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Profile of abortion seekers and decision makers of post abortion contraceptive acceptability in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India -

Background: Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) represents an important aspect of women’s reproductive health and right. Complications of unsafe abortion account for an estimated 9% of all maternal deaths. The present study was undertaken to study the factors influencing MTPs, the subsequent adoption of contraceptive methods following MTP and decision makers for contraceptive choice. Methods: This cross- sectional, descriptive study was performed over a period of eight months from October 2015 to May 2016.The study subjects included 108 women who underwent MTP at the hospital. The details regarding their socio-demographic profile, previous obstetric history, reason for seeking abortion and acceptance of post abortal contraception were taken and analyzed by SPSS software. Results: The mean age and parity of women was 28.94±4.796 years and 2.205±0.978 respectively. All were married with 84.25% having two or more living children. Majority of the women (97.22%) reported in the first trimester of pregnancy for MTP. Nearly 40% were not using any contraception at the time of conception and only 3.7% used oral contraceptive pills (OCP) and 2.8% used intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD). The reason for seeking abortion was completed family (62.9%), previous baby too young (19.44%) and contraceptive failure (5.55%). Of the 94.4% women who opted for concurrent contraception, 58.3% opted female sterilization. Decision about contraception was taken by both in 57.4% cases, husband alone in 40.7% and wife alone in only 1.9% cases. Conclusions: All MTP seekers should be provided information and counseling for post abortal contraceptive use and enable these women and their spouse to make an informed and voluntary choice and thus avoid the need of a repeat abortion. Contraceptive services should also include emergency contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy due to unprotected sex.
Platelets Prevent Systemic and Pulmonary Inflammatory Responses in a Mouse Model of Extracorporeal Circulation

Extracorporeal circulation (ECC) is necessary for conventional cardiac surgery and life support, but it often triggers systemic inflammation, which can lead to systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and acute lung injury (ALI). Clinical evidence shows that platelet-transfusion after ECC can reduce the risk of lung injury, but the underlying mechanisms are still unknown. We recently established a mouse-ECC model that can effectively mimic many features of ECC-induced SIRS and ALI. Using this model, we tested the hypothesis that platelets play a considerable role in alleviating inflammatory responses in both the blood and lungs, thereby reducing the occurrence of ECC-related ALI. The right carotid artery and external jugular vein of anesthetized adult male C57BL/6 mice were cannulated to direct blood flow through a 1/32-inch external tube. All animals subjected to ECC (the ECC group and the platelettransfusion-ECC (PLTs-ECC) group; each n = 10) survived 30 min of ECC and the sequent 60 min of observation. The mice in the PLTs-ECC group were given 0.1 mL of platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) at 25 min after the start of ECC. Blood analysis after ECC showed significant decreases in the levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6 and neutrophils elastase in plasma and lung tissue. Additionally, PRP treatment protected lung function and led to a notable decrease in circulating lactate. Histopathology showed that ECC induced lung inflammation, as expected, including alveolar congestion, haemorrhage, neutrophil infiltration, and alveolar wall thickening. The abovementioned changes were less pronounced in the PLTs-ECC group. Double immunofluorescence staining of lung sections showed a “mixed” yellow fluorescence signal in platelets and vascular endothelial cells (VECs) that was speculated to be from the tight binding of activated platelets with VECs and sub-endothelial matrices. Our results showed that PRP treatment led to significant respiratory function protection and mitigated the inflammatory responses in both the blood and lungs. Based on those observations, we propose two potential platelet-pulmonary protection mechanisms: (1) platelets reduce the release of inflammatory cytokines in the lung to prevent an inflammatory response and (2) platelets tightly bind to the endothelium and sub-endothelial matrices via the association of glycoprotein IB/IX/V with von Willebrand factor to repair damaged VECs and secrete sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), which helps maintain the integrity and promote the growth of vessel walls to reduce exudation and the retention of neutrophils in the lungs.
EFFECT OF ASHTAMANGAL GHRITA ON ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE ACTIVITY IN CEREBRAL CORTEX OF RAT PUPS BRAIN

INTRODUCTION Research on the neurochemical, neurophysiological and behavioural effects of PEM has shown that restricted diets in the early development of rats and mice i fluence brain cell division, delay myel nation and decrease their performance on learning tasks in comparison with co trols fed ad libitum. Likewise, studies of children who have suffered severe protein calorie malnutrition in early infancy su gest that brain size and intellectual deve opment suffer a degree of damage that is refractor to subsequent rehabilitation Results of these studies are difficult to i terpret because of the interaction of ant cedent and subsequent environmental, cu tural, and nutritional determinants. Research Article International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ISSN:2320 5091
Effects of Coating Materials on Viability of Microencapsulated Lactobacillus Plantarum A7 under Stress Conditions

