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Tobacco Consumption in Some Traveling Agencies in Bafoussam in West Region Of Cameroon, Associated To Mouth Cytology and Malondialdehyde (MDA) Profile
Authors: Kambou Kountchou Keriane Diane , Tamuedjoun Talom Alaric , Deutou Wondeu Andrillene Laure , Kuiate Jules-Roger 
Published: July 2020

Tobacco is mostly regarded as one of the primary etiologic factor in causing oral cancer. Its use affects the pattern of maturation in oral mucosal cells and results in changes in the appearance of the tissues. Lipid peroxidation (LPO) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several pathologic disorders, including oral premalignant and malignant lesions. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of tobacco use and assess its effects on oral epithelial cells and oxidant/antioxidant balance in the oral cavities of tobacco consumers in some travelling agencies in Bafoussam West Region Cameroon.
A cross sectional study with a total of 120 individuals (divided into two groups; group A (n=55) including non-consumers of tobacco above 21 years old and group B (n=65) including tobacco consumers above 21 years old), voluntarily enrolled in the study. After giving their consents and answering a series of questions from questionnaires, saliva samples and buccal smears were collected from their oral cavities. Buccal smears were stained using Papanicolaou staining technique and the presence of hyperkeratosis, tobacco hyperkeratosis, non-specific inflammatory changes and oral microflora were assessed. [MDA] was determined using the Thiobarbituric acid method. The results showed that male tobacco consumers made 48.3% and most of them were aged between 21-31 years old, while female tobacco consumers made 5.7% of the total sample population. Smoking was the method most used by consumers (41.7%) and 66% of them smoked for more than 10 years while 50% smoked more than 10 sticks of cigarette per day. A statistical significant relationship was found between tobacco consumption and oral epithelial changes (p<0.001). Only tobacco consumers presented with tobacco hyperkeratotic buccal smears (20%) when compared with the control group. A good number of hyperkeratotic buccal smears (39.2%) was found in both the case (17.5) and control (21.7%) groups. 24.1% of the total sample population had normal buccal smears, where 8.3% were consumers and 15.8% were non-consumers. Microorganisms were found on buccal smears of 5.9% of individuals and 9.2% had non-specific inflammatory changes. Between tobacco consumption and salivary [MDA] in saliva of tobacco consumers was significantly higher compared to non-consumers (p<0.001). A strongly positive correlation was found between salivary [MDA] and oral epithelial changes (r=0.204, p=0.026 at 0.05CI). In conclusion, tobacco consumption severely increases the risk for developing oral mucosal proliferative lesions, and the level of oxidative stress in the saliva of individuals in the study population.
Prevalence of Adhesion Genes fnbA & fnbB of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Dental Patients Attending Dentistry Department of Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Pasrur, Pakistan
Authors: Mehmood Muhammad Danish , Ul-Haq Huma Anwar , Farva Khushbu , Farooq Zuhaib , Shaikh Gul Muhammad , Ghani Muhammad Usman , Naeem Verda 
Published: July 2020

Introduction: The present study was intended to isolate, characterize and investigate the prevalence of virulence genes encoding fibronectin (fnbA and fnbB) adhesive molecules of S. aureus from dental patients attending outpatient department of THQ Hospital Pasur.
Methodology: A total of 100 oral samples were collected from dental patients, pure cultures was segregated and identified through conventional microbiological methods to evaluate the prevalence of S. aureus. Isolates were further characterized by using specific primers for genotype fnbA and fnbB.
Results: Results of the study declared that 68 samples were positive (68%) for staphylococcus aureus on the basis of growth on selective media and appearance of typical colonies supported by gram staining. These gram positive staphylococci were positive (86.7%) in coagulase and catalase testing. The results of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) revealed that 47 (69.1%) and 23 (33.8%) isolates showed amplification with type specific primer 23Sr RNA and NUC gene respectively. Furthermore, fnbA and fnbB type specific genes of S. aureus did not show any amplification in PCR reaction.
Conclusion: Irrespectively the data in the present study showed the prevalence of S. aureus is significantly high in males and of age group of 20-40 years but no positive result was found for prevalence of fnbA and fnbB genes. All the S. aureus isolates were highly sensitive to vancomycin, linezolid and clindamycin.
Web-Based Interactive Health Record System (WIHRS)
Authors: Akinbohun Folake , Akinbohun Ambrose , Ojo Omoniyi Akintunde , Daodu Babalola 
Published: July 2020

