ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 17, 2019
A New Model for Arabic Text Clustering by Word Embedding and Arabic Word Net
Nehad M. Abdel Rahman Ibrahim
Page no 401-406 |
10.36348/SJEAT.2019.v04i10.001
A major challenge in article clustering is high dimensionality, because this will affect directly to the accuracy. However, it is becoming more important due to the huge textual information available online. In this paper, we proposed an Arabic word net dictionary to extract, select and reduce the features. Additionally, we use the embedding Word2Vector model as feature weighting technique. Finally, for the clustering uses the hierarchy clustering. Our methods are using the Arabic word net dictionary with word embedding, additionally by using the discretization. This method are effective and can enhance improve the accuracy of clustering, which shown in our experimental results.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 17, 2019
A Coorelation Study between ABO blood Group and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Dev Kishan Devra, Soniya Pipliwal , Jyoti Dwivedi , Simran , Kanta Kumari , Sundar Lal
Page no 289-291 |
10.36348/SIJAP.2019.v02i10.002
Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is inherited genetically. There may be an association with blood group as blood group is predetermined genetically. Methods: Two hundred and thirty one (231) diabetic patients are included in the study which conducted by department of physiology. Diabetic patients were taken from medicine department, and the distribution of blood group among apparently healthy blood donors at Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion (IHBT) was taken as control population. Results: Our study showed no statistically significant association of T2DM with blood group (p-value=0.81). The percentages of blood group O, A, B and AB in T2DM and control are respectively (31.16% & 34%) (30.73% & 32%), (25.10% & 23%) and (12.98% & 9%).Conclusion: The present study showed no significant association of ABO blood groups with T2DM.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 17, 2019
Determination and Evaluation of Serum Lipid Profile, Creatinine and Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c %) in Sudanese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Associated with Obesity
Hani M. Mohamed, Abdelgadir Eltom, Ahmed L. Osman
Page no 338-348 |
10.36348/SJBR.2019.v04i09.004
A cross sectional study conducted during the period from February 2011 to April 2012 to determine and to evaluate the serum levels lipid profile, creatinine and HbA1c in Sudanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus associated with obesity. Two hundred Sudanese with type 2 diabetes mellitus associated with obesity were selected as a test group from Khartoum, Omdurman and Khartoum North hospitals in Khartoum state, Sudan. The test group was compared with a control group, which included 100 apparently healthy volunteers. Blood specimens were collected from both groups, and the serum levels of lipid profile (total cholesterol, triglycerides, high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC), in addition to fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and creatinine and glycated hemoglobin (HBA1C) were determined. Age and gender of the test group were matched with the control group. The serum levels of plasma glucose, total cholesterol, HDLC, LDLC, triglycerides, creatinine and Hba1C were measured using spectrophotometer methods. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 11.5) computer software was used for data analysis. The results of this study indicated significantly raised means of the serum levels of total cholesterol, LDLC, triglycerides and creatinine of the test group when compared with the control group, whereas the mean of the serum levels of HDLC of the test group showed a significant reduction when compared with the control group. The results of this study also indicates a significant elevation of the means of the serum levels of total cholesterol, LDLC, triglycerides and creatinine among diabetic patients with ischemic heart disease when compared with those without ischemic heart disease, whereas the mean of the serum levels of HDLC among diabetic patients with ischemic heart disease shows a significant reduction when compared with those without ischemic heart disease. The means of the serum levels of total cholesterol
CASE REPORT | Oct. 16, 2019
“Cracked Tooth Syndrome – A Diagnostic Enigma”
Shazia Salim, Abdul Afsal Latheef, Feroze Raheem, Mohamed Irfan, Sharath Chandrashekhar, Shahina Salim
Page no 686-690 |
10.36348/SJODR.2019.v04i10.001
