bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Soy Milk Consumption, Inflammation, Coagulation, and Oxidative Stress Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Nephropathy
Authors: Miraghajani Maryam Sadat , Esmaillzadeh Ahmad , Najafabadi Mojgan Mortazavi , Mirlohi Maryam , Azadbakht Leila 
Published: July 2012

OBJECTIVE
To determine the effects of soy milk consumption compared with cow’s milk on inflammation, coagulation, and oxidative stress among patients with diabetic nephropathy.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
This randomized, crossover clinical trial was conducted on 25 type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy. This study had two trial phases, each for 4 weeks and one washout period for 2 weeks. Patients were randomly assigned to consume a diet containing soy milk or a diet containing cow’s milk.

RESULTS
Soy milk consumption resulted in a significant reduction in d-dimer level (percent change: −3.77 vs. 16.13%; P &lt; 0.05). This significant effect remained even after adjusting for confounding factor (carbohydrate intake). However, soy milk consumption had no significant effects on tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and malondialdehyde levels. The result was near to significance regarding the effect of soy milk consumption on hs-CRP (percent change: −35.45 vs. 36.76%; P = 0.05). However, this effect was not significant after adjusting for the confounding variable (carbohydrate intake).

CONCLUSIONS
Soy milk consumption could decrease serum d-dimer level among type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy. However, markers of inflammation and oxidative stress did not change following soy milk intake among these patients.
Plasma serotonin level in left-sided colonic diverticulosis: A pilot study
Authors: Neubauer Katarzyna , Krzystek-Korpacka Małgorzata , Paradowski Leszek 
Published: July 2012

Abstract
Neurotransmitters might participate in the development of diverticular disease. We measured fasting and postprandial serotonin levels in colonic diverticulosis patients and healthy volunteers. We demonstrated significantly lower maximal concentrations of serotonin in patients than the controls (respectively 109.8±61.4 and 251.3±44.1 ng/ml, p<0.001) as well as lower serotonin minimal values (respectively 38.4±21.8 and 124.6±41.4 ng/ml, p<0.001) and areas under time-course curves (respectively 288.8±139.8 and 739±167.4 ng/ml, p<0.001); significant difference between alternating pattern and normal bowel habit concerning fasting serotonin level, the hormone response to test meal (p=0.041) as well as minimal serotonin level (p=0.044). Bowel habit was also related to peak serotonin values following a test meal with 38.5 ng/ml in constipation, 139.5 ng/ml in diarrhea, 122.4 ng/ml in alternating pattern and 249 ng/ml in subjects with normal bowel habit (p=0.040) as well as AUC with 120.8 ng/ml in constipation, 416 ng/ml in diarrhea, 298 ng/ml in alternating pattern and 684 ng/ml in subjects with normal bowel habit (p=0.043). We demonstrated substantial differences in fasting serum serotonin levels as well as the hormone response to a test meal between colonic diverticulosis patients and healthy individuals, which seemed to be associated with abnormal bowel habits rather than presence of diverticula.
Adipocytes derived fibrinolytic components in peritoneum — a pilot study
Authors: Opatrna Sylvie , Korabečná Marie , Křížková Věra , Tonar Zbynek , Kočová Jitka , Mullerová Dana 
Published: July 2012

Abstract
The proteins of the fibrinolytic system — urokinase plasminogen activator(uPA), tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)and plasminogen activator inhibitor type IPAI-I) — play important roles in fibrotization in various organs and including peritoneum. To study the cellular localization of PAI-1, tPA and uPA within the adipose tissue of the peritoneal membrane in patients at the onset of peritoneal dialysis(PD) we determined the initial expression of these proteins in relationship to multiple clinical variables. Methods: routinely performed parietal peritoneal biopsies in 12 patients undergoing peritoneal catheter implantation were examined. We used formalinfixed, paraffin-embedded specimens for immunohistochemical localization of these proteins along with the stereological pointcounting method for quantification of their expression within the peritoneal adipose tissue. Results: strong positive mutual correlation between the expression of PAI-1 and both uPA (SpearmanR=0.66) and tPA (R=0.59) as well as between the expression of uPA and tPA (R=0.77) was found without any relatioship to BMI, age, peritoneal transport characteristic or diabetes status. Conclusion: Adipose tissue within the peritoneum is capable of producing fibrinolysis regulators (independently on clinical parameters) thus possibly affecting the fibrotization and function of peritoneum as dialysis membrane. The effect of dialysis solution dosing, composition and other dialysis related factors should be clarified in future studies.
Heavy Metal Pollution of Soil and Vegetable Grown Near Roadside at Gazipur
Authors: Naser Habib Mohammad , Sultana Sarmin , Gomes Rebeca , Noor Shamsun 
Published: July 2012

