Growth performances and hematological characterisation of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum, 1792)

In present study correlations between hematologic characteristics and growth performances of rainbow trout were investigated. Fish were provided from a raceway trout farm located in the valley of the river Jerka near the city of Novi Pazar (N:43°13’67’’; E:20°43’96’’). The farm consists of 8 concrete lined production ponds (22 x 3 m x 1,2 m each) in which water is exchanged 75 times per day. After stocking fish from production ponds are being monthly classified into two groups depending on their body mass and body length and larger fish are transferred in separate ponds. For this study one year old fish were sampled. 25 from slower and 25 from faster growing group. Analyses were performed in 4 consecutive days in accordance with animal welfare regulations (Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia 41/2009). Fish growth performances were estimated from body mass, total and standard body length and Fulton condition factor. Hematological characterization of rainbow was established on the basis of Red Blood Cell (RBC) and White Blood Cell (WBC) count, hemoglobin concentration, Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Mean Corpuscular Volume of erythrocytes (MCV), Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin in individual erythrocyte (MCH) and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) in a liter of erythrocytes. The results obtained were statistically analyzed by SPSS. It was found out that there exist significant correlation between hematological and growth characteristics. High linear regression coefficients can explain mass and length gain by hematological parameters

Growth performances and hematological characterisation of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum, 1792)

In present study correlations between hematologic characteristics and growth performances of rainbow trout were investigated. Fish were provided from a raceway trout farm located in the valley of the river Jerka near the city of Novi Pazar (N:43°13’67’’; E:20°43’96’’). The farm consists of 8 concrete lined production ponds (22 x 3 m x 1,2 m each) in which water is exchanged 75 times per day. After stocking fish from production ponds are being monthly classified into two groups depending on their body mass and body length and larger fish are transferred in separate ponds. For this study one year old fish were sampled. 25 from slower and 25 from faster growing group. Analyses were performed in 4 consecutive days in accordance with animal welfare regulations (Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia 41/2009). Fish growth performances were estimated from body mass, total and standard body length and Fulton condition factor. Hematological characterization of rainbow was established on the basis of Red Blood Cell (RBC) and White Blood Cell (WBC) count, hemoglobin concentration, Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Mean Corpuscular Volume of erythrocytes (MCV), Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin in individual erythrocyte (MCH) and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) in a liter of erythrocytes. The results obtained were statistically analyzed by SPSS. It was found out that there exist significant correlation between hematological and growth characteristics. High linear regression coefficients can explain mass and length gain by hematological parameters

COMPARISON OF MOTIVATION FOR PARENTING IN HEALTHY AND DEPRESSED PATIENTS

Objective: The aim of present study was to examine whether there is a difference in parenting motives between patients diagnosed with depression and control groups (non-depressed). Material and Method: The survey included 66 patients who were treated at the Psychiatric Hospital in Novi Pazar (average age= 44.64, SD=10.00) and 65 subjects who were not diagnosed with depression (average age=42, SD=13.05). Participants volunteered to participate in the research and received no compensation for their participation. Respondents were given a Parent Motivation Scale. Results: Results showed that participants in our study are motivated for parenthood mostly by instrumental motivation, altruistic and fatalistic motivations are equally present, and narcissistic motivation is the lowest. Instrumental, fatalistic and altruistic motives for parenting are significantly lower in group consisted of depressed patients. There was no difference in narcissistic motivation between two groups. Conclusion: This finding can be seen in the light of the general condition and the characteristic of people suffering from depression. In them, namely, all aspects of motivation are reduced and it is not surprising that this is so with the motives for parenting

Re-emergence of enterovirus D68 in Europe after easing the COVID-19 lockdown, September 2021

We report a rapid increase in enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) infections, with 139 cases reported from eight European countries between 31 July and 14 October 2021. This upsurge is in line with the seasonality of EV-D68 and was presumably stimulated by the widespread reopening after COVID-19 lockdown. Most cases were identified in September, but more are to be expected in the coming months. Reinforcement of clinical awareness, diagnostic capacities and surveillance of EV-D68 is urgently needed in Europe.Peer Reviewe

CORRELATION BETWEEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND NEUROTICISM