Cracked Tooth Syndrome is a relatively common occurrence in general practice. The term cracked tooth syndrome is misleading as there are a range of symptoms that do not form a distinct and reliable pattern. A lack of awareness of the condition coupled with its varied clinical features can make diagnosis of cracked tooth difficult. Crack may initiate from coronal tooth structure or from within the root and affect healthy, restored or root treated teeth. The location, direction and extent of a crack have a profound effect on the choice of treatment, so clarity is important. With these considerations, many teeth with cracks can be saved! This clinical report describes the diagnostic procedures and management of incompletely fractured and unrestored mandibular molar in a 32 year old male patient. Clinical examination revealed teeth with crack line and associated pulpal inflammation. The tooth was splinted with orthodontic stainless steel band and root canal treatment was carried out. The tooth was then restored. Thus, the key factor in the management of cracked tooth is early diagnosis and immediate splinting so as to limit the propagation of the crack.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 15, 2019
Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) As a Formative Assessment Technique in Radiological Anatomy
Jyoti Narkhede, Suchitkumar Kamkhedkar, Shilpa Kolhe, Sundaram Kartikeyan, Aniruddha Malgaonkar, Sandhya Khadse
Page no 285-288 |
10.36348/SIJAP.2019.v02i10.001
This complete enumeration, cross-sectional comparative study was conducted at Rajiv Gandhi Medical College in Kalwa, Thane, Maharashtra state, India. After obtaining permissions from the Institutional Ethics Committee and institutional authorities for conducting the study, the purpose of the study and the procedure for objective structured practical examination (including check-list based marking system) was explained to first-year MBBS students and written informed consent was obtained from those willing to participate in the study. Traditional practical examination was first conducted and overall marks (out of 5) were allotted by the examiners. In the objective structured practical examination, the examiners were provided with a pre-validated checklist and the maximum score obtainable was 5 marks. A total of 54 first-year MBBS students (27 females and 27 males) participated in the study. The students obtained significantly higher scores in traditional practical examination but the gender differences in scores were not significant.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 15, 2019
Effectiveness of Education to Improve Knowledge Regarding Hand Washing Practices of Primary School Children in Rural Community
Muhazma Habib, Muhammad Hussain, Kouser Parveen, Muhammad Afzal
Page no 331-338 |
10.36348/SJNHC.2019.v02i10.001
Introduction: Hand washing through appropriate and easy methods and educational intervention could be save millions of lives, which are cost effective in many developing world. There are clear changes observed in hand washing behaviors of primary school children after the educational intervention. Hand hygiene is the cornerstone for prevention and control of infection and prevents the children from different diseases. Methods: A quasi- experimental, quantitative, before and after study design was conducted among the students total (n= 76) in the primary school of Ali Raza Abad Raiwind Road Lahore, Pakistan from September 2018 to December 2018. The educational intervention involve four meeting about hand washing in which the researcher educate the students about hand washing practices and give standard knowledge that improve the hand washing practices that lead to prevention of disease which are caused by contaminated hand and appropriate way of hand washing to promote the good quality of health. Results A total 76 children participated in the study, the majority of the participants were boys 53(69.74%). The mean score of knowledge before intervention is 13.3816, standard deviation is 3.54675 and standard error of mean is .40694 on the other hand the total means of knowledge after intervention is 18.6447, standard deviation is 1.52930 and standard error of mean is .17542. The mean difference between the two mean is 5.26316. There is a statistically significant difference before and after the educational intervention. The educational intervention is highly effective because the significant value is 0.00. Conclusions: The result of the study shows the knowledge regarding hand washing practices of children in primary schools was improved after educational implementation and by proper techniques of hand washing.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 15, 2019
Prevalence and Distribution of ABO and Rh (D) Fact
Ibrahim D. A. Sakal, Rwida A. Emberesh, Alaqilh A. Alhamoudi, Sameya T. Habhab, Mohamed A. Waddan
Page no 283-286 |
10.36348/SJLS.2019.v04i09.001
There are differences in the distributions of AB and Rh(D) blood groups amongst different populations. The present investigation was undertaken with the aim to study ABO blood group frequency amongst a blood donors in Sabratha city - Libya. The data for ABO blood group were collected from register of Central Blood Bank, Sabratha-Libya during a period of six months (January to June 2019). A total of 5356 donor were included in the study. The frequency of blood group O (43.19%) was found to be the highest, followed by blood group A (34%), B (18.13%) and AB (4.68%). The results also indicated that (83.53%) of donors were Rh positive and (16.47%) were Rh negative. The study may give preliminary idea about blood group frequency distribution among the population of Sabratha.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 15, 2019
