bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Bioactivity of pyocyanin of Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates against a variety of human pathogenic bacteria and fungi species
Authors: Jameel Zahraa Jaafar , Hussain Anaam Fuad , Al-Mahdawi Muthana Abdulkhader , Abed Alkerim Nuha F. , Abd Alrahman Eman Sabah 
Published: December 2017

Pyocyanin is blue pigment redox active, secondary metabolites produced by P. aeruginosa. The present study investigated the bioactivity of pyocyanin against certain types of bacteria and fungi causing human infections
Objectives: Pyocyanin is blue pigment redox active, secondary metabolites produced by P. aeruginosa. The current study deals with biosynthesis, purification and bioactivity of pyocyanin produced by P. aeruginosa.
Design: Pyocyanin extraction was done by chloroform method and concentration was determined by multiplying the optical density at 520 nm by 17.072 expressed as µg/ml. Biological activity of pyocyanin was determined by well diffusion procedure.
Results: According to the source of infection, results showed that P. aeruginosa were most common in ear infection (30%) followed by wounds (22%), burns (17%), urine (13%) and each in stool and diabetes (9%). In this study the high resistance of P. aeruginosa isolates to antibiotics were 19 (82.6 %) to piperacillin followed by 10(43.5%) to aztreonem, 8(34.8%) to meropenem, 6(26.1%) to amikacin, 5(21.7%) to ciprofloxacin then 2(8.7%) to cefotaxime. the urine isolate produced the largest amount of pyocyanin (15.894 µg/ml). pyaocyanin have antimicrobial activity against Pathogenic bacteria: Shigella, Staphyllococcus aureus and Staphyllococcus epidermedis. and pathogenic fungi and yeast: Aspergillus niger, Penicillium spp., Rhizopus spp, Trichophyton mentagrophyte, Rhodotorula spp., Alternaria alternate , Trichophyton rubrum and Candida spp
Conclusions: cefotaxime is the best antibiotic for P. aeruginosa. Antimicrobial activity of pyocyanin against gram positive more than gram negative bacteria but less than that observed against fungi (molds and yeast).
Management of Psuedomonas Keratitis: a review article
Authors: Alsaad Mouna Mohamad 
Published: December 2017

Bacterial keratitis can lead to severe vision loss and corneal scarring, and possibly perforation. Early and appropriate management is a key factor in decreasing and preventing complication.
Pubmed and Medline were searched for articles related to Pseudomonas keratitis between year 2000 and 2017 to get current guidelines about the management of Pseudomonas keratitis. These articles are reviewed in this review article and information related to management is summarized.
The most used agents to treat Pseudomonas are either aminoglycosides (usually gentamicin) fortified with a cephalosporin or mono therapy with a fluoroquinolones usually ciprofloxacin. In most areas, most strains of Pseudomonasare sensitive to ciprofloxacin. The role of topical steroids is discussed, as well as, available options for treatment of multi drug resistant Pseudomonas.
Supervision clinique des intervenants au domicile dans le champ de la périnatalité : revue de la littérature
Authors: Hyndrak-Fabrizio Marie , Welniarz Bertrand 
Published: December 2017

Le travail à domicile dans le champ de la périnatalité, et particulièrement en prévention pour la santé mentale du bébé, s’est beaucoup développé et a montré son intérêt et son efficacité dans la prise en charge des familles fragiles et vulnérables. De nombreux programmes d’interventions ont été développés et proposent une supervision des intervenants, dont les modalités sont variables. Plusieurs études ont été menées dans ce domaine afin de préciser les caractéristiques essentielles de cette supervision et améliorer le soutien et la formation des professionnels. Méthode. Recherche d’articles sur PubMed, Cairn, PsychInfo, ScienceDirect publiés entre 1970 et 2016 avec les mots-clés « infant mental health », « supervision », « clinical supervision », « home-visiting program », « reflective supervision » (en anglais et en français). Résultats. Revue de la littérature internationale sur les pratiques de supervision des intervenants à domicile dans le champ de la périnatalité et mise en évidence des questions encore d’actualité à ce jour. Les articles résultant de cette recherche sont très majoritairement issus d’études réalisées dans un contexte anglo-saxon. Les pratiques de supervision ont été étudiées ces dernières années permettant de mettre en évidence la nécessité de supervision systématique des intervenants et l’impact sur la qualité des interventions. Quelques études ont commencé à définir des critères de qualité concernant le processus de supervision et la formation du superviseur. Conclusion. L’intérêt des interventions à domicile en périnatalité n’est plus à démontrer, tout comme l’importance d’une supervision systématique et adaptée des intervenants, et notamment une supervision dite « réflexive ». Cependant, la supervision n’est effectivement mise en place que rarement, notamment en France, et les pratiques restent à ce jour très variées. Il persiste encore des éléments à définir de façon plus précise concernant les modalités pratiques de cette supervision afin d’évaluer le rapport bénéfice-coût et d’en favoriser la généralisation dans le système communautaire de prévention et de soins en périnatalité.
Sens, portée et enjeu de la référence à l’unité du genre humain dans la doctrine classique du droit des gens
Authors: Demelemestre Gaëlle 
Published: December 2017

