ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 28, 2021
Assessment of Haematological and Biochemical Parameters at Different Pubertal Stages among Boys from Khammam District
Geetha Lokam, B. Kavitha
Page no 408-412 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i10.009
Background: Adolescence is the most critical phase of human growth that radically alters the physiology of the body and wherein any inconsistency can lead to serious health consequences in adulthood. In adolescents, the haematological and biochemical parameters change with age, necessitating a continuous age-related definition of the reference intervals. This prospective study aimed to examine the utility of new haematological and biochemical markers to assess nutritional status and possible health risks in children, adolescents and adult boys. Materials and Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study in a sizeable group of 90 male participants aged between 10–22 years to inspect the distribution of values of common haematological and biochemical parameters. Anthropometrical measurements were carried with standard protocols, and blood samples were collected from participants in a hospital setting. Haematological samples were measured using pathology laboratory protocols. Hepatic, renal, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism markers were determined by following standard biochemistry methods. Results: We observed some differences between haematological parameters, hepatic, renal, lipid and glycaemic profiles among children, adolescents and adults. Amongst lipid parameters, only HDL levels were significantly associated with gender following puberty (p< 0.001), the calculated BMI levels were in the lower normal range. Conclusions: This is the first study establishing haematological and biochemical parameters in this part of India. These findings provide a helpful guide for clinical researchers and care providers. Studies on a large scale and in different settings would also be desirable.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 28, 2021
Juridical Analysis of Law Enforcement for Criminal Acts of Corruption to Realize Legal Certainty (Research Study at the Tanjung Pinang Police Criminal Investigation Unit)
Jaya Putera Tarigan, Laily Washliati, Fadlan
Page no 633-642 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2021.v04i10.009
Corruption is a special offense that is regulated separately outside the Criminal Code. In the process of handling corruption cases, the principle of priority or precedence in the settlement process applies. This is following Article 25 of Law no. 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption, which states that investigations, prosecutions, examinations in courts of corruption cases take precedence over other cases in order to be resolved as soon as possible. The problems in this study are how to regulate the law of corruption in order to achieve legal certainty (Research Study at the Tanjung Pinang Police Criminal Investigation Unit), how to implement corruption law enforcement to create legal certainty (research study at the Tanjung Pinang Police Criminal Investigation Unit) and what factors become an obstacle or obstacle as well as a solution to law enforcement for corruption in order to realize legal certainty (Research Study at the Tanjungpinang Police Criminal Investigation Unit). This study aims to determine the legal regulation of corruption in order to create legal certainty (research study at the Tanjung Pinang Police Criminal Investigation Unit), to determine the implementation of the juridical analysis of corruption law enforcement in order to realize legal certainty (Research Study at the Tanjung Pinang Police Criminal Investigation Unit), to find out factors that become obstacles or obstacles as well as Law Enforcement Solutions for Corruption in order to Realize Legal Certainty (Research Study at the Tanjungpinang Police Criminal Investigation Unit). This study uses a descriptive method by using a normative approach (legal research) to obtain primary data through field research. The results of the study indicate that Law Enforcement of Corruption Crimes to Achieve Legal Certainty (Research Studies at the Tanjungpinang Police Criminal Investigation Unit) has basically been carried out well, although there are still many obstacles in the field, especially the substance and legal culture. It is necessary to have a firm legal regulation that provides a deterrent effect to perpetrators of corruption.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Oct. 27, 2021
Medically Important Novel Biomarkers Therapy for Targeting the Cancerous and Tumor Cells in Combating the Infectious Diseases
Safdar Iqbal, Abdul Qadeer Saad, Aamal Haleem, Zahida Parveen, Imtiaz Hussain, Muhammad Kashif Qamar, Muhammad Zahid
Page no 395-400 |
10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i10.013