Performance of The Family Planning Population Control for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Agencies in The Bkb-Hi Program in Murung Raya Regency
Sholihatul Amaliah, Samahuddin, Jamaluddin
Page no 339-346 |
10.36348/SJNHC.2019.v02i10.002
Services for early childhood in Murung Raya have been carried out by various programs, one of which is the Development of an Integrative Holistic Toddler Family (BKB-HI) by the Office of Population Control, Family Planning, Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (DP2KBP3A). However, the implementation of this program experienced several obstacles, namely the number of BKB-HI groups was still minimal, the implementation of programs in each group was not evenly distributed, the low quantity and quality of cadres, and the role of field officers was still not optimal. This study aims to determine the performance and factors that influence the performance of DP2KBP3A in Murung Raya Regency especially in the BKB-HI program. Performance measurement uses four performance measurement indicators, namely: productivity, responsiveness, responsibility, and accountability. This study uses a qualitative approach with case study design. Data collection techniques through interviews, observations involved and focus groups and then analyzed using a model developed by Miles & Huberman, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The location of this study is in Murung Raya Regency. The results of the study concluded that: (1) The performance of DP2KBP3A can be seen through several indicators, namely: (a) productivity, in terms of effectiveness, has not been able to achieve effectiveness because it has not been able to give an impact according to the expected goals; (b) responsiveness, proposals and aspirations of the community have been followed up by accommodating community complaints through family planning counselors and compiling programs and activities according to community needs, but have not been able to realize all community aspirations due to limited funds, time and especially lack of Family Planning Extension; (c) responsibility, the organizational structure of the Office is able to support the implementation of the BKB-HI program, and employees from each lin
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 15, 2019
Studies on Serum Erythropoietin and Red Cell Indices of Patients with Urinary Tract Infection in Southeast, Nigeria
Obeagu Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Obeagu Getrude Uzoma, Anaebo Queen Braxton N
Page no 333-337 |
10.36348/SJBR.2019.v04i10.003
A total of 200 subjects were recruited for the study comprising 100 subjects each for Patients with UTI (50 subjects were Males, 50 were Females) and 100 subjects for apparently healthy subjects (Control) (50 subjects were Males, 50 were Females) drawn from the Health institution. About 6ml of venous blood was aseptically collected from the antecubital vein of each subject by standard technique. About 4.5ml was dispensed into plain tubes for Erythropoietin assay and the remaining was dispensed into an EDTA bottle for haematological parameters determination. All reagents and kits were commercially purchased from reputable company whose standard operating procedures were strictly followed. Human EPO (Erythropoietin) ELISA kit was purchased from Elabscience with catalog No: E-EL-H0066c.The erythropoietin was bought from Elabscience Biotechnology Co.Ltd, Wuhan. The haematological parameters were determined using Mindray BC-5300. The results were expressed as mean± standard deviation. The data were analysed with the statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 21 using t-test, ANOVA and the level of significance was set at P<0.05. The results showed decrease in RBC (3.75±1.40 X1012/L; 5.16±0.34 X1012/L, P=0.004), Haemoglobin (11.24±4.21g/dl, 15.48±1.03g/dl, P=0.004), PCV (33.73±12.62%, 46.45±3.08, P=0.004), increase in EPO (87.29±7.66 iu/l, 19.35±5.75 iu/l) and no significant difference in MCV (90.02±0.08fl, 90.00±0.05fl), MCH (30.00±0.03pg, 30.00±0.02pg) and MCHC (330.59±9.04g/l, 333.33±0.06g/l) of patients with UTI compared to control respectively. The results showed increase in EPO (64.23±9.19 iu/l, 17.10±6.86 iu/l, P=0.002 ) and no significant difference in RBC (4.94±0.99 X1012/L; 5.26±0.17 X1012/L, P=0.613), Haemoglobin (14.83±2.99g/dl, 15.78±0.51g/dl, P=0.611), PCV (44.50±8.96%, 47.33±1.53%, P=0.611), MCV (90.01±0.06fl, 90.04±0.03fl, P=0.393), MCH (30.00±0.02pg, 30.01±0.01pg, P=0.389) and MCHC (333.30±0.07g/l, 333.31±0.08g/l, P=0.901) of patients with UTI
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 15, 2019
Effectiveness of Almond Oil Promotion of Breast Milk Secretions among Post Natal Mothers in Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam
Tamilselvi S, Divya M
Page no 244-247 |
10.36348/SIJOG.2019.v02i10.001
