bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of Non genetic Factors on Weight Traits of Local Tarai Goats under Farmers’ Managed Condition
Authors: Bhattarai Nirajan , Sapkota Saroj 
Published: July 2012

A field study was carried out to characterize, evaluate and estimate the effect of non-genetic factors on the productive and reproductive performance of local Terai goats during March 2006 to February 2007 in Siraha, district. Altogether 206 dams and 318 kids of different age groups were identified for this study and data on productive performance was collected based on periodic field monitoring. The mean body weight of kids at birth, pre-weaning, weaning, and post weaning at 6 and at 8 months were was 2.23±0.04, 5.75±0.16, 10.18±0.23, 13.67±0.28, and 19.31±0.44 kg, respectively. Among the non-genetic factors, parity significantly (p<0.05) influenced but only to post-weaning weight of kids at 8 months. Post weaning weight of kids at 6 and 8 months significantly differed (p<0.05) with respect to sex, and birth type significantly differed to the body weight at birth (p<0.001), pre-weaning (p<0.01), weaning and at 6 months post-weaning (p<0.05) age. Thus, the results of this study suggested that the overall productivity of local Terai goat breed could be improved through selective breeding practices, especially by considering the non genetic factors such as, birth type and sex of kids.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v12i0.6479 Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 12 (2011) 51-54
Biochemical Analysis for the Determination of Renal and Pancreatic Disorders in Dogs
Authors: Sharma Nisha , Shrestha Mukti N 
Published: July 2012

A study was conducted to evaluate the renal and pancreatic disorders in the dogs from September to December 2010. One hundred serum samples were collected from one hundred dogs showing the common signs and symptoms of renal and pancreatic disorders. All the serum samples were analyzed in the Laboratory of the Vet Clinic, Krishnagalli, Lalitpur. The biochemical analysis for kidney function tests was Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine whereas for pancreatic disorders was alpha amylase test. The result showed the higher prevalence of both renal and pancreatic disorders together (25%) followed by pancreatic disorder which (24%) and renal disorders was (14%). Among breeds, pure breeds were found to have higher prevalence for both renal and pancreatic disorders (25.6%). Mongrels were found to have higher prevalence of pancreatic disorders (50%), and cross breeds had higher prevalence for renal disorders (38 %.) Among the pure breeds, German Shepherd had the higher prevalence. In sexwise distribution, males were more vulnerable than females. In the agewise prevalence, age groups of 5-10 were found to be more vulnerable for renal disorders followed by 10-15 and 0-5 years age group. Similarly, age groups of 10-15 were found to be highly vulnerable for pancreatic disorders followed by 5-10 and 0-5 years age group. This study, showed range value of BUN, Creatinine, and Alpha amylase were found to be 7-227 mg/dl, 0.6-41mg/dl and 112-2686 IU/L respectively.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v12i0.6481 Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 12 (2011) 61-68
Pharmacological and Antagonistic Potentials of Mikania micrantha
Authors: Baral Bikash , Bhattarai Nabin , Vaidya Geeta Shrestha 
Published: July 2012

The antimicrobial, chemical and allelopathical properties of invasive alien weed Mikania micrantha Kunth ex H.B.K were analyzed. The extraction was performed in different solvents by soxhlet extraction technique. Some bacteria (Acinetobacter sp. and Bacillus subtilis) were found to be highly inhibited, whereas the extract was found effective against Fusarium species (F. eridiforme) among the fungi. Of all the solvents used for extraction, methanolic hot extract showed good antimicrobial properties against tested pathogenic strains. The preliminary qualitative phytochemical assay divulged the presence of glycosides and quinones in the test plant. Germination rate was higher for all crops with control treatment. The germination rate decreased with the increase in the extract concentration and was found to be lowest at 5% concentration of extract. Generally, the radicle length of all bioassayed species decreased with increasing concentrations of Mikania, with Barley and Paddy being the most susceptible to the plant extract at full strength. The broad spectrum of activity of the extract indicated possibilities for wide use of M. micrantha for controlling the human pathogenic bacteria and phytopathogenic fungus that have been widely destroying crops.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v12i0.6483 Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 12 (2011) 75-84
Additional Benefits of Community Managed Forest: A Case Study of Champadevi Community Forest
Authors: Panthi Bhanu B 
Published: July 2012

