bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the Digestibility of Diets Containing Soy Okara in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Fries Raised in a Controlled Environment in Benin
Authors: Segnon Constant Bienvenu , Djissou Arnauld Sedjro Martin , Gangbazo Diane Nathalie Sènami Kpogue , Aboh André Boya 
Published: May 2024

Aims: To evaluate the digestibility of diets containing soy okara in Clarias gariepinus fries.
Study Design: Random complete block design.
Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Hydrology and Wetland Research, Faculty of Sciences and technics, University of Abomey-calavi, between June 2019 and July 2019.
Methodology: Four diets containing different levels of soy okara (0%, 10%, 20% and 30%) respectively noted T0, T1, T2 and T3 were tested. Twelve 40L tanks were randomly distributed into 04 batches with 03 repetitions for each of the 04 diets. The fries with an initial average weight of 10.47 +/- 2g were fed ad libitum three times a day (8 A.M., 12 P.M., 4 P.M.) for 30 days. Survival rate, cannibalism rate, average daily gain, specific growth rate, weight-length relationship, condition factor, consumption index, ingested protein, protein efficiency coefficient and digestive utilization coefficients were measured.
Results: The specific growth rates (SGR) ranged between 2.25 +/- 0.165 and 2.58 +/- 0.115 with the best rate for the treatment containing 0% soy okara. The consumption index varied from 1.18 +/- 0.009 to 1.41 +/- 0.132 with the best index for the T3 treatment. Furthermore, the mortality rates were 0% for treatments containing 20% and 30% soy okara. The results indicate that it is possible to incorporate up to 30% soybean okara into the diet of Clarias gariepinus fry without hindering their zootechnical performance. The digestive protein utilization coefficients of the diets were calculated and are 95.12; 88.47; 92.21 and 90.37 for diets containing 0%, 10%, 20% and 30% soy okara respectively.
Conclusion: The results demonstrate that among the different diets tested, treatment T2, containing 20% soy okara, proved to be the most favorable in terms of zootechnical performance. These results suggest that T2 treatment can be considered as a promising option for feeding Clarias gariepinus fries.
Transformation of Agriculture in Damoh District of Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Verma Vinay Kumar 
Published: May 2024

India has been considered as a land of villages and from very beginning agriculture has been main means of livelihood of the residents of the country specially people living in rural areas. Agriculture plays a vital role in the nation's economy. About two third of the working population earn their living through agriculture and agriculture sector contributes about 26 per cent in the gross domestic production of the country. The present study examines the transformation of the various dimension of the agriculture in the Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh based on secondary data. With the growing pressure of population, demand for land for non-agricultural activities, implementations of rural development programmes and activities, the land use pattern, cropping pattern, irrigational facilities, farming techniques and other allied activities in the study area has transformed during the period 1990 to 2020. Damoh district is located in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh and is part of Sagar division. Total geographical area of the district is 7306 sq.km. out of which 323386 hectares land is available for cultivation with 293599 hectares of irrigated land. The proportion of forest and fallow land has decreased in last two decades while the proportion of net shown area, other uncultivated land, land not available for agriculture and double cropped area has increased during the period. The cropping pattern of the study region, also transformed. The use of modern agricultural implements, fertilizers and pesticides too has increased during 1990-2020.
Evaluation of Nutrient Balance and Nutrition use Efficiency on Red Gram (Cajanus cajan) under Various Foliar Feeding
Authors: G Akshay Kumar , K Udhaya Kumar , D Vanathi , R Samundeshwari , M Silambarasan , J Patricia Kalairasi 
Published: May 2024

AIM: To assess the nutrient balance and nutrient use efficiency on red gram.
Place and Duration of Study: A field experiment was carried out during Rabi season 2023-24 at Instruction farm of Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore. Experimental field was silty clay loam in texture with available N (311.0 kg ha-1), P2O5 (15.7 kg ha-1), K2O (185 kg ha-1).
Statistical Design: Randomized Block Design (RBD).
Methodology: The study consist of 8 treatment and replicated three times T1- 100% RDF + FYM 12.5 t ha-1 + 2% DAP, T2- 100% RDF + FYM 12.5t ha-1 + 2% Urea, T3- 100% RDF + FYM 12.5 t ha-1 + 40 ppm NAA spray, T4- 100% RDF + FYM 12.5 t ha-1 + 10 ppm Salicylic, T5-100% RDF + FYM 12.5 t ha-1 + 75 ppm GA3, T6- 100% RDF + FYM 12.5 t ha-1 + 5 kg TNAU Pulse wonder T7- 100% RDF + FYM 12.5 t ha-1 T8- Control.
Results: Application of 100% RDF along with 12.5 t ha-1 FYM + 5 kg ha-1 TNAU pulse wonder resulted in Maximum nutrient NPK uptake, nutrient availability and agronomic efficiency was observed.
Conclusion: Application of full dose of RDF along with FYM and TNAU pulse wonder reacted better in terms of NPK uptake, nutrient availability and agronomic efficiency when compared to other foliar treatment in the evaluation of nutrient balance and nutrient use efficiency.
Effect of Different Thermal Regimes and Moisture Levels on the Growth Parameters of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Crop Grown under Agro-climatic Conditions of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Pandey Anushka , Mishra S.R. , Singh A.K. , Mishra A.N. , Singh Alok Kumar , Agrahari Rajesh Kumar 
Published: May 2024

