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Birth weight for gestational age: standard growth charts for the Polish population
Authors: Walkowiak Marek , Nowak Jan Krzysztof , Jamka Małgorzata , Gutaj Paweł , Wender-Ożegowska Ewa
Published: September 2022

Introduction. Birth weight is one of the most important factors determining neonatal well-being. From an epidemiological viewpoint, a neonatal reference chart provides a picture of the health status of a population. Global customized growth charts seem to be the most practical in multicultural settings, allowing adjustment for ethnicity. However, regional charts might be a valuable contribution to reliable growth assessment. Our study aims to establish a reference tool for growth assessment and visualize the local potential, by creating standard charts based on the data from the tertiary center with the highest number of deliveries per year in Poland.

Material and Methods. We retrospectively analysed  31,353 records from the electronic database of singleton births from a five-year period from a tertiary hospital in Poznań, Poland. We excluded pre-term deliveries and high-risk pregnancies basing on well-known factors influencing fetal growth, bringing the number of records to  21,379. The data were processed separately by gender (females n=10,312, 48.2% and males n=11,067, 51.8%). Percentiles were calculated for each week of gestational age. Means and standard deviations were determined.

Results. Standard growth charts (including 3rd, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th and 97th percentiles) are presented. Descriptive data of population distribution are shown.

Conclusions. In conclusion, obtaining standard growth charts for mature newborns has created the opportunity for a more actual and adequate assessment of the Polish neonatal population. It should allow for the implementation of new standards in future research on perinatal care.
The Habits of the Indonesian People by Drinking Coffee with the Incidence of Hypertension
Authors: Negara Candra Kusuma , Pandin Moses Glorino Rumambo
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Blood pressure is described as the ratio of systolic pressure to diastolic pressure, with its normal values ranging from 100/60 to 140/90. For the risk of blood pressure, both men and women have the possibility of developing hypertension. The habits of people who consume coffee will impact increasing blood pressure. The frequency of drinking coffee over 3 cups per day can affect blood pressure, although fact, only because of this habit that a person has an increase in blood pressure. Aims: This study aims to determine the relationship between coffee drinking habits and increased blood pressure in the community. Method: This type of research uses an analytical description research method with a cross-sectional design of e population of the community around Pontianak city the habit of drinking coffee. The samples in this study were 50 people with a sampling technique using Probability sampling, namely with the Stratified Random Sampling technique. Data collection for coffee drinking habits using questionnaire sheets and observation sheets using a sphygmomanometer. Data analysis used Person Chi-Square and obtained p-value = 0.312 (p>0.05%). Result: These results showed that there was between coffee drinking habits and an increase in blood pressure. Conclusion: Researchers advise health workers to provide health promotion about coffee drinking rules and coffee drinking doses that are good for health.
The Fractional Hilbert Transform of Generalised Functions
Authors: Abdullah Naheed , Iqbal Saleem
Published: September 2022

The fractional Hilbert transform, a generalization of the Hilbert transform, has been extensively studied in the literature because of its extensive use in optics, engineering, and signal processing. In the present work, we aimed to expand the fractional Hilbert transform to a space of generalized functions known as Boehmians. We introduce a new fractional convolution operator for the fractional Hilbert transform to prove a convolution theorem similar to the classical Hilbert transform and also to extend the fractional Hilbert transform to Boehmians. We also construct a suitable Boehmian space on which the fractional Hilbert transform exists. Further, we investigate convergence of the fractional Hilbert transform for the class of Boehmians and discuss the continuity of the extended fractional Hilbert transform.
Open-loop Control Strategies and Feasible System Response for a Rear-Axle Bicycle Robot
Authors: Mavungu Masiala
Published: September 2022

This paper aims at computing feasible control strategies and the corresponding feasible state trajectories to drive an autonomous rear-axle bicycle robot from a given initial state to a final state such that the total running cost is minimized. Pontryagin’s Minimum Principle is applied and derives the optimality conditions from which the feasible control functions, expressed as functions of state and costate variables, are substituted into the combined state-costate system to obtain a new free-control state-costate nonlinear system of ordinary differential equations. A computer program was written in Scilab to solve the combined state-costate system and obtain the feasible state functions, the feasible costate functions and the feasible control functions. Associated Computational Simulations were provided to show the effectiveness and the reliability of the approach.
Computer-Assisted Preoperative Planning of Bone Fracture Fixation Surgery: A State-Of-The-Art Review
Authors: Moolenaar Jet , Tümer Nazli , Checa Sara
Published: September 2022

