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Guidelines for personal exposure monitoring of chemicals: Part III
Authors: Hashimoto Haruo , Yamada Kenichi , Hori Hajime , Kumagai Shinji , Murata Masaru , Nagoya Toshio , Nakahara Hirohiko , Mochida Nobuyuki 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
This Document, “Guidelines for personal exposure monitoring of chemicals” (“this Guideline”), has been prepared by “The Committee for Personal Exposure Monitoring” (“the Committee”) of the Expert Division of Occupational Hygiene & Ergonomics, Japan Society for Occupational Health. Considering the background of the growing importance of personal exposure monitoring in risk assessment and the need to prepare for the introduction of monitoring using personal samplers from an administrative perspective in recent years, the Committee was organized in November 2012. The Committee has prepared this Guideline as a “practical guideline” for personal exposure monitoring, so as to offer proposals and recommendations to the members of the Japan Society for Occupational Health and to society in general. The scope of this Guideline covers all chemical substances and all related workplaces regarded as targets for general assessment and the management of risk. It thus is not to be considered to comment on legal regulations and methodology. The main text provides the basic methods and concepts of personal exposure monitoring, while 31 “ Appendices ” are provided in this Guideline throughout the series; technical descriptions, statistical bases, and actual workplace examples are provided in these appendices, to assist better understanding. The personal exposure monitoring described as per this Guideline is equivalent to an “ expert-centered basic method to reasonably proceed with the assessment and management of risk at workplaces.” It is considered that practicing and expanding on this method will significantly contribute in reforming the overall framework of occupational hygiene management in Japan.
Why should you do Research?
Authors: Mehta Varshil , Chugh Charvi , Pervez Arshi 
Published: December 2017

Today, the world is facing pandemic outburst of diseases. Many Physicians-Scientist are working really hard to find out the measures which can either prevent or cure these diseases. But, we are still lagging behind in one or the other way. The most important way through which we will be able to curb these diseases is by doing Research. Research is defined as a process of investigation, interpretation and updating of the scientific knowledge. Research is a tool for building knowledge and efficient learning. It is also important for budding and veteran writers, both offline and online. For those looking for a job or a promotion in good hospitals, research is likewise a necessity. It helps in understanding various ongoing health hazards. It is also a way to discard old hypothesis and develop new facts on which the medical world can completely rely on. Research is the need of the day and everyone in medical profession is encouraged to do it including medical students. But their contribution to research is quite less when compared to students of other profession. History says that many inventions were created by medical students. One of the most important research was of insulin discovery and its purification which was made by Dr. Frederick Banting and his second-year medical student assistant Charles Best. Jay Mclean, a medical student from John Hopkins University had discovered Heparin. However, Research should not be made compulsory. Research entails both reading and writing. These two literacy functions help enable computation and comprehension. Without these skills, it is less likely for anyone to appreciate and get involved in research. Reading opens the mind to a vast horizon of knowledge, while writing helps a reader use her/his own perspective and transform this into a more concrete idea that s/he understands. Apart from reading and writing, listening and speaking are also integral in conducting research. Interviews, attending knowledge-generating events, and casual talks with anyone certainly aid in formulating research topics. They can also facilitate the critical thinking process. Listening to experts discuss the merits of their studies helps the listener to analyze a certain issue and write about such analysis. Curiosity may kill not just the cat, but the human as well. Yet, it is the same curiosity that fuels the mind to seek for answers. Indeed, research and doing research encourage people to explore possibilities, to understand existing disorders, and to disclose facts. Without research, healthy life would remain as fantasy. Reading, writing, observing, analyzing, and interacting with others facilitate an inquisitive mind's quest for knowledge and efficient learning. Research serves as an instrument to achieve that healthy world goal.
Patient Satisfaction in Chamber Setting in Bangladesh measured by Patient-Doctor Relationship Questionnaire (PDRQ-9 Bangla)
Authors: Arafat S.M. Yasir , Andalib Amin , Shams Syed Faheem , Kabir Russell , Shah Md. Mohsin Ali , Fariduzzaman A.M. , Liton Mohammad Liakat Ali , Ansary Eusha Ahmad Fidalillah 
Published: December 2017

