The role of machine learning in identification of early gestational diabetes mellitus prediction models

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM) is a condition in which carbohydrate intolerance develops during pregnancy. The estimated prevalence of GDM ranges from less than 1% to 28% and is commonly diagnosed between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation. Untreated GDM represents a severe threat to the affected women and their offspring. Machine learning (ML) is a computer science discipline focused on algorithms that improve automatically through experience to make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed to do so

Locomotor system of pigs as a health problem in sows and boars

The problems with the musculoskeletal system in all categories of pigs are common at industrial swine farms representing one of the major issues leading to exclusion of sows and boars from the production process. Topographic-anatomic relationships of bone and joint system of pigs make the diagnosis diffi cult in cases of illness affecting the upper parts of the limbs, pelvis and spine. In most cases, the presenting clinical sign is lameness, the cause of which can be determined only by a careful clinical examination. Lameness is a multifactorial problem that includes nutrition, poor horn quality, trauma, infection scale of housing and walking surface. At two industrial swine farms, presence of disease of locomotor systems was monitored in sows and boars. Occurrence of mechanical lesions in distal parts of limbs that are probably incurred as a result of inadequate storage space was established. Occurrence of arthritis in large number of animals was also established. The appearance of aseptic pododermatitis was also represented. Disorders of the locomotion system in the boars imported from the European Union were also followed at the farm. Of the 40 imported boars, annually between 6 and 7 boars develop acropodial problems. Over a year 3-4 boars are excluded from the reproduction due to the above problems. In most of boars problems occur after the fi rst jump as result of weak cartilage ossifi cation of the femoral bone, as a condition resulting from disturbed calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D ratio. Locomotion system diseases in sows and boars cause economic losses at pig farms.Proceeding

Size-segregated concentration of heavy metals in an urban aerosol of the Balkans region (Belgrade)

This work focuses on the heavy metals contents of the size-segregated urban aerosol of the continental area of Balkans. The distribution of nano/micron heavy metals in the size-segregated urban aerosol of Belgrade center was studied during the summer–autumn of 2008. The particle size distribution in the size ranges Dp ≤ 0.49 μm, 0.49 ≤ Dp ≤ 0.95 μm, 0.95 ≤ Dp ≤ 1.5 μm, 1.5 ≤ Dp ≤ 3.0 μm, 3.0 ≤ Dp ≤ 7.2 μm and Dp ≥ 7.2 μm was measured. The aerosol samples were submitted to gravimetric and chemical analyses. The obtained mean mass concentration of the PM fractions was in accordance with an urban aerosol distribution. The aerosol mass concentrations were determined by gravimetric measurements (mGM) and, for heavy metals analyzed by ICP/MS

Program selektivnog uzgoja šarana (Cyprinus carpio L.) u Srbiji - preliminarni rezultati

The aim of this study was to estimate heritability and genetic correlations between weight, length and height of common carp in Serbia (Cyprinus carpio L.) during 3-year growth period. The 50 families of common carp were produced in 2007 and used for the estimation of genetic parameters. The fish were measured at tagging for weight, length and height (W0, L0, H0), then during the first autumn (W1, L1, H1) and during the second autumn (W2, L2, H2). Based on univariate models heritability estimates were high for all traits (0.39, 0.34 and 0.45 for W1, L1 and H1, respectively) and also for the second production year (0.49, 0.47 and 0.44 for W2, L2 and H2, respectively). The genetic correlations were estimated using multivariate models and they were high between W1 and L1 and H1 (0.81 ± 0.06 and 0.91 ± 0.03 for L1 and H1, respectively), while between H1 and L1 were moderately correlated (0.54 ± 0.12). In the second production year genetic correlations were also high, between W2 and L2 and H2 (0.64 ± 0.09 and 0.74 ± 0.06, respectively), while between length and height they were lower (0.24 ± 0.15). Based on the current results improving growth rate of common carp through genetic selection is expected to be effective.Cilj ove studije je bio da se procene heritabilnost i genetičke korelacije telesne mase, dužine i visine šarana u Srbiji u toku trogodišnjeg ciklusa. U toku 2007. godine proizvedeno je 50 familija šarana i ove jedinke iskorišćene su za procenu heritabilnosti i genetičke korelacije. Merenja riba su obavljena za osobine telesna masa, dužina i visina u momentu označavanja (W0, L0, H0), zatim pri starosti riba prva jesen (W1, L1, H1) i pri starosti druga jesen (W2, L2, H2). Na osnovu jednovarijantnih statističkih modela za svaku osobinu procene heritabilnosti su bile visoke (0.39, 0.34 i 0.45 za W2, L2 i H2). Genetičke korelacije su procenjene na osnovu multivarijacionih statističkih modela i bile su visoke između W1 i, L1 i H1 (0.81 ± 0.06 i 0.91 ± 0.03 za L1 i H1), dok su između H1 i L1 bile umereno korelisane (0.54 ± 0.12). U drugoj produkcionoj godini korelacije su takođe bile visoke, između W2 i, L2 i H2 (0.64 ± 0.09 i 0.74 ± 0.06), dok su između osobina dužina i visina, L2 i H2, bile niže (0.24 ± 0.15). Na osnovu navedenih rezultata očekuje se da bi poboljšanje prirasta u navedenoj populaciji šarana u Srbiji, putem selekcije familija, bilo uspešno

