bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Diversité floristique et structure de la végétation d’une carrière de granite dans le district de Yamoussoukro, Centre de la Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Missa Koffi , Yao Konan , Koffi Jean Kouao , Soro Kafana 
Published: September 2023

La Côte d’Ivoire a entrepris d’accroître l’exploitation de ses matériaux de construction. Cependant, cette exploitation entraîne une forte dégradation de la biodiversité végétale. La présente étude a été menée dans le souci de conserver la flore d’une parcelle d’une carrière de granite. Elle vise à évaluer la diversité végétale et la structure de la végétation du site. A cet effet, deux techniques de relevés complémentaires de terrain ont été utilisées. Il s’agit du relevé de surface et du relevé itinérant. L'analyse des données recueillies sur la flore et la végétation révèle que le site du projet comporte 148 espèces végétales réparties en 122 genres et 49 Familles selon la classification APG IV (2016). Dans l'ensemble des biotopes inventoriés, les familles les plus riche en espèces sont les leguminoseae (30 espèces soit 20%), les Malvaceae (11 espèces, 12%) et les Rubiaceae (8 espèces soit 8%). La même analyse des données révèle la présence de deux espèces végétales à statut particulier (Milicia excelsa et Milicia regia). Ces espèces à statut particulier qui souffrent déjà des effets néfastes des pressions anthropiques seront sans doute impactées lors de la réalisation de ce projet. Le site présente également une forte diversité floristique. L’analyse de la structure a permis de montrer que la forêt présente une bonne représentativité des individus ayant une aire basale élevée et un diamètre supérieur ou égal à 5 cm.
Effet de la substitution du maïs par la boue d’huile de palme dans l’alimentation sur les performances de croissance des porcelets en postsevrage à Abong-Mbang au Cameroun
Authors: Mebanga A. Sassa , Mbatounga F. Emmanuel , Moussa Mohamadou , Mingoas J.P. 
Published: September 2023

La présente étude avait pour objectif principal d’évaluer l’effet de la substitution du maïs par de la boue d’huile de palme dans la ration des porcelets de race Large White en post-sevrage. Ainsi pendant 120 jours, 48 porcelets d’un poids moyen de 14,5 ±0,5 kg répartis en quatre lots de quatre males entiers et deux femelles, avec une répétition, ont subi quatre traitements alimentaires qui différaient les uns des autres par le taux d’incorporation de la boue d’huile de palme. Le maïs contenu dans la ration témoin, a été substitué à hauteur de 25%, 50% et 100% par de la boue d’huile de palme, pour des insertions respectives de 7,5%, 15% et 30% dans l’aliment. A la suite de la consommation des différentes rations expérimentales, la croissance pondérale des sujets était en hausse avec l’augmentation de la teneur de l’aliment en boue d’huile de palme. Ainsi, au terme de l’expérimentation, le gain moyen quotidien (GMQ) a été de 474 et 687 g/j respectivement pour les lots de contrôle recevant une ration témoin RT et ceux recevant une ration contenant 100% de boue d’huile de palme, pour des indices de consommation respectifs de 3,02, 1 et 2,12 pour 1 kg.MS/kg. PV. La teneur plus élevée en matière grasse de la boue d’huile de palme (67,3% MS) n’a pas engendré de différence significative (p > 0,05) de la teneur du sang en lipides chez les porcs. Mais néanmoins, la teneur plus élevée en fibres alimentaires des parois cellulaires de la boue d’huile de palme (19,6% MS) a entrainé un accroissement des fréquences diarrhéiques chez le jeune porcelet. Les résultats obtenus permettent de conclure que jusqu’à 30% d’incorporation, la boue d’huile de palme peut substituer partiellement le maïs dans l’alimentation du porcelet en post-sevrage et réduire le coût de production.
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of biscuits resulting from substitution of wheat flour by caterpillar powder (<i>Imbrasia oyemensis</i>)
Authors: Meïté Alassane , Diaby Aboubacar , Yéboué Hermann Kouamé , Kati-Coulibaly Seraphin 
Published: September 2023

