Analysis of the prevalence of obstetric and gynecological diseases in a large goat breeding enterprise

Abstract. The purpose is to analyze the prevalence of obstetric and gynecological pathologies in a large dairy goat enterprise. Method. Analysis of data from veterinary registers of the enterprise, as well as histological examination of fetal membranes and determination of the biophysical profile of newborn goats were carried out. Results. The results obtained showed different distribution of obstetric and gynecological diseases among the Alpine goats in the conditions of a large industrial enterprise during the year. The results obtained showed that the general level of obstetric-gynecological diseases of goats by months of the year made up from 2.7 % to 100 % of the number of calves taken place with the most favourable conditions for obstetric-gynecological pathologies being June, July and September – 7.8 %, 4.1 % and 2.7 % respectively. A significant increase in the proportion of stillborn goats from their total number to 26.8 % and 26.3 % was observed in August and November, respectively. In winter and late autumn, there is a marked increase in retention of placenta, up to 8–10 %. In late spring and summer there is a seasonal decrease. The average number of goats in calving at this farm is 1.8 ± 0.43 goats with fluctuations by months of the year from 1.4 in January to 2.9 in August. The conducted histological and fetal membrane studies and determination of the biophysical profile of goats' calves showed a wide spread of fetoplacental insufficiency and changes in the placenta structure in the Alpine breed goats in the conditions of a large enterprise. Scientific novelty. The analysis of spread of obstetric-gynecological diseases of the Alpine breed goats in the conditions of the big enterprise has been carried out; the wide spread of fet-placental insufficiency among the uterine population has been confirmed by histological studies and the estimation of the biophysical profile of newborn baby goats.

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Determination of the chemical main composition and anti bacterial effectiveness of the volatile oils in two in Syrian wide spread plants Micromeria rubestris L., Mentha viridis L. (Lamiaceae)

Planta Medica ◽

10.1055/s-0031-1282354 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 77 (12) ◽

Author(s):

M Hasan Agha ◽

S Alnouree ◽

M Maarouf

Keyword(s):

Wide Spread ◽

Volatile Oils

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Rhinoplasty: Aesthetic Augmentation With Improvement of Dorsal Aesthetic Lines

Aesthetic Surgery Journal ◽

10.1093/asj/sjaa345 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Vitaly Zholtikov ◽

Vladimir Golovatinskii ◽

Riadh Ouerghi ◽

Rollin K Daniel

Keyword(s):

Single Layer ◽

Essential Elements ◽

Rectus Abdominis ◽

Nasal Dorsum ◽

Wide Spread ◽

Temporalis Fascia ◽

Temporal Fascia ◽

Layer 2 ◽

Diced Cartilage

Abstract Background Camouflage of nasal dorsum, aesthetic augmentation and highlighting the dorsal aesthetic lines are essential elements in modern rhinoplasty. Numerous techniques have been utilized including deep temporal fascia, rectus abdominis fascia, and diced cartilage in fascia (DC-F). Despite their wide spread adoption, technical challenges remained, especially when utilized for aesthetic purposes. Objectives The paper details the use of fascia (F) and diced cartilage in fascia grafts (DC-F) for aesthetic dorsal refinement in primary and secondary cases. One of the main goals was to achieve ideal dorsal aesthetic dorsal lines rather than just volume augmentation. Methods We used grafts from the deep temporalis fascia (F) and rectus abdominis fascia (RF) in 4 configurations: 1) single layer, 2) double layer, 3) full length diced cartilage in fascia grafts (DC-F), and 4) partially filled – segmental DC-F grafts. Technical refinements included careful determination of dimensions and meticulously suturing to the dorsum at appropriately 10 points to prevent graft displacement. Results We report our experience: 146 clinical cases over 35 months from January 2017 to December 2019. The patients were divided for 4 groups depending on which type of graft was used. Conclusions Use of autogenous deep temporal fascia, rectus abdominis fascia, and diced cartilage in fascia (DC-F) to camouflage dorsal irregularities, to highlight dorsal aesthetic lines, and to aesthetically augment either the entire nasal dorsum or its individual parts. Optimization of cutting, stitching, filling the graft, careful fixation of these grafts on the nasal dorsum, significantly increases the predictability of these techniques and minimizes problems.

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Analytical and clinical evaluation of an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay for the determination of CA 125

Clinical Chemistry ◽

10.1093/clinchem/44.12.2530 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 44 (12) ◽

pp. 2530-2536 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Huub E van Ingen ◽

Daniel W Chan ◽

Walter Hubl ◽

Hayato Miyachi ◽

Rafael Molina ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multicenter Trial ◽

