Criteria for the evaluation of reclamation status of soils in the Mugan-Salyan massif

Thorough information about the reclamation status of soils based on complex studies carried out in the Mugan-Salyan massif are given in the article. Based on results of recent studies on the evaluation of reclamation status, soils were divided into 4-categories and the reasons behind each division and contemporary status were shown. Soils over Mugan-Salyan massif were evaluated with respect to all parameters and results were set up in a table. The evaluation allowed to prepare suggestions for farm owner on how to increase soil fertility

The influence of fertilisation on the water-salt regime in the conditions of the Mugan-Salyan massif, Azerbaijan

The article presents research data on the amount of salts in the irrigated soils of the Mughan-Salyan massif, their composition, water-salt regime, and their forecast. It was found that the soils on the territory of the massif were saline to varying degrees. In general, the area of non-saline soils in the massif is 125,650 ha, mildly - 272,070 ha, moderately - 210,560 ha, highly - 125,850 ha, very highly - 109,450 ha and saline soils - 27,520 ha. The absorbed bases in the soils of the massif were studied, and it was determined that they change depending on the amount of salts as follows: in mildly saline soils, Ca - 57.82-68.31%, Mg - 25.26-36.28%, Na - 5.49-6.43%; in moderately saline soils - 56.77-65.76%, 27.03-35.58%, 7.12-7.94%, respectively; in highly saline areas - 54.05–64.75%, 24.94-43.67% and 9.19-14.42%. As you can see, the soils are mildly and moderately saline. The soils in the surveyed areas are saline to varying degrees (i.e., the average value of salts in the 0-100 cm layer of the soil varies between 0.25 and 1.00%). The biological product used in these soils contains a wide range of macro and microelements, humic acids, fulvic acids, amino acids, vitamins and enzymes that do not contain BioEcoGum mineral fertilisers. This biological product was used for the first time and one of the main goals was to study the improvement of water-physical properties of soils after its use. Therefore, the water-salt regime of the soils of the study area was studied on three experimental sites selected for the area, the number of irrigations for different plants, and their norms were determined taking into account the depth of groundwater in the soils and shown in tabular form. They are widely used in farms and these regions, taking into account the proposed irrigation norms and their quantity

Criteria for the evaluation of reclamation status of soils in the Mugan-Salyan massif

Thorough information about the reclamation status of soils based on complex studies carried out in the Mugan-Salyan massif are given in the article. Based on results of recent studies on the evaluation of reclamation status, soils were divided into 4-categories and the reasons behind each division and contemporary status were shown. Soils over Mugan-Salyan massif were evaluated with respect to all parameters and results were set up in a table. The evaluation allowed to prepare suggestions for farm owner on how to increase soil fertility

Water-salt regime in the meliorated soils of the Shirvan Plain and their influence on agricultural plants productivity (Ujar Support Station)

The article provides detailed information about the studies conducted on saline and alkaline soils of the Shirvan Steppe. It is revealed that the soils of the studied territory are saline and solonetz in a weak and medium degree

Influence of pesticides on the biological activity of light chestnut soils in South-East Kazakhstan

The paper discusses the impact of pesticides on the biological activity of soils, as well as an environmental assessment of the state of light chestnut soils by the Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Crop Production with the aim to establish diagnostic indicators that reduce biological activity. The study covers physical, chemical and biological properties of soils under crops of winter wheat in the light chestnut soil in the South-East of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The content of pesticides in soil samples was determined using the gas chromatography mass-spectrometric method. The paper shows results of the chromatographic analysis of soil samples regarding the content of pesticides. The study of changes of light chestnut soil biological activity was conducted to determine their relative resistance to pesticide contamination. Data obtained revealed the degree of light chestnut soil resistance to pesticide contamination. The study also identified species of soil invertebrates, as well as soil enzymes that should be used as bioindicators for the monitoring of the contamination with pesticides. Results obtained expand knowledge about changes in the biological activity of light chestnut soils due to pesticide contamination in the ecosystems of South-East Kazakhstan. In contrast to abundance indicators, the results suggest that the species composition of soil organisms can be used as a criterion for a qualitative assessment of the soil exposure to pesticides

