ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
A Hospital Based Screening of Cervical Carcinoma among Women from Rural Population
Anjana Singh, Ashish Raj Kulshrestha, Dr Pawan Trivedi, Rupita Kulshrestha, Sanjeet Kumar Singh, Manish Raj Kulshrestha
Page no 280-286 |
10.21276/sjpm.2019.4.3.26
Introduction: Carcinoma cervix is the most common preventable cancer in women. Every year 122,844 women are
diagnosed with cervical cancer in India, and 67,477 cases die from the disease. Secondary prevention includes screening
for precancerous lesions and treating them. The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear has become the standard screening test for
cervical cancer and premalignant lesions globally. Material and method: In our prospective study, the results of Pap
smears obtained from 680 women were analyzed, which had been examined in between March 2013 and October 2018.
The pregnancy, known and treated case of cancer cervix, woman who used local douche or antiseptic cream and woman
with history of Pap smear testing was excluded from the study. The patient was placed in lithotomy position. A Cusco's
bivalve speculum was introduced through the vagina. The cervix was visualized. The longer projection of the Ayre's
spatula was placed in the cervix near squamocolumnar junction and rotated through 360°. An average of two smears was
collected for each case. The examination results were reported according to the Bethesda III Classification System
(2001). Result: Cytological examination was done in all the 680 women, 100 (14.7%) smears were reported as negative
for intraepithelial lesions or malignancy (NILM), 428 (62.9%) were reported as inflammatory smear, 8 (1.1%) were
reported as Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), 8 (1.1%) were reported as High grade squamous
intraepithelial lesion (HSIL), atypical finding in 68 (10%) bacterial vaginosis in 32(4.7%) and candidiasis in 8(1.1%).
Conclusion: Pap smear testing is very safe, easy to perform, non-invasive and effective test for detecting premalignant
lesions of carcinoma cervix. Thus, it helps to decrease morbidity and mortality from carcinoma cervix by treating it at
early stage.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: MEDICAL SCIENCES | March 31, 2019
The Determination of the Prevalent Lipprint Pattern among Identical and Non-Identical Twins
Ezon-Ebidor Innocent Edibamode, Peter D. Okoh, John Nwolim Paul, Josiah S. Hart, Adozue Chinasaokwu C. Harold
Page no 112-117 |
10.21276/sb.2019.5.3.6
Background: Twin is a form of multiple birth in which the mother gives birth to two offspring from the same pregnancy. Twins can either be Monozygotic or dizygotic. In this research, lip print as a means of identification in human was studied using 80 individuals (40 pairs- 25 pairs of non-identical and 15pairs of identical twins) of the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria (ranging between of ages of 5- 66 years) residing in Igbo-Ora community of Oyo state in Western Nigeria. The lips of the subjects were properly cleaned and a red lipstick was applied on it. After which, the lip print impression was made on a white plane sheet. Cellophane tape was then struck on it for permanent record. The obtained lip print was studied using a magnifying lens. Results and Discussion: The results showed that the lip print pattern is unique to individuals and there were no two similar patterns even among identical twins and twins of the same parents and tribe. The most distributed lip patterns were type II in both non-identical and identical twin (26.5% and 31.7% respectively). The least distributed pattern in non-identical twin was type V (5.5%), type I’ (8.3%) and type V (8.3%) was the least distributed in identical twin. In total, the most distributed lip pattern in non-identical and identical twin was type II (28.4%) while the least was type V (6.7%). Conclusion: The study has revealed that the most distributed lip pattern in non-identical and identical twin was type II (28.4%) while the least was type V (6.7%). By implication amongst twins whether identical or non-identical, in a random selection there is a greater probability of picking someone who has a type II pattern as the most frequent pattern type. This information could aid in a forensic study and serve as a strong means of identification when the identity was not established beforehand.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
The Diagnostic Significance of Micronuclei in Tobacco Chewers
Suganya R, Supasakthi S, Lalitha S, Mohamed Ismail
Page no 274-279 |
10.21276/sjpm.2019.4.3.25
The Micronuclei frequency in tobacco chewers seem to increase steadily as the genotoxic damage increases and
progresses from premalignant to malignant oral lesions. This can be easily evaluated in exfoliated oral epithelial cells and
helps in assessing the severity. This study was taken up with the objective to assess the frequency of micronuclei (MN) in
buccal smear of tobacco chewers with healthy mucosa, premalignant and malignant oral lesions and compare all these
cases with that of healthy individuals. The study subjects were divided into four groups each consisting of 20 individuals.