Levels of lead, cadmium, and nickel in roadside soils and vegetables along a major highway in Gazipur, Bangladesh were investigated. Soil samples were collected at distances of 0, 50, 100, and 1000 m (meter) from the road. The concentrations of lead (Pb) and nickel (Ni) in soil and vegetables (bottle gourd and pumpkin) decreased with distance from the road, indicating their relation to traffic and automotive emissions. The concentration of cadmium (Cd) was found to be independent of distance from road. There were significant differences in the concentrations of lead, cadmium, and nickel for different plant species and soils at various distances. The heavy metals contents both in the soils and vegetables for every distance from the road was found in the order nickel>lead>cadmium. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11170 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 9-17, March 2012
Infestation and Management of the Leaf Roller (Lamprosema indicata Fab.) in Soybean (Glycine max L.)
Authors: Biswas GC , Islam Rabiul 
Published: July 2012

Infestation and management of leaf roller of soybean were studied in the field and laboratory of the Oilseed Research Centre (ORC), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur during the rabi seasons of 2007-08 and 2008-09. Leaf roller infestation was observed in the 3rd week of January at the vegetative and flowering stages (45-60 days after sowing=DAS) of the crop and continued up to pre-maturity period (80-85 DAS). The highest leaf roller population (0.9 and 1.00/plant in 2008 and 2009, respectively) and infestation (90% plant in 2008 and 95% plant in 2009) were recorded in the last week of February at the pod formation stage of the crop (65-70 DAS). Among the treatments, hand picking technique reduced the highest plant and leaf (98%) infestation. The highest seed yield (1300 kg/ha) was obtained from Diazinon 60 EC treated plots, followed by hand picking+neem seed extract treated plot (1280 kg/ha). The highest BCR (3.00) was obtained from the hand picking technique plots followed by Diazinon 60 EC treated plots (2.66). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11171 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 19-25, March 2012
Optimum Water Use in Conservation Tillage for Wheat Cultivation
Authors: Sarker KK , Sarkar PK , Sarker AZ , Islam AMFT , Xiaoyan Wang 
Published: July 2012

Conservation tillage system offers numerous benefits over intensive tillage system. This experiment was conducted on conservation tillage using zero tilldrill, power tiller operated seeder (PTOS) and bed planter along with farmers practice of tillage by rotary tiller under different irrigation levels at Wheat Research Centre (WRC), Nashipur, Dinajpur. Irrigation water was applied by 5 irrigation levels at different growth stages of the crop. The irrigation levels were I0 (No irrigation), I1 (17-21 DAS), I2 (17-21 DAS + 50-55 DAS). I3 (17-21 DAS+ 50-55 DAS + 75-80 DAS), and I4 (17-21 DAS + 35-40 DAS + 50-55 DAS + 75  80 DAS). It was observed that the sowing cost was reasonably reduced than that of the farmer's practice. Seasonal water use was less in PTOS than other tillage methods. Grain yield was significantly affected by tillage methods. The higher grain yield was found from PTOS, bed planting, and zero tillage than that of farmer's practice. There was no significant difference within the interaction effect of tillage methods and irrigations. The effect of irrigation level was found highly significant on grain yield. Water use efficiency increased with decrease of irrigation water use and decreased with increase of irrigation. Average yields in all tillage methods under I1, I2, I3, and I4 irrigation levels were found to increase by 33, 43, 52, and 51 percent, respectively, compared to that of I0. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11172 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 27-37, March 2012
Economics of Rainfed Sericulture-A Study in the District of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India
Authors: Shukla Ruchira 
Published: July 2012

