ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 16, 2021
Equilibrium Modelling, Thermodynamic and Kinetic Studies on the Bio Sorption of Malachite Green Dye by a Low Cost Effective Adenanthera Pavonina Leaves Activated Carbon
V. Anbarasan, Sujatha Dhadhala, A. Alvin Kalicharan, K.Arivalagan
Page no 196-203 |
10.36348/sijcms.2021.v04i07.003
The aim of the current work is to investigate the applicability of raw Adenanthera Pavonina Leaves Activated Carbon (APLAC) for the removal of Malachite Green (MG) in aqueous solution. The adsorption of Malachite Green (MG) on APLAC adsorbent was studied as a function of APLAC dose (0.2–1g), initial concentration (10–70mg/L), pH 4–9 solutions, and a varying contact time(30-150)minutes and temperature(298-328)K. The effect of these parameters on the adsorption capacity was investigated using a batch process. The experimental data were fitted to Langmuir, Temkin and Freundlich adsorption models and were found to coincide Freundlich adsorption isotherm. Kinetic data were fitted to the pseudo-first-order and pseudo second-order models, and were found to follow pseudo- second-order kinetic model. The Characterization of the APLAC adsorbent was achieved by FT-IR, UV and SEM techniques. This study reveals that APLAC is eco benign and has a very good dye uptake property and can be best used as low cost and effective adsorbent in removing the environmentally polluting dyes.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 16, 2021
Effectiveness of Cleaning Practices of High Touch Surfaces Using Sodium Hypochlorite Disinfectant in an Intensive Care Unit
Dr. Neelam Attar, Dr. Nasreen Bagwan
Page no 271-276 |
10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i08.003
Environmental cleaning is an integral element of nosocomial infection prevention. The aim of our study is to determine the efficacy of environmental cleaning practices by estimating the microbial contamination of high touch surfaces in an ICU. We used sodium hypochlorite disinfectant and followed one cloth with one dip on a single surface in one direction technique. Sixty-one pre-cleaning and post-cleaning samples each were collected demonstrating a decrease in bioburden from 59% to 8%. Thus, we report a detailed account on the cleaning protocols practiced in a resource limited setting which are efficient and cost effective.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 16, 2021
Disaster Communication Strategies to Improve Preparedness and Reliable Communities
Riska Dian Vinance, Rachmat Kriyantono, Maulina Pia Wulandari
Page no 482-491 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2021.v04i08.003
Proper communication and preparedness planning before a disaster occurs is very important to minimize the risk and the resulting damage. This study takes place in the city of Surabaya with the consideration that Surabaya is traversed by two active faults or tectonic plate faults that can cause earthquake potential. This study focuses on the preparedness phase, namely the efforts made in anticipating disasters, through organized activities. Due to the nature of disaster which is full of uncertainty, communication is the main foundation in minimizing this uncertainty. Communication in the context of disaster plays a role as access to information needs in the process of prevention, preparation and mitigation through the dissemination of information related to disasters. The main key in responding to disasters is to build an effective communication planning strategy in coordinating information before a disaster strikes. This study focuses on analyzing anticipatory activities carried out by Disaster Management Agency (BPB) and Community Environment (Linmas) related to the potential for earthquakes in the Surabaya City area to improve community preparedness. This paper is studied qualitatively by using in-depth interview method. Furthermore, this study was analyzed using the Disaster Communication Management model according to Haddow & Haddow. The result indicate that with four main foundations in building effective disaster communication, among others; Audience Focus, Leaders Commitment, Situational Awareness and Media Partnership. It is important to anticipate efforts from disaster mitigation by the Surabaya City Government in reducing the risk of disaster impacts that can occur in potentially dangerous areas.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 16, 2021
The Impact of Quality Improvements Initiatives on Reducing the Prevalence of Central Line-Associated Infection: An Integrative Review
Amal Metab Alotibi, Amal Saed Alasmari, Ahlam Hassan Jabbari
Page no 229-235 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2021.v04i08.004
