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CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN'S EPILEPSY LIVING IN THE ARAL SEA REGION
Authors: Bobojonov U , Sadikova G
Published: February 2021

In order to study the structure of epileptic seizures in childrenliving in the Aral Sea region, studies were carried out in 56 children with epilepticseizures. The results of the study showed that symptomatic epilepsy with generalizedtonic-clonic seizures is more common (81%). Epiativity was detected in 91.5% ofthe examined patients. EchoEG analysis revealed an increase in intracranial pressurein patients, and EEG analysis revealed an increase in foci of epiactivity in theoccipital region and diffusion in children in an unfavorable ecological region.
The Influence Of Expanded Marketing on Visiting Interest to Lawata Beach in Bima, Indonesia
Authors: Zunaidin Sri Ernawati
Published: January 2021

The development paradigm in many countries is currently more oriented towards the service sector and industry, including the tourism industry. In the tourism system, the marketing strategy carried out on tourist objects is an important element in supporting the desire of tourists to visit. This study aims to determine and analyze whether expanded marketing affects the visiting decision Lawata Beach. This study uses a mix method quantitative and a qualitative. The population in this study are tourists who have visited lawata beach tourist destinations in Bima City. Sampling with purposive sampling technique, where the determination of the sample based on certain criteria that are tailored to the needs of the study. The sample in this study amounted to 100 people with the research instrument using a questionnaire with a Likert scale. Data analysis used simple linear regression, partial test with t test. To test the effect between variables using SPSS (Statistical Service Product Solutions) version 20.00 and SWOT analysis. The results of the study stated that expanded marketing had a positive and significant effect on the Visiting Decision Lawata Beach Bima City and from the results of the SWOT analysis, the Bima City government had to always develop attractive tourist attractions, making Lawata Beach an economic creative area and adding supporting facilities on the Lawata beach, facilities and infrastructure can add attractiveness and increase competitiveness with tourist objects in other areas.
O16 La activación de NRF2 por el compuesto A (CPDA) protege a las células-ß de la injuria inflamatoria mediada por citoquinas
Authors: Andreone Luz , Sétula Carolina , Assad Juan Manuel , Perone Marcelo Javier
Published: January 2021

Introducción: el desarrollo del proceso autoinmune durante la diabetes tipo 1 (DM1) contribuye a la insulitis; en este contexto, el estrés de las células-ß y su posterior deficiencia en la secreción de insulina preceden a los signos clínicos de la enfermedad. La hiperglucemia desencadena la producción de especies reactivas de oxígeno (ROS) mitocondriales que superan la capacidad antioxidante de las células-ß conduciendo al estrés oxidativo. El microambiente inflamatorio del islote contribuye a la activación del estrés oxidativo y del retículo endoplásmico (RE) resultando en la disfunción y muerte de las células-ß. El factor de transcripción Nrf2 regula la expresión de genes citoprotectores en respuesta al estrés oxidativo, su inducción es necesaria para la fisiología normal de la célula-ß. Hemos reportado que el CpdA regula células inmunes clave en la respuesta inmune e inflamatoria y en la insulitis, linfocitos T y células dendríticas. También observamos que el CpdA disminuye el estrés de RE inducido por citoquinas inflamatorias (IL-1ß+IFN-g; CYT) en células-ß y que la administración in vivo del CpdA retarda la aparición de hiperglucemia en un modelo murino de diabetes autoinmune. El desarrollo de nuevos agentes con acción antiinflamatoria e inmunomoduladora y potencial protector dirigido a la señalización disfuncional de las células-ß posee interés clínico en la diabetes.Objetivos: explorar el efecto del CpdA sobre la vía de señalización de Nrf2 y el estrés oxidativo inducido por CYT en las células-ß.Materiales y métodos: como modelo experimental utilizamos la línea celular de insulinoma de rata (INS-1E). Fórmula química del CpdA: cloruro de 2-(4-acetoxifenil)-2- cloro-N-metil-etilamonio. Se utilizó un plásmido reportero (ARE-LUC) para la evaluación de la actividad transcripcional de Nrf2 (luminometría), RT-qPCR (Sybr Green) para el análisis de la expresión de ARNm, WB para el análisis de la expresión de proteínas, kit comercial basado en DCFDA para evaluar ROS (fluorometría), análisis de viabilidad celular por MTT y ELISA para insulina.
Journal of Neonatal Surgery Celebrates Second Anniversary
Authors: Sarin Yogesh Kumar , Mirza Bilal
Published: January 2021

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Omphalocele with Intra-Abdominal Anomalies
Authors: Al ani Muataz , Khan Safira A. Ali
Published: January 2021

Abdominal wall defects are associated with other intra-abdominal anomalies. We report two neonates with omphalocele associated with intra-abdominal anomalies. One neonate had multicystic kidney. Other neonate had duplication cyst of ileum which was missed during initial closure in neonatal life.
Neonatal Ilio-Psoas Abscess: Report of Two Cases
Authors: Sham Minakshi , Singh Dasmit
Published: January 2021