Sericulture is a labour intensive agro-based rural industry, which provides periodical income throughout the year. In view of this, it is very much imperative to know the sericulture economics in order to motivate new farmers to take up sericulture and increase their income. Therefore, a study was conducted with the help of personal interview of 70 rainfed sericulture farmers in Udaipur district of Rajasthan, India. The study concluded that in garden establishment, highest share of cost was associated with human labour (INR 14,400.00) followed by that for FYM (INR 2418.75). Similarly human labour (51.93%) accounted for highest element of cost in leaf production activities too owing to high labour wages and shortage of manpower. Labour (25.33%) was second major cost component next to mulberry leaf (38.64%) in silk cocoon production. The average yield of silk cocoon obtained was 1289.04 kg/ha per year. The net return obtained was INR 52039.32 and benefit cost ratio was 1.49. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11176 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 49-54, March 2012
Study on Agronomically and Economically Dominant Cropping Patterns in Some Selected Areas of Barisal District
Authors: Kabir Md Jahangir , Islam Md Monirul 
Published: July 2012

The study area was Shanuhar village of Babugonj Upazila of Barisal district, which was selected purposively based on agronomic suitability of growing Rabi crops. Necessary data were collected through focus group discussion (FGD) with 30 farmers including small, medium, and large farm households, school teachers, village leaders all the remaining by using pre design check list and structure schedule during May 2007 considering Rabi season of 2006-2007. Usually, farmers of the village could not sow their crops within the optimum time. They transplanted Aman rice in late due to inundation of land and planting of Rabi crops in late because of land unsuitability and long duration of T. Aman rice. Boro rice was adopted about 75% of the cropped area in Rabi season and but yield was low because of inadequate irrigation facilities. In contrast wheat needs comparatively less irrigation than Boro rice. Moreover, mungbean, mustard, lentil and grass pea produce reasonability good yield in rainfed condition. About 20- 25 % land become suitable for seeding wheat by first week of December after harvesting NfV T. Aman which indicated good prospect of growing wheat in the study village. Wheat is a more profitable Rabi crop than other crops like grass pea, mustard, lentil. Farmers earned the highest per hectare gross return (Tk.98646) and gross margin (Tk.22870) from the Wheat  Aus rice -T. Aman rice pattern whereas Boro rice - Fallow - T. Aman pattern produced the lowest gross return (Tk.65918) and gross margin (Tk.10134). Higher benefit was achieved from the pattern Wheat Aus rice -T. Aman rice because of less production cost and high price of wheat grain, though three cereals crops could exhaust soil nutrient so that Mungbean-Aus rice  T. Aman pattern may be alternate option to sustain soil health as well as productivity of the selected area. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11177 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 55-65, March 2012
Preservation of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) by Osmotic Dehydration
Authors: Rahman Md Mizanur , Miaruddin Md , Chowdhury MG Ferdous , Khan Md Hafizul Haque , Rahman Md Muzahid-E- 
Published: July 2012

Preservation of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) by osmotic dehydration method has been standardized. Four treatments of sugar concentration viz. 35°:, 40°:, 45°:, and 50°: Brix were used for osmotic dehydration. After osmosis of the jackfruit slices in the sugar solutions these were laid on the cabinet drier for dehydration. After osmotic dehydration, the products were packed in high density polyethylene bags and stored in ambient temperature for a period of 8 months. The physico-chemical properties and the microbiological changes of the products were evaluated and a taste panel evaluated the organoleptic quality of the products during the storage period. Minimum microbial count was recorded for osmosis in 50°: Brix sugar solution followed by 45°: Brix sugar solution. The retention of vitamin A (ß- carotene), vitamin C, total acid and total sugar was also better for osmosis in 45°: Brix sugar solution followed by 50°: Brix sugar solution. The product of 45°: Brix solution when stored 8 months at room temperature secured highest score in organoleptic evaluation and was ranked "like moderately" followed by the product of 50°: Brix solution. Considering the overall acceptance of sensory evaluations, retention of nutritional quality and quantity of sugar needed, the osmotic dehydrated jackfruit prepared by 45°: Brix sugar solution could be selected for commercial processing.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11178Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 67-75, March 2012
Profitability of Flower Production and Marketing System of Bangladesh
Authors: Mou Nusrat Hasan 
Published: July 2012

