Objective: To compare the height, weight and BMI of Chinese children aged 2-4 years between urban and rural areas, and to provide some references for the study of early childhood health. Methods: A total of 1361 rural and urban children (721 boys, 640 girls) aged 2-4 years who met the criteria of the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) in 2018 were selected as subjects, to analyze and compare the physical development of children in rural and urban areas. Results: The height of urban children aged 2-4 years was higher than that of rural children (p < 0.05), the weight of urban and rural children aged 2-4 years had no significant difference (p > 0.05), and the BMI of rural children aged 2-4 years was higher than that of urban children. Conclusions: The physical development of children in China is different between urban and rural areas, so we should pay attention to the problem of obesity in rural children.

Eclampsia is a serious obstetric complication that, especially in developing countries, is linked to high rates of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The study's goal is to assess the clinical characteristics of eclampsia, the maternal and perinatal outcomes and proffer suggestions for improvement. The cases of eclampsia managed at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) in Benin City, Nigeria, for over 5 years (from 2015 to 2019) were the subjects of the study. The medical records library, special care infant unit, labour ward, theatre, postnatal wards, and emergency room records were retrieved. SPSS version 23 was used to analyze the generated data. Eclampsia occurred in 16.7 out of every 1000 deliveries. The majority (66.9%) of eclampsia cases included women; between the ages of 20 and 35, who were unbooked (98.1%), and nulliparous (61.3%). 73.8 percent of the cases involved antepartum eclampsia, and 71.9 percent of deliveries were emergency caesareans. Eclampsia contributed to 31.7% of all maternal deaths, had a case fatality rate of 18.97%, and had a mother mortality ratio of 316/100,000 births. Eclamptic deliveries had a 149/1000 perinatal death rate. Pulmonary oedema, renal failure, HELLP syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, and disseminated intravascular were determinant factors in maternal mortality. Eclampsia remains a significant factor in maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in resource-limited countries. Risk factors such as nulliparity and unbooked status were linked to increased prevalence. It also shows the need for early referral and timely management of the disease.

The activities of the terror group named “Boko haram” whom earlier joined alliance with the Islamic State of west African Province (ISWAP), has endangered the lives of many Nigerians and by large, the lives of many Africans, hence the heinous crimes perpetuated by the proscribed group has negatively affected the peaceful coexistence of the people of Niger republic, Mali, Chad, Cameroun Central African republic, and of recent the people of Burkina Faso. This paper investigated the pitiful state and agony of the families that lost their members due to such terror activities in Gwoza, Borno state, which was once the headquarters of the boko haram insurgents. The researchers utilised qualitative method to arrive at their results, using face-to-face interview and focus group discussion (FGD). Participants were sampled through purposive sampling method. The results revealed that so many families has lost their bread winners which forced them to the street finding food and shelter, while others remain in the refugees camp. The paper posits that the federal government and other relevant agencies local and international should endeavour to create an avenue to find out the missing persons, and take care of the families wandering on the street.

The study investigates effect of organisational reward system on employee performance in selected hotels in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. The objective was to establish effect of organisational reward system (Recognition, Employee Development, and Benefits) on employee performance (contextual performance, counterproductive behaviour, and adaptive behaviour) in selected hotels in Lagos Metropolis using a survey research design. Two hotels were sampled and used for the study. A total population of 315 employees were investigated with a sample size of 255. In this research, a simple random sampling technique was adopted, and only 204 copies (or 80 percent) of the questionnaire were properly completed and recovered. To determine the link between the variables, the data was examined using the bivariate regression analysis. The investigation revealed that recognition had significant effect on contextual performance in selected hotels in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria (β = 0.592, t = 12.353, p < 0.05). The finding also revealed that eemployees’ development has a negative and significant effect on counterproductive behaviour in selected hotels in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria (β = -0.244, t = 6.441, p < 0.05). Also, it was discovered that benefits had significant effect on adaptive performance in selected hotels in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria (β = 0.399, t = 9.339, p < 0.05). As a result, it was concluded that organisational reward system affected employee performance in selected hotels in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. It was suggested, among other things, that hotel management should be intentionally observing employee performance and looking for opportunities to recognize outstanding work achievements and behaviour.

