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Rising trends in the use of frozen dog sperm: a retrospective study in Belgium and the Netherlands
Authors: Domain Guillaume , Kappen Maarten , Van Mil Amber , De Beijer Ilse , Van Puyvelde Matthieu , Van Leeuwenberg Robby , Spanoghe Lotte , Posastiuc Florin , Van Soom Ann 
Published: November 2024

IntroductionSperm cryopreservation is a valuable technique for storing valuable canine genetics. However, little is known concerning the fate of frozen sperm stored in a sperm bank. This study aimed to characterize dogs presented for sperm cryopreservation and describe the use and popularity of frozen sperm in the Netherlands and Belgium over recent years.MethodsMedical records from dogs presented for sperm cryopreservation between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2022 at two different freezing centers were reviewed retrospectively. Imported frozen sperm was excluded due to lack of usage information. Each sperm cryopreservation was considered a single event, and data were collected separately for each cryopreserved sample.ResultsA total of 3,090 ejaculates from 1,040 males of 157 different breeds were included and investigated using exploratory data analysis. The findings showed a steady rise in the popularity of sperm cryopreservation, with annual growth rates ranging from 8.4 to 41.9%. The majority of dogs (88.5%) were between 1 and 9 years old at the time of sperm cryopreservation, with nearly one-third aged 2–4 years. Most dogs were collected for sperm cryopreservation once (62.8%) or twice (21.6%). Sperm banks were used for both short- and long-term storage needs, and 6.83% of ejaculates were eventually discarded. The primary use of froze sperm was for international shipment, while 21.8% was used locally for artificial insemination. Depending on the year of cryopreservation, between 44.1 and 79.6% of frozen ejaculates remained unused or only partially used at the time of data collection.DiscussionThe results of this study provides the first comprehensive analysis of the use and popularity of frozen sperm among dog breeders in Belgium and the Netherlands and suggest a change in breeding practices in recent years. The percentage of breeders resorting to sperm cryopreservation and the extent of frozen sperm use in current breeding strategies remain to be defined in future studies.
Effect of the Ratio of Protein to Water on the Weak Gel Nonlinear Viscoelastic Behavior of Fish Myofibrillar Protein Paste from Alaska Pollock
Authors: Oyinloye Timilehin Martins , Yoon Won Byong 
Published: November 2024

The linear and nonlinear rheological behaviors of fish myofibrillar protein (FMP) paste with 75%, 82%, and 90% moisture content were evaluated using small-amplitude oscillatory shear (SAOS) and large-amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOS) tests. SAOS revealed pastes with 75% and 82% moisture exhibited solid-like behavior, characterized by higher storage modulus (G′) than loss modulus (G″), indicative of weak gel properties with a strong protein interaction. In contrast, the 90% moisture content showed more viscous behavior due to weakened protein–protein entanglements. The frequency exponent (n′ and n″) from the power law equation varied slightly (0.24 to 0.36), indicating limited sensitivity to changes in deformation rate during SAOS. LAOS tests revealed significant structural changes, with Lissajous–Bowditch curves revealing early nonlinearities at 10% strain for 90% moisture content. Decomposed Chebyshev coefficients (e3/e1, v3/v1, S, and T) indicated strain stiffening at lower strains for the 75% and 82% moisture pastes (i.e., < 50% strain for 75% and < 10% strain for 82%), transitioning to strain thinning at higher strains. Additionally, numerical model confirmed the predictability of the 3D printing process from the nonlinear rheological data, confirmed the suitability of the 75% and 82% moisture pastes for applications requiring structural integrity. These insights are essential for optimizing processing conditions in industrial applications. The findings suggest that the 75% and 82% moisture pastes are suitable for applications requiring structural integrity, while the 90% moisture paste is ideal for flow-based processes. These insights are essential for optimizing processing conditions in industrial applications.
Chemical Composition of Extracts from Various Parts of Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.) and Their Antioxidant, Protective, and Antimicrobial Activities
Authors: Michalak Monika , Stryjecka Małgorzata , Żarnowiec Paulina , Zagórska-Dziok Martyna , Kiełtyka-Dadasiewicz Anna 
Published: November 2024

