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Kerion Type of Tinea Capitis Treated with Double Pulse Dose Terbinafine
Authors: Chandra Franky 
Published: January 2017

Objective: Tinea capitis is a common dermatophyte infection affecting hair and skin which always requires systemic treatment to get a clinical and mycologic cure, preventing relapse, and infection spread. Griseofulvin has been the antifungal therapy of choice for tinea capitis, but it often requires higher doses and a longer duration than recommended. Thus, effective alternative antifungal with good oral tolerability and shorter course of treatment are therefore required. The objective of this report is to evaluate the effectiveness of double pulse dose terbinaﬁne for tinea capitis alternative therapy.Method: A case of kerion type of tinea capitis in a two-year-old girl was reported. Diagnosis was established based on clinical manifestations of alopecia, presented as erythematous macule with pustules, hemorrhagic crusts, and scales on the scalp, accompanied with occipital lymphadenopathy. Fungal culture showed growth of Microsporum canis (M. canis) colonies. Patient was treated with doubled pulse dose terbinafine 125 mg/day and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for two months.Result: Clinical improvements were found on 35th day of follow up, while mycologic cure was achieved on 60th day of follow up. Tolerability was excellent and no side effects observed.Conclusion: Double pulse dose terbinafine is effective for kerion type of tinea capitis. Key words: double pulse dose, kerion, M. canis, terbinafine, tinea capitis
MN·m torque calibration for nacelle test benches using transfer standards
Authors: Schlegel Christian , Kahmann Holger , Kumme Rolf 
Published: January 2017

<p class="Abstract">To verify all technical aspects of wind turbines, more and more nacelle test benches have come into operation. One crucial parameter is the initiated torque in the nacelles, which amounts to several MN·m. So far, no traceable calibration to national standards has been performed in such test benches. The paper will show calibration possibilities which already exist and also show future prospects.</p>
Biology of the ornamental cyprinid fish Danio dangila (Hamilton, 1822) from the North-eastern hill region of India
Authors: Mahapatra B. K. , Vinod K. , Lakra W. S. 
Published: January 2017

The moustache danio Danio dangila (Hamilton, 1822) is one of the most popular native ornamental fishes of theNorth-eastern hill region of India. The species needs immediate attention owing to its reduced abundance in the wild. The length-weight relationship of D. dangila indicated an isometric growth in general and was found to follow the cube law. The L-W relationships derived for the species were: log W = -5.009 + 3.00 log L (male and female combined); log W = -5.542 + 3.31 log L (male) and log W = -5.462 + 3.26 log L (female). The 41-50 mm size group was found to be predominant (44.25%) in the wild. The fish predominantly feeds on phytoplankton (97.12%), with Myxophycea forming 68%, followed by Zygnemophyceae 25%, Ulvophyceae 3%, Zygnematophyceae 2%, Cryptophyceae 1% and Bacillariophyceae 1%. The major zooplankton group in the diet was Rotifera. Nematodes and other similar worms also formed a part of their diet. The sex ratio (female: male) estimated was 1:1.77. The gonadosomatic index (GSI) for gravid females ranged from 2.55 to 24.12 with an average value of 7.65. The minimum and maximum fecundity were 400 and 2000 in females having a length of 52 and 64 mm and weight of 2.52 and 3.15 g respectively.
Comparative analysis of branchial ionocytes in Caspian Sea zander, Sander lucioperca (Linnaeus, 1758) using Na+, K+-ATPase immunolocalisation at different salinities
Authors: Ahmadnezhad Mohaddeseh , Oryan Shahrbanoo , Bahmani Mahmoud , Bourani Mohammad Sayad 
Published: January 2017

Gill morphology and branchial ionocyte variability were examined in zander Sander lucioperca (Linnaeus, 1758)fingerlings, having two different body weights (1 and 2 g) for a period of ten days following their transfer from freshwater to two different salinities (7 and 12‰ Caspian Sea water) using Na+, K+-ATPase (NKA) immunolocalisation. Survival rates and plasma osmolarity levels at the end of each salinity challenge were measured. By the end of the experiment, bothweight groups were able to survive and successfully acclimate to salinity change. The number and size of branchial ionocytes in the gills dramatically decreased in both size groups; while, the filament ionocytes in both weight groups reformed at the end of the acclimation period. The results indicated both groups to be in the same osmoregulatory developmental stage, despite difference in their body weight. Also, their blood osmotic pressure and gill ionocyte changes at different salinity were similar when transferred to iso-osmotic condition. Further studies are needed for complete understanding of zander osmoregulatory systems exposed to different salinities.
Golf Ball Mark Severity and Recovery as Affected by Mowing Height, Rolling Frequency, Foot Traffic, and Moisture
Authors: Young Joseph , Richardson Mike , Karcher Douglas 
Published: January 2017

