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Dysgermgerminoma in a 14 year old girl: a case report
Authors: Kurude V. N. , Thorat Sukanya 
Published: February 2017

An accurate diagnosis of ovarian dysgerminoma is crucial as, as its management differs from other ovarian tumours. We report a case of ovarian dyegerminoma in a 14 year old girl who presented with abdominal distention. Examination revealed a huge intra-abdominal mass causing displacement of bowel loops laterally. On ultrasound, a solid heterogeneously hyperechoic lesion of size 18 x 9.4 cm with few cystic and necrotic areas within most likely, left adnexa reaching upto the umbilicus and shows vascularity within both ovaries not seen separately from the lesion. On CT (A+P), a heterogenous hypodense polycystic mass of size 8.5x1.4x16.7 with multiple irregular hypodensities seen in the lower abdomen and pelvis. The mass was removed after laparotomy under general anaesthesia. Finally, the diagnosis of ovarian germ cell tumor (Dysgerminoma was made. Present case presented with marked abdominal distention, without any loss of weight, appetite or any menstrual problem. Such a presentation may be unusual for such a large malignant ovarian mass.
Fillet flap method of ear keloid repair and its cosmetic outcome: our experience
Authors: G. Rajalakshmi , Arif Mohammed , M. Sanjana 
Published: February 2017

Background: Formation of keloid after cosmetic or traditional ear piercing is a very distressing condition for the patient. Ear lobe keloid has been treated with excision followed by primary suture, healing by secondary intention, skin graft or local flap. Fillet flap technique has come up with good cosmetic result, late combined with other medications.Methods: 20 patients were treated by fillet flap technique. Included in the study were huge, sessile, recurrent keloids. Pedunculated and small (<1 cm) keloids were excluded.Results: All cases, except one flap survived completely with good primary healing. All patients were women and developed their lesions after cosmetic earlobe piercing. The lesions were unilateral in 16 (80%) patients and bilateral in four (20%) patients. After 1 year, major response was observed in fifteen cases (75%) and moderate response in four cases (20%); one case had a relapse 10 months after the surgery.Conclusions: Many methods of coverage of defect after surgical excision have been described but each has its own disadvantages. So, fillet flap technique covers the defect and gives very good cosmetic outcome.Fillet flap method of ear keloid repair and its cosmetic outcome: our experience
Necrotizing soft tissue infections: a clinical profile
Authors: C. P. Harikrishnan , Vakayil Happy Johny 
Published: February 2017

Background: Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are a rapidly progressing fatal disorder and the prognosis of which depends on early diagnosis and management.Methods: This was a prospective observational study carried out in the surgical department of Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute from August 2010 to August 2012 in 75 patients presented with NSTIs having extensive tissue necrosis. The following parameters were analyzed: demographics, infection site, laboratory findings, isolated microorganisms, antibiotics used, total hospital stays, predisposing factors, associated comorbidities and secondary management performed.Results: 75 patients with NSTIs were enrolled in this study. Youngest in this series is 3 years and oldest patient was 89 years old, with most-commonest age group being 41 to 60 years. Average age of patients is 55 years. Male: Female is in the ratio 9:1. Diabetes mellitus was seen as the common underlying disease in 20 patients. Lower limb (85%) was the most commonly affected site. Most of the patients (69) arrived with a delay in intervention of more than 3 days. Average delay in intervention from onset of symptoms of patients is 10 days. After analyzing, 26 patients were categorized in to Group 1 (survival) and the remaining 49 were into Group 2 (morbidity/mortality). In death patients Creatinine is very high 2.3 mg/dl and it is least in non-morbidity. In cases with morbidity it varies from 1.27-1.87 mg/dl. The incidence ratio of monomicrobial: polymicrobial: sterile microbial culture was 2:2:1. E. coli is the highest seen organism in monomicrobial and polymicrobial cases. Klebsiella is mostly seen in poly organism. Staphylococcus aureus is seen reasonably in polymicrobial and monomicrobial cases. Meropenem and imipenen are instituted as the most sensitive drugs with sensitivity above 90%. Most patients where managed by healing with secondary intention or split skin grafting. The average number of debridement is 1.2. The average duration of hospital stay is 26 days. 12 patients developed septicemia with multi organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) as complications. Of these three patients survived. Mortality rate was 12%.Conclusions: NSTI is a lethal disease and early diagnosis based on high index of clinical suspicion and prompt and aggressive surgical, antibiotic and supportive therapy is essential for the better prognosis and early recovery of the disease.
Assessment of surgical outcomes of septorhinoplasty patients: a clinical study
Authors: Chavan Reshma P. , Ingole Shivraj M. , Birajdar Santosh N. 
Published: February 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Septorhinoplasty is commonly done procedure in ENT basic setup. It is done to relieve nasal obstruction and also to give better cosmetic appearance. There is dictum in nasal anatomy, 'as goes septum, goes nasal tip. It is clearly known that septum deviations change the cosmetic appearance of persons. <span lang="EN-IN"> Present study had done to access pre and post-operative satisfaction of patients with use of rhinoplasty outcome questionnaire (ROE)</span><span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This is prospective study of 40 patients who have under gone septorhinoplasty procedure in medical college hospitals. Assessment done in regards to patients satisfaction before and after surgery. Rhinoplasty outcomes evaluation (ROE) questionnaire was applied to all the patients and evaluation of the satisfaction pre op and post operatively was assessed in the interview by third surgeon to avoid bias. The results were statistically analyzed<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In present study pre<span lang="EN-IN">operative </span>satisfaction level was below 50 in 92.5% patients. 87.5% post<span lang="EN-IN">operative </span>patients had excellent and good results. <span lang="EN-IN">Average preoperative satisfaction in patients were 7.15 (29.8%) and average postoperative satisfaction in patients were 16.83 (70%). Preoperative satisfaction in male patients was 7.73 (32.2%) and postoperative satisfaction in male patient was 18.23 (84.3%). Preoperative satisfaction in female patients was 6.44 (26.8%) and postoperative satisfaction in female patient was 15.11 (63%). </span>In present study minimal pre<span lang="EN-IN">operative </span>satisfaction value was 5 (20.80%) and maximum post<span lang="EN-IN">operative</span> satisfaction value was 22 (91.66%)<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Patient satisfaction is aim of septorhinoplasty. Hence an attempt is made to assess and understand patient expectations to achieve realistic goals in septorhinoplasty<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>
Local hemostasis during endovascular interventions
Authors: Андреев А.А. , Ольшанский М.С. , Глухов А.А. , Сухочёв Е.Н. , Бражник Е.А. 
Published: February 2017

