bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Conventional speech identification test in Marathi for adults
Authors: Rathna Kumar S. B. , Mohanty Panchanan , Ujawane Pranjali Anand , Huzurbazar Yash Rajeev 
Published: September 2016

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The present study aimed to develop conventional speech identification in Marathi for assessing adults by considering word frequency, familiarity, words in common use and phonemic balancing.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A total of four word lists were developed with each word list consisting of 25 words out of which 60% are monosyllabic words in CVC structure, and 40% are disyllabic words in CVCV structure. Equivalence analysis and performance-intensity function testing was carried out using four word lists on native speakers of Marathi belonging to different regions of Maharashtra (i.e. Vidarbha, Marathwada, Khandesh and Northern Maharashtra, Konkan and Pune) who were equally divided into five groups based on above mentioned regions. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The results revealed that there was no statistically significant difference (p &gt;0.05) in the speech identification performance between groups for each word list, and between word lists for each group. The performance-intensity (PI) function curve showed semi-linear function, and the groups’ mean slope of the curve indicated an average slope of 4.5% increase in speech identification score per dB for four word lists. Although, there is no data available on speech identification tests for adults in Marathi, most of the findings of the study are in line with the findings of research reports on other Indian languages.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The four word lists developed were found to be equally difficult for all the groups and can be used interchangeably. Thus, the developed word lists were found to be reliable and valid materials for assessing speech identification performance of adults in Marathi.</p><p> </p>
Ear, nose, throat foreign bodies: experience in the tribal population
Authors: Gawarle Surendra H. , Jondhale Manoj , Keche Prashant 
Published: September 2016

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Foreign bodies (FB) in the ears, nose or throat are a common occurrence in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) emergency services. The management calls for prompt &amp; precise intervention which in turn decreases the overall morbidity and mortality. The aim of the study was to study the age &amp; gender distribution, modes of presentation, management &amp; complications of various foreign bodies in patients attending emergency &amp; ENT OPD.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> It is a prospective, interventional clinical study conducted in a tertiary Care Hospital – Shri Vasantrao Naik government medical college situated in tribal region of Yavatmal, Maharashtra. About 200 patients from the tribal population with foreign body in ear, nose &amp; throat region from November 2012 to October 2014 were included in the study. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 200 patients, the commonest location of FB was in ear with 103 patients (51.5%) followed by nose with 72 patients (36%) and throat 25 patients (12.5%). 203 FB were removed from 200 patients. Throat cases include digestive tract (21 cases) and tracheobronchial (4 cases) FB. Amongst the FB in throat the commonest was fish bone and the commonest site being cricopharynx. Seeds were the commonest FB in ear &amp; nose. A greater proportion of cases - 109 (54.5%) were below 10 years of age.</p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> A great degree of suspicion, prompt diagnosis and timely intervention can reduce the overall mortality and morbidity associated with ear, nose and throat foreign bodies.