Cancer biomarkers are the biological molecules produced by the body or tumor in a person with cancer. In order to place the functioning of biomarkers for clinical investigating, they are passed through different clinical trials in order to check their treatment rate as compared to the normal markers. Different genes are involved in causing the breast cancer and early diagnosis through biomarkers provides an effective way to control the mutations caused in cancerous tissues. Genetic biomarkers are those biological molecules that can detect the change in the DNA and RNA structures. HER2 somatic mutations lead to increase in progressions of cancer development non-small cell lung cancers as well as in breast cells. The most important biomarkers are ALF-alpha-fetoprotein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AFP gene in the liver. Mutational defect in AFP gene leads to severe damage to liver. C-reactive protein (CRP) is the biomarker for inflammation in the body cells. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is the biomarker used for detection of prostate cancer. Microsatellite instability analysis of a tumor which provides predictive and also prognostic information. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the important biomarker for the diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease pathologies.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 27, 2021
Interventional Lumbar Spine Surgeries under Spinal Anesthesia Compared General Anesthesia: A Prospective Study Tertiary Hospital in Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Abul Ehsan, Dr. A. K. M. Tanvirul Haque, Dr. Mohammad Ali Chowdhury, Dr. Bidhan Kumar Fowjdar, Dr. Farhana Sultana, Dr. Indrasis Sanyel, Dr. Md. Moshiur Rahman
Page no 241-245 |
10.36348/sjbr.2021.v06i10.002
Background: When it concerns to lumbar spine surgery, patients have the option of either general or regional anesthetic. General anesthesia is the most often used anesthetic method (GA). These patients had spinal anesthesia (SA) and general anesthesia (GA) to see which had better intraoperative and postoperative results. Methods: Multicenter non-randomized quasi-experimental prospective study has been conducted in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital and tertiary care Hospital Rajshahi, Bangladesh. From June 2019 until December 2020. The research involved a total of 72 patients. There were 37 patients in the GA Group and 35 in the SA Group who were randomly assigned to the two groups. They also kept track of the patient's heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, blood loss, satisfaction with the operating circumstances, and the intensity of postoperative discomfort assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS). Results: This study found that the SA group suffered from considerably less blood loss than the GA group. The SA Group saw substantially less changes in intraoperative maximal blood pressure and heart rate (p=0.05). This group was substantially satisfied with their surgeons' work (p=0.05). There were substantially fewer patients in the SA group who required postoperative analgesics and postoperative mean VAS than in the GA group. (p < 0.05 for both). Conclusions: While maintaining improved perioperative hemodynamic stability without increasing undesirable side effects, our research demonstrated that SA was superior to GA in delivering surgical analgesia and reducing blood loss.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 26, 2021
Quantitative Evaluation and Comparison of Apical Extrusion Using Reciprocating File Reciproc, WaveOne with Rotary OneShape, ProTaper Next Ni-Ti Systems
Dr. Thimmanagowda N Patil, Dr. Sneha S Vanaki, Dr. Prahlad A Saraf, Dr. Anand Vallabhdas, Dr. Kusuma S C, Dr. Pradeep K
Page no 475-480 |
10.36348/sjodr.2021.v06i10.007
Aims and objectives of the study: The objective of this in vitro study aimed at evaluation with comparision of extrusion of the debris apically using Reciproc, WaveOne with OneShape, Protaper Next rotary file systems. Materials and Method: Sixty mandibular premolars with single root and singe canal were selected. The samples were distributed along four similar groups based on the length between cementoenamel junction and the apex. To collect the extruded debris glass vials with rubber stoppers were used. Pre weighed glass vials were used to collect the debris extruded and the irrigant. Preparation sequences were divided as follows: Group 1: A R25 Reciproc. Group 2: The WaveOne Primary file. Group 3: A classic OneShape file. Group 4: Multiple files ProTaper Next system. Once the instrumentation was completed with respective groups and files, tooth was remoed from the glass vial and root surface was rinsed with 1ml of bidistilled water into the receptor tube.within to make sure the debris accumulated is in the glass vial completely. Preweighed glass vials containing the debris was weighed in an electronic balance with an accuracy of +/- 0.00001g. Results: Readings, data collected, analyzed, computerized with the help of SPSS (STATISTICAL PACKAGE FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES software), 20.0 VERSION. One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Tukey HSD test statistical analysis was done. All instruments resulted in extrusion of debris and irrigants, but highest average extrusion of debris was eident in Reciprocting file systems.Conclusion: Among the four different file systems used, Reciproc file system showed the maximum apical extrusion.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Oct. 25, 2021
In vitro Studies on the Formation and Growth of Urinary Stone Crystals
C. K. Mahadevan
Page no 230-243 |
10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i10.006
