Nowadays the general idea is that grammar has a pivotal role to play in language learning and teaching. English grammar instruction is extremely important for the English learners. However, prescriptive and deductive approaches to English grammar teaching have proved ineffective and boring, because the grammar of a language is acquired not through imitation but through abstracting a set of grammatical rules from language data. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to introduce an inductive approach to English grammar teaching that will help the students to rediscover their subconscious grammar knowledge and bring it to their consciousness, and to show how it is applied in the classroom. At the same time the merits and demerits of this approach are discussed meticulously and elaborately to help the teachers to use this approach in an effective manner in the classroom.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 23, 2021
A Study of Parsi Culture and Search of Identity by the Characters in Rohinton Mistry’s Novels
Mr. A. Yogaraj, Dr. Mrs. M. Kavitha
Page no 354-358 |
10.36348/sijll.2021.v04i11.003
This paper presents Parsis as a minority community who feel sense of insecurity, anxiety, atrophy and threat in a dominated culture in different time periods. Rohinton Mistry's novels deal with the life of Indians who suffer from communal disharmony, religious Chauvinism, ethnicity and cultural diversities. Such a Long Journey records the anxieties, uneasiness, problems and the distinct identity of a Parsi community within the boundary of India and tried to preserve the ethnic identity of the community. The novel mainly focus on realistic picture of the minority community like Parsis who became the victims of the political uncertainties. Mistry raises some problems of community and cultural crisis which are the main issues under the subaltern studies. There is a message that race, ethnicity or majority are controlling factors on the ideology and cultural make up of particular place where cultural diversity exists. The drift between ethnic culture and majority culture often gives rise to unrest in the national life as well as social structure. It is necessary to steam out the hatred, religious chauvinism and misconceptions through proper channels.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 23, 2021
Al-Hijama- A Possible Cure for Depression: A Pilot Study
Sabeela Noor, Saida Haider, Fasiha Fatima, Mahparah Mumtaz
Page no 181-185 |
10.36348/sijtcm.2021.v04i11.001
Background: Al-Hijama is an ancestral treatment option used in different societies for the cure of various diseases. Depression is now become epidemic in in several countries. Objectives: In this pilot study we have investigated the probable effects of Al-Hijama on improving depression symptoms with the score of geriatric depression scale (GDS) in local population. Methods: 132 eligible participants were enrolled in this open label single arm pre and post clinical trial for 3 months. Depression was assessed by using geriatric depression scale (GDS) before and after Al-Hijama therapy. Results: The mean score of depression calculated by GDS in study group were 8.95 ± 2.09 before intervention and 6.05 ± 1.54 after one month and 4.63 ± 1.47 after 3 months of continue Al-Hijama sessions. The decrease in depression scale between pre and post intervention was statistically significant (p< 0.001). Conclusion: Our study showed statically significant improvement in depression after Al-Hijama therapy. In future more studies should be conducted on larger scale to assess the effectiveness of this treatment option.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 23, 2021
Evaluate the Effectiveness of Lecture cum Demonstration versus Video Assisted Teaching on Knowledge and Practice of Breast Feeding Technique among Primipara
Naoshekpam Suniakumari Devi
Page no 433-439 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i11.005
The most cost effective, essential component for the growth and development as well as to reduce the infant mortality, is breastfeeding, which is often disrupted due to lack of confidence, improper positioning for latching, breast pain, perception of insufficient milk supply etc. The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of lecture cum demonstration versus video assisted teaching on knowledge and practice of breast feeding technique among primipara. Methodology: 60 primipara were selected through purposive sampling and divided into group I and group II among which lecture cum demonstration and video assisted teaching regarding breastfeeding technique were applied consecutively. The data were collected by using structured questions and observational checklist. The data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The effectiveness of lecture cum demonstration versus video assisted teaching on knowledge and practice of breast feeding technique among primipara was computed by paired‘t’ test. Comparison between the lecture cum demonstration and video assisted teaching was not significant.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 22, 2021
Wear Rate Characteristics of Basalt-Based Composites as Material for Brake Pad
Gai, Peter FrIday, Adisa, Ademola Bello, Aje, Tokan, Bawa, Mohammed A
Page no 414-425 |
10.36348/sjet.2021.v06i11.006
