bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
New records of two Lutjanus species (Teleostei: Perciformes: Lutjanidae) with re-description of six lutjanids from Saint Martin’s Island of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Authors: Saha Shilpi , Chakraborty Sanjay , Sehrin Subrina , Masud Abdullah Al , Habib Kazi Ahsan , Baki Mohammad Abdul 
Published: December 2018

Investigations on Snapper fish of the genus Lutjanus were conducted from October 2015 to April 2016 in the coral ecosystem of St. Martin’s Island, Bangladesh. Twenty one individuals of 8 species of Lutjanus were collected from local fishermen. Both morphological characters and DNA barcoding approach by mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I subunit (COI) were used to confirm the identification of all species. Present study recorded the first national occurrence of two reef associated Lutjanus species (L. xanthopinnis and L. indicus). In addition six species (L. rivulatus, L. lutjanus, L. vitta, L. lemniscatus, L. fulviflamma and L. johnii) were re-described. Distinct morphological differentiation were found between more closely related species L. xanthopinnis, L. vitta and L. lutjanus. Three different appearances of L. johnii, two different appearances of L. rivulatus and L. lemniscatus were confirmed as same species. Phylogenetic analysis showed monophylotic clade for conspecific individuals and paraphyletic clade for congeneric individuals. Average genetic divergence for intraspecific level was 1.5% and 12.5% for interspecific level. Current study increased the number of Lutjanus species in Bangladesh from 15 to 17 and extended the distribution range of those new recorded species in northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal.
Bangladesh J. Zool. 46(2): 239-253, 2018
Recent records of large tooth sawfish Pristis pristis (Linnaeus, 1758) from Parerhat of Pirojpur district in the southwestern Bangladesh
Authors: Chowdhury Gawsia Wahidunnessa , Sabbir Sabrina , Haque Alifa Bintha 
Published: December 2018

Sawfishes are the most endangered cartilaginous fishes on earth with alarming global population decline due to by-catch and socio-economic value. A study on elasmobranch diversity in one of the landing sites of Bangladesh observed annual sawfish captures (n = 5) adjacent to the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forests in the world, between June 2017 and March 2018. Only largetooth sawfish Pristis pristis was recorded in this study. Data were collected from interviews with fishermen, literature review, media reports and through monthly fish landing record sheet used during the study period. Findings of this study shows that 80% (n = 4) sawfish species were captured in dry season (November to March) and 20% (n = 1) in wet season (June to October). Findings from the semi-structured interviews (n = 50) reported that 54% of the respondents were not aware of the value (ecological as well as economic) of sawfish species whereas 46% of the respondents mentioned sawfish as an important species as its flesh used to cure cancer. Although this report does not reflect the annual capture of sawfish from all over the country, this catch pattern is alarming and needs immediate action to develop a monitoring programme to assess sawfish landings in this area. Priority research is also needed to understand sawfish life history, identify their critical habitats and raise awareness to conserve sawfish species.
Bangladesh J. Zool. 46(2): 255-262, 2018
First description of buckler crab Cryptopodia angulata (H. Milne Edwards and Lucas 1841) from Bangladesh marine water
Authors: Sharifuzzaman SM , Chowdhury Sayedur Rahman , Sadek Md Abu , Fuad Md Tariful Islam , Hossain M Shahadat 
Published: December 2018

Abstract not available
Bangladesh J. Zool. 46(2): 275-280, 2018
Occurrence of gastrointestinal Helminths in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)
Authors: Tabasshum Taniza , Mukutmoni Mandira , Begum Aleya 
Published: December 2018

