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Awareness, perceptions and adaptation strategies of women in urban fishing village in a climate change environment - a case study in Versova, Mumbai
Authors: Debnath Banti , Krishnan M. , Ananthan P.S. , Debnath Biswajit 
Published: December 2016

This study addressed the awareness, perceptions and adaptation strategies undertaken to cope up with the impact of climate change, by the women in Versova urban fishing village, Mumbai in Maharashtra State. Data collection was carried out with the help of a semi-structured interview schedule, from 90 respondents randomly selected from the village. Respondents were from three different groups belonging to fish marketing, casual labourers and homemakers in fishing households. In Versova fisher families, most of the family members are engaged solely in fisheries related activities and they were able to have a feel of the impact of climate change through various sources like mass media. Loss of shelter and declining income from fisheries complemented by unseasonal heat, decrease in rainfall, decline in fish catch and increase in price of fish for last 5 years were the most important impacts of climate change as perceived by them. All respondents reported lack of alternative livelihood opportunities. The findings of the study could help to develop appropriate strategies and policies to mitigate the impact of climate change to make fisheries more viable and sustainable for both fishers and fishing communities.
Textural and functional properties of surimi from striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878) as affected by natural spice extracts
Authors: Majumdar Ranendra K. , Saha Apurba , Maurya Pradip K. , Roy Deepayan , Shitole Snehal , Balange Amjad K. 
Published: December 2016

Effects of aqueous extract of natural spices such as garlic, clove and cinnamon on the textural and functional properties of surimi gel from Striped catfish, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878) was studied and a positive effect was observed. Different levels of extract (0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0%, w/w) were used. Protein solubility significantly (p<0.05) changed in treated gels and major change was found in clove and cinnamon incorporated gels. Water holding capacity of the treated gels were found to be higher compared to control and higher values were observed in respect of treatments with cinnamon and clove than that of garlic. Gel strength of treated samples increased significantly (p<0.05) from the control and maximum was found with clove extract at 0.5% level. Whiteness of gel slightly reduced in treated samples. All the texture profiles differed from the control with maximum hardness in clove extract incorporated gels followed by garlic and cinnamon treated ones.
Growth performance of Asian seabass Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790) stocked at varying densities in floating cages in Godavari Estuary, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Ghosh Shubhadeep , Megarajan Sekar , Ranjan Ritesh , Dash Biswajit , Pattnaik Phalguni , Edward Loveson , Xavier Biji 
Published: December 2016

Present study was undertaken in Godavary Estuary, Andhra Pradesh for evaluation of the effect of three stocking densities on growth performance, survival and production of Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790) in floating cages and for optimisation of stocking density in cage farming. Seabass fingerlings having length and weight of 8.36±0.32 cm and 8.10±0.61 g respectively, were stocked in six cages (6 m dia; 3 m net depth) at three different stocking densities of 15, 30 and 45 nos. m-3 and their growth performance was monitored every fortnight for five months. All fishes were fed with chopped trash fish @ 8 - 12% of body weight. After 150 days of grow-out culture, seabass fingerlings reached 36.0±6.0 cm in length and 690.7±41.3 g in weight at density of 15 nos. m-3, 33.9±0.4 cm and 633.2±17.9 g at density of 30 m-3 and 30.2±0.4 cm and 465.0±21.2 g at density of 45 nos. m-3. Growth was allometric and did not differ with stocking density. Survival percentage was comparatively higher at lower (87.3%) and moderate (83.9%) stocking densities, while production was higher at moderate (1363.2 kg) and higher (1258.4 kg) stocking densities (p<0.5). Gain in weight as well as specific growth rate (SGR) were higher at lower and moderate stocking densities (p<0.5). The results of the study indicated that among the three stocking densities tested, 30 nos. m-3 is superior to 15 and 45 nos. m-3, with higher yield.
Purse seining in India - a review
Authors: Pravin P. , Meenakumari B. 
Published: December 2016

