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Nurses' Performance Regarding Life Threatening Ventricular Dysrhythmias among Critically Ill Patients

Background: Ventricular dysrhythmias (VD) are the important cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, particularly in those with structural heart disease. It is fundamental importance for nurses to recognize normal and pathological electrocardiographic tracings and allowing the adoption of appropriate and immediate interventions. Aim of the study: was to assess nurses' performance regarding life threatening ventricular dysrhythmia among critically ill patients in intensive care units at Zagazig University Hospitals. Subjects and Methods: Research design: A descriptive design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study and to answer the research questions. Setting: The study was conducted at all cardiac Intensive Care Units at Zagazig University Hospitals. Subjects: A convenient sample of 50 nurses was included in this study. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used; Questionnaire and observational checklists regarding life threatening VD. Data were collected over a period of six months started from July 2018 to December 2018. Results: The results of the study revealed that the majority of the studied nurses their age ranged from 20-29 years old and was female, near to half of nurse's graduated from bachelor nursing, and two third of nurses had years of experience in ICU more than 2 years. The present study clarified that three quarter of the studied nurses had unsatisfactory knowledge and more than half of them had unsatisfactory practice regarding life threatening ventricular dysrhythmias. Conclusion: Based on the results can be concluded that the studied nurses had unsatisfactory level of knowledge and practice regarding life threatening VD and need to be improved. Also, there was no significant relation between total knowledge score and total practice score. Recommendations: the study is recommended to there is a need to In–service training programs for the purpose of updating the knowledge and skills of nurses working with intensive care units for early identification and management of life threatening dysrhythmias and Periodic evaluation of nurses' knowledge and practice.
Enteric fever in adult patients: clinical features, outcome and antibiotic susceptibility patterns

Enteric fever is one of the commonest causes of fever in our country. In majority of the cases, the diagnosis and treatment are based on suggestive clinical features alone, without confirmatory laboratory tests. We studied the clinical and laboratory features, sensitivity pattern of isolates and diseaseoutcome in culture-proven cases of enteric fever in adult patients,with a view to highlight those features which would help generalpractioners in the diagnosis and empiric treatment of entericfever in the community
Reproductive Performance in a Selected Sample of Dairy Farms in Una-Sana Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Background The production of milk and dairy products and their placement on the market represent a constant profit for the farmers/producers in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH). The profitable operation of the dairy farms is influenced by the reproductive performance of the lactating animals. This study assessed individual animal reproductive characteristics in selected dairy farms and described their reproductive performance indicators. Results The median age at first insemination was 493 days (5th–95th percentile range 429–840), while the age at first calving was 802 days (5th–95th percentile range 708–1168). The median pregnancy proportion at first insemination was 40% (5th–95th percentile range 17–62), while the cumulative pregnancy rate calculated at day-60, day-80, day-100, and day-120 showed that approximately 64% of all pregnancies happened before day-120. The calculated interservice intervals showed that approximately 69% of the repeat breeding animals came back to the oestrus in the period of 18 to 24 days. This is an indication of very good oestrus detection in selected dairy farms. The mean number of services per pregnancy was 2.61 (range 1–12). The median calving-to-first-insemination interval was 62.5 days (5th–95th percentile range 16–408). The calving-to-conception interval was 101 day (5th–95th percentile range 36–506). Finally, the calving interval was 385 days (5th–95th percentile range 329–773). Conclusions There is a need for an organised, regular, and more comprehensive recording system for the reproduction of dairy cattle among dairy farms in Una-Sana Canton. The calculated reproductive measures indicated an undulant trend in reproductive performance among selected dairy farms in Una-Sana Canton. Knowing the apparent reproductive indicators described in this study, the farmers and veterinary authorities may identify and correct areas in their management that contribute to the reproductive underperformance.
Evaluation of effectiveness of rupatadine and olopatadine in patients of allergic rhinitis at Indore: a randomized control trial

