ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Unfolding the Link- Lip Prints and Finger Prints in Personal Identification
Dr. M. Chandra Sekhar, Dr. D. Ayesha Thabusum, Dr. M. Charitha, Dr. G. Chandrasekhar, Dr. D. Naresh Naik
Page no 188-193 |
10.21276/sjodr.2019.4.3.16
Background: Lip prints and fingerprints are considered to be unique to each individual. The study of fingerprints and lip
prints is very popular in personal identification of the deceased and in criminal investigations. Aims and objectives: The
aim of the study is to find the predominant lip and fingerprint patterns in males and females in the Kadapa population and
also to find any correlation between lip print and fingerprint patterns within a gender. Materials and Methods: The study
sample comprised of 100 students of Govt Dental College &hospital, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, 50 males and 50 females
aged between 18 to 30 years. pink colored lip stick was applied on the lips and the subject was asked to spread it
uniformly over the lips. Lip prints were traced in the normal rest position of the lips with the help of cellophane tape. The
imprint of the left thumb was taken on a white bond paper and visualized using magnifying lens. Results: This study
showed that lip and finger patterns did not reveal statistically significant results within the gender. In males, branched
type of lip pattern associated with whorl, loop, arch, type of finger pattern was most significant. In females, vertical lip
pattern associated with loop, whorl & arch finger patterns were most significant. Conclusion: Lip print and finger print
could be a significant important tool in the field of forensic odontology for personal identification. however, Further
correlative studies between lip prints and fingerprints could be useful in forensic odontology for sex identification.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
The Principle of the Judge's Consideration of the Parties in the Dispute over the Legal System of Indonesia
Pandu Dewanto, Teguh Prasetyo, Amin Purnawan
Page no 213-217 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.3.7
The principle of judges' consideration of the disputes between parties in Indonesia's legal system currently still does not
reflect the values of justice. Justice for everyone is different. It is not surprising that in a judge's decision there will
always be someone who declares justice; on the other hand declaring it unfair. Legal remedies are actually available to
test the decision taken by a judge, whether he has applied the law and justice properly. The purpose of the study is: to
analyze and find the principle of judges' consideration of the disputes of parties in the current Indonesian legal system.
The research method used in this study is the constructivism paradigm, a type of normative legal research and empirical
legal research. The method of sociological juridical approach. The source of research data consists of primary data
sources and secondary data sources, primary and secondary data sources. Using descriptive qualitative analysis. The
findings indicate that the principle of judges' consideration of the disputes of the parties in every civil decision in the
court is still not based on the value of justice and balance for the parties and in fulfilling the losses is still burdensome to
the losing party, there will be legal remedies.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
A Cadaveric Study on Morphometric Analysis of Adult Thyroid Glands in South Indian Population
Babu Rao Sake, G. GeethaVani, S. Lokanadham
Page no 158-162 |
10.21276/sijap.2019.2.3.14
Background: morphometric analysis of the thyroid gland alters with age, sex, race, and geographical location. The
Ellipsoid method also has accuracy in evaluation of thyroid volume. Aim: to study the morphometric analysis of thyroid
gland and its volume by ellipsoid method. Materials and Methods: 30 (Male-23; Female-7) cadavers with age range 55-
60 years were utilized from the Department of Anatomy, Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal to study the morphometric
parameters of adult thyroid glands. The morphometric parameters like length, width, thickness and weight of the glands
were measured and recorded. The volume of the thyroid gland calculated by the ellipsoid method by using morphometric
parameters. The formula for evaluation of thyroid volume by ellipsoid method (π / 6 x Length x Width x Thickness) of
the thyroid gland. Results: The weight of the thyroid glands was 14.02+ 0.51gms in males and 13.94+ 0.55gms in
females. The average weight of the male thyroid glands was more compared to female thyroid glands in the present
study. The length of the thyroid glands was 4.20+ 0.19 cm in males and 3.95+ 0.15cm in females. The width of the
thyroid glands was 6.2+0.12cm in males and 6.11+ 0.14cm in females. The thickness of the thyroid glands was 1.43+
0.07cm in males and 1.40+ 0.05cm in females. The Thyroid volume was 17.95+1.45 ml (CF: 0.479); 19.59+1.53 ml (CF:
0.524) by ellipsoid method. Male thyroid volume was more compared to the female thyroid volume in the present study.
