REVIEW ARTICLE | May 29, 2021
Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms in Acinetobacter baumannii in Recent Decade
Hafsa Waseem, Momena Ali, Nazeeha Waseem, Muhammad Ibrahim Rashid, Abid Ali, Umair Waqas
Page no 179-186 |
10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i05.006
In the last decade, Acenitobacter baumannii has become the center of attention for microbiologists. Even amongst the ESKAPE pathogens, whose innate ability to develop resistance to various major antibiotic classes poses a threat to the nature of the modern treatment, A.baumannii is often one of the first species to develop resistance to new drugs. Because of its ability to adapt even to those inhospitable environments which would otherwise be fatal to other pathogens, A.baumannii has emerged as one of the most dangerous pathogens known to humankind and surely worthy of every bit of consideration it is getting. To coop up with the strains of the surrounding, A.baumannii exhibits a different variety of mechanisms of resistance that helps the bacteria in its survival. With the help of genetic studies and loads of experiments, we have finally learned a great deal about the mechanisms behind Aceintobacter Baumannii tremendous ability to develop immunity against antibiotics. However, against A.baumannii multiple drug regimens are used which aid each other in killing the bacteria one way or the other. The field of genetics has helped the most in identifying the various mechanisms of resistance and of course, this knowledge will help us to discover new ways of treatment that are more efficient and beneficial in our battle against the resistant strains. The optimal treatment for the MDR has yet to be established. New data is being collected every day and this clinical data is necessary for the guidance of clinicians towards the right path for choosing the best drug therapy. The discovery of therapies along with controlled trials is essential to face this problem.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 29, 2021
Endocrine and Sonographic Evaluation of Severe Male Factor Infertility: A Descriptive Analysis
Dr. Shakeela Ishrat, Dr. Mitu Debnath, Dr. Kazi Shamim Ara, Dr Mehnaz Mustary Shume, Dr. Serajoom Munira, Dr. Sabiha Sultana
Page no 214-220 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i05.008
Objective: The objective of the study was to explore the prevalence of different conditions in infertile men with severe male factor, based on endocrine evaluation and scrotal ultrasound. Materials and methods: The retrospective study was carried out on 86 infertile men with azoospermia and severe oligospermia who attended the Male infertility clinic of the department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. They had evaluation with serum testosterone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). In addition they had scrotal ultrasound. Results: Most (88.37%) of them had azoospermia. Severe oligospermia was present in 11.63%. Testosterone deficiency was detected in 34.9%. Non-obstructive forms (pre-testicular and testicular causes) comprised 62.8%. Scrotal abnormalities suggestive of obstructive and non-obstructive varieties were overlapping with endocrine diagnoses. Conclusion: Majority of men with severe male factor infertility has non-obstructive azoospermia which has poor chance of sperm retrieval for in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF-ICSI). Substantial proportion of them has testosterone deficiency which needs to be treated if they do not opt for IVF-ICSI with poor prognosis or donor oocytes.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 29, 2021
COVID-19 and Preexisted Diabetes, One Insults the Other “Narrative Review”
Dr. Ali Abdulateef Hasan Al-bayati, Assist. Prof. Dr. Shatha MJ AL-Khateeb, Assist. Prof. Dr. Eham Amer Ali
Page no 137-147 |
10.36348/sjbr.2021.v06i05.009
Diabetes mellitus is the commonest endocrine and metabolic disorders. Patients with diabetes have about double risk to develop severe COVID-19. The severity of COVID-19 shown to be associated with dysregulation of glycemic control in diabetes. This review focus on the most obvious contributing factors linking these nowadays the two common pandemics. A broad literature search been performed on Google Scholar and PubMed for the periods between 01/01/2021 and 01/03/2021. The search includes the followings key words; diabetes, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, corona virus, ACE2 and cytokines storm. Hyperglycemia and insulin resistance in diabetes patients acts as independent risk factors for acquiring severe covid-19 complication. ACE2 expression in diabetic patients is reduced but this reduction wasn’t protective for gaining COVID-19 and even worsening the patient’s outcomes. Exaggerated inflammatory responses in diabetics towards COVID-19 is obvious and serves to transform cytokines storm to a “Cytokine Super Cyclone”. Both COVID-19 and diabetes mellitus affects each other and patients with diabetes subjected to have severe COVID-19 and with an increasing risk of mortality and worsening outcome. Diabetic persons should take great attention to keep their glycemic control as ideal as possible and it is essential to put them in the high priority list for gaining vaccination against COVID-19 virus.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 29, 2021
