scholarly journals 16. Effect of Diet Supplemented with Antioxidants (Selenium, Copper, Vitamins E and C) on Antioxidant Status and Ejaculate Quality of Breeding Boars

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 521-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel Horký ◽  
Jiri Skladanka ◽  
Pavel Nevrkla ◽  
Petr Slama
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Volume Concentration ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sperm Cells ◽  
Selenium Content ◽  
Abnormal Sperm ◽  
Vitamins E And C ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract The aim of the experiment was to determine the effect of selected antioxidants (selenium, copper, vitamins E and C) on the antioxidant status of breeding boar ejaculate and ejaculate quality. In the first control group of boars (n = 10), the amount of antioxidants was not increased in feed. The second experimental group (n = 10) received the addition of selenium (0.5 mg/kg of diet), copper (10 mg/kg of diet), vitamin C (350 mg/kg of diet) and vitamin E (70 mg/kg of diet) in feed. The experiment lasted for 90 days. The addition of antioxidants increased GPx (by 28%), selenium content (by 49%; P<0.05), SOD (by 9%; P<0.05) and level of copper (by 63%; P<0.05) in the experimental group of boars. In the control group, the decrease of sperm motility (by 22%; P<0.05) was found at the end of the experiment. Other measured parameters such as ABTS antioxidant capacity, levels of MDA, metallothionein, zinc, ejaculate volume, concentration, total count of sperm and percentage of abnormal sperm cells were not significantly affected. The above mentioned results show that the addition of antioxidants does not increase the ejaculate quality but their lack can damage the quality indicators of boar ejaculate.

scholarly journals Influence of L‑Carnitine Daily Supplement on Qualitative and Quantitative Ejaculate Indicators in Boars During the Summer Period

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 1199-1206
Author(s):  
Magdalena Přibilová ◽  
Pavel Horký ◽  
Lenka Urbánková ◽  
Pavel Nevrkla ◽  
Jiří Skládanka
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sperm Count ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Summer Period ◽  
Abnormal Sperm ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Motility Of Sperm ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Carnitine Concentration

The purpose of the project was to determine impact of added L‑carnitine in feed ration on quality of Duroc boar ejaculate during the summer period (June–September). Temperature in the stable achieved up to 29.9 °C. For the experiment was chosen 24 Duroc boars. Boars were divided into 2 groups: The control group of boars (n = 12) was fed by the basic feed mixture only. The experimental group of boars (n = 12) was supplemented by 500 mg of L‑carnitine/kg of the feed ration. Ejaculate was collected once a week. Monitored parameters were: volume of ejaculate, concentration of sperm, total sperm count, motility of sperm and percentage of morphologically abnormal sperm. L‑carnitine concentration in the ejaculate was monitored as well. Results of the experiment show that supplementation of 500 g of L‑carnitine into boar ration had a positive impact on sperm motility, significant difference between the boar groups by 8.54 % (P < 0.05) and on decreased morphologically abnormal sperm, significant difference between groups by 12.6 % (P < 0.05), and also significant difference in experimental group during the monitoring by 4.06 % (P < 0.05). After biochemical analysis have been found a statistically significant increase in concentration of L‑carnitine in the ejaculate of the experimental group (up to 21.1 μg/ml) and a statistically significant difference between groups (22.0 μg/ml), (P < 0.05).

scholarly journals Influence of vitamins E and C on the indices of pseudoeozinofiles fagocytosis in chickens broilers blood of cross ROSS-308

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (92) ◽  
pp. 169-171
Author(s):  
L. V. Romanovych ◽  
B. M. Kurtyak ◽  
M. S. Romanovych ◽  
O. I. Vishchur ◽  
D. I. Mudrak
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Phagocytic Activity ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Coli Strain ◽  
Phagocytic Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Vitamins E And C ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of the research was to clarify the effect of chicken broilers feeding in the composition of mixed fodder with Vitamins E and C on the cellular link of non-specific resistance of the organism and, in particular, the parameters of pseudoiesinophils phagocytosis in blood. The research was carried out on chickens broiler – 308 grown in the farm “Fedyuk M” in the Zolochiv district of Lviv region. The keeping of the chickens was cellular with free access to feed and water. Experiments were conducted in 4 groups of broiler chickens of 100 chicks in each according to the scheme: the control group was fed with the standard feed (SC) according to the existing norms recommended for the cross ROSS-308; the first experimental group in addition to the SC received vitamin Е 1g/10 kg of mixed fodder; the second experimental group received vitamin C 2.5 g/10 kg of mixed fodder; the third experimental groups in addition to the ration received Vitamin C 2.5 g/10 kg and Vitamin E 1 g/10 of mixed fodder. For carrying out of immunological researches in chickens blood was taken in different age periods: 27-, 34- and 41-day-old age. In the whole blood, the phagocytic activity of pseudoiesinophils (FA), phagocytic index (FI) and phagocytic number (FF) were determined. For research, the daily culture of Escherichia coli (strain VKM-125) was used. The stimulatory effect of vitamins E and C in the composition of mixed fodder for chicken broiler broilers on the indices of pseudoiesinophils phagocytosis of blood was determined. As evidenced by a significantly higher phagocytic activity, phagocytic index and phagocytic count of pseudoiselinophils in blood of chickens in the experimental groups by comparison with the control group. At the same time there was a direct correlation between phagocytic activity and phagocytic index and index in blood of chickens broiler in experimental groups. At the same time, the ability of blood pseudoiesinophils to phagocytosis of microbial cells was higher in chicken broilers, which were fed with vitamin E and C.