It is a well known fact that the urinary stone crystal disease affects a considerable number of people and makes it a major socio-economic problem in the world. Several environmental factors influence the formation and growth of many crystalline materials in the biological fluids in a human urinary system. As in vivo experimentations have limitations, in vitro investigations have been made by several researchers in the past. A success in finding the environmental factors promoting or inhibiting the formation and growth of urinary stone crystals will be of immense help to the mankind. This article provides a bief account of the results obtained in this regard along with providing some information on urolithiasis and gel methods for crystal growth. The focus is made on Whewellite, Brushite and Struvite crystals as these are among the dominant and well studied ones.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 25, 2021
Solving The Habit of Cheating (Copy-Paste of Exam’s Answer) Through the Implementation of Scientific Learning Activities and Class Management Technique
Sujarwo, Dara Fitrah Dwi, Rosmilan Pulungan, Muhammad Noer Fadlan, Ahmad Landong
Page no 330-334 |
10.36348/jaep.2021.v05i10.005
Student-centered learning activities are aimed to mastery the learning material for preparing a learning evaluation in the form of examination. However, when monitoring, students were still found cheating. If this reality always occurred, then the degradation of students' competence and character cannot be avoided. Based on the phenomenon found, then it should be solved by implementing scientific-based learning activities through classroom management techniques. Learning activities are the involvement of students in terms of attitudes, thoughts, attention to observing, questioning, acting, reasoning and communicating so that optimal learning conditions are created and maintained, then an atmosphere of learning is conducive and interactive in a classroom management system called face-to-face arrangement. . After the learning activity, an exam is carried out as an effort to overcome the habit of cheating by applying soundproof techniques. During the exam, the situation was conducive even though there was a movement to steal the attention but no one was cheating. This showed a decrease in student cheating. In fact, the classroom management technique with face-to-face settings showed that the stages of scientific-based learning activities have been carried out by students. This was proven by his ability to understand and answer questions both at the time of presenting the results of the assignment and during the exam. By implementing classroom management techniques and scientific-based learning activities, it showed that there is a decrease in student cheating. This is shown from the two classes that were observed when the exam was in progress, only a few students cheated through suspicious movements. Thus, it can be stated that scientific-based learning activities with classroom management techniques are able to overcome the habit of cheating.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 25, 2021
Clinical Profile of Right Ventricular Infarction in Patients with Acute Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction
Md. Sohel Khan, Md. Shahabuddin Khan, Md. Hanif Hossain, A. K. Al Miraj
Page no 175-180 |
10.36348/sijtcm.2021.v04i10.002
Introduction: Coronary artery disease is the commonest form of heart disease and the leading cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Its prevalence among Bangladeshi has doubled during the past two decades. Myocardial infarction is one of the most common diagnosis in hospitalized patients. Objective: To find out the clinical profile of right ventricular infarction in patients with inferior wall MI. Methods: The study was a hospital based observational cross sectional study. 30 consecutive patients of Inferior wall myocardial infarction as proved by E.C.G. admitted from June 2019 to June 2020 to the ICCU, Department of Cardiology, Al-Helal Specialized Hospital Ltd. Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. All the Patients were studied at the time of admission, during management in hospital and followed up in the hospital until recovery or death. Criteria only patients with definite evidence of IMI in 12 lead standard ECG were included in this study. For these patient’s additional Right Precordial leads were taken at the time of admission and repeated at 12 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours. Result: Out of the total 150 cases of acute MI admitted in Al-Helal Specialized Hospital Ltd. Dhaka, Bangladesh. The incidence of IMI among all the cases of AMI was 20.0% our study showed a peak incidence of RVI in the age group of 51 – 60 years but the peak incidence of IMI was in the age group of 61 years above. Our study showed a very high incidence of IMI and as well as RVI in males compared to females. This may be due to association of many risk factors which is more common in males. Our study shows percentage of various risk factors associated with MI. In most of cases multiple risk factors co-existed. In our study chest pain was the commonest symptom followed by sweating. Syncope was essentially an important presenting symptom in RVI. Palpitation was the least presenting symptom in IMI. In our study ST segment, ST of RV4 was elevated in all the 15 cases of RVI, ST elevation in all four leads (RV3, RV4, RV5 and RV6) was in 8 cases, ST elevation in any lead in 7 cases and ST of V1 was elevated in 9 cases. The incidence of VF was significantly high in cases of RVI and it was a major cause for mortality. Mortality is significantly high in RVI were as it is lower in IMI without RVI. Conclusion: The incidence of mortality and complications can be reduced only when we are fully aware of the diagnosis and the complications that can occur in RVI. So in all cases of IMI, RVI should be looked for by using simple and specific investigation like RPLs of ECG. Clinically RVI can be suspected when there is bradycardia, irregular pulse, hypotension and elevated JVP with clear lungs in a setting of Acute MI. ECG is a very simple investigative tool. The Advantage of ECG is it is easily available, noninvasive, cost effective, specific and sensitive. Involvement of the right ventricle in inferior wall myocardial infarction significantly affects the mortality and morbidity and complications.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 25, 2021
