ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Adaptation of Traditional Malay Wall Element in Modular System
Siti Aisyah Muhammad
Page no 482-490 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.7.4
Preservation of the aesthetical aspects of the traditional buildings especially
the traditional Malay house is relatively unsolved due to the limitation of the material
used specifically the timber. The traditional Malay house system is basically a modular
system in terms of measurement, panel dismantle-reassemble method, expandable and
moveable as well. Modular system allows many advantages in construction process and
final production. Some of the lists are cost-effectiveness in terms of time consuming in
site, labour, product materials and many more. The quality of modular system also can
be monitored wisely as it is develop in factory in mass production according to the
design. This paper proposes the adaptation of modular system in modern housing that
integrated with the traditional Malay house component specifically the non-structural
component such as the wall system. The issues of modular using the traditional
components will be analysed using observation and site visit and analysis. The system
generated can be applied to the housing development in Malaysia and in the meantime
preserving the aesthetic elements of the traditional Malay house. The outcome of this
paper will acknowledge a concept of modular housing system adapting the traditional
wall element in building environment, and appreciating the aesthetic value of the
traditional Malay house as well.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Relevance of Vernacular Radio Stations’ Agricultural Programs in Utilization of Agricultural Information among Farmers in Molo Sub County, Nakuru Kenya
Teresia Wacheke, Dr. John Ndavula, Dr. Peter Koome
Page no 628-635 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i07.012
The purpose of this study was to assess the relevance of vernacular radio stations’ agricultural programs in influencing utilization of agricultural information among farmers in Molo Sub County, Nakuru Kenya. Agricultural sector provides a livelihood for about 80% of Kenya‘s population and employs more than 70% of the rural population hence it remains valuable for the provision of food and employment opportunities. Vernacular radio stations, as part of mass communication, has a wider audience in rural areas compared to other forms of media outlets. Therefore, they have led to the passing of novel information on agriculture to farmers in Molo Sub County, Nakuru Kenya. This study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design whereby 8,445 households in Molo sub-county were targeted. Cluster sampling method was used to determine the number of participants that was selected through systematic sampling. The target population was 155 respondents in Molo Sub County Nakuru Kenya and the response rate was 94.9%. A Questionnaire was used to collect data and pilot testing was done in Subukia Sub County Nakuru, Kenya. Descriptive statistics showed that 83.9% of the respondents listen to the agricultural program while 16.1% disagreed to listening to agricultural activity. The study established that there exists a statistically significant relationship between demographic characteristics, relevance of agricultural programs, institutional factors and utilization of agricultural information (r= 0.644; p<0.05, r= 0.503; p<0.05, r= 0.463; p<0.05) respectively. The study concluded that demographic characteristics had a very high influence in the utilization of agricultural information among farmers in Molo Sub County, Nakuru Kenya. This deduced that radio agricultural programs are useful to farmers in Kenya and have greatly influenced their farming practices. The study recommended that there is a need for more effort in providing agricultural information programmes to farmers.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
System Modeling and Simulation Based On Fuzzy Control and Linear Graph Method
Gu Hao, Weiguo Tong
Page no 491-497 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.7.5
This paper introduces the application of fuzzy control in system modeling
and utilizes the Linear Graph of mechanism modeling method to build the system
model, and employs Simulink’s S-function to build the system controller and object to
conduct simulation. In this paper, the double-ended component system is taken as an
example to describe the linear graph theory commonly used in modeling, and the state
space equation and the transfer function of the system are established and simulated
based on the linear graph method. In the meantime, this paper also analyzes the merits
and demerits of linear graph method and other mechanism modeling methods.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii Infection and Associated Risk Factors among High School Girls in Ibb City, Yemen
Mohammad Mansour Saleh Saif, Abdulkawi Ali Al-Fakih, Basheer Saeed Alyemeni
Page no 769-774 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i07.008
Toxoplasmosis has been described as the most widespread zoonotic disease of humans and other animals. Although Toxoplasma gondii infection in high school girls has been investigated in many countries, surveys have not been available in high school girls in Yemen. This study was performed to investigate the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with T. gondii infection among high school girls in Ibb city, Yemen. The study was carried out during the period February to December 2016. The sera from 220 volunteer girls were evaluated for T. gondii antibodies (IgM and IgG) using ELISA method. The seropositive rate of T. gondii was 18.2%, and 81.8% of high school girls was seronegative in anti-Toxoplasma IgG, while all cases (100%) were seronegative for IgM. Among the risk factors evaluated, only the presence of cats in home (p = 0.004) was observed as a significant risk factor associated with T. gondii infection. The results of this study may be useful for the design of optimal preventive measures against infection with T. gondii.
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
Impact of Physical Activity on Health-Related Quality of Life in Post Liver Transplant Patients
Mahaman L. Moussa
Page no 159-167 |
10.21276/sjnhc
Liver transplant is the corner for patients with end stage liver diseases. Posttransplant patients face many challenges including poor general health, physical inactivity
and emotional problem. This article reviews studies that explored the impact of physical
activity on health related quality of life (HRQOL) for post liver transplant patients. To
collect evidence to supporting the relationship between physical activity and HRQOL for
post liver transplant patients, a search of the PubMed, CINAHL, Psych Info, EbscoHost,
Medline, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses databases was conducted using key
phrases, including chronic liver disease, liver transplant, post liver transplant, liver
transplant and physical activity, liver transplant and health-related quality of life. The
main search parameters were studies written in English and those conducted between 2005
and 2014. The initial search resulted in 957 records. There were 246 duplicate records.