Conclusion: The ellipsoid method of evaluation of thyroid volume to be further correlated with fluid displacement
method in understanding morpmetric analysis of the thyroid gland.
CASE REPORT | March 31, 2019
Desmoplastic Fibroma of Maxilla: Case Series of A Rare Entity With Review of Literature
Dr. Prasannasrinivas Deshpande, Dr. Mahima V G, Dr. Karthikeya Patil, Dr. Saikrishna D, Dr. Gen Morgan
Page no 199-204 |
10.21276/sjodr.2019.4.3.18
Desmoplastic fibroma (DF) is a rare non-metastatic yet infiltrating and destructive primary tumor of the bone. This
fibrous benign lesion exhibits behavior similar to desmoid fibromatosis of soft tissues. It frequently affects young adults
and long bones and is infrequently seen in the craniofacial region. Amongst jaws, mandible is most frequently involved.
The present case series reports varied presentations of desmoplastic fibroma involving maxilla, a very rare location. The
diverse clinical and radiographic features presented by the lesion have been elaborated along with its management.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2019
Effect of n-Butanol Root Extract of Leptadenia hastata on Experimental Trypanosoma brucei brucei Infection and Packed Cell Volume (PCV) Changes in Albino Rats
M. K Zango, S. A Malgwi, A. B David, K. A Sanda, M. Chiroma, S. M Tukur, B. K Kayeri, K. D Malgwi, G. A Sheriff, R. I Jalo
Page no 200-205 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i03.006
This study was conducted to determine the effect of n-butanol root extract of Leptadenia hastata and Packed cell volume (PCV) changes in albino rats. Thirty (30) albino rats comprising of both sexes were divided into six (6) groups (A - F) with each group containing five (5) rats. Group A and B were infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei and treated with the extract at 100mg/kg and 200mg/kg respectively. Group C was infected but untreated control, while Group D was uninfected and untreated. Group E was infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei and treated with diminazene aceturate at 3.5mg/kg. The proximate content and phytochemical properties of the extract were determined. After inoculation blood samples were collected daily to determine the parasitaemia and PCV according to standard laboratory technique. The proximate content analysis revealed the presence of dry matter, crude fiber, crude protein, moisture and ash, while alkaloids, carbohydrates, cardiac glycosides, saponin and terpenoids were the phytochemical constituents. Infected groups showed a prepatent period of 2 days with parasitaemia value increasing significantly (P>0.05) in groups (A and B) treated with extract in respective of the dose with the PCV fairly constant. The result of this study shows that the extract has no anti-trypanosomal activity but has haematinic potential
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2019
Removal of Cr(VI) using Sapindus trifoliatus through Biosorption: Process Optimization, Modeling and Statistical Analysis
Thirumavalavan M, Venkatesa Prabhu S, Gizachew Assefa K, Wondesen W
Page no 45-51 |
10.21276/sjeat.2019.4.3.1
Heavy metal contamination by chemical processing industries is detrimental to aquatic life. In this study, a factorial
experimental design technique was used to optimize the chromium removal through biosorption from synthetic solution
using Sapindus trifoliatus fruit powder (soapnut) as adsorbent. The process was analyzed and modeled using factorial
design 24. The four process parameters considered were pH, metal concentration, soapnut concentration and soapnut
particle size at two different levels of pH (4.0 and 8.0), metal concentration (100 and 500 mg/L), Soapnut concentration
(5 and 10 g) and soapnut particle size (3 and 12 mm). Experiments were carried out in a bubble column system with
working volume of 2L. The efficiency of chromium removal during an exposition time of 72 h was studied. The results
were statistically analyzed using the Student’s t-test and analysis of variance to define the most important process
variables affecting the chromium removal efficiency. It was observed that the most significant factor affecting Cr(VI)
was ascribed to metal concentration.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2019
Relationship between Sputum Smear Grading and Smear Conversion Rate and Treatment Outcome in the Patients of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Undergoing Dots in Kerala -A Prospective Cohort Study
Narmadha M. P, Jesna disilva, Vineetha S, Rajasree S
Page no 182-186 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i03.002