Au xvi e siècle, face aux nouveaux problèmes rencontrés par les nations européennes et aux déchirements sociaux et politiques qui mettent l’Europe à sang, les juristes et les scolastiques mettent en avant la primauté du droit des gens, un droit propre à la société des hommes répartis en nations, qui considère toute atteinte à la société humaine comme illégale et passible de sanctions. Cette branche du droit, dont ils se sont attachés à développer tous les domaines de compétence, était de force contraignante supérieure au droit civil particulier parce qu’elle se fondait sur l’unité du genre humain : le droit des gens était le droit de la société civile du genre humain. Mais à quoi l’expression « unité du genre humain » faisait-elle exactement référence ? Quel type d’universalité pouvait englober tous les hommes ? Et comment une thèse métaphysique a-t-elle pu fonder un corps de droit spécifique ? Le présent article entreprend de fournir des réponses à ces questions en procédant à une analyse lexicale et sémantique du vocabulaire mobilisé à cette époque pour le définir et le caractériser.
Hélisenne de Crenne et la traduction des quatre premiers livres de l’ Énéide
Authors: Desrosiers Diane 
Published: December 2017

En 1541, paraît à Paris sous le pseudonyme d’Hélisenne de Crenne la traduction en prose française des quatre premiers livres de l’ Énéide de Virgile. Après avoir rappelé les diverses contributions à la traduction du texte virgilien à l’aube de l’époque moderne, on verra comment la notion rhétorique de « phrase » employée dans le sous-titre de l’ouvrage et en tête de chacun des feuillets s’actualise dans les traités d’éloquence contemporains. Ce terme, qui n’a rien à voir avec les définitions linguistiques modernes, ressortit dans le texte hélisennien à une pratique de l’« elocutio » caractérisée par l’amplification et visant sur le mode épique à « illustrer » la langue française.
Morphological Characterization and Assessment of Selected Biochemical Properties of Solanum Insanum L.: Screening of Local Plant Genetic Resources for Crop Improvement
Authors: Samarakoon S.M.P.H. , Ranil R.H.G. , Fonseka R.M. , Sivarnanthawerl T. , Fonseka H. , Senarathna S.M.A.C. , Sarananda K.H. , Dissanayaka D.M.B.G.A.I.K. , Welegama H.M.V.T. , Niran H.M.L. 
Published: December 2017

Purpose: Solanum insanum L. is remaining as an underutilized crop due to little evidence from scientific studies on its medicinal and nutritional values. Lack of such basic information on the plant obscured the in-depth biochemical or molecular studies as well as its uses in plant breeding. The study was aimed to identify the morphological variations of S. insanum and its selected biochemical properties.Research Method: Characterization of 71 accessions collected from different agro-ecological regions was carried out following the descriptor developed by the IBPGR and antioxidant activity, total phenolic content and browning of the fruits were also measured at the level of 5% probability.Findings: The results revealed that there were two distinct groups of S. insanum accessions, mainly based on prickliness of the plants. Non prickly plants showed 20.30 ± 0.52% radical scavenging activity (DPPH), 51.98 ± 0.16 mg/100 g fruit weigh (FW) of total phenolic content while prickly plants with 7.10 ± 0.59% radical scavenging activity (DPPH) and 50.62 ± 0.09 mg /100 g FW of total phenolic content in their fruits at the edible maturity. In terms of browning, time taken for color development up to “Grayed orange group 165 b” was 380 ± 10 seconds in fruits of non-prickly plants while 450 ± 17.32 seconds for fruits of prickly plants.Research limitations: Due to the out-crossing nature of the plant, it is difficult to find typical S. insanum plant either from wild or cultivated lands.Originality/Value: Characterization and evaluation of different accessions of S. insanum via morphological characteristics is a prime need before carrying out comprehensive biochemical or molecular studies. It provides fundamental basis for the classification based on vegetative, inflorescence and fruiting characteristics. Accordingly, the results will provide baseline information on S. insanum paving way to select superior germplasm for the taxonomists, breeders and those who are engaged in studies on S. insanum.
PCR Based Approach for Detection of Bovine Babesiosis in Suspected Carrier Cattle and Vector Ticks in Sri Lanka
Authors: Vimonish R. , Galhena G.H. , Magamage M.P.S. 
Published: December 2017