Ilio-psoas abscess (IPA) is rare in children and exceptional in the neonate. However, we recently managed two consecutive male neonates with right-sided IPA.  The first baby was born two days after rupture of the membranes and had thick meconium-stained amniotic fluid.  There was no such high risk factor in the second child. Diagnosis was made by ultrasonography in both the patients. Extraperitoneal surgical drainage was done and systemic antibiotics were given. Delay in presentation and uncontrolled sepsis, led to mortality in the first case. On the contrary, relatively early presentation, prompt drainage of the abscess and good response to higher antibiotics, lead to successful salvage of the second baby.
Carbimazole Embryopathy and Choanal Atresia
Authors: Raveenthiran V
Published: January 2021

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Idiopathic Neonatal Colonic Perforation
Authors: Demir Nihat , Tuncer Oğuz , Melek Mehmet , Kaba Sultan , Bulan Keziban , Peker Erdal
Published: January 2021

Though the perforation of the colon in neonates is rare, it is associated with more than 50% mortality in high-risk patients. We report a case of idiopathic neonatal perforation of the sigmoid colon in an 8-day-old, healthy, male neonate without any demonstrable cause.
Neonatal Duodenal Duplication Cyst
Authors: Haidar AM , Elgharmool BM
Published: January 2021

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McKusick-Kaufman Syndrome: Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Al-Salem Ahmed , Abdelaziz Sherif
Published: January 2021

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Urogenital Sinus Developmental Anomaly with Phallus and Accessory Phallic Urethra Presented as Disorder of Sex Differentiation in Female
Authors: Bagul Abhay S , Sarathi Vijaya , Bokade CM
Published: January 2021

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Economics of Fish Farming in Concrete Ponds, Private Ownership of Fish Farms in Developing Countries: The Case of Nigeria
Authors:   Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, Zanna Babagana , Musa Mohammed ,   University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Published: January 2021

The setting up of concrete ponds fish farm in a full plot of land with N10,000,000 capital needed as cash on interest free loan basis payable in five (5) years period with the sole aim of making profit was projected. The management was based on polyculture of catfishes (Clarian gariepinus). Data for the study was collected through face to face interview and the use of checklist from the 22nd of May to 27th of July, 2019. Based on financial analysis an interest free loan of N10,000000 was required, payable within a period of 5years, a good return on investment was realized. In addition, the state government was encouraged to empower the populace to engage in aquaculture fish production system. Government fish farms that are no longer operational were recommended for privatization and or commercialization on revival for the provision of more employment, income generation and poverty reduction, especially among the internally displaced person (IDP) in Nigeria.
Review on: Its Potentials and Application of Potato Peel (Waste)
Authors:   Department of Food Process Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia, Abebaw Gashaw
Published: January 2021

The increasing amount of food waste throughout the world is becoming a major problem for waste management plants. The food waste produced amounts to 1.3 million tons a year. This is a resource that could be used for production of new products. Bioeconomy is a method that can help achieve production of value-added products that use local resources and waste to manufacture products efficiently. This by-product causes environmental pollution due to decomposition. However, food byproducts like potato peel have essential organic matter. So this review introduces the potential use of potato peel as food preservative, pharmaceutical ingredient, renewable energy, and animal feed to promote ecofriendly food industries. In this review are looking at possibilities to use potatoes for production of new materials, such as bioplastics, antioxidants, proteins, instead of their conventional use for food production.
Interleukin-28B (IL-28B) and Interferon –Gamma (INF-γ) Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Viral (HCV) Infection
Authors:   Department of Parasitology and Blood research, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Cairo, Egypt 12654, Eid Samira Z A , Abdeltawab Nourtan F ,   Department of Microbiology and Immunology,Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt 11562, Melek1 Samuel T ,   Department of Biochemistry , Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for science and technology El Dawly El Sahely St., Gamasa, El Mansoura , Egypt. Also, Parasitology and blood research department , National organization for drug control and research (NDCAR) , Giza , Egypt, Amin Magdy A ,   Department of Microbiology and Immunology,Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt 11562
Published: January 2021

Objectives: We aimed to studythe effect of Schsitosoma mansoni co-infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) on IL-28B levels. Design: We collected plasma from107outpatients(range30–81 years old) from six governates of Delta, Egypt attending Kasr Al-Aini Hospital, Cairo, Egyptin 2012–2014. Subjects were divided to three groups, 35 healthy controls, 50naïve chronic HCV patientsand 22S. mansoni/HCVco-infected patients.For all participants,anti-schistosomal antibodies levels, hepatitis B surface antigens (HBsAg), HCV viral loadand routine liver function tests were measured. We assayed IL-28B and IFN-γ plasma levels for all participants. Results: We found that IL-28B levelsweresignificantly higher in S. mansoni/HCV co-infected patients than in HCV mono-infection. IFN-γ and IL-28B levels showed positive correlation in both infected groups. Patients with high HCV viral load had significantly higher IFN-γ and IL-28B levelswhether suffering from mono- or co-infection. Conclusions: A strong link between IFN-γ and IL-28B in naïve chronic HCV patients whether mono- or co-infected with S. mansoni. This suggeststhat co-infection with S. mansoni might not affect IFN-γ levels, however, significantly increases IL-28B levels. Therefore, IL-28B plasma levels might be a useful novel biomarker forprognosis and therapy ofS. mansoni/HCV co-infection
Characterization And Susceptibility Pattern of Gram Negative Bacteria Isolated From Urinary Tract of Pregnant Woman Attending Antenatal Clinic In Makurdi Metropolis
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Makurdi. Nigeria, Tersagh Ichor , Deborah Asagh ,   Department of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Makurdi. Nigeria, Esther Ojogbane Umaojo ,   Department of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Makurdi. Nigeria
Published: January 2021

