bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Ransum yang Mengandung Azolla microphylla terhadap Indeks Kuning, Indeks Putih dan Haugh Unit Telur Ayam
Authors: Ramadhan Rahmad Fani , Aulia Nazilla , Rusmana Denny , Mansyur Mansyur 
Published: April 2024

ABSTRAK. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh ransum yang mengandung azolla (Azolla microphylla) terhadap indeks kuning telur, indeks putih telur dan haugh unit telur ayam. Azolla merupakan tanaman paku air yang pertumbuhan cepat dan dapat dijadikan bahan pakan alternatif untuk ayam petelur. Penelitian menggunakan 48 ekor ayam petelur strain ISA Brown berumur 54 minggu di Fakultas Peternakan, Universitas Padjadjaran. Penelitian ini dilakukan secara eksperimental dengan metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan (P0= ransum tanpa azolla; P1= ransum dengan 5% azolla; P2= ransum dengan 10% azolla; dan P3= ransum dengan 15% azolla) dan 6 ulangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ransum yang mengandung azolla berpengaruh tidak nyata (P0,05) terhadap indeks putih telur, indeks kuning telur dan haugh unit telur. Penggunaan azolla sampai taraf 15% menghasilkan nilai yang sama terhadap indeks kuning telur, indeks putih telur dan haugh unit telur ayam. (Growth and production of Indigofera zollingeriana in post-sand mining land with addition Fertilizer and mycorrhizae) ABSTRACT. This study aimed to determine the effect of a ration containing azolla (Azolla microphylla) on the yolk index, albumen index, and haugh unit of layers. Azolla is a water fern that grows fast and can be used as an alternative feed ingredient for laying hens. The study used 48 laying hens of the ISA Brown strain aged 54 weeks at the Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Padjadjaran University. This research was conducted experimentally using a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 6 replications for each treatment, P0 (ration without azolla), P1 (ration with 5% azolla), P2 (ration with 10% azolla), and P3 (ration with 15% azolla). The results showed that the ratio containing Azolla had no significant effect (P0.05) on the yolk index, albumen index, and haugh unit of layers. The use of Azolla up to 15% level produces the same value on the yolk index, albumen index, and haugh unit of layers.
Effect of Cleaning and Storing on Hatching Time and Hatching Weight of Mojosari Alabio (MA) Crossbred Duck Eggs
Authors: Ramon Erpan , Efendi Zul , Nurhaita Nurhaita , Hidayat Taufik , Permadi Selma Noor , Firison Jhon , Ishak Andi 
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT. The hatchability of duck eggs is influenced by handling before the eggs are placed in the incubator. The research was conducted in Bengkulu City from September to October 2021 to determine the effect of cleaning and storage before incubation of MA duck eggs from crossing Mojosari males and Alabio females on hatching time and hatching weight. The research was conducted using a completely randomized factorial design (4x6). The first factor is cleaning with three treatments, namely control or no cleaning (L0); cleaning using two ml/l disinfectant (L1), cleaning using warm water (L2), and cleaning with distilled water (L3). The second factor is the storage time, namely P0= 0 days, P1= 1 day, P2= 2 days, P3= 3 days, P4= 4 days, and P5= 5 days. There were eight repetitions of each treatment. According to the study, there was an average of 96% egg fertility and 87.45% hatchability. There was no interaction effect (P0.05) between cleaning and storage on egg hatching time. Cleaning with disinfectant or distilled water shortened the incubation time. Cleaning with distilled water without storage resulted in the highest hatching weight of duck eggs (L3P0) but was not significantly different from treatments L0P1, L1P0, L1P3, L1P5, L2P0, L3P0, and L3P3. Hatching weight is influenced by the interaction effect between egg cleaning and storage. Pengaruh pembersihan dan penyimpanan terhadap waktu penetasan dan berat tetas telur itik persilangan Mojosari Alabio (MA) ABSTRAK. Daya tetas telur itik dipengaruhi oleh penanganan sebelum telur dimasukkan ke inkubator. Penelitian dilakukan di Kota Bengkulu pada Bulan September sampai Bulan Oktober 2021 dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pembersihan dan penyimpanan sebelum inkubasi telur itik MA hasil persilangan jantan Mojosari dan betina Alabio terhadap waktu tetas dan bobot tetas. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap faktorial (4x6). Faktor pertama pembersihan dengan tiga perlakuan yaitu kontrol atau tidak ada pembersihan (L0); pembersihan menggunakan disinfektan 2 ml/l (L1), pembersihan menggunakan air hangat (L2), dan pembersihan dengan akuades (L3). Faktor kedua adalah lama penyimpanan yaitu P0= 0 hari, P1= 1 hari, P2= 2 hari, P3= 3 hari, P4= 4 hari, dan P5= 5 hari. Setiap perlakuan diulang sebanyak delapan kali. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa fertilitas telur rata-rata 96% dengan daya tetas 87,45%. Tidak terdapat pengaruh interaksi (P0,05) antara pembersihan dan penyimpanan terhadap waktu penetasan telur, namun pembersihan dengan disinfektan atau dengan aquades mempersingkat waktu inkubasi. Pembersihan dengan akuades tanpa penyimpanan menghasilkan bobot tetas telur itik tertinggi (L3P0) namun tidak berbeda nyata dengan perlakuan L0P1, L1P0, L1P3, L1P5, L2P0, L3P0, dan L3P3. Bobot tetas dipengaruhi oleh efek interaksi antara pembersihan dan penyimpanan telur.
