RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2016
Recognition System of Herbal Medicine on Mobile Terminal Based on Android Platform
Jinxin Pan, Xizheng Bao, Baobao Chai, Ruixue Song, Yingjie Liu, Yuan Li, Wenwen Zhang, Ju Huang, Chen Yuan, Lanhua Zhang
Page no 156-159 |
10.36348/sjmps.2016.v02i06.007
In order to recognize the Chinese herbal medicine our side and to provide the help for the Chinese herbal medicine lovers, we design a kind of recognition system of herbal medicine by our mobile terminal based on the Android platform. By the application software in our mobile terminal we achieve the Chinese herbal medicine recognition application to meet the requirements of Chinese herbal medicine. The application is focus the functions on storing the information of Chinese herbal medicine by database and querying the information from the database so as to recognize the Chinese herbal medicine by comparison. The system is accomplished with Android platform and Java programming. By the application, we can recognize the Chinese herbal medicine our side by our mobile terminals conveniently.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2016
Comparative Effect of Two Anticonvulsants (Magnesium Sulphate and Diazepam) on 4-Aminopyridine - Induced Seizures in CD1 Mice
Ofutet, E.O., Mfem, C.C., Okpo-ene, I.A., Agu C.E.
Page no 42-47 |
10.21276/sjbr.2016.1.2.1
Four-aminopyridine (4-AP) is a potassium channel blocker often used in the management of some
neurological disorders, and is often accompanied with seizures as one of its side effect. This study comparatively
assessed the effects of two anticonvulsants (MgSO4 and Diazepam) on seizures induced by 4-AP in CD1 mice, with a
view to possibly recommend the combined administration of 4-AP with any of these anticonvulsants to ameliorate
convulsions (one of 4-AP’s side effects). Twenty one (21) CD1 mice weighing 20 – 25g were used for this study. They
were assigned into 3 groups (n = 7) as follows; control seizure (13.3mg kg-1 of 4-AP), seizure + diazepam (2mg kg-1),
and seizure + MgSO4 (4.5mg kg-1) groups. Induction of seizures was done 30 minutes after the intramuscular and
subcutaneous administration of the anticonvulsants (MgSO4 and diazepam, respectively), after which parameters such as;
the onset of trembling, wild running, jerking, tonic clonic seizures and time of death, were evaluated using standard
methods. The results obtained showed that MgSO4 and Diazepam delayed the onset of seizures by significantly
(p<0.001) increasing the onset of trembling, wild running, jerking, tonic clonic seizures and significantly (p<0.001)
delayed time of death compared with control. MgSO4 significantly (p<0.001) increased the onset of trembling, wild
running, jerking, tonic clonic seizures and delayed the time of death compared to diazepam. Both anticonvulsants delayed
the onset of the events that bring about seizures induced by 4-AP, but none could completely reverse seizures; therefore
the combined administration of 4-AP and either of these anticonvulsants may not offer any therapeutic benefit following
seizures induced by 4-AP.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2016
Smart Dentistry: Stepping into the Future
Dr. Arshia R. Baig
Page no 42-46 |
10.21276/sjodr.2016.1.2.2
Till date, there has been no single material in dentistry that is idyllic in nature, which can satisfy all the
necessities of a superlative material. As the search for an ―ideal restorative material‖ continues, newer group of materials
were introduced. These are ―Smart Materials’’, as they support the remaining tooth structure to the level, so that more
conservative cavity preparation can be performed. These materials may be improved in a precise manner by stimulus
such as stress, temperature, moisture, pH, electric or magnetic field. Some of these are ―Biomimetic‖ in nature as their
properties imitate the natural tooth constituent such as Enamel or Dentin. The existing dental materials were amended so
as to make them smarter. Use of Smart materials has modernized dentistry which comprises the use of restorative
materials such as Smart composites, Smart ceramics, Composers, Resin modified glass ionomer, Amorphous calcium
phosphate releasing pit and fissure sealants, etc. and other materials such as Shape memory alloys, Smart impression
material, Smart suture, Smart burs, etc., . This article highlights the use of Smart materials for achieving benefit by the
conventional restorative procedures in dentistry.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2016
Apoptosis in Oral Health and Disease: a Brief Review
Dr. Shwetha Nambiar, Dr. Veda Hegde
Page no 47-53 |
10.21276/sjodr.2016.1.2.3
Apoptosis is a well defined mode of cell death which plays an important role in the development, regulation,
and maintenance of the cell count in all multicellular organisms. It is responsible for the cell-death events that occur right
from the formation of the early embryo and the sculpting and moulding of organs in adult life. Apoptosis has role in both
health and diseases with defective apoptotic mechanisms leading to wide range of pathologies including oral diseases.
