REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2023
The Works and Lifestyles of Nigerian Celebrities as Drivers of Crimes amongst the Youth and Young People
Vincent Chukwukadibia Onwughalu
Page no 500-507 |
DOI: 10.36348/sijlcj.2023.v06i09.007
This paper is a discourse on how the works and lifestyles of Nigerian celebrities act as drivers of crimes amongst the country’s youth and young people. It shows the trends of crime in the country before and in the era of the new media, bringing to the fore emerging dimensions that are rarely reported explicitly in extant literature. Data for the study were obtained through secondary sources and analyzed through content analysis based on Bibb Latané’s (1981) social impact theory. The findings suggest that: (i) while leadership examples and weak institutions are at the roots of crimes in the country, (ii) the messages (directly and impliedly) communicated in the works of celebrities and their lifestyles act as the drivers amongst the youth and young people, (iii) the failure of relevant institutions to regulate the lifestyles of celebrities and their works promotes the tendency to get rich quick and by all means amongst the youth and young people. It recommends the regulation of the works and lifestyles of Nigerian celebrities by relevant institutions.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2023
Physician’s Leadership Role in Healthcare Transformation – Challenges and Opportunities
Awaji Qasem Al-Nami, Liaqat Ali Khan
Page no 547-549 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjm.2023.v08i09.013
Providing medical knowledge and ability to give high-quality patient care, physicians are long acknowledged as crucial players in the healthcare system. To address the challenges and challenges within contemporary healthcare systems, however, physicians' roles as healthcare leaders are becoming more and more important. This manuscript addresses the challenges and opportunities that physicians encounter in their leadership positions and emphasizes how crucial it is for them to lead effectively to transform the course of healthcare. The first section of the paper examines the difficulties faced by physicians in their roles as healthcare executives. These difficulties include limited opportunities for leadership training and development, resistance to change, balancing clinical responsibilities with leadership obligation, navigating complex organizational structures, managing conflicts of interest, and time constrain. Additionally, the manuscript emphasizes how important it is for physicians to embrace technology improvements and the shift to a digital healthcare system while protecting patient privacy and data security. In contrast, the manuscript also presents various opportunities that physicians can seize to enhance their leadership effectiveness. These opportunities include; enhancing patient safety and quality of care, driving interdisciplinary collaboration, advocating for healthcare policy reform, value-based care, organizational support, and technological advancements. A lead physician can shape the healthcare organization by properly understanding these issues and avail opportunities.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2023
Bee Makes the Pollen Wall Breakable for Human Digestion
Dr. Mustaque Ahmed, Dr. Farhana Anam
Page no 693-696 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjmps.2023.v09i09.013
Introduction: Cellulose consists of β-(1 → 4)-linked glucose units arranged in a ribbon-type conformation in a zigzag pattern. Parallel chains fit closely to each other and associate with multiple hydrogen bonds to give rise to long fibers, which are totally insoluble in water and relatively inert. Although subject to some swelling in water, cellulose is entirely unaffected by boiling in water. Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate the potential for breaking down the pollen wall of honey-collected pollen using acid with pH of stomach acid, and to determine whether the honey-making process by bees is necessary for human consumption of the amino acid content present in pollen. Materials and Methods: Natural litchi flower honey was collected from Litchi Garden of Doctor Honey, Health & Harvest Dinajpur, Bangladesh in March 2021. 1 ml natural raw honey of litchi flower was diluted with 5 ml distilled water in a conical test tube. (Falcon). This was centrifuged in a swing-out rotor centrifuge (Labofuge, Germany) at a speed of 900 rpm for 10 minutes. The pollens made a pellet at the bottom of the tube. A sample from the pellet was taken on a glass slide and checked under the light microscope (optima) to ensure the presence of pollen. Citric acid was also added to the pollen. Results: Many of the pollen’s walls were found broken within one hour. It is visible that the contents of the pollen sacs are oozing out. One or two broken pollen was found in each 100 of the sample before adding acid whereas many were broken after adding acid. Conclusion: Honey-collected pollen's wall can be broken down using stomach acid, emphasizing the importance of the honey-making process for accessing amino acids, while preserving pollen in honey is crucial for maximizing nutritional benefits.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2023
