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Study on Association of Serum Ferritin With Thyroid Profile And Oral Glucose Tolerance Test in Thalassemia Major Children
Authors: Khan Kalimuddin , Saha Sudip , Pal Partha Pratim , Bera Aparajita , Birua Shyama 
Published: August 2020

Introduction: The free iron and haemosiderosis-induced damage of the endocrine glands cause endocrinopathies such as abnormal glucose tolerance and hypothyroidism in transfusion - dependent beta-thalassemia major patients. Our objective was to study the association of serum ferritin level with thyroid dysfunctions; abnormal blood glucose tolerance and to see if they appear in the earlier period of life.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was done among thalassemia major children of two to 12 years in a tertiary care hospital, Kolkata, India. A pre-designed proforma was filled. Serum ferritin, fT4, TSH level, and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) were measured at presentation and noted in proforma.
Results: A total of 80 thalassemic children were studied. Fiftieth percentile cut off value (1414 ng/ml) of serum ferritin was found to be significant with associated variables like normal fT4, TSH, and OGTT. Out of all study subjects, 39 (51.3%) of normal fT4, 39 (54.9%) of normal TSH and 39 (52.0%) of normal OGTT had ferritin < 50th percentile (P < 0.05). Nine (11.3%) children had abnormal thyroid profiles and five (6.3%) children had abnormal OGTT having ferritin > 2000 ng/ml. At a cut off value of ferritin level > 1414 ng/ml, fT4, TSH and OGTT showed significant abnormality (p < 0.05 with df 1).
Conclusions: Ferritin is a good indirect marker to assess the risk of endocrine abnormality in thalassemic children. Frequent monitoring should be done once ferritin level crosses 1000 ng/ml. This will help in early detection and timely management of thalassemia related endocrinopathies.
Effectiveness of Glycerin Magnesium Sulphate Versus Heparin Benzyl Nicotinate Application Among Children with Phlebitis
Authors: Dahal Akriti Shree , Tuitui Roshani , Shrestha Purna Devi , Sharma Bharati , Acharya Sharada , Dahal Priyanka 
Published: August 2020

Introduction: Phlebitis is the most common complication of intravenous infusion therapy. Incidence of phlebitis in children receiving intravenous therapy has been reported to be as high as 71.25%. The study was done to find out the effectiveness of glycerin magnesium sulphate versus heparin benzyl nicotinate application in children with phlebitis.
Methods: A pre-post control group design was used. A total of 43 subjects were randomly assigned into two groups [22 in experimental (glycerin magnesium sulphate application) and 21 in control (heparin benzyl nicotinate application) group] by lottery method. Data was collected using Modified Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) Score.
Results: The comparison between VIP score was based on observations made before the interventions and at 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours after the intervention. Independent t tests showed significant difference in reduction of VIP score in experimental and control group after 12 hours and 24 hours of intervention. The study demonstrated that there is no statistically significant difference in reduction of VIP score among the subjects in experimental and control group at 12 hours (p = 0.219), 24 hours (p = 0.349), 36 hours (p = 0.695) and 48 hours (p = 0.424) after the intervention.
Conclusion: The study concludes that both glycerin magnesium sulphate and heparin benzyl nicotinate can be used effectively among children with phlebitis. However, after 24 hours of phlebitis, an alternative intervention needs to be used.
Study on photocatalytic activity based on different pH values of AgBr/Ag2CO3 heterojunction
Authors: Li Fengfeng , Zhang Mingxi , Wang Jin , Cai Yongfeng , Zhao Dushao , Guo Mingyue , Wang Luyi , Shen Yi 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
In this work, we fabricate a highly efficient photocatalytic AgBr/Ag2CO3 heterojunction through the co-precipitation method. The obtained samples were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectra and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activities of obtained samples can be assessed by visible light (λ ≥ 400 nm) degradation of rhodamine B solution. X-ray diffraction revealed that the crystallinity of the AgBr/Ag2CO3heterojunction was significantly higher than pure AgBr and Ag2CO3. Moreover, the AgBr/ Ag2CO3 heterojunction prepared at pH = 6 has the best photocatalytic performance, it can raise the degradation degree of rhodamine B over 95% at 20 min. Finally, a possible photocatalytic mechanism is discussed.
PENGEMBANGAN MATERI AJAR BAHASA ARAB TERPADU BERBASIS TEMA DI MTs THAWALIB PADANG PANJANG
Authors: Salam M. Yusuf 
Published: August 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan (1) desain bahan ajar bahasa Arab Terpadu berbasis tema di kelas VII MTs Thawalib Padang Panjang, (2) kelayakan bahan ajar bahasa Arab terpadu berbasis tema, dan (3) efektifitas penggunaan bahan ajar bahasa Arab terpadu berbasis tema dalam pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan penelitian pengembangan. Model pengembangan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini mengacu pada model pengembangan Research and Development (R&D) Borg and Gall yang disederhanakan menjadi beberapa langkah, yaitu (1) analisis potensi dan masalah, (2) mendesain produk, (3) mengumpulkan materi, (4) membuat produk awal, (5) melakukan uji ahli, (6) merevisi produk, dan (7) melakukan uji lapangan. Data dalam penelitian ini berupa data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Data kuantitatif diperoleh dari hasil angket untuk ahli media, ahli materi, dan subjek penelitian. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data pengembangan bahan ajar pembelajaran ini adalah instrumen berbentuk angket terstruktur dan penilaiannya menggunakan skala bertingkat. Sedangkan untuk mendapatkan data kualitatif pada tahap uji lapangan peneliti menggunakan metode observasi. Penelitian ini menghasilkan sebuah produk materi ajar bahasa Arab terpadu berbasis tema yang dikategorikan layak berdasarkan uji lapangan.
Phenolic compounds from the leaves of Ricinus communis Linn.
Authors: Tuyen Pham Nguyen Kim , Linh Tran Thi Thao , Son Dinh Van , Thang Nguyen Van , Son Dang Van , Trang Nguyen Thi Quynh , Chi Huynh Bui Linh , Ky Nguyen Diep Xuan , Phat Nguyen Tan , Duong Huy Thuc 
Published: August 2020

