ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
4G/5G Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Geneis A Novel Diagnostic and Prognostic Marker in ST Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction in Young Patients
Chandra Kala K, Arshiya Begum A, Saradha M, Latha P
Page no 119-125 |
10.36348/sijb.2019.v02i04.003
Background: Prevalence of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) in younger age is increasing in worldwide and it has been reported that 60% of AMI in young age is due to genetic causes. SNP inPAI-1 4G/5G plays major role and there is a need to authenticate its effectiveness and sensitivity. The aim of this study is to ascertain SNP in PAI-1 (4G/5G) as an independent biochemical marker for the South Indian young AMI patient’s less than 45 yearsand to find its association with other risk factors of AMI. Methodology: This cross sectional study subjects includes40 Patients aged less than 45 years with AMI withtypical chest pain, ST Elevation in ECG and a rise in serum CK-MB, without any other known risk factorsand age and sex matched 40 control. ARMS-PCR was done with separated DNA. Remaining Serum was used to analyze Urea, HDL, CK-MB and other factors. Finally statistical analysisis done using SPSS-20.0. Result: Statistical analysis showed significant variation of SNP inPAI-1(P ≤ 0.001) between patients and controls. Further, positive significant changeswere observed between patients and controls in Serum Urea: P ≤ 0.001, Serum Glucose: P ≤ 0.04, Serum AST: P ≤ 0.001, Serum CK-MB: P ≤ 0. 001. A significant inverse association was observed in SNP of PAI-1 and Serum HDL. Conclusion: This study confirms the independent association between STEMI and the 4G/5G allele polymorphism among South Indian euthenics and an inverse association of 4G/5G polymorphism with Serum HDL-cholesterol levels.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Intraoperative Frozen Section versus Permanent Section in Various Histopathological Specimens
Dr. Gurvi Chauhan, Dr. Anita Harsh, Dr. Deepika Hemrajani, Dr. Ajay Yadav
Page no 309-314 |
10.21276/sjpm.2019.4.4.4
Frozen section provides a rapid diagnosis intra or perioperatively that guides the surgeon to make a therapeutic decision
for the patient’s health benefit. The comparison between the frozen section diagnosis and permanent section diagnosis is
an integral part of quality assurance in surgical pathology. This study was performed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of
frozen section at different anatomic sites assuming histopathology as a gold standard. This prospective cross sectional
study was performed in the Pathology laboratory adjoining the operation theatre and Department of Pathology S.M.S
Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, during a period of 2 years from January 2017 to December 2018. The results of
170 cases of frozen section were compared with their permanent section diagnosis and analysed. A total of 224 frozen
section specimens from 170 cases were studied. The diagnoses were deferred in 4 (1.79%) specimens. Out of remaining
220 specimens, the concordant and discordant diagnostic frequencies were 215 (95.98%) and 5 (2.23%) respectively.