The COVID-19 Pandemic Had a Positive Impact on Patients with Allergic Rhinitis
Dalia Alarfaj, Fatimah Al Hassan, Ali Almomen, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Haifa Alenzi
Page no 697-703 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjmps.2023.v09i09.014
Introduction: Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting all age group and it is characterized by sneezing, nasal congestion, and rhinorrhea. In some cases, conjunctivitis also occurs up on expose to a variety of irritants like pollen, duct, perfumes, and weather changes. Aim: This study evaluates the impact of COVID19 pandemic and quarantine on patients with allergic rhinitis sign and symptoms. Results: The study was conducted in the Kingdome of Saudi Arabia and 740 participants returned the online questionnaire. of those, 596 (80.5%) identified dust and weather changes as the main irritants to their symptoms, and 440 (59.5%) experienced sneezing as the main symptoms before COVID-19 pandemic. Only 89 (12%) reported symptoms relief by 90-100% during lockdowns and curfew periods. There was a significantly lower rate of medication use during the pandemic (28.32%) compared to the time before the pandemic (50.93%). During the COVID-19 pandemic, of the respondents 271 (36%) reported no improvement, 179 (23.8%) had mild improvements, 131 (17.4%) reported a moderate improvement, and 171 (22.7%) reported a significant improvement. Conclusion: The study showed that 40% of the participants had moderate to significant symptomatic relief during the periods of lockdowns and curfew of the COVID-19.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 29, 2023
Development of LoRaWAN-Based IoT Monitoring Device for Pressure Rate Profiling in Water Pipelines
Dere S, Agbolade OA, Oyetunji SA, Babatola JO
Page no 219-225 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjet.2023.v08i09.001
Water Pipeline systems are critical infrastructure for the delivery of safe and reliable water to communities. However, these systems are vulnerable to leaks, bursts, and other failures that can lead to water loss, property damage, and disruptions in service. One key factor in the health and longevity of water pipeline systems is the maintenance of proper pressure levels. Monitoring pressure in water pipelines is essential for ensuring that the system is functioning properly, and for identifying potential issues before they become major problems. The development of IoT technology has opened new possibilities for monitoring water pipeline pressure. IoT devices can be designed to collect and transmit pressure data wirelessly, eliminating the need for manual data collection and allowing for real-time monitoring and early warning systems. This study aims to develop an IoT monitoring device for pressure rate profiling in water pipeline systems. The device utilized pressure sensor and GSM module to collect and transmit pressure data in real-time to a cloud-based data management system. Through laboratory experimentation, the developed monitoring system in this study was able to both detect and localize leakages with the possibility of monitoring the leakage over a mobile application. The device also exhibits an average pressure variation of 7.7 KPA which indicates a high consistency.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 29, 2023
A Study of Root Canal Morphology of Human Deciduous Maxillary Molars using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT): An in Vivo Study
Asmita Das, Sonal Gupta, Abhinandan Patra, Menia Gumro
Page no 299-306 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjodr.2023.v08i09.002
Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the root canal morphology of the primary maxillary right first and second molars using CBCT according to Vertucci & New root canal classification system given by Ahmed HMA et al., Method: 60 Patients aged 3-9 years were taken in the study. The CBCT of maxillary right quadrants of study subjects were taken at imaging centre and evaluated on CBCT scans according to Vertucci & Ahmed HMA et al.,’s classification both. Result: The most common canal configuration for right primary maxillary 1st and 2nd molar was Vertucci Type I except mesio-buccal canal in right maxillary second molar was Vertucci Type IV. Conclusion: As deciduous molar teeth exhibit thin torturous canals and ribbon like roots a thorough knowledge of the root canals can improve the outcome of pulp treatment in pediatric patients.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 29, 2023
A Corpus-Based Comparative Study of English Synonyms: Taking Improve, Promote, and Strengthen as an Example
Yaru Liu
Page no 399-403 |
DOI: 10.36348/sijll.2023.v06i09.005
As synonyms account for more than 60% of English vocabulary, improving the ability to distinguish synonyms will help speakers produce language in a more precise and efficient manner. This paper adopts a corpus-based approach to explore the usage of synonymous words in terms of language register, collocates and semantic prosody, exploring how these synonyms are used by native speakers and hoping to offer some guidance to English learners and translators.