bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Pathological Features of BRCA1/BRCA2 Mutation-Associated Breast Cancer: Implications for Diagnostics and Treatment
Authors: Melbarde-Gorkusa Inga , Strumfa Ilze , Vanags Andrejs , Trofimovics Genadijs , Gardovskis Janis 
Published: July 2012

Pathological Features ofBRCA1/BRCA2Mutation-Associated Breast Cancer: Implications for Diagnostics and TreatmentBRCA1andBRCA2gene mutations are responsible for significant hereditary breast cancer burden.BRCA1/2mutation-associated breast cancers (furtherBRCA1orBRCA2cancers) are distinctive not only by family history but also by the biological features of the tumour influencing both diagnostic possibilities and response to different treatment modalities. Distinctive morphology and immunohistochemical phenotype of hereditary breast cancers may help to identify patients who are likely to carry germ line mutations inBRCA1orBRCA2gene. The efficacy of specific treatment options can be predicted as well. Additionally,BRCA1carcinomas have different histopathological manifestations fromBRCA2cancers. The cellular and molecular characteristics ofBRCA1/2breast cancer can explain the clinical data and provide prognostic and predictive information. Here, we discuss the peculiarities of breast cancer inBRCA1/2mutation carriers having significant implications in the diagnostics, surgical approach and overall planning of treatment.
Potential Role of Cytokines in Children with Acute Appendicitis and Acute Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Authors: Zviedre Astra , Engelis Arnis , Kakar Mohit , Pētersons Aigars 
Published: July 2012

Potential Role of Cytokines in Children with Acute Appendicitis and Acute Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Although, AAP and AML have different etiological factors, clinical symptoms are very much similar but treatment tactics in both the disease differ a lot. In case of AML, treatment is more conservative and does not require hospitalization while in case of AAP immediate hospitalization and maybe further surgery can be mandatory. With the identification of group of cytokines serum inflammatory mediators IL-8, IL-10, IL-12[p70], IL-17, TNF-a and MCP-1, it is believed early and proper diagnosis of AAP in the near future. Research of cytokines-serum inflammatory mediators has opened new opportunities for an early detection and differentiation of these two diseases in children.
Evaluation of Oral Therapeuthical and Surgical Treatment Needs among Retirement Age Population in Different Countries
Authors: Krasta Ingrida , Vidzis Aldis , Brinkmane Anda , Cema Ingrida 
Published: July 2012

Evaluation of Oral Therapeuthical and Surgical Treatment Needs among Retirement Age Population in Different Countries
Oral health in connection with quality of life is affected by such functional factors as dental decay and its complications, untreated tooth roots, oral mucosal diseases and inflammations, precancerous diseases, cancers, pain in temporomandibular joints, xerostomia and partially or fully edentulous jaws. It has been noted in literature that among retirement age population the number of remaining teeth has increased and the number of untreated decayed teeth in developed countries for the last 20 years has decreased. Despite this fact the need to improve measures of oral health remains actual in this age group due to increasing prevalence of diagnosed oral diseases and number of extracted teeth and roots. Oral health indicators among retirement age population living in nursing homes in such countries as Canada, USA, UK, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Turkey, Brazil, Australia and Lithuania differ from the same age group indicators among self-dependent old people able to take care of themself. Oral health indicators of nursing homes residents in many countries are significantly worse than oral health indicators of the corresponding age group population. The proposed evaluation data of oral hygiene, periodontal status, DMF-T index, quality of existing and needs of new prosthodontics as well as oral mucosal disorders among retirement age population provides an important insight into therapeutic and surgical treatment provision in different countries.
Management of BRCA1 Mutation Carrier with Breast Cancer
Authors: Melbarde-Gorkusa Inga , Strumfa Ilze , Irmejs Arvids , Abolins Arnis , Miklasevics Edvins , Gardovskis Andris , Subatniece Signe , Trofimovics Genadijs , Gardovskis Janis 
Published: July 2012

