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Soil Quality and Crop Yields, After Utilization of Sewage Sludge on Agricultural Land, in the Moldavian Plain, Romania
Authors: Ailincăi C. , Jităreanu G. , Bucur D. , Ailincăi Despina 
Published: July 2012

Soil Quality and Crop Yields, After Utilization of Sewage Sludge on Agricultural Land, in the Moldavian Plain, Romania
Investigations conducted at the Podu-Iloaiei Agricultural Research Station, Iaşi County, have studied the influence of different sewage sludge rates on yield quality and quantity and soil agrochemical characteristics. Trials were set up in a five year-crop rotation, winter rape-wheat-maize-sunflower-wheat. Sewage sludge was applied every 2 years at rates of 20, 30, 40 and 60 t/ha, with different mineral fertilizer rates, differentiated according to the growing plant. The Cambic Chernozem used for experiments had a clayey-loam texture (410 g clay, 310 g loam and 280 g sand), a weakly acid reaction and a mean supply with mobile phosphorus and a very good one with mobile potassium. Applying rates of 30 t/ha sewage sludge has resulted in the accumulation of mobile phosphate stock in soil of 57 mg/kg and the microelement content, mobile forms from soil, was of 7.9 mg/kg at Cu, 1.4 mg/kg at B, 6.8 mg/kg at Zn and 186 mg/kg at manganese. The combined use of mean rates of mineral fertilizers (N100P80), together with 40 t/ha sewage sludge has resulted in improving soil chemical characteristics and getting yield increases in winter rape of 1854 kg/ha (108 %). After 8 years since the application of a rate of 30 t/ha sewage sludge, soil pH has increased 0.4 units, while phosphorus and potassium content from soil has increased by 30 and 52 mg/ kg soil, respectively. Sewage sludge from the Iaşi Water Treatment Station, which was applied every two years at rates of 20 and 30 t/ha, has determined the increase in the organic carbon content from soil by 2.9 g/kg (18%) and 4.4 g/kg (28%), respectively, compared to the unfertilized variant. The copper and zinc content from grains in wheat and maize crops, fertilized with 30 t/ha sewage sludge, was by two-four times higher, compared to the unfertilized control.
In Vitro Susceptibility of Erwinia Amylovora (Burrill) Winslow et al. Strain Isolated from Pear to Several Plant Extracts and Different Pesticides
Authors: Chiriac Irina-Paraschiva , Ulea E. 
Published: July 2012

In VitroSusceptibility ofErwinia Amylovora(Burrill) Winslowet al.Strain Isolated from Pear to Several Plant Extracts and Different PesticidesIn less than six months after infection,Erwinia amylovoramay completely destroy a pome tree. This paper aims to increase awareness of the potential for developing plant protection strategies based on natural products. Since the damage caused by this bacterium are unrecoverable, we tested in vitro the effectiveness of a several plant extracts such asSalvia officinalis,Thymus serpyllum,Pelargonium odoratissimum,Hedera helix,Ocimum basilicum,Levisticum officinale,Tagetes patula,Galium verumand some pesticide products, on a strain ofErwinia amylovoraisolated from the pomological collection of "Vasile Adamachi" farm, the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Iaşi. The strain was isolated from damaged pear shoots, after performing patogenicity test on immature pear fruits. Following the experiment conducted, copper oxychloride (Alcupral 50 PU) andPelargonium odoratissimumshowed a very good antibacterial activity against EA - A.P. strain.
The Dynamics of Total Polyphenols, Flavonoids and Antioxidant Activity of Beepollen Collected from Moldavia Area, Romania
Authors: Prelipcean A. 
Published: July 2012

