ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Perceived Mental Health and Subjective Well-Being among Women: A Study With Reference to Khagaria District of North Bihar, India
Madhu Priya, Prof. Anis Ahmad
Page no 306-312 |
10.36348/sjhss.2021.v06i09.001
The present study is aimed at studying the levels of perceived mental health and subjective well- being among housewives and working women living in different places of Khagaria district of North Bihar. For the present study, total sample consisted of one hundred fifty women (N=150) comprising housewives (n=75) and working women (n=75) were randomly drawn from different places of Khagaria district – a well-known district of North Bihar. The subjects’ age were ranged between 28 – 55 years. The various dimensions of mental health like positive self-evaluation, realistic perception, integration of personality, autonomy, group – oriented attitude and environmental mastery were measured using Mental Health Inventory. PGI Well Being Scale was used to assess the subjective – well- being. Findings of the present study revealed that the levels of various dimensions of mental health and subjective well- being as a whole were better among the housewives than working women especially from where the present sample has been drawn, hence, the significant difference has been found between the group of women in terms of their degree of mental health, although, both the group of women have shown positive inclination towards subjective well-being. Moreover, such type of obtained results has been discussed in detail by giving appropriate probable reasons.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Didactic Functions in the Mabebasan Tradition in Geguritan Candra Bhairawa Manuscript
Ida Bagus Made Wisnu Parta, I Nyoman Suarka, I Wayan Cika, I Made Suastika
Page no 275-281 |
10.36348/sijll.2021.v04i09.002
The so-called geguritan (traditional Balinese poetry) didactic function in Candra Bhairawa manuscript attempts to fulfill the mabebasan tradition's ideas of justice as instruction. The Geguritan Candra Bhairawa manuscript serves as a didactic medium for the author's messages and counsel. Its goal is to deliver an educational message to its readers that include the ideals of life's philosophy. This study's findings concern the didactic function of literature as a medium capable of directing or educating its readers. Teaching is accomplished by reading and developing literary works that contain the values of life philosophy. The mabebasan tradition serves several educational purposes in society, one of which serves as a graphic symbol (expression of feelings). Authors construct literary works by infusing each of their poems with messages, mandates directed to literary readers or the population. The Geguritan Candra Bhairawa manuscript didactic functions in the mabebasan tradition are expressed through expressive symbols during the five-day event, namely: (a) to preserve a cultural legacy through the mabebasan tradition; (b) as a moral compass for a society founded on noble values; (c) as a supplement to the yajna ceremony's five gita method.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Media Exposure on Body Image and Sensation Seeking among Adolescents
Mamatha K, K. Nrethya Ayappa
Page no 313-318 |
10.36348/sjhss.2021.v06i09.002
Media today has become a powerful tool in dispersing information to the masses. It has had positive impact on society in many ways, however; there have been many voices in society criticizing media and its negative influence specifically on adolescents. With Information being readily accessible at a click of button, at finger tips the pervasiveness of screens and their prominence in everyday life has drawn criticism and concerns. The present study focused on understanding the exposure of media on variables like body image and sensation seeking among adolescents. Qualitative research design was used for the present study. Perception of media exposure was taken from the adolescents through interview technique. The responses were analyzed using thematic and content analysis. Four major themes were developed. Thematic analysis shows that body image has become a major concern for the present generation. Sensation seeking has become a choice for the present generation. Adolescents expose themselves to risky situations or take risks for the pleasure. This attitude has been supported by media through programs, which are very adventurous in nature. Media has a greater effect on interpersonal relationships. Samples have identified the positive and the negative effect of media exposure. The study shows that, media has both positive and negative effect of media on adolescents.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2021