Introduction: Ricinus communis Linn. (Castor oil plant) is a monotypic species of Ricinus genus (Euphorbiaceae) and widely distributed in all tropical countries. Phytochemical data of this plant are scarce. As part of ongoing research on a survey of Vietnamese medicinal plants, the investigation of this plant was performed. The isolation and structural determination of five phenolic compounds isolated from the leaves of R. communis Linn. growing in Binh Phuoc province were addressed.
Method: The dried power of R. communis Linn. leaves was macerated in ethanol to afford the crude extract, which was then separated by liquid-liquid extraction with n-hexane, chloroform, and ethyl acetate, respectively to obtain the corresponding extracts. These extracts were applied to multiple silica gel column chromatography and thin-layer chromatography to yield five compounds. Their chemical structures were determined by spectroscopic methods and by comparison of NMR data with literature values. Antioxidant evaluation of 1 was carried out using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) free radical scavenging assay.
Results: Five phenolic compounds, including one coumarinolignan cleomiscosin A (1), two flavonol glycosides kaempferol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (2) and kaempferol-3-O-β-D-xylopyranoside (3), and two aromatic acids gallic acid (4) and vanillic acid (5) were identified.
Conclusion: Compound 1 was determined for the first time in Ricinus genus and exhibited weak DPPH radical scavenging activity with an SC50 value of 403.23 μg/mL.
CHARACTERISTIC AND TREATMENT OF CENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION IN CIPTO MANGUNKUSUMO HOSPITAL, INDONESIA
Authors: Diana Nova , Victor Andi Arus 
Published: August 2020

Background: To evaluate the characteristics and treatment of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) in Vitreoretinal Division in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted in 79 subjects (80 eyes) with CRVO. Study groups were divided into 4 groups; laser photocoagulation, intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB), combination of IVB and laser photocoagulation (IVB/laser), also intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) group. Visual acuity evaluation and central macular thickness (CMT) measurement were performed for 6 months therapy.
Results: This study found 43 eyes with ischemic CRVO (53.25%) and 37 eyes observed with non-ischemic type (46.25%). The common risk factors of CRVO in this study were hypertension (65.8%), diabetes mellitus (30.4%) and dyslipidemia (22.8%), while the most frequent complication was macular edema (87.5%). The improvement in central macular thickness was found in most of the patients with both CRVO types in all treatment groups. Meanwhile, the improvement of visual acuity was mostly found in patients with ischemic CRVO in IVB with/without laser group.
Conclusion: Hypertension, diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia patients should be aware of CRVO incidence. IVB with/without laser may be suggested as the treatment of choice for ischemic and non-ischemic CRVO patients in our hospital.
Keyword: anti-vascular endothelial growth factor, bevacizumab, central retinal vein occlusion, intravitreal injection of triamcinolone acetonide, laser photocoagulation
AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE INCIDENCE OF MENINGITIS IN NEONATES WITH LATE-ONSET SEPSIS
Authors: Kumar Vivek , Kumar Manoj , Sahni Gopal Shankar 
Published: August 2020