Purpose: Cattle recovered from clinical babesiosis become carriers for a certain period posing a threat of transmitting the disease to the entire herd. Diagnosis of carrier cattle is important for preventing outbreaks of babesiosis. The objective of the present study therefore, was to establish a sensitive rapid detection method for bovine babesiosis in suspected carrier cattle using nested PCR (nPCR).Research Method: Accordingly, 30 blood samples and ticks were collected from suspected carrier cattle representing two bio-climatic zones of Sri Lanka. Blood samples were analysed by both microscopically and nested nPCR methods for detection of bovine babesiosis. Further ticks were analysed for morphological idenfication using micrscopy and for babesiosis with nPCR.Findings: 47% (14/30) among the investigated samples became positive for the babesia infection with light microscopy, while nPCR analysis diagnosed 90% (27/30) as positive. This indicates that, 43% (13/30) of the animals which appeared to be healthy through routine light microscopical diagnosis were in fact carriers posing a major threat to the healthy herd. Further, according to the results of nPCR, 22% (6/27) of the blood samples were positive only for Babesia bovis infection, 11% (3/27) only for Babesia bigemina infection and 67% (18/27) for mixed infection with both parasites. The dominant tick vector isolated from both zones was Rhiphicephalus microplus. Out of the examined ticks, 21% (5/24) were positive for Babesia bigemina infection.Research limitations: Since the sample size from all sites of both climatic zones were uneven and small, data could not be analysed for statistical significance.Originality/Value: However, the results from this study indicate that nPCR provides a sensitive screening method to detect bovine babesiosis compared to the conventional microscopic analysis.
Effects of Partial Substitution of Wheat Flour with Breadfruit Flour on Quality Attributes of Fried Doughnut
Authors: Oke E.K. , Tijani A.O. , Abiola O.T. , Adeoye A.K. , Odumosu B.O. 
Published: December 2017

Purpose: Breadfruit is a highly perishable, underutilized fruit and needs more attention because of its nutritional qualities. The study was carried out to investigate the effects of wheat flour substitution with breadfruit flour in doughnut production.Research Method: The breadfruit was washed, peeled, sliced, blanched, cooled, drained at a temperature of 65°C in cabinet dryer and milled into flour and blended with wheat flour at different ratios (100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50 respectively). Doughnut was produced from the composite flour using straight dough method and was analyzed for proximate composition (moisture, ash, protein, fat, crude fibre and carbohydrates), physical properties (weight, volume, specific volume, crust and crumb colour) and sensory attributes (colour, aroma, taste, texture and overall acceptability).Findings: Range of values for moisture, ash, protein, fat, crude fibre and carbohydrates were 19.3-30.9%, 2.00-2.28%, 2.98-12.0%, 26.9-35.2%, 1.76-4.79% and 26.4-35.5% respectively. The physical properties of the doughnut decreased with addition of breadfruit flour. The weight, volume and specific volume were within the range of 87.5-120.4g, 35.2-100.6ml and 0.40-0.84cm3/g. Range of values for Lightness (L*), redness (a*) and yellowness (b*) of doughnut crust were: 25.3 to 60.3, 10.1 to 20.0 and 26.9 to 39.4 while that of the doughnut crumb were 59.4 to 79.4, 1.41 to 2.54 and 24.4 to 35.3 respectively.Originality/Value: The sensory score for wheat-breadfruit composite doughnut decreased and this suggests that wheat-breadfruit composite flour had a pronounced effect on the doughnut. However, breadfruit flour could be incorporated up to 50% level in the formulation of doughnut without affecting its overall acceptability and this will go a long way in saving the cost of production and improved quality.
An improvement to the measurement of Dalitz plot parameters
Authors: Ghosh Sudeep , Roy Ankhi 
Published: December 2017

