ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Determination of Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern Along With Isolation of Helicobacter Pylori from Gastric Mucosa in North West Region of Rajasthan
Rahul Acharya
Page no 788-791 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i07.011
The Importance of H. pylori as an etiological agent in gastroduodenal disease had suggested antibiotic treatment as a main target for the elimination of infection and to determine the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in patients with gastro-duodenal pathologies and the susceptibility patterns of isolates Consecutive dyspeptic patients for endoscopy were recruited in the study. Gastric biopsies were collected from the patients and H. pylori isolated and identified. The present study a total six antimicrobial agents such as Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole, Norfloxacin, Tetracyclin, Amoxycillin and Clarithromycin were used In against 100 clinical isolates Antibiotic sus-ceptibility was determined by disk diffusion and agar dilution methods against The resistance pattern, amoxicillin and metronidazole (AMRR METR) was the most common (23.7%) amongst the isolates Ninety two (83.6%) of the 110 patients (mean age 42.5 ± 15.7, range 14–70 years) were positive for H. pylori, The antibiotic susceptibility rates were 61% for tetracycline, 54.3% for clarithromycin, 16.4% for amoxicillin and 1.8% for metronidazole. Antimicrobial susceptibility results also revealed 12 antibiotypes based on resistance to the antimicrobial agents investigated.. More than 60% of the isolates exhibited multi-drug resistance to three or four antibiotics. Studies attributed the high level of resistance to the frequent use of the drugs to treat various other infections, ineffective drug control policy and the current treatment regimen in Bikaner.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Localization of Broken Surgical Bur in the Third Molar Socket and Its Retrieval
Souvick Sarkar, Mohan Baliga, Subhagata Chakraborty, Mihir Dani Tusharbhai, Thushara Kumari
Page no 213-214 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.7.1
Surgical removal of a broken instrument tip in the mandibular posterior region
can be a difficult procedure due to proximity of vital anatomical structures of the region.
Moreover, accessibility in that area is another factor that adds onto the difficulty. Thus
localization of that foreign object is key in its successful surgical retrieval. Here we
present such a case, with its complete management and a careful technique of retrieval.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Synthesis and Anticonvulsant Activity (Chemo-Shock) of Some Potent Benzoxazole Semicarbazone Derivatives as GABA-Agonist
Bal Krishna Singh, Umesh Kumar Singh, Diptendu Goswami
Page no 806-814 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i07.015
A series of novel semicarbazone derivatives (BS1-22) of (2E)-2-[2-(1, 3-benzoxazol-2-ylsulfanyl)-1-phenylethylidene] hydrazinecarboxamide have been prepared. The structural conformation of the newly synthesized compounds has been established by elemental analysis, spectral analysis and melting point studies. Compounds BS1, BS3, BS9, BS10, BS11, and BS21 have been subjected to anticonvulsant screening by chemo-shock models. In the series, compounds BS9, BS10, and BS11 showed most potent result while compounds BS1, BS3, and BS21 were showing moderate results than standard drug.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Discoloration of Orthodontic Adhesives –A Clinician’s Review
Dr. Rathi Amey Jayant, Dr. Varghese Ashwin Thomas
Page no 215-218 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.7.2
Discoloration of orthodontic adhesive during the length of orthodontic
treatment and after debonding of brackets poses a difficult aesthetic situation for the
clinician and the patient. A detailed review of the causes of the discoloration from a
clinical perspective is detailed in the article. Demineralization of enamel and penetration
of resin tags, enamel cracks, surface defects are the main causes. The type of composite
used, its constituents and the curing process also affects the speed and extend of the
discoloration of the enamel. Steps the clinician can take reduce the amount of
discoloration of enamel like use of a slow speed tungsten carbide burs are explained.
