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Study on pattern of gynaecological malignancies at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Ethirajan Shanthi , D. Mohanapriya , C. Aarthi
Published: July 2018

Background: The burden of malignancy and deaths due to it are rising worldwide. In women gynaecological malignancies are among the most common cancers. This study was undertaken to study the pattern and relative frequencies of gynaecological malignancies among women admitted in the Department of Gynaecology, at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu.Methods: This is a retrospective observational study done at the department of Saveetha Medical College and Hospital over a period of two years from September 2015 to September 2017. Case records of women admitted in the Department of Gynaecology and diagnosed to have gynaecological malignancy were retrieved from the department of medical records. Information regarding demographic details, site of malignancy, histopathology of malignancy was analysed and expressed as percentages.Results: During the study period 49 cases of gynaecological malignancies were reported. Out of 49 cases, 36 cases were cancer cervix, followed by 7 cases of ovarian malignancy and 6 cases of cancer of uterine corpus. The mean ages of cancer cervix, ovary and corpus uteri were 51.1, 53.3 and 47.2 years respectively. All women were multiparous in the study. One third of women were premenopausal. Women with cancer cervix and corpus uteri commonly presented with irregular bleeding, post-menopausal bleeding and white discharge per vaginum. Ovarian cancers presented commonly with abdominal pain and distension. Squamous cell carcinoma of cervix was the commonest histopathology seen. Adenocarcinoma and epithelial cancer was the commonest histopathology seen in endometrial and ovarian cancer respectively.Conclusions: Cancer cervix was the commonest gynaecological malignancy in the study population followed by ovarian and uterine malignancies.
Estimation of maternal serum vitamin D levels and its correlation with gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Narain Anupriya , Goel Alka , Goyal Parul
Published: July 2018

Background: Several studies in the past two decades have proved beyond doubt that there is a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D worldwide including India which has almost taken the shape of a pandemic. The study aims to determine the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in the pregnant population of Delhi and its correlation with gestational diabetes mellitus.Methods: This prospective cross sectional observational study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Dr R.M.L Hospital, New Delhi over a period of 1 year and 4 months. Four hundred term patients were enrolled randomly from amongst the patients admitted in labor room or antenatal ward at PGIMER, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. 3-4ml of fasting blood samples were collected of all the enrolled women and were analysed for total serum calcium levels and serum vitamin D levels. History of presence of gestational diabetes mellitus was noted along with any treatment history. The 25(OH)D levels for each subject was recorded and correlation of vitamin D levels with gestational diabetes mellitus was analysed. Statistical analysis was done using ANOVA/ Kruska Wallis test and Chi-Square test/ Fisher’s exact test. A p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: The overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the present study was 86.25%. The overall mean serum vitamin D level was 14.06±9.43 ng/ml. Thirty five out of 37 GDM patients had hypovitaminosis D i.e. 94.59%. The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D among non-GDM population was 85.40%. The association between GDM and Vitamin D deficiency was statistically non- significant in the present study with p value=0.186.Conclusions: There is a very high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in pregnant females attending present institute i.e. 86.25%. Although 94.59 % of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus patients had vitamin D deficiency, there is no statistically significant association between Gestational diabetes mellitus and serum vitamin D levels.
A study of maternal near miss cases in tertiary health centre in north India
Authors: Kaur Lovepreet , Mohi Manjit Kaur , Kaur Balwinder , Singh Beant
Published: July 2018

Background: Maternal near miss is defined as woman who nearly died but survived a complication that occurred during pregnancy, childbirth or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy.Methods: It was one-and-a-half-year prospective study from April 2016 to September 2017 conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Government Medical College, Patiala. The causes of maternal near miss based on WHO 2010 Near Miss criteria were studied.Results: In the present study out of total deliveries of 6166, there were 5461 live births and 123 maternal near miss cases which were included based on WHO 2010 maternal near miss approach. The maternal near miss incidence ratio (MNMR) in present study is 22.5. Literature reports the similar trends and MNMR varies between 15 to 40 per 1000 live births. Maternal near miss to mortality ratio is 1.89:1 in the present study.Conclusions: The most common direct cause for maternal near miss is hemorrhage. Severe preeclampsia is one of the easiest identifiable and avoidable factors for preventing maternal death. Studying near miss in detail allows us proper assessment of opportunities that were missed, analyzing the gaps and patient care related factors and helps to develop an audit system for maternal care.
Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients of pregnancy induced hypertension
Authors: Kaur Guljit , Pahwa Sangeeta , Preet Ibadat
Published: July 2018