An Exploratory Study of Beef Cattle Farming Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Cut and Carry in Java vs. the Pastoral System in Sumba Island, Indonesia
Authors: Setianto Novie Andri , Sodiq Akhmad , Sumarmono Juni , Kii Wilhelmus Yape , Widiyanti Rahayu , Haryoko Imbang 
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT. This study aims to explore the differences between beef cattle farming systems in Java and Sumba. The research was conducted using a survey method in three districts, two districts in Central Java and one district in Sumba Island, NTT. Data analysis used a descriptive qualitative approach, with the CATWOE Analysis framework to determine the perspectives of stakeholders involved in the beef cattle farming business system. Beef cattle farming in Java has been characterized by a cut and carry system, while in Sumba with a pasture grazing system. The research shows that the main purpose of cattle rearing in Java is to generate income for the family, so more and more are running enlargement and fattening businesses. Cattle rearing in Sumba is prioritized for savings for traditional purposes. Farmers in Sumba predominantly breed cattle without additional feed to save on maintenance costs. Farmers are still faced with the problem of unfairness in pricing. The study concluded that farmers show adaptive ability in allocating their resources to obtain profits. Differences in farming paradigms need to be considered in the preparation of livestock development programs. (Studi eksploratif pada sistem pemeliharaan sapi potong: analisis komparatif pada sistem cut and carry di jawa dengan sistem penggembalaan pastura di pulau Sumba, Indonesia) ABSTRAK. Peternakan sapi potong di Jawa selama ini dicirikan dengan cut and carry sistem, sedangkan di Sumba dengan sistem penggembalaan di pastura. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan eksplorasi lebih mendalam tentang perbedaan sistem usaha peternakan sapi potong di Jawa dengan di Sumba. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode survey di tiga kabupaten, dua kabupaten di Jawa Tengah dan satu kabupaten di Pulau Sumba, NTT. Analisis data menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, dengan kerangka CATWOE Analysis untuk mengetahui perspektif dari para stakeholders yang terlibat dalam sistem usaha peternakan sapi potong. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tujuan utama pemeliharaan sapi di Jawa adalah untuk menghasilkan pendapatan untuk keluarga, sehingga semakin banyak yang lebih menjalankan usaha pembesaran dan penggemukan. Pemeliharaan sapi di Sumba lebih diutamakan untuk tabungan untuk keperluan adat. Peternak di Sumba didominasi pembiakan sapi tanpa tambahan pakan untuk menghemat biaya pemeliharaan. Peternak masih dihadapkan pada permasalahan ketidakadilan dalam penentuan harga. Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa peternak menunjukkan kemampuan adaptif dalam mengalokasikan sumber daya yang dimiliki untuk memperoleh keuntungan. Perbedaan paradigma beternak perlu untuk diperhatikan dalam penyusunan program pembangunan peternakan.