Purse seining is one of the most efficient and advanced commercial fishing methods of recent times, used for harvesting shoaling fishes. Purse seines are surrounding nets in which the bottom of the net is closed after encircling the fish school, by a pursing line which prevents fish from escaping downwards by diving. In India, purse seining was introduced in the south-west coast in the late 1950s to harvest shoaling fishes like anchovies, sardines and mackerels. With the success of purse seining in the country, there were rapid technological changes in the purse seine fishing method and substantial increase in the number and size of both fishing craft and gear. This present review provides an insight into the developmental changes in purse seine fishing in India and highlights future strategies.
Effect of salinity stress on biochemical constituents and ArHsp22 gene expression in Artemia franciscana
Authors: Vikas P. A. , Thomas P. C. , Sajeshkumar N. K. , Chakraborthy Kajal , Sanil N. K. , Vijayan K. K. 
Published: December 2016

The present study analysed the effect of salinity stress on survival, biochemical constituents such as soluble protein, amino acid, trehalose and fatty acid, as well as real time expression of the Artemia heat-shock protein 22 (ArHsp 22) gene in Artemia franciscana. Results of the study revealed that Artemia can withstand sudden salinity increase up to 200 ppt without any mortality up to 6 h. Significantly higher mortality percentage was recorded at 24 h of incubation at 200 ppt. Short-term exposure to hypersaline conditions significantly reduced the protein content in Artemia while the protein biosynthesis enhanced after 24 h of incubation at 150 ppt salinity. Long term exposure to 200 ppt salinity did not show any further increase in amino acid content as observed at 100 and 150 ppt conditions, indicating reduced rate of amino acid metabolism and stress. Salt stress induced the synthesis of total polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in Artemia especially the 22:6n-3 and 20:5n-3 after 24 h of incubation at 150 ppt . Exposure to higher salinity induced trehalose production which indicated its vital role in combating salt stress in Artemia. The present study also indicated that short-term salt stress can significantly enhance the ArHsp22 gene expression in Artemia adults.
Biochemical and microbiological quality of fermented silage prepared from dressing waste of Indian major carps using different concentrations of jaggery
Authors: Tanuja S. , Kumar Anil , Sarkar A. , Nayak Sujit K. 
Published: December 2016

Present study investigated the shelf life of fermented silage prepared from dressing waste (gut and gills) of Indian major carps and the effect of different concentrations of jaggery as carbohydrate source, on the biochemical and microbiological changes in the silage. Fermented silage was prepared using jaggery at 10% w/w (F1) and 20% w/w (F2) concentrations. F2 had a lower crude fat and ash content. The lowest pH attained was 4.11 and 4.02 in F1 and F2 respectively by the end of 15 days. Significantly higher (p<0.05) concentration of total volatile base nitrogen (TVB-N) was observed in F2 from the 30th day of storage. The rate of auto-oxidation was also significantly higher in F2 throughout the storage period of 60 days. Total plate count (TPC) of bacteria in F1 and F2 reduced significantly till the 15th day of storage. At the end of 60 days of storage, pH reached 5.55 and 5.67 in F1 and F2 respectively, thereafter the silage was considered spoiled. The study indicated that fermented fish silage prepared from viscera and gills of Indian major caps remained shelf worthy for a period of 60 days and the use of jaggery at concentrations higher than 20% (w/w) would not be viable as it led to faster spoilage rate and increased cost of production
Spatio-temporal variations in abundance and assemblage patterns of fish larvae and their relationships to environmental variables in Sirindhron Reservoir of the Lower Mekong Basin, Thailand
Authors: Jutagate Tuantong , Rattanachai Achara , Udduang Suriya , Lek-Ang Sithan , Lek Sovan 
Published: December 2016

The spatio-temporal dynamics of fish larvae in Sirindhron Reservoir, north-east Thailand, were investigated from February 2008 to January 2009. The five most abundant species accounted for 53.6% of the total catch and comprised Clupeicthys aesarnensis, Rasbora borapetensis, Barbonymus gonionotus, Esomus metallicus and Oreochromis niloticus. Total larval abundance and species richness varied among sampling months but did not vary with zones in the reservoir. The abundance and species richness of fish larvae showed correlation with flooding, vegetation cover, water level, water temperature and turbidity. A self-organising map (SOM) was used to represent the larval fish assemblage patterns and three assemblage patterns were clearly distinguished primarily according to seasons. In conclusion, the fish larval abundance was greatest during the wet season and the most diverse assemblages were found in the zones adjacent to the connected river upstream during the wet season.
Effect of microalgal diets on filtration and ingestion rates of the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis
Authors: Loka Jayasree , Philipose K.K. , Sonali S.M. 
Published: December 2016