Background: The objectives of this study were to compare the serum Vitamin D levels in pregnant patients of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) and healthy normotensive patients and to study the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients of PIH.Methods: This study was conducted in Shri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Vallah, Amritsar in year 2015-2017. In total 100 cases were taken for the study and divided into two groups.Results: Serum Vitamin D levels were quite low in women with pregnancy induced hypertension with a mean vitamin D levels of 13.006±6.24 ng/ml as compared to 23.239±10.601 ng/ml in healthy pregnant women. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in PIH group was very high i.e. 94% compared to 46% in normotensive group (Mean Vitamin D levels <20 ng/ml).Conclusions: Vitamin D levels are deficient in patients of PIH and there is increased prevalence of vitamin D deficiency with PIH suggesting that vitamin D deficiency can be a risk factor for the development of PIH.
Twin cervical pregnancy: a unique case report
Authors: Bassetty Karthik Chandra , Ahmed Rina Dutta , Fogla Mukesh
Published: July 2018

Cervical ectopic pregnancy is implantation of an embryo into the cervical mucosa below the level of the internal os. Cervical pregnancy is an infrequent form of ectopic gestation both in naturally conceived pregnancies and even after assisted reproductive technology (ART). It accounts for less than 1% of all ectopic pregnancies. The diagnosis can be missed as a case of incomplete abortion unless an experienced sonologist performs a transvaginal ultrasound. Management options vary and depend on the gestational age at diagnosis, general condition of the patient and woman’s desire to maintain fertility. Medical treatment with methotrexate is the therapy of choice in early gestation with hemodynamically stable patient. Surgical intervention is indicated in late gestation, unstable cases or failed medical treatment. At times hysterectomy is elected as the final path when bleeding does not subside. We present an unique case of twin cervical ectopic pregnancy managed initially conservatively later surgical management was undertaken in view of bleeding.
The impact of baby spa on the growth and development of infants aged 3-6 months at Puskesmas I Denpasar Selatan
Authors: Wayan Noviani Ni , . Fitria
Published: July 2018

Background: Infancy is a critical period which required special and thorough treatment. The pursuant of optimal growth and development of infant is influenced by some factors which are correlated namely, genetics, environment, behavior, and stimulus. One of the measurements to determine growth is weight. Baby spa is one of physiotherapy for infant and could stimulate infant’s motor movement which has significant influence on their growth and development.Methods: The method of this research was Quasi experimental design using the framework of pretest and posttest with control group design on infants aged 3 until 6 months who are healthy. Kartu Menuju Sehat (KMS) or growth chart was used to record the growth of infant before and after the treatment. Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) was utilized to measure the infant’s development before and after the treatment. Baby spa therapy was performed once every two weeks for 12 weeks.Results: The research 20 infants of treatment group and control group statistically showed significant increase before and after baby spa treatment in term of growth and development of infants aged 3-6 months with p value=0.0000. There was an impact of the baby spa treatment towards the growth and development of infant aged 3-6 months based on the p value: 0.021.Conclusions: Baby spa which was performed on infants aged 3-6 months significantly increases their growth and development.
Habit of tooth brushing with the dental caries incidence
Authors: Retnaningsih Dwi , Arinti Rani
Published: July 2018

Background: Teeth and mouth are important parts that must be kept clean, because through these organs various germs can enter. In general, dental and oral hygiene was very important for the health and well-being of the human body because it can affect the function of mastication, speech and confidence.1 Dental caries was an infectious disease that damages tooth structure and can cause cavities. Children age under 12 years old who suffer from dental and oral diseases can be affect with student achievement in school. A preliminary study conducted at SDN 2 Ngabean was 7 out of 10 children with dental caries marked with cavities, accumulating plaque and black teeth.Methods: Quantitative research with Cross Sectional study design. The population in this study were all students of grade 4 and 5 SD Negeri 2 Ngabean Boja District Kendal District in the academic at June 2017 amounted to 80 students. Statistical test using Chi Square. Iinstrument used in this study was a questionnaire of 14 questions submitted to respondents using Likert scale type. The statistical test used was chi square nonparametric correlation because independent and dependent variables use ordinal and nominal scale.Results: Results of research obtained from 80 respondents in school-age children in SD Negeri 2 Ngabean showed that of respondents students who experience dental caries as many as 48 students (60.0%), while students who did not experience dental caries as many as 32 students (40.0%). Based on the result of chi square test it can be seen that p value = 0.000 (p value <α) or 0.000 <0.05 then Ho was rejected, and Ha accepted.Conclusions: There was a correlation of tooth brushing habit with the dental caries incidence of school age children at the elementary school state Ngabean 2 Boja District, Kendal Regency.
A study to determine the knowledge of pharmacovigilance among pharmacy students from Mumbai university
Authors: Limaye Dnyanesh , Shah Purav , Shah Akhil , Pillay Ragini , Modak Viraj , Chaudhari Ameya , Sydymanov Arlan , Limaye Vaidehi , Pitani Ravi Shankar , Sathe Sushama , Fortwengel Gerhard
Published: July 2018

