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Enhancement of Xanthan Biosynthesis Using Medicinal Herbs - A Novel Approach
Authors: Rajyaguru B. S. , Varma A. , Kharkwal A. C. , Singh J.
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to evaluate the potential of five medicinal herbs in the enhancement of xanthan gum production when used against indigenously isolated (from molasses, an agricultural waste) phytopathogen Xanthomonas campestris MW741556. Antibiotic susceptibility of five medicinal herbs (Moringa oleifera, Bacopa monnieri, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Withania somnifera, and Arthrospira platensis) against X. campestris culture was first checked. All five herbs exhibited a clear zone of inhibition against X. campestris during the investigation. Thereafter their effect on enhancing the xanthan gum production was studied using molasses enriched medium. The results of this experiment showed that all five herbs were capable of enhancing xanthan gum production significantly. Xanthan gum produced differed in viscosity and dried biomass. Among all, A. platensis and M. oleifera were found to be the most promising for xanthan gum production with higher viscosity. These results were further confirmed by the characterization of xanthan gum produced by five herbs using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. Further, a multivariate approach using principal component analysis confirmed the variability among the herbs used. This versatility of these medicinal herbs opens the possibility of their utilization and application in various fields.
Environmental Modelling of Ionic Mass Transfer Coefficient in a Unique Electrocoagulation Reactor
Authors: Hashim Al-Khalaf Safaa K. , Naje Ahmed Samir , Al-Ridah Zaid Abed , Zwain Haider M.
Published: December 2022

Ionic mass transfer in a novel electrocoagulation reactor (ECR) using a rotating impeller anode is studied experimentally using the limiting current density method. The CFD simulation is also conducted for characterizing the novel electrocoagulation reactor (ECR) and validating the experimental study of ionic mass transfer. Variables included rotational speed and anode diameter. The Bland-Altman method was used to verify the accuracy of experimental and simulation results. Data for the condition 11852 < Re < 58550 and 88 < Sc < 285 were found to fit the equation for the largest diameter of 11.2 cm; Sh = 2.1Re0.93Sc0.33. Based on COD removal efficiency, optimal EC performance is realized at the largest anode diameter of 11.2 cm, confirming the enhancement of aluminum mass transfer by increasing the anode diameter. The experimental values of current density and mass transfer coefficient are validated by CFD simulation for all the rotational speeds and anode diameters. The accuracy is up to 95% for the experimental current densities compared with simulation values.
The Inherent Grave Consequences of Glacial Retreat
Authors: Arora Shefali
Published: December 2022

Glaciers are the protector of climate change. As glacier melting is a long-term process, it does not gain the same attention in comparison to other crises. The visible evidence of global warming is the glaciers. The main cause of glaciers melting is the rising temperature of the earth by CO2 emission and ocean warming. Deforestation, burning fossil fuels, transportation, and other human activities raise the atmospheric concentration of CO2 and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) which warm the planet and ultimately cause the glacier to melt. 90% of the earth’s warmth is absorbed by the ocean and is responsible for the melting of marine glaciers. The main deglaciation consequences are sea-level rise which has contributed to rising sea level by 2.7cm since 1961Glaciers are always been of substantial research as their long-term behavior is like a barometer to check the weather variability, change in flora and fauna, and economic activity. Deglaciation promises grave consequences for wildlife, plant, and the region’s people and a frightening future. This paper showcase how glaciers are melting and hearts are frozen.
Impact of the Chemical Composition of Oil for Biodiesel Production to Reduce Environmental Pollution
Authors: Viraj Miyuranga K. A. , Arachchige U. S. P. R. , Thilakarathne D. , Jayasinghe R. A. , Weerasekara N. A.
Published: December 2022

The primary motivation for researching biofuels is to meet the world’s energy requirements. Demand for fossil fuels is rising significantly due to population expansion. Biodiesel is a promising renewable energy source that, if implemented effectively, has the potential to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels. Because biodiesel is a cleaner fuel that requires no engine modification, its implementation is not complicated. It can directly be used in diesel engines or as a blended diesel with fossil diesel. Seven different vegetable oils were utilized to replicate restaurant waste cooking oil in the laboratory to make biodiesel. The qualities of biodiesel produced were investigated and compared to determine how they vary depending on the chemical composition of the oil source. The physical appearance of biodiesel varies slightly depending on the oil source. Density, kinematic viscosity, flash point, and acid levels, on the other hand, are all within acceptable biodiesel criteria for all types of oil sources used.
Impact of Environmental Pollutants on Alzheimer’s Disease: A Review
Authors: Srivastava Yogyata , Chauhan Abhishek , Singh S. B.
Published: December 2022

Environmental pollution is one of the major concerns as it affects public health and is responsible for various neurological disorders too. Neurological disorders are governed by many different factors - they can be genetic, based on lifestyle, or environmental. In many recent studies, it has been observed that exposure to many environmental pollutants increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Pollutants like PM 10, PM2.5, and some other ultrafine nanoparticles, lipophilic vaporized toxicant (acrolein) can easily reach the brain by crossing the blood-brain barrier after it they can activate the innate immune responses inside the target site like neurons, astrocytes, and microglia by this way they can be neurotoxic. Human epidemiological evidence proves that there is a correlation between environmental pollutants and neurological disorders like dysfunction of mitochondrial, oxidative stress, disruption in the myelin sheath, the blood-brain barrier anatomy alterations, and endoplasmic reticulum stress which direct towards cognitive impairment with lower quality of lifestyle. The review article aims to culminate the correlation between the environmental factors and Alzheimer’s disease, The different sources of pollution and their effect on various stages of human life, developmental neurotoxicity, and neurological disorders also have been discussed.
Water Sustainability Concept of Hindu Javanese Community Settlements Toward Global Climate Change Resilience in the Indonesia Mountainous Area
Authors: Ikhsan Fauzan Ali , Setioko Bambang , Suprapti Atiek
Published: December 2022

