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Challenges and Strategies in the Implementation of Civic Entrepreneurship in the Governance of the University of Zambia

This paper is an extract from the master’s study which was investigating the implementation of civic entrepreneurship in the governance of public universities with a focus on the University of Zambia. Therefore, this paper focuses on exploring the challenges encountered in the implementation process of civic entrepreneurship and suggests strategies that could address such challenges. The study followed a qualitative case study design. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from 56 respondents who were sampled using snowball and convenient sampling. Document analysis was equally employed in the collection of data. Data analysis was done on the basis of themes that emerged from the study. The findings of this study indicated that lack of financial resources and strong financial framework for funding public universities was a major challenge in the implementation of civic entrepreneurship in the university governance system. The study further indicated that there was a lot of bureaucracy in the governance of the University of Zambia. The study therefore recommends that there was need to re-engineer the governance system at the University of Zambia. The university management should devise and adopt less bureaucratic systems of governing the university. The government is implored to devise a financial framework for funding public universities in order to enhance effective delivery of education services and good governance of public universities
Isolation of antibacterial compounds from endophyte fungal of fusarium sp. In phyllanthus niruri linn. Leaves

Endophyte fungal was alternative source of antibacterial metabolites derived from plant. Diethyl ether fraction of ethyl acetate extract of endophyte fungal genus Fusarium sp. of meniran leaves (Phyllanthus niruri Linn.) proved have antibacterial activity. This study aims to explore the active antibacterial compounds. IR, LC-MS, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, DEPT, and HMQC spectra showed 1.1 and 2.2 are aliphatic carbonyl substituted compounds. Isolate 1.1 has antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, and Salmonella typhi with IC50 values of 1.45 each; 2.19; 2.33; 0.98; 0.56; 1.34 μg/mL and MBC values of each 20.00; 20.00; 40.00; 40.00; 10.00; 10.00 μg/mL. Isolate 2.2 has antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, and Salmonella typhi with IC50 values of 3.38; 2.45; 2.98; 1.33; 2.88; 2.62 μg/mL and MBC values of each 40.00; 40.00; 40.00; 40.00; 20.00; 20.00 μg/mL.
Effect of Adding Fatty Acid in Culture Medium on Cell Growth of Acid Tolerant Lactic Acid Bacterium

Tween 80 is important growth factor for lactic acid bacterium, especially for Lactobacillus spp. The composition of fatty acids of the lipid in cell membrane of highly acidtolerant Lactobacillus acetotolerans HT was determined and the effect of tween 80 and 9 kinds of fatty acid on the cell growth was investigated. The strain HT grew after very long lag phase for about 300h in synthetic MRS medium without addition of fatty acid. Tween 80, stearic acid, oleic acid or cisvaccenic acid stimulated the growth of strain HT. Particularly, the lag phase was drastically shortened by addition of 5mg/l of oleic acid or cis-vaccenic acid as well as 1000mg/l of tween 80. However, the addition of oleic or cis-vaccenic acid more than 50mg/l suppressed seriously the cell growth. Other kinds of unsaturated C18 (linoleic acid, conjugated linoleic acid, elaidic acid) and cycC19:0⊿ (lactobacillic acid) were also effective for the enough growth of the strain HT. These results indicate that fatty acid is not essential for the growth of Lb.acetotolerans HT. However, fatty acid is very important to shorten the long lag phase of this bacterium and the effect greatly differs depending on kind of fatty acid and the concentration. KeywordsLactobacillus, Fatty Acid, Acid Tolerance
CORRELATION OF IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL EXPRESSION OF VITAMIN D RECEPTOR (VDR) AND PROGESTERONE RECEPTOR (PR) IN INVASIVE DUCTAL CARCINOMA TISSUES