Aim: This review aims to assess the effect of quality improvement initiatives on reducing the rate of CLABSI. Method: This study used Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) method to enable researchers to systematically and organize a search for studies. Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) integrative approach structure consists of five stages (problem recognition, literature search, data assessment, data interpretation, and presentation). The empirical literature on quality improvement projects and initiatives on reducing the rate of CLABSI was reviewed and analyzed based on Whittemore and Knafl's framework to draw an overall conclusion about what is effective over the quality improvement projects in the infection rate. Finding: Nine articles fit the study inclusion criteria 7 were Q.I., and two were a mixed method. The nine articles' findings were classified into two themes: (1) Central line bundle care and (2) Education on CLBSAI insertion and maintenance. Conclusion: This review found quality improvement projects decrease the incidence of CLABSI, improve patients’ mortality, and reduce hospitalization days. Therefore, care bundles should be performed as a routine protocol. To be more successful, bundles of care should concentrate on these risks. During the catheter insertion, compliance with barrier precautions is desirable to minimize the probability of infections. Staff education and training positively impact the prevalence rate, utilizing maximal sterile obstacle safety measures that include sterile full-body drapes, sterile gloves, sterile gowns, masks, and caps, all central venous catheters are placed.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 16, 2021
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Paramedic Health Care Workers towards COVID-19 Pandemic
Cecyli C, Ezhilarasan G
Page no 236-240 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2021.v04i08.005
The novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) caused by a new strain of corona virus was declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and now is an unprecedented global issue. Mankind is experiencing another remarkable involvement in the quickly spreading COVID-19 pandemic. Besides, the sickness fundamentally influences regular daily existence, bringing about a financial emergency. Moreover the highest risk of getting COVID-19 is for the front line Healthcare workers (HWs). Therefore, utmost importance to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding COVID -19 is needed. Anonline Cross-sectional research design was utilized for the study. An aggregate of 100 paramedic health workers (Nurses, Pharmacist, Lab technician and Allied health technicians) were chosen using a convenient sampling technique. Data were gathered among eligible healthcare workers through online survey by electronically distribution of self-administered questionnaire developed by the investigator. The results depict that 80% had adequate knowledge, 84.6% had positive attitude towards COVID-19 and 88% of participants had appropriate practice related to COVID-19. There was a positive relationship noted among knowledge and attitude(r= 0.381), attitude-practice(r=0.624) and knowledge-practice(r= 0.702) at p<.05 and p<.01 level respectively. The outcome found that there is no huge affiliation found between selected demographic variables such as Age, residence, marital status and source of information but gender and years of experience was significantly associated with knowledge and practice (χ2=5.18) at p<0.01 and profession was significantly associated with attitude (χ2=10.92) at p<0.001.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 16, 2021
Development of Novel Formulation for Intranasal Delivery Containing Antidepressant Agent
Raghavendra Kumar Dwivedi, Swatantra K. S. Kushwaha, A. K. Rai, Neelottama Kushwaha, Divya Dwivedi, Shobhana Srivastava
Page no 358-367 |
10.36348/sjmps.2021.v07i08.003
This study was aimed to optimize and formulate desvenlafaxine succinate loaded niosomal in-situ nasal gel for the treatment of depression. Desvenlafaxine succinate loaded niosomal in-situ gel was fabricated by Thin Film Hydration method also known as hand shaking method. The present study involves the fabrication, optimization and characterization of the niosomal in-situ gel. The formulations were fabricated to enhance the bioavailability of lipophilic drug, so the drug can cross the barriers present in the brain without any complications. The barriers present in the brain i.e. cerebro spinal fluid barrier, and blood brain barrier causes hindrance to molecules to permeate the brain but permit the lipophilic molecule to pass. The niosomes were optimized by 32 and each formulation was divided by 22 for the preparation of hydrogel 1%w/v and 1.5% w/v chitosan (for example- in formulation F1 22 is applied then it will further divided into two parts that is F1G1 and F2G2, 1%w/v and 1.5%w/v chitosan respectively). The particle size of the optimized formulation F1G2 was found 342.9nm through particle size analyzer. The TEM images of the optimized formulation showed the formulated niosomes vesicles. Maximum entrapment efficiency was found 83.7% of the optimized formulation. In-vitro release was performed for 8 hours and maximum release was 82.57 %. Zeta potential value of the optimized formulation F1G2 was -22.4Mv, which shows the stability.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 16, 2021
