawasan. Keberadaan area kuliner dan toilet umum tentu sangat penting untuk menunjang fungsi taman kota dan fasilitas publik lain di sekitarnya. Keberadaan area kuliner dan toilet umum sekarang terletak di lereng sungai yaitu sebelah selatan pura dan tepat di samping panggung seni terbuka, sehingga mengganggu pemandangan dan kebersihan dari taman kota. Penataan zonasi ruang, pencahayaan dan penghawaan, sirkulasi pencapaian, serta struktur menjadi titik penting dari perancangan agar bisa mewadahi fungsinya dan menunjang keindahan taman kota. Perancangan penataan dilakukan dengan memanfaatkan potensi site di pinggir sungai dengan kondisi berlereng. Bangunan direncanakan bertingkat kebawah. Area kuliner dan public toilet diletakkan di lantai bawah (basement) dan lantai atas berupa pelat beton menjadi bersih dan terbuka untuk dijadikan lapangan dan taman hijau. Demikian juga keberadaan sungai menjadi sisi depan dari area kuliner sehingga otomatis akan lebih terjaga kebersihannya.