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Effect of TiO2 Nano-filler on Electrical Properties of Na+ Ion Conducting PEO/PVDF Based Blended Polymer Electrolyte
Authors: Ganta Kiran Kumar , Jeedi Venkata Ramana , Kumar K. Vijaya , Mallaiah Yalla , Narsaiah E. Laxmi
Published: February 2021

Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolyte (NCPE) films based on a blend of two polymers poly (ethylene oxide) (PEO) and poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) complexed with sodium perchlorate (NaClO4) salt and Nano-filler Titanium dioxide (TiO2) (i.e., (80wt%PEO/20wt%PVDF) + 7.5wt%NaClO4+ xwt%TiO2 where x = 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18) were prepared and characterized as potential candidates for battery applications. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) has been employed between the frequencies 10 Hz and 4 MHz to investigate electrical, dielectric and electric modulus properties of the prepared NCPE films. Effect of TiO2 Nano-filler concentration on the structural, ionic conductivity, and dielectric relaxation has been studied. The AC conductivity of the NCPE films at high frequencies obeys Jonscher’s power law. The values of DC ionic conductivity calculated by fitting the AC conductivity spectra to the best fit of Joncher’s power law are consistent with the values of DC ionic conductivity calculated from the bulk resistance (Rb) of the NCPE films. The ionic conductivity that depends on temperature follows the Arrhenius rule between the temperatures 298 K and 328 K. The maximum ionic conductivity at ambient temperature 8.75x10-5 S/cm was obtained for (80wt%PEO/20wt%PVDF) +7.5wt%NaClO4 +15wt%TiO2 NCPE film and it is attributed to the decrease in crystallinity. Using Wagner’s polarization technique ionic transport numbers of various NCPE films were measured.
Fabrication Large-scale Diffractive Lens Arrays on Chalcogenide Glass by Means of Step-and-Repeat Hot Imprinting and Non-Isothermal Glass Molding
Authors: Shu Yang , Chen Tiantong , Zhou Wenchen , Zhou zhixiong , Yi Allen Y
Published: February 2021

In this study, a new cost-effective and high-precision process chain for the fabrication of large-scale diffractive lens arrays on chalcogenide glass is proposed. First, a positive diffractive lens array is fabricated on a PMMA master substrate by employing a step-and-repeat hot imprinting process. The direct hot imprinting can transfer the microstructures from a heated mold to the polymer substrate accurately. Repeating the hot imprinting process according to a predetermined path, the desired diffractive lens array is obtained. Unlike photolithography and electron-beam writing, which are expensive technologies with sophisticated process, the hot imprinting is an easier, cheaper and more eco-friendly method for fabricating diffractive features with continuous profile. Afterwards a casting process is applied to create a PDMS mold with the negative features. The diffractive lens array with continuous profile is successfully transferred from the master substrate to the PDMS elastomer, which is used as a mold for subsequent precision glass molding. Finally, the microstructures of PDMS mold are replicated to the chalcogenide glass by non-isothermal glass molding. In this process, the mold and workpiece are set at different temperatures. The PDMS mold at low temperature maintains enough rigidity, so as to press the features into the softened chalcogenide glass more easily, which is at relatively higher temperature, resulting in a positive high-fidelity diffractive lens array on the chalcogenide glass. Surface profiles and optical performance of the fabricated components are characterized quantitatively. Results showed that large-scale diffractive lens array with continuous profile can be successfully fabricated on Chalcogenide glass by this proposed process chain with high quality and integrity.
Insomnia in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis: Strong Association with Anxiety/Depression and Impaired Quality of Life
Authors: Mulette Pauline , Ravoninjatovo Bruno , Guguen Camille , Barbe Coralie , Ancel Julien , Dury Sandra , Dumazet Antoine , Perdu Dominique , Perotin Jeanne-Marie , Guillard Thomas , Lebargy François , Deslee Gaetan , Launois Claire
Published: February 2021

Background: While sleep disruption is a common complaint among children with cystic fibrosis (CF), only a few studies have investigated insomnia in adults. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with insomnia in clinically stable adult CF patients.Methods: Twenty-eight CF patients (18M/10F), with a median age of 27 (22-34) (median (interquartile range) years and a median of forced expiratory volume in one second of 72 (39-93) % predicted completed questionnaires on insomnia (Insomnia Severity Index, ISI), sleep quality (PSQI), daytime sleepiness (Epworth), restless legs syndrome (IRLS), pain (NRS), anxiety/depression (HAD) and quality of life (CFQ-R 14+). Respiratory assessment data, including symptoms, sputum analysis, arterial blood gases, 6-minute walking test, pulmonary function tests and polysomnographic variables, were also analyzed. Results: Forty-three percent of patients were insomniac (ISI > 7). Compared with non-insomniac patients (ISI ≤ 7), insomniac patients had more severely impaired quality of life and a higher HAD score: median anxiety score of 9 (8-11) vs 4 (3-6) (p <0.0001), median depression score of 7 (5-10) vs 1 (1-4) (p <0.001), with a positive correlation between ISI and HAD anxiety/depression scores (r=0.702/r=0.701, respectively, p <0.0001). Insomnia was also associated with mMRC dyspnea scale ³ 2, restless legs syndrome, pain and lower SpO2 during sleep. Conclusions: The strong association between insomnia, impaired quality of life and increased HAD score should prompt physicians to be particularly attentive to the management of anxiety and depression in adult CF patients with insomnia.Trial registration: on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02924818)
TGF-β-induced α-SMA expression is mediated by C/EBPβ acetylation in human alveolar epithelial cells
Authors: Ding Hui , Chen Jinjun , Qin Jingping , Chen Ruhua , Yi Zili
Published: February 2021