The study arose from the fact that, high school principals are working hard yet the academic performance of public secondary schools in Kisumu County has remained generally poor. Between 2014 and 2018, only 26.9% of students from Kisumu County scored at least C+, and the average mean score in KCSE for the period was only 4.23, below 7.0, the entry marks. At least 65% of the KCSE candidates from Kisumu County did not proceed to university education during the period. Several educational stakeholders had linked school leadership to poor academic performance, but without empirical evidence. The study specifically investigated the influence of Principals’ building collaborative cultures on academic performance of secondary schools in Kisumu County. The study adopted a survey research design. The target population consisted of 204 principals, 2,196 teachers, and 13,213 Form Three students. In sampling, Krejcie and Morgan table was used to find 152 principals, 333 teachers and 378 students, from 152 schools. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, observation and document analysis, and analyzed using simple linear, simple correlation, and stepwise regression with dummy variables, at a.05 level of significance. The study tested a specific hypothesis that Principals’ building collaborative cultures has a significant influence on academic performance of secondary schools in Kisumu County. Building collaborative cultures (good) [F (2,149) = 2.818, p = .009, R2adj = .024, t (149) = 2.362 p = .018] has significant influence on academic performance of secondary schools in Kisumu county. The study recommends that the ministry of education should empower principals with resources that will enable them to empower their teaching staff by training them on various needs that may arise in the society from time to time, and since the society is dynamic continuous provision of resources by the ministry would be ideal.

Transformational leadership was operationalized as setting direction, staff development, building collaborative cultures, staffing the program, and academic performance as the KCSE mean score of a school for the period 2014 – 2018. The study arose from the fact that, high school principals are working hard yet the academic performance of public secondary schools in Kisumu County has remained generally poor. Between 2014 and 2018, only 26.9% of students from Kisumu County scored at least C+, and the average mean score in KCSE for the period was only 4.23, below 7.0, the cut out entry. At least 65% of the candidates from Kisumu County did not proceed to university education during the period. Several educational stakeholders had linked school leadership to the poor academic performance, but without empirical evidence. The study specifically investigated the influence of teaching staff development on the students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kisumu County. The study adopted a cross sectional survey research design. The target population consisted of 204 principals, 2,196 teachers, and 13,213 Form Three students. In sampling, Krejcie and Morgan table was used to find 152 principals, 333 teachers and 378 students, from 152 schools. Data was collected using questionnaires, interviews, observation and document analysis, and analyzed using simple linear, simple correlation, and stepwise regression with dummy variables, at .05 level of significance. The study tested specific hypothesis that staff development by principals do not have a significant influence on academic performance. The study found 7 significant associations at α = .01, (ϒSDR*DVP = .594, p = .000; ϒSDR*BCC = .476, p = .000; ϒDVP*BCC = .719, p = .000; ϒ =.416, p =.000; ϒ = .685, p =.000; ϒDVP*ACP = .239, p =.000; ϒBCC*ACP = .212, p = .000) and one significant association at α = .05, ϒSDR*ACP =.203, p = .012. The study found that staff development (good) [F (2,149) = 4.027), p = .020, R2 adj = .039, t (149) = 2.604, p = .010]. The study recommends that the ministry of education should empower principals with resources that will enable them to empower their teaching staff by training them on various needs that may arise in the society from time to time, and since the society is dynamic continuous provision of resources by the ministry would be ideal.

Background: Functional results after low anterior resection for rectal cancer are an issue of increasing attention among colorectal surgeons and others interested in this subject. The aim of the study to compare the nocturnal bowel movement and frequency of bowel movement between TCP & SA groups after low anterior resection. This study also compare the urgency of bowel movement between two groups and the incontinence of flatus & loose stool between two groups. Methods: This prospective observational study was carried out in the Department of Surgery Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Shahbag, Dhaka, during 1st January 2016 to 30lh June 2017. For this purpose, a total of 40 patients with low rectal cancer undergoing low anterior or ultra-low anterior resection with TCP or straight anastomosis in the above mentioned hospital were both male & female patients and age group (18-75 years) were enrolled in this study. Data was expressed as mean with standard deviation (Mean±SD). Collected Data were statically analyzed applying student‘t’ test and chi-square test using SPSS-24. P value of <0.05 was considered statically significant. Results: The mean age was 45.9±13.29 years in group-I and 47.55±10.86 years in group-II. Male female ratio was 1.2:1 in TCP group and 1.5:1 in SA group. Anal tone on 3rd month 1(5.0%) in group-I and 10(50.0%) in group-II. Anal tone was significantly (p<0.05) improve in group I at 3rd month. Finger grip on 3rd month 18(90.0%) in group-I and 19(95.0%) in group-II. Finger grip was almost alike between two group, no statistical significant (p>0.05) was found between two groups. Conclusion: Most of the patients were in 5th and above decade and male predominant. Transverse coloplasty pouch anastomosis provided not only better functional results than straight anastomosis, but also improved quality of life, thus may be the better choice.

