Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Frequency and Sensitivity Patterns of Staphylococcus Aureus in a Tertiary Care Setting

Background: Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a major etiological pathogen causing multiple infections and broadly known as a serious public health challenge faced due to antibiotic resistance. It is the need of time that infection prevention and control strategies; and antibiotic stewardship policies have to be employed conjointly to minimize the extended rise of antibiotic resistance. Objectives: To determine the frequency and sensitivity patterns of Staphylococcus aureus in tertiary care setting. Study Design: Descriptive study Place & Duration of Study: Pathology Laboratory of tertiary care center from 1 March’ 2020 till 28 February’ 2021. Materials & Methods: A total 643 Staph. aureus isolated from various clinical specimens received Original Research Article Khawajaet al.; JPRI, 33(38B): 121-126, 2021; Article no.JPRI. 71388 122 in a tertiary care hospital; were processed and identified by culture, staining and bench tests. Sensitivity testing was done by Disc Diffusion method. Resistance to cefoxitin(30μg) was labelled as Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Constitutive and Inducible Clindamycin resistance was also evaluated. (CLSI, 2020-21). Results: During the study period 125 (19.44%) MRSA were recovered. Statistically, gender distribution regarding MRSA was significant, most of SA was recovered from blood (53.68%), while 46.31% from pus and wound swabs. The frequency of MRSA from Surgical and allied wards was higher (52.63%) than Medicine and allied wards (47.36%). Sensitivity to vancomycin, linezolid and tigecycline was noted 100% by all the isolates. Sensitivity to clindamycin and Doxycycline was 68.42% and 64.81% respectively; while resistance to erythromycin, ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole was 73.68%, 60% and 57.89%, respectively. Conclusion: The hazardous infections due to Staphylococcus aureus are worrisome in the present therapeutic scenario. A levelheaded prescription of sensitive antibiotics has to be ensured to minimize the rising frequency of resistant strains of SA.
Restoration in primary molars placed by undergraduate dental students: reasons for failures

Dental caries is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases and highly prevalent in the world. The commonest treatment procedure for dental caries is a dental restoration which aims to retain the tooth. The survival of restoration depends on the factors associated with restorative materials, patients or operators. Thus, this study aimed to determine the reasons for the failure of restoration in posterior primary teeth performed by undergraduate dental students. A total number of 32 patients aged from 5 to 12 years old were included in this study. Overall, 115 primary molar restorations were assessed clinically using the modified United States Public Health Service Ryge criteria. The O’Leary plaque score was used to evaluate the oral hygiene status of all patients. Then, the data was analysed using the Kaplan-Meier survival curves with log-rank test and Cox regression analysis. 43 (37.4 %) restorations failed with 62.1 % for glass ionomer cement and 36.4 % for composite restorations. Marginal adaptation (62.8 %) is the commonest cause of failure. 76.7% of failure restoration was in patients with poor oral hygiene, and it showed a significant difference compared to patients with moderate and good oral hygiene (p = 0.014). Thus, it was concluded that the type of restorative material and oral hygiene status contributed to the failure of restoration placed in primary molar restorations with failure restoration may occur 2.6 times more in poor oral hygiene
Relation between urine soluble trigerring receptor expressed on myeloid cells (sTERM-1 ) and blood culture for diagnosis of late onset sepsis in neonates