Synthesis and Characterization of MgO Nanoparticles using Neem Leaves with their Photocatalytic and Antioxidant Properties
Rahman TR, Ara S, Hossain MI, Islam MT, Rahman TS, Khatun H
Page no 348-357 |
10.36348/sjmps.2021.v07i08.002
Background: Nanoscience and nanotechnology have been established recently a new interdisciplinary science and now a days it is one of the most attractive research area in modern material science. Nanotechnology can be defined as the synthesis, characterization, exploration and application of nanosized materials for the development of science. Objective: To Synthesis of MgO nanoparticles using Neem leaves extract & characterization of MgO nanoparticles with its antioxidant and photocatalytic effects. Methodology: A Quasi experimental type of study in the Department of Pharmacology and therapeutics, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi from January 2018 to December 2018. Prior commencement of the study, approval was taken from the institutional Review Board of Rajshahi Medical College. Results: There was no significant difference between Neem extract and Mg (NO3)2. MgO-NPs vs Mg (NO3)2 showed Mean difference = -0.19, 95% CI of difference = 0.3434 to – 0.03662, P value = <0.05. So, there was significant difference between MgO-NPs. and Mg (NO3)2. Conclusion: Synthesis of nanoparticles were confirmed by changes of colour from yellow to yellowish brown, UV-Vis spectroscopy and also by evaluation of its photocatalytic and antioxidant properties. In the photocatalytic study 88% dye degradation of MgO-NPs was found and antioxidant activity of MgO-NPs was also examined using DPPH assay which showed significant (P< 0.0001) antioxidant properties with 80% DPPH scavenging activity at 100mg/ml concentration.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 16, 2021
Research Progress on Selection Methods of Volleyball Players
Chen Chunmei
Page no 172-181 |
10.36348/jaspe.2021.v04i08.001
At the present stage, competitive volleyball is becoming increasingly fierce, and the training means and methods of various national volleyball teams tend to be diversified. In order to stand out in the world volleyball federation, athletes are particularly important in talent selection, and athlete selection is the first link of a project in sports training. This paper takes the standard of talent selection of volleyball players as the research object, and tries to find out the law of talent selection of volleyball players. This paper summarizes the definition of talent selection of volleyball players, the general situation of talent selection of volleyball players at home and abroad, the selection standards of volleyball players and the overall situation. Volleyball is the first big ball championship won by China in the Olympic Games. We need to solve many conflicts in the cultivation of sports reserve talents, which is obviously the key to the sustainable development of sports in our country [1]. We should strengthen the research on the sustainable development of volleyball talents, gradually strengthen the quality and quantity of talents, and establish and improve the sustainable volleyball reserve talent development project. Scientific material selection refers to scientific theories and methods, using means, some data and human body evaluation indicators to predict future competitiveness. In the competitive field, scientific material selection can be designed into many methods, which are very extensive. Such as genetics, morphology, physiology, psychology, sports training and other disciplines, with the current scientific development, each province and city also pay great attention to athletes from childhood [2]. And more reasonable use of scientific material selection. When selecting excellent athletes, the competitive ability of a volleyball player mainly depends on the development level of the player's shape, function, quality, skill, psychology and intelligence. The above factors are combined in quantitative and qualitative forms to form a certain level and type of player model. Therefore, in the selection of talents, we should pay attention to the selection of those with good physical fitness and good intelligence, but the talents with the best of both worlds are not easy to be selected. When there is a contradiction between the two, we should focus on selecting members with good intelligence [3]. Because poor physical fitness can also be improved through training, while players with poor intelligence are generally more difficult to change through training.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 15, 2021
Politics of Metaphor Translation in the Holy Quran: (Surah Al Imran as a Case Study)
Dr. Nawal Al-Shiekh
Page no 228-236 |
10.36348/sijll.2021.v04i08.002