Management ofBRCA1Mutation Carrier with Breast CancerBRCA1gene mutation carriers face high lifetime risk of breast cancer therefore specific diagnostic features should be considered and individualized treatment strategies should be applied. ForBRCA1mutation carriers with already developed breast cancer, extensive surgery - bilateral mastectomy - could be indicated due to the cancer risk in the contralateral breast.
Incidental Primary Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the Prostate in a Patient with Prostate Cancer: A Case Report
Authors: Vjaters Egils , Strumfa Ilze , Vejins Mareks , Abele Andris , Trofimovics Genadijs , Gardovskis Janis 
Published: July 2012

Incidental Primary Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the Prostate in a Patient with Prostate Cancer: A Case Report
Primary lymphoma of the prostate is uncommon; it is extremely rare combination of adenocarcinoma and primary Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the prostate. We report a case of 69-years-old man who was treated with a radical surgery.
First Liver Transplantation in Latvia for Patient with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Authors: Vilmanis Janis , Ozolins Arturs , Kisis Kaspars , Kovalovs Sergejs , Veiss Andris , Savlovskis Janis , Strike Eva , Gardovskis Janis 
Published: July 2012

First Liver Transplantation in Latvia for Patient with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
This is the case of first orthotopic liver transplantation (LT) in Latvia. LT was done due to liver cirrhosis caused by primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). After LT patient had two complications - stenosis of portal anastamosis and necrosis of common bile duct (CBD), which were successfully solved with stenting of v.porta and reconstructive operation of CBD.
Method of Assessing the Impact of Material Properties on the Propagation of Vibrations Excited with a Single Force Impulse
Authors: Burdzik R. , Stanik Z. , Warczek J. 
Published: July 2012

Method of Assessing the Impact of Material Properties on the Propagation of Vibrations Excited with a Single Force Impulse
The article provides a discussion on the studies comprising active experiments conducted on selected structural components, the purpose of which was to analyse the impact of properties of the material used on the dynamic state form. The vibration excitation was achieved by applying a force impulse of a specific value. The studies were conducted on excitations acting perpendicularly to the surface of the component being examined in strictly established geometric arrangements. Consequently, signals were obtained to be subsequently applied for the sake of analysis of the impact of material properties on the manner of the vibration energy propagation in the machine components examined. The signal processing method used was based on application of a time and frequency transformation which enables obtaining the information the signals carry in two domains simultaneously, namely those of time and frequency. The results provided and discussed evidence the applicability of the method described in the analysis of the material impact on dynamic properties of the given structural component.
Wrought Magnesium Alloys ZM21, ZW3 and WE43 Processed by Hydrostatic Extrusion with Back Pressure
Authors: Pachla W. , Mazur A. , Skiba J. , Kulczyk M. , Przybysz S. 
Published: July 2012

Wrought Magnesium Alloys ZM21, ZW3 and WE43 Processed by Hydrostatic Extrusion with Back PressureCold hydrostatic extrusion with and without back pressure of commercial ZM21, ZW3 and WE43 magnesium alloys has been performed at originally designed hydrostatic extrusion press operating up to 2000 MPa with back pressure up to 700 MPa. Alloys were cold extruded in one pass into rods between 5 and 9 mm in the outer diameter with product velocities between 1 and 10 m/min and extrusion ratios above 2. Application of back pressure extended formability of all magnesium alloys. It was due to hydrostatic pressure superimposed on the extruded product what inhibits the cracks generation and propagation. Cold deformation restrained the grain growth and softening processes while severe deformation in one pass increased grain refinement and density of internal defects. Ultimate tensile strength ranging from 370 MPa (ZM21) through 400 MPa (ZW3) up to 410 MPa (WE43), with respective yield stresses from 270 MPa through 300 MPa up to 350 MPa and the respective elongation from 13% through 12% to 7% were obtained in extruded rods, which are the best reported data in literature up to this day. Wrought magnesium alloys after hydrostatic extrusion can serve as semi-products for structures that call for high strength, for example as biodegradable implants or fastening components in form of bolts, rivets, nuts, pins, joints, etc.
In the Jewelry, Brazing and Laser Welding with Parameter Optimization
Authors: Kallek M. , Ataoglu S. , Yagci Y. , Bozkurt H. , Gulluoglu A. 
Published: July 2012