Background: The sepsis gold standard is to identify the blood-growing agent. However, the production of a pathogen is not feasible for various reasons, even in the finest facilities. The purpose of this research was to identify the relationship between myeloid cell myeloid cell (STREM-1)-soluble trigger receptor and blood culture to diagnose late onset septicism. Methods: 100 cases from newborn intensive care units (NICU) divided into the following categories were included in this comparative case/check research. Group 1: 60 patients with positive blood culture sepsis included, Group 2: 40 patients with negative blood culture sepsis and Group 3: 100 patients with healthy neonate. All of the newborns included have been submitted to comprehensive history, clinical and laboratory tests of CBC, CRP and urine sTREM-1. Outcome: 60 (60%) instances of positive blood culture were 83,28 ± 6,17 pg/ml of the mean uTREM1, compared to 51,19 ± 19,47 pg/ml of the negative crop group and 78,22 ± 0,25 pg/ml of the checks, p <0,001. ROC curve was used to evaluate uTREM's diagnostic results for positive blood culture, uTREM1 was able to forecast positive AUC=0.999 (p<0.001), CI (0.990-1). The sensitivity was 98.33 percent at a cut-off of > 72 pg/ml, the specificity was 95 percent, 96.7 percent and 97.4 percent. Conclusion: Our findings support the use of uTREM-1 in newborn sepsis as a potentially simple and reliable diagnostic while awaiting results and results in culture.
ICTs in inclusive education for learning disabilities

The current paper gives a brief description of the role of ICTs in the inclusion of children with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Therefore, many researchers note that ICTs play a key role in inclusive education and help to bridge the digital gap. Thus, the research team of this paper presents specific examples of ICTs that aid children with learning difficulties. ICTs promote the equal participation of all students in the educational system and consequently prepare them for everyday life outside of the school. The use of ICTs and assistive technology in the educational processes will have positive effects in the inclusion of children with learning difficulties and help them solidify the newly acquired knowledge as well as develop their consciousness.
Assessment of dehiscence and fenestration in children and adolescents using cone beam computed tomography

Objective: To define the prevalence of dehiscence and fenestration and classify them in terms of the localization of fenestrations in a random sampled group of children and adolescent patients using conebeam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: CBCT performed at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology of patients referred by the paediatric dentistry clinic were included in this retrospective study. Image evaluations were performed by dentomaxillofacial radiologist (AA, asst. prof.), and these images were examined in three dimensions of the axial, coronal, and sagittal planes. Intraexaminer agreement for the evaluations were found acceptable. The presence/absence of dehiscence and/or fenestration, fenestration’s classification type, and localization of defects were recorded. Moreover, the presence/absence of periapical lesion in related root with dehiscence and fenestration was noted. For statistical analysis, The Chi-Square test, Fisher Freeman Halton Test, and Yates' Continuity of Correction were used. Results: 3061 roots in 1801 teeth of 120 cases were analyzed. The mean age was 9.97±2.22 years. Dehiscence was detected in 261(8.5%) roots of 161(8.9%) teeth, and fenestration was detected 63(2%) roots of 36(2%) teeth. The most common fenestration type was Type I, followed by Type II and IV. Dehiscence was observed more frequently in primary teeth than permanent teeth, and the difference was statistically significant (p:0.000). Dehiscence and fenestration incidence in maxillary teeth was significantly higher than in the mandibular teeth (pdehiscence:0.000, pfenestration:0.004). Apical lesions were observed more in primary teeth than permanent teeth for both defects. Conclusion: This study concludes that alveolar dehiscence and fenestrations are more common in primary teeth than permanent teeth. Moreover, these defects were detected more for the teeth in the maxilla. Concerning endodontic and orthodontic therapies in maxilla, use of CBCT is useful in determining the region's anatomical structure accurately in suspected cases of child and adolescent patients.
Prevalence of ABO-Rh positive blood groups in relation to hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus among the male urban population of Deoghar, Jharkhand: a cross sectional study