The study investigated the susceptibility pattern of gram negative bacteria isolated from pregnant women attending antenatal at Bishop Murray hospital, Makurdi Benue State Nigeria. A total of 40 clean catch midstream urine samples were collected from the hospital laboratory in sterile bottles and taken to the school laboratory. Inoculation of the samples to the media was done using the streak method. Twenty eight (28) samples contained gram negative isolates identified by colony morphology, microscopy and biochemical test which included: Escherichia coli 12(30%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa 9(22.2%), and Klebsiella pneumoniae 7(17.5%).The susceptibility of the isolated bacterial strains were tested against 10 different antibiotics using the disc diffusion method and their activity was evaluated by observing zones of inhibition, measured and recorded. The results showed that E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumonia were highly susceptible to ciprofloxacin (with zone inhibition 26.50 mm, 24.50 mm, and 25.00 mm respectively), Augmentin (21.3 %) Tarivid (20.6 %), Streptomycin (14.3 %), Gentamycin(18.0 %), Perfloxacin (10.0 % with Pseudomonas completely resistant), Septrin(15.3 %), Amoxacillin (12.9 % with E. coli completely resistant) Sparfloxacin (11.0 % with Klebsiella resistant). The isolates were resistant to chloramphenicol with no zone of inhibition
Melioidosis- Report of Two Cases
Authors:   Consultant Critical Care, Utkal Institute Of Medical Science, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Mohanty Biswabikash , Rath Amitav ,   Consultant Neurology, Utkal Institute Of Medical Science, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Sahoo Sidharth Sankar ,   Consultant Neurosuergy, Utkal Institute Of Medical Science, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Pattnaik Sudhir ,   Consultant Internal Medicine, Utkal Institute Of Medical Science, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Published: January 2021

Melioidosis which is caused by burkholderia pseudomallei occurs predominantly in Southeast Asia. Cases are now being reported from india as well. It can present with varying clinical manifestations like pneumonia, septicemia, arthritis, abscess etc. Neurologic meliodiosis, though rare can occur in upto 3-4% cases. Here we present two cases of melioidosis from Indian subcontinent, one involving central nervous system causing cerebral abscess and second one involving multiple splenic and liver abscess with bacteremia. First patient with cerebral abscess was managed with surgical debridement with antibiotics and discharged in a stable condition after 15 days while the bacteremic patient developed septic shock with mutiorgan failure and succumbed to death after 12 days of treatment
Effect of Industrial Paints Effluent on Water Quality and Fungi Associated with Clarias Gariepinus
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, Nigeria, A M Orimoloye
Published: January 2021

The paint effluent was collected directly from one paint industry in Lagos from the releasing tank into a sterile bottle, and was transported with the use of ice pack to the laboratory to prevent contamination. Paint effluents contain a complex mixture of chemicals which may have potential threats to biota. The present study was carried out to assess the potential impacts of paint effluents entering the aquatic environment. The concentration of the toxicant was varied into 1.25mls/l, 2.50mls/l, 3.75mls/l, 5.0mls/l and 6.25mls/l into the separate tanks to pollute Claris garipenius. The heavy metals present in the paint effluent were lead (0.34±0.01ppm) and zinc (1.20±0.01 ppm). The volume of water used was 20 litres in the aquaria and concentration of the toxicant was varied into 1.25mls/l, 2.50mls/l, 3.75mls/l, 5.0mls/l and 6.25mls/l into the separate tanks containing the fish. Differences were observed in pH and the BOD5 of the fish water which were monitored for 96hours. There were increases in the fungal population with increase in the treatments of the pollutant. Fungi were isolated from the polluted fish aquaria and parts of the harvested fish. The fungi isolated include; Penicillium italicum, Aspergillus niger, Aureobasidium pullans, Articolospora inflata, Trichosporon sp, Mucor mucedo Rhodotorula rubra Rhizopus stolonifer Candida albicans. The fish water affect the pH, BOD5, fungal loads, fungal types, leads to bioaccumulation of heavy metals in catfish. The overall result of the research requires that care should be taken in discharging the effluent into the water bodies so as to minimise its impact on aquatic organisms.
Repositioning Entrepreneurship in Economics Education: A Veritable Tool for Achieving Education for Sustainable Development (Esd) In Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Educational Foundations, Guidance and Counseling, Maxwell Ede O , Akarowhe Kingsley ,   Department of Educational Management, Michael Okpara University Agriculture, Umudike Nigeria
Published: January 2021