The production of the basalt-based composite material was carried out using compression moulding. The selected materials basalt rock, bronze chips, cast-iron chips, glass fibre and phenolic resin were crushed into powder and sieved with a sieve size of 150microns. An optimization model based on the rule of mixture was developed to obtain the volume fractions of the constituent materials and a factorial Design of three levels and three factors was applied to obtained different sets of manufacturing parameters for the production of the samples using MINITAB 18 software. Twenty-seven samples with dimension of 20mm diameter and 8mm height were produced based on the formulation obtained from the optimization model and factorial design, this samples were subjected to tests. The test result shown that the basalt-based wear rate ranges from 9.0X10-5 to 1.52x10-4g/m and by volume is from 4.04x10-12 to 7.97x10-12m3/Nm. The density of the composites ranges from 2382.76 to 2781.33kg/m3. The Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) result shown that the basalt-based composites is thermally stable up to a temperature of 5300C before thermal degradation started setting in and Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) result shown that the highest mass degradation occurred at a temperature of 6000C. Hence the basalt rock is a good material that can withstand high temperature.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 22, 2021
Evaluating the Compressive Strength of Wood Shavings - Cassava Starch - Sodium Chloride Hybridized Concrete
Ikoko, O, Bratte, A. G, Akpokodje, O. I
Page no 408-413 |
10.36348/sjet.2021.v06i11.005
There is a quest and a sustained interest in environmentally friendly and sustainable building materials, for farm structures, as well as for general building construction, due to the availability of suitable industrial materials, by-products and wastes, to which additional value can be provided in their utility and management. The suitability of using wood shavings as partial replacement for fine aggregate in concrete production, with cassava starch and sodium chloride (NaCl) as admixtures, was investigated in this study. The concrete was produced with a mix ratio of 1:2:4, and partial replacement of the fine aggregate with wood shavings, at the rate of 0%, 1.25%, 2.5%, 3.75%, 5%, 6.25%, and 7.5% (wt. of fine aggregate). Furthermore, cassava starch (2% by weight of the cement) and NaCl (1% by weight of the cement) were used as admixture. Results obtained from the slump and compression tests depicted that, the slump of the fresh concrete and the compressive strength of the hardened concrete decreased non-linearly as the volume of wood shavings increased from 0% to 7.5%. The findings of this study revealed that both the cassava starch and NaCl increased the slump properties of the fresh concrete, and the compressive strength of the hardened concrete, irrespective of the volume of wood shavings incorporated. Additionally, the results depicted that the hybridized concrete produced with wood shavings, cassava starch and NaCl, had a higher compressive strength, when compared to the hybridized concrete produced with wood shavings and cassava starch only. Results obtained from this study had affirmed that low volume of wood shavings, cassava starch and NaCl can be used for the production of plain concrete for farm structures, mostly in areas where metallic reinforcement materials are not required.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 21, 2021
The Design of Ozone Placement and Determining Dosage as a Sterilizer in Meeting Rooms during a Pandemic Using the PtD Method
Slamet Hariyanto, Isdaryanto Iskandar
Page no 399-407 |
10.36348/sjet.2021.v06i11.004
The beginning of year 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit all parts of the world, including Indonesia. This pandemic is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its various mutants and variants. This virus is known to attack the human respiratory system. The virus is transmitted through direct contact or through the air, which makes it Airborne. Even though there are variety of disinfectants that can prevent transmission between humans, not many can maintain the sterility of the room continuously. Disinfectants on its own have a level of danger to humans when exposed at a certain doses and for a certain time. Ozone (O3) is known as the most potent disinfectant. This paper is intended to determine the appropriate placement and dose of Ozone when used in a meeting room at an office, which is widely known as the centre of the Covid-19 spreading in Jakarta, using the Prevention through Design (PtD) method. In designing the right Ozone placement, the existing air system will also be studied. The calculation of the levels of O3 is based on mathematical calculations. The result from this study shows that the positioning and dosing control of O3 can effectively disable/kill the virus, while still considered safe for humans, so that productivity will be maintained.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 18, 2021
Understanding the Management of Hypertension and Dyslipidaemia in UAE Population: An Evidence-based Mapping of Literature
Samer Ellahham, Wael Almahmeed, Lina Yassine, Kanwal Saeed
Page no 367-378 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i11.004
The increased prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidaemia specifically in the young population necessitates the identification and quantification of literature gaps in the different phases (awareness, screening, diagnosis, treatment, adherence, and control) of patient management in the UAE for better clinical outcomes. This semi-systematic review identified relevant articles through structured and unstructured searches. Studies on adult populations published (2010-2019) in English and providing data on phases of management of hypertension or dyslipidaemia in the UAE were retrieved. Quantitative data were represented as weighted means. In total, 11 studies on hypertension and six studies on dyslipidaemia were included for the final analyses. The pooled prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidaemia was 24.8% and 43.8%, respectively. The estimates indicated that a few patients (range: 6.8%-17.3%) were aware of their condition, where 63.2% and 49.3% were screened for hypertension or dyslipidaemia, respectively. Approximately two-thirds of patients were on antihypertensive and lipid-lowering medications, whereas 68.4% of patients were adherent to antihypertensive treatment. No data are available on adherence to dyslipidaemia treatment. Control of both risk factors was poor (range: 12.7%-27.8%). The semi-systematic approach identified limited to no data on different phases of management of hypertension and dyslipidaemia, indicating a need for generating country-specific real-world data.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 18, 2021