Introduction: Bacterial sepsis and meningitis continue to be major causes of morbidity and mortality in newborns, particularly in premature infants. The present study was undertaken to know the incidence of meningitis in neonates with late onset sepsis.
Material and Methods: Hospital based observational study, conducted in department of Pediatrics, Shri krishna Medical College and Hospital Muzaffarpur Bihar India, conducted for a period of one year. 324 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included and subjected to detailed history, clinical examination followed by investigations.
Results: The annual incidence of meningitis in LOS was 15. The majority of patients (44.44%) presented in the age group of 3-7 days. In meningitis cases 100% cases were lethargic; seizures in 89%, fever in 53%. Blood culture was positive in 33.92% cases of meningitis. Meningitis was seen in 66.66% of proven gram negative sepsis as against 33.34 cases of proven gram positive sepsis and 14.28% expired with meningitis and 4.10% expired with no meningitis.
Conclusions: Meningitis is common in late onset sepsis, associated with high mortality.
Keywords: Meningitis, Preterm, LBW, Lumber puncture
FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF GERIATRIC PATIENTS (>65 YRS OF AGE) OPERATED FOR PROXIMAL FEMORAL FRACTURE AFTER 90 DAY FOLLOW UP PERIOD.
Authors: Kaushal Vivek , Samra Tanvir , Jain Kajal , Bhatia Nidhi , Dhillon Mandeep Singh , Thakur Susheel 
Published: August 2020

Background: With increasing geriatric patient population worldwide, hip fracture exists as a major health-care issue with its high mortality, morbidity, and financial liability. Anesthetists play a very important role in the perioperative care of these patients.
Methods: The present study was a prospective observational study and was registered prospectively in the clinical trials registry- India (CTRI) with registration number of CTRI/2018/03/012853. Duration of study was from August 2017 to November 2018.
Results: A maximum of (n=43) patients had a mobility scale of 7 at 30 days. (n=46) had a mobility scale of 6 at 60 days. Bimodal peaks were seen at 90 days with (n=27) had a mobility scale of 4 and (n=28) had a mobility score of 6 at 90 days. The median mobility score was 7(7-9), 6(6-7), 4.5(4-6) at 30, 60 and 90 day postoperatively.
Keywords: Outcome, Neck, Femur.
OUTCOME OF THE DELIBERATE SELF POISONING IN TERTIARY CARE SETTING, IGMC SHIMLA
Authors: Thakur Susheel , Jaret Parmod Kumar , Kaushal Vivek 
Published: August 2020

Background: Profile of deliberate self poisoning in an area depends upon a variety of factors, ranging from access to and availability of poison, socio-economic status of the individual, cultural and religious influences, etc.
Methods: The study was a cross sectional observational study which was conducted in department of Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla over a period of one year starting from 1st July, 2018 to 30th June, 2019.
Results: Out of 134 patients 24(17.91%) patients had fatal outcome and the paraquat poisoning was the most common cause for deadly outcome (n=11).
Conclusion: The outcomes of the study indicate that significant opportunities for reducing mortality exist by better medical management as first aid & by further restrictions on the most toxic pesticides.
Keywords: Poisoning, Organophosphates, Outcome.
The Information Conveyed by Debt and Equity Announcements in Australia
Authors: Arsiraphongphisit Oraluck 
Published: August 2020

This paper aims to report the findings associated with the effects of share prices around the disclosure dates of four different debt-and-equity fund-raising events over a 12-year period from 1991 to 2003 in Australia. By applying the well-known event study approach, along with the data-trimming procedures, a new idea is to remove all known confounding events and make corrections for thin-trading bias. The observed statistically significant price effects are consistent with theories: a positive price effect is observed for straight-debt and private placements whereas negative price effects occur when convertible debt and rights issues are announced. The results pertaining to the private placement effect is reported for the first time on this market. These findings are consistent with leverage, agency, and asymmetric information theories. It is believed that this study contributes new evidence on private placements and other events adding to existing literature surrounding the matter at hand.
Islamic Micro-Finance Programme and its Impact on Rural Poverty Alleviation
Authors: Rahman M. Miazur 
Published: August 2020

