ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 22, 2022
Sustainable Quality Education and Training in Higher Education: Analyzing Antecedents of Sustainable Quality Education in Module II Degree Programme in Kenya
Kutto Naomi Jebungei, Kennedy Ole Kerei
Page no 174-180 |
10.36348/jaep.2022.v06i03.006
Outcome target 3 of Sustainable Development Goal 4 focuses on reducing barriers to skills development, Technical and Vocational Education, and Training starting from secondary level, tertiary, and university education. It also focuses on providing lifelong learning opportunities for youth and adults. Universities in Kenya have been at the forefront of improving access to higher education for all. One programme through which Universities have actualized their desire for accessible education is Module II, popularly known as the parallel programme. Through this programme many individuals who achieved the minimum requirement for university admission have had an opportunity to access higher education even though they had hitherto not been considered. However, the quality of education offered under this module has remained a matter of concern. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze probable antecedents of sustainable quality education in the Module II programme. The study adopted the quasi-experimental research design anchored in the positivist research paradigm. The study targeted lecturers drawn from public universities and campuses located in Uasin Gishu County. Questionnaires were used to collect data from a sample of 258 lecturers handling diverse disciplines and who were randomly selected. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze data. The study revealed that admissions policy, quality culture, curriculum development, and teaching evaluation were significant antecedents to sustainable quality education in Module II. The originality in the study is that Module II can and does support the realization of SDG4 outcome target 3 concerning access to university education. Educational stakeholders should rethink implementing this module alongside these critical antecedents to empower individuals.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 22, 2022
Psoriasis Vrs Cassia Fistula: In-Silico Study
Mr. Chandra Sekhar Tripathy, Dr. Anil Kumar, Prof. Ghassem Habibi Bibalani, Dr. Santosh Kumar Behera, Santanu Kumar Budhia, Dr. P K Mohanta, Easter Khura, Dr. Asadollah Asadi, Dr. Arash Abdolmaleki, Prof. Muhammad Akram, Dr. Debasish Mishra, Deepak Bhattacharya
Page no 148-158 |
10.36348/sjm.2022.v07i03.005
Psoriasis is a skin disease. It is rare growing disease around the world. Here in this investigation we have targeted a protein namely TRPV3 (Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily III) ion channel for the study of psoriasis, which is important factor of psoriasis. The medicinal plant namely Cassia fistula is selected for the in silico investigation. 39 phyto compounds as reported in various research papers are taken for study. Out of 39 phytochemicals, Chrysophanol compound showed highest binding affinity of -7.58kcal/mol having 3 conventional Hydrogen bonds with TRPV3 protein and is found to be a better natural compound as compared to other reported drugs generally used to for the psoriasis. This investigation will lead to more and better findings leading to drug discovery & use as functional food.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 22, 2022
Evaluated the Quality of Physical Education Program – A Case Study for Male Students Participating in Basketball Course
Tuan, Tran Minh
Page no 52-57 |
10.36348/jaspe.2022.v05i03.003
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the application of a new basketball program for healthy male students at Saigon University when compared with the current basketball election classes in the physical education program. 64 healthy male students were chosen and randomly divided into two groups (experimental and control groups). All participants have experienced the 15-week training in basketball court at Saigon University every Wednesday morning. The results of the study indicated that a new basketball program had a positive improvement on speed, agility, power of leg, and maximum aerobic speed, except the core strength. Therefore, a new basketball program could facilitate greater enhancements, gave more benefits than the current program, created a healthy environment in studying physical education, and suited the enhancing training needs of male students at Saigon University. Future studies should be clarified the impact of that program for female students, for other types of sports, in line with the classification of participants, i.e., less exercise, long-term training, and high level in training of students.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 22, 2022
Antibacterial Activity of Silver-Conjugated Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Abiola Olanike Adesina
Page no 23-28 |
10.36348/sijcms.2022.v05i03.001
