ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2022
Cutting-Edge Research for Global Competitiveness among Academic Staff of Faculties of Education in the Universities in South-South, Nigeria
Ojule Lawrence C. , Madu Onyewuchi, Oliobi Gertrude I.
Page no 573-580 |
10.36348/jaep.2022.v06i12.003
The study investigated cutting-edge research for global competitiveness among academic staff of Faculties of Education in the universities in South- South, Nigeria. Three research questions and hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised 864 academic staff (Males = 523; Females =341) of the Faculties of Education in the 17 public universities in South-South, Nigeria. The sample size was 375 Academic Staff (Males = 229; Females = 146) representing 43% of the population drawn using simple random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was titled Cutting-edge Research for Global Competitiveness among Academic Staff Questionnaire (CRGCASQ). The questionnaire was structured by the researchers, validated by experts and with a reliability index of 0.79 ascertained using Cronbach’s Alpha. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while z-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The study revealed among others that the factors that hinder cutting edge research for global competitiveness among academic staff of faculties of education in the universities in South-South, Nigeria include: not publish and perish syndrome; too much academic workloads; non-adherence to the rigors of research such as going to the field to collect data; lack of research funding and compensation; insufficient research training; lack of technical support and so on. It was recommended among others that the Deans of Faculties of Education should critically analyze the factors identified for action plan to ensure staff cutting-edge research productivity.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2022
The Application of CLIL Approach in EFL Writing Course Integrated with Ideological and Political Elements
Zhang Ying
Page no 568-572 |
10.36348/jaep.2022.v06i12.002
College EFL writing course is both humanistic and instrumental, thus it has an important educational function. The CLIL is an effective approach to optimize foreign language curriculum system and provides a new mode for integrating ideological and political contents into foreign language instruction. It facilitates the development of learners’ language proficiency and think abilities. Therefore, the present study explored the feasibility of integrating ideological and political contents into College EFL writing curriculum under the guidance of CLIL approach, aiming to provide new perspectives for the reform of EFL writing curriculum.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2022
The Effect of Increasing the Health Practitioner’s Workload on Patients and Their Safety
Ahmad Sheihan Alonazi, Almutairi Mohammed Hazzaa M, Almutiri Hazaa Mohssen R, Hashim Hamed Safar Almutairi, Mohammed Dakhel S Almutari, Sulaiman Awadh Allah A Almutairy, Muteb Muways M. Almutairi, Faez Saud N Almutairi
Page no 301-307 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i12.001
The clinical healthcare system has been burdened due to various disease outbreak such as COVID 19 outbreak. Clinical Workloads on healthcare workers and practitioners lead to fatigue and mental exhaustions, causing medical errors. About 98 000 patients globally expires due to preventable medical errors in hospitals due to workload of health practitioners. (Philibert, et al., 2002) The majority of mistakes are made by well-meaning people operating under poor systems, procedures, or circumstances. The healthcare workers and physicians have been facing intense workloads due small workforce, physician working hours and financial pressures on hospitals and healthcare centers. However, very limited research has been conducted on association of workload of healthcare workers and safety of patients. Therefore, we aimed to design the systematic review on evaluation of effect of increasing the health practitioner’s workload on patients and their safety. To fulfill aims of study, we conducted a systematic review & meta-analysis by following “Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)” (Selçuk, 2019) guidelines related to title which was “effect of increasing the health practitioner’s workload on patients and their safety”. About 5 databases were used for data search, collection and extraction include PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBSE, Cochrane library, and PsycInfo, on 2 November, 2022. To search data, we used MeSH keywords of “effect of workload on health practitioners”, “Healthcare workers workload” “its effects on patients’ safety, effect of workload on medical errors” “Mental stress among workers” and “patient safety” among all databases. Only those research articles were extracted that have been published during March 2020 to October 2022, keeping the COVID 19 pandemic in context. There were five qualitative studies that evaluated the value of psychological treatment for mental illness. Stress resulting from worries about infecting close relatives and anxiety and fear of getting infection worries about the health professionals were two interwoven elements in all five investigations. Our findings could be explained by an increase in resident physician workload that followed programmers’ elimination of 24-hour shifts. There is evidence to suggest that patient safety may suffer when healthcare workers and doctors care for more than more patients each day.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2022
