scholarly journals Analysis of Reproductive Traits in the Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala)

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (5) ◽  
pp. 1601-1605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuzana Rečková ◽  
Radek Filipčík ◽  
Ladislav Máchal ◽  
Ivo Křivánek ◽  
Pavel Nevrkla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Reproductive Traits ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Average Width ◽  
Average Weight Loss ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Average Share ◽  
Observation Period

The aim of the present study was focused on analysis of reproductive traits in the painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala). The analysis of partial reproductive traits was intended to complete the knowledge necessary for ensuring reproduction of the painted stork in captivity on the required level. The observation was performed in the Zoo Zlín – Lešná from 2011 to 2014. The eggs were measured and weighed after laying and then in several‑day intervals. Other observed traits were hatchability of the eggs, number of raised young birds and their weight after hatching. During whole observation period, a total of 90 eggs of the painted stork were evaluated from 12 parental pairs. The average share of fertilized eggs was 38.9 %. Average length of eggs was 68.57 mm, average width was 46.43 mm and average weight was 79.79 g. Average weight loss of eggs during their incubation was 9.87 g. Average hatchability of all the laid eggs was 27.8 %. Average hatchability of the fertilized eggs was 71.4 %. A total of 23 young painted storks were hatched during the observation period. Their average hatching weight was 57.04 g. The overall number of 11 individuals were raised during the four years of observation.

Post-harvest evaluation of nitrogen fertigated sweet peppers under drip irrigation and plastic mulch

1969 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
Megh R. Goyal ◽  
Rubén Guadalupe-Luna ◽  
Evangelina R. De Hernández ◽  
Carmela Chao de Báez
Keyword(s):  
Linear Relationship ◽  
Drip Irrigation ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Size Class ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Average Width ◽  
Size Classes ◽  
Plastic Mulching ◽  
Parameter Values

Sweet peppers (var. Cubanelle) graded for width, length and weight were evaluated after three fertigation treatments (T1 = 150, T2 = 300 and T3 = 500 Kg of N/ha), 500 Kg of N/ha side-dressed (T4), no fertilizer (T5), plastic mulching (P) and no mulching (NP). Nitrogen source was urea. The relationships of average width and average weight versus days after transplanting were sigmoidal. A linear relationship was found between average length versus days after transplanting. More than 50% of peppers were within size classes 1 to 4 ; fewer than 40% were in the size classes 5 to 9. During the growing cycle, mean numbers of peppers and weight per pepper in each size class were not statistically different (P = 0.05) among main treatments (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5). In size classes 1 to 9, there were significantly more peppers (P = 0.05) in P plots than in NP plots. Fruit parameter values decreased with successive picking and were significantly lower (P = 0.05) in the 5th picking and were higher in the P plots than in the NP plots (P = 0.05). Fertilization and fertigation resulted in higher values than non-fertilization.

Weight loss at the first month of palliative chemotherapy to predict survival outcomes in patients with advanced gastric cancer.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 83-83
Author(s):  
Chan-Young Ock ◽  
Do-Youn Oh ◽  
Tae-Yong Kim ◽  
Kyung-Hun Lee ◽  
Sae-Won Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Advanced Gastric Cancer ◽  
Subgroup Analysis ◽  
Palliative Chemotherapy ◽  
Survival Outcomes ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Poor Survival ◽  
Percent Weight Loss ◽  
Average Weight Loss

