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The Study Effect on Serum Prolactin Level in Women with Hypothyroidism Disorder

Objective:-The find to the incidence of hypothyroidism was being much higher than hyperthyroidism. Reported studies these two conditions on reproductive physiology in women and in experimental female animals have shown that both hypothyroidism is associated with delay in onset of puberty, anovulation, various menstrual irregularities, infertility and spontaneous abortions. Material:-Twenty women is conducted on the level of Prolactin in subjects between the age group 20 – 40 years out of which twenty are control, . In this 20 patients are hypothyroid. Result:the present study indicates that there is significant (>0.001) increase in serum prolactin levels in hypothyroidism.Themean serum prolactin level in hyperprolactinemic women was 41.615 ± 5.03 ng/mL. Conclusion:The incidence of hypothyroidism in hyperprolactinemia was 40%. There is a high incidence of hyperprolactinemia in infertile women. A positive correlation is found between hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia.
Effect of Collaborative Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy on Secondary Students’ Achievement in Difficult Biology Concepts

This study investigated the Effects of Collaborative Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy (CCMIS) on the Achievement of Senior Secondary Two (SS2) Students in Perceived Difficult Biology Concepts. The aim of the study was to identify the biology concepts students perceived as difficult and to determine the effects of CCMIS on the mean achievement scores of students in the perceived difficult biology concepts. The study was guided by four research questions and three hypotheses. The study adopted a non-randomized PretestPosttest Quasi-experimental design. The sample was 276 SS2 biology students selected from six schools from the three education zones in Taraba State using a multi-stage sampling technique. Intact classes were assigned to the experimental and control groups. Data were generated using Perceived Difficult Biology Concepts Inventory (PDBCI) with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.76 and Biology Achievement Test (BAT) with KR20 of 0.87. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The findings revealed that students exposed to CCMIS attained significantly higher mean achievement scores in BAT than those exposed to Conventional Teaching Strategy (F=60.73, p=0.00). In addition, male and female students taught using CCMIS did not differ significantly in achievement (F=0.35, p=0.56). Based on these findings, the study recommended among others that biology teachers should use CCMIS to teach students in perceived difficult biology concepts.
Prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia Coli Isolated from Selected Health Facilities in Makurdi

-The worldwide prevalence of extended-spectrum-betalactamase -producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) is increasing, making the need for ESBL detection more urgent. In this study we investigated the presence of ESBL in 400 isolates of Escherichia coli from urine, stool, blood, wound swabs, throat swabs and sputum specimens collected from 6 selected health facilities (2 primary, 2 secondary and 2 tertiary) in Makurdi local government council.Standard microbiological methods were used for isolation, characterization and identification of E. coli. The presence of ESBL was determined using the double disc synergy method. Disc susceptibility test was performed on all isolates using standard techniques.The isolates showed high level of resistance to all the antibiotics tested except mipenem. Highest resistance was to penicillin 392(98.0%) followed by ceftriaxone 385(96.3%). The isolates showed least resistance to mipenem 02(0.5%). Out of the 400 isolates examined, 64 (16.0%) carried ESBL genes. Isolates from blood specimens (n = 5; 26.3%) harboured the highest percentage of ESBL genes followed by wound swabs isolates 9(17.3%). No ESBL gene was recovered from throat swabs (n = 0; 0.0%). There exists no significant difference between ESBL-producing E. coli andvarious clinical specimens (p > 0.05). Among the males, isolates from those between 45.0 and 58.0 years old harboured the highest percentage (18.8%; n= 6) of ESBL-producing E. coli isolates, while among the females, those within the age group 31.0 to 44.0 years harboured the highest percentage (25.0%; n=13). Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH),a tertiary care facility harboured the highest percentage of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli isolates, 29 (19.7%) and was followed by General Hospital (GH) 10(18.9%) which is a secondary care facility. There is no significant association between ESBL and health facilities (p=0.39).
EFFECT OF GEOMETRIC DISTORTION ON THE FLOW FIELD AND PERFORMANCE OF AN AXISYMMETRIC SUPERSONIC INTAKE

Supersonic intakes are designed and used for reducing the speed of inlet air to the engine from supersonic to subsonic. In this case they must conduct the air with lowest loss and drag together with a given pressure and speed with best quality and uniformity to the engine. This is done based on flight Mach number, by an arrangement of shock waves in the inlet. Any distortion in the flow field and inlet geometry parameters may disrupt such arrangement and influence on the input efficiency and under critical conditions, it might unstable the intakes. This study aims to investigate the effects of geometric distortions on the surface of a spike. For this reason, there have been conducted some numerical simulations for air flow in a axisymmetic inlet. Initially the accuracy of results from simulation were compared with experimental results for no-distortion geometry and after verification of numerical solution characteristics, distortion has been added to simulation under different states. The effect of position and geometry of distortion was then analyzed on performance parameters of air intake. These studies indicated the considerable effect of position and size of distortion on arrangement of shock waves in front of an inlet and there have been observed different pressure loss and drag depending on locating the distortion in upstream or downstream of rear shock wave.
Influence of the Particle Sizeand Level of Substitu tion of Okara Flour in the Development of Gluten-Free Cookies