is on three mainly and specific immunotherapy. accessibility and the success and effectiveness of a therapeutic option applied in the patient’s particular case. The current therapeutic modalities for the management of AR include: H1 receptor antagonists, mast leukotriene antagonists, corticosteroids, and ABSTRACT Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most prevalent atopic disorders that affect productivity and quality of life. Although individually olopatadine and rupatadine are efficacious in AR, data on the head to head study of these drugs in Indian population are scanty, so present study was undertaken with an aim to compare the efficacy, safety, and cost effectiveness of rupatadine and olopatadine in patients’ of allergic rhinitis. Methods: A prospective, randomized, double blind, parallel group, comparative 2 weeks clinical study conducted in eighty patients of AR in the Department of Pharmacology, Index Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Indore. Following inclusion and exclusion criteria, 67 patients were recruited and randomized to two treatment groups and received the respective drugs for 2 weeks. At follow-up, parameters assessed were total nasal symptom score (TNSS), change in total and differential count of eosinophil. Results: In olopatadine group, there was a significantly higher reduction in TNSS (P < 0.05) than that of rupatadine. Both the drugs significantly reduced the absolute eosinophil count, but olopatadine (P <0.001) was found to be superior. The incidence of adverse effects was found to be less in olopatadine group when compared with rupatadine group. Conclusions: Both rupatadine and olopatadine provide effective relief of the symptoms of AR. However, clinical benefit occurs significantly more with olopatadine. However, rupatadine was more cost ‑ effective than olopatadine in treating the patients of AR in term of effectiveness.
The Mediating Effect of Intellectual Capital Disclosure Between Firm Characteristics and Firm Value: Empirical Evidence From Indonesian Company With Non-recursive Model Analysis

Based on the signaling theory, this study seeks to explain the interaction of corporate value and the disclosure of intellectual capital in a framework of analysis of recursive models. Testing the recursive model also involves firm size and company growth as a characteristic of the company to clarify the mediating role of intellectual capital in mediating both of the firm's values. We find a positive relationship between firm size and growth on intellectual capital disclosure. The greater the size and growth of the company, the more it encourages companies to disclose intellectual capital in the company's annual report. Also, we find a non-recursive model between intellectual capital disclosure and firm value. This shows that the broader the disclosure of IC information by the company, the better the investor's perception of the company is reflected in the value of the company. Meanwhile, at different times the current condition of the company's value will encourage companies to disclose more complete IC information.
Vitamin D-Cathelicidin Axis: at the Crossroads between Protective Immunity and Pathological Inflammation during Infection

Vitamin D signaling plays an essential role in innate defense against intracellular microorganisms via the generation of the antimicrobial protein cathelicidin. In addition to directly binding to and killing a range of pathogens, cathelicidin acts as a secondary messenger driving vitamin D-mediated inflammation during infection. Recent studies have elucidated the biological and clinical functions of cathelicidin in the context of vitamin D signaling. The vitamin D-cathelicidin axis is involved in the activation of autophagy, which enhances antimicrobial effects against diverse pathogens. Vitamin D studies have also revealed positive and negative regulatory effects of cathelicidin on inflammatory responses to pathogenic stimuli. Diverse innate and adaptive immune signals crosstalk with functional vitamin D receptor signals to enhance the role of cathelicidin action in cell-autonomous effector systems. In this review, we discuss recent findings that demonstrate how the vitamin D-cathelicidin pathway regulates autophagy machinery, protective immune defenses, and inflammation, and contributes to immune cooperation between innate and adaptive immunity. Understanding how the vitamin D-cathelicidin axis operates in the host response to infection will create opportunities for the development of new therapeutic approaches against a variety of infectious diseases.
Mediating Effect of Perceived Social Support in the Relationship Between Resilience and Self-Esteem Among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Literatures suggested that self-esteem is an imperative factor of a successful parenting. However, parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to develop lower self-esteem, despite showing averagely higher resilience compared to other parents. To gain a deeper understanding on the relationship between self-esteem and resilience, this study aimed to investigate whether perceived social support mediates the association of resilience and selfesteem among parents of children with ASD. One hundred and fifty-three (153) parents from a state in Malaysia were chosen through purposive sampling as participants in this study to provide their responses in three questionnaires, namely Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, Two-Dimensional Model of Self-Esteem Scale, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. The results of multiple regression suggested that perceived social support partially mediates the link between resilience and self-esteem. Furthermore, the findings also suggested that perceived social support is predicted by the participants’ resilience, instead of predicting it. It was also indicated that self-worth dimension of self-esteem received stronger contribution from both resilience and perceived social support when compared to the self-competence dimension. In conclusion, findings of this study indicated that perceived social support partially explained the link between resilience and selfesteem, hence suggested other factors might contribute to the self-esteem of the PCA apart from resilience and perceived social supports.
Investigating Methylene Blue Adsorption and Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO/CNC Nanohybrids

