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Perceptions on Susceptibility to Exposure to the COVID-19 Virus: A Qualitative Study on Pregnant and Non-pregnant Adult Women, their Partners, and Healthcare Workers in Metro Manila
Authors: Cagayan Maria Stephani Fay S. , Llamas-Clark Erlidia F. , Cagayan Basil Stephen S. , Heralde III Francisco M. , Ong Rodrigo Angelo C. 
Published: September 2022

Introduction. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that special populations are more susceptible to the COVID-19 virus. There is little information on whether COVID-19 affects women of reproductive age and their fertility, pregnancy status, and offspring give: We aimed to assess the knowledge, practices, and perceptions (KPP) on the risk and susceptibility to COVID-19 of women of reproductive age.Methods. We conducted a qualitative exploratory descriptive study using the triangulation method. The studyconsisted of in-depth interviews (IDIs) with women of reproductive age and their spouses, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KIIs) with health care professionals (HCP) in University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital. We assessed KPP using structured, open-ended interview guides. Interview responses were recorded and transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis was performed using NVivo 12.Results. Eighty participants, 20 women of reproductive age, 20 spouses, 20 non-pregnant women, and 20 HCPsin UP-PGH were included in the study. All participants were knowledgeable about COVID-19. Pregnant womenwould consult their physicians when they felt symptoms related to COVID-19. Spouses of pregnant women andnon-pregnant women observed health measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Both pregnant and non-pregnant patients with COVID-19 felt shamed and stigmatized while the husbands worried that the exposure to the infection will pose a burden to their families. HCWs provided services through teleconsultation and found it challenging to refer patients to other facilities.Conclusion. The study provided insights on KPP of women with reproductive-age to COVID-19 and views of HCWs in providing care to these patients during the pandemic. The effects of COVID-19 are still detrimental and highly evident from the micro to the macro level.
Study on Prevalence and Antibiotic Profiling of Enterococcus Spp. from Chicken Meat
Authors: Parmar Nilam N. , Brahmbhatt Manoj N. , Parmar Bhupendra C. , Goswami Mayank , Thakur Sonali , Dubey Shreya 
Published: September 2022

The present study was undertaken to characterize Enterococcus species isolated from poultry meat by cultural isolation, PCR detection and antibiogram. Antibiotic profiling of detected Enterococcus spp. isolates were done by disc diffusion method. Total 150 chicken meat samples were examined for the presence of Enterococcus spp. The overall prevalence of Enterococcus spp. by cultural isolation was 56%. The prevalence of Enterococcus spp. by targeting tuf gene and ddlE.faecalis gene in PCR was 95.23 and 77.38%, respectively. In the antibiotic sensitivity test, Enterococcus isolates showed high resistance toward Erythromycin and Tetracycline. However, low resistance was seen towards Chloramphenicol, whereas all the isolates were susceptible to Gentamicin.This study found a high prevalence of multi drug resistance among enterococci isolated from poultry meat, suggesting that these resistant bacteria and genes may be transported from food to humans and pose a significant risk to human health in the coming years.
Molecular Characterisation and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Shiga Toxin Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Farm Water Samples
Authors: Putturu Ramya , Kumar Manyam S. , Babu Angalakudithi J. , Singh Sujatha , Reddy Alla G. 
Published: September 2022

