Effect of two oil types and energy levels on broiler performance, carcass quality and skin pigmentation

This study evaluated different levels of metabolisable energy (ME) and two oil types: crude soybean oil (CSO) and acidulated soybean oil (ASO), in sorghum-soybean meal diets for broilers. One thousand and eight unsexed Ross 308 chicks aged 1 to 49 days old were used in a factorial arrangement design 2x3. The first factor corresponded to the oils (CSO and ASO) and the second factor corresponded to the ME levels (high, medium and low) in the initiation (1-10 days), growing (11-25 days) and finishing (26-48 days) feeds, with a 90 kcal/kg reduction. The treatments were as follows: (1) CSO with 3010, 3175 and 3200 kcal/kg; (2) CSO with 2920, 3085 and 3110 kcal/kg; (3) CSO with 2920, 3085 and 3200 kcal/kg; (4) ASO with 3010, 3175 and 3200 kcal/kg; (5) ASO with 2920, 3085 and 3110 kcal/kg; and (6) ASO with 2920, 3085 and 3200 kcal/kg. The treatments with high and medium levels of ME (P<0.05) were higher. The carcass weight and skin pigmentation when cold were better in broilers fed with high and medium levels of ME (P<0.05). No effect (P>0.05) between oil types was found. It can be concluded that it is feasible to replace CSO by ASO and to reduce 90 kcal/kg of ME from the recommended amount for the breed during the initiation and growing stages, without affecting their performance

Biodisponibilidad de lisina en dos pastas de soya con diferente nivel de actividad ureásica en pollos de engorda

In  order  to  study  bioavailability  of  lysine  of  two  soybeans  meals  (PSA  and  PSB)  for  broilers  with  different  ureaseactivity  (UA of  0.11 and  0.17 units  of  pH change),  an experiment  was  performed.  Two  hundred  and  ten (210)  chicksRoss  were  used  from  1  to  21  d  of  age,  in  a  completely  randomized  design  with  7  treatments  with  three  replicateseach  one. Treatments  were: 1)  Basal  diet sorghum-soybean  meal (deficient  in  lysine), 2)  Basal  diet+0.05%  L-lysine,3)  Basal diet+0.10%  L-lysine,  4) Basal  diet+0.05%  lysine from  PSA, 5)  Basal  diet+0.10% lysine  from  PSA,  6)  Basaldiet+0.05%  lysine from  PSB and  7)  Basal diet+0.10%  lysine  from  PSB.  The  growth  results  obtained  were  explainedby multiple linear regression equation, based on the data of weight gain, consumption of synthetic lysine  and intakesof  lysine  from  soybean  meals:  Y=X1+  Y=  375.419  +  0.0378  X1  +  0.0366  X2  +  0.0376  X3;  where  X1  accountedsupplementation  with  L-lysine,  X2  with  PSA  (with  addition  of  raw  hull)  and  X3  with  PSB  (with  addition  of  cockedhull).  Comparison  of  the  PSA  or  PSB  slopes  with  the  L-lysine  slope  (i.e.  100  %  bioavailability)  showed  them  all  tohave  >95  %  lysine  availability:  PS  A=  97  %,  PSB=  99  %.  These  results  indicate  that  UA  of  soybean  meal  affectedthe  bioavailability  of  lysine;  therefore  more  than  0.12  urcase  activity  units  of  pH  change,  lower  is  the  availability.Para conocer la biodisponibilidad de lisina para pollos de dos pastas de soya (PSA y PSB), con diferente actividad ureásica (AU 0.11 y 0.17 unidades de incremento de pH), se realizó el presente experimento. Se utilizaron 210 pollitos Ross de 1 a 21 días de edad, los cuales se distribuyeron al azar en 7 tratamientos con tres repeticiones. Lostratamientos fueron: 1) dieta basal sorgo-soya-ajonjolí (deficiente en lisina), 2) dieta basal + 0.05% de L-lisina, 3) dieta basal+0.10% de L-lisina, 4) dieta basal+0.05% de lisina a partir de PSA, 5) dieta basal+0.10% de lisina a partir de PSA, 6) dieta basal+0.05% de lisina a partir de PSB y 7) dieta basal+0.10% de lisina a partir de PSB. Losresultados de crecimiento, se explicaron mediante la ecuación de regresión lineal múltiple, con los datos de ganancia de peso, consumos de lisina sintética o consumos de lisina a partir de las pastas de soya fue Y= 375.419 + 0.0378 X1 + 0.0366 X2 + 0.0376 X3; en donde X1 correspondió a la complementación con L-lisina, X2 con la PSA (con adición de cascarilla cruda) y X3 con la PSB (con adición de cascarilla cocida). Al comparar la pendiente de la pasta de soya A o B, con la obtenida con L-lisina (100%), se tuvieron biodisponibilidades de lisina de 97 y 99 % para las pastasde soya A y B respectivamente. Estos resultados indican que la AU de la pasta de soya afecta la biodisponibilidad de lisina; a mayor actividad ureásica, menor es la disponibilidad