Global economic realities of recession, depression and unemployment tend to put nations in setback, in terms of retarding their sustainable development. The global community in recent times adopted entrepreneurial education as a tool to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). The Nigerian government has overtime formulated, enacted policies and adopted varied strategies for a favorable sustainable development which have yield little or no benefits. Economics education play the role of inculcating skill and depositions on learners for managerial functions; self-reliance and in the long-run sustainable development. In same vein, entrepreneurship is an outfit whose benefit in sustaining development of a nation cannot be fathom. This however draws the attention of this paper which is directed on the need to reposition entrepreneurship in Economics education a veritable tool for achieving education for sustainable development (ESD) in Nigeria. The paper highlighted the concepts of entrepreneurship, Economics education, sustainable development, as well as the place of entrepreneurship in Economics Education in achieving sustainable development in Nigeria. The paper recommended among others that government should provide soft loans to enable Economics Education graduates with entrepreneurship skills establish entrepreneurship outfits
Influence of Teamwork on Organizational Performance in Nigerian Public Sector: A Study of Benue State Civil Service, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Business Administration,Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Garba Adamu
Published: January 2021

This study examined the influence of teamwork on organizational performance in Nigerian Public Sector: A study of Benue State Civil Service, Nigeria. Convenience sampling was used to gather primary sources of information from the respondents in the study area. Data was collected using questionnaire and analyzed using inferential statistics such as simple linear regression analysis. The hypotheses of the study were tested using the probability values of the estimates. The first model of the study shows that teamwork has a positive effect on the Performance of Benue State Civil Service proxies by service delivery and the effect is statistically significant (p<0.05). Teamwork has a positive effect on the performance of Benue State Civil Service proxies by turnaround time but the effect is not statistically significant (p>0.05) but in line with a priori expectation. This means that a unit increases in Teamwork will result to a corresponding increase in turnaround time in Benue State Civil Service by margin of 27.3%. Teamwork has a positive effect on the performance of Benue State Civil Service proxies by operational efficiency and the effect is statistically significant (p<0.05) and in line with a priori expectation. This means that a unit increases in teamwork will result to a corresponding increase in operational efficiency in Benue State Civil Service by margin of 49.6%. It was concluded that teamwork, is an essential element for the development and function of an organization or institution. It was recommended among others that government of Benue State should incentivize employees who work as a team as this has been shown to improve performance
The Causal Relationship between Energy Consumption, CO2 Emission, Population Growth and Economic Growth in South Africa: A Multivariate Investigation
Authors:   Doctor of Philosophy, Economics @ University of South Africa, SA, Owusu Erasmus L
Published: January 2021

The paper empirically examines the short and long-run causal relationship between energy consumption, CO2 emission, population growth and economic growth in South Africa. In so doing, the paper employs multivariate Granger-Causality within an ARDL-bounds testing approach to co-integration and unrestricted error correction model (UECM). The paper finds that energy usage and electricity consumption cause economic growth in South Africa but only in the short run. Additionally, the paper finds that, economic growth, population growth and energy consumption cause CO2 emission. Thus, policies should be targeted at the expansion of renewable and efficient electricity production in order to cope with the expected demand from expected population growth and from increasing demand from industries in order to maintain sustainable economic growth
Does Stock Market Development Promote Economic Growth in Botswana?
Authors:   Doctor of Philosophy, Economics @ University of South Africa, SA, Owusu Erasmus L
Published: January 2021

This paper examines the empirical linkage between stock market development and sustainable economic growth in Botswana. The paper employs AutoRegression Distributed lags (ARDL)-bounds testing approach and multi-dimensional stock market development proxies to examine this relationship. The paper finds that in the long run, stock market development has a minimal and negative impact on economic growth in Botswana. However, stock market development, especially, market capitalisation development has some short-term impact on economic growth. The paper, however, failed to any impact of stock value traded and the stock value turnover on economic growth. This finding supports the numerous past studies, which have reported negative or inconclusive results on the effects of stock market development on economic growth. The paper, therefore, concludes that there is the need for increasing financial deepening and the reform and diversification of the ownership structure of the capital markets by providing further public and institutional education on the value of stock markets for economic development
Impact of Liquidity Management on Profitability of Selected Companies in Nigeria
Authors:   Doctoral Student, Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Azeez Olaoye Ayoola
Published: January 2021