Background: Hypertension is the subsequent elevation of the systemic arterial pressure to a level that places the patients at increased risk for target organ damage. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterised by the common phenotype of hyperglycemia due to genetic and metabolic defects in insulin action and/or secretion. Methods: This study was performed to evaluate the prevalence of ABO-Rh positive blood groups among the male hypertensive and type 2 diabetic urban population of Deoghar. It was a cross-sectional population based study. 356 hypertensive and 425 type 2 diabetic male subjects were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Their basal blood pressures were determined using palpatory and auscultatory method. The random blood glucose levels of the subjects were estimated and their blood groups were also determined using slide haemagglutination technique. Results: Among the hypertensive subjects ‘O’ Rh positive was the most prevalent (41%), followed by ‘B’ Rh positive (34%), ‘A’ Rh positive (17%) and lastly ‘AB’ Rh positive blood group (8%). Again, among the type 2 diabetic subjects ‘B’ Rh positive was most prevalent (45%), followed by ‘O’ Rh positive (36%), ‘A’ Rh positive (12%) and finally ‘AB’ Rh positive blood group (7%). Conclusions: This study concludes that ‘B’ Rh positive and ‘O’ Rh positive blood groups are more prevalent as compared to other ABO-Rh positive blood groups among the male hypertensive and type 2 diabetic urban population of Deoghar. Thus, the persons belonging to these two blood groups should take adequate precautions since their childhood against these co-morbidities as they are more prone to develop them.
GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE IN YANKASA RAMS FED ALKALI-TREATED GROUNDNUT SHELLS * 1

The study was conducted to assess the chemical composition of alkali treated groundnut shells and their effects on growth and serum biochemical parameters in Yankasa rams. A total of 4 Yankasa rams where used to conduct the experiment in a 4×4 Latin square design. Four diets (14% crude protein) were formulated to contain untreated groundnut shell (UTGNS), urea treated groundnut shell (UGNS), lime treated groundnut shell (LGNS) and urea-lime treated groundnut shell (ULGNS). Growth and blood serum parameters were measured at the end of each period. Samples of the treated groundnut shell and the experimental diets were analysed for proximate analysis, neutral detergent fibre, acid detergent fibre and lignin. The results of the chemical composition of treated groundnut shell showed that alkali chemical increased the protein, energy, and reduced the cell wall constituents of the untreated groundnut shell. Significant (P<0.05) effect were observed for daily weight gain, daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio and serum biochemical profile. Daily feed intake and daily weight gain were higher in UTGNS (183.50 g and 1110.90 g respectively); UGNS had the least feed conversion ratio (5.98). Total protein and glucose levels were above normal range of serum biochemical values for sheep while blood urea and creatinine were within normal range of values. The study revealed that dietary inclusion of treated groundnut shell did not show any negative effect on the growth performance and kidney function but indicated some signs of ailment on the activities of the liver and pancreas.
The Effect of Locus of Control, Total Quality Management on Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as Intervening Variable

This study aims to determine the effect of Locus of Control, Total Quality Management on Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as Intervening Variable. The object of research is the Padang UNAND Hospital. Data was obtained by distributing questionnaires to employees. Analysis Data by Path Analysis. Based on the results of this test indicate that (1) there is a positive and significant influence between Locus of Control on Job Satisfaction at Padang UNAND Hospital (2) there is a positive and significant influence between Total Quality Management on Job Satisfaction at Padang UNAND Hospital (3) there is a positive and significant influence between Locus Of Control on Employee Performance at Padang UNAND Hospital (4) There is a positive and significant influence between Total Quality Management on Employee Performance at Padang UNAND Hospital (5) There is a positive and significant influence between Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance at Padang UNAND Hospital (6) Job Satisfaction does not mediates Locus of Control on Employee Performance at Padang UNAND Hospital (7) Job Satisfaction does not mediates Total Quality Management on Employee Performance at Padang UNAND Hospital.
Characteristics of ESRD Patients who have been on Long-term Hemodialysis Therapy in Egypt