Эндоваскулярные технологии являются важной составляющей современной хирургии, доказавшими свою эффективность в диагностике и лечении опухолевых процессов, заболеваний сердца и сосудов, хирургической инфекции и кровотечений. До настоящего времени продолжаются исследования по разработке оборудования, техники выполнении манипуляций, оптимальных схем медикаментозной профилактики, в том числе, путем применения инструментов малого диаметра, различных методов визуализации сосудов, устройств для закрытия дефектов артерий и др. В статье отражены актуальность применения эндоваскулярных вмешательств, исторические аспекты и локальные осложнения данной технологии. Особое внимание авторы статьи уделили геморрагическим осложнениям, возникающим при катетеризации артерии с частотой от 1,5 до 9%. В статье указаны предрасполагающие к развитию локальных осложнений факторы, такие как пожилой возраст, наличие анатомических особенностей строения, заболеваний крови, сердца, сахарного диабета, ожирения, почечной недостаточности, атеросклероза, полиморбитной патологии; так, в частности, риск развития только геморрагических осложнений у возрастных пациентов может достигать 9% и более. Перечислены провоцирующие факторы развития геморрагических осложнений после пункций артерий: применение антикоагулянтной, тромболитической и дезагрегантной терапии, повторные оперативные вмешательства, длительное пребывание интродьюссера в артерии, использование инструментов размером более 7 Fr, недостаточные опыт оператора и тщательность выполнения пункции и последующего гемостаза и другие. Снизить число сложнений позволяет профессионализм персонала, ультразвуковой контроль, который должен использоваться у больных с окружностью бедра более 60 см, в случаях, при невозможности определения пульсации артерии. В статье представлена классификация устройств для проведения локального гемостаза, согласно которой выделяют компрессионные, лигирующие, обтурирующие и клипирующие устройства, дана краткая характерстика конкретных устройств, представлен принцип их работы, указаны положительные и отрицательные моменты их применения. Обращает внимание то, что результаты использования устройств для проведения гемостаза в литературе весьма противоречивы и недостаточны, что требует дальнейшего изучения эффективности их использования у различных групп больных
IRIDIUM CHEMISTRY AND ITS CATALYTIC APPLICATIONS: A BRIEF
Authors: SINGH SANTOSH BAHADUR 
Published: February 2017