Nutritional Rickets among Children Admitted with Wheezy Chest at Al-Bieda Medical Center –Libya
Rania.M. Altaib, Kamala O Yonis, Fatema A. Akrim, Salema R. M. Qowaider, Aisha A. Muhammed, Mabrouka Bofarraj, Enas M.Ali
Page no 379-384 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i11.005
Nutritional rickets caused mostly due to Vitamin D deficiency. It is has been declared a public health problem for both adults and children worldwide. Wheezy chest and related allergic diseases are the leading causes of morbidity in children. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential relation of vitamin D deficiency and wheezy chest in children. Case series study was conducted during the period from January to March 2021. 50 children aged 3 months to 24 months were selected randomly from children admitted to department of pediatric in Al-bieda medical center. Out of the total 56% were males, 70% were exclusively breastfed in their first 6months of life. 68% have positive family history of chest allergy. (64%) developed first attack of wheezy chest before 6 months and recurrent attack were observed in (52 %). Vitamin D deficiency was observed in 62% of the wheezy patients with 56% of cases had minimum sun exposure. Early onset was more common in males. Late onset wheezy chest was more common in children lives in houses with bad ventilation in compare to those who lives in better conditions in conclusion, vitamin D deficiency was common finding among children included in our study. It was associated with minimum sun exposure and early weaning. However, larger follow up studies are required to elucidate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on different parameters of asthma severity, its potential therapeutic benefit on children suffered recurrent wheezy chest attacks
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 18, 2021
Simulation of Inspiratory Airflow in Stenotic Trachea and its Effect on Mainstem Bifurcation
Ayodele J. Oyejide, Joy E. Onuh, Emmanuel D. Ephraim, Adetokunbo A. Awonusi
Page no 256-263 |
10.36348/sjbr.2021.v06i11.002
Background: Tracheal stenosis is a narrowing condition of the trachea that can lead to life threatening breathing complications depending on the extent of reduction in the airway diameter. This condition affects not just the lung’s performance to draw air during inspiration but also the flow behavior in the bronchi generations. Methods: Computational simulations were performed in idealistic healthy and stenosed tracheobronchial models of adult and infant airways consisting of the trachea and mainstem bronchi alone. Effect of 70% reduction in trachea diameter was investigated for both models using Ansys Fluent. Results: We realized that while airflow developed along the center in the healthy model, flow in the stenosed tracheae moved in a jet-like manner, forcing its way across the airway tract with velocity 5 m/s greater than that in the healthy airways. This high jet-like flow at the center in the stenosed tracheae led to high flow impact at the bronchi bifurcation. Consequently, wall shear stress at the bifurcation was high in both stenosis cases. Conclusion: This study shows that tracheal stenosis potentially leads to high flow impact and wall shear stress at the bifurcation of mainstem bronchi, and this effect will have severe consequences in infants than adults.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 18, 2021
Correlation of Eosinophilia with WHO Grading of Anaemia among Patients with Parasitic Infections
Dr. Sunderesh Kamal Chander U, Dr. Samhita Dinesh Shivara, Dr. Yogalakshmi E, Dr. Preethy R
Page no 417-421 |
10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i11.003
Introduction: Eosinophilia is often identified as part of a complete blood count (CBC) done either routinely or as part of an evaluation for a particular symptom complex. Association of eosinophilia with anaemia most commonly denotes the presence of parasites infection. Parasites relationship with anemia and eosinophilia has been rarely reported due to limited health care access, especially in adult age group. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was started after obtaining the approval from the ethics committee. Patients with parasitic Infections associated with eosinophilia were correlated with their hemoglobin concentration. This study was conducted during the period of January 2020 and March 2021 in Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu. Hematological parameters like hemoglobin, eosinophil count and Absolute eosinophil count were obtained using Sysmex -XN 1000 automated analyser. Results: Out off 83 patients with parasitic Infections associated with eosinophilia, on gender distribution we found 49 were male and 34 were female. 25 patients were anemic and 58 patients were non anemic. On grading of anaemia, according to WHO classification 58 cases were grade 0 (not anaemic), 18 cases were grade l, 6 cases were grade ll and only one case was grade lll. Conclusion: Our study concludes, eosinophilia act as marker for parasitic infections. Degree of anaemia and increased eosinophil count in peripheral blood smear denotes severity of parasitic Infections especially in helminths infection.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 18, 2021