Traditional settlements in the mountains are most vulnerable to climate change impacts. The threat of water sustainability to support the life of a traditional residential area is one of the climate change challenges that must be faced. This research aims to explore the local wisdom of the Hindu Javanese community in regulating the landscape of its settlements to maintain water sustainability now. This research methodology used a qualitative approach. This study took place in a traditional settlement of the Hindu Javanese community in the Cetho Temple area. The Cetho Temple area is one of the traces of the remnants of the Majapahit kingdom civilization on Mount Lawu, which was built in the 15th century. Data collection techniques are conducted by direct observation and interviews of several purposively selected informants in the study area. Data analysis is done by analyzing data into physical data and socio-cultural data spatial analysis. The two groups of data were analyzed to obtain a complete picture of the strategy of the Javanese Hindu community to regulate water sustainability in residential areas. The research result shows that The Hindu Javanese community built its settlements concerning local topographic and hydrological conditions in maintaining water sustainability. The Mountain – Springs – Settlement - Farm field relationship forms an environmental ecosystem that is always balanced. In addition to maintaining physical water continuity, the Javanese Hindu community has a spiritual tradition to maintain the spirit of its people to maintain water continuity. The Hindu Javanese community in the Cetho Temple area can align settlements and nature through this local wisdom. This research in the future is expected to be useful as a reference for water management in traditional settlements in the mountains and planning for structuring settlement areas in the mountains.
Coated Controlled-Release Fertilizers: Potential Solution for Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Negi P. , Thakur R. , Manral K. , Tomar K. , Rawat B. S. , Ramola B. , Ahmad Waseem
Published: December 2022

The use of fertilizer in the agricultural field is essential for plant growth but an excess amount of pure chemical contents in fertilizers becomes harmful to every living being. To reduce this chemical exposure, the use of materials coated with Controlled Release Fertilizers (CRFs) are being used. The coating of materials outside the fertilizer does not allow the chemicals to spread completely within one application of fertilizer but its spread can be extended as will be done in 2-3 applications of fertilizer. The features of the undercoating material are thus vital to attain this delayed or slow release of the nutrients present in the fertilizer. The longevity of CRFs depends upon the width of the material coating surrounding the fertilizer, temperature, and moisture. The review focuses on the consequences of conventional fertilizers, the need to control the release of fertilizers and types of coatings used, and their application in sustainable agriculture.
Effective Mixer Design an Important Factor In SSCR Systems for Reduction of NOx from Exhaust of Diesel Engines
Authors: Yadav M. K. , Srivastava A. K.
Published: December 2022

In recent decades, the environment has been seriously polluted by the hazardous exhaust components of diesel engines. The international community, which is dedicated to preserving the harmony between nature and humanity, has taken this seriously and imposed strict regulations on Diesel engine manufacturers regarding the quantity of exhaust components from Diesel engines that may apply to the standards of EURO-VI. The SCR technology attempted to reduce the problem somewhat, but the associated problems of solid particle formation on the pipe walls, ammonia slip, and incomplete NOx reduction led to the development of new technology - solid selective catalytic reduction. The use of solid ammonium salt for ammonia generation has shown better results in NOx reduction and reduction of solid particle formation compared to SCR. However, it was not possible to fully resolve the ammonia slip issue. A uniform flow rate of ammonia through the SCR catalyst can reduce NOx efficiently. In this paper, the role of mixer design in achieving a uniform flow rate of ammonia is investigated in detail. The results show that an optimized mixer design leads to efficient reduction of NOx and thus reduces ammonia slip to a great extent. When the mixer is placed near the ammonia injection point, the most homogeneous ammonia distribution is achieved for flow through the SCR catalyst.
Application of a Two-Level Full Factorial Design for the Synthesis of Composite Bioplastics from Durian Seed Flour and Yellow Konjac Flour Incorporating Ethanolic Extract of Syzygium myrtifolium Leaves and its Characterization
Authors: Permatasari N.D. , Witoyo J.E. , Masruri M. , Yuwono S.S. , Widjanarko S.B.
Published: December 2022

Increasing environmental problems related to synthetic plastics for food packaging encourage the creation of more environmentally friendly plastics from Indonesia’s local natural resources, such as durian seed, yellow konjac, and Syzygium myrtifolium leaves, which are abundant in nature. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of the durian seed flour (DSF) mass, yellow konjac flour (YKF) mass, and the concentration of ethanolic extract of S. myrtifolium leaves (5-25%) on the tensile strength, elongation, and inhibition zone area of composite bioplastics. The two-level full factorial design was conducted for this experiment with 3 independent factors: DSF mass (0.5-1 g), YKF mass (0.5-1 g), and the concentration of ethanolic extract of S. myrtifolium leaves (5-25% b/v), and 3 responses were observed: tensile strength, elongation, and inhibition zone area. The physicomechanical characteristics were then used to further describe the best combination. The results showed that the DSF mass had only affected tensile strength, whereas the YKF mass had affected tensile strength and elongation of composite bioplastics. Meanwhile, the concentration of ethanolic extract of S. myrtifolium leaves only affects the inhibition zone area. The best combination was found in the DSF mass of 0.5 g, YKF mass of 1 g, and the concentration of ethanolic extract of S. myrtifolium leaves of 25%, with the tensile strength of 3.30 MPa, elongation of 50.00%, and inhibition zone area of 15.33 mm. Moreover, these combinations also had a thickness of 0.115 mm, modulus young of 0.066 MPa, density of 1.37 g.cm-3, moisture content of 17.14%, and water solubility of 76.91%.
Green Campus Audit Procedures and Implementation to Educational Institutions and Industries
Authors: Rajalakshmi S. , Mythili Gnanamangai B. , Kumar D. Vinoth , Santhya V. Sri , Priya M. , Josephine R. Mary , Srivastava Ashutosh Kumar , Sudhakaran R. , Deepa M. A.
Published: December 2022