The groups were cases with healthy oral mucosa, second group with premalignant oral lesions, third with malignant oral
lesions in tobacco chewers and last group with normal controls. The exfoliative cytological smears were stained with
Papanicolaou stain. The micronuclei frequency was identified using Tolbert’s criteria. The micronuclei were found to
increase in frequency in cases as compared with controls. There was a significant increase from apparently healthy
tobacco chewers to premalignant and malignant oral lesions. Hence, micronuclei can be used as a screening tool in
tobacco chewers to assess the potentiality of carcinoma and thus a useful diagnostic as well as prognostic indicator.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Determining Factors of Implementation in Business Management: A Systematic Review of Literature
Moreno Miguel Claudia Estefany, González Torres Arturo, Rodríguez Cuellar Ruth, Marrón Ramos Domingo Noé, Martínez Carrillo Eligio, Ávila Pérez Tagle Alfonso
Page no 243-252 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i03.007
This article presents an analysis using a literature review of 50 published articles on the determinants of success in Business Management. To increase their productivity, companies need to know and implement the determining factors in business management. The present study resulted in the following factors: social responsibility, innovation and knowledge management
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
External Sector Aggregates and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Francis Agboola Oluleye, Augustine Armstrong Horgan
Page no 126-133 |
10.21276/sjef.2019.3.3.3
The study examined the impact of the external sector aggregates on economic growth in Nigeria for the period 1980-
2016. The external sector aggregates used were external debt, exchange rate and export. A combination of correlation
analysis and Error correction mechanism was employed in this study. Pre-estimation tests showed no evidence of
multicollinearity and all the variables were integrated of order one, I (1). Johansens cointegration test showed four
cointegrating equations indicating the existence a long-run relationship which provides a reason for error correction
modeling. The error correction results showed that EXR had a negative and significant impact on economic growth
while external debt (EXD) and export (EPP) had positive and significant impact on GDP, respectively. The ECM term
had the hypothesized negative sign and was statistically significant at 5% level. Economic growth adjusts to long-run at
the speed of 29.98% per annum. There was no serial correlation problem. Results are therefore appropriatre for policy
analysis. The study concluded that external sector aggregates have significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria but
the impact could be positive or negative depending on the variable of interest. Among other things the study
recommended that there should be promotion of the country’s export trade and stimulation of domestic production.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
A Stereo Microscopic Assessment of Sealing Ability of Orafil LC, Cavit G and IRM In Endodontically Treated Teeth - An In Vitro Study
Manu G P, Jayashankar C M, Venu Gopal, Anil Kumar S, Sharath Kumar P, Girish S A
Page no 257-262 |
10.36348/sjm.2019.v04i03.019
The primary function of a temporary filling material is to prevent the contamination of the root canal system by fluids, organic debris, and bacteria from the oral cavity in multiple-appointment root canal treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sealing ability of a new temporary filling material Orafil LC compared with Cavit G and IRM using a dye penetration test. Standard endodontic access cavities were prepared in 24 human premolars. The teeth were divided into three groups (n = 8 for each group). Samples are de-coronated at the level of CEJ, 4mm of obturated material was removed from the coronal portion and were sealed with one of the three temporary restorative material. Samples were immersed in 2% methylene blue dye solution for 3 days. The teeth were then rinsed, dried, sectioned in bucco‑lingual direction and evaluated under a stereomicroscope for dye penetration. Data were analysed. The dye penetration was observed in all experimental groups. The lowest mean leakage was in Cavit G followed by (in ascending order of dye penetration) IRM, Orafil LC. Dye penetration was observed in all the samples. Cavit G exhibited minimal dye penetration when compared to IRM and Orafil LC. Within the limitation of the present study Cavit G is considered to be a promising option for the provisional restoration of endodontically treated teeth
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Some of the Most Influential Investment Issues in Malang, Indonesia
Priyono
Page no 134-150 |
10.21276/sjef.2019.3.3.4
The purpose of this study was to find out and test whether wages affect regional investment, whether inflation affects
regional investment, whether exchange rates affect regional investment, and which between wages, inflation, and
exchange rates are very dominant influence on regional investment. This study uses a quantitative approach, while the
object of research is all labor in Malang. And researchers took data from the Central Bureau of Statistics in the city of
Malang which numbered 1,273,579 workers. The results of data analysis using multiple linear regressions with the help
of SPSS version 20.0 and the discussion that has been done, all variables affect regional investment.