The aim of this study was to determine the parameters of acute toxicity of venom of the kind Tetraponera, on the rats. It was an experimental prospective study carried out at the traditional phytotherapy center of treatment of “ASMASIDAP”, during 5 months, from 1st Feburary to June 30, 2015 and in the laboratory of the FMSP of the University of Douala. This center is situated in Ebang-Mekong, Bikok subdivisionin and Méfou and Akono division; the sampling consisted of a group of 42 rats distributed in 6 batches plus one witness. The lethal dose 50 obtained by the graphical method of Muller and Tainter gave us a value of 653.5 ± 0.12 mg / kg of body weight; The rats, after receiving the injections, hugged each other, squirmed, squealed, their heartbeats seemed to speed up. This study determined the LD50, which, according to scale of Hodge and Sterner, would be slightlytoxic. This study permits us to determine the acute toxicity of venom of kind of tetraponra. LD50 = 653.50mg/Kg of body weight.

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) (Forestier syndrome) is a rheumatologic disease, the etiology of which is not exactly known. It is characterized by spinal osteophyte formations resulting from the ossification of the paravertebral ligaments and muscles. Anterior longitudinal ligament is the usual site of involvement and the frequency of the disease increases after the 5th decade. Lower cervical segments are the most frequently involved regions whereas the upper cervical involvement leading to dysphagia is very rare. In this report, a 65-year-old patient with Forestier syndrome in lower cervical region presenting with dysphagia was presented. Anterior cervical osteophyte resection was performed with no need for discectomy, fusion or stabilization. The patient showed a significant improvement in his all preoperative symptoms, and no recurrence was detected at 1-year follow-up.

Intracranial meningiomas continue to challenge our best clinical efforts to eliminate them once discovered and deemed appropriate for treatment. Malignant meningiomas constitute 10% to 15% of all meningiomas and limited information exists regarding adjuvant treatment. The external whole brain irradiation is recommended. Traditional chemotherapy has proven ineffective; thus, new chemotherapeutic agents and new methods of delivery should be developed. Immunotherapy may be considered for patients with malignant meningiomas when all others previous treatment have failed. We report a case of anaplastic papillary meningioma. A 60-year-old woman presented with a 10-year history of gradually decreasing olfactory function. A magnetic resonance image demonstrated a large Olfactory groove meningioma. The tumor and the infiltrated dura were radically removed. Postoperatively, the patient remained neurologically intact. The treatment was complemented by external whole brain radiation.

This study investigates the conjugate effects of Darcy parameter and point/line heat source/sink on natural convective, electrically conductive laminar fluid between two infinite vertical plates. The closed form solution to the resulting governing equations is been solved analytically using Laplace transform method, the effect of various parameters embedded in the flow is discussed with aid of line graphs and Tables. During the course of computation, excellent result was found.