A EFETIVIDADE DO LASER ASSOCIADO A DIFERENTES TIPOS DE CURATIVOS NA CICATRIZAÇÃO DE ÚLCERAS DE PRESSÃO
Authors: De Bortoli Isabella , Prato Amanda Letícia , Kroth Adarly 
Published: September 2016

<p>Em decorrência dos avanços tecnológicos e do aumento da expectativa de vida da população, a incidência de doenças crônico-degenerativas aumentou. Apesar da modernização da área da saúde, ainda há grande prevalência de úlceras de pressão nos indivíduos acamados. Com este estudo teve-se como objetivo verificar a efetividade do uso da laserterapia associada a diferentes tipos de curativos em pacientes de um hospital universitário. Esta pesquisa trata-se de um estudo clínico randomizado. A amostra foi composta por seis pacientes que apresentavam úlceras de pressão. A forma de tratamento foi determinada de modo aleatório, e os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos: Grupo 1: tratado com <em>laser</em> AlGaInP, caneta de 660 nm 4J/cm² de baixa potência, associado a curativo de óleo de ácidos graxos; Grupo 2: tratado com os mesmos parâmetros do <em>laser</em>, associado a curativo de papaína. As feridas foram avaliadas no primeiro, no quinto e no décimo dias de tratamento. A amostra foi predominantemente composta pelo sexo feminino. Cinco úlceras surgiram durante o período de internação. Verificou-se que os dois protocolos apresentaram resultados satisfatórios em relação à recuperação das feridas, porém o grupo que fez uso do curativo de óleo de ácidos graxos essenciais apresentou melhor aspecto físico da pele e redução das áreas das feridas. O uso da laserterapia demonstrou-se eficaz no processo de cicatrização. Dessa forma, concluiu-se que a laserterapia associada ao curativo de óleo de ácidos graxos é uma opção de tratamento em úlceras, além de ser mais acessível aos pacientes.</p><p>Palavras-chave:<strong> </strong>Úlcera de pressão. Terapia a <em>laser</em>. Terapêutica.</p>
Microbial Characteristics of Peri‐Implantitis: A Case‐Control Study
Authors: de Waal Y.C. , Eijsbouts H.V. , Winkel E.G. , van Winkelhoff A.J. 
Published: September 2016

Background: The aim of this case‐control study is to compare oral microbiologic characteristics of patients with healthy peri‐implant conditions and patients with peri‐implantitis and to explore the influence of various patient‐ and implant‐related factors on microbiologic characteristics.Methods: Peri‐implant submucosal microbial samples were collected from 85 patients with peri‐implantitis (cases) and from 69 patients with only implants with healthy peri‐implant conditions (controls). Samples were analyzed using culturing techniques. Multivariable logistic regression was used to explore the association of disease status and various patient‐ and implant‐related factors (sex, patient age, smoking, number of remaining teeth, percentage of teeth with bone loss, implant function time, implant surface, and presence of plaque) with microbiologic characteristics.Results: Peri‐implant disease status was significantly associated with the submucosal presence of Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Prevotella intermedia (Pi), Tannerella forsythia (Tf), and Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn). The association with disease status was most obvious for Pi (odds ratio [OR]: 15.1; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 5.1 to 45.3) and Tf (OR: 13.3; 95% CI: 5.4 to 32.5). The prevalence of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Staphylococcus species was very low.Conclusions: The periodontal pathogens Pg, Pi, Tf, and Fn are associated with peri‐implantitis. A. actinomycetemcomitans and Staphylococcus species do not seem to play an important role in peri‐implantitis.
Decrease of Pericytes is Associated With Liver Disease Caused by Ligature‐Induced Periodontitis in Rats
Authors: Vasconcelos Daniel Fernando Pereira , Pereira da Silva Felipe Rodolfo , Pinto Moara e Silva Conceição , Santana Lucas de Araújo Bastos , Souza Ingrid Grazielle , Miranda de Souza Luan Kelves , Oliveira Natássia Cristina Martins , Ventura Claudio Angelo , Novaes Pedro Duarte , Barbosa André Luiz dos Reis , Medeiros Jand‐Venes Rolim , Mikolasevic Ivana , Mani Arya , Soares de Oliveira Jefferson 
Published: September 2016

Background: Damage caused by periodontitis not only affects periodontal tissues, but also increases the severity of various illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and liver diseases. The aim of this study is to investigate the association between induced periodontitis and damage caused through its systemic effects on the liver.Methods: Twenty rats were divided into two groups: control and periodontitis. The following parameters were evaluated: gingival bleeding index (GBI), probing depth (PD), myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, alveolar bone loss (ABL) for periodontal tissues; histopathologic examination of gingival and liver tissues; immunohistochemistry to cells positive for neural/glial antigen 2 (NG2) expressed in hepatic pericytes, glutathione (GSH), and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations in liver; and serum levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase.Results: GBI, PD, MPO, ABL, and histopathologic examinations demonstrated the development of periodontitis. There was a significant increase in microvesicular steatosis accompanied by a marked reduction in NG2+ pericytes in the periodontitis group compared with the control group. The periodontitis group had significantly lower GSH and higher MDA concentration in the liver compared with the control group.Conclusions: The present study results link the systemic effects of induced periodontitis with changes in hepatic tissues such as microvesicular steatosis, likely caused by an increase in oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation. The findings from the present study implicate an association between a decrease of pericytes and liver disease caused by ligature‐induced periodontitis in rats.
