Etiological agents causing infection in the nails vary with gender, age, occupation, A total number of 51 patients having clinically diagnosed Onychomycosis were selected, Direct microscopy of nail specimen in 40% KOH, culture on SDA, DTM was done. out of 51 patients, 17 were between 20-30 years of age (33.33%),out of 51 patients 33 were males and 18 were females, 27 patients (52.94%) had DLSO pattern, Of the 32 positive cultures, Dermatophytes were isolated in 10 (23.80%) and Non-Dermatophytes in 15 (29.41%). Non-Dermatophyte fungi are being isolated more frequently from nail infections.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is found in 6-10% of the general population and considered to be a common hormonal disorder in females of reproductive age. It is associated with multiple factors genetic and environmental and has varied morphological and metabolic presentations. Even though insulin resistance is seen in these patients, some are obese while some PCOS patients are lean. This implies a difference in the metabolic characteristics of these patients. Thus, this study was carried out to study the metabolic characteristics and the Insulin resistance.

Background: Students’ satisfaction reflects what they expect from their educational institution Until the 1980s, feedback from students about their experience in higher education was an uncommon practice. Student life is a network of academic and social interactions connected. Many colleges have comprehensive processes for achieving excellence or meeting high-quality standards, with "Student Satisfaction" at the heart of all higher education targets for excellence. Student's satisfaction reflects what they expect from their educational institution. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The study population includes nine graduates of the MD pathology program who specialized in histopathology. The data was gathered through a structured questionnaire. Self-administered, closed-ended, unipolar 5-grade Likert scale has been developed and validated to assess the level of satisfaction of histopathology graduates in 14 areas of the training program. Results: High satisfaction: Overall, the trainees expressed significant satisfaction with numerous training areas are entry exam (90%), surgical pathology knowledge (80%), surgical pathology skills (80%), routine work (90%), textbooks (100%), teaching slides (80%), local training courses (80%), peer learning (100%), weekly sessions (100%), hand over (90%). Conclusion: The students and trainees overall have a high level of satisfaction with postgraduate training in histopathology. This study can serve as a preliminary guide for potential reform of the histopathology training. Reform will lead to better training and better service.

The knowledge of orthodontic appliances used for correction of skeletal and dental deformities is essential for the success of orthodontic treatment. The simplest problems during the treatment phase can lead to complicated situation and solving that requires proper and thorough knowledge of its working capacity and biomechanics. The following is a case which was treated with an Orthopedic appliance (FORSUS) which lead to an unforsaken situation and treating that to achieve ideal skeletal and dental stability.

The extraction technology of total flavonoid from dandelion was optimized by single factor screening and orthogonal test. The method of solvent extraction was used, and ethyl acetate was used as solvent, solid-liquid ratio, extraction temperature and extraction time were invested to study the effects of the extraction. On the basis of single factor, three-factor and three-level orthogonal test were carried out to optimize the extraction process of flavonoid from dandelion. The results showed that the factors of the extraction effect of flavonoid were influenced by the time of extraction, the ratio of material to liquid, and the temperature of extraction in turn, it was found that the time of extraction had the most significant effect on the extraction of flavonoid from dandelion. The results showed that the optimal conditions of extraction were as following: the ratio of solid-liquid was 1:70, the temperature of extraction was at 70 ℃, and the time of extraction was 1.5 h. Flavonoid was extracted from dandelion at the best conditions, flavonoid was obtained, and the content of flavonoid was 7.18%. The process is simple, reproducible, economical and feasible.