A field experiment was carried out at Agrometeorological Research Farm, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.) during rabi season of 2022-23 and 2023-24 to investigate the influence of different thermal regimes and moisture levels on wheat growth parameters, including phenophases occurrence, leaf area index (LAI), plant height, and dry matter accumulation at various stages of crop development. The experiment comprised twelve treatment combinations and conducted in split plot design and replicated four times. Treatment consisted of three thermal regimes viz. 15th November, 25th November and 5th December with four moisture levels viz, I1 at CRI (crown root initiation) , I2- CRI+tillering, I3- CRI+ jointing and milking, I4- CRI+ jointing +anthesis and dough stage. Results reveal that Plant height (cm), dry matter accumulation (gm-2) and leaf area index increased significantly at all the stages of crop growth . Highest values are recorded with the crop thermal regime on 15th November followed by 25th November. Lowest values of all were recorded in 5th December thermal regime. Among the moisture levels, I4- (CRI+ jointing +anthesis and dough stage) took relatively longer duration for maturirty compared to levels I3, I2 and I1.. These findings underscore the importance of carefully managing both temperature and moisture conditions to optimize wheat growth and development. This research contributes to the broader understanding of crop responses to thermal regimes/date of sowing and provides valuable insights for moisture management strategies aimed at improving crop yield and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Lactic Acid Production by Lactobacillus paracasei 168 in Discontinuous Fermentation Using Lucerne Green Juice as Nutrient Substitute
Authors: Vodnar D. C. , Venus J. , Schneider R. , Socaciu C. 
Published: February 2010

AbstractThe aim of this study was the utilization of lucerne green juice (LGJ), obtained in 2005 and 2008, as nutrient substitute in lactic acid fermentation using Lactobacillus paracasei 168, in a discontinuous fermentation process with the addition of 55 g/L glucose and 15 g/L yeast extract. The LGJ after pressing fresh green mass contains a series of nitrogen‐containing compounds and inorganic salts that are essential for cell growth. The strain used, L. paracasei 168, achieved at 40.5 °C and pH 6.0 a maximum productivity of up to 2.56 g L–1 h–1 and a lactic concentration close to 45.97 g/L in trial A (LGJ 2008/glucose), 2.19 g L–1 h–1, 47.23 g/L in trial B (LGJ 2005/glucose), 2.93 g L–1 h–1, 42.27 g/L in trial C (LGJ 2008/glucose/yeast extract), and 2.68 g L–1 h–1, 47.33 g/L in trial D (LGJ 2005/glucose/yeast extract). Addition of yeast extract in trials C and D induced faster growth of L. paracasei 168. Lactate yields of about 87 % were obtained in all trials. The lactic acid formed was the optically pure L‐(+)‐isomer at up to 97 % in trial B. Pearson's analysis showed that the level of lactic acid in the control trial was positively and significantly correlated with trial A (r2 = 0.9899), B (r2 = 0.9582), C (r2 = 0.9901), and D (r2 = 0.9938), with p <0.0001.
One class classifiers for process monitoring illustrated by the application to online HPLC of a continuous process
Authors: Kittiwachana Sila , Ferreira Diana L. S. , Lloyd Gavin R. , Fido Louise A. , Thompson Duncan R. , Escott Richard E. A. , Brereton Richard G. 
Published: February 2010