Mothers milk plays an important role in newborn’s growth and development. The benefits of breast feeding are numerous both for the mothers and their infants. Promotion of breast feeding is one among the goals of World Health Organization. Almond oil massage is a type of herbal traditional medicine which increases mother’s milk by increasing the secretion of prolactin hormone. The main objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of almond oil massage on breast milk secretion among postnatal mothers. The research design selected for the study was pretest-posttest quasi experimental control group design. A purposive sampling technique was followed to obtain a sample of 60 postnatal mothers (30 postnatal mothers in experimental group and 30 postnatal mothers in a control group). Pre test was done for both groups by using breast milk adequacy checklist. Almond oil massage was given only to the experimental group at the interval of 6 hours a day for 3 days. The mean difference is 4.26 was significant (t=13.54, and p<0.05). The study also reveals that there is significant association found between educations of the mother. The study also reveals that there is significant association found between order of pregnancy and amount of breast milk secretion. The conclusion of the study shows that almond oil massage was found to be an effective alternative therapy in increasing breast milk secretion.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 15, 2019
Cardioprotetic Effect of Diosgenin: Progress and Challenge
José Marden Mendes Neto, Ricardo Guimarães Amaral, Maria Iolanda Amaral Maia, Sara Albuquerque dos Santos, Eric Aian Pereira da Silva, Míriam Geisa Virgens Menezes, Sandra Lauton Santos
Page no 318-323 |
10.36348/SJBR.2019.v04i10.001
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are an important public health problem because they are the main causes of mortality in the world, especially in developing countries. Despite existing drug therapies, such diseases have particularities that hinder their control. For this reason many studies seek to identify new molecules, especially natural substances, with therapeutic potential to control cardiovascular diseases. Diosgenin is a steroidal saponin that has many biological activities and promotes cardiovascular action. Objective: Identify the cardiovascular effect of diosgenin and to describe the mechanisms of action involved in this activity. Methodology: An integrative review of the literature was carried out with articles that dealt with the topic researched in the last 10 years from 2009 to 2019, available in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and BIREME/BVS databases, using advanced search with the descriptors "Diosgenin" "Cardiovascular System", "Heart" and “Diseases”, interspersed with the "and" or "or" boolean operators. Results: After initial selections and readings of some articles in their entirety, 14 studies integrated the present review. Diosgenin showed important cardioprotective activity in studies with animal models that mimic the multiple cardiac pathologies in humans, which allow it to be considered with great future pharmacological potential. The mechanisms of action of this substance are related to antioxidant, antithrombotic, antiapoptotic and antiproliferative capacity. Conclusion: Diosgenin has a beneficial cardiovascular effect when used in multiple models of animal experimentation with cardiac alterations. This fact makes this substance an important and promising molecule for future research, such as clinical trials in humans with cardiovascular changes similar to those presented by animals.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 15, 2019
Empowering the Uneducated Youths in Nigeria through Small and Meduim Scale Enterprises in Enugu State, Nigeria
Okonkwo PC, Onyeze CN, Ochiaka DI
Page no 787-799 |
10.36348/SJBMS.2019.v04i10.001
The general aim of this research work is to examine “the ways of empowering the uneducated youths in Nigeria through Small and Medium Scale Enterprise: A Study of Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State”. The specific objectives of this research work include the following: to identify the number of SME formed by uneducated youths in Ezeagu LGA, to examine the roles of small and medium scale enterprises in youth empowerment in Enugu State. For a successful completion of this research work, the researcher made use of both primary and secondary methods of data collection for information gathering. The population of the study was 1308 while the sample size of 306 was gotten through Taro Yamene formula. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed with simple percentage while the hypotheses stated were tested with chi square. The findings made includes: the roles of small and medium scale enterprises in youth empowerment in Enugu State are entrepreneurship promotion, provision of employment opportunities, mobilization of savings and financial resources for productive enterprise activitiesand equitable growth across regions and between men and women, the contributions of government in SME development are provision of infrastructural development, promotion of small and medium scale enterprises through its policies, provision of capital and loans to small and medium scale business owners andprovision of skill acquisition centers in diverse areas.In conclusion, capital formation has affected the role of small and medium scale enterprises in youth empowerment in Enugu State to a very great extent, the challenges militating against the efforts of small and medium scale enterprises in youth empowerment in Enugu State are financial problems, management problems, infrastructure problems and socio cultural problems.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Oct. 15, 2019