Background: Pharmacovigilance (PV); also known as drug safety surveillance, is the science of enhancing patient care and patient safety regarding the use of medicines by collecting, monitoring, assessing, and evaluating information from healthcare providers and patients. Pharmacists are pivotal players in adverse drug event (ADE) monitoring and reporting. However, most pharmacists are unaware or not knowledgeable about the guidelines used by their respective countries’ drug regulatory bodies. It is the need of the hour to train pharmacy students on the concept of pharmacovigilance.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among pharmacy students from Mumbai University, India during May-June 2017. On the basis of the eligibility criterion 352 students were selected for the present study. Four hundred students were approached to participate in the study of which 201 agreed to participate (males: 179; females: 173). Pretested questionnaire was distributed and collected data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23.Results: Overall pharmacovigilance knowledge (44%) and perception (58%) was low among the participants of the present study. Seventy four percent of the participants felt that adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting should be made compulsory for healthcare professionals. And only 21% agreed that the topic of Pharmacovigilance is well covered in pharmacy curriculum.Conclusions: Pharmacy council of India, pharmacy teacher’s association and respective pharmacy college should take necessary steps to increase the knowledge and create awareness regarding pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reaction reporting among pharmacy students.
Anaemia in acute coronary syndrome patients: a study from rural tertiary care centre of India
Authors: Verma Vivek Kumar , Singh Durga Prasad , Kela Dheeraj , Vijayavarman V. , Singh Geeta
Published: July 2018

Background: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand, and the presence of anaemia further potentiates this imbalance. The burden of anaemia in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is significant. Anaemia has the potential to worsen myocardial ischemic insult by decreasing the oxygen content of the blood supplied to the jeopardized myocardium.Methods: A total of 148 patients with ACS were recruited in the study from October 2016 to December 2017 in Medicine and Cardiology Department of UPUMS Saifai, India. All patients were subjected to a detailed history and thorough clinical examination and investigations after obtaining informed consent. Patient having any other diseases known to cause anaemia were excluded.Results: Mean age of patients was 58.5 years. 72.97% were vegetarian and 27.03% were non-vegetarian. Most common morphological type of anaemia was dimorphic anaemia followed by macrocytic and microcytic hypochromic respectively. Iron deficiency anaemia was most common type of anaemia followed by vitamin B12 deficiency and mixed (Iron and vitamin B12 deficiency). 45.28% anaemic patients had no symptoms of blood loss. Most common symptom of blood loss was bleeding per rectum followed by malena. Severity of acute coronary syndrome was more in subjects having anaemia which was evident by higher incidence of anaemia in subjects having ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The incidence of anaemia was low in case of Non ST elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) and Unstable angina (UA). The results of the present study have been compared to those from India.Conclusions: Higher incidence of anaemia was reported in subjects having acute coronary syndrome. Incidence of anaemia in STEMI patients was greater than NSTEMI and unstable angina patients. Severe form of acute coronary syndrome i.e. STEMI was associated with higher incidence of anaemia.
Prevalence, patterns and determinants of smoking among migrant workers in Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, India
Authors: Gupta Rajiv Kumar , Kumari Rashmi , Langer Bhavna , Singh Parveen , Akhtar Najma , Gupta Riya
Published: July 2018

Background: Rapid urbanization and industrialization is leading a massive exodus of migrant workers from rural to urban areas and from one state to another in search of green pastures. The migrant workers living in unsafe environments, working in hazardous conditions and in absence of family/friends makes them vulnerable to indulge in substance abuse. The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence and patterns of smoking in the migrant workers in Jammu region of J and K, India.Methods: All the migrant workers visiting the OPD of Medicine/ Surgery in Government Medical College, Jammu due to any reason were registered. Only those who gave positive history of smoking were interviewed through a questionnaire survey. Data on demographics and details regarding tobacco use were collected.Results: The prevalence of tobacco use was found to be 43.13%. Pattern of tobacco use was found to be significant in relation to the sex of the respondents (p<0.05). Among other variables associated with smoking, monthly income and literacy levels of the migrant workers were found to be statistically significant (p<0.05).Conclusions: The prevalence and patterns observed in the present study needs to further elucidate the role of various risk factors among the migrant workers. These risk factors can be targeted for health promotion as well as intervention for the amelioration of the current smokers.
Assessment of rational prescribing practice among interns: a questionnaire based observational study
Authors: Gupta Rohini , Malhotra Apoorva , Malhotra Pavan
Published: July 2018