Background Bone fracture fixation surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the orthopedic field. However, fracture healing complications occur frequently, and the choice of the most optimal surgical approach often remains challenging. In the last years, computational tools have been developed with the aim to assist preoperative planning procedures of bone fracture fixation surgery. Objectives The aims of this review are (1) to provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in computer-assisted preoperative planning of bone fracture fixation surgery, (2) to assess the clinical feasibility of the existing virtual planning approaches, and (3) to assess their clinical efficacy in terms of clinical outcomes as compared to conventional planning methods. Methods A literature search was performed in the MEDLINE-PubMed, Ovid-EMBASE, Ovid-EMCARE, Web of Science, and Cochrane libraries to identify articles reporting on the clinical use of computer-assisted preoperative planning of bone fracture fixation. Results 79 articles were included to provide an overview of the state-of-the art in virtual planning. While patient-specific geometrical model construction, virtual bone fracture reduction, and virtual fixation planning are routinely applied in virtual planning, biomechanical analysis is rarely included in the planning framework. 21 of the included studies were used to assess the feasibility and efficacy of computer-assisted planning methods. The reported total mean planning duration ranged from 22 to 258 minutes in different studies. Computer-assisted planning resulted in reduced operation time (Standardized Mean Difference (SMD): -2.19; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): -2.87, -1.50), less blood loss (SMD: -1.99; 95% CI: -2.75, -1.24), decreased frequency of fluoroscopy (SMD: -2.18; 95% CI: -2.74, -1.61), shortened fracture healing times (SMD:-0.51; 95% CI: -0.97, -0.05) and less postoperative complications (Risk Ratio (RR): 0.64, 95% CI: 0.46, 0.90). No significant differences were found in hospitalization duration. Some studies reported improvements in reduction quality and functional outcomes but these results were not pooled for meta-analysis, since the reported outcome measures were too heterogeneous. Conclusions Current computer-assisted planning approaches are feasible to be used in clinical practice and have been shown to improve clinical outcomes. Including biomechanical analysis into the framework has the potential to further improve clinical outcome.
An Overview of the Infectious Cycle of Bunyaviruses
Authors: Boshra Hani
Published: September 2022

Bunyaviruses represent the largest group of RNA viruses, and are the causative agent of a variety of febrile and hemorrhagic illnesses. Originally characterized as a single serotype in Africa, the number of described bunyaviruses now exceeds over 500, with its presence detected around the world. These predominantly tri-segmented, single-stranded RNA viruses are transmitted primarily through arthropod and rodent vectors, and can infect a wide variety of animal and plants. Although encoding for a small number of proteins, these viruses can inflict potentially fatal disease outcomes, and have even developed strategies to suppress the innate antiviral immune mechanisms of the infected host. This short review will attempt to provide an overall description of the order Bunyavirales, describing the mechanisms behind their infection, replication and their evasion of the host immune response. Furthermore, the historical context of these virus will be presented, starting from their original discovery almost 80 years ago, to the most recent research pertaining to viral replication and host immune response.
Changes in the sensory properties of beef stored under different modified atmospheres
Authors:   Department of Commodity Science and Processing of Animal Raw Materials, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland, Śmiecińska Katarzyna
Published: September 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensory properties of musculus longissimus lumborum (LL) collected from Holstein-Friesian Black-and-White (HF BW) bulls and stored for 7, 14 and 21 days under different modified atmospheres (MA): vacuum, 80% O2 + 20% CO2, 60% O2 + 30% CO2 + 10% N2, 40% CO2 + 60% N2, 30% CO2 + 70% Ar. Meat stored for 21 days in MA containing 80% O2 was more susceptible to undesirable changes in colour. The aroma of raw meat, evaluated immediately after the package was opened, changed throughout storage. Beef stored in MA containing O2 scored lower for taste evaluated after thermal treatment. The juiciness and tenderness of beef improved during storage, and the highest scores for those attributes were assigned after 21 days of vacuum storage. A decrease in Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF) values and a corresponding increase in tenderness, point to the tenderization of beef regardless of storage conditions.
Morphometric description of the larynx in the dog (Canis familiaris)
Authors:   Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Morphological Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 166, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland, Dzierzęcka Małgorzata , Charuta Anna ,   Institute of Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, ul. Konarskiego 2, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland
Published: September 2022

The anatomy of the canine larynx has been described in numerous text books. However there is still a lack of information regarding the most individually variable linear parameters of this organ. Due to a limited number of publications devoted to the morphological structure of the canine larynx in the context of individual variation among dogs, the authors decided to explore this subject. The study material comprised 13 canine larynges obtained from adult male and female dogs. Following dissection, linear measurements and weight were performed. It was demonstrated that the weight and size of the larynx are correlated with the dog’s body weight. The percentage share of the larynx weight in the dog’s body weight ranged between 0.101 and 0.203 %. It was found that parameters presenting the highest variability were: the maximum height of the thyroid cartilage and the maximum width of the epiglottis, whereas the lowest variability was observed with regard to the maximum width of the laryngeal inlet.
THE EFFECT OF PLACENTAL CRYOEXTRACT ON THE STATE OF PROTEIN-LIPID METABOLISM IN THE GASTRIC MUCOSA IN EXPERIMENTAL STRESS-INDUCED ULCERS
Authors: Koshurba Illia V. , Hladkykh Fedir. V. , Chyzh Mykola O.
Published: September 2022