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the degree of correlation between domestic violince against women and neuroticism. Socio-demographics characzeristics were also compared. Method: This research included 120 women from Novi Pazar and Sjenica, 60 women who were victims of domestic violence and 60 women who were not violence victims. The degree of neuroticism has been tested with general neuroticism test. Results: There is significant difference between women who were violnce victims and those who were not, on 0.05 level (with 5% risk), t = 2.112, p = 0.039. Arithmetic mean of the degree of neuroticism of women who were violence victims is 78,89, for those who were not is 38,69. The difference is important (about 40). There is statistically significant difference between married and single women who were violence victims. Married examinees have higher degree of neuroticism than single ones. Examinees with higher degree of neuroticism have been suffering from domestic violence longer than those with less degree of neuroticism. There is no statistically significant difference in the the degree of neuroticism between different categories of examinees, according to the degree of professional qualifications. Conclusion: It remains an open question, and it is necessary to longitudinally examine what is the role of violence against women in the emergence neurotic and other disorders

Experiences of safety among patients receiving home dialysis therapies

Background: Dialysis patients' experience of safety can be seen positively connected with their wellbeing and successful outcomes of their treatment and care. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the factors promoting and weakening the safety experiences and create a basis for empowering interventions. Objectives: Analyse patients' experiences of safety with dialysis and the factors promoting and weakening their safety. Methods: A descriptive study design was used. This study analysed Finnish patients' (n = 70) experiences of safety with dialysis and the factors promoting and weakening patients' safety. Data were collected using a questionnaire including one structured question and two open questions. Findings: The patients experienced their care as safe. Thematic analysis provided three factors promoting patients' safety: certainty of patient's own competence in dialysis self-management, competence of personnel in dialysis treatment and care, continuity of ensuring patients' state of health, as well as three factors weakening safety: patients' uncertainty of living with chronic kidney disease, insufficient patient education and uncertain realisation of dialysis treatment and care. Conclusion: This study provided new insight into understanding patients' experiences of safety with dialysis. We show that the factors connected with patients' safety were related to the successful realisation of self-management, support for the self-management, and delivery of dialysis treatment and care anticipating high-level outcomes. In light of this study, there are development needs in dialysis treatment and care as a whole in order to ensure patients' safety

Drawing the line between commensal and pathogenic <it>Gardnerella vaginalis </it>through genome analysis and virulence studies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Worldwide, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal disorder. It is associated with risk for preterm birth and HIV infection. The etiology of the condition has been debated for nearly half a century and the lack of knowledge about its cause and progression has stymied efforts to improve therapy and prevention. <it>Gardnerella vaginalis </it>was originally identified as the causative agent, but subsequent findings that it is commonly isolated from seemingly healthy women cast doubt on this claim. Recent studies shedding light on the virulence properties of <it>G. vaginalis</it>, however, have drawn the species back into the spotlight.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>In this study, we sequenced the genomes of a strain of <it>G. vaginalis </it>from a healthy woman, and one from a woman with bacterial vaginosis. Comparative analysis of the genomes revealed significant divergence and <it>in vitro </it>studies indicated disparities in the virulence potential of the two strains. The commensal isolate exhibited reduced cytotoxicity and yet the cytolysin proteins encoded by the two strains were nearly identical, differing at a single amino acid, and were transcribed at similar levels. The BV-associated strain encoded a different variant of a biofilm associated protein gene and demonstrated greater adherence, aggregation, and biofilm formation. Using filters with different pore sizes, we found that direct contact between the bacteria and epithelial cells is required for cytotoxicity.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>The results indicated that contact is required for cytotoxicity and suggested that reduced cytotoxicity in the commensal isolate could be due to impaired adherence. This study outlines two distinct genotypic variants of <it>G. vaginalis</it>, one apparently commensal and one pathogenic, and presents evidence for disparate virulence potentials.</p

Re-emergence of enterovirus d68 in europe after easing the covid-19 lockdown, september 2021

We report a rapid increase in enterovirus D68 (EVD68) infections, with 139 cases reported from eight European countries between 31 July and 14 October 2021. This upsurge is in line with the seasonality of EV-D68 and was presumably stimulated by the widespread reopening after COVID-19 lockdown. Most cases were identified in September, but more are to be expected in the coming months. Reinforcement of clinical awareness, diagnostic capacities and surveillance of EV-D68 is urgently needed in Europe