Reckoning of water quality with using GPS system for Irrigation purpose in Coastal areas of Sirkali Taluk of Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu-India
Authors: Pasupathy N. , Arokiyaraj A. 
Published: September 2016

<div><p><em>Agriculture is the backbone of developing countries, the 26, December 2004 ‘Tsunami’ had a major impact on the quality of groundwater along the south- east coast of India, but especially in the tsunami-affected coastal areas of SirkazhiTaluk of the Nagapattinam district of Tamilnadu, India. Major pollution resulted primarily from increases in the salinity of ground water. The post- tsunami water quality posed problems to general health and contributed significantly to agricultural and environmental degradation in the same districts. The present study focus on analysis of underground water quality parameter for irrigation purpose in coastal area. Totally, 105 water samples were collected from different locations. GPS technique is used to identify the coastal area and collected the samples. Physiochemical parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity(EC), total dissolved solids(TDS), carbonate, bicarbonate, chloride, calcium, magnesium, sulfate, sodium, potassium of all collected samples were analyzed to determine the contamination. The sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) and residual sodium carbonate (RSC) levels were also calculated using standard equations. The results showed the significant variations in water quality in the study area, which helped analysis suitable to irrigation purpose in future. </em></p></div>
Reducing Cementing Blend Complexity: A Single Biopolymer Capable of Replacing Multiple Cement Additives
Authors: Vorderbruggen M. A. , Bryant S. , Bottiglieri A. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Chemical and physical modification of a sustainable, derivatized-cellulose polymer has created a single material capable of replacing several different cement additives. This slowly-hydrating, hydrophilic biopolymer is capable of performing as a fluid loss agent, suspending agent, free water control agent, and extender for use in wells up to 225°F and in some conditions up to 250 °F.
The single, new cement additive effectively and economically replaces separate fluid loss additives, free water control, and slurry stabilizers as well as reduces retarder loadings. Laboratory and field results, operational aspects, and slurry design simplification are conferred in this publication. Standard API test results using Class H ordinary Portland cement slurries with densities ranging from 13.5 ppg to 15.5 ppg including a 14.5 ppg cement blend containing 50% fly ash at multiple temperatures are presented.
The biopolymer works best with the lower and middle density cements. Unlike most fluid loss polymers, this new additive doesn't produce the high initial viscosities, thereby reducing pumping horsepower requirements and equipment wear and tear. A field case in an 18,000 ft horizontal well (8k ft vertical, 10k ft horizontal) confirms the polymer's effectiveness. Preventing fluid loss is critical in maintaining the proper amount of water to give the cement proper density and mechanical properties. Without adequate suspension and free water control, cement particles will settle at the bottom of the slurry resulting in poor zonal isolation. Slurries containing the cellulose biopolymer performed equal to or better than slurries containing multiple, traditional additives. These additives can interact with each other both antagonistically and cooperatively so that a minor change in one can cause unwanted ripple effects to the slurry properties. This makes slurry design complicated and time-consuming. Replacing several of the commonly-used additives with this modified cellulose minimizes and even removes these complicating ripple effects.
The polymer's ability to serve different roles at the same time leads to smaller additive inventories, easier logistics, less time spent on slurry design iterations, and simplified field operations which all add up to improved economics and reduced chance of error during placement of the cement.
Estimation of time to peak contrast enhancement of the aorta and liver for dual-phase computed tomography on the basis of contrast medium arrival time, injection duration, and injection technique in dogs
Authors: Chau Jennifer , Young Alex C. , Dhand Navneet , Makara Mariano A. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the accuracy of estimating time to peak enhancement (TPE) of the aorta and liver parenchyma on the basis of contrast medium arrival time in the aorta, injection duration, and injection technique in dogs.
