Article
Clinical Neurology
Lieselot A. van Mierlo, Mia Scheffers, Ina Koning
Summary: The study found that higher body satisfaction and more body investment were related to fewer depressive symptoms. The relation between lower body satisfaction and more depressive symptoms was stronger for participants with a lower level of physical activity.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sang Min Kim, Jin Yong Lee, Gyu Tae Chang, Su Min Hwangbo, Sun Haeng Lee
Summary: This clinical study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of deer antler extract on child growth. The study will evaluate various parameters such as height, weight, and bone age, and monitor for any potential adverse events.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Abdelmonem Fouda, Pavla Tesinova, Amany Khalil, Moaaz Eldeeb
Summary: This article explores the impact of construction parameters on the thermo-physiological properties of chenille fabric and optimizes its thermal properties for winter outerwear. By investigating the twist, pile height, and loop length, the study identifies the most influential factors and reveals the relationships between these parameters and fabric properties.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Bertrand Galy, Antoine Archambault, Marie-Anne Landry-Duval, Guillaume Montpetit, Denis Marchand, Chantal Gauvin, Jean Arteau, Yves Beauchamp
Summary: Falls from height, especially in the construction industry, are a major cause of fatal injuries. The use of safety harnesses, particularly those with X or Y configurations, can help prevent such accidents. This study explores the discomfort, pressure, and physiological changes experienced during motionless suspension in different harness types, highlighting the need for improved designs to enhance suspension tolerance.
Article
Thermodynamics
Fei Tang, Qing He, Xiepeng Sun, Lin Jiang, Peng Hu, Longhua Hu
Summary: This study experimentally investigated the effects of relative strong crosswinds on flame geometry characteristics from carriage fires in a tunnel. It found that flame height and horizontal length show different trends as crosswind speed increases to strong conditions, with a proposed physical model to interpret the evolution behavior. Non-dimensional parameters were identified to represent the controlling mechanisms, providing quantitative data and basic understanding of flame geometry characteristics in such conditions.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elise N. Erickson, Neta Gotlieb, Leonardo M. Pereira, Leslie Myatt, Clara Mosquera-Lopez, Peter G. Jacobs
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between maternal physiological metrics and labor. It found that sleep, activity, pain, fatigue, and labor symptom metrics are correlated with gestational age. Additionally, a random forest model based on these metrics can predict whether a pregnant woman will go into labor before the estimated delivery date (EDD). This research provides new possibilities for improving the prediction of labor time using maternal physiological data.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Zoology
Masixole Maswana, Thinawanga Joseph Mugwabana, Thobela Louis Tyasi
Summary: The different geographic and climatic conditions in different parts of the world have led to the development of different types of donkeys that reflect the characteristics of each region. The current lack of comprehensive data on breed-level characterization hinders research interest in the conservation of donkey genetic resources. This review aims to describe the morphological variations among different donkey breeds. The study reveals slight morphological variations among donkey breeds within the same area of a country. It provides valuable insights for donkey farmers, extension officers, and researchers to understand the morphological diversity among donkey breeds.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Robert W. Eckelbecker, Nathaniel M. Heili, Christopher S. Guy, David A. Schmetterling
Summary: Body condition indices are important in fish population management, and the relative condition factor (K-n) is commonly used to describe the condition of species in a geographic area. In this study, models were developed to calculate K-n for Montana fish species using weight-length data. Separate models were created for different water types and sexes due to variations in growth and ecosystem types. Relative condition provides valuable information for species in Montana and contributes to the global database on weight-length relationships of fishes.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Julie E. Hoover-Fong, Kerry J. Schulze, Adekemi Y. Alade, Michael B. Bober, Ethan Gough, S. Shahrukh Hashmi, Jacqueline T. Hecht, Janet M. Legare, Mary Ellen Little, Peggy Modaff, Richard M. Pauli, David F. Rodriguez-Buritica, Maria E. Serna, Cory Smid, Chengxin Liu, John McGready
Summary: Achondroplasia is a common genetic skeletal disorder leading to short stature, and the CLARITY study aims to develop growth curves and reference tables for patients. With a large dataset collected, new growth curves have been constructed to enhance understanding of the clinical characteristics of patients with achondroplasia.