Nature provides a free lunch, but only if we control our appetites. As we are in the twenty-first century, modernization and industrialization are the two important outputs that have made human life more luxurious and comfortable. Simultaneously, they are responsible for several uses of exploitation of forests, natural resources, and wildlife, polluting the scarce, producing massive solid waste and sacred water resources, and finally making our planet Earth ugly and inhospitable. Today, people are getting more familiar with global issues like global warming, the greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, climate change, etc. Now, it is considered a final call by Mother Earth to walk on the path of sustainable development. The time has come to wake up, unite and combat together for a sustainable environment. The present study focuses on the concept of green audit and its importance with respect to the conservation of nature for future generations. Every organization should have its own green campus and environment policy with respect to nature conservation and environmental protection and should maintain a sizable amount of green cover area after building construction along with natural and planted vegetation. A maximum number of more oxygen-producing and carbon-di-oxide-absorbing plants should be maintained to provide a pure atmosphere to the stakeholders. The installation of a rainwater harvesting system, percolation, ponds, check dam, and drip irrigation system to conserve rainwater and groundwater should be noteworthy on the campus.
Medical Waste Management and Design of a Low-Cost Incinerator for Reduction of Environmental Pollution in a Multi-System Hospital
Authors: Oyebode O. J. , Otoko J. A.
Published: December 2022

Pollution of the environment and inappropriate management of medical wastes are major challenges facing developing countries and this must be tackled with recent technology for public health, enhanced natural ecosystems, and a better environment. This research is a two-step process that involves the assessment of the existing Hospital waste management practices in a multi-system Hospital in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Excess air, kerosene (auxiliary fuel), single chamber, Batch-fed (Manual feeding), and controlled air incinerator were designed. Wastes were loaded once at the beginning of the combustion cycle followed by combustion, ash burnout, cool down, and ash removal to assist medical waste management. Findings revealed that personnel involved in handling medical waste were equipped with inadequate protective gear. Medical waste was handled together with municipal waste and both wastes were incinerated in an open dumpsite without engineered sanitary landfill at disposal locations constituting a nuisance with a high risk of pollution to the surrounding environment. The incinerator was designed for a waste load of 269 kg.day-1. It consists of four zones; the waste and combustion zone (2.7 m × 1.8 m × 1 m), the ash zone (0.23 m height), the combustion fumes and one-second retention zone (0.43 m height) as well as the excess air zone (0.46 m height). This low-cost medical waste incinerator has a lot of improvement, operational effectiveness, and efficiency to the currently available techniques. Viable recommendations made will improve the state of environmental health and reduce the harmful effects of medical waste.
Consumer Perception on Global Garments Products - A Case Study on Mayiladuthurai Town, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Balamurugan S.
Published: December 2022

The main objective of this study is to investigate the consumer perception towards buying global garments products. Globalization is a planned movement that leads to the transformation of the entire world into a global market, i.e. a global village. Although the "global village" predicted a decade ago still has a long way to go, emerging consumer markets are characterized by global competition and challenges. Globalization has allowed companies to conduct businesses and market products across countries. Also, globalization allows consumers to buy different brands from different countries. India is one of the largest retail markets in the world. Thus, many countries are emphasizing marketing their products in India with different prices, types, colors, qualities, and quantities. Most consumers in developing countries now believe that global products are quality products. This trend touches all kinds of things including clothing items. The international brand is the epitome of consumers buying global garments products in developing countries, especially in India where most of the consumers are moving to buy global garments products. This may be due to different prices, colors, designs, sizes, quality, and so on. Therefore, this study aims to understand the consumer perception towards buying global garments products in Mayiladuthurai city. The number and list of a consumer are not available in the study area hence the population of the study was treated as unknown. A descriptive research method was used and a total of 200 samples were determined as the sample size of the study based on the large population sample size determination formula of Cochran with a 7 percent precision level. Sample consumers were selected using simple random sampling techniques. The results of the study show that consumer buying behavior is determined by the primary factors in purchasing garments products such as global garments product availability, price, brand image, and design. Product quality, product experience, and product appearance are the second determinants of consumer buying behavior of global garments products. On the other hand, demographic variables and factors affecting buying behavior of global garments products, price, brand image, design, and appearance of products are the factors that determine the buying behavior of global garments products. However, the factors of availability, experience, and quality of the product did not significantly affect the purchasing behavior of global garments products.
A saúde mental em funcionários judiciais. Um estudo num município do Brasil
Authors: Cárdenas Ramón Nunez , Barbosa Nadya Machado , Freire Ivete de Aquino , Calheiros Paulo Renato Vitória , Pumariega Yesica Nunez , Torres Catalina Dominga Pumariega
Published: December 2022

Introdução: Sintomas de comprometimento da saúde mental podem aparecer em trabalhadores com altas demandas psicológicas laborais e passar despercebidos. Os servidores do judiciário que trabalham com o sistema PJe (Processo Judicial eletrônico) executam atividades com exigências cognitivas elevadas constituindo fator de risco para o desenvolvimento de transtornos mentais comuns. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a prevalência de transtornos mentais comuns em servidores do judiciário. Método: É uma pesquisa quantitativa, descritiva, transversal. Os instrumentos utilizados foram o questionário sociodemográfico e a versão brasileira do SRQ-20 (Self-Reporting Questionnaire). Resultados: Foram identificados 17 casos clínicos de transtorno mental comum (27,9% da amostra) sendo a maior prevalência em servidores que não praticam atividade física regularmente, com idade entre 22 a 30 anos, casados, que trabalham no turno vespertino e possuem nível superior de escolaridade; as mulheres foram mais acometidas. No geral, os servidores apresentaram tendência a sintomas de humor depressivo-ansioso. Conclusões: O estudo permitiu conhecer algumas características comuns nos servidores com transtorno mental comum e identificar risco de adoecimento psíquico. Projetos voltados a prática de atividade físicapodem ter um impacto positivo na prevenção e controle dos transtornos mentais nos servidores.
Diseño y validación de una metodología de análisis táctico del tiro de campo en baloncesto
Authors: Cubillo León Rodrigo
Published: December 2022