Today, because of the spread of metabolic diseases, consumption of food with low glycemic impact is much encouraged. This work was undertaken to improve the glycemic index and glycemic load of biscuits, by replacing wheat flour with caterpillar powder (Imbrasia oyemensis), up to 5% (BFC5), 10% (BFC10), 15% (BFC15) and 20% (BFC20). The glycemic index and the glycemic load of the biscuits were evaluated by a standard method. It appears from this study that the gradual incorporation of caterpillar powder (Imbrasia oyemensis) by the wheat flour reduce the glycemic index (63.74 to 31.04) and the glycemic load (41.16 to 18.42) of cookies as the level of substitution increases. The substitution of wheat flour for caterpillar powder (Imbrasia oyemensis) improved index and glycemic load of composite biscuits.
Etude de la dynamique de la biocénose par différents indices : Caractéristiques écologiques, évolution et régénération naturelle de la forêt à Bombo Lumene (RD. Congo)
Authors: Makumbelo E. , Lukoki L. , Belesi K. , Lungiambudila M. 
Published: September 2023

La déforestation de la forêt tropicale est très enregistrée ces derniers temps. L’étude in situ de la dynamique de sa biocénose devient un souci majeur pour tout le monde. L’objectif de la présente étude était de déterminer les caractéristiques écologiques des espèces, l’évolution des habitats herbacés et la régénération naturelle de la forêt à Bombo Lumene. Pour cela, des inventaires floristiques ont été menés dans soixante habitats permanents délimités le long de quinze transects à la lisière forêt-formation herbacée, et les indices de caractéristiques écologiques des espèces et de régénération naturelle de la forêt ont été calculés. L’interprétation des résultats montre une dynamique de cette biocénose en faveur de la forêt. L’analyse approfondie des caractéristiques écologiques révèle une potentialité écophysiologique et synécologique de cette dynamique. Les indices : forêtsavane, générique et coefficient de mélange confirment cette évolution. L’étude des semis et des jeunes tiges ainsi que des processus de régénération détermine une bonne régénération naturelle de cette forêt. Cette étude montre qu’une gestion durable permettra surement une très bonne régénération naturelle.

English title: Dynamic study of biocenosis by different indices: Ecology characteristics, Evolution and natural Regeneration of forest at Bombo Lumene (DR Congo)

The reforestation of tropical forest is much recorded this latter times. A study in situ of forest biocenosis becomes a major worry for everyone. Objective of present study has to determine ecology characteristics of species, evolution of herbaceous settlements and natural regeneration forest at Bombo Lumene. For that floristics inventory has been carry out in sixty permanents settlements demarcated along of fifteen transects at edge forestherbaceous formation, and index of ecology characteristics of species and of natural forest regeneration calculated. Interpretation of results show a dynamic of this biocenosis is in favour of forest. An improve analysis of ecology characteristics reveal an ecophysiology and synecology potentiality of this dynamic. Ratings forestsavanna, generic, and mixture ratingconfirm this evolution. Study of seedlings, young’s sterns as well as process of regeneration determine good forest natural regeneration. This study show sustainable management will allow very right forest natural regeneration.
Assessment of fresh fish value chain stakeholders’ food safety knowledge and pratices at the Medina Coura market in Bamako, Mali
Authors: Sissoko Aminata , Kwaku Tano Debrah , Samaké Fassé , Kunadu Angela Parry-Hanson , Maïga Boubacar Madio dit Aladiogo , Madilo Felix Kwashie , Tembely Saidou , Tembely Saidou 
Published: September 2023

Fish is indeed the most important source of animal protein in the diet of the Malian population. However, in view of the multiple manipulations it undergoes from its capture to its sale, it is subject to multiple cross contaminations which constitute threats to its safety. The study aimed to assessing the level of food safety knowledge and practices among the fish sellers in Medina Coura market at Bamako with the fishermen in four fishing areas (Selingue, Manantali, Markala and Mopti) located along the Niger and Senegal rivers in Mali. A structured face-to-face questionnaire was designed and administered to 247 respondents (117 fishermen and 130 selllers) were interviewed in the value chain between November 2018 and February 2019. Data on demographics, business characteristics, knowledge and practices in food safety was collected by purposive sampling methods, descriptive analyses were done with frequencies and summary statistics. Chi-square statistics were computed to determine significant relationships and the p-value was set at 0.05 significant level. The majority of sellers were female (84.6%) and fishermen were male (100%) with the majority of both being above 40 years of age. Fishermen and sellers at Bambara had primary education (63.3% respective) while fishermen at Bozo had no formal education (78.6%). Spearman's correlation coefficient revealed that knowledge has significantly influenced the fish safety practices of the fishermen (P < 0.05). However, age and duration of service had no effects on the fish safety knowledge of the fishermen (P > 0.05). Fish safety knowledge of the vendors has a significant positive impact on their safety practices. Respondents having received no formal education in food safety. It was more exposed to bad practices at the level of sellers than fishermen. In view of the above, it is, important to put in place a good public health management strategy for food sales services which will give them the knowledge and skills necessary to provide hygienic and safe sales services.
Effet du compost à base de la biomasse de bananier sur les paramètres agromorphologiques de l’Amarante (<i>Amaranthus cruentus</i>) au Sud-Bénin
Authors: Awode Justin , Sikirou Mouritala , Zandjanakou-Tachin Martine , Djigbo Félicien Badou , Adekanmbi Dende Ibrahim , Bagan Gontran 
Published: September 2023