Tanacetum parthenium is a medicinal plant from the Asteraceae family that can be applied externally in the case of various skin diseases. The aim of the study was to perform a phytochemical analysis of hydroethanolic extracts from the aerial parts (herb), flower heads, and leaves of feverfew and to assess their biological properties. Hydrodistilled oils were analyzed using GC-MS. The chemical composition of the extracts was estimated using spectrophotometry and the HPLC method. Moreover, the extracts were evaluated to determine their antioxidant potential using DPPH and FRAP and measuring the intracellular level of ROS. The cytotoxicity of extracts toward keratinocytes and fibroblasts was also analyzed, as well as their antimicrobial properties against 12 microorganisms. The results of the research revealed that chrysanthenone and α-thujone were the dominant volatile compounds in the essential oil from the flowers, while camphor, trans-chrysanthenyl acetate, and camphene were predominant in the essential oil from the leaves and herb. The results of HPLC showed that the major polyphenol compounds present in the hydroethanolic extracts from various parts of T. parthenium were 3,5-dicaffeoyl-quinic acid, chlorogenic acid, and 3,4-dicaffeoyl-quinic acid. The extract from feverfew flowers was shown to have the highest content of total polyphenols, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, as well as the highest antioxidant potential. In turn, the herb extract had the highest content of condensed tannins and terpenoids and exhibited the most effective antimicrobial properties against the 12 bacterial and fungal strains. Moreover, the hydroethanolic extracts from different parts of T. parthenium plants were shown to have a potent protective effect on skin cells. The present study supports the potential applications of Tanacetum parthenium in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
Oat-Protein-Based Diet Lowers Blood Pressure and Prevents Cardiac Remodeling and Dysfunction in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats
Authors: Raj Pema , Bouchard Jenny , Martineau-Côté Delphine , Malunga Lovemore , L’Hocine Lamia , Yu Liping , Sobhi Babak , Achouri Allaoua , Pitre Mélanie , Thandapilly Sijo Joseph , Netticadan Thomas 
Published: November 2024

Background/Objectives: Hypertension and its associated complications, such as cardiac remodeling and dysfunction, continue to impose a significant burden on global healthcare. Nutritional interventions have been recognized as playing a crucial role in addressing this devastating condition termed a ‘silent killer’. Plant-based proteins could potentially be utilized as a non-pharmacological strategy to combat hypertension and its related risk factors. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of an oat protein diet in managing hypertension and cardiac abnormalities. Methods: Four-week-old male spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs) and Wistar–Kyoto (WKY) rats were fed a regular diet with casein as a protein source or an oat-protein-based diet for 16 weeks. Twenty-week-old male SHRs showed high blood pressure (BP), cardiac remodeling, cardiac dysfunction, higher levels of markers of oxidative stress [malondialdehyde (MDA)] and inflammation [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)], as well as lower levels of a marker of vascular function (nitric oxide). Results: The oat protein diet was able to significantly lower high BP, prevent cardiac remodeling and dysfunction, improve the levels of nitric oxide, and reduce the levels of TNF-α. Oat protein, after in vitro gastrointestinal digestion, also exhibited angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition and significantly higher antioxidant activity than casein when assessed with the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and the iron-chelating assays in vitro. Conclusions: oat protein lowers BP and prevents cardiac remodeling and dysfunction partly via improving the levels of nitric oxide and TNF-αin SHRs. Its high antioxidant potential could contribute to the observed cardiovascular effects.
The Microbiological Quality of Raw Ovine Milk in the Banat Region of Romania with a Focus on Escherichia coli and Its Pathogenic Potential and Antimicrobial Resistance
Authors: Roșu Răzvan-Dragoș , Morar Adriana , Ban-Cucerzan Alexandra , Imre Mirela , Sallam Khalid Ibrahim , Maha Al-Ashmawy A. , Abd-Elghany Samir Mohammed , Popa Sebastian Alexandru , Pătrînjan Răzvan-Tudor , Morar Doru , Imre Kálmán 
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the bacteriological quality of raw ovine milk produced by farms located in the Banat region of Romania. Additionally, the pathogenic potential and antimicrobial resistance of the isolated Escherichia coli strains were evaluated. A total of 95.8% (69/72) of the screened bulk tank milk samples, collected at the farm level immediately after milking, demonstrated appropriate total aerobic mesophilic bacteria (TMB) counts, varying from 3.32 to 6.09 log10 CFU/mL. However, 4.2% (3/72) of the samples were above the regulatory limit of 6.18 log10 CFU/mL. E. coli was identified in 66.6% of the examined samples, and from the total number (n = 48) of isolates, 18.8% harbored the stx2 gene, highlighting pathogenic potential. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing with the Vitek2 system of the isolated E. coli strains revealed resistance against ampicillin (45.8%), gentamicin (20.8%), ticarcillin–clavulanic acid (18.8%), cephalexin (18.8%), amoxicillin–clavulanic acid (8.3%), and trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole (2.1%). Additionally, 64.6% of the strains showed intermediate resistance against amoxicillin–clavulanic acid, while no resistance was recorded against imipenem. Five (18.5%) strains were multidrug-resistant. This study’s results underline hygienic sanitary deficiencies during the milking phase and indicate that raw ovine milk can be contaminated with pathogenic and multidrug-resistant E. coli strains, highlighting a potential risk to public health. Further studies are encouraged to better understand the risk posed to the consumer via the consumption of ovine milk and derived products.
Penyusunan Panduan Sosialisasi Dan Literasi Ekonomi Kreatif Kabupaten Bengkalis
Authors: Sunarto Nazrantika , Astuti Dwi , Dwi Astari Yanisha 
Published: November 2024

Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk melakukan penyusunan panduan sosialisasi dan literasi ekonomi kreatif Kabupaten Bengkalis. Ekonomi kreatif adalah sebuah konsep yang menempatkan kreativitas dan pengetahuan sebagai aset utama dalam menggerakkan ekonomi. Berdasarkan hasil diskusi tim pengusul dengan bagian Perekonomian Sekretariat Daerah Pemerintah Kabupaten Bengkalis pada bulan Januari 2023 dapat identifikasi permasalahan dalam pengembangan ekonomi kreatif adalah belum adanya standar pelaksanaan teknis kegiatan sosialisasi pelaku ekonomi kreatif dan dari segi kualitas dan kuantitas pelaku usaha yang belum memadai untuk mendukung dalam menghasilkan produk kreatif menggunakan ide-ide inovatifnya. Metode yang digunakan pada pelaksanaan pengabdian ini adalah diskusi awal dengan bagian Perekonomian Sekretariat Daerah Pemerintah Kabupaten Bengkalis, melakukan penyusunan panduan sosialisasi dan literasi ekonomi kreatif, selanjutnya perlu masukan dan saran dari dinas terkait lainnya dan Lembaga Gerakan Ekonomi Kreatif Nasional (Gekrafs) Kabupaten Bengkalis dan Generasi Pesona Indonesia (GenPi) Kabupaten Bengkalis. Hasil yang dicapai dalam pengabdian ini adalah tersusunnya panduan sosialisasi dan memberikan literasi ekonomi kreatif kepada pelaku ekonomi kreatif di Kabupaten Bengkalis sehingga mereka dapat memiliki knowledge, comprehension, dan application tentang ekonomi kreatif serta diharapkan dapat saling berkoordinasi dan bekerjasama antar instansi pemerintah, pelaku ekonomi kreatif dan institusi Pendidikan dalam menjalankan sektor-sektor ekonomi kreatif daerah.
An inquiry on the on-the-job training experiences of accounting interns
Authors: Fuentes Erica Angela , Javier Kizzie Deannise , Jimenez Keith Lee , Naparan Genesis 
Published: November 2024