En el baloncesto, como deporte de colaboración-oposición, numerosos factores inciden en el resultado, pero el tiro de campo es sin duda el aspecto fundamental y decisivo por excelencia. Esto es debido a que, junto con el tiro libre, es la forma de consecución de puntos, y por tanto, un medio indispensable para la victoria. El presente trabajo de investigación tiene como objetivo la validación del diseño de una metodología de observación para el análisis táctico del tiro de campo en baloncesto, teniendo en cuenta variables a nivel contextual y evaluativo (zona del campo, periodo de juego, tiempo de posesión, precedente, jugadores implicados, ventaja/desventaja, tipo de tiro, momento especial, resultado de la acción), recogiendo así toda la información relevante respecto a la acción analizada. El método de observación, tras el análisis de 206 tiros de campo pertenecientes a tres partidos de la Liga Femenina española, se demostró válido y fiable a través del cálculo del índice kappa a nivel inter e intraoberservador, obteniendo en conjunto una alta fuerza de concordancia (0,988), en gran medida debido a que algunas de estas variables o niveles de respuesta están perfectamente definidos por reglamentación o su objetividad. El trabajo desarrollado en el proceso de categorización, cumpliendo los principios de mutua exclusividad y no solapamiento, junto con el entrenamiento de los observadores, consiguió contener satisfactoriamente esa posible discordancia debida a la subjetividad que la observación implica.
Karate Practice Motives as Physical Exercise: A Study in Londrina, Brazil
Authors: Nakayama Michel Shigueaki , Goessler Karla Fabiana , Oliveira Marcelo Alberto de , Savonitti Gabriel Almeida , Oliveira Donizete Cicero Xavier de
Published: December 2022

Karate has changed over time, with consequent changes in the motives for its practice. As a general objective, this study sought to understand the reasons that lead an individual to practice Karate, as a form of physical exercise in Londrina (Brazil) gyms. As specific objectives, this study sought to investigate how these motives are manifested and from what sources. A validated portuguese version of the Exercise Motivation Inventory (EMI-2) was applied, with questions related to the main motives that would lead people to practice Karate as physical exercise. The sample consisted of 97 individuals (81 male and 16 female), with ages ranging from 18 to 50 years old. The results showed that the most cited motives were Fun/Well-Being, Stress Control, Physical Condition and Disease Prevention. No significant differences were found between these motives and in relation to the domains, the most cited were psychological and physical conditions. The least cited motives were health rehabilitation and social recognition.
Otantik Bir Uzaktan Öğrenme Ortamının Öğrenmeye Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: BOZKURT Yeşim , İNEÇ Zekeriya Fatih
Published: December 2022

Amaç: Bu araştırmada otantik öğrenme stratejisine göre yapılandırılan uzaktan bir öğrenme sisteminin öğrencilerin akademik başarılarına, derse karşı tutumlarına ve tarihsel empati yapabilme becerilerine etkisini tespit etmek amaçlanmaktadır.

Yöntem: Çalışmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışma için nicel veri elde edebilmek için yarı deneysel model kullanılmıştır. Basit tesadüfi örnekleme ile seçilen bir okuldan kontrol grubuna 24, deney grubuna ise 30 öğrenci atanmıştır. Öğrencilerin akademik başarılarını tespit etmek için Altıkulaç (2014) tarafından geliştirilen akademik başarı testi, derse karşı tutumlarını belirleyebilmek için Yeşiltaş & Yılmazer (2015) tarafından geliştirilen tutum ölçeği, tarihsel empati yapabilme becerilerini ölçmek için ise Çalışkan & Demir (2019) tarafından geliştirilen Tarihsel Empati Ölçeği ön test ve son test olarak uygulanmıştır. Ölçeklerden elde edilen veriler bağımsız gruplar t-testi ile analiz edilmiştir.

Çalışmada otantik bir uzaktan öğrenme ortamı olarak İneç (2012) tarafından ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation & Evaluation) öğretim tasarım modeliyle geliştirilen Seyyah adlı bir coğrafi bilgi sistemleri uygulaması kullanılmıştır. Seyyah bu çalışma için otantik öğrenme stratejisine uygun bir şekilde yapılandırılarak sürümü yükseltilmiştir. Sistem üzerindeki etkinlikler ise senaryoların ve kanıtların kullanıldığı kurgular üzerinden çoklu bir ortama dönüştürülmüş ve Seyyah’ın bir geo-medya uygulaması olarak kullanılması sağlanmıştır.

Bulgular: Çalışmadan elde edilen bulgular, deney grubu öğrencilerinin akademik başarılarının, derse karşı tutumlarının ve tarihsel empati yapabilme becerilerinin kontrol grubu öğrencilerine göre daha anlamlı bir fark gösterdiğini ortaya koymuştur.