This research attempts to identify the existing condition of the community managed forest based on the assumption that it will serve as a proxy for the condition of other forests in the mid hills region of Nepal. The research area has an atypical variation in altitude and diverse pattern of vegetation. This study mainly focuses on estimating carbon content in the forest and identifying the species that has more carbon storage capacity. The research signifies the role of forests in mitigation of ‘Global warming’ and ‘Climate change’ by storing carbon in tree biomass. These types of community based forest management programs are significant for their additional carbon sequestration through the avoidance of deforestation and degradation. The carbon sequestration have a significant contribution to environmental benefits, any shrinkage of forests have an enormous impact on CO2 emission with long term consequences. Thus, the development and expansion of community managed forests provide many benefits to the adjacent community and globally at large.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v12i0.6490 Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 12 (2011) 127-32
Potential Antibacterial Activity of Bergenia purpurascens
Authors: Bajracharya Gan B , Maharjan Rokesh , Maharjan Bijaya L 
Published: July 2012

Bergenia purpurascens, an important traditional medicinal plant used as Ayurveda, was collected at 3800 m from the Manaslu Conservation Area. In vitro evaluation of the crude extracts of the plant rhizomes using agar well diffusion assay against eight bacteria displayed potential antibacterial activity. The minimum inhibitory concentration values for Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella paratyphi, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella typhimurium, Shiegella flexneri and Staphylococcus aureus were determined. This study supports the traditional use of the plant material for the healing of wounds and antibiotic effect.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v12i0.6494 Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 12 (2011) 157-162
Isolation, Identification and Antimicrobial Activity of a Withanolide [WS-1] from the Roots of Withania somnifera
Authors: Kharel Prakash , Manandhar Mangala D , Kalauni Surya K , Awale Suresh , Baral Janaki 
Published: July 2012

Column chromatographic purification of the organic extract obtained from the roots of Withania somnifera yielded a biologically active withanolide compound WS-1 whose structure was established on the basis of spectroscopic evidences. Potent antibacterial activity was observed in this compound.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v12i0.6497 Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 12 (2011) 179-186
Inter-annual and Decadal Variability of Sea Surface Temperature over Bay of Bengal
Authors: Rahman Md. Mizanur , Ferdousi Nazlee , Abdullah Md. Abubakar , Sato Yasuo , Kusunoki Shoji , Kitoh Akio 
Published: July 2012

Sea surface temperature (SST) is one of the important oceanic parameters controlling the ocean climate. In view of this importance, an attempt was made in this study to examine the inter-annual and decadal variability of SST over the Bay of Bengal. The Bay is divided into three regions namely, i) South Bay, ii) Central Bay and iii) North Bay , during the period 1979-2006. The values of seasonal SST anomaly over these regions of Bay of Bengal are computed for the four meteorological seasons like, Winter (December-February), pre-monsoon (March-May), Monsoon (June-September) and post-monsoon (October-November). The variability of seasonal SST anomaly was examined using various statistical methods, on inter-annual and decadal time scale and the results are inter-compared. The SST anomaly over the above region of Bay of Bengal for all seasons showed an increasing trend except in the North Bay during the period 1979-2006, which showed almost neutral trend. The SST showed an increasing trend more particularly after 1992.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v12i0.6516 Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 12 (2011) 296-303
One, Two and Three Photon Absorption in Atomic Hydrogen
Authors: Shrestha Nilam , Nakarmi Jeevan J 
Published: July 2012