Background: Assessment of patient satisfaction is crucial but there is significant lagging in this sector. Patient satisfaction is an important indicator of health care quality as well as a predictor of treatment adherence. The Good patient-doctor relationship is considered as an integral part of the patient satisfaction. In Bangladesh, this domain is yet to be explored in a large scale.
Aim: It was aimed to look into the patient satisfaction level in chamber setting in Bangladesh measured using the patient-doctor relationship questionnaire (PDRQ-9 Bangla).
Methods: PDRQ-9 is a short yet excellent tool for assessing the patient-doctor relationship. The data collection was done in private chamber setting by the PDRQ-9 and analyzed.
Results: Though the result was not completely in line with the existing literature, the PDRQ-9 was found to be a useful and brief measurement tool in the context of the patient-doctor relationship.
Conclusion: Large-scale research in this particular aspect of patient satisfaction in future may provide a more succinct result
“Let food be your medicine ….” Inclusion of wheat porridge, a whole grain meal, and legumes lowers postprandial glucose in diabetic patient
Authors: Eapen John Thottukadavil 
Published: December 2017

The present case report shows the importance of a meal consisting of whole grains and legumes in lowering postprandial glycaemia. A diabetic patient decided to try out diet and lifestyle modification to control the hyperglycemia. He incorporated wheat porridge for his breakfast and dinner along with other food. The postprandial glucose came down to 145 mg/dl after three months. To test the efficacy of wheat porridge in controlling the postprandial glycaemia, the intake of wheat porridge was stopped for 7 days. Then the glucose level increased to 231.4 mg/dl. However, the level came down after restarting the intake of wheat porridge (197.5mg/dl). After adding a small quantity of psyllium husk and black gram (a legume), the postprandial glucose came down to163.5 mg/dl, indicating the protective role in lowering postprandial glycaemia.
Keywords: Porridge, Wheat, Legumes, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.
Hiccups in the Neuro-Critical Care Unit: A Symptom Less Studied?
Authors: Arora Charu Dutt , Wanchoo Jaya , Khera Garima 
Published: December 2017

Background: Hiccups (also referred to as “hiccoughs”) are usually a transient condition that affects almost everyone in their lifetime. However, persistent and intractable hiccups are the types which are often linked with unfavorable outcomes and can also result in respiratory alkalosis in the intubated patients. There is no accurate estimate of the prevalance of hiccups in the patients admitted in the neuro-ICU.The most commonly witnessed hiccups in the neuro-ICU are intractable and neurogenic in nature. In this communication, we discuss the strategy of respiratory care and pharmacological management of hiccups in an adult male post decompressive craniotomy in view of unilateral basal ganglion bleed. He suffered from persistent hiccups and was managed conservatively with intravenous Metachlorpromide 10 mg on as and when needed (SOS) basis. In conclusion, it seems that persistent and intractable hiccups as a risk factor for ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients who are intubated and mechanically ventilated should be given due attention. We encourage clinical trials in this area of critical care medicine and should also encourage more studies to analyse the effectiveness of non-pharmacological methods.
Keywords: Anaesthesia, Critical care, Hiccups, Mechanical ventilation, Basal ganglia.
Is Insulin like Growth Factor a new wonder drug?
Authors: Goel Shakti 
Published: December 2017

Insulin has been used since a long time to treat Diabetes Mellitus. Little is known about the potential new uses of insulin due to its structural similarities with Insulin Like Growth Factors (IGFs). This brief communication aims to throw light on the potential uses of this hormone and its future prospects.
Keywords: Insulin, Growth factor, CTGF, Restenosis, Spinal injury, Fibrosis.
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of Clavicle in a Six-Year-Old Male Child
Authors: Patel Rushin P. , Goel Shakti , Patel Pankaj R. 
Published: December 2017

Aneurysmal Bone Cyst (ABCs) is a cystic expansile lesion which is usually found in solitary locations in the metaphysis of long bones. The most common locations of ABC are long bones of lower limbs. There is little knowledge about the presence of this tumor in Clavicle. Here we present a case of a six year old male child who presented with complaint of swelling in left shoulder for four months. There was a dilemma in the diagnosis of the swelling due to its unusual presentation and appearance. The Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology was also inconclusive. The diagnosis of ABC was made only by excision biopsy. The Clavicle regenerated to nearly normal anatomy at 15 weeks follow up period. The patient is asymptomatic now and is able to perform all daily activities without any restrictions. The uniqueness of this case lies in the fact that this is the first case where ABC has been reported in Clavicular region in young Asian male of less than 10 years age.
Keywords: ABC, Bone tumor, Expansile lesion.
Best Paper, Reviewer and Editor Awards - 2017
Authors: Editorial Team JMRI 
Published: December 2017

The Journal of Medical Research and Innovation would like to thank each and every one who has helped us in any way possible. We really appreciate it and as a token, we would like to present certificates to the authors of the best paper (based on citations and metrics) of the 2017, reviewer (based on the quality and quantity of reviewing the articles for JMRI) and editor (based on the quantity of work shared with the Editor in Chief).E-Certificates of Appreciation shall be sent through emails to the awardees soon.