Core Ideas
Digital image analysis methods to evaluate putting green ball mark severity and recovery.
Firmer surfaces from dry conditions or lightweight rolling increased maximum ball mark injury area.
Rate of recovery was similar for all treatments, but increased wear increased time to 50% recovery.
Demonstrates positive attributes of dispersing foot and equipment traffic throughout the green.
Putting greens experience stress from golf balls striking the surface, maintenance equipment, and foot traffic. Improved creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.) cultivars, sand‐based root zones, and skilled superintendents maintain plant health while providing firmer conditions. Many researchers have studied effects of compaction and wear on putting greens, but few have determined the effect of these stresses on ball marks. The objective of this research was to evaluate ball mark severity and recovery of creeping bentgrass under different mowing heights (2.5, 3.2, and 4.0 mm), rolling frequencies (0, 3, or 6 d wk−1), and foot traffic using digital image analysis. Digital images of golf balls placed in the depression were used to calculate ball mark depth, and a cover analysis was conducted to model ball mark injury area using a one phase decay model to determine theoretical maximum injury, slope, and days to 50% recovery. Soil moisture content was positively correlated with ball mark depth, but common stresses rarely altered ball mark depth. The mean theoretical maximum ball mark injury was 377 mm2 greater for daily rolled treatments in 2010 compared to non‐rolled treatments. The slope of recovery rarely changed among treatments suggesting that theoretical maximum ball mark injury area has a greater effect on recovery. Lastly, combining the lowest mowing height or daily rolling and foot traffic slowed the time ball marks took to reach 50% recovery. This research demonstrates the effects common management practices and soil moisture have on the severity and recovery of ball marks during environmental stress.
The Production, Consumption, and Environmental Impacts of Rice Hybridization in the United States
Authors: Nalley L. , Tack J. , Durand A. , Thoma G. , Tsiboe F. , Shew A. , Barkley A. 
Published: January 2017

Core Ideas
This study estimated the economic and environmental impact of hybrid rice adoption.
The blast resistance in hybrid rice is estimated to be worth $14.35 million annually.
Hybrid adoption in the Mid‐South feeds an additional 5.89 million people annually.
The LCA indicated that hybrid rice had lower environmental impact, mainly due to increase d yields.
The introduction of hybrid rice in the United States gives producers an alternative to traditionally cultivated, conventional lines. The objective of our study is to estimate the economic (consumer and producer welfare) and environmental impacts of the commercial adoption of hybrid rice in the Mid‐South of the United States. In our study, the revenue gains associated with hybrid adoption were estimated at an average of $76.24 million annually from 2003 to 2013, using existing research findings in combination with original modeling. Disease packages, specifically the blast resistance found in all publically released hybrids, led to both cost and fungicide reductions, which in turn result in higher profits and increased levels of environmental sustainability. The cost savings from eliminating fungicide applications and mitigating yield loss through embedded blast resistance in hybrids were estimated at $14.35 million annually from 2003 to 2013. The RiceFlow model results from our study suggest that the yield premiums through heterosis and blast resistance associated with hybrid adoption in the Mid‐South increased US exports by 383,000 Mg annually and has fed an additional 5.89 million people annually. Furthermore, the results from our detailed Life Cycle Assessment show that hybrid rice has lower environmental (fossil fuel depletion, ecotoxicity, carcinogenics, eutrophication, acidification, global warming, and ozone depletion) impacts per megagram of rice than conventional rice.
Agrupamento de espécies madeireiras da amazônia em função da densidade básica e propriedades mecânicas
Authors: Catanhede do Nascimento Claudete , Garcia José Nivaldo , Diáz Maria del Pilar 
Published: January 2017

