bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of serum transaminase level as diagnostic tool for assessing hepatic disease conditions among chronic hepatitis B patients in Bangladesh
Authors: Md Shaief Fahmi , Alam SM Sabbir , Alam Md Shahinul , Yasmin Mahmuda , Ahsan CR , Jamalunnessa - 
Published: December 2018

Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a major infectious disease which frequently involves liver injury and could be serious, even life threatening. Complications mainly include the development of chronic liver disease (CLD), cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and liver failure. Liver function tests like determining the level of serum alanine aminotrasnferase (ALT), aspertate aminotransferase (AST) are orthodoxly used to assess the inflammatory activity and cirrhotic process in the liver. A total 2453 patients with an age range of 12-86 years with a positive HBsAg serostatus for more than six months was included in this study. Among them hepatic disease conditions were confirmed for 952 patients using visible symptoms, histological findings and precutaneous liver biopsy. Patients were examined for the serum ALT and AST level as biochemical markers, HBeAg and anti-Hbe level as serological markers, and HBV DNA level as molecular marker. In this study it was found that the probability to have a raised level of ALT and AST increases as the disease progresses from less severe to more severe conditions. Almost 80% of the CHB patients were documented to contain a raised level of ALT and the ratio was found to be increased to 93% for patients with CLD and 100% in patients diagnosed with HCC. For AST, elevated level was found for 61% of CHB patients without liver complication and 97% of CLD patients. Among CLD patients, 91.7% have raised level of both ALT and AST. And it was also found that the presence of serum HBe Ag and Anti HBe antibody have a significant relationship with raised level of serum ALT, and AST. Significant relations were also found for raised level of DNA with higher level of serum ALT and AST. This study shows that there is significant correlations of serum ALT, AST level with hepatic disease conditions and other diagnosing markers like serum HBe Ag, Anti-HBe antibody and HBV DNA level.
Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 34 Number 1 June 2017, pp 39-42
Response of transplanted aman rice varieties to split application of potassium
Authors: Jahan Israt , Hossain Sarder Md Altaf , Islam Md Anwarul , Talukder Joynulalam 
Published: December 2018

The research was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, to investigate the effect of time of split application of potassium on the yield of three transplanted (T) aman rice varieties. Rice varieties were BRRI dhan39, BRRI dhan40 and BRRI dhan41. Potassium was applied at the rate of 80 kg K ha-1. Experimental plot size was 5m2 (2.5m ×2.0m). Four split application of potassium [K1= Control (No K application), K2= 40 g K plot-1 at 15 DAT (days after transplanting), K3= 20 g K plot-1 at15 DAT+20 g K plot-1 at 30DAT, K4= 10 g K plot-1 at 15 DAT+ 10 g K plot-1 at 25DAT+ 10 g K plot-1 at 30 DAT+ 10 g K plot-1 at 45 DAT] were considered as treatments. From the experiment it was found that split application of potassium had no significant effect on plant height, length of panicle, thousand grains weight. It was evident that two splits application of potassium i.e., 20 g K plot-1 at 15 DAT+20 g K plot-1 at 30 DAT with BRRI dhan41 gave maximum no. of tiller hill-1, effective tiller hill-1, grains panicle-1, grain yield and straw yield, biological yield and harvest index. But varieties differed among themselves in terms of yield contributing characters and yield, and BRRI dhan41 performed the best. Therefore, based on the findings of the present study, it may be concluded that for obtaining higher yield BRRI dhan 41 can be grown following application of potassium at the rate of 80 kg ha-1 in two equal split at 15 and 30 days after transplanting
Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(3): 313-320, December 2018
A retrospective study on the occurrence of surgical affection in zoo carnivores of the national zoological garden at Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Talukder Zaied , Hoda Nazmul , Jha Pankaj Kumar , Mishra Pravin , Momy Moumita Kalowar , Alam Md Mahmudul 
Published: December 2018