Background: Rational use of medicines (RUM) is recognized as an important factor in health policy. Prescribing appropriate drugs in right doses is an integral part by which a physician can influence the patient’s health and well‑being. Rational prescription writing is a skill which should be mastered at the earliest. Understanding the knowledge and perception of interns will help us to identify the problems in clinical pharmacology teaching, and the method to implement RUM. Objective was to assess the rational prescribing practice among interns in a tertiary care teaching hospital.Methods: This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was carried out in 92 interns of Acharaya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences and H, Sidhra, Jammu (J and K). Interns posted in different departments of the hospital in the year 2016 (n = 92) were approached and explained the purpose of the study. 88 gave consent to participate in the study. Out of 88 only, 82 duly filled questionnaires were used for final analysis. Those who were not willing to participate in the study and those whose questionnaires were not duly filled were excluded from the study. The completed questionnaires were then assessed for responses of the students on principles of good prescribing.Results: Of the 92 interns, 88 gave consent to participate in the study while 82 of them returned the duly completed questionnaires (response rate was 89.1%). The mean age of the respondents was 24.1 years. Out of 82 interns, 95.1% respondents were aware about the term RUM, only 8.5% had National List of Essential Medicines of India (NLEMI) available at their work place. Though 41.5% interns were aware of the term P-drug, only 3.7% were aware about STEP criteria. Majority of interns 62.1% relied on information from standard text books whereas 24.3% rely on Medical representatives (MR) for obtaining information about various drugs and regimens.Conclusions: In conclusion, it is encouraging finding that higher percentages of interns were aware about essential medicines (EM) and also prescribe it. However, level of understanding related to personal drug (P-drug) concept and existence of Essential medicine list (EML) are much below par. Furthermore, prescribing by trade name and dependency on MR for drug information is the matter of concern. Hence, there is a need to strengthen the mechanism for continuing professional development of interns to update their knowledge and skills to prescribe rationally.
Functional outcome following coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction using a gracilis tendon graft for acute type III acromioclavicular dislocation: a case report
Authors: Sidharta Made Tusan , Wien Aryana I. Gusti Ngurah , Arimbawa I. B.
Published: July 2018

The acromioclavicular joint is stabilized by two ligaments: the acromioclavicular ligaments and coracoclavicular ligaments. AC joint dislocations account for 9% to 10% of all shoulder injuries. Tossy and Allman classified acromioclavicular dislocations into three types (I, II and III). This classification was modified by Rockwood (types IV, V, and VI). Type I and II dislocations are treated conservatively. Surgery is indicated for certain Rockwood type III and for all type IV, V, and VI injuries. A 45 years old man yoga trainer presented to our emergency department with a chief complaint of pain over his left shoulder after had traffic accident 3 hours prior to admission. Physical examination revealed left lateral clavicular end prominent and tenderness over the left shoulder with limited range of motion due to pain. A Zanca view X-Ray of left shoulder was performed and revealed dislocation of acromioclavicular joint. The patient was diagnosed with suspect Left AC joint disruption grade III. We performed coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction using a gracilis tendon graft 2 days after the accident. Before the surgery, constant score of the patient left shoulder was 25 (Fair). The constant score measured was 63 after 10 month follow up. Coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction with an autogenous gracilis tendon graft was feasible and safe in physically active patients with acute type-III acromioclavicular joint dislocation.
Sweet syndrome: a sweet disease with a bitter diagnosis
Authors: Ganti Eswar , Pinnamaneni Shalima , A. Santhosh Kumar , K. Syam Venkat
Published: July 2018

Sweet syndrome is an acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis first described by Robert Douglas Sweet in 1964. Sweet syndrome presents in three clinical settings: classical (or idiopathic), malignancy-associated, and drug-induced. It has been associated with hematopoietic malignancies and myelodysplastic disorders. A-28-years married woman presented to us with chief complaints of Fever and Multiple swellings over the body since 2 months. At presentation she has Pallor; venous hum present. Multiple, tender, erythematous subcutaneous swellings, firm in consistency noted in both forearms. Skin over the swellings is pinchable; superficial skin is normal. Sweet syndrome can occasionally cause an intense systemic response involving the lungs, liver and musculoskeletal system. The skin lesions in Sweet syndrome typically start as erythematous papules, plaques, and nodules. The lesions can take on pseudovesicular or pseudopustular appearance, and sometimes fully formed vesicles or pustules develop. The lesions can be subcutaneous mimicking erythema nodosum which can’t be differentiated unless a biopsy is taken. Because the diagnosis of Sweet syndrome can be challenging, particularly when associated with other connective tissue disorders such as SLE, a set of diagnostic criteria were proposed initially by Su and Liu and then revised by Von den Driesch. The diagnosis is based upon the presence of two major and two of the four minor criteria. Concurrent Sweet syndrome and SLE are exceedingly rare. Twelve patients with both Sweet syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have been previously reported. We report a case of sweet syndrome associated with SLE diagnosed in our hospital. In our patient, diagnostic criteria are satisfied for Sweet syndrome as well as for SLE (ACR criteria-patient had polyarthralgia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, ANA and Ds DNA positive. Four out of 11 are fulfilled for SLE). Patient responded to corticosteroids.
Desafios metodológicos para discutir o potencial da cidadania comunicativa exercida na interação entre parlamentares e cidadãos nas mídias digitais
Authors: Isidoro Carolina Zafino
Published: July 2018