Non relativistic, semi-classical in dipole approximation, based on time dependent Schrodinger equation under the framework of perturbation theory, three different absorption processes in hydrogen atom are studied and calculated transition matrix element from an initial state to final state.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v12i0.6520 Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 12 (2011) 324-329
An economic analysis of winter vegetables production in some selected areas of Narsingdi district
Authors: Akter S , Islam MS , Rahman MS 
Published: July 2012

The present study was designed to assess the comparative profitability of selected winter vegetables: namely tomato, cauliflower and cabbage. In total, 90 farmers (30 each growing tomato, cauliflower and cabbage) were randomly selected from two villages under Shibpur Upazila in Narsingdi district. Both tabular and quantitative analyses were done to achieve the major objectives of the study. The major findings of the study revealed that production of all the selected vegetables were profitable. The per hectare gross cost of production of tomato, cauliflower and cabbage were Tk. 118000, 116977 and 120522, respectively and the corresponding gross returns were Tk. 217020, 210000 and 220000, respectively. The per hectare net returns of producing tomato, cauliflower and cabbage were Tk. 97000, 93023 and 99478, respectively. In other words, all the selected winter vegetables were highly profitable to the farmers. However, the farmers earned the highest profit from cabbage. The revenue type Cobb-Douglas production function analysis indicated that per hectare gross returns were significantly influenced by the use of human labour, tillage, seeds, fertilizers, irrigation and insecticides. These factors were directly or jointly responsible for influencing the per hectare gross returns of tomato, cauliflower and cabbage. The study reported some problems and constraints which are related to production and marketing of these vegetables. Based on the findings of the study, some recommendations were made to improve cultural and management practices for selected winter vegetables farming with a view to increase the income and employment opportunities of the farmers. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v9i2.11036 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 9(2): 241246, 2011
Estimation of evapotranspiration using a simulation model
Authors: Ali MH , Paul H , Haque MR 
Published: July 2012

Practical methods for the accurate estimation of water requirement for irrigated agriculture are essential. Simulation model is a useful tool to estimate water balance in the crop field. In this study, the BUDGET model was used to evaluate its performance to simulate water balance in wheat field. The BUDGET model is composed of a set of validated subroutines describing the various processes involved in water extraction by plant roots and soil water movement in absence of a water table. The model was run to simulate evapotranspiration values with the actual observed weather, crop and soil data for three years (2002-2005), obtained from experimental Station of Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agricultural (BINA). The input data of model are separated into four stages and the value of Kc and root depth are different for each stage. Evaluation of model performance is done with both graphical display and statistical criteria. The simulated values fall close to 1:1 line, indicating better performance. The statistical parameters such as standard deviation (SD), standard error (SE), coefficient of variation (CV) of simulated and actual evapotranspiration values are found 21.07 and 29.23; 4.49 and 6.23; and 38.03 and 50.75, respectively. Both the standard error and coefficient of variation for simulated values are found lower than the observed values indicating stability of the model output. The coefficient of determination value (R2 =0.83) is high for this model, which indicates good simulation performance. The relative error (RE) is 23.28 percent and model efficiency (EF) is 78.95 percent which means that the simulation of actual evapotranspiration is satisfactory. The value of Index of agreement (IA) is 0.918 which indicates a very good performance of the model. The overall statistical parameters of simulation period are in satisfactory level. Therefore, the BUDGET model is able to predict actual evapotranspiration for any level of soil moisture with reasonable accuracy. The model can be used in planning, management and operation of an irrigation project for judicious use of water with the limited inputs, especially suitable for countries where modeling of crop yield is needed under water stress conditions. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v9i2.11038 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 9(2): 257266, 2011
Irrigation suitability of North Bengal Sugar Mills effluent and its impact on soil properties
Authors: Tabriz SS , Mojid MA , Wyseure GCL 
Published: July 2012