Best Paper of 2017 Zaman, S., & Hossain, N. (2017). Universal Health Coverage: A burning need for developing countries. Journal Of Medical Research And Innovation, 1(1), 18-20.

Best Editor of 2017 Dr. Shakti Goel

Best Reviewer(s) of 2017 Dr. Arjun Ballal and Dr. Narayani Srivastava Once again, JMRI would like to congratulate the winners.
Vegetarian Diet: A Boon or Bane for Health?
Authors: Mehta Varshil 
Published: December 2017

In recent times, there have been many scientific evidences which suggest that wholesome vegetarian diets offer significant advantages compared to diets containing meat and other foods of animal origin. The benefits ranges from lower intakes of cholesterol, saturated fats, animal proteins and higher intakes of dietary fiber, vitamin C and E, carotenoids, magnesium, folic acid, and other phytochemicals. However, it is often said that vegetarian diet lacks the nutrients like vitamin B12, proteins, zinc, calcium etc., but if an “Appropriate diet with proper planning” involving supplements is consumed, these deficiencies will never exist. Through the present editorial, I would like to show few benefits of having a vegetarian meal.
Keywords: Vegetarian diet, Benefits, Cardiovascular diseases, Cataracts, Kidney stones, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity.
Humility: A Key to get Published
Authors: Goel Shakti 
Published: December 2017

Humility has been little understood despite being an important part of the scientific writing. Many manuscripts with good data remain unpublished due to their lack of humility leading to repeated rejections. This Editorial aims to highlight the importance of humble writing and how it can be incorporated by authors it in their scientific methodology.
Key words: Research, manuscript, Humble writing.
Access to Water and Awareness about the Unsafe Water in Rural Bangladesh
Authors: Chowdhury Fahim Subhan , Zaman Sojib Bin , Mahmood Shakeel Ahmed Ibne 
Published: December 2017

Introduction: Access to drinking water is a fundamental concern for many countries, including Bangladesh. Drinking of unsafe water might result to cause diseases and illness which heightens the economic burden for every one by increasing the treatment costs and work days lost. In Bangladesh, rural households coupled with the lack of safe water, also faces water-contamination with arsenic and other pollutants. Objective: This study explores the status of the rural people in accessing the water for households. It also determines their knowledge regarding the contaminated water. Methodology: The current study used retrospective data from Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee’s (BRAC) Research and Evaluation Division’s baseline survey which was initiated under the ‘water, sanitation and hygiene’ program. Data was taken from 16,052 households between November 2006 and June 2007. Descriptive statistics were used to report the study findings. Results: Approximately 67% of the households had a permanent water source and majority had their deep tube well. A major proportion of the household respondent (70%) identified the method properly to purify polluted water. About 41% households used tube well as a source of water for daily purposes, i.e., drinking, cooking, washing utensils, and bathing. Majority (85%) of the households were found to pay willingly for a good source of water. Households with the non-governmental organization (NGO) membership were willing to pay even more for the safe water as compared to households without NGO membership. Conclusion: Respondents had considerable knowledge and awareness concerning the contaminated water. The association of NGO membership and level of awareness presented in this study should be of particular interest to the policy makers. Keywords: Health, Awareness, Knowledge, Rural Bangladesh.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO QUÍMICA E MINERALÓGICA DOS RESÍDUOS DA MINERAÇÃO DE GIPSITA NO SEMIÁRIDO PERNAMBUCANO
Authors: De Melo Silva Keyla Karla , Chaves de Lima Anderson Pontes , Santana Milene da Cruz da Cruz , Andrade Vivianne de Cássia Paixão , Braga Ana Luiza Coelho , Correia Kenia Valença 
Published: December 2017