ANIMALS 18 dogs of specific body weight categories (≥ 2 dogs/category) with no liver abnormalities detected via CT.
PROCEDURES Dogs were randomly assigned within weight categories to receive contrast medium IV at a fixed injection rate (5 mL/s) or fixed injection duration (20 seconds). Time–contrast attenuation curves were generated from dynamic CT scans acquired at the hepatic hilus. Data collected for contrast medium arrival time and injection duration were used to estimate TPEs of the aorta and liver, and results were compared with the observed TPEs for the aorta and liver.
RESULTS Contrast medium arrival time, injection duration, and injection technique were significantly associated with observed values for aortic TPE and explained 96.1% of variation in TPE. For the fixed rate technique, the regression equation for estimating aortic TPE was 0.8 × (injection duration + contrast medium arrival time) + 1.6. For the fixed duration technique, the regression equation changed by only the constant (–2.6). However, the hepatic TPE estimated from the 3 predictor variables was not significantly different from the mean of observed TPEs.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Aortic TPE could be accurately estimated from contrast medium arrival time, injection duration, and injection technique in dogs with apparently healthy livers. The regression equations derived from this relationship can be used to improve the efficiency of dual-phase CT of the liver in dogs.
Clinical effects of computed tomography–guided lumbosacral facet joint, transforaminal epidural, and translaminar epidural injections of methylprednisolone acetate in healthy dogs
Authors: Liotta Annalisa P. , Girod Maud , Peeters Dominique , Sandersen Charlotte , Couvreur Thierry , Bolen Géraldine 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
OBJECTIVE To determine clinical effects of CT-guided lumbosacral facet joint, transforaminal epidural, and translaminar epidural injections of methylprednisolone acetate in healthy dogs.
ANIMALS 15 healthy Beagles.
PROCEDURES Dogs were randomly assigned to 3 groups (5 dogs/group) and received a single CT-guided lumbosacral facet joint, transforaminal epidural, or translaminar epidural injection of methylprednisolone acetate (0.1 mg/kg). Contrast medium was injected prior to injection of methylprednisolone to verify needle placement. Neurologic examinations were performed 1, 3, 7, and 10 days after the injection. In dogs with neurologic abnormalities, a final neurologic examination was performed 24 days after the procedure.
RESULTS Methylprednisolone injections were successfully performed in 14 of the 15 dogs. In 1 dog, vascular puncture occurred, and the methylprednisolone injection was not performed. No major or minor complications were identified during or immediately after the procedure, other than mild transient hyperthermia. During follow-up neurologic examinations, no motor, sensory, or postural deficits were identified, other than mild alterations in the patellar, withdrawal, cranial tibial, and perineal reflexes in some dogs. Overall, altered reflexes were observed in 11 of the 14 dogs, during 27 of 65 neurologic examinations.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggested that CT-guided lumbosacral facet joint, transforaminal epidural, and translaminar epidural injections of methylprednisolone acetate were associated with few complications in healthy dogs. However, the number of dogs evaluated was small, and additional studies are needed to assess clinical efficacy and safety of these procedures.
Effects of topical ocular application of 1% trifluridine ophthalmic solution in dogs with experimentally induced recurrent ocular canine herpesvirus-1 infection
Authors: Spertus Chloe B. , Mohammed Hussni O. , Ledbetter Eric C. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of topical ocular application of 1% trifluridine ophthalmic solution in dogs with experimentally induced recurrent ocular canine herpesvirus-1 (CHV-1) infection.
ANIMALS 10 specific pathogen–free Beagles.