A Study of Themes and Symbols used in ‘The Bull and She Devil’ by Zaib-Un-Nisa Hamidullah
Anila Hashim, Dr. Muhammad Arfan Lodhi, Surryia Khanum
Page no 335-340 |
10.36348/sijll.2021.v04i10.002
A theme is a major topic, matter, or statement inside a tale and symbolism is a literary method that employs symbols, whether the words, characters, markings, places, or abstract concepts symbolize something more than the actual meaning. Thematic concepts refer to what readers "believe the work is about," while thematic statements are "whatever the work expresses about the topic". The major goal of this proposed study was to examine and debate the thematic concerns and symbols found in Zaib-Un-Nisa Hamidullah's novella ‘The Bull and She Devil’. She is regarded as a pioneer of feminist literary studies in Pakistan. Her contribution to the field of English literature is noteworthy. ‘The Young Wife and Other Stories’, a collection of her short fiction; deals with the impression and expression of sexuality in state of depression in a male dominated society. Nature of this research work is qualitative, and it explains various themes and symbols used in the story. Sample of the study is “The Bull and the She Devil”, a story taken from Hamidullah’s afore mentioned collection of short stories. Study discusses the mental approach and dilemma of the rural young man’s physical, psychological and emotional state regarding marital relationships with his wife along with the plight and repressive state of mind of females in male dominant societies. The author skillfully interacts with forbidden issues without being too overt with help of symbolic representations and thematic interpretations.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 24, 2021
Demographic Determinants of Executive Managers Stress in Public and Private Institutions in Rivers State
Dr. A. Amadioha, SOMINA, Joyce Paul
Page no 325-329 |
10.36348/jaep.2021.v05i10.004
The study investigated on demographic determinants of executive manager stress in Rivers State. This study was guided by three research questions and three corresponding null hypotheses. The demographic factors investigated included gender, age and educational qualification. The descriptive survey research design was adopted with a sample of 400 administrators drawn from the entire population of administrators in Rivers State. Data for the study was obtained using a 20 item researcher-developed instrument which was adequately assessed for validity and reliability before administration. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while independent samples t-test was used to test the corresponding null hypotheses. Result revealed that female had a significantly higher level of stress than males, that younger administrators had a significantly higher level of stress than older administrators, while administrators with graduate degrees had a significantly higher level of stress than those without graduate degrees. Based on these results, it was recommended that stress management training should be provided for administrators in Rivers State.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 24, 2021
Management of Qillat-i-Darqiyyat (Hypothyroidism) with a Combination of Unani Drugs Asgand (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) and Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst.) - A Case Study
Juveria Jabeen, Qamar Uddin, Ansari Umme Ammara Maqbool Ahmad, Bhoraniya Abdullah Ismail
Page no 225-229 |
10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i10.005
Qillat-i-Darqiyyat (Hypothyroidism) is one of the most common disease conditions under endocrine system, occurring in 5% of individuals. A 19 years old female patient, approached the Outpatient department of NRIUMSD, Hyderabad, with complaints of weight gain, loss of hair, poor appetite, and general weakness and was treated with Unani medicines i.e., Asgand (Withania somnifera) and Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) for 8 weeks. All the basic blood and urine investigations were done before and after the treatment along with the thyroid profile test. After 8 weeks of treatment, the patient showed significant relief in symptoms as assessed by a decrease in Zulewski's clinical score which was 7/12 point before treatment and 4/12 points after treatment, and a decline in TSH level from 6.73 µ IU/mL to 2.53 µ IU/mL. Although, the serum T3 and T4 levels remained within normal range during the course of treatment. Thus, this study is suggesting that Unani medicine can be used effectively in the management of Hypothyroidism.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 24, 2021
Surgical Results of Advanced Multivalvular Heart Disease with Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Noureddine Atmani, Aniss Seghrouchni, Azzeddine Elmoujahid, Mohamed. Drissi, Younes Moutakiallah, Mahdi Aithoussa
Page no 517-525 |
10.36348/sjmps.2021.v07i10.009