Background: Although the morbidity and mortality rates associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are high, there is still lack of powerful and precise therapeutic options for IPF. Object: Through in vitro model, this study sought to determine whether binding of acetylated CCAAT/enhancer binding protein β (C/EBPβ) to alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) promoter could affect the activity of the latter as well as assess if it is essential for epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and extracellular matrix deposition in IPF. Methods: The expression of EMT and C/EBPβ in A549 cells treated with transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) as pulmonary fibrotic model was detected by western blotting and qPCR. Collagen-I expression using ELISA was performed. The luciferase activity was used to examine the activity of C/EBPβ. Knockdown of C/EBPβ was performed by siRNA. We also investigated the effect of deacetylation of C/EBPβ on EMT using sirtuin 1 (SIRT1). The binding ability of C/EBPβ with α-SMA promoter was affirmed via chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and electrophoresis mobility shift assay (EMSA). The relationship between α-SMA and acetylated C/EBPβ was determined with co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP). SiRNA-mediated knockdown of C/EBPβ in A549 cells attenuated TGF-β1-induced myofibroblast differentiation and ECM deposition. The extent of association between acetylated C/EBPβ and α-SMA promoter was dynamically monitored. Results: It was confirmed that deacetylation of C/EBPβ in A549 cells successfully ameliorated TGF-β1-induced EMT, as shown by reduction in α-SMA expression and excessive collagen-I accumulation. Conclusion: The EMT and fibrotic effect of TGF-β1 is dependent on acetylated C/EBPβ-mediated regulation of α-SMA gene activity. Thus, C/EBPβ acetylation may play a central role in pulmonary fibrosis.
Apoptosis Repressor with Caspase Recruitment Domain (ARC) Promotes Bone Regeneration of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Activating Fgf-2/PI3K/Akt Signaling
Authors: Hu Longwei , Wang Yang , Pan Hongya , Kadir Kathreena , Wen Jin , Li Siyi , Zhang Chenping
Published: February 2021

Objectives:
This study aims to investigate whether Apoptosis repressor with caspase recruitment domain (ARC) could promote survival and enhance osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow -derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs).
Materials and methods:
The lentivirus transfection method was used to establish ARC -overexpressing BMSCs. The CCK-8 method was used to detect cell proliferation. The BD Pharmingen™ APC Annexin V Apoptosis Detection kit was used to detect cell apoptosis. The osteogenic capacity was investigated by OCN immunofluorescence staining, ALP analysis, ARS assays and RT-PCR analysis. Cells were seeded into calcium phosphate cement (CPC) scaffolds and then inserted subcutaneously into nude mice and the defect area of the rat calvarium. Histological analysis was conducted to evaluate the in vivo cell apoptosis and new bone formation of the ARC -overexpressing BMSCs. RNA-seq was used to detect the possible mechanism of the effect of ARC on BMSCs.
Results:
ARC promoted BMSC proliferation and inhibited cell apoptosis. ARC enhanced BMSC osteogenic differentiation in vitro. An in vivo study revealed that ARC can inhibit BMSC apoptosis and increase new bone formation. ARC regulates BMSCs mainly by activating the Fgf-2/PI3K/Akt pathway.
Conclusions:
The present study suggests that A RC is a powerful agent for promoting bone regeneration of BMSCs and provides a promising method for bone tissue engineering.
The usability of Jordan Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths Surveillance (JSANDS) system: Results of focus group discussions
Authors: Khader Yousef S. , Shattnawi Khulood Kayed , Al-Sheyab Nihaya , Alyahya Mohammad S. , Batieha Anwar
Published: February 2021

Background: Jordan Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths Surveillance system (JSANDS) is a newly developed system and is currently implemented in five large hospitals in Jordan. This study aimed at exploring the healthcare professionals’ perception about the usability of JSANDS. Methods: A descriptive qualitative approach, using focus group discussions, was adopted. A total of 5 focus groups including 23 focal points were conducted in five participating hospitals in Jordan. Results: Data analysis identified nine main issues related to the JSANDS system: the system usefulness, the system performance, data quality, the system limitations, human rights, female empowerment, nurses’ competencies strengthened, the sustainability of the JSANDS, and COVID-19 impact on the system. Users reported that JSANDS data were useful, the system was simple and easy to use, and the data were accurate and complete. However, some users reported that some technical issues need to be enhanced. Conclusions: JSANDS was perceived positively by the current users. According to them, it provides a formative and comprehensive data on stillbirths and neonatal deaths and their causes, and therefore, was recommended to be adopted by its users and scaled up.
LEFT PARADUODENAL HERNIA: A CASE REPORT OF RARE CAUSE OF INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION
Authors:   General Surgery Department, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center of Marrakech, Morocco., T. Ahbala , K. Lammat H Rabbani ,   General Surgery Department, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center of Marrakech, Morocco., A Louzi ,   General Surgery Department, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center of Marrakech, Morocco.
Published: February 2021