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains are considered the most common food-borne zoonotic pathogen and are highly pathogenic to humans in low infectious doses, causing food-borne diseases through consumption of contaminated water or food. Resistance against antibiotics by STEC is a big concern nowadays. Two hundred farm water samples (Cattle-40, Buffaloes-40, Sheep-30, Goat-20, Pig-20 and poultry-50) were collected aseptically from different livestock farms in and around Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India and Processed for E. coli isolation, identification with culture method and molecular characterization by PCR. E. coli was characterized as STEC with two genes i.e. stx1 and stx2. All the STEC isolates were subjected to an antibiotic sensitivity test by disc diffusion method against ten antibiotics. Results showed that out of 200 farm water samples, 196 were positive for E. coli with an overall prevalence of 98% (196/200) and 62.2% (122/196) for STEC by PCR. Antimicrobial susceptibility test by disc diffusion method against ten antibiotics revealed the higher resistance to Cepahlothin (100%) followed by Tetracyclin (98.4%), Ampicillin (96.7%), Streptomycin (95%), Sulphonamides (91.8%), Trimethoprim (84.4%), Kanamycin (34.4%), Chloromphenicol (17.2%), Colistin (9.0%) and least resistance to Gentamycin (4.9%).
Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase (ESBL) Producing Escherichia Coli from Dogs
Authors: Singaravelan Tamilarasu , Antony Prabhaker X. , Vasu Jayalakshmi , Srinivas Mouttou V. , Shanmugam Venkatesa P. , Shanmugam Selvi , Darmalingam Selvi , Mukhopadhyay Hirak K. 
Published: September 2022

The present study was aimed to isolate and characterize the Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli from faecal samples of dogs in Puducherry, India. In this study, 100 E. coli isolates were obtained from 50 healthy dogs and 50 diarrheic dogs, out of which 33 (33%) isolates were confirmed as ESBL producers by the combination disc method. All the E. coli isolates were genotypically confirmed for the presence of genes responsible for ESBL production. Out of 100 E. coli isolates, fourteen (14%), seven (7%) and three (3%) isolates were found to be positive for blaTEM, SHV and CTX-M genes, respectively. The present study highlighted ESBL-producing E. coli in dogs in Puducherry region.
Physico-Morphological Characteristics and Oxidative Markers of Fresh Semen of Gir Bulls
Authors: Prajapati Sunnykumar G. , Vala Karsan B. , Singh Vivek Kumar , Solanki Gajendra B. , Chavda Bhakti P. 
Published: September 2022

The present investigation was undertaken on four mature Gir bulls (4-6 years) maintained at University farm, Junagadh for 4 months during hot summer season. Semen (n=6 ejaculate/bull) was collected using artificial vagina once a week from each bull. The fresh ejaculates were evaluated for physical attributes and oxidative stress markers in the seminal plasma. The overall mean values recorded based on 24 ejaculates for ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, mass motility (0-5 scale), individual motility, sperm viability, sperm abnormality, plasma membrane integrity (HOST reactive sperm), and acrosome integrity were 6.20 ± 1.27 mL, 1316.83 ± 155.07 million/ mL, 3.75 ± 0.20, 84.83 ± 0.94 %, 87.58 ± 1.07 %, 9.63 ± 0.83 %, 79.58 ± 1.01 % and 91.21 ± 0.52 %, respectively. There was a significant P<0.001) difference in ejaculate volume, sperm concentration and sperm abnormality between bulls. The levels of oxidative stress parameters, viz. lipid peroxidation and glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity in the seminal plasma were 5.51 ± 0.26 μmol/mL and 16.30 ± 2.14 nmol/ mL/min, respectively. Individual motility, viability, HOST reactive spermatozoa, and acrosomal integrity were positively correlated, suggesting that any one or two attributeslike motility or HOS test can predict the semen quality. The semen quality generally was in normal physiological range including oxidative markers even during heat stress.
Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Neem Leaf Powder on Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization, and Haemato-Biochemical Parameters of Japanese Quail
Authors: Prakash Bhanu , Mondal Bidhan C. , Palod Jyoti , Kumar Anil , Manjulata  , Kumar Ripusudan 
Published: September 2022

