ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 8, 2021
Corrosion Evaluation and Corrosion Inhibitors Influence in the Furnace Internal Wall Tubes of the Refinery Boiler
Edori ES, Bekee D, Wecheonwu BC
Page no 20-26 |
10.36348/sijcms.2021.v04i04.002
This work evaluated the rate at which metal walls of the tubes of the furnace internal tubes of the refinery boiler were corroded due to the harsh environment in which it is operated. The rate of corrosion was investigated in the absence and presence of corrosion inhibitors with the use of a material balance equation of the boiler system where a mathematical model was derived using first order differential equation. The results obtained during the four years period under review were between 0.1425-0.5550mm, 0.1250-0.5000mm, 0.1125-0.4650mm, 0.2250-0.8000mm and 0.1700-0.6000mm in the absence of corrosion inhibitors in the FWT, EWT, IWT, ITURB AND ETURB respectively. The results also revealed that in the presence of corrosion inhibitors under the same period were 0.0945-0.2345mm, 0.0860-0.2135mm, 0.0775-0.1920mm, 0.1375-0.3415mm and 0.1035-0.2560mm in the FWT, EWT, IWT, ITURB AND ETURB respectively. The metals gained during the period under evaluation ranged between 0.0480-0.3205mm, 0.0490-0.2865mm, 0.0350-0.2730mm, 0.0875-0.4585mm and 0.0665-0.3440mm in the FWT, EWT, IWT, ITURB AND ETURB respectively. The resultant percentage efficiencies recorded during the period under review were in the range of 33.68-57.75%, 36.30-57.30%, 31.11-58.71% 38.89-57.31% and 39.12-57.33% in the FWT, EWT, IWT, ITURB AND ETURB respectively. The corrosion evaluation in the furnace internal wall tubes showed that there was a remarkable decrease in corrosion rate due to the application of corrosion inhibitors.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 8, 2021
Universal Oral Health Coverage: A Case Study in Haryana
Mansi Mendiratta, Manjunath BC, Adarsh Kumar, Vipul Yadav, Madhavi Wig, Amit Kumar
Page no 103-107 |
10.36348/sjbr.2021.v06i05.004
The review was undertaken to evaluate the pattern, type, characteristics and availability of oral coverage in Haryana. This was established by focussing on the levels of accessibility and availability of oral health care infrastructure and to address the strengths, challenges, issues, barriers and opportunities for promotion, prevention and cure of oral diseases in Haryana. Literature survey was carried out in March 2021 in electronic databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar using key words such as “dental manpower [AND] Haryana”, “Oral health care [AND] Haryana”, “Oral disease [AND] Haryana”, “Oral health infrastructure [AND] Haryana”. After scrutinizing all retrieved data only six highly relevant articles were included in the final analysis. It was established that Universal Oral Health Coverage in Haryana needs a foresighted vision and consistent efforts based on the evidence.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: PLANT BREEDING AND GENETICS | May 8, 2021
Mustard as Medicinal Plant: Sources, Botanical Features, Genetics and Applications
Syed Abu Bakr Haider Bukhari, Gohar Jahangeer, Amina Ramzan, Anila Sabir, Sajid Hussain, Muhammad Ehsan Haider, Mahnoor Zafar
Page no 123-129 |
10.36348/sb.2021.v07i05.001
Mustard as the medicinal plant used for the treatment of various diseases. There are 3 types of mustard: brown, oriental and yellow. Generally, the mustard seeds are mainly used in condiment or food industries in either oil or seeds form. The mustard plant is a plant species belongs to family Brassicaceae and the genera Brassica. The seed of mustard is used as spice. Derivatives of mustard constituent’s allyl iso-thiocyanate form basis for deadly agents such as anti-neoplastic drugs (e.g. bendamustine) and mustard gases. It helps for karyotyping process that centered on meiotic and mitotic chromosome and used many methods of staining comprising CMA3/DAPI fluorescence staining, Giemsa staining, silver staining, C banding, and fluorescence in situ hybridization with repetitive DNA sequences. As a source of vitamin-K plays its important role in serving with the blood clotting. It is also important and essential for the health of bone and heart. All these mustard species can also be utilized in the production of eatable oils. Both oriental and brown mustards are utilized to make the products which are spicier than the condiments which obtained from yellow mustard.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 8, 2021
Prevalence of Hypertension in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Observational Study
Dr. S. M. Ruhul Amin, Dr. Abdur Razzaque, Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman Asraf, Dr. Md. Rashadul Kabir
Page no 75-78 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i05.002
Background: Now a day, type-2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension are considered to be the first and second leading causes of all deaths and morbidities respectively. Increasing age, trend of obesity and worsening renal function increasing the prevalence of hypertension in people with type-2 diabetes mellitus. We have very few research-based information regarding these issues. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of hypertension in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study which was conducted in the Department of Medicine, Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College, Bogura, Bangladesh during the period from January 202018 to December 2019. In total 142 patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus attended to the mentioned hospital with proper documents were finalized as the study people. Besides data regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus, data of blood pressure and macro-vascular as well as micro-vascular complications were collected. A predesigned questioner was applied to collect patient data. All data were processed, analyzed and disseminated by MS Office and SPSS version 20. Result: In this study, among total participants in analyzing the prevalence of hypertension we observed out of 142 patients with T2DM only 45 were with hypertension which was 32%. In analyzing the stages of hypertension among total participants we found, 23.39% were with normal and 35.92% pre-hypertension (In total 68.31%). On the other hand, among 32% hypertensive participants, 19.72% (n=28) were with stage I HTN whereas 11.97% (n=17) were with stage II HTN. Conclusion: In this study, the prevalence of hypertension among type 2 diabetes patients was found some higher than that in normal. But if we consider the number of pre-hypertensive patients as a potential concern, then it is alarming. The findings of this study may be helpful in the treatment arena of diabetes and in similar further studies.