This study examines the experiences of accounting interns during their On-the-Job Training (OJT) program in accounting firms, banking institutions, and government agencies. The research participants, who graduated from the accountancy program in 2022-2023, have completed the OJT program and are currently employed. Using the cognitive apprenticeship theory, the researchers explored the experiences of interns in their PJT. During their OJT, the accounting interns experienced immersive training, practical application, and interactions with colleagues. The on-the-job training experiences of the Accounting Interns contribute to their overall professional development and personal growth through building professionalism, developing workplace skills, employing adaptive resilience, and cultivating reflective learning. The OJT experiences prepare the Accounting Interns for their current job because they have developed positive workplace behaviour and efficiency. The challenges encountered by the Accounting Interns during OJT are unrelated or unfamiliar tasks, problems with social skills, difficulty in task organization, and difficulty adjusting to work culture and protocols. Accounting Interns cope with the challenges during their OJT through self-initiated learning, seeking help from colleagues, building confidence, time management, and observing professionalism. Furthermore, the OJT program combined academic knowledge with practical skills to improve students' career readiness. The experience prepared them for professional challenges in their fields. The findings of this study contribute to the exploration of the accountancy students during their OJT. Moreover, other students can find ways on how to deal with encountered problems as they undergo the OJT program.
Superconductivity in ternary germanite TaAlxGe2−x with a C40 chiral structure
Authors: Koizumi Daigo , Kisanuki Shingo , Monden Kenta , Kousaka Yusuke , Shishido Hiroaki , Togawa Yoshihiko 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
We report a new family of chiral intermetallic superconductors TaAl
x
Ge2−x
. The mother compound TaGe2 has a C40-type chiral hexagonal crystal structure with a pair of enantiomorphic space groups of P6222 and P6422. By substituting Ge with Al, TaAl
x
Ge2−x
polycrystals with the C40 structure were synthesized with Al substitution x from 0 to 0.8. Magnetic susceptibility, magnetization curves and electrical resistivity revealed that TaAl
x
Ge2−x
with x of 0.2–0.4 was a type-II superconductor with a superconducting transition temperature T
c of 2.0–2.2 K. The superconductivity disappeared or was largely suppressed at x less than 0.2 and more than 0.4, although all the measurements were performed at temperatures above 1.8 K. An emergence of superconductivity is discussed in terms of the lattice constants changes with the Al substitution.
Benthic Foraminifera Biostratigraphy and Sedimentation Fiatures of the Western Sakhalin Upper Eocene
Authors: Bordunov Sergey I. , Olshanetsky Dmitry M. , Gladenkov Andrey Yu. , Tarasov Arseniy I. 
Published: November 2024

New data on micropaleontological and lithological characteristics of Eocene deposits exposed along the Avgustovka River near the village of Boshnyakovo, Western Sakhalin are presented. For the first time, benthic foraminifera were found in these deposits and it was concluded that they are of middle-late Eocene age. Analysis of the taxonomic composition of the foraminifera assemblage, as well as the material composition of the rocks, allowed us to assume that these strata were formed within a relatively deep-water marine basin, which periodically supplied volcanic material in the form of tuffs.
Validation of prognostic scores for predicting acute liver failure and in-hospital death in patients with dengue-induced severe hepatitis
Authors: Teerasarntipan Tongluk , Thanapirom Kessarin , Chaiteerakij Roongruedee , Komolmit Piyawat , Treeprasertsuk Sombat 
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND
Acute liver failure (ALF) in dengue is rare but fatal. Early identification of patients who are at risk of ALF is the key strategy to improve survival.
AIM
To validate prognostic scores for predicting ALF and in-hospital mortality in dengue-induced severe hepatitis (DISH).
METHODS
We retrospectively reviewed 2532 dengue patients over a period of 16 years (2007-2022). Patients with DISH, defined as transaminases > 10 times the normal reference level and DISH with subsequent ALF, were included. Univariate regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with outcomes. Youden’s index in conjunction with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to determine optimal cut-off values for prognostic scores in predicting ALF and in-hospital death. Area under the ROC (AUROC) curve values were compared using paired data nonparametric ROC curve estimation.
RESULTS
Of 193 DISH patients, 20 developed ALF (0.79%), with a mortality rate of 60.0%. International normalized ratio, bilirubin, albumin, and creatinine were independent predictors associated with ALF and death. Prognostic scores showed excellent performance: Model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score ≥ 15 predicted ALF (AUROC 0.917, sensitivity 90.0%, specificity 88.4%) and ≥ 18 predicted death (AUROC 0.823, sensitivity 86.9%, specificity 89.1%); easy albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score ≥ -30 predicted ALF and death (ALF: AUROC 0.835, sensitivity80.0%, specificity 72.2%; death: AUROC 0.808, sensitivity 76.9%, specificity 69.3%); ALBI score ≥ -2 predicted ALF and death (ALF: AUROC 0.806, sensitivity 80.0%, specificity 77.4%; death: AUROC 0.799, sensitivity 76.9%, specificity 74.3%). Platelet-ALBI score also showed good performance in predicting ALF and death (AUROC = 0.786 and 0.699, respectively). MELD and EZ-ALBI scores had similar performance in predicting ALF (Z = 1.688, P = 0.091) and death (Z = 0.322, P = 0.747).
CONCLUSION
MELD score is the best predictor of ALF and death in DISH patients. EZ-ALBI score, a simpler yet effective score, shows promise as an alternative prognostic tool in dengue patients.
A Sociologia da Educação de Pierre Bourdieu, a Internet e o papel das fake news no processo de alienação
Authors: Nazareno Glênio Gomes , Reisdörfer Grasiele 
Published: November 2024