Managing the liquidity position to enhance performance in an organization is imperative. This study examines the impact of liquidity management on the profitability of some selected food and beverage firms in Nigeria. This study adopted a case study research design. Secondary data was used to collect information from the annual reports of the selected firms from 2014 to 2018. Data was analyzed using multiple regression and Correlation analyses. The results of this study shows that current ratio; current assets/total assets ratio and working capital ratio have no .impact on the return on capital employed based on the p-values >0.01 level of significant. This study concludes that changes in the liquidity position exert no positive significant changes in the profitability of the selected firms. Thus, liquidity management has no impact on the profitability of firms in Nigeria. This study recommends that the management of firms in Nigeria and other countries should try to shorten the periods of converting accounts receivables and inventories to cash to improve liquidity. The outcome of this study will serve as a useful tool for future researchers in this area of study
The Uses of Himself In A Human Milk Bank: An Analysis From An Activity Point of View
Authors:   Avenue Fernando Ferrari Goiabeiras, Vitória Espírito Santo, 29075-910. Brazil, Demarchi Stephania Mendes , Bianco Monica de Fatima ,   Avenue Fernando Ferrari Goiabeiras, Vitória Espírito Santo, 29075-910. Brazil
Published: January 2021

Objective: To analyze the uses of itself in work situations of nursing professionals inserted in a human milk bank (HMB) located in a capital of southeastern Brazil. Method: In order to produce research data, we followed some procedures: documentary survey; participant observation in HMB for a period of 3 months with generation of field diary; fourteen individual and semi-structured interviews with the participating professionals, besides the accomplishment of a discussion group with the participants who made themselves available. Result: Based on the analytical categories, we became able to understand the dramatic uses of itself in the actions, the values involved and the experiences lived by these employees and what guided their actions, in addition to highlighting the re-normalizations held to execute the activities proposed to them. Remembering that all the names cited are fictitious. The research revealed the importance of the uses made by HMB nursing workers aiming at providing a quality and humanized health service. Conclusion: Professionals re-normalize their activities in an environment of many technical prescriptions, justifying it as a necessary means to achieve the expected results. Such re-normalizations are the result of the use of themselves by the professionals who are engaged in the activity, doing what they think is the best for the other, either it is a nursing professional or patient of the organization. For this purpose, they use their perceptions, preferences and values, as envisaged by the Analytical Ergology
Possibilities of Pre-Hospital Intervention in the Prevention and Treatment of Covid-19 Recommendations of the Hungarian Integrative Medicine Association
Authors:   Hungarian Integrative Medicine Society, Szalkai Ivan , Radnai Andrea ,   Hungarian Homeopathic Medical Association
Published: January 2021

Over the Covid-19 pandemic, the whole world withdraws in the interest of the isolation and eradication of the disease. Governments over the world have ordered the narrowing of mobility, the usage of self-protective equipments, and invest tremendous efforts in finding the tools of treatment and vaccination. However, nobody mentions therapeutic options applicable in the prehospital phase regarding those prestigious methods with great traditions such as the integrative and complementary medicines. Therefore, according to observations of the elements of the disease process, we divided and categorized the practices which individuals can simply and easily exercise in their homes, acting upon verificationally effective advices that approve to enhance immunity along with the reduction of viral effects. We based our examinations on the methods and tools of Ayurveda, apitherapy, phytotherapy, homeopathy, and oxygen therapy. Our suggestions do not explain treatments of intensive care under hospitalization.
COVID-19 Pandemic: An Urgent need for practical and Validated Medical Information for Health Professionals. A Focus on the Experience of the Strasbourg University Hospital
Authors:   University hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France, E Andrès , JE Gottenberg ,   University hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France, N Lorenzo-Villalba ,   University hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
Published: January 2021

Critical reading is crucial to update clinical management of Covid-19, which remains a largely unknown disease. In this setting, too much information may “kill” valuable information, in particular for health professionals in direct contact with patients. This is particularly the case on social networks (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) where scientific information and false information are put online and shared with the public, without any differentiation. In this setting, we briefly report here how we have organized a pragmatic free on-line repository, as a website (https://www.groupedeveillecovid.fr/), designed for health professionals, in order to incorporate validated medical information in clinical practice as quickly as possible
Hydralazine Associated Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic AntibodyAssociated Vasculitis with Glomerulonephritis and Dsdna Antibody
Authors:   Department of medicine, Ascension St Vincent, Evansville, Indiana, Chippa Venu , Chenna Swetha ,   Department of medicine, Ascension St Vincent, Evansville, Indiana
Published: January 2021

Hydralazine is a very commonly used blood pressure medication. Though safe it can be associated with a lupus-like syndrome and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis due to its immunogenic nature, and rarely pulmonary-renal syndrome which can be fatal if not recognized promptly. Here we describe a case of hydralazine induced vasculitis with glomerulonephritis with positive dsDNA antibody, but the biopsy showed tubular injury with RBC casts and glomerulonephritis. We use this case to review the current literature and discuss the importance of early diagnosis, treatment options, and clinical outcomes of this rare complication from hydralazine use.
A Brief Introduction to Covid-19 (Corona Virus Disease)
Authors:   Post Rn BScN (Aga khan university Karachi), RN, BA (sociology) Charge Nurse in Civil hospital kalam Swat Pakistan, Uddin Imran
Published: January 2021

This short paper presents a brief introduction to the disease of Covid-19, its symptoms, preventive measures and management. The purpose of this paper is to bring awareness in global population to prevent themselves from this pandemic disease and maintain their health. The paper is written in simple language and no any medical terminology has been used. So it is easily understood by a common educated person
End Violence Against Doctors: Mobile Cabin Hospitals for Prevention and Control of Covid-19 In China
Authors:   Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture People’s Hospital,xishuangbannna, P.R.China, Wang Changqing
Published: January 2021