Christian Theology Perspective on Corporate Social Responsibility Practices
Temy Setiawan, John Virgil Marthen Milla, Ellyazer Pada
Page no 162-168 |
10.36348/sjbms.2021.v06i05.003
CSR practice is currently a hot topic of conversation in businesses that are experiencing legitimacy pressure from stakeholders. Businesses are not only expected to be successful in economic performance, but also in social and environmental performance. But on the other hand, business people still ignore CSR practices as an important thing, one of the reasons is cost. This study aims to provide a Christian theological perspective on CSR practices so as to encourage Christian businessmen to be sensitive to the issues that drive the importance of CSR. In addition, this study provides suggestions for further research both qualitatively and quantitatively. This research is a qualitative, multidisciplinary, phemenological study using literature study techniques that describe the relevance of CSR from the point of view of the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in line with Christian faith. Even though it is still global in nature, multidisciplinary research related to CSR practices has not been found so that it is a novelty in this research.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 29, 2021
Sailing the Ship of Digital India through the Storm of COVID-19
Dr. Mohit Kumar Kolay
Page no 152-161 |
10.36348/sjbms.2021.v06i05.002
The present paper analyzes the Digital India Program, progress made on its inclusiveness across each and every target user, and the challenges it confronts. It demonstrates how the COVID-19 pandemic with its social distancing norm and lockdown scenario has made a real contribution to boost the digital aspirations of the country’s citizens with the positive feedback action. To proceed further to make India truly digital, the paper suggests five strategies, viz., internet infrastructure to be leapfrogged, all stakeholders to work together as partners, capacity building of program executors, confidence building of users, and encouraging cocreation making it user centric.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 29, 2021
Nanoparticle: Role in Chemical Industries, Potential Sources and Chemical Catalysis Applications
Sanwal Piracha, Sadia Saleem, Momil, Gulzaib Basharat, Areeba Anjum, Zobia Yaseen, Sadia Saleem
Page no 40-45 |
10.36348/sijcms.2021.v04i04.006
Polymers are produced in chemical industries and changes can be made in their structure through nanotechnology to use them for other chemical applications and industrial processes. Nanotechnology is used for the synthesis of chemical compounds in chemical industries that are used for the synthesis of electricity in cheap ways. Chemical industries synthesized the useful products and chemical compounds with high costs and larger amount of energy required for their production. Different types of nanoparticles such as silver, golden and green synthesis have been made process in these days. This approach for engineering based for nanoparticles utilized for different types of ceramics and spectroscopy. The use of engineered Nano fibers already makes clothes water- and stain-repellent or wrinkle-free. Nanoparticles are used as a coating to improve the smoothness and heat resistance of common household equipment such as the flat iron. Catalysis in combination of nanotechnology has become the most industrial trend to accelerate the reactions at different sectors at low cost and high quality final product. Different approaches are used using nanotechnology to improve the chemical techniques to improve their strength and working capacity.
Volatility prediction has been one of the most crucial topics in the hallways of financial markets. It is of vital significance in the areas of risk management, asset pricing and financial decision making process for several stakeholders. Many volatility models prevail for predicting future volatility but one of the most intriguing methods is the implied volatility which is mainly a market-centered volatility forecast. Present study is an attempt to know the suppositions of various researchers transversely assets and markets that have tested the predictive abilities of the implied volatility in order to understand its supremacy as compared to the other models.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 28, 2021
Assessing the Impact of Cassava Starch on the Structural Properties of Sandcete Blocks Produced from Recycled Paper
Agbi, G.G., Uguru, H.