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), A Review on Physical Consequences and Psychological Side Effects
Wala M Elfatih Mahgoub, Ibrahim A Ali
Page no 84-86 |
10.36348/sijog.2019.v02i03.008
Female genital mutilation (FGM) also known as female genital cutting (FGC), female circumcision, or female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), is defined by the World Health Organization as all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Obesity and the Functional Impairment of Older Women
Eman Shokry Abd-Allah, Samia Farouk Mahmoud, Abeer Abdel-Rahman Elsayed
Page no 109-115 |
10.21276/sjnhc.2019.2.3.4
Background: Obesity has become a leading global public health problem and termed as millennium disease with
worldwide spread. Obesity may be a modifiable risk factor for older adult impairment which needs to be completely
addressed Aimed to: assess obesity and the functional impairment of older women. Design: Case control design was
used. Setting: The present study was done at Kafar Mosa Amran, Zagazig District, Sharkia Governorate. Subjects and
methods: 150 older women were selected for the study (75 older women case, 75 older women control) by multistage
cluster sampling technique. Tools of data collection: Three categories of tools: the first tool for measuring socio
demographic data, BMI, health characteristics of older women, practicing exercises and perception of physical fitness,
the second tool was functional impairment questionnaire; the third tool was Lawton instrumental activities of daily
livings to assess dependency of older women. Results: 98.7% of study group compare to 64.0% in the control group
were impaired and unable to function with statistically significance(X2=29.68 and P=<0.001). 13.5% of the study groups
were independent in activities of daily living compared to 42.7% in the control group. Additionally, the study revealed
that age and BMI were risk factors for functional impairment. Conclusions: Obesity in women aged 65 or older is
associated with greater risk of impaired physical function with greater dependency level on others. Recommendation:
Health education campaigns appear to be the most effective interventions to increase awareness of older women
concerning obesity related health risks. Experimental study is suggested to manage obesity burden, and the study can also
be replicated in urban areas or on larger samples.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
The Impact of Service Quality and Price on Customer Satisfaction: A Lesson from Grab Ride-Hailing Platform in Indonesia
Ade Permata Surya, Surtiningsih
Page no 264-270 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i03.009
Grab is a ride-hailing platform that offers booking service for taxis, private cars, and motorbikes in South East Asia, including Indonesia. In Indonesia, Grab was ranked second largest, after Go-Jek. Both of them experience very tight company competition, both in offering affordable prices and offering the latest services and features. This study aims to examine and analyze the influence of service quality (reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, tangibles) and price on customer satisfaction of online transportation Grab. The research was designed by using a conclusive experiment, in causal research type, using quantitative and survey methods. The data was taken by providing a questionnaire to 406 respondents using a non-probability sampling method which is an accidental sampling and judgmental sampling method. Analysis method used in the research is Multiple Regression Linear. The result shows that the variable such as reliability, responsiveness, empathy, tangibles significantly gave impact to customer satisfaction. In other hands, assurance did not significantly give impact. The future research in the same topic can use probability sampling method, especially stratified random sampling so that all the consumer population characteristics of Grab which are heterogeneous from various cities will be covered.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
An Investigation of Gender Variation in Lip Print Pattern Distribution of Identical and Non-Identical Twins
Peter D. Okoh, Ezon-Ebidor Innocent Edibamode, John Nwolim Paul, Adozue Chinasaokwu C. Harold
Page no 105-109 |
10.21276/sjbr.2019.4.3.5
Background: The examination of the lip print is known as Cheiloscopy. This is the method of identification of a person
based on characteristic arrangement of lines appearing on the red part of the lips. Aim and Objective: This study was
aimed at investigating gender variation in lip print pattern distribution of identical and non-identical twins. Methods: the
study comprised 80 individuals (40 pairs- 25 pairs of non-identical and 15pairs of identical twins) of the Yoruba tribe of
Nigeria (ranging between of ages of 5- 66 years) residing in Igbo-Ora community of Oyo state in Western Nigeria. The
lips of the subjects were properly cleaned and a red lipstick was applied on it. After which, the lip print impression was
made on a white plane sheet. Cellophane tape was then struck on it for permanent record. The obtained lip print was
studied using a magnifying lens. Results and Discussion: The following were the results in identical twins, type I males
(16.7%), females (12.5%); type I’ males and females 8.3%, type II males 33.3%, females 30.5%; type III males 18.8%,
females 20.8%; type IV males I6.7%, females 18.1%; type V males and females 8.3%. whereas for the non-identical
twins, type I males (18.8%), females (18.4%); type I’ males 7.8%, females 15.4%, type II males 31.2%, females 24.3%;
type III males 21.9%, females 23.5%; type IV males I2.5%, females 14.0%; type V males 7.8% and females 4.4%.