Discrepancies were mainly related to misinterpretation, sampling and technical errors. The overall diagnostic accuracy
was 97.73%. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 92.68%, 98.88%,
95% and 98.33% respectively. The average turn-around time calculated was 20 minutes. Our study concurred that the
frozen section is a rapid, reliable and an accurate technique to guide the surgeons in deciding the best therapeutic
approach for the patients. The accuracy rate can be further improved by regular monitoring of frozen section
performance.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Understanding the Expectations and Motivating Young Employees: A Study on Bangladeshi Banking Sector
Md. Sajjad Hosain, Md. Saddam Hossain
Page no 283-290 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i04.001
As the integrated part of an organization, human resource is the most discussed factor of performance at present. In many organizations, young employees consists 50% or more of the workforce. These young, talented and innovative part of human resources needs to be understood and motivated in a different way than the average mid or older employees. This study is aimed to identify the factors that particularly motivate and satisfy young (age upto 35) employees to retain them in organizations choosing 13 factors carefully selected from 3 different motivational theories. The study adopts both primary and secondary data as well as uses previous literatures for this purpose. For this study, Bangladesh banking sector has been selected as the research field and data were collected from 750 employees through a semi-structured questionnaire. It has been found that most young employees expect non-monetary motivational rewards such as working environment (19%) and flexibility in job (13%) rather than money (12%). The least popular three motivational factors were opportunity to learn (4%), opportunity for creativity (2%) and challenging task (2%) respectively. Although the study has been conducted in very limited scope, the results might be proven useful for the academicians and decision makers who wish to study more in this area
CASE REPORT | April 30, 2019
Ischemic Colitis Due To Intestinal Neoplasia; an Unappreciated Pathologic Entity- A Case Report of Two Cases with Unusual Morphologic Features
Dr. Niranjana Kesavamoorthy, Dr. Sathiyabama, Dr. Radhakrishnan
Page no 315-318 |
10.21276/sjpm.2019.4.4.5
Ischemic colitis goes unrecognized as a complication in intestinal neoplastic disorders because of their unique
morphological features which vary depending upon haemodynamic status. The two cases presented here show even
though ischemic pathogenesis is the underlying factor responsible for this condition; morphologically they are
heterogenous and they are described in detail.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
The Socio-Legal Implications of Birth Registration of a Child in Cameroon: A Concerted Initiative
Tanyi George Nkecha, Ayuk Macbert Nkongho
Page no Sch Int J Law Crime Justice, 2019; 2(4):71-83 |
10.21276/sijlcj.2019.2.4.4
Children represent proof of manhood or womanhood in the society. The right of the child to birth registration is a prerequisite obligation any parents owe to the child after birth. Birth registration of a child is a fundamental right recognized under international law as well as domestic legislations in most civilized nations under pain of sanctions for non-compliance. The paper took an eagle eye view on the child rights to birth registration in the Cameroonian legal system. The paper also examines the need for birth registration and the socio-legal implications for non registration of child birth in Cameroon and concludes with some robust recommendations for policy formulation which it effectively implemented, will go a mile stone to guarantee the protection of birth registration of a child in Cameroon.
CASE REPORT | April 30, 2019
Bacteriological Profile of Burn Wound Infections - A Cross Sectional Study
Dr. Sajitha K
Page no 328-331 |
10.21276/sjpm.2019.4.4.9
Burns are one of the most common and devastating forms of trauma. Patients with serious thermal injury require
immediate specialized care in order to minimize morbidity and mortality. Data from the National Center for Injury
Prevention and Control in the United States show that approximately 2 million fires are reported each year which
result in 1.2 million people with burn injuries. The present study, “Bacteriological profile of burn wound
infections” was carried out in Department of Microbiology, in a tertiary care hospital, over a period of one year
from Jan 2016 – Dec 2016. A total of 50 patients of all age groups and both sexes admitted in our Burn Care Unit
were selected for this study. In the present study, Majority of patients were in the age group 31-40years. Out of 50
patients studied, 28 patients were male and 22 patients were females. A total of 128 organisms were isolated and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (44 cases) was the most common isolate followed by Staphylococcus aureus (37 cases)