This study examines the production and profitability of some selected flowers in comparison with their competing crops. The study also attempts to identify the value chains and channels of flower marketing in Bangladesh. Stratified random sampling method was used to collect Primary data collected from the 32 farmers of Guptergaon under Phulpur Upazila in Mymensingh district and from the 21 flower traders, retailers and wholesalers of different flower trading zones in Dhaka city. The study reveals that gross margins of flower and vegetables per hectare were Tk.1,359,824.20 and Tk.46,362.14, respectively. The average marketing margin of three intermediaries i.e., BRAC, wholesaler-cum-retailer and retailer in Dhaka city, were Tk. 187.56, Tk. 638.39 and Tk.689.72 per 100 flowers, respectively. Lack of mother stock and their high price, price of fertilizer and insecticides, lack of scientific knowledge & training, attack by pest & disease, lack of extension work came out as major financial and technical problems of the flower farmers while inadequate & underdeveloped transportation & communication system, low market price, lack of market information, unstructured market are among major market related problems. On the other hand marketing intermediaries specified price instability, lack of adequate market information, lacking storage facilities, unsold flower, inadequate shop-space, demand fluctuation, strikes as their problems and constraints. Pertinent recommendations for facilitating flower production and developing an improved marketing system in Bangladesh include - a concentrated effort by the government and non-govt. agencies to provide appropriate trainings to farmers and traders, to provide appropriate production assistance and storage facility & to build countrywide permanent trading infrastructure, deployment of an Market Information System (MIS) and deployment of Entrepreneur-friendly SME and credit policies and packages for ensuring a balanced growth of the floriculture industry. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11179 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 77-95, March 2012
Economic Performance of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rose.) Cultivation in Some Selected Locations of Bangladesh
Authors: Islam QM Shafiqul , Matin MA , Hossain S 
Published: July 2012

The study was conducted in two ginger growing districts, namely Nilphamari and Khagrachari of Bangladesh during the period of 2009-10 to estimate the technical efficiency of ginger growers. The study revealed that ginger production was profitable and the average benefit cost ratio (BCR) was found 2.17. The estimated results showed that the average level of technical efficiency among the sample farmers was 85. This implies that given the existing technology and level of inputs, the output could be increased by 15 percent. In inefficiency model, the coefficient of farmers education and experience in ginger cultivation was negative and significant. Sixty eight percent farmers produced outputs to the maximum frontier output level (81-95%). Farmers in the study area also mentioned some problems like incidence of root rot disease, high price of seed, insect infestation etc to its production. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11182 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 109-120, March 2012
Measuring Technical Efficiency of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Farms in Bangladesh
Authors: Baree MA 
Published: July 2012

An attempt was made to determine the overall farm-specific technical efficiency or inefficiency of onion farms of Bangladesh. Farm-level data were used for the estimation of the parameters of Cobb-Douglas stochastic frontier production function. The model for technical inefficiency effects in the stochastic frontier included age, experience, education, and farm size. The elasticity of output with respect to land, labour, and capital cost was estimated to be positive values of 0.3026, 0.0718, and 0.0442, respectively, and also significant. With respect to seed and irrigation, it was found to be insignificant with negative values of 0.0045 and 0.0007. It indicates that per hectare yield of onion decreases if the amount of seed and irrigation hour increase. The coefficients of age, experience, and farm size were significant with expected negative signs, which means that the inefficiency effects in onion production decreases with increase in age, experience, and farm size. The technical efficiency of onion farms varied from 58% to 99% with mean value of 83%. It denotes that there is a scope to increase output per hectare of onion farm by 17% through the efficient use of production technology without incurring any additional costs. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11191 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 171-178, March 2012
Power Spectral Analysis of Heart Rate Variability in Female Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Authors: Jahan Kawser , Begum Noorzahan , Ferdousi Sultana 
Published: July 2012

