CASE REPORT | May 12, 2020
Crohns Disease of Jejunum Masquerading as Malabsorption
Dr. Anil Mohan Rao. S, Dr. Syed Sajid Hussein Shah
Page no 247-251 |
10.36348/sjpm.2020.v05i05.004
Crohns Disease also referred to as regional enteritis is a chronic disease with waxing and waning course. This condition is associated with profound psychological and physical effect on the affected patient. The disease has diverse clinico-pathological manifestations with significant attendant complications, morbidity and mortality. In this study attempt is made to address the many clinico-pathological presentations of the disease with focus on various aspects of differential diagnosis along with description of diagnostic approach by appropriate use of variousdiagnostic modalities. In addition recent pathogenetic mechanisms will be described which will having bearing and implications on therapeutic aspects of disease, that can influence the natural history and overall course of disease. This case is presented in view of its uncommon location and associated clinical manifestation.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 12, 2020
Physicochemical and Microbiological Analyzes of Non-Alcoholic, Non-Carbonated Flavored Beverages Marketed in Plastic Bags in the City of Douala, Cameroon
Bamal Hans-Denis, Mvogo Ottou Patrice Brice, Ngoule Charles Christian, Yinyang Jacques, Etape Fabrice Edie, Kidik Pouka Cathérine, Ngene Jean Pierre, Kenmogne Simo Thiery, Dibong Siegfried Didier, Claus Jacob, Etame Loe Gisèle
Page no 252-256 |
10.36348/sjpm.2020.v05i05.005
Flavored drinks are substances to be prepared or ready for consumption, including syrups and those containing caffeine. Their specific naming may be replaced by another, which is either usual or descriptive, such as "refreshing drink", "table drink" or "drink made from ..." that allows consumers to know the real nature of the beverage and to distinguish it from others. The quality of these dubious products is still poorly known although in terms of cost, they remain very accessible to the market. The objective of this experimental study was to contribute in improving awareness on the quality of these consumption items, by conducting physicochemical and microbiological analyzes of non-alcoholic and non-carbonated flavored beverages marketed in plastic bags in Douala, Cameroon. The physicochemical properties were evaluated by means of volumetric analysis, potentiometry, refractometry, titratable acidity and SO2 and vitamin C contents. Microbiological properties were assessed by performing a search for yeasts, molds and coliforms which sometimes act as antiseptic agents, such as ascorbic acid and citric acid. It would be necessary to review the production processes of these beverages as well as the enforcement of sanctions in salmonella and sulfate-reducing clostridium. Analyzes were performed on 50 samples in total. The results showed that 10% of the brands samples did not comply with the physicochemical quality standards. All brands samples met microbiological quality requirements, mainly due to a pH below 3 and the presence of preservatives with antiseptic properties. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that these drinks do not comply with the quality requirements defined by the standards for foodstuffs intended for human consumption. It would be of utmost importance to make improvements to the standards, the application of sanctions and to the production of better quality drinks, in order to ensure good food security for consumers.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 12, 2020
Effects of Quarry Dust on Some Haematological Parameters among Workers at Okposi Umuoghara, Ebonyi State - Nigeria
Chukwurah Ejike Felix, Nwambeke Wilfred Nnaemeka, Chukwurah Felix Chinedum
Page no 82-86 |
10.36348/sjbr.2020.v05i05.003
Background: Unregulated mining has the potential to release harmful substances into the soil, air, and water and this may be associated with negative health, social and environmental impacts. Inhalable dust is produced during processing, grading and during the transit by the vehicles. Epidemiologic data indicate that there are occupational hazards associated with stone crushing and inhalation of stone dust. Quarrying/stone crushing is increasingly becoming the main stay of Ebonyi State economy and major source of internally generated revenue yet there is little or no government policy on regulation and occupational safety. Aim: This study examined the effect of long time exposure to quarry dust on the Full Blood Count (FBC) of quarry workers at Okposi Umuoghara, Ezza LGA of Ebonyi State – Nigeria. Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study was carried out on 100 quarry workers; 36 males and 54 females (age; between 18-57 years) who were exposed to stone dust for more than one year and 84 age/sex matched workers not exposed to quarry dust as control. The haemoglobin concentration, haematocrit, total while blood cell and differential counts were estimated using standard methods. Results: Majority of the quarry workers in Okposi - Umuoghara Idustrial Estate were female, low income and uneducated who are not aware of the health implications of their carrier. There were significant differences in mean values of in Hb, PCV, and total WBC, relative netrophils, lymphocytes and eosinophil counts compared with control. The differential lymphocytes and eosinophil increased significantly (p > 0.05), while the Hb, PCV, total WBC and relative neutrophil count decreased significantly (P < 0.05). No significant variation in differential monocyte count was observed. Conclusion: The alterations in level of some haemotological parameters in exposed workers is an indication of effect of quarry dust on pathopysiology of blood and reticuloendothelia system of factory workers and in general human health. There is need for regular health evaluation of workers and education on the essential safety precautions through the use of personal protective equipment and more mechanized and safer means of stone processing.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 10, 2020
