bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of Duckweed (<i>Lemna minor</i>) as Supplementary Feed on Monoculture of Gift Strain of Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>)
Authors: Uddin MN , Rahman MS , Shahjahan M 
Published: August 2014

An experiment was conducted for a period of 135 days on the effect of duckweed (Lemna minor) as supplementary feed on monoculture of GIFT strain of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). The experiment had two treatments, each with three replications. In treatment-1 ponds were supplied with duckweed as supplementary fish feed and in treatment-2 ponds were kept as control (without supply of duckweed). Ponds were stocked at a stocking density of 150 fingerlings per decimal. The ponds were fertilized fortnightly with poultry dropping at the rate of 5 kg/decimal, urea 60g/decimal and TSP 90g/decimal. Duckweeds were supplied to the ponds (treatment-1) at the rate of 60% of the total body weight (wet weight basis) of the fish. During the experimental period, the ranges of physico-chemical parameters viz, water temperature, transparency, dissolved oxygen, pH, total alkalinity, free CO2, PO4-P, and NO3-N were within the productive limit and more or less similar in all the ponds under treatments 1 and 2. There were 24 genera of phytoplankton under 5 major groups and 10 genera of zooplankton under 3 major groups were found in the experimental ponds. Mean survival rates in treatments 1 and 2 were 85.34% and 83.68% respectively. Specific growth rate (SGR, % per day) of the fish in treatments 1 and 2 were 1.90% and 1.60% respectively. Calculated net production of the fish in treatment-1 was 5.03 ton/ha/yr and in treatment-2 was 3.11 ton/ha/yr. By t test it was found that the net production of fish in treatment-1 was significantly (p<0.05) higher than that of treatment-2.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v18i2.18201 Progress. Agric. 18(2): 183 - 188, 2007
Waste Disposal and Management System in Rural Areas of Mymensingh
Authors: Sheheli S 
Published: August 2014

The study was conducted in rural areas of Mymensingh district during March to April 2007. Seventy two households were interviewed and respondents were grouped in three categories: low, medium and high income group to identify the respondents socio-economic condition, total waste production, processing, utilization and preservation methods of waste. The total organic waste production was unequally proportionate areas among low, medium and high income group. Waste generation was also depending on family size and family income. Smaller family generated less amount of waste while larger family generated huge wastes. High income contributes to generate more wastes. The characteristics such as family size and family income of the respondents had positive and significant relationships with their waste generation. Waste use as many purpose such as manure, fuel, landfill etc. A significant amount of waste generated from domestic animal, specially cowdung have been using as fuel purpose. Only 2.78% respondents used cowdung as compost in their crop field due to less number of domestic animals and scarcity of fuel wood. But 27.78% respondents were not used it for any of those purposes. Besides these ashes, kitchen waste, feed wastage etc. are used as manure and landfill purpose. Respondents had no systematic planning in all spheres of production, processing and utilization of organic waste. The respondents were disposing their solid waste at various times. As a result improper processing and preservation of wastes have been occurring serious air and water pollution.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v18i2.18383 Progress. Agric. 18(2): 247 - 254, 2007
Influence of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on the Growth, Leaf Yield, Chlorophyll and Protein Contents of Stevia Grown in Different Soil Types
Authors: Khanom S , Saha BK , Islam MT , Chowdhury MAH 
Published: August 2014

A pot experiment was conducted in the open net house of the Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh from January to June, 2007, to study the effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth, leaf yield, chlorophyll and protein contents of Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.). The experiment was laid out in completely randomized design with three replications having 16 treatment combinations. Four types of soil viz., saline, acidic, calcareous and non-calcareous soils were collected from Khulna, Tangail, Natore and Mymensingh districts of Bangladesh, respectively. Two organic (poultry manure and cow dung) and one inorganic fertilizers @ the recommended dose along with a control were used as treatment factor. The experimental results indicated that different soil types significantly influenced all parameters studied. The highest values of all parameters were obtained from the plant grown in noncalcareous soil which was identical with acidic soil for some parameters. Different types of organic and inorganic fertilizer had also significant influence on all plant parameters. In all cases, the highest values were recorded from the plant fertilized with chemical fertilizers. Poultry manure and cow dung also showed identical results with chemical fertilizer in most cases. Interaction effect of different types of soil and fertilizer showed significant variation for most of the parameters studied except chlorophyll and protein contents. Plants grown in noncalcareous soil fertilized with chemical fertilizers exhibited the best performance in most of the cases. The overall results suggested that stevia can be cultivated in noncalcareous and acidic soils fertilized with chemical fertilizers along with poultry manure favoring the productivity of stevia.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v19i1.16986 Progress. Agric. 19(1): 23 - 31, 2008
Effect of Seedling Age and Method of Transplanting on the Yield of Aman Rice
Authors: Sarker TK , Hossain MD , Salam MA , Rabbani MG 
Published: August 2014

An experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh from June to December 2012 with a view to finding out the effect of seedling age and method of transplanting on the yield of Aman rice. Four seedling ages (10, 20, 30 and 40 days) and two transplanting methods (line and haphazard) were used as experimental treatments with four replications in a randomized complete block design. Seedling age, transplanting method and their interaction significantly influenced most of the yield components and yield of transplant Aman rice cv. BRRI dhan41. The highest total tillers, effective tillers hill-1, grains panicle-1, grain yield, straw yield and harvest index were obtained from 30-day-old seedlings. Line transplanting method produced the highest total tillers, effective tillers hill-1, grain yield and harvest index. The highest total tillers, effective tillers hill-1, grain yield and harvest index were obtained from 30-day-old seedlings with line transplanting method. Results revealed that 30-day-old seedlings under line transplanting method could be used to obtain maximum yield of transplant Aman rice cv. BRRI dhan41.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19092 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 9 - 16, 2013
Clinical Evaluation of Hyperimmune Serum for the Treatment of Newcastle Disease in Indigenous Layer Birds
Authors: Islam MS , Parvin MS , Akhter J , Islam MT , Siddique MP , Rashid MH 
Published: August 2014

The efficacy of hyperimmune serum for the treatment of Newcastle disease (ND) was evaluated in indigenous birds. A total of 20 indigenous birds (3 to 4 months old) were divided into three groups, namely group A (n = 9), B (n = 8) and C (n = 3). Birds of all the groups were infected orally with 0.2 mL (106.5EID50/0.1 mL) of virulent Newcastle disease virus (NDV). Birds of group A were treated with hyperimmune serum (raised in chickens against NDV) @ 2 mL/bird IM after 6 hours of infection before commencement of clinical signs. Birds of group B received two doses of hyperimmune serum, first @ 2 mL/bird IV after commencement of clinical signs and second @ 3 mL/bird IM 5 hours after first dosing. Birds of group C served as infected control. Birds of group A did not show any clinical signs of ND except one (11%). However, the only sick bird recovered after one repeat dosing of 1 mL hyperimmune serum. In group B, 87.5% birds survived with two birds having nervous signs. Therefore, it may be concluded that hyperimmune sera was effective in preventing morbidity and mortality due to ND in birds when administered before or after commencement of the clinical signs. However, it is needed to conduct a field trial to explore the efficacy of hyperimmune sera raised both in chickens and rabbits.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19103 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 79 - 84, 2013
Prevalence of Surgical Affections of Cattle in Aarong Dairy Area of Pabna
Authors: Noman ASM , Juyena NS , Alam MM , Ferdousy RN , Paul S , Haq MM 
Published: August 2014

