bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Audit of 62 cases of pancreatic resections for pancreatic cancer
Authors: Nichkaode Prabhat , Bhukte Shusrut , Bandhe Aakash 
Published: September 2017

Background: Varieties of pancreatic pathologies, needs resection of pancreatic tissue. Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic duct is the most common malignancy presenting with early metastasis and seen as resistant to alternative treatment regimens currently available. Management and handling of such tumors is a complex and challenging task for a surgeon. Surgical resection offers an improved prognosis, with a median survival after resection of 14-20 months and up to 25% 5-year survival rates. Present study is aimed at presenting data of 62 pancreatic resections for various malignant pancreatic lesions.Methods: This is an ongoing longitudinal study which started in 2009 at teaching institute in central India. Though we had 109 patients for pancreatic resection, only 62 patients were considered suitable for the study. All patients after admission were thoroughly investigated and then considered for surgery. 48 patients were male and 14 patients were female. Age group was ranging from 33 to 65 years with mean age between 45 to 55 years. Spectrum of various malignancies and different types of pancreatic resections were done and results are presented here.Results: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is an aggressive malignancy responds to surgical treatment better than other alternative modalities. In the present series out of 62 patients 27 patients with pancreatic head cancer, 22 patients with periampullary cancer, 2 patients with duodenal cancer, 6 patients with distal cholangio carcinoma, 1 patient with mucinous cystadenocarcinoma. 4 patients with body and tail of pancreas cancer. Average age 38 to 65 years, 47 males and 15 females. Commonest procedure was Whipple’s operation, and distal pancreatectomy. Survival in present series was 18 -24 months and 5-year survival was 12 % that is seen mainly with Periampullary cancer.Conclusions: Surgery is the only chance of cure or long-term survival in pancreatic cancer. Chemo radiation as a primary therapy is ineffective. But some reports suggest the improved quality of life with palliative chemotherapy. Biology of the disease is the king and dictates the survival, the type of surgical procedure had no impact on survival, nor on morbidity and mortality.
Variability of IOP following laser photocoagulation used in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Agarwal Sangeeta , Patel Amit Kumar , Yadav Ramyash Singh , Jaiswal Ram Kumar , Goel Shweta 
Published: September 2017

Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of blindness in most industrialized countries. This study was undertaken to assess the variability of IOP following laser photocoagulation used in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.Methods: This study was conducted at Department of Opthalmology, B.R.D. Medical College, Gorakhpur from June 2015 to December 2016. This study was intended to see the onset and duration of intraocular pressure spikes in diabetic retinopathy patients after green laser photocoagulation (532 nm) (Nidek). Forty patients were followed for next 3 months. The data was analysed by using SPSS version 15.0. Chi-square test and T test was used.Results: Out of 40 patients, 2 (5%) had background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) with maculopathy, 10 (25%) having pre-proliferative DR, 28 (70%) having proliferative DR. Out of 2 BDR patients, 1 (50%) developed immediate post laser angle closure (Schaffer's grade 1) which persisted for 3 days and another had shown no change in angle structure. Out of 10 PPDR patients, no one developed post laser angle closure (0%). Out of 28 PDR patients, 6 (21.4%) had post laser angle closure which included 4 patients who had angle closure before laser, that means around 7% patients developed angle closure in this group. Among these 2 patients, 1 developed angle closure immediately (Schaffer's grade 1) and another developed the same 1 day later and this angle closure (Schaffer's grade 1) remained for 3 days.Conclusions: Laser photocoagulation in diabetic retinopathy patients can cause increase in IOP.
Diagnostic accuracy of hyperbilirubinemia in predicting perforated appendicitis
Authors: S. Vineed , Hanumanth Naik R. K. 
Published: September 2017