Detection of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma mali’ and ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma prunorum’ in apple trees
Authors: Meral Harun , Ekemen Muhammet , Ulubaş Serçe Çiğdem 
Published: April 2024

The apple orchards in Niğde, Turkiye were surveyed for ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma mali’ associated with apple proliferation disease, and the suspicious samples were tested by PCR-RFLP methods. A comprehensive study was conducted which included sampling from a total of 19 orchards from four different districts. The samples were collected according to the major symptoms of phytoplasma disease which were foliar reddening, witches’ brooms, leaf rosettes, yellowing, longer peduncles and development of undersized fruits. It was determined that six out of 62 plant samples were infected with pyhtoplasma. Also, two out of six infected samples were determined as infected by ‘Ca. P. mali’ and unexpectedly four out of six infected samples were determined as infected by ‘Ca. P. prunorum’ associated with European Stone Fruit Yellows disease. Even if the incidence of the disease (9.7%) was low, the characterized phytoplasmas were considered as a significant potential threat for these locations.
Key words: PCR-RFLP Survey, Niğde, Apple proliferation, European stone fruit yellows
Characteristics of Equestrian Injury Accidents and Injuries Leading to Permanent Medical Impairment
Authors: Stigson Helena , Klingegård Maria 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Background: Equestrian sports are practiced all over the world and are a popular leisure activity in Sweden. Equestrianism is the country's second-largest youth sport. Previous studies indicate that equestrianism is accident-prone. However, few previous studies have examined acute equestrian injuries leading to permanent medical impairment.
Methods: By using nationwide insurance data including all injured equestrian registered in the Swedish Equestrian Federation, the objective was to examine acute injuries. The injury incidence and injuries leading to permanent medical impairment were examined. All equestrians injured during 2017-2021 were included (n=6876). Injury incidence was calculated separately for males and females as well as for different age groups by dividing the number of insurance claims by the number of members and multiplying by 1000. Risk Ration was calculated between gender. Pearson’s chi-squared test was used to analyse differences in distributions for categorical variables.
Results: The majority of injuries affected females, correlating with an almost three times higher risk compared to males. Those aged 21-40 years were associated with the highest injury risk (14.26/1000 registered riders). In total twelve percent of all injuries led to permanent medical impairment. Injuries to the upper and lower extremities, along with fractures, had a higher risk of resulting in an impairment.
Conclusions: The predominant injuries resulting in permanent medical impairment were arm and leg injuries, but to prevent the most serious injuries that significantly affect the rider's daily life, efforts to prevent head and spinal cord neck injuries should be implemented. Head injures remain the most frequent, serious and the most important injuries to prevent and mitigate within equestrian sports.
Magnetic resonance imaging versus transabdominal ultrasound about operative findings of placental adhesive disorder
Authors: Al-Ameen Zaid Khidher , Ahmed Sahar Basim , Mahmood Kawa Abdullah 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Background: Ultrasonography (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been used for the diagnosis of placental adhesive disorders (PAD). Still, the accuracy of these two imaging techniques remains to be determined and depends on the skills of the sonographer or radiologist.
Objectives: To assess the accuracy of MRI & US in evaluating a patient with morbidly adherent placenta.
Patients and methods:This prospective cross-sectional study included 25 pregnant women presented with placenta previa and a history of cesarean section (CS) from October 2018 to October 2019 at Al-Yarmook Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq. Patients were examined by transabdominal ultrasonography (US) and pelvis MRI. Then, each test's accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, Negative predictive value (NPV) and positive predictive value (PPV) were assessed to diagnose placental position and PAD, compared to each other, and correlated with operative findings at the CS.
Results: MRI showed high accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, NPV & PPV (100% for each) in assessing placenta position and attachment. In the case of placenta position, the US assessment showed an accuracy of 88%, sensitivity of 91.3%, specificity of 50%, NPV of 33.3% & PPV of 95.4%, while the US assessment in placental attachment showed an accuracy of 88%, sensitivity of 95.4%, specificity of 33.3%, NPV of 50% and PPV of 91.3%.
Conclusions: MRI showed very high accuracy in assessing abnormal placentation in both position and attachment, while transabdominal US showed high sensitivity with low specificity.
Exploring phytochemical as potential inhibitors of human DNA polymerase β for targeted ovarian cancer therapy: An In-Silico approach.