Background: Association of increased cardiovascular morbidity and higher sympathetic activity in patients with Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been recognized. Heart rate variability (HRV) is a useful measure to assess sympatho-vagal balance.Objective: To assess autonomic nerve function status in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) by HRV analysis.Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Shahbag, Dhaka from January to December 2010. Sixty female RA patients aged 18-50 years were included in the study group. They were enrolled from the Out Patient Department of Rheumatology Wing of the Department of Medicine, BSMMU, Dhaka. For comparison age matched thirty apparently healthy females were also studied as control. The HRV parameters were recorded by a Polyrite machine. For statistical analysis independent sample t test was used.Results: Mean resting pulse rate, diastolic blood pressure and mean systolic blood pressure were higher in rheumatoid arthritis patients in comparison to those of healthy control. Mean values of LF power, LF norm and LF/ HF were significantly higher (p<0.001) & TP and HF power, HF norm were significantly lower (p<0.001) in RA patients in comparison to those of healthy control.Conclusion: This study may conclude that sympathetic activity was higher with lower parasympathetic activity along with shifting of sympathovagal balance towards sympathetic predominance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbsp.v7i1.11153 J Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2012, June; 7(1): 8-12
Association Between ABO Blood Groups And Myocardial Infarction In Jodhpur City of India
Authors: Garg Priyanka , Kumar Jayant , Choudhary Raghuveer , Chawla VK 
Published: July 2012

Background: Many reports have appeared in recent years showing an association between blood groups and Myocardial Infarction. Clinical studies have shown a significant association between MI and blood group B.Objective: To investigate correlation of ABO blood groups with risk of MI.Methods: The present cross sectional study analyzed ABO blood group among total 400 subjects of any age from the local population of Jodhpur city from July to December 2011.Among them 200 subjects were normal health (135 male and 65 female) students of Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur and another 200 (135 male, 65 female) were MI patients admitted in the CCU of Mathura Das Memorial (MDM) Hospital, Jodhpur. ABO blood group of all subjects were determined by slide agglutination method. Risk of MI was expressed by risk ratio. Data were analyzed by one sample chi square test.Results: The results obtained in this study showed that the prevalence of MI in blood group B is significantly higher than in all other ABO blood groups.Conclusion: The results may conclude that there is a significant association between MI and blood group B. So this study reveals MI risk is associated with the blood group B. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbsp.v7i1.11154 J Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2012, June; 7(1): 13-17
FVC, FEV1 And FEV1/FVC% In Type-1 Diabetic Male And Their Relationships With HbA1c
Authors: Arif Khan Mohammad , Jahan Nasim , Sultana Nayma , Akter Rezina 
Published: July 2012

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic and debilitating disease. Its complications give rise to micro and macrovascular diseases which affect eyes, kidneys, heart, blood vessels, nerves and also lungs. There may be a relationship between type-1 diabetes and reduced lung function.Objectives: To observe FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC % and their relationship with HbA1C in type-1 diabetic male in Bangladesh.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka from January to December 2009. A total number of 60 male subjects, from 18-30 years of age was taken and was divided into control and study groups. Among them study group was consisted of 30 type-1 diabetic male patients. Control group was consisted of 30 apparently healthy age, sex, BMI and socioeconomic status matched non-diabetic subjects. All the subjects belonged to lower socio-economic status. For assessment of lung function, FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC % of all the subjects were measured. All of theses tests were done by spirometric method by using a digital Spirometer. Again, to observe glycemic control of blood, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels of diabetic patients were also measured by usual laboratory technique. Data were analyzed by Independent-Samples t test and Pearsons correlation coefficient test as applicable.Results: FVC (p <0.001), FEV1 (p < 0.001), and FEV1/FVC% (p < 0.05) were significantly lower in type-1 diabetic patients in comparison to those of apparently healthy non-diabetic male. Again FVC and FEV1 had significant (p < 0.001) negative correlation but FEV1/FVC% had non-significant positive correlation with HbA1c.Conclusion: Impairment of some lung functions may be found in type-1 diabetic male which may be due to poor glycemic control. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbsp.v7i1.11156 J Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2012, June; 7(1): 23-28