Silver-conjugated magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (Ag-MNPs) were successfully synthesized and characterized and its effect on certain bacteria was evaluated. The synthesized nanoparticles were tested against six isolates which include Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Enterobacter cloacae, Salmonella enterica and Acinetobacter baumannii. The result showed that antibacterial activity of the synthesized Ag-MNPs was found to be effective against Serratia marcescens and Staphylococcus aureus, while the compound was ineffective against some clinical bacterial isolates. The diameters of the zones of inhibition were found to be 20 mm and 27 mm for Serratia marcescens and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) was 10 mg/ml for both organisms. Also, the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration MBC for the two organisms was found to be 20 mg/ml. Therefore, the synthesized compound has antibacterial activity and could be a reliable compound of choice for treating bacterial infections.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 20, 2022
Job Satisfaction and Patient Safety Attitudes among Nurses of Faisalabad, Pakistan
Nazish Fakhar, Sana Sehar, Dimple Mustufa
Page no 58-63 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i03.003
Background: The purpose of the study was to assess the association between job satisfaction and patient safety attitudes among nurses of Faisalabad, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in February to May 2021, on the nurses working in two Public hospitals in Faisalabad. A total of 300 nurses participated in the study. The main questionnaire based on the socio-demographic questionnaire comprises of the age, gender, qualification and work experience. Other than this, two questionaire were opted to collect data. One was on job satisfaction questionnaire was developed by Nicholas in 2007 the scale has the 6 dimensions including Coworkers, work demands, work content, work load, work skills and rewards. The other was patient safety attitude questionnaire comprised on six subscales, and additional items on demographic information (Kristensen, Sabroe, Bartels, Mainz & Christensen, 2015). Results: Majority of the nurses were having fatigue impairs while performing emergency situations. Very less participants shares that they were satisfies with the supervision offered to them during provision of the care. The mean score was towards poor conditions. The mean score of the components was less then 3.8 which is towards the dissatisfaction. There was a relationship between educational status and years of experience. Among the lower educational levels the nurses were more satisfied with the job and display more patient safety attitude. Additionally, nurses with more years of experience has less patient safety attitude than other groups of the participants. There was a strong positive relationship between the job satisfaction and patient safety attitudes among the nurses. Conclusions: There was a strong positive relationship between the job satisfaction and patient safety attitudes among the nurses. Hence, senior clinical nursing personals can significantly improve the patient safety implementation of nurses hence, it is suggested that they should take active part in the implementation of the patient safety protocols. Poor team work was the biggest issue in the low levels of job satisfaction. It is necessary to take steps in reducing the absenteeism and uplifting the image of nurses in the team work.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 20, 2022
Dental Students and Blood Borne Pathogens; Occupational Exposure, Reporting, Knowledge and Attitude of Riyadh Based Clinical Dental Students
Shahzeb Ansari, Mohammed AlMuhanna, Ali AlNahwi, Naif Alkathery, Sultan Althakafi, Mohammed Alshehab
Page no 86-95 |
10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i03.002
Introduction: Bloodborne exposures (BBEs) are of substantial concern throughout the clinical education of dental students. Developments in the incidence and type of BBEs should be thoroughly examined and assessed and suitable safety mechanisms and work practices be applied to decrease the frequency of BBEs. Materials and methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted among the dental students in Riyadh using an online survey. Dental universities in Riyadh were contacted and participants were requested to fill up the survey. 505 students from clinical levels were utilized in this study. Results: 66.5% had their Hep B vaccination done, 37.3% had their post HBV serology done, 65.5% had no previous exposure to bloodborne pathogen and 3.6% having more than 5 exposures previously. Conclusion: Knowledge seemed adequate, but the attitude and reporting protocol was lacking.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 20, 2022
Effect of Season Year Milk Production in Different Breeds of Dairy Cows in Badghis Province
Abdul-Momin-AZIMI, Sayed-Aalam-ANWARI, Mohammad Mehdi MOHEGHI
Page no 91-95 |
10.36348/sjls.2022.v07i03.004