A total of 66 (sixty-six) fresh fecal samples were collected during July 2017 to October 2018 from rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) residing in Bangladesh National Zoo, Dhaka. Samples were analyzed applying formol-ether concentration technique. All the rhesus macaques, irrespective of age and sex, were found to be infested with one or more species of gastrointestinal (GI) helminth parasites. Ascaris spp. was noticed in all the fecal samples. Overall intensity of helminths was higher in male (38.53) that in female (31.04) comprising the maximum (58.08) in adult male (p < 0.005). The highest intensity was of Ascaris spp. (3.33 ± 1.39) and found in adult male hosts. Young female rhesus macaques displayed the maximum intensity of Trichuris spp. (3.56 ± 0.73).
Bangladesh J. Zool. 46(2): 231-237, 2018
Approach of monocarpic senescence control by nitrogen manipulation in mungbean and cowpea
Authors: Islam Md. Matiul , Sakamoto Seijun , Zheng Shao -Hui 
Published: December 2018

Pods start growing almost at the same time and mature simultaneously in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) plants. But mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) and cowpea (Vigna sinensis Endl.) perform unsynchronized pod maturity. To overcome unsynchronized pod maturity the nitrogen redistribution aspects of mungbean and cowpea were investigated based on the linkage of soybean. Pot experiment was conducted using a nodulating mungbean variety (cv. XANH NINH THUAN) in 2015 and cowpea variety (cv. IT98K-205-8) in 2016 in the vinyl house at Saga University in Japan. During the experiment, nutrient solution was applied by changing nitrogen concentrations to 5, 25 and 100 ppm (control). Mungbean plants provided with low concentration of 5 and 25 ppm of nitrogen supply was not capable to produce continuous pods. Cowpea plants supplied with low concentration of nitrogen was also unable to produce successful pods continuously. Insufficient nitrogen hampered the continuation of pod setting in both the cases, might be due to, all the vegetative stored nitrogen had been utilized for seed development during the vegetative phase before pod setting. In case of 100 ppm nitrogen supply, for both mungbean and cowpea, no senescence and nitrogen remobilization occurred. However, researches showed that soybean typically undergoes the remobilization evidence, i.e., monocarpic senescence, in 100 ppm of nitrogen supply.
J.Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(3): 386–395, December 2018
Production, yield and area growth of major winter vegetables of Bangladesh
Authors: Sharmin Sajia , Mitra Sandip , Rashid M. Harun-Ar 
Published: December 2018

Winter vegetable production has increased tremendously in Bangladesh. Excessive supply of vegetables reduces the market price that leads to economic loss at farm level. This study assesses the growth and trend of winter vegetables production, yield and area in Bangladesh. Semi-log regression model was used to assess the growth and trend of winter vegetables while Winston Prais transformation was utilized to solve the autocorrelation problem. Yearly time series data of collected from secondary sources was used for this analysis. Data were collected from 1986–87 to 2015–16 years. Data of some major winter vegetables like tomato, rabi brinjal, rabi pumpkin, water gourd, cauliflower, cabbage, radish, bean, green spinach were collected for this study. Results found that growth of tomato, cauliflower and cabbage production was about 5% which was much higher than other winter vegetables. Growth of cultivated area is about 3% per annum for most of the vegetables. Production of winter vegetables increases because of yield and area growth. Government can attempt to increase export of tomato, cauliflower and cabbage. Moreover, yield growth of green spinach and radish is necessary to increase both production and export.
J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(3): 492–502, December 2018
Analogical viewpoint of fisheries and aquaculture between Bangladesh and Nigeria: potential of knowledge transferability
Authors: Jega Ibrahim Shehu , Haque Mohammad Mahfujul , Miah Md. Idris 
Published: December 2018

The inland fisheries and aquaculture of Bangladesh and Nigeria were critically examined with a view to comparing their fish production and farming systems, nature of seed supply, contribution to country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the transferability of experiences towards development of the fisheries sector. A review-based study was conducted based on the available information in journals articles, reports, Bangladesh and Nigeria Departments of Fisheries Statistical Year Books, text books, thesis and web documents. There are considerable similarities between Bangladesh and Nigeria in terms of geographical position, agro-ecology, fisheries resources and the socio-economic condition, fish eating tradition and domestic demand for fish consumption of the people. Bangladesh aquaculture systems though mainly semi-intensive but more developed than that of Nigeria in terms of fish seed and feed supply while Nigeria, though adopts the intensive culture technique but experiences lower production and higher import of fish. From the findings of this review, it could be argued that Bangladesh needs to fully harness its abundant resources such as seeds, ponds, water, so as to achieve self-sufficiency in fish supply and develop export market. Alternatively, Nigeria needs to adopt, diversify and invest more in aquaculture and fisheries receiving learning from an aquaculture growing country, like Bangladesh, so as to increase production and reduce import.
J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(3): 523–532, December 2018
Incidence of heart failure in patients of acute ST elevation myocardial infarction with impaired renal function
Authors: Shamim MMA , Haque ME , Chowdhury I , Debnath A , Arefin S , Hamja MA 
Published: December 2018