Background: It is well-known that hemodialysis extends the life of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, who would have otherwise died. The characteristics of long-term patients on hemodialysis (HD) were not evaluated before in Egypt. We aimed at identifying the specific characteristics of the patients who have survived on hemodialysis for more than 20 years in Egypt. Subjects and Methods: During the years 2018 and 2019, the twenty-seven governorate health affairs Directories of the Egyptian Ministry of Health were contacted to participate in data collection. The dialysis physicians in each hemodialysis unit were sent a questionnaire form requesting to submit information, on the characteristics of patients who have been on HD therapy for twenty years or more. Results: Seventy-three patients were encountered from a total number of 26000 HD patients to have been on HD therapy; with a range between 20 and 30 years. Males constituted the majority of these patients. Sixty-eight patients were dialyzed through working arteriovenous fistulas (A-V Original Research Article Megahed and Ahmed; AJMAH, 19(8): 37-47, 2021; Article no.AJMAH. 71102 38 fistulas). The mean urea reduction ratio (URR) of these patients was 0.65±0.095. Acute intradialytic complications afflicted only 20.3% of these patients. More than three-quarters of the patients had a positive serology test for HCV antibodies. None of these patients has diabetes mellitus. On the other hand, complaints related to the skeletal system were present in 47.4% of the patients. There is a statistically significant higher rate of acute complications in the female gender and a statistically significant higher fertility rate after hemodialysis in the male gender. Conclusion: Long-term dwellers on hemodialysis therapy are not unusual in Egyptian ESRD patients and their characteristics are reasonable.
ATTITUDE AND EXPOSURE TO BULLYING OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

This investigated the students’ bully attitude and exposure to bullying. Specifically, it looked into the relationship between students’ bully attitude and exposure with respect to predetermined profile variables as age, sexual orientation, grade level, parents’ marital status, nuclear family size, types of residence, birth order, household size, parents’ occupation and parents’ educational background. The study was carried out employing a descriptive-correlation research design with 384 Grade 7 to Grade 10 studentrespondents from the four (4) junior high schools in Tacloban City. Findings revealed that most of the respondents were 13 to 14 years old, females, Grade 7, middle born, with parents living together; with family size ranging from 4 – 6 members and whose parents have ownership of their house. Most of the respondents’ fathers were tertiary graduates and private-employees. However, most mothers were tertiary graduates but not employed. Junior high school students from Tacloban City Division have generally unfavorable attitude toward bullying. Their level of exposure to bullying as victims was moderate suggesting occasional experience of being bullied. As a bully, the exposure was high. Students’ bully attitudes were significantly associated to nuclear family size and to their parents’ educational attainment. Evidently, school bullying among junior high schools in the study area continues to persist notwithstanding the existing and implemented guidance program. Hence, a revisit on the implementing guidelines of the schools’ child protection and anti-bullying policy is suggested.
Assessment of phytochemicals, antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxicity activity of methanolic extract of Tinospora cordifolia (Gurjo)

Traditionally used medicinal plants are the major resources of biologically active metabolites which are widely used for the cure of numerous diseases especially in developing countries where health facilities are rare. Many plants are in use for centuries but there is not enough scientific evidence and exploration. This research is focused on phytochemicals, antibacterial, antioxidant and cytotoxicity activity analysis of one of the most commonly used ethnomedicine Tinospora cordifolia collected from the Kavrepalanchok district of Nepal. Phytochemicals analysis of methanol extract of T. cordifolia showed the presence of alkaloids, coumarin saponins, glycosides, reducing sugar, and triterpenes. Antibacterial activity performed by disc diffusion method exhibited the highest activity against Streptococcus with a zone of inhibition are 10.3mm, 8.5mm, 6.5mm, and 6mm at 200mg/ml, 100mg/ml, 50mg/ml, and 25mg/ml of concentration respectively. DPPH radical scavenging activity increased with increasing concentration of extract. When compared with ascorbic acid at equivalent concentration, the extract shows a lower scavenging profile (56.07% for the extract and 98.01% for ascorbic acid at 320 ppm). Cytotoxicity was evaluated in terms of LC50 (lethality concentration). The result showed that the extract of T. cordifolia was found to be toxic with an LC50 value of 232. 64μg/ml. The bioactive component present in the plants could be the result of its pharmacological effects that support the traditional use of plants.
Behavior of grafted orange varieties in different rootstocks in Xalostoc, Morelos