Page no 99-103 |
10.36348/sjet.2021.v06i05.004
Environmental pollution caused by conventional building material, had given borth to treh quest for green technology. This work evaluated the impact of cassava starch on some structural properties of sandcrete blocks produced from recycling paper. The sandcrete blocks were produced by replacement of river bed sand (sharp sand) with waste paper, at the rate of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% and 60% partial replacement; while the 1% of the cement was replaced with cassava starch powder. All the sandcrete blocks were produced at a fine aggregate to cement mix ratio of 6:1. The compressive strength, bulk density and water absorption rate of the blocks produced were dome at 28th curing day. Results obtained from the compressive strength test depicted that, regardless of the paper pulp volume, the blocks produced with cassava starch had higher compressive strength, compared to the blocks produced without cassava starch. At curing day 28, the blocks produced 10% and 20% paper pulp and cassava starch, developed compressive strengths of 2.65 N/mm2 and 2.32 N/mm2, respectively. In terms of the bocks bulk density, the result portrayed that the weight of the blocks produced with paper pulp were lighter, when compared with the control unit. It was also revealed by the results that the block containing cassava starch power had lower water abortion rate, compared to block produced without cassava starch. This study results had shown that using cassava starch as admixture, paper pulp can be used to produce sandcrete blocks for building walls of a framed structure at a little quantity (1% - 20% partial replacement).
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
Interrogating the Practices and Attitudes of the International Oil Companies in the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria and the Need for a Shift
Christian Chukwuma Obeagu
Page no 315-319 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2021.v04i05.008
This paper examined the operational practices and attitudes of the International Oil Companies (IOCs) in the Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry, and interrogated the rationale behind such; much more as the negative effects were glaring. It drew a conclusion from these prevailing habits but afterwards offered recommendations towards improved holistic results.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: MARKETING | May 27, 2021
Inhibitors of Electronic Banking Platforms’ Usage Intention in Deposit Money Banks: Perspectives of Elderly Customers in Developing Economy
Marcellus Amaechi Chukwu, Edwin Chukwuemeka Idoko
Page no 134-145 |
10.36348/sb.2021.v07i05.003
Paradigm shift in terms of patterns of conducting financial transactions in Nigeria is growing exponentially. Online channels are increasingly witnessing boom and silently eroding offline-based financial transactions. Notwithstanding appreciable progress regarding e-banking, elderly bank customers continues to engage hugely in physical presence in bank branches in order to perform financial transactions. Research focusing on constraining factors of e-banking channel usage intention among elderly (60+) bank customers in developing setting where e-banking is still somewhat nascent are few. This study, therefore, aims to deepen understanding regarding those factors that inhibit elderly banking customers’ intention to use e-banking channels. The study used a sample of 384 respondents determined statistically. A combination of judgemental and snowballing sampling techniques were applied in respondents’ selection. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants who volunteered to take part in the survey. Partial Least Square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique was utilised in data analysis. The research found that performance expectation, social influence, technology complexity, perceived security, and technophobia have significant-positive relation with attitude; also, attitude correlates positively with intention to use e-banking channels among the surveyed respondents. However, perceived trust and facilitating conditions have insignificant relations with attitude and usage intention. The practical implications of the findings and directions for future study were putforward.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
Centrally Sponsored Education Schemes in India
Anssari Sahajadhussein Gulamhussein
Page no 129-134 |
10.36348/jaep.2021.v05i05.003
Development of the country is possible only through education. The better the education system of the country, the better the progress of the country will be. The development of the country depends on education. Education is the solution to all problems. Many reforms have been made in the field of education since India became independent. However, we have not yet got the expected result. Various schemes are being implemented by the State and Central Governments to strengthen the foundation in education. There were some vital schemes of Central and State government of education in India before 1990 such as Andhra Pradesh Primary Education Programme (APPEP), Shiksha Karmi Project (SKP), Mahila Samakhya (Education for Women’s Equality) Programme, Bihar Education Project, Lok Jumbish Project etc. These schemes had given impressive results. So after 1990, the Government of India implemented centrally sponsored schemes in education such as District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), and Samagra Shiksha.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Phytochemicals in Lepidium pinnatifidum Ledeb