Ischemic heart disease is a common cardiac disorder and significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Effective risk stratification is integral to the management of patients with acute coronary syndromes and associated chronic kidney disease may adversely affect acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) outcome. This prospective study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology, Chittagong Medical College Hospital after approval of the protocol for the study with duration of one year. For these purpose 100 patients of STEMI diagnosed by clinical, biochemical and ECG criteria were included in the study. After getting serum creatinine level, estimated glomerular filtration rate was calculated and if it is <60 ml/min then the patient was selected for the study. Among the 100 patients inferior MI was 34%, anterior MI was 20%, extensive anterior MI was 12%, antero-septal MI was 18%, infero-lateral MI was 10%, lateral MI was 2%, high lateral MI was 3% and antero-inferior was 1%. Of these patients heart failure was found in 21% of the patients. The association between incidence of heart failure patients and eGFR was statistically significant (p < 0.05). From this study, it was concluded that impaired renal function among MI patients plays a role for an adverse outcome. Early detection of renal impairment is necessary to avoid increased morbidity and mortality.
Mediscope Vol. 6, No. 1: Jan 2019, Page 7-11
A study on gender related differences in oxidative stress status
Authors: Sardar MMR , Ali MOI , Pervin F , Yeasmin F , Ahmed N , Latif SA 
Published: December 2018

Female lives longer than male and incidence of cardiovascular disease is lower in young female. However the role of oxidative stress has been repeatedly described in various diseases but rarely healthy people. The objective of the study was to observe the gender related differences in oxidative stress status and to show significance in alteration. This cross sectional and comparative study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Rajshahi Medical College during the period from January 2013 to June 2014. Total 45 healthy adult subjects (25 males and 20 females) were enrolled in the study. Systematic sampling technique was used to select each study subject from students, doctors and staffs of Rajshahi Medical College. Malondialdehyde (MDA), a lipid peroxide and alpha-tocopherol, an antioxidant in plasma was measured. MDA:alpha-tocopherol ratio was used as a reliable marker of oxidative stress status. The mean plasma alpha-tocopherol concentration was significantly higher (p < 0.05) and plasma MDA: alpha-tocopherol ratio was significantly lower (p < 0.05) in female group than male group. The mean plasma alpha-tocopherol concentration was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in female group aged 18-21 years than the corresponding male group. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that oxidative stress is less in female than in male indicating presence of potent compensatory response against oxidative stress in female which may be attributed to influence of female sex hormones.
Mediscope Vol. 6, No. 1: Jan 2019, Page 13-18
Diagnosis of lymph node tuberculosis using the GeneXpert MTB/RIF in Bangladesh
Authors: Nur TE , Hosna AU , Rayhan N , Nazneen N 
Published: December 2018

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the GeneXpert M. tuberculosis (MTB)/ rifampicin (RIF) test for the detection of MTB in lymph node aspirated samples. This study was conducted in the Department of Pathology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Bangladesh. This study was done during the period from July 2013 to May 2015. A total of 317 clinically suspected tuberculous lymphadenitis patients without malignancy were included in the study. The culture test and GeneXpert test were used for detection of MTB in lymph node aspirated material. Among the 317 samples tested, the GeneXpert detected the DNA of MTB in 167 samples (52.7%), whereas culture test was positive in 74 (23.3%) specimens. GeneXpert also detected 8 RIF resistance cases. GeneXpert sensitivity and specificity results were assessed according to culture results. The sensitivity and specificity of the GeneXpert assay was 95.9% and 60.5%, respectively. The implementation of the GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay may dramatically improve the rapid diagnosis of lymph node TB. The GeneXpert MTB/RIF may replace usual conventional method like culture test for detection of MTB.
Mediscope Vol. 6, No. 1: Jan 2019, Page 19-23
Effects of dietary fiber on postprandial glucose in healthy adults
Authors: Yesmin F , Ali MOI , Sardar MMR , Munna MK , Baksh S 
Published: December 2018