Aim: The study was carried out to determine the Immunohistochemical Correlation between the Expression of Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Progesterone Receptor (PR) in Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) tissues. Materials and Method: A total number of fifty six (56) archived female breast Invasive Ductal Carcinoma tissue blocks were used. The tissue blocks were sectioned at not more than 2μm each. Haematoxylin and Eosin staining method and immunohistochemical staining technique using VDR and PR antibodies were done and the results were correlated. Result and Discussion: The results show that there is a significant difference (P<0.05) found comparing the imunohistochemical expression of VDR with PR in IDC tissues. Conclusion: VDR antibody cannot be use in replacement of PR antibody in the immunohistochemical diagnosis of Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) of the breast.
Effect of Testosterone on Physio-Biochemical Parameters and Male Accessory Sex Glands of Black Bengal Goat

Testosterone exerts both androgenic and anabolic effects. The study was conducted to uncover the effect of testosterone on physio-biochemical parameters and male accessory sex glands of black Bengal goat. Goats were divided into Group-A: Goats with deficient testosterone (castrated), Group-B: Control and Group-C: Goats with excess testosterone (exogenous IM administration of testosterone enanthate, TE @ 125 mg/goat weekly for 2 months). The physio-biochemical parameters were analyzed by auto analyzer and histomorphological study was conducted by routine staining technique. Castration decreased significantly the red blood corpuscles (RBC), packed cell volume (PCV), lymphocytes, total protein, albumin and glucose level accompanied with significantly increased mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, neutrophils, total cholesterol, triglycerides (TG) and low density lipoprotein (LDL). Administration of TE significantly increased in RBC, PCV and decreased in total leucocytes, neutrophils, TG and LDL. There was a significant difference on the biometric values of seminal vesicles and bulbourethral glands among groups of goats. The length and width of secretory units of sex glands were markedly reduced in castrated and increased in TE treated goats. Testosterone affects significantly in certain blood constituents and lipid & protein profile and confirmed the developmental and functional dependence of the male accessory sex glands on testosterone in goats. Keywords— Accessory sex glands, black Bengal goat, castration, exogenous testosterone, hematology, serum
Comparison of Blood Pressure and BMI in College Students

Objective: To measure the blood pressure and BMI in 100 students of Saveetha dental collage and to find out if there is correlation between blood pressure and BMI in the subjects Method: This study includes measurement and statistical analysis of BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure in 100 BDS students of Saveetha dental college with age ranging from 1720 years. The study group consists of 75 females and 25 males. Background: BMI (body mass index) is calculated by dividing weight by square of height in meter . Blood pressure may be elevated in individuals with BMI higher than the normal. There is an increasing trend of both blood pressure and BMI in adults and youth. Changes in the lifestyle and food habits, lack of nutritious diet, stress, lack of physical activity could increase the BMI as well as the blood pressure. Conclusion: There is positive correlation between systolic, diastolic blood pressure and BMI. Increased Blood pressure was seen in subjects with higher BMI when compared with subjects with lower BM
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s Developing technology to store electrical energy so it can be available to meet demand whenever needed would represent a major breakthrough in electricity distribution. Helping to try and meet this goal, electricity storage devices can manage the amount of power required to supply customers at times when need is greatest, which is during peak load. This paper focuses on four storage technologies that can be used as storage for wind energy conversion system. For each storage technology, the advantages and disadvantages, costs involved, the efficiency, the energy density and some major break-through in technology are discussed.
A Comprehensive Review on Maerua Oblongifolia

Murva is a significant ayurvedic drug used as one of the ingredients in many Ayurvedic preparations. Maerua oblongifolia (Forsk.) A. Rich. (Capparaceae) is one of the botanical sources of the Ayurvedic drug Murva. Maerua oblongifolia (Forsk.) A. Rich. is an important ayurvedic drug used in many Ayurvedic preparations. It is locally known as Orapa, belong to Capparaceae family. Traditionally Maerua oblongifolia (Forsk.) A. Rich. is used to treat various diseases such as fever, stomach ache, skin infections, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and abdominal colic. In present paper detailed taxonomic description, photographs, Botanical characters and its phytochemical inside are discuss.
Past-month Pain and Cognitive-affective Smoking Processes Among Daily Smokers