Introduction. Peptic ulcer is one of the most prevalent diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Stress factor is considered to have the highest impact on the development of ulcers, as it is present in almost all cases of onset and exacerbation of this disease. Acute stress ulcers occur with severe injuries, acute diseases of various organs, shock, a sharp drop in blood pressure, oxygen deficiency of body tissues, liver, kidney and others. Given the above facts, in the correction of stress-induced lesions of the gastric mucosa (GM) therapeutically, the target should consider not only reducing the aggression factors of gastric juice, but also the normalization of changes in protein and carbohydrate metabolism in GM. In this aspect, our attention was drawn to the domestic biotechnological preparation of placental cryoextract (CEP), which has a range of valuable biological effects.
The aim is to study the effect of cryopreserved placenta extract on the state of protein-lipid metabolism in the gastric mucosa in a model of water-immobilization stress in rats.
Materials and methods of research. The studies were performed on 28 nonlinear laboratory male rats weighing 200–220 g. Stress-induced gastric ulcer was modeled under water-immobilization stress (WIS) in rats according to the method of Takagi et al. To obtain the homogenate, the GM was perfused with cold (+ 4°C) buffer solution and homogenized at 3000 rpm (teflon/glass). The content of oxidatively modificated proteins (OMP) in GM was determined by Dubinina spectrophotometric method. The content of total lipids in the GM was determined spectrophotometrically by color reaction with sulfophosphovaniline reagent. Phospholipids (PL) were fractionated by the method of Svetashev and Vaskovsky.
Research results. Evaluation of changes in protein metabolism in GM showed that the level of total protein in rats, which were preventively administered CEP before WIS, was almost comparable with that of intact rats, i.e., 50.1 ± 1.7 μg/mg tissue and 51.1 ± 1.3 μg/mg of tissue, respectively, which indicated the elimination of disorders of protein homeostasis with the introduction of the studied cryoextract. Studies of changes in total lipids and PL showed that the content of PL of animals treated with CEP was 26.9 ± 0.9%, which was not significantly different from that of intact animals (30.5 ± 0.9%) and, at the same time, it was by 7.3% higher (p < 0.001) as compared with animals who were administered esomeprazole.
Conclusions. Prophylactic five-day administration of CEP to WIS leads to normalization of all evaluated indices, in particular, to increase of the total protein level by 29.0% (p <0.01), decrease of oxidatively modified proteins level by 20.6% (p <0.01), and the 2.3-fold increase (p <0.001) of the level of phospholipids in the total lipids pool.
PECULIARITIES OF POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS STRESS RESISTANCE
Authors: Gancho Olga V. , Fedorchenko Vira I. , Tkachenko Olena V. , Bublii Tetiana D. , Moshel Tetiana M. , Bobrova Nelia O.
Published: September 2022

One of the main competencies of the future doctor is developed stress resistance. High level of stress is characteristic of student’s life, but at the same time, it is favourable for opportunities related to the development of viable strategies and attitudes of the individual. It necessitates the study of stress factors of students and ways of its development.
Objective. The objective of the article is theoretical and experimental study of psychological factors of stress resistance in medical and dental faculties’ students when forming their professional readiness. The sample included 104 people aged 18 to 20 years, who were 2 to 4 course students of medical and dental faculties of Poltava State Medical University.
Methods and materials. The following methods were used in the empirical study: «S. Muddy's stress test», adapted by DA Leontiev and EI Rasskazova, «Test of meaningful life orientations (MLO)» by D. Leontiev and «Boston stress test». The study was conducted in November 2021 remotely, using Google questionnaires. Statistical processing of research results was carried out using Microsoft Excel Office 2010. The statistical significance of difference between groups was determined using the Student's t-test.
Results. As a result of the study, some differences in the features of stress resistance between students of dental and medical faculties were revealed. Students of the medical faculty had a higher level of stress resistance. They were more focused on mastering the profession and professional activity and had higher risk-taking rates than dental faculty students. There were also differences in the value-semantic sphere: existential attitudes were more common among medical students and utilitarian attitudes ­– among dentists. Based on the obtained results, we conducted training on stress resistance in order to increase the level of stress resistance, which should be considered a way to respond to stressful situations.
Illicit drug trafficking: a South African report on the extent of the global trading
Authors: Yesufu Shaka
Published: September 2022

The objects of this research are: First, to explore some of the issues relating to drug trafficking in South Africa. Second, to highlight the devasting consequences of drug abuse on citizens, our brothers, and sisters whose lives have been destroyed and cut short. Third, to explore, government policies, police efforts, and citizens to combat the social menace of illicit drug trafficking plaguing us.