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARASTERISTIC OF URBAN AEROSOL OF CENTRAL BALKANS (BELGRADE)

Size-segregated urban aerosol of Belgrade center (44049'14''N, 20027'44''E) was studied during the summer-autumn 2008. The representative location in traffic area Studentski trg was chosen for investigating physical and chemical characteristics of collected particles. Particle size distribution in the size range Dp £ 0.49 µm, 0.49 £ Dp £ 0.95 µm, 0.95 £ Dp £ 1.5 µm, 1.5 £ Dp £ 3.0 µm, 3.0 £ Dp £ 7.2 µm and Dp ³ 7.2 µm were measured. Aerosol samples were submitted to gravimetric SEM analysis. The shape, size and chemical composition of the fine and coarse particles were analyzed. The imaging was carried out by SEM (Nova NanoSEM 230, FEI, USA). The same SEM was also used for the EDX measurements performed. The particles collected on fiber filters for SEM imaging were further on coated with 4 nm Pt layer to improve conductivity of the samples. The morphological and chemical composition suggested that the most abundant particles were carbonaceous soot but also microbes and natural and anthropogenic inorganic mineral materials. The chemical characterization was performed on a semi-quantitative level. The contents of the carbon were up to 70% or higher. In the samples were dominating next others elements: O, Mo, Si, Fe, Ca, Al, K, Mg

Evaluation of heavy metal removal efficiency from aqueous solutions and industrial wastewater using sunflower seed husk as a biosorbent

U ovom radu korišćena je ljuska suncokreta za procenu efikasnosti uklanjanja teških metala iz vodenih rastvora. Na samom početku optimizovani su uslovi maksimalne adsorpcije teških metala u funkciji pH rastvora i vremena kontakta. Nakon toga, određena je efikasnost uklanjanja Ni iz uzorka otpadne vode korišćenjem suncokretove ljuske kao biosorbenta spektroskopijom laserski indukovane plazme (LIBS) i standardnom spektrohemijskom ICP-OES metodom. Rezultati su upoređeni, a dobijene vrednosti su u opsegu granica nesigurnosti LIBS metode.In this work, the sunflower husk was used to evaluate the removal efficiency of heavy metals from an aqueous solution. Firstly, the condition for maximum adsorption of heavy metals is optimized as a function of pH and contact time. Тhereafter, the removal efficiency of Ni from the industrial wastewater by the usage of the sunflower husk as a biosorbent was evaluated by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), and by the standard spectrochemical ICP-OES method. The values obtained by these two methods were compared and the results are within the uncertainty of the LIBS method.58th Meeting of the Serbian Chemical Society; June 9-10, 2022, Belgrade, Serbia

Health Risk Assessment for Residents and Workers Based on Toxic and Carcinogenic Element Content from PM2.5 in Belgrade Suburban Area

Particulate matter of diametar 1) and carcinogenic (R≥1×10-5) risks for the residents from this area. The residents spent the most of their time in this ambient and they are most at the risk caused by the measured PM2.5 pollution (HImedian: 2.28; Rmedian: 1.25 × 10-4). Observing the scenarios for workers, the risk mostly depends on the time that workers spent outside during working hours. Similar non-carcinogenic risks were observed for outdoor, indoor and composite workers, slightly higher risk was observed for construction workers, while the lowest risk was obtained for an excavation worker who is less exposed to the PM2.5 atmospheric deposition than soil dust resuspension. The same was observed for the carcinogenic risk, while the similar risks were observed for all workers. Only for an excavation worker, the carcinogenic risk was significantly lower than for other workers. The most significant contributor to the non-carcinogenic risk in all scenarios was the concentration of Mn, and then the concentration of Be, while the most significant contributor to the carcinogenic risk was Cr6+. Observing the risks among the investigated period the highest non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks were observed in April and October based on the toxic and carcinogenic elements in PM2.5. In these months beside the influence of the industrial activities, dust episodes or activity of heating sorces possibly caused the increase of the toxic and carcinogenic elements in PM2.5