The experiment was conducted on three breeds the total 30 breeds of dairy cows and the number of animal of different breeds was 10 holistan, 10 garai and 10 Cross-bred (CB) during 2019 and 2020. The objective of this study was to know the impact of seasonal on milk production performance of Holistan, Garsi and CB or doragh. The average highest seasonal milk production of Garsi and CB was in spring and summer season, 9.22 and 9.02 liter, respectively and Holistan was highest in spring and summer season (8.261 liter), respectively. The overall average milk production of CB, Holistan and Garsi were 8.86, 7.98 and 7.37 respectively. The seasonal variation and milk production performance of all three breeds were found highly significant. Because the other season production was low. The average milk production of 2470 ± 37 L milk production in spring season followed by 2427 ± 41 L in summer and lowest in winter, as 2403 ± 82 L respectively. The average milk production of Garsi breed in different seasons was estimated and it was noticed that the highest average of 2460 ± 35 L milk production in spring season followed by 2434 ± 14 L in summer and lowest in winter, as 2413 ± 62 L respectively. The average milk production of CB Doragh breed in different seasons was estimated of 2540 ± 35 L milk production in spring season followed by 2457 ± 25 L in summer and lowest in winter, as 2432 ± 20 L respectively.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 18, 2022
Differences in Vertical Performance Caused by Drop Jumping on Surfaces with Different Stiffness
Fotini Arabatzi, Theodoros M. Kannas, Gerasimos Tzilios, Georgios Stefanis, Ioanna Stefani, Evanggelia Savva
Page no 43-51 |
10.36348/jaspe.2022.v05i03.002
It is well established that muscle activation regulates leg stiffness to optimize stretch shortening cycle (SSC) performance. There is a significant interaction between the surface properties, muscle activation and leg stiffness. The aim of this study was to examine the potentiating adjustments after drop jumps (DJs) executed on two surfaces with different elasticity. Twenty-two adults randomly performed 3 protocols: Protocols with three pre-conditioning DJs performed on a springboard (PSB), Protocol (PG) with three pre-conditioning DJs performed on a stiff ground surface and Protocol without any type of pre-conditioning (C). Vertical jump performance was evaluated at four time points: before (COND0), immediately after pre-conditioning (COND10), and after 1 (COND60) and 2 min (COND120) of rest. Dynamics, kinematics and electromyographic parameters of the ankle were evaluated. ANOVA with repeated measures revealed statistically significant increase in Hpeak, Ppeak and Kleg was observed (p<0.05), over split-intervals and rest periods for Protocol (PSB) while no differences were recorded in jump kinematics. Both protocols (PSB and PG) significantly decreased CI during the pre-activation and eccentric phase, whereas the CI was increased during the concentric phase. The positive effect observed in jump performance could not be attributed to co-activity of the ankle joint, indicating that jumping on an elastic surface, may be beneficial in cases where increased leg stiffness is a determining factor for final performance.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 18, 2022
Study on Changing Trends in Telecom Sector in India
Jharna Agrawal, Dr. Preeti Garg
Page no 83-86 |
10.36348/sjhss.2022.v07i03.002
The telecommunication industry in India is rapidly growing and witnessing many developments. Globalisation has made telecommunication an integral part of the infrastructure of the Indian economy. India's telecommunication network is the second largest in the world based on the total number of telephone users (both fixed and mobile phone).It has gone through several transformations that has led to severe competition in the industry. This research studies the recent trends in the Indian telecommunication sector. The paper will provide a comprehensive knowledge on the recent developments in the sector and will help highlight the changes in the telecommunication industry. The study is based on secondary data. The paper describes the recent trends in Indian telecom sector.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 18, 2022
“The Induction Dose with Ketamine and Midazolam Co-Induction to Propofola”
Md. Mahbub Ur Rahman, Md. shafiqul Islam, SM Masum Billah
Page no 138-141 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i03.006