Özgünlük: Çalışma, otantik öğrenmeyi gerçekleştiren uzaktan bir öğrenme sisteminin ilk kez uygulanması, COVID-19 pandemisinden etkilenmeyen deneysel bir sürece sahip olması ve T.C. İnkılap Tarihi ve Atatürkçülük dersinde ilk defa otantik öğrenme stratejisinin uygulanması gibi nedenlerle önemli görülmektedir.
A Comparative Study of Polymerase Chain Reaction Detection of Clonal T-cell Receptor Gamma Chain Gene Rearrangements Using Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis versus Fluorescence Capillary Electrophoresis
Authors: Tang Mark BY , Chong Tina KL , Tan Eugene ST , Sun Yong Jiang , Tan Suat Hoon
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based molecular techniques are useful adjunctive tools in the diagnosis of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL). This study compares the sensitivity of PCR analysis of the T-cell receptor-γ (TCR-γ) gene rearrangements using conventional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PCR-PAGE) and fluorescent capillary electro-phoresis (PCR-FCE).

Materials and Methods: A total of 22 paraffin blocks were analysed using PCR-PAGE and PCR-FCE. There were 17 cases of mycosis fungoides (MF), 4 cases of non-MF CTCL and 1 case of lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Results: Complete agreement was obtained between PCR-PAGE and PCR-FCE in 19 of the 22 cases, giving a concordance rate of 86.4%. PCR-FCE had a higher sensitivity of 77.3%, compared to 63.6% for PCR-PAGE, allowing the detection of 3 additional cases of clonal T-cell rearrangements, which had equivocal or polyclonal bands on PAGE. Two of these 3 cases were in erythrodermic MF patients. PCR-FCE also allowed the detection of matching clones in serial specimens taken from different sites and at different time intervals in patients with MF. However, matching clones from different specimens can be achieved qualitatively in PCR-PAGE by running and comparing these on the same polyacrylamide gel block.

Conclusions: Both PCR-PAGE and PCR-FCE are useful in detecting T-cell clones in CTCL, with both methods being comparable in sensitivity and showing a high concordance rate of 86.4%. PCR-FCE has the added advantage of exhibiting semiquantitative properties, which may be important in early or erythrodermic MF cases, but the requirement for sophisticated and costly machinery limits its availability to high-capacity laboratories. The well-established PCR-PAGE method is a suitable alternative in routine clinical applications.

Key words: Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Mycosis fungoides
Characteristics, and Disease Control and Complications of Hypertensive Patients in Primary-care – A Community-based Study in Singapore
Authors: Tan Ek Khoon , Chung Wan Ling , Lew Yii Jen , Chan Mei Yen , Wong Teck Yee , Koh Woon-Puay
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Hypertension is a common chronic condition usually managed by primary-care practitioners in Singapore. This study assessed the characteristics, control and complications of non-diabetic hypertensive patients managed at government primary healthcare clinics.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 9 clinics was conducted over 1-week in 2006. Five hundred and six non-diabetic hypertensive patients were systematically sampled from all clinic attendees. Data relating to socio-demographic, lifestyle factors, treatment and complications were collected by interviewer-administered questionnaires and review of clinic medical records. Blood pressure (BP) measurements were taken with validated automated sets following a standard protocol.

Results: The prevalence of good BP control (<140/90 mmHg) was 37.7% (95% CI: 33.6% to 41.8%). Ninety seven percent were on medication with about half on monotherapy. Seventy percent of patients had a body mass index (BMI) of 23.0 kg/m2 or higher, 64% did not exercise regularly and 8% were current smokers. After adjusting for age and lifestyle factors, male hypertensive patients had poorer BP control compared to females. Nineteen percent of patients reported at least 1 complication of hypertension, especially cardiac disease. After multivariate analysis and duration of disease, age and the male gender were associated with the presence of hypertensive complications.

Conclusions: More than half of the patients were not controlled to target levels. Male patients were more likely to have poorer control of hypertension and significantly higher risks of complications. Control of BP could be further improved by lifestyle modifications – weight reduction, promotion of physical activity, healthier eating habits and smoking cessation.

Key words: Blood pressure, Cross-sectional, Prevalence
Radiology: Does It Have a Sell-by Date?
Authors: Adam Andy
Published: December 2022

In a few years we are likely to see 3D images generated instantly, and with comparable resolution to today’s 2D views. Inclusion of functional information, possibly at the molecular level, could also assist in clinical decision-making. Some specialist clinicians with intimate knowledge of their field of interest are likely to have a better understanding of the pathology and physiology of an organ system than a general radiologist. So given that the images will be presented in a more familiar format, why should clinicians and surgeons wait for a general radiologist to read them? If radiologists wish to retain their role as the experts in image interpretation, they will not only need a thorough understanding of imaging and radiological anatomy, but also a detailed understanding of pathology and physiology. It is clearly unrealistic to expect most people to gain that knowledge across a range of fields, hence the need for subspecialisation. There are already commercial moves to harness the expertise of superspecialist radiologists, using teleradiology, to provide expert opinions in particularly difficult cases. This is just the beginning of a major shift in the pattern of practice in radiology. The radiology community cannot ignore impending technological developments. If radiologists take no interest in the emergence of highly detailed, user-friendly images, then the clinicians and surgeons will organise their own department-based image interpretation. However, radiologists are very good at adapting to technological change and are very likely to rise to these challenges. Far from having a sell-by date, radiology has a bright future.

Key words: Imaging, Subspecialisation, Technology
Was it Easy to Use an Asthma Control Test (ACT) in Different Clinical Practice Settings in a Tertiary Hospital in Singapore?
Authors: Prabhakaran Lathy , Earnest Arul , Abisheganaden John , Chee Jane
Published: December 2022

Introduction: TheAsthmaControlTestTM (ACT) is a 5-item self-administered tool designed to assess asthma control. It is said to be simple, easy and can be administered quickly by patients in the clinical practice setting. This stated benefit has yet to be demonstrated in our local clinical practice setting. The aim was to identify factors associated with difficulty in the administration of the ACT in different clinical practice settings in a tertiary hospital in Singapore.

Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study performed from April to June 2008. All patients diagnosed with asthma and referred to an asthma nurse from the in-patient and out-patient clinical practice setting in Tan Tock Seng Hospital were enrolled.