Frequently and persistently raised glucose level causes numerous complications. So it is important to find out a component of diet that can improve glucose homeostasis after ingestion of food without causing any side effect or complication. The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial study was to verify the effect of dietary fiber on postprandial blood sugar (PPBS). The study was carried out in a sample of fifty healthy adult subjects at the Department Physiology of Rajshahi Medical College during the period from January 2014 to December 2014. Fasting blood sugar of the subjects was estimated before ingestion of identical glucose drink with or without dietary fiber (ispaghula husk) and PPBS was measured at 30, 60 and 120 min after the drink. The mean plasma glucose concentrations after a 50 gm oral glucose load significantly (p < 0.05, p < 0.001) decreased at 30, 60 and 120 min in both condition with dietary fiber and without dietary fiber. The mean plasma postprandial glucose concentration in condition with dietary fiber was significantly (p < 0.001) lower than the corresponding value without dietary fiber. The study suggests that ingestion of water soluble dietary fiber along with glucose drink reduces sharp rise as well as sustained rise of postprandial glucose.
Mediscope Vol. 6, No. 1: Jan 2019, Page 25-29
Septic arthritis is a mimicker of rheumatic fever
Authors: Hossain KZ , Islam MN 
Published: December 2018

Septic arthritis is an uncommon form of arthritis in children. A five years old boy presented with pain and swelling of both knee joints for 7 days. His joints swellings were disproportionate to pain. He had no history of trauma to the joints. On examination, there was soft tissue swelling of both knee joints. Investigation showed features of acute inflammation. Plain radiograph showed soft tissue swelling. Ultrasonography showed fluid accumulation in joints space. After 7 days of antistaphylococcal therapy, the child improved significantly. Physicians treating the children need to be aware of taking proper history and doing physical examination and checking laboratory findings of the children with septic arthritis for appropriate case management.
Mediscope Vol. 6, No. 1: Jan 2019, Page 41-43
Impact of Plasma Instability on Constraint of the Intergalactic Magnetic Field
Authors: Yan Dahai , Zhou Jianeng , Zhang Pengfei , Zhu Qianqian , Wang Jiancheng 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
A relativistic electron–positron pair beam can be produced in the interaction between TeV photons from a blazar and extragalactic background light. The relativistic e
± pairs lose energy through inverse-Compton scattering (ICS) photons of the cosmic microwave background or plasma instabilities. The dominant energy-loss process is under debate. Based on the assumption that the dominant energy-loss process is ICS, the resulting cascade GeV radiation is usually used to constrain the intergalactic magnetic field (IGMF). Here, we include the energy-loss due to plasma oblique instability in the calculation of cascade gamma-ray flux, and investigate the impact of the plasma instability on the constraint of IGMF. Up-to-date GeV data and archival TeV data of the blazar 1ES 0229+200 are used. The results indicate that even if the oblique instability cooling is dominating ICS cooling, the cascade flux could still be used to constrain the IGMF. It is found that with the ratio between the cooling rates of the oblique instability and the ICS varying from 0.1,1 to 10, the lower limit of the IGMF of the cascade flux and the gamma-ray data changes from 8 × 10−18 G, 5 × 10−18 G to 10−18 G. If the ratio between the two cooling rates is 30, the estimate of IGMF based on the cascade flux is invalid.
Emission Signatures from Sub-parsec Binary Supermassive Black Holes. II. Effect of Accretion Disk Wind on Broad Emission Lines
Authors: Nguyen Khai , Bogdanović Tamara , Runnoe Jessie C. , Eracleous Michael , Sigurdsson Steinn , Boroson Todd 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