Este trabalho é o resultado da análise multivariada de 87 espécies madeireiras da A mazônia, em função da densidade básica e propriedades mecânicas, onde estabeleceram-se cinco grupos diferentes entre si. Dentro de cada grupo as espécies apresentaram propriedades equivalentes. A s espécies aqui estudadas apresentam novas alternativas para substituir as madeiras tradicionais da região da A mazônia.
Reconstrucción del historial de incendios y estructura forestal en bosques mixtos de pino-encino en la Sierra Madre Oriental
Authors: González Tagle Marco Aurelio , Schwendenmann Luitgard , Jiménez Pérez Javier , Himmelsbach Wibke 
Published: January 2017

Los incendios forestales en México han tenido gran relevancia después de la temporada de incendios en 1998 debido a su contribución directa a la deforestación, el cambio en la estructura y composición del bosque. Además recientemente se considera su participación directa en el incremento de bióxido de carbono en la atmósfera. Sin embargo, es muy escaso el conocimiento que se posee acerca de los efectos de los incendios sobre la estructura, composición y dinámica de los bosques de la Sierra Madre Oriental (SMO). En este trabajo, se presenta una cronosecuencia de incendios forestales (134 años) determinada a través del análisis de anillos de crecimiento en cohortes post-incendio con diferentes edades. Los objetivos del estudio fueron: (1) establecer y determinar el rango histórico de la ocurrencia de incendios forestales, (2) evaluar parámetros dendrométricos para conocer la estructura presente y así establecer sitios de referencia para programas de restauración ecológica y (3) incrementar nuestro conocimiento en los procesos de disturbio en los bosques mixtos de pino-encino en la SMO. El estudio revela que existieron diferencias significativas entre las cohortes post incendios en términos de riqueza de especies, composición y estructura del rodal. La estructura forestal fue menos diversa en rodales jóvenes comparados con los intermedios, maduros y sobremaduros. Una alta diversidad de especies arbóreas fue generalmente encontrada en rodales jóvenes, mientras que en los rodales intermedios y maduros mostraron la diversidad más baja.
Studies on DNA barcoding of sacred plant - Ficus religiosa L.
Authors: Sivalingam D. , Rajendran R. , Anbarasan K. 
Published: January 2017

In the present investigation, DNA barcoding were made for the sacred trees of Main (Big) Temples in Cuddalore district, namely Ficus religiosa, to document their reliable identification, discrimination, similarities and evolutionary trend among them and with their related taxa for future use. DNA isolation from leaf samples of present study species was carried out by using a modified CTAB method and good isolation was got for the species studied. Gradient PCR amplification was performed for the isolated DNA using matK gene and the primers matK472F & matK1248R. The amplification success was 90-95%. PCR amplification was tested with 1 % agarose gel electrophoresis using ethidium bromide and the products were confirmed. The PCR products were sent to Xcelris Labs Ltd. Sydney House, Premchand Nagar Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad 380054, India, for DNA sequencing and sequences were got for the species with the success rate of 95 %. Pairwise sequence alignments were made with BLAST and multiple sequence alignments are made with ClustalW, and based on the sequence alignments, dentrograms were constructed using software Mega 5 and Neighbor joining method to study the phylogenetic aspects of the species studied and with their related taxa.
The effect of sugar mill effluent on seed germination of green gram (Vigna radiatia L.)
Authors: Vaithiyanathan T. , Sundaramoorthy P. 
Published: January 2017

Sugar industry is an agro-based industry in India which released lot of effluent into the environment during sugar production. The formers used this effluent in agriculture for scarcity of water. The effluent contained large amount of organic and inorganic materials which affects the water, soil and living organisms especially plants. The present study was the analysis of sugar mill effluent and different concentrations (10, 25, 50, 75 and 100%) of sugar mill effluent effects on germination and growth development of green gram (Vigna radiata L.). As a result the lower concentration (10%) of sugar mill effluent promoted the germination and growth of the seedlings but higher concentrations of sugar mill effluent inhibited the germination and growth of the green gram seedlings. The lower concentration of effluent contained may be better nutrients of plant which used for irrigation purposed for high growth and yield.
Documenting Baganda Ethno-medicine: A Step towards Preservation and Conservation
Authors: Ssozi Leonard , Kabiito Bendicto , Byaruhanga Aloysius , Kanata Willy 
Published: January 2017