Results: Four hundred and thirty-four patients were asked to complete the ACT tool. In the univariate model, we found that age, clinical setting and medical history to be significantly associated with the completion of the ACT. The odds of completion decreased by a factor of 0.92 (95% CI, 0.89 to 0.94) for every year’s increase in age, and this was statistically significant (P <0.001). Similarly, the odds ratio of completion for those with more than 3 medical conditions by history were 0.59 (95% CI, 0.48 to 0.71) as compared to those with less than 3 medical conditions by history, and this was also significant (P <0.001). In the multivariate model, we only found age to be an independent and significant factor. After adjusting for age, none of the other variables initially significant in the univariate model remained significant.

Conclusion: The results show that the ACT was simple and easy to be administered in younger-aged patients.

Key words: Administer, Guidelines, Interpretation, Questionnaire
Perceived organizational support on employee performance: the mediating role of organization-based self-esteem
Authors: Prasetyo Eko , Kistyanto Anang , Surjanti Jun
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the influence of perceived organizational support on employees’ performance through organization-based self-esteem in general banking sector in East Java, Indonesia. Data were collected from general banking sector employees through a self-administered questionnaire survey where a total of 129 questionnaires were distributed. A total of 100 completed questionnaires were received. The hypothesis was tested using an approach structural equation modeling-partial least squares (SEM-PLS) supported by program computer software Smart-PLS 3.0. This pilot study reveals that high perceived organizational support positively affect employees’ performance in general banking sector in East Java, Indonesia. Moreover, organization-based self-esteem levels would mediate the influence of perceived organizational support on employees’ performance in general banking sector in East Java, Indonesia. This study proposes managers to give chances to proficient advancement, improved occupation and satisfying the necessities identified through deference, mindfulness and endorsement. Furthermore, they ought to make more good working conditions, for example, preparing chances to support workers in their wants for self-improvement and accomplishment. This kind of research has not been thoroughly or even not been discussed in academic research. Therefore, it was necessary to put this issue into a management science.
Testing Normality for Daily Returns from the Nepalese Stock Market
Authors: Vaidya Rashesh , Sharma Dilli Raj , Dangol Jeetendra
Published: December 2022

Researchers and investors are interested in the normality of the return from the stock market and the establishment of the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH). Nevertheless, a statistical distribution of the normality of the return helps investors predict the stock market return with the help of the basic mean and standard deviation values of the return. Hence, the paper tested the normality of the daily returns from the Nepalese stock market, Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE). The paper followed the statistical results and data visualization to determine the normality of the stock market return. The data visualization and statistical results have shown that the daily return from the NEPSE follows a normal distribution. The test statistics for the normality of the data also show a normal distribution for the NEPSE daily return. Similarly, the parameters for the fitted distribution also reflect normality. The daily transaction volume at the stock market normally leads the daily stock market return in normality as well. The fitting of a normal distribution for the daily returns reflects that the Nepalese investors could predict market risk and return using two statistical parameters, i.e., standard deviation and mean, respectively.
Computerized System to Audit and Sharing Feature of Medical Life History
Authors: Hambarde Bhagyashree , Parkhi Priya
Published: December 2022

Rapid technological evolve brings great changes. As technology advances, it replaces the old way of working or doing things. With the electronic format of paperwork, the efforts of organizations are greatly reduced. But it gives rise to new problems i.e. how to store, access and update the records. As the data is available online, it may affect data’s privacy and security. A healthcare domain greatly advances with new innovations. The documents can be saved easily and accessed everywhere. A patient and system can effectively use this system to access his medical records, medical history and currently prescribe medicines. It gives the patient as well as his family to easily access the data, sharing of medical reports and use signed prescriptions at the pharmacy anytime anywhere. The data should be available but need to take care of data security and privacy. The patient must be the owner of data. Using blockchain technology, data will be available in a decentralized manner. Using digitized signaturethe authentication of data can be verified. With the use of cryptography, data will be secure. While consensuses algorithm used for the reliability in a network. The system provides privacy using privacy agreement storage. Only with permission from the patient or authorized person the data can be used. The owner will be able to see, who is using his data and for what purpose. The system will be efficient to handle the data electronically as well as effective in confidentiality, authenticity and patient-centric.
Penerapan Prinsip Good Corporate Governance Pada Lembaga Perbankan Syariah Dalam Prespektif Syariat Islam Di Indonesia
Authors: Parasmono Anggita putri , Sari Eliana novita , Djasuli Mohamad
Published: December 2022

Good Corporate Governance (GCG) telah menjadi isu yang sangat penting bagi Indonesia. Dengan berkembangnya perbankan syariah di Indonesia, upaya untuk penerapan  Good Corporate Governance (GCG) di perbankan syariah akan menjadi faktor penting bagi keberhasilan perbankan syariah di masa mendatang. Meskipun tata kelola perusahaan (GCG) bukanlah konsep yang baru. Fokus utama bank syariah yaitu menjaga sebuah kepercayaan dan mencegah potensi risiko. Masyarakat  menyimpan uangnya di bank hanya dengan keyakinan bahwa uangnya akan dikembalikan ditambah keuntungan yang banyak dari bagi hasil atau komisi. Dalam Islam, prinsip pengelolaan perusahaan yang baik mengacu pada Al-Quran dan Al-Hadits. Prinsip-prinsip tata kelola yang baik atau good corporate governance menurut pedoman umum yakni transparansi (transparency), akuntabilitas (accountability), tanggung jawab (responsibility), independensi (independency), kewajaran dan kesetaraan (fairness). Jadi pokok rumusan masalah pada penelitian ini yaitu bagaimana penerapan prinsip good corporate governance pada lembaga perbankan syariah dalam persepektif syariat islam?. Dan tujuannya yaitu untuk mengetahui tentang prinsip good corporate governance pada lembaga perbankan dan tentang prinsip good corporate governance dilihat dari persepektif syariat islam. Penelitian ini merupakan studi kepustakaan (library research) dengan analisis deskriptif metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif.
مواضع وأشكال بلورات إكسالات الكالسيوم في ساق وحامل ونصل ورقة نبات الحلص Cissus rotundifolia – الفصيلة العنبية Vitaceae
Authors: محمد سعيد سالم
Published: December 2022

