Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis and TLC Fingerprinting of Desmostachya bipinnata
Dr. Ranjana Jai Singh, Dr. Pooja Nautiyal, Amit Kumar, Jitender K Malik
Page Numbers : 297-305
DOI : 10.36348/sjmps.2020.v06i03.007
The nature has provided an entire warehouse of remedies to cure ailments of mankind. About 80 per cent of the world's population depends partially or wholly on traditional medicine for its primary health care needs. Herbal medicines as the key remedy in traditional medical system have been used in medical practice for past era and have made a great involvement to maintain human health. Thus Pharmacognostical study appears to be of enormous value in identification of commercial samples of the market to find their authenticity and establishing identity of adulterant or substituent. In addition lack of standardization, dishonest commercial practice of adulterating and substituting the genuine herbal drugs are posing great obstacle in popularizing the time-tested herbal-based traditional medicines. The present study was focused on preliminary pharmacognostic and phytochemical investigations for determining and establishing the identity, purity and quality of the plants. The plant was subjected to determination of various physicochemical parameters including ash values (total ash, water soluble ash) and extractive values (alcohol soluble extractive, water soluble extractive). The powdered crude drug was extracted successively with various solvents with increasing polarity and further the extracts were subjected to phytochemical screening for the identification of various phytoconstituents. The study of heavy metal analysis, total bacterial count & test for Aflatoxins studies was also carried out as WHO guidelines. More over the fingerprint profile of Desmostachya bipinnata was established using thin layer chromatography(TLC) methods. The results of the TLC profiling of the extract confirm about the presence of various phytochemicals.
Case Report
March 24, 2020
Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of Omphalocele: 2 Cases Report
Omphalocele (exomphalos) is one of the most common abdominal wall defects. The size of the defect and the severity of the associated anomalies determine the prognosis, the morbidity and mortality of this pathology. Prenatal screening and diagnosis of the abdominal wall defect and concurrent anomalies is important as it allows for effective prenatal counseling and optimal perinatal management. The purpose of this article is to discuss the approach to prenatal diagnosis and management of omphalocele through two cases reported.
Original Research Article
March 21, 2020
Evaluation of Self-Medication Practice among Pharmacy Students among Pharmacy Students in Roorkee (Haridwar)
The endeavor of this online exploratory study was to describe and evaluate the self-medication practices, reasons behind self-medication, use of antibiotics without prescription among pharmacy graduates in India. The area of interest for the survey is in a students from the “Pharmacy students in Roorkee Dist. Haridwar” using a Sami-structured questionnaire. Data concerning demographic characteristics, medication use habit, and self-medication were collected thought a self-reported questionnaire with open and closed-ended questions. Prior to answering the questionnaire, the students were given a brief explanation about the intention of the study. The choice of question as well as the list of symptoms that might have been self-medicated was based on the findings of previous studies. Medication knowledge was evaluated by the number of correct answer. A students study was conducted in March 2015 with in 100 students from pharmacy fields to test the instrument, determine application time, and clarify question from the students. The issue of self-medication should be addressed by the respective Pharmacy council and other health authorities of India.
Original Research Article
March 20, 2020
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Acquisition of Rattan Seeds Grown in Rizoboxes
Lisa Indriani Bangkele, Muhammad Basir-cyio, Aiyen Tjoa, Andi Tanra Tellu
Page Numbers : 18-22
DOI : 10.36348/sjls.2020.v05i03.001
The type of fertilizer and fertilization techniques affect the biochemical of the rhizosphere. Different Nitrogen fertilizer inputs will have different effects in the process of releasing N ions, soil pH, number of colonies and respiration activity of soil microorganisms, so that it will affect the acquisition of Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P). Meanwhile, different fertilization techniques will provide different stimulations to root growth, so that it will affect the acquisition of N and P, as well as the production of rattan seedling biomass. This study used rizoboxes which were designed as a 2-factor factorial experiment. Factor I: N-Urea ((NH2)2CO) and N-ZA ((NH4)2SO4), and factor II: Homogeny Fertilization and Localized Fertilization. The results showed that N-ZA input decreased soil pH, causing the highest number of microorganism colonies, but did not increase the respiration activity of microorganisms. N-Urea input also decreased soil pH and increased the number of microorganism colonies. However, both N-ZA and N-Urea showed no significant effects on N acquisition and production of rattan seedling biomass. Localized fertilization caused rooting to be concentrated in the fertilizing area, decreased N acquisition, otherwise increased P acquisition, but cannot increase rattan seedling biomass.