In this study, the researcher discusses the translation strategies of metaphors in the Holy Quran; Surah Al Imran as a sample using the translated version into English by Yusuf Ali. Metaphor is an expression of figurative languages that gives cognition and makes the language looks more aesthetic. This expression is frequently found in the Quran that must be understood carefully because the Quran's meanings are sometimes stated explicitly and sometimes implicitly with a figurative language especially it is the speech of God (Allah). The researcher used the descriptive qualitative method to analyze some strategies that are used to translate these metaphors. The data which have been categorized as metaphor was taken from Surah Al Imran. Moreover, this study had been done through several steps, starting from choosing words, phrases, or sentences that were categorized as metaphor, then providing the verse as well as each translation, then followed by analyzing them, and lastly, gathering them as the discussion. The result of this study showed that there are ten metaphor expressions in the above mentioned Surah. There are two metaphor translation strategies applied in English. English translators utilize translating the metaphor by producing the same image in the target language and converting the metaphor to its sense.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 13, 2021
Level of Physical Activity among University Students in Urban Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu – A Cross Sectional Study
Dr. Praveen Kumar S, Dr. D P Lakshmi Priya, Dr. A Viknesh Ambayiram, Dr. AJW Felix, Dr. P K Govindarajan Kandasamy
Page no 233-240 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i08.002
Introduction: Annually physical inactivity attributes to 1.6 million deaths. Physical inactivity in college students is higher in developing countries compared to developed countries. There is a decline in physical activity as the age increases, this increases risk of NCDs like cardiovascular disease, Type 2 Diabetes, stroke. Aim: The present student was done with the objective of finding the level of physical activity among the university students in urban Chidambaram. Study setting and design: This is a cross-sectional study done among students studying in university. Materials and Methods: A total of 454 participants were included in the study, the level of physical activity was assessed using IPAQ-SF. Statistical Analysis: Descriptive and Analytical statistics were used. Analytical statistics was done using Chi-square test and binominal logistic regression. Results: Out of 454 participants, 108 (23.8 %) were physically active and 346 (76.2 %) were physically inactive. Among physically inactive, 107 (30.9 %) were males and 239 (69.1 %) were females. Females were 3 times physically inactive compared to males [odd’s ratio - 3.011 (95% CI 1.931 - 4.695)]. Binary logistic regression between levels of physical activity and significant factors showed females were 2.9 [95% CI (1.84 – 4.58)] physically inactive compared to males and this difference is statistically significant (p value < 0.05). Conclusion: The study shows that majority of college students lack physical activity, males are physically active compared to females. Females are less engaged in Vigorous physical activity compared to males.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 13, 2021
Effect of Leadership, Work Motivation, and Compensation for Job Satisfaction at Work (Case Study at PT. Agung Solusi Trans)
Ahmad Badawi Saluy, Susilo Raharjo
Page no 317-326 |
10.36348/sjbms.2021.v06i08.005
This research was conducted at PT. Agung Solusi Trans with the aim to analyze the influence of leadership, work motivation, and compensation on employee job satisfaction. Data collection was obtained through direct questionnaires using a total population of 101 saturated samples, while the data analysis method used Partial Lease Square analysis. The results of data analysis show that: (i) Leadership has a positive and significant impact on employee job satisfaction, (ii) work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction and (iii) compensation has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction. The three independent variables, leadership, work motivation, and compensation each have a positive and significant effect; it can be proven by all the results of the hypotheses and declared proven.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 13, 2021
Preoperative Versus Postoperative Effect of Dexamethasone on Postoperative Complications Following Mandibular Third Molar Surgery
OLUSOJI Jacob Olanrewaju, Fmcfd Adesina Oluwafemi Adewale, Obisesan Bola, Opaleye, Taofiq Olamide
Page no 344-349 |
10.36348/sjodr.2021.v06i08.003