Immediate and Intermediate Term Outcome of Percutaneous Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty
Dr. Mohammad Nazmul Islam Bhuiyan, Dr. Mahamuda Yasmin, Dr. Md. Ashfaque Ahemmed Khan, Dr. Mofazzol Hossain, Dr. Bijoy Kumar Das, Dr. Ishrat Tanjin, Dr. Khandoker Mohammad Hossain
Page no 631-637 |
10.36348/sjm.2022.v07i12.006
Background: Pulmonary stenosis (PS) is one of the common congenital heart diseases (CHD) with the incidence of 8-10% of all CHD. Percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (PBPV) is considered as the treatment of choice for these purposes. It is a safe, effective and less time-consuming procedure. But in Bangladesh, we have very limited research-based data regarding the effectiveness of percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in treating pulmonary stenosis. Aim of the Study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate and intermediate term outcome of percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in treating pulmonary stenosis. Methods: This was a hospital based prospective observational study conducted from January 2021 to December 2021 at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Dhaka, Bangladesh. Interventional work was completed during the first 06 months and follow up was completed during the remaining 06months. A total of 50 patients were evaluated who had undergone PBPV by detailed clinical history, thorough physical examination and relevant investigations, like- CXR, ECG and Echocardiography. All data were processed, analyzed and disseminated by using MS Excel and SPSS version 24 program as per necessity. Results: In this study, two cases were undergone double intervention. During the procedure all cases developed bradycardia and 5(10%) developed cardiac arrest. Immediately after the procedure RV pressure was reduced and PA pressure was increased and PS gradient was reduced dramatically. The peak-to-peak pressure gradient across pulmonary valve reduced from pre-procedure value of 76.8± 5.41mmHg to post procedure value of 18.14±6.88 mmHg which is statistically significant (P<.00001). On D1 Echocardiographic follow up, 13 cases developed trivial pulmonary regurgitation (PR) and after that at D30 follow up, 1 patient developed mild PR out of these 13. In our study 46(92%) cases were successful and 4(8%) and procedure failed; out of these 04 procedures failed cases 3(6%) cases developed restenosis, one patient on D30 Echo and two cases on D90 Echo, D180 Echo do not develop any complications. Other than 3 restenosed cases all 47(94%) cases were leading healthy life without any unwanted events. All the restenosed cases had dysplastic pulmonary valve (PV). RV function of 50(100%) cases was good both in pre and post procedure as evidenced by normal TAPSE ranges from 15-22. Chest X- Ray (CXR) and Electrocardiography was found normal in 180 days follow up. Conclusion: Percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (PBPV) is already considered as the gold standard in the treatment of valvular pulmonary stenosis. This patient friendly procedure should be taken as a first line interventional treatment for congenital as well as post-operative valvular pulmonary stenosis. This study showed excellent outcome among study population without major complications and mortality and recommend PBPV as the first-choice therapy in our setup.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 18, 2022
Implementation of the Statute of the International Criminal Court into the National Legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Mehriban Eyyubova
Page no 537-547 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2022.v05i12.004
The article is devoted to the implementation of the Statute of the International Criminal Court in the national legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The article is based on the Statute of the International Criminal Court, scientific and theoretical provisions on its implementation, the national legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as a comparative analysis of the national legislation of foreign countries. Meanwhile, the activities of the International Criminal Court and the advantages and disadvantages of its Statute in the implementation of national legislation were analyzed in detail. Recommendations and conclusions from the policies of both jurisdictions are presented.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 18, 2022
Review of Islamic Law on the Practice of Tahlilan in Indonesia
Yahya Zainul Ma'arif
Page no 474-478 |
10.36348/sjhss.2022.v07i12.003