Even though some discoloration of enamel is inevitable, steps can be taken to minimize
the problem to a negligible proportion.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Laryngeal Tuberculosis- A Retrospective Study in Three Medical Colleges of West Bengal, India
Saileswar Goswami, Dipankar Kumar Basumata
Page no 824-829 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i07.018
Laryngeal tuberculosis is an extra pulmonary form of tuberculosis and is found in about 2% of all tuberculosis cases. A retrospective analysis of 31 cases of laryngeal tuberculosis was done in the present study extending for 30 years in three Medical Colleges of West Bengal, India. Out of these 31 cases in the study, 20 patients were male and 11 were female with an M: F Ratio of 1.8:1. The age of the patients ranged from 31 years to 59 years. The highest incidence of 45.2% was observed in the age group of 51 to 60 years, followed by 35.5% in the age group of 41 to 50 years and 19.4% in the age group of 31 to 40 years. All the patients presented with hoarseness of voice and cough was the second common symptom. Out of the 31 patients, 9 patients complained of pain in the throat and seven of those had referred earache also. In majority of the cases, the lesions were limited to the vocal cords, arytenoids, and posterior commissure. False cord was involved in 15 cases and ulcer over the arytenoid was found in 14 cases. Patients with lesions involving only the vocal cords, presented with hoarseness of voice, whereas lesions involving the other areas of the larynx, such as arytenoid and aryepiglottic fold presented with odynophagia. Enlargement of the regional lymph nodes was observed in 5 cases out of the total 31 cases. Most of the cases were found during the first 20 years of the study whereas only 4 cases were found during the last 10 years, which could be attributed to the successful implementation of the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme in India. However, the emergence of multi drug resistant strain of the causative bacillus and tuberculosis-HIV co infection has complicated the scenario at present. On histopathological examination, tubercular granuloma with stromal hyperplasia, large number of phagocytes and giant cells, epitheloid cells, Langhans cells and typical necrosis with caseation were found. Confirmation of the diagnosis utilizing a proper diagnostic algorithm and treatment with specific Anti Tubercular Drugs (ATDs) are most important in the management of laryngeal tuberculosis.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Depression among Women Related to Poverty in Rural Area
Sumaira Aslam, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Azhar
Page no 151-158 |
10.21276/sjnhc
In this modern era, people living in scientific world. They enjoy their life
through modern scientific inventions. On the other hand, we can’t ignore the dark side like
everybody becomes victim of depression, in which poverty is one of the major causes of
depression. Depression may lead to psychiatric disorders among people. This was an
observational cross sectional study and data was collected from the rural area. Women are
diagnosed with depression more frequently than men. The finding of the result revel that
poverty lead to depression which affect the mental level. The government of Pakistan
should be provided more and more opportunities for the job so that to bycot the poverty.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Dorsal Dislocation of the Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint: About 2 Cases and Review of the Literature
A. Lagdid, F. Saoudi, M. Boufettal, Ra. Bassir, M. Kharmaz, Mo Lamrani, M. Ouadghiri, A. El Bardouni, M. Mahfoud, M. S. Berrada
Page no 815-817 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i07.016
Traumatic carpo-metacarpal dislocations without associated fracture are rare lesions. Untreated, these lesions can lead to joint instability and early joint degeneration. We report 2 cases of dorsal carpo-metacarpal dislocation of the fifth metacarpal in 2 male patients. The age was 28 years and 39 years. On clinical examination both patients had edema and deformity of the dorsal surface of the right hand. The X-ray showed a dorsal carpo-metacarpal dislocation, pure, complete in both patients. The dislocation was successfully treated by closed reduction maintained with two K-wires. Immobilization of the joint was applied for 6 weeks. At 10 months' follow-up evaluation, the 2 patients showed no pain and had had regained their previous level of activity.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Relationship between Performance Appraisal System and Staff Retention in Enugu Electricity Distribution Company
Mbah Paulinus Chigozie, Ekechukwu Chijioke, Chukwudi Gabriel F
Page no 129-135 |
10.36348/sjef
The studywas to evaluate the relationshipbetween performance appraisal
system and staff retention in Enugu Electricity Distribution Company of Nigeria. The
specific objectives include to; examine the relationship between employee’s rate of output
produced and employee training. Examine the relationship between employee recognition
and achievement of organizational goals. The population consists of 983 staff of Enugu
Electricity Distribution Company of Nigeria (EEDC).The study used the survey approach.
