bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Genetic polymorphism in the POU1F1 gene in Kalahari Red and two Nigerian goat breeds and their relationship with litter size
Authors: Olasege Babatunde Shittu , Bemji Martha Nchang , Ibeagha -Awemu Eveline Mengwi , Adamu Mani Isa , Mathew Wheto , Sulaimon Ganiu Damilare , Ayinde Musa Olarenwaju , Sodimu Basirat Olasumbo , Ogunniyi Damilola Abimbola , Okwelum Ngozi , Oluwatosi Bamidele O 
Published: February 2022

POU1F1 gene controls cell differentiation and animal growth by binding to target DNA promoter sequence, thereby auto-regulating its own expression and expression of growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL) and thyroid-stimulating hormone beta sub-unit (TSHβ) genes. Therefore, the exploration of caprine POU1F1 gene polymorphisms may be vital in the formulation of conservation and breed improvement strategies. In this study, POU1F1 gene was characterized for sequence polymorphisms in 366 individuals from two Nigerian goat breeds ((West African Dwarf (WAD) and Red Sokoto (RS)) and one South African goat breed (Kalahari (KR)). The effects of polymorphisms on litter size were investigated using linear mixed model. Two intronic mutations (g.306G>A and g.11236C>T) were identified. However, no significant association was found between the Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and litter size in the three populations. The genetic distance based on POU1F1 investigated region revealed that the two Nigerian breeds and the South African breed were identical (pairwise genetic distance of 0.00). Phylogenetic tree constructed from the pairwise distance clustered the three breeds into a single clade with the two Nigerian goat breeds having a more recent common ancestor. Structural analysis of the POU1F1 protein confirmed that Pit-Oct-Unc transcription factors domain (POU) and Homeodomain (HOX) domains are conserved in mammals, with several overlapping sub-domains across the same region in all the three populations. We found a subdomain Subfamily of SANT domain or myb/SANT-like domain in Adf-1 (MADF) in goat, cattle, buffalo and camel that has not been reported in mammals
The Bankim Pigs: A Native Cameroonian Breed Assessed by Biometric Features
Authors: Siewe Audrey Tchakam , Manjeli Yacouba , Meutchieye Félix 
Published: February 2022

In order to study the biodiversity of Cameroon’s indigenous pigs, this study was carried out from December 2017 to July 2018 in the Sudano-Guinean zone of Cameroon, precisely in the Bankim subdivision. Data on morphology and body measurements (17) were collected in eight localities from 287 randomly selected pigs of both sexes aged at least 8 months and analyzed. Diversity analyses showed that there is a significant variability in the population. Color pattern results show that Bankim pig has a multiple Coat color with a tendency of bicolor prevalence (58%). The ear orientations of pig were mainly front erected (65.50%). Body measurements were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) different among the localities except for hair length. The major body indices indicated that the Bankim pig could be an interesting candidate for meat production in small scale farming. According to the discriminant factorial analysis, the population may consist of three genetic types. Phylogenetic analysis showed that one of the genetic types is at genetic equidistance from the two others. The observed genetic variability within the studied populations may offer opportunity for genetic improvement.
Phenotypic characteristics of native edible snails Achatina fulica and Archachatina marginata in equatorial region of Cameroon
Authors: Tsayo Tchinda Sandrine , Meutchieye Félix , Etchu Kingsley , Nkwendem Djouatsa Maria Gorothy , Dongmo Djiotsa Francis , Ngoula Ferdinand 
Published: February 2022