This study was carried out to investigate the occurrence of various surgical affections often encountered in carnivorous zoo animals of National Zoological Garden, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study was based on the surgical cases reported in the day record book maintained by the zoo authority during the period of January - December 2012 to January - December 2016. Of 74 surgically affected zoo carnivore’s cases; Felididae recorded highest 81.08 %, Canidae 12.61 % and, Ursidae 6.76 %. When affections were compared between sexes, it was observed higher in male 62.16 % than in female 37.84 %. Among the different surgical affections; the wound cases were observed at the apex with 29.7 % and 18.9 %, followed by paralysis 10.08 % and 6.8 %, skin injury 9.5 % and 6.8 %, myiasis 4.1 % and 2.7 %, lameness 2.7 % and 4.1 % in male and female, respectively. While, tail sore 1.4 %, conjunctivitis 1.4 % and hoof injury 1.4 % were observed in male carnivores only. In conclusion, this report signifies the common surgical affections suffered by zoo carnivores, while male carnivores showed comparatively more prone to affections than female one. This report may be helpful to develop a control strategy in managing zoo animal captivity and further minimizing these surgical affections.
Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(3): 335-339, December 2018
Effects of soybean and rice bran oil on hemato-biochemical parameters in mice
Authors: Islam Nafis , Islam Md Shahidul , Alam Md Jahangir , Islam Md Kamrul , Ahmad Nazim 
Published: December 2018

The study was conducted on “Swiss Albino” mice fed with additional supplementation of soybean oil and rice bran oil to observe the effects on hematological (total erythrocyte count and hemoglobin concentration) and biochemical parameters (total serum cholesterol, triglycerides, high density lipoproteins and uric acid). A total of 30, 6-8 weeks old mice were randomly divided into 3 equal groups (n=10) as A, B and C. Group A was considered as control (fed only commercial ration), group B was supplemented with rice bran oil and group C treated with soybean oil respectively in addition to commercial ration for 60 days. At the end of feeding trial the mice were sacrificed for analysis of hematobiochemical parameters. The total erythrocyte count and hemoglobin concentration were increased significantly (P<0.05) in group B and C compared to control group A and the highest values was recorded in soybean oil group C. The total serum cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and uric acid were increased significantly (P<0.05) in both rice bran oil and soybean oil group compared to control group. It is concluded that some hemato-biochemical parameters of blood in the mice are affected by rice bran and soybean oil enriched diet. Though, oils and fats are detrimental to health but to evaluate the effects of rice bran and soybean oil, further studies with more animals and some other parameters like liver function, kidney function may be conducted.
Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(3): 365-372, December 2018
Antidiabetic effect of bitter melon/Kerala (Momordica charantia) in alloxan induced diabetic rat
Authors: Akhter Rupaly , Rasel Imrul Hasan , Islam Mohammad Saiful 
Published: December 2018

This study aims at investigating the effect of Momordica charantia extract on glucose tolerance and some biochemical parameters in alloxan induced diabetes rat. A total of 150 rats (50 normal rats and 100 alloxan induced diabetic rats) were used for five trials. The rats were divided into three groups for each trial, each containing 10 individuals as follows: Group A: is the control group, Group B as diabetic control group and group C were diabetic rat received bitter melon (Momordica charantia). Then alloxan injection was injected at a dose rate of 150 mg/kg body weight through intra-peritoneal route to each rat to induce diabetes in groups B and C. Aqueous extract of bitter melon (Momordica charantia) were fed by gavage at a dose of 300 mg/kg body weight daily for 21 days in group C. On 15th day blood glucose level and the body weights, biochemical parameters were measured for the first time to ensure diabetic induction. Then all the rats of this group were kept for more 21 days for the treatment of diabetic condition. Alloxan produced a significant increase in serum glucose, triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), Alanine aminotransaminase (ALT) and Aspartate aminotransaminase (AST) and significant decrease in body weight and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC). Bitter melon treatment reduced non-fasting and fasting glucose level (p<0.05). In addition, administration of bitter melon juice was associated with a reduction in the serum levels of Alanine aminotransaminase (ALT) and Aspartate aminotransaminase (AST), Triglyceride (TG), Total Cholesterol (TC) and Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) when compared with positive diabetic control (p<0.05). High density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC) and body weight level significantly increased in bitter melon treated group C compare to Group B (p<0.05).
Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(3): 373-379, December 2018
A review on dried fish processing and marketing in the coastal region of Bangladesh
Authors: Paul Parimal Chadra , Reza Md Shaheed , Islam Md Nazrul , Kamal Md 
Published: December 2018