CASE REPORT | May 8, 2021
Endoscopic Removal of Migrated Intrauterine Device: A Case Report and Literature Review
M.Kadiri, M.Salihoun, N.Lrhorfi, M. Acharki, N. Kabbaj
Page no 163-166 |
10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i05.002
The intra-uterine device (IUD) is the most common existing reversible contraception. Colonic perforation is an infrequent but serious complication of IUD. We report a case of a 32 years old woman with a history of IUD inserted at early puerperal period, who presented in consultation for a suprising reason: the perception of wires from the anus without any specific symptoms. Radiological assessment revealed that the IUD migrated partially into the lumen of the rectosigmoid. Intrauterine device embedded in sigmoid colon wall was successfully been removed endoscopically using a polypectomy snare with the placing of a hemostatic clip.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 8, 2021
Using Mobile Phone for Vocabulary Development: A Comparative Study of Pakistani Secondary School Students
Hayat ullah, Rose Patsy Tibok, Dr. Jane Wong Kon Ling
Page no 112-118 |
10.36348/sijll.2021.v04i05.001
For better understanding and learning of the foreign language, it is necessary to learn its vocabulary first. With the passage of time new devices are being invented daily to meet the challenges to the modern world. Mobile phone is one of the best inventions of the twenty first century. The mobile phone not only use for communication purposes but for entertainment and teaching and learning process as well [1]. In the process of learning the mobile phone has contributed a lot, especially during covid-19. Mobile phones help students in their learning outside the classroom anywhere and anytime. The effect of using mobile phone for English vocabulary development of Pakistani secondary school students was investigated using mixed-method research design with 60 students studying in class 10th. The result of the study revealed that using mobile phone for vocabulary development is more effective than other traditional methodology.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 7, 2021
Design and Development of an Automated Irrigation System Using Internet Services
Idama, O, Ekruyota, O.G
Page no 84-88 |
10.36348/sjet.2021.v06i05.001
Food insecurity caused by decline in food production due to shortage of workforce, has necessitated the automation of the various agricultural operations. The study was aimed at the design and development of a prototype drip irrigation robotic system, which used the internet services for its operation (Internet of Things). The robot has a microcontroller, soil moisture and temperature sensors and a water pump. During operation, the robot received the input commands through the soil temperature and moisture sensors. It had the ability to deter the water requirement of the targeted crop, before irrigating it autonomously with the right volume of water. Performance evaluation of the robotic system revealed that it had an efficiency of about 90% and accuracy of about 95% when controlled through the internet. This prototype will help in the production of automated drip irrigation robots, that will preformed effectively in the field.