Nanohybrids of zinc oxide/cellulose nanocrystals (ZnO/CNCs) were successfully prepared by using a low cost and green method for adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB). CNCs have been derived through the hydrolysis reaction by citric/hydrochloric acid from the pure cellulose isolated from Vietnamese Nypa fruticans trunk. The influence of the Zn2+ ion concentration on the morphology, microstructure, and thermal properties as well as the photocatalytic activity of the ZnO/CNC nanohybrids was investigated in detail. Analyses of FTIR spectra, XRD, and SEM indicated that the ZnO nanocrystals with the size of 50 nm formed and loaded on the surface of CNC. Based on the DRS spectra and the nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms (BET) analysis, the absorption of ultraviolet light with a strong absorption band around 400 nm was found for all the ZnO/CNC nanohybrids, and the values of specific surface areas ( ) of materials can be controlled by changing the concentration ratio of Zn2+ ion and CNC. The TGA analysis demonstrated that the ZnO loading samples (ZnO/CNC) had the thermal degradation onset temperature higher than that of neat CNC. The effect of MB removal showed the results which were contributed not only by the adsorption ability of CNC but also by the photocatalytic activity of ZnO. The photocatalytic efficiency significantly depended on the content of ZnO loading. The maximum degradation of MB was about 95% in 150 min for the ZnO/CNC-1.0 sample in which the concentration ratio of zinc-precursor Zn(NO3)2·6H2O and CNC was 1.0.
Montelukast Efficiency in Improving the Deleterious Gastrointestinal Effects of Dexamethasone in Rats

Abstract Background: Montelukast and dexamethasone are used in combination in the treatment of asthma. Treatment by steroids resulted in gastric mucosa weakening enhancing the occurrence of ulcer in addition to its effect on the motility and contractility of gastrointestinal tract. Aim of Study: The present study was designed to evaluate the anti-ulcer effect of montelukast, a selective leukotriene (LT) D4 receptor antagonist compared to famotidine and its effect on the motility and contractility of the small intestine in gastric ulcer induced by dexamethasone and aggravated by cold stress. Material and Methods: Adult male rats were divided into 5 groups: The first received normal saline. The other groups were given dexamethasone intraperitoneally (4mg/kg/day) for 5 days. The third group received famotidine 40mg/kg/day while the fourth and fifth groups received montelukast 30 and 60mg/kg/day orally respectively thirty minutes after dexam-ethasone. At the end, rats were exposed to cold stress then sacrificed to extract the stomachs and intestines to determine gastric ulcer score and intestinal transit then the response of small intestine to acetyl choline was recorded. Then the stomachs were divided for histopathological and biochemical studies. Results: Dexamethasone treatment resulted in ulceration of gastric mucosa, increased intestinal transit, diminished intestinal contraction and increased oxidative stress. The group treated with montelukast 60mg/kg/day showed a sig-nificant decrease in mean gastric ulcer score, intestinal transit but increase of intestinal contractility. All treated groups showed significant MDA decrease, improved histopathological picture of the stomach while the two montelukast treated groups showed significant increase in SOD. Conclusion: Montelukast with high dose shows a prom-ising role in eliminating the undesirable effects induced by corticosteroids especially if associated with stress.
Introduction of computer education in the curriculum of Zambian primary and secondary schools: Benefits and challenges.