Decoloration of an Effluent from Textile Industry using Moringaoleifera Seed Extract

This research evaluated the removal of textile dyes by the physicochemical process of coagulation-flocculation using a natural coagulant extracted from the seed of the Moringaoleifera tree. The seed was collected and two different coagulants extracts were prepared: simple extract and saline extract. For the experimental essays, synthetic samples were prepared in the laboratory using three azo dyes with different chemical structures; direct blue 71, reactive red 2 and acid yellow 23, its decoloration was evaluated individually and in mixtures. Also, a wastewater sampling was carried out in a textile plant located in the municipality of Zinapecuaro, Michoacan and tests of coagulant activity and determination of optimal parameters for the process were carried out, this was accomplished through the simulation of jar test and measurement of absorbance using an ultraviolet-visible light spectrophotometer to determine the percentage of visible color removal

Evaluación financiera para el desarrollo del mercado de API en BBVA Colombia.

El desarrollo del mercado de API de BBVA Colombia resulta necesario para alinear los objetivos de la empresa en su estrategia de Open banking; dichos objetivos se enfocan en el principal propósito del banco en sus actividades en el mundo, definido como “Poner al alcance de todos, las oportunidades de la nueva era” (BBVA, 2019) a través de seis prioridades estratégicas: la mejor experiencia del cliente, las ventas digitales, los nuevos modelos de negocio, la optimización de la asignación de capital, el liderazgo en eficiencia y el mejor equipo. Con base en lo anterior, esta tesina busca realizar una evaluación financiera que permita determinar la viabilidad del desarrollo del mercado de API en BBVA Colombia y su capacidad de plasmar sus prioridades estratégicas en algo tangible, como se ha hecho en México, Estados Unidos y España.The development of BBVA Colombia API ́s Market, it ́s needed to line up the BBVA goal ́s about the open banking strategy, this goals are focused in the main worldwide purpose of the bank that is “to bring the age of opportunity to everyone” (BBVA, 2019), trough six strategic priorities: the best user experience, digital sales, new business models, optimization of asset allocation, leadership in efficiency and the best team. Based on the above, this thesis looks forward to perform a financial evaluation to determine the viability of the development of the API ́s Market in BBVA Colombia and its capacity to shape its strategic priorities into something that is as tangible as has been done in México, USA and Spain

Eficacia de dos fitasas bacterianas en la liberación de fósforo en dietas para pollos de engorda en crecimiento

La eficacia de dos fitasas (Citrobacter brakii y E. Coli) utilizadas en diferentes dosis (500 y 1,000 FTU) se evaluaron en una dieta deficiente en fósforo (0.15% P disponible) formulada a base de sorgo-soya. Para la estimación de la eficacia en la liberación de P de las fitasas evaluadas se utilizó como referencia fósforo inorgánico suplementado a través de fosfato monodicálcico (FMD), para alcanzar una concentración final de P disponible de 0.23, 0.31 y 0.39 %. Para lo anterior la dieta basal deficiente en P se suplementó como sigue: 1) sin fitasas, sin FMD; 2) 0.08% FMD; 3) 0.16% FMD; 4) 0.24% PMD; 5) citrobacter-500 FTU; 6) coli-500 FTU; 7) citrobacter-1,000 FTU y 8) coli-1,000 FTU. Los tratamientos se aplicaron a 216 pollos de la estirpe Ross (27 pollos/tratamiento) de los 7 a 21 días de edad. La ganancia de peso, eficiencia alimenticia y concentración de ceniza y P en tibias fue mayor en los pollos que recibieron 0.39% PMD y los 1,000 FTU de ambas fitasas, no existiendo diferencias en estos niveles entre los tratamientos FMD y fitasas. La cantidad de fósforo liberado no se afectó (P>0.05) por el tipo de fitasa (promedio 0.142 %), pero sí por el nivel de fitasa utilizado (0.102 vs 0.182 % para 500 y 1,000 FTU respectivamente). Los resultados indican que la suplementación con 1,000 FTU/kg de ambas fitasas en dietas deficientes en P resulta en ganancias y eficiencias alimenticias similares cuando las dietas se suplementan hasta 0.24 % de FMD. Ambas fitasas mejoraron en 78.4 % el aprovechamiento del fósforo fítico en dietas sorgo-soya para pollos en crecimiento.