CASE REPORT | May 7, 2021
Primary Hyperparathyroidism Revealed by a Giant Cell Granuloma of the Maxilla About 1 Case
Najoua Belhaj, Razika Bencheikh, Hanaa Rahim, Wah Sidelmoctar Abdellahi, Mohammed Anass Benbouzid, Nadia Cherradi, Leila Essakalli
Page no 70-74 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i05.001
Giant Cell Granuloma is a rare bony lesion in the Head and Neck region. It mainly affects young adults between the age of 20 and 40. Occasionally, soft parts may be invaded, resulting from the direct effects of the parathyroid hormone. We report in this work the observation of a 36-year-old patient who presented for a maxillary tumor that revealed a parathyroid adenoma with associated hyperparathyroidism. The histopathological study of maxillary tumor’s material confirms the diagnostic of a giant cell granuloma.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 7, 2021
Role of Glycan-Lectin Interaction in Diseases: A Review
Dr. Sharique Ahmad, Shivani Singh, Dr. Saeeda Wasim, Dr. Silky Rai, Dr. Zarina Farheen, Dr. Saba Naziya
Page no 85-94 |
10.36348/sjbr.2021.v06i05.002
The glycans are carbohydrate present with other macromolecules where it could act as ligand for glycan-binding protein called lectin. This glycan-lectin interaction plays important role in cell and organ functioning and immune regulation in both animals and humans. Glycan-lectin interaction is also utilized in viral pathogen interaction which is encoded through host genome or own genome replication and enhancement of infection. Current advancement in glycobiology investigations had revealed interaction between glycan and lectins mediating prominent interaction between host and virus which regulates spread of virus and activation of immune system. Carbohydrates are also found to be involved in viability and growth of cells. Glycosylation process occurs in the cells for regulated processing of secondary protein in the cells, it had an integral functioning in multiple processes ultimately to apoptosis. Glycan with glycan binding protein or solely could convey intracellular signals or extracellular signal control process which leads to initiation, execution of apoptosis program. Glycans and its binding proteins are important cell death machinery, glycan-lectin interactions could alter the spread of viral infections either profitable for virus or host. The interaction of glycan-lectin could be useful as can be used as a diagnostic or prognostic tool in tumor because it had ability of controlling cell apoptosis or cell functioning. This interaction also play prominent role in ocular infection associated pathogenesis and its immune response. The viral disease recently known had been spread in entire world cause due to coronavirus this interaction provide help in forming antiviral agents and gave various thoughts in field of vaccination for this virus. Therefore, all these findings reveled that glycan-lectin interactions are advantageous for various disease and also multiple process of our body.
CASE REPORT | May 7, 2021
Subfertile Woman with Painful Umbilical Nodule: A Case Report
Dr. Shakeela Ishrat, Sumaiya Akter, Serajoom Munira, Mehnaz Mushtary Sume
Page no 177-181 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i05.001
Primary umbilical endometriosis is very rare.Painful umbilical nodule in a sub fertile woman can clinically be diagnosed as umbilical endometriosis. The treatment is surgical excision of umbilicus but subfertility is difficult to manage.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 7, 2021
Rohinton Mistry’s Family Matters: A Postcolonial Humanist Text
Dr. Jagdish Batra
Page no 138-144 |
10.36348/sjhss.2021.v06i05.001
Rohinton Mistry is widely acknowledged for his postcolonial approach to the marginalized. In his novels, he has not only highlighted the marginal position of the poor and the destitute in the Parsi community but also in the wider Indian society. In Family Matters, we find he locates the marginalized within the family set up also. The aged people are objects of neglect, more so in poor families where financing the upkeep of old people seems burdensome. As is his wont, Mistry shows the impact of dirty politics on ordinary, politically unattached lives. Politics is also responsible for the fall of the city of Bombay from a cosmopolitan to a ghettoized one. As an intellectual, Mistry cannot escape casting a glance at the declining numbers of the Parsi community and comes up with his views on the issue ty and how the community can forge links with other communities. For his focus on the Parsi identity, political suppression, and the weak and the destitute in society, Mistry comes out as a great postcolonial humanist.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 7, 2021
To Compensate Workers for Damage in Case of Illegal Termination of Labor Contracts
Nguyen Quoc Duy
Page no 279-285 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2021.v04i05.003
Unilateral termination of a contract means the termination of the labor contract by the employer or the employee without the consent of the other party. Accordingly, when terminating the labor contract, there will be two cases, one is unilaterally terminating the labor contract in accordance with the law or unilaterally terminating the labor contract illegally. Although the law has a mechanism for one of the parties to unilaterally terminate the labor contract (hereinafter referred to as unilateral termination), to ensure benefits for the other party, the Labor Code also stipulates it is very clear which cases can be terminated, which cases cannot be terminated. Most of the cases that the law that allows unilateral termination may arise from other objective or subjective reasons, but in general, doing unilateral work will significantly reduce the significant damage to the party who is doing the job. This study focuses on analyzing the contents related to the termination of illegal labor contracts of both employers and employees, thereby pointing out the shortcomings in the Law, specifically the Ministry Labor Code 2019.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 7, 2021