Huma Farooque Hashmi, Saira Bibi, Munazza Anwar, Muhammad Rashid Khan
Page no 67-75 |
10.36348/sijtcm.2021.v04i05.002
The Plants are enriched with variety of ingredients that could be used in the preparation of either synthetic or natural drugs. Thus, scientists have great interest in screening and assessing medicinal plants to promote preparation of new and advance drugs with minimal side effects as well as synergistic effect. Various pharmacological assays were performed to analyse the effectiveness of a plant toward therapeutic drugs. Lepidium as a genus is well known for its extravagant medicinal potential. This study was intended to explore the phytochemicals potential of Lepidium pinnatifidum. Dried powder form of Lepidium pinnatifidum was extracted with crude methanol and then process of fractionation was performed with order of increasing polarity to gain n - hexane fraction (LPH), chloroform fraction (LPC), ethyl acetate (LPE), butanol fraction (LPB) and aqueous fraction (LPA).The qualitative phytochemicals analysis of L. pinnatifidum showed the presence of various important pharmacologically active phytochemicals such as alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, coumarins, phenols, phytosterols, vitamin c, steroids, triterpenoids etc. Plant was found to be enriched with most of the assessed phytochemicals. On the basis of qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis of some important phytochemicals such as flavonoids, saponins, tannins showed that, this plant seemed a potent medicinal agent and could be used as a therapeutic drug in future.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
A Comparison with the State of Science and Technology between China and America etc. Western Countries
Run Xu
Page no 93-98 |
10.36348/sjet.2021.v06i05.003
Through comparing China with America the difference of science and technology may be found. In the scientific front field the America has leading role but in the base field China maintains leading role. It is known that China has grown from big country to strength one in science and technology. The population in China is a difficult problem since the average GDP(gross domestic product) may be not too high level. So the endeavor must be done more in order to promote average one. In the military China has two aircraft carriers to proceed in near sea to protect abroad ones and territory integrity even Taiwan unification. MBA (master of business & administration) is prevail course for senior business and economy administration which may be a good merger of technology and administration.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
Antimicrobial Activity of Different Honey Types Against Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans
Taher.I. Mahmod Shailabi, Mustafa.J.Ali.Shuaib, Akram.S.M.Muhammed
Page no 108-112 |
10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i05.005
Objective: To assess the in vitro antimicrobial activity of eight types of local honeys from Green Mountain province, Libya on different microorganisms. Methods: 100% of different types (Undiluted) of honey were studied in vitro using, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans, to determine the zone of inhibition against each type of microorganism. The antimicrobial activity of honey samples was compared with standard antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin, Amoxil/clavulunic acid, Tetracycline, Gentamycin, Ampicillin/cloxacillin, Erythromycin and Nitrofurantoin was determined by the disc diffusion method. Results: The diameter of zone inhibition of honey has various values tested ranged from 11-18.5 mm for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 0-12 mm for both Streptococcus pyogenes and Escherichia coli, while with no effect for Candida albicans. Conclusions: The eight types of Libyan honey have a various antibacterial activity in-vitro.
China meets the newest challenge and opportunity to lead world economy towards new constitutional mechanism which has like technological modern developed country. So that the science will be the first factor to search for better method and theory then it applies to new industrious revolution. The destination can be convenient to human service so we may create idea to be served for public health and enjoyment. A new study will be created by us to convenience to human health and long life ultimately. For the sake of this the base science and applied technology will be dominant which may be found by us to solve these concerns. To promote industrious level the military like aircraft carrier, fighter and missile even spaceflight may be service for us to utilize more peaceful method on our surround and aerospace even planet.