Precise measurement of the Dalitz plot parameters of the $\eta^{\prime}$ $\rightarrow$ $\eta$ $\pi^{+}$ $\pi^{-}~$ decay gives a better insight of the dynamics of the heavy pseudo-scalar meson. Various measurements of the Dalitz plot parameters of the $\eta^{\prime}$ meson have been performed with the detection of all the final state particles including the neutral decay of $\eta$ $\rightarrow$ 2$\gamma$. In many experiments, reconstruction of the $\eta$ meson from the neutral decay modes comes with the disadvantage of poor resolution and low efficiency compared to that of the charged particles. In this article, a study of the Dalitz plot parameters keeping the $\eta$ meson as a missing particle is presented. The method is found to be advantageous in the case of poor photon resolution. Effect of the charged particle resolution on the Dalitz variable Y is also examined. This work may provide guidance to select a suitable method for the Dalitz plot analysis, depending on the detector resolution.
Received: 27 June 2017, Accepted: 9 October 2017; Edited by: D. Restrepo; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4279/PIP.090009
Cite as: S Ghosh, A Roy, Papers in Physics 9, 090009 (2017)
This paper, by S Ghosh, A Roy, is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0.
Use of a Disposable Self-adhesive Grid for Accurate Microimplant Placement
Authors: Patni Vivek , Jadhav Bhagyashree S , Pawar Priyanka 
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACTMicroimplants have ushered in the concept of absolute anchorage by intraoral means with the added benefit of being completely operator dependent. These factors ensure efficient anchorage control. However, these benefits come at the cost of precise placement considering the proximity of anatomically significant structures. It is of utmost importance to avoid damage to roots in case of interradicular placement. In order to overcome this difficulty, the following case report describes an innovative grid-guide template with an anti-inflammatory adhesive backing for accurate and easy microimplant placement. The assembly consists of a stainless steel grid mesh stuck on a micropore surgical tape with trioplast dental paste on the tissue-facing surface. It is an accurate, efficient, economical, and easy method of microimplant placement.How to cite this articleJadhav BS, Patni V, Pawar P. Use of a Disposable Self-adhesive Grid for Accurate Microimplant Placement. J Contemp Dent 2017;7(3):161-165.
Musculomucosal Flap: A Technique for Correction of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency by Palate Lengthening
Authors: Deshmukh Mazin M , Deshpande Gaurav 
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACTA small but significant percentage of patients have inadequate velopharyngeal closure, or secondary velopharyngeal incompetence, following primary palatoplasty. The use of the buccinator musculomucosal (MM) flap has been described for both primary palate repair with lengthening and secondary palate lengthening for the correction of insufficient velopharyngeal closure. The MM flap was first described in 1969 for the primary repair of a wide cleft palate by Mukherji, and it was Bozola et al in 1989 who first formally described it and gave first description of its anatomy. The first report on its use to lengthen the palate in secondary velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) was published by Hill et al in 1999. This case report presents a patient who had correction of secondary velopharyngeal incompetence using bilateral buccinator MM flaps used as a sandwich and also gives a brief review of the literature regarding its application in cases of secondary VPI.How to cite this articleDeshmukh MM, Deshpande G. Musculomucosal Flap: A Technique for Correction of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency by Palate Lengthening. J Contemp Dent 2017;7(3):174-177.
Comparison between Clinical Efficacies of Levobupivacaine Plain and Levobupivacaine with Fentanyl for Urological Surgeries under Subarachnoid Block
Authors: Kulkarni Aarti , Dey Paulomi 
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACTBackground and aimsSpinal anesthesia for urological operations has been frequently used, because symptoms of overhydration, transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) syndrome, and bladder perforation can be recognized. This prospective randomized study was conducted to compare the clinical efficacies of levobupivacaine with and without fentanyl in subarachnoid block with respect to onset and duration of sensory and motor block and duration of analgesia in urological surgeries.Materials and methodsThis randomized study was conducted in 100 patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status grades I and II, posted for urological surgeries. Patients were randomly allocated to two groups and were given the following drugs intrathecally as per group distribution: Group I: 2.5 mL of 0.5% isobaric levobupivacaine and group II: 2.2 mL of 0.5% isobaric levobupivacaine with 15 μg (0.3 mL) fentanyl citrate. Parameters monitored were onset and duration of sensory and motor block, hemodynamic parameters, postoperative analgesia, and side effects. Data were analyzed using Student's t-test for the continuous variables and chi-square test for categorical variables.ResultsThe onset of sensory level of T10 was earlier in group II (4.74 ± 0.723 minutes) than in group I (5.7 ± 0.953 minutes). Duration of sensory block was longer in group I (292.2 ± 8.154 minutes) than in group II (260 ± 11.066 minutes). Motor block regressed earlier in group II (181.2 ± 7.73 minutes) than in group I. Hemodynamic parameters and side effects were similar in both the groups.ConclusionFrom our study, we concluded that plain levobupivacaine provided a longer duration of sensory and motor subarachnoid blockade. However, addition of fentanyl as a spinal adjuvant had a dose-sparing effect with earlier onset and early regression of motor block and no hemodynamic alterations.How to cite this articleKulkarni A, Dey P. Comparison between Clinical Efficacies of Levobupivacaine Plain and Levobupivacaine with Fentanyl for Urological Surgeries under Subarachnoid Block. Res Inno in Anesth 2017;2(2):34-39.
A Case of suspected Sick Sinus Syndrome due to combined Beta-blocker and Calcium Channel Blocker Therapy: Anesthesia Management
Authors: Dalvi Naina P , Gala Apeksha A , Gvalani Sunil K , Mahajan Sourav 
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT
Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a generalized abnormality of cardiac impulse formation. Abnormalities encompassed by this syndrome may include inappropriate sinus bradycardia, sinus arrest, bradyarrhythmias, or tachyarrhythmias. We present a case of a 54-year-old hypertensive male posted for L4–L5 decompression, whom we suspected to develop SSS due to overdose of combined beta-blocker (BB) and calcium channel blocker (CCB) therapy.