In the Jewelry, Brazing and Laser Welding with Parameter OptimizationIn this study, brazing and laser welding were experimentally compared for 9, 14 and 18 carat gold alloys in different color. The gold alloys were joined by laser welding and brazing and the microstructure, hardness, chemical composition, color of the weld joints were investigated. According to study, in laser welding, voltage, pulse duration, pulse diameter and frequency are the most important welding parameters that influence the quality of joints. Welded joints are characterized using three geometric parameters: penetration depth, width of heat affected zone and underfill defects. Finally, optimum laser welding parameters of different color of 9, 14 and 18 carat gold alloys were determined. It is observed that laser welding has numerous advantages compared to the other joining techniques used in the jewelry industry.
Effect of Storage Containers and Storage Periods on The Seed Quality of French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Authors: Khalequzzaman KM , Rashid MM , Hasan MA , Reza MA 
Published: July 2012

The experiment was conducted in the Laboratory, Department of Plant Pathology, HSTU, Dinajpur during April  July 2010 to know the effect of abiotic and biotic factors, storage periods and storage containers on the seed quality of French bean. Tin container showed the highest germination, normal seedlings and vigour index which were followed by polythene bag, where Gunny bag showed the lowest germination, normal seedlings and vigour index upto 60 days after storage. The highest 1000-seed weight, moisture content, abnormal seedlings, seed rot and incidence of the Fusarium oxysporum were recorded in Gunny bag, where the lowest of these parameters were recorded in Tin container. Seed colour of Tin container were more or less same as initial colour, but seeds of Gunny bag were changed into fade or brown colour at 60 days after storage. Moisture content, 1000-seed weight, abnormal seedlings, seed rot, fungi association were increased, but germination and normal seedlings were decreased with the increase of storage periods. Among the three containers, Tin container was the best and the Gunny bag was the worst storage containers upto 60 days of storage for French bean seed. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i2.11221 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(2): 195-205, June 2012
Study on Intercropping Carrot with Groundnut Under Different Row Arrangements
Authors: Mondal MRI , Begum F , Alam MM 
Published: July 2012

Burirhat, Rangpur during two consecutive seasons of 2004-05 and 2005-06, respectively, to find out suitable row arrangement of carrot with groundnut for higher yield and economic return. There were six treatments, such as sole groundnut, sole carrot, one row of carrot in between two normal rows of groundnut, two rows of carrot in between two normal rows of groundnut, two rows of groundnut alternated with two rows of carrot and three rows of groundnut alternated with three rows of carrot. Results showed that monoculture produced the highest yields of individual crops but in intercropping system the highest groundnut equivalent yield (10.63 t/h and 11.10 t/ha) was obtained from two rows of carrot in between two rows of groundnut. The maximum land equivalent ratio (1.67 and 1.74), the highest gross return (Tk.212600/ha and Tk. 248400/ha) and net return (Tk.184881/ha and Tk.211680) were also obtained from the intercropping treatment with two rows carrot in between two normal rows of groundnut. But due to higher cost in this treatment, maximum benefit cost ratio (7.09 and 7.01) was obtained from the intercropping treatment with one row carrot in between two normal rows of groundnut in both the years. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i2.11223 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(2): 215-223, June 2012
Assessment of Technical Efficiency of Inbred HYV and Hybrid Rice Cultivation at Farm Level
Authors: Salam MA , Siddique MAB , Parvin J 
Published: July 2012