The emergence of various forms of complex problems among Muslims is a challenge that must be passed. In order to overcome the emergence of various forms of problems that occur in the global era, it is very possible for people from different continents and countries to be able to interact. Thus, efforts are needed to understand Islamic law in terms of various aspects that accompany problems in this global era. This research consists of 2 (two) issues, namely the implementation of Tahlilan in Indonesia for Muslims and a review of Islamic law on Tahlilan to manifest grace for the ummah. This research method uses a juridical-normative approach with primary, secondary and tertiary legal sources which are analyzed using a descriptive-analytical approach. The results of the study explain that Tahlilan is a form of religious practice that has roots but is inseparable from controversy, namely Tahlilan activities in Indonesia. Originally, Tahlilan was only carried out after someone's death, but now it has become a religious activity that colors almost all community activities. Tahlilan in terms of Islamic law states that a study is not only based on the arguments of the Al- Qur'an and hadith texts, but also seriously considers customs for drawing conclusions. The issue of whether or not a law, such as Tahlilan, does not only use naqliyah arguments, but can be strengthened by local wisdom values as a basis for legal reference that is polite, gentle, right on target, easy to accept and apply in their lives.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 18, 2022
Satisfaction of Health Care Workers from the Electronic Health Recording System in Najran General Hospital, Southern Saudi Arabia
Mana Ali Alsulaiman, Ibrahim Ali Alsulaiman, Tareg Mohammed Almansour, Hussain Ali Alsulaiman, Hadi Saleh Al Qorad, Ali Yahia Almatif, Haifa Moahmmed Al Rizq, Yahia Ali Alsulaiman
Page no 336-343 |
10.36348/sjls.2022.v07i12.002
Background: An EMR is a medical record in a digital format. One of the important trends is the move towards a universal electronic patient record. Saudi Arabia has prioritized the development of e-health as well as the transition from paper-based health records to electronic health records. Study Objectives: to assess the satisfaction, and diffeculties influencing the implementation of electronic medical recording system among healthcare workers in Najran General Hospital, Southern Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study design was adopted. A predesigned questionnaire was submitted through the social media platforms, comprising (WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter) to all healthcare workers in the hospital (Doctors, Nurses, and the employee who deal with hospital recording system). Results: The majority of the participants found the performance of some tasks easier when utilizing EMR. Most (73.6%) reported that it is easier to seek out specific information from patient electric records, 71.9% reported that it is easier to review the patients problems, 76.2% stated that it is easier to obtain the results from laboratory analyses, 69.7% reported that it is easier to obtain the results from X-Ray, Ultrasound or CT investigations, 71.4% stated that it is easier to review currently received medications, 64.5% stated that it is easier to find patients with certain characteristics, 68.8% stated that it is easier to order x-ray, ultrasound, or CT investigations and 65.4% reported that it is easier to write prescriptions. Conclusion: Most of the pparticipants agreed to be satisfied with the system’s technical support and service and ease of use. The majority of the participants found the performance of some tasks easier when utilizing EMR and expressed EMR systems’ positive impact on quality of care.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 16, 2022
Imaginary Approach of Solving Analytic Functions
M. Buhari, S. I. Abubakar, A. Usman, H. Lukman
Page no 557-569 |
10.36348/sjet.2022.v07i11.002
In this paper we propose a method where imaginary function “V(x,y)” is used for a solution of a complex variable where the real part “U(x,y)” is unknown. A function f (z) is defined and differentiable at All points all points of “D”. The paper utilizes the following methods in finding the unknown part “Real part U(x,y)” of the analytic function f(z):”The Direct Method, Milne Thompson Method and Exact Differentiable Equation Method”. It was found that, out of the three methods used in finding “the real part” of the analytic function, Direct Method is more efficient as it yields results more faster, efficient and accurate.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 16, 2022
A Simple Method for Production of Nutraceutical Wine from Flowers of Madhuca longifolia (mahua)
Goswami R, Senapati SK
Page no 329-335 |
10.36348/sjls.2022.v07i12.001