Citrus groves in Morelos are recent and expanding; however, present technologies are scarce. There are problems due to pathogen attacks and therefore insufficient productivity, so it is necessary to improve the production and profitability of the crop using varieties with better behavior, that have an optimal vegetative development, production and quality of the fruit. The research was carried out during 2016, with the aim of evaluating the behavior and development of four varieties of orange grafted in different patterns, under the edaphoclimatic conditions of East of Morelos. Sixteen rootstock-variety combinations, planted at a planting distance of 7 x 4 m, were compared. Agronomic variables were evaluated: stem diameter and plant height, flowering and fruiting, relative chlorophyll content, height and crown diameter. The Volkamerian rootstock combined with the Mars variety reached the largest stem diameter without differences with the other varieties. When the Jaffa, Hamlin and Mars varieties were used on this pattern, the trees with the highest growth as well as the highest height and diameter of the crown were obtained. The Jaffa variety on Volkamerian had the highest number of flowers and fruits, as well as the highest leaf chlorophyll content. The smallest, least leafy trees with thin trunks and the least number of flowers and fruits were those achieved on the Naranjo Agrio pattern.
Contribution of Nano-Silica in Affecting Some of the Physico-Chemical Properties of Cultivated Soil with the Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Published:August112021 ABSTRACT:Nano-silica can be used as a soil amendment to improve the physicochemical properties and crop productivity. Five rates of Nano-silica suspensions (0, 100, 200, 300, and 400 mg Si-NPs kg -1 soil) were used in the current experiment to investigate the effects of Nano-silica on some chemical and physical properties added to sandy loam soil before bean plant cultivation during the 2018-2019 season. This experiment used a random complete design with three replicates. According to the findings, nano-silica rates have a substantial impact on the percentage of clay particles, cation exchange capacity (CEC), sodium adsorption rate (SAR), porosity, saturation percentage, specific surface area (SSA), total N, and Si. With increasing nano-silica rates salinity (EC), Ca, and Mgdecreased due to the additional uptake by plant, the bean crop yield increased with the increase of nano-silica (Si-NPs) treatments up to 200 mg.kg -1 and reduced with increasing (Si-NPs) at 400 mg. kg .
Frequency of primiparous mother initiated breastfeeding earlier after birth and factors associated with it in Sindh, Pakistan: a secondary analysis

Breast milk is more than just food for babies. Breast milk has widespread benefits for both the mother and the baby. From the development of a healthy brain in babies and protecting them from infectious diseases, boosting their immune system, lowering the risk of acquired and autoimmune diseases to protecting mothers against ovarian and breast cancers, breast milk has multiple advantages. It has been reported that when the mother holds their babies’ skin-to-skin immediately after their birth, this act provides warmth to the baby, regulating their heartbeat, respiratory, oxygen saturation rate. Hence, infants should be breastfed within one hour of their birth, breastfed exclusively for six months, and continue to be breastfed for up to 2 years. Globally, less than half of newborns are breastfed soon ABSTRACT
Seeking Justice Through Qanun Jinayat: The Narratives of Female Victims of Sexual Violence in Aceh, Indonesia

This article examines the experience of Acehnese female victims of sexual violence seeking justice through Qanun Jinayat (Islamic criminal bylaw) in Aceh, Indonesia. The empirical data in this study were collected through in-depth interviews with the victims and families related to the cases of sexual violence. By employing the narrative agency, this article argues that telling the experience of seeking justice is a way female victims of sexual violence express their resistance to the implementation of Qanun Jinayat in Aceh. Regarding this, we will show that Aceh’s Qanun Jinayat, which was originally implemented to eradicate sexual violence, turns out to have limitations in realizing the desired goals. This finding ultimately confirms that the concept of legal pluralism adopted in Aceh, Indonesia, has liminality in facilitating justice for women and other marginalized communities.