The Dynamics of Total Polyphenols, Flavonoids and Antioxidant Activity of Beepollen Collected from Moldavia Area, RomaniaThe analysis sought to study the determination in timp and different conditions (temperature and light) of total polyphenols, flavones, total flavonoids and antioxidant activity from beepollen obtained with pollen colectors from Moldavia, Romania. Two methods vave been used, consisting in different concentrations of the methanolic solvent used. Analyses were performed on fresh pollen, stored for one and two weeks; at 4°C and 22°C; presence or absence of natural light. For every determination, five repetitions were made. There were fluctuations in the amounts of compounds, depending on the storage conditions and on the solvent used. The total polyphenols quantity ranged from 24.73 mg GAE/g to 28.8 mg GAE/g, when the methanolic solvent concentration was 96 % and from 21.67 mg GAE/g to 26.50 mg GAE/g, when the methanolic solvent concentration was 70 %. The flavones detected ranged from 7.23 mg QE/g to 8.93 mg QE/g (methanolic solvent 96%), and from 5.45 mg QE/g to 6.35 mg QE/g (methanolic solvent 70%). Total flavonoids have recorded values between 12.6 mg QE/g and 20.44 mg QE/g for the m.s. of 96%, and between 14.6 mg QE/g and 17.47 mg QE/g for the m.s. of 70%. The detected antiradical activity ranged from 22.68% to 29.78% inhibition (m.s. 96%), respectively from 21.31% to 25.55 % inhibition (m.s. 70%).
Seed Reserve Utilization and Seedling Growth of Treated Seeds of Mountain Rye (Secale Montanum) as Affected by Drought Stress
Authors: Ansari O. , Chogazardi H. , Sharifzadeh F. , Nazarli H. 
Published: July 2012

Seed Reserve Utilization and Seedling Growth of Treated Seeds of Mountain Rye (Secale Montanum) as Affected by Drought StressThe environmental stress such as, drought are serious obstacles for field crops in further areas of the world, especially in arid and semiarid regions. In order to investigate drought stress on seed reserve utilization and seedling growth of treated seeds of mountain rye (Secale montanum), an experiment was carried out. Factorial experiment was carried out in completely randomized design with three replications. The first factor was the seed treatments (unpriming, hydropriming and osmopriming) and the second factor was drought stress. To create drought stress, polyetylenglycol 6000 (PEG 6000) in osmotic levels at 0 (as control), -0.4, -0.8, - 1.2 and -1.6 MPa were used. The results indicated that for these traits: germination percentage (GP), timson index (TI), energy of germination (EG), weight of utilized (mobilized) seed (WMSR), seed reserve utilization efficiency (SRUE), seedling dry weight (SLDW), and seed reserve depletion percentage (SRDP), was a significant treatment x drought interaction. Thus hydropriming and osmopriming improvement study traits inSecale montanumunder drought stress. While in higher osmotic pressure the highest seed reserve utilization were obtained from osmopriming.
Pollinators Visiting Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.) Seed Crop with Reference to Foraging Activity of Some Bee Species
Authors: Mahfouz H. , Kamel S. , Belal A. , Said M. 
Published: July 2012

Pollinators Visiting Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.) Seed Crop with Reference to Foraging Activity of Some Bee Species
A study was conducted to determine the insect pollinator orders visiting sesame, fluctuation percent of Hymenopterous fauna during flowering period, foraging activity of the pollinating insects belonging to Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera and Diptera orders and foraging activity of Apis mellifera, Anthidium sp. and Xylocopa sp. from July 15 to September 4, 2011 at four time periods i.e., 9-11 am, 11-1 pm, 1-3 pm and 3-5 pm. Results revealed that insect percentage of Hymenoptera order was high followed by Lepidoptera, Diptera and Coleoptera. The highest activity of Hymenopterous fauna was in fourth week of flowering period and decreased gradually in the last weeks. Total number of pollinators was highest at 9-11 am followed by that at 11-1 pm, 1-3 pm and 3-5 pm. Among the bees, the number of Apis mellifera was the maximum followed by Xylocopa sp. and lastly Anthidium sp. at all time periods. It was also evident that temperature, wind and relative humidity also affect the percentage of insects visiting sesame flowers.
Mapping Viticultural Potential in Temperate Climate Areas. Case Study: Bucium Vineyard (Romania)
Authors: Irimia L. , Patriche C. , Quenol H. 
Published: July 2012