The researcher investigated the following problems: drug trafficking and its impact on individuals or citizens and society, barriers faced by law enforcement to stop the illicit borderless organized crime.

The main results of the research are: first, drug trafficking is a lucrative global phenomenon that is very difficult to stop over the years. Second, is the identification of varieties of drugs found in South African markets, their origins, transit, and final destinations. Third, reporting the extent of drug seizures in South Africa explains why the trade has continued unabated over the years. Fourth, highlights the need for a collective and suggestive way to consign drug trafficking to history.

The area of practical use of the research is for all citizens, law enforcement officers affected by the illicit trade, communities, countries, research students, social workers, and staff members of social welfare and criminal justice departments
The use of the official indigenous languages in the south african judcial system reimagined, poignant and tacit issues explored
Authors: Kekana Tebogo Johannes , Montle Malesela Edward
Published: September 2022

The objects of this research are, First, to highlight the unfair language practice that is still persisting in the South African Judicial System despite the provisions contained in the democratic constitution of equitable use of all official languages. Second, to explore the variables that contribute to this appalling state of affairs where English is predominately used in the South African Judicial System. Third, to suggest possible measures that could be applied to lessen or circumvent the situation.

The researcher investigated the following problem, The inadequate use of the official indigenous languages in the South African Judicial System, the reasons behind this practice and its consequences.

The main results of the research are, first, English is still the predominately used language in the South African courts of law and minimal use of official indigenous languages in the judicial system is still continuing unabated. Second, language policy regarding the South African Judicial System need to be reviewed with the aim of putting emphasis on the use of official indigenous languages for various activities in the judicial system, secondly, benefits derived from adequate use of official indigenous languages in the judicial system need to be explored more so that maximal participation of people who speak these languages can be achieved. Third, the study has shown that the reason for this inadequate use of the official indigenous languages is as a result of various intertwined variables such as globalisation, economic factors, negative attitudes towards African languages and a lack of existing inclusive language policies regarding the SA judicial system. Fourth, the use English language for various purposes in the judicial system is a linguistic injustice, it portrays the South African judicial system as still not transformed but still colonised.

The area of practical use of the research results are, all citizens who seek justice through South African judicial System, Law practitioners in South Africa, human rights organisations, university students and staff members of the criminal justice department.

Innovative technological product, Inclusive language policy development measures

Scope of the innovative technological product, The practice of multilingualism in the area of law.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE
Authors: Gauba Anu
Published: September 2022

Preventive medicine is exactly what it sounds like - it aims to prevent sickness before it happens.The ideology behind preventive medicine focuses on protecting, promoting, and maintaining health and well-being. It also aims to avert disease, disability, and death on an individual basis, as well as on a large scale in communities and populations.Preventive medicine is promoted by all physicians, though some choose to specialize in it. Physicians in this specialty use biostatistics and epidemiology, as well as a mix of medical, social, economic, and behavioural sciences. They may evaluate health services or manage health care organizations. They also study the cause of disease and injury within specific population segments.Preventive medicine is an interdisciplinary branch of medicine that focuses on the whole patient and the many factors influencing their health. It holds a broad scope, encompassing elements of socioeconomics, the role of legislation, health equity, and the disparities found in communities and certain populations.
LEFT VENTRICULAR HEMANGIOMA: A RARE CASE AND BRIEF REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Authors:   Cardiology B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., Ahmed Djibril , Benasser Mohamed ,   Cardiology B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., Bakamel Lamyaa ,   Cardiology B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., Oukerraj Latifa ,   Cardiology B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., Cherti Mohammed ,   Cardiology B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
Published: September 2022

Cardiac hemangiomas are very rare benign cardiac tumors. They can presented at any age and clinical presentation varies according to location and size. We reported the case of patient with left ventricular hemangioma,discovered during routine echocardiographyfor atypical chest pain. Surgical resection was successfully performed and histology confirmed cardiac cavernoushemangioma.
COVID -19 ET TROUBLE DUSAGE DE TABAC, ALCOOL ET CANNABIS
Authors:   Hopital Psychiatrique Universitaire Ar-Razisale, CHU Ibn Sina Rabat., Zaki Amal , Belbachir Siham ,   Faculte De Medecine Et De Pharmacie De Rabat. Universite Mohammed V, Rabat., Ouanass Abderrazzak ,   Faculte De Medecine Et De Pharmacie De Rabat. Universite Mohammed V, Rabat.
Published: September 2022