Ca 125 ◽

Newly Diagnosed ◽

Cutoff Value ◽

Gynecological Diseases ◽

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay ◽

Benign Gynecological Diseases ◽

International Multicenter ◽

Apparently Healthy

Abstract The CA 125 II assay on the Elecsys® 2010 analyzer was evaluated in an international multicenter trial. Imprecision studies yielded within-run CVs of 0.8–3.3% and between-day CVs of 2.4–10.9%; CVs for total imprecision in the manufacturer’s laboratory were 2.4–7.8%. The linear range of the assay extended to at least 4500 kilounits/L (three decades). Interference from triglycerides (10.3 mmol/L), bilirubin (850 μmol/L), hemoglobin (1.1 mmol/L), anticoagulants (plasma), and several widely used drugs was undetectable. Method comparisons with five other CA 125 II assays showed good correlation but differences in standardization. A 95th percentile cutoff value of 35 kilounits/L was calculated from values measured in 593 apparently healthy (pre- and postmenopausal) women. In 95% of patients with benign gynecological diseases CA 125 was ≤190 kilounits/L; 63% of patients with newly diagnosed ovarian carcinoma had values >190 kilounits/L. A comparison of CA 125 values obtained with the Elecsys test and with other common CA 125 tests in monitored patients being treated for ovarian cancer showed identical patterns. In conclusion, the Elecsys CA 125 II assay is linear over a broad range, yields precise and accurate results, is free from interferences, and compares well with other assays.

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Possible values of UV index in Serbia

Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo ◽

10.2298/sarh0812640l ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 136 (11-12) ◽

pp. 640-643 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Milorad Letic

Keyword(s):

Uv Radiation ◽

The Sun ◽

Total Column Ozone ◽

Uv Index ◽

Clear Sky ◽

Expected Values ◽

June July ◽

Column Ozone ◽

Ozone Column

INTRODUCTION UV Index is an indicator of human exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) rays. The numerical values of the UV Index range from 1-11 and above. There are three levels of protection against UV radiation; low values of the UV Index - protection is not required, medium values of the UV Index - protection is recommended and high values of the UV Index - protection is obligatory. The value of the UV Index primarily depends on the elevation of the sun and total ozone column. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study is to determine the intervals of possible maximal annual values of the UV Index in Serbia in order to determine the necessary level of protection in a simple manner. METHOD For maximal and minimal expected values of total column ozone and for maximal elevation of the sun, the value of the UV Index was determined for each month in the Northern and Southern parts of Serbia. These values were compared with the forecast of the UV Index. RESULTS Maximal clear sky values of the UV Index in Serbia for altitudes up to 500m in May, June, July and August can be 9 or even 10, and not less than 5 or 6. During November, December, January and February the UV Index can be 4 at most. During March, April, September and October the expected values of the UV Index are maximally 7 and not less than 3. The forecast of the UV Index is within these limits in 98% of comparisons. CONCLUSION The described method of determination of possible UV Index values showed a high agreement with forecasts. The obtained results can be used for general recommendations in the protection against UV radiation.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL PECULIARITIES OF SELF-DETERMINATION OF MODERN YOUTH

Scientific Notes of Ostroh Academy National University: Psychology Series ◽

10.25264/2415-7384-2021-13-76-79 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (13) ◽

pp. 76-79

Author(s):

Ivanna A. Shestopal

Keyword(s):

The Self ◽

Self Determination ◽

Sensitive Period ◽

Professional Activity ◽

General Level ◽

Life Plans ◽

National University ◽

Life Decisions ◽

Modes Of Life

Adolescence is a sensitive period of an individual’s way of life projection through an ability of awareness its individuality and self-reflection, self-determination in social, personal, professional and other aspects of life, designing life plans and desire of conscious future’s planning. The purpose of the research is to determine psychological peculiarities of an ability to make a life choice in measuring the self-determination of the students. The self-determination of an individual is determination of the personal orientation vectors in different modes of life activity that is based on a life-sense search. The emergence of life plans in adolescence determines set for professional self-determination of youth that is involved in social production and labor activity that provides the process of “Me” ideas specification in a profession, career and professional plans. The study has been conducted at the National University of Ostroh Academy during 2019-2020. The sample was consisted of 50 respondents aged 20-25 at their 3rd-4th years of studying at different depatments and specialties. It has been diagnosed that the general level of modern youth’s ability to make own life choice is at a low level. During making important decisions, students have shown low ability to manifest independence in the process of self-determination, to resist the influence of others on this process. Due to the weakness of established life-based values, adolescents find it difficult to figure out optimal ways of their capabilities’ realization. Young people have demonstrated sufficient ability to analyze properly all aspects of the situation during making life decisions. Students have an inability of overcoming difficulties and obstacles in life, what prevent making balanced life decisions and the implementation of self-determination at the stage of choosing a profession and mastering professional activity. The inability of overcoming difficulties and obstacles fully prevents from own potential’s realization and taking opportunities, as well as making life balanced decisions, choices and perform self-determination of adolescents in general.