Violence against doctors has become an increasing concern. With the improvement of the economy, the physician-patient relationship is becoming increasingly tense, and conflicts are deepening. In the current social economy, there has been a fundamental change in the ideology of the physician-patient relationship focusing on economics, the cost of healthcare, legal consequences of malpractice, as well as ethical and cultural considerations. What seems to be lost is the ideology of a physician-patient relationship based on the concept of healing the wounded and saving the dying, where the patient trusts the physician to lead them toward improved health. Since the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan in December 2019, a number of mobile cabin hospitals have been established in Wuhan to prevent and control COVID-19. Interestingly, mobile cabin hospital may be the much-needed remedy for the breakdown of the physician-patient relationship. Studies shown that the most harmonious physician-patient rrelationships in history have occurred in mobile care units. In this paper, the root cause of the harmonious doctor-patient relationship in mobile cabin hospitals is analyzed. This model may provide information for China’s medical reforms and improvement of physician-patient relations in the future.
Early Detection Of Epilepsy Based On Synchronization Degree
Authors:   Biomedical Engineering Laboratory (GBM), Biomedical Engineering Department, Faculty of Technology, Tlemcen University, B.P.119 (13000), Algeria, Baakek YN , Debbal SM ,   Biomedical Engineering Laboratory (GBM), Biomedical Engineering Department, Faculty of Technology, Tlemcen University, B.P.119 (13000), Algeria
Published: January 2021

In this work, the synchronization degree is calculated using bi-spectral analysis in order to distinguish between three sets of electroencephalogram signals: normal, pre-ictal, and epileptic seizure cases. The obtained results are compared to six parameters which also extracted from the same analysis; such as the entropies, the mean of bi-spectral amplitude, and weighted center of the bi-spectrum. The obtained results using the proposed algorithm are very satisfactory compared to the other parameters, and show that th
Sign Language Recognition System Using Cnn
Authors:   Department of Healthcare Administration and Medical Informatics, Kaohsiung Medical University, Chen I-Te , Shiang Rung ,   Department of Healthcare Administration and Medical Informatics, Kaohsiung Medical University, Huang Hung-Yuan ,   Department of Healthcare Administration and Medical Informatics, Kaohsiung Medical University
Published: January 2021

In this study, we have built an automatic sign language translation system for deaf and dumb persons to communicate with ordinary people. According to the Statistics Department of the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, there are 119,682 hearing impaired persons, and 14,831 voice function or language dysfunctions. The Deaf and dumb persons’ account for 11.7% of the population with physical and mental disabilities. However, there are only 488 qualified people with the sign language translation skill certificate, which shows the importance of automatic sign language translation systems. This system collects 11 signals including five fingers’ curvature, 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer from left and right hand separately. In addition, a total of 22 signals are collected by the two sensors, Flex sensor and GY-521 six-axis with single-board computer Arduino MEGA 2560; and then uploaded to server via ESP-01S Wi-Fi module. While server receives the 22 signals, it converts to a RGB picture using PHP program. As a result, we can compare the picture with the model trained by TensorFlow and the compared result is stored in the database. Meanwhile, the comparison stored in database which can be accessed by APP programs would be displayed on the screen of the mobile device and be read aloud. The TensorFlow training model collects 25 sign language gestures, each based on 100 training gesture pictures, and a sign language recognition training model is Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). In this study, the results of the sign language recognition training model are further confirmed by 10 people other than those in training database. So far, the indeed recognition rate of sign language is about 84.4%, and the system response time is about 2.243 seconds.
Huge B-Cell Lymphoma of the Maxillary Sinus: Case Report and Review of the Litterature
Authors:   ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20, 1953, Ibn Rochd Teaching Hospital, Casablanca –Morocco, Ngham Hicham , Hicham Lyoubi ,   ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20, 1953, Ibn Rochd Teaching Hospital, Casablanca –Morocco
Published: January 2021

Primary non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) of Paranasal sinus is a rare entity with special characteristics; their locations in the air spaces of the face coming in second row. The prognosis depends on tumor stage and extension into the paranasal sinuses We related the case of a primitive NHL located in the maxillary sinus in a patient of 50 years, invading the entire homolateral nasal cavity. The histopathologic interpretation was B cell lymphoma; the patient received 5 adjuvant chemotherapy treatments according to the CHOP protocol, followed by locoregional external radiotherapy and the evolution was favorable after eighteen months follow-up
Hevea Braziliensis Nr Part 2: Potential Commercial Application of Methyl Methacrylated Nr, Heveaplus Mg50 in The Paint and Coating Industries With The Atr Ftir Spectral Analyses of the Final Blend Composite With Acrylate Emulsified Paint
Authors:   Technical Consultant, Malaysia, Lye Chan Boon Lye , Aun Yeoh Guan ,   Edtech Associate Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia, Huat Ong Kian ,   Green HSP Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia
Published: January 2021