Background: The SCR is an operational indicator for the DOTS strategy of Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) in india. The present study was undertaken to determine the relationship between sputum smear grading and smear conversion rate among the category I smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients undergoing DOTS. Methods: A prospective cohort study was carried out among category I pulmonary smear positive patients registered at the DOTS centres of District TB centre Karuvelipady, Government hospital Ernakulam ,Government hospital Paravur. The patients with pre-treatment sputum grading 3+ were placed in High positive cohort (HP cohort) and those with pre-treatment sputum grading as 2+,1+ and scanty were placed in Low positive cohort (LP cohort) were followed periodically at two months (end of Intensive phase ),at three months (after one month extension of Intensive phase),at two months of Continuation Phase and then at the end of the treatment to record the sputum AFB result and treatment outcome as per the RNTCP guidelines. Accordingly, a total of 397 category I patients with 213 in HP cohort and 184 LP cohort were enrolled in the study during November 2016 to January 2017. Data were analyzed using Medcalc Online calculator. Results: After two months (end of the intensive phase), SCR was 53.52% (114 of 213) among the High Positive and 69.56% (128 of 184) in the Low Positive cohort (p-0.001).After three months (one month’s extension of intensive phase),cumulative SCR was 74.17% (158 of 213) in the High positive and 84.25% (155 of 184) in the Low Positive cohort(p-0.01).Cure rate was 68.07% (145 of 213) in the High Positive and 77.71% (143 of 184) in the Low Positive cohort. Default rate was 23% (49 of 213) in the High Positive and 12.5% (23 of 184) in the Low Positive cohort. Failure rate was 3.28% (7 of 213) in the High positive and 4.89% in the Low positive Cohort (9 of 184).Twelve patients (5.63%) died in HP Cohort, nine patients in LP Cohort (p-0.23). Treatment outcome was further compared among the patients according to their sputum status achieved at two and three months of the treatment after ignoring their initial sputum status. The cure rates for the patients who converted at two months was 92.56% (224 of 242) and for those who did not convert at two months, was 55.65% (64 of 115) (p- 0.00001). Similarly, the cure rate for the patients who converted at three months was 78.04% (64 of 82) and for those who did not convert at three months was 0% (74) (p-0.00).
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2019
Nurses Knowledge and Practices Regarding Crash Cart in a Government Hospital Lahore
Naeema Akber, M. Afzal, M. Hussain, M. Sabir
Page no 116-128 |
10.21276/sjnhc.2019.2.3.5
This study was conducted to assess the nurses‟ knowledge & practices regarding crash cart. “Emergency nurses require a
strong knowledge base in every area of nursing during their practices, from pathophysiology to psychology,
pharmacology, policies and procedures, and everything in between” [1]. Drug administration is a fundamental part of
every day in nursing profession. No medication is completely safe and protected in this manner. Therefore, nurses need
to have an intensive and broad knowledge of the medications and its method of organization in the compelling treatment
of patients whose life lies in her grasp [2]. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study design was performed to
assess the nurses‟ knowledge and practices regarding crash cart. Data was collected through simple random sampling
technique. I select public health tertiary hospital to collect relevant information and data of my study from nurses
working in it. There are 265 nurses in hospital I selected 160 of them by using sampling technique with 5% estimation
error. The data was analyzed through SPSS 16 version. The results were shown in tables and graphs. The main results
found are,(n= 94) 58.8% participant are respondent medication checked periodically and exchanged based date on expiry,
and (n=66) 41.3% participant are respondent medication not checked periodically and exchanged based date expiry. In
conclusion, I would say the areas of improvement entitle to the nursing staff with increased knowledge, practice and
responsibility, accountability for improving management for crash cart within the public health tertiary hospital Lahore.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2019
Morphometric and Morphologic Study of the Vermiform Appendix in Nigerian Cadavers
Edibamode E. I, Adheke M. O, Paul, J. N, Onwuli B.C
Page no 178-181 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i03.001