and coagulase negative staphylococci (29 cases). The other isolates included Klebsiella pneumonia, Escherichia
coli, Proteus mirabilis, Citrobacter freundii and Enterococcus species. Modern infection control practice has been
effective in reducing or eliminating endemic pathogenic and/or antibiotic-resistant organisms, preventing the
establishment of newly introduced pathogenic and/or antibiotic-resistant organisms as the predominant nosocomial
flora of the burn unit, and preventing reseeding of such strains back into the burn unit from patients housed in the
adjacent convalescent ward.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: RADIOLOGY | April 30, 2019
Diagnostic Aids in Screening of Oral Cancer – An Update
Ayesha Thabusum, N. Rajesh
Page no 153-161 |
10.21276/sb.2019.5.4.4
The diagnosis and treatment of oral premalignant lesions and squamous cell carcinoma are currently based on histopathologic features, site of involvement and stage of disease. Recent advances in techniques for detecting lesions and predicting their progression or recurrence are reviewed here. Adjuncts for detection of lesions and selection of biopsy sites include vital tissue staining (with toluidine blue) and exfoliative cytology. Advances in diagnosis and staging at the molecular level are expected to affect choice of treatment and patient outcomes. Oral health care providers should be aware of these advances in the evaluation and diagnosis of oral premalignant lesions and squamous cell carcinoma.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Comparative Study of Bronchial Wash, Bronchial Brush Cytology and Bronchial Biopsy in Patients with Lung Malignancy
Dr. K. Mrudula, Dr. M. Anantha Satya Narayana, Dr. K. Rama Murthy, Dr. T. Asha
Page no 332-337 |
10.21276/sjpm.2019.4.4.10
Early diagnosis of lung cancer plays a pivotal role in reducing death rate due to lung cancer. Bronchial washing, brushing
and fine needle aspirations not only compliment tissue biopsies in diagnosis of lung cancer but also comparable. We aim
to assess the diagnostic utility of bronchial wash and brush cytology and bronchial biopsy in diagnosing various
pulmonary lesions and to compare the bronchial wash and brush cytology with bronchial biopsy in patients with lung
cancer. All the patients who underwent fiberoptic bronchoscopy at Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences,
Eluru during the period of August 2016 to June 2018 for suspected lung lesions on chest radiograph/ CT scan and came
to cytology division of pathology department for bronchial wash & brush cytology were included in the study along with
biopsy in available cases. Total 60 cases of bronchoscopically visible abnormal lesions underwent bronchial wash and/or
brush cytology and/or bronchial biopsy. Of them, only 11.8% of cases of lung malignancy was detected by bronchial
wash where as 28.9% of cases of lung malignancies were detected by bronchial brush and 58.8% of cases by bronchial
biopsy. We conclude that endobronchial biopsies along with bronchial brush give better cellularity and yield when
compared to bronchial wash. The probability of finding the histological subtypes is higher in Endobronchial biopsy when
compared with brush and wash samples.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
The Law in Cameroon and the Vexing Problems of Ground Water Pollution
Fonja Julius Achu
Page no Sch Int J Law Crime Justice, 2019; 2(4):96-109 |
10.21276/sijlcj.2019.2.4.6
In Cameroon, due to the weaknesses of institutions and inadequate laws, many agro industrial plantations which are in most parts of the country extensively apply fertilizers, pesticides and discharge their untreated waste into nature. These attitudes are consistent for industries, hospitals and individuals. Consequently chemicals are found in ground water. Artisan mining of gold in the South eastern and Eastern parts of Cameroon release substantial quantities of arsenic in to ground water. All these leads to ground water pollution .The ramification of this pollution of ground water is water borne diseases (such as typhoid, cholera and amoebic dysentery which are recurrent in most of the urban cities in Cameroon). This paper investigates why the laws regulating ground water are not enforced and the lacunae of these laws. The paper does so through a reading of records mainly from documentary and internet search. The data thus collected constitutes the sources from which the law is drawn, stated and analyzed in the light of the stated aim of the paper. The results inter alia show that the law that regulate ground water pollution are not well enforced. The said results also highlight the limitation of the available laws regulating ground water pollution in Cameroon. The results are significant as they expose gaps in the current laws regulating ground water pollution and conclude with suggestions on where the law should go.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Bacterial Contaminants Associated with Female Handbags and Their Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile
Garba L, Barambu H, Adamu M. T, Yarma A. A, Aisami A