The cable insulation and sheathing industry uses many different types of plastics depending on usage, application. Physical and electrical properties are one of the most important factors that compete and help to choose these materials when compared with other materials. These properties change with the change of the chemical components of the plastics mixture. The use of PVC material in the manufacture of cable wire coating has been used for decades. In this study, the effect of changing the proportions of the used components in the PVC mixture of the physical and electrical properties of cable wiring materials was investigated. Emphasis was placed on three properties: Tensile Strength and Loss of Mass and Insulation Resistance. In this study author discussed how to enhance these properties and improve them by working to raise the proportions of some of the substances in the PVC mixture while preserving other properties. The study aimed to prove the strong relationship between some components of PVC mixture used in cable insulation and sheathing industry and the physical and electrical properties of these products, and then focus on three components in the mixture and three properties. Random samples were taken and the mean percentages of the ingredients in the mixes were taken using various tools and several statistical methods such as correlation coefficient and regression analysis to prove the relationship between the ratios of some materials and the properties. After the analysis, the p-value was less than 0.05, which reinforces the relationship between the ratio and the properties. Finally, the physical and electrical properties of PVC blends can be improved by changing component ratios to reach the optimized mixture for specific use and application, taking into account other competitive issues such as the final price of the product, environmental impact, and others issues.

Background: For choosing a specialty subject for post graduate studies, students’ attitude is of great importance for the education system. Aim & Objectives: In order to evaluate the perception and attitude of dental students toward learning, contributing in the treatment, choosing endodontics as a specialty for post-graduate studies. Materials and Methods: The present article is about a semi structured questionnaire study survey in which 10 multiple-choice questions was compiled and distributed among 403 undergCase Reportraduate dental clinical students. The main domains appraised in the questionnaire were preclinical as well as clinical training in the endodontics, their interest and opinion in endodontics as a post-graduate specialty. The statistical analysis was done by one sample chi-square test in order to see the association of subject response toward the endodontics as a specialty response to each question. Results: Response rate was 74.5% and the results showed that 72% of students preferred the preclinical training on extracted human teeth while 71% of the students believed that the intense preclinical training will help them to manage the patients confidently. Conclusion: The prime conclusion of the present study revealed that the majority of students find endodontics as an interesting subject to study and also they would opt for endodontics for post graduation.

Objective: Develop a valid and reliable scale to assess the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to eating foods associated with the periodontal disease among low-income women in Texas. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study. Methods: The study was conducted with 150 low-income women ages 18-50 years, residing in Central Texas. A 21-item Dental Nutrition Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors Scale was developed. Content validity was assessed by a panel of experts. Construct validity was determined via Exploratory Factor Analysis; internal consistency of the scale was measured by Cronbach’s alpha. Results: The internal consistency for the final scale was 0.802, and the test-retest reliability was 0.99. Factor analysis generated three factors: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors, with an explained variance of 42.38. Conclusions: These results confirmed the validity and reliability of the new dental scale. This instrument may aid in the assessment of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding eating foods associated with periodontal disease in low-income women.

The purpose of this research is to obtain empirical evidence and examine the influence of organizational culture, transparency and weaknesses of the internal control system on the quality of financial reporting on Local Government Units in Capital Province of Jakarta. This research was conducted using quantitative survey methods with causality research design. The data used as research sourced from questionnaires. The population in this study is the Local Government Units in Capital Province of Jakarta. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Questionnaires were distributed to 36 local government units. Each Unit is given 2 (two) questionnaires for the financial department. Analysis and processing of data using the help of the statistical computer program SmartPLS v.3.2.8. The results obtained from the test show: (1) organizational culture significantly influence financial reporting quality, (2) transparency do not significantly influence financial reporting quality, (3) internal control system weakness significantly influence financial reporting quality.

In India, cataract accounts for 80% of treatable blindness. Many factors such as ageing, altered blood electrolyte levels, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, nutrition and family history are involved in cataract genesis. Lens has a high content of potassium and low content of sodium. These two cations are in balance with each other due to Na+- K+-ATPase pump and lens capsular permeability. Normally to maintain lens membrane permeability, water electrolyte balance must be maintained intracellularly as well as extracellurly. Hence alteration in cation concentration of aqueous humors can be attributed to changes in the serum electrolytes, these ultimately affect lens metabolism leading to cataract formation. The composition of aqueous humour has been studied in various animals. Few human aqueous humour studies were conducted so far. An attempt is made here to establish a range for the electrolytes mentioned i.e. sodium, potassium, and chloride in the human aqueous humour in cataract patients and also compare it with serum electrolyte levels. It’s a case control study. Sample size includes 60. Aqueous humour and serum electrolytes (Na+, K+, Cl-) were estimated by ion selective electrode method. Sodium and Chloride levels were higher in serum compared to aqueous humour. Further sodium levels were increased from Grade I to Grade IV cataract. Biochemical parameters such as serum electrolytes can be used as marker to determine the risk involved in progression of cataract. This serum electrolytes measurement should be done as a routine screening investigation as it might help in predicting early development of senile cataract.