83 Background: Weight loss during chemotherapy is a significant prognostic factor for poor survival in patients advanced gastric cancer (AGC). However, in most studies, weight loss was measured at the end of chemotherapy, limiting its clinical use. In this study, we evaluated whether weight loss during the first month of chemotherapy could predict survival outcomes in patients with AGC. Methods: We analyzed 719 patients with metastatic or recurrent AGC who were receiving palliative chemotherapy. We calculated initial body mass index (BMIi), percent weight loss after one month of chemotherapy (ΔW1m), percent weight loss after last administration of chemotherapy (ΔWend), and average weight loss per month during chemotherapy (ΔW/m). We correlated these data with overall survival (OS) by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and Kaplan-Meier curves, and performed a subgroup analysis using Cox regression. Results: The probabilities of longer OS had stronger correlations with ΔW/m and ΔW1m than with ΔWend or BMIi. The optimal cutoff values of ΔW/m and ΔW1m for predicting shorter survival were 1% and 3%, respectively. A significant positive correlation between ΔW1m and ΔW/m (r2 = 0.591, p < 0.001) was observed. Patients with ΔW1m more than 3% significantly younger, had worse performance status, more diffuse-type Lauren classification, more HER2-negative pathology, a higher number of involved organs, and more peritoneal seeding at initial presentation. OS of patients with ΔW1m more than 3% were significantly shorter than patients with less weight loss (ΔW1m ≥3%: 9.7, <3%: 16.3 months, p < 0.001). Patients who recovered average weight loss per month after experiencing weight loss at the first month showed prolonged OS compared with patients who did not recovered (ΔW/m < 1%: 21.3, ≥1%: 7.8 months, p < 0.001). Subgroup analysis revealed ΔW1m accompanied poor survival irrespective of other clinical characteristics. Multivariate analysis showed weight loss at the first month of chemotherapy adversely affected OS (p= 0.038). Conclusions: Weight loss at the very first month of palliative chemotherapy could predict unfavorable survival outcomes in AGC.

scholarly journals Lye Peeling of Fresh Yam, Dioscorea alata

1969 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
J. M. Rivera-Ortiz ◽  
M. A. González
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Dioscorea Alata ◽  
Titrable Acidity ◽  
Average Weight Loss ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hardness Values

Studies were conducted to determine the most suitable conditions for the lye-peeling of fresh yam, Dioscorea alata, of the Florido variety. Good peeling resulted from each of these boiling lye solution combinations: 5 minutes in 10-percent, 4 minutes in 15-percent, or 3 minutes in 20-percent. The average weight loss resulting from these three combinations was approximately the same, but less in each instance than when the tubers were hand-peeled. Changes in titrable acidity and hardness values of the tubers were approximately equal to those which resulted from hand-peeled yam. The sensory evaluation of the samples showed no significant difference between hand- and lye-peeled tubers. The lye-peeling method was not wholly satisfactory when the yams had been in storage for more than 3 weeks.

The breast cancer lifestyle intervention study.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (26_suppl) ◽  
pp. 112-112
Author(s):  
Jennifer Chun ◽  
Erica Brooke Friedman ◽  
Freya Ruth Schnabel ◽  
Martha Eddy ◽  
Shira Schwartz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Lifestyle Intervention ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Overweight Women ◽  
Average Weight Loss

112 Background: Maintaining a healthy weight after breast cancer diagnosis has been associated with improved survival outcomes. Lifestyle interventions are particularly important in overweight women who are at an increased risk of overall and breast-cancer specific death compared to non-overweight women. The purpose of this study is to examine the barriers and acceptance of a lifestyle intervention program among overweight women with newly diagnosed breast cancer. Methods: The Breast Cancer Database of NYU Langone Medical Center was queried for women who were newly diagnosed with breast cancer and who had a body mass index (BMI) ≥25kg/m2. Eligible patients participated in the Moving for Life (MFL) exercise program for 16 sessions. Questionnaires were administered at baseline and at the end of the intervention. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize patient characteristics and paired t-tests were used to see if there were any significant differences before and after the intervention. Results: A total of 40 women were eligible to participate in the MFL exercise program. A total of 20 women declined to participate due to location, transportation limitations, and conflicts in schedule. Of the 18 women who enrolled in the MFL program, 13 (72%) were regular attendees and completed the study. The median age was 61 years (range: 38-76) and the average baseline BMI was 31kg/m2(range: 25-42). After completing the MFL intervention, there was a significant decrease in weight and BMI (p=0.04). The average weight loss was 10lbs. Participants also reported a greater enjoyment of exercise (p=0.02), as well as a decrease in pain related to treatment (p=0.05). Conclusions: Moving for Life is a unique exercise program for breast cancer patients and had a high rate of acceptance and completion in a cohort of overweight breast cancer patients. This study resulted in a statistically significant average weight loss of 10lbs, as well as a greater enjoyment of exercise and decrease in treatment-related pain which may impact long-term lifestyle changes. Longitudinal follow-up at 6- and 12-months will allow assessment of secondary endpoints, including exercise frequency and attitudes about exercise, allowing us to examine sustainability and changes in behaviors and attitudes over time.

