Pulmonary valvulotomy in a fetus with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum : first experience in Turkey

The mortality and morbidity of children with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (PA/IVS) is closely related with right ventricle hypoplasia and its consequent hemodynamics. Prenatal intervention for fetuses with PA/IVS has the potential to improve growth of the RV and the prospect of a biventricular outcome after birth. Successful valvulotomy of the pulmonary valve (PV) was performed in a fetus with PA/IVS at 28 weeks. Following the procedure there was an improvement in fetal hemodynamics. In utero perforation and dilation of the PV in midgestation fetuses with PA/IVS is technically feasible. The initial results are promising and may be associated with improved right heart growth and postnatal outcome.peer-reviewe

Pemberian Natrium Benzoat Terhadap Kualitas Dan Daya Simpan Sirup Jambu Mete

Effect of Benzoic Acid Supplement to Storage and Quality of Syrup of Jambu Mete. The research was executed at laboratory of THP Politani Negeri Kupang, from August to November 2006. This research aimed to carry out influence of benzoic acid supplement to quality of syrup jambu tee during storage. This research used completely randomized design (RAL). The treatments studied were concentration of benzoic acid by 5 levels, that is 0 mg/liter syrup (control), 200 magnesium /liter syrup, 400 mg/liter syrup, 600 mg/liter syrup and 800 mg/liter syrup. Variables observed covered number of microbe colonies, sour total and test hedonic, what observed from 0 month of until 2 month of storage. Statistical analysis showed that concentration of benzoic acid significantly affected to quality of syrup jambu mete during storage. benzoic acid concentration of 600 mg/liter syrup performed best quality of syrup (safe to be consumed) compared to other treatments

Kajian Penggunaan Beberapa Jenis Ensiling Sebagai Pengawet Alami Terhadap Sifat Kimia Dan Mikrobiologis Cakalang (Katsuwonus Pelamis L) Asap

Study the Use of Several Ensiling Types as Natural Preservatives to Increase the Chemical and microbiological Characteristics of Smoked Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis L). The research was conducted in the Managing of Fisheries Product Processing Laboratory, University of Sam Ratulangi Manado in order to determine the effect of ensiling types and storage durations on chemical and microbiological characteristics of smoked skipjack tuna. The research used experimental method that was arranged factorially in 4x4, using Completely Randomized Design (CRD), with two replications in order to obtain 32 experimental units. The treatments consisted of two factors, i.e. types of ensiling (factor A) and storage durations (factor B). Factor A was A0 = without ensiling (as control), A1 = ensiling of mustard green, A2 = ensiling of cabbage, and A3 = ensiling of petsai. Factor B was 0 day, 3 days, 6 days, and 9 days. The observed parameters were water content, pH, total acid, total bacteria (TPC), total lactic acid bacteria, and total fungal colony. The results showed that the effect of cabbage ensiling to the chemical and microbiological characteristics of smoked skipjack tuna was better than the other treatments. It can be recognized from the low value of water content (39.78%) and pH (5.00) as well as the high value of total acid (1.03%), in which, it could support the growth of lactic acid bacteria (3.41 cfu / g) and suppress the growth of bacteria (TPC) and fungi. Ensiling of cabbage can be used as natural preservative to maintain the quality and durability of smoked skipjack tuna. It is recommended that further studies are required to identify lactic acid bacteria and to analyze nutrient content in smoked skipjack tuna as the result of certain ensiling utilization in relation to storing duration.Keywords: storage duration, chemical and microbiological characteristics, smoked skipjack tuna, ensilingStudy the Use of Several Ensiling Types as Natural Preservatives toIncrease the Chemical and microbiological Characteristics of SmokedSkipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis L). The research was conducted in theManaging of Fisheries Product Processing Laboratory, University of SamRatulangi Manado in order to determine the effect of ensiling types and storagedurations on chemical and microbiological characteristics of smoked skipjacktuna. The research used experimental method that was arranged factorially in4x4, using Completely Randomized Design (CRD), with two replications in orderto obtain 32 experimental units. The treatments consisted of two factors, i.e.types of ensiling (factor A) and storage durations (factor B). Factor A was A0 =without ensiling (as control), A1 = ensiling of mustard green, A2 = ensiling ofcabbage, and A3 = ensiling of petsai. Factor B was 0 day, 3 days, 6 days, and 9days. The observed parameters were water content, pH, total acid, total bacteria(TPC), total lactic acid bacteria, and total fungal colony. The results showed thatthe effect of cabbage ensiling to the chemical and microbiological characteristicsof smoked skipjack tuna was better than the other treatments. It can berecognized from the low value of water content (39.78%) and pH (5.00) as well asthe high value of total acid (1.03%), in which, it could support the growth of lacticacid bacteria (3.41 cfu / g) and suppress the growth of bacteria (TPC) and fungi.Ensiling of cabbage can be used as natural preservative to maintain the qualityand durability of smoked skipjack tuna. It is recommended that further studiesare required to identify lactic acid bacteria and to analyze nutrient content insmoked skipjack tuna as the result of certain ensiling utilization in relation tostoring duration

