ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 27, 2021
Effect of Helium-Neon Laser (632.8nm) on some physiochemical Properties of Gum Arabic (Acacia senegal)
Namarigh Eltigani Mohamed, Mohammed Bahreldin Hussein, Yassen Mohammed Mosa Salih, Wafa Omer Ahmed
Page no 6-9 |
10.36348/sijcms.2021.v04i02.001
This study was aimed to modify some physiochemical properties of Gum Arabic and it's Emulsions by using laser irradiation. The sample of Acacia senegal Gum was collected in December 2018 from Aburai Area, Ghibaish Locality-West Kordofan State. The sample was shade dried and ground at Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC) in El-Obied. The aqueous solution of the sample was prepared with concentration 20% (w/v) and used as a test sample. Some of unirradiated aqueous solution was taken as control and the remaining portion was irradiated for different periods of time (5,10,15,20 and 25 minutes) by He-Ne Laser at 632.8nm wavelength and power 3mw using the pulse at Department of laser in Al-Neelain University – Khartoum. The irradiated samples were transported to analysis at Laboratories of Sudanese Petroleum Corporation (SPC). The results showed that there was no change in values of electrical conductivity and pH, whereas the value of the emulsifying stability and the viscosity offered by the emulsion were increased with increasing irradiation period comparing with the control. The Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy technique indicated that there was no change in some functional groups such as (O-H, C=O, C-O, and CH2) which were accompanied with absence of (C-X) at (10, 15, 20 and 25 minute) with formation of multiple bonding of nitrogen compounds at (10 and 15 minute) due to the effect of irradiation process. This study recommends that further work should be done to test other factors which may be had an effect on the emulsifying stability, also recommends to study the effect of He-Ne laser on Gum Arabic at another wavelength.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 27, 2021
Muhammad Ali Sadpara an Anonymous Prince of the Mountains
Anwar Ali, Munir Ahmed, Ahmed Bostani
Page no 45-46 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i02.004
Mountaineering is a field that is easy to see but very difficult, those who adopt this field are well aware that one day they may not be able to see the next day’s sun. It is also very attractive in the background of how dangerous it looks. The beauty of the mountain valleys can only be appreciated by one who has seen it up close and Muhammad Ali Sadpara was one of those lucky people. He was the prince of the mountains who hoisted the flag of his nation on the highest peaks of the world. He climbed eight of 14 Eight-thousanders. His first climb was Gasherbrum II in Karakoram. In this review we tried to explore the life of a mountaineer who sacrificed his life just for the sake of his nation and country. We highlighted his achievements for Pakistan. February 4th 2021 he set out for the top of the K2 Mountain with two of his team members and got lost somewhere in the valley of the hill. A rescue mission with two army helicopters was organized but no trace of them has been found. We will not consider him past because he will live in our hearts forever and ever.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 27, 2021
Association of Arterial Hypertension with Acute Myocardial Infarction among Iraqi Patients
Shwan O. Amen, Banan Q. Rasool, Soza Th. Baban
Page no 39-44 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i02.003
Background: Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) is the most prevalent serious cause of morbidity and loss of quality of life worldwide despite current advances in primary preventive and state-of-the art interventional strategies for effective AMI treatment. Hypertension is the major contributor to atherosclerosis and which in turn leads to progression of AMI. Little is known about the prevalence of hypertension in AMI patients among Iraqi population. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of Hypertension in AMI patients in relation to age and gender in Iraqi population. Methods: This study focused on 74 consecutive Iraqi patients diagnosed with AMI aged 22-85 years. Results: Findings of this study showed that hypertension was present in 74.3% of AMI patients. The prevalence of hypertension was significantly higher in females (46.7%) as compared to male patients (20.5%) at age group of 50-59 years. Furthermore, results showed that 37 hypertensive AMI patients (67.3%) had high-normal arterial hypertension, followed by 11 (20%) as isolated systolic arterial hypertension, 4 (7.3%) as Grade-1 arterial hypertension, 2 (3.6%) as Grade-2 arterial hypertension, and 1 (1.8%) as Grade-3 arterial hypertension level. Conclusions: These findings confirm that hypertension varied in age and gender in AMI patients among Iraqi Population. Hypertension was significantly more prevalent in older female patients with AMI when compared to male patients. The High normal of hypertension was the most prevalent type among AMI patients.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 27, 2021