Authors: Patra Anutosh , Choudhuri Indranil , Paria Prasenjit , Samanta Abhishek , Khanra Kalyani , Chakraborty Anindita , Bhattacharyya Prof. (Dr.) Nandan 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Ovarian cancer poses significant challenges due to limited treatment options and high mortality rates, necessitating innovative therapeutic strategies. Targeting DNA repair pathways, such as DNA polymerase β (Pol β), holds promise for improving treatment outcomes. This study aims to identify phytochemicals from the SuperNatural database as natural inhibitors of Pol β activity to enhance ovarian cancer therapy efficacy, particularly when used in combination with damaging agents. Screening 21,105 drug-like molecules and 800 NatProd molecules based on Lipinski's rule of five, Golden Triangle rule, and Pfizer’s rule, followed by the removal of compounds with predicted carcinogenicity, toxicity, and mutagenicity, resulted in 1,104 molecules for structure-based virtual screening. Docking-based virtual screening using two servers was conducted on selected molecules, followed by computer simulations to assess their interaction dynamics and stability with Pol β. Molecular dynamics simulations further evaluated stability and interactions, considering energy, forces, and interaction scores. From these analyses, four promising Pol β inhibitors—SN00158342, SN00305418, SN00004251, and SN00341636—were identified, exhibiting favorable stability profiles and interactions. Utilizing these compounds alongside DNA-damaging agents presents a novel and potentially fruitful approach to improving ovarian cancer treatment outcomes. Overall, this study underscores the potential of phytochemicals as effective Pol β inhibitors, offering a promising avenue for enhancing ovarian cancer therapy effectiveness.
Artificial Neural Network models (ANNs) in identifying Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (INPH) and Alzheimer Dementia (AD) patients: clinical psychological features and differential diagnosis
Authors: Gitto Lara , Mento Carmela , Massini Giulia , Buscema Paolo Massimo , Raffa Giovanni , Germanò Antonino , Quattropani Maria Catena 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (INPH) patients present symptoms common to other diseases, as dementia (AD). However, while dementia is not reversible, INPH dementia can be treated through neurosurgery. The perception characteristics of a small sample of patients (n = 19) were observed through the Rorschach Inblok test. Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) models allowed to analyze the correlations between patients’ cognitive functions and perception characteristics. The results obtained lead to interesting remarks about the independent traits in pattern of response to patients with INPH and AD. In performing the test, the latter concentrated more on the cards displayed and what they perceived, while other patients concentrated on reactions related to the image proposed. The Rorschach test can be a valid predictor tool to identify INPH patients, who could successfully be treated with neurosurgery. Hence, this methodology show its potentialities on differential diagnosis applied in clinical context.
Evaluation of clinical variables affecting myocardial glucose uptake in cardiac FDG PET
Authors: Lee Yeongjoo , Na Sae Jung , Lim Sungmin , Jang Jaehyuk 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Objective
Cardiac 2-deoxy-2-[F-18]fluoro-D-glucose positron emission tomography (FDG PET) is widely used to assess myocardial viability in patients with ischemic heart disease. While sufficient glucose uptake is a prerequisite for accurate interpretation of cardiac viability, there is a lack of data on which clinical variables have the most significant impact on myocardial glucose metabolism. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate several clinical variables that could affect myocardial glucose metabolism.
Methods
Between May 2018 and November 2022, a total of 214 consecutive cases were retrospectively enrolled in this study. All subjects were fasted for at least 8 hours. They received 250 mg of acipimox and underwent glucose loading as preparation for cardiac FDG PET/CT. Three-dimensional regions of interest (ROI) were drawn on PET/CT fusion images. SUV ratio (SUVmax of LV myocardium/SUVmean of liver) was then calculated. Clinical variables of age, sex, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose level, administered insulin dosage, blood glucose level at FDG injection, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, cardiac markers, creatinine, hemoglobin A1c, and ejection fraction were measured and analyzed for correlation with myocardial glucose uptake. Participants were divided into an obese group and a non-obese group based on a BMI of 25. Whether there was a difference in myocardial glucose uptake between the two groups was then determined. Pearson correlation coefficient and Student’s t-test were used for statistical analysis.
Results
Myocardial uptake showed significant correlations with BMI (r = -0.162, p = 0.018), HbA1c (r = -0.150, p = 0.030), and triglyceride levels (r = -0.137, p = 0.046). No other clinical variables showed a significant correlation with myocardial glucose uptake. In group analysis, after dividing patients based on BMI, the obese group showed significantly lower myocardial uptake than the non-obese group (3.8 ± 1.9 vs. 4.4 ± 2.1, p = 0.031).