Bangladesh launched a shari’ah based micro-finance programme in 1995 under the Rural Development Scheme to uplift the overall socioeconomic standards of rural poor. It covered 0.52 million group members, 94% of whom are females. This paper presents findings on this experiment using 1,020 responses in a sample survey. Result showed that a significant of clients have improved their religious observations such as prayers and fasting. Results of the econometric models showed that household income, productivity of crops and livestock, expenditure and employment increased significantly due to the influence of changed behaviour and availability of micro-finance. Clients stated that the micro-investment had provided better organisation of their economic activities. Finally, the Islamic micro-investment programme appears to spur more ethical and economically desirable behaviour leading to poverty alleviation.
US Monetary-Fiscal Policy Mix Evidence from a Quatrovariate VECM
Authors: Zestos George K. , Geary Andrew N. , Cooksey Kevin S. 
Published: August 2020

This study investigates the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policies in the US by employing cointegration and a quatrovariate Vector Error Correction Model together with Granger causality tests. Two models are estimated: (i) nominal national income, the ten-year government bond yield, and two policy variables, the federal government deficit and the federal funds rate; (ii) real national income, and the other same three variables. Monetary and fiscal policies are jointly ineffective in influencing nominal national income. However, monetary and fiscal policies are jointly effective in influencing real national income. In contrast to the first model, only monetary policy was found to be reactive to changes in real national income and the long-term interest rate. The asymmetric responses of the two policies to changes in real economic activity are attributed to the fact that monetary policy is much more efficient in promptly responding to changes in economic conditions than fiscal policy.
The Law of One Price and Arbitrage on China’s Dual-Listings in Hong Kong and New York
Authors: Liu Liu , Bogomolov Timofei 
Published: August 2020

Traditionally, arbitrage refers to simultaneously buying and selling the same financial assets by taking advantage of a price difference in two or more markets. However, the strict sense of arbitrage is hardly obtained after consideration the issues concerning transaction costs and time value of money. By using the identical assets such as Chinese ADRs and their underlying securities traded in different markets in Hong Kong in HK dollar and in New York in US dollar and by constructing a very simple arbitrage trading strategy, this study demonstrates that arbitrage profits are still available with monthly return ranging from 0.5 per cent to 3.8 per cent after considering transaction costs and non-overlap trading time issues. This is a new study to verify this behaviour of an emerging market’s ADRs traded two financial market locations, so adding evidence of inefficiency in trading of China-listed stocks in foreign locations.
Contractual Structures and Payoff Patterns of Sukūk Securities
Authors: Safari Meysam 
Published: August 2020

This paper is about the six different Sukūk securities, which originated in 1990s, and are now traded in some 11 markets as the new debt-like securities classed under Islamic finance. The outstanding value of these contracts is estimated to be US $850 billion. This paper proposes a classification for Sukūk contracts as pure debt, equity-based, and asset-backed based on the intrinsic nature and purpose of fund-raising. This classification has more practical use compared to existing classification. Futher, the contract peculiarities of the six instruments (mudārabah, mushārakah, murābahah, ijārah, salam and istisnāh) are carefully specified for the first time. To start a discussion on how the economic behaviour may be modeled for theory building, the potential cash flow pattern of each type of Sukūk contracts is specified. The paper aims to contribute to advanced studies by specifying the basic behavioural characteristics.
Determinants of Attitude Towards Zakat on Employment Income in Nigeria
Authors: Farouk Abubakar U. , Md Idris Kamil , Saad Ram Al Jaffri 
Published: August 2020

The objective of this paper was to empirically examine the influence of perceived capability, perceived government support and religiosity as determinants of attitude towards Zakat in Nigeria. A survey questionnaire was administered on government employees and 343 valid observations were retrieved and analyzed from the survey. The PLS analysis technique was used to assess the measurement model, the structural model as well as the predictive relevance of the model of the study. The outcome of the examination disclosed the appropriateness of the model of the study as well as the analytical tool utilized. The postulated relationships were all supported. Thus, the findings, if utilized in developing policies for strengthening the attitude of employees towards Zakat, will boost Zakat collections, since a positive attitude leads to improved collections. The study establishes the efficacy and the suitability of its model on factors influencing the attitude of employees towards Zakat in Nigeria.
Guest Editors’ Note: The Roles of Muslim Scholars in Disseminating The Quintessence of Barakah Through Multi-Disciplinary Knowledge
Authors: Mohd Noor Khairunneezam , Abd Rahman Mohd Rosmizi , Mustafa Muhamad Zaki , Gunardi Setiyawan , Sahid Mualimin Mochammad 
Published: August 2020