La gestion de la fertilité des sols reste une préoccupation majeure des producteurs. Cette étude vise à valoriser la biomasse de bananiers infestés par ‘’Banana Bunchy Top virus’’ dans la production de compost pour une meilleure productivité de l’amarante. Les planches ont été installées dans un dispositif de bloc aléatoire complet de trois répétitions et quatre traitements qui sont les suivants : (1) biomasse de bananier ‘’Tb’’, (2) biomasse de bananier et bouse de vache ‘’Tbb’’, (3) débris végétaux et bouse de vache ‘’Tdb’’ et (4) le témoin, sol sans aucune application ‘’T0’’. Les résultats ont montré une différence significative (p<0,05) des paramètres mesurés entre les différents traitements ainsi qu’une corrélation significative qui varie entre 0,91* et 0,99*** pour le diamètre et le nombre de feuilles par pied, poids frais et sec (PSF) respectivement. Au nombre des substrats étudiés, Tb s’est relevé plus riche en H20, KCl, CaO, MgO, K2O, avec un pH neutre = 7 comparativement aux Tbb et Tdb qui sont plus riches en azote total (Nt) et Carbone Organique (CO). Cette étude a montré l’importance des fumures organiques issues de biomasses de bananiers sur l’amélioration de la fertilité des sols et à l’obtention d’une bonne productivité de l’amarante.

English title: Effect of compost based on banana biomass on the growth parameters of amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) in South Benin
Soil fertility management remains a major concern for producers. This study aims to valorize the biomass of banana plants infested by the disease of Banana Bunchy Top virus (BBTV) in the production of compost for a better production of amaranth. The boards were installed in a complete random block design of three replicates and four treatments which are as follows: (1) banana biomass ''Tb'', (2) banana biomass and cow dung ''Tbb'', (3) plants debris and cow dung ''Tdb'' and (4) the control, soil without any application ''T0''. The results showed a significant difference (p<0.05) in the parameters measured between the different treatments as well as a significant r correlation which varies between 0.91* and 0.99*** for the diameter and the number of leaves per foot, fresh and dry weight (PSF) respectively. Among the three compost substrates studied, Tb was found to be richer in H20, KCl, CaO, MgO, K2O, with a neutral pH = 7 compared to Tbb and Tdb which are richer in nitrogen total (Nt) and Organic Carbon (OC). This study showed that the use of organic manure from banana participate to improving of soil fertility and achievement of best amaranth productivity.
Caractérisation des eaux d’ablutions utilisées dans les lieux d’aisance : cas des toilettes publiques de la commune de Yopougon (Abidjan)
Authors: Yapo Wolfgang Toussaint , Gbagbo George Aubin Tchapé , Meless Franck-Renaud Djedjro , Kpaibe Philippe André Sawa , Kouassi Thérèse Agbessi , Amin Christophe Ncho 
Published: September 2023