AARONG dairy area of Pabna comprises a major part to meet the demand of milk and meat production in Bangladesh. Various diseases including surgical affections reduce the fitness, efficiency and productivity of cattle in this area. There is a need to investigate the occurrence of surgical diseases to take proper preventive measures. Therefore, the prevalence of surgical affections of cattle was studied in four Upazilas of Pabna from December 2012 to May 2013. A total of 2390 cattle from different households were included and surgical affections were recorded. The overall prevalence was 44.3% in stall feeding system, among which surgical affections were more prevalent in Sujanagar Upazilas (13.3%), and the highest prevalent surgical affection was foot diseases (8.2%) followed by navel ill (6.3%), myiasis (4.6%), arthritis, hernia and wounds (3.6%). Overall prevalence of surgical affections was slightly higher in female cattle in comparison to males The prevalence of navel ill (11.3%), foot disease (11.1%), hernia (6.1%) and horn affections (4.9%) were found to be higher in male. Whereas, myiasis (5.9%), upward patellar fixation (2.8%) were found to be higher in females. There is significant (P<0.01) difference in the prevalence of hernia, upward patellar fixation, horn affection, foot diseases and myiasis between male and female. It was also observed that cattle of 0-1 year was affected more frequently with surgical affections (18.7%) among which prevalence of navel ill (15.5%), hernia (8.3%), myiasis (5.4%) and foot diseases (5.3%) were higher. In addition, foot disease was more prevalent surgical affection in cattle of more than one year. Moreover, significant variation (P<0.01) was existed in the prevalence of upward patellar fixation, foot diseases, arthritis and wounds among three age groups. However, results of the present study indicate that there is a strong relation among the prevalence of surgical affections, sex and age of animals. Moreover, foot disease is a common occurrence in stall feeding cattle in Pabna.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19104 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 85 - 92, 2013
Production of Fish Sauce from Low Cost Small Freshwater Fish and their Qualitative Evaluation
Authors: Faisal M , Islam MN , Kamal M , Khan MNA 
Published: August 2014

The study was conducted to produce fish sauce from small freshwater fishes like Kholisa (Colisa fasciatus), Tit punti (Puntius ticto), Jat punti (Puntius sophore), Tengra (Mystus vittatus), Taki (Channa punctatus), Gutum (Lepidocephalichthys guntea), Guchi (Macrognathus pancalus), Veda (Nandus nandus), and Bujuri (Mystus tengara) by using different concentrations of salt (25% as Treatment-I, 30% as Treatment-II and 35% as Treatment-III). Fishes were fermented for 9 months by the combined action of microorganisms and enzymes present in fish tissue and viscera in presence of salt. During fermentation the initial protein content in fish was 15.17% which were nearly digested and liquefied at the end of fermentation. Crude protein content on the basis of total nitrogen were found to be 14.58, 13.88 and 12.63% in Treatment-I, II and III respectively while the highest ash content in fish sauce was 22.97% in Treatment-III. Initial Total Volatile Base Nitrogen in fish was 1.92 mg/100g, which reached 20.88, 20.52 and 20.31 mg/100g respectively in three treatments. Initial aerobic plate count (APC) in fish was 5.99 × 106 cfu/g and after fermentation and 15 days of aging the APC in fish sauce was reduced to 1.53 × 104 cfu/ml in Treatment-I, 1.40 × 104 cfu/ml in Treatment-II and 1.27 × 104 cfu/ml in treatment-III. The major bacterial groups identified in fish sauce were Bacillus, Micrococcus, Lactobacillus and Pseudomonas. Considering the values of different parameters and result of panel test, fish sauce produced with 25% salt (Treatment-I) was found to be of best quality.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19170 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 171 - 180, 2013
Improvement of the Seed Metering Device of Power Tiller Operated Zero Till Drill
Authors: Hossen MS , Musabbir AA , Hossain MM , Hasan MZ , Islam MA 
Published: August 2014

This study was carried out in wheat research center, BARI under financial assistance of CIMMYT for the improvement of seed metering device of a power tiller operated zero till drill planter. Fluted roller type seed metering device was replaced by the inclined plate type seed metering device. Field experiments revealed that field efficiency was 80.19% and seed damage was completely absent in the improved metering device. Further cost analysis showed saving of 280 Taka ha-1 planting cost, which proves success of the improvement.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19173 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 203 - 210, 2013
Problem Confrontation of the FFS Farmers in Participating Farmer Field School Training Session
Authors: Roy D , Farouque MG , Rahman MZ 
Published: August 2014