Clinical Profile of the Patients with Male Infertility: Study in a Tertiary Care Infertility Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Professor Parveen Fatima, Dr. Homaira Bushra Hossain, Dr. Homaira Nowren Hossain, Dr. Shilpi Saha, Dr. Fahim Abrar Hossain
Page no 344-347 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i09.002
Introduction: The annual number of infertility rate is increasing day by day, globally. The number of infertile couples is estimated at between 60 and 80 million. Objective: Our main aim was to identify the clinical profile of the patients with male infertility. Methodology: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Care Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from January 2019 to December 2019. Study selected 200 male infertile patients from the record book as study participant. Result: The mean age was 36.14 ± 5. The highest no of patients 104 (52%) were in the 35 to 44 years’ age group. The main disturbance was Asthenozoospermia in 59 (29.5%) cases and Diabetes Mellitus11 (5.5%). Conclusion: The study reveals that Asthenozoospermia was the most frequent sperm alteration in male infertile patients. Moreover, patient’s age range from 35-44 years old was the most facing the problem of Infertility in Bangladesh.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2021
The Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination on Stress Level among Nurses in A Tertiary Care Hospital – A Cross Sectional Study
Anwar ul Huda, Mohammad Yasir
Page no 263-265 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2021.v04i09.001
Background: Increased workload and safety concerns have major psychological effects on healthcare personnel. Since the introduction of vaccination, there is some improvement in transmission and severity of Covid-19 symptoms. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study which was done at Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of vaccination or being vaccinated on stress among nurses working in a tertiary care hospital. We calculated the sample size as 68. We used the Perceived stress scale (PSS) in our study. We gave the questionnaire comprising PSS questions to nurses from different wards. We calculated the mean, standard deviation, frequency count, and percentages for the perceived stress. Results: The mean PSS-10 score was 17.52 (SD: 6.40) with a range between 0 and 31. Thirteen (19.4 %) nurses had low stress and 51 (76.11 %) nurses had moderate stress while 3 (4.4 %) nurses had high stress. Conclusion: Vaccination against Covid-19 has made significant improvement in stress level among nurses during current pandemic.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2021
Prevalence of Reactive Hyperplastic Gingival Lesions (RHLs) in a Nigerian Pediatric Population
Modupeore E. Sorunke, Adeola M. Ladeji, Oluwafemi O. Olagundoye, Mofoluwaso A. Olajide, Solomon O. Adeoye, Adewale O Aderemi, Rasheedat O. Ojikutu
Page no 299-305 |
10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i09.005
Introduction: Reactive hyperplastic lesions which occur as a result of chronic irritation of the mucosa of the oral cavity are common lesions faced by dentists during routine examinations. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and sociodemographic distribution of reactive hyperplastic gingival lesions (RHLs) among the paediatric age group (0-18 years) over a period of 10 years (2010 to 2020). Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, records procured from the archives of the Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Nigeria over a period of 10 years (2010 to 2020) were reviewed. Information relating to the type of reactive lesion, age, gender and specific gingival location was extracted and recorded on data forms. Data was analysed using SPSS (version 21). Results: Paediatric RHLs constituted 13.5% of all lesions seen in childhood within the study period. They accounted for 14.4% of all RHLs in all ages. Pyogenic granuloma was the commonest RHL accounting for 57.9%, followed by peripheral ossifying fibroma (21.1%), least seen was peripheral giant cell granuloma. RHLs were most prevalent in the permanent dentition stage (73.7%). Female predominance was observed, with the upper and lower buccal gingiva presenting as the sites of predilection. 52.6% of lesions were sessile. Most RHLs were associated with non-mobile teeth and non-recurrence. Conclusion: The prevalence of RHLs in childhood was 13.5% with pyogenic granuloma being the most prevalent type. There was a predilection for permanent dentition age (13-18years) and female gender though not significantly associated. RHLs occurred more frequently in the upper and lower buccal gingivae.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 7, 2021