Internal hernia is a relatively uncommon condition and is a rare type of intestinal obstruction. Paraduodenal hernia is considered the most common type of internal hernias. The rare prevalence and the variable symptoms make the clinical diagnosis of paraduodenal hernia a diagnostic challenge. We present the case of acute intestinal obstruction by left para-duodenal internal hernia treatedat the general surgery department of the Mohammed VI University Hospital Center in Marrakech, Morocco inorder to contribute to the knowledge of the clinical particularities of this entity.
A STUDY OF THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HISTOPATHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF THEHEPATOBILIARY TISSUE WITH SERUM ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE AND ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE
Authors:   Department of Biochemistry, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai - 206130, Etawah, India., Gupta Kalpesh , Rahman Adil ,   Department of Biochemistry, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai - 206130, Etawah, India., Pal Singh Shailendra ,   Department of Surgery, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai - 206130, Etawah, India., Aggarwal Roopak ,   Department of Pathology, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai - 206130, Etawah, India.
Published: February 2021

Background: Several biochemical tests are useful in the evaluation and management of patients with hepatic dysfunction.These tests can be used to detect the presence of liver disease, distinguish among different types of liver disorders, gauge the extent of known liver damage, and follow the response to treatment.ALT reflects damage to hepatocytes and it is found primarily in liver in low concentrations and get released into the blood in greater amount when there is damage to liver cell membrane resulting in increased permeability.The activity of ALP in a pathological condition is usually elevated in cholestasis.Non-pathologically it is also elevated in children and adolescents undergoing rapid bone growth and in late pregnancy.The main objective of this study was to correlate these serum biomarkers with the histopathological reports of the resected gallbladder specimen. Methodology: This study was conducted prospectively on 493 patients in a tertiary care hospital in eastern Uttar Pradesh (India).In year 2019, from January to December, patients admitted for cholecystectomy in surgery ward of this hospital were included in this study.After surgery, about 3-4 ml of the blood sample was obtained and analyzed in the biochemistry laboratory after proper control and calibration, meeting the quality standard of the laboratory.Results thus obtained were correlated with the histopathological report of the gallbladder specimen provided by the pathology department of the institute. Results: In our study, out of 493 patients it was observed that 70 (14.2%) patients were males with mean age of 39.6 years and 423 (85.8%) patients were females with mean age of 37.6 years.Chronic cholecystitis with cholelithiasis was reported in 284 (57.6%) patients with mean values of serum ALT as 79.9 IU/L and serum ALP as 263.9 IU/L.Chronic cholecystitis was reported in 79 (16%) patients with mean values of serum ALT as 59.1 IU/L and serum ALP as 228.1 IU/L. Conclusion: From our study, we concluded that in patients of chronic cholecystitis with cholelithiasis, observed values of serum ALT and serum ALP were much higher than in chronic cholecystitis.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, AND SELF-EFFICACYWITH ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION BEHAVIOR
Authors:   Universitas Satya Negara Indonesia., Sapta Dewi Yusriani
Published: February 2021

This research aim to investigate the relationship between indigenous knowledge, socioeconomic status and self-efficacy with environmental sanitation behavior at Muara Angke,Penjaringan, North Jakarta. The method used was survey with a correlational technique, involving 100 samples. The data was then analyzed using regression and correlation test.Theresults revealed that there are linear and significant relationships between indigenous knowledge, socioeconomic status, self-efficacy, and environmental sanitation behavior. Therefore, it may be beneficial to consider those variables when stakeholders want to improve environmental sanitation behavior in the community. Further research is needed for variable other than those mentioned in this research, such as ethics, personality, etc.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT GROWING SEASONS ON CORRELATION AND PATH COEFFICIENTS OFYIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS IN MAIZE (ZEAMAYS L.)
Authors:   Research Based Ph.D candidate, Yezin Agricultural University (YAU), Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar., Kyi San , Kyaw Win Kyaw ,   Pro-Rector (Admin), YAU, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar., Than Hla ,   Pro-Rector (Academic), YAU, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar., Win Soe ,   Professor, Plant Breeding, Physiology and Ecology, YAU, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar., Mar Htwe Nyo ,   Associate Professor,Advanced Center for Agricultural Research and Education, YAU, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
Published: February 2021