Between February and May 2019, in the equatorial forest urbanized area of Cameroon (Mfoundi), a study was conducted and aimed to contribute on a better understanding of the biodiversity of edible snails for their genetic improvement and conservation. A total of 693 adult snails of two species: Archachatina marginata and Achatina fulica were collected in the various localities (Odza, Mbankolo, Biyem-assi, Nyom, Nkolbisson and Simbok). Information about biometric morpho characters was collected using a survey sheet, an electronic scale of 7000g capacity with accuracy of plus or minus 1g, a sliding foot with an accuracy of plus or minus 0.01 millimeter. A digital camera will be used for the subsequent morphological assessment of the animals. Results revealed significant influence of locality on all the morphobiometric characteristics. The shell color of A. marginata was black with yellowish stripes and the red tip was the most frequent (62.85%); while for the species A. fulica it was brown with white stripes and white tip (76.09%). The most common color of the foot in A. marginata was brown with white traces (41.70%) and in A. fulica, it was black (82.50%). The number of shell turns in A. marginata was higher in the localities of Mbankolo (5.36±0.12) and Odza (5.38±0.05) while in A. fulica it was higher in the locality of Simbok (7.41±0.49). Concerning body measurements (in mm), the total body length of A. marginata was higher in Nkolbisson (88.10±1.30) and that of A. fulica was greater in Simbok (112.25±12.16). The live weight (g) of A. marginata was higher in Mbankolo (70±0.00) on the other hand, that of A. fulica was higher in Simbok (80±0.02) and Nyom (80±0.12). The diversity observed suggests that edible snails constitutes rich natural genetic resources enough variability to envisage genetic improvement and develop preservation schemes for these snails mostly collected from wild
Behavioural instability as an indicator of personality within captive populations of Rothschild Giraffes
Authors: Berthelsen Anne Katrine Leth , Kjeldgaard Bertram Brix , Møller-Lassesen Katrine , Larsen Ninna , Urup Patrick , Ellegård Jensen Stine , Jensen Trine Hammer , Pertoldi Cino , Alstrup Aage Kristian Olsen , Pagh Sussie 
Published: February 2022

The novel concept of behavioural instability has proven suitable for studying the behavior and personality in zoo animals. Individual personality has an impact on how the zoo best perform environmental enrichment, and behavioural diversity of captive populations intended to potentially repopulate wild habitats. This study aims to prove the presence of recognizable personalities in Rothschild giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi), as well as to investigate whether visitor numbers affect the behavioural expressions in this species. Six giraffes (bot young and adults) were filmed in Aalborg Zoo, and the recordings were subsequently analysed. The procured data was then analysed using a series of tests primarily focusing on behavioural reaction norms. The results shows that distinct personalities exist within the groups of Rothschild giraffes. However, the number of visitors exhibited no statistical significance upon the behaviour of the individuals. It can thereby be concluded that specimens of Rothschild giraffes possess unique personality traits which are worth defining in order to ensure behavioural diversity.
Genetic diversity evaluation of Tetraclinis articulata L. in Algeria
Authors: Kermouni Serradj Ahmed Marwane , Tebbal Safa Hadhoum , Touenti Djamila , Benchaib Ghizlane , Bouri Amina 
Published: February 2022

Tetraclinis articulata is an endemic, medicinal and aromatic species of the cupressaceae family with an economic importance. The objective of our study is based on the morpho-metric characterization of a 210 individual sample from seven populations distributed in five regions in western Algeria: Tlemcen (Ain fezza (Yfri forest), Ain Ghraba (Ahfire forest), Beni Snous (Zarifate forest)), Ain Temouchent ( Madagh 2 forest) , Oran (the Virgin forest) , Relizane ( Zemmora forest) and finely Sidi Bel Abbes (Tenira forest) using eight morphological traits :Circumference of the tree (CRF),The tree height (TH),The tree crown (TCR), The length of primary branch (LgB1),The length of secondary branch (Lg B2),The length of the needles(LgNd) which were statistically studied using the R software. Phenotypic diversity was determined by the Shannon-Weaver diversity index (H') at different levels. The estimated H' showed a large phenotypic variability for different traits with a mean of 0.90. The results of the multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) and hierarchical clustering (HCA) showed a clear distinction between the populations. The extraction of essential oils was done for all populations; the yield of essential oils from the trees of the Beni Snouss population was higher than the other populations which is very important for future economic perspectives and we all so found that there is a negative correlation between the yield of essential oils and The length of the needles (LgNd) which can be used to identify the subjects with the best performance.
Multivariate analysis of body weight, morphometric and thermo-physiological traits of indigenous pigs under tropical conditions
Authors: Yakubu Abdulmojeed , Durven Galle , Hagan Julius 
Published: February 2022