The continued use of ethno-medicines among some indigenous communities in the contemporary Uganda remains as one of the clearest evidence that indigenous people do not only have close relationship with nature, but also have always had the ability to use various environmental elements (flora and fauna) to their health advantage. Given their continued relevance and use, this study engaged in a task of documenting the commonly used ethno-medicines among the Baganda people, informed by a participatory study undertaken in Gombe Sub-county. Taking stock of the herbal resource in local environments is essential to making their conservation, preservation and use appreciated in potential user communities. Presented herewith are the herbal medicines identified by herbalists, traditional healers and local community members who use them. They are presented according to their local and botanical names, the disease they treat, plant parts used, and how they are prepared and administered.
Propiconazole and Salicylic acid alleviate effect of drought stress in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) through biochemical and some physiological characters.
Authors: Arivalagan Maruthaiya , Somasundaram Ramamurthy 
Published: January 2017

In this study, the protective role of propiconazole (PCZ) and salicylic acid (SA) in relation to biochemical content and some physiological parameters were investigated in drought stressed Sorghum bicolor plants. The pot culture experiment was carried out on Botanical garden, Deportment of Botany, Annamalai University. A 30 Days After Sowing (DAS) plants were subjected to 3, 6, and 9 Days Interval Drought (DID) stress and drought with PCZ at 1 mM and drought with SA at 1 mM at 30, 40, and 50 DAS. The plants irrigated regularly in alternate day interval were kept as control. The plant samples were collected on 60, 70, and 80 DAS from all the treatments. The biochemical contents like starch and sucrose, then physiological parameter like Relative Water Content (RWC) and Electrolyte Leakage (EL) were analysed. Under the drought stress reduced starch and RWC was observed then, sucrose and EL content were increased. The drought with growth regulator treated plants starch and RWC was reduced then, sucrose and EL was increased but it was lower than that of control. Together, our findings demonstrate that, PCZ and SA is an efficient growth regulator with diversified roles that contribute to its potential alleviating effect against drought stress.
MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERS OF Mimegralla spp. (DIPTERA: MICROPEZIDAE) ON ZINGIBERACEAE IN CENTRAL JAVA KARAKTER MORFOLOGI DAN MOLEKULER Mimegralla spp. (DIPTERA: MICROPEZIDAE) PADA PERTANAMAN ZINGIBERACEAE DI JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Widyastuti Rahma , Suputa Suputa , Putra Nugroho Susetya 
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACTRhizome fly, Mimegralla sp. (Diptera: Micropezidae) is a major pest on Zingiberaceae plants. Some of those fly species have been reported attacking some of Zingiberaceae plants, but in Indonesia, only one species, Mimegrallacoeruleifrons has been reported as being a pest. Since Indonesia has many species of Zingiberaceae plants, it may raise a prediction that more than one species of Mimegralla was found on this plants. Therefore, a taxonomic research on the species of rhizome flies to find the species other than M. coerulifrons on Zingiberaceae plants is urgently required. This study was conducted by using hand-picking method on Mimegralla adult inhabiting Zingiberaceae plants (ginger,turmeric, javanese ginger, and aromatic ginger), and was then identified by using morphological characters and through molecular technique by using mtCO1 gene. The results showed thatM. albimana and M. coeruleifrons found at four zingiberaceae plants were the member of Mimegralla. As a conclusion, these two species have high values of phylogenic relationship (88%) and bootstrap (92).Keywords: Mimegralla spp., molecular, morphologyINTISARILalat rimpang (Mimegralla spp.) adalah hama utama pada beberapa tanaman anggota Family Zingiberaceae. Beberapa spesies lalat rimpang dilaporkan menyerang tanaman Zingiberaceae, di antaranya jahe, kunyit, temulawakdan kencur. Di Indonesia hanya satu spesies yang pernah dilaporkan menyerang tanaman jahe yaituMimegralla coeruleifrons.Sementara itu, jenis tanaman Zingiberaceae yang ditanam di Indonesia sangat beragam, sehinggamuncul dugaan bahwa Mimegralla yang menyerang tanaman Zingiberaceae di Indonesia tidak hanyaM. coeruleifrons saja. Oleh karena itu, penelitian untuk mengidentifikasi spesies-spesies lalat rimpang yang menyerang tanamanZingiberaceae di Indonesia perlu dilakukan. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode pemungutan/penangkapan (hand-picking) imago Mimegralla pada tanaman keempat tanaman Zingiberaceae. Imago yang diperoleh diidentifikasi secara morfologi dan molekuler menggunakan genmtCO1. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa M. albimana dan M. coeruleifrons yang ditemukan pada pertanaman Zingiberaceae merupakan satu genus yang sama yaitu Mimegralla. Hasil identifikasi molekuler menunjukkan bahwa kedua lalat rimpang tersebut mempunyai derajat kekerabatan dengan nilai homologi sebesar 88%, dan nilaibootstrap pada pohon filogeni sebesar 92.Kata kunci: Mimegralla spp., molekuler, morfologi
Strategi Defensif dan Ofensif Parpol Berbasis Massa Islam dalam Mencapai Parliamentary Threshold pada Pemilu 2014
Authors: Subiakto Adi Budiman , Kafid Nur 
Published: January 2017