New Insights in Genetically Modified Crops and Plant Diseases through Molecular Biology
Zahida Parveen, Raja Sheraz Rafique, Mudassar Mushtaq, Hassan Mehmood, Fatima Farooq, Muhammad Rizwan Shareef, Muhammad Sheeraz Javed, Muhammad Adil
Page no 279-283 |
10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i11.005
Genetically modified genetically plants pass through diverse domestication from wild species and many generations of selection by humans for desirable traits. These genetically modified genetically crops are diversely produced in different industries to decrease the attack of pests by transferring different combinations of genes through advanced technologies. The gene of interest is inserted into the crop's genome using a vector that exhibits the biological carrier genes. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn is the genetically modified corn that produces most of essential proteins necessary for human body also secrete toxic to certain insect pests. Genetically engineered cotton is the most evolutionary step to replace the traditionally used methods for production of cotton. Genetically engineered canola has been produced by inserting through high technology methods. Protein samples can be obtained from genetically modified crops can be resolved with the one-dimensional SDS-gel electrophoresis. Genetically engineered crops have many advantages, and the benefits of being able to use herbicides that would cause unacceptable phytotoxicity to a crop are clear.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 18, 2021
Social Media as a Sustainable Tool for Tourism Marketing Communication
Prem Kumar
Page no 412-414 |
10.36348/sjbms.2021.v06i11.001
Since the evolution of human being communication has played an important role in trade and business. Advancement in methods and medium of communication has given wings to marketing of goods and services in tourism as it is an information intensive industry. We have experienced diverse employability of Internet Communication Technologies (ICT’s) which has given rise to Social Media as an important tool of marketing communication. This conceptual paper argues over the nature of sustainability of Social Media platforms and its constituent elements. Tourists are actively participating in creating marketing content on social media platforms along with destination marketers and promoters. User Generated Content (UGC) on social media platforms have become important source to help tourists in making a purchase decision for online and offline tourism products. Social Media allows user to upload, share, interact and make collection of user controlled data which serves as a guide for interested tourists. It is a platform where both tourism destination marketer and tourists become an information generator, disseminator and user. The paper applies the concept of sustainability on social media as a marketing communication tool and brings out the insights of social media to be called as a sustainable tool. The available literature indicates that dimensions of sustainability (environmental, economic, and social) are applicable on social media platforms in terms of generating online content which is less expensive, environment friendly and self-sustaining.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 18, 2021
Anxiety and Depression among Pakistani Pregnant Women during Corona-Virus Pandemic
Dr. Tehmina Parveen, Dr. Samar Faheem, Dr. Shabnum Hassan, Dr. Kehkashan Ikhlaque
Page no 427-432 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i11.004
Corona-virus pandemic has become a major health problem worldwide. It evokes mental health disorders affecting population globally especially the pregnant women and associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Therefore, we aimed to assess anxiety and depression among pregnant women during this lethal outbreak of corona-virus. We conducted a cross-sectional study at Hamdard University Hospital, Karachi from October 2020 to February 2021. A total of 120 pregnant women were included in this study. Psychological Impact was assessed using questions from DSM-5 Self-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure for Adults and data was analysed using the software IBM SPSS Statistics 26. We found that more than half (67.5%) of pregnant women had developed mental health disorders during this pandemic and there is a need to reform policies for the care and counselling of pregnant women as they are particularly susceptible.
CASE REPORT | Nov. 16, 2021
Osler-Weber-Rendu Disease: Two New Successes of Bevacizumab and Literature Review
Fadwa Mekouar, Naoual El Omri, Mohamed Jira, Mohamed El qatni, Jamal Fatihi
Page no 580-583 |
10.36348/sjmps.2021.v07i11.007
Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome (OWRD) is a rare vascular dysplasia of genetic origin and of autosomal dominant transmission, the pathophysiology of which involves the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a major growth factor of angiogenesis. Bevacizumab is an anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody that has demonstrated its interest in this indication. Two patients, with a personal and familial history of haemorrhagic syndrome, who had an OWRD detected in recurrent epistaxis, cutaneous-mucosal telangiectasia, and complicated visceral arteriovenous malformations with an iron deficiency anemia. Due to the persistence of the symptomatology despite a transfusion support, the treatment with bevacizumab was started and allowed a favorable outcome. Bevacizumab appears to be very well tolerated and represents a therapeutic advance in OWRD.