Objectives:Initial evidence suggests that pain may motivate smoking, impede quitting, precipitate relapse, and play an important role in the maintenance of tobacco addiction. Despite this emerging literature, little is known about how cognitive-affective smoking processes may differ as a function of comorbid pain status. The goal of the current study was to test cross-sectional relations between past-month pain and reasons for quitting smoking, somatic symptom–related abstinence expectancies, and symptoms experienced during the most recent quit attempt, among a sample of daily tobacco smokers who were willing to engage in an unaided quit attempt. Methods:Participants included 109 adult smokers (34.9% female; Mage=32.9, SD=13.6) who were recruited to participate in an unaided quit attempt. Results:Smokers who endorsed past-month pain reported more reasons for quitting smoking, higher levels of somatic symptoms–related abstinence expectancies, and greater number of problems experienced during their most recent quit attempt. Conclusions:The present study serves as an initial investigation into the nature of current levels of pain in relation to a variety of cognitive-affective aspects of smoking. Clinical strategies that modify the pain experience may enhance motivation to quit and facilitate success in quitting.
Cultivars of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L) in Khartoum State, Sudan

This study was aimed at probing into interrelationship among grain yield and some of its components by estimating their correlation and path coefficients. Simple correlation coefficients revealed that the association between the grain yield with leaf area index and days to 95% maturity were positive but non – significant, positive and highly significant (at 1% level of significance) with number of tillers per rowmeter, number of grains per spike and 1000grains weight. Negative but nonsignificant with plant height and days to 50% heading in the 2008-2009 season. Meanwhile, simple correlation coefficients in 2009 – 2010 season, depicted positive but non-significant association of grain yield with number of grains per spike, positive and highly significant (at 1% level of significance) with number of tillers per rowmeter and positive significant (at 5% level of significance) with 1000 grain weight and negative but not significant with leaf area index, days to 50% heading and days to 95% maturity. Path coefficient analysis revealed that most of the evaluated traits exhibited positive direct effects on grain yield except plant height and days to 50% heading were negative in both seasons, leaf area index and days to 95% maturity were negative in the second season only. The number of tillers per rowmeter, number of grains per spike and 1000grain weight could be used as selection criteria for increasing
TO COMPARE AUDIO AND AUDIO TACTILE METHODS IN IMPROVING ORAL HYGIENE STATUS AND TO CHECK THE EFFICACY OF TWO BRUSHING TECHNIQUES IN VISUALLY

AIM: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of audio and audio improving oral hygiene status of visually impaired school children and also to compare the effectiveness of two brushing techniques. Materials and Methods: Forty eight visually impaired children, aged between 4 were randomly selected. Baseline Oral hygiene scores were recorded using Simplified Oral hygiene index (OHI These children were randomly divided into four groups – along with Fones technique, Group BAudio method and Modified Bass technique, Group CAudio tactile method and Fones technique and Group D Modified Bass technique. Re‐examination was done after two months to assess oral hygiene scores. Data was statistically analyzed using paired Results: Both Fones and Modified Bass method showed improvement in oral hygiene with Audio Tactile Performance (ATP) method with a greater efficacy by Fones method which was statistically significant. Conclusion: Visually impaired children could maintain an acceptable level of oral hygiene when taught using special customized methods like ATP technique. However, reinforcement at regular intervals is required for the maintenance of oral hygiene.
TO STUDY THE CLINICO-HAEMATOLOGICAL SPECTRUM OF PANCYTOPENIA IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE OF NORTH INDIA

The present prospective cross sectional study was conducted at Pt. B.D. Haryana on 100 patients of pancytopenia of age group 14 hematology and medicine ward during year 201 properly evaluated for their complete clinical profile & etiology of pancytopenia. Panctopenia was diagnosed in the presence of hemoglobin <12gm/dl, total leukocyte count (TLC) <4000/microL, platelet count belong to young age group with mean age 42.87±15.54 years. Most common etiology of pancytopenia was megaloblastic anemia (39%) followed by aplastic anemia (29%), Aleukemic leukemia (15%) and other causes. Among megaloblastic anemia pure vitamin B12 deficiency was observed in 27 cases. On clinical examination pallor was present in 100% cases. 31% of patients had hepatomegaly, 27% of patients had splenomegaly. We compared the studies & concluded that clinico region.
Cognitive performance across the menstrual cycle