This study aims to find out political strategy used by the Muslim-based political party to exceed the parliamentary threshold (PT) (3.5%) on the national election 2014, with the case study on National Awakening Party (PKB) and National Mandate Party (PAN). Even the survey agency has predicted that those political parties would not be able to reach PT, but the fact showed different. Both of the political parties managed to exceed the specified threshold. Based on the qualitative approach, this study found out that defensive strategy used by PKB, by consolidating and prioritizing the typology of rural voters with ideological approach (nahdliyin), utilizing prominent figures and artist as part of the campaign to achieve success. Meanwhile, by using offensive strategy PAN chose the typology of rural voters, while at the same time also optimizing the typology of urban voters, dialogical and psychological approach, basic societal issues, and the figure of the artist have been successfully gaining the significant voters. Studi ini dilakukan untuk mengungkap strategi politik dari partai politik berbasis massa Islam untuk melampaui angka parliamentary threshold (3.5%) pada Pemilu tahun 2014, dengan studi kasus PKB dan PAN. Meski sebelumnya telah diprediksi oleh lembaga survei bahwa mereka tidak akan mampu mencapai angka tersebut, tapi realitas menunjukkan sebaliknya. Kedua Parpol tersebut justru berhasil melampaui ambang batas yang ditentukan. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif, studi ini menemukan bahwa strategi defensif PKB, dengan mengkonsolidasi dan memprioritaskan tipologi pemilih pedesaan, dengan pendekatan ideologis (nahdliyin), menjadikan tokoh dan figur artis sebagai bagian dari kampanye meraih keberhasilan. Sementara PAN, dengan strategi ofensifnya memilih tipologi pemilih pedesaan dengan tetap mengoptimalkan suara dari tipologi pemilih perkotaan, dengan pendekatan dialogis, psikologis, isu kerakyatan, dan figur artis mampu mendulang perolehan suaranya.
“The Pecker Detectors are Back”: Regulation of the Family Form in Ontario Welfare Policy
Authors: Little Margaret Hillyard , Morrison Ian 
Published: January 2017

[The opinions expressed in this paper are those of the authors only and do not represent the opinions of the Ontario Legal Aid Plan.] How do we understand the state's need to police the social and sexual lives of single mothers? To what extent has this policy changed over time in its regulation of single mothers' relationships? This paper explains how the state determines who is and who is not worthy for Mothers' Allowance based on a mother's associations with men — and how this has been contested by those subject to it. Following a brief historical examination of the policy's determination of moral worthiness, we pay particular attention to a 1995 change to the definition of "spouse" in the social assistance system, which has meant a return to the practice of intense surveillance of poor mothers' relationships and contacts with men, after an eight-year period in which the state withdrew somewhat — although never entirely - from this scrutiny. Thoses who police these relationships have been nicknamed the "Pecker Detectors." The paper concludes that low-income single mothers have become a target for moral scrutiny and blame in the 1990s. This not only impacts upon single mothers on welfare but it affects all women. Condemning single mothers to abject poverty and moral scrutiny deters other women from leaving unhappy or abusive relationships, impeding the ability of all women to become full and equal citizens in Ontario society.