The suitability of effluent water (hereafter called wastewater) from North Bengal Sugar Mill (NBSM) for irrigation and its impact on soil properties were evaluated. The quality parameters of wastewater from three different locations of the drainage canal and one freshwater sample from a hand tubewell of the NBSM complex were determined. The major physico-chemical and hydraulic properties of the wastewater affected and unaffected soils from West Baiddanathpur village (hereafter referred to as site 1) and East Baiddanathpur village (hereafter referred to as site 2) were determined. The electrical conductivity (EC) and pH of the wastewater were 0.78?1.05 dS m?1 and 6.6?6.95, respectively. The wastewater was richer than the freshwater in terms of nitrogen (15.8?24.7 mg l?1) and phosphorous (5.2?6.0 mg l?1) contents. The iron (0.37?0.49 mg l?1), manganese (0.3?0.9 mg l?1) and boron (0.43?0.51 mg l?1) concentrations were higher in the wastewater than in the freshwater. The biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) of the wastewater was 183?309 mg l?1 and 196?685 mg l?1, respectively. All these chemical constituents decreased with the flow path of the wastewater. Temperature of the wastewater at the head end of the disposal canal was 39.5oC that decreased to the ambient temperature at the downstream. The BOD, COD and temperature of the wastewater exceeded the threshold values for irrigation and, therefore, this water would not be suitable for irrigation without treatment. The wastewater elevated the EC and reduced the pH of soil. It however improved soil fertility by improving the phosphorous, potassium, sulphur and organic matter contents. It also elevated the porosity and reduced the bulk density of soil. The soil-water content at field capacity and the saturated hydraulic conductivity increased due to the effect of wastewater. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v9i2.11042 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 9(2): 283290, 2011
Development of orange flavour emulsion
Authors: Saifullah M , Aziz MG 
Published: July 2012

The study was concerned with development of orange flavor emulsion by homogenizing method. Different gum concentration and number of passes were used during emulsion formation. Three different concentration of Gum Arabic (10%, 15% and 20%) and 4, 6 and 8 numbers of passes were used in the experiment. For each concentration of gum 4, 6 and 8 numbers of passes were applied and graphically observed their stability kinetics and microscopic view of particle distribution in emulsion system was observed for each sample through microscope. It was found that at 15% gum concentration and 6 passes was best one and showed most stability than others. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v9i2.11043 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 9(2): 291296, 2011
Caryophyllaeid cestode infestations in Clarias batrachus (Linn., 1758) in Mymensingh region
Authors: Chhanda MS , Chandra KJ , Laboni NN 
Published: July 2012

Investigation was conducted on seasonal infestations of caryophyllaeid cestodes in Clarias batrachus of Mymensingh from August 2010 to July 2011. Host fish were collected for examination from different sources of water bodies and fish markets of Mymensingh. Five different parasite species- Djombangia peretrans, Lytocestus indicus, L. birmanicus, L. parvulus and Bovienia serialis were recorded. Percent of infestations was 85.75 with 7.37 parasites per infested host. The prevalence was (100%) in December, April, June, August and September and the lowest (33%) in July. The maximum mean intensity (25.94) was found in December and the minimum (1.5) in May. The highest prevalence was observed in winter season and the lowest was in rainy season. Index of infection and abundance were the highest in winter and the lowest in rainy season. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v9i2.11051 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 9(2): 351357, 2011
The Ten-Step Vaginal Hysterectomy  A Newer and Better Approach
Authors: Bina I , Akhter D 
Published: July 2012