To Professor Petar Pfendt, In calidum, et plurium retributivus memoriae: FTIR-ATR analysis of post stamps of the Principality of Serbia issued in 1866 and 1868 and their forgeries

In order to further define the potential use of FTIR-ATR spectroscopy, as a non-destructive and reliable technique, for the analysis of the characteristics of post stamps, certified originals of the Principality of Serbia stamps (“Prince Michael issues”) issued in 1866 and 1868 as well as their forgeries were ana­lyzed. Spectra enabling the comparison of the paper, dye and glue of stamps of so-called “Vienna issues”, having denominations of 10 (orange-yellow), 20 (pink) and 40 para (blue) and “Belgrade issues” (1 para-green and 2 para-reddish brown), as well as 24 expert-certified forgeries, were taken. It was shown that the applied technology was, in most of the cases, a fast and suitable technique for establishing clear differences between the spectral characteristics of the paper and dye used for the original stamps, and forgeries that were most probably made decades after the printing of the genuine stamps. The differences between print­ings of the same issues of the genuine stamps were also elaborated. It is pro­posed, for the first time in philatelic history, the possibility that “Vienna issues” stamps may have been printed on two different papers, and, having in mind the technology of printing in the 19th century, potentially, not even at the same time or in the same printing house

Prevalence of claw disorders in dairy farms with tie stalls

In intensive rearing conditions, dairy cows are exposed to many factors that can cause health disorders and significant economic loses. Today, claw diseases are the main problem in high-milk cow's herd, along with metabolic diseases, mastitis and reproduction disorders. Claw diseases can have direct effects on reproductive parameters. The aim of our research was to determine the frequency of certain diseases of the locomotor apparatus of dairy cows on farms with tie stall system. In the period of two years, a total of 37,893 cows were examined, wherein the following has been found: Laminitis in 34,217 cows (90.30%), Dermatitis interdigitalis in 25,876 cows (68.29%), Dermatitis digitalis in 11,817 cows (31.18%), Rusterholz ulcer in 8,272 cows (21.83%), Fibroma in 3063 cows (8.08%), and Panaritium in 618 cows (1.63%). The results show that laminitis dominate in the herds. Considering the etiology of diseases determined at the farms it is primarily to focus on preventing the formation of metabolic disorders and adequate nutrition of the animals, and then on the improvement of housing conditions and the regular implementation of measures to prevent the spread of infectious claw diseases

Trace elements in size-segregated urban aerosol in relation to the anthropogenic emission sources and the resuspension

Size segregated particulate samples of atmospheric aerosols in urban site of continental part of Balkans were collected during 6 months in 2008. Six stages impactor in the size ranges: Dp ≤ 0.49 μm, 0.49 < Dp ≤ 0.95 μm, 0.95 < Dp ≤ 1.5 μm, 1.5 < Dp ≤ 3.0 μm, 3.0 < Dp ≤ 7.2 μm, and 7.2 < Dp ≤ 10.0 μm was applied for sampling. ICP-MS was used to quantify elements: Al, As, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ga, K, Li, Na, Ni, Mg, Mn, Pb, Sb, V, and Zn. Two main groups of elements were investigated: (1) K, V, Ni, Zn, Pb, As, and Cd with high domination in nuclei mode indicating the combustion processes as a dominant sources and (2) Al, Fe, Ca, Mg, Na, Cr, Ga, Co, and Li in coarse mode indicating mechanical processes as their main origin. The strictly crustal origin is for Mg, Fe, Ca, and Co while for As, Cd, K, V, Ni, Cu, Pb, and Zn dominates the anthropogenic influence. The PCA analysis has shown that main contribution is of resuspension (PC1, σ2 ≈ 30 %) followed by traffic (PC2, σ2 ≈ 20 %) that are together contributing around 50 % of elements in the investigated urban aerosol. The EF model shows that major origin of Cd, K, V, Ni, Cu, Pb, Zn, and As in the fine mode is from the anthropogenic sources while increase of their contents in the coarse particles indicates their deposition from the atmosphere and soil contamination. This approach is useful for the assessment of the local resuspension influence on element’s contents in the aerosol and also for the evaluation of the historical pollution of soil caused by deposition of metals from the atmosphere