Background : After the world health organization qualified covid-19 as a pandemic, Morocco imposed a lockdown , this had an impact on several areas and in particularly on addictive behaviours. Objective: our aims was to assess the different effects of covid-19 lockdown on the alcohol, tobacco and cannabisuse of patients followed up for psychiatric disorders and to identify possible factors that may have contributed to these changes in behaviour. Materiels and Methods: a prospective study was carried out over 2 months after the lockdown in Morocco. A description and multivariate analysis of the data was performed . Results: The mean age of the patients was 34.58 (+/- 10.475), with a masculine predominance of (88%). In total, 56.1% of the patients who used tobacco decreased their use and 42.8% increased their use after the confinement. We noted a withdrawal in 87.5% of patients with alcohol use and a withdrawal in 54.38% of patients with cannabis use. Female gender was correlated with a statistically significative increase of alcohol and cannabis use as well as tobacco use with respectively (p=0.036 p= 0.027 ), while very young age [18-25 years] was correlated with a statistically significative increase of tobacco use (p = 0.004) . Conclusions:It would be judicious to make a national surveys to evaluate the use of psycho-active substances, especially in the general population, and that the healthcare providers assist and support the users of substances for the psychological repercussions that have resulted from the containment and the pandemic in general.
CARACTERISATION ET GESTION DES DECHETS RESULTANTS DE LINONDATION DANS LA VILLE DABIDJAN : LE CAS DE LA COMMUNE DE PORT-BOUET
Authors:   Centre de Recherche en Ecologie, Universite Nangui Abrogoua, Abidjan., Yagnama Rokia - Coulibaly Ouattara
Published: September 2022

This study focuses on waste management in Abidjan and particularly on those linked to flooding in the municipality of Port-Bouet. Indeed, this city is marked 65% by precarious neighborhoods containing about 80% of its population. These neighborhoods are among the areas at risk of flooding in the city of Abidjan because they have experienced severe flooding in recent years, which unfortunately leaves large quantities of waste after the water recedes. The objective of this study is to analyze the way in which waste resulting from periods of flooding is managed and its impact on the environment. The data collection is based on scientific articles, expert reports, stories and field survey on the nature of the waste, the system for collecting this waste after the water has been withdrawn, and the quality and content of the water. stagnant flooding. Investigations show that post-flood waste is diverse in nature and that floods are accompanied by backflow of black water, contaminants, pollutants and all kinds of debris including household waste. This assembly of waste makes their management more complex and has an impact on the health and living environment of the populations.
ELABORATION AND STUDY OF THE CAPACITIVE PROPERTIES OF POLYANILINE COMPOSITE FILMS - MIXED OXIDES, NICKEL-COBALT (NI0.6 CO2.4 O4) ELECTROCHEMICALLY SYNTHESIZED ON A PLATINUM ELECTRODE
Authors:   Organic Physical Chemistry and Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal., Cisse Mor , Gueye Mamadou ,   Organic Physical Chemistry and Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal., Gningue Diop Modou ,   Organic Physical Chemistry and Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal., Guene Makhtar ,   Organic Physical Chemistry and Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal.
Published: September 2022

The design of electrode material for energy production and storage devices is becoming more and more timely in a world where energy is an essential pillar for development. This context urges us to develop and study the capacitive properties of polyaniline composite films Ã¢Â€Â“ mixed oxide of Ni0.6 Co2.4O4 which can be used as electrode material.In the present study, the mixed oxides of Ni0.6Co2.4O4 were synthesized by the sol gel method via propionic acid. Polyaniline Ã¢Â€Â“ Ni0.6Co2.4O4 composite films deposited on a platinum substrate (Pt/PANI - Ni0.6Co2.4O4) were prepared by incorporating mixed nickel and cobalt oxide particles into the matrix of polyaniline. This process was realized by chronoamperometry by electropolymerization of the aniline monomer dissolved in a 0.5M HCl electrolyte with different contents of Ni0.6 Co2.4 O4 oxides (0.5 g/L, 1 g/L).Physical and electrochemical characterizations were made with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), UV-visible spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction (XRD) and cyclic voltammetry.SEM, EDS, XRD and UV-visible analyzes confirmed the nature of the synthesized products and the incorporation of Ni0.6Co2.4O4 in the composite films. The electrochemical performance measurements of the Pt/PANI-Ni0.6Co2.4O4 film (1 g/L) give a specific capacity about 386.108 F.g -1, which is much higher than that of the Pt/ PANI, 164.340 F.g -1 at 5 mV/s.
AN OVERVIEW OF DHEA-S LEVELS IN CHRONIC STRESS-PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors:   Associate professor, Department of Pathology, Padmashree Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology, Bengaluru-560060., Huchannavar Tejashwini , Nayak Sunil ,   Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Padmashree Institute of Clinical Research, Bengaluru-560060., H.P Shruthi ,   Professor, Department of Pathology, Padmashree Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology, Bengaluru-560060., Shenoy Rajesh ,   Professor, Department of Microbiology, Padmashree Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology, Bengaluru-560060.
Published: September 2022

