Attitude, Awareness, and knowledge of Saudi Citizens towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Qassim Region – Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, Dr. Azimatun Noor Aizuddin, Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Salem, Khalid Abdulrahman Al-shetaily, Fawziah Hassan Al-Owayyid
Page Numbers : 184-194
DOI : 10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i09.001
Cross sectional study was conducted to evaluate the Attitudes and awareness level of Citizens towards COVID-19 vaccination in Qassim region. The present study’s results showed that awareness of COVID-19 Vaccination in Qassim region- Saudi Arabia shows that the mean score of awareness was 3.49 (SD 0.864) out of 5. Regarding vaccination decision among Saudi citizens in Qassim region, (22.7%) of the participants were undecided, (14.7%) refused, and (62.6%) agreed to get a vaccine against COVID-19. Reason for vaccine refusal mainly was they don't believe the vaccine. 96 Participants (32.0%) were working in the healthcare sector, (44.8%) of them had received the COVID-19 Vaccine, and (38.5%) refused. The level of awareness among healthcare participants was (80.2%). The average knowledge score was 3.49 (SD =.864) out of a possible 5. Participants who reported having a graduate level of education had a considerably higher mean knowledge score. The mean score of attitudes was 1.95 (SD=1.176) out of 5, with majority of positive attitude score 62.7%. ((65.7% They received the first dose, and 6.0% they received the first dose and second dose)). Participants with age group 55 years and above years, are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other age groups. Married persons are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other categories. Participants with graduate educational level are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other educational levels. Employed persons are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other categories. Whereas, there is no relation between age and awareness among Saudi citizens towards COVID-19 (P-value= 0.140). As well, there is no relation between employed citizens and awareness among Saudi citizens towards COVID-19 (P-value =0.136), and there is relation between marital status and awareness among Saudi citizens (P-value = 0.013).
Original Research Article
Aug. 30, 2021
Predicting Population Status of Gum and Resin Bearing Plant Species from Size Distributions in Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, Ethiopia: Inferences for Their Sustainable Management
Dereje Mosissa, Girum Faris, Sisay Aman
Page Numbers : 175-183
DOI : 10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i08.001
Diversity, population structures and regeneration status of gum- and resin- producing woody species, were assessed in 116 sample plots, each measuring 400 m2 and established along line transects. The data were collected in two selected districts, namely, Sherkole and Kurmuk in Benishangul-Gumuz National Regional State, one of the gum and resin belts in western Ethiopia. The gum- and resin-producing woody species had 1.04 and 0.7 diversity and 0.576 and 0.49 evenness values at Kurmuk and Sherkole districts, respectively. They accounted for 26% and 46% of the density, 51% and 58% of the basal area and 32% and 53% of the Importance Value Index of all the woody species, respectively. The gum- and resin- bearing woody species exhibited three patterns of population structure. The first pattern suggests good reproduction abilities of the species coupled with good recruitment of seedlings and their subsequent continuous growth to replace older individuals over time, indicating stable regeneration. About 61% of the gum- and resin- bearing woody species fall under this category. The other two patterns indicate hampered regeneration status of the woody species. Heavy grazing, conversion to crop land by small scale farming, gold mining, recurrent fire and climate change were mentioned as major bottlenecks of natural regeneration and recruitment. Policy, extension and research recommendations are discussed.
Original Research Article
July 30, 2021
Development Characteristics of Fundamental Movement Skills of Children Aged 3-6 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Yunfei Zheng, Yingying Dong, Yubo Liu, Feng Hong
Page Numbers : 168-174
DOI : 10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i07.008
Objectives: Using the method of meta-analysis to compares and analyzes the development characteristics of children’s FMS in countries with different development levels from the perspective of gender. Methods: We searched the PubMed, EBSCOhost, Embase and Web of Science databases for studies published up to April 5, 2021, empirical studies on the FMS of children aged 3-6 were included. Two researchers independently screened and extracted data according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. RevMan 5.4.1 software was used for meta-analysis to analyze the mastery level of global children’s FMS. Results: Finally, 18 articles were included. Results of the meta-analysis showed that whether in developed or developing countries, there was no statistical significance in comparing the locomotor skill scores of boys and girls (all P > 0.05); however, both in developed countries and developing countries, the scores of object control skills generally appears that boys are better than girls (Developed: 0.48 [95% CI 0.40, 0.56], Z=11.74, P＜0.05, I2=0%; Developing: 0.53 [95% CI 0.30, 0.76], Z=4.53, P＜0.05, I2=81%). Conclusion: From the perspective of gender, the developmental characteristics of FMS in children showed consistent patterns in countries with different development levels. There is no difference in the mastery of locomotor skills among children of different genders, but there is a significant difference in the mastery of object control skills, and boys are significantly better than girls.