Background: Propofol is a commonly used intravenous (IV) induction agent. The induction dose of propofol is 1.5 to 2.5 mg/kg in healthy adults producing unconsciousness, depending upon concomitant medications (i.e. opoid analgesics), the patient’s age and physical status, and the extent of surgical stimulation. Objective: To assess the induction dose with ketamine and midazolam co-induction to propofola. Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, double-blind and interventional study conducted at Department of Anesthesiology, Sher-e-bangla Medical College Hospital, Barishal, Bangladesh from January to June 2019. Sixty adult patients undergoing elective surgery to be performed under general anesthesia were randomized to receive 0.3 mg/kg of Ketamine or 0.03 mg/ kg of Midazolam intravenously as co-induction agent. A minute after administration of co-induction agent, anesthesia was induced with Propofol 40 mg bolus then 10 mg every 10 seconds until the loss of verbal response. The hemodynamic response at 0, 1, 2, 5 minutes respectively and the induction dose of Propofol were noted. Results: The mean arterial pressure heart rates were significantly lower at 1, 2 and 5 minutes in midazolam group. However, mean arterial pressure and heart were within the physiological range in both the groups. Propofol dose requirement for induction between the two groups was similar (p>0.05) but co-induction significantly decreased the induction dose of Propofol as compared to standard recommended dose for induction. Conclusion: Our study showed that hemodynamic variables were maintained within the physiological range with midazolam and ketamine co-induction. However, lesser degree of decrease in mean arterial pressure was seen with ketamine but the heart rate was higher. A similar reduction of induction dose of propofol was achieved with both the drugs.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 17, 2022
Knowledge and Attitude Related to Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening among Female Students in the College of Nursing, Kuwait
Nabil Ahmed Badawy, Mona A Al Shammari, Marziyeh S Hosseini, Seham M Mustafa
Page no 47-57 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i03.002
Objectives: To assess knowledge and attitude related to cervical cancer prevention, and screening among female students in the college of nursing in Kuwait. Subjects and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey in which 250 female students were recruited to answer the questionnaire. Results: Mean age of the students was 20.91 ±4.28 years. Ninety percent (n = 227) of them have heard of cervical cancer, but only 25.72 % (n = 65) recognized infection with the human papilloma virus as a risk factor. Only 23.33% (n=58) of the students studied are aware of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination. Seventy-nine percent (n=198) of the students studied were aware of the Papanicolaou cervix smear (Pap smear), and 42% of them gave a positive response when asked about the test's necessity. When students with a history of marriage were compared to those without a history of marriage, they demonstrated a statistically significant increase in their intention to undergo cytological examination (61.5 % vs 38.5 %, p=0.036). Comparing students in years 3 and 4 of a bachelor's program to those in years 1 and 2 revealed that student in years 3 and 4 were more knowledgeable about the relationship between HPV infection and cancer cervix (23.7% Vs 16 %, p=0.003). Conclusion: Nursing students have a limited understanding of cervical cancer, HPV vaccination, and Pap smear screening as an early detection practice. Cervical cancer prevention and screening issues must be immediately integrated into nurses' existing teaching and training curricula.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 17, 2022
Evaluation of Interleukin 10 Levels among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano
Tanko N. D, Aliyu A, Nasiru S, B. B Sadiq, Maryam S. H, Jamila N. U, Babayo A, Mansur B. S
Page no 128-137 |
10.36348/sjpm.2022.v07i03.009
Despite medical advances, tuberculosis is responsible for over one billion deaths in the last 200 years. This study was carried out to determine interleukin 10 levels in serum of tuberculosis patients attending Aminu Kano Specialist Hospital, Kano (AKTH). A total of 330 subjects were enlisted for this study. The subjects were grouped into: Group A (30 control) and Group B (300 subjects). DNA sequences specific for Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance were detected using Gene Xpert MTB/RIF assay. 5mls of blood were aseptically collected from subjects using standard venipuncture procedure into plain tubes for HIV and Interleukin 10 assay. TB patients co-infected with HIV were excluded from this study. The Interleukin 10 level was measured using commercial Sandwich ELISA kits. The result revealed that there was significant difference (p<0.05) between the interleukin 10 levels of the test (11.30±3.79) and control group (9.38±4.39). Furthermore, the result showed that there was no significant difference (p>0.05) between the interleukin-10 levels of rifampicin resistant (11.80±3.87) and non-rifampicin resistant patients (11.65±3.55). Interleukin 10 was also found to be higher among patients aged 30-39 (12.33±3.31) and female patients (11.95±3.50) than in male patients (11.45±3.65). Furthermore, Interleukin 10 level was found to be higher in TB patients before anti TB treatment (12.54±3.82) than in patients after treatment (9.86±3.59). The findings of the study showed that interleukin 10 is a viable biomarker in the pathogenesis of TB infection and can be used as prognostic marker for management of TB patients.