Ambivalent Sexism towards Women and Acceptance of Rape Myths among University Students
Sana Nisar, Komal Zafar, Dr. Iram Batool, Mehwish Ishfaq, Hira Fatima, Kanwal Fatima, Rida Arshad
Page no 90-95 |
10.36348/sjhss.2021.v06i02.007
Victims of rape sometimes suffer from being blamed for their assault. The present study aimed to investigate whether hostile sexism, benevolent sexism influence acceptance of rape myths. The sample comprised of 240 university students recruited from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. Demographic information sheet, Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale (IRMA) [24], Ambivalent Sexism Inventory (ASI) [13] and scales were used for assessment. Results from Bivariate Correlation analysis showed that, Hostile sexism and subscales of benevolent sexist beliefs are positively correlated with rape myths. Subscales of Ambivalent Sexism (Hostile sexism, Paternalism, Heterosexuality and Gender differentiation) positively predicted subscales of Rape myths acceptance (she asked for it, it wasn’t really rape, he didn’t mean to and she lied). Results further showed that males had higher acceptance with Rape Myths and Ambivalent Sexism. Findings from the present study suggest that there is need to tackle negative stereotypes about rape victims and Interventions should focus more on the education on what rape and sexual assault are and what the health and legal consequences entail.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 27, 2021
Cymbopogon citratus 80% Methanolic Leaf Extract Inhibit Acetyl-Cholinesterase on Mice Model
Ibrahim Maina Hassan, Bulama Ibrahim
Page no 6-13 |
10.36348/sijb.2021.v04i01.002
Oxygen is a unique element indispensable for life. Free radicals are forms as a consequence of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production by the mitochondria in oxidative phosphorylation due to use of oxygen by cells to generate energy. Most of the by-products form as a result of this biochemical changes are reactive oxygen species (ROS) as well as reactive nitrogen species (RNS). Delicate balance between the two antagonistic effects is among the vital aspect of life ROS and RNS exert beneficial effects on cellular responses and immune function at low or moderate concentration. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the cholinesterase inhibitory effect of Cymbopogon citratus 80% (leaf) extract. The leaf was extracted with 80% methanol. A toxicity study was carried out on mice. Cholinesterase inhibitory activities were also evaluated on the same mice using Ellman’s method. Result revealed high cholinesterase inhibitory activities of the crude extract with high significant differences at P<0.001) between the group that were treated with crude extract only, group treated with crude extract and exposed to arsenic and group that were exposed to arsenic only as well as group that are maintained in complete media. It can be concluded that low toxicity and high cholinesterase inhibitory effect of the crude extract is responsible for it therapeutic effects of this crude extract. Toxicity screening of this crude extract on a mammal such as rat to reaffirm their toxicity profile are recommended. Antioxidant screening as well as isolation of bioactive compounds present in this plant part is strongly recommended.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 27, 2021
The contribution of Mediation in the settlement of the case for the Restriction of the Efforts of Law In the district Court
Sami’an
Page no 125-129 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2021.v04i02.015
In solve legal problems better by way of mediation so that the bias resolved in kinship if these efforts has been done has not been successful then the restriction of the efforts of the law through the mediation to ensure that the judicial process that is quick and cheap (so that the judiciary can be the choice of the people to resolve their disputes) as well as the anticipated increase in the number of cases which aims to reduce the accumulation of cases in the Supreme Court, especially at the level of Cassation. The increasing number of cases that enter, and decided in the district Court and the High Court, result in the amount of the verdict asked the efforts of law Appeal to the supreme court also increased and began to be a serious problem. Underlying it is necessary to do a study about the Role of the Judiciary in the Restriction of the Efforts of the Law in order to reduce the accumulation of cases in Court.