Sun drying of fish is an important method of fish preservation throughout the world. Due to its availability and product specific flavor and texture, dried fish has become an important part in the diet of people living particularly in the coastal region of many Asian countries including Bangladesh. Product type is considerably wide depending on the season, availability of fish, infrastructure and technical know-how of the processors. These are mainly processed from marine fishes that are caught by the artisanal fishermen and marketed throughout the country by multistep marketing channel up to reaching to the consumer. Due to the importance of the product in terms of market volume as well as its major role in the socio-economic condition of millions of people of the country, the sector needs proper attention by appropriate authorities to ensure quality and safety of the product produced and marketed. In this paper, different methods of sun drying practiced traditionally in the coastal region of Bangladesh and associated marketing systems are reviewed. It is expected that training of processors on Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and monitoring by appropriate government body would be necessary to improve quality and simultaneously ensure safety of sun-dried fish produced in the coastal region of Bangladesh.
Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(3): 381-390, December 2018
The Nearby, Young, Argus Association: Membership, Age, and Dusty Debris Disks
Authors: Zuckerman B. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
The reality of a field Argus Association has been doubted in some papers in the literature. We apply Gaia DR2 data to stars previously suggested to be Argus members and conclude that a true association exists with age 40–50 Myr and containing many stars within 100 pc of Earth; β Leo and 49 Cet are two especially interesting members. Based on youth and proximity to Earth, Argus is one of the better nearby moving groups to target in direct imaging programs for dusty debris disks and young planets.
Investigating the Covering Fraction Distribution of Swift/BAT AGNs with X-Ray and Infrared Observations
Authors: Lanz Lauranne , Hickox Ryan C. , Baloković Mislav , Shimizu Taro , Ricci Claudio , Goulding Andy D. , Ballantyne David R. , Bauer Franz E. , Chen Chien-Ting J. , Moro Agnese del , Farrah Duncan , Koss Michael, J. , LaMassa Stephanie , Masini Alberto , Zappacosta Luca 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
We present an analysis of a sample of 69 local obscured Swift/Burst Alert Telescope active galactic nuclei (AGNs) with X-ray spectra from NuSTAR and infrared (IR) spectral energy distributions from Herschel and WISE. We combine this X-ray and IR phenomenological modeling and find a significant correlation between reflected hard X-ray emission and IR AGN emission, with suggestive indications that this correlation may be stronger than the one between intrinsic hard X-ray and IR emissions. This relation between the IR and reflected X-ray emission suggests that both are the result of the processing of intrinsic emission from the corona and accretion disk by the same structure. We explore the resulting implications on the underlying distribution of covering fraction for all AGNs, by generating mock observables for the reflection parameter and IR luminosity ratio using empirical relations found for the covering fraction with each quantity. We find that the observed distributions of the reflection parameter and IR-to-X-ray ratio are reproduced with broad distributions centered around covering fractions of at least ∼40%–50%, whereas narrower distributions match our observations only when centered around covering fractions of ∼70%–80%. Our results are consistent with both independent estimates of the covering fractions of individual objects and the typical covering fraction obtained on the basis of obscured fractions for samples of AGNs. These results suggest that the level of reprocessing in AGNs, including X-ray reflection, is related in a relatively straightforward way to the geometry of the obscuring material.
The Caltech-NRAO Stripe 82 Survey (CNSS). II. On-the-fly Mosaicking Methodology
Authors: Mooley K. P. , Myers S. T. , Frail D. A. , Hallinan G. , Butler B. , Kimball A. , Golap K. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Telescope slew and settle time markedly reduce the efficiency of wide-field multi-epoch surveys for sensitive interferometers with small fields of view. The overheads can be mitigated through the use of on-the-fly mosaicking (OTFM), where the the antennas are driven at a non-sidereal rate and visibilities are recorded continuously. Here we introduce the OTFM technique for the Very Large Array (VLA), and describe its implementation for the Caltech-NRAO Stripe 82 Survey (CNSS), a dedicated five-epoch survey for slow transients at the S band (2–4 GHz). We also describe the OTFSim tool for planning dynamically scheduled OTFM observations on the VLA, the latest imaging capabilities for OTFM in CASA, and present a comparison of OTFM observations with pointed observations. Using the subset of our observations from the CNSS pilot and final surveys, we demonstrate that the wide-band and wide-field OTFM observations with the VLA can be imaged accurately, and that this technique offers a more efficient alternative to standard mosaicking for multi-epoch shallow surveys such as the CNSS and the VLA Sky Survey. We envisage that the new OTFM mode will facilitate new synoptic surveys and high-frequency mapping experiments on the VLA.
A Hyperfine-resolved Rotation–Vibration Line List of Ammonia (NH3)
Authors: Coles Phillip A. , Owens Alec , Küpper Jochen , Yachmenev Andrey 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
A comprehensive, hyperfine-resolved rotation–vibration line list for the ammonia molecule (14NH3) is presented. The line list, which considers hyperfine nuclear quadrupole coupling effects, has been computed using robust, first principles methodologies based on a highly accurate empirically refined potential energy surface. Transitions between levels with energies below 8000 cm−1 and total angular momentum F ≤ 14 are considered. The line list shows excellent agreement with a range of experimental data and will significantly assist future high-resolution measurements of NH3, both astronomically and in the laboratory.
Taxonomic revision of the African genus Greenwayodendron (Annonaceae)
Authors: Lissambou Brandet-Junior , Hardy Olivier J. , Atteke Christiane , Stevart Tariq , Dauby Gilles , Mbatchi Bertrand , Sonke Bonaventure , Couvreur Thomas L.P. 
Published: December 2018