The important role of ICTs in improving learning and teaching in the education sector has been widely recognised. Governments worldwide are prioritising the training of their citizens in ICTs. Consequently, the Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of General Education introduced the Computer Studies in schools, starting from Grade Eight and ending at Twelve. However, there has been limited understanding on the benefits of introducing this subject to both teachers and learners and challenges faced to teach the subject in Zambian schools. The purpose of this study was to establish the benefits and challenges in the teaching and learning of Computer Studies in Mwandi District, Western Province of Zambia. The study employed a qualitative approach where 16 schools participated in the study. Thirty-two purposively selected respondents, two from each school, participated in the study. Face-to-face interviews and non-participant observations were methods used to collect data. Data was analysed thematically. The findings revealed that there is insufficient ICT infrastructure in schools. Teachers with a bit of knowledge of computers or interest in ICTs are used to teach Computer Studies. The main benefits of having computer knowledge included improved information environment, work performance, communication and employment prospects; innovation and creativity; lifelong learning and greater self-sufficiency. Inadequate ICT facilities/equipment, lack of time to adequately teach computer studies, large teacher/pupil ratio, unreliable or inadequate power supply, lack of trained teachers in ICTs, lack of technical support to maintain and upgrade computing equipment, limited financial resources and lack of Internet connectivity were the main challenges faced towards effective teaching of the subject in schools. The study recommends for trained expertise, increased funding, and acquisition of ICTs equipment and materials in order to teach ICTs effectively.
Differential gene expression by lithium chloride induction of adipose-derived stem cells into neural phenotype cells

Objective(s): Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs), with suitable and easy access, are multipotential cells that have the ability for differentiation into other mesodermal and transdifferentiate into neural phenotype cells. In this study, Lithium chloride (LiCl) was used for in vitro transdifferentiation of rat ADSCs into neuron-like cells (NLCs). Materials and Methods: ADSCs were isolated from the rats’ perinephric region using Dulbecco΄s Modified Eagle΄s Medium (DMEM) with Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS), cultured for 3 passages, characterized by flowcytometry and differentiation into adipogenic and osteogenic phenotypes. The ADSCs were exposed to 0.1, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 5, and 10 millimolar (mM) LiCl without serum for 24 hr. The optimum dose of LiCl was selected according the maximum viability of cells. The expression of neurofilament light chain (NfL), neurofilament high chain (NfH), and nestin was evaluated by immunocytochemistry. Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to evaluate the amount of synaptophysin, neurogenin-1, neuroD1, NfL, NfH, and nestin genes’ expression in ADSCs and NLCs. Results: The optimum dose of LiCl was 1 mM in 24 hr. The transdifferentiated ADSCs showed cytoplasmic extension with synapse-like formation. Synaptophysin, neurogenin-1, neuroD1, NfL, NfH, and nestin genes were significantly expressed more in NLCs than in ADSCs. Conclusion: LiCl can induce ADSCs into neural phenotype cells with higher expression of neural and neuronal genes.
Economic fluctuations during pregnancy and smoking onset among adolescents in Brazil : evidence from the 2012 national survey of school health

In this paper, we aim to investigate the potential relationship between smoking onset among nine-grade Brazilian students and economic fluctuations during their life in utero. Using data about smoking behavior from the 2012 National Survey of School Health and the unemployment rate as a proxy for economic fluctuations, we estimate an interval censoring model for the risk of early smoking onset in adolescence. The results suggest that students who experienced economic downturn during the third trimester of pregnancy are less likely to have the first experience of smoking earlier in adolescence than their counterparts. This association is basically driven by students of low-SES mothers who are less prevalent in the sample and potentially more susceptible to have their fertility decision influenced by economic cycles.
Assessment of Preservative Ability of Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts of Onion (Allium cepa L ) on Soybean Daddawa- A Condiment

