RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 25, 2016
Patients Presenting Acute Abdomen Later Found to Have Complications Related to Meckel's Diverticulum: A 10-Year Study
Ahmet Ali Tuncer, Afra Karavelioğlu, Didem Baskın Embleton, Tamer Peker, Salih Çetinkurşun
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2016, 2(12): 654-658 |
10.21276/sb.2016.2.12.2
Abstract: In this study, it is aimed to investigate the symptoms, diagnostic tools and treatment of pediatric patients admitted with acute abdomen symptoms due to Meckel's diverticulum. The patients with surgical complications of Meckel's diverticulum were analyzed retrospectively in terms of age, gender, symptoms, imaging techniques, complications of Meckel’s diverticulum, method of treatment and duration of hospitalization. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software and P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. There were 14 patients. Complaints on admission were as follows: abdominal pain, bilious vomiting, abdominal distention, lack of defecation, lethargy, bloody stool, and foul-smelling discharge from the umbilicus. Abdominal x-ray and ultrasonography were performed in all patients. None was diagnostic. Meckel’s diverticulum was a leading point in 7 patients with intussusceptions. Other complications were volvulus (n=4), diverticulitis (n=2) and Meckel's diverticulum perforation (n=1). Patients with ileal resection hospitalized significantly longer when compared to patients who underwent diverticulectomy. Bands extending from the remnants of the omfalomesenteric canal causing obstruction should be kept in mind in patients with sudden onset abdominal pain and ileus if there is no apparent pathology such as intussusception, incarcerated hernia or history of abdominal surgery that can explain the ileus.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 24, 2016
Computer-Assisted Language Learning: Relational implications for the didactic triangle
Jérôme (Kouassi)
Page no 213-221 |
10.21276/sjhss.2016.1.4.15
This article aimed to examine the relational implications of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
for the didactic triangle. This examination revealed that the introduction of computer has some impacts on the relations
(Pedagogical, Curricular, and Didactic) existing in the didactic triangle which need to be addressed with special care: The
indispensable nature of the teacher‟s roles is undermined, for the learner does not necessarily expect his intervention in
order to progress in the learning process ; CALL imposes new constraints on the teacher who has to make additional
effort in terms of professional skills and research in order to transform and adapt the content offered by technological
tool to classroom realities; classroom realities (environmental, linguistic, experiential, representational, intellectual, etc.)
might inhibit the learner‟s creative and language potentialities. To improve the implementation of CALL, I suggested a
more structured didactic framework which would allow the language teacher to take advantage of this major asset in
order to enhance the chances to achieve more dynamic participation of the learner in his own training.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 22, 2016
Influence of Teachers’ Home Language on Code-switching Use in the Classroom: A Case Study
Tsaona S. Mokgwathi
Page no 206-212 |
10.21276/sjhss.2016.1.4.14
This paper discusses whether home language has any effect on the teachers‟ views on code-switching use in
the classroom. The paper is based on a quantitative study conducted at four senior secondary schools in the north-eastern
Botswana whose teachers and learners had diverse home languages. Their views were solicited about the use of CS in the
classroom and its effect on teaching and learning; and the results were analysed quantitatively. The results from the study
showed that the teachers, irrespective of home language, code-switched in the classroom yet the country‟s Language in
Education Policy (LiEP) states that English is the sole official Language of Instruction (LoI) from the second year of
primary school and throughout the entire education system. However, teachers whose home language is Setswana codeswitch more than others. The paper calls for the appreciation of the existence of code-switching in the classrooms of the
said senior secondary schools, and that ways of utilizing it should be explored bearing in mind that language diversity
exists in the school environment.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2016
Influence of Derivatization on Molecular and Pharmacokinetic Properties of Phenoxy Acids – An In Silico Study
Swapna. B, Shaheen Begum, Arifa Begum, Sujatha. D, Bharathi K
Page no 347-353 |
10.36348/sjmps.2016.v02i12.005
Molecular and pharmacokinetic properties prediction is important determinant in the current drug development process. In this study, molecular and pharmacokinetic properties of phenoxy acids and their derivatives are theoretically predicted using in silico tools to determine how synthetic modifications such as branching, amidation, esterification, heterocyclic groups, and hydrazide group change the structural and pharmacokinetic properties with respect to the parent phenoxy acid. From the results it was observed that phenoxy acid possess good central nervous system (CNS) permeability compared to the acid derivatives. It could also be further predicted that conversion of phenoxy acid to functional derivatives leads to molecules with good pharmacokinetic profile. Based upon these theoretical predictions, it can be concluded that various chemical modifications of phenoxy acid moiety furnish promising derivatives with good pharmacokinetic profile and oral bioavailability.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2016