In the present study, whey proteins and sodium alginate were used as coating materials to enhance the viability of Lactobacillus plantarum A7 under stress conditions. Viability of encapsulated cells improved significantly (P < 0.05) in sodium chloride solution and in yoghurt compared to free cells. Although, free cells satisfied the recommended level for yoghurt during the given shelf life, coating enhanced viability over a long storage. Viability of cells in yoghurt was approximately 3-7 times higher than that of the cells in sodium chloride solution. Exposing to simulated gastrointestinal (SGI) conditions showed that viability was enhanced with significant difference (P < 0.05) between free and encapsulated cells. Viability of incorporated free and microencapsulated cells into yoghurt improved significantly (P < 0.05) compared to those that were transferred from sodium chloride solution to SGI conditions. Results showed that applying emulsion method along with coating with whey proteins and sodium alginate is an efficient way to enhance the viability of encapsulated probiotics under stress conditions.
Hepato toxicity of lead in Indian major carp Labeo rohita (Rohu)-A Fourier transform infra red study

Acute toxicity test was performed on Indian major carp Labeo rohita exposed to different concentrations of lead for 96 h. The Median Lethal Concentration (LC50) was found to be 34.30 ppm. The effects of lead accumulation and Bioconcentration factor (BCF) in different organs at sublethal concentration (33% 96 h LC50) were estimated. The accumulation of lead and BCF was found to be in this order: Liver > Gill > Kidney > Muscle. Lead treatment showed significant reduction in protein content in liver, which was confirmed by Fourier Transform Infra Red spectral analysis. The liver damage was also confirmed by histology analysis. It was concluded that liver has the highest tendency to accumulate lead and affected by lead treatment. The present work could be used as a preliminary study to screen out the hepato protective agent (herbal drugs) against lead toxicity.
Review of Methods to Predict the Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations

Numerous research works have been carried out in the last few decades for the estimation of ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations in cohesionless soils through experimental studies on model footings and theoretical analyses. In the recent past, centrifuge modeling and finite element analysis (FEA) are utilised either independently or together to understand the mechanisms of the above problem by simulating all possible conditions which are normally not possible by classical methods and 1g model tests. The objective of this paper is to present some of the rigorous works carried out so far using the above methods and to bring out the limitations of them.
INTERNATIONAL DIVERSIFICATION, AUDIT QUALITY AND FIRM VALUE OF JORDANIAN PUBLIC LISTED FIRM

This study examines the moderating role of audit quality on the relationship of international diversification and firm value of Jordanian Public Listed Firm that is listed on Amman Stock Exchange in 2016. The data is compared between financial and non-financial industries. We chose data from Public Listed Firm in Jordan because the findings contribute to the phenomena of the diversification and firm value relationship in the MENA countries. We apply agency theory to explain the importance of mitigating agency cost in international location decisions. By using regression analysis, we find that international diversification negatively influences the firm value of Jordanian diversified firms. Even though there are insignificant results on the role of audit quality but it shows a positive coefficient value. Thus it is open for further discussion. Overall, this paper suggests that in order to diversify globally, it is necessary for the manager in the guest country to evaluate and fully understand the host country’s characteristics.
PERSONALITY AND TEST ANXIETY OF SCHOOL STUDENTS

Present-day students experience a cut-throat competition at all levels of education. They have been sensitized well in home and school to excel at all academic pursuits. Further, Teachers as well as parents exert their own influence on the academics of students. In these circumstances, students generally become anxious and unable to perform up to their fullest potential. It is understood from researches that ‘test anxiety’ is an important construct which influence the academic success of a student. Personality being the dynamic organization, not only determine the nature of our general behaviour but also our behaviour at each and every places which ultimately would aid in dealing with test anxiety. The present study tries to explore the relationship between test anxiety and personality of school students since it is a crucial stage.128 students from ninth standard in Salem educational district were selected through stratified random sampling and the data was collected through survey. Fried-Ben test anxiety scale and Big five locator were utilized for collecting data. Results revealed that the negative emotionality dimension of personality is significantly correlated with all the dimensions of test anxiety and some significant inverse correlations are found between the rest of personality factors and test anxiety. It is also found that students differ in their test anxiety on the basis of gender and type of family they belong to. It is suggested from the findings that the school authorities and psychologists should consider these relationships and differences while alleviating test anxiety among school students.
Health Promoting Life-Styles Among Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Women