Background: Appendicitis is one of the commonest causes of abdominal pain requiring emergency surgery. Often, it is difficult to reach a proper diagnosis. There may not be classical symptoms and signs of appendicitis. Accurate diagnosis can be aided by additional testing or expectant management or both. These might delay interventions and lead to appendiceal perforation with increased morbidity, mortality and hospital stay. Studies have shown that simple appendicitis has got mortality of 0.3% and perforated appendicitis 6%. Hyperbilirubinemia is a new diagnostic tool for predicting perforation of appendix. The aim of the study is to establish the role of hyperbilirubinemia as a new diagnostic tool to predict perforated appendicitis.Methods: This is a prospective study conducted on 100 consecutive cases of acute appendicitis admitted to the emergency ward. These were subjected to investigations to support the diagnosis. These cases were also subjected to liver function tests and clinical diagnosis was confirmed pre-operative investigations and post-operatively by histopathological examination. Their clinical and investigative data were compiled and analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed using either chi square test or fisher's exact test. The level of significance was set at P <0.05.Results: Total serum bilirubin including both direct and indirect was found to be significantly increased in case of acute suppurative appendicitis. Serum bilirubin was much higher (P <0.000) in cases of gangrenous/perforated appendicitis.Conclusions: Serum bilirubin is an important adjunct in diagnosing the presence of gangrenous/perforated appendicitis.
High resolution computed tomography of temporal bone in the evaluation of otologic diseases
Authors: Handi Prakash S. , Patil Mallikarjun N. , P. Nisha 
Published: September 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Conventional radiological methods like X-ray mastoid have limited ability to delineate the details of the complex temporal bone and cochlea-vestibular anatomy and disease pathology. This can be overcome by the use of High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) evaluation of the temporal bone. HRCT is helpful in evaluating the anatomy and pathology type and extent of disease, thereby helps in preoperative planning. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">The CT scan of forty five patients attending the outpatient department of otorhinolaryngology in a tertiary care centre between August 2014 to August 2017 was evaluated in this study. Each CT scan was interpreted by an otolaryngologist and a radiologist and interpretation was by consensus. The data collected was evaluated and results are reported as rates and proportions (%). </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">The study evaluated CT scan of 45 patients of which 35 were male patients and 10 were female patients with age ranging from 5 years to 75 years. Most of these patients belonged to the 21-30, 31-40 age groups [9 (20%) in each group]. Infections of middle ear cleft (all with cholesteatoma), fractures of the temporal bone, anomalies and tumors of the external auditory canal and middle ear were the pathologies observed in these CT scans with infection (otomastoiditis) [23 (51.1%)] being the most common pathology observed. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Pre-operative CT scan may not only help in identifying the nature, extent of infectious disease including ossicular, bony erosions; it may also identify anomalies in the temporal bone and surrounding structures. Thus, HRCT temporal bone will help the surgeon in planning effective surgical strategy, reducing morbidity during the surgery.</span></p>
Action Research into a Flood Resilient Value Chain – Biochar-Based Organic Fertilizer Doubles Productivity of Pea in Udayapur, Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Anu Joshi , Pandit Bishnu Hari 
Published: September 2017

<p class="Els-Abstract-text">Green growth and flood resilient value chain development have been foremost in the minds of vegetable growers in six villages of Udayapur District when they agreed to join pea field trials for a self-made biochar based organic fertilizer. Like so many Nepalese women and men who depend on farming for their livelihoods their top concern was getting high crop yields while lowering their input costs. Farmers of six villages (240 migrant workers' families) are now showing how boosting agriculture productivity and saving costs at the farm level can go hand in hand with national climate change strategies particularly in replacing chemical fertilizers in tropical soils of Nepal, an Action Research project result revealed. The results demonstrated that the biochar based organic fertilizer has enhanced the nutrient efficiency by increasing yields of at least four vegetable crops (peas, bottle gourd, cauliflower, and tomato) in the study area, and this technology was found more resilient to adverse climate (flood and drought) conditions. The trials have further investigated that the combination of biochar and cow urine, a source of nutrients readily available to farmers, have increased fresh pea yields double folds from (3 to 7) t · ha<sup>–</sup><sup>1</sup> in off season (end of Dec. to Mar.). With this learning, a flood resilient pea value chain was developed, where farmers could get increase in income from 9.92 % (traditional value chain) to 44.32 % (upgraded value chain). Further benefits of biochar based organic fertilizer have been recorded with increase of soil organic matter content in the root zone of crops and soil moisture content.</p><p> </p>
Comparison of the Main Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity from Garlic Water-soluble and Garlic Oil
Authors: Dewi Ardhia Deasy Rosita , Kusnadi Joni , Shih Wen-Ling 
Published: September 2017