Attitude, Awareness, and knowledge of Saudi Citizens towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Qassim Region – Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, Dr. Azimatun Noor Aizuddin, Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Salem, Khalid Abdulrahman Al-shetaily, Fawziah Hassan Al-Owayyid
Page no 184-194 |
10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i09.001
Cross sectional study was conducted to evaluate the Attitudes and awareness level of Citizens towards COVID-19 vaccination in Qassim region. The present study’s results showed that awareness of COVID-19 Vaccination in Qassim region- Saudi Arabia shows that the mean score of awareness was 3.49 (SD 0.864) out of 5. Regarding vaccination decision among Saudi citizens in Qassim region, (22.7%) of the participants were undecided, (14.7%) refused, and (62.6%) agreed to get a vaccine against COVID-19. Reason for vaccine refusal mainly was they don't believe the vaccine. 96 Participants (32.0%) were working in the healthcare sector, (44.8%) of them had received the COVID-19 Vaccine, and (38.5%) refused. The level of awareness among healthcare participants was (80.2%). The average knowledge score was 3.49 (SD =.864) out of a possible 5. Participants who reported having a graduate level of education had a considerably higher mean knowledge score. The mean score of attitudes was 1.95 (SD=1.176) out of 5, with majority of positive attitude score 62.7%. ((65.7% They received the first dose, and 6.0% they received the first dose and second dose)). Participants with age group 55 years and above years, are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other age groups. Married persons are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other categories. Participants with graduate educational level are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other educational levels. Employed persons are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other categories. Whereas, there is no relation between age and awareness among Saudi citizens towards COVID-19 (P-value= 0.140). As well, there is no relation between employed citizens and awareness among Saudi citizens towards COVID-19 (P-value =0.136), and there is relation between marital status and awareness among Saudi citizens (P-value = 0.013).
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 7, 2021
Treatment Options for Depression in Patients with Chronic Renal Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis: A Mini Review of Clinical Trials and Meta-Analysis
Abdulaziz Alghamdi
Page no 442-444 |
10.36348/sjmps.2021.v07i09.002
Chronic renal failure and end stage renal failure is an established healthcare issue with a growing prevalence. Depression is particularly common in the already physically and mentally morbid patient population with negative adverse consequences on their health and quality of life. Treatment of depression in these patients is not well established in literature and rigorous clinical trials are lacking. Review of available RCTs on treatments modalities were reviewed. Pharmacologic treatments are comparable to non-pharmacologic treatments regarding efficacy. however pharmacologic treatments pose an additional risk to this already medically debilitated patients. It is imperative to consider psychological interventions first when treating depression in patients with chronic renal failure and end stage renal disease patients.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 7, 2021
A Study of Effects of Exercise on Physical Fitness Components and Psychological Variables among Physical Education Students in Different Games
Aftab Ahmad Jan, Sabzar Ahmad Lone
Page no 198-201 |
10.36348/jaspe.2021.v04i09.001
The Man Objective of the Present Study Was to Know the Reaction of Frustration among the Physical Education Student and their Physical Fitness Scores who were selected for this Training for Random sampling. For this purpose of study 200 physical education students were selected in different indoor and outdoor games. Sample were taken from different academic colleges and training centres in bandipora Kashmir. Total 200 subjects were selected (50 in volleyball 50 in boxing 50 in Athletics 50 in football ) those having minimum 2 years’ experience at district level zone leveling their respective sports. Age group was 18 to 26 years male only. The motive of this study was to know the reaction of frustration among the physical education students and their physical fitness scores. Reaction of frustration scale (RFS) constructed and standardized by Dr D.M Dixit and DR D.N Srivastava (2004) was being implemented. The finding revealed that there was significant main effect for the method /technique of relaxation used on level of frustration .Multiple comparison was being done further in which the Hatha yoga/fasting group was found to have significant lower level of frustration and P>0.1 on aggression ,fixation ,and regression .