Background: As a social issue, migration causes an immediate, quick change in the environment and have effects on physical, cultural and social structure of a society and affects public health. Objective: This is a descriptive, comparative study and was performed to compare health promoting life-styles and confounding factors among migrant and nonmigrant women. Methods: The study sample included 210 migrant, 210 non-migrant women. Data were collected with “Socio-demographics Questionnaire”, “Health Promoting Lifestyles Profile (HPLP)”. Data were evaluated with variance analysis, t test and Pearson Correlation analysis. Results: The mean HPLP score of the migrant, non-migrant women were 2.28±0.28, 2.43±0.32 respectively. Both the migrant and nonmigrant women got the highest scores on interpersonal support and the lowest scores on exercise. The non-migrant women received significantly higher scores on HPLP, health responsibility, nutrition, stress management comparing to the non migrants (p<.05). Conclusion: For this reason, health staff, responsible for the first-line health services, especially nurses working with migrant women should give priority to this group of women. It can also be suggested that education programs directed towards promotion of health behaviors among migrant women and taking the confounding factors of health behaviors such as demographics into account should be developed.
SUPPLEMENTATION OF SPIRULINA AND VITAMIN C ATTENUATED THE NEPHROTOXICITY INDUCED BY CISPLATIN ADMINISTRATION

Overexposure of the kidneys to cisplatin [Cisplatin (cisdiaminedichloroplatinum II) (CDDP)] and cisplatin complexes cause degradation of the renal cells, and eventually lead to renal failure. Agents like antioxidants, modulators of nitric oxide (NO) and anti-apoptotic molecules are reported to reduce nephrotoxicity. In the present study we tested the hypothesis that supplementation of antioxidant spirulina and vitamin c reduces cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity. The study was carried out on female Balb /C mice of the following five groups: control (i); cisplatin (ii); vitamin c (iii); spirulina (iv); and vitamin c + spirulina + cisplatin (v). Plasma urea and creatinine levels were estimated 3 and 6 days after the injection of cisplatin and uptake studies with 99m Technician-ethylene dicysteine was performed to assess the renal clearance rate. Kidneys were isolated and processed for electron microscopy and light microscopy. The activity and concentration of antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione, catalase, superoxide dismutase and GST was also determined. Dual supplementation of spirulina and vitamin c significantly protected cisplatin-induced increased levels of serum urea, creatinine, improved renal clearance rate, the declined renal antioxidant enzymes and increased LPO levels. Hence, we conclude that supplementation of spirulina and vitamin c had a beneficial effect on cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity in mice.
Effect of biofertilizers on enhancement of growth and yield on Tomato ( Lycopersicum esculentum Mill . )

The present investigation was aimed at determining the effect of biofertilizers application on growth and yield of tomato plants. Seeds of tomato were sown in sand beds in size 5×1m2 under shade net condition to raise the seedlings. Twenty day old seedlings were transplanted into field until the fruit ripening period. After transplanting, seedlings of tomato were treated with T0-Control, T1-Azotobacter, T2-Azospirillum and T3-Azotobacter with Azospirillum. Observations showed that significantly high performance in whole plant dry weight (g plant), plant height (cm), number of leaves per plant, number of fruits per plant, yield per plant (g), average fruit weight per plant (g), chlorophyll and protein content. In all the treatments, Azotobacter with Azospirillum treated plants shows significantly (P<0.05) maximum yield when compared with single inoculations and control. The overall results suggest that biofertilizer inoculation improves plant mineral concentration through nitrogen fixation and thereby alters fruit production in tomato plants. © 2012 Universal Research Publications. All rights reserved
The Bonding Effectiveness of a Multi-Mode Adhesive System before and after the Removal of Amalgam Restoration Corrosion Products

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the corrosion products of old amalgam fillings on the bond strength of a universal bonding agent and a composite replacement alternative. Materials and Methods: Ninety occlusal cavities were provided on caries-free extracted molars. The specimens were restored with high-copper amalgam and stored in the corrosive solution of NaCl 1.0% for about one year. In the half of the specimens, the amalgam was removed carefully to prevent the cutting of the adjacent dentin, and the final layer of the amalgam was left out with an explorer. For the remaining specimens, 0.5mm of the adjacent dentin was removed using a diamond bur. Next, the restorative procedure was followed for 9 groups (n = 10), using two types of adhesives (Single Bond Universal [SBU], a universal bonding, in self-etch [SE], etchand rinse [ER] modes as well as Clearfil SE bond [CLSE],a 2-step self-etch adhesive), and also three types of dentin substrates (dentin with corrosion products [C-dentin], dentin with a 0.5mm extension [E-dentin], and normal dentin [N-dentin]). After storage in distilled water (37°C) for 24 hours, the specimens were subjected to microtensile tests. The Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy evaluation (EDX) was carried out to examine the corrosion products in dentin. The bond strength data were analyzed using a twoway ANOVA, followed by the Tukey test for the pair-wise comparison, when ANOVA was found to be significant (α = 0.05). Results: A significant difference was observed in the bond strength values of the nine groups, with the lowest values identified in the groups with a discolored dentin substrate. In addition, SBU in the SE mode showed the lowest bond strength (P < 0.001). Conclusion: The removal of approximately 0.5mm of adjacent dentin improved the bond strength of dentin adhesives to the tooth structure, with the universal bonding used in this study having showed the best results in the etch and rinse modes.
THE ROLE OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN PRESENCE AND SEVERITY OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