The research study was conducted to obtain okara f lour by freeze-drying which could be used as a fiber and protein supplemented in foodformulation. The chemical composition, functional properties and the influence of particle size of okara flour were stud ied. Four formulations of gluten-free cookies were developed: one using manioc flour as control and three other w ith different proportions of okara: 15%; 30%; 50% ( w/w). Physical properties as spread factor, color, pore a rea, shape factor, pore diameter and texture were m asured. The overall results showed that okara and manioc flour have the potential to be used in the preparation of co kies with acceptable quality and improved nutrition valu e.Results from physical analyses evaluation indicat e that the incorporation of okara at 30% without milling (30%O F) process presents a similar shape factor to the c ontrol sample, a percentage of pore area and pore diameter i proved, that provides good textural properties. Therefore, the substitution of manioc flour by okara freeze-dr ie at 30% provides good quality to a gluten-free c ookie formulation, whit better properties that the contro l sample.
BIOACTIVITY OF MORUS ALBA L. EXTRACTS – AN OVERVIEW

Recently white mulberry has attracted a lot of interest as source of bioactive constituents used in phytopharmacy and in functional food formulation. In practice, active compounds are separated from plant material by extraction process using different solvents and extraction conditions. The most commonly solvents used for extraction are water, ethanol, methanol, acetone, ether and their mixtures. The extraction yield can be improved by the use of high temperature, high pressure, pulse electric field, sonication and microwave treatment. The effects of solvent concentration, solvent/plant material ratio, extraction temperature and extraction time are here discussed. This review intends to summarize and discuss the biological activities of mulberry extracts with regards to prevention and treatment of civilization diseases. The effect of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, anthocyanins, glycosides, terpenoides, enzyme inhibitors and other substances on human health are presented. The mechanisms of anticancer, antiinflammatory, anti-obesity, anti-microbial, and antidiabetic effects are here discussed. It has also showed the protective effect of active compounds isolated from white mulberry on cardio-vascular and neurodegenerative diseases. INTRODUCTION: Functional foods are foods with designed functional properties that prevents and reduces the severity of diseases. These diseases are common and global. The most common diseases include atherosclerosis, heart attack, high blood pressure, cancer, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, allergies and depression. Promotion of a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition are identified as factors to prevent the development of these diseases. Quality of health functional foods are improved, mainly due to the presence in its composition of bioactive substances. These can include components such as polyphenolic compounds, fiber, probiotics and prebiotics, active proteins and peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. Phenolic compounds including flavonoids are the highest group of natural antioxidants.
Acute and Mid-Term results of Superoseptal Versus Inferolateral Mitral Isthmus Linear Ablation for Left Atrial Substrate Modification

Background: In patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) and diseased left atrium (LA) substrate modification might increase efficacy of pulmonary vein (PV) isolation. LA linear lesions effectively modify the substrate, but have been largely abandoned because bidirectional block at the mitral isthmus (MIL, left inferior PV to mitral annulus) is difficult to achieve. We therefore aimed to compare safety, acute and mid-term efficacy of MIL vs. an alternative superoseptal line (SSL, right superior PV to mitral annulus). Methods and Results: patients were alternatively assigned to MIL or SSL in addition to PV isolation and linear ablation at the LA roof and at the cavotricuspid isthmus. Conventional criteria were used to confirm bidirectional block. Seventy patients [median 64 years, 84% persistent and 16% ≥48hours episodes of long paroxysmal AF] were enrolled. Bidirectional block was achieved in 94% of MILs vs. 83% of SSLs (P = .2595). Most (5/6) failed SSLs occurred in the first half of the study period. All PVs were isolated, bidirectional block was 96% and 100% at the LA roof and cavotricuspid isthmus. No difference in procedural or complication rate was found. At follow-up, a trend toward better success rate was found for the SSL (86% vs. 74%; P = .2293). Conclusion: After completion of a short learning curve, the SSL is a good alternative, showing equal safety/acute efficacy and a trend for better midterm success rates.
MULTIDIMENSIONAL ENERGY POVERTY IN BAYELSA STATE OF NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