The Role of Nigerian Academics in Domesticating an International English Literacy Teaching Model: the Case of Zamfara State Jolly Phonics Project
Shehu Sidi Ibrahim, Mika'ilu Ibrahim, Salihu Mamman Jangebe
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2016, 2(12): 649-653 |
10.21276/sb.2016.2.12.1
Abstract: The subscription of Nigeria to MDGs and the attendant efforts of providing qualitative universal basic education by governments made international interventions in the sector visible in all parts of Nigeria. Such intervention is usually technical that tends to provide stakeholders, especially teachers, with internationally tested models that will boost their service delivery and bring improved output from teaching and learning activities. Jolly Phonics is one of such models that aim at teaching reading and writing to pupils at Primary 1&2 with letter sounds that are introduced through child centred strategies of songs, stories and 'actions'. Using Jolly Phonics Project of Zamfara State Universal Basic Education as a reference point, this paper features the critical role of home academics in adapting the model to the local linguistic and cultural environment of the host state.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2016
Evaluation/Comprehension of Prescription Writing in V.S General Hospital and Nagri Eye Hospital
Tank Ami, Shah Anand, Davda Bansi, Shah Janmesh, Shah Kesha, Patel Shaiv, Shah Ugam
Page no 344-346 |
10.36348/sjmps.2016.v02i12.004
Improper comprehension of the prescription can lead to wrong drugs taken, misuse of the drug dosage, and ineffective drug action by not following the proper schedule, which was advised, or development of adverse drug reaction, which can be fatal. The objectives is to study if the patient can evaluate/understand the prescription correctly and to study the effectiveness of the communication between the patient and doctor. By a cross sectional study, 192 patients of VS general Hospital and Nagri Hospital were assessed for evaluation of prescription given to them by consultants between January to March 2015. Out of 192 students, 29 (15.18%) did not know and 163 (84.82%) did know the disease they are suffering from. 86 (44.79%) were not able to read the prescription. After analyzing the data collected via basic questionnaire, our study did show that patients might not be able to read the prescription, but the doctors did an excellent duty of explaining the prescription to their patients
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2016
Regional Integration and Law: Issues of Theory and Practice
Rashad Kurbanov
Page no 200-205 |
10.21276/sjhss.2016.1.4.13
This article presents an original concept of establishment of international regional law as a branch of
international law at the present stage of social development. The legal system is constantly being updated with new
branches and sub-branches of law, institutions, and norms, which makes it more efficient overall. The study of
integrational processes in the conditions of development of geopolitical competitiveness, active formation of new
regional economic, social, and military-political spaces, demands mobilization of not only political, social, and economic
resources, but also legal. A complex analysis of integrational processes within the framework of current regional
formations allowed the author to determine a number of signs such as fusion and interconnection of national interests,
which ensures balance of national interests of the member-states of regional formation on one hand, and the interests of
the regional formation itself on the other. The author substantiates the conclusion that creation and functionality of such
regional formations is impossible without presence of international regional law, the element of which can possess
certain level of autonomy with regards to both, national law of the member-states, as well as the international law.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2016
The Phytochemical Properties and Antimicrobial Potentials of Aqueous and Methanolic seed Extract of Cola nitida (Vent.) and Cola acuminata (Beauvoir) grown in South West, Nigeria
Efe M. Omwirhiren, Stephen A. James, Asefon O. Abass
Page no 354-363 |
10.36348/sjmps.2016.v02i12.006
The present study was undertaken to investigate the phytochemical constituents of two Nigerian grown kolanut and their antimicrobial properties. Extract of the seed of Cola nitida and Cola acuminata were used to determine the phytochemical constituent of aqueous and methanol nut extract and their solubility in the two solvents. Aqueous and methanol used reveals the solubility of these exrtacts in different solvent and the presence of secondary metabolites in the kola nut. Qualitative screening of the extracts of C. acuminata and C. nitida for phytochemicals revealed the presence of alkaloid, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, glycoside, steroid, saponins glycoside, cardiac glycoside and the absence of anthraquinones in all the extracts. Quantitative analysis shows that the methanolic extracts C. acuminata and C. nitida have the highest percentage of Saponins: (>10%) than the aqueous extract of the preparations. The disc