ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 3, 2022
Prevalence of Food Allergies in Punjab, Pakistan
Anam Javed, M. Bilal Shahid, Asad Ali, Safa Qadeer , Nisha Sadiq, Ayesha Ishfaq, Um-ul-Baneen
Page no 119-122 |
10.36348/sjbr.2022.v07i04.001
Food allergies are serious health issues around the globe but people often neglect them. In current survey, large and small both cities were randomly selected to determine prevalence of food allergies and obtained results showed that major sufferers are teenager. Whereas gender based comparison showed that females are at more verge of exposure than males and in addition to this, female patients also don’t take proper medication for recovery. The possible routes of allergens are intake of unhygienic water and improperly cooked food. Commonly reported symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and skin itching. So it is need of time to address these issues and finding of their remedies along with programed general public awareness to reduce prevalence of food allergies.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 3, 2022
Infertility Causing Microbial Flora
Anam Javed, Humaira Naeem, Iqra Azam
Page no 123-130 |
10.36348/sjbr.2022.v07i04.002
Infertility is a growing issue that is encountered today with couples today around the globe. Different microbial floras are active in promoting infertility causing infections. Usually bacteria affects only males, only females or both males and females. Their modes of actions are different in affecting the human ability to reproduce offspring. Disturbance in natural microbial flora may result in serious urogenital tract impairment. These infections may be acquired after sexual contact or due to unhygienic practice. Sometimes people often face infertility due to sudden exposure of exogenous microbial pathogens either of gram-positive or gram-negative origin. The infectious sites include different organs of genital tract irrespective of gender. Cases of infertility due to microbial exposure are mostly reported from Africa, Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia and Central Eastern Europe. Though different strategic measures are taken to deal with these infertility complications still more low cost remedies and programed general public awareness is required.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: ANATOMY | April 3, 2022
Histological Changes in Rat Testicular Tissue Architecure upon Short-Term Exposure to Inhaled Dichlorvos
Hart, J. S, Ibeachu, P. C
Page no 111-114 |
10.36348/sb.2022.v08i04.001
Background to the study: The use of insecticides have been encouraged in most Nigerian homes in the eradication of insects that could harm humans despite the side effects of exposure to these insecticides. The study aim was to examine the toxic effect of inhaled dichlorvos (DDVP) on the histological architecture of the testes of wistar rats on short-term exposure. Methods: Twenty (20) albino male wistar rats weighing 140g – 180g were recruited for this research and were randomly placed into four (4) groups of five (5) rats per group. Group 1 was control group, while groups 2 – 4 were given 10ml DDVP/90 ml distilled water – v/v, 20ml DDVP/80 ml distilled water – v/v and 40ml DDVP/60 ml distilled water – v/v, respectively. At completion of exposure, rats were anaesthetized with chloroform, sacrificed and their testes were harvested for routine histopathology procedure. The stained sections were morphologically evaluated and the pictures of the slides compared. Photomicrographs were obtained with the aid of Am-scope camera fitted on an Açu-scope microscope. Results: Results obtained from the control group showed that the testes presented with a normal histological make-up depicted by the presence of normal seminiferous tubules, no signs of germ cell distortions. However, experimental groups showed graded levels of degenerative changes in germinal layers of the seminiferous tubules as well as notable vacuolations. Conclusion: It can be concluded that prolonged exposure to dichlorvos inhalation could be toxic to the reproductive system of male wistar rats.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 3, 2022
Reconstruction of Diversion Regulations in a Juvenile-Crime System Based on Justice Value
Gunarto, Suwitno, Sri Endah Wahyuningsih, Muhammad Ngazis
Page no 104-109 |
10.36348/sjhss.2022.v07i04.001
The purpose of this research is to analyze and examine: 1) the regulation of diversion requirements in the current juvenile criminal justice system is not based on the value of justice; 2) weaknesses in the regulation of diversion requirements in the juvenile criminal justice system which is currently not based on the value of justice; 3) reconstruction of diversion requirements regulations in the juvenile criminal justice system based on the value of justice. This research is a qualitative research, with a sociological juridical approach, descriptive analysis, using primary data and secondary data, using the Grand Theory: Lawrence M. Friedman's Legal System Theory and Pancasila Justice Theory; Middle Theory: Law Enforcement Theory Soerjono Soekanto; and Applied Theory: Progressive Legal Theory Satjipto Rahardjo. The research findings are: (1) The regulation of diversion requirements in the juvenile criminal justice system is not currently based on the value of justice because the regulation of diversion requirements in children's cases is contrary to the values of Pancasila justice, and in the perspective of legal norms, the diversion requirement with restrictions is punishable by imprisonment under 7 (seven) years is discriminatory compared to the case of adults who can mediate or peacefully are limited by criminal threats, (2) The weakness of the regulation on diversion requirements is not based on the value of justice, because the regulation on diversion requirements is regulated in Article 7 of Law Number 11 of the Year 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System is discriminatory between child cases and adult cases. (3) Reconstruction of the regulation on diversion requirements in Article 7 of Law Number 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System based on the value of justice, especially paragraph (2) whose initial phrase reads Diversion as referred to in paragraph (1) is carried out in the case of a crime committed: threatened with imprisonment under 7 (seven) years; and is not a repetition of a crime. Reconstructed into Diversion as referred to in paragraph (1) is carried out in the event that the crime committed is not a repetition of a crime.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 3, 2022