This review focuses on the role and significance of apoptosis in various physiologic as well as pathologic processes
affecting the oral cavity.
CASE REPORT | June 30, 2016
A One Year Follow-Up of a Full Mouth Rehablitation for Severly Attrited Dentition
Mohammed Abdul Wahab Qahhar, Faisal M Alkhayrat, Bassam M Hakami
Page no 58-63 |
10.21276/sjodr.2016.1.2.5
A 53 year old male patient came to the comprehensive care clinic with the chief complaint of worn out teeth.
On examination generalized attrition, extrinsic staining, spacing between anterior teeth, decreased vertical dimensions of
occlusion with loss of anterior guidance were seen. The patient was presented with the diagnostic mock up to restore the
lost anterior guidance. On his acceptance, occlusal rehabilitation with full mouth porcelain fused to metal crowns and
custom post and core for maxillary anteriors were done. Mutually protected occlusion with canine guidance was achieved
for the patient. During follow-up appointments the patient was comfortable with his newly restored occlusion. A positive
psycho-social changes were conveyed by patient's family and colleagues.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2016
Scaffold based Regenerative Endodontics: Present & future
Anil Chandra, Rakesh Kumar Yadav, Simith Yadav
Page no 37-41 |
10.21276/sjodr.2016.1.2.1
Most common treatment modality for a missing teeth these days is either a denture or implant based
prosthesis. Great level of patient satisfaction has also been achieved with these two treatment options but scientifically
speaking, both of these aren’t biologically totally in coherence with the host system as the chances of foreign body
rejection is always with them. Hence as the research continues in this modern era of dentistry, it is inevitable to open the
roadway for an exact biologically duplicate model for what is to be replaced. Talking about the regenerative endodontics,
various techniques have been employed for the same. But the most promising and encouraging technique has been the
scaffold based regeneration. Three dimension scaffolds which mimic the cells natural extracellular matrix as close as
possible are being extensively studied these days and have emerged as a promising option for the replacement of missing
tooth with an entirely biological prosthesis, which can probably be called as a ―Bio-Tooth‖.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2016
The Examination of the Legal and Institutional Regulatory Framework for Broadcast Media in Kenya
Vivian Moraa Nyaata, Michael M. Ndonye
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2016, 2(6): 430-435 |
10.21276/sb.2016.2.6.31
Abstract: This article is a culmination of a study examining the legal and institutional framework that Kenya has for regulating adult content in broadcast media. In that regard, the children’s rights in relation to protection from broadcast content as encapsulated in the Constitution of the republic of Kenya is considered. The relevant international conventions that Kenya has ratified and how local laws seek to protect children from potentially harmful broadcast media is of paramount interest. The researchers draw from the Kenya Information and Communication (Amendment) Act 2013, the Kenya Information and Communication (Broadcasting) Regulations 2009 which are still relevant to the new aforementioned Act, the Media Council of Kenya 2013 and the Children Act of Kenya. The objective is to examine various regulations and laws and how they protect children from potentially harmful broadcast content in Kenya. The findings establish various laws in Kenya providing for the regulation of broadcast media, which are implemented by two media regulatory bodies: Media Council and Communications Authority of Kenya. The two regulatory bodies are the two parallel public complaints systems to which Kenyans can launch complaints regarding media content. The writers conclude that as things are currently, children in Kenya face a dangerous future in terms of their morals unless measures are put in place to watchdog the fourth estate.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2016