A feeding trial was conducted to discern the influence of dietary incorporation of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf powder on growth performance and haemato-biochemical parameters ofJapanese quail for 6 weeks. A metabolic trial was conducted during the last week of the feeding trial to assess nutrient utilization. A total number of 144-day-old chicks of Japanese quail were randomly assigned into four treatment groups, with 36 Japanese quail per treatment having three replicates of 12 birds each. Birds of treatment T1 (control group ) were fed a basal diet (starter and finisher), whereas in treatment groups T2, T3, and T4, the basal diet was incorporated with 0.25%, 0.50%, and 1.00% neem leaf powder, respectively. Results showed supplementation of 0.25% neem leaf powder improved the performance of Japanese quail in terms of body weight gain and performance index during the whole trial period. Nutrient utilization among various treatment groups was similar. The hematological values showed no significant a lterations i n d ifferent groups. Th e biochemical attributes among the treatment groups were similar, but a considerable decrease in the level of cholesterol and glucose was observed with an increasing level of neem leaf powder in the diet. Activities of ALT, AST, and ALP were lowest in the T4 group. It can be concluded that 1 percent neem leaf powder can be supplemented in feed for good health status and desired performance of the birds.
Detection of Toxoplasma Gondii in Cats and Seroprevalence in Women
Authors: Khayat Fadia A. A. Al- 
Published: September 2022

This study aimed to investigate the potential threat of domestic and stray cats to public health in transmitting the toxoplasmosis. One hundred and sixty samples (40 blood samples from owner, 40 blood samples from non owner women, 40 fecal samples from their cats, and 40 fecal samples from stray cats) were analyzed. All blood samples were subjected to IgM, IgG rapid test for toxoplasmosis detection, while the fecal samples from cat were subjected to microscopic examination for the presence of the oocyst using direct wet mount as well as flotation method. The results revealed the total infection rate in women was 23.75% (19/80) with significant differences between cats owner (30.00%) and non- cats owner (17.50%). The IgG antibody was detected in 68.42% (13/19) amounting 8/19 (42.10%) in cats owner and 5/19 (26.31%) in non-cats owner, and the presence of both IgG and IgM antibodies was recorded in 6/19 (31.57%) of the infected women (21.05% and 10.52% for cats owner and non-cats owner, respectively). The total infection rate for cats was 16.25% (13/80), with highly significant differences p<0.001 between domestic cats (10.00%) and stray cats (22.50%).
Effect of Sexed and Conventional Semen on Pregnancy Rate in Murrah Buffaloes under Field Condition
Authors: Sawant Sujata S. , Patil Manjusha G. , Ingawale Maheshkumar V. , Hase Pankaj B. 
Published: September 2022

The study was conducted on twenty Murrah buffaloes selected at random from the field to evaluate the effect of sexed and conventional semen on pregnancy rate. The buffaloes selected were initially treated with pre-synchronization medicines. The buffaloes in spontaneous estrus with vaginal discharge and frequent micturition were divided into two groups containing ten animals. The buffaloes from group I and II were inseminated at mid-estrus with sexed and conventional semen, respectively. The average pregnancy rate and female calves born for AI with sex-sorted semen were 40% and 100% and for AI with conventional semen 50% and 40%, respectively. The pregnancy rate was lower, whereas the rate of female calves born was greater after AI with sex-sorted semen than conventional semen.
Dystocia due to Dicephalic Parapagus Tetrabrachius Tetrapus Twin Monster in a Cow: A case Report
Authors: Pansuriya Dhaval , Patel Chirag I. , Patel Hardik , Bhalodia Sanjay 
Published: September 2022

Monsters are developmental abnormalities that distort organs and body systems. Developmental abnormalities of the ovum, embryo or fetus occur in all species of domestic animals. Monstrosity is a disturbance of the development that involves various organs and systems which can cause great distortion of the individual (Vegad, 2007). The monstrosities are associated with either infectious diseases or congenital disabilities (Arthur et al., 2001), which may or may not interfere with birth. Abnormal duplication and/or disruption of the inner cell mass in an embryo give rise to congenital fetal abnormalities with partial duplication of body structures. Duplication of cranial portion of the fetus is more common than caudal portion (Roberts, 2004). It is important to know various types of monsters in animals that usually cause dystocia, which cannot be easily delivered and require a Caesarean section or a fetotomy mostly (Patil et al., 2004; Sharma, 2006). The incidence of fetal monsters, though rare, have been reported in cows (Khasatiya et al., 2009; Jerome et al., 2010; Ravikumar et al., 2012), in buffaloes (Dhami et al., 2000; Prasad et al., 2006; Sharma et al., 2010) and in goats (Pandit et al., 1994). This communication reports a rare case of conjoined twin monster (Dicephalus Paracopagus Tetrabrachius Tetrapus Dicaudatus) in a pluriparous crossbred cow.
Defensive architecture and heritage education: analysis of the National Park Service and Parks Canada actions
Authors: Mira Rico Juan Antonio 
Published: September 2022