In the world alcoholic beverages, such as whiskey, rum, beer etc were taken daily by about 2 billion people (WHO report). About 12% people consumed wine in their party, occasion, festival but the more alcohol containing wine are harmful for human. Some of local and cheap alcoholic beverage contain high amount of ethanol or contaminated by methanol, arsenic and other microorganism that are harmful for human being. In this present work, the nutraceutical wine was prepared using Madhuca longifolia (mahua) flower. The results of this investigation shown that the nutraceutical wine produced from mahua flower was highly nutritious containing 41% polyphenol, 28% ascorbic acid and a high content of protein and low concentration of ethanol and carbohydrate, which signifies the potential benefit of the wine.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 15, 2022
Reducing Maternal Mortality: Innovations in Obstetric Care in Low-Resource Settings
Md. Abdur Rahim, Tahmina Israt Khanam, Razwana Parvin, Jesmin Ara Parul
Page no 583-588 |
10.36348/sijog.2022.v05i12.008
Introduction: Maternal mortality remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in low-resource settings like Bangladesh, where access to quality maternal healthcare is often limited. Financial assistance programs, technological innovations, and improved healthcare access have shown promise in reducing maternal complications and mortality. This study evaluates the impact of these interventions on maternal health outcomes in Bangladesh, highlighting key factors influencing healthcare utilization and identifying strategies to enhance maternal survival. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Maternity Center, Madhupur, Tangail, Bangladesh during the period from January 2021 to December 2022, Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 110 pregnant and postpartum women were included in the study. Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 25.0), with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Result: The study found that demographic factors such as rural residence (78.2%) and low socioeconomic status (60%) influenced maternal healthcare access in Bangladesh. While 64.5% of deliveries occurred in healthcare facilities, 35.5% still took place at home, with 72.7% attended by skilled birth attendants (SBAs). Financial assistance significantly improved maternal healthcare utilization, leading to higher rates of ANC visits (85.5% vs. 52.7%), facility-based deliveries (78.2% vs. 50.9%), and postnatal care utilization (82.7% vs. 48.2%). Technological interventions such as mHealth (35.5% reduction in complications), portable ultrasound (41.8% early detection of high-risk pregnancies), and NASG (50% reduction in PPH mortality) showed substantial benefits. Conclusion: This study highlights the impact of financial assistance, technological innovations, and healthcare facility improvements in reducing maternal mortality in Bangladesh. Women who received financial support had significantly higher utilization of antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care services, demonstrating the importance of economic interventions in maternal health.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 15, 2022
A Review of Zebrafish as an Alternative Animal Model and Its Benefits over Other Animal Models in Various Disease Conditions
Thilagasundari Kandasamy, Sabarinath Chandrasekar, Manimekalai Pichaivel, Sudhakar Pachaiappan, Gayathiri Muthusamy, Lalitha Sumathi
Page no 355-359 |
10.36348/sjbr.2022.v07i12.005
The zebrafish (Danio rerio) model has been exponentially adopted because it is a small tropical freshwater fish with crucial genetic, anatomical, and physiological homology with humans. Therefore, zebrafish constitute an excellent experimental model for behavioral, genetic, and toxicological studies that unravel the mechanisms of various human diseases. The zebrafish is a vertebrate, as it shares many organs with humans, including the blood, muscles, kidneys, and eyes. Genome organization and the pathways involved in controlling signal transduction appear to be highly conserved between zebrafish and humans, and therefore zebrafish may be used for modeling human diseases. The zebrafish genome has been sequenced, allowing scientists to study the functions of more than 14,000 genes by inducing mutations in those genes. Zebrafish have a special ability to repair their heart muscle, and scientists are attempting to determine the specific factors involved in this process to help people with heart problems. This review focuses on the use of zebrafish as a potential alternative model and its advantages over other animal models for conducting biomedical research on various human disease conditions.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 15, 2022
Causes of Discoloration of Dental Fillings in Adults: A Systematic Review
Meshari Ali M Almoneef, Abdulrahman Abdullah Alolayan, Ali Mohammad Ali Alnasser, Shatha Bader Aldaryoushi, Ahmed Abdullah Al-Salamah, Fayhaa Faihan M Almutairi, Aisha Moajel Alshammari, Reem Khaled Abdulaziz Almuslumani, Abdullah Awadh S Alqahtani, Dalal Jumah Alturaif, Laila Mohammed Alanzi
Page no 359-367 |
10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i12.008