Background: The vermiform appendix is a wormlike diverticulum, arising from the posteromedial wall of the caecum, about 2cm from the ileocecal orifice. A cadaveric study was conducted to ascertain the average length, the most recurrent position and the location of the vermiform appendix with respect to the tenia coli. Materials and Methods: The study had a sample size of 41 cadavers gotten from the anatomical laboratory of five Universities within the south-south geopolitical zones in Nigeria. The length of the vermiform appendix was measured using a broom stick placed at its base to get the whole length of the vermiform appendix, stretched from base to its tip then measured with a digital venire calliper to deduce the length. This procedure is carried out two or more times and the average is taken. Results and Discussions: The average length of the vermiform appendix irrespective of sex was 8.7±0.89cm, while the average length for males and females were 8.80±0.9cm had 8.36±0.73cm respectively. The location of the vermiform appendix to the taeniae coli was found constant at the confluence of the three muscular bands of the taeniae coli which forms the musculature of the vermiform appendix. The most common position of the tip of the vermiform appendix was the retrocaecal position-22(53.7%), while the other positions are pelvic-11(26.8%), postileal-4(9.8%), subcaecal-3(7.3%) and preileal-1(2.4%). None was observed for the paracaecal position. Conclusion: The morphometry and the morphology of the vermiform appendix in Nigerian cadavers have been observed to follow a trend with respect to its length and position which is in tangent with most findings over the world
SUBJECT CATEGORY: BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT | March 30, 2019
Management of a Virtual Learning Environment (AVA), For Students Who Have the First Semester of the Engineering Career in Business Management
Moreno Miguel Estefany Nalleli, González Torres Arturo, Rodríguez Cuellar Ruth, Martínez Carrillo Eligio, Ávila Pérez Tagle Alfonso, Ramirez Castañeda Armando I
Page no 104-111 |
10.21276/sb.2019.5.3.5
The objective of this project is to implement a VPA that meets the minimum characteristics for quality distance education according to experts. To this end, the validation methodology of experts was used in order to achieve the objective of the investigation. The benefits of this project will be: a growth of the institution, have a greater number of enrolled and will provide education opportunity to more population.
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 30, 2019
Antimicrobial Resistance: Antibiotics or Probiotics
Urooj Fatima, Muqthadir Siddiqui Mohammad Abdul, B. Harshitha, Ishita Rathee, Himani Gupta, Nidhi Jayan
Page no 195-199 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i03.005
Antibiotics can enhance human lives by treating or preventing diseases. The prodigious, indiscriminate and improper use of antibiotics has played a substantial role in the outspread/emergence of antibiotic resistance bacteria. In the current scenario, a major public-health threat is the resistance to antibiotics. In addressing the problem on antibiotic resistance, the use of probiotics in lieu of antibiotics for treating certain diseases of host organisms has been investigated. Probiotics play a preventive role rather than a therapeutic role and is, thus, considered the opponents to antibiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Most probiotics are common members of the human intestinal tract, and they are ingested in large amounts in functional foods. This review emphasizes on how antibiotics and probiotics face each other pertaining to antimicrobial resistance
SUBJECT CATEGORY: BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT | March 30, 2019
Factors That Intervene in the Choice of University in Higher Media Students
Lozano Medina Jorge Humberto, González Torres Arturo, Ríos Romero Vianey, Martínez Carrillo Eligio, Rodríguez Cuellar Ruth, Ávila Pérez Tagle Alfonso
Page no 97-103 |
10.21276/sb.2019.5.3.4
The objective of this study is to identify the factors that intervene in the choice of university among upper secondary students. A 95% reliability was used for the investigation. Students from the National College of Technical Professional Education (CONALEP) were asked. The results obtained were the geographical location of the IES and the prestige of the academic program with 68.8%, then the facilities dimension with 60.33%, followed by the recommendation dimension towards the IES with 55.2%. The dimension that scored the least was the Prestige dimension of the IES with 32.2%.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2019
Use of Narratives for Experiential Learning in Bioethics for Medical Students
Rupali Gajare, Aniruddha Malgaonkar, Sundaram Kartikeyan, Srabani Bhattacharya, Sandhya Khadse