The Implementation of Learning Materials Based on Local Wisdom of Agricultural in Binjai to Improve the Students Problem Solving Abilities

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Tsalits Fahman Mughni
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Grade ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
The Subject ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Teaching materials by integrating local culture makes easier for students to understand the subject matter in the learning process. The aims of the study is to measure the effectiveness of teaching materials based on local wisdom of agriculture in Binjai in improving the students problem solving abilities. The research method was a quasi experimental which use non equivalent control group in the pretest posttest design. The sample of study were students of Senior High School grade X in Binjai that consisted of experiment group which used teaching materials based on local wisdom of agriculture in Binjai and control group that used student handbooks. Teaching materials are tested by material experts and technology experts to ensure the quality of teaching materials. Data collection was conducted through test. The results showed that the teaching materials based on local wisdom of agriculture in Binjai effective in improving students problem solving abilities in the experimental group students based on the results of N gain value was 0.67 which has medium criteria. It means teaching materials based on agricultural local wisdom of agriculture in Binjai can be used as one of the teaching materials in learning activities.

The use of poly additive Nabicat in the feeding of laying hens

2020 ◽  
pp. 44-55
Author(s):  
S. Nikolaev ◽  
L. Andreenko
Keyword(s):  
Laying Hens ◽  
Optimal Dose ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Nutrient Metabolism ◽  
Volgograd Region ◽  
Mineral Components ◽  
Environmentally Safe ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Poultry Farming

In modern poultry farming the most urgent tasks are to search for and test new environmentally safe feed and economically justifi ed additives that stimulate productivity, positively aff ect the health of poultry, and consequently increase the livability of livestock and other important zootechnical traits. In order to maintain physiologically normal processes of life, metabolism and increase the level of productivity of poultry it needs mineral components and their chelated compounds. The purpose of this work was to increase the egg productivity of poultry by using the silicon-containing poly additive Nabicat in feeding young hens and laying hens. The researches have been carried out on the poultry cross Highsex Brown under the environments in CJSC “Poultry Farm “Volzhskaya” in the Sredneakhtubinsky area in the Volgograd region. In this paper, The optimal dose of the introduction of the silicon-containing poly additive Nabicat in the diets of young and laying hens of the cross Highsex Brown has been scientifi cally justifi ed and the biological value of using an organic form of silicon has been determined. The positive infl uence of the optimal dose of poly additive on growth, consumption, and digestibility, nutrient metabolism in the poultry body, as well as egg productivity and quality of the resulting egg has been revealed. Thus, the average egg productivity per 1 hen in the control group during the experiment period was 321,3 pcs., and in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd experimental groups it was 322,6 pcs., 325,8 and 325,7 pcs., which was higher than in the control group by 0,40 %, 1,40 and 1,37 %, respectively. The average egg weight in the 1st experimental group exceeded the control by 0,43 g or 0,68 %, in the 2nd experimental group by 1,16 g or 1,84 %, in the 3rd experimental group by 0,81 g or 1,28 %. The economic eff ectiveness of using the organic silicon additive in the composition of Nabicat poly additive in the feeding of laying hens has been proved. The economic eff ect due to the use of diff erent doses of the introduction of silicon-containing poly additive Nabicat in compound feed for laying hens of the 1st experimental group was 141,66 rubles, the 2nd experimental group 962,76 rubles, and the 3rd experimental group 821,89 rubles.