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METHOD OF DETERMINATION OF GENERAL LEVEL OF IRRADIATION OF PERSONNEL IN MODERN INFORMATION SPACE

Science-based technologies ◽

10.18372/2310-5461.6.5173 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Г. Ф. Конахович ◽

Р. С. Одарченко ◽

Г. С. Конахович ◽

А. В. Карпов

Keyword(s):

Information Space ◽

General Level ◽

Method Of Determination ◽

Modern Information

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Background Level of Pops in Ground Water Assessed on Chemical and Toxicity Analysis of Exposed Semipermeable Membrane Devices

Air Soil and Water Research ◽

10.4137/aswr.s2128 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

pp. ASWR.S2128 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Vladimír Kočí ◽

Tomáš Ocelka ◽

Roman Grabic

Keyword(s):

Sampling Site ◽

Detection Limits ◽

Semipermeable Membrane ◽

Toxicity Tests ◽

General Level ◽

Contamination Level ◽

Toxicity Evaluation ◽

Semipermeable Membrane Devices ◽

Secondary Contamination

Persistent compounds are present around almost the entire world. The level of contamination in very old groundwater sources (Cennoman bedrock Mesozoic, approximately 100 millions year old) was assessed. This offers an information about realistic natural background. Together with chemical analysis a toxicity evaluation of sampled sites was performed. Semipermeable membrane devices were applied as a sampling system. Exposed SPMDs were analyzed both for chemical contain of POPs and toxicity properties. The chemical analyses of PAHs were made by HPLC-FLD, PCBs and OCPs were analysed by GC/MS/MS on GCQ or PolarisQ (Thermoquest). Toxicity bioassays on alga Desmodesmus subspicatus, bacteria Vibrio fischeri and crustacean Daphnia magna was performed. The results show very low contamination of groundwater with POPs with concentrations close to detection limits of applied analytical tools. Even this low contamination was possible to rank based on the obtained toxicity data. Toxicity proved to be a good parameter for determination of relative POPs contamination where concentration is near to detection limits and thus correct determination of all POPs cannot be undertaken. Although contamination levels were found to be very low, a secondary contamination of PCBs through the bedrock was observed. Organochlorine pesticides were found at a sampling site near a mouth of the ground watershed. Applied toxicity tests confirmed the presence of toxic substances and marked sites of higher contamination. Application of toxicological parameter Vtox allowed the ranking of assessed sites by their contamination level even in cases where concentrations of pollutants were near or under detection limits and it was not therefore possible to rank the sites on the basis of chemical parameters. Toxicity response of bioassays obtained on SPMDs exposed in clean groundwater can be used as a background toxicity values for further SPMD applications. Secondary contamination with PCBs and pesticides was detected in Cennoman groundwater. Toxicity evaluation of SPMD extract can be used as an effective tool for ranking of general level of water contamination.

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Collaborative Study of the Spectrophotometric Determination of Phosphatase Activity in Milk Utilizing a New Alkaline Phosphatase Assay System

Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL ◽

10.1093/jaoac/55.3.498 ◽

1972 ◽

Vol 55 (3) ◽

pp. 498-503

Author(s):

D H Kleyn ◽

C L Huang

Keyword(s):

Systematic Error ◽

Collaborative Study ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

New Method ◽

Statistical Comparison ◽

Alkaline Phosphatase Assay ◽

Phosphatase Assay ◽

Method Analysis ◽

Quantitative Procedure

Abstract A quantitative procedure (modified new method) has been studied that employs phenolphthalein monophosphate as the substrate and dialysis of released phenolphthalein followed by subseqvient measurement of the dialysate in a spectrophotometer at 550 nm. Nine collaborators evaluated 6 unknown samples of milk containing various levels of rawmilk, in triplicate, by the modified new method and the Scharer modified spectrophotometric method. Analysis of variance revealed that the random error of the modified new method was almost twice that of the Scharer technique, while the systematic error of the modified new method was only about ¼ that of the latter method. Two-sample charts indicated that the systematic error of the modified new method was less than that of the Scharer method; this was verified by a statistical comparison which showed that the total analytical error was much lower for the modified new method. A linear relationship was found between the 2 methods by 5 of the collaborators; the correlation coefficients ranged from 0.993 to 0.999. Based on these results, the method has been adopted as official first action for the analysis of milk.

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Determination of a High Potential Barrier Hindering Internal Rotation in 2-Methylcyclopentanone and α-Methyl-γ-Butyrolactone by Microwave Fourier Transform Spectroscopy

Zeitschrift für Naturforschung A ◽

10.1515/zna-1992-0607 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 47 (6) ◽

pp. 761-764 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

J. L. Alonso ◽

N. Heineking ◽

H. Dreizler ◽

N. Heineking ◽

H. Dreizler

Keyword(s):

Fourier Transform ◽

Internal Rotation ◽

Excited States ◽

Fourier Transform Spectroscopy ◽

Vibrationally Excited ◽

Methyl Group ◽

Internal Rotation Barrier ◽

High Potential Barrier ◽

Method Analysis

AbstractThe microwave spectra of α-methyl-γ-butyrolactone and 2-methylcyclopentanone have been reinvestigated using microwave Fourier transform spectroscopy. A-E splittings due to internal rotation of the methyl group have been observed in the ground and several vibrationally excited states for both molecules. From an internal-axis-method analysis of these splittings, values of the methyl group internal rotation barrier of 2.61 kcal mol-1 for α-methyl-γ-butyrolactone and 2.41 kcal mol-1 for 2-methylcyclopentanone have been obtained.

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