Cognitive metaphor and cognitive metonymy not only have modifying functions, but also are related to thinking. Cognitive linguistics holds that metaphor and metonymy are important means for us to expand our thinking. We can automatically and unconsciously obtain these modes of thinking metaphor and metonymy, and use metaphor and metonymy for thinking. From the perspective of cognitive linguistics, this paper explores two important ways of thinking: metonymy and metaphor, which are rooted in people’s basic experience and constitute our daily thinking and action. Communication is restricted by the principles of information, economy, cognitive salience and social needs. The speaker either uses the knowledge structure in the source domain to highlight the knowledge structure in the target domain, that is, he uses metaphor, or chooses the highlighted and easily perceived part to replace the whole or other parts of the whole; and uses the whole with Gestalt perception to represent the information to be conveyed, that is, he uses metonymy to communicate. Therefore, the meaning beyond the discourse comes into being.

Background: The waste produced in the course of healthcare activities carries a higher potential for infection and injury than any other type of waste. Inadequate and inappropriate knowledge of handling of healthcare waste may have serious health consequences and a significant impact on the environment as well. Objective: The objective was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices of doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, and sanitary staff regarding biomedical waste management. Setting: The study was conducted among hospitals (bed capacity >1000) of Allahabad city. Participants: Medical personnel included were, nurses (15) and sanitary staff (15) conclusion: The importance of training regarding biomedical waste management needs emphasis; lack of proper and complete knowledge about biomedical waste management impacts practices of appropriate waste disposal.

According to the studies, Saudi Arabia has acquired the 26th position in the Health care sector in the WHO ranking. Cancer is one of the leading health diseases in Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries. In Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Human Genome Project (SHGP) was initiated to understand the genetic distribution of Cancer cells. The aim of this study is to survey the opinion of people living in Saudi Arabia about Cancer. The opinion of the general adult population of Saudi Arabia about cancer is determined using a pre-designed, validated questionnaire. About 18.1 million cases of cancer were registered globally and 9.6 million death rates due to cancer were reported in the year 2018.The total mean score of this study was that 75% of the population residing in Saudi Arabia knows what Cancer is. To increase the knowledge of the people about signs and symptoms of Cancer and the cause of the Cancer and the preventions that can be taken at many cancer control activities need to be performed in Saudi Arabia. After carrying out the survey, we would like to increase other people's knowledge about Cancer and then motivate them to participate in cancer preventive activities.

Lung cancers are broadly classified as small-cell carcinomas and non-small-cell carcinomas. Non-small-cell lung cancer is more common and it accounts for up to 75% of lung cancers. Determination of the development of cancer to lungs is solely dependent on mutation of cells leading to the expression of tumor specific proteins. Hence a clear understanding of the vital structural design and physiology of the lungs assists in determination of the stages of this disease. The anatomical architecture of the lungs and their organization with adjacent organs throws light on the site of origin of malignancy, its spreading pattern and clinical presentation etc. This article has summarized the types of lung cancer, pathophysiology along with the microenvironment. The article includes the discussion on the treatment interventions such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, the promising potential of immunotherapies and target-oriented therapies in NSCLC. Even though, the lung cancer is escapable however, it is usually diagnosed at an incurable stage.

Since the 18th National Congress of the Party, the Central Committee has issued a series of major decision-making arrangements for comprehensively revitalizing the Northeast region and other old industrial bases, thus promoting the northeast rejuvenation to develop in-depth. High-quality development in the Northeast cannot be separated from talent. The spirit of Beidahuang is the precious spiritual wealth formed in the historical process of large-scale development and construction in Northeast China. Under the background of northeast revitalization, Inheriting and carrying forward the spirit of Beidahuang has important value and function to strengthen the work of talent training.