“Manggullu” Makanan Khas Lokal Berbasis Buah Pisang Dan Kacang Tanah

“Manggullu” Local Special Food Based On Banana And Peanut. For the agenda of diversivikasi [by] food material, potential traditional food products of local standard barium needed alwaysly in diging and developed. Because local food products generally has niulai taste goal that is typical and doesn't contain chemicals endangering for consuming it. Manggullu is one of local typical food type of sub-province public Sumba Timur, made from banana jam and peanut boxed collectively/together causing forms a dough. Sees light f ood potency which pertained this on unique hence this research done.This research applies Completely randomized design method. Treatment tried consisted of banana type and composition of peanut and design as unique f actor with formation of treatment as follows: pl p2 etc.: banana ambon + 250% peanut, plp2 etc.: banana ambon + 50% peanut, P3: banana ambon + 75% peanut, P4:banana beraga + 25% peanut, P5 : banana is having Beraga + 50% peanut, P6:banana beraga + 75% peanut, P7 : banana kepok + 25% peanut, P8: banana kepok + 50% peanut, P9: banana kepok + 75 % peanut. Each re- treatment 3 times so that as a whole there is there are 27 attempt units.Result of research indicates that treatment of banana type and composition of peanut added influential reality to quality of light food of manggullu yielded especially concerning chemical composition and character physical of product. Statistically chemical composition manggullu tarutama water activity, different f at rate and glucose rate depended f rom banana type as component of main standard and composition of peanut added. Banana type ambon and baranga with composition 75% peanut can increase nutritional value and panelist hobby value (colour, taste goal, and aroma) to product manggullu

Neonatal and under-five mortality rate in Indian districts with reference to Sustainable Development Goal 3: An analysis of the National Family Health Survey of India (NFHS), 2015–2016

Background and objective India contributes the highest global share of deaths among the under-fives. Continuous monitoring of the reduction in the under-five mortality rate (U5MR) at local level is thus essential to set priorities for policy-makers and health professionals. In this study, we aimed to provide an update on district-level disparities in the neonatal mortality rate (NMR) and the U5MR with special reference to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) on preventable deaths among new-borns and children under five. Data and methods We used recently released population-based cross-sectional data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted in 2015–2016. We used the synthetic cohort probability approach to analyze the full birth history information of women aged 15–49 to estimate the NMR and U5MR for the ten years preceding the survey. Results Both the NMR and U5MR vary enormously across Indian districts. With respect to the SDG3 target for 2030 for the NMR and the U5MR, the estimated NMR for India for the period studied is about 2.4 times higher, while the estimated U5MR is about double. At district level, while 9% of the districts have already reached the NMR targeted in SDG3, nearly half (315 districts) are not likely to achieve the 2030 target even if they realize the NMR reductions achieved by their own states between the last two rounds of National Family Health Survey of India. Similarly, less than one-third of the districts (177) of India are unlikely to achieve the SDG3 target on the U5MR by 2030. While the majority of high-risk districts for the NMR and U5MR are located in the poorer states of north-central and eastern India, a few high-risk districts for NMR also fall in the rich and advanced states. About 97% of districts from Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh, for example, are unlikely to meet the SDG3 target for preventable deaths among new-borns and children under age five, irrespective of gender. Conclusions To achieve the SDG3 target on preventable deaths by 2030, the majority of Indian districts clearly need to make a giant leap to reduce their NMR and U5MR