A Web Based Interactive Health Record System (WIHRS) is a digital web-based record of patients presenting in a hospital. The information so generated on patients can then be accessed by medical personnel to provide treatment for them in any health care delivery setting at any location. Analogue ways of record keeping were the traditional way of documenting patients’ information by health information officers. The problems of unavailability of a centralized database system and inability to access patients records and provide prompt treatment to patients at any healthcare centre could be solved by WIHRS. The objective of the paper is to design a WIHRS. The methods included cloud computing model, service model, deployment model and cloud hosting. The web technologies languages such as Hypertext Pre-processor (PHP), Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) and Ajax were deployed to implement the proposed system. The use of WIHRS improves the standard of healthcare to patients with optimal efficiency.
Quantitative Phytochemical Composition and Bioactive Constituents of Ethanolic Extract of Phyllanthus amarus (schum. et thonn) Leaves
Authors: Oshomoh E. O. , Uzama-Avenbuan O. 
Published: July 2020

Herbs are used in the treatment of several human ailment and diseases. The quantitative phytochemical composition, bioactive constituents of ethanol extract of Phyllanthus amarus leaves were determined. The quantitative phytochemical analysis of ethanol extract of Phyllanthus amarus found to be present in this study includes phenol, flavonoid, saponin, tannin and alkaloid. The total content of phenol is 73.163µg/ml, flavonoid is 137.27µg/ml, tannin is 3.581µg/ml, alkaloid is 30.1 % and saponin is 34.822 ppm. The GC-MS analysis of bioactive constituents of the ethanol extract of Phyllanthus amarus leaves resulted in 44 compounds which have diverse use. The various bioactive compounds present in P. amarus confirm its uses for the treatment of various ailments and diseases by traditional practitioners.
Adjustment Of Single And Double Braced Quadrilateral Using Least Square Condition Equation
Authors: Ehigiator-Irughe R. , Mohammad Muhajir B. M. 
Published: July 2020

Quadrilateral is a single or double triangulation system consisting of figures with four corners stations. It consist of two known stations and a base line. Other corners of the triangles are measured using precise instrument. The systems is treated as the strongest with the best arranged triangular structure which provides adequate means of determining the lengths of other sides of the triangle whose length, bearings and positions are required. In this four sided polygon with four (4) points were established. The coordinate of two points (A and B) are known while the coordinates of points (C and D) are required. The purpose of the exercise was to use least square condition equation to determine and adjust coordinates of the two unknown points using the Angular measurements of quadrilateral. Two separate measurements were taken (observation 1 and observation 2) forming a network of a single and double braced quadrilateral respectively. After which, the data obtained were reduced and then adjusted using least square condition equation.
Flexible Insulin Therapy: Results of a Tunisian Experience
Authors: Kandara Hajer , Jemai Chaima , Cyrine Abdennebi , Manel Jemel , Ines Kammoun 
Published: July 2020

Aims: To evaluate the adherence of type 1 diabetic patients to long-term flexible insulin therapy (FIT), and the impact of this approach on the glycemic balance, basal insuline dose and quality of life of patients.
Methods: This is a rospective descriptive study, conducted between January and April 2017, including 50 patients with type 1 diabetes having following the FIT of department B of Endocrinology-Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases service B at the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology of Tunis.
Results: The FIT decreased mean HbA1c from 8.96% to 7.57% (p=0.04) and mean basal insulin dose from 0.35 to 0.27 IU/kg /day. Hypoglycemia's frequency decreased from 3.2±2.1 to 0.93±2.1 episodes /patient /week (p=0.03), with improved quality of life. However, there was a significant weight gain (p=0.02).
Conclusions: FIT allows for better glycemic control while reducing hypoglycemia, especially severe episodes, and improves the quality of life of patients with type 1 diabetes but seems to cause weight gain.
Uptake of Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy and Associated Factors among Adults with Diabetes Mellitus Aged 18-65 Years: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Mukona Doreen Macherera , Dzingira Precious , Mhlanga M. , Zvinavashe M. 
Published: July 2020