scholarly journals Effects of a positive thinking program on hope and sleep quality in Iranian patients with thalassemia: a randomized clinical trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayeh Makaremnia ◽  
Marieh Dehghan Manshadi ◽  
Zahra Khademian
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Trial Registration ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background Thalassemia have a negative impact on the patients' psychological health and sleep quality. This study aimed to determine the effects of a positive thinking training program on hope and sleep quality of patients with thalassemia major. Methods This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 78 patients with thalassemia major including 36 males (46.2%) and 42 females (53.8%) with a mean age of 25.56 ± 29.6 in Iran. Subjects were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups. Experimental group received 16 h training based on positive thinking materials published by Martin Seligman. Control group received only usual programs. Data were collected at baseline, as well as immediately and one month after the intervention, using Snyder’s Hope Scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Software 18.0; statistical tests included the independent T-test, the Chi-square, Mann Whitney, and Friedman test. Significance level was set at 0.05 in this study. Results The experimental group had a significantly higher mean hope score compared to the control group immediately (45.38 ± 7.82 vs. 35.32 ± 5.54, P < 0.001) and one month following intervention (44.67 ± 3.47 vs. 35 ± .54, P < 0.001). Moreover, the mean sleep quality scores of the experimental group was significantly greater than that for control group immediately (5.35 ± 2.02 vs. 7 ± 2.4, P = 0.004) and one month after the intervention (4.23 ± 2.2 vs.7.02 ± 3.03, P < 0.001). Conclusion Since our training program on positive thinking improved hope and quality of sleep in patients with thalassemia major, we recommend the use of such courses as an important step toward promotion of hope and sleep quality among these patients. Trial registration The name of the registry: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials. Trial Registration Number: IRCT2017010431774N1. URL of the trial registry record: https://en.irct.ir/trial/24923. Registration Date: 07/03/2017.

The effect of polyphenols and vitamin E on the antioxidant status and meat quality of broiler chickens exposed to high temperature

2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Mazur-Kuśnirek ◽  
Zofia Antoszkiewicz ◽  
Krzysztof Lipiński ◽  
Joanna Kaliniewicz ◽  
Sylwia Kotlarczyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Antioxidant Status

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Mobile Device–Based Resilience Training Program in Reducing Depressive Symptoms and Enhancing Resilience and Quality of Life in Parents of Children With Cancer: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanhui Luo ◽  
Wei Xia ◽  
Ankie Tan Cheung ◽  
Laurie Long Kwan Ho ◽  
Jingping Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Resilience Training ◽  
Experimental Group

BACKGROUND Caring for children with cancer can be a stressful experience for parents and may have negative effects on their physical and psychological well-being. Although evidence has shown that resilience is associated with positive psychological well-being, few interventions have been specifically designed to enhance the resilience of parents of children with cancer. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a mobile device–based resilience training program in reducing depressive symptoms and enhancing resilience and quality of life (QoL) in parents of children with cancer. METHODS Parents of children diagnosed with cancer were recruited from the pediatric oncology wards of 3 tertiary hospitals in China. The participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (52/103, 50.5%) to undergo an 8-week mobile device–based resilience training program or to the control group (51/103, 49.5%) to receive an 8-week program of placebo information. The study outcomes included resilience, depressive symptoms, and QoL, as measured by the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, the Self-Rating Depression Scale, and the Short Form of the 6-Dimension Health Survey, respectively. All data were collected at baseline and at 2 and 6 months of follow-up. The data analysis followed the intention-to-treat principle. A generalized estimating equation was used to examine the effects of the intervention. RESULTS The participants were mostly female (72/103, 69.9%), and their mean age was 33.6 (SD 5.2) years. The participants in the experimental group showed significantly higher levels of resilience (mean 67.96, SD 15.8 vs mean 58.27, SD 19.0; <i>P</i><.001) and lower levels of depressive symptoms (mean 40.17, SD 9.9 vs mean 46.04, SD 10.9; <i>P</i><.001) than those in the control group at 6 months of follow-up. The intervention showed statistically significant effects in improving resilience (<i>β</i>=6.082; <i>P</i>=.01) and decreasing depressive symptoms (<i>β</i>=−2.772; <i>P</i>=.04) relative to the control group. The QoL score in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group at 6 months of follow-up (mean 0.79, SD 0.2 vs mean 0.76, SD 0.3; <i>P</i>=.07); however, no statistically significant intervention effect was detected (<i>β</i>=.020; <i>P</i>=.38). CONCLUSIONS The mobile device–based resilience training program effectively enhanced resilience and alleviated depressive symptoms in parents of children with cancer. It is highly recommended that health care professionals incorporate this resilience training program when providing psychological care to parents of children with cancer. CLINICALTRIAL Clinical.Trials.gov NCT04038242; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04038242

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Mobile Device–Based Resilience Training Program in Reducing Depressive Symptoms and Enhancing Resilience and Quality of Life in Parents of Children With Cancer: Randomized Controlled Trial