Objectives: Dexamethasone is a steroid that has been widely used during third molar surgery to reduce acute complication associated with mandibular third molar surgery. This study compared the effect of preoperative versus postoperative oral dexamethasone on swelling, pain and trismus following impacted mandibular third molar surgery. Materials and Methods: A total of 138 subjects with impacted mandibular third molar referred for surgical extraction at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja were enrolled for the study and randomised into two groups. Group A subjects had 8mg of oral dexamethasone tablets one hour before surgical extraction while group B subjects had 8mg of oral dexamethasone tablets immediately after surgery. Pain, swelling and trismus were evaluated in both groups at days 2, 5 and 7. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS (IBM version 23). P-value was set at <0.05. Results: There were 61 males and 76 females with an age range of 21-57 years and an average age of 30.7 years and 29.6 years for groups A and B respectively. The results of the study indicated that there was no statistical difference in the reduction of pain, swelling, and trismus after mandibular third molar surgeries in both groups. Conclusion: Therefore, dexamethasone can be used either pre-operatively or postoperatively in minimising postoperative swelling, pain and trismus following mandibular third molar surgery provided there are no contraindications to its use.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: CHEMISTRY | Aug. 12, 2021
Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy as Instrumental Tool for Detection of Nanoparticles
Muhammad Kashif Qamar, Muhammad Zahid, Azra Yasmeen, Muhammad Faisal Yasin, Muzammal Manzoor, Awais Shaukat, Sanwal Piracha, Sadia Saleem
Page no 220-224 |
10.36348/sb.2021.v07i08.003
Nanotechnology playing important role for the synthesis of chemical compounds by emphasizes on their applications in different fields due to their physical and chemical properties. ICP-OES is the most advanced technique with modifications in their instrumental working leads to effective analysis of chemicals compounds, nanoparticles characterization, trace elements in water and other geographical applications. Failure to achieve the calibration leads to ineffective characterization through ICP-OES that especially functioned in high recoveries of Au NPs when using such a special macerating enzyme that appeared to release the NPs from plant tissue without changing the size distribution of the NPs. ICP-OES is used for capturing the toxins and heavy metals in environment as the biological pollutants. Its efficiency to remove the nearby metals and other portents deliberately increased due to advances in the fields of the biomedical engineering in conjugation with the environment sciences. ICP-OES is widely used in mining processes, mining purity control, rocks analysis, etc.
The In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) Program, launched in December 2015, is an initiative of Saudi Aramco to drive additional domestic value creation in Saudi Arabia. This was launched in order to support the rapidly changing economic environment and promote future prosperity. It is the bedrock of the strategy at Saudi Aramco, A Saudi Arabian Petroleum and Natural Gas Company that is based in Dhahran. According to Al-Ghalayni, Chairman and CEO of BMG Financial Group, “Made in Saudi Arabia” as a slogan carries the vision and will be crucial to the long-term economic growth of the Kingdom. To date, Saudi Aramco has held 5 Annual IKTVA forums and exhibitions. The 2-day 2020 forum attracted more than 70 exhibitors, 14 government bodies, and 8 international energy players in the industry. This alone was a significant boost to the efforts made locally towards localization of the Kingdom’s economy.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: BOTANY | Aug. 12, 2021
Biological Effects and Potential Role of Biological Techniques in Reduction of Growth Factors Owing to Metals Toxicity
Zia Ur Rehman, Muhammad Husnain Abbas, Muhammad Imran, Aamir Sohail, Mahtab Haider, Muhammad Afzal, Uzair Ishtiaq, Ameena Dilshad, Muhammad Ehsan Haider
Page no 215-219 |
10.36348/sb.2021.v07i08.002
The radish is also cultivated for oil purposes, as the oil is being take out from its seeds. The characteristics and the economic importance of radish vary among the East & West of world. Radish has the anti-diabetic, anti-turmeric and the anti-mutagenic properties. Different metals affected the radish plant by reducing the growth factors. There is need to control the level of toxic metals accumulation in radish. Ni is extensively utilized in the silver plants, alloy, zinc casting, storage batteries and in pigment electroplating. The growing Ni 2+ concentration has been investigated and it inhibits germination of seed and growth of seedlings in many plants. In normal rats R. sativus rises the HDL of serum. Some radish varieties designated for the experimental purpose of molecular investigations. Bioremediation is an inexpensive remediation method as compared to others remediation methods. Next generation sequencing technology provides a new technique both for the transcriptome analyses and genes mapping.