CASE REPORT | Jan. 24, 2025
Reworked Papilloma of the Lower Eyelid: About an Anatomical and Clinical Observation at the Niono Reference Health Center
F. Keita, A. Boro, I. Bamanta, F. Sidibe, L. Bagayoko, A. Sogoba, M. Toure, A. Toure, B. Oueloguem, A. Keita, K. Diabate, M. Coulibaly, H. Traore, S. Boire, B. Dabo, K. Keita, L. Cisse, M. Togo, A. Coulibaly, M. Coilibaly, M. Sissoko, N. Guirou
Page no 17-20 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36348/sjm.2025.v10i01.004
Eyelid tumors are the set of lesions or growths that develop within the eyelids. They can be benign or malignant. We report the case of a 57-year-old patient who consults for a lower palpebral mass in the left eye. On examination, a nodular mass of firm consistency was found. The rest of the left and contralateral palpebral contour was normal. Management consisted of surgical resection of the tumor and histopathological examination. Anapathomopatologic examination found an inflammatory infiltrate made up of lymphoplasmacyte and neutrophil polynuclear cells in favor of a rearranged papilloma. The post-operative effects were simple and the healing took place without complications. Surgical excision allows the tumor to heal. Treatment is essentially surgical and is based on reconstruction after removal of the tumor.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 24, 2025
Identifying Opportunities and Barriers to Enhance Research among Family Physicians in Iraq; A Cross-sectional Survey 2021
Malath Majeed Hamood, Abdul-Munem Y. Al-Dabbagh
Page no 21-28 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36348/sjm.2025.v10i01.005
Background: Family Medicine research is any study that addresses questions of importance to physicians with the intent to improve the care of patients. Research is essential to enhance the role of family physicians in health care systems, to improve the optimal functioning of health care systems, and to improve the health of populations in general, also serve as the basis to aid in policy-making. Aim: This study aimed to highlight the willingness of family physicians towards conducting research. Subjects and Method: Descriptive cross-sectional study with an analytic element conducted for a period from the 1st of March through the 31st of May 2021. The target population included all family physicians in Iraq. A total of 297 participants were recruited for this study. Participants were asked to fill out an electronically distributed questionnaire specially constructed for the sake of the study. Results: Females constituted 79% of the sample and 82% of the participants were less than or equal to 40 years of age. The specialists in family medicine constituted 70% of the participants; 81.5% had medical experience less than or equal to 15 years, and 52.9% worked for more than 30 hours per week. The mean of the participant response regarding the attitude questionnaire was 45.03 (±9.21). The participants with a positive attitude were 167 (56.2%). Applying multivariate binary logistic regression, the only significant association was between attitude and frequency of reading medical articles. Lack of time was the main stated barrier that obstacles to research conduction among family physicians. Conclusion: More than half of the participants had a positive attitude towards research conduction. Lack of time and health care support were the main barriers to research conduction. Increasing the frequency of research reading was the main predictor of research conduction.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 23, 2025
Analysis of the Impact of System Governance on User Satisfaction Regarding the Quality of EMR Services in the Emergency Department (ED) of Bhayangkara TK I Pusdokkes Polri Hospital in 2024
Susilowati, Cicilia Windiyaningsih, Ahdun Trigono
Page no 33-40 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36348/sjbms.2025.v10i01.004
The Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system has become an essential component in the digital transformation of the healthcare sector, replacing manual record-keeping with a more efficient digital system. This study aims to analyze the quality of EMR services at the Emergency Department (IGD) of Rumah Sakit Bhayangkara TK I Pusdokkes Polri, with a focus on the challenges affecting the efficiency of the EMR system's use. The research method used is quantitative analytic with a cross-sectional design, involving 60 EMR users who provided data through interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The results show that the majority of respondents are aged 20-35 years and predominantly work as nurses. Although most respondents express high satisfaction with the quality of the EMR, there are several technical issues, such as server and network disruptions, that affect the system's efficiency. Further analysis indicates that the main factors influencing user satisfaction are data accuracy and time efficiency in record-keeping. The p-value for the relationship between data accuracy and user satisfaction is 0.03, which indicates a statistically significant relationship. The p-value for time efficiency in record-keeping is 0.02, also showing a significant relationship with user satisfaction. The study concludes that EMR can improve medical service efficiency and quality; however, improvements in technical issues, particularly server and network infrastructure, as well as user training, are essential to optimize this system.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 23, 2025
Development of Artificial Intelligent Based Model for Improving Productivity and Reducing Manufacturing Cost
Des-Wosu, Azubuike George, Daniel O. Aikhuele, Harold U. Nwosu
Page no 13-16 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36348/sjet.2025.v10i01.003
This study proposes an artificial intelligence-driven model that can enhance productivity and reduce manufacturing costs in the brewery industry of Nigeria. The research initiated with a critical literature review on the factors of productivity in the knowledge-intensive industries, choosing thereupon the brewery sector based on expert advice. In total, three predictive models were developed, namely Artificial Neural Network, Machine Learning, and a hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Machine Learning model, for predicting productivity. The Mean Squared Error was 0.001399 for the Artificial Neural Network model, Root Mean Squared Error was 0.037407, and Mean Absolute Error was 0.037283, while the Machine Learning had Mean Squared Error of 0.040378, Root Mean Squared Error of 0.200943, and Mean Absolute Error of 0.183000, the hybrid having Mean Squared Error of 0.013982, Root Mean Squared Error of 0.118247, and Mean Absolute Error of 0.110141. It also proved the fact that the Machine Learning model is able to predict productivity based on maintenance, Mean Time Before Failure, and Mean Time to Repair indicators since the obtained values for this type of model had lower errors than all the others: Mean Absolute Error = 0.08508, Mean Squared Error = 0.19275, Root Mean Squared Error = 0.43903.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 23, 2025