Effect of marine microalgal diet on filtration and ingestion rates of Brachionus plicatilis was studied. Marine microalgae viz., Nannochloropsis oculata, Isochrysis galbana, Chaetoceros calcitrans and a combination of N. oculata and I. galbana (Nanno+Iso) at different cell concentrations were selected for the experiment and triplicates were maintained for each feed. Significant difference (p<0.05) was observed in the filtration and ingestion rates of B. plicatilis, between the treatments. Peak filtration rate of 12.2x10-5 cells ml-1 ind-1 min-1 was recorded in B. plicatilis fed with Nanno+Iso, followed by I. galbana. Ingestion rate was found to be significantly high (p<0.05) for those fed with C. calcitrans, followed by Nanno+Iso. Filtration rate was significantly high (p<0.05) in rotifers stocked at an initial density of 50 nos. ml-1 fed with Nanno+Iso. The results indicated that a combination of Nanno and Iso is the best suitable microalgal diet for rotifer with peak filtration (12.2x10-5cells ml-1 ind-1 min-1) and ingestion (5.4x10-3 cells ml-1 ind-1 min-1) rates during the first 60 min.
Are Floodplain Soils a Potential Phosphorus Source When Inundated That Can Be Effectively Managed?
Authors: Reavis Megan A. , Haggard Brian E. 
Published: December 2016

Core Ideas
Dissolved phosphorus is released from floodplain soils when inundated.
Phosphorus release rates are positively correlated with soil test and water‐extractable P in soil.
Water treatment residuals decrease P release rates, providing a potential mitigation option.
The growing concern over phosphorus (P) and water quality has led to questions as to where the loads originate and how to control landscape inputs from the watershed. We collected soil cores from two locations in the Illinois River watershed to examine the relationship between stored soil P and the amount of soluble reactive P (SRP) released into the water when soils are flooded. After inundation, P flux calculations for durations of ∼24 h ranged from less than 0.1 to 9.3 mg SRP m−2 h−1. Soil test P (STP), measured as water‐extractable P and Mehlich‐III P, correlated with SRP flux, where higher STP resulted in increased P flux to the overlying water. Floodplain soils have the potential to be a P source, potentially releasing more than 1600 mg m−2 yr−1 (>16 kg ha−1 yr−1) depending on length and frequency of inundation and on STP content. Applying water treatment residuals (WTRs) significantly reduced P flux from the cores. Hence, WTR application to critical source areas provides a mitigation strategy to manage floodplain soils and potential SRP release.
Forage and Grasslands as Pollinator Habitat in North Dakota
Authors: Sanderson Matt A. 
Published: December 2016

Core Ideas
Forage and grazinglands provide multiple ecosystem services.
Pollinator habitat is an essential service from grasslands.
Mixed cropland use areas support honey bee production.
Perennial grasslands typically support a diversity of vegetation and an abundance of pollinators. The northern Great Plains provide critical habitat for pollinators, both native and those managed for honey production. The objective of this research was to broadly assess the land use adjacent to apiaries across North Dakota. In 2014 and 2015, the land use around 320 apiaries in North Dakota was documented in roadside surveys and site visits. Results showed that apiaries were most often located near perennial grassland, followed by small grain crops, grazingland, and trees. The distribution of apiaries seemed to follow the acreage of crops in North Dakota. There was a greater frequency of apiaries associated with hay and pasture than other crops, except small grains, in relation to crop acreage. The number of crops or land uses surrounding the apiaries ranged from 1 to 5, with hay crops the most common followed by wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and pasture. Apiaries were also frequently located in abandoned farmsteads and near shelterbelts. The results presented here highlight the value of forage and grazinglands in providing additional ecosystem services that support native pollinators and a large domestic honey bee industry.
Metode Jaringan Syaraf Tiruan Untuk Prediksi Performa Mahasiswa Pada Pembelajaran Berbasis Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Authors: Badieah Badieah , Gernowo Rachmat , Surarso Bayu 
Published: December 2016