Path analysis depicted the strength of association of all independent variables under study on the grain yield. Thus, the study aimed at examining changes in associations and path analysis of yield related traits to yield in post-monsoon and monsoon season. A total of 14 maizegenotypes were evaluated in two growing seasons at the Maize and other Cereal Crops Research Section, Department of Agricultural Research (DAR), Yezin, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Genotypic correlation and path coefficient analyses were carried out to examine the relationship among the traits under both environments. Yield was positively correlated with ear length, row length, ear diameter, rows per ear, kernels per row, shelling percent and 1000 seed weight but had a negative correlation with days to tasseling and days to silking in both growing seasons with different magnitudes. These traits can be used as the main criteria for grain yield improvement of maize yield in the respective growing seasons. Some traits showed similar direct effects in both growing seasons, however,the link between direct and indirect effects on grain yield depends on respective growing season.
ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND ITS INFLUENCES ON SEASONAL RAINFALL PATTERNS ON THE BATEKE PLATEAUS IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE
Authors:   Mechanical, Energy and Engineering Laboratory, Higher National Polytechnic School, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Congo., Obami-Ondon Harmel , Ngouala Mabonzo Medard ,   Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Science and Arts, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Congo., Mvoundou Christian Ngoma ,   Mechanical, Energy and Engineering Laboratory, Higher National Polytechnic School, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Congo., Mabiala Bernard ,   Mechanical, Energy and Engineering Laboratory, Higher National Polytechnic School, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Congo.
Published: February 2021

Climate variability, in Africa in general and in the Republic of Congo-Brazzaville in particular, has been widely documented over the past 20 years. However, variables related to rainfall, such as the nine-month rainy seasons, have been very little studied in the Bateke Plateaux zone, which play a major role in regional hydrology. The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of climatic events on seasonal rainfall patterns on the Plateaux Bateke. On the one hand, it involves monitoring the evolution of climatic parameters through the analysis of temperature, relative humidity and rainfall variation. On the other hand, it was a question of comparing the monthly rainfall normals over the period 1987-2016 in order to determine the behaviour of seasonal rainfall patterns in the context of climate variability. The principal component analysis, based on nine (09) variables, highlighted the impact of climate variability on seasonal rainfall patterns. The first principal component (F1) is associated with the factors defining the climatic conditions of the Plateau Bateke. The second main component (F2) does not express clear correlations. Generally speaking, the temperature and relative humidity of the air are factors in the temporal variability of seasonal rainfall regimes on the Plateaux Bateke.
REVIEW ON AYURVEDIC PLANTS AS IMMUNOMODULATORS
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutics, Navsahyadri Institute of Pharmacy, Naigaon, Pune. 412213, India., Menkudale A.C. , Deshmukh S.D. ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, Navsahyadri Institute of Pharmacy, Naigaon, Pune. 412213, India., Kulkarni V.C. ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, Navsahyadri Institute of Pharmacy, Naigaon, Pune. 412213, India., Kakade V.S. ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, Navsahyadri Institute of Pharmacy, Naigaon, Pune. 412213, India., Khemnar M.D. ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, Navsahyadri Institute of Pharmacy, Naigaon, Pune. 412213, India., Surushe P.P. ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, Navsahyadri Institute of Pharmacy, Naigaon, Pune. 412213, India., Otari K.V. ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, Navsahyadri Institute of Pharmacy, Naigaon, Pune. 412213, India.
Published: February 2021

In todays era use of immunomodulators has tremendously increased to treat various human and animal diseases like viral diseases,cancer, autoimmune diseases, inflammantary conditions etc. Immunity is the bodys natural ability to identify and resist various infectious disease and disorders. Immunomodulators are biological or synthetic substances that can stimulate, suppress or modulate any aspect of immunity including adaptive as well as innate immunity. Various factors such as balanced diet,environmental temperature,stress, pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria,proper exercise affect the immunity. Natural drugs are used since ancient times for treatment of various diseases because of minimal side effects. Natural compounds are also used enormously as immunomodulators. There are about 1000 natural compounds having immunomodulatory effect they either affect the immune cells or affect the antibody secretion and influence the immune response. Here in this review we have discussed in detail definition of immunity,concept of immunomodulators,classification of immunomodulators,correlation between immunomodulators and Ayurveda and Ayurvedic plants having immunomodulatory activity. The main purpose of this review is to highlight efficacy of available literature on Ayurvedic plants as immunomodulators.
OPERATION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTERS DURING THE PANDEMIC
Authors:   Assistant Professor Corporate Economics and Business Analytics Department,Tashkent State University of Economics., Nigora Rajabovna Abduraimova
Published: February 2021

The rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatic impacts on financial markets all over the world. It has created an unprecedented level of risk, causing investors to suffer significant loses in a very short period of time. This paper aims to map the general patterns of country specific risks and systemic risks in the global financial markets and financial markets. It also analyses the potential consequence of policy interventions, such as the US decision to implement a zero-percent interest rate and unlimited quantitative easing (QE), and to what extent these policies may introduce further uncertainties into global financial markets. This paper highlights the enormous economic and social impact of COVID-19 with respect to articles that have either prognosticated such a large-scale event, and its economic consequences, or have assessed the impacts of other epidemics and pandemics. A consideration of possible impacts of COVID-19 on financial markets and institutions, either directly or indirectly, is briefly outlined by drawing on a variety kinds of literatures. A consideration of the characteristics of COVID-19, along with what research suggests have been the impacts of other past events that in some ways roughly parallel COVID-19, points toward avenues of future investigation. This paper offers an informed commentary on the actual and potential impacts of the pandemic on financial markets, sector and centres, grounded in literature on financial centres, the state-finance nexus, and trends affecting the landscape of finance since the global financial crisis. We expect a slowdown in new financial regulation, continued firm-level consolidation, and a continued rise of business services related to finance. The application of new financial technologies is likely to accelerate, affecting retail banking in particular, but will not necessarily be led by FinTech firms. Local and regional financial centres are likely to face larger challenges than leading international centres. As the panic and partial recovery in financial markets in March and April 2020 highlighted the significance of the international monetary hierarchy, with the US$ in the lead, a radical shift of financial power to Asia seems unlikely.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN MAKASSAR INDONESIA: DO THEY EXPERIENCEANY CULTURAL SHOCK?
Authors:   Associate Professor, English Language Education, Graduate Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare., Nur Rafiah , Awaliah Nasir Sri ,   Magister Student. English Language Education, Graduate Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare., Burhanuddin Wildhan ,   UKPI Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar.
Published: February 2021

International students desire to learn languages and cultures from a different place is increasing in this millennial era. Many kinds of programs are available, one of them through the Darmasiswa program. This program offered to all international students in some countries which have diplomatic relation with Indonesia to study Indonesian language, art, and culture for a year. Therefore, this study will discuss and explain some cultural shocks faced by Darmasiswa students in Makassar, Indonesia. This research was a descriptive qualitative method, and the populations of this research were 5 Darmasiswa students in Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar from Madagascar, Japan, Poland, and Sudan. The researchers have done interviewed all Darmasiswa students to collect the data. The results show that there were some cultural shocks experienced by Darmasiswa students, such as some funniest things they have experienced, like the manner of eating, various Indonesian cuisine, the friendliness of Indonesian people, and Indonesian women that are allowed to drive a motorbike. Therefore, almost foreigners will surely find some culture shock, but the most important is adjusting and trying to understand the different things they find in a foreign country and always be positive.
A RARE TUMOR OF THE PAROTID GLAND: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Authors:   Service de Chirurgie Maxilla-Faciale Et Stomatologie, Hopital Des Specialites, CHU Ibn-Sina Rabat., Sayad Z. , Dani B. ,   Service de Chirurgie Maxilla-Faciale Et Stomatologie, Hopital Des Specialites, CHU Ibn-Sina Rabat., Elazzouzi R. ,   Service de Chirurgie Maxilla-Faciale Et Stomatologie, Hopital Des Specialites, CHU Ibn-Sina Rabat., Benazzou S. ,   Service de Chirurgie Maxilla-Faciale Et Stomatologie, Hopital Des Specialites, CHU Ibn-Sina Rabat., Boulaadas M. ,   Service de Chirurgie Maxilla-Faciale Et Stomatologie, Hopital Des Specialites, CHU Ibn-Sina Rabat.
Published: February 2021

We report a rare case of a parotid oncocytoma in a 63-year-old woman. It is a rare benign tumor accounting for less than 1.5% of all salivary gland tumors. It is known as the parotid mitochondrioma because it is made of cells rich in mitochondria with granular cytoplasm. It is a rare entity poorly documented in the literature, and there are no pathognomonicsymptoms or imaging, which makes the diagnosis of this tumor challenging.Surgery is the main treatment, and the diagnosis is confirmed by the histological study of the specimen. Through this observation, and in light of the literature, we will underline the anatomoclinical and radiological peculiarities of this tumor, to induce clinicians to consider this histological type.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MARKET INTEREST RATE AND COMMERCIAL BANK FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN BANGLADESH
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Finance & Banking, Faculty of Business Studies, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342., Saha Debashis , Chandra Bishwas Prodip ,   Lecturer of Finance & Banking, Department of Business Administration, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology, Qadirabad, Dayarampur, Natore-6431., Mustofa Ahmed Sumon Md. ,   MBA Student, Department of Finance & Banking, Faculty of Business Studies, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342.
Published: February 2021