Excess under-5 female mortality across India: a spatial analysis using 2011 census data

Background Excess female mortality causes half of the missing women (estimated deficit of women in countries with suspiciously low proportion of females in their population) today. Globally, most of these avoidable deaths of women occur during childhood in China and India. We aimed to estimate excess female under-5 mortality rate (U5MR) for India’s 35 states and union territories and 640 districts. Methods Using the summary birth history method (or Brass method), we derived district-level estimates of U5MR by sex from 2011 census data. We used data from 46 countries with no evidence of gender bias for mortality to estimate the effects and intensity of excess female mortality at district level. We used a detailed spatial and statistical analysis to highlight the correlates of excess mortality at district level. Findings Excess female U5MR was 18·5 per 1000 livebirths (95% CI 13·1–22·6) in India 2000–2005, which corresponds to an estimated 239 000 excess deaths (169 000–293 000) per year. More than 90% of districts had excess female mortality, but the four largest states in northern India (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh) accounted for two-thirds of India’s total number. Low economic development, gender inequity, and high fertility were the main predictors of excess female mortality. Spatial analysis confirmed the strong spatial clustering of postnatal discrimination against girls in India. Interpretation The considerable effect of gender bias on mortality in India highlights the need for more proactive engagement with the issue of postnatal sex discrimination and a focus on the northern districts. Notably, these regions are not the same as those most affected by skewed sex ratio at birth

Influence of pre-harvest application of gibberellin and brassinosteroid on fruit growth and quality characteristics of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm.) Nakai) cv. Gola

Quality of fruit crop is an important parameter to decide the acceptability of the product. The present study consists of seventeen year old pear (Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm.) Nakai) trees subjected to seven treatments viz., GA3 (50 ppm,100 ppm), BR (0.5 ppm, 1.0 ppm), and GA3 + BR (50 ppm + 0.5 ppm and 100 ppm + 1 ppm) and water as control, sprayed thrice at 15 days intervals starting from petal fall stage. Each treatment was replicated thrice with one tree served as a treatment unit. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design. The fruits treated with GA3 @ 50 ppm (T1) showed the highest fruit length (6.98 cm), breadth (6.81 cm), weight (175.9 g) and volume (171.16 cc). An improvement in terms of fruit quality was observed either alone or in combined application of GA3 and BR. The application of BR @ 1 ppm (T4) recorded the highest TSS (12.91°Brix) and lowest titrable acidity (0.42%) while the highest ascorbic acid content (6.95 mg / 100 g) and non reducing sugar (0.44%) was estimated under GA3 @ 100 ppm + BR @ 1 ppm (T6). Total sugar (7.88%) and reducing sugar (7.45%) was observed highest in GA3 @ 50 ppm + BR @ 0.5 ppm (T5). Based on this research combined application of GA3 + BR had a positive effect and therefore can be recommended for spray on pear in order to obtain higher yield and better quality

AAUOKHYB -1 : An excellent Okra hybrid developed by Assam Agricultural University (AAU) suitable for diverse agro-climatic situation of North East India

A hybrid development programme on okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) was undertaken at the Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat. The work included collection and evaluation of okra germplasm, identification of parents for hybridization, selfing of identified parental lines, making crosses and production of hybrid seeds, testing of hybrids for yield and resistance to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV) disease, adaptability under diverse agro-climatic condition and testing in all India trials. The programme resulted in development and identification of excellent Okra hybrid AAUOKHYB-1 in 2017.  The performance of the hybrid was very good under diverse agro-climatic conditions yielding about 162.0 q/ha fruit yield which is 32.5% higher than the best commercial check Arka Anamika. The hybrid showed resistant (R) reaction to YVMV disease. A wide range of heterosis upto 43% was exhibited by the hybrid in different vegetable research centers of the country as compared to the best check variety