Received : 07/06/2019 Accepted : 21/02/2020 Reports have indicated that lipid peroxidation is a key factor in soybean daddawa deterioration and Alliums are rich in antioxidants. The present study was carried out to investigate the preservative abilities of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Onion (Allium cepa L) on stored soybean daddawa compared with Sodium Chloride treated samples. Soybean (Glycine max (L). Merr. ) seeds fermented into soybean daddawa was preserved with both extracts (at 3, 5 and 7% concentration) and NaCl (at the concentrations of 0, 3 and 5%). The samples stored at 30±2°C for up to 14 days were analyzed for peroxide value (POV), free fatty acid (FFA), pH, titratable acidity (TTA), water absorption capacity (WAC) and fat absorption capacity (FAC). Type of solvent used in extraction did not have significant effect on all the storage indices. Extracts of Onion significantly lowered the POV, FFA and TTA generated in stored soybean daddawa. The pH of stored soybean daddawa samples treated with the NaCl and aqueous extract was not significantly affected while the ethanolic extract significantly reduced the pH from 8.26 – 8.34 to 5.72 – 5.89. The tested extracts lowered the WAC significantly while the FAC of treated soybean daddawa was not significantly affected compared to those treated with NaCl. Results of this study indicate that both extracts of Onion are more effective in lowering peroxidation in stored soybean daddawa and thus could be exploited for soybean daddawa preservation.
Yeats’s Legacy and Literary Tourism: A Study of the Yeats Winter School in Sligo

Literary tourism is of increasing importance within the field of cultural and heritage tourism yet remains under-represented in academic literature. Smith, et al. (2010, p. 108) define it as a “tourism activity motivated by interest in an author, a literary creation or setting, or the literary heritage of a destination”. The typical profile of a literary tourist is that of a welleducated holidaymaker who is seeking an authentic experience, may have heard about the place’s linkage with a writer but may not have high levels of knowledge about the actual work of the writer. The socio-economic characteristics of literary tourists indicate a pre-dominance of more educated visitors from a higher social class and income grouping (Smith, et al., 2010; Timothy & Boyd, 2003). These characteristics are particularly relevant to the concept of the ‘literary pilgrim’ who has an emotional connection as well as a “more intimate relationship with the author” (Robinson and Andersen, 2004). Gentile and Brown (2015) describe the “widening scope of literary tourism, its arguable transition from niche to mass tourism, and its attempt to link high and popular culture”. The growing popularity of literary festivals as well as other related literary trails, routes and events provides evidence of this. This study focuses on the importance of Yeats’s literary connection and legacy in attracting visitors to Sligo and it provides a profile of the literary tourist that includes the literary ‘pilgrim’ or enthusiast visiting Sligo. The study further explores characteristics, motivations, and literary awareness as well as experiences and levels of satisfaction among visitors or literary ‘pilgrims’ attending the Yeats Winter School in 2016. Overall, respondents are positive about their experiences of Sligo as a literary destination and consider Yeats’s legacy to be valuable from a tourism perspective. However, the outcomes of this study indicate a need for a more strategic and collaborative approach to the development and marketing of Sligo as a literary destination including a cohesive communications strategy. Introduction People like to come to Ireland to talk literature. It is a comparative advantage of this country and it is due to a rich literary tradition here.Irish writing has for many years allowed this country to punch above its weight internationally. (McWilliams, 2015, p2) Although the quality and diversity of Ireland’s rich literary heritage is widely recognised, there remains a dearth of research in the area of literary tourism. WB Yeats is a world-renowned poet and playwright, the first Irish person to become a Nobel Laureate in Literature.