method was used to determine the inhibitory effect of kolanut on the test microorganisms. Sensitivity patterns of zones of inhibition exhibited by the crude methanol and aqueous extract of Cola nitida and Cola acuminata shows that the nut possess relative degree of inhibitory effects against the test microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Esherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia and Lactobacillus respectively.. The zones of inhibition for K. pnemonia was the highest with 4mg/ml methanol extract of C. nitida and least for E.coli. As for C. acumunata, zones of inhibition for Lactobacillus was the highest with 4mg/ml methanol extract and least for P. aeruginosa. Highest zones of inhibition progressively increase from methanol to aqueous extract as their diameter of inhibition increases with increase in their concentration. The overall implication of the antimicrobial potentials of C.nitida and C . acuminata in the development of drugs against infectious diseases and subsequent health improvement was highlighted.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 19, 2016
Assessment of Juvenile Social Interaction among Internally Displaced Persons at AL-Najaf AL-Ashraf City
Mohammed Baqer Hassan, Wameedh Hamid Shaker
Page no 339-343 |
10.36348/sjmps.2016.v02i12.003
The objective is to assess the Juvenile Social Interaction among Internally Displaced Persons At AL-Najaf AL-Ashraf City. A Descriptive study is carried out at Al-Najaf AL-Ashraf City/Ya-Hussain Road from February 10th to April 5th 2016. Sample consisting of (1350) children were selected randomly. Data collected by used questionnaire, which includes the first parts was about demographic characteristics of mother (gender, age, number of sibling, order of student in the family, father and mother alive, parents social status, father and mother educational levels and socio economic status) .while the second part about social interaction for children. The present study concluded that most of the Internally Displaced children have social interaction problems. The study recommends to increasing the children cognitive in schools and social support and detected the problems that psychological traced
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 15, 2016
Therapeutic Utility of 1, 3-Thiazines - Mini Review
Shaheen Begum, Arifa Begum, Sujatha D, Bharathi K
Page no 326-338 |
10.36348/sjmps.2016.v02i12.002
1, 3-Thiazine based compounds continue to yield promising antimycobacterial, antibacterial, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antitumor, and antioxidant agents. The success of these compounds has been based on simple and cost effective synthetic routes and the presence of N-C-S linkage in its scaffold. A number of studies have been reported in the recent years to investigate different biological activities of 1, 3-thiazines. There are different classes of 1, 3-thiazines in the literature which can be divided in to natural and synthetic 1, 3-thiazines. There are several structural classes of synthetic 1, 3-thiazines such as 1, 3-thiazines as dihydro-1, 3-thiazine derivatives, 1, 3-thiazine spiro-derivatives and thioethers; 1, 3-thiazines with heterocyclic rings such as pyrimidine, pyrazole, thiazolidin-4-one and 1, 3, 5-triazine moiety; 1, 3-thiazine-2-amine, amide and hydrazides; 1, 3-thiazines with Schiff’s bases. Herein natural and synthetic 1, 3-thiazine possessing molecules and their therapeutic actions are discussed
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 15, 2016
Spectroscopic Characterization, Antimicrobial and Toxicological Properties of Derivatised Thiosemicarbazone Transition Metal Complexes
Kpomah B, Egboh, S.H.O, Agbaire, P.O, Kpomah, E.D
Page no 318-325 |
10.36348/sjmps.2016.v02i12.001
Complexes of Schiff base were synthesized by direct condensation of acetaldehyde with thiosemicarbazide in the presence of FeCl3.6H2O and CuSO4.5H2O. The products were characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, infrared as well as electronic spectra study. The complexes are of 1:2 (metal:ligand) stoichiometry and are non-electrolytes in solution. On the basis of these spectra data, the general formulas: Cu(ADTSC)2SO4H2O and Fe(ADTSC)2Cl2.3H2O and an octahedral geometry was proposed for the complexes. The ligand and its complexes were screened for their antibacterial activities against Salmonella typhi, Shigella sp, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella sp, Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Vibrio cholera. The results of these studies showed that the metal complexes displayed more antibacterial activities against most of the species as compared to the uncomplexed ligand. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of the compounds were also determined by two fold serial dilution method, the results showed an MIC value in the range of 500-250 µg/ml for the free ligand and 250-62.50 µg/ml range for the complexes. Results obtained from the toxicity effects of administration of the ligand and metal complexes at the doses of 25 and 50mg/kg body weight daily for 5 days showed that both doses of acetaldehyde thiosemicarbazone significantly increased (P<0.05) the levels of AST, ALT and ALP when compared to the control group, 50mg/kg body weight of acetaldehyde thiosemicarbazone copper(II) complex equally increased significantly(P< 0.05) the level of ALT based on comparison with the control group. The toxicities of other compounds were considerably non-significant (P≥ 0.05).