Using Mother-Tongue in Teaching of Science and Technology: Reference to the North-East and North-West Geo-Political Zones, Nigeria
Saidu Yahaya Ojoo, Mudassir Ismaila Moyi
Page no 123-129 |
10.36348/sijll.2022.v05i04.002
This work conducted a study of language medium and the teaching of science and technology through the medium of mother-tongue in North-East and North-West Geo-Political Zones, Nigeria. a case study research design was used in collecting data for the study. We investigated some selected public primary school students in the two geo-political zones of the North-East and North-West. There are an estimated 100,000 primary school students in the two zones. Each zone is stratified along with the component. 18 schools were selected at random for the study from each geo-political zone. A minimum of 30 students were equally selected at random from each school from the zone under investigation. Questionnaires, oral interviews, and informal interactions were employed simultaneously to elicit information. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis which holds that our thoughts are shaped by our native languages; and that speakers of different languages, therefore, think differently was used as the theoretical framework of analysis. The work discovered among other things that the science and technology learning area has various challenges as pointed out by the participants. On the whole, the work concludes that the people’s language is not only part of their socio-cultural heritage; it is the natural medium of thought, expression, and communication within that culture.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 3, 2022
Youth Education for Sustainable Development: A Study of Simon Watson’s Perception in No Man’s Land
Bertin Yélindo Dansou
Page no 113-122 |
10.36348/sijll.2022.v05i04.001
Young people’s education has become, today, the first priority of national and international meetings or policies although most of them are dying of hunger, starvation, and during non-authorized immigration, resulting from unemployment and other forms of criminality and delinquency. To better understand and explain these enigmatic social issues so as to find out the real causes of the failure of educative strategies, including its negative consequences, as well as the required solutions for a better future, from the context of the novel, Psychoanalytic Criticism has been used through its psychological, human, social, sociological, political and economic dimensions, sharing exactly or not the writer’s perception. Very well educated or trained, talented young people, with secured employment for sustainable development, are expected contributions, in the end of this analytical and critical study.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 3, 2022
Hyponatremia as a Predictor of Adverse Outcome in Children with Severe Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Nepal
Machhindra Lamichhane, Laxman Shrestha, Luna Bajracharya, Archana Bagale
Page no 181-192 |
10.36348/sjm.2022.v07i04.001
Introduction: Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is one of the major causes of mortality in children with estimated 1 million deaths every year. Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in LRTI. The objective of study was to find association of hyponatremia (serum sodium<135meq/l) with severe LRTI. Prospective cross sectional study design was used for study. Settings: Pediatric Emergency, Ward and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH). Subjects: Children between 2 months to 16 years presenting with cough for less than 3 weeks, fast breathing and chest in drawing. Methods: Children between 2 month to 16 years of age having cough, fast breathing and chest in drawing admitted in emergency, ward or PICU of TUTH were screened and among them, children having pediatric respiratory severity score of 4-5 were enrolled in the study. Serum sodium was sent during admission and collected within 2 hours. Daily follow up was done to find need of respiratory support, duration to resolve hypoxia, total duration in hospital and final outcome of patient. Statistical test applied were Chi-square test and Fisher exact test. Results: 47.5% of study population had hyponatremia, of whom 65.79% had mild hyponatremia 26.31% had moderate and 7.89% had severe hyponatremia. Association of hyponatremia with need of non rebreathing face mask (p=0.001), ventilatior (p=0.009), duration of hospital stay (p=0.047) were significant. The study also found the association of severity of hyponatremia with need of non rebreathing facemask (p=0.001), ventilator (p=0.01), outcome (p=0.001), duration of stay (0.002). Mean time to resolve hypoxia in children with hyponatremia (4.5 days) was longer compared to normal sodium (2.58 days). Four patients died during the study period and all of them had hyponatremia. Conclusion: Association of hyponaremia and severity of hyponatremia in severe LRTI with need of non-rebreathing face mask, ventilatior, outcome, duration of stay was significant.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2022
Obstetric Outcomes of Pregnant Women with Eclampsia: A study in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Banu S, Akhtary SM, Pervin R, Shabnam S
Page no 147-150 |
10.36348/sijog.2022.v05i03.015