Change of Society Values and the Effects on “Sports for All”
George F. Zarotis, Walter Tokarski
Page no 73-81 |
10.36348/jaspe.2020.v03i05.001
Changes in politics, the economy and the social sphere directly or indirectly affect the social value system. The change of society values is mainly attributed to changes in value structures at work. The Protestant work ethic, which places the meaning of life at work, sees moral value as an end in itself, and puts the fulfilment of duty above the enjoyment of existence, gradually loses its relevance. To the same extent that work loses its function and value, sport experiences a fundamental revaluation. Sport becomes an integral part of every person's role. With the sportization of living conditions, sport becomes a social model. The ultimate goal of this research is to examine the causes of changes in society values and their effects on sports / mass sports. The method adopted for the study was a literature review. On the occasion of the present study, it is found that the changing value of sports in society has created new "directorial forms" in sports. So, for example, in leisure time modern sports also serve as a presentation of the independent lifestyle. This impulse finds its expression through an additional gain of aesthetic dimension, which is externally observed in athletic shoes, sports sweaters, sports bags, sports accessories, etc. The expression of individualized values in sports is closely related to the reduction of access routes for sports. This is not only due to the growing number of opportunistic and active athletes, but also to the development of new sport types. New sports such as Windsurfing, paragliding, free climbing or Bungee jumping are in line with the new orientations of values and try to match individualized hedonistic desires in sports. Sport types are multiplying, and leading the sports system, as already described, to an unprecedented complexity. The overall sports system basically becomes more open. This creates completely new access to sports. Sports forms are multiplying and leading the sports system, as already described, to an unprecedented complexity. The overall sports system basically becomes more open. This creates completely new access to sports. The initial selectivity of sports is increasingly losing its importance, so new groups of people such as the elderly, overweight, women or the disabled have more access to leisure sports and widespread sports. Due to the qualitative changes in sports socialization, strong new sport roles have become possible. With the isolation and selection of certain incentives, sport is now more easily accessible. The motivation that previously prevailed in leisure sports and in widespread sports is losing its charm, so some writers talk about the unathleticism of sports or the non-athletic sports. Instead, in sports / mass sports, one seeks pleasure, spontaneity and social contacts.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 9, 2020
Thematization and Ideological Representations in Murder Stories in the Kenyan Dailies
Elizabeth Nafula Khaemba
Page no 139-145 |
10.36348/sijll.2020.v03i05.001
Any form of language use is imbued with a particular meaning, purpose and ideological representation. As such, the order of Theme and Rheme and their organization in the clause as a message is not arbitrary or value free; it can be manipulated along with units of information, given and new, to achieve a rhetorical purpose and reflect a specific angle of telling a story (Halliday 2004). On the basis of the purposively sampled news stories on murders in Kenya from the year 2018 to 2019, the study qualitatively examines the efficacy of the Systemic Functional Grammar (SFG), as a theoretical tool in the analysis of ideology in four different newspaper in Kenya i.e the Daily Nation, the Standard, the Star and the Nairobian, in relation to the representation of murder stories. This study examines thematization in these newspapers. It hypothesizes that external forces have altered the main purpose of the media through the way news is written and organized; and that from a socio-linguistic point of view, the consequences of these forces are revealed within the textual features of texts. The findings indicate that that the order of theme and Rheme and their organization in the clause as a message are neither arbitrary nor value free. They can be manipulated along with the units of information to achieve a rhetorical purpose and reflect a specific angle of telling a story.