CASE REPORT | March 17, 2022
Duodenal Metastasis of Breast Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Manal Mahmoudi, M Saidiidrissi, A Siala, A Abdelmoula
Page no 125-127 |
10.36348/sjpm.2022.v07i03.008
Rationale: The usual metastases of breast cancer are mainly represented by the following organs: lymph nodes, bone, liver, lung, pleura and brain. While gastrointestinal involvement remains rare. Patient Concerns: A 67-year-old postmenopausal woman presented with abdominal pain and obstructive symptoms, she was diagnosed with duodenal metastasis of breast cancer with infiltration of the duodenal mucosa by lobular breast carcinoma. The patient had undergone the right breast mastectomy for infiltrating lobular carcinoma 6 years previously. Diagnosis: Metastatic infiltration of the duodenal mucosa by mammary lobular carcinoma was proven histologically and immunohistochemically. Lessons: The importance of thinking about metastases of the gastrointestinal tract in the presence of non-specific and vague symptoms and of clearly differentiating in this context these metastases from primary gastrointestinal tumors.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 16, 2022
Effects of Moringa oliefera Lam. Aqueous Root Extract on the Histology of Pancreas in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats
Hashim BA, Ayuba Y
Page no 59-64 |
10.36348/sijap.2022.v05i03.002
This study was to determine the effects of aqueous root extract of Moringa oleifera on antioxidant activities and on the histology of pancreas in Alloxan-induced-diabetic rats. Twenty Albino Wistar rats of both sexes weighing between100 and 194g were used for the study. The animals were divided in to four groups (Groups I, II, II and IV) of five rats each. Group I was the control group and were administered distilled water per body weight. Group II was induced with diabetes by injecting the rats with 150mg/kg Alloxan single dose and not treated. group III was induced with diabetes and treated with 50mg/kg Moringa for 28 days and group IV were not induced with diabetes but were treated with the aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera root for a period of twenty-eight days at 50mg/kg orally. The antioxidant activity of Moringa oliefera aqueous root extract was studied by assaying serum marker substances of Catalase, Glutathione peroxidase (GPx), Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) to determine the extent of antioxidant activity of the extract on the pancreas. At the end of the experiment, the animals were sacrificed and the Pancreas processed for routing light microscopic analyses. The results of this study showed that antioxidant activities of Malondialdehyde (MDA) decreased significantly in diabetic not treated and diabetic treated Moringa groups and Glutathione peroxidase (GPx), activity increased significantly in diabetic non-treated group and non-diabetic treated group (p<0.05). Glutathione Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Catalase changes were not significant. The results of this study also showed that photomicrograph of pancreas of diabetic non treated rats showed highly lobulated pancreatic tissue, glands exhibits loose collagenous capsule which can be seen extending as delicate septae, chronic inflammation and degeneration of islets of Langerhans. Diabetic treated group also showed septea between the lobule similar to the control group and glandular acini undergoing regeneration. Non-diabetic but treated group showed diffused micro and macro acini and normal islets of Langerhans similar to control.
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 16, 2022
A Research Overview and Cause Analysis of Parataxis and Hypotaxis
Yan Chu, Peiqi Sun
Page no 94-99 |
10.36348/sijll.2022.v05i03.003
As different connecting means in Chinese and English, parataxis and hypotaxis have always been the focus of discussion and research by Chinese and foreign scholars. This pair of concepts has been studied for a long time, and after years of supplement and improvement, the concepts of parataxis and hypotaxis have been very mature and widely used in the translation practice of various styles. Therefore, the authors give an overview of the research on parataxis and hypotaxis from the aspects of the proposal, development and application of the concepts. Apart from that, the authors also analyze the reasons of parataxis and hypotaxis from the following two perspectives: (1) grammar and syntax, (2) culture and thinking modes. Through this study, the authors hope to further improve the accuracy and fluency of translation between Chinese and English based on theories of parataxis and hypotaxis, and also hope to find some reasonable explanations to the Chinese and Western cultural conflicts.