These records were removed. Records were excluded if patients were pediatric, secondtime transplant recipients or receiving more than one organ transplant or if they had active
infections. First records were excluded by screening the record titles; 453 records were
excluded using this method. Next, records were excluded by screening the abstracts; 214
records were excluded using this method. Finally, records were excluded by screening the
entire record text; an additional 37 records were excluded using this method.
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
Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in a Tertiary Care Hospital Lahore
Sahar Shabir, Afsar Ali, Miss Farzana Begum
Page no 138-145 |
10.21276/sjnhc
Ventilator associated pneumonia is the most common nosocomial infection
arising as complication at Intensive care units. It affects nearly 8-20% of the clients
admitted at intensive care units and is 27% among the mechanically ventilated patients (Al
Shameri). The main purpose of this study was, to assess the knowledge and practice of
Ventilator associated Pneumonia prevention among nurses at PIC Hospital Lahore. A
cross sectional descriptive survey was performed to assess the knowledge and practices
among Nurses. A convenient sample of n=122was used to collect the data. A structured
adopted questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaire consisted demographic
variables, Knowledge of VAP and Practices of VAP among the nurses of the ICU at PIC
Lahore. The data was analyzed on SPSS version 21. Overall knowledge was satisfactory
where 50% of the study participants had good knowledge and gave more than 80% correct
responses about different aspects of the Ventilator Associated pneumonia prevention.
30.33% were satisfactory knowledge about the VAP prevention. Overall Practice result
very good practices among 83% of the participants who were practicing 20 or more items
out of 24 statements. 12.33% had satisfactory practices. Overall knowledge was
satisfactory and practices were good among the nurses at PIC regarding ventilator
associated Pneumonia.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Knowledge and Practices among Nurses of Tertiary Care Hospitals, Lahore Regarding Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Adult Patients
Meshal Margrate, Shaier Khan, Farhan Mukhtar, Kainat Asmat
Page no 798-801 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i07.013
Nasogastric tube feeding (NGT) is used for those patients who can-not sustain their oral requirements. Poor nursing adherence to evidence-based guidelines has negative consequences leading to higher mortality rates, delayed recovery and longer length of stay. Nurses play an intrinsic role in preventing these infections especially aspiration pneumonia by pursuing standard guidelines. Current study was designed to evaluate nurses’ knowledge and practices of NGT feeding in order to reduce complications. Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study design was proposed. Study population included 70 nurses working in three public sector hospitals in Lahore. Nurse’s knowledge was obtained using a self -structured questionnaire and their practices were recorded by direct observation through a checklist. Data was analyzed using SPSS 20. Data was represented in the forms of figures and tables. By knowledge and practice 60% secured under satisfactory level. Nasogastric tube feeding is a critical practice for seriously sick patients and errors in proper knowledge and skills can lead to serious complications. The present study could identify a high level of gaps in knowledge and skills of applying nasogastric tube feeding procedure. This necessitates the action at training institutions for nurses and on job protocols including monitoring for safety of patients.
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.
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
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
Comparison of Hand Hygienic Practices in Nurses of Neonate and Pediatric Unit Allied Hospital and DHQ Hospital Faisalabad
Sadia Parveen, ShafquatAnayat
Page no 146-150 |
10.21276/sjnhc
The present study investigates the comparison of hand hygienic practices in
nurses of neonate and pediatric unit allied hospital and DHQ hospital Faisalabad. Hand
hygiene is a primary measure to reduce infection in neonates. Hand hygiene is a simple
procedure. That can help in reducing morbidity and mortality rate. The purpose of this
study is to comparison of hand hygienic practices in nurses of neonate and pediatric unit
Allied hospital and DHQ hospital Faisalabad. To assess nurses compliance of hand
hygiene related to new born care. To assess association between hand hygiene training and
hand washing practice. The study’s methodology involved descriptive quantitative study
design. Sample size was 180. Questionnaires were distributed to the nurses of two
hospitals. 150 questionnaires returned back. Questionnaire was containing in 3 sections.
The data analysis was done using SPSS software version 21. Results describes about I
receive formal training for hand hygiene. Results indicate that 100% respondents were
Agree with the statement. The mean is 1.0000 with .00000 standard deviation. Results
describes about There is a relationship between good hand hygiene practice and hospital
acquired infections. Results indicate that 88.0% respondents were strongly agree, 12.0%
agree with the statement. The mean is 1.1200 with .32605 standard deviation. Results
describes my clinical nursing instructor consistently performs HH when necessary. Results
indicate that 65.3% respondents were strongly agree, 28.0% Agree and the UN decided
6.7% with the statement. Hand washing is a primary measure to reduce infection and
prevent spread of health care associated infection. Descriptive quantitative design used for
this study. Data was collected through adopted questionnaire Descriptive statistics was
used for analyzing date.