The final composition of the blended Heveaplus MG50 and polyacrylic emulsion paint composition, the depolymerised Heveaplus MG50 latex was mixed with polyacrylic emulsified paint with a minor active pre-dispersed curative agents, other diluent additives and dispersion agents, which was heated up in a steam-batch at 70-80 °C for 25 minute, cool to room-temperature, then the analysis of the final composite material was done using the Bruker ATR FTIR spectroscopy.
Evaluation of Sludge Properties in Sewage Sludge from Guarchia Wastewater Treatment Plant in Benghazi-Libya
Authors:   Chemistry Department, Science Faculty, University of Benghazi, Libya, Azzouz Abd-Alsalam H , Naas , Nuha A ,   Chemistry Department, Science Faculty, University of Benghazi, Libya, Darwish Khalid M ,   Chemistry Department, Science Faculty, University of Benghazi, Libya
Published: January 2021

Raw sewage sludge samples collected from Guarchia wastewater treatment plant at Benghazi city have undergone complete evaluation of organic composition parameters including pH, Total Volatile Solid (TVS), Total Nitrogen (TN), Total Phosphorus (TP), Total Organic Matter (TOM) and Total Organic Carbon (TOC). Also, evaluation of some trace metals such as Zn, Cd, Cu and Pb have been performed. Monthly and spatial variations in sludge properties have been described.
Wear-Resistant Materials Synthesized in A Solar Furnace
Authors:   Institute of Materials Science, Uzbekistan, MS Paizullakhanov , AA Kholmatov ,   Fergana Polytechnic Institute, Uzbekistan, MM Sobirov ,   Fergana Polytechnic Institute, Uzbekistan, B Khamdamov ,   Djizak Polytechnic Institute, Uzbekistan
Published: January 2021

The influence of technological modes of the Big Solar Furnace on the process of synthesis of materials from the melt is studied. It is shown that for the synthesis of materials with a set of specified properties, it is necessary to optimize the density and nature of the energy distribution of concentrated solar radiation in accordance with the degree of blackness, absorption coefficient, melting temperature and thermal conductivity of the charge. It is shown that the remelted state and a homogeneous fine-crystalline structure with an optimal combination of crystalline and amorphous phases, which leads to increased wear resistance of the material.
Examination of Reinforcement Steel Bars Exposed to the Atmosphere
Authors:   National Metallurgical Development Centre, Jos Nigeria, O H Adejo
Published: January 2021

Reinforcement steel bars are often exposed to the atmosphere before use in concrete structures. This exposure results in corrosion of these reinforcement bars. Corrosion of reinforcement bars is a common form of degradation of reinforced concrete structures. The electrochemical attack affects the mechanical properties of steel rebars. This study analysed the effect of exposing reinforcing steel bars to the atmosphere. The bars were divided into two; one part was exposed to the atmosphere for a period of four months during the rainy season while the other was unexposed. Afterwards; some mechanical, corrosion and metallographic tests were carried out on the steel samples. The results obtained showed that the hardness, impact strength and ductility increased with exposure while the yield and tensile strengths decreased with exposure. The exposed bar had high corrosion rates than the unexposed bar in 1M hydrochloric acid (HCl) while in 1M sodium chloride (NaCl), the corrosion rates for both the exposed and unexposed bars did not follow a particular trend.
Results of vertical figure-of-eight tension band suture for fingernail disruption with fractures of distal phalanx
Authors: Suneel Kumar  , Faisal Akhlaq Ali Khan  , Hyder Ali  , Madiha Siddique  , Roqayyah Munawer Khursheed  , Mujtuba Pervez Khan
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Objective: Fingertip injuries are not uncommon variety in tertiary care hospital presented with variable gradation of damage. Still it has been treated by different techniques like removing nail plate, repairing nail bed, dermabond adhesive and k-wire fixation of fracture. Therefore this study was conducted to give painless and stable fingertips to the patients by means of vertical figure of eight tension sutures.
Material and methods: A self-controlled study was carried out in Dow University of Health Science, Civil Hospital Karachi. Study comprised of seventy four participants aged above 10 up to 60 years, of either gender. Study took six months from May 2019 to October 2019. OpenEpi version 3.0 was used to calculate data. All candidates were approached by non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data was gathered by filing relative proforma and was analysed by using SPSS version 21.0.
Results: All patients were surgically managed. Local anaesthesia was given to sixty five patients whereas nine were operated under general anaesthesia. During follow up period of three months patients were assessed clinically and with radiological films for finger stability and fracture healing. All patients at early visits had pain and discomfort on moving joints. Five patients (6.8%) had infection which was managed by wound care, antibiotics and recovered completely but no one had ischemic insult.
Conclusion: It is a simple and amazing technique which can be done safely. It helps in proper healing of distal phalanx fractures and a non-deformed fingertip. Results of this study have been compared with other Continuous...
Amalgamation of self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress among prosthesis users
Authors: Muhammad Kamran  , Nazia Mumtaz  , Ghulam Saqulain
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Objective: To find the levels of self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress among prosthesis users.
Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted from June to November 2018 at Chal Foundation centres in Bagh and Swabi, Pakistan, and comprised prosthesis users of both genders aged 15-60 years. Rosenberg self-esteem scale and Depression anxiety and stress scale-21 were used to collect data which was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: Of the 400 subjects, 315(78.8%) were males and 85(21.2%) were females. The overall mean age was 38.03±11.86 years. Low level of self-esteem was found in 350(87.5%), depression in 374(93.4%), anxiety in 388(96.9%) and stress in 338(84.4%). Females showed significant association with stress (p=0.009).
Conclusion: The level of self-esteem was low among majority of the participants and psychological well-being was found to be poor.
Key Words: Amputation, Anxiety, Depression, Prosthesis users, Quality of life, Continuous...
KETELADANAN TANGGUNG JAWAB YESUS SEBAGAI GEMBALA MENJADI DASAR PELAYANAN HAMBA TUHAN MASA KINI
Authors: Rumahorbo Herlince
Published: January 2021