O presente artigo é um recorte sobre a metodologia utilizada em dissertação de mestrado sobre a comunicação nas fanpages, na qual se discute sobre o desafio da cidadania na interação entre parlamentares e cidadãos no ambiente da mídia digital.  Para investigar a comunicação e a interação como expressões da cidadania, foi preciso, inicialmente, elaborar um raciocínio para pesquisar utilizando métodos digitais na pesquisa documental e na análise de conteúdo. Sem exaurir a questão, o artigo pretende se debruçar sobre as possibilidades de metodologias para a investigação no âmbito virtual e contribuir com outros estudos.
Propriedades antibacterianas e anticariogênicas do xilitol: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Oliveira Guilherme Goulart Cabral de , Freires Débora Marinho Teixeira , Oliveira Simone Gomes de , Guaraldi Ana Luiza De Mattos , Weyne Sérgio De Carvalho , Hirata Júnior Raphael
Published: July 2018

o objetivo deste estudo foi rever algumas propriedades da xilitol como um agente antimicrobiano e o papel deste álcool no açúcar na prevenção e controle da atividade de cárie dentária. Material e métodos: o estudo foi baseado em trabalhos científicos PubMed, além de avaliar pesquisas mais antigas, para obter uma visão mais completa deste poliol, englobando suas propriedades bioquímicas, antibacterianas, antifilmáveis e tóxicas, bem como a sua diferentes formas de uso. Resultados: o estudo realizado destacou as características positivas da xilitol em relação ao seu uso em humanos e seu possível uso terapêutico como substância para a prevenção e controle da doença cárie. Conclusão: concluiu-se que, embora a documentação científica que reforça a sua eficiência na prevenção de cáries, alguns autores ainda não consideram a evidência clínica como satisfatória sobre os efeitos da xilitol, e recomendar melhor controlada investigações clínicas, especialmente em relação ao uso prolongado deste poliol, a fim de fornecer dados mais conclusivos.
FUZZY MULTI-OBJECTIVE LINEAR PROGRAMMING APPROACH FOR SOLVING PROBLEM OF FOOD INDUSTRY
Authors: Sinha Mukesh Kumar , Burnwal Arun Prasad , Singh Chitra
Published: July 2018

Enterprises and industrial centers need current decision for making products in fast changing market. Uncertainty and yield defined goals make decision making more difficult. In this situation fuzzy logic is used for coping surrounding environment. This paper deals with a fuzzy linear programming model for a problem of food industry. The different types of achievement function such as compensatory and weighted compensatory form
Application of Ant algorithm in virtual manufacturing cells
Authors: Zhang Li , Wang Xi
Published: July 2018

In this work, Ant algorithm is applied for scheduling tasks in virtual manufacturing cells (VMC). In virtual manufacturing cells, machines are randomly arranged in the workshop area. The task to be processed selects appropriate machines based on pre-determined objectives. The selection of the machinery turns into a complicated problem if there are several tasks for processing. There are a limited number of machines of any type in this workshop and the objectives are the minimization of the range of operation (sequence of tasks and starting time for each task) and the sum of the distances travelled by the entire piece. A number of standard problems were solved using the Ant algorithm in order to evaluate the efficiency of the algorithm. The results obtained show that the Ant algorithm offers good solutions in shorter times.
Technology and Developing Trends of Automatic Catwalk in China’s Drilling Rigs
Authors: Nkanza Nilievna , Ding Feng , Qiaolei Sun , Yiliu Tu
Published: July 2018

The Improvement of automation technology and its application in drilling rig have increased the drilling rig safety and efficiency. The petroleum drilling rig in China has been increasing as China is the fourth-leading oil producer in the oil and gas industry. However, there is a low percentage of automation equipment and the automatic catwalk still remains at the traditional stage compared to other countries. This paper introduced the present situation of the domestic well drilling rig, automatic catwalk technologies and the development trend is summarized.
Effect of Contemporaneous Exchange Rate Changes on Value of Multinational Nonfinancial Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
Authors: Avutswa Nebart Oguda , Oluoch Oluoch , Olweny Tobias
Published: July 2018

The study investigates the effect of contemporaneous exchange rate changes on value of multinational nonfinancial companies listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange for period 2001-2016. Unexpected exchange rate changes and lagged exchange rate movements were used as control variables. The study adopted a two staged methodology. The first stage involved the determination of the foreign exchange exposure. At this point the REER is determined as the weighted average of the seven major currencies used by Kenya. The unexpected foreign exchange changes were determined using the ARIMA and GARCH model. The second stage of analysis involves a panel model where different aspects of foreign exchange exposure are regressed on firm value. The results indicated that contemporaneous exchange rate changes have a negative significant influence on the value of nonfinancial companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The results of the study were inconclusive on the effects of lagged changes in exchange rates on firm value. The findings of the study reveal that unexpected exchange rate changes have a significant negative influence on firm value.
Factors Influencing Smallholder Farmers Adoption of Eucalyptus Woodlot in Wogera District, North Gondar Zone, Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia
Authors: Derbe Tegegne , Yehuala Sisay , Agitew Genanew
Published: July 2018