Drugs that slow or kill the novel coronavirus, called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, could save the lives of severely ill patients, but might also be given prophylactically to protect health care workers and others at high risk of infection. Treatments may also reduce the time patients spend in intensive care units, freeing critical hospital beds. Recovery from the disease depends mainly on the innate immunity of the patient. Patients who suffer much from COVID-19 are children, old people (over 65 years), those patients with chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, hypertension, liver disease, kidney disease), obese patients, alcoholics, and smokers. About 80% of corona patients may overcome the infection, and less than 5% may pass into fatal complications. Patients immunity is the main weapon to fight the disease. The present herbal recipe was selected to support and maintain the innate immunity of the patient against corona virus disease-19. It is composed of 3 herbal materials: bee honey, Nigella sativa (black seed), and Acacia nilotica (Quardh).
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 9, 2020
Electromyography and Muscle Fatigue: A Review
A. Arul Kumar, Dr. P.Babu
Page no 74-79 |
10.36348/sjbr.2020.v05i05.001
Muscle fatigue is commonly pronounced in clinical aspects as exercise induced syndrome. In this review, we presents physical structure of muscle including actin and myosin arrangement for Excitation–contraction coupling and contribution of ions and other factors like O2, ROS, pH, Blood flow, lactate, inorganic phosphate, Heat shock protein for muscle contraction and fatigue development. Finally the EMG power spectrum characteristics also discussed before and after the fatigue development.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: BIOTECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES | May 9, 2020
Influence of Decomposed Wood Sawdust on Growth and Yield of Foreign F1 (Thorgal and Mongal) Hybrid Varieties of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Grown Under Kisangani Shelter (D.R Congo)
Lokonga O., Tonganga K.
Page no 105-122 |
10.36348/sb.2020.v06i05.001
Within the framework of this work, the objective was to evaluate the performance of two hybrid varieties F1 (Thorgal and Mongal) foreign of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L), with the use of saw dusts of wood decomposes, cultivated under shelter with Kisangani. It A was undertaken with an aim of improved the production of tomato with large fruit. The experimental culture used for the two varieties was a device of the blocks randomized at a rate of 3 repetitions per piece. The observation on the two hybrids F1 Thorgal and Mongal) carried on some quantitative characters in particular the average weight of fruits, the compartmental production and the output. For the hybrids F1 (Thorgal and Mongal) cultivated in the ground enriched by sawdust of wood:
• The average fruit weight was higher with the variety T (92g) and less low with the variety T (78g);
• The compartmental production was higher with the variety M (15 kg) and less low with the variety with the variety T (8,1 kg) and
• The output was slightly higher than the variety T (3,7 tones/ha) and slightly lower than the variety M (3,1 tones/ha).
For the hybrid variety F1 THORGAL and its witness
• the average weight was slightly high with the pilot variety To (93g) and slightly less less high with the variety T (92g);
• The compartmental production ranked above the witness To (9,4 kg) and lower than the variety T (8,1 kg) and
• The output was identical to the variety T and its witness To (3, 7 tones/ha).
For the hybrid F1 Mongal cultivated in the ground enriched by saw dusts by wood and its witness
• The weight was higher with the variety M (78 G) and less low with its witness Mo (74 G);
• The compartmental production was higher with the variety M (15 kg) and less low with its witness Mo (7,9 kg) and
• The output was slightly higher than the variety M (3,1) and slightly lower than the variety Mo (3 tones/ha).