The study was conducted to identify and describe the problems of FFS farmers in participating FFS training sessions. Data and information were collected from 100 FFS farmers of selected three unions of Muktagacha Upazila of Mymensingh district in Bangladesh from 10 to 30 April, 2013. Among ten selected problems Inadequate trials and training materials got the highest score (PCI-176) while Biasness in trainee selection got the lowest score (PCI-48). The highest proportion of the FFS farmers (53%) had low problem in participating FFS training session, while 40% and 7% had medium and high problem, respectively. Findings indicate that a majority i.e. more than four fifth of the FFS farmers faced low to medium problems in participating FFS training sessions. The selected characteristics of the FFS farmers, such as year of schooling, farming experience, extension media contact, risk orientation and knowledge on soil and crop management showed significantly negative relationship with problem confrontation in participating FFS training sessions by the FFS farmers. Therefore, it can be mentioned that there is no significant problems associated with the FFS training sessions. So, necessary steps need to be taken to enhance the existing activities of FFS that could improve the sustainable crop production as well as the livelihood of the FFS farmers.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19179 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 273 - 280, 2013
Echocardiographic Assessment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pattern and Prevalence, Expanding Clinical Awareness through an Institutional Survey with the Perspective of a Quality Improvement Project
Authors: Kossaify Antoine , Akiki Vanessa 
Published: August 2014

Background Mitral regurgitation (MR) is frequently reported in everyday echocardiograms; accurate assessment is essential for appropriate management and decision making Objective We performed a self-audit in order to define the prevalence and pattern of MR and to evaluate methods of assessment with the perspective of developing a quality improvement project. Methods and Setting This retrospective analytical study was conducted in a university hospital. Inclusion criteria: age more than 18 years and medical records available within the facility, including a “complete” medical history. Using the picture archiving and communication system, we reviewed 961 echocardiograms performed over a 6-month period. The methods of assessment of native mitral valve regurgitation were reported, and also relevant medical data were collected using an electronic archiving system. Results and Discussion Among the 961 patients reviewed, 322 (33.50%) had MR, with variable grades. MR pattern (organic versus functional) was not specified in 49.68% of cases. “Eyeball” assessment and “color jet area” were the most frequently used methods for MR assessment (90.06% and 27.95%, respectively), while “vena contracta” and “flow convergence” methods were rarely implemented (1.55% and 2.17%, respectively). Discussion is made according to current guidelines, while showing the strengths and weaknesses of each method. Conclusion The prevalence of MR was 33.50%, and in nearly half of cases, the MR pattern was not specified. Qualitative and semi-quantitative methods of assessment were mostly used; quantitative assessment should be implemented more frequently, in accordance with current guidelines. Increasing clinical awareness by creating and implementing a quality improvement project is essential in this context.
Reflection on key competencies for lifelong learning: A structural analysis of teachers' study programmes in the Republic of Croatia
Authors: Karamatić Brčić Matilda , Perin Višnja 
Published: August 2014

Educating teachers on the initial level of the teachers' studies programmes' compulsory and elective courses allows these educators to acquire the competencies they need to transmit and teach the same information to children. In the realm of contemporary educational practices, acquiring competency in teaching work is part of a process of lifelong learning. This paper will analyse the structure of Croatian teachers' studies programmes, focusing on the name of the course and the teaching workload of the same, with an emphasis on the concept of key competencies for lifelong learning according to the European Framework of Reference. In this paper, compulsory and elective courses were classified according to the following competencies for lifelong learning: communication in the mother tongue, communication in foreign languages, mathematical competencies, basic competencies in science and technology, and digital competency. The results reveal that there are no statistically significant differences among Croatian teachers' studies programmes in terms of teaching workload, taking into account how competent the teacher is considered to be; there are statistically significant differences among the Croatian teachers' studies programmes in the possible teaching workload for elective courses because of teacher's perceived competency level. Despite the fact that all of the teachers' studies programmes bestow the same title upon graduates, the analysis of access to teacher studies in the Republic of Croatia shows that the screening criteria are different in study programmes at different universities.
AVALIAÇÃO DA INOVAÇÃO EM EMPREENDIMENTOS AUTOGESTIONÁRIOS COMO ALTERNATIVAS DE GERAÇÃO DE RENDA PARA POPULAÇÕES EXCLUÍDAS DO MERCADO DE TRABALHO
Authors: Martins Andrea Cristina , Rossi Daniel Francisco 
Published: August 2014