The banking sector is the strongest partner of development for countries economy as it has a remarkable contribution to the countrys Gross Domestic Product. This study aims to find out the relationship between the market interest rate and commercial banks financial performance. As the banking industry of Bangladesh is a growing industry, therefore, it is very necessary to maintain a stronger level of profitability for the banks financial stability and soundness. Banks have some determinants that have a significant impact on their performance. The convenience sampling method is used to select the targeted sample. The study includes the time series data of eight years of fifteen commercial banks that are listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange in Bangladesh. Multiple variable linear regression and correlation analysis are performed to find out the relationship of market interest rate with banks profitability with the help of statistical software, SPSS 25, and Microsoft excel. The study explored that the market interest rate has a significant positive impact on banks profitability. It is also found that the lending rate and interest rate spread are significantly correlated with the banks financial performance. The study recommended that banks should make their investment in a way so that they can make a higher level of profit margin that can enhance their efficiency of management as well as the financial soundness.
SUPRACLAVICULAR ARTERY FLAP: A SAFE, VERSATILE AND A RELIABLE FLAP A NEW WORKHORSE IN HEAD AND NECK RECONSTRUCTION OUR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Authors:   Senior consultant Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns GMC Srinagar India-19001., Mushtaq Mir , Ahmad Bhat Bashir ,   Consultant Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns GMC Srinagar India -19001., Din Wani Taj ,   Resident Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns GMC Srinagar India - 19001., Iqbal Shabir ,   Professor and Head Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns Srinagar India-19001.
Published: February 2021

Background: Anterior cervical contractures of the neck represent a great challenge for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Necks can be reconstructed with a wide range of surgical techniques. The supraclavicular flap is easy to harvest without the need for free tissue transfer. It provides a relatively large flap for neck resurfacing with tissue very similar to that of the neck. Material and Methods: This study was carried out in the Plastic Surgery Department of GMC Srinagar between November 2015 and October 2019. It involved 50 patients (40 females and 10 males), in whom supraclavicular artery flap was done to reconstruct head and neck. Follow-up period ranged from 2-27 months (average 12.3). Results: The study involved 50 patients. Mean age was 26.5 years (range 57-12 years). Thirty five patients had post-burn neck contractures, five patients had portwine stain face, three had marjolin ulcer, four patients had post traumatic and three had post bear maul defect. We harvested unilateral flaps in all of patients. In thirty five patients the flap was pedicled, three had adipofascial pedicle and twelve were islanded. The size of the reconstructed defect ranged from 23x10 to 14x6, and the size of the flap varied from 16x7cm to 25x11. Mean length was 21.7 cm. We used a partial thickness skin graft for donor site closure in 41 cases and closed primarily in 9 cases. Flap was used to resurface neck in 35 patients, face resurfacing in 10 patients, as intraoral lining in 3 patients. The following complications occurred: hematoma in 3 cases, partial distal necrosis in 2 cases, and donor site graft loss in 3 cases. Follow-up period ranged from 2-27 months Conclusion: The supraclavicular artery island flap is a thin, malleable fasciocutaneous flap that is easily and rapidly harvested, with a reliable pedicle and minimal donor site morbidity. It constitutes an alternative to local flaps, while providing equivalent functional results, and must be an integral part of the head and neck reconstructive surgeons therapeutic armamentarium.
DIAGNOSTIC ANTENATAL DE NANISME THANATOPHORE TYPE I : A PROPOS DUN CAS ET REVUES DE LA LITTERATURE
Authors:   Universite Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gynecologie-Obstetrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., SeghrouchniIdrissi Sarah , Laaouze Mehdi ,   Universite Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gynecologie-Obstetrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Karamsaoud Mohammed ,   Universite Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gynecologie-Obstetrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Nisrine Mamouni ,   Universite Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gynecologie-Obstetrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., a Errarhaysanae ,   Universite Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gynecologie-Obstetrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Shehrazad Bouchikhi ,   Universite Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gynecologie-Obstetrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Aziz Bananni Abd ,   Universite Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gynecologie-Obstetrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc.
Published: February 2021

Le nanisme thanatophore est une osteochondrodysplasie rare classee en deux types I et II. Elle est due a une mutation du gÃ¨neFGFR3 (fibroblastgrowth factor receptor 3) localise sur le bras court du chromosome 4. Cest une anomalie morphologique toujours letale dont le diagnostic de certitude fait appel a la biologie moleculaire. Mais limagerie medicale doit etre en premiÃ¨re ligne dans le depistageantenatalprecoce afin de proposer une interruption therapeutique de la grossesse (ITG) a la gestante dans le but de lui eviter tout traumatisme psychologique et obstetrical. Nous rapportons le cas dune femme de 26 ans, nullipare, sans antecedents particuliers chez qui lechographierealisee a la 34 e semaine damenorrhee nous a permis de poser le diagnostic de NT de type I devant des images de dysmorphie fÅ“tale trÃ¨sevocatrices. Il sagissait dune macrocephalie, une etroitesse de la cage thoracique contrastant avec un abdomen proeminant et un aspect extremement raccourci des membres associe a des femursincurves. Nous avons surveille levolution de la grossesse jusqua laccouchement par voie basse dun nouveau-ne nain avec un poids de naissance Ã 3200 g de poids qui etaitdecede 1heure aprÃ¨s la naissance. En raison de la rarete de cette affection nous rapportons ce cas de nanisme thanatophore avec une brÃ¨ve revue de la litterature.
ENCEPHALOCELE OCCIPITALE :A PROPOS DUN CAS ET REVUES DE LA LITTERATURE
Authors:   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., SeghrouchniIdrissi Sarah , Laaouze Mehdi ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Karamsaoud Mohammed ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Nisrine Mamouni ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., a Errarhaysanae ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Shehrazad Bouchikhi ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Aziz Bananni Abd ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc.
Published: February 2021