Regional Medical Platform Based on Middleware
Cairen Bai, Jinxin Pan, Xizheng Bao, Yuan Liu, Wenwen Zhang, Lanhua Zhang
Page no 55-57 |
10.21276/sjeat.2016.1.2.4
In order to realize the sharing of medical data and solve the current situation of excessive medical treatment
and waste of resources between patients and medical institutions, medical information interface engine is used to set up
different levels of middleware interface. According to the international standard of medical information, the data format
is defined, and the management, sharing and transmission of medical data are realized by using middleware software
technology.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2016
The Effects of Transesterification and Blending on the Fatty Acid Profiles of Vegetable Oils
Akinola AO
Page no 49-54 |
10.21276/sjeat.2016.1.2.3
Vegetable oils are basically of fatty acids and the amount present can affect the properties of the resulting
biodiesel. The aim of this study is to investigate how the transesterification affects the fatty acid profile of the resulting
biodiesel produced. Seven vegetable oil types were selected for the study. They were transesterified and blended with
diesel and the fatty acid profiles determined by method of gas chromatography. The results obtained shows that fatty acid
profile of vegetable oils changes slightly after transesterification and mostly constant with blending.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2016
The Study of Antimicrobial Activity of Partially Purified Ethyl acetate Extracts of Bridelia ferruginea on Clinical Isolates
Osuntokun Oludare Temitope, O. A. Fasusi, T. C. Odeluyi, A. O. Rotowa
Page no 19-28 |
10.36348/sjpm
Bridelia ferruginea is commonly grown in Western Tropical Africa. The purpose of this research work is to
determine the antimicrobial activities, qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening, elemental composition,
proximate analysis and anti-nutrient composition of purified fraction of Bridelia ferruginea extracts. The organisms used
for this research are Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Klebsiella pneumonia ATCC
35659, Pseudomonas aeruginosaATCC 25619,and candida albican ATCC 90029. The leaf and bark were extracted
using ethyl acetate as the extracting solvent. The plant extracts were partially purified using Colum chromatography
method of analysis, to separate the plant extracts to different fractions and various eluting solvent namely N-hexane,
ethyl acetate and ethanol were used during Colum chromatograph. The antimicrobial activity of partially purified
fractions Bridelia ferruginea were determined by agar dilution method. The result revealed that fraction of ethyl acetate
extracts of Bridelia ferruginea leaf and bark eluting with N- hexane, ethyl acetate and ethanol were effective against
some of the clinical isolates. In fraction one (f1), fraction two (f2) and fraction three (f3) of purified ethyl acetate leaf
extracts, using ethanol, ethyl acetate and n-hexane as the eluting solvent.
CASE REPORT | June 30, 2016
Effect of Faulty Prosthesis on Periodontium -A Case Report
Dr. Deepa D, Dr. Naveen Sangwan, Dr. Rajat Gothi
Page no 54-57 |
10.21276/sjodr.2016.1.2.4
Dental prosthesis can cause an increase in the accumulation of plaque bacteria that could lead to progression
of periodontal disease; but if patients have effective oral hygiene maintenance and regular check-up visits, this increase
in plaque bacteria could be prevented. Defective removable partial dentures (RPD’s) and certain design features could
lead the progression of periodontal disease. This article reports a case of faulty prosthesis affecting the periodontal health
which was fabricated by the local dentist.