scholarly journals Weight losses of wheat grain caused by psocid infestation (Liposcelis bostrychophila: Liposcelididae: Psocoptera)

2012 ◽  
Vol 38 (No. 3) ◽  
pp. 103-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Kučerová
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Wheat Grain ◽  
Progeny Production ◽  
Liposcelis Bostrychophila ◽  
Average Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Losses ◽  
Grain Stores ◽  
Potential Pest ◽  
Wheat Kernels

ocids are commonly found to be a persistent pest in structures of grain stores. Grain residues are potential pest reservoirs that serve as sources of grain re-infestation. Weight losses caused by psocids on broken wheat kernels were measured. Average weight loss of grain samples was 9.7% after 3 months of Liposcelis bostrychophila infestation. The weight losses were positively correlated with progeny production.

Influence of Acupuncture on Bioelectrical Impedance Measures in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer: Results of a Pilot Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Grundmann ◽  
Saunjoo L Yoon ◽  
Joseph J Williams
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancers ◽  
Average Weight Loss

Background Patients with gastrointestinal cancers often suffer from malnutrition and cachexia caused by inflammatory processes due to malignancy and therapeutic intervention. Evaluation of nutritional status and well-being of patients is essential to prevent or slow down the progression of cachexia. In addition, acupuncture as a complementary intervention may help reduce cachexia and unintentional weight loss. Methods Seven patients with cancers of the gastrointestinal tract enrolled in this pilot study were provided with eight acupuncture sessions in addition to their regular treatment schedule. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measurements were taken at every other acupuncture session to evaluate the body composition of patients. BIA is a fast, inexpensive and non-invasive method for evaluating fluid, fat and muscle mass distribution which correlates with nutritional status. Results All patients enrolled in the pilot study completed the acupuncture intervention and BIA measurements. The average weight loss and reduction in body weight was 1.3%, which is less than the average weight loss of 5% reported in the literature. Both phase angle and fat-free mass decreased in patients, indicating a worsening of the condition. However, a shift from intracellular to extracellular fluid was not observed, which is usually associated with a loss of cell integrity. Conclusions This pilot study indicates that patients tolerate acupuncture treatments well. The BIA results should be interpreted with caution due to the small sample size. A larger randomised placebo-controlled study is currently being conducted to further investigate the influence of acupuncture and to provide insights into BIA as a reliable tool for evaluating body composition in patients with gastrointestinal cancers.

Decay resistance owing to near-anaerobic conditions in black cottonwood wetwood

1979 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. J. van der Kamp ◽  
A. A. Gokhale ◽  
R. S. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Decay Resistance ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Significant Weight Loss ◽  
Anaerobic Conditions ◽  
Black Cottonwood ◽  
Aerobic Conditions ◽  
Average Weight Loss ◽  
Decay Tests ◽  
Parallel Tests

Gases extracted from wetwood of unwounded black cottonwood (Populustrichocarpa Torrey and Gray) trunks near Vancouver, B.C., throughout 1974 contained less than 0.10% O2 for periods of 5 to 19 weeks during the summer, and an average of approximately 2.5% O2 in winter. CO2 ranged from an average of about 8.5% in summer to about 6% in winter. Decay tests using surface and completely sterilized cottonwood sapwood and wetwood blocks showed no significant weight loss (average 0.2%) after 10 weeks under near-anaerobic conditions (O2 at 0.08%), while parallel tests under aerobic conditions resulted in 42% average weight loss. Both test fungi (Polyporusdelectans Peck and Ganodermaapplanatum (Pers.) Pat.) survived 10 weeks under near-anaerobic conditions, but resumption of decay following this period was considerably delayed. It is suggested that in black cottonwood, wetwood is not necessarily a deleterious phenomenon but rather a condition that imparts considerable decay resistance to the inner wood of unwounded trees.