Les eaux des toilettes publiques quelquefois utilisées pour des ablutions présentent de nombreux risques sanitaires pour les populations. L’objectif visé était de déterminer la qualité physico-chimique et bactériologique de ces eaux. Ainsi, des données ont été collectées afin d’évaluer les risques sanitaires liés à de telle pratique. Pour ce faire, des paramètres physico-chimiques classiques ont été déterminés par des méthodes électrochimiques et spectrophotométriques. Les paramètres bactériologiques ont été déterminés par la technique de filtration sur membrane. Il ressort de ces analyses que la plupart des échantillons d’eau analysées ne sont pas conformes aux normes. Les paramètres incriminés sont le chlore résiduel (0.09 mg/L), la turbidité (1,88 UNT), les E. coli (3 UFC/100 ml), les coliformes totaux (53 UFC/100 ml). Aussi, notons-nous une corrélation entre les paramètres physico-chimiques et bactériologiques impliquant le pH et les E. coli (r=0.46). De ce fait, l’eau d’ablution des latrines publiques est caractérisée principalement par son très faible degré de désinfection. Cela engendre le développement de germes indicateurs de pollution fécale caractérisés par les Escherichia coli constituant d’énormes risques sanitaires pour les populations. Une surveillance sanitaire de ces eaux servant d’ablution s’avère donc nécessaire pour préserver la santé des populations
English title: Characterization of ablution water used in lavatories: Case of public toilets in the municipality of Yopougon (Abidjan)

Water from public toilets sometimes used for ablutions presents many health risks for the population.The objective of this study is to determine the physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of ablution waterfrom public latrines in order to preserve the health of the population. Thus, data was collected to assess the healthrisks associated with such a practice. To do this, classical physico-chemical parameters were determined by electrochemical and spectrophotometric methods. The bacteriological parameters were determined by themembrane filtration technique. It appears from these analyzes that most of the water samples analyzed do notcomply with the standards. The parameters in question are residual chlorine (0.09 mg/L), turbidity (1.88 UNT),E. coli (3 CFU/100 ml), total coliforms (53 CFU/100 ml). Also, we note a correlation between the physicochemical and bacteriological parameters involving pH and E. coli (r=0.46). As a result, ablution water frompublic latrines is characterized mainly by its very low degree of disinfection. This leads to the development offaecal pollution indicator germs characterized by Escherichia coli constituting enormous health risks forpopulations. Sanitary monitoring of these waters used for ablution is therefore necessary to preserve the healthof the populations.
Impacts of intercropping on the major insect pests of <i>Jatropha curcas L.</i> in south of Benin
Authors: Datinon B.D. , Seïdou M. Sabi , Nondichao A.N. , Glitho A.I. , Tamo M. 
Published: September 2023

Jatropha curcas is an oleaginous plant whose seed yield is low. The present study aimed at evaluating is pests associated with J. curcas. In regards to the densities, Denticera near divisella density was obtained 0.85 larvae per plant in J. curcas in sole farming and 0.70, 0.61, 0.85 larvae respectively when intercropped with casava, maize and cowpea. When J. curcas was intercropped with cassava Stomphastis thraustica was the most encountered species with a density of 1.28 larvae per plant while 0.61 larvae density was encountered for intercropped with maize and 0.27 larvae density with cowpea against 0.43 larvae in mono culture. For J. curcas with maize, Aulacophora africana was the most abundant species with a density of 0.47 adult per plant. In the case of J. curcas with cowpea. D. nr divisella had the highest density of 0.85 larvae per plant. It was also shown that the grain yield of J. curcas depends of intercrop. The yields were from 591.75 ± 109.25kg / ha; 431.75 ± 92.50kg / ha; 252.50 ± 51.50kg / ha; 89.50 ± 43.00kg/ha respectively in pure farming of J. curcas, Jatropha intercropped with maize, cowpea or cassava respectively. Therefore, it is important to choose intercropping to reduce the density of pests in Jatropha crop.
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF HIGH FRUCTOSE DIET ON GHRELIN AND KISSPEPTIN LEVELS IN THE LIVER
Authors: TÜRK Ahmet , KARADAĞ Abdullah , ZENCİRCİ Büşra , ÖZAY Yusuf , GÜLER Osman 
Published: September 2023