Background: Increased stress levels are associated with various health issues due to the dysregulation of HPA axis, more so when the stress is chronic in nature.As the DHEA-S is a catabolic hormone the chronic stress levels may be involved with long term diseases like early ageing, hypertension, cancer and various other diseases Objectives: The aim of this study was to see the effect of perceived chronic stress in a subset of healthy population of male and female volunteers who willingly participated in the study. The selected male and female population was than stratified into age and stress matched groups and then one time DHEA-S levels were ascertained to see for changes in the DHEA-S values. Methods: DHEA-S levels were measured within 6 hours of collection of the Blood Samples, randomly collected at different time points in the day by Chemiluminescence method which was than statistically evaluated by using Mini Tab statistical tool. Results: There was no significant correlation in both genders when age and stress matched.
WEB APPLICATION QUALITY MEASUREMENT USING HEURISTIC METHOD
Authors:   Faculty Member, Computer Science Department, School of Computer Science, Bina Nusantara University., Dipa Nusantara Pualam
Published: September 2022

Sinta.kemdikbud.go.id is a web application owned by the Indonesian government under the Ministry of Education and Culture which facilitates the indexing of all research results published in research journals. The indexing website for research results, which are mostly owned by researchers among lecturers, makes it easier for users to find and take advantage of published research results. Its just that the quality of the web application needs to be considered to maximize the experience received by its users. This study aimed to measure the quality of the sinta.kemdikbud.go.id website using the Heuristic Usability method. The results obtained are the website sinta.kemdikbud.go.id meets 7 of the 10 principles of Heuristic Usability. It is hoped that the results of this study will be input for the developer to improve the application and its user interface.
ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY(ERAS)PROTOCOLS VS. STANDARD CARE IN PATIENTS WITH PEPTIC ULCER PERFORATION
Authors:   Professor, Department of General Surgery, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru, Karnataka 570001, India., B.N. Anandaravi , R.D. Manjunath ,   Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru, Karnataka 570001, India., Shree N. Vidhya ,   Post Graduate Student, Department of General Surgery, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru, Karnataka 570001, India.
Published: September 2022

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of Enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS) protocol vs standard care in patients with perforated peptic ulcer (PPU). Materials and Methods: This single-center, retrospective, cross-sectional study was carried out from January 2021 to January 2022. Patients with PPU undergoing Grahams repair were divided into standard care and ERAS group. Primary outcome was the duration of stay. Secondary outcomes were functional recovery parameters and morbidity. Results: A total of 120 cases of PPU were admitted in our hospital, among which 60 patients each were included in standard care and ERAS group, respectively. Patients in ERAS group had a significantly early functional recovery for the time to first flatus (1.41 vs 2.38 p < 0.001), first stool (2.65 vs 3.78 p < 0.001), first fluid diet (2.75 vs 6.1 p < 0.001), and solid diet (4.08 vs 7.11 p < 0.001). Duration of stay in ERAS group was significantly shorter (6.2 vs 8.53 p < 0.001). There was a significant reduction in postoperative morbidity such as postoperative nausea and vomiting (RR 0.43, p value = 0.005), superficial SSI (RR 0.4, p = 0.005) and pulmonary complications (RR 0.45, p = 0.002). Result : ERAS group showed better primary and secondary outcomes. Conclusion: In conclusion, ERAS protocols, are feasible and safe for application in selected patients undergoing Grahams repair of perforated peptic ulcer without an increase in the rate of complications.
THE REPRESENTATION OF GULF BETWEEN DIFFERENT CULTURES AND DESIRES - A CRAZY SPECTACLE, THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of French, Post Graduate Government College for Girls - 11, Chandigarh., Gupta Annie
Published: September 2022