Original Research Article
July 29, 2021
Increasing Soil P and Yield of Upland Rice through Application Phosphate Solubilizing Microbes
Increasing Soil P and Yield of Upland Rice through Application Phosphate Solubilizing Microbes
Page Numbers : 163-167
DOI : 10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i07.007
Phosphate solubilizing microbes (PSM) are beneficial soil microbes that they have the ability to dissolve unavailable soil P into available and can mineralize organic P into inorganic P. The experiment was conducted to study the effect of phosphate solubilizing microbes on soil P, yield of upland rice plants and the efficiency of P fertilizer on marginal soil. Design experiment of Randomized Block Design (RBD) was used in field experiment, consisted of two factors and three replications. Phosphate solubilizing microbe as the first factor consisted two levels i.e without and with PSM (a mixture of Pseudomonas sp. and Penicillium sp.). While the second factor was P fertilizer consists four levels ((0, 50, 75 and 100 kg P2O5 ha-1). The result of experiment showed that PSM improved soil phosphatase activity and yield of upland rice on marginal soil. Phosphate solubilizing microbe increased soil organic P mineralization was characterized by a decrease in organic P. Inoculation of PSM with phosphate fertilizer dose of 75 kg P2O5 ha-1 (75% recommended dose) gave best effect to soil phosphatase activity, soil P status and yield of upland rice in marginal soil.
Review Article
July 20, 2021
Zoological Parameters Associated with Fish Nutrition and Strategies to Increase Their Valuable Food Production
Talat Sabtain, Muhammad Aleem, Farkhanda Naz, Kiran Zia, Faiza Ishaq, Ghulam Fareed, Safdar Iqbal, Rashid Ali
Page Numbers : 159-162
DOI : 10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i07.006
There are different ingredients employed in right composition for fish foods that can be processed through sequential analysis of proteins, lipids, carbohydrate and other minerals based compounds. Fish wastes have become a major problem in the modern era due to accumulation of toxic compounds that released through animal wastes. There are different methods to store the fish foods for long periods of time. Contaminated foods leads to death of many fishes due to excess level of heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and other environmental pollutants that causes degradation of fish’s internal parts. Beef also in crushed form also used a source of foods in many fish populations. Freezing of the foods is better option options as compared to the strategies for food storage as it maintain the internal pH and temperature of the nutrients by supplying them regulate heat flow in order to spillage of foods. This review focus on the foods used for fishes and animals inhabit in watery environments, source, nutritional value and biochemical aspects on the fish health’s. Phytoplanktons are used as ideal source of foods for most varieties of fishes because they are composed of proteins, lipids, minerals and also other useful nutritional value.
Review Article
July 14, 2021
Appliance of Fish Skin for Dermal Burns and Wounds Recovery
Anam Javed, Sonia Aslam, Sufyan Saleem, Muniza Saeed
Page Numbers : 147-150
DOI : 10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i07.004
The natural healing process of skin wounds and burns is a time taking phase during which there is also risk of pathogenic invasion and to avoid this possible complication, various types of wound dressings i.e., organic, herbal and synthetic origin have been prepared and applied. Among them, recently explored dermal healing potential of collagen of wasted fish skin is getting attention. It is not only a low cost locally available form of organic waste but also exhibit antimicrobial properties. Recent data indicates that a wounded or burnt skin coated with fish skin recovers comparatively faster. Thus, further optimization is required to make pharmaceutically accessible for general public.
Original Research Article
July 14, 2021
Physicochemical Properties and Sensory Evaluation of Naked Neck and Non-Descriptive Deshi Chicken Meat
Uddin M. N, Hossain M. N, Toma S. A, Islam O, Khatun S, Begum M, Ahmad. S. U, Brighton E. M
Page Numbers : 151-158
DOI : 10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i07.005
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the physicochemical and sensory properties of non-descriptive deshi and naked neck chicken meat. A total of 40 male and female mature Naked neck chicken (NNC) and non-descriptive deshi chicken (NDDC) were purchased and the chickens were randomly allocated to a 2 (Sex) × 2 (Breed) factorial arrangement in a completely randomized design. The carcass properties of the NNC and NDDC thigh, drumstick were alike (P>0.05) except for breast muscle. Sex affected on all physicochemical properties of carcass. Breed, sex and post slaughter time interactions effects on color attributes of drumstick and thigh meat except for breast meat CIE redness (a*) and CIE yellowness (b*) values. The pH value differed significantly (P<0.05) among the breeds, sex and post slaughter time. The sensory traits evaluations of the chicken breeds were alike (P>0.05). Fatty acid profiles of the chickens were not affected (P>0.05) by sex or breed. The ratios of omega-6 (n-6) and omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids were significantly lower in both breeds which are anticipated in reducing the risk of many heart-related illness. Therefore, the results obtained from this study could be contribute to stimulate the production of naked neck and non-descriptive deshi chickens as well as increases the consumer’s consciousness for healthier meat choices.