The results obtained by these two hybrid varieties F1 (Thorgal and Mongal) show that the foreign varieties of tomato had two forms: form round observed with the variety T and form flattened with the Mr. variety As for the checking of our assumptions, the variety M is more powerful than the variety T enriched by saw dusts of wood. The influence of saw dusts of wood for the variety T did not have the impact.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 8, 2020
The Influence of Tax Avoidance on Cost of Debt with Managerial Opportunism as Variable Moderating
Giawan Nur Fitria, Riaty Handayani, Bambang Subiyanto, Molina
Page no 170-175 |
10.36348/sjef.2020.v04i05.002
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of tax avoidance on the cost of debt on sector of food and beverage manufacturing companies in Indonesia. This research is a quantitative study that analyzes the effect of tax avoidance on the cost of debt with managerial opportunism as a moderating variable. The cost of debt is one important component that must be considered because it can affect company sustainability. Tax avoidance is also one of the management strategies that can affect rising debt costs if managers behave opportunistically to increase debt costs due to avoiding taxes that must be paid by companies. This study used a food and beverage sub-sector manufacturing company for 4 years of observation, namely from 2014-2017. We used multiple regressions with SPSS 23 for hypotheses tested. The results of this study indicate that tax avoidance affects the cost of debt. Whereas the managerial opportunism can be weakens the effect of tax avoidance on the cost of debt.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 8, 2020
Communication Accommodation Theory: A Brief Review of the Literature
Ali Elhami
Page no 192-200 |
10.36348/jaep.2020.v04i05.002
Studies on Communication Accommodation Theory has advanced rapidly in recent years. Communication is an important part of human life and from the beginning of human history, people have always tried to communicate together and to understand the others and make themselves understood. This paper aims to have a brief review on the notion “Communication Accommodation Theory” (CAT), which is an important aspect of different sciences (e.g., Linguistics, sociology, sociolinguistics, and psychology). The concept of Communication Accommodation is used in all people’s social life, for instance, between mother and child, teacher and student, reporter and listener, doctor and patient, and immigrants (newcomers) and citizens, however, this review helps us to have a better understanding through CAT.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 8, 2020
pH Indicators: A Valuable Gift for Analytical Chemistry
Sajin KA, Anoobkumar KI, Rasa OK
Page no 393-400 |
10.36348/sjmps.2020.v06i05.001
Analytical chemistry plays a major role in the quality control of various industrial chemical products. The quality and purity of the products are calculated and confined by applying various principles of chemistry. Thus analytical procedures are regarded to be the outcome of the fundamental principles of chemistry and related sciences. Neutralization titrations are common in establishing the quality of various industrial products taking account of the fact that industrial chemicals and products are mainly acids or bases. The results for the titrations performed on sample require sharp and distinct equivalence points that are identified by the use of suitable acid – base indicators. The present work is a review on common pH indicators used for the neutralization titrations in analytical chemistry.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 8, 2020
Caregivers’ Knowledge of Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in the Prevention of Acute Diarrhoea among Under-Five Children in Calabar-South, Cross River State, Nigeria
Eno-Obong M. Ndueso, Godwin I. Ogban, Anthony A. Iwuafor, Ubleni E. Emanghe, Simon N. Ushie, Regina I. Ejemot-Nwadiaro
Page no 239-246 |
10.36348/sjpm.2020.v05i05.003
Background: Diarrhoea is currently the second leading cause of childhood mortality globally, after pneumonia. It accounted for 9% of all under-five deaths which was greater than the mortality arising from malaria, HIV and measles combined. The under-five mortality has continued to spike despite medical intervention protocols.This study was therefore designed to assess Caregivers’ knowledge of environmental sanitation and hygiene practices in the prevention of acute diarrhoea among under-five children in Calabar-South, Cross River State, Nigeria. Materials and method: A Caregiver who met the inclusion criteria was enlisted as respondent from each of the 660 households to give a total of 660 respondents. Structured questionnaires were administered to the respondents to collect data. Answers to the questions were numerically weighted and summed up to breakpoints used in categorising the respondents’ knowledge of environmental sanitation and hygiene practices into poor, fair and good knowledge. Results: Six hundred and fifty (650) respondents completed the interview. Male under-five children were 352 (54.2%) and females 298 (45.8%).Child’s age and male sex were statistically significant predictors of occurrence of childhood diarrhoea. Occurrence of acute diarrhoea in under-five children was greatest among children 13 - 24 months149 (67.1%) and male under-five children 196 (55.7%) compared to female under-five children 131 (44.0%). Occurrence of diarrhoea reduced with improved Caregivers’ knowledge of environmental sanitation and hygiene practices. Occurrence of diarrhoea was also observed to reduce with improved educational status and income of Caregivers.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 7, 2020