Conclusion: It is suggestive that certain pattern types have affinity for a particular gender probably due to hormonal
interplay which ultimately results in variations in their distribution.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Escaping Online: Pathological Internet use among Medical trainees in Primary and Secondary Health Care in The Kingdom of Bahrain
Abbas Fatima, Ahmed Hajar S, Juma Fatima H, Mohamed Aamal
Page no 236-245 |
10.36348/sjm.2019.v04i03.015
By Far the most defining feature of the 21st century, the Internet, has become an integral part of our daily lives. So much so, that many of us have become pathologically addicted to its use. This cross sectional study attempts to examine the existence and possible effects of Internet addiction among medical trainees in the Kingdom of Bahrain. A total of 291 medical doctors were asked to fill the “Internet Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire” developed by Dr. Kimberly Young. The prevalence of Internet addiction was found to be quite significant, proving that medical trainees are among high-risk pathological Internet use groups because they use the Internet for both educational purposes and non-educational purposes as found in the results. The Majority of the participants frequently stayed online longer than they intended. It was also found that many of the participants frequently neglected their household chores to spend more time online, blocked out disturbing thoughts about life with soothing thoughts of the Internet, found themselves anticipating when they would go online again, feared that life without Internet would be boring, empty and joyless and tried to cut down the amount of time they spent online but failed
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Evaluation of the Immunochromatographic Strip Method and Microscopic Method in the Identification of Malaria Parasites
Chukwurah Ejike Felix, Obeagu Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Ututu Sunday Unahci
Page no 110-114 |
10.21276/sjbr.2019.4.3.6
This project work evaluated the strip (rapid diagnostic test) method and microscopic method in the identification of
malaria parasites. To evaluate the suitability of both methods and also to find the advantage and disadvantage of both
methods. Two ml (2ml) blood sample was collected with a total number of 100 samples from children between the age of
5-14years presented with fever attending Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, haematology/blood group serology unit
into EDTA container in the basis of first come first serve were used. Out of the 100 patients under present study, 71%
turned out to be positive as overall. Out of these, 59% were positive for strip method whereas 71% were positive for
microscopic method (thick film). Both methods showed that the most pathogenic and predominant species in Abakaliki is
plasmodium falciparum. Thick film was made in a clean grease free slide immediately after collection and allowed to air
dry and stained with Giemsa stain diluted with buffered water (pH 7.2) for 20 minutes and the stained slide was viewed
microscopically by focusing with XI0 and examine with XI00 objective (oil in immersion). Strip method (rapid
diagnostic test) used is manufactured from standard diagnostics, INC. (SD). The test device was removed from the foil
pouch, placed on a flat, dry surface. With the aid of a 5ul capillary pipette provided, draw whole blood to a black line and
then transfer the drawn whole blood into the round sample well. Four drops of assay diluents was added vertically into
the square assay diluent well. Result was read after 15 minutes, one line (control line) indicate negative result while two
lines test and control line indicate positive result. Both methods are good in the identification of malaria parasites, but
microscopy is the “gold standard”. Microscopic method requires high skill manpower, a lot of training/expertise and are
not encouraged in rural area with low/no power supply. Strip method is rapid, does not requires expertise/training and it
does not consume time, but it is just a screening test, if used should be confirmed with the microscopic method.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Preliminary Result on the Seroprevalence of Rubella among Pregnant Women in Third Health District of Lome City (TOGO)
Akila Bassowa, Baguilane Douaguibe, Dede Ajavon, Kodjo Fiagnon, Samadou Aboubakari, Koffi Akpadza
Page no 92-97 |
10.36348/sijog.2019.v02i03.010
In order to know the prevalence of rubella among pregnant women and, if possible, to introduce the rubella test in the antenatal check-up to improve the follow-up of pregnant women, we studied the seroprevalence of rubella among women pregnant who came to antenatal care in the third health district of the city of Lome. The objective of this study was to study the immune status of pregnant women against rubella and, more specifically, to assess their level of knowledge about this viral disease, which is considered infrequent in developing countries. We conducted a prospective cross-sectional study that allowed us to randomize 150 pregnant women. The data was analyzed with the Epi-Info version 6 software. With 150 women who participated in the survey, the results showed us a prevalence rate as follows: immunoglobulin G +, immunoglobulin M- (66.7%); Immunoglobulin G-, Immunoglobulin M- (25, 3%) with a suspicious population of 8%. In knowledge of the disease, only 26% of pregnant women had knowledge of the disease. None of the 150 women have been vaccinated against rubella. In view of the possible congenital consequences of rubella, the authors recommend systematic screening of pregnant women for prenatal consultation
CASE REPORT | March 31, 2019
Surgical Management of Periapical Lesion in Maxilla Using Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) As an Autologous Biomaterial: Case Report
Dr. Nahid Iftikhar, Dr. Binita Srivastava, Dr. Nidhi Gupta, Dr. Natasha Gambhir, Dr. Rashi Singh
Page no 164-167 |
10.21276/sjodr.2019.4.3.12
The successful treatment of periapical inflammatory lesion depends on the reduction and removal of the offending
organism. Periapical surgery is one of the alternative treatment, includes the curettage of all periapical soft tissues and
sometimes application of different biomaterials to improve the new bone formation in the defect site. This case report
present the management of the periapical inflammatory lesion using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) which acts as a source of
growth factors at the healing site. PRF is now becoming grippingly popular regenerative procedure either used alone or in
addition with other regenerative materials. Besides being rich in platelet concentration, it is also a reservoir of many
growth factors that promotes successful hard and soft tissue healing.