CASE REPORT | Feb. 27, 2021
Pseudoangiomatous Nodular Stromal Hyperplasia of the Breast (PASH): Case Report and Review of the Literature
Sounni A, Jayi S, Fdili A FZ, Chaara H, Melhouf MY A
Page no 41-43 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i02.004
Pseudoangiomatous nodular stromal hyperplasia of the breast (PASH) is a benign lesion characterized by the presence of anastomotic clefts lined with flattened cells giving a pseudo-vascular appearance [1], it is a rare pathological entity that manifests itself most often in perimenopausal patients. It poses a differential diagnostic problem with fibroadenoma, phyllodes tumor or hamartoma and it is the histology that confirms the diagnosis. We describe through a series of studies and also through our case the clinical, histological and therapeutic particularity of these tumors.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 27, 2021
Influencing Factors of Adherence to Antiretroviral Drugs among People Living with HIV in South-South Nigeria
Chijioke-Nwauche I. N, Akani Y
Page no 145-152 |
10.36348/sjmps.2021.v07i02.011
Background: A major challenge to antiretroviral therapy is poor adherence by the patients due to the multiplicity of drugs involved. For effective outcome of therapy, a 95% adherence is advocated in patients on ARV drugs. Objectives: Study sought to evaluate the factors that affect the adherence to their prescribed medications by people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in the capital city of Port Harcourt, South-South, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study using pretested questionnaire was used to collect information on adherence among HIV adult patients. Socio-demographic factors were evaluated as possible factors associated with adherence. Reasons for missing medications were also obtained and described. Results: Participants comprised of 109 (31.8%) males and 231 (67.3%) females (mean age 37.3 ± 8.9) years. Study revealed a poor level (58%) of adherence among participants. Patient factors (forgetfulness, personal travels and work schedule), were major reasons given for missing their medications. Others are economic (lack of transport, poverty) and socio-cultural (stigma, spiritual) factors. Social support in the form of treatment supporter was found to be a significant (p<0.05) positive influencing factor to adherence by patients as well as disclosure of status to spouse. Conclusion: Strategies to improve adherence should be focused on the ways to address the negative influencing factors. Improved awareness in terms of counselling, education and orientation of the patients is strongly advocated. Social support systems (family, community, treatment supporter) and societal acceptance of PLWHIV should be put in place to encourage adherence.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 27, 2021
Understanding the Molecular Mechanism of Phytoconstituents as Tyrosinase Inhibitors for Treatment of Hyperpigmentation
Lata Kothapalli, Pooja Sawant, AshaThomas, Ravindra Wavhale, Komal Bhosale
Page no 135-144 |
10.36348/sjmps.2021.v07i02.010
Skin Pigmentation is a phenomenon in which the accumulation of melanin occurs due to various factors and leads to skin tanning and other skin disorders. Now a day’s human beings are more conscious about quality of life and appearance. With this fascination towards various skin whitening or glowing agents is gaining more adherences. While synthetic chemicals approved as skin whitening agents have got the due recognition in market, the possible adverse effects on sensitive skin creates a question regarding their use. The natural plant extracts available as tyrosinase inhibitors are mostly phenolic entities. In this review the inhibitory effect of phenolic compound and flavonoids on tyrosinase enzyme using molecular simulations is studied. The insilico study of flavonoids helps to predict the mechanism of inhibition as well as identification of potential natural tyrosinase inhibitors. This review is oriented to understand the tyrosinase inhibitory activity of an array of phenolic compounds with emphasis on flavonoids to explain how position of the substituents and their interaction with the enzyme can be correlated for the efficacy against the tyrosinase activity.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 26, 2021
Determining the Contribution of Abdul Karim Searching the History of Bara –Bhuiyans against Mughal Empire in Bengal
MD. Cholem Ullah
Page no 78-89 |
10.36348/sjhss.2021.v06i02.006
The age of Bara-Bhyuian (1576-1612) or reign of the twelve landlords of the East region of Bengal is a famous chapter in Bangladesh's history. According to the historical investigation of Abdul Karim, the article aims at exploring about forming of a series of military resistance and struggle of Bara-Bhyuian against Mughal imperial power those newly emerged from northern India and subsequently captured their jurisdiction all over the Indian subcontinent along with Bengal territory. Historically it was a fact that the Twelve Zamindars waged an armed struggle for many years to keep their homeland free from colonial imperialist power. Unfortunately, the glorious chapter of this Bara-Bhuiyans was not highlighted properly by the historians for a long time. Even their identity and subjugated areas were not explored and recognized since many centuries rather than the time been obscured and uncovered in Bengal by either native or alien scholars. On the contrary, historians didn’t concentrate the time accordingly what the period deserves from the scholars. So, Abdul Karim was the pioneer for the first time among historians who took the chapter as one of the vital focal place of Bengal history during Mughal expansion. Thus, the paper seeks to prove that what contribution marked by Abdul Karim about Bara-Bhuiyans in the sacrifices and struggles they waged to liberate their independent motherland that have inspired every freedom struggle so far.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 26, 2021
Role of Village Chairman in Implementing Village Fund Policies (Study in Hamalau Village of Sungai Raya, Hulu Sungai Selatan District)
Miftahul Ulum, Andi Tenri Sompa, Ahmad Yunani
Page no 121-124 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2021.v04i02.014
The purpose of this study was to analyze and describe the implementation of village fund policies in Hamalau, Sungai Raya District, and Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency. The research method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. Sources of data in this study are primary data and secondary data. The informants in this study were the Sungai Raya subdistrict government, the Hamalau village government, and the Hamalau village community leaders. Data collection techniques used in this study was direct observation, interviews, and documentation. The research instruments used in this study were interview guidelines and documentation guidelines. Data collection methods in this research are transect walks, interviews with several informants, and supporting documents which include village development planning documents and reports on the realization of the use of village budgets. The location of this research is in Hamalau Village, Sungai Raya District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency. The results showed that the realization of village funds for the 2016 fiscal year was still in the low category. That is the impact of the less than the optimal implementation of the development project due to the unsatisfactory performance of the Hamalau village head in implementing development with his instructional leadership style.