PROCEDURES 12 months prior to the beginning of the randomized, masked, placebo-controlled 30-day trial, latent ocular CHV-1 infection was experimentally induced in each dog by topical ocular inoculation of both eyes with a field strain of CHV-1. Recurrent ocular CHV-1 infection was induced by oral administration of prednisolone for 7 days (starting day 1). Starting on the fourth day of prednisolone administration, each dog received 1% trifluridine solution or artificial tears (placebo) topically in both eyes 6 times daily for 2 days and then 4 times daily for 12 days. Ophthalmic examinations were performed every 2 days, and ocular disease scores were calculated. Ocular samples for CHV-1 PCR assays and blood samples for clinicopathologic analyses and assessment of CHV-1 serum neutralization antibody titers were collected at predetermined intervals.
RESULTS Conjunctivitis was clinically detected in all dogs by day 4. Compared with dogs receiving placebo, mean and total clinical ocular disease scores were significantly lower and median CHV-1 shedding duration was significantly shorter for the trifluridine-treated dogs. Both groups had increasing CHV-1 serum neutralization antibody titers over time, but no significant differences between groups were detected. Clinicopathologic findings were unremarkable throughout the study.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Topical ocular application of 1% trifluridine ophthalmic solution was well tolerated and effective at reducing disease scores and viral shedding duration in dogs with experimentally induced ocular CHV-1 infection, but may require frequent administration.
Phenotypic Dissimilarities among Inbreds of Maize (Zea Mays L.)
Authors: Subedi S. , Paudel B. , Bhandari B. 
Published: September 2016

For development of single cross hybrids in maize, developed inbreds must be evaluated for the determination of highly heterotic inbred combination (HIC). One of the best methodologies for determination of heterotic inbred combination can be multivariate analysis (MVA) or scales of phenotypic distance or dissimilarities or cluster diagram. For it, inbred must be observed for useful trait measurements. Accordingly, an experimental evaluation was conducted including promising 55 inbred lines of winter maize planting on Sep 3, 2015 at National Maize Research Program Rampur, Chitwan Nepal (NMRP/NARC). The distant inbred lines were determined through MVA. Single plot research technique was done where each inbred line was provided with 2 rows of 20 plants each. Data were taken for fifteen traits. By the use of MINITAB software, the data was analysed. Graphics of principle component analysis (PCA) cluster diagram (CD or dendogram) were constructed and phenotypic dissimilarities are examined.The distant inbreds RML-8, RML-88, RML-13, RML-103, RML-89, RML-102, RML-11, RML-17, RML-83,RML-98,RML-85,RML-86,RML-94 and RML-28 could be crossed with RML-75,RML-6,RML-68,RML-36 and RML-32 which could be used as tester inbred for heterotic hybrid combination. Similarly, RML-98, RML-85, RML-86, RML-94 and RML-28 could be crossed with RML-24, RML-96 and RML-99. Though distant inbred, RML-104 had less ASI but it wasn’t feasible to use for crossing due to higher anthesis tasseling interval.Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 4(3): 359-364
Keratinolytic Protease Production by Bacillus Cereus Strain Ps03 under Submerged Fermentation: Optimization and Characterization
Authors: BalaKumaran M.D. , Santhi R. 
Published: September 2016

In the present study, chicken feather powder was screened for its application as the substrate for the production of keratinolytic protease by Bacillus subtilis strain PS03. Bacillus subtilis produced a high level of keratinolytic protease using chicken feather powder as substrate. With feather powder as substrate, physical factors such as incubation time, pH and temperature were optimized for increased keratinolytic protease production by Bacillus subtilis. The enzyme production was enhanced when using maltose as carbon source and yeast extract as nitrogen sources. SDS-PAGE analysis indicated the molecular weight of 46 kDa of the partially purified keratinolytic protease. The keratinolytic protease enzyme was stable over a pH range of 6 – 9 and temperature range of 35 - 50°C with maximum activity at pH 9 and 40°C. Based on the results, the use of feather powder as substrate for keratinolytic protease production is cost effective and is easy to scale up. Considering the availability and cost, chicken feather powder is considered as an ideal substrate for keratinolytic protease production in an industrial point of view. Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 4(3): 397-401