Fluoride Removal from Aqueous Solutions by Mechanically Modified Guava Seeds

Removal of fluoride ions by mechanically modified guava seeds (MGS) from aqueous solutions in batch systems was investigated. The kinetic parameters as well as the sorption capacity of MGS were evaluated. The effect of different parameters such as particle size, initial fluoride concentration and contact time was studied on the sorption process. The rate of sorption for fluoride was rapid in the first 150 minutes and reached a maximum in 300 minutes. It was observed that particle size plays an important role in the kinetics of fluoride removal by this biosorbent since biosorption rate increased as particle size decreased. Sorption kinetic data were fitted to Lagergren, pseudo-second order and Elovich models. It was found that the pseudo second-order kinetic model describes the sorption kinetic experimental data and the Langmuir-Freundlich model describes biosorption isotherm, indicating that this system presents chemisorption on heterogeneous surfaces. It was also found that. Fluoride removal was evidenced by FTIR and SEM. Guava seeds showed a high affinity for fluoride ions compared with conventional adsorbents; therefore, it can be considered as a good low-cost biosorbent for defluoridation of water

In vitro Validation of Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence for the Diagnosis of Enamel Fluorosis in Permanent Teeth

This study aimed to validate quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) as a diagnostic tool for mild and moderate enamel fluorosis in permanent teeth, comparing it to visual diagnosis and histological assessment completed using polarized light microscopy (PLM). The buccal surfaces of 139 teeth were visually classified using the Thylstrup and Fejerskov Index (TFI) into sound (TFI 0; n = 17), mild (TFI 1-2; n = 69), and moderate (TFI 3-4; n = 43) fluorosis. Fluorosis was then assessed with QLF (variables ΔF, A, and ΔQ at 5-, 15-, and 30-radiance thresholds) using as reference areas the entire surface and a region of interest (ROI), identified as the most representative region of a fluorosis lesion. PLM images of longitudinal thin sections including the ROI were assessed for histological changes. Correlations among TFI, PLM, and QLF were determined. A receiver-operating characteristic curve was conducted to determine QLF's diagnostic accuracy when compared to the TFI and PLM assessments. This was used to assess the probability that the images were correctly ranked according to severity as determined by PLM and TFI. A positive correlation was found between QLF and PLM, and between QLF and TFI. QLF showed the highest sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of mild fluorosis. There was also a strong agreement between TFI and PLM. The selection of a ROI resulted in a stronger correlation with TFI and PLM than when the entire surface was used. The study results indicate that defining an ROI for QLF assessments is a valid method for the diagnosis of mild and moderate enamel fluorosis

Scaling up cancer care for children without medical insurance in developing countries: The case of Mexico

Background: In 2006, the Mexican government launched the Fund for Protection Against Catastrophic Expenditures (FPGC) to support financially healthcare of high cost illnesses. This study aimed at answering the question whether FPGC improved coverage for cancer care and to measure survival of FPGC affiliated children with cancer. Procedure A retrospective cohort study (2006–2009) was conducted in 47 public hospitals. Information of children and adolescents with cancer was analyzed. The coverage was estimated in accordance with expected number of incident cases and those registered at FPGC. The survival was analyzed by using Kaplan–Meier survival curves and Cox proportional hazards regression modeling. Results: The study included 3,821 patients. From 2006 to 2009, coverage of new cancer cases increased from 3.3% to 55.3%. Principal diagnoses were acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL, 46.4%), central nervous system (CNS) tumors (8.2%), and acute myeloid leukemia (AML, 7.4%). The survival rates at 36 months were ALL (50%), AML (30.5%), Hodgkin lymphoma (74.5%), Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (40.1%), CNS tumors (32.8%), renal tumors (58.4%), bone tumors (33.4%), retinoblastoma (59.2%), and other solid tumors (52.6%). The 3-year overall survival rates varied among the regions; children between the east and south-southeast had the higher risks (hazard ratio 3.0; 95% CI: 2.3–3.9) and 2.4; 95% CI: 2.0–2.8) of death from disease when compared with those from the central region. Conclusion: FPGC has increased coverage of cancer cases. Survival rates were different throughout the country. It is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of this policy to increase access and identify opportunities to reduce the differences in survival