Uma das principais fontes de impacto ambiental relacionadas às atividades de extração de gipsita são as pilhas de resíduos, sistematicamente dispostas na área de influência direta do empreendimento mineiro, constituídas por finos oriundos do desmonte e pela parcela de material estéril retirada na operação de lavra. Por apresentar uma granulometria que limita seu campo de aplicação, se faz necessário conhecer as propriedades dos resíduos e aproveitá-los como uma alternativa à mitigação dos inconvenientes envolvidos em sua disposição, contribuindo, assim, para o desenvolvimento econômico e social do semiárido pernambucano. Sob essa ótica, o presente trabalho tem por objetivo caracterizar química e mineralogicamente os resíduos do minério de gipsita provenientes de áreas de mineração no município de Araripina, Pernambuco. As amostras de resíduos foram caracterizadas através das técnicas de difratometria de raios X (DRX), fluorescência de raios X (FRX) e microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), acoplada ao espectrômetro de raios X por dispersão em energia (EDS). As análises realizadas mostraram que o material apresenta características potenciais para uso como corretivo de solo com teores significativos de cálcio e enxofre, provenientes dos minerais gipsita e calcita. Estes elementos são essenciais à nutrição e fertilidade do solo, portanto, tem-se como prognóstico o aproveitamento integrado dos resíduos da gipsita em produção de mudas florestais para o provimento da recuperação de áreas degradadas, sistemas agroflorestais e produção de matriz energética.
SHAPES OF JAVANESE KERIS AS A SYMBOLIC SIGN: TRANSFORMATION TOWARD THE ISLAMIC PERIOD
Authors: Ariwibowo Widodo , Purwasito Andrik , Pitana Titis Srimuda 
Published: December 2017

<p>In articulating the visual elements of Keris we will find the concept of symbols, each of which corresponds to the typology of signs. The relationships among the trichotomy signs associated with the codes represent the horizon of the Javanese society regarding the Keris culture. All the Keris signs establish the abstracts relationship model that never has any function before being associated with the code. Principally, people who become the message recipient can perform decoding act by associating the signs with certain conventions. The expression articulation through the Keris elements is a symbol in the typology of signs. The Javanese society’s response or appreciation concerning the invented conventions needs to be investigated to conversely understand the system of signs production. The word kris, as an example, is semiotically classified into other words; keris, dhuhung, dhuwung, curiga, wangkingan, duwung, curiga, and katga, all of which refers to the same sign, which is the tipped stabbing weapons and covered in scabbard. This study found the cultural event of the ideological masking which represents certain period i.e. the deconstructive meanings on the luk of keris (kemba and rengkol) illustrated the ideological transformation from Hinduism to Islamic era.</p><p> </p><p>Dalam mengartikulasikan unsur visual Keris kita dihadapkan dengan konsep simbol, di mana setiap simbol sesuai dengan tipologi tanda-tanda. Hubungan antara trikotomi tanda-tanda yang terkait dengan kode mewakili cakrawala masyarakat Jawa tentang budaya Keris. Semua tanda-tanda Keris membangun hubungan abstrak model yang tidak akan pernah memiliki fungsi apapun sebelum dikaitkan dengan kode. Pada prinsipnya orang yang menjadi sasaran penyampaian pesan bisa melakukan decoding dengan cara mengaitkan tanda-tanda pada keris dengan konvensi-konvensi tertentu. Artikulasi ekspresi melalui unsur-unsur dalam Keris memanfaatkan simbol-simbol dalam tipologi tanda. Respons maupun apresiasi orang Jawa terkait dengan konvensi-konvensi yang telah diciptakan para leluhur perlu diketahui untuk melihat secara terbalik dalam sistem produksi tanda. Pemaknaan kata kris misalnya, secara Semiotis dapat diklasifikasikan berdasarkan beberapa kata referensial di antaranya keris, dhuhung, dhuwung, curiga, wangkingan, duwung, curiga, dan katga semua menunjukkan petanda yang sama yaitu senjata tikam yang berhulu dan berwarangka. Penelitian ini menemukan terjadinya peristiwa budaya berupa penopengan (masking) ideologi yang mewakili zaman tertentu, misalnya dekonstruksi pemaknaan bentuk luk keris (kemba dan rengkol) menggambarkan transformasi ideologi zaman Hindhu menuju zaman Islam.</p>
AT-TARBIYAH AL-QIYADIYYAH AL-ISLAMIYAH FI AL-MA‘AHID AL-ISLAMIYYAH BI INDONESIA WIFQA MANZHURI THARIQ AS-SUWAIDAN التربية القيادية الإسلامية في المعاهد الإسلامية بإندونيسيا وفق منظور طارق السويدان
Authors: Rohim Abd. , Mujahidin Endin , Saefuddin Didin , Husaini Adian 
Published: December 2017