scholarly journals Initial outcomes of laparoscopic Heller-Dor myotomy fundoplication for (esophageal) achalasia at Nghe An Friendship General Hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Van Huong Nguyen ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Heller Myotomy ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Esophageal Achalasia ◽  
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Dor Fundoplication ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction: The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes, feasibility and safety of laparoscopic Heller – Dor method in treatment of esophageal achalasia or achalasia . Material and Methods: it’s a descriptive cross-sectional study. The patients diagnosed an achalasia and underwent laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication from 2014 to July 2019 enrolled. Results: 12 patients diagnosed an achalasia were operated on by laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication. Age mean 40.8 ± 4.2 (18 -65), male 58.3% and female 41.7%. 83.3% of patients have dysphagia, mean dysphagia time 12.8 ±5.2 (2-60) months, vomiting: 41.7% and weight loss: 100%, average weight loss was 6.7 ± 5.5 (3-15) kg ???.=> does not make sense ! X-ray with contrast of esophageal revealed bird beak sign: 41.7%, sigmoid form 16.7% normal or slight dilation 41.6%. ?? The average operation time was 138.8 ± 9,4 (77-180) mins. The complication occurred during the surgery (bleeding converted to open surgery). No other complications such as perforation occurred during and after the surgery. The average length of postoperative hospital stay was 7.5 ± 0.5 (5-11) days. Quality of life after surgery was very good and good in 83.3% and average 16.7%. Conclusion: Laparoscopic surgery in treatment of achalasia by Heller – Dor technique was safe and effective, with less postoperative pain, fast recovery and short hospital length stays. Almost patients satisfied with the results of this procedure. However, due to the sample size of this study is small so it is necessary to conduct other studies with larger sample size.

scholarly journals Morphological characteristics and nutritional value of binthe kiki, a local maize variety from Gorontalo, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jusna Ahmad ◽  
NOVRI YOULA KANDOWANGKO ◽  
MARGARETHA SOLANG ◽  
ERWIN NADJAMUDIN
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Average Width ◽  
Maize Variety

Abstract. Ahmad J, Kandowangko NY, Solang M, Najamuddin E. 2021. Morphological characteristics and nutritional value of binthe kiki, a local maize variety from Gorontalo, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 3523-3529. Gorontalo is among the coastal areas in Tomini bay with diverse varieties of local maize. Despite that, the population of local maize has seen a steady decline over the years. A literature study reports that local maize has adapted well to the environment in which it grows. Local maize is also hailed by the community as a source of food, animal feed, and the main ingredient of traditional medicines. The present study aims to investigate the morphological characteristics and nutritional value of binthe kiki local maize variety. Employing a quantitative descriptive method, the data of morphological characteristics were collected by referring to the maize descriptor guidelines, while the data of the nutritional value of maize kernels (regarding the proximate and mineral contents) were analyzed by referring to the Indonesian National Standard and Association of Official Agricultural Chemists (AOAC) standards. The findings show that the morphological characteristics of binthe kiki variety are as follows: (i) an average plant height of 161 cm; (ii) each stalk has three cobs with an average height of 119 cm; (iii) an average stalk circumference of 6.35 cm; (iv) an average of 12 leaves per stalk; (v) 71.12 cm of an average length of leaves; (vi) 5.21 cm of an average width of leaves; (vii) the direction of the leaf blade, on average, is slightly curved; (viii) the average leaf tip is pointed; (ix) an average cob length of 8.4 cm; (x) an average cob diameter of 2.74 cm; (xi) an average cob weight (without husk) of 0.054 kg/cob; (xii) an average of 24 kernels per row; (xiii) an average weight per 1000 kernels of 145 gram. Binthe kiki variety has high contents of protein, carbohydrate, zinc, and calcium, yet it is low in fat contents compared to other varieties.

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