Defensive architecture is a heritage typology of great interest for society due to various reasons, such as its monumentality, history, beauty or ability to fascinate thanks to cinema, literature or television. Like other cultural assets, its management is based on research, preservation, restoration, didactics, dissemination and participation following current approaches. In this sense, heritage education plays a fundamental role since it is a tool that connects cultural heritage with people. This fact becomes a key aspect to guarantee its knowledge, preservation, use and enjoyment over time. This paper will analyse the actions on heritage education of the National Park Service (United States of America) and Parks Canada which are focused on defensive architecture. Both offices have been chosen because they manage examples of defensive architecture and are world leaders in heritage education. Therefore, the main purpose is to know their actions and make proposals for the Spanish context. This is an interesting fact because Spain has a rich and varied defensive architecture but heritage education still has little presence, which is surprising because heritage education favours society commitment when preserving cultural heritage. To this end, the qualitative work methodology will be used, specifically the analysis technique applied to the contents of the National Park Service and Parks Canada web pages.
Implementing the lesson of early 20th century traditional buildings for a real sustainability. The examples of Corviale (Rome) and ZEN (Palermo) districts
Authors: Mazzola Ettore Maria 
Published: September 2022

The lesson of the early Italian 20th Century vernacular/traditional buildings and districts by ICP (Social Housing Institute), which were quickly and inexpensively built, suggests the right way to improve our cities while respecting the environment. Moreover, the socio-economic strategy of those days shows what we can do to re-train artisans and generate a vast artisanship, which could reduce the restoration costs of our heritage. As matter of fact that wise way of building aimed not only at providing new decorous houses, but also at generating labor and reducing the future maintenance costs. The success and durability of the buildings of those districts were not accidental: their authors’ assessments, as well as the urban rules conceived on those days, show that everything was carefully planned of a great thanks to an interdisciplinary approach. The use of traditional masonry, that does not need to wait for the hardening times of concrete to be loaded, allowed the quick constructions of those buildings: for instance 6 months for 44 houses of the district San Saba and only 4 for the entire Lot 24 of the Garbatella. These traditional masonry houses, whose revalued building costs were roughly 50% less than current ones, have not needed to be restored for over 100 years and are among the most sought after houses in real estate, (€/sqm 11,000, like in the historical center). Furthermore, the wise construction policy of those days shows us how we can solve the problem of housing, earning public profits from it rather than increasing public debt. The cases studied in this paper regard the projects for the urban regeneration of two wretched suburbs, in Rome and Palermo. They both show how, thanks to the simple reuse of the pre-Fascist laws and tools, as well as of traditional masonry, we can achieve the above-mentioned program
Repair Grants for Historic Farm Buildings in Dartmoor National Park
Authors: White Nils 
Published: September 2022

The Historic Rural Building Pilot Scheme, launched in 2018, was a collaborative project between national cultural and natural heritage organisations, government agencies and five English National Parks. Its aim was to bring life back to traditional agricultural buildings within the boundaries of participating National Parks. Funding was available for building repairs using traditional methods and materials, with the aims of preserving the distinctive character of the areas and keeping the buildings in continued agricultural use.The Author is an independent heritage consultant employed by Dartmoor National Park Authority to oversee the 13 repair projects selected there. These ranged in size from small, isolated barns to a large, late 19thcentury model farmstead. Typical works included masonry and cob repairs, timber repairs, roof replacement etc. A total of £1.3m has been offered in the National Park covering 80% of the cost of eligible repairs.The paper briefly describes Dartmoor and provides an overview of the scheme. Individual case studies are considered, illustrated with photos, describing the history and significance of each building, their construction, the structural problems affecting them before repair; and the philosophy and solutions adopted.
Modern attitudes towards vernacular architecture. Works by the Italians Luigi Angelini, Alberto Alpago Novello, Ottavio Cabiati, Alessandro Minali
Authors: Grisoni Michela Marisa 
Published: September 2022