Introduction: Patients with advanced multivalvular disease (AMVD) and left ventricular dysfunction carry usually a higher in hospital mortality. However, long-term survival results improved in some causes. Design: Retrospective study, teaching hospital based. Methods: 82 patients (59 men and 23 women) mean age 44,5±13,6 years with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 45% underwent multiple valve surgery from 1994 to 2016. The most common etiology was rheumatic valve disease (89%). 90, 2% of patients were in NYHA class III-IV. Mean LVEF was 38, 4±6, 3%. Triple valve surgery was performed in 38 (46, 4%) cases and double valve surgery was performed in 44 (53, 6%) cases. All tricuspid procedures were conservative (51 cases; 62, 2%): DeVega in 22 (43, 1%) cases and Carpentier Edwards ring in 29(46,9%) cases. A logistic regression analysis was used to identify the determinants factors of early mortality. Results: In-hospital mortality was 17% (14/82).In multivariate analysis, factors influencing operative mortality rate were: preoperative renal failure (OR 9.6, 95%CI 1.28-72.4, p=0,027) and LOS (OR 19.8, 95%CI 1.8-218.4, p+0,015). Follow-up was 35% complete and follow-up period was 48 months (range 12-108). There is a significant change in NYHA functional class (p<0, 0001) and most survivors showed an increase LVEF (p<0, 0001). Conclusion: Multiple valve surgery in patients with AMVD and left ventricular dysfunction can be performed despite early mortality rate. But the good late results justify surgical indication and those patients should not be denied on the basis of low ejection fraction alone.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Oct. 24, 2021
Cetraria Islandica as a Pulmonary Cytoprotective and Supportive Herbal Remedy for Lung Complications Related to COVID-19
Salama M. El-Darier, Amani W. Nasser
Page no 168-174 |
10.36348/sijtcm.2021.v04i10.001
At the end of 2019, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) has become a global pandemic with severe acute respiratory syndrome. The virus started from Wuhan, China on 29 December 2019 and spread widely all over the world in a short period. The present review reports the activity of one striking lichen; Cetraria islandica (L.) Ach. as probable complementary effective treatment for symptoms associated with Covid-19, infection. Many potential treatments have been introduced, which are considered potent antiviral drugs and commonly reported as herbal or traditional and medicinal treatments. Currently, several studies confirmed that herbal medicine plays a major role in the prevention and treatment of many diseases also for the novel coronavirus. As well as, the post-COVID syndromes which have been detected in many people who've "recovered" from COVID-19 but still suffering from its pulmonary symptoms. In the light of findings reported in the present study, C. islandica supplements can add a significant role to protect lung from COVID-19 symptoms and post-COVID syndrome alongside with synthetic drugs or vaccines. Therefore, C. islandica supplements have the potential of being utilized as novel bio-resources for naturally occurring phytotherapies.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 24, 2021
Prenylated Benzoquinone and Hydroxylated Benzophenone Glycoside from the Leaf and Stem Bark Extract of Annona muricata (Annonaceae)
Musa Mohammed, Umar M. Tanko, Baba Gabi
Page no 271-276 |
10.36348/sijcms.2021.v04i09.001
The EtOAC fraction of the partitioned MeOH portion of the leaf extract of A. muricata was subjected to Si-gel column chromatography. Similar fractions where pooled together on the basis of their TLC profile. This was further re chromatographed on silica gel chromatography to afford red crystallized needles as compound 1. The EtOAC from the partitioned MeOH portion of the stem bark extract of A. muricata, was also subjected to column chromatography, similar fractions with TLC profiles where pooled together and subsequently subjected to a repeated gel filtration techniques over sephadex LH 20 to afford compound 2.Their structures were elucidated as2-(1-methoxy-carbonyl-4-6-dihydroxyphenoxy)-3-methoxy-5,6-di-(3-methoxyl-2-butenyl)-1,4-benzoquinone (1) and 1-O-(4"-O-Caffeoyl)-β-glucopyranosyl-4-dihydroxy-2-(3',3'-dimethylallyl) benzene (2) using standard spectroscopic protocols.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 23, 2021
Evaluation and Comparison of Common Biochemical Markers in Pre-Menopausal and Post-Menopausal Women from Khammam District
Geetha Lokam, M. Vijaya Sree
Page no 396-399 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i10.007
Menopause is an endocrinological transition that greatly affects health and disease susceptibility in middle-aged and elderly women. To gain new insights into the metabolic process of menopause, plasma metabolic profiles in 60 pre- and post-menopausal women were systematically analysed by biochemical methods in conjunction with univariate and multivariate statistical analysis. Biochemical markers signatures revealed considerable differences between pre- and post-menopausal women, and clear separations were observed. In total, five metabolites were identified as potential biochemical markers for menopause, including serum calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, serum alkaline phosphatase and osteocalcin. These differences highlight those significant alterations occur in serum metabolism, biochemical reactions, hormone imbalance in post-menopausal women. In conclusion, our plasma biochemical study provides novel understanding of the metabolic profiles related to menopause, and will be useful for investigating menopause-related diseases and assessing metabolomic confounding factors.