The primary sources used were the administration of questionnaire to staff. The 274
sample size of the study, the study used the Freund and Williams’s formula. 261 staff
returned the questionnaire and accurately filled. The validity of the instrument was tested
using content analysis and the result was good. The reliability was tested using the
Pearson correlation coefficient (r). It gave a reliability co-efficient of 0.82 which was also
good. The hypotheses were analyzed using f-statistics (ANOVA) tool. The findings
indicated that there is positive effect relationship between employee’s rates of output
produced and employee training F(95,n= 274)= 827.372,P<0.05;This indicates that there
is positive effect relationship between employee recognition and achievement of
organizational goals F(95,n=274)= 367.439,P<0.05.The study concluded that appropriate
training and development programmes would be designed to correct deficiencies through
performance appraisal. The study recommended that Performance appraisal should be
encouraged in organizations to assists workers and management meets their expected
target and Recognition of employees by the management should be a top issue in
organization to enable workers gives out their best.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
About a rare disease misdiagnosed as malignant lymphoma or tuberculosis: Kikuchi-Fujimoto's Disease
Jawad Lahma, Zakaria Arkoubi, Reda Hejjouji, Khaoula Karim, Sophia Nitassi, Ali El Ayoubi, Razika Bencheikh, Mohammed Anas Benbouzid, Abdelilah Oujilal, Leila Essakalli
Page no 802-805 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i07.014
Kikuchi-Fujimoto's disease KFD is a rare and benign cause of cervical lymphadenopathy. It is an anatomoclinical entity of unknown etiology. The confirmation of the diagnosis is always provided by histological lymph node study. The clinical picture sometimes evokes lymphoma or tuberculosis. The evolution is generally favorable with spontaneous healing after a few weeks. We report the case of a 26-year-old woman who had consulted for cervical lymphadenopathy associated with fever. The cervical lymph node biopsy concluded to Kikuch-Fujimoto's disease. The evolution was marked by rapid regression of lymphadenopathy under corticosteroid treatment.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Educational Program to Improve Quality of Life among Elderly Regarding oral Health
Eman Shokry Abd–Allah, Rehab Adel Mohammed, Amany Rashad Abo El-Seoud
Page no 190-203 |
10.21276/sjnhc
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational program on
quality of life among elderly regarding oral health. A quasi-experimental pre-test-andpost-test design was utilized to conduct this study. The study was conducted in the
geriatric social club in Zagazig City. A purposive sample of 75 elderly subjects who
fulfilled the study inclusion criteria. Five tools were used in the present study; Tool I was a
structured interview questionnaire to assess elderly’s demographic characteristics, medical
history, oral health status, periodic examination of the mouth, dietary habits, and smoking
habits, Tool II was elderly oral health knowledge structured interview questionnaire, Tool
III was elderly oral self-care practices questionnaire and checklist, Tool IV was the Oral
Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) For Non –Dental Professional, and Tool V was Oral
Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) Short Version. The results revealed post-program
statistically significant improvements in OHRQoL scores, oral health knowledge, oral
self-care practices, and oral health assessment (p<0.001). The follow-up phase showed
some declines, but still significantly higher compared with the pre- program levels
(p<0.01). The educational program is effective in improving the elderly’s oral health
related quality of life.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Oral Colonization of Aerobic Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria in Individuals Irradiated For Head and Neck Malignancies
Gaurav Arya
Page no 849-855 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i07.022
The oropharyngeal aerobic gram-negative bacillary carriage, uncommon in healthy people, is high in patients with head and neck cancer. A marked increase in oral Gram-negative enterobacteria and pseudomonads has particularly been shown during the period of radiation therapy. The aim of the study was to determine whether these bacteria could play a role in the causation of irradiation mucositis. The current study demonstrated that aerobic and facultatively anaerobic gram-negative rods and cocci and Gram-positive bacteria showed a marked increase in head and neck–irradiated subjects. There was a weak but non-significant correlation between the bacterial flora and oral mucositis.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Sustainable Neighborhood in Doha (State of Qatar): A Strategy for Achieving Urban Quality in Al-Hitmi
Fatima Shubbar, Dr. Raffaello Furlan
Page no 464-481 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.7.3
Over the past two decades, gulf cities have been rapidly growing, mainly
after the discovery of oil. Large-scale urban projects have been constructed as a result of
globalization, which has affected the built environment and the urban fabric of gulf
cities. Doha, the capital city of the State of Qatar, has been substantially influenced by
globalization. The city has experienced great transformation in its environment since the
1950s, after the discovery of oil. Therefore, Doha has faced the challenge of keeping
pace with urban developments that have been increasing and taking over the existing
heritage embedded in buildings and traditional neighborhoods. Al-Hitmi is one of the
neighborhoods affected by urbanization and sprawling. This research study investigates