We present an improved semi-analytic model for calculation of the broad optical emission-line signatures from sub-parsec supermassive black hole binaries (SBHBs) in circumbinary disks. The second-generation model improves on the treatment of radiative transfer by taking into account the effect of the radiation-driven accretion disk wind on the properties of the emission-line profiles. Analysis of 42.5 million modeled emission-line profiles shows that correlations between the profile properties and SBHB parameters identified in the first-generation model are preserved, indicating that their diagnostic power is not diminished. The profile shapes are a more sensitive measure of the binary orbital separation and the degree of alignment of the black hole mini-disks and are less sensitive to the SBHB mass ratio and orbital eccentricity. We also find that modeled profile shapes are more compatible with the observed sample of SBHB candidates than with our control sample of regular active galactic nuclei. Furthermore, if the observed sample of SBHBs is made up of genuine binaries, it must include compact systems with comparable masses and misaligned mini-disks. We note that the model described in this paper can be used to interpret the observed emission-line profiles once a sample of confirmed SBHBs is available but cannot be used to prove that the observed SBHB candidates are true binaries.
Late-time Observations of the Type Ia Supernova SN 2014J with the Hubble Space Telescope Wide Field Camera 3
Authors: Graur Or 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Recent works have studied the late-time light curves of Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) when these were older than 500 days past B-band maximum light. Of these, SN 2014J, which exploded in the nearby galaxy M82, was studied with the Advanced Camera for Surveys onboard the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) by Yang et al. Here, I report complementary photometry of SN 2014J taken with the HST Wide Field Camera 3 when it was ∼360–1300 days old. My F555W measurements are consistent with the F606W measurements of Yang et al., but the F438W measurements are ∼1 mag fainter than their F475W measurements. I corroborate their finding that, even though SN 2014J has spatially resolved light echoes, its photometry is not contaminated by an unresolved echo. Finally, I compare the F438W and F555W light curves of SN 2014J to those of the other late-time SNe Ia observed to date and show that more intrinsically luminous SNe have slower light curve decline rates. This is consistent with the correlation claimed by Graur et al., which was based on a comparison of pseudo-bolometric light curves. By conducting a direct comparison of the late-time light curves in the same filters, I remove any systematic uncertainties introduced by the assumptions that go into constructing the pseudo-bolometric light curves, thus strengthening the Graur et al. claim.
Retinal Straylight and Complaint Scores 18 Months After Implantation of the AcrySof Monofocal and ReSTOR Diffractive Intraocular Lenses
Authors: Hofmann Thomas , Zuberbuhler Bruno , Cervino Alejandro , Montés-Micó Robert , Haefliger Eduard 
Published: December 2018

Purpose:
To evaluate retinal straylight and patient complaint scores 18 months after implantation with the AcrySof ReSTOR diffractive multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) (Alcon Laboratories Inc).

Methods:
Retinal straylight was measured with the C-Quant (Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH) system in 40 eyes implanted with the AcrySof ReSTOR IOL (SA60D3) and in 40 eyes implanted with the AcrySof SA60AT monofocal IOL. Complaint scores were assessed by a questionnaire in both groups of patients at three different lighting conditions—day light, dimmed light, and at night.

Results:

Seventy-five percent of eyes (30/40) of the ReSTOR group and 80% of eyes (32/40) of the SA60AT control group showed a retinal straylight value within or better than the normal range. No statistically significant differences between groups were found (
P
=.790). Patients of the ReSTOR group showed significantly more complaint scores at all assessed lighting conditions: increasing factors were 1.53, 2.02, and 2.66, for day light, dimmed light, and night, respectively (
P
<.0001). Comparing the amount of straylight, the multifocal group had 20% more straylight, albeit not significant at the 1% level.

Conclusions:

The AcrySof ReSTOR IOL showed similar retinal straylight values compared to the monofocal IOL. Subjectively, patients with the diffractive IOL claimed significantly more glare for all light conditions, especially at night. [
J Refract Surg.
2009;25:485–492.]