Page no 338-342 |
10.21276/sjpm.2019.4.4.11
Fomite is an inanimate object or substance that could serve as a vehicle for transmission of infectious organisms amongst
individuals. A large number of factors may affect the contamination rate of fomite such as moisture, consistent use and
overall cleanliness. Fomites that are found in public places, restaurants, hotels, hospitals and restrooms may include
among others handbags, mobile phones, money, door handles or knobs of showers, conveniences, faucets and toilet seats,
chairs, lockers, sink and tables. Ladies handbags are multipurpose personal gadgets which may usually habour several
kinds of microorganisms such as bacteria. The presence of viable pathogenic bacteria on inanimate entities had been
reported by earlier investigators. In this study, a total of one hundred (100) handbags from female undergraduate
Microbiology students of Gombe State University (GSU), were investigated for bacterial contaminants and their
resistance or otherwise to some commercial antibiotics using standard Microbiology procedures. The results obtained
revealed the presence of six (6) different bacterial species, namely Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Proteus
mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Bacillus subtilis. The antibiotic sensitivity test showed
that all the six (6) bacteria were sensitive to Pefloxacin while five isolates (S. aureus, E. coli, P. mirabilis, K. pneumoniae
and Bacillus subtilis) , two isolates (B. subtilis and P. mirabilis) and another two isolates (K. pneumoniae and E. coli)
were sensitive to chloramphenicol, amoxicillin and streptomycin, respectively. In conclusion, high level of bacterial
contaminants were observed from the studied handbags and found some of the contaminants resistant to the tested
antibiotics hence, appropriate use of effective disinfectants is highly encouraged to reduce the magnitude of bacterial
contaminants and likelihood of transmitting drug recalcitrant organisms.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
An Approach on Application of General Principles of Good Governance (AUPB) as a Review of the Village Government Corruption Behavior in Indonesia
Nadir, Win Yuli Wardani
Page no Sch Int J Law Crime Justice, 2019; 2(4):63-70 |
10.21276/sijlcj.2019.2.4.3
This research at legal issues do General Principles of Good Governance stone behavior can be propagated as test corruption government politics village as the alternative solution build control mechanisms for corruption be able to control of the village head in village funds. This research method is a study of legal research. The results of this study the approach to applying AUPB as a test for village government corruption behavior by a judge can technically be done in 2 (two) ways, namely: through induction and deduction legal reasoning. Practical experience shows that the settlement of disputes in the Court so far usually begins with an induction step, which is in the form of formulating facts, seeking a causal relationship, and determining the probability. After the induction step, it is followed by efforts to apply the law as a step of deduction. In the application of law, it always begins with identification of legal rules. Efforts to identify the rule of law, often encounter conditions; legal vacuum (leemten in het recht), legal antinomy (conflict of norms), and vage norms.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
The Prevalence of Candida Spp. In Blood Stream Infection and Their Antifungal Susceptibility Testing From Blood Culture of Patients from Tertiery Care Hospital in Western India
Dr. Hetvi Chawda, Dr. Madhulika Mistry, Dr. Nidhi Barot
Page no 343-348 |
10.21276/sjpm.2019.4.4.12
Fungal infections from the Candida have significant cause of blood stream infection. This is troublesome among those
who have been hospitalized with serious underlying diseases or those who are immunocompromised. To know the
prevalence and types of Candida species in blood stream infection and their antifungal susceptibility pattern. The study
was carried out in the Department of Microbiology, PDU Medical College, Rajkot from September 2015 to August 2016.
Total number of samples are 207. Blood culture specimens were collected and processed for, culture on SDA and HCDA,
Slide culture, Gram stain, Germ tube. Antifungal susceptibility testing was performed by modified Kirby Bauer method
as per the CLSI guidelines. 58 (28.01%) Candida spp. [C. tropicalis (18), C. glabrata(14), C. gullermondii(12), C.
parapsilosis(10), C. albicans(4)] were isolated from 207 specimens. Out of these, 203 (98.06%) from NICU/PICU and 4
(1.93%) from Skin ward, predominantly Males (57.97%). The isolates sensitivite to Voriconazole (100%), Fluconazole
(98.88%), followed by Ketoconazole (73.03%) and Clotrimazole (68.62%). Maximum resistance observed to
Amphotericin B, Nystatin, Miconazole, Itraconazole. Candidemia is major cause of mortality due to lack of antifungal
therapy. Blood stream infections by Candida species have shown highest rates of inappropriate therapy among all BSIs.