Previous studies have demonstrated that ovarian hormones, namely estrogen and progesterone, affect cognitive performance. Higher levels of ovarian hormones have been shown to be positively associated with better performance in tasks that typically show female superiority, whereas lower levels have been found to be associated with better performance on tasks usually showing male superiority. The aim of the present study was to analyze the modulation effect of the menstrual cycle on various cognitive abilities. Thirty women with a typical menstrual cycle completed a cognitive battery that consisted of four cognitive tasks: Mental Rotation, the Water-Level test, Verbal Fluency, and Digit Span. The battery was completed at two time points – during the early follicular phase and during the ovulatory cycle phase. Results showed a significant cycle effect for mental rotation scores, such that women’s scores were higher during the early follicular phase (under lower levels of estrogen) and lower during the ovulatory cycle phase (under higher levels of estrogen). Furthermore, a significant cycle effect for verbal fluency was found, such that scores were higher during the ovulatory cycle phase (under higher levels of estrogen) and lower in the early follicular phase (under lower levels of estrogen). No significant cycle effects were found for the Water-Level test or for the Digit Span task. The findings suggest that sex hormones, as reflected by menstrual cycle phase, selectively modulate cognitive performance.
Correlation of duration of exposure with PEFR in flour mill workers: A cross sectional study

Study objective: To correlate duration of exposure with PEFR in flour mill workers. Materials and methods: 90 participants working in flour mill with duration of exposure ranging from 5 years to 50 years were enrolled in the study. Their predicted PEFR was calculated and actual PEFR was obtained using “Peak Flow Meter”. Correlation was done according to the years of exposure. Conclusion: There is a strong correlation between years of exposure and decline in PEFR in Flour mill workers.
Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Saudi Patients: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study

Aims/Objectives: The epidemiology of lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) in western populations has been well documented but there are scant reports about this condition in Saudi Arabia. This research studied the demographic characteristics of LGIB and assessed the specific colonoscopy findings in Saudi national patients who attended a large population based hospital in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The present study took place at King Saud medical city, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A longitudinal retrospective analysis of patient endoscopy records was carried out covering the period from 2004 through to 2015. The patients included were Saudis aged 18 years and above who were receiving first time colonoscopy for an unknown etiology of bleeding. The patients were from a number of sources: emergency room (ER), inpatients or referred from other centres. Data were entered into Excel and then transferred to SPSS for statistical analysis. Results: A total of 1,137 patients were included in the study. 178 patients were excluded due to missed or incomplete medical record numbers leaving a total of 959 patients, consisting of 574 (60%) males and 385 (40%) females, with a median age of 51.9 years (SD 18.4, range 18 to 113 years). Most patients were in-patients/ER (346, 42.5%), or out patients (350, 43%), while 137 (14.5%) were referred from other centres. In all colonoscopy findings of LGIB there were significantly more male than female patients, with a male to female ratio of 1.5:1. The most common colonoscopy findings of LGIB were haemorrhoids (369) 38.5%, diverticulosis (116) 12.1%, neoplasm (95) 9.9%, rectal ulcer (79) 8.2%, colitis (78) 8.1%, and polyps (47) 4.9%, respectively. The colon was normal in (140) 14.6% patients. Conclusions: Our research showed that hemorrhoids,diverticulosis, neoplasm, Rectal ulcer, and colitis were the most common colonoscopic findings of LGIB in a Saudi adult population, with men more predisposed to LGIB than women and please remove the last sentence " These findings are broadly similar to those reported in western populations.
Dividend Policy and Share Price Volatility