CASE REPORT | Sept. 6, 2021
Incidentally Detected Ectopic Adrenal Cortical Rest in Ovarian Hilum, a Case Report
Roshani Gala, Vikas Kavishwar
Page no 297-298 |
10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i09.004
It has been proposed by various authors that ectopic adrenal tissue can be identified in approximately 50% of newborns. However, most ectopic adrenal tissues become atrophic with age. These are usually asymptomatic. However in some cases endocrine symptoms and neoplastic transformations have also been reported. As a consequence, it has been suggested that ectopic adrenal tissues should be excised if incidentally encountered during surgery. We here report a case of incidentally detected ectopic adrenal rest located in ovarian hilum in a 44 years old female.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 6, 2021
Recent Advances and Potential Effects of Coronaviruses Family Groups on Different Body Organs and Modulatory Efficacy of Different Vaccines
Muqaddas Amin, Faheem Munawar, Dr. Asim Munir, Muhammad Luqman Zafar, Shazia Tahreem, Sahar Saleem Lahori, Tayyeba Naseem, Ghazanfar Hussain
Page no 291-296 |
10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i09.003
Coronaviruses as the most infectious group of viruses and their mode on action on respiratory tract and borne on other diseases are major risks for new disorders associated with the respiratory system. One of the biomarker in progression of pathogenesis of COVID-19 is the Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulatin (GM-CSF). This makers appears to more in high concentrations as compared to those normal cell. The major feature about the cellular mechanism of the COVID-19 is the changing shape of the strain that becomes difficult to control easily. Different symptoms and preventive measures are needed to exploit them. COVID-19 has influenced on the mental health by suppressing the different functions of neurons thus increasing the chances of brain disorders. Other neurological disorders symptoms are loss of smell in the form of anosmia, weakness, fatigue and a change in taste dyspepsia. ACE2 receptors are mainly involved in responses in case of entry of coronaviruses in the host cell. Airways have more ACE2 receptors than the rest of the respiratory tract. Nucleic acids vaccines are designed to target the spike proteins of the coronaviruses by inactivating of the antigen that can be injected into the cells of the human body. . There are many vaccines available for targeting the antigen behind the cellular responses to the nucleic acids. It implicate the immune responses once the vaccine injected into the body by producing the antibodies.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: PHYSICS | Sept. 6, 2021
Potential Role and Recent Applications of Nanoparticles in Physics with Emphasize on Advanced Techniques
Muhammad Nasir Akram, Salah Ud Din, Muhammad Adnan Saeed, Faisal Abbas, Muhammad Zeeshan, Waseem Abbas, Muhammad Danish Qureshi
Page no 241-246 |
10.36348/sb.2021.v07i09.002
Different types of nanoparticles such as silver and gold can be evaluated at higher rate than those traditional methods or techniques. Nanoparticle Spectrometer is mostly used to measure the particle size distribution. Localized surface plasmon resonance is used for studying the shape, size and composition of the newly synthesized nanoparticles in order to extract the optical properties as different bimetallic nanoparticles. Nanoparticles can be synthesized through the pulsed plasma method by applying voltage across electrodes. Localized surface plasmon resonance is used for characterizing the physical as well as electrical characterizes of the some nanoparticles such as aluminum, gold and silver. Nuclear magnetic resonance is extensively used for determining of the atomic structure of different particles. Darkfield microscopy is used to find out the differences in contrast by selectively capturing light scattered by the specimen. Magnetic resonance in physics also used determination of the molecular structure of molecules bound to surfaces of nanomaterial. Liquid-phase plasma also applied for synthesis of nanoparticles in order to design the nanoparticles based on electrical and metal based properties.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 6, 2021
Evaluation of Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV at the Hospital Nianankoro Fomba of Segou
T. Traoré, C. Sylla, A. Sanogo, K. Sidibé, S. Diarra, A. Bah, D. Coulbaly, B. Taoré, A. L. Coulibaly, A. Diarrisso, B. Donigolo, S. A. Beye, Y. Traoré, I. Téguété, M. Touré
Page no 337-343 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i09.001