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Criminal Judgments under the Law of Somalia
Anton Girginov
Page no 288-297 |
10.36348/SIJLCJ.2019.v02i10.001
The recognition and enforcement of foreign criminal judgments is a modality is opposite to the extradition of sentenced parsons for the execution of the punishment imposed on them. This is a traditional modality international judicial cooperation in criminal matters. Although it assists future execution proceedings in the country which has accepted the foreign judgment, this modality is not any part of them. Moreover, it is a specific procedure based on different principles. This procedure is rarely used; its efficiency is low. As a result, it constitutes a serious challenge to both lawmakers and judicial actors (criminal judges, prosecutors, investigators), especially in countries with outdated criminal legislation and weak criminal justice system, such as Somalia. This research paper describes the current situation and resorts to the comparative law approach, mainly. It aims at explaining Somali law on the recognition and enforcement of foreign criminal judgments to eventually, facilitate the process of turning Somalia into a predictable international partner in the common struggle of nations against crime.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 15, 2019
Implementation of Law Number 24 of 2013 in Terms of Resources Factors (Budget and Asset) in Tanah Laut Government
Intan Johan Pramesti, Udiansyah, Ahmad Yunani
Page no 298-308 |
10.36348/SIJLCJ.2019.v02i10.002
Based on the results of IKM and SKM from 2015 to 2017 shows that the weakness of the service in Disdukpencapil Tanah Laut Regency is in the element of service speed. The application of Law Number 24 of 2013 by Disdukpencapil Tanah Laut Regency is inseparable from the obstacles in the form of not achieving the SPM target from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The study was conducted from July to November 2017 at the Office of Population and Civil Registration Agency of Tanah Laut Regency with a survey method (quantitative approach). This study only examined one factor, namely resources. The research instrument was in the form of a community satisfaction questionnaire. Method of distributing questionnaires using purposive sampling. The distribution of questionnaires was carried out by quotation test in October 2017, for 5 days of service, with a total of 233 respondents consisting of 95 respondents in the Disdukpencapil office and 138 respondents who received services in seven sub-district offices. Based on the results of this study it can be concluded how the impact of the implementation of Law Number 24 of 2013 on increasing the effectiveness of services by the Tanah Laut Regency Disdukpencapil in terms of achievement of SPM targets and service quality. When viewed from the quality of service based on the answers to the questionnaire, the results showed an average of 72.01 (satisfied). The highest satisfaction was with the officers who helped ease the population in getting services (76.22%), while the lowest satisfaction was in the element of the length of service waiting time (68.33%).
REVIEW ARTICLE | Oct. 14, 2019
Improved Engineering Tribological Property of Natural Fibres by Surface Modifications: A Review
Obuka Nnaemeka S. P, Ani Ndubuisi J, Ozioko Emeka R
Page no 86-100 |
10.36348/SIJCMS.2019.v02i06.001
Increasing interest in natural fibres for composite material formation and applications informs the aim of this paper on review of various surface modification methods employed towards the improvement of the Tribological properties of these fibres for interfacial bonding with polymer matrices. Natural fibres have wonderful properties ranging from accessibility, bi-degradability, recyclability, low density and many more but have particular negative characteristic that needs to be corrected in order to improve its surface interaction with composite matrices; which is their great affinity for water. Different methods of treating natural fibres have been applied towards reducing the hydrophilic nature of these fibres. These surface modification processes do not only reduce water absorption capability of these fibres but also increases fibrillation and material wettability. This review of literatures showed that mercerization treatment and acetylation treatment are the most applicable surface modifications or treatments for natural fibres.