Strategies are needed to rapidly identify cases of candidemia who are already suffering from serious underlying disease
and develop rapid diagnostic technology that widely available and cost effective. By knowing Antifungal susceptibility
pattern, patients who are at increased risk for developing nosocomial candidemia should be treated early with empiric
therapy that reduced unnecessary patient mortality.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Compare and Contrast of Contractual Liability for the Third Party’s Act under the Bahrain Civil Law and Jordanian Civil Law
Dr. Raed Mohammad Flieh Alnimer
Page no Sch Int J Law Crime Justice, 2019; 2(4):84-95 |
10.21276/sijlcj.2019.2.4.5
This study concentrates on the theoretical and applied aspects of the contractual liability under the third parties act; the theoretical aspect of this liability includes the definition, conditions, the range, features, provisions, and legal basis. Additionally, the most important applications of this liability within Bahrain Civil Law is discussed: Construction contract, and Lease contract. The research defines contractual liability under the third party act as a contractual liability which will be held when the debtor uses a third party to implement his contractual commitments, as long as there are no contractual terms preventing this.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Study of PTEN Expression in the Precursor Lesions of Endometrial Carcinoma
Dr. Divya D, Dr. Thanka J, Dr. Pavithra V
Page no 349-355 |
10.21276/sjpm.2019.4.4.13
Background: Endometrial carcinomas accounts for 4-8% of all gynaecological malignancies. Over the past 30 years,
many genes which cause cancer have been identified in endometrial carcinoma and hyperplasias. Recently, many studies
have shown that the most frequently variable expression gene in endometrial carcinoma is PTEN (Phosphatase and
TENsilon homologue) tumor suppressor gene which is mutated in about 30 - 50% of endometrial carcinomas.
Identification of inactivated PTEN gene is a very important step in the early diagnosis of endometrial carcinomas and
hyperplasias. This study was carried out to evaluate the expression of PTEN in the precursor lesions of endometrial
carcinoma in peri-menopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding. Methods: In this cross sectional study, 3634
samples of endometrial tissue were received in the department during the period of 5 years (Jan 2008 to Dec 2012). Of
these formalin fixed and paraffin embedded 100 cases of endometrial hyperplasia from perimenopausal women with
abnormal bleeding were retrieved and reviewed. PTEN immunohistochemical staining was done and analyzed. Results:
Simple hyperplasia without atypia was the most common precursor lesion in perimenopausal women. PTEN expression
was significantly higher in immunoreactivity and intensity in simple hyperplasia without atypia. Complex hyperplasia
with atypia showed significantly lower immunoreactivity and intensity of PTEN expression. Conclusion: Our study
recommends PTEN expression by immunohistochemistry, in all endometrial hyperplasias in the biopsy specimens which
is a simple and cost effective technique when compared to other molecular studies.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
The Effect of Organizational Culture, Leadership Style and Work Satisfaction on the Principals’ Performance in Riau Islands
Mukhtar, Martinis Yamin, Hamzah, Muhamad Taridi
Page no 306-318 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i04.004
This study aims to examine the direct influence of organizational culture (X1), leadership style (X2) and job satisfaction (X3) on the performance of principals (X4). The correlative descriptive quantitative research methods will explore information about organizational culture with leadership styles in achieving job satisfaction for high school teachers and staff on the performance of principals in Riau Islands Province. Variable data were obtained through the instruments of 35 variable items with Likert scales score in rank 1–5. Management of Islamic Education Institutions implements Organizational Culture with effective and efficient leadership styles. Supervision continues to be carried out by implementers of education, government, and end users, as an effort to improve the quality of national education and the quality of the quality of Indonesian society carried out in a sustainable manner. It utilized not only the science, the technology in advances but paid the attention to global challenges as well. The Islamic education management system is a coordinative, systematic and integrative process. The process starts with organizing planning, mobilizing, and monitoring. Based on the results of the variable calculation together affecting the performance of the principal (X4) obtained a value of 91% so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. It can be concluded that organizational culture, leadership style, and job satisfaction have a significant influence on the performance of the principal