Photophysical Studies on the Interaction of N-Acetyl Tryptophanamide (NATA) With Urea Derivatives in Water
Thamarai Selvan Ramachandran, Karthick Pargunan, Anupama Rajasekaran, Rajendran Kumaran
Page no 31-40 |
10.36348/sijcms.2020.v03i04.001
Photophysical studies of N-Acetyl Tryptophanamide (NATA) with urea derivatives were carried out in aqueous solution. The urea derivatives were categorised into symmetrical and unsymmetrical urea derivatives. Addition of urea derivatives result in a significant change in the absorbance maximum of NATA. Interestingly, the addition of urea and N, N’-1, 3 dimethylurea (DMU), a symmetrical urea derivative results in a fluorescence enhancement whereas an unsymmetrical urea derivative like N-butyl urea results in a fluorescence quenching. On the contrary, N-methyl urea (MU) exhibits no significant change in the fluorescence intensity, whereas N-ethyl urea (EU) results in a fluorescence enhancement to a considerable extent. The variation in excited state properties of NATA with urea derivatives are correlated to the variation in the excited state dipole moment of the indole moiety microenvironment. Various hydrogen-bonding arrangements exits between NATA and urea derivatives and this is correlated to the shift in the emission maxima towards the red region. NATA exhibits a single exponential decay and the fluorescence lifetime in aqueous solution is 3.0 ns. Addition of urea derivatives results in a significant increase in the fluorescence lifetime irrespective of the nature of the urea derivatives. Butyl Urea(BU), which displays a red shift accompanied with fluorescence quenching of NATA exhibits contrasting properties compared to other urea derivatives is established through fluorescence spectral studies.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 7, 2020
Effect of Weight Stabilization before Curing of V-Belt
Abdul Kalam Azad John Mohamed
Page no 197-202 |
10.36348/sjet.2020.v05i05.002
The aim of this method is to reduce the rejection rate in V-belt using weight stabilization method. Low Belt, Double Jacket, Topping Air, and Base Air are the major rejection in V-belt due to the dissimilar weight in V-belt as the weight plays a vital role in determining the quality of a product and processing parameter such as pressure and heat. The above problems can be rectified by taking weight during the final processing stage of V-belt subsequently it can be segregated depending upon the weight range before curing and then set the curing parameters. Another aspect of taking correct weight every time for the same length & cross section of belt is the regularity of dimension. I vehemently envisage that this method can be used to reduce the rejection rate based on dissimilar weight for any rubber based products not only the V-belt. The benefits of this method is extended below
• Sophisticated device are not required to implement this method.
• Products having uneven weight can be converted into defect free product.
• Rejection rate can be firmly controlled.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 7, 2020
Variability of Polyphenols, Antioxidant Activity and UFLC Phenolic Acid Profiles of Different Sorghum Genotypes
Ranga Bhukya, Ratnavathi V. Chamarthy, Shobha Ediga, Aruna C. Reddy, Suresh Babu Marriboina, Vilas A. Tonapi
Page no 104-113 |
10.36348/sijb.2020.v03i05.001
Sorghum stands as the fifth most valuable global cereal crop, widely grown in semi-arid and arid regions of the world. This present investigation details the variability of polyphenols, scavenging activity in terms of ascorbic acid equivalents of 60 grain sorghum genotypes collected from various countries and were grown at Indian Institute of Millet Research fields which include 38 white, 15 red, and 7 brown pericarp grain sorghum genotypes. Polyphenols range from 575.05 to 3161.87 mg GAE. kg-1, 888.33 to 4230.14 mg GAE.kg-1, 1274.91 to 2885.72 mg GAE. kg-1 in white, red and brown sorghum genotypes respectively. The DPPH radical scavenging activity ranges from 555.74 to 6058.80 mg AAEQ. kg-1, 1190.19 to 6549.59 mg AAEQ.kg-1 and 2174.43 to 5494.40 mg AAEQ. kg-1, in white, red and brown sorghum grain genotypes respectively. Ultra fast liquid chromatography (UFLC) profiling of phenolic acids done in phenolic extracts of red, white and brown sorghum genotypes showed that analytes were derivatives of benzoic acid and cinnamic acid. Total of eleven different phenolic acids were identified, of which ferulic acid is highly expressed in white and red sorghum genotypes only.