CASE REPORT | Feb. 26, 2021
Posttraumatic Right Diaphragmatic Rupture with Delayed Hepatic Hernia: Two Case Reports
Mohammed Najih, Hicam Laraqui, Nouredine Njoumi, Mohamed Laaroussi, Mountassir Moujahid, Aziz Zentar
Page no 130-134 |
10.36348/sjmps.2021.v07i02.009
The post-traumatic right diaphragmatic hernia associated with liver dislocation often goes unnoticed because it complicates violent trauma, but most times remains asymptomatic. It is recommended discussing systematically the diagnostic in case of closed abdominal chest trauma or after a bladed weapon wound in order to prevent its serious complications. We report two cases of post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia associated with a liver luxation compiled in our service.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 26, 2021
Implementation of Village Fund Policies (Study on the Realization of Village North Hamak Village, Telaga Langsat District)
Fathul Mushalli, Andi Tenri Sompa, Jamaluddin
Page no 117-120 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2021.v04i02.013
This study aims to analyze and provide an overview of the implementation of village fund management in Hamak Utara Village, Telaga Langsat District, and Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency and to identify factors that influence the implementation of village fund policies in North Hamak Village. The research method used in this research is the descriptive qualitative method. The types of data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. The informants in this study were the head of the sub-district and the technical head of Telaga Langsat sub-district, village assistants and village local assistants, village heads and village officials, Hamak Utara village consultative bodies, RT / RW in North Hamak village, and Hamak Utara village community. Data collection techniques used in this study were interviews, observations, and documents, and archives. The data analysis techniques used in this study were data reduction, data classification, data processing, and data inference. The results showed that the implementation of village fund management in North Hamak Village was running according to the provisions, but there were several obstacles in terms of budget implementation and absorption. Communication, attitudes, resources, and bureaucratic structures influence the implementation of village fund management in Hamak Utara Village, Telaga Langsat District.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 26, 2021
Implementation of Regulation of Banjar Regent Number 8 of 2016 Concerning Reducing the Use of Plastic Bags in Banjar District
Eka Yusnitawati, Asmu’i, Budi Suryadi
Page no 110-116 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2021.v04i02.012
Banjar Regency through the Banjar Regent Regulation No. 8/2016 on reducing the Use of Plastic Bags is the first Regency to make arrangements to reduce the use of plastic bags. However, after the implementation of the Perbup, there has been no significant change to the accumulation of plastic waste in Banjar Regency. In fact, plastic waste takes a very long time to decompose, so it has a bad impact on the environment for a long time. This shows the need for a study on the effectiveness of Perbup. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Perbup on reducing the use of plastic bags. The type of research used is qualitative with an exploratory method through an inductive approach. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. Observations were made at the Final Disposal Site (TPA), 23 modern market places, and 14 local traditional market places. The results showed that the implementation of Perbup has not been effective in reducing the use of plastic bags, and has not been optimal because it is still in the socialization and supervision stages. There has been no firm action in the form of fines or sanctions for violators of these regulations.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 26, 2021
The Implementation of Bottom Up Planning for Village Development Through Village Development Planning in Tumbang Tariak Village, Kurun District, Gunung Mas District, Central Kalimantan
Christira Elyswandi, Samahuddin Muharam, Setia Budhi
Page no 105-109 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2021.v04i02.011
This study aims to identify and analyze the implementation of bottom-up planning and supporting factors as well as inhibiting factors for the implementation of bottom-up planning village development planning through Musrenbangdes in Tumbang Tariak village, Kurun District, Gunung Mas Regency. The research method used in this research is a qualitative research approach with a descriptive-analytic type. While the data collection techniques used in this study were interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is the model developed by Miles and Hubermen, namely interactive analysis. The informants in this study were 1) village head and village secretary tumbang tariak, 2) head of BPD, 3) sub-district head, 4) head of government, head of PMD, and head of ekobang of kurun sub-district, and 5) traditional leaders, community leaders, youth leaders and from representatives of women from the village of Tumbang Tariak. The results showed that the implementation of bottom-up planning village development through Musrenbangdes in the preparation and determination of the village medium-term development plan (RPJM Des) and the village government work plan (RKP Des) in the village of Tumbang Tariak, Kurun District has been running effectively as seen from the aspect of productivity. Aspects of efficiency and aspects of satisfaction (output) with the results of village development planning activities.