Greenwayodendron(Annonaceae) is a tropical African genus of trees occurring mainly in rain forests. Until recently,Greenwayodendroncontained only two species:Greenwayodendronoliverifrom West Africa andGreenwayodendronsuaveolensfrom Central and East Africa.Genetic data, using chloroplast haplotypes and nuclear microsatellites as well as morphometric analyses, provided important information on the delineation of species.Greenwayodendronnow contains six species, including two new species (GreenwayodendronglabrumLissambou, Hardy &amp; Couvreur,sp. nov.andGreenwayodendronlittoraleLissambou, Dauby &amp; Couvreur,sp. nov.). Greenwayodendronsuaveolensvar.gabonica and Greenwayodendronsuaveolenssubsp.usambaricum are recognised as distinct species:Greenwayodendrongabonicumcomb. nov.andGreenwayodendronusambaricumcomb. nov., respectively. A key, detailed descriptions of morphology and geographic distributions, as well as notes on their ecology and uses are presented for all species. Preliminary conservation assessments following IUCN criteria are also provided. Two species are preliminarily identified as threatened, one as Endangered and one as Vulnerable.
Diurnal Variation of Higher Order Aberrations in Human Eyes
Authors: Srivannaboon Sabong , Reinstein Dan Z , Archer Timothy J 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To evaluate diurnal variation of higher order aberrations in human eyes.
METHODS: A prospective study of 20 myopic eyes was performed. Cycloplegic aberrometry (Zywave) and refraction were measured at 2-hour intervals for five time points beginning at 10:00 AM. Changes in measured magnitude for third and fourth order Zernike coefficients were compared over time. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to test for statistically significant differences across time points for each Zernike coefficient. A separate prospective study was performed of 11 myopic eyes to determine and compare diurnal variation with the repeatability coefficient of individual Zernike coefficients measured using the Zywave aberrometer.

RESULTS: Mean refraction was -0.75±1.25 diopters (D) sphere and -0.57±0.43 D cylinder. No statistically significant change (ANOVA) was noted over the period of observation for any individual Zernike coefficients. Only Z^sup -3^
3
(vertical trefoil) showed an average increase of 0.029 µm (P =. 98) towards the end of the day; however, this trend was not statistically significant. The standard deviation of individual Zernike coefficients ranged from 0.035 µm (Z
p 4
4
) to 0.165 µm (Z^sup -1^
3
).