Aims and Objectives: This study was undertaken to compare with the traditional Heaneys method of vaginal hysterectomy and the newer Ten-Step Vaginal Hysterectomy and to emphasize that this is a safe procedure with lesser blood loss, shorter operation time and shorter requirements of analgesia. Study Design: 110 Patients with non descent, first, second and third degree prolapsed uterus from 45 to 72 years of age were subjected to this study in Khalishpur Clinic. Those women were randomly selected. Among them 54 women had the traditional Heanys Methods of Vaginal Hysterectomy and 56 women had the Ten-Step Vaginal Hysterectomy (TSVH). The blood loss was measured by hemoglobin assessment before and 3 days after operation. Material and Methods: In Ten-Step Vaginal Hysterectomy the vaginal wall was incised by drop-like incision starting under the urethra, continuing laterally and down, encircling the cervix from behind and returning back to the starting point from the other side, then separation was done laterally to the side to the uterus. Bladder is detached from the uterus, and the posterior peritoneum is opened. The sacro-uterine ligaments and the paracervical ligaments are clamped together, cut and ligated in both sides. Next the uterine arteries are clamped, cut and ligated. Uterus is pulled down and two fingers are introduced behind the fundus to lift anterior peritoneum and opened under supervision. The round and ovarian ligaments and blood vessels are clamped together and ligated in both side. The peritoneum is left open, then reconstruction of the pelvic floor is done and the vaginal wall is closed continuously. Results: It was found that in comparison of traditional methods with the ten steps vaginal hysterectomy, there are lesser blood loss (400ml vs 80ml; P<0.05) with lower complications, shorter operation time (52.5min vs 30.3min; P<0.05), lesser pain and lesser requirements of analgesia (5.8 vs 3.9 days; P<0.05) and shorter period of convalescence. Hospital stay remains same for both groups. Conclusion: The Ten-Step Vaginal Hysterectomy is a better operation than traditional method of vaginal hysterectomy, Abdominal Hysterectomy and LAVH. At the same time this method is logical and easy to learn, to perform and to teach. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v30i2.11407 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2012; 30: 71-77
Clinico-epidemiological Profile of Onychomycosis Attending in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Khondker L , Choudhury AM , Shah MOR , Shahidullah M , Khan MSI , Ahamed ARS 
Published: July 2012

A cross sectional study, conducted in the department of Dermatology and Venereology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for duration of January 2009 to December 2010. Hundred twenty patients with onychomycosis were selected by purposive type of nonprobability sampling technique. Majority of the patients 61(150.8%) were in the age group of 21-30 years old. Mean age of the patients were 32.8±14 years and most of the patients were house wives 36(30.0%). Disfigurement 117(97.5%) and discomfort 89(74.2%) were more common chief complaints of the patients. The mean duration of disease was 20.4±15.4 months and nail fold changes were associated with 37(30.8%) patients and more than a half 63(52.5%) of the patients had history of wet works. Regarding the history of past illness, it was observed that previous onychmycosis found 26(21.7%), nail trauma 26(21.7%) and immune suppression 6(5.0%). In endocrinopathies, hypothyroidism was observed in 1(0.8%), Diabetes Mellitus 6(5.0%) etc. Regarding the pattern of nail changes, thickening of nail plate 88(73.3%), onycholysis 67(55.8%), subungunal hyperkeratosis 61(50.8%) were more common changes. Paronychia was observed in 34 (28.3%) cases. In concomitant fungal infection, it was observed that T. manuum in 6(5.0%), T. pedis 3(2.5%), Interdigital intertrigo 2(1.7%) and T. cruris 1(0.8%). This was a study on a limited number of cases. Future studies must include economical support, then large sample size could be ensured and study finding would be more reliable. There is a great need of epidemiological studies also, with sufficient follow-up, systematic reviews and meta-analyses on this issue. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v30i2.11408 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2012; 30: 78-84
Epidermal Inclusion Cyst of Male Breast Following Traumatic Implantation
Authors: Haque MM , Mamun MA , Rahman MA , Nesa Meherun , Badruddoza SM 
Published: July 2012

Epidermal Inclusion cyst of male breast is a rare condition as reported in the literatures. We had a young male patient who presented with a recurrent breast lump. This case had a number of conflicting diagnostic movements before being confirmed by histopathological examination of the excised lump to be Epidermal Inclusion cyst. The patient was found to be healthy at follow up after three months DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v30i2.11411 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2012; 30: 96-97