The study aimed at describing objectively the interdependence among the morphological and heat tolerance traits of Nigerian indigenous pigs and to predict body weight from conformation traits. Data on body weight, eight linear body measurements (BL, CG, CD, WH, RH, EL, SL and TL) and three thermo-physiological parameters were measured on 150 randomly selected pigs of three growth stages (piglets, growers and finishers) from February to December, 2020. The animals were managed in an extensive system in Plateau State, north central Nigeria. General linear model was used to study growth stage and sex effects including their interaction. Multivariate principal component analysis was used for the size, shape and heat tolerance determination while the animals were classified using canonical discriminant analysis. The stepwise regression was used for body weight prediction. The results showed that finishers had significantly higher (P<0.05) body weight, body length, chest girth, chest depth, withers height, rump height, ear length, snout length and tail length, followed by growers while the least values were recorded in piglets. Pulse rate was not significantly different (P>0.05) between piglets and finishers, although the latter had higher respiratory rate (39.48±0.53 vs. 39.90±0.53 vs. 36.77±0.75). However, rectal temperature was similar (P>0.05) among the three pig categories. With the exception of tail length, sexual dimorphism was observed in all the morphometric traits with higher values recorded for males. However, the three thermo-physiological traits were not affected by sex (P>0.05). BW was highly and positively correlated with most biometric traits (r = 0.80-0.93, 0.66-0.80 and 0.83-0.93; P<0.01 for piglets, growers and finishers, respectively). Three principal components (PC1, PC2 and PC3) were extracted for optimal balance of the animals. Withers height, ear length and body weight were found to be the most discriminating variables to separate the pig categories. Classification results showed that 100% of piglets, 96.7% of growers and 96.7% of finishers were correctly assigned to their distinct populations. The present Information could be exploited in devising appropriate management and breeding programs for tropically adapted pigs in Nigeria.
Morphometric Characterization and Identification of Some Varieties of Pomegranate (Punica granatum) in the Wilaya of Tlemcen
Authors: Rahmani Fatima Zohra , Benyahia Sarah , Bellatreche Amina , Taibi Warda 
Published: February 2022

The common pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a perennial tree, drought tolerant, able to growin poor and alkaline soils. It has beenconsidered as one of the oldest and most famous tree. Because of its richness in nutrients andversatile uses, it gained a huge economic interest. This fruit tree has been the subject of significantgenetic improvement globally. However, in Algeria no such improvement program has been undertaken. In order to developnew varieties that match the needed criteria, and to preserve, restore and enhance the diversity of existing genetic material, this study was conducted for morphometric analysis for the identification and characterization of the common pomegranate in the wilaya of Tlemcen. The data werecollected from farmers of five municipalities:Fellaoucen, Remchi, Nedroma, Ghazaouet and Ain Ghrabaon 9(nine) quantitative and 8 (eight) qualitative measurements (based on the recommendations of the Union for the Protection of new varieties of plants),from five fruis, and 100arils of 65 pomegranates plants,The data were analyzed using R software following SPSS, The principal component analysis (PCA), hierarchical classification (CAH), Shannon and Weaver diversity index, and multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) were also made. This study revealed the existence of a large morphological diversity
The Possible Regulation Model To Optimize The Automatic Exchange Of Information (Aeoi) In Indonesia Through Directorate General Of Taxation, Ministry Of Finance And Financial Services Authority
Authors: Candini Tivana Arbiani , Marditia Putri Purbasari Raharningtyas , Kelly Kwannaka Kelly , Liany Jeanny 
Published: February 2022

Tax Treaty is a bilateral(two-party) agreement made by two or more than two countries to resolve some issues involving double taxation, transfer pricing, and treaty shopping. Several governments and organizations use model treaties generally as starting points, such as OECD Model Convention and US Model Convention. As a member of G20, Indonesia has participated in The Automatic Exchange of Information (AEoI) provides for the automatic exchange of predefined set of financial accounts information between tax authorities, based on The Common Reporting Standard (CRS), as also mentioned in Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) implemented in 2018. In order to implement AEoI the Indonesian regulator needs to review the Banking Law and the Tax Provisions and Procedures, There is an urgent need to regulate a regulation as a standard that will be used in CSR, support the tax reform and to enhance the capacity and the authority of Directorate General of Taxation, Ministry of Finance and Financial Services Authority, while still considering the protection for the Bank Secrecy. This research will formulate a model regulation that can facilitate the implementation of the AEoI, by carrying out a study in 3 countries, which is Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore
Perovskite tetragonality modeling for functional properties enhancement using Newtonian search based support vector regression computational method
Authors: Okoye Peter Chibuike , Azi Samuel Ogochukwu , Owolabi Taoreed O. 
Published: February 2022