<p class="Els-Abstract-text">Garlic is a natural source which has abundant organosulfur constituents. Garlic is divided into water-soluble organosulfur constituents mainly SAC (S-allylcystein), NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and oil soluble organosulfur constituents such as DATS (diallyl trisulfide), DADS (diallyl disulfide), DAS (diallyl sulfide). The aim of this research was to compare the bioactive constituents and antioxidant activity between garlic water-soluble and garlic oil. Garlic water-soluble constituents were identified by Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and five constituents were found, namely N-acetylcysteine (NAC), cysteinyl-alanine, phenol-2-2-benzoxazolyl and two unknown constituents. The GC-MS chromatogram also showed three main constituents present in garlic oil as diallyldisulphide (DADS), diallyltrisulphide (DATS) and D-limonene. Interestingly, garlic water-soluble extract had higher antioxidant activity 70 % ± 0.02 % in comparison with garlic oil 58 % ± 0.07 %. This study conducts a novel preparation of garlic water-soluble for enhancing antioxidant properties on garlic novel preparation.</p><p> </p>
Antioxidant Acitivity in Various Processed Products of Inferior Local Tubers (Dioscorea sp. L.)
Authors: Yuniastuti Ari , Iswari Retno Sri , Susanti R. 
Published: September 2017

<p>Inferior local tubers such as lesser yam, wild yam and arrowroot contain bioactive compounds such as phenols and diosgenin which act as antioxidants. Antioxidant activities in the processed of local tubers have not been reported. The aim of this research was to identify the antioxidant activity of local tubers (inferior) that has been processed through the process of steaming, frying and milling to be flour. The determination of antioxidant activity was performed using α, α, Diphenyl Picryl Hydrazil (DPPH), which is indicated as a percentage of the apprehension of radical activities by the amount of absorbance at 680 nm. The antioxidant activity of lesser yam steamed, fried and milled were 2.26 %, 0.84 %, and 3.34 % respectively. The antioxidant activity of steamed, fried and milled arrowroot were 1.44 %, 0.65 %, and 1.32 % respectively. Moreover, the antioxidant activity of steamed, fried and milled wild yam were 1.08 %, 0.08 %, and 0.82 % respectively. The antioxidant activity of inferior local tubers have decreased in different types of processing. The highest antioxidant activity was in the milled tubers followed by steamed and fried tuber. </p>
Solar Driven Photocatalytic Fuel Cells: an Environmentally Friendly Innovation of Power Plant Technology as Energy Source
Authors: Wibowo Emas Agus Prastyo , Aji Navela Rahma , Widiarti Nuni , Kurniawan Cepi 
Published: September 2017

<p class="Els-Abstract-text">Nowadays, the demand of energy in Indonesia is still dominated by fossil fuel. In 2013, fossil fuel contributed 94.3 % of the total energy. Production of fossil fuel or conventional energy sources such as coal, oil, and gas that are widely used to fulfill the energy needs in the world has been decreasing very significantly. One of energy supply problems resulting from the deficiency of fossil fuel energy is unequal distribution of electricity in areas of Indonesia. To overcome the energy supply issues, hence hydrogen can be used as energy supplier because it has been proven to be potential and prospective alternative energy source. The hydrogen resulted from water electrolysis can be used as the main component of fuel cells technology. Fuel cells technology is a kind of renewable energy that is clean and safe. It also has high energy efficiency. Power plant using fuel cells technology is then used as energy supplier for public street lighting in the remote areas which lack of electricity supply from Electricity Company or PLN. However, those areas should have abundant sources of water to be converted into hydrogen. Here we explore the idea of designing Solar Driven Photocatalytic Fuel Cells. The first step is to synthesize nitrogen dopped titanium dioxide (N-TiO<sub>2</sub>) nanotubes/dye by using hydrothermal method on Fluorine Tin Oxide (FTO) substrate. Then use it as a photoanode, Silicon (Si) is used as cathode by putting the metal into Hydrofluoric acid (HF) liquid. The hydrogen will be generated from water electrolysis. Then use the hydrogen as a fuel. The fuel cells can generate electricity without combustion of fuel and produce zero pollution.</p>
Efficiency Analysis of Production Factors Utilization in Upland Rice Farming
Authors: Budiono Rohmad , Adinurani Praptiningsih Gamawati 
Published: September 2017