How to cite this article
Gala AA, Dalvi NP, Gvalani SK, Mahajan S. A Case of suspected Sick Sinus Syndrome due to combined Beta-blocker and Calcium Channel Blocker Therapy: Anesthesia Management. Res Inno in Anesth 2017;2(2):68-70.
Effect of Diversification on Portfolio Risk Management at Rwanda Social Security Board
Authors: Harelimana Jean Bosco 
Published: December 2017

The study was conducted to analyze the effect of diversification on portfolio risk management at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). Both primary and secondary data were collected under this study in order to capture the total variation of the two variables. A sample of 84 respondents out of 124 was selected using Solvins formula to respond the structured questionnaire and structured interviews. After coding and editing the data was analyzed using SPSS where the overall mean and deviation was used to observe the perception from respondents. The researcher found there was a significance strong relationship between diversification of portfolio on portfolio risk management at RSSB where the Pearson correlation coefficient was found to be 0.964. However, recommendations given focusing on improvement of international diversification to reduce its portfolio risk, to reduce risks through the purchase of a mutual fund and should not directly invest in securities with maturities greater than the limits imposed by investment policy.
Música, metáforas e lugar: os sons do Rio da Prata
Authors: Dominguez Maria Eugenia 
Published: December 2017

Este artigo apresenta observações sobre a história recente da música popular do Rio da Prata, analisando uma cena em que confluem tango, candombe, murga e rock em Buenos Aires, na Argentina. Mostramos como as migrações entre o Uruguai e Argentina a partir do início da última ditadura militar (1973 e 1976 respectivamente) oportunizaram a emergência de um mercado regional para a música uruguaia e a consolidação da cena rio-platense. A análise distancia-se daqueles trabalhos etnomusicológicos que mapeavam os gêneros musicais se circunscrevendo ao espaço da nação. Argumenta-se que as práticas musicais dos artistas da cena rio-platense contribuem para fazer do Prata um lugar que transcende o limite geopolítico. As poéticas que caracterizam a estética desta cena, como também os discursos com que se descrevem as experiências dos músicos e seus trabalhos, muitas vezes referem de forma metafórica a proximidade entre uruguaios e argentinos e entre os gêneros musicais surgidos em um e outro país. Tais metáforas são aqui interpretadas em sua dimensão performativa mais do que representando uma geografia dada: elas estabelecem relações entre as pessoas e gêneros musicais de uma e outra beira do Rio da Prata, contribuindo para que ele possa ser percebido como um lugar. Palavras-chave: Música popular- Argentina. Música popular -Uruguai. Migração. Rio da Prata (Argentina e Uruguai).