O mercado de trabalho informal no Brasil vem crescendo desordenadamente, em conseqüência da busca de mão-de-obra excluída das relações de trabalho formais. Calcula-se que 30 milhões de pessoas trabalham informalmente. A busca por diferentes inovações para novos empreendimentos, com inovações em seus sistemas de gestão e parcerias, está possibilitando o enfrentamento destes problemas. Dois mecanismos tradicionais como o associativismo e o cooperativismo vêm se remodelando para esse intento. No primeiro caso, um dos motivos principais de uma associação é a união de esforços, dinheiro, equipamentos e disposição para o trabalho. Outra forma são as cooperativas, baseadas em princípios como a democracia, participação e responsabilidade. Este trabalho descreve essas alterações que vêm ocorrendo e a maneira como vêm se inovando para essas novas possibilidades mediante o estudo de caso de uma associação na cidade de Colombo, no Paraná.
POS MODERNIDADE, CIÊNCIA E DIREITO NO TERCEIRO MILENIO: PRIMEIRAS APROXIMAÇÕES
Authors: Almeida Maria de Lourdes Pinto de Almeida De Lourdes Pinto de , Pertuzzatti Dirceu 
Published: August 2014

Nosso objetivo é, neste texto, debater a utilidade que o trabalho humano deve cumprir no processo de produção capitalista contemporâneo, já que cada vez menos se necessita de mão-de-obra humana. Pretendemos também estudar o contexto histórico que está posto neste início de século XXI, rotulado por muitos de pós-modernidade, ou era da irracionalidade. Há um descompasso freqüente entre a ordem jurídica e as transformações sociais, não devendo o direito, conforme a experiência tem demonstrado, distanciar-se das transformações ocorridas no mundo do trabalho da sociedade capitalista. A metodologia que será utilizada para abordagem da temática é a dialética, pois estudaremos o fato inserido em seu contexto histórico e as influências deste no objeto estudado.
OS PRINCÍPIOS CONSTITUCIONAIS DA ATIVIDADE ECONÔMICA
Authors: Moreira Egon Bockmann 
Published: August 2014

O texto é a transcrição ipsis litteris da prova escrita realizada pelo autor em junho de 2006, no Concurso Público para Professor Assistente da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Federal do Paraná. o tema sorteado para a prova foi o ponto relativo aos princípios constitucionais da ordem econômica – o que exigiu o estabelecimento de algumas premissas cognitivas (o conceito de princípios, a formação e a consolidação da Constituição Econômica e as linhas gerais da Constituição Econômica brasileira de 988). o texto segue analisando os princípios constitucionais expressos e implícitos do artigo 70 (e incisos) da Constituição de 988, com especial enfoque para os princípios da dignidade da pessoa humana, justiça social e livre iniciativa.
O EMBRIÃO HUMANO: SUA PERSONALIDADE E A EMBRIOTERAPIA
Authors: Szaniawski Elimar 
Published: August 2014

O presente artigo analisa a situação jurídica do embrião excedente, sustentando que o direito à vida e de nascer, a partir da Constituição da República de 1988 é direito limitado. A Teoria da Realidade Técnica atribui à técnica jurídica o momento da fixação da aquisição da personalidade do ser humano. Sustenta-se a constitucionalidade do artigo 5.º, da Lei de Biosegurança, não estando vedado ao legislador infraconstitucional a imposição de limites ao direito à vida e de nascer dos embriões excedentários in vitro.
EDITORIAL
Authors: Chueiri Vera Karam de , Gediel José Antônio Peres , Hoshino Thiago De Azevedo Pinheiro , Câmara Edna Torres Felício 
Published: August 2014

A Revista da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Federal do Paraná chega ao seu volume 51 e, assim, já passa de meio século de vida e vai superando, formalmente, a meia centena de edições. Em sua longa trajetória de discussão (crítica), o que significa passar o Bojador? Sobretudo, um esforço reflexivo conjunto para, desde esta (outra) margem do Ocidente, fazermos as travessias como uma espécie de disseminação, como diria Derrida. Isto é, quando as marcas não podem mais ser resumidas em oposições binárias ou fechadas em uma taxonomia finita, pois seus movimentos penetram todo os espaços da escrita, disseminamos.