In order to improve academic quality in higher education, students’ performance evaluation is becoming important. To prevent increasing failure rate in the course, we need a system that is capable of predicting student’s performance in the end of the course. The research used several factors that are considered to affect students' performance on Problem Based Learning (PBL), such as students’ demography, students’ prior knowledge and group heterogeneity. The method used in the study was Artificial Neural Network (ANN) with backpropagation training algorithm. Total 8 neurons were used as inputs for ANN which were obtained from gender variable (2 neurons), age variable (1 neuron), students’ average knowledge variable (1 neuron), students’ average skill variable (1 neuron) and group heterogeneity variable (3 neurons). Several different ANN architecture were tested in the study using 2, 7 and 12 hidden neurons respectively. Each architecture was trained using various different training parameters in order to find the best ANN architecture. Dataset used in the research were obtained from Academic Information System in Faculty of Dentistry Unissula which contained Adult and Elderly Diseases Course’s participants from year 2009 to 2013. The ANN output were numeric values which represented students’ performance in Adult and Elderly Diseases Course. The output of this study is a system that is able to predict the student performance in block course. The result shows that using 7 hidden neurons in the network combining with 0.5 ,0.1 and 9000 for learning rate, momentum and epoch respectively, were the best ANN architechture and parameters in the study. The MSE obtained from validation test was 0,011926 with correlation coefficient (R) 0,796879. The prediction system are expected to help faculty and academic evaluation team to conduct actions to improve student’s academic performance and prevent them from failure in the course.
Vesicovaginal fistula diagnosis and repair, Benghazi-Libya (Nine years of experience)
Authors: Etabbal A , El Kawafi R , Greiw A 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Introduction: Although most of vesicovaginal fistulas (VVF) are iatrogenic, they can also occur as a result of congenital anomalies, neoplastic changes, and complications of radiotherapy. In rural areas, the obstructed labor may lead to the development of VVF. However, the most common cause of VVF in developed areas is iatrogenic damage of the bladder tissue.
Aim: To confirm that the immediate repair of iatrogenic urinary bladder injures during obstetric or gynecological surgeries prevents VVF formation, and to identify optimal time and outcome of surgical techniques of VVF repair.
Patients & Methods: Prospective study was carried over 9 years and included 95 patients. These patients were divided into two groups; one group underwent immediate intra-operative repair of urinary bladder injuries (n=76), while other group presented with VVF and underwent either reconstructive or urinary diversion surgeries on elective bases (n=19).
Results: The mean age of 19 cases having VVF was 29.4 ± 8.4 years. One case was missed and other 18 cases underwent abdominal repair (n=8), vaginal repair (n=5) and permanent urinary diversion (n=5). The time of repair ranged from 2 day to 7 months after detection of VVF. The success rate of post-surgical VVF repair was 92.3%.
Conclusion: Immediate repair of urinary bladder injuries during obstetric or gynecological surgeries prevents development of VVF. Post-surgical VVF repair can be done in first post-operative days before inflammatory changes takes place. The result of VVF repair depends on the experience of the surgeon rather than the used surgical techniques.
Faktor-faktor Penyebab Ketidaklengkapan Pengisian Rekam Medis Dokter di Ruang Rawat Inap RSI Unisma Malang
Authors: Lihawa Cicilia , Mansur Muhammad , S Tri Wahyu 
Published: December 2016

Ketidaklengkapan pengisian rekam medis di RSI Unisma Malang menggambarkan Â pelayanan kesehatan yang diberikan dan Â mutu pelayanan rekam medis. Salah satu indikator mutu pelayanan di unit rekam medis adalah kelengkapan pengisian rekam medis setelah pelayanan. Adanya ketidaklengkapan pengisian rekam medis setelah selesai pelayanan di ruang rawat inap RSI Unisma Malang perlu dicari penyebab dan solusinya. Pendekatan deskriptif dilakukan dengan metode studi dokumen, observasi unit pelayanan, dan kuesioner yang telah dilakukan uji validitas dan reliabilitas dengan tambahan pertanyaan terbuka untuk saran. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah dokter sejumlah 27 orang. Penentuan akar masalah menggunakan diagram fishbone, yang kemudian di tentukan salah satu menjadi prioritas masalah menggunakan metode USG (Urgency, Seriousness, and Growth) dan penetapan solusi dengan tapisan McNamara. Hasil menunjukkan peran faktor susunan form RM yang kurang sistematis dalam ketidaklengkapan pengisian rekam medis. Sebagai solusi untuk meningkatkan kelengkapan pengisian rekam medis Â adalah dengan membuat rancangan form rekam medis terintegrasi.Â Kata Kunci: Dokter, ketidaklengkapan rekam medik, rawat inap
Faktor Sumber Daya Manusia dan Komitmen Manajemen yang Mempengaruhi Surveillance Infeksi Nosokomial di Rumah Sakit Paru Batu
Authors: S Yuni Kartika , Hariyanti Tita , Pujiastuti Lucia 
Published: December 2016