Given these associations, we sought to determine the frequency of VDD in Type 2 DM and its relationship with prevalence and severity of diabetic retinopathy. 25 OH-D is the predominant circulating form of vitamin D in the normal population and is most commonly used to determine the Vitamin D status. Although there is no consensus on optimal levels of 25-OH-D, data primarily from bone metabolism suggest that levels >or = 30 ng/ml is sufficient (8) Thus Vitamin D deficiency was defined as levels <20 ng/ml and insufficiency 20-29 ng/ml, in accordance to WHO definition.
Control of the Activity of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa by Positive Electric Impulses at Resonance Frequency

P. aeruginosa considered as a notoriously difficult organism to be controlled by antibiotics or disinfectants. The potential use of alternative means as an aid to avoid the wide use of antibiotics against bacteria pathogen has been recently arisen remarkably. The surge of interest has been marked by increasing efforts in research to explore the possibility of controlling the activity of bacteria and its sensitivity toward antibiotics by using extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields. Therefore, the aim of the present work is to study the effect of positive square pulsed electric fields at different frequencies in the range 0.1-50 Hz, exposure periods on the growth characteristics of P. aeruginosa. Furthermore, to study the effect of exposure on bacterial antibiotic susceptibility and molecular and morphological cellular structure. Results indicated that exposure to PEF can inhibit bacterial growth at particular resonance frequencies 0.7 Hz and 0.5 Hz and significant increase in antibiotic susceptibility to protein and cell wall inhibitors. Also, results of DNA, dielectric relaxation and TEM indicated molecular and morphological changes. Therefore, it concluded that treatment of P. aeruginosa cells by pulsed electric fields at for mentioned frequencies acts on its cellular activity and structure and it is a promising methodology for further in vivo applications. [Fadel M. Ali, A. M. Elkhatib, W. M. Aboutalib, A. M. Abdelbacki, A. M. Khalil, and N. Serag. Control of the Activity of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa by Positive Electric Impulses at Resonance Frequency. J Am Sci 2013;9(10):120-130]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience. org. 15
The Effect of Organizational Culture on the Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of organizational culture on the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment to answer the following questions: Is there any relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment? Is there any relationship between job satisfaction and organizational culture? Is there any relationship between organizational culture and organizational commitment? Dose organizational culture effect the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment? Therefore, a questionnaire was used to collect the data from a sample of 350 employees from commercial banks in Libya based on random sample sampling. SPSS program was used to reach findings of the study. The empirical results of the current study indicated that the relationship between three variables of the study such as job satisfaction, organizational culture and organizational commitment was positive significant relationship while organizational culture effect the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment in commercial banks in Libya. Keywords-: Job satisfaction, Organizational commitment, Organizational culture,
Service Quality and Its Role in Upselling/Cross-Selling

At this point, we are quite sure that we have understood the value of this idea if Servqual as well as in market research. It is expected that the contextual research shared in this article will provide you with a practical understanding of the use of this idea in the exam. Cross selling and up selling from the bottom up are one of the most used distinctive features in the marketing technique of any organization.SERVPERF and SERVQUAL are two service quality assessment tools that are commonly used in the assessment of quality of service in different service areas, for example, banking, hospital, tourism, insurance and so forth. In any case, quality literature of the service shows that there is a significant difference in the principle of estimation of the quality of service in these two matrices, and in addition, results using these two matrices actually do not require coordination.Therefore, the quality of service is rich in literary models, hypotheses and criticisms, the way dynamic research has progressed in the last two decades. The recognized issue in this research is this: Do both of these metrics agree in their results or there is a significant difference in their results for a given telecom service sector. The exam extracts between the results of these two metrics, and how to improve the service quality and service performance in the telecommunications industry, while examining the possibility of suggesting tips and suggestions based on a consolidated outcome.