Globalization has made understanding of cultural diversity more important. However, one challenge caused by cultural diversity is the existence of cultural stereotypes since stereotyping can lead to prejudice and discrimination. Literary works and movies sometimes depict the stereotypes of certain race and ethnicity. Authors and directors embed similar negative features to them hence it becomes a justification that those races and ethnicities truly have such negative features. India being one of the most curious literary sites to the comparatists, due to its linguistic polyphony and cultural syncretism, it is like a dream of the West. Europeans often represent the Orient (Asian people) by negative features in their works. The aim of this paper is to examine the stereotypical portrayals of the Indians and the French in Lasse HallstrÃ¶ms The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014) movie, based on an eponymous novel by Morais (2010), by using Saids Orientalism and Bals focalization theories. The researcher used qualitative-descriptive method in reference to Mikos (2014) movies analysis method. The finding reveals the director presents Indian and French in a contrast way in which one is regarded as inferior and the other as superior. Furthermore, it is also found that the relation between them is similar to the relations between the Orient and the Occident, which are argued by Said (1978) as a kind of relationship which distinguishes self and other, that is filled with power and domination. Moreover, all the stereotypical images are represented through French characters (character-bound focalization or internal focalization) which put Indian society as object of focalization argued by Bal (2014).
IMPACT OF THE SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN ON THEIR FAMILY FUNCTIONING DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC
Authors:   International Slavic University G. R. Derzhavin Sveti Nikole-Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia., Spasovska , PhD Milena
Published: September 2022

Families with school-age children were particularly affected by the changes resulting from the Covid 19 pandemic. Facing the new reality, the family systems and the family members were challenged to reorganize their individual and family functioning, given their practical, relational and emotional developmental tasks in a changed life context. Objective: This research aims to examine the impact of socio-demographic variables on the family on their general functioning on the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia during the Covid 19 pandemic. Method and Materials: The research included 148 respondents - parents of school-age children. The research was conducted in the period from October 2020 to April 2021. The instruments used in the research are Demographic Data Questionnaire and Family Assessment Device (FAD). Results: The results show that higher level of education, higher family income as well as employment of the family members are associated with better family functioning. According to the results, a larger number of family members is associated with poorer family functioning, as well as a larger number of children in the family. Conclusion: Certain socio-demographic characteristics of families with school-age children have an impact on their overall family functioning during the Covid 19 pandemic. It is common for all families to face problems in pandemic conditions, but it depends on their abilities and strengths how they deal with them. Psychological support for the families can be useful in overcoming the challenges, considering their characteristics, needs, as well as the specifics of the family life cycle.
ARE WE REALLY INDEPENDENT? REAL PICTURE: INDIA
Authors: Chopra Aarushi
Published: September 2022

On eve of 75th independence day of worlds largest democracy, lets take a moment to have an overview of real picture of India.
AN INTERESTING CASE OF LEAD ENCEPHALOPATHY SECONDARY TO USE OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE
Authors:   Assistant Professor Department of Internal Medicine SAMC & PGI-Indore (M.P.) Ex. Senior Associate Consultant, Internal Medicine, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Research Institute-Mumbai., Tiwari Shastri Rupali , Shetty N.R. ,   Senior Consultant Internal Medicine, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Research Institute-Mumbai.
Published: September 2022

Ayurvedic medicine consists of herbs that may be intentionally combined with metals, such as lead, mercury, iron, and zinc. (1)These types of medicine are assumed by patients to be safe but unsupervised use can lead to serious health complications. This case illustrates how lead toxicity, which often presents with vague, nonspecific symptoms, can be missed and difficult to diagnose if the exposure to herbal supplements is not recognised. Here authors describe one case of lead encephalopathy as a result of long-term ayurvedic medication intake. This case illustrates a 72year old female presented with altered sensorium, seizure ,weight loss and abdominal pain . Her MRI brain was normal and EEG was suggestive of mild diffuse encephalopathy She was found to be anemic her peripheral smear demonstrated basophilic stippling hence blood lead levels were sent they were found to be very high. Her Ayurvedic medicine sent for analysis found it contained potentially harmful levels of lead. She responded to chelation therapy with oral succimer with complete resolution of clinical symptoms and anemia.
ERADICATING HARDCORE POVERTYVIA ZAKAT DISTRIBUTION: A CASE STUDYAMONG POORAND NEEDY ASNAFS IN SIK, KEDAH
Authors:   Master Student, Kulliyyah of Shariah & Law, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah (UniSHAMS), 09300, Kuala Ketil, Kedah, Malaysia., Mohd Zainon Fadhilah , Abu Bakar Marina ,   Lecturer, Kulliyyah of Shariah & Law, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah (UniSHAMS), 09300, Kuala Ketil, Kedah, Malaysia., Mohammed Noor Afiffudin ,   Senior Lecturer, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, UniversitiTeknologi MARA(UiTM), Perlis Branch, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia., Husni Hasbulah Muhamad ,   Lecturer, Faculty of Muamalat& Islamic Finance, KolejUniversiti Islam Perlis (KUIPs), 02000, Kuala Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia., Khairul Izwan Rifin Mohamad ,   Senior Lecturer, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, UniversitiTeknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Published: September 2022