Iridium is very important element among the all transition metals with highest reported oxidation state i.e. +9 in gas phase existing species IrO4+. Instead of its less reactivity, it forms number of compounds having oxidation states between -3 to +9. It is second known densest element after osmium. Till now its toxicity and environmental impact is not much more reported and thus it may be use as green element in various fields of its application. Reason behinds it’s less toxicity and environmental impact may be due to its less reactivity and solubility. Corrosion and heat resistant properties of Iridium makes it much more useful element for alloying purpose. Iridium is the member of platinum family and used as catalyst due to its variable oxidation states. Iridium(III) complexes show great catalytic activity in both the acidic and basic medium for various organic as well as inorganic chemical transformations. Catalyst may be defined as the substance which can increases the rate of reaction of a specific chemical reaction without changing its own composition. Iridium is only one reported catalyst which is able to capture the sunlight and convert it into the chemical energy. Thus, it may be used in artificial photosynthesis process to solve our future food problem. Instead of these advantage, Iridium chemistry and its catalytic activity is not much reviewed till date, therefore, present review includes a brief introduction about chemistry and catalytic application of Iridium, which proof itself a boon for beginners to start their research career in the field of Iridium chemistry.
EVALUATION AND MODELLING OF GROUND WATER QUALITY DATA OF ALLAHABAD CITY BY ENVIRONMETRIC METHODS
Authors: Chaurasia Girdhari Lal , Gupta Mahesh Kumar , Tandon Praveen Kumar 
Published: February 2017

Water is an essential resource for all the organisms, plants and animals including human beings. It is the backbone for the agricultural and industrial sectors and all the small business units. Increase in human population and economic activities have tremendously increased the demand for large-scale suppliers of freshwater for various competing end users.
The quality evaluation of water is represented in terms of physical, chemical and biological parameters. A particular problem in the case of water quality monitoring is the complexity associated with analyzing a large number of measured variables. The data sets contain rich information about the behaviour of the water resources. Multivariate statistical approaches allow deriving hidden information from the data sets about the possible influences of the environment on water quality. Classification, modelling and interpretation of monitored data are the most important steps in the assessment of water quality.
The application of different multivariate statistical techniques, such as cluster analysis (CA), principal component analysis (PCA) and factor analysis (FA) help to identify important components or factors accounting for most of the variances of a system.
In the present study water samples were analyzed for various physicochemical analyses by different methods following the standards of APHA, BIS and WHO and were subjected to further statistical analysis viz. the cluster analysis to understand the similarity and differences among the various sampling stations. Three clusters were found. Cluster 1 was marked with 3 sampling locations 1, 3 & 5; Cluster-2 was marked with sampling location-2 and cluster-3 was marked with sampling location-4. Principal component analysis/factor analysis is a pattern reorganization technique which is used to assess the correlation between the observations in terms of different factors which are not observable.
Observations correlated either positively or negatively, are likely to be affected by the same factors while the observations which are not correlated are influenced by different factors. In our study, three factors explained 99.827% of variances. F1 marked 51.619% of total variances, high positive strong loading with TSS, TS, Temp, TDS, phosphate and moderate with electrical conductivity with loading values of 0.986, 0.970, 0.792, 0.744, 0.695, 0.701, respectively. Factor 2 marked 27.236% of the total variance with moderate positive loading with total alkalinity & temp. with loading values 0.723 & 0.606 respectively.
It also explained the moderate negative loading with conductivity, TDS, and chloride with loading values -0.698, -0.690, -0.582. Factor F 3 marked 20.972 % of the variances with positive loading with pH, chloride, and phosphate with strong loading of pH 0.872 and moderate positive loading with chloride and phosphate with loading values 0.721, and 0.569 respectively.
Application of Islamic Economic Principles to Indian Financial Sectors: Prospects and Challenges
Authors: Shafi Muhammed M. K. 
Published: February 2017

Economic system is the integral part of every social system. Globalized economy introduces three types of economic systems which are private, public, and mixed ownership. Despite people take part of these three systems in major countries, the frequent fi nancial crunches and questioning of reliability on conventional fi nancial system, many countries try to bring an alternative fi nancial system that can consistently work on transparency and accountability in all economic spheres. Islamic economic system is solution of such thinking due to its success and safety operations in all practicing countries.
In Gulf Cooperation Council countries, all Islamic banks are performing triumphantly which include 25 banks. Its products and services are based on profi t loss sharing mechanisms which adhere to the principles Islamic shariah. Mudaraba, Musharaka, and Murabaha are the main instruments which are usedmostly in all fi nancial sectors. The present system of commercial banking is based on minimization of risk and maximization of profit. On the contrary, Islamic fi nancing is performed as social fi nancial system so as it is highly attracted by non -Muslim customers also for them that stands as safe and connected to real economy. Even Islamic fi nance is at adolescence stage in its growth in India, its applicability is well subjected overall the Indian fi nancial services such as mutual fund, microfi nance, non-banking financial company (NBFC) based fi nancial system, and venture capital. The recent launching of Cheraman Financial Services Limited and some movements like SBI Shariah mutual funds elevate this study to introduce an alternative system to those people who suffocate in the knot of Interest. India has approximately 175 million Muslims, they are highly to be excluded from access to banking productsand services due to absence interest free fi nancial services.
The gap is prevailing by the lack of mediatory functions such as Islamic financial sectors and other investment institutions. The present RBI regulations such as Repo rate, statutory liquidity ratio, and cash reserve ratio, constrain to practicing Islamic banking in India. However, excessive demand and working forms such as NBFC, Non-Government Organization, and Nidhi, show the ways to applying Islamic economic system in the Indian scenario too. So, the presentstudy focuses to fi nd out feasible models for implementing Islamic economic principles and its practical products and services in India.
It is an attempt to analyze the prospects, challenges, and drawing solutions to regulatory problems. It also illustrates basic Islamic shariah principles, the Indian financial system with reference shariah based fi nancial services. To do research, exploratory method will be used and data will be collected on secondary basis.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) ACTIVITIES OF SELECTED COMPANIES AT SOHAR PORT, OMAN
Authors: Khan Dr. M. Firdouse Rahman , Al Mamari Ms. Aisha Salim 
Published: February 2017