Among the many architects practicing between the two world wars, some looked at the so-called vernacular architecture - then referred to as traditional or local, primitive, and spontaneous - as a model of genuine functionality. For some of them, its revival also stands for a solid and reliable solution for preserving the continuity between past and present, local communities and their traditions, society and its generations, a place, and its materials. Architectural historians have widely explored the theme, highlighting figures, subjects, and currents. Nevertheless, investigation of the role of history and historic culture is still far from exhausted, not only for Modernists but also among the Avantgardes and the International Style too. As a response to this conference’s topics, some of the architects working in and around Milan the 20th century focused on the relationships between tradition and modernity. Here we look at some of their works to open a discussion on different scales: the landscape, the town, the building. We shall examine their proposals for a functionalist and modern design concept in traditional terms: the Mediterranean colonial house will illustrate the research by Alberto Alpago Novello and Ottavio Cabiati on local architecture; the modern pre-Alpine house proposed by the engineer Luigi Angelini for the Bergamo valleys and the building materials chosen by the architect Alessandro Minali show their respect for each place. The conclusions will – one hopes - lead to talking about typological and constructive building features, materials, and traditional techniques as a tool for preservation.
Impediments to Sustenance and Revival of Vernacular Architecture in Rural Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Tamhankar Anurag , Gupta Vidushi 
Published: September 2022

Over the past couple of decades, building typology in rural India has seen an unprecedented shift away from vernacular material and construction techniques. The substitute - replicable, mass-produced, concrete structures fail to respond to the climatic and cultural context. In addition to being carbon intensive, inadequate knowledge about form and function of new construction methods and materials have led to poor quality construction that has a shorter life span. Compared to the existing vernacular buildings, such concrete structures are found to be uninhabitable by many end users.Studies done in the past on vernacular architecture of India focus on climate responsive design and execution, and traditional materials. However, there is insufficient research investigating the factors affecting the decline of vernacular practices.This paper assesses the reasons behind change in rural fabric of Madhya Pradesh, India, through primary focussed group discussions, key informant interviews &amp; field observations. The study identifies diverse factors, ranging from individual preferences to policies and laws governing access to resources. It also uncovers unexpected factors such as changing food habits leading to lack of traditional construction materials. These wide-ranging factors are classified under social, technical, financial, and legal categories. The study develops a framework to analyse patterns emerging across different agro-climatic and geographic regions. Based on the findings, the paper also recommends potential interventions for reviving sustainable vernacular architecture in the region.
Development of Website-Based Thousand Island Tour Package Booking Application Using Waterfall Method
Authors: Nurhaliza Nurhaliza , Husufa Nurullah 
Published: September 2022

PT. Khatulistiwa Global Wisata is a company engaged in tourism and offers a Tour and Travel service called Explore Thousand Islands. Currently, the process of booking Pulau Seribu tour packages at Explore Seribu Pulau Tour and Travel is still done manually, causing visitor data, bookings, payments, and visitor reviews to not be recorded properly. This website-based thousand island tour package online booking application is designed using the Waterfall method, CodeIgniter as a framework, PHP for designing the web, and MySQL as a database storage. Research has been conducted to overcome problems by creating features such as tour package list features, tour package bookings, tour package payments, manage payments, approve payments, manage assignment trips, complete trip assignments, and give trip reviews. The features developed make it easier for visitors to find information on tour packages, book, pay, and review tour trips that have been carried out. In addition, the existence of the report feature can improve performance and make it easier for tourism agents to record reports from booking thousand island tour packages through the website.