Al-Hitmi neighborhood and its features, opportunities, constraints, and relationship with
the surrounding areas, specifically Qatar National Museum and the Museum Metro
Station. The research design is based on the review of the literature, site analysis of the
selected case, and surrounding context in order to (1) find opportunities and challenges
and (2) to propose a strategy for the urban regeneration of the neighborhood of AlHitmi.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Pattern of Household Cooking Fuel Use and Knowledge of It Effect on Health among Health Workers in a Tertiary Hospital in South-South Nigeria
Ekanem AM, Motilewa OO, Ekanem US, Ekpenyong AO, Eburuaja RA, Inyang JN, Essien EE, Ndiwe-Ogu MC, Jumbo UB, Ekpe NJ, Umoinwek EN, Okechi LN
Page no 861-870 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i07.024
Household air pollution (HAP) arising from use of high polluting cooking fuel use remains a global health threat .This study sought to determine the major type of household cooking fuel used by workers ,their level of knowledge of the health effects of use of various categories of house hold cooking fuel, the association between level of knowledge and category of cooking fuel used and the determinants of category of cooking fuel used by respondents A questionnaire based descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 352 staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria selected by multi-stage sampling technique between July and October,2017. Data was analyzed with STATA version 10. The major cooking fuel used was liquefied petroleum gas, LPG 221(62.8%). A good proportion 222 (63.1%) also used an alternative cooking fuel with kerosene 88 (37.8%) being the commonest. Main reason for choice of major cooking fuel was convenience 100 (28.4%). Most respondents had good knowledge (70.5%) of the effects of cooking fuel on health. Few knew that cooking fuel is associated with low birth weight 98 (27.8%) and cancer of the lungs174 (49.4%). Categories of staff and level of education were significantly associated with level of knowledge of effect of cooking fuel on health (P<0.001 and P=0.01 respectively) .Determinants of category of cooking fuel used by respondents were level of knowledge (P=0.004), education (P= 0.00), category of staff (P=0.002), place of residence (P=0.008), type of house (P=0.000) and main cooking site (P=0.000).LPG was the major cooking fuel used .Level of knowledge of the health effects of cooking fuel was good though areas of knowledge gap existed .Intensive public enlightenment programs is needed to sustain the awareness and address the knowledge gaps. Government policy of abolishing gas flaring will improve access to clean household cooking fuels and enhance its use.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Face-priority Auto Focusing with Color Correction
Yuan-Kai Wang, Chin-Fa Wang, Hong-Yu Chen
Page no 437-445 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.7.1
Automatic focusing is very important to high-quality image acquisition for
camera system. This paper proposes a new automatic focusing method using skin-color
face detection to automatically determine focusing area. In order to overcome the
influence of color temperature on the face detection method, we propose a new color
correction method by learning a color temperature curve with statistical methods. The
color temperature curve is a concise representation of the inverse relation between light
sources in the logarithmic color space. The method compensates color shifts of images
by locating a set of compensation gains from the trained color temperature regression
curve. A comparative setup of experiments is built to verify the effectiveness of the
proposed method. Controlled experimental factors include light source, object distance
and initial lens position. Modulation transfer function of images is applied to objectively
evaluate the image quality before and after the new automatic focusing method.
Experimental results show our method has high success rate of face localization, and
effectively achieves automatic focusing.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Effect of Case Management on Access to Justice Strategy in Molo Law Courts of Nakuru County, Kenya
Evalyne Wachera Ndegwa, Paul Gesimba, David Gichuhi
Page no 623-627 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i07.011
Access to justice suffers a number of challenges and results to ineffective functioning of the justice system. Despite the existence of empirical studies on strategy implementation and strategic planning in the Judiciary, no research has been carried out on the effect of case management on access to justice. The population of the study comprised one hundred and thirty five respondents being magistrates, Judicial staff, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) counsels, advocates, police and prison services, children and probation officers based in Molo Law courts. The study used the descriptive research design. Stratified proportional sampling was used to categorize various stakeholders into strata and determine the number of participants that would be selected from each stratum. Simple random sampling was used to select individual respondents from each stratum. Primary data was collected by use of questionnaires, where quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics specifically Spearman correlation analysis, while qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study targeted to collected data from 94 individual but only 72 were able to complete and return their questionnaires to the researcher. From the study findings, the values of Spearman correlation coefficient were r = 0.735 for case management. This implies that the way case management is handled is an important determinant of whether there will be access to justice or not.