ORPHANET JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Yifeng Hong, Jian Ye, Linsong Dong, Yalan Li, Limin Yan, Gengyuan Cai, Dewu Liu, Cheng Tan, Zhenfang Wu
Summary: In this study, a genetic analysis of body length, body height, and total teat number in Large White pigs was conducted, revealing heritability estimates and genetic correlations. Candidate genes for these traits were identified through genome-wide association study approaches, providing insight into the genetic mechanism and potential for genetic improvement through genome selection.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Dilfuza Jabborova, Kannepalli Annapurna, Ravish Choudhary, Subrata Nath Bhowmik, Said E. Desouky, Samy Selim, Islam H. El Azab, Maha M. A. Hamada, Nihal El Nahhas, Amr Elkelish
Summary: The study found that biochar and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) both have significant positive effects on the growth and root structure of fenugreek plants, with even greater benefits seen when they are used together.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Luca Turini, Giuseppe Conte, Francesca Bonelli, Alessio Madrigali, Brenno Marani, Micaela Sgorbini, Marcello Mele
Summary: The study aimed to estimate heifers' weight based on body measurements, building equations for weight estimation at crucial growing times with three variables or fewer needed. The models were found to be statistically significant and capable of field application, with future studies potentially modifying the equations based on different growth rate targets.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Diogo Lisboa Basto, Gustavo de Souza Vieira, Raquel M. Andrade-Losso, Paula Nascimento Almeida, Vincent M. Riccardi, Rafaela Elvira Rozza-de-Menezes, Karin Soares Cunha
Summary: NF1 individuals have increased prevalence of macrocephaly, short stature, low BMI, and reduced abdominal fat. There is no relation between head circumference and anthropometric data with family history, or neurofibromas.
ORPHANET JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Chen Zeng, Baosuo Liu, Kecheng Zhu, Liang Guo, Huayang Guo, Nan Zhang, Quan Yang, Jing Wen Yang, Dianchang Zhang
Summary: Three nonlinear models were used to study the growth and development rules of Platax teira, with the Gompertz model showing the best fitting degree for body height, body length, full length and body weight. The results provide a reference for feeding management and strategies for P. teira.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
John D. O'Connor, Janet C. Hill, David E. Beverland, Nicholas J. Dunne, Alex B. Lennon
Summary: This study investigated the selection and error of reference points for femoral height in total hip arthroplasty, finding that both greater trochanter and lesser trochanter as reference points resulted in errors at certain angles of external rotation and flexion. Further research is needed to clarify the definition of femoral height and to develop a more accurate method for measuring it.
CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Jose Angel Gomez, Javier Perez-Barberia, Andres Jose Garcia, Jamil Cappelli, Louis Chonco, Francisco Ceacero, Martina Perez-Serrano, Tomas Landete-Castillejos
Summary: Body weight, age, and antler weight have effects on the casting date and growth period of antlers. Heavier and older males cast their antlers earlier and grow them faster. The date of the end of antler growth also influences casting date, with longer growth period leading to later casting.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Anna Bernatkova, Ganbaatar Oyunsaikhan, Jaroslav Simek, Martina Komarkova, Miroslav Bobek, Francisco Ceacero
Summary: Weather patterns seem to influence the behavior of Przewalski's horse, with feeding behavior increasing in cloudy and windy conditions, and locomotion behavior being positively influenced by temperature and cloudiness. Increased social interactions were observed with higher temperatures and were more frequent in summer. Differences in behavior were found among the selected harems based on their origin and experience. These results are important for further management plans for the species, especially in the context of intensifying climate change and alteration of weather patterns.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tersia Needham, Abubakar Sadiq Musa, Radim Kotrba, Francisco Ceacero, Louwrens Christiaan Hoffman, Nicole Lebedova, Daniel Bures
Summary: Common eland have untapped potential in meat production, but are currently undervalued. Immunocastration has no effect on slaughter performance, while age affects offal yields and muscle yields. Juveniles have higher primal cut yields and high-value meat ratio, while sub-adults have higher individual muscle yields.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Johana Hrnkova, Marina Golovchenko, Abubakar Sadiq Musa, Tersia Needham, Jignesh Italiya, Francisco Ceacero, Radim Kotrba, Libor Grubhoffer, Natalie Rudenko, Jiri Cerny
Summary: Exotic farm animals can serve as hosts for hard ticks and be infected by Borrelia spirochetes, potentially maintaining the spirochetes in nature.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Pavlo Fiialkovskyi, Jorge Cassinello, Karolina Brandlova, Francisco Ceacero
Summary: Studying suckling behaviour provides insights into parent-offspring conflict in mammals, but this information is often reported as a by-product of studying other types of suckling behaviour. This study analyzed filial suckling bouts to understand the decision-making process and found three distinctive behavioural stages in dorcas gazelles during the lactation period. Additionally, there was evidence of male-biased maternal investment and a compensational mechanism for different birth seasons.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Veit Ny, Tersia Needham, Ludek Barton, Daniel Bures, Radim Kotrba, Abubakar S. Musa, Francisco Ceacero
Summary: Blood biochemical markers in cervids can indicate changes in physiology and environment, particularly in response to nutrient supplementation or hormone manipulation. Immunocastration is a more ethical method but remains unexplored in fallow deer. This study examines the effects of food supplementation and immunocastration on growth parameters and blood markers in yearling male fallow deer, showing that diet and immunocastration can influence body growth and blood biochemical markers. However, further research is needed to evaluate carcass performance under similar conditions.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Francisco Ceacero, Veit Ny, Radim Kotrba, Ludek Barton, Stipan Cupic, Daniel Bures, Jiri Turek, Martina Komarkova, Tersia Needham
Summary: Amino acid supplementation and immunocastration are two husbandry practices that have attracted increasing attention in the deer farming industry. They have positive effects on body growth and product quality, but may interfere with antler growth due to hormonal regulation. This study evaluated the combined use of both practices and found that amino acid supplementation had limited impact on antler growth, while immunocastration had significant effects on antler composition.
ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Katarzyna Tajchman, Aleksandra Ukalska-Jaruga, Francisco Ceacero, Monika Pecio, Zaneta Steiner-Bogdaszewska
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the concentration of various macro and trace elements in three characteristic antler sections of farmed fallow deer of different ages. The results showed that with increasing age, most mineral elements decreased in concentration in the antlers, except for lithium which increased.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Anna Bernatkova, Francisco Ceacero, Ganbaatar Oyunsaikhan, Dalaitseren Sukhbaatar, Jaroslav Simek, Martina Komarkova
Summary: This article describes the observation of play behavior in wild Przewalski's horses, which is found to be rare in wild populations and requires further study.
Article
Zoology
Anna Bernatkova, Ganbaatar Oyunsaikhan, Jaroslav Simek, Martina Komarkova, Francisco Ceacero
Summary: Analyzing social networks is a powerful tool for understanding the ecology of social species. This study found that there are significant differences in social network connectivity between wild-born and captive-bred Przewalski's horses, with wild-born individuals having stronger network connections. This trend supports the need for time in newly released groups of Przewalski's horses to display the typical social behavior patterns of wild-born individuals.
Article
Agronomy
Mariusz Kulik, Katarzyna Tajchman, Antoni Lipiec, Maciej Bakowski, Aleksandra Ukalska-Jaruga, Francisco Ceacero, Monika Pecio, Zaneta Steiner-Bogdaszewska
Summary: The study assessed the impact of rotational grazing of fallow deer on the vegetation of grasslands and its potential for grassland conservation. The species composition of the pastures was analyzed, and the feed quality was evaluated. The summer pens had a higher proportion of valuable grasses and better fodder quality compared to the control area. The results indicate that under extensive grazing conditions, fallow deer can be used for grassland conservation.
Article
Forestry
Stipan Cupic, Milos Jezek, Francisco Ceacero
Summary: This study aimed to detect species' different susceptibility to these factors reflected in animals' faeces, using near-infrared reflectance spectrometry (NIRS) to distinguish between the faecal nutrients of two cervids. The results showed that fibrous parts explained the most variance, indicating the animals' strong reliance on nutrition quality.
JOURNAL OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Stipan Cupic, Jorge Cassinello, Tomas Kusta, Francisco Ceacero
Summary: This study examines the influence of different factors on the nutritional content of faeces from three gazelle species. It found that different species have varying faecal nutrient levels and factors like sex and age also play a role. The study highlights the species-specific nature of factors affecting faecal nutrients.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Katarzyna Tajchman, Aleksandra Ukalska-Jaruga, Fracisco Ceacero, Pawel Janiszewski, Monika Pecio
Summary: This study analyzed the concentration of potentially toxic elements in farmed fallow deer antlers and found that the position in the antler and age of the animal influenced the element concentration. The age of the animal was positively correlated with the accumulation of certain elements, while body mass and antler mass were negatively correlated with other elements. Additionally, the concentration of toxic elements in the feed varied with the season.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Veit Ny, Tersia Needham, Francisco Ceacero
Summary: Deer farming is an important industry, and studies have shown that amino acid supplementation can have positive effects on various production factors and overall performance of captive-bred cervids. However, the supplementation should be used with caution in high protein rations and during winter to avoid the accumulation of internal fat. Further research is needed to explore the potential effects on milk production and antler cycle regulation.