Mapping Viticultural Potential in Temperate Climate Areas. Case Study: Bucium Vineyard (Romania)The paper presents the spatial distribution of ecological suitability for grape growing in Bucium vineyard (Romania), viticultural area with ecological characteristics representative for northern vineyards. The study is based on a complex methodology implying use ofremote sensing, Geographical Information Systhems(GIS),climatic data, topographic and pedologic maps.Research reveal the low ecological potential of Bucium area, specialized, traditionally, in white table wines, sparkling wines and white quality wines. Data analysis shows that 30% of Bucium vineyard (281 ha of 928 ha) is inappropriate, in terms of climatic suitability, forviniferavarieties culture; 34% of the area (316 ha) has limited ecological potential, enough to produce white table wines and sparkling wines; 36% of the area (331 ha) is suitable for quality white wines. In the vineyard area was not registered suitable conditions for quality red wines production. Huglin's heliothermal index values shows that the vineyard has climatic characteristics that allow culture of wine varieties with early and medium ripening. In terms of ecological suitability, it appears that the most favorable conditions offer Cetăţuia wine land, the eastern slope of the Doi Peri hill, eastern slope of Vişani hill, south-western slope of Bucium hill and southern slope of Pietrăria wine land.
Detection of Orf Virus and Papillomavirus Out of Samples from Goats and Cattle which were Gathered by Multiplex PCR Romania
Authors: Strugaru Oana , Velescu Elena , Perianu T. , Bocăneţi Florentina , Scagliarini Alessandra 
Published: July 2012

Detection of Orf Virus and Papillomavirus Out of Samples from Goats and Cattle which were Gathered by Multiplex PCR RomaniaThe lesions which appear on the skin and are caused by parapoxvirus, herpesviruses and papillomavirus, depending on they're gravity, can produce large economic losses. The identification of viral species with different laboratory methods can facilitate making a correct diagnostic in identifying the infectious entity. The most common encountered injuries, especially on goats and kids, have an oral location, breasts, eyes and genital and podal. On the other side on cattles infected with papillomavirus the lesions are multiple and spread all over the body. To identify the etiologic agent from goats and cattle with skin lesions, tissue samples were collected and scabs. The virus identification was made with molecural biology techniques. The PCR method revealed the viral DNA, thus identifying a portion of the B2L preserved gene which is then amplified using primers PPP1-PPP4. For papillomavirus detection, primers FAP59 and FAP 64 were used to conserve the L1 human gene, primers that can help detect other types of papillomavirus from other species. The PCR results showed that lesions from goats were made by Orf virus, a virus that belongs to the papillomavirus gene, as for cattles the bovine papillomavirus. Studies have shown that PCR is a rapid laboratory method which can be used to identify the viral agent that causes severe skin lesions.
Some scientific publications of BPKIHS: a bibliometric study of articles listed in the Web of Science
Authors: Risal S , Prasad H N 
Published: July 2012

Scientific productivity of any academic institution is expressed by the total number of publications generated by its academic faculties and the use of the publication by scientific community. Citation analysis is done to evaluate the use of the publications. Use of the publication can be studied with the help of bibliometric analysis. Counting publication, publications trends, authorship patterns and citation analysis are parts of bibliometric analysis. Web of Science is one of the best databases which allow the study in the use of the publications through citation analysis. In this article, scientific articles produced by the faculties and other international affiliated faculties of BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences have been studied. Citation analysis of scientific publications of BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences is done with the help of the Web of Science, a product of Thomason Reuters.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v10i2.6584 Health Renaissance 2012; Vol 10 (No.2); 139-143
The cysticercosis in muscles is one of the causes of lumps in human
Authors: Rai B K , Shashikar Dr. 
Published: July 2012

Introduction: Cysticercosis is commonly encountered in this part of the world. It can manifest in many different form. Objective: To report a case of cysticercosis which presented with a lump in axilla. Case: A 36 year old man from Dharan presented with the chief complaint of lump in the right axilla for 9 months and two lumps in left axilla for 3 months. The onset of lump was insidious and gradually progressive in nature. The examination revealed a single mass in the medial surface of right upper arm, approximately 3x3cm in size, not fixed with the skin, slightly movable and mildly tender and another two masses around 1x2 cm in left axilla with similar characteristics as the right one. The ultrasonography showed heterogenous lesion measuring 27mm x 18 mm in medial aspect of right upper arm and two similar lesions measuring 14.5 x11mm and 11 x 10 mm in left axilla suggesting "Cysticercosis". The lumps were surgically removed successfully. Conclusion: Cysticercosis is one of the causes of lump in axillay region. It can be diagnosed ultrasonographically and treated by surgical removal.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v10i2.6591 Health Renaissance 2012; Vol 10 (No.2); 160-161
An ergonomic evaluation of tasks of healthcare unit personnel in different shifts in General Hospitals in West Bengal
Authors: Sahu Subhashis , Goswami Smaranika , Haldar Prasun , Sett Moumita 
Published: July 2012