This study is very important in the present perspective of rice economy as comparative economics of inbred HYVs and hybrid rice production was very scanty. As such, the present study was conducted to examine the relative productivity, profitability, and comparative technical efficiency of inbred HYVs and hybrid rice production in some selected areas of Gazipur district. The study was conducted in four villages in Sadar Upzila under Gazipur district, namely Kesurita, Martarchar, Harinal, and Samantapur. A total of 80 farmers from the four villages were interviewed consisting of 40 farmers for hybrid and 40 for inbred HYVs rice. Data were generated by personal interview using structured questionnaire through conducting farm level survey. The analysis revealed that there was no significant difference between farmers practices and recommended rate of hybrid seed, TSP, and MP. But the farmers used urea and seed of inbred HYVs significantly higher than recommend rate. Hybrid farms incurred total cost of Tk. 63377/ha and inbred farms incurred Tk. 61195/ha, respectively. Net returns obtained from hybrid rice was Tk. 59,056/ha whereas it was Tk. 42,818/ha for inbred HYVs rice. Average net return of inbred rice was 38% lower compared to that of hybrid rice. Benefit cost ratio of inbred and hybrid production was estimated to be 1.93 and 1.70, respectively. The average yield of inbred HYV was 6.03 t/ha and by product was 4.50 t/ha, while those of hybrid were 7.76 t/ha and 5.50 t/ha, respectively. The estimates of technical inefficiency implied that education, farming experience, extension contact, land type, seedling age, and number of seedlings per hill were the major determinants of inefficiency for both inbred and hybrid rice growers. The mean technical efficiency was about 80% for inbred and 86% for hybrid rice producers, respectively, indicating hybrid rice growers were technically more efficient than inbred growers. Higher-level of education and more contact with extension agents were found to contribute in reducing technical inefficiency of both inbred and hybrid rice producers. Although, inbred and hybrid rice producers faced some problems, but it was more severe for hybrid DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i2.11225 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(2): 235-250, June 2012
Integrated Nutrient Management for Sustaining Soil Fertility Through Chickpea-Mungbean-T.Aman Cropping Pattern at Madaripur Region
Authors: Quddus MA , Rashid MH , Hossain MA , Naser HM , Mian J Abedin 
Published: July 2012

A field experiment was conducted on Chickpea-Mungbean-T.Aman cropping pattern at Pulses Research Sub-Station, Madaripur under Low Ganges River Floodplain Soils (AEZ-12) during 2007-08 and 2008-09 to find out the suitable fertilizer doses for this pattern. Four treatments were set up for each crop. For chickpea and mungbean, the treatments were T1=Recommended fertilizer dose as per FRG, 2005 BARC (N15P18K10S<5Zn0.5B0.5); T2=Soil test based fertilizer dose (N21P23K30S18Zn2B1.5); T3=Farmers practice (N23P15K8); and T4=Control (without fertilizer). For T.Aman, the treatments were T1= Recommended fertilizer dose as per FRG, BARC (N66P7K12S6Zn1); T2=Soil test based fertilizer dose (N130P14K76S6Zn1.5B1.0); T3=Farmer practice (N90P10K15); and T4=control. Experimental results revealed that among the treatments the highest seed and stover/straw yields of chickpea (1524 kg/ha and 4049 kg/ha), mungbean (2208 kg/ha and 5121 kg/ha) and T.Aman (5414 kg/ha and 5615 kg/ha) were recorded in treatment T<2. This treatment was significant at 5% level except seed yield of chickpea in 2008-09. T3 treatment showed significant difference with T4 treatment. The lowest seed and stover/straw yields of all the crops were recorded in control treatment (T4). After completion of two years pattern cycle, the organic matter, total nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur, zinc, and boron were higher in treatment T2. The economic analysis revealed that the highest BCR (2.57) was recorded in T2, while the lowest value (2.14) was noted in T4. Therefore, the soil test based fertilizer dose may be considered as suitable dose for this cropping pattern that ensure higher yield and increase soil fertility. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i2.11226 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(2): 251-262, June 2012
Effects of Doses and Splits of Fertilizer Application on Harvesting Time, Yield and Quality of Mango CV. Amrapali
Authors: Sarker Babul C , Rahim MA 
Published: July 2012

The experiment was carried out at the Germplasm Centre of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the fruiting season of 2005-06 to investigate the effects of fertilizer and its installment of application on harvesting time, yield and quality of fruits of 8 years old mango plant cv. Amrapali. Four fertilizer doses i.e. T1 : 50% of the fertilizer dose (cowdung 12.5 kg, urea 375 g, TSP200g, MoP125 g, gypsum 125 g and zinc sulphate 7.5 g per plant), T2 : 100% of the fertilizer dose (cowdung 25 kg, urea 750 g, TSP400 g, MoP 250 g, gypsum 250 g and zinc sulphate 15 g per plant), T3 : 150% of the fertilizer dose (cowdung 37.5 kg, urea 1125 g, TSP 600 g, MoP 375 g, gypsum 375 g and zinc sulphate 22.5 g per plant), and T4 : control (no fertilizer) and three splits of application i.e. A1 : One installment (whole fertilizer applied on 15 September), A2 : Two installments (15 September and 15 March) and A3 : Three installments (15 September, 15 March and 15 May) were included as treatments. Plants receiving 150% of the fertilizer dose in three installments caused delayed harvest by 11 days compared to control than that of the control. Plants treated with 150% of fertilizer dose in combination with three installments produced the highest number of fruits (96/ plant) as well as the highest yield (19.55 kg/plant) as compared to control (23/ plant and 3.48 kg/plant). Applying fertilizer at 150% of the fertilizer dose in three installments improved the fruit quality with regard to TSS, pH, titratable acidity, vitamin C, moisture content, dry matter content, reducing sugar, non reducing sugar and total sugar content over control. Thus, this treatment may be recommended for fertilizer management in mango cultivation. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i2.11231 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(2): 279-293, June 2012
Adoption and Diffusion of Power Tillers in Bangladesh
Authors: Quayum MA , Ali Amin Muhammad 
Published: July 2012