The prevalence of diabetes in Zimbabwe has increased significantly in the past three decades posing serious challenges to the provision of care and prevention of disabling co-morbidities in an already disadvantaged healthcare setting. Studies conducted in Zimbabwe have reported prevalence of 16% to 38%. Diabetic retinopathy, a major complication of diabetes, is a leading cause of blindness globally and of an estimated 285 million people with diabetes worldwide approximately 33.3% have signs of diabetic retinopathy and of these a further 33.3% have vision threatening diabetic retinopathy. The purpose of this study is to examine uptake of screening for diabetic retinopathy and associated factors among adults aged 18-65 years with diabetes at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. This was a cross sectional analytical study on a random sample of 83 adults aged 18-65 years with diabetes mellitus. The study was conducted according to the requirements of the Declaration of Helsinki. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data in strict privacy and confidentiality. Uptake of screening was 53%. The chi-square test was done to analyse demographic factors associated with uptake of screening. Male gender and being married were significantly associated with higher uptake of screening (p=0.029 and p=0.037 respectively). Logistic regression was done to determine predictors of uptake of screening services for diabetic retinopathy. On logistic regression, gender (OR=0.241, 95% CI [0.079 – 0.735]) and misinformation (OR=0.280, 95% CI [0.081 – 0.974]) were significant predictors of uptake of screening. Uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening was sub-optimal. Gender and misinformation were significant barriers to uptake of screening. There is need to address barriers to uptake of retinopathy screening to promote timely identification and management of complications in people with diabetes mellitus.
Barriers Of Early Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer: A Phenomenology Study Women In West Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia
Authors: Pratiwi Intan Gumilang , Hamidiyanti Baiq Yuni Fitri 
Published: July 2020

Objective on this research is to understanding barriers to early diagnosis Of Breast Cancer In West Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia METHOD: In-depth qualitative interviews using grounded theory methods to identify themes, participants 20 women diagnosed cancer in West Nusa Tenggara Hospital.
Result: Women mentioned a variety of barriers, including their barriers including lack of knowledge and awareness of informants about the early symptoms of breast cancer, and second theme their behavior seeking non-medical treatment. The study found the most vulnerable age is 41-50 years old, that is 50% of all informants, the most informants level of education is junior high school (40%), The most occupation is house wives which is 75% of all informant and 95% marital status informants is marriage. CONCLUSION: There are two barriers, lack of knowledge and awareness of informants about the early symptoms of breast cancer, and second theme their behavior seeking non-medical treatment.
Evaluation Of The Integrated Care Model: Child Morbidity Reduction In Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe
Authors: Mhlanga Maxwell 
Published: July 2020

Zimbabwe has one of the highest prevalence rates on preventable child morbidity in the world. This is mainly attributable to the absence of an effective community health mobilisation structure that reaches all targeted households with correct and consistent social behaviour change interventions for better child and maternal health.
To address this, a cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a developed integrated community intervention approach in reducing child morbidity and improving maternal health outcomes. A total of 765 mother-child pairs (413 in the intervention and 352 in the control) from 2 districts in Mashonaland East province were recruited and followed up for 12 months. Only women with children aged 0 - 48 months at the beginning of the study were selected. Participants were selected (and recruited) through stratified random sampling from 30 villages/clusters (16 in the control and 14 in the intervention) out of the total of 43 villages in the 2 districts. The intervention arm received education on maternal and child health through an Integrated Care Model mobilisation system whereas participants in the control arm were mobilized and educated using the conventional mobilisation system. Baseline and end-line surveys were done to assess and compare baseline characteristics and secondary study outcomes. The primary outcome was child morbidity in the follow-up period of 12 months.
The mean age of participating mothers was 28 years (SD = 6.8) and that of participating children was 18.2 months (SD = 4.0). The risk of child morbidity was 37.5% in the control and 22.0% in the intervention representing a relative risk of 1.7 [95% C.I (1.4-2.1)]. The incidence rate of child morbidity was 0.043 and 0.022 episodes per child year in the control and intervention arm respectively giving an incidence rate ratio of 2.0(p<0.001). This ratio meant that the chance of being a disease case in the control was double that in the intervention arm. Women in the intervention arm had statistically significant (p<0.001) higher knowledge about maternal and child health and better child care practices at the end of the study.
There was strong evidence that the Integrated Care Model did not only reduce child morbidity but also improved maternal knowledge, health-seeking behaviour and care practices. Accordingly, governments in developing countries and countries in poor resource settings could strengthen their community health delivery systems by implementing this low-cost, sustainable and high-impact approach.
Degree of Deafness in the School for the Deaf in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Idown Akenroye Manuwa , Akinbohun Ambrose 
Published: July 2020