This special issue reflects the focal discourses of 13 articles presented at the International Conference on Islamic Higher Education 2018 (SeIPTI 2018) which was held in Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. All articles convey the equivalent connotation entitled The Roles of Muslim Scholars in Disseminating the Quintessence of Barakah through Multi-Disciplinary Knowledge. The topics presented discussed on multiplicity of angles in knowledge, but shared the same aim in offering benefits for the ummah (community)’s needs.
Pembangunan Instrumen Pengukuran Amalan Wasatiyyah dalam Kalangan Mahasiswa di Malaysia
Authors: Yaakub Muhamadul Bakir , Othman Khatijah , Nik Nazli Nik Nadian Nisa 
Published: August 2020

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membangunkan satu Instrumen Pengukuran Amalan Wasatiyyah (IPAW) dalam kalangan mahasiswa Islam di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam Malaysia. Ianya mengandungi empat dimensi: Skala Dimensi Fahaman (DF); Skala Dimensi Jati-diri (DJ); Skala Dimensi Keperlakuan (DK) dan Skala Dimensi Pembelajaran (DP). Proses pembentukannya berdasarkan kepada kajian literatur dan dapatan kajian terdahulu, berkaitan dengan persoalan dasar sesuatu perlakuan, teras dan kategori amalan Wasatiyyah secara universal dan komprehensif. 508 orang responden turut serta dalam kajian ini mewakili enam buah IPTA di sekitar Lembah Kelang. Dapatan kajian menunjukan terdapat hubungan yang positif antara amalan Wasatiyyah dengan keseluruhan dimensi fahaman, jati-diri, keperlakuan dan pembelajaran mahasiswa.
This study aimed to develop a Wasatiyyah Practice Measurement Instrument among Muslim students at the Malaysian Public Higher Learning Institution. It consists of four dimensions: Understanding Dimensional Scale; Self-strength Dimensional Scale; Attitudinal Dimension Scale and Learning Dimension Scale. The process of its formation is based on the literature review and findings from previous studies, relating to the fundamental questions of the universal, comprehensive and categories of Wasatiyyah practices. 508 respondents in this study represented six public universities in the Klang Valley. The finding shows that there is a positive relationship between Wasatiyyah practice and overall students’ academic achievement.
دور الإعلام الإسلامي في مكافحة الإرهاب
Authors: Abdul Malik Ahmed 
Published: August 2020

يتعرض العالم اليوم لويلات الإرهاب لم يسبق لها مثيل في تاريخ البشرية، وكانت تلك الويلات تنبت وتنمو للأسف الشديد من أوكار المنظمات والتنظيمات والتيارات والجماعات الإرهابية التي تنتسب الى الإسلام بغير حق، إنّ تكثيف حضورها الإجرامي في العديد من دول العالم وخاصة في البلاد الإسلامية والعربية، وحضور فكرها التكفيري وما ترتب عليه من إزهاق للأرواح البريئة وزعزعة الأمن والاستقرار وتدمير للممتلكات وإتلاف للأموال، تعتبير الطامة الكبرى والفتنة العظمى التي تقتضي العلماء والإعلاميين أن يقدّموا المعلومات اللازمة عن الإسلام. تتناول هذه الدراسة دور الإعلام الإسلامي فيما يتعلق بقضية الإرهاب وتهدف إلى كشف أسباب الإرهاب وتوفير حلول لهذه الظاهرة. تطبق الدراسة المنهج التحليلي لإعطاء تفسير تحليلي شامل لهذه المسألة. أخيرًا، وجد هذا المقال أن تورط الإعلام الإسلامي مقترح كحل مهم للغاية لويلات الإرهاب في يومنا هذا.
Today, the world is exposed to the scourge of terrorism unprecedented in the history of mankind, and these scourges grows, unfortunately, from the vagaries of organizations, movements and terrorist groups that belong to Islam unlawfully, the intensification of its criminal presence in many countries of the world, especially in the Islamic and Arab countries, and the consequent loss of innocent lives, disturb the security and stability, destruction of property and means, is considered a great disaster and great strife that requires the movement of the Muslim scholars and Media practitioners to provide a necessary information about Islām. This paper deals with the role of Islamic media regarding the issue of terrorism and aims to expose the causes of terrorism and to provide solutions to this phenomenon. The study applies analytical approach to gives a comprehensive analytical interpretation of the issue. Finally, this article found that the involvement of Islamic Media is proposed as a very important solution to the scourge of terrorism in the present day.