CASE REPORT | Nov. 30, 2016
Maxillary over Denture Supported by Customized Implant Abutments-A Case Report
Leoney. Antony, Mohammad Khaled Addas, Jaffar Abdulla Usman
Page no 156-159 |
10.21276/sjodr.2016.1.3.10
Implant supported Over dentures are prescribed in order to enhance retention, support and stability. Over
denture is the treatment of choice when lip or facial support is required. Implant supported over dentures have been found
to be very useful prosthodontic treatment modality. A number of case reports suggest the use of customized implant
abutments in order to enhance esthetics as well as to rehabilitate excessively angulated implant fixtures. Several studies
have indicated the use of stress breaking as well as soft relining material which would have a protective effect on
perimplant tissue. This article will throw a light on the use of customized implant abutments as well as soft relining
material in an maxillary implant supported over denture.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2016
The Influence of Dimensions of Job Burnout on Employees’ Commitment: A Perspective of Malaysia
Bavani, Sugumaran, Muhammad Safizal Abdullah, Arman Hadi Abdul Manaf
Page no 169-178 |
10.21276/sjbms.2016.1.4.3
This study investigates the job burnout components impact on manufacturing workers job commitment since
burnout known as a syndrome that influences employees’ motivation and their commitment level. As well, each
organization also aims to increase the company profit and productivity by reducing the level of strain among their
workers which may reduce the performance and commitment level. The present study also aim to investigate if there is
any significant relationship between emotional exhaustion, personal accomplishment and depersonalization towards job
commitment among the manufacturing workers in Melaka. There have been limited study done in manufacturing sector
and this study focused on manufacturing sector, in order to minimize the negative effect on employee productivity and
their commitment level. The Maslach Burnout Instrument-Human Service Survey (MBI-HSS) and Employee
Commitment Survey (ECS) were used in this study. This study examines the direct relationship between emotional
exhaustion, depersonalization and personal accomplishment on job commitment. A quantitative approach with
descriptive analysis method and multi-stage sampling method were used in this study. Where, cluster method was
conducted followed by stratified and simple random sampling method. A total of 780 questionnaires were distributed to
the manufacturing workers in Melaka who had agreed to participate in this study. However, out of it only 518
questionnaires were returned and about 383 questionnaires were usable for further analysis. Results showed that
emotional exhaustion and depersonalization were significantly negatively associates with job commitment while personal
accomplishment was significantly positively associates with job commitment.
CASE REPORT | Nov. 30, 2016
Dental Management for a Child with Hemophilia A: A Case Report
Mohammed Saeed Aldossary
Page no 160-163 |
10.21276/sjodr.2016.1.3.11
This case describes the management of a 12 year-old boy with mild hemophilia A, who was referred to
Department of Pediatric Dentistry for orthodontic extractions. This case was treated under Desmopressin and tranexamic
acid cover with caution related to local anesthesia administration technique which highlighted the importance of close
and detailed liaison with the hematology team to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2016
Perception of OPD Attendees in Rural Health Training Centre on Medical Care in Aligarh
Uzma Eram, Salman Shah, Tamanna Z
Page no 315-317 |
10.36348/sjmps.2016.v02i11.004
The Government of India has made primary health centres institutions to provide primary health services for rural and tribal sectors. But shortcomings in the delivery of health care services has resulted in lesser utilization rates. Patients perception about quality of care often determines whether they seek and continue to use services. The aim of this study was to determine the common motivators for the OPD attendees to come to the RHTC for health services and to record the perception regarding the quality of health care received from the OPDs of the RHTC. A cross-sectional study was carried out in Rural Health Training Centre(RHTC) of the Department of Community Medicine, J. N. Medical College , A.M.U., Aligarh. The patients attending the OPDs of RHTC, above the age of 21 years were selected for the study. The study period was of 2 months: August-September, 2013. A total of 200 patients were selected for the study. Data was collected using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Informed consent was taken from the study subjects. The data was analysed by using SPSS software. Most of the patients came to RHTC because of free drugs supply(94%) and because the centre was near their house(88%).75% of patients had faith in doctors and staff of RHTC and 73% believed that health information provided was satisfactory. More than half of patients came directly to RHTC. One -fourth of the patients under study went for village level practitioners before attending the OPDs of RHTC. Few went for some other institution and very few believed in home remedy only. 60% were happy with the treatment received at OPD, 30% were partially happy and 10% were indifferent. One of the measures of the quality of health care is by assessing client satisfaction. There is a need for interventions in terms of time spent at the facility, which would promote good customer-focussed service delivery. As we are providing facilities for preventive and curative health care delivered at the doorstep of the people, it is important to ascertain the level of utilization and reasons for non-utilization