Introdução: o artigo aborda como as teorias de Pierre Bourdieu, especialmente o conceito de capital cultural, são aplicadas no contexto da Internet e das notícias falsas, destacando seu papel no processo de alienação educacional. A pesquisa examina como o ambiente digital amplifica as desigualdades educacionais, favorecendo aqueles com maior capital cultural e prejudicando grupos marginalizados. Objetivo: explorar o impacto das fake news no campo educacional e como elas dificultam o desenvolvimento de uma postura crítica. Metodologia: o estudo utiliza uma revisão de literatura qualitativa, analisando obras relacionadas à sociologia da educação e à inclusão digital. Embasando-se, além dos conceitos de Bordieu (1979), em Sullivan (2002) Nogueira & Nogueira (2002), Valle (2013), Charlot (2000), Freire (1970), dentre outros autores relevantes na temática. Resultados: as fakes news reforçam as desigualdades educacionais, afetando desproporcionalmente os estudantes com menos acesso ao capital digital. O artigo evidencia que as habilidades críticas, o capital cultural e o habitus, os quais podem ter seus conceitos ampliados em razão da tecnologia atual, tornam-se elementos relevantes para entender as discrepâncias no âmbito da educação. Conclusão: a inclusão digital e a alfabetização midiática são essenciais para mitigar os efeitos da desinformação, promovendo uma educação mais crítica e inclusiva.
Os Riscos do uso Indiscriminado de Fitoterápicos à Saúde do Indivíduo
Authors: Santos Andressa Cardoso dos , Moreira Yasmin Cabral 
Published: November 2024

Introdução: A cultura do uso de fitoterápicos no Brasil é profundamente enraizada, especialmente em comunidades que mantêm práticas tradicionais de medicina popular. Apesar de vários estudos sobre a eficácia e toxicidade de certas plantas, há uma lacuna significativa na literatura científica quanto ao modo como essas substâncias estão sendo utilizadas pela população, em especial sem orientação profissional. Objetivo: Descrever os riscos do uso indiscriminado de fitoterápicos à saúde do indivíduo. Método: Os dados foram coletados aos pares, em consulta ao Portal da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) nas bases de dados Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Scientific Eletronic Library Online (ScIELO) e Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE). Resultados: O uso excessivo e rotineiro sem a supervisão adequada, pode levar a interação medicamentosa e interferência na eficácia do medicamento em uso, além de efeitos indesejados na gestação, hepatotoxicidade, nefrotoxicidade e risco de teratogenicidade. Conclusões: Através do desenvolvimento desse estudo, ficou evidênciado através da literatura que o uso de fitoterápicos no brasil é tido como cultural, no entanto, essa ultilização pode gerar consequências como a interação medicamentosa entre medicamentos alopáticos e fitoterápicos, alteração na eficácia de medicamentos de uso contínuo, lesão hepática, efeitos indesejados na gestação, hepatotoxicidade, nefrotoxicidade, risco de teratogenicidade, hipotensão, oscilação na pressão arterial, interação medicamentosa com antihipertensivos, risco elevado de disseminação de infecção por vírus, bactérias e fungos contaminantes.