اخُتبرت في هذه الدراسة مواضع وأشكال بلورات اكسالات الكالسيوم في ساق وحامل ونصل ورقة نبات الحلص. أظهرت النتائج أنً لا وجود للبلورات في الطبقة الفوقية (الخارجية) من خلايا البشرة في جميع الأعضاء المدروسة (بشرة / تحت بشرة)، وكذا عدم مشاهدتها في النسيج المتوسط للورقة. من أنواع بلورات اكسالات الكالسيوم الخمسة المعتمدة في المراجع المتخصصة، أربعة أنواع شوهدت وهي: الرافيدية والنجمية والرمل البلوري والمنشورية. إضافة إلى مشاهدة بلورات وريدية تتواجد خارج خلايا قشرة الساق وداخلها ، وعصوية الشكل على جدر خلايا نسيج الساق أيضاً. شوهدت بلورات اكسالات الكالسيوم في طبقات تحت البشرة للورقة وفي الخلايا البرانشيمية لقشرة الساق نخاعه وحامل الورقة. اختلفت خلايا الرافيدات في أشكالها، فبعضها كان بيضوي الشكل وأخرى متطاولة أو مستطيلة وبها حليمات في نهاياتها، أو بجدر خلوية متموجة. خلايا الرمل البلوري دائرية الشكل. من حيث اختلاف شكل خلايا البلورات عما يجاورها من خلايا فقد اختلفت خلايا الرافيدات والرمل البلوري عن ما جاورها، في حين تماثلت خلايا البلورات النجمية والمنشورية مع ما جاورها. تم مشاهدة الرافيدات التي من النوع الثاني.
العقم الذكري نتيجة لالتهاب الغدة النكفية الوبائي
Authors: لعكل عبدالله محمد
Published: December 2022

أجريت الدراسة على 82 شخصاً ذكوراً تراوحت أعمارهم ما بين 20- 40 سنة مصابون بالعقم وعانوا في الطفولة من التهاب الغدة النكفية الوبائي من غير أعراض سريرية لالتهاب الخصية. اعتمادا على فترة الإصابة بالنكاف تم تقسيمهم إلى مجموعات، اُخضِعت كل مجموعات لتقدير تركيز الهرمونات في بلازما الدم (التستوستيرون, الاستراديول والكورتيكوستيرون) تم بطريقة الإشعاع المناعي والكرتيزول باستخدام طريقة الارتباط التنافسي بالبروتين. وتم فحص السائل المدفوق (السائل المنوي) بطريقة العد على الميكروسكوب الضوئي. أظهرت النتائج انخفاض مستوى هرموني التستوستيرون والاستريدول عند المجموعات المصابة مقارنة بالمجموعة الضابطة، وارتفاع هرموني الكورتيكوستيرون والكرتيزول في المجموعات المصابة مقارنة بالضابطة. نتائج السائل المدفوق المنوي اُظهرت أنً 36 شخص (55.2%) من المرضى لديهم خلل في تكوين الحيوانات المنوية وعند 8 أشخاص (12.3%) انعدام الحيوانات المنوية (عقم كلي).
التأثير الاليلوباثي لمستخلص العشرق على إنبات ونمو ثلاثة أنواع من الأعشاب الضارة
Authors: عباد غسان عبدالواحد , باحويرث محروس عبدالله
Published: December 2022

تظهر العديد من المركبات التي تفرز من الأجزاء النباتية المختلفة في التربة تأثيراً تثبيطياً على إنبات ونمو العديد من نباتات الأعشاب الضارة المجاورة لها في الحقل وقد أجريت دراسة مختبرية لتقييم الأثر السمي لنبات العشرق Senna italica (Mill) Lam EX Stues في مكافحة ثلاثة أعشاب ضارة رجل الأوزChenopodium murale L. ، وأبو ركبة Echinochola colonumL.و النجيل البلدي Cynodon dactylon L. واشتملت معاملات التجربة على مستخلص الأفرع الهوائية بالمعدلات الآتية: 0.5%، 1.0%، 2.0%، 4.0% والكنترول ماء مقطر إذ تم دراسة تأثير المستخلصات على إنبات بذور بادرات تلك الأعشاب الضارة ونموها وقد أظهر مستخلص الأفرع الهوائية تأثيراً معنوياً بمختلف تركيزاته على خفض طول الجذر وطول الأفرع الهوائية والوزن الجاف بزيادة التركيزات وقد خفضت المعاملة 4.0 % من صفة إنبات الأعشاب 24.6% لعشبة رجل الأوز و28.1% لعشبة النجيل البلدي و 33.4% لعشبة أبو ركبة أمًا صفات النمو الأخرى فقد حققت نفس المعاملة 4.0% مع عشبة النجيل البلدي أقل متوسطات طول الجذر 6.4 سم، طول الريشة 11.1 سم، والوزن الجاف0.11 ملجم.
النباتات البرية المستخدمة في الأغراض الطبية في مديرية مودية – م/ أبين – اليمن
Authors: إبراهيم عبدالحكيم عبدالغني , مسدوس زميلة محمد , حسين محمد عبدالله
Published: December 2022