Conclusions
Among several clinical variables, BMI, HbA1c, and triglyceride levels exhibited negative correlations with myocardial glucose uptake. Patients with higher BMI, HbA1c, and triglyceride levels might require more thorough preparation or consideration during cardiac FDG PET exams to ensure optimal glucose uptake.
Causes of death in people living with HIV in the post 95 -95 -95 era: Lessons from five AIDS Healthcare Foundation clinics in Eswatini
Authors: Mafulu Yves , Khumalo Sukoluhle , Williams Victor , Ndabezitha Sandile , Nyandoro Elisha , Ndlovu Nkosana , Kay Alexander , Maseko Khetsiwe , Simelane Hlobisile , Gwebu Siphesihle , Musarapasi Normusa , Mafukidze Arnold , Bongomin Pido , Dube Nduduzo , Buzaalirwa Lydia , Dube Nkululeko , Haumba Samson 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Background
Eswatini has a high HIV prevalence in adults (24.8%), and despite achieving HIV epidemic control, AIDS-related deaths are still high at 200 per 100,000 population. This study, therefore, describes the causes of death among people living with HIV (PLHIV) receiving care at five clinics in Eswatini.
Methods
Data of clients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) from five AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Clinics in Eswatini who died was analysed to describe the causes of death. Clients' records were included if they received treatment from any of the five clinics from January 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Clients' sociodemographic, clinical, and specific cause of death data were extracted from their clinical records into an Excel spreadsheet for mortality reporting and audits. The different causes of death were categorised and descriptive, and comparative analysis was done using Stata 15 and R. Odds ratio significant at p<0.05 (with 95% confidence interval) to estimate the different associations between the client's characteristics and the four leading causes of death.
Results
Of 257 clients, 52.5% (n=135) were males, and the median age was 47 years (IQR: 38, 59). The leading causes of death were non-communicable diseases (NCDs) (n=59, 23.0%), malignancies (n=37, 14.4%), Covid-19 (n=36, 14.0%) and advanced HIV disease (AHD) (n=24, 9.3%). Patients aged ≥60 years (OR 0.08; 95% CI: 0.004, 0.44) had lower odds of death from AHD than ≥40 years, and those who had been on ART for 12 – 60 months (OR 0.01; 95% CI: 0.0006, 0.06) and >60 months (OR 0.006; 95% CI: 0.0003, 0.029) had lower odds of death from AHD compared to those on ART for <12 months. Patients aged ≥40 years had higher odds of dying from COVID-19, while females (OR 2.64; 95% CI: 1.29, 5.70) had higher odds of death from malignancy.
Conclusion
Most patients who died were aged 40 years and above and died from an NCD, malignancy, COVID-19 and AHD-related cause. This indicates a need to expandprevention, screening, and integration of treatment for NCDs and cancers into HIV services. Specific interventions targeting younger PLHIV will limit their risks for AHD.
The 2022 M w 6.7 Menyuan earthquake: a cascade rupture reveals the high stress accumulation on the west section of Tianzhu seismic gap
Authors: Chen Wei , Xiong Wei , Zhao Bin , Wen Yangmao , Qiao Xuejun 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

The January 8th 2022 menyuan earthquake(Mw6.7) occurred along major boundary fault zone in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau.In this study, we derived the co-seismic deformation from pixel offset tracking (POT) and interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) by using Sentinel-1 data. The inteferograms pattern shows that coseismic deformation is dominated by horizontal movements with the maximum displacement are over 0.5m in both tracks and POT results. Then we inverted the geometry parameters of the causactive fault and the slip distribution of the fault plane based on the finite dislocation model. The result shows the seismogenic fault has an average strike of 108.0◦ and a northeast dip angle of 83◦. moreover, the coseismic slip is primarily concentrated on the lenglongling fault with on main asperity of 10 X 23 km and the maximum slip of 3.5m at depth of 4km as well as rupture the eastern of the tuolaishan fault with a small area of 5×5 km at depths of 0–8 km. On the basis of the dCFS results caused by historical earthquakes in tuolaishan fault and geodetic-derived slip rate of the tuolaishan fault, we emphasize the potential seismic risk on western Tianzhu gap is high.