Hausawa na ɗaya daga cikin al’ummu da Allah ya azurta da ɗimbin mawaƙa. Tun inda aka fito, Bahaushe na amfani da waƙa a kusan dukkan ɓangarori ko al’amuran rayuwarsa. Wannan ya haɗa da sana’o’i (noma da saƙa da dukanci da farauta da sarkanci da ƙira da makamantansu), da kuma zamantakewa da bukukuwa da gyaran muhalli da ma sauran sha’anonin da rayuwar Bahaushe ke ƙunshe da su. Sai dai kamar yadda akan ce; “Idan kiɗa ya canza, rawa ma sai ta canza,” haka ma siga da salon waƙoƙin Hausa na canzawa tare da canjin zamani. A yau zamani ya kai, an samu mawaƙa da dama da ke amfani da kayan kiɗa na zamani yayin rera waƙoƙinsu. Sai dai wani abu shi ne, mawaƙan ƙasar Hausa na fuskantar tsangwama. Sau da dama matsayinsu ga idon jama’a ba ya wuce maroƙa ko limamen shashanci. Wannan ne ya sanya mawaƙa da dama ke rera waƙoƙi da ke nuna ƙorafinsu ga hakan. Wannan takarda ta nazarci ɗaya da cikin waɗannan waƙoƙi mai suna Waƙar Ranar Mawaƙa wanda Fati da Kasim suka rera. Sakamakon nazarin na nuna cewa; mawaƙa na fuskantar tsangwama a ƙasar Hausa. Sannan al’umma ba ta tallafa wa waɗannan mawaƙa ta fuskar shawarwari da sauran abubuwa da suka dace. Daga ƙarshe an ba da shawarwari da suka haɗa da, a riƙa jawo mawaƙa jiki tare da ƙarfafa musu guiwa da nusar da su kan samar da waƙoƙi masu amfani ga al’umma ta fuskar ilimi da zamantakewa.

Introduction: To choose whether to end the pregnancy and how to deliver the baby, obstetricians require a precise estimation of gestational age. Other criteria can be useful when inaccurate menstrual history cannot be utilized to estimate gestational age. One such element is the fetal sacral length, which may be measured using ultrasound. Numerous criteria have been utilized in conjunction with ultrasonography to estimate gestational age. However, only the first and second trimesters of pregnancy are when all of these metrics are trustworthy. They become less accurate as the pregnancy goes on for a number of reasons, with the third trimester having the most fluctuation at around 3 to 3.5 weeks. Methods: A total of 200 pregnant women participated in this prospective observational study at the Department of Radiology and Imaging, Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders. The research was carried out between January 2001 and December 2002. Result: The participants' average age was 24.54 years. Only 3% of the participants were in the oldest age range of 36-40 years, with 38 percent of the participants being between the ages of 21 and 25. The average height of the participants was 150-154 cm in 52 percent of the cases. The mean SD height and weight were 152.40±3.44 cm and 54.80±4.45 kg, respectively. There is a strong positive relationship between fetal sacral length and gestational age, according to BPD and FL. The relationship between gestational age and fetal sacral length was demonstrated to be statistically significant. There was no statistically significant relationship between fetal sacral length and maternal height. Conclusion: Fetal sacral length and gestational age are closely connected. Sacral length can be used consistently as an extra metric during pregnancy in conjunction with other established parameters if it is assessed precisely with a high-resolution ultrasound scanner.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the ethanolic extract of Persea americana (avocado) on the haematological parameters of male Wistar rats. The rats were randomly divided into three groups of five rats each. They were treated with ethanolic extract of Persea americana (except the control group). Group 1 received distilled water, Group 2 received 200mg/kg of the extract and Group 3 received 400mg/kg of the extract. The administration was done for 21 days. At the end of the administration, the rats were sacrificed under chlorofoam aneaesthesia and blood samples obtained and sent to the laboratory for analysis. The statistical analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software version 21.0. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) test was used to compare means. There was a significant (p<0.5) increase in packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cell count (RBC) and haemoglobin (Hb) concentration. There was no significant change in platelet count, white blood cell count, mean corpuscular haemoglobin, mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration, mean corpuscular volume, neutrophils count, lymphocytes count, eosinophil and monocyte count, Result of the present study has shown that the ethanolic stem bark extract of Persea americana improved the red cell series and may be useful in treatment of anaemia because of its ability to cause a significant increase in PCV, RBC and Hb concentration.

Yoga is a way to achieve complete balance between the body, mind, and soul. The Sanskrit word yuj, which implies union, is where the word yoga first appeared. Fusion of the individual and the collective mind. Practicing yoga can help you keep your equilibrium. Avoiding various health issues requires proper equilibrium. Your body gains a lot from yoga. Your ability to focus and how you approach problems both increase. It's a lifetime choice rather than just an activity. Your mind, body, and spirit will all benefit from it in various ways.