Introduction: Usually, eclampsia is the commonest cause of convulsions in pregnancy next being epilepsy. Moreover, in developing countries like Bangladesh, perinatal condition in eclampsia is a major concern of infant injury. So, proper treatment planning and initiatives against eclampsia can save many lives by decreasing the total mortality and morbidity of child and mother. The aim of our study was to assess the perinatal outcomes of pregnant women with eclampsia in a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Rangpur Medical College, Rangpur, Bangladesh during the period from January 2020 to December 2020. Proper written consents form all the participants were obtained and the ethical committee of the mentioned hospital had approved the study before starting the intervention. In total 78 pregnant women with eclampsia were selected as the study population. A predesigned questioner was used in collecting patient data. All data were processed, analyzed and disseminated by using MS Office and SPSS version 23 as per need. Result: As final outcome we observed, there was not any case of multiple pregnancy or maternal mortality. Among total 78 fetus, cases of stillbirth (SB), early neonatal death (END), perinatal death (END + SB) and death after birth were found as 8%, 12%, 19% and 4% respectively. So, total case of neonatal death was found 35% whereas the survival rate was 65%. As neonatal complication among survived babies, frequencies of jaundice, septicemia and respiratory distress were found in 27%, 24% and 18% babies respectively who were noticeable. As maternal complication, cases of ICU admission, acute kidney injury and haemorrhagic stroke were found as 4%, 3% and 1% respectively. Conclusion: Stillbirth may be considered as the main component and prematurity may be considered as another important cause of perinatal mortality in obstetric management of delivery in pregnant mothers with eclampsia. Early referral of eclamptic patients, early resuscitative measures as well as good neonatal care can improve perinatal outcomes in such cases.
CASE REPORT | March 30, 2022
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Bartholin Gland a Rare Tumor: A Case Report
Yassine Bouhtouri, Ihssan Elouarith, Fatima EL Mangoub, Saad Benali, Moulay Abdelah Baba Habib, Moulay Mehdi El Hassani, Hafid Hachi, Basma El Khannoussi, Jaouad Kouach1
Page no 140-142 |
10.36348/sijog.2022.v05i03.013
Introduction: cystic adenoid carcinoma of the Bartholin gland is a very rare tumor with a low incidence of 1% of female genital malignancies; it is characterized by its aggressive nature and frequent recurrence. Case report: We report a case of a cystic adenoid carcinoma of Bartholin's gland in a 38-year-old female patient who was treated surgically with good evolution. Conclusion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a very rare tumor of the Bartholin gland, whose diagnosis is based on the anatomopathological study.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2022
Influence of Vibration on the Fatigue Limit of Epoxy Based Coating Used for Water Storage Tanks
Haider Hadi Jasim
Page no 172-177 |
10.36348/sjet.2022.v07i03.009
The fatigue damage and the stress distribution in potable water tanks coatings can be influenced by different factor particularly the vibration that results from various sources. In this paper, study the effect of vibration on fatigue resistance of two types of epoxy coatings (polyamine and polyamide epoxy coatings) used for potable water tanks. The vibration fatigue test apparatus is collected in the laboratory and used for testing. As a result the vibration reduced the fatigue limits of both types of coats compared to static case. Also, there is a reduced in values of the constants of Basquin’s equation for vibration fatigue tests compared to the static case. The applied coatings improve the fatigue resistance of stainless steel.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2022
Effect of Water Accounting on Employment Generation in Bayelsa State
Onwuchekwa John Chika, Eneh Onyinye M, Okoye Nonso John, Damilola Felix Eluyela
Page no 106-117 |
10.36348/sjef.2022.v06i03.003
The study evaluated the effect of water accounting on employment generation in Bayelsa state. The general objective of the study is to assess the effect of water accounting on employment generation in Bayelsa state. The study was anchored on protection motivation theory. Survey research design was adopted in the study and data collected were analyzed using z-test and descriptive statistics. The findings show that water accounting has significant impact on employment generation in Bayelsa state. There is high level of relationship between water management in employment generation in Bayelsa state. It was recommended that government should provide clean and portable water for its citizens through proper management and accounting of water resources. Government should also put in place functional water management system. Government should ensure public enlightenment to debunk the idea that services provided by the government should not be paid by her citizens.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2022
Social Demographic Characteristics of Fistula Patients at Fistula Center of Rangpur Medical College Hospital, Rangpur, Bangladesh
Dr. Shaheen Ara Begum, Basher A. M. E, Begum F, Bushra K. F
Page no 116-120 |
10.36348/sijog.2022.v05i03.009
Introduction: Fistulas are abnormal connection between two body parts that is not supposed to be there. Differenc types of fistulas can occur among both male and female, but obstetric fistulas are more common among women. Because of the physical, psychological, and social repercussions of urine leakage, people with Vesicovaginal Fistula become severely incapacitated. These fistulas are typically caused by hindered labor and trauma. The most prevalent kind of fistula is vesicovaginal fistula, which is a serious condition that can bring physical, emotional, and social issues for both the afflicted and their family. Fistulas are more common in underdeveloped nations. The study's goal was to look at the socio-demographic features of fistula patients in a specific area. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to observe the social demographic characteristics of fistula patients of Rangpur region. Methods: This prospective descriptive study was conducted at the Department of Obs and Gynae, Rangpur Medical College Hospital, Rangpur, Bangladesh. The study duration was 2 years, from September 2006 to September 2008. A total of 50 patients were selected for the present study following the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Result: 60% of the patients were between the age of 21-30 years, and 38% were between 31-40 years. 62% of the precent study participants had low socio-economic status. 72% of the women were of smaller stature (≤145 cm). 84% of the patients had vesicovaginal fistula, 12% had mixed type of fistulas. 24% had associated complications. Successful outcome was observed in 84% of cases. Conclusion: The study showed that obstetric fistula is more common among the women of lower social economic class with low availability of medical facilities. Women of small stature are at higher risk of fistulas, and among the different types of fistulas, vesicovaginal fistulas are the most common.