Surveilans infeksi nosokomial merupakan salah satu kegiatan dalam program Pencegahan dan Pengendalian Infeksi (PPI) di rumah sakit. Studi Pendahuluan menunjukkan angka kejadian plebitis di RS Paru Batu pada tahun 2013 tercatat sebesar 8,23% dan pada bulan Juni 2014 tercatat sebesar 6,3%. Kejadian ini cukup tinggi mengingat standar kejadian plebitis yang direkomendasikan oleh standar pelayanan medis minimal tahun 2008 adalah sebesar â‰¤1,5%.. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi akar permasalahan kurang optimalnya pelaksanaan program pelaporan surveillance infeksi nosocomial di RS Paru Batu. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan studi dokumen, wawancara terstruktur dan observasi. Pencarian akar masalah dilakukan dengan melakukan Focus Group Discussion dengan peserta 1 perawat IPCN (Infection Prevention Control Nurse), 8 kepala ruangan rawat inap di RS Paru Batu, koordinator keperawatan dan koordinator pelayanan medis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebagian besar komponen surveilans belum dijalankan dengan benar sesuai Petunjuk Teknis Surveilans dari Kemenkes tahun 2010. Hal tersebut disebabkan kurangnya dukungan manajemen untuk program dan sarana penunjang PPI, belum adanya sosialisasi program kepada seluruh pelaksana surveilans, serta belum adanya fungsi pengawasan terhadap pelaksanaan program surveilans infeksi nosokomial. Hasil tapisan pilihan solusi terbaik dengan skala matriks adalah pengesahan SK pengangkatan Komite dan Tim PPI, menyusun panduan surveilans infeksi nosokomial dan sosialisasi surveilans infeksi nosokomial.Kata Kunci: Â Angka kejadian plebitis, IPCN, sumberdaya manusia, surveilans infeksi nosokomial
Faktor Penyebab Kurangnya Kinerja Surveilans Infeksi Nosokomial di RSUD Dr. Iskak Tulungagung
Authors: Lelonowati Dewi , Koeswo Mulyatim , Rochmad Kasil 
Published: December 2016

Surveilans infeksi nosokomial merupakan salah satu kegiatan dalam program Pencegahan dan Pengendalian Infeksi (PPI) di rumah sakit. Â Pada studi pendahuluan menunjukkan kegiatan pencatatan dan pelaporan infeksi nosokomial di RSUD Dr. Iskak Tulungagung (minimal 1 parameter) jauh lebih rendah dari Standar Pelayanan Minimal (SPM), meskipun sudah tersedia Tim PPI yang terlatih. Â Hal ini mengindikasikan kinerja surveilans infeksi nosokomial belum berjalan dengan baik. Â Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi, menganalisis dan menentukan solusi dari faktor penyebab kurangnya kinerja surveilans infeksi nosokomial di RSUD Dr. Iskak Tulungagung. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan mempelajari dokumen-dokumen, wawancara terstruktur dan observasi dengan checklist. Â Pencarian akar masalah dilakukan dengan melakukan Focus Group Discussion dengan peserta 19 perawat Infection Prevention Control Nurse (IPCN) dan Infection Prevention Control Link Nurse (IPCLN). Â Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebagian besar komponen surveilans infeksi nosokomial belum dijalankan dengan benar sesuai Petunjuk Teknis Surveilans dari Kemenkes tahun 2010. Hal tersebut disebabkan belum adanya kebijakan untuk sosialisasi program kepada Tim PPI, kurangnya dukungan manajemen terhadap program dan sarana penunjang, serta belum adanya fungsi pengawasan terhadap pelaksanaan program surveilans infeksi nosokomial. Kesimpulan hasil tapisan pilihan solusi terbaik dengan metode Nominal Group Technique (NGT) dan metode CARL adalah pengadaan program pendidikan dan pelatihan yang berkesinambungan kepada Tim PPI untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, ketrampilan dan sikap demi menunjang keberhasilan program surveilans infeksi nosokomial di rumah sakit.Kata Kunci: Â Pendidikan dan pelatihan, surveilans infeksi nosokomial, Tim PPI