We examined the relationship between dividend policy and share price volatility across companies listed in the Nigerian Stock Exchange Market. 26 sampled firms across a number of sectors were selected through simple random sampling technique over a period (2004 – 2011). Our model specification captured share price volatility (P.vol) as the dependent variable, while dividend yield (Dyld) and dividend payout ratio (Payout) were the independent variable; firm size (size), long-term debt (Debt), earnings volatility (E.vol) and asset growth rate (AsGRt) were the control variables. For robustness purposes, the regression analysis was conducted using the pooled OLS and Panel EGLS. We also conducted various tests (i.e. Multicollinearity, Heteroskedasticity, Autocorrelation and Model specification tests) using Eviews 7.0. Our finding indicated that dividend yield exerts a positive and significant influence on share price volatility of firms while dividend payout exerts a negative and insignificant influence on share price volatility. We recommended therefore that companies should be consciously meticulous in their thoughts on efficient approach to maximizing the wealth of shareholders and simultaneously meeting the company’s needs to finance its investments.
Drug utilization pattern of patients with bipolar affective disorder in a tertiary care hospital in India

Aim and Objective: To assess the drug utilization pattern of patients with Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) in the Outpatient department of Psychiatry of a tertiary care hospital. Methods: It is a Cross sectional observational study (6months) carried out at the Outpatient department of Psychiatry in tertiary care hospital. Results: A total of 122 prescriptions were analyzed. Most common disease was found to be BPAD. Total drugs prescribed were 291 and majority was in oral dosage form. Average no. of drugs per prescription was 2, it was seen that out of 291 drugs mood stabilizers (26.14%), antipsychotics (29.89%), antidepressants (26.14%), anticonvulsants (1.37%), anti-anxiety (16.49%). Antipsychotics given orally were 87 of which Olanzapine 46 (52.87) found to be more than others. Antipsychotics in combination prescription with mood stabilizers, antidepressants, anti-anxiety which included Lithium, Divalproex sodium, Escitaprolam, Clonazepam respectively. Conclusion: BPAD is serious public health problems that is frequently under diagnosed and in adequately treated, studying and analyzing the prescription patterns seek to monitor, evaluate, and help the physician in understanding how the available drugs can be best put to use practically.
Biochemical Effects of Lead Toxicity on Serum Total Protein, Albumin and Globulin Levels in Occupationally Exposed Workers in Major Sudanese Cities

Exposure to air lead pollution represents a major potential health hazard for occupationally exposed workers. A total of 100 traffic policemen and petrol station workers (exposed group) was compared with 50 unexposed groups (control) with respect to lead toxicity on serum total protein, albumin and globulin levels. Blood lead concentration was determined by using atomic absorption spectrometer. Biochemical parameters were measured in serum using standard methods. Mean blood lead concentration in exposed group was found to be (32.2 μg /dl) compared to control (12.4μg/dl). Significant decrease in total protein, albumin and globulin levels was observed in exposed group in comparison to control. Result suggests that prolonged exposure to air lead pollution causes many severe health problems. Keywordsalbumin, biochemical effects, globulin, lead pollution, total protein, traffic police
Mutagenic efficiency of gamma-rays, ethyl methane sulphonate and its combination on microsperma lentil (Lens culinaris Medik)

Seeds of microsperma lentil (Lens culinaris Medik) variety Pant L-406 were selected for the mutagenic treatment. Fresh healthy seeds were irradiated with 10kR, 15kR, 20kR, 25kR, and 30kR doses of gamma-rays. Healthy seeds of this variety were presoaked in distilled water and treated with different concentration of ethyl methane sulphonate (0.02M, 0.03M, 0.04M and 0.05M). Half of the irradiated seeds were also treated with 0.03M ethyl methane sulphonate (EMS) for combination treatments. Observations were recorded for percent germination, seedling height, pollen fertility, plant survival and chromosomal abnormalities in M 1 generation. Frequency and spectrum of chlorophyll and viable mutations were scored in M 2 generation. Higher doses of mutagen either alone and / or in combinations severely reduced the percentage of germination, seedling height, pollen fertility and plant survival than their corresponding lower doses. The percent chromosomal abnormalities viz. fragments, bridges, laggards and micronuclei were increased with increase in dosage/ concentration of mutagens. Mutagenic efficiency was computed on the basis of seedling injury, lethality and pollen sterility. Lower dose of EMS (0.02M) was found to be most efficient in inducing more chlorophyll and viable mutations. Various types of chlorophyll and viable mutations were identified from all the treatments.