L encephalocele se definit comme l exteriorisation du tissu cerebral et/ou des meninges hors de la boite crÃ¢nienne a travers un defect osseux congenital. C est lune des anomalies du tube neural les plus severes, avec une prevalence estimee a 0,8 a 5 pour 10 000 naissances vivantes . Le diagnostic prenatal de lencephalocele est realise par le depistage maternel des taux seriques da-foetoproteines et par echographie . A lechographie bidimensionnelle , lencephalocele apparait comme une masse kystique avec un contenu heterogene en continuite avec certaines structures cerebrales . L echographie 2D detecte environ 80% des encephaloceles. Le diagnostic se fait facilement et en toute confiance a partir des resultats echographiques au cours du deuxieme trimestre et peut egalement etre pose au cours du premier trimestre . Le pronostic des nouveaux nees atteints dencephalocele depend de letendue de la hernie du tissu neural dans le sac et de la presence danomalies associees. L objectif de notre travail est de souligner l apport des differentes methodes d imagerie antenatale dans le diagnostic des encephaloceles.
CHORIOANGIOME PLACENTAIRE : A PROPOS DUN CAS ET REVUES DE LA LITTERATURE
Authors:   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Laaouze Mehdi , SeghrouchniIdrissi Sarah ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Karamsaoud Mohammed ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Nisrine Mamouni ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., a Errarhaysanae ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Shehrazad Bouchikhi ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc., Aziz Bananni Abd ,   Universit e Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Service de Gyn ecologie-Obst etrique 1, CHU Hassan II de Fes, Maroc.
Published: February 2021

Le chorioangiome placentaire est une tumeur vasculaire benigne non trophoblastique retrouvee dans environ1 % des examens histologiques placentaires systematiques. La majorite? de ces tumeurs sont de petite taille et sans aucun retentissement fÂœtomaternel. Ses complications maternelles et fÂœtales peuvent etre sevÃ¨res dans les cas de chorioangiomes geants symptomatiques (> 4 cm) dont la frequence est estimee a 1/8000 a 1/50 000 grossesses [1] ,peuvent etre soit des complications fÂœtales (anemie, thrombocytopenie, hydramnios, anasarque, insuffisance cardiaque, retard de croissance intra-uterin, prematurite et mort in utero) ou maternelles (pre-eclampsie, hematome retroplacentaire et coagulation intravasculaire disseminee). Le choriangiome placentaire est rarement associe a lÂ’hemangiomatose neonatale diffuse (HND) . Nous rapportant le cas dÂ’un chorioangiome placentaire associe a un hemangiome neonatal cutane.
STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF FLUORIDE ON LASER ENHANCED REMINERALIZATION OF DEMINERALIZED HUMAN ENAMEL
Authors:   M.Sc. Department of Oral Biology, Cairo University., Mansour Abdallah Hanan , Magdy Ameen Reham ,   Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt.,   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry in AlRass, Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qassim Region, Al-Mulida., El-Haddad Khaled ,   Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt.,   Head of Oral Biology Department, faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt.
Published: February 2021

Background: Enamel is regularly subjected to demineralization and remineralization under different oral circumstances. Any interruption in the balance between demineralization and remineralization can initiate the formation of incipient caries lesions. However, in the early stage of formation these lesions can be remineralizedusing various preventive measures. Topical fluorides have shown positive results in the prevention of caries in several studies. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of combination between diode laser and topical fluoride application on the surface microhardness of the demineralized enamel. Materials and Methods: Four caries-free human premolars were examined under the stereomicroscope to exclude teeth with surface enamel defects. Buccal enamel surface microhardness (SMH) for all samples was measured by Micro Vickers Hardness Tester (MVHT). The samples were demineralized by 15% Hydrochloric acid (HCl) with PH average 4.5, then the SMH was measured. The demineralized teeth were subjected to fluoride toothpaste after diode laser application. Third evaluation for enamel SMH was performed after remineralization. Results: Enamel SMH of the control group has shown the highest values followed by the remineralization group while the least values were measured in the demineralization group. Conclusions: The results obtained in the study lead to the conclusion that application of fluoride toothpaste after diode laser could enhance the remineralization potential of the demineralized enamel.
A PROGRAMME TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE ON GLASGOW COMA SCALE AMONG THE NURSES
Authors:   Dean, Royal School of Nursing and Medical & Allied Sciences, The Assam Royal Global University,Guwahati, Assam., Konwar Gitumoni , Engtipi Monmili ,   Sister Tutor, GNM Training School, Diphu, KarbiAnglong, Assam, India.
Published: February 2021