<p class="Els-Abstract-text">The research aimed to determine the factors that affect the production and the use of the factors that affect the production of upland rice farming. The research was conducted using a survey method in the Bluluk village, Bluluk district, Lamongan regency, Indonesia, from April to June 2012. Sampling was done by purposive sampling method on 38 farmer respondents. Based on the results of analysis, it was concluded that the production factors that have significant effects on upland rice farming were land, Urea fertilizer and herbicides. At current price levels, production factor of land have been efficient, whereas Urea fertilizer and herbicides are not efficient. Of the three factors of production, only land use school is potential to improve.</p>
Intake Pericarp of Garcinia mangostana L. Extract Inhibited Oxidative Stress on Wistar Rat Hyperglycemic through the Increased of Superoxide Dismutase and
Authors: Wahjuni Sri , Laksmiwati Anak Agung Istri Ayu Mayun , Puspawati Ni Made 
Published: September 2017

<p class="Els-Abstract-text">Stress oxidative can cause the development of pathological condition such as diabetes mellitus. <em>Garcinia mangostana </em>L., locally known as “Manggis” is a tropical fruit rich in polyphenolic compounds that possesses high antioxidant activity. This research aimed to study the effect of intake pericarp <em>G</em><em>.</em><em> mangostana</em> ethanol extract in inhibiting stress oxidative in hyperglycemic Wistar rats by analyzing superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and histopathology of pancreatic cell. Extraction of 800 g pericarp <em>Garcinia mangostana</em> with ethanol gave 147 g crude ethanol extract. Hyperglycemic on Wistar rats was made by inducing hyperglycemic with alloxan. The experimental was performed on five groups of animals that were Hyperglycemic. The dose of pericarp of <em>Garcinia</em> extract given to of rats which assigned P<sub>0 </sub>for normal control, P<sub>1</sub> for negative control (hyperglycaemic), P<sub>2 </sub>for hyperglycemic rats with <em>Garcinia</em> extract 50 mg · kg<sup>-1</sup> body weight; P<sub>3 </sub>for hyperglycemia rats treated with 100 mg · kg<sup>–</sup><sup>1</sup> body weight and P<sub>4</sub> treated with 150 mg · kg<sup>–</sup><sup>1</sup> body weight. The result showed that intake of pericarp <em>Garcinia</em> extract in all dose given have increased the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD). The highest SOD activity was obtained in P<sub>4</sub> with given of 150 mg · kg<sup>–</sup><sup>1</sup> body weight and SOD activity increased to 65.71 %. The increased of SOD activity was directly proportional to the histopathology profile of pancreatic found in the hyperglycemic rat.</p>
The Role of Heavy Metals-Resistant Bacteria Acinetobacter sp. in Copper Phytoremediation using Eichhornia crasippes [(Mart.) Solms]
Authors: Irawati Wahyu , Parhusip Adolf Jan Nexson , Sopiah Nida , Tnunay Juniche Anggelique 
Published: September 2017

<p>Phytoremediation is a bioremediation process using plants and microorganisms to extract, sequester, or detoxify heavy metals. <em>Eichhornia crassipes </em>[(Mart.) Solms] is a well-known phytoremediating plant that has the ability to remove heavy metals from water by accumulating them in their tissues. <em>Acinetobacter </em>sp. IrC1 and <em>Acinetobacter </em>sp. IrC2 are copper resistant bacteria isolated from industrial waste in Rungkut, Surabaya. The aim of this research was to study the effect of <em>Acinetobacter </em>sp. IrC1 and <em>Acinetobacter </em>sp. IrC2 inoculation in copper phytoremediation process using <em>Eichhornia crassipes</em>. Bacterial isolate with colony form unit of 10<sup>8 </sup>was inoculated into the rhizosphere of <em>Eichhornia crassipes </em>in water containing 10 mL · L<sup>–1 </sup>and 20 mL · L<sup>–1</sup> copper. Copper removal in contaminated water and copper accumulation in the plant roots was analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The results showed that inoculation treatment enhanced the potency of the plant to reduce copper from 94 % concentration level in the medium without bacterial inoculation to 98.3 % and 97 % in medium inoculated with <em>Acinetobacter </em>sp. IrC1 and <em>Acinetobacter </em>sp. IrC2, respectively. <em>Eichhornia crassipes </em>inoculated with <em>Acinetobacter </em>sp. IrC1 accumulated up to six fold higher copper concentrations in roots compared with un-inoculated controls. The roots of <em>Eichhornia crassipes</em> accumulated 596 mg · kg<sup>–1</sup>and 391 mg · kg<sup>–1</sup> in medium containing 5 mL · L<sup>–1</sup> and 10 mL · L<sup>–1</sup> copper without inoculation, while, the upper part of the plants accumulated up to 353 2.5 mg · kg<sup>–1</sup> and 194 1.5 mg · kg<sup>–1</sup> in medium inoculated with <em>Acinetobacter</em> sp. IrC1, respectively. The findings of the study indicated that <em>Acinetobacter </em>sp. IrC1 and <em>Acinetobacter </em>sp. IrC2 can improve the phytoremediation potential of <em>Eichhornia crassipes</em>.</p>
A Study of the Pore Surface State of Porous TiNi-based Materials Obtained by SHS at Various Ignition Temperatures
Authors: Anikeev S.G. , Khodorenko V.N. , Mukhamedov M.R. , Gunther V.E. 
Published: September 2017