Intra-cardiac tumors are rare with estimated prevalence in autopsy series of 0.02%. Atrial myxoma is the most common primary cardiac tumor. The diagnosis can be challenging and high index of suspicion is required for prompt diagnosis and recognition, as symptoms and signs are nonspecific. Atrial myxoma is one of the few emergency diagnoses in cardiac surgery that require urgent consultation and resection to avoid serious embolic complications. We present a case of atrial myxoma with recurrent embolization. We reviewed the literature for prevalence, clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges and treatment of atrial myxoma
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 29, 2016
Food Habits and Risk Factors Associated with Obesity in Adolescents of District Anantnag of Kashmir Valley
Shazia Naseem, F. A. Masoodi, Abrar Sherazi, Bilal Ahmad Bhat, Shayesta Rahi
Page no 14-18 |
10.36348/sjpm
Obesity or overweight is defined as the generalized accumulation of excess adipose tissue (fat) in the body
resulting in an increase of more than 20 percent of the desirable weight. According to the WHO obesity has spread
worldwide affecting over 300 million adults over 115 million people in developing countries. Obesity is a hindrance
leading to breathlessness on moderate exertion and leads many dreadful diseases like hypertension. Diabetes, fatty liver,
heart diseases, gallbladder and osteoarthritis of joints. It invites disability, disease and premature deaths. It is a chronic
disease. In the literature, we observe a number of causes and factors responsible for obesity. Obesity is more common in
Kashmir valley due to faulty dietary practices and accepting sedentary life style. It is our duty to maintain weight of our
body at an early stage of life otherwise life expectancy may decrease. In the present study, we examine 400 adolescents
from the district Anantnag of Kashmir valley at random using appropriate statistical technique to identify the common
causes of obesity and to assess the food habits of the studied population. The data collected was analysed using suitable
statistical tools. The results obtained in this study revealed that obesity is significantly correlated with factors like Socioeconomic status, Gender and Parental education of an individual.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 29, 2016
The enrichment regularity and main controlling factors of hydrocarbon in different types of slope tectonic belt
Liu Binying, Jiang Haiyan
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2016, 2(6): 428-429 |
10.21276/sb.2016.2.6.30
Abstract: Going through depression tectonic units of different conditions of reservoir and cap, trap and conducting research, explore the different tectonic units of the difference of neogene hydrocarbon accumulation conditions, summarize its main controlling factors. Research shows that oil and gas in the study area are first along for vertical migration of oil source faults, sand body lateral migration along, but have certain differences in different tectonic unit. The slope zone of slope and HeXiWu tectonic belt vertical migration distance is shorter, fracture of oil and gas mainly ACTS as vertical adjustment. The slope zone of slope and HeXiWu tectonic belt is given priority to with sand body lateral migration, lateral migration distance is longer, strata for oil and gas enrichment is relatively single, oil and gas in zonal distribution.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 28, 2016
The Pattern and Treatment of Congenital Heart Diseases in Children: A Project Study at Dhaka Shishu Hospital under Dhaka District, Bangladesh
Adity Bhowmik
Page no 1-4 |
10.36348/sjm.2016.v01i01.001
Abstract: The objective of this study is to observe the pattern and treatment of congenital heart diseases at Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital. New born children presenting with various forms of congenital heart disease is a common problem now a days. Neonatologists and pediatricians are now more conscious about early detection and treatment of newborn with congenital heart diseases. Diagnostic facilities are also available in many places. So an individual incidence recorded from an ideal center of our country is a demand of the time which led carrying out this study. This prospective study was carried out at Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital in Dhaka District from 6th August 2014 to 15th August 2014. In this hospital, questionnaire sheets were provided as a representative of the survey, a total 13 questionnaire were processed for patient survey and total of 130 questionnaire sheets for the patients and their parents (patients were of the age wherein if they were not able to answer then, their parents answered the questions.) were considered. In Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital, registered physicians were interviewed, they are all (around 25 registered physicians) specialized individual sectors and they are responsible for patient healthcare service. All the clinical dealings of hospital is a prime concern of appointed doctors. Ethical concern of hospital authority, doctors and at the same time, patients was taken before study implementation. Among 130 patients 92% were congenital heart patients and 8% were diagnosed with other diseases. Various congenital heart diseases were noted like obstructed blood flow (46%), abnormal blood vessel (25%), heart valve abnormalities (17%), holes in heart (8%) and underdeveloped heart patients (4%) respectively. 96% of the total congenital heart patients had family history of congenital heart diseases, 63% had patients and 33% had grandparents affected by congenital heart diseases) and 4% were out of it. Some Patients (35%) were treated by drugs like ACE inhibitors (10 patients), ARB (15 patients), Beta blocker (5 patients) and diuretics (12 patients) and rest of the patients were treated by surgery like procedures during catheterization (55 patients), Open heart surgery (18 patients) and heart transplant (05 patients) respectively. With the best infrastructure and Medical facilities, Dhaka Shishu Hospital moves it’s every step for child’s health care accompanied. For giving the best treatment, all the medical members do very hard work. Survey data show that there is a high occurrence of congenital heart disease in this hospital and that isolated obstructed blood flow (46%) is the predominant pathology. Post-surgical follow up remains very challenging as many parents cannot afford their children’s medical treatment or are generally not well educated.