AbstractIn process monitoring, a representative out‐of‐control class of samples cannot be generated. Here, it is assumed that it is possible to obtain a representative subset of samples from a single ‘in‐control class’ and one class classifiers namely Q and D statistics (respectively the residual distance to the disjoint PC model and the Mahalanobis distance to the centre of the QDA model in the projected PC space), as well as support vector domain description (SVDD) are applied to disjoint PC models of the normal operating conditions (NOC) region, to categorise whether the process is in‐control or out‐of‐control. To define the NOC region, the cumulative relative standard deviation (CRSD) and a test of multivariate normality are described and used as joint criteria. These calculations were based on the application of window principal components analysis (WPCA) which can be used to define a NOC region. The D and Q statistics and SVDD models were calculated for the NOC region and percentage predictive ability (%PA), percentage model stability (%MS) and percentage correctly classified (%CC) obtained to determine the quality of models from 100 training/test set splits. Q, D and SVDD control charts were obtained, and 90% confidence limits set up based on multivariate normality (D and Q) or SVDD D value (which does not require assumptions of normality). We introduce a method for finding an optimal radial basis function for the SVDD model and two new indices of percentage classification index (%CI) and percentage predictive index (%PI) for non‐NOC samples are also defined. The methods in this paper are exemplified by a continuous process studied over 105.11 h using online HPLC. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Pervaporative Trennung von MeOH/Toluol‐Gemischen mit einer hydrophilen Polymerflachmembran
Authors: Bachmann J. , Spielmann T. , Venetz A. , König U.‐C. 
Published: February 2010

AbstractDie Ressourcenverknappung fordert ökologische und ökonomische Prozessalternativen mit ausreichender Betriebssicherheit. Die Pervaporation (PV) und die Dampfpermeation (DP) sind industriell etabliert, da sich viele Gemische mit optimierten Membranmaterialien schonend und wirtschaftlich separieren lassen. Organoselektive Verfahren, bei denen eine organische Komponente rein erhalten werden kann, stellen dabei die grösste Herausforderung dar. Als Synthesebaustein wirtschaftlich relevanter Produkte und als Energieträger ist Methanol solch ein Wertstoff. Es kann mit organischen Lösemitteln ein Azeotrop bilden und ähnelt in vielen Eigenschaften dem Wasser. Daher wird hier die Effizienz einer hydrophilen Polymerflachmembran im PV‐Dauerbetrieb bei der Trennung des Systems Methanol/Toluol (MeOH/TOL) demonstriert.
Brain Abscess in an Adult With Atrial Septal Defect
Authors: Sung Chong Won , Jung Jae‐Hun , Lee Sang‐Hak , Choi Seonghoon , Cho Jung Rae , Lee Namho , Kim Chang‐Hyun 
Published: February 2010

AbstractBrain abscess is a serious complication of congenital heart disease in children and adolescents. This association is rarely observed in adults. This article describes the case of a 41‐year‐old man who presented with altered mental status. Brain MRI showed a brain abscess at the left frontal lobe. The patient was successfully treated with surgical removal and appropriate antibiotics. Echocardiographic examination showed atrial septal defect (ASD) with bidirectional shunt. Transcatheter closure of ASD was carried out 6 months after neurosurgical treatment. We discuss the association of brain abscess and ASD. Copyright © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Atrial Electroanatomical Remodeling as a Determinant of Different Outcomes Between Two Current Ablation Strategies: Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Isolation Vs Pulmonary Vein Isolation
Authors: Jin Hwang Hye , Myung Lee Jung , Joung Boyoung , Lee Byung‐Ho , Kim Jin‐Bae , Lee Moon‐Hyoung , Jang Yangsoo , Kim Sung Soon 
Published: February 2010

AbstractBackgroundThe purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the efficacy of the 2 different ablation techniques of atrial fibrillation (AF) and left atrial (LA) size.Methods and ResultsA total of 81 patients with paroxysmal AF (n = 58) or persistent AF (n = 23) refractory to antiarrhythmic drugs underwent circumferential pulmonary vein isolation (PVI; n = 45) or PVI (n = 36) without respect to echocardiographic results for LA volume index (LAVI). Of the 81 patients, 41 had less dilated LA (group 1; LAVI < 27 cc/m2) and 40 had dilated LA (group 2; LAVI ≥ 27 cc/m2). During the 9‐month follow‐up, 33 patients (73.3%) after circumferential PVI and 18 (50%) after PVI (P = .031) were free of arrhythmia. The risk of recurrence was associated with persistent AF, hypertension, LAVI > 27 ml/m2, PVI, early recurrence of AF, and lower left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (all P value <.05). In the univariate analysis of each group, PVI (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.92, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.12–7.08, P = .018) was associated with late recurrence only in group 2. Cox regression analysis also showed that PVI (HR: 5.6, 95% CI: 1.9–16.56, P = .002) was a significant independent predictor of recurrence only in group 2.ConclusionsCircumferential PVI is more effective than PVI only in patients with a structural change of the atria, that is, a dilated LA. Our study suggests that a successful outcome in dilated LA may depend on wide modification of LA electroanatomical substrates, but wide ablation in less dilated LA may be unnecessary. Different technical strategies according to LA size are required for more a effective outcome. Copyright © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Right Ventricular Function Suffers From Reperfusion Delay: Tissue Doppler Study
Authors: Kidawa Michal , Kasprzak Jaroslaw D. , Wierzchowski Tomasz , Krzeminska‐Pakula Maria 
Published: February 2010