The various causes of deafness in children are not uncommon in our environment, despite global efforts on immunization against infectious diseases and other known predisposing factors to this hidden disability. Prevention of deafness must be a priority to all the stake holders. However, the need to know the degree of deafness among those in the school for the deaf so as to know those that can benefit from amplification via the use of high – tech hearing aid or cochlear implant cannot be over-emphasized; hence this study. A prospective study of deaf children in a school for the deaf was carried out over a 7-month period from July 2005 to January 2006 at the ENT Department, Ondo State Specialist Hospital, now University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Akure. A total of 311 pupils comprising 173 males and 138 females had screening and hearing aid trials. Age range was 7 to 20 years. A total of 64 pupils (20.6%) were moderately deaf, 32 pupils (10.3%) were severely deaf while 215 pupils (69.1%) were profoundly deaf. The use of hearing aids, timely cochlear implantation and other rehabilitation measures could bring the beneficiaries into the mainstream of formal education and improved post - qualification employment opportunities.
Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Testicular Tumour With Metastatic Retroperitoneal Lymphadenopathy Presenting As Severe Backache Due To Ivc Thrombosis
Authors: Khaladkar Sanjay M. , Sekhon Rubab Kaur , Agrawal Khushboo , Jadhav Vikas LB , Kuber Rajesh S. 
Published: July 2020

IVC thrombosis is often under-recognized. Malignancy can cause spontaneous IVC thrombosis due to its prothrombotic potential. Malignant tumors can compress, adhere or infiltrate the IVC wall causing endothelial damage with subsequent thrombosis. Retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy can cause compressive distortion of IVC causing venous stasis and turbulent flow. Metastatic retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy from testicular tumor is a rare cause of IVC invasion with resultant IVC thrombosis which can rarely present as backache. High index of suspicion is needed to detect primary testicular tumor in cases of IVC thrombosis, especially in young individuals.
A 26 -year old male presented with lower back ache, weight loss and fever. MRI Lumbosacral spine done outside showed a soft tissue signal intensity retroperitoneal mass in aortocaval region compressing IVC. Ultrasound (done outside) revealed mild right sided hydroureteronephrosis secondary to a lobulated heterogeneous mass in inter-aortocaval region encasing right ureter and invading IVC causing thrombosis. Contrast enhanced Computerized axial tomography of abdomen showed a heterogeneously enhancing lobulated mass with multiple internal calcifications, in inter-aortocaval region at L3-4 level invading the IVC causing IVC thrombosis. Both tumor thrombus and bland thrombus were present. The right testis showed a subtle 10x10 mm hypodense lesion with peripheral calcification. DW-MRI showed diffusion restriction in retroperitoneal mass and the IVC tumor thrombus. Possibility of primary testicular tumor with metastatic retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy causing IVC invasion with resultant thrombosis was considered which was confirmed on histopathology examination.
Atypical Anterior Uveitis in Behcet's Disease
Authors: Khamaily Mehdi , Tarib Imane , Salem Joumany Brahim , Dahi Sidi , Malek Yassine , Abdellaoui Taoufik , Mouzari Yassine , El Asri Fouad , Reda Karim , Oubaaz Abdelbarre 
Published: July 2020