CONCLUSIONS: No statistically significant diurnal variation of higher order aberrations was measured by Zywave aberrometer. The trend of Z^sup -3^
3
increasing later in the day was most likely a Zywave measurement error artifact. [J Refract Surg. 2007;23:442-446.]
Limbal Relaxing Incisions to Correct Corneal Astigmatism During Phacoemulsification
Authors: Carvalho Mário José , Suzuki Solange Higashitani , Freitas Lincoln Lemes , Branco Bruno Castelo , Schor Paulo , Lima Ana Luiza Hoffling 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of limbal relaxing incisions for the correction of corneal astigmatism during phacoemulsification.
METHODS: Fifty eyes of 37 patients (mean age 66.5 years, range: 45 to 80 years) with cataract and coexisting topographic astigmatism were included in the study. Eyes were randomly divided into two groups: eyes that underwent cataract surgery with limbal relaxing incisions (cataract LRI group) and eyes that underwent cataract surgery only (control group). All limbal relaxing incisions were performed during phacoemulsification. Best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), and corneal topography were recorded preoperatively and 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively.
RESULTS: A statistically significant improvement in BSCVA was seen in the cataract LRI eyes from 0.9±0.7 preoperatively to 0.1±0.1 at l, 3, and 6 months postoperatively (P<.01). A statistically significant improvement in BSCVA was seen in control eyes from 0.8±0.6 before surgery to 0.2±0.2 at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery (P<.01). No difference in postoperative BSCVA was noted between the groups. A statistically significant reduction in the mean topographic astigmatism was seen in the cataract LRI eyes from 1.93±0.58 diopters (D) preoperatively to 1.02±0.60 D 6 months postoperatively (P<.05). The control eyes did not show a statistically significant change in topographic astigmatism.
CONCLUSIONS: Limbal relaxing incisions performed during phacoemulsification surgery appear to be a safe, effective, and stable procedure to reduce pre-existing corneal astigmatism. [J Refract Surg. 2007;23:499504.]
Effect on Astigmatism of the Location of Clear Corneal Incision in Phacoemulsification of Cataract
Authors: Altan-Yaycioglu Rana , Akova Yonca A , Akca Sezin , Gur Sirel , Oktem Caglar 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To investigate the refractive results of clear corneal incision performed at the steepest meridian of pre-existing corneal astigmatism.
METHODS: One hundred eighty-two patients with astigmatism >0.75 diopters (D) were evaluated. Superior, temporal, nasal, supe rotemporal, or superonasal clear corneal incisions were performed at the steep meridian. Refraction, visual acuity, and topography values were evaluated, and changes in surgically induced astigmatism were calculated by vector analysis using the Fourier formula. Paired t test was used to compare mean values.
RESULTS: Postoperative cylinder va lues showed minor changes in all groups, except the nasal group. Nasal incision increased preoperative cylinder from 1.13 D to 1.83 D 6 months after surgery. Temporal and supe rotemporal incisions resulted only in small astigmatic changes. Conversely, superior, superonasal, and nasal incisions induced more pronounced astigmatism.
CONCLUSIONS: Performing clear corneal incision for phacoemulsification of cataract at the steep meridian resulted in small changes with temporal incisions, whereas nasal incisions resulted in higher surgically induced astigmatism. [J Refract Surg. 2007;23:515-518.]
Hyperopic Keratoconus
Authors: Abad Juan Carlos , Awad Abraham , Kurstin Joseph M 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To report three patients (four eyes) with hyperopic keratoconus.
METHODS: Patients were evaluated with corneal curvature topography, ultrasonic pachymetry, and rotating Scheimpflug camera.
RESULTS: One patient, without other risk factors, developed unilateral ectasia after LASIK following primary hyperopic ablation in an eye suspicious for keratoconus. Two additional hyperopic patients (three eyes) had curvature and elevation findings compatible with keratoconus.
CONCLUSIONS: Although rare, keratoconus could present in hyperopia. If keratoconus is suspected, we suggest avoidance of LASIK and its potential for development of corneal ectasia. [J Refract Surg. 2007;23:520-523.]