Leaching behaviour of cement encapsulated thermally treated organic ion exchange resins

Cementation in OPC is a widely accepted method for the conditioning of Spent Ion Exchange Resins (IERs). However, the resulting waste forms tends to crack due to the induced forces by IERs swelling upon the adsorption of water. Pre-treatments, such as pyrolysis and incineration, are effective ways to minimize resin swelling issues, besides providing a significant volume reduction. In the present work, immobilization of ashes resulting from the thermal treatment of IERs was performed into three selected cement matrices of CEM I, CEM III and one-part geopolymer; the latter based on metakaolin, blast furnace slag and sodium silicate. By means of a series of batch experiments, the leaching behaviour of the waste/matrix system was assessed. Prismatic probes of 1×1×6 cm3 for each cement matrix, encapsulating 0 (reference) and 20 wt.% of the IERs ashes, were immersed in either a) deionized water, b) in situ disposal site water from El Cabril, the Spanish disposal facility for very low, low and intermediate level radioactive waste, and c) synthetic cementitious water, for reasons of leaching comparison in agreement with the ISO 6961 standard [1]. The ratio between the external surface area of the cement probes and the volume of solution was set to 0.1. All solutions were renovated every week for the first month and then every month up to 180 days. Monitoring of pH, electrical conductivity (EC) and concentrations of main and trace elements in solution were carried out. In general, no significant changes in pH were observed in the experiments performed with cementitious water as the pH was controlled by the initial pH of the solution (12.7). The pH in experiments with deionized and in situ waters increased rapidly from 7 to values in the range 10-11 (depending on the cement matrix composition) over the first week, and then stabilized into a steady range. However, the pH in samples with geopolymer decreased continuously to a range within 9.5-10 and does not seem to have reached a steady stage after 6 months. Similar trends were observed in the leaching behaviour of main cations (Ca, Na, K, Al, and Si) from the reference and IERs-containing cement probes but, as for pH, in general, steady stage was not reached. Additionally, in experiments with sampled water in El Cabril, oxidation-reduction potential was monitored and TOC in solution was measured, confirming no release of organics. Limited leaching of doping elements was observed. The joined evaluation of data may contribute to help to assess the potential of the three candidate materials a suitable conditioning matri

Use of hospital care services by chronic patients according to their characteristics and risk levels by adjusted morbidity groups

Abstract Background In-hospital care of chronic patients is based on their characteristics and risk levels. Adjusted morbidity groups (AMG) is a population stratification tool which is currently being used in Primary Care but not in Hospitals. The objectives of this study were to describe the use of hospital services by chronic patients according to their risk levels assigned by AMG and to analyze influencing variables. Material and methods In this cross-sectional study, patients aged ≥18 years from a healthcare service area classified as chronically ill by the AMG classification system who used their referral hospital services from June 2015 to June 2016 were included. Predisposing and needs factors were collected. Univariate, bivariate and multiple linear regressions were performed. Results Of the 9,443 chronic patients identified (52.1% of the population in the selected area), 4,143 (43.9%) used hospital care services. Their mean age was 62.1 years (standard deviation (SD) = 18.4); 61.8% were female; 9% were high risk; 30% were medium risk, and 61% were low risk. The mean number of hospital service contacts was 5.0 (SD = 6.2), with 3.8 (SD = 4.3) visits to outpatient clinic, 0.7 (SD = 1.2) visits to emergency departments, 0.3 (SD = 2.8) visits to day hospital, and 0.2 (SD = 0.5) hospitalizations. The factors associated with greater service use were predisposing factors such as age (coefficient B (CB) = 0.03; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.01–0.05) and Spanish origin (CB = 3.9; 95% CI = 3.2–4.6). Among the needs factors were palliative care (CB = 4.8; 95% CI = 2.8–6.7), primary caregiver status (CB = 2.3; 95% CI = 0.7–3.9), a high risk level (CB = 2.9; 95% CI = 2.1–3.6), multimorbidity (CB = 0.8, 95% CI = 0.4–1.3), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (CB = 1.5, 95% CI = 0.8–2.3), depression (CB = 0.8, 95% CI = 0.3–1.3), active cancer (CB = 4.4, 95% CI = 3.7–5.1), and polymedication (CB = 1.1, 95% CI = 0.5–1.7). Conclusions The use of hospital services by chronic patients was high and increased with the risk level assigned by the AMG. The most frequent type of contact was outpatient consultation. Use was increased with predisposing factors such as age and geographic origin and by needs factors such as multimorbidity, risk level and severe diseases requiring follow-up, home care, and palliative care