CASE REPORT | March 30, 2022
Metastatic Carcinoma of the Breast Mimicking Clinically and Histologically a Primary Gastric Carcinoma: A Case Report
Yassine Bouhtouri, Ihssan Elouarith, Moad Belouad, Abdelhamid Benlghazi, Moulay Abdelah Baba Habib, Moulay Mehdi El Hassani, Mohamed Oukabli, Jaouad Kouach
Page no 143-146 |
10.36348/sijog.2022.v05i03.014
The stomach is one of the frequent sites of metastasis from invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast. The clinical presentation and the endoscopic findings for metastasis carcinoma are nonspecific and may mimic that of a primary gastric tumor. The distinction between these two neoplasms may be very difficult but essential as the basis of the treatment is different. Histological and immunohistochemical analyses are the gold standard for establishing the diagnosis of the primary site. We report the case of a 68-yearold patient with metastatic breast cancer mimicking a primary stomach cancer.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2022
“Co-Induction with a Small Dose of Ketamine is a Better Option Compared to Midazolam in Reducing Induction Dose of Propofol”
Md. Ashraful Anam, Mohammad Jakir Hossen Mollick, Fakhruddin Ahmed, Md. Aminur Rahman, Sayed Nurul Huda, Mamata Manjari
Page no 112-115 |
10.36348/sjls.2022.v07i03.007
Background: Use of several anesthetic agents to induce anesthesia is not new and they are used to achieve different effects such as sedation, muscle relaxation and pain relief. Propofol has been accepted as an alternative to thiopentone for intravenous induction and is commonly used as an inducing agent and its action is more rapid. Objective: To compare co-induction with a small dose of ketamine is a better option compared to midazolam in reducing induction dose of propofol. Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, double-blind and interventional study conducted at Department of Anaesthesia, Institute of Child and Mother Health (ICMH), Matuail, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January to December-2019. Fifty two 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: A total of 52 patients (n=26 in each group) who met the inclusion criteria were included in this study. The patients where between age group of 20 years to 71 years and weight of 40 kg to 80 kg and had ASA physical status 1. As there were no significant differences in age, sex, weight and ASA physical status of patients, between the two groups, both of the groups were comparable. 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 30, 2022
Isolation of Acinetobacter Species from Wound Infection and Their Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Shubhra Kanti Dev Nath, Md. Mizanur Rahman
Page no 161-164 |
10.36348/sjpm.2022.v07i03.015
Background: Acinetobacter species has emerged as an important pathogen globally in various infections especially in hospital acquired infections. Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the antibiotic resistance pattern of Acinetobacter species from wound swab samples. Materials and Methods: A Cross sectional study was undertaken in Department of Microbiology, Rajshahi Medical College (RMC), Rajshahi, Bangladesh from period January 2014 to December 2014. A total 13 Acinetobacter were collected from 292 wound infection patients of surgery word and its allied brances in Rajshahi medical college hospital (RMCH). Isolation, Identification and sensitivity of Acinetobacter species were performed by manual method. Results: Out of 292 patients 13(4.4%) patients showed growth of Acinetobacter species. Resistance observed to Meropenem was 38.46%, Piperacillin -Tazobactum 61.53%, Amikacin 53.84%, Ceftazidime 76.92%, Gentamicin 61.53% and Levoflaxacin 67.23%. This data suggest that Acinetobacter isolated from hospital exhibits resistanace to multiple antimicrobial drugs. Conclusion: The study will help to implement better infection control strategies and improve the knowledge of antibiotic resistance patterns of Acinetobacter species in our region.