Eucalyptus is familiar specious in various weather conditions of the world. Eucalyptus woodlot planation in wogera district become increased since 1970. The study was to examine the determinant factors for the adoption of eucalyptus woodlots by smallholder farmers in Wogera district. Three stage sampling procedure was used to select 118 sample respondent farmers from three purposively selected Kebeles of the district. Household survey was used to collect quantitative data. Econometric model (binary logit model) was employed to analyze the quantitative data. Adoption of eucalyptus woodlot was affected negatively by family size and fertility of land, and positively affected by farm size, access to market, and farmers’ perception towards eucalyptus woodlot production. It is concluded that adoption of eucalyptus woodlot plantation was affected mainly by socio-economic and institutional factors. Therefore, attention should be given to manage the identified factors and change smallholder farmer’s attitude towards eucalyptus woodlot plantation.
Organizational Culture And Knowledge Management: A Study Of Dangote Cement Manufacturing Firms, Obajana, Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Ojochide Icheme Monday , Julius A. Ikharehon, , Joy Itoya
Published: July 2018

The objective of the study was to ascertain the role of organizational culture in knowledge management with particular reference to Obajana Cement Manufacturing Firms, Kogi State. The study employed secondary data mainly through the reviewed literature Findings revealed that supportive culture and innovative culture significantly influence knowledge sharing and knowledge creation while bureaucratic culture at times affects knowledge acquisition to some extent. The bureaucratic culture at times affects knowledge acquisition to some extent. Bureaucratic culture can be effective depending on the situation and work environment. The study concluded that organizational culture (Bureaucratic, supportive and innovative culture) strongly determines the extent to which knowledge management is implemented in the organization. Organization culture is a strong predictor of knowledge management, its success or failure to enhance the organization's sustained competitive advantage toward better performance. The study finally recommended that organizations will endeavor to adopt a bureaucratic culture as it tends to create the expectation among organizational members and influence management to provide a clear vision of purpose for knowledge management before the employees will embark on the implementation of knowledge management activities. Although supportive culture and innovative culture help organizations to meet up the demands and needs of customers through knowledge creation, acquisition, and sharing. Organization members should be re-oriented based on the essence of new knowledge to facilitate their job performance
Effect of five key factors on the implementation of core banking system
Authors: Ghafari Hamid , Ansari Shahriar
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze the key factors affecting the implementation of the core banking system in the Bank of Industry and Mine. The researcher has tested the hypotheses by using the method of applied research, using correlation type and using the standard questionnaire. The questions from the managers and experts involved in the implementation project of 150 people have been questioned by a sample of 107 people and using the Morgan formula. In this research, key factors influencing the success of core banking systems implementation were identified, among which were five senior management support, the best project management method, business process reengineering, final user training, and vendor support. The main influential variables are selected from the research literature and their effect on the implementation of the core banking system has been analyzed. The results of the research indicate that senior management support and best project management methods and end user training have had the greatest impact on the success of the core banking system.

 

 

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Life Experiences which Shape Dual Roles of Indonesian Women
Authors: Ekawati Christina , Akbar Ma’ruf , Supriati Yetti
Published: July 2018

This study aims to gain a deep understanding of life experiences of the Indonesian women entrepreneur and educator figures in carrying out their dual roles by applying phenomenological research method. Research participants were Indonesian women figures who are not only considered success in their profession but also in family life, which make them being recognized by the society. Drawing on data collected from semi-structured in-depth interviews supported by an examination of documents and observation. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, the findings in this study explore that the experience of life in their family, school, and the community before their marriage form dual roles of women entrepreneurs and educators figures. Meanwhile, the experiences of having variety of roles in the family, workplace, and society environment form the dual roles of women figures in this study after their marriage. Based on the results of this study suggests, among others, the importance of giving a woman a chance to study both formal and non formal even after she married. This study is limited to the women figures who work as an entrepreneur and an educator. So that research on women figures in other professions is very recommended.
Social Studies Curriculum Content, and Respect among Preschool Children in Nairobi County, Kenya: Focusing on Relevance.
Authors: Lilian Ganira Khavugwi , Paul Odundo Amollo , Jane.C Gatumu , Njeri J. Muasya
Published: July 2018