Aim: High fructose corn syrup has been used commonly in the food industry and it is related to many diseases including obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, fatty liver, and metabolic syndrome. Ghrelin is an orexigenic hormone besides it has widely spread receptors in many tissues which have various central and peripheral effects. Food intake may reduce its synthesis. Kisspeptin plays a major role in reproductive hormones and its receptor are expressed in tissue with high metabolic activities including the liver. It is aimed to examine the effects of HFCS consumption on liver tissue and its relationship with kisspeptin and ghrelin levels.
Material and Method: Eight-ten weeks old, 14 adult Wistar albino male rats were used in the study and divided into 2 groups (Control, HFCS). Caspase 3, TNF-α, Ghrelin, and Kisspeptin levels in the liver tissues of the rats were measured by immunohistochemical method and then analyzed by histoscoring.
Results: According to our data, it was observed a significant increase in the levels of kisspeptin, Caspase 3, TNF-α and a decrease in ghrelin levels in the HFCS group compared to the control group.
Conclusion: In conclusion, in our study, changes in liver kisspeptin levels caused by a high fructose diet were shown for the first time. In addition, the use of HFCS in food caused inflammatory activation, tissue damage, and reduced ghrelin levels.
Keywords: Apoptosis, Proinflammatory cytokines, Immunohistochemistry,
Retrospective Analysis of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
Authors: AKAR Ali 
Published: September 2023

Abstract:
Purpose: Osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OPVC) is a very common pathology in the elderly. In this study, we aimed to reveal the relationship between osteoporosis (OP) levels and treatment habits of OPVK patients, and the causes and treatment modalities of OPVK.
Material and Methods: 65 cases over 50 years of age who were treated for OPVK were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided according to whether they had a diagnosis of OP (yes or no) and treatments (yes or no) at the time of their application. According to DEXA results during OPVK treatment, patients were divided into two groups as osteopenia and OP. They were divided into 3 groups as traffic accident, fall and no trauma according to the causes of OPVK, and medical, kyphoplasty and posterior stabilization according to the treatment methods.
Results: It was observed that none of the patients had a diagnosis of OP during their application to our clinic due to OPVK, and therefore they did not receive medical treatment for OP. It was determined that there was a significant difference in DEXA values between male and female genders (p=0.045). There was no significant relationship between age category and causes of OPVK and DEXA values (p=0.144, p=0.163).
Conclusion: Osteoporosis and OPVK are becoming a bigger and more important public health problem as life expectancy increases. Early diagnosis and treatment of OP is important to prevent OPVK. Awareness needs to be increased for OP and screening methods.
Investigation of the Relationships Between Physical Activity Level, Burnout, Job Satisfaction, Quality of Life and Sociodemographic Factors in Academicians
Authors: YILDIZ Nazım Tolgahan , KOCAMAN Hikmet 
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the relationships between physical activity level, burnout, job satisfaction, quality of life, and some sociodemographic factors in academicians.
Materials and Methods: This study was designed as an observational and cross-sectional research. The study included 214 academicians, including research assistants, lecturers, assistant professors, associate professors, and professors. Computer usage time, tenure of office, age, experience abroad, physical activity level (with International Physical Activity Questionnaire), burnout level (with Maslach Burnout Inventory), job satisfaction (with Job Satisfaction Scale for Academicians), and quality of life (with Short Form-36 Health Survey) were evaluated.
Results: It was observed that computer usage time, physical activity level, burnout, job satisfaction, and quality of life varied according to the academic title (p
Pilonidal Sinüs Hastalığındaki Histopatolojik İkilem: Gerekli Mi?
Authors: SAHİN Serdar 
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Pilonidal sinüs hastalığı yaygın olmasına rağmen, ilişkili malignite gelişimi çok nadirdir. Cerrahi tedaviden sonra çoğu cerrah eksizyon materyalini histopatolojik inceleme için gönderir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, bu inceleme için pilonidal sinüs cerrahi eksizyon materyalinin rutin olarak gönderilmesinin gerekli olup olmadığını incelemekti.
Araçlar ve Yöntem: Genel cerrahi kliniğine elektif olarak başvuran 18 yaş üstü hastaların hepsi çalışmaya dahil edildi. Hastaların demografik bilgileri kaydedilmiş ve tüm hastalardan alınan histopatolojik örneklerin sonuçları incelendi. Malign ve benign olarak ikiye ayrıldı.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya alınan 665 hastanın 551’i (%82.85) erkek, 114’ü (%17.15) kadın idi. Histopatolojik incelemede maligniteye rastlanmadı.
Sonuç: Pilonidal Sinüs hastalığında malignite oranının oldukça düşük olması, malign hastaların 50 yaş üzerinde olması nedeniyle, 50 yaş altında ve kronik Pilonidal Sinüs hastalığı olmayan hastalarda histopatolojik incelemenin gereksiz olduğu kanaatindeyiz.