Purpose
The objective of the study is to investigate into the roles of Corporate Social Responsibility towards the community development of Sohar. This study critically analyzes the current practices of CSR in the selected companies at Sohar Port area, Oman.
Design/methodology/approach
The study was carried out with ten selected companies from Sohar Industrial Port area selected on a random sampling basis.
Findings
The study has thrown light on the various activities of CSR carried out by the selected companies in the Al Batinah region of Sultanate of Oman. The study reveals that the manufacturing companies have high inclination towards CSR programs than the other.
Practical Implications
Further the study shows that the selection of CSR activities by one company does not have any impact on any other company from the same area. This will induce every company to come up with new CSR activities in to their manifold.
Social Implications
The study confirms that the selected companies play significant role through involving them in social responsibility activities resulting in sustained development of Sultanate of Oman.
Originality/value
No prior study has examined the CSR activities of the companies at Sohar Port, Oman. This study will pave a way to further scope of study on CSR activities of the companies of Oman.
Regulatory Compliance Costs on International Banks in Turkey
Authors: Cabukel Ridvan 
Published: February 2017

<p>The Turkish government set a policy to become a regional financial center in 2007. This policy involved encouraging international banks to enter Turkey and take a more prominent role in the Turkish banking industry. Since then the progress has been slow to achieve this policy objective. The primary indicator of being a financial center is to have the presence of international banks. Even though there are many representative offices in Turkey, few of them changed their status to subsidiary or branch to this day. On the contrary, some international banks announced that they would downsize their operations. Representative offices have lower investment and compliance cost than that of branches and subsidiaries. Banking regulations in Turkey does not differentiate much by type, operations and size. Also international banks have to comply their head office rules in line with regulators in their home countries. In this article, we focus on the regulatory compliance costs on international banks to open branches and to establish subsidiaries with niche market strategy in Turkey. We argue that regulatory compliance costs play a major role on the reluctance of international banks’ lack of enthusiasm.</p>
The Impacts of Liquidity on Profitability in Banking Sectors of Iraq
Authors: Ibrahim Sardar Shaket 
Published: February 2017

This study examines the influence of liquidity on the profitability of Iraqi commercial banks. Five banks based in Iraq namely: North bank, Iraqi Islamic bank, Sumer bank, Dar Es-Salam bank and Babylon bank randomly selected and analyzed for the current study over the period 2005 to 2013. Moreover, annual reports of these banks have studied and the main ratios of profitability and liquidity were calculated. These reports are available at Iraqi Stock Exchange site. The variables that were identified as independent for liquidity were, loan deposit ratio, deposit asset ratio and cash deposit ratio, while return on assets as dependent variable for profitability. The Ordinary Least Square (OLS) model used to examine the impact of liquidity on profitability. The study observes that any increase in liquidity ratios as above mentioned will lead return on asset to increase as well. Depending on this study it could be better for Iraqi banks to keep a balance between liquidity and profitability.
An Application of Logic in Everyday Life
Authors: Shakil Abdul 
Published: February 2017

<div><p><em>This is an action research on “An Application of Logic in Everyday Life”. Logic is an important area of study which can be applied in our day to day life activities. So it is fair enough to do an action research on an application of logical. Action research is known by many other names such as participatory research, collaborative inquiry, emancipatory research, action learning, and contextual action research. But all these kinds are variations on a theme. In other words, we can simply say that action research is “learning by doing.” A group of people identify a problem, do something to resolve it, see how successful their efforts were, and if not satisfied, try again. Prof Kurt Lewin, a German psychologist, first coined the term ‘action research’ in his paper entitled, “Action Research and Minority Problems”, published in 1946( Jagadish, 2012, p.108). Lewin is therefore known as the father of action research. </em></p></div>