This study examined multidimensional energy poverty in Bayelsa State of Nigeria and its implication for sustainable development. Using the NLSS survey data of 2009-2010 the study shows that 96% of inhabitants suffer energy poverty and are deprived of 82% of the indicators. Rural dwellers were the worst hit, with 98% being energy poor and deprived of 82% of the indicators. The results show that energy poverty permeates all sectors in Bayelsa State. The implication is not only that future generation will have little or nothing to sustain livelihood the present generation will also have serious health issues to contend with. The study concluded that if appropriate steps are not taken Bayelsa State will continuously mortgage the prospects of future generation being able to meet their needs and also endanger the health/lives of the present generation. The paper therefore recommended that concerted efforts towards curbing the menace.
Maternal Anemia and Prenatal Complications. J. Educ. Manage. Stud., 4 (4): 167-172

Severe anemia in mothers is associated with low birth weight, premature delivery, and fetal death. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the relationship between the hemoglobin level and hematocrit of mothers and prenatal complications. Subjects consisted of 1100 pregnant that had referred to Bandar Abbas’ Shariati hospital in 2007 that had a single, viable fetus with cephalic presentation without diabetes mellitus, hydramnios, hemorrhage during pregnancy or delivery, apparent congenital fetal anomalies, pre-eclampsia or eclampsia. Blood tests were performed to measure hemoglobin and hematocrit. Information regarding the mother and newborn and its perinatal complication was gathered via a questionnaire. The effects of hemoglobin level and hematocrit on perinatal complications were estimated using descriptive statistical methods and multiple logistic regressions with a 95% confidence interval and a precision of 2%. The prevalence of low birth weight and prematurity in mothers with hemoglobin levels less than 10.5 g/dl was 8% and 8%, respectively which was higher than those of mothers with hemoglobin levels between 10.5-13 g/dl. The risk of the need for intensive care unit admission in subjects with hematocrit above 40% was 2.34 times more than that of subjects with hematocrit between 34 and 40%. Low hemoglobin level in pregnant mothers increases the risk of low birth weight, premature delivery and low Apgar score in the fetus and a high percentage of hematocrit is associated with an increased risk of intensive care unit admission. Therefore this should be taken into consideration in perinatal care.
Occult Hepatitis C Infection and Its Clinical Relevance in Lymphoproliferative Disorders

The hepatitis C virus genome encodes a single polyprotein precursor of approximately 3000 amino acids, which is proteolytically processed by viral and cellular proteases to produce structural (nucleocapsid, E1, and E2) and nonstructural (NS) proteins (NS2, NS3, NS4A, NS4B, NS5A, and NS5B). The virus envelope proteins consist of two heavily glycosylated proteins, E1 and E2, which act as the ligands for cellular receptors (Dibrov and Hermann, 2016). The natural targets of HCV are hepatocytes and, possibly, B lymphocytes (Okuda et al., 1999). International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 6 Number 6 (2017) pp. 313-327 Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Pesticide Alternatives for Controlling Root rot and Root knot of Cucumber under Plastic House Conditions

Fusariumsolani and Meloidogyneincognita rank high among serious soilborne pathogens affecting cucumber plants and cause root-rot and root-knot diseases, respectively. Furfural (10mL/L) and different rates of urea fertilization (25, 50, and 100 g/m) individually or in combination were evaluated against root-rot incidence and root-gall formation on cucumber grown under plastic house conditions. The treatments were applied before cucumber transplanting as soil drench under natural infestation with these root pathogens.Reduction in either root rot or root knot infections were observed with varying degrees in the tested treatments. The combination between furfural and urea showed superior effect relative to each of them alone. Treatments resulted in significant (P ≤ 0.05) control of both diseases and increased the harvested yield. Based on the production figures and prices of cucumber, urea, and Furfural; the net profit resulting from the application of Furfural (10mL/L) + Urea 100 g/m over that of the fungicide and nematicide application equaled 3375 LE/plastic house. Therefore, these methods are recommended for wider applications since they introduced efficient disease control and increased yield of cucumber.
SIMULATION TECHNIQUES FOR BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE PROSTHETIC FEET-AN OVERVIEW

In the prosthetic field of study simulation aspect has now been the centre of research for many years. There have also been various applications of artificial limbs in case of natural limb dis-functioning patients. But both simulation and control modeling techniques are indispensible for knowing system performance and to generate an original approach of artificial organs. An overview of the applications of control theory to human prosthetic legs is being presented in this paper. This overview focuses mainly on control techniques, by far a theoretical overview and fusion of artificial limbs trying to mimic the efficacies of biologically active human limbs.
Junior Undergraduates Nurse Students ' Images of Nursing as a Career Choice