Background: The job challenges faced by healthcare unit personnel are psychological, temporal and physically demanding. Studies on psychological stress on nurses are available but unfortunately studies on physiological load or temporal analysis of tasks of nurses or attendants in general hospitals in India have not been reported so far. Objective: The study aims at evaluating the perception of workload in different shifts among healthcare unit personnel and to develop better ergonomic management protocols. Participants: The study population comprised 150 staff nurses and 175 attendants working in three government hospitals in West Bengal, India. Method: The amount of time spent by nurses and attendants performing different tasks were recorded throughout the shifts using an activity analysis chart along with perceived exertion rating and heart rate throughout the shifts. Results: About 26.8% of the total working time throughout the day was spent in “direct care”. In case of general duty attendants 24.4% of the duty time was spent in indirect care. Time spent in different tasks differed by shifts. More leisure time occurs in the night shift compared to the morning and afternoon shifts but duration of shift was longer (11 to 12 hours). Perceived exertion rating of healthcare unit personnel in night shift was more compared to other shifts but physiological response did not reflect that. Conclusion: There were temporal variations of job demand in healthcare units. So, ergonomic orientation of layouts of departments, arrangement of activities, ergonomic way of keeping the records and use of proper communication system, recommended reducing the stress of healthcare unit personnel.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v2i2.6566 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 2. No 2 (2012) 14-22
New Sources of Cylindrocladium Black Rot Resistance among Runner-Type Peanut Cultivars
Authors: Branch W. D. , Brenneman T. B. 
Published: July 2012

Abstract
Cylindrocladium Black Rot (CBR) caused by Cylindrocladium parasiticum Crous, Wingfield, & Alfenas syn. C. crotalariae (Loos) Bell & Sobers is a major disease problem in southeast U.S. peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production. Field trials were conducted for two-years (2008-09) at a test site (Gibbs Farm) that has a long history of continuous peanut production near the Univ. of Georgia, Coastal Plain Expt. Station, Tifton, GA to evaluate for CBR resistance among new runner-type peanut cultivars. All plots were artificially inoculated with microsclerotia of C. parasiticum after planting each year. Significant differences (P≤0.05) were found among the cultivars and advanced breeding lines for both CBR resistance and tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) resistance which was also present each year, but the predominant disease was CBR. Georgia Greener, Georgia-06G, Georgia-07W, Georgia-02C, and Carver were consistently found to be the most CBR resistant; whereas, C-99R and Tifguard were the most susceptible each year. In separate CBR tests conducted in 2009 and 2010 at a different location (Blackshank Farm), Georgia Greener also had the least difference, and Tifguard had the greatest difference, between C. parasiticum inoculated versus non-inoculated plots for pod yield. These combined test results demonstrate that useful levels of CBR resistance are currently available in promising new runner-type peanut cultivars.
Apexification with the use of calcium hydroxide
Authors: Nahar Raihana , Chowdhury Farhana , Alam Mohammad Khursheed 
Published: July 2012

After traumatic injuries the pulps of young permanent teeth often necrose. This occurs most commonly in the permanent maxillary incisors leaving the teeth with incomplete radicular development and open apices. In these cases treatment is aimed at promoting complete apical closure. At a later date a complete filling of the root canal is carried out in order to prevent inflammatory stimulators affecting the periapex. Apexification is a method of treatment intended to induce formation of a calcific barrier in an immaturely developed or pulpless tooth. The intent of apexification is to attain narrowing of the canal or closure of the apex. Apexification is indicated in young patients, for reasons such as trauma, fracture or caries involving the pulp require root canal treatment prior to the apex fully developing and closing. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i2.11483 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 02 April 2012: 143-147
Cd40 doesn't Complement The Function Of Epstein-barr Virus (Ebv) Latent Membrane Protein 1 In B Cells Transformation
Authors: Ahsan Mohammed Nazmul , Akhand Anwarul A 
Published: July 2012