Original Research Article
March 18, 2020
Effect of Incubation Temperature Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus Bloch 1792) Eggs on Hatching Rate and Sex Ratio
Muhammad Ali Zulfikar, Muhammad, Slamat
Page Numbers : 101-105
DOI : 10.36348/sjet.2020.v05i03.002
The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of the incubation temperature of papuyu fish eggs (Anabas testudinius Bloch 1792) to obtain the ratio of female fish seeds. This research was conducted for 3 months starting from March 2019 until May 2019, at the Wet Laboratory of Lambung Mangkurat University, South Kalimantan Province. Fertilized Climbing Perch eggs are incubated at 20oC, 22oC, 24oC, and 26oC at 12 incubators (small box) with a stocking density of 25 eggs during incubation are observed and calculated the hatchability of eggs after the larvae hatch then cooling down the incubator is stopped. This study uses a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 3 replications, so that it will produce 12 experimental units. The results of analysis of variance (ANOVA) hatchability ranging from 90.67 to 100% had no significant effect. This study shows that the incubation temperature of papuyu fish eggs gives an effect on the female genital ratio of papuyu with the highest sex ratio in treatment C (24oC) of 100% and the lowest in treatment D (26oC) of 65.61% .The DMRT test results show that the sex ratio treatment C with D was significantly different also treatment A with D was different while other treatments were not significantly different.
Original Research Article
March 16, 2020
Assess the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices about Biomedical Waste Management among Healthcare Personnel
Dr. Tamilselvi, Ms. Devanithya
Page Numbers : 39-40
DOI : 10.36348/sjbr.2020.v05i03.004
Background: The waste produced in the course of healthcare activities carries a higher potential for infection and injury than any other type of waste. Inadequate and inappropriate knowledge of handling of healthcare waste may have serious health consequences and a significant impact on the environment as well. Objective: The objective was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices of doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, and sanitary staff regarding biomedical waste management. Setting: The study was conducted among hospitals (bed capacity >1000) of Allahabad city. Participants: Medical personnel included were, nurses (15) and sanitary staff (15) conclusion: The importance of training regarding biomedical waste management needs emphasis; lack of proper and complete knowledge about biomedical waste management impacts practices of appropriate waste disposal.
Original Research Article
March 14, 2020
Cancer Opinion Survey 2019: Cancer Care in Saudi Arabia
Fatima Sultana, Osama Ahmad Almassri, Abrar Abdulwahab Abdrabuh, Iuay Turayhib Aloraymah, Ibrahim Alhosain Bahshan, Sarah Muhammad Asim, Bushra Alrasheed Mohammad
Page Numbers : 156-163
DOI : 10.36348/sjodr.2020.v05i03.004
According to the studies, Saudi Arabia has acquired the 26th position in the Health care sector in the WHO ranking. Cancer is one of the leading health diseases in Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries. In Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Human Genome Project (SHGP) was initiated to understand the genetic distribution of Cancer cells. The aim of this study is to survey the opinion of people living in Saudi Arabia about Cancer. The opinion of the general adult population of Saudi Arabia about cancer is determined using a pre-designed, validated questionnaire. About 18.1 million cases of cancer were registered globally and 9.6 million death rates due to cancer were reported in the year 2018.The total mean score of this study was that 75% of the population residing in Saudi Arabia knows what Cancer is. To increase the knowledge of the people about signs and symptoms of Cancer and the cause of the Cancer and the preventions that can be taken at many cancer control activities need to be performed in Saudi Arabia. After carrying out the survey, we would like to increase other people's knowledge about Cancer and then motivate them to participate in cancer preventive activities.
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