Despite the great advances in the nursing career, nurses still face considerable challenges related to its image that impact on status, power and the ability to affect changes in health care. The image of nursing is vital to the profession, necessary in today's changing workplace, and an important concept for future nurses to understand. Aim: This study aimed to determine the junior undergraduates nurse students' images of nursing as a career choice. Design: A cross-sectional descriptive design was utilized. Settings: The study was conducted at Nursing Faculty and Public Service Center of Medical Secretarial at Tanta University, as well as Health Technical Institute related to Ministry of Health. Sample: A convenient sample of 386 junior undergraduates nurse students selected randomly; 196 students from Public Service Center of Medical Secretarial, 149 students from Nursing Faculty and 41 from Health Technical Institute. Tools: The study used the Perceptions of Professional Nursing Image tool, which included 27 items; 13 items measuring self valuing image, 11 items measuring nursing practice value. The second tool called the Perceptions of Public Valuing of Nursing Image, which contained 11 items. The third tool called Sources of Influences over Perception of Nursing Image as a Career Choice, which involved three items. Results: The findings demonstrated that good salary was the most important reason for entering nursing career. The vast majority of female and male junior undergraduates nurse students perceived positive image toward nursing career and concerning respect from other health care professionals. Conclusion: Understanding the perception of nursing career through the eyes of future nurses regardless of their place of study will provide valuable information to assist faculty and nurse leaders in bridging the gap between nursing education and practice. Recommendations: The researcher recommended that curricular should emphasis on expanding and raising nursing students' awareness of their responsibilities toward patients, especially in challenging or difficult situations, and on improving their concept of nursing as a career. [Lobna Khamis Mohamed and Karima Ahmed El-Sayed. Junior Undergraduates Nurse Students' Images of Nursing as a Career Choice. J Am Sci 2013;9(12):25-34]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience. org. 5
The Effect of Working Capital Management on Profitability of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria: A Case Study of First Bank PLC

The importance of working capital management to the going concern of financial institutions is very crucial. This paper examines the effectiveness of working capital management by banks in Nigeria using the oldest and biggest bank in the country as the case study. It conducts a time series analysis over thirty-five years (1981-2015) and observes that cash conversion cycle does not explain the relationship as much as using debt collection and creditors payment as separate variables in a single regression. The study opines that accessibility to long term funds will boost efficient working capital management and also enhance banks profitability.
Promoting Youth Self-Regulation through Psychotherapy: Redesigning Treatments to Fit Complex Youth in Clinical Care

Improving self-regulation can be seen as a central objective of youth psychotherapy. Five decades of psychotherapy research have produced an array of evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs), but meta-analyses have shown that these EBPs show only a modest advantage over treatments-as-usual. This suggests a need for therapies that can clearly improve upon usual practice. The Modular Approach to Therapy for Children protocol (MATCH; Chorpita & Weisz, 2009) was designed to meet this objective. MATCH integrates treatment components involving at least three forms of self-regulation and addressing anxiety, depression, and misconduct. An initial randomized trial of MATCH showed significant support, in comparison to both usual care and standard EBPs. Further improvements in MATCH and other treatments may come about through increased focus on strengthening selfregulation in cognitive, emotional, and behavioral forms. In the very full agenda of what girls and boys need to accomplish during development, a centerpiece is the shift from external monitoring and control
Blockade of OX40/OX40L pathway combined with ethylene-carbodiimide-fixed donor splenocytes induces donor-specific allograft tolerance in presensitized recipients.

Background Memory T cells (Tms) are the major barrier preventing long-term allograft survival in presensitized transplant recipients. The OX40/OX40L pathway is important in the induction and maintenance of Tms. Methods In this study, we added anti-OX40L mAb to ethylene-carbodiimide-fixed donor splenocytes (ECDI-SPs)-a method which is effective in inducing allograft tolerance in non-presensitized mouse heart transplant model. Recipient mice received heart transplantation after 6 weeks of donor skin presensitization and were treated with anti-OX40L mAb, ECDI-SPs or anti-OX40L mAb + ECDI-SPs, respectively. Results Our data showed that the combination of ECDI-SPs and anti-OX40L mAb induced donor-specific tolerance in skin-presensitized heart transplant recipients, with the mechanism for this being associated with suppression of Tms and upregulation of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T regulatory cells (Tregs). Importantly, CD25+ T-cell depletion in the combined therapy-treated recipients broke the establishment of allograft tolerance, whereas adoptive transfer of presensitization-derived T cells into tolerant recipients suppressed Tregs expansion and abolished established tolerance. Conclusions Blockade of OX40/OX40L pathway in combination with ECDI-SPs appears to modulate the Tms/Tregs imbalance so as to create a protective milieu and induce graft tolerance in presensitized recipients.