Ovarian Cysts in Post Hysterectomy Cases – An Overview
Dr. Naimisha Movva, Dr. Mukka Kavya
Page no 182-186 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i05.002
Objective: To evaluate ovarian cysts detected in patients who had undergone previous hysterectomy and to study the clinical, pathological and surgical characteristics in these patients. Material and Methods: An observational study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mamata Medical College, Khammam over a period of 3 years on patients who had undergone previous hysterectomy. A detailed history, clinical presentation was taken from patients who had ovarian cysts was included in the study. The previous records, characteristics of ovarian cysts and management were evaluated in these patients. Results: A total of 700 post hysterectomy patients presented to OPD of them 66 patients identified with ovarian cysts were included in the study. Most of them (68%) underwent hysterectomy at the age of 40-50 years; abdominal hysterectomy was common mode of surgery (82%). AUB–L was the major indication for hysterectomy (44%), in 65% cases both the ovaries were preserved, pain abdomen was the commonest symptom patient had presented with (47%). The cysts were analysed with ultrasound and CA-125 levels and managed surgically in 44%, followed in 47% and 9% of them were referred to oncology. Histopathologically epithelial tumors were most common. Conclusion: All the post hysterectomy ovarian cysts should be managed individually based on symptoms, signs and size. Clinical evaluation and necessary investigations are to be done for better management either follow up or surgery. Not all post hysterectomy ovarian cysts need surgery.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 7, 2021
Estimation of Sex and Stature Using Craniofacial Variables in the Yoruba Ethnic Group of Nigeria
Adefisan, Idowu Elijah, Oladipo, Gabriel Sunday, Paul, Chikwuogwo Wokpeogu
Page no 95-102 |
10.36348/sjbr.2021.v06i05.003
The development of a biological profile involves the estimation of sex and stature of the deceased individual usually by the comparison of the antemortem and postmortem data. Due to inadequate studies on the development of a biological profile from the craniofacial region in the Nigerian population, this study aimed to determine sex and stature from craniofacial variables in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwest Nigeria. A prospective cross-sectional study was carried out on 368 students and staff (217 males and 151 females) of the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria within the age range of 18 – 55 years. Twelve craniofacial variables and stature were taken using standard anthropometric procedures and equipment. Data were analyzed using IBM® SPSS version 25.0, Armonk, New York, USA. Student’s t-test Correlation analysis (Karl Pearson’s), multivariate regression and discriminant function analysis were carried out. The results revealed sex differences as the males have higher mean values compared to the females except for the bizygomatic breadth. Physiognomic facial height offers a significant model for stature estimation in both male and female subjects. However, the craniofacial variables produced weak correlations with stature and are not suitable for estimating stature in the ethnic group. Multivariate regression analysis provided better results. The discriminant function analysis sufficiently discriminated sex and after cross-validation, it produced an accuracy of 86.2% for males and 89.4% for females. Sex and stature can be reliably inferred from the craniofacial region but caution should be applied as it has proven to be sex and population specific.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 7, 2021
Comprehensive Data Analysis of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (Snps) in Human FOXP3 Gene
Mohammed Yousif Mohammed, Mona Abdelrahman Mohamed Khaier
Page no 73-84 |
10.36348/sjbr.2021.v06i05.001
Background: The FOXP3 gene provides instructions for producing the forkhead box P3 (FOXP3) protein. The FOXP3 protein attaches (binds) to specific regions of DNA and helps control the activity of genes that are involved in regulating the immune system. Aim: This study intended to analyze SNPs in FOXP3 gene in the coding region, 5`UTR and 3`UTR using bioinformatics tools and visualizing the 3D structure of the gene. Methods: SNPs were retrieved from NCBI, and the protein sequences were retrieved from UniprotKB. SIFT and Provean software was used to predict whether the nsSNPs were tolerated or deleterious. Polyphen- 2 for nsSNPs function prediction on the produced protein.I-mutant and Mupro software to check the protein stability, finally PHD software to see whether the nsSNPs were related to a disease or not.Regulomedb to predict the regulatory element for 5`UTR region. For the 3`UTR PolymiRTs database to predict the variation in microRNA (miRNA). FuncPred software to show the unknown function for the selected SNPs.TheI-TASSER to visualize the 3D structure. Results: A total of 205 SNPs were retrieved, 180 SNPs in the CDS region, 20 in 3`UTR, 5in 5`UTR. SIFT prediction resulted in 93 deleterious and 87 toleratednsSNPs, Proveanrevealed60 deleterious and 120 tolerated,Polyphen-2 resulted in 29 probably damaging,11 possiblydamaging, 3 benign and 2 no result. I-mutant showed 12nsSNPs increasing, and 25 decreasing the protein stability, MUpro resulted in 3nsSNPs increasing the protein stability and 42 decreasing the protein stability, PHD resulted in 17 nsSNPs as disease related and 28 as neutral. For noncoding SNPs, Regulomedb resulted in 11 SNPs, PolymiRTs result in 11, and FuncPred result. Conclusion: The analysis of FOXP3 gene showed that from 205 nsSNPs only 11 SNPs are highly damaging and 20 SNPs found in the 3UTR region which predicts its function using different methods. Still bioinformatics software have their limitations, the results from this study may be convenient in future for further population based research activities and towards development of perfect medicines.