Page no 187-190 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i03.003
This before-and-after study (without controls) with educational intervention was conducted at a municipal medical college to evaluate the effect of experiential learning in medical students by using narratives that focus on the affective domain. Medical students aged 18+ years, of either gender, were explained about the study. The participants took a pre-test, which was designed to seek the response of participants to ten bioethics-related narratives. Subsequently, the students were exposed to bioethics training wherein the narratives were discussed and a post-test, identical to the pre-test, was administered. A total of 120 students (53.33% females; 46.67% males) participated in the study. The gender differences in the pre- and post-test responses were not statistically significant. The difference was not statistically significant in pre- and post-test responses to questions in two narratives – surrogacy by childless couple and medical termination of pregnancy in case of congenital anomaly. The significant improvement in the post-test scores of participating students implied that they have inculcated the values learnt in their training. Narratives can simulate real-life situations and discussion on these narratives can help students in internalizing theoretical ethical concepts, improve moral reasoning and facilitate in handling certain ethical dilemmas that can improve doctor-patient relationship
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2019
Jokowi versus Prabowo Presidential Race for 2019 General Election on Twitter
Suraya Suraya, Fransiskus Emilus D. Kadju
Page no 198-212 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.3.6
The aim of study is to analyze how does the political leadership of the two candidates is being represented on Twitter?;
To what extent does the topic mapping of online-news coverage could affect Jokowi's electability and Prabowo's
electability?; To what extent does black campaign on Twitter could affect Jokowi's electability and Prabowo's
electability? Method of this research using quantitative content analysis. Data were gathered by using crawling technique.
This technique uses the help of the Drone Emprit engine to capture all topic maps from online news coverage and Twitter
conversations during the period 1 September 2018 at 12.00 AM Western Indonesia Time (GMT+7) until 31 December
2018 at 11:59 PM Western Indonesia Time (GMT+7) is amounting to 7,876,727 mentions with the following details:
257,819 articles from online news and 7,618,908 conversations on Twitter. Based on the Drone Emprit analysis,
negative sentiments related to news and discussion about Jokowi and Prabowo did not dominate the conversation. Jokowi
gets more negative sentiments in the form of SARA attacks, defamation, bodyshaming, Propaganda, hoaxes, fakenews,
negative campaign, and black campaign with a comparison ratio of 9:1 to Prabowo. Interpretatively, it can be said that
the supporters of the opposition have done more than black campaigns and negative campaigns rather than carrying out
rational political ideas.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2019
Communication Skills Training For First-Year Medical Students
Sundaram Kartikeyan, Srabani Bhattacharya
Page no 191-194 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i03.004
This complete-enumeration, before-and-after type of study (without controls), was conducted to determine the effectiveness of communication skills training for first-year MBBS students in improving their knowledge and awareness regarding communication skills. The participants (60 first-year MBBS students, aged 18 years and above, of either gender) were briefed about the study and written informed consent was obtained. The students took a pre-test containing 10 multiple choice questions (one mark each, total 10 marks) pertaining to communication in various situations. Subsequently, these students were trained in communication skills using lecture, case scenarios and role play and a post-test was administered. The questions in the post-test were identical to that in the pre-test. The difference in the overall pre- and post-test scores was significant (Z=2.811; p=0.00494) but the gender differences in the scores were not significant. This study identified vital areas to be focused upon while imparting communication skills training to medical students. The participants favourably rated the training on communication skills. Teaching communication skills to first-year MBBS students will improve their attitude towards and communication with peers and staff members and also help overcome socio-cultural barriers between students