Structural features of porous TiNi-based materials obtained by SHS at temperatures of synthesis beginning of400 Cand600 Chave been investigated. It is found that finely porous material with a porosity P=75 % was obtained at the temperature of400 C. A surface of pore walls contains a dendritic relief, oxycarbidenitride layer and a multitude of secondary phase particles. Phase and chemical composition of the material is non-uniform. SHS material obtained at the synthesis beginning temperature of600 °Cis characterized as a coarse-porosity one P=65 %. Nano- and micropores are practically absent. The oxycarbidenitride surface layer with a variable thickness is substantially free of secondary inclusions due to the more complete processes of alloy formation. This layer has an own substructure based on carbonitride and oxynitride layers.
Application of TiNi Dental Implants with Permeable Porosity in Patients Rehabilitation with Different Adentia Options
Authors: Radkevich A.A. , Gantimurov A.A. , Zhiglov N.G. , Podgorny V.Y. , Zhiglov D.N. , Zhiglov A.N. , Gunther V.E. 
Published: September 2017

The results of the dental prosthetics based on intraosseous implants made of porous nickelid titanium in 650 patients aged 15-75 years have been presented. The atrophy of the alveolar processes was eliminated by means of the osteogenic tissue grown in the iliac crest thickness having the structure between the hyaline cartilage and coarse-fibered bone tissue. Satisfactory functioning of the orthopedic constructions within 7-8 and more years was observed in 496 (76,3%) patients, the advantages of this treatment methods have been specified.
Current Aspects in Reconstructive Surgery for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Authors: Shtin V.I. , Novikov V.A. , Gunther V.E. , Choinzonov E.I. , Ryabova A.I. , Sirkashev V.A. , Surkova P.V. , Yasenchuk Yu.F. , Anikeev S.G. , Vasilev R.V. 
Published: September 2017

Tumors of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses present a challenge to treat them. A combination of surgery and radiation therapy can improve treatment outcomes in 49-56% of patients with locally advanced nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer. The midface reconstruction poses a formidable challenge to the reconstructive surgeon due to the region’s complex skeletal and soft-tissue anatomy. The rehabilitation program including the reconstruction of the resected orbital walls using the porous and mesh implants from titanium nickelid (TiNi) was developed at the Cancer Research institute jointly with the Research Institute of Medical Materials. The technique was proven effective, allowing the natural position of the eye and visual function to be preserved in 90% of patients. A long period of reparative processes and risk of developing inflammation in the implant area, as well as the need to decrease length of surgery, contributed to the development of a novel approach to repairing the midface bone structures using the implant based on the microporous wire and TiNi mesh. Eighteen patients with nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer were treated using the combined thin implants. The novel technique allowed the time of the implant installation to be reduced to 5-10 minutes. The structure of the implant contributed to prevention of inflammatory processes in 97% of cases. Thus, the natural position of the eyeball and visual function were preserved in 100% of patients. The use of the TiNi implants in reconstructive surgery for patients with nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer led to reduced time of surgery and rehabilitation, increased level of social adaptation of patients and improved cosmetic and functional results.