Background and objective:ToAssesstheknowledge gain after use of aSelfInstructionalModuleonGlasgow Coma Scale among the nurses working in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam. The aim of the study was to determine the existing knowledge on Glasgow Coma Scale and the impact of Intervention regarding the Glasgow ComaScale in terms of knowledge enhancement. Methods: Pre-experimental One group pre-test post-test evaluative study comprising 40 nurses selected with lottery method was done with a Questionnaire. On the first day pre test was conducted using knowledge questionnaire regarding Glasgow Coma Scale and the Self Instructional Module were then given to the respondent on the same day after completion of the pre test. The post test was conducted on the 8th day. Results: The study findings revealed that mean pre-test knowledge score was 12.600 with SD 4.754 and mean post-test knowledge score was 17.425 with SD 3.478 with calculated t (39) = -10.339, p< 0. 05indicates that there was statistically significant increase in the post knowledge score. Findings of the study also indicated that there was statistical significant association between pre -test knowledge score of staff nurses with selected socio- demographic variables like age and working experience (p<0.05). Conclusion: Findings of thestudy has increased the level of knowledge among the nurses after the administration of Self- Instructional Module. Therefore, it is to be concluded that the present study participants benefited by Self Instructional Module(SIM).
EMPOWERING FEMALES THROUGH FIT INDIA MOVEMENT PROGRAM
Authors:   Research Scholar, Shri Venkateshwara University Gajrula, Utter Pradesh India., ul Rashid Manzoor
Published: February 2021

Fit India Movement is a nation-wide movement in India to encourage people to remain healthy and fit by including physical activities and sports in their daily lives. It was launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on 29 August 2019 (National Sports Day). At present there are significant disparities in the gender distribution in India with a clear preponderance for males. At this juncture the government is taking all steps to improve the scenario. But the fact remains that there are very few initiatives being implemented to make the girl child stronger and healthier. Physical activity is important for everybody, including all teenagers, but especially for girls who are generally less active than boys in the same age. As teens juggle the transition from primary school to high school there are other pressures that come with it: socially, at home, and at school. Issues such as body image, the onset of menstruation, and general feelings of insecurity about the changing body can surface in these years. Physical activity sometimes takes a back seat to other priorities. However, physical activity is an important part of health and wellbeing, and girls should remain active as they grow up. The purpose of the research article is to shed light on the benefits which women and girls gain through participation in sports. The word Empowerment refers to increasing the spiritual, political, social, educational, gender, or economic strength of individuals and communities. Today sports and physical activity as a strategy for the empowerment of girls and women has been gaining recognition worldwide. Women could be empowered through education, sports and physical activities and by giving them equal opportunities in different walks of life. A woman is both Mahamaya and Maha Shakti and holds the key of the world. As Swami Vivekananda wrote that it is very difficult to understand why in this country so much difference is made between men and women, whereas the Vedanta declares that one and the same Conscious self is present in all beings. In short, woman empowerment is the breaking of personal limitations. Sports and Physical Education play important and major role in all these segments of women Empowerment.
COMPARATIVE STUDY DIFFERENT VARIABLES BETWEEN ATHLETES AND NON ATHELETES OF KASHMIR DIVISION
Authors:   Research Scholar, Shri Venkateshwara University Gajrula, Utter Pradesh India., Iqbal Dar Mohd
Published: February 2021

The objective of the present study was to access the comparative study different variables between athletes and non athletes of Kashmir division. Physical fitness is a dynamic concept and is continuously growing in its importance to everyday life and health. Although being an attribute that has a genetic basis, it is also sensitive to changes in type and amount of physical activity, mortality and injury. The criterion measures selected for the study were, Explosive Leg strength, Speed, Agility, Resting pulse rate, Blood pressure (Systolic and dia-Systolic),Breath holding capacity. The Mean, Standard deviation and T value of Athletes and Non-Athletes was calculated. The results showed significant difference between Athletes and Non-Athletes (p<0.005) in case of Explosive Leg strength, Speed, Agility, Resting pulse rate and Blood pressure (Systolic), but no significant difference between Breathing capacity and Diastolic Blood pressure of Athletes and Non-Athletes was observed. It is therefore concluded that the athletes are at higher levels of their physical and physiological fitness levels which enhance their performance in sports and also in daily life activities.
CONTAINER ARCHITECTURE IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Authors:   Senior Assistant, Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina., Sljivic Amela , Salihbegovic Amira ,   Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina., Miljanovic Sladana ,   Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Published: February 2021

The rapid urbanization of cities creates a need for construction of new collective residential buildings in all major cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, residential facilities are often built without any analyses, creating unsustainable architectural structures with a very high market price. The traditional monolith construction of residential units does not allow for any transformation or adaptation of the system. This paper aims to explore the possibility of the application of alternative solutions for the construction of sustainable collective residential buildings using shipping and prefabricated modular containers. Analyzing Bosnia and Herzegovinas market, it was found that there are no empty shipping container storages, but there are a few companies which produce prefabricated modular containers which are currently not planned for residential use. These prefabricated units could be transformed and used for the construction of sustainable residential buildings with the application of simple interventions suggested in this paper. The usage of prefabricated modular containers offers the possibility of transformation of space, simple assembly and disassembly, placement on existing structures, and the lower price of living area.