A case report of sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis

Amaç: Cerrahi Kliniğimizde karşılaştığımız, nadir görülen idiopatik sklerozan enkapsüle peritonitli (SEP) bir vaka takdim edilmekte ve hastalığın klinik tablosu ve cerrahi tedavisi anlatılmaktadır. Makalenin amacı, literatür bilgileri ışığında SEP'in tüm klinik özelliklerinin gözden geçirilmesidir. Olgu sunumu: Hastanın tedavisi; fibröz dokunun çıkarılması, nekrotik bir ileal segmentin rezeksiyonu ve primer anastomozla barsak bütünlüğünün sağlanmasından oluşmaktaydı. Teknik açıdan sonuç iyi olmasına rağmen postoperatif beşinci günde anastomotik ve septik komplikasyonlar gelişti. Hastaya ikinci bir ameliyatla, ileumda anastomoz kaçağının oluştuğu segment ve kalın barsakta nekroz gelişen bir alan stoma şeklinde dışarı alındı. Postoperatif gidiş kötüydü. Abdominal sepsis ve pnömoni nedeniyle hasta kaybedildi. Sonuç: SEP nadir görülmesine rağmen ağır seyreder. En önemli komplikasyonu intestinal obstrüksiyondur. Özet olarak: (1) mümkünse membranın rezeksiyonuna çalışılmalı; (2) barsak yaralanması oluşursa, en proksimaldeki barsak segmenti stoma şeklinde dışarı alınmalı ve parsiyel rezeksiyonlar primer anastomoz edilmemeli, (3) asemptomatik hastalarda cerrahi tedaviden kaçınılmalıdır. İnce barsak obstrüksiyonunun ayırıcı tanısı ve cerrahi tedavisinde SEP mutlaka akla gelmelidir.Objective: We reported a rare case of idiopathic sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) observed in our surgical department and described its clinical behavior and surgical treatment. The aim of this article was to review all clinical aspects of SEP in the light of literature. Case report: Treatment of the patient is consisted of removal of fibrous tissue, resection of a necrotic ileal segment and intestinal reconstruction primary anastomosis. From technical point of view the result was good but anastomotic and septic complications arose on fifth postoperative day. The patient was underwent second operation. Disrupted anastomotic segment in the ileum and a necrotic area in the large bowel were brought as stoma. Postoperative course was worse and the patient died due to abdominal sepsis and pneumonia. Conclusion: Though infrequent, but SEP is very severe. The main complication is intestinal obstruction. As a result: (1) resection of the membrane should be attempted when feasible; (2) in case of inadvertent intestinal wound(s), the most proximal one should be brought out as a stoma, and partial resections should not be anastomosed primarily, (3) no surgical treatment is required in asymptomatic patients. SEP should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis and surgical management of small bowel obstruction

Screening of sweet and grain sorghum genotypes for green biomass production in different regions of Kazakhstan

As the impact of global climate change increases, the interaction of biotic and abiotic stresses increasingly threatens current agricultural practices. The most effective solution to the problem of climate change and a decrease in the amount of atmospheric precipitation is planting extremely drought-resistant and high-yielding crops. Sorghum can grow in harsh conditions such as salinity, drought and limited nutrients, also it is an important part of the diet in many countries. Sorghum can be introduced in many zones of Kazakhstan. Plant height and yield of green plant biomass of 16 sorghum samples in arid conditions were determined based on a set of agrobiological characteristics for field screening. The height of the studied samples of grain sorghum was 0.47 ±0.03 m, and the height of sweet sorghum was much longer, reaching up to 2.88 ±0.12 m. Also, there was a strong difference in green biomass in cultivated areas under different soil and climatic conditions, the green biomass of sweet sorghum was 3.0 Mg∙ha-1, and in grain sorghum, it reached up to 57.4 Mg∙ha-1. Based on the data of the field assessment for various soil and climatic conditions, the following samples were identified for introduction into production: samples of sweet sorghum for irrigated and rainfed lands of the Almaty Region and in the conditions of non-irrigation agriculture of the Aktobe Region - a promising line ICSV 93046. For non-irrigation agriculture of the Akmola Region, genotypes of sweet and grain sorghum are ‘Chaika’, ‘Kinelskoe 4’ and ‘Volzhskoe 44’

Stereotactic radiotherapy for adrenal metastases: a multi-institutional review of patient characteristics and outcomes. Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology SBRT Group Study (TROD SBRT 10-004)

Introduction: This study aims to report the outcomes of SBRT for adrenal metastasis in a retrospective multi-institutional cohort. Methods: The outcomes of 124 patients with 146 adrenal metastases who underwent SBRT within 11 years (2008-2019) were retrospectively evaluated. Survival outcomes were analyzed by the Kaplan-Meier method. Patient, tumor, and treatment characteristics and their effects on survival, local control (LC), and toxicity outcomes were analyzed by log-rank and multivariate Cox regression methods.Results: The median age was 60 years. The most frequent primary tumor site was the lung, followed by the gastrointestinal system and breast. The adrenal gland was the only metastatic site in 49 (40%) patients. Median BED10 was 61 Gy. The overall LC rate was 83% and it was positively correlated with the BED10 and fraction dose. The 1- and 2-year local recurrence-free survival (LRFS), overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) rate was 79% and 69%, 83% and 60%, and 31% and 12%, respectively. OS significantly improved with non-lung cancer and = 8 Gy, BED10 >65 Gy, and an isolated adrenal metastasis. Fourteen patients reported an acute toxicity and late toxicity was observed in three patients, including one grade 5.Conclusion: A satisfactory LC rate was achieved for adrenal metastasis via SBRT. A higher BED10 and fraction dose were positive prognostic factors for tumor control. However, the main problem is DM in these patients and systemic treatment options are needed to be improved