<p dir="RTL"><strong>الملخص</strong></p><p dir="RTL">توصل الباحث من هذه الدراسة إلى استنتاج وهو أن مفهوم التربية القيادية لطارق السويدان تربوي، وتدريبي، وواقعي، وأسوتي، وإسلامي، بمعنى أن تشكيل قائد هو من خلال التعليم والتدريب ووفق الواقع، وليكون نموذجا، وبالمعايير الإسلامية، وأن مفهوم التربية القيادية لطارق السويدان هو تعزيز نظرية وارن بلانك باسم "108 مهارات قيادية طبيعية" وهي النظرية التي أكدت على أنه لا يوجد شخص ولد قائدا في شكل طبيعي، لأن القيادة هي مجموعة من الخصائص والمهارات التي يمكن تعلُّمها، وأن تطبيق مفهوم التربية القيادية لطارق السويدان في إندونيسيا هو باسم "برنامج تعليم وتدريب الشباب القيادة الإسلامية 30 ساعة"، والتطبيقات للتربية القيادية الإسلامية وفق منظور طارق السويدان هي برنامج التعليم والتدريب القيادي الذي يُقدَّم للشباب الذين هم من أشد الموارد البشرية خصبة، خطوة خطوة، في مؤسسة أو دورة تدريبية أنشئت خاصة بهذا الغرض، وذلك باستخدام مختلف أساليب التعليم والتدريب المتنوعة، وأن مثل هذا التعليم حدث ولا يزال يحدث في واقع المجتمع الإندونيسي مما يؤكد على أهمية دور الكيايات (الشيوخ) في البسانترينات (المعاهد الإسلامية) في إعداد كوادر العلماء الذين هم قادة للمستقبل.</p><p dir="RTL"> </p><p>The conclusion of this research is that the concept of leadership education of Thariq as-Suwaidan is the concept of leadership education that having the characteristic of tarbawi, tadribi, waqi‘iy, uswati and Islami. In the sense of the formation of a leader must be through education, training, reality, model, and Islamic. Thariq as-Suwaidan’s Leadership Concept is to strengthen Warren Blank’s theory by the name of “108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders”, the theory that there is no natural leader. Leadership is a collection of traits and skills that can be learned. Application of Thariq as-Suwaidan Leadership Education Concept in Indonesia is under the name of “Youth Leadership Education &amp; Training Program 30 Hours”. The application of Islamic leadership education of Thariq as-Suwaidan is a leadership and leadership training program provided to the youngest of the most fertile human resources, step by step, in a training institute or course established specifically for this purpose, using various varied learning methods. The kind of education has really happened and will constantly happen in the reality of Indonesian society. The condition strictly shows the importance of the roles of Islamic scholars (ulama) in Islamic schools or Islamic institutions to perform and to shape their next generation to become the future leaders.</p>
Herramientas “antiplagio”: ¿son confiables? Estudio de casos.
Authors: Díaz Arce Dariel 
Published: December 2017

El presente trabajo da continuidad a un proyecto inicial que pretende determinar la utilidad práctica de herramientas gratuitas y comerciales para detectar plagio de fuentes de internet en documentos con fines académicos. Se evaluó el desempeño después de un año de comenzado el trabajo inicial, de cuatro softwares para detectar copia textual procedente de internet: Small Seo Tools, Duplickecker, Search Engine Report (gratuitas) y Turnitin (comercial). El Índice General de Similitud se redujo significativamente en las herramientas Small Seo Tools, Search Engine Report y Turnitin, mientras que en Duplichecker disminuyó además el número de trabajos dados como positivos para posible plagio. No obstante, la tasa de fallos para detectar posible copia textual o casi textual, se elevó significativamente de dos a cinco veces solo en las herramientas gratuitas, mientras que en Turnitin, no se detectó este problema. De los cuatro softwares analizados, solo Turnitin manifestó una reproducibilidad aceptable, mientras que Duplichecker y Search Engine Report, tuvieron un resultado marginal. Small Seo Tools, no tuvo un desempeño aceptable por lo que no se recomienda su uso. Los resultados suponen un defecto en el funcionamiento de estos tres softwares gratuitos dado que el análisis de documentos actuales también denota una tasa de fallos muy elevada.