Nowadays, HIV/AIDS pandemic is a public health problem. Mother-to-child transmission is a major factor in this pandemic worldwide [1]. We have initiated this study to assess the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. This is a prospective, cross-sectional study carried out in the obstetric-gynecology department of the hospital Nianankoro Fomba (HNF) Ségou over a period of 24 months, from June 2014 to May 2016. We have collected 60 cases of HIV-positive women, out of whom 1% of pregnant women and 1.28% of new mothers. The majority were housewives (65%) with an average age of 29.36 years. They were infected with HIV1 in 98.30% associated with opportunistic infections in 21.7% of cases. Immunological status was retained in 71% of patients with CD4 T-cell counts above 350 / mm3, and the average of CD4 count was 401.8947 / mm3. No patient was able to perform the viral load due to the failure of the device. 38.30% of our patients were screened HIV positive during pregnancy and 16.70% during the delivery labor. All our patients have been put on ARV triple therapy. 31.70% of the spouses were not informed of the status of their partners. The difficulties encountered in the follow-up of the children were: loss of sight, breaks in ARVs, non-availability of PCR. These difficulties explained the high rate of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV in our study with 16.98%.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: BOTANY | Sept. 6, 2021
Agricultural Impacts, Importance and Botanical Role of Different Crops
Sohail Ahmad, Muhammad Afzal, Saifullah, Muntazir Mehdi Khan, Muhammad Saleem, Arif Hussain, Muhammad Shiwal Hamza, Matloob Ahmad, Gul E Zahra, Aftab Hussain
Page no 236-240 |
10.36348/sb.2021.v07i09.001
Crop plants are cultivated because of their commercial values and for trading. On the other hand, the crop plants are cultivated and harvested on a large scales for profit purposes. The rice is cultivated in vast range of areas under different climatic conditions, grown in both wet and dry regions. Wheat is the most important and ancient crop which is cultivated at larger scale in many regions of the world. Cotton has hundreds applications in many things such as blue jeans to strings of our shoe, in clothing It has hundreds of uses, from blue jeans to shoe strings. The production of organic cotton promotes the biological cycles and the biodiversity. It is also used as fodder, feed for the cattle’s and in silage making. It is utilized widely as the main source of calories in the animal’s fermentation process. As the demand of crop increasing day by day due to large population entire the world, food with combinations of nutrients and minerals required to increase the production rate off different crops.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 6, 2021
Assessment of Change in Land Use Land Cover and Effect of it on Soil Loss from Phewa Watershed
Jaya Bahadur Bista, Keshav Basnet
Page no 259-273 |
10.36348/sjce.2021.v05i08.002
Land use land cover change trend in Phewa watershed of Nepal was found very unsymmetric over the past two decades causing tones of soil loss from it. This research focused on providing some valuable insights related to land use land cover change and its effects on soil loss from Phewa watershed using the ArcGIS and RUSLE Model in conjunction with Remote Sensing data for the year 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020. This study predicts that the settlement change rate in very intensive compared to other coverages. However, change rate for forest, agriculture, barren, and water was found noticeable. Highest rate of change for settlement land was found 128.40 ha/yr in 2005 to 2010 while for agriculture and forest land it was found 192.92 ha/yr and 181.88 ha/yr respectively in 2000 to 2005. For the barren land and water highest rate of change were 94.12 ha/yr and 12ha/yr respectively. The overall land use change from 2000 to 2020 for built-up area, agricultural land, forest area and bare land were found as 12.30 Km2 (342.20%), 6.47 Km2 (13.12%), 2.45 Km2 (4.27%), and 3.44 Km2 (39.13%) respectively. This research predicts that the fluctuation of land use change has great effects on the soil loss. The year interval having higher land cover change consisted with higher loss of soil and vice versa. Soil loss rate was found highest in 2010 (16.74 t/ha/yr) followed by its lowest rate in 2015 (11.58 t/ha/yr. Year interval with these two significant soil losses has high rate of LULC change. Additionally, this study forecasted the land use land cover change using MOLUSCE in QGIS for the year 2025 and 2030. Forecasted result showed that settlement area will maintain its coverage as 17.10 Km2 and 17.19 Km2 in 2025 and 2030 respectively. In 2025, forest and agriculture will maintain their coverage as 54.99 Km2 and 42.53 Km2 respectively followed by their coverage in 2030 as 55.10 Km2 and 42.39 Km2 respectively. The barren land will be 4.33 Km2 in 2025 but 4.25 Km2 in 2030 while the water coverage for both 2025 and 2030 years will be the same as 3.86 Km2. The results of this study could be very useful and could serve as a corner stone for the sustainable management of land use land cover and to control the soil erosion from the Phewa watershed.