The purpose of this investigation was to carry out an exhaustive review of the relevant previous research in order to ascertain the underlying causes of the observed discoloration and determine which component, if any, was to blame. A number of phrases taken from previously conducted systematic reviews were used in the search conducted in PubMed. There were a total of 389 teeth treated across eleven different trials that were discovered. Although it was seen more often with the use of the triple antibiotic paste that included minocycline, discoloration was shown to be substantially associated with the utilisation of other components as well. It is strongly suggested that you reevaluate your decision to use minocycline as the intracanal drug in conjunction with the other two antibiotics in the paste. The use of calcium hydroxide or an antibiotic paste containing both metronidazole and ciprofloxacin could be necessary in order to achieve the desired level of discoloration control. The presence of mineral trioxide aggregate was also associated with the discoloration. On the other hand, there is little evidence to suggest that any other material could possibly function as an acceptable coronal barrier. Because discoloration is a result that has a direct impact on patients, further research is required to determine the underlying causes of discoloration.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 15, 2022
Role of Interventional Radiology in Management of Hepato-Cellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Mubarak Naji Bin Mubarak Al Yami, Mahdi Ali Bin Mohammed Al Sharyah, Ahmad Saleh Al Qahhat, Mahdi Naji Bin Mubarak Al Yami, Ali Saleh Bin Ali Almassad, Saeedah Hamad Hassan Alshaiban, Mohammed Dhafer Abdullah Alghubari, Amal Abdullah Yahya Al Shahrani, Muhammad Husain Al Mutlaq, Fahad Saleh Mohd Albakry, Fatima Mohammad Saad Al Shahranii
Page no 457-462 |
10.36348/sjpm.2022.v07i12.002
The most typical primary liver tumour, hepatocellular carcinoma, is becoming more prevalent. The two-gold standard curative treatment options are transplantation and surgical resection, but fewer than 20% of patients qualify as surgical candidates due to severe liver disease and/or co-morbidities. For the treatment of HCC that is inoperable, numerous interventional radiological techniques have been developed and thoroughly researched. The treatment of HCC currently heavily relies on interventional radiology. These methods have considerably aided in halting disease development in liver transplant candidates and extending survival in non-candidates. These medicines stand out for their low toxicity profiles, potent tumour response, and preservation of healthy hepatic parenchyma.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 15, 2022
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Gallbladder: A Review of a Potential Pitfall
Shadi Alahmadi
Page no 463-465 |
10.36348/sjpm.2022.v07i12.003
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a unique neoplasm that rarely spreads to other parts of the body. IMT has a wide anatomical distribution, with the mesentery, omentum, retroperitoneum, and pelvis being the most commonly affected. A careful search in the English literature resulted in finding seven cases of IMT arising from the gallbladder. Gallbladder IMT presents a clinical challenge and is preoperatively diagnosed as a malignant gallbladder tumor in most cases. Histopathological assessment is essential for correct diagnosis and management. The prognosis is favorable, with most cases showing no signs of recurrence or metastasis. Even in patients who have had surgical resection, long-term follow-up is required.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 15, 2022
Study on Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fibers Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites for Automobile Application
Sandeep B, Chandana R, Chethan G Rao
Page no 172-178 |
10.36348/sijcms.2022.v05i10.003
The current work focuses on the hand lay-up method for creating epoxy composites reinforced with S-glass fiber (Sf), carbon fiber (Cf), and E-glass fiber (Ef). The mechanical, physical, and morphological characteristics of the produced composites in various combinations were studied and compared. Mechanical tests revealed that the placing of the S-glass fiber in a specific combination in the hybrid system of the material improves tensile (206 - 227 MPa), flexural strength (289 - 364 MPa), Izod impact strength (423.36 - 466.19 J/m), Charpy impact strength (49.77 - 61.76 KJ/m2), Shore D Hardness (74 – 91) and density (1.23 –1.47 g/cm3). The trends for mechanical characteristics were validated by examining at the fiber-matrix interface, fiber pull-out, matrix fractures, and fiber deboning in the microstructure and fractured surface morphology of the created hybrid materials. Overall, it can be inferred from the findings analysis that by reinforcing S-glass fiber in epoxy matrix with in various fiber orientations significantly enhanced the properties of the generated hybrid composite materials. Thus, S-glass fiber with excellent strength properties, like other synthetic fibers, might be considered a good reinforcing material. The hybrid system and may be used for diverse applications in the area of automobile parts manufacturing that requires high mechanical resistance.