Social studies curriculum develops opportunities for learners to interact and address multiple and diverse perspectives on a variety of issues, enriching social and personal lives for a democratic society. Formation of social interactions and engagements enable learners to acquire and apply dispositions for shaping character as respectful citizens. Ability to recognize people in school, activities and care for property would enable learners nurture sense of respectfulness for social integrity. The study adopted an evaluation research model based on both quantitative and qualitative interpretative paradigms. The social constructivist theoretical framework was used to determine relevance of social studies curriculum content in enhancing the value of responsibility among preschool children in Nairobi County.  Neighborhood, my school and health practices were singled out in this study. The target population was 98 preschool teachers purposely sampled from 211 preschools. Questionnaire for preschool teachers were used as the main data collection instruments. Quantitative data was summarized and organized according to research questions and arranged into themes for analysis. The findings indicated that social studies curriculum content is relevant in enhancing respect among preschool children.  The study recommended that teachers should create a learning environment for learners to listen to each other’s point of view, contribute own ideas and appreciate diversity.  For policy the study recommended that structures that encourage respect as a value should be included in school missions and visions for learners to imitate
Influence of Traditional Beliefs on Agricultural Activities of Women in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State
Authors: A.U Nnodim , I .T Obele,
Published: July 2018

The study investigated the traditional beliefs in Ogbia, and how they influence the  agricultural activities of women in the area. It determined the nature and forms of these traditional beliefs, and their influence on the women involved in agriculture. A sample of 200 women were randomly selected from ten communities . The instrument for data collection was a 24 item questionnaire, titled, the influence of traditional beliefs on agricultural activities of women in Ogbia, its face validity was done by two experts in the field of community development, while a reliability coefficient of 0.75 was established using Cronbach Alpha test. 200 copies of it, were distributed to elicit responses from the respondents, while 187 copies  were received and used for data analysis, using percentage and mean. The study, revealed that. Ogbia women are very religious: 85.03% and 14.97%  are Christians and traditional worshipers  respectively. It discovered that most women are into farming mainly to feed the family. It was also found that, traditional beliefs in Ogbia, prevent women from growing certain crops ,fishing in “certain” lakes, processing of some crops ,  farming on days regarded as sacred and taking part in some farm activities like land preparation. .  The study revealed a significant negative relationship between traditional beliefs and agricultural activities of women. It was recommended that women’s access to production resources such as land, credit and appropriate technologies, be improved so as to enhance their capacity in food production among others.
Performance of Ashas in ANC and Birth Planning in Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Tripathy Dr. Tridibesh , Tripathy Mrs. Anjali
Published: July 2018

ASHAs were introduced in UP through NRHM in 2005, the first major task of ASHAs was to focus on maternal and child health to reduce Maternal Mortality Ratio and Infant Mortality Rate in the state of UP. Their primary activity was to visit homes of pregnant women. The first program in UP operated through the ASHAs was the Comprehensive Child Survival Program in 2008. Since then, tracking of all pregnancies to decipher messages on ANC and birth planning is an integral part of the work of ASHAs across the state of UP. 

The current study explores variables like the average visits of each of the ASHAs to pregnant women in absolute numbers in four districts of UP. Further, the study sees the percentage of the ASHAs that give messages on ANC like TT injections, BP and abdominal examination, IFA tablets and provision of 3 ANCs to pregnant women. In addition to that, the percentage of ASHAs giving messages on birth planning like identification of place of delivery, birth attendant, arranging money, arranging transport and identification of blood donor.  Information on JSY was also a part of the message.  These activities were done by the ASHAs in the last 3 months prior to the survey.   

 

The relevance of the study assumes significance as data on the details of targeted messages done by ASHAs through home visits are never discussed in detail and further there is no comparison to their performance visa vis the inputs they received through capacity building.

 

A total of four districts of Uttar Pradesh were selected purposively for the study and the data collection was conducted in the villages of the respective districts with the help of a pre-tested structured interview schedule with both close-ended and open-ended questions. In addition, in-depth interviews were also conducted amongst the ASHAs and a total 250 respondents had participated in the study.

 The numbers of pregnant women visited by each of the ASHAs in the 4 districts in their catchment area in the 3 months were in the range of 4-6. Among the messages on ANC, IFA tablets consumption and TT injections were given by most of the ASHAs in the 4 districts.  Among the birth planning messages, identification of place and birth attendant were given by most of the ASHAs in the 4 districts. This reflected that the focus of messages were neither prioritized nor covered by all the ASHAs.
SALA DE ESPERA: ESPAÇO PARA EFETIVAR A EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE EM UMA UNIDADE DE SAÚDE
Authors: Rodrigues Leticia Pinto , Mendonça Francielle Toniolo Nicodemos Furtado de , Escoura Camila , Lopes Patrícia Fabiana Gonçalves , Ferreira Maysa Alvarenga , Santos Álvaro Da Silva
Published: July 2018