مديرية مودية تتبع إدارياً محافظة أبين وتقع بين خطي طول 45º 50 to 46º 50 وعرض E 13º 00 to 14º 00 N .أجريت الدراسة خلال الفترة من مايو 2007 إلى أغسطس 2009م بواقع رحلة كل شهر في مديرية مودية. أسفرت نتائج المسح الميداني عن تسجيل 79 نوعاً نباتياً تنتمي الى62 جنس وتضمها 34 فصيلة تستخدم للأغراض العلاجية. تنوعت استخدامات تلك الأنواع النباتية بين الاستخدامات الخارجية والداخلية، و اختلفت الأنواع من حيث الجزء المستخدم منها فمن خلال القائمة النباتية يتضح انً أعلى نسبة استخدام كانت للأوراق التي وصل تمثيلها بـ46 نوعاً بنسبة 44.23% استخدام وتليها الثمار والعصارة النباتية ثم العشبة كاملا التي مثل كلا منها ب 13 نوعا بنسبة 12.5% تليها الجذور التي مثلت بـ 7 أنواع نباتية بنسبة 6.73% ثم البذور بـ 4 أنواع بنس3.84% بنس والساق والأزهار ب 3 أنواع بنسبة 2.88% وأخيرا الغلف بنوعين نباتيين بنسبة 1.92% وفي نوع الاستخدام يتضح أنً أغلب الاستخدامات الداخلية كانت نسبتها عالية إذ بلغت 56.36% ثم الاستخدامات الخارجية التي بلغت 43.63%.
فاقد الحصاد والدراس لمحصول الدخن اللؤلؤي في سهل تهامة م/الحديدة - للموسم الزراعي 2008/2009م
Authors: باخوار عبدالله عمر , باعوم علي عبدالله , بكير أحمد عمر , منصر مختار عبود
Published: December 2022

أجريت هذه الدراسة خلال الفترة من ديسمبر2008/2009م في سهل تهامة – م/زبيد - م/الحديدة في موقعين هما: قرية السويقة وقرية تحيتة وذلك على محصول الدخن (صنف بلدي) وذلك أثناء مرحلتي الحصاد والدراس . وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى أنً نسب الفاقد أثناء الحصاد والدراس التقليدي لمحصول الدخن في قرية السويقة قد بلغت 6 %، 7.6 % على التوالي. وأن نسب الفاقد أثناء الحصاد والدراس لمحصول الدخن في قرية تحيته قد بلغت 4.3 % ، 8.6 % على الترتيب. في حين بلغت نسبة الفاقد أثناء الحصاد والدارس معا للموقعين 13.6% ، 12.9 % على التوالي . وقد عكست هذه الدراسة الكلفة النقدية للفاقد من محصول الدخن ولكل مرحلة على حدة، إذ قدرت بمبلغ 141.250.000 ريال يمني عند مرحلة الحصاد والكلفة النقدية للفاقد عند مرحلة الدراس بمبلغ 178.950.000 ريال يمني وذلك في قرية السويقة بمنطقة سهل تهامة م/زبيد، في حين بلغت الكلفة النقدية للفاقد من محصول الدخن عند مرحلة الحصاالتقليدي بمبلغ 101.250.000 ريال يمني وعند مرحلة الدراس بمبلغ202.500.000 ريال يمني وذلك في قرية تحيتة بمنطقة سهل تهامة م/زبيد.
Double and triple generating functions of Laguerre polynomials of two variables
Authors: Al-Qufail Mubarak Abood , Atash Ahmed Ali , Barahmah Salem Saleh
Published: December 2022

The aim of the present paper is to obtain some double and triple generating functions for Laguerre polynomials of two variables. A number of interesting generating functions (known or new) are also derived as special cases of our main results.
التعرف على المسببات المرضية التي تصيب الطماطم والفلفل والباذنجان في محافظة لحج
Authors: السنيدي محمد علي محمد
Published: December 2022

تم التعرف على المسبب المرضي الفطري الذي تواجد على نباتات الطماطم في منطقة الفيوش ونباتات الفلفلفي منطقة المناصرة ونباتات الباذنجان في منطقة الوهطفي محافظة لحج خلال الفترة اكتوبر 2016 - يناير 2017م إذ تم عزل كل من Fusariu moxysporum, المسبب لمرض الذبول الوعائي الفيوزاريوميوتم التعرف على سلالتين منه سلالة تصيب الطماطمF.oxysporum f.sp.lycopersici.والسلالة الأخرى تصيب الفلفلFusarium oxysporumf.sp. Vasinfectum. بالإضافة إلى عزل الفطر Leveillula tauricaالمسبب لمرض البياض الدقيقي على الباذنجان.
البناء بالزَّابُور أحد أنماط البناء اليمني القديم (دراسة تحليلية)
Authors: حنشور أحمد إبراهيم
Published: December 2022

البناء بالزَّابُور أحد أقدم أنماط البناء الطيني متعدد الطوابق المنتشرة في اليمن، وتعتمد تقنية هذا النمط على إضافة الرمل إلى الطين وخلطه جيدًا، ثُمَّ يغمر بالماء؛ للتخمر مدة زمنية، بعدها يبدأ بناء الجدران الطينية على شكل مداميك من الطين، بعضها فوق بعض على الأساس الحجري، وتتم عملية البناء بواسطة قوالب خشبية، قابلة للتعديل بحسب سمك الجدار؛ إذ تملأ القوالب الخشبية بالطين بواسطة قذفه باليد بقوة؛ لتحقيق عملية الالتصاق والربط مع الأساس الحجري أو الطبقة الطينية السفلى. وبعد أن يجف المدماك الأسفل نسبيًّا، يبدأ البنّاء ببناء مدماك آخر عليه، وترص المداميك تباعًا، حتى الانتهاء من البناء الهيكلي كاملاً، وتفصل المداميك عن بعضها في الواجهات بخطوط غائرة يطلق عليها مياسم.