Assessment of Nutritional Status in Children Aged 6 to 59 Months Using MUAC: An OPD-Based Study in a Tertiary Children Health Care Centre in Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Ziaur Rahman, Prof. Dr. AFM Salim, Prof. Dr. Nabo Krishna Ghosh, Prof. Dr. Azmeri
Page no 66-69 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36348/sjmps.2025.v11i01.012
Background: Malnutrition is a major public health concern among children under five years of age in low- and middle-income countries, contributing to high morbidity and mortality. Despite progress, malnutrition remains a significant issue in Bangladesh and is influenced by socioeconomic disparities and maternal education. Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) is a practical tool for assessing nutritional status in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to determine the nutritional status of children aged 6–59 months in the outpatient department (OPD) of a tertiary hospital in Bangladesh. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted at Department of Pediatrics, MR Khan Shishu Hospital & Institute of Child Health, Dhaka, from January 2010 to January 2011. Data from 200 children aged 6–59 months were analyzed. Nutritional status was classified as normal, moderate or severe based on MUAC values. Associations among demographic factors, maternal education, and malnutrition were also explored. Results: Among the 200 children, 24.5% were malnourished, including 10.5% with severe malnutrition and 14% with moderate malnutrition. Children aged 36–59 months had the highest malnutrition prevalence (29%). Females (21%) were more likely to be malnourished than males (16.5%). Maternal education strongly affected outcomes, with malnutrition being the highest among children of illiterate mothers (47.5%). Conclusion: Gender and maternal education influence the nutritional status of children in Bangladesh. For nutritional assessment, the MUAC is an effective tool that underscores the need for interventions that target these disparities.
Aim: The present study was carried out to assess the level of knowledge about ionizing radiation hazards among Yemeni patients in Sana’a city, republic of Yemen. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 669 questionnaires which tested patients ’information about ionizing radiation, its’ harmful effects and protection from these effects. This study performed on participants who referred for radiological examinations to the radiology department of two academic hospitals. Results: There is a no significant difference in the level of knowledge between different age groups (p=.058) and gender (p=.179), However, there is a significant difference in the level of knowledge among different educational levels groups and between who work or study in the medical field or not (p=.000). The mean knowledge score was 7.0149 ± 2.12550, which indicate good level of knowledge between study participants. Conclusions: The study indicates a good level of knowledge between a sample of Yemeni population, and to elevated their knowledge to a higher level, the government, ministry of health, and hospitals have a responsibility to educate the population and increase their level of knowledge about ionizing radiation and its harmful effects.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 22, 2025
The Influence of Family Long Term Strategic Commitment on the Sustainability of Family Owned Enterprises in the Western Highlands of Cameroon
Placide Noumssi Nguala Djouongha Epse Ngam, Fomba Emmanuel Mbebeb, Napoleon Arrey Mbayong
Page no 22-32 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36348/sjbms.2025.v10i01.003
This study seeks to examine the influence of family long term strategic commitment on the sustainability of family owned enterprises in the Western Highlands of Cameroon. The study made use of primary data obtained through self-administered structured questionnaires. A total of 313 questionnaires were administered to the founders and managers of the family owned enterprises in the Western Highlands of Cameroon. Data collected was entered into SPSS. The study used the Generalised Linear Model (GLM) technique to test the hypotheses. Particular focus was on organisational culture, the involvement of family members and entrepreneurial risk-taking as determinants of the sustainability of family owned enterprises. The results from the GLM regression showed a negative coefficient in the overall sample which indicated that an increase in family long-term strategic commitment predicted a decrease in sustainability of family-owned enterprises. Specifically, organisational culture has a positive coefficient of 0.0862 significant at 10%; the involvement of family members has a negative coefficient of -0.0642 and significant at 10%; and entrepreneurial risk taking has a negative coefficient of -0.00155. This meant that there was a no effect of family long term strategic commitment on the sustainability of family owned enterprises in the Western Highlands of Cameroon; since only organisational culture positively influenced sustainability in the Western Highlands of Cameroon. This study was limited to the Western Highlands of Cameroon by not considering the other ecological zones (Southern rain forests, Central savannah and Northern arid region) of Cameroon. From the findings, the study recommended that founders and managers should engage in calculative risk taking and specify the degree of involvement of family members that could not jeopardised the continuity of the business. The research questions and methods used in this research are new in the aspect of investigating the influence of family long term strategic commitment on the sustainability of family owned enterprises in the Western Highlands of Cameroon.