Hardcore poverty is a problem that still plagues the community in this country. Although various efforts have been implemented by the Malaysian Government to overcome it, but until now these efforts havent succeeded in achieving the goals that have been set before. Zakat is a social and economic system that its implementation is controlled by the government. Through zakat provision, Islam has been ahead of the times in defending the plight of the poor and needy asnafs. In 2021, Kedah State Zakat Board (LZNK) has reported on the problem of the increasing number of poor and needy asnafs as well as insufficient zakat distribution in Kedah. Thus, this study was conducted to analyse the forms of zakat distribution that can eradicate hardcore poverty among the poor and needy asnafsin Sik, Kedah. This study has used a qualitative design, where data is collected through library research and semi-structured interviews with informants from Zakat District Office (PZD)Sik, Kedah. The findings of the study were then analyzed using the content analysis method. The results of the study prove that the LZNK, especially the PZDSik, are still struggling to eliminate the poor and needy asnafs from the cocoon of hardcore poverty in Sik, Kedah. This study urges the parties involved towards improvements in the aspect of zakat distribution so that in the future it can help to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with the efforts of the Malaysian Government and the role of zakat as a social security tool.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF P16 IN HPV POSITIVE AND HPV NEGATIVE ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA- AN IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY
Authors:   MDS 3 rd year student, Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, D.J College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar, Distt.Gaziabad (UP)., Bora Panchali , Singh Sanjeet ,   Professor and Head of the Department,Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, D.J College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar,Distt.Gaziabad (UP)., Sharma Kanika ,   Reader, Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, D.J College of Dental Sciences and Research,Modinagar ,Distt.Gaziabad (UP)., Singh Nishant ,   Professor, Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, D.J College of Dental Sciences and Research , Modinagar,Distt.Gaziabad (UP)., Singh Paramjit ,   Professor, Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, D.J College of Dental Sciences and Research , Modinagar,Distt.Gaziabad (UP).
Published: September 2022

Diagnosing and prognosis of oral cancer precursors is challenging. This study investigates the correlation quantitative and qualitative expression of p16 in HPV positive and HPV negative OSCC cases .Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is believed to promote the oncogenic process and the correlation between viral oncoproteins and dysfunction of p16 tumour suppressor protein in oral lesions has been established in many studies .Concerning involvement of risk factors ,clinical course of the disease ,and prognosis there are strong indications arguing that the HPV positive OSCC may represent a separate tumour entity. Looking for a surrogate marker ,which in further epidemiological studies could replace the laborious and expensive HPV detection methods this study was conducted which include 30 cases of HPV positive and 30 HPV negative OSCC and 10 controlled cases of HPV colon were taken and p16 was evaluated according to distribution extent and degree of intensity.Based on the staining intensity among the HPV negative cases the staining intensity score was 1 in 80 percent of the subjects whereas in the HPV positive cases 63.3% were having Score 3 and 26.7% were having Score 2. The difference between HPV+ and HPV- was statistically significant and was analyzed using chi square test.Based on the semi quantitative analysis among the HPV negative cases the staining was negative in 80 percent of the subjects whereas in the HPV+ 63.3% were having diffuse staining and 30.0% were having focal staining. The difference between HPV positive and HPV negative was statistically significant when analyzed using chi square test.These data indicated that p16 is technically simple immunohistological marker applicable for routine pathological histology.
STRIKING OUT DEATH-CAUSING COVID FEAR
Authors:   M.Ed Student, Department of Education Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, India., Qaseem Areeba , Rukhsar Zeba ,   PGT, Redbricks International School, Kottakkal, Kerala., Ahmed Anjum ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Education Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, India.
Published: September 2022

COVID-19 pandemic has triggered fear, panic, anxiety and deaths across the globe. The figure of deaths caused by COVID-19 is monstrous, but the deaths caused by COVID fear cannot be ruled out. COVID fear or death anxiety is a feeling of terror and despair caused by thinking about death. This research article is qualitative in nature that is based on personal observations and a review of recent research studies in mental health. The purpose of this article is to bring COVID-fear into the limelight and to draw out a thin line between fear and insanity by citing examples. Further, it provides suggestive measures to cope up with anxiety and maintain sanity, as a lot of people had lost their loved ones merely due to panic and anxiety during this pandemic and now anxiety levels are seen to be rising again due to the new COVIDwave and the fear of death has become more pronounced. It is of utmost importance that people must understand the need for sound mental health, which will help them to escape psychological issues causing death. This article deals with how to combat COVID fear and death anxiety through mental health education and different programmes. Lastly, the article enlists certain topics like- Mental Health Literacy, anxiety disorders and management, post-traumatic stress disorder, stress management, stress and anxiety among students, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and suicide prevention that may be included in the syllabi at B.Ed and M.Ed level in teacher training institutes.