O objetivo desse trabalho foi relatar a implementação das ações de educação em saúde na sala de espera em uma unidade de saúde, enquanto os usuários aguardavam atendimento. Trata-se de um relato de experiência, parte do estágio supervisionado da disciplina em Saúde Coletiva do curso de Graduação em Enfermagem de uma universidade pública. Foi implantado o projeto “Sala de Espera”, destinado aos usuários que aguardavam atendimento. Para isso houve a confecção de um calendário com datas comemorativas relacionadas à saúde, abordando a cada mês a temática comemorada. A intervenção proporcionou momentos lúdicos, de bem-estar, expressividade, troca de conhecimentos e experiências. Considerando-se todas as atividades educativas na sala de espera entre agosto e novembro de 2017, obteve-se a participação de 290 usuários, com 15 encontros, numa média de 15 a 20 pessoas em cada um deles. Os participantes expuseram suas dificuldades a respeito dos temas abordados. Com a criação da sala de espera, percebe-se que se estabeleceu um maior vínculo/confiança entre a equipe de saúde e a população local.
SELECTION OF LEEK FOR THE MIDLAND OF RUSSIA AT CULTIVATION NO SEEDLING METHOD
Authors: Agafonov A. F. , Dubova М. V.
Published: July 2018

Leek very ancient culture which was widely applied in cookery and as remedy still by ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Now the leek is widespread in countries of Western Europe and North Africa, in the USA, Canada, Australia. On chemical composition it is one of the most valuable onions representing in fact "the alive table of Mendeleyev". In such countries as Belgium, Holland and France it is one of the main vegetable cultures, and annual production it per capita makes from 4 to 10 kg. In Russia, unfortunately, it is still rare culture though falls into to the most valuable types of an onion on biochemical structure, productivity, resistance to wreckers and diseases. Widespread introduction of a leek in production restrains a number of factors among which lack of early ripening varieties with the increased resistance to extreme environmental conditions, and in this regard – difficulty of receiving high-quality seeds of leek in a midland of Russia to the north of Rostov-on-Don. Therefore, a vital necessity is on the basis of study under various conditions of cooperation a "genotype is an environment" and selection from world collection of sources of economic-valuable signs, creation of productive sorts and hybrids with good resistance to cold, possessing in the conditions of Moscow Suburbs, along with the high productivity and quality of products, by a high adaptivity to the different terms of height winter spending. Results of long-term researches of laboratory of selection of onions cultures (VNIISSOK) on studying, assessment and selection of exemplars of grades of leek from the VIR world collection are presented in article, receiving hybrid combinations and lines, development of methods of selection and creation on this basis of grades and hybrids of leek for not seedling culture in a midland of Russia, possessing high rates of vegetable and seed efficiency, quality of production and winter hardiness.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! KORSHUNOV A.V. – 80 YEARS!
Authors: Razin A. F.
Published: July 2018

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! FEDOROVA M.I. – 85 YEARS!
Authors: Stepanov V. A. , Zayachkovsky V. A. , Vetrova S. А. , Vjurtts T. S. , Zayachkovskaya T. V.
Published: July 2018

On March 12th , a doctor of agricultural Sciences, professor, the main scientific reseacher of laboratory of vegetable breeding and seed production of table root crops of Federal State Budgetary Research Institution Federal Vegetable Science Center, Margarita Ivanovna Fedorova celebrates her 85th birth anniversaru and the 60th anniversaru of her labor, scientific and pedagogical activity.
Effect of cardiac rehabilitation on neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in ST elevation myocardial infarction patients
Authors: ZENGİN İsmet , ARI Selma
Published: July 2018

Objectives:
Cardiac rehabilitation is known to have positive effects on the inflammatory
processes. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the
platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) were found to be indicative of inflammation.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of cardiac rehabilitation
on the NLR and PLR ratios of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
patients. Methods: The study
includes 101 STEMI patients that
underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The patients were randomized into two groups: the cardiac
rehabilitation group (CR group, n = 68), and the control group (n = 33). One
month after primary PCI, cardiac rehabilitation was applied to CR group with
cycle ergometer for 8 weeks (30 sessions). The NLR and PLR parameters were
calculated from the complete blood count results from before and after the
cardiac rehabilitation application for both groups. Results: When the
baseline values of the two groups were evaluated, the hemoglobin value of the
control group (13.10 ± 1.52 g/dL vs. 13.79 ± 1.26 g/dL; p = 0.03) and the PLR value of the CR group (122.50 ± 43.89 vs.
92.41 ± 23.70; p = 0.001) were
significantly higher. The post-cardiac rehabilitation complete blood count
parameters, and the NLR and PLR values were similar in both groups. The NLR
(3.11 ± 1.95 vs 2.39 ± 1.03; p =
0.003) and PLR (122.50 ± 43.89 vs. 108.68 ± 41.83; p = 0.025) parameters significantly decreased after the cardiac
rehabilitation application in the CR group, whereas there wasn't a change in
the control group.

Conclusion: It
was found that cardiac rehabilitation applied in STEMI patients caused a
significant decrease in NLR and PLR parameters, which are indicators of
inflammation.