AbstractIn this study, impact of reperfusion delay on adverse cardiac events and right ventricular (RV) function in patients with acute right ventricular myocardial infarction (RVMI) was assessed. In 70 patients with RVMI, RV function was assessed by M‐mode tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) and by pulsed wave tissue Doppler echocardiography (TDE). Right ventricular early (E′T) and late diastolic (A′T), peak systolic tricuspid annular velocity, (S′T) and right ventricular myocardial performance index (RVMPI) were measured. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the time between the onset of symptoms and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)—group 1 (n = 25), ≤3 hours and group 2 (n = 45), > 3 hours. During 30‐day follow‐up, we assessed adverse cardiac events like the following: death, cardiogenic shock, need for intra‐aortic counterpulsation, temporary transvenous pacing support (PCM), presence of ventricular septal defect (VSD), cardiac tamponade, or free wall rupture.ResultsGroup 1 had significantly higher values of E′T, S′T, and TAPSE than group 2. RVMPI was significantly elevated in group 2. A total of 13 (18.2%) patients had a cardiac event, 5 patients (7.1%) died. We observed an increase of cardiac events in patients with reperfusion delayed more than 3 hours (P = .056).ConclusionTAPSE‐derived and TDE‐derived right ventricular systolic and early diastolic velocities were less affected in patients with shorter time from pain onset to opening of the occluded right coronary artery (RCA). Presented initial data show that the tissue Doppler technique may be useful for identification of patients with RV infarction with higher rate of adverse cardiac events including death. Copyright © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Statin Therapy in Patients with Diastolic Heart Failure
Authors: Tehrani Faramarz , Morrissey Ryan , Phan Anita , Chien Christopher , Schwarz Ernst R. 
Published: February 2010

AbstractBackgroundThere is controversy regarding the potential effects of statin therapy on mortality in patients with heart failure. The present study analyzed the possible effects of statin therapy on morbidity and mortality in patients with diastolic heart failure over long‐term follow‐up.HypothesisTo evaluate potential effect of statin therapy on hospitalization rate and mortality in patients with diastolic heart failure.MethodsPatients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (≥50%), hospitalized for clinical symptoms of heart failure were evaluated. Patients on statin therapy started at or prior to their first heart failure admission represented group 1 and patients without statin therapy represented group 2. The effects of statins on hospitalization rates and mortality were assessed during a 5 year follow‐up.ResultsA total of 270 patients (group 1 n = 81; group 2 n = 189) were followed over 5 years. Patients on statins demonstrated improved survival compared to patients without statin therapy (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.65, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.45–0.95, P = .029). The survival benefit was maintained after adjusting for differences in baseline characteristics, comorbidities, and other medications. There was no significant difference in the mean cardiovascular hospitalization rate (3.0 ± 3.2 vs 3.8 ± 4.7, P = .23) and in overall hospitalization rate (7.1 ± 6.3 vs 7.8 ± 7.7, P = .52) between groups 1 and 2, respectively.ConclusionStatin therapy appears to be associated with improved survival in patients with diastolic heart failure. Copyright © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
A Case of Brugada Syndrome Presenting With Incessant Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
Authors: Shiue Harn‐Cherng , Divakaran Vijay G. , Lakkis Nasser M. 
Published: February 2010

AbstractBrugada syndrome, an inherited arrhythmogenic cardiac disease, manifests with ST‐segment changes in the right precordial leads, right bundle block pattern, and susceptibility to ventricular tachyarrhythmias and sudden death. The only established therapy for this disease is prevention of sudden death by implantation of a defibrillator. Herein we describe a case of a patient who presented with incessant ventricular tachycardia (VT) and syncope and who had a type 1 Brugada pattern on ECG. The patient was successfully treated with quinidine, after which the classically described type 2 and 3 patterns emerged. Copyright © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
High‐dose radioimmunotherapy combined with extracorporeal depletion in a syngeneic rat tumor model
Authors: Mårtensson Linda , Nilsson Rune , Ohlsson Tomas , Sjögren Hans‐Olov , Strand Sven‐Erik , Tennvall Jan 
Published: February 2010