Objective: EpsteinBarr virus (EBV) latent membrane protein 1 (LMP1) is known to plays important role in B cells growth and transformation. LMP1 is considered to be a functional homologue of the CD40 receptor and they can activate many overlapping signaling pathways. In this study, we compared the function of CD40 with that of LMP1 in B cells transformation. Materials and methods: Expression of CD40L was observed in infected B cells with LMP1 mutated EBV. To observe the expression reverse transcription-PCR were performed. Results: This expression of CD40L did not support proliferation and transformation of B cell. Even in vitro proliferation and transformation of B cell infected with LMP1 deleted EBV supplemented with CD40L were also not observed. Conclusion: Despite many similarities shared between CD40 and LMP1, CD40-CD40L interaction didnt complement on LMP1 mediated B cells transformation in vitro. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i2.8175 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 02 April 2012: 112-116
Temporal Myositis with Middle Fossa Epidural Abscess as the Complications of Acute Otitis Media
Authors: Jamaluddin Jamal Sazly , Daud Mohd Khairi Md , Rabi Mahedzan Mat 
Published: July 2012

Acute otitis media is an inflammatory process involving the mucoperiosteum of the middle ear cleft. The clinical spectrum can be extended from a self-limiting benign condition to a complicated disease with intracranial involvement. Intracranial and extracranial complications of acute otitis media is still occur in the modern antibiotic era and has potentially serious consequences with high mortality rate. We report a case of acute otitis media with temporal myositis and middle fossa epidural abscess which is rarely seen as the complications from the disease. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i2.8472 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 02 April 2012: 126-128
Calculi In A Female Urethral: A Rare Cause of Acute Urinary Retention
Authors: Kejriwal Gouri Shankar , Dharma RV , Madhavi CH , Sahu SN 
Published: July 2012

Urinary calculi are rarely seen in the urethra and are usually encountered in men with urethral stricture or diverticulum. The case of a 23-year-old woman presented with acute retention of urine associated with recurrent urinary tract infection. Cystoscopy was done and the stone was removed. The patient has been well, with no dysuria, and in­continence for 3-month follow-ups.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i2.8724 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 02 April 2012: 137-138
Congenital leukemia in Downs Syndrome- A Rare Case Report
Authors: Rana Safia , Jairajpuri Zeeba Shamim , Garg Sonia 
Published: July 2012

Congenital leukemia is a rare disorder presenting in the immediate neonatal period & diagnosed at or within few days of birth.1 Because of the doubling time of leukemic cells, the disease becomes clinically evident after birth or shortly thereafter.2 Neonates with Downs syndrome have an increased risk for congenital leukemia particularly acute megakaryoblastic leukemia (FAB M7).3 The incidence of acute megakaryoblastic leukemia in Downs syndrome is estimated to be 400 times than in normal children.4 We present a case of congenital leukemia in a 22 day old female child with Downs syndrome who had cyanosis and skin rashes for 2 days. Diagnosis was established on the basis of hematological investigations and cytochemistry of the cells. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i2.9656 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 02 April 2012: 134-136
Activity related differences in the thickness of achilles tendon among four different occupational groups in Nigeria: an ultrasound based study
Authors: Egwu Ogugua Augustine , Anibeze Chike Ikechukwu Patrick , Akpuaka Frank Chinedu , Udoh Benjamin Effiong 
Published: July 2012

Background: The degree of physical activity may induce strain and stress on the Achilles tendon because of its role in the elastic mechanics of gait. Material &Methods: The study was carried out to determine the effect of occupation-related physical activity on the thickness of the Achilles tendon. The effect of occupation- related physical activity on the thickness of the Achilles tendon in three phases (ATT at Normal phase, ATT at Dorsiflexed phase and ATT at Plantarflexed phase) was assessed, by ultrasound, among four classes of occupations- Labourers/farmers, Dancers, Athletes and a less active class (control group). Results: Results show that the less active (control group) had the least value for ATT (normal) (3.31±0.50mm) being almost at par with those of the dancers. The athletes and labourers/farmers had significantly higher values than the control (P=0.000 and 0.007 respectively). Conclusion: Our findings have conclusively established that occupation-related prolonged physical activity induces thickening of the Achilles tendon. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i2.9666 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 02 April 2012: 103-111