Tetragonality occurs as a result of stretching the crystal structural lattice of perovskite along one of its lattice vectors such that the three axes are mutually perpendicular with two of the axes having equal lengths. This tetragonality distortion easily triggers functional properties such as pyroelectricity, ferroelectricity, capacitance and piezoelectricity among others, while synthesizing functional ceramics for a particular application. This work addresses and circumvents the challenges of experimental stress involved in functional ceramics synthesis by developing Newtonian search based support vector regression (GSB-SVR) model for perovskite tetragonality prediction using dopants concentration and ionic radii as the model predictors. The performance of proposed GSB-SVR model is compared with the existing method and better performance is obtained. The influence of lanthanides and zirconium incorporation on functional ceramics on the material tetragonality is also modeled by the developed GSB-SVR model. The precision of the developed model, its easily fetched predictors and pre-laboratory ability to effectively and efficiently model the perovskite tetragonality are of high importance in tailoring and enhancing functional properties of materials for desired applications.
ANALISIS KONDISI EKSISTING JALAN LINGKAR SELATAN KOTA SERANG (STUDI KASUS: SEGMEN DEPAN INDOMARET–SPBU CIRACAS)
Authors: Shomad Abdush , Artiwi Nila Prasetyo , Sari Fitri Aida 
Published: February 2022

Kota Serang sebagai pusat pemerintahan dan pusat administrasi di Provinsi Banten memiliki pengaruh secara langsung terhadap tingkat kepadatan lalu lintas di Kota Serang. Hal ini terlihat pada Jalan Lingkar Selatan yang menjadi jalan strategis sekaligus alternatif karena meng-hubungkan dengan Pusat Pemerintahan Provinsi Banten/KP3B, pusat Kota Serang, Kampus UPI, dan penghubung ke daerah industri Kota Cilegon. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja Jalan Lingkar Selatan ruas persimpangan Sayabulu–persimpangan Ciracas tepatnya segmen depan Indomaret–SPBU Ciracas pada kondisi eksisting dan 20 tahun men-datang. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif menggunakan metode Manual Kapasitas Jalan Indonesia/MKJI 1997. Berdasarkan hasil survei lapangan diperoleh nilai arus lalu lintas tertinggi terjadi pada hari kerja. Berdasarkan analisis perhitungan diperoleh nilai arus puncak harian (Q) sebesar 1868,2 smp/jam untuk kedua arah dan nilai kapasitas (C) sebesar 2203,7 smp/jam, nilai derajat kejenuhan (DS) sebesar 0,85 untuk kedua arah dengan tingkat pelayanan (LOS) kategori D pada kondisi eksisting. Berdasarkan hasil survei dan analisis perhitungan, perlu dilakukan upaya peningkatan kinerja lalu lintas baik secara kuantitatif maupun kualitatif.
Kata kunci: Jalan Lingkar Selatan, Kondisi Eksisting, Kinerja Ruas Jalan
Tingkat Pengetahuan dan Sikap Ibu tentang Pencegahan Covid-19 pada Balita di Praktik Bidan Mandiri Romauli Medan Marelan Tahun 2021
Authors: Gori Ariyanti 
Published: February 2022

Covid-19 merupakan penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh sindrom pernapasan akut coronavirus 2. Gejala pada anak yang terkonfirmasi Covid-19 muncul gejala yaitu hidung tersumbat, demam, batuk kering nyeri tenggorokan, nyeri dada, nyeri perut, muntah, mual, dan diare. Klasifikasi berdasarkan usia pada anak yang menderita covid-19 adalah 5,8% berusia 6-17 tahun dan 2,3% balita (0-5) tahun . Angka kesembuhan untuk balita yaitu 2,3% dan angka kematiannya 0,9%. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap ibu tentang pencegahan covid-19 pada balita di Praktik Bidan Mandiri(PBM) Romauli Tahun 2021.
Metode: Metode penelitian adalah survey deskriptif dengan menggunakan teknik sample purposive sampling. Sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu semua ibu yang memiliki balita yang melakukan kunjungan di PBM Romauli pada bulan April Tahun 2021 sebanyak 30 orang.
Hasil. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa dari 30 orang responden terdapat 28 responden (93,3%) yang memiliki pengetahuan yang baik dan 2 responden (6,7%) memiliki pengetahuan yang cukup dan sikap ibu tentang pencegahan covid-19 sebesar 96,7. Oleh karena itu, disarankan kepada semua ibu yang memililki balita selalu meningkatkan pengetahuan maupun sikap agar dapat menerapkan tindakan pencegahan covid-19 pada balita dengan baik
Gambaran Deteksi Dini Tentang Hiperemesis Gravidarum Pada Kehamilan Trimester 1 Di Klinik Pratama SAM Kampung Baru Kota Medan Tahun 2021
Authors: Dayanti Natalia Reni , Simorangkir R Oktaviance , Veronika Anita , Sitepu Aprilita Br 
Published: February 2022