10.2196/27639 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. e27639
Author(s):  
Yuanhui Luo ◽  
Wei Xia ◽  
Ankie Tan Cheung ◽  
Laurie Long Kwan Ho ◽  
Jingping Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Resilience Training ◽  
Experimental Group

Background Caring for children with cancer can be a stressful experience for parents and may have negative effects on their physical and psychological well-being. Although evidence has shown that resilience is associated with positive psychological well-being, few interventions have been specifically designed to enhance the resilience of parents of children with cancer. Objective The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a mobile device–based resilience training program in reducing depressive symptoms and enhancing resilience and quality of life (QoL) in parents of children with cancer. Methods Parents of children diagnosed with cancer were recruited from the pediatric oncology wards of 3 tertiary hospitals in China. The participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (52/103, 50.5%) to undergo an 8-week mobile device–based resilience training program or to the control group (51/103, 49.5%) to receive an 8-week program of placebo information. The study outcomes included resilience, depressive symptoms, and QoL, as measured by the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, the Self-Rating Depression Scale, and the Short Form of the 6-Dimension Health Survey, respectively. All data were collected at baseline and at 2 and 6 months of follow-up. The data analysis followed the intention-to-treat principle. A generalized estimating equation was used to examine the effects of the intervention. Results The participants were mostly female (72/103, 69.9%), and their mean age was 33.6 (SD 5.2) years. The participants in the experimental group showed significantly higher levels of resilience (mean 67.96, SD 15.8 vs mean 58.27, SD 19.0; P<.001) and lower levels of depressive symptoms (mean 40.17, SD 9.9 vs mean 46.04, SD 10.9; P<.001) than those in the control group at 6 months of follow-up. The intervention showed statistically significant effects in improving resilience (β=6.082; P=.01) and decreasing depressive symptoms (β=−2.772; P=.04) relative to the control group. The QoL score in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group at 6 months of follow-up (mean 0.79, SD 0.2 vs mean 0.76, SD 0.3; P=.07); however, no statistically significant intervention effect was detected (β=.020; P=.38). Conclusions The mobile device–based resilience training program effectively enhanced resilience and alleviated depressive symptoms in parents of children with cancer. It is highly recommended that health care professionals incorporate this resilience training program when providing psychological care to parents of children with cancer. Trial Registration Clinical.Trials.gov NCT04038242; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04038242

scholarly journals IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF STUDENT QUESTIONS IN PRIMARY SCIENCE CLASSROOMS

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 800-811
Author(s):  
Sibel Kaya ◽  
Mustafa Temiz
Keyword(s):  
Primary Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Science Lesson ◽  
Primary Science ◽  
Science Classrooms ◽  
Student Questioning ◽  
High Level ◽  
Student Questions ◽  
Experimental Group

Even though student questioning is the key aspect of inquiry learning, students ask very few questions in Science classrooms. This research aimed to increase the number of high-level questions posed by primary students during science lessons. An experiment was designed in which the experimental group was taught about the taxonomy of questions that can be asked by students during a science lesson. The quality of selected student questions was discussed as a whole class throughout the implementation. In addition, the experimental group completed the textbook activities at the end of each section in groups, whereas, the control group finished these activities individually. The experiment lasted for 4 weeks (12 lessons), during the ‘Microscopic Organisms and Environment’ unit in two 4th-grade classrooms. After completing each section of the unit, student questions were collected. The questions were classified as either low-level or high-level questions. The findings showed that in the experimental group, there were significantly more high-level questions compared to the control group. The questions were longer and more comprehensive in the experimental group. In both groups, as students’ achievement increased, so did the number of questions they asked. Keywords: student questions, high-level questions, question taxonomy, primary science.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Quality of Life (QOL) and Worry in Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheida Jabalameli ◽  
Hamid Taher Neshat Doost ◽  
Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf ◽  
Hossein Molavi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Generalized Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders. It has been reported that psychological treatments like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective for patients with GAD. The purpose of the present research was to investigate the effectiveness of CBT on Quality of Life (QOL) and worry in patients with GAD. A sample of 30 patients with GAD who had been referred to psychiatry offices in Isfahan, Iran were selected and assigned into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15) randomly.  The experimental group received CBT in 8 weekly sessions. All participants completed the World Health Organization Quality Of Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire and the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) at pretest, posttest and follow up. The results of MANCOVA showed that the mean scores of QOL in the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) and the mean scores of worry in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) It is concluded that CBT can be applied for the patients with GAD as a useful psychological treatment. In general, CBT can improve QOL and decrease worry in patients with GAD.

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