The present study examines the extent of adoption of power tillers (PT) in Bangladesh and analyzes the variation in adoption across regions and across farms in selected areas to investigate the justification for wider use of power tillers. Primary and secondary data were used. Primary data were collected from 267 sample farmers from eight villages of four upazilas of four districts using proportionately stratified random sampling technique. Secondary data were collected from different published sources. The average growth rate of power tillers in Bangladesh was 21.0 percent during 1993-2003. Power tillers are unevenly distributed all over the country. The highest and the lowest adoption of power tillers were 44.4 and 3.6 percent in Rajshahi and Barisal divisions respectively. The percentage of area cultivated under power tiller is 69.6. Multiple regression analysis indicates that there is a significant relationship between number of PT and credit availability. The credit availability may be a decisive factor in increasing cropping intensity which requires reduction of turnaround time. Irrigated area, number of small farm holdings and credit availability are found to have significant and positive association with intensity of power tiller use in different regions of Bangladesh. Analysis of Logit Model applied to farm level data indicates that the educational level and income surplus of farmers have significant positive relationship with ownership of power tillers. The coefficients of adult family members and number of draught power owned by the farmers are however found to be significantly negative. The number of power tiller is increasing with the decreasing of draught animal power. Thus credit should be provided to the farmers and owners of all regions of the country to buy power tillers to adopt evenly to increase crop production profitably. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i2.11234 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(2): 307-325, June 2012
EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTION OF NECROTIC ENTERITIS IN BROILER CHICKENS
Authors: Asaduzzaman M , Miah MS , Siddika A , Popy N , Hossain MM 
Published: July 2012

The present study was conducted to isolate and identify the Clostridium perfringens, the etiology of necrotic enteritis (NE) from broiler chickens and experimental production of NE with this isolate. A total of 50 samples were collected from jejunum of necropsied birds for isolation and identification of Cl. perfringens. Out of 50 samples, only 4 isolates of Cl. perfringens were isolated and identified (prevalence 8%). In experimental NE, the birds of group A (orally administered with only 0.1 ml (1x103 sporulated Eimeria acervulina oocysts/bird) showed dullness, ruffled feather, vent feather soiled with bloody faeces after 1 week of coccidial challenge. The birds of group B (orally administered 1x103 sporulated Eimeria acervulina oocysts/bird and 1 ml of 2 days old broth culture of Cl. perfringens) showed severe depression, ruffled feathers, bloody faeces with fibrinous cast with 80% prevalence rate and 30% mortality in experimental NE. The birds of group C (orally inoculated with 1 ml of 2 days old broth culture of Cl. perfringens) showed no striking clinical, gross and histopathological lesions. Postmortem changes in small intestine (duodenum) were congestion and haemorrhages specially for birds of group A. The most severe gross lesions comprised of ascites, enlarged liver and heart, intestinal distension, profuse haemorrhage, fibrinous cast, fragile intestinal wall and gas bubble formation in the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) of birds of group B. Histologically, birds of group B showed hemorrhage and congestion in liver, heart and intestine, desquamation of intestinal epithelium and intense leukocytic infiltration in intestine, liver and heart. The findings obtained from this study showed that simultaneous coccidial infection enhanced the pathological lesions of NE. DOI = http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjvm.v9i1.11207Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2011). 9(1): 3341