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan akan pentingnya sebuah keteladanan dalam melayani Tuhan. Keteladanan adalah dasar dari seseorang yang terlibat dalam pelayanan. Baik di keluarga, gereja, sekolah, masyarakat dan negara. Yesus telah meninggalkan sebuah keteladanan ketaataan, kesetiaan, ketulusan, rela berkorban, peduli dan kebajikan lainnya. Ia menuntut umat-Nya khusus hamba-Nya mengikuti teladan-Nya dalam mengembalakan umat-Nya.  Pekerjaan yang tidak mengenal batas dan waktu adalah menggembalakan domba. Selain waktu yang dikorbankan, juga tenaga dan dana. Keseriusan dan kesungguhan serta tanggungjawab sebagai gembala, tidak banyak orang yang bersedia atau rela melakukannya. Namun, meskipun demikian Tuhanlah yang memilih, menetapkan dan mengutus seorang gembala untuk memberi makan, merawat, melindungi dari bahaya, dan memelihara dombanya. Tulisan ini bertujuan: 1) memberi pemahaman dan penekanan bahwa seorang gembala perlu menjadi teladan dalam menggembalakan domba Tuhan. 2) Menggembalakan dengan tulus dan kasih. Seorang gembala harus mempertanggungjawabkan semua penyelesaian tugasnya kepada Tuhan Pemberi hidup
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PENTECOST NARRATIVE TO GLOBAL MULTIRACIAL UNITY
Authors: Kristanto David
Published: January 2021

In the present time, the world is in need of global multiracial unity more than ever. Two issues that draw the world's attention in the recent two years (2019-2020) are racism and the pandemic of Covid-19. I consider the problem of both issues as centering on the human body (its appearance in the case of racism and its health condition in the case of Covid-19); and I propose global multiracial unity as a solution to both. With such a unity, racism should be fought by people from all around the world as the world would also unite as one entity to fight the pandemic. As Christians, reflecting upon the Pentecost narrative in Acts 2 would be fruitful to develop global multiracial unity. Salvation is for all nations, and all peoples from all races are called to be one people under God.
TANTANGAN MENGAJAR PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Manggoa Ridolf S.Th
Published: January 2021

Abstract: This research was conducted to see and discover the teaching challenges associated with each teacher or lecturer when teaching in an atmosphere of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is important to research because there have been significant changes in teaching and learning activities when the massive spread of Covid-19 occurred. By using qualitative research based on literature review, some of the most striking challenges were obtained, namely: challenges from technology and instructional media, challenges of teacher unpreparedness, challenges of unsupportive facilities and infrastructure, methodological challenges, and human resource challenges. This research provides several solutions to minimize the impact caused by the above challenges, such as: teachers and lecturers must improve their competence in operating learning media and technology, teachers and lecturers must use the right method, and campuses or schools are required to support the teaching process. by providing facilities and infrastructure.
Teias e labirintos na reconstrução da memória institucional de um Campus do Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro: motivações e desafios iniciais
Authors: Inocencio Monique , Guedes Pedro
Published: February 2021

Com base nos pressupostos teóricos do campo da memória social, do conceito mais específico de memória institucional e de teóricos da relação entre educação, linguagem e memória, o que se pretende neste texto é discutir o processo em andamento de realização de um projeto de pesquisa intitulado Criação do acervo digital de história e memória do IFRJ Campus Duque de Caxias, cujo início formal se deu em julho do ano de 2020 e vem desde então sendo desenvolvido no Campus Duque de Caxias do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio de Janeiro. O objetivo da iniciativa é a construção, em um ambiente virtual, de uma coletânea de fotos, vídeos, relatos e documentos que registrem o histórico de construção, fundação, inauguração, consolidação e funcionamento da instituição, que pertence à rede federal de ensino. Refletimos aqui sobre o quanto o resgate de memórias a que se propõe o acervo colabora para o universo conceitual e teórico da memória social e institucional ao recompor o labirinto mnemônico de um espaço acadêmico e propor formas e métodos de produção memorialística.