AbstractBACKGROUND:The aim of the current study was to investigate the possibility of increasing the maximal tolerated dose (MTD) of a tumor‐selective radiolabeled antibody when radioimmunotherapy (RIT) is combined with extracorporeal depletion of radioimmunoconjugates from the circulation. Furthermore, the authors evaluated whether this increase in dose improved the therapeutic effect on solid manifest tumors in an immunocompetent animal model.METHODS:Rats were injected with high activities/body weight of lutetium (177Lu)‐ or yttrium (90Y)‐labeled antibody conjugates (monoclonal antibody tetraazacyclododecanetetraacetic acid‐biotin) and subjected to removal of the conjugate from the circulation by extracorporeal affinity adsorption treatment 24 hours postinjection. Myelotoxicity was assessed by analysis of blood parameters for 12 weeks. The effect of increased doses in combination with extracorporeal affinity adsorption treatment was evaluated with respect to myelotoxicity and therapeutic effect in a syngeneic rat colon cancer model.RESULTS:The MTD of 177Lu‐ or 90Y‐labeled immunoconjugates could be increased 2.0× or 1.5×, respectively, when RIT was combined with extracorporeal affinity adsorption treatment. All animals treated with 177Lu‐ or 90Y‐labeled antibodies showed persistent complete response of manifest tumors (approximately 10 × 15 mm) within 16 days postinjection. However, several animals showed disseminated disease 1.5 to 3 months postinjection.CONCLUSIONS:Extracorporeal affinity adsorption treatment is a method that safely and efficiently reduces myelotoxicity associated with RIT. Extracorporeal affinity adsorption treatment allows increased administered activity without increased toxicity, with the aim of increasing the absorbed dose to the tumor. However, because tumor/normal tissue radiosensitivity ratios are more favorable in rodents, it is not possible to draw any conclusions concerning the therapeutic efficacy of increased administered activity in combination with extracorporeal affinity adsorption treatment in this study. Targeted RIT with β‐emitting radionuclides seems not to be effective in microscopic disease, because metastases developed at sites without previously known disease. Cancer 2010;116(4 suppl):1043–52. © 2010 American Cancer Society.
Toxicity and efficacy of combined radioimmunotherapy and bevacizumab in a mouse model of medullary thyroid carcinoma
Authors: Salaun Pierre‐Yves , Bodet‐Milin Caroline , Frampas Eric , Oudoux Aurore , Saï‐Maurel Catherine , Faivre‐Chauvet Alain , Barbet Jacques , Paris François , Kraeber‐Bodéré Françoise 
Published: February 2010

AbstractBACKGROUND:Significant antitumor effects were previously observed with radioimmunotherapy (RIT) using an anti‐carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) monoclonal antibody (F6) labeled with iodine‐131 in medullary thyroid cancer (MTC)‐bearing nude mice. Nevertheless, no complete response was achieved. Because angiogenesis is critical for tumor growth, bevacizumab is used to treat solid tumor in clinical practice. The present pilot study evaluated toxicity and efficacy of RIT combined with bevacizumab in mice subcutaneously grafted with TT MTC cells.METHODS:Groups of 4‐6 nude mice were treated with 5 μg/g bevacizumab twice weekly during 4 weeks and/or 100 MBq of 131I‐F6. For combined therapy, bevacizumab was given at Day 0 followed by 131I‐F6 at Day 30. The control group received no treatment. Animal weight, hematological toxicity, tumor volume, and serum calcitonin were monitored for 2 or 4 months.RESULTS:Bevacizumab alone induced no cytopenia and no significant weight loss. A weight loss of 12 ± 1% and 15 ± 2% was observed in mice treated by RIT alone or bevacizumab + RIT, respectively. RIT alone and combined treatment induced leukopenia and anemia. RIT alone and RIT plus bevacizumab induced tumor responses with minimum relative tumor volume of 0.38 ± 0.24 and 0.15 ± 0.07%, respectively, and time to progression of 35 ± 5 and 56 ± 11 days, respectively.CONCLUSIONS:Pretreatment with bevacizumab improved RIT efficacy, with similar toxicity as compared as RIT alone. Cancer 2010;116(4 suppl):1053–8. © 2010 American Cancer Society.