Behcet's disease (BD) is a chronic multisystem disorder,characterized by relapsing inflammation, Ocular involvement is frequent (40-70%), and all coats of the eye may be affected. The non-granulomatous character of uveitis is usually reported in BD.
We report a series of 11 cases of atypically granulomatous uveitis in patients with extra ocular signs of Behcet.
PENGARUH PEMANFAATAN SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN DAERAH, KUALITAS SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA, DAN PENGAWASAN KEUANGAN DAERAH TERHADAP KUALITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN PEMERINTAH ACEH
Authors: Rosmalita Nova , Nadirsyah Nadirsyah 
Published: July 2020

The research examines the influence of the use of regional financial accounting information system, quality of human resources and regional financial supervision on the quality of the Aceh Goverment financial report. The population in this study is SKPA of Aceh Province. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling. This study uses primary data which obtained through the questionnaire results. The data were colleccted 64 questionnaires from 32 SKPA. Data analysis using multiple linear regression. The results show that together, regional financial accounting information system, quality of human resources and regional financial supervision on the quality of the Aceh Goverment financial report. Partially, each independent variable is an regional financial accounting information system, quality of human resources and regional financial supervision affects the quality of the Aceh Goverment financial report
PENGARUH PUPUK KASCING DAN HERBAFARM TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN KUBIS (Brassica oleraceae var. Capitata L.)
Authors: Miftahul Hidayah  , Herman  , Fathurrahman  
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to examine the effect of interaction between Kascing and Herbafarm fertilizers on cabbage growth and yield. This study used a Factorial Completely Randomized Design consisting of 2 factors. The first factor was the application of kascing fertilizer (K) which consisted of 4 levels. The second factor was fertilization of Herbafarm (H) which consisted of 4 levels, so that this experiment had 16 treatment combinations. The parameters observed were the age of crop formation (days), crop diameter (cm), fresh weight of the crop (grams), and the number of leaves that not formed a crop (strands). The results showed that interaction of kascing fertilizer and Herbafarm was significantly affected on the crop diameter and fresh weight of cabbage crop heads. The best treatment was 1.8 kg of kascing fertilizer per plot and 75 ml of Herbafarm concentration per plant (K3H3). The main significant effect of kascing was found on the age of crop formation, crop diameter, fresh crop weight and number of leaves that not formed crop. The main significant effect of Herbafarm was found on the age of crop formation, crop diameter, fresh crop weight and number of leaves that not formed crop. The best treatment was 75 ml herbafarm per plant.
Keywords: Kascing and Herbafarm fertilizers, Growth, Yield, Cabbage
PENGARUH EKSTRAK DAUN KERSEN (Muntingia calabura) DENGAN DOSIS BERBEDA TERHADAP LAMA INKUBASI, DAYA TETAS DAN KELULUSHIDUPAN LARVA IKAN LELE DUMBO (Clarias gariepinus)
Authors: Harni Sri Mulyani  , T. Iskandar Johan  
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACT
This study aims to determine the effect of the optimal dose of cherry leaf extract solution on incubation time, hatchability, and survival of larvae of catfish (Clarias gariepinus). The research used an experimental method using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 5 treatments and 3 replications, namely: (P1) 2,0 gr/l, (P2) 2,5 gr/l, (P3) 3,0 gr/l , (P4) 3,5 gr/l and (P5) 4,0 gr/l. The test eggs used came from artificial spawning at the Fish Seed Center (BBI), Riau Islamic University. The container used is a jar with a capacity of 10 liters of 15 pieces. This research was conducted for 21 days on October 2019 at the Laboratory of Fish Seed Center (BBI), Faculty of Agriculture, Riau Islamic University, Pekanbaru. The results showed that the best adhesion was found on (P5) 4,0 gr/l of 98,89%. The incubation time and hatchability of the best treatment at (P3) 3,0 gr / l, the incubation time is 17 hours 27 minutes with a hatchability of 83,33%. Furthermore, the best treatment life was on (P2) 2,5 gr/l was 42,08%. The results of measurements of water quality parameters in this study had temperatures ranging from 290 C - 340 C, pH 6,0-6,5, ammonia between 0,28-0,97 and DO range between 3,14-3,81.
Keywords: Dumbo catfish, Long incubation, Hair power, Graduation, Cherry leaves, Hatchability