Abstrak:Latar Belakang : Hiperemesis Gravidarum suatu kejadian dimana ibu mengalami mual dan muntah yang terjadi pada awal kehamilan sampai umur kehamilan 20 minggu, dimana mual dan muntah yang terjadi ini dapat mengganggu aktivitas sehari-hari. Deteksi dini pada kehamilan yang mengalami Hiperemesis Gravidarum berhubungan dengan kehilangannya cairan, elektrolit dan ketidakseimbangan asam-basa kekurangan nutrisi dan penurunan berat badan serta sering cukup parah sehingga diperlukan perawatan di rumah sakit. Untuk mengetahui gambaran deteksi dini tentang Hiperemesis Gravidarum pada kehamilan trimester 1 di Klinik Pratama SAM. Metode : Desain pengambilan sampel yaitu Total Sampling. Sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu seluruh jumlah populasi yang akan diteliti. Akan dilakukan pada tanggal 1-20 april 2021 sebanyak 25 orang. Hasil : Penelitian dilihat dari tanda gejalanya yang mengalami Hiperemesis Gravidarum sebanyak 15 orang (60%) dari Kebutuhan Nutrisi yaitu mayoritas yang Asupan nutrisi baik 19 orang (76%) dari Aktivitas yaitu mayoritas dengan Aktivitas Ringan sebanyak 15 orang (60%) dari Kunjungan ANC yaitu, mayoritas yang tidak terdeteksi sebanyak 21 orang (84%) yaitu ibu yang melakukan kunjungan 1 kali. Kesimpulan : Pemicu ibu hamil yang mengalami hiperemesis gravidarum disebabkan bukan hanya dari tanda gelajanya saja. Melainkan juga dari kebutuhan nutrisi, aktivitas serta keteraturan ibu dalam melakukan kunjungan Antenatal Care (ANC).

Kata kunci: Deteksi Dini, Hiperemesis Gravidarum, Kehamilan
Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga Terhadap Kesehatan Lansia Dalam Pencegahan Covid-19
Authors: Gemini Savitri , Putri Mona Rahayu , Maulana Ikbal 
Published: February 2022

Latar Belakang:
Virus Corona telah menginfeksi lebih dari 100.000 penduduk dunia dan sekitar 4.000 orang di antaranya dinyatakan meninggal dunia. Di Indonesia persentase usia ? 60 tahun yang terkonfirmasi positif terkena covid-19 sebesar (10,7 %). Dalam upaya memberikan perlindungan bagi lansia dan untuk mengurangi kasus terjadinya covid-19 pada lansia, keluarga mempunyai peranan penting dalam upaya pencegahan penyebaran penyakit covid-19, dimana keluarga dapat memberikan dukungan kepada anggota keluarganya serta menanamkan budaya untuk hidup bersih dan sehat, membiasakan cuci tangan dan memakai masker.
Tujuan:
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan dukungan keluarga terhadap kesehatan lansia dalam pencegahan covid-19 di UPT. Puskesmas Baloi Permai Kota Batam.
Metode Penelitian:
Penelitian analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah 67 responden Lansia. Teknik penarikan sample yang digunakan adalah non-probability sampling yaitu dengan purposive sampling
Temuan:
Hasil uji statistic menggunakan Chi-Square Test diperoleh nilai (p value) = (0,003 < 0,05). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini, dukungan keluarga dapat mempengaruhi kesehatan lansia dalam pencegahan covid-19
Kesimpulan:
dukungan keluarga dapat mempengaruhi kesehatan lansia dalam pencegahan covid-19
Kata kunci: Dukungan Keluarga, Kesehatan Lansia, Covid-19