ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 3, 2022
A Systematic Review of Traditional Radiology: Conservative Therapy in Endodontics
Nezar Boreak, Alshaymaa Hakami, Shaker Hakami, Hussain Nahari, Maan Alhakami, Ahmad Alrajhi, Mohammed Al Dira, Hamood Mahdali, Abdulmajeed Kariri, Fatima Sultana
Page no 317-323 |
10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i12.001
Introduction: Conservative endodontics advocates sparingly altering standard procedures in order to preserve tooth structure if possible. Every bit of structure that is saved is a benefit, according to conservative endodontics. As a result, conservative endodontics may be performed by both endodontists and general dentists. Aim and Objective: The comprehensive evaluation of conventional radiology employed in endodontic conservative therapy has as its primary goal the endodontic conservative therapy. Methodology: The electronic databases that underwent rigorous individual searches were Embase, Google Scholar, LILACS and MEDLINE using the Ebsco search engine, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Web of Science. Results: Conventional radiography (CR) is without a doubt the most widely used imaging method for evaluating root canals due to its availability, affordability, and convenience. Digital Radiography (DR) has gained popularity as a replacement for CR because it offers better image quality and enables the dentist to do radiographic exams with less radiation exposure. Conclusion: For root canal treatment, radiographic diagnostic value is essential. Additionally, this technique is utilized to find procedural errors, resorptive defects, and fractures. Radiographic examinations are important because they provide details on how difficult the therapy is.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 3, 2022
How Strategically the Saudi Healthcare is Delivered or Designed in Macro or Micro Levels in an Informatics Field
Abdulmajeed Hamdan Alshammari, Fahad Hamed Alshammari, Rabah Hammad Alshammari, Faisal Hamdan Alshammari, Talal Hamed Alshammari
Page no 550-556 |
10.36348/sjet.2022.v07i11.001
This study aims to explore, identify and understand the design and the strategy for healthcare delivery at both macro and micro levels in an informatics field in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For both patients and professionals, health information technology offers greater quality, safer treatment, and much more. Despite their potential, they are expensive to create and execute. The success of applied information technology in healthcare, on the other hand, is determined by user acceptance and utilisation. This study offers a framework for analysing how health professionals view and intend to use health information technology. To define the primary factors to be assessed, thorough literature research was done. As a measuring methodology, a questionnaire was created and sent to the experts, who are information systems professionals with at least five years of experience. According to a five-point Likert scale, the replies were generally highly agreed, with roughly 79 per cent agreeing. Female respondents were more accepting of electronic data storage than male ones. Other notable distinctions between occupations were also discovered.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 2, 2022
Correlation between Prostate Volume Estimated by Digital Rectal Examination and Trans-Rectal Ultrasound Measurements in Patients Diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Dr. Elijah A. Udoh, Ifiok U. Essiet, Paul D. Ekwere
Page no 750-754 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i12.003
Background: Measurement of Prostate Volume (PV) is fundamental in the proper management of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Although a crude way of assessing PV, digital rectal examination (DRE) has been used in various centres and then objectified by the use of Transrectal Ultrasound Scan (TRUS) measurement for reasons of accuracy. Prostate volume measurement together with the use of international prostate symptom score (IPSS) is central in choosing treatment modalities whether medical or surgical. In this study, we aimed at correlating PV measured by DRE and TRUS. Patients and Methods: This is a prospective study of seventy four (74) patients being managed for BPH in our facility between September 2019 and December 2020 who met inclusion criteria. Full clinical history was obtained together with physical examination and well-focused DRE of the prostate to estimate PV based on Romero et al., technique combined with the sliding scale technique. Subsequently patients were sent for TRUS measurements of the prostate which is also a routine procedure in BPH managements. Data were collated and analysed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 Results: A total of 74 patients were studied with a mean age of 63.05±9.89 years ranging from 43 to 90 years. Mean PV estimated by DRE was 47.91±14.16 mls and that by TRUS was 53.42±25.33 mls. There was a statistically significant correlation in PV measurements between the two modalities (P v=.750, PV < .05). Conclusion: PV measured by DRE closely approximates TRUS measurements.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 2, 2022
Newer Antibiotics for the Treatment of Peritonitis Caused by Resistance Bacteria in Patients with End Stage Kidney Disease and Using Peritoneal Dialysis
Fahad Laith Aldhafeeri, Nawaf Bunyan AL Anazi, Munir Mukhled AL Mutairi, Munirah Saad AL Mutairi
Page no 736-743 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i12.001
End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a serious condition that has a significant impact on patients' lives. The most preferred treatment is to get a kidney transplant, or the patient is shifted to dialysis options including haemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD). Peritoneal dialysis is one of the effective modalities for the treatment of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), but it was found to be associated with a serious complication called peritoneal dialysis- associated peritonitis (PDAP). The consequences of PDAP have been found to include removal of the catheter, relapse, transfer to haemodialysis, and death. Thus, it is usually treated using the appropriate antibiotic, which is based on the results of the culture. However, most of the conventional antibiotics used for the treatment of PDAP are not currently showing effectiveness, which is due to the growing resistance worldwide among the causative micro-organisms including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Therefore, newer antibiotics that can eradicate these high-resistance microorganisms are required. This article reviews the available examples of novel antibiotics that can be used for peritonitis caused by strains that are showing resistance against conventional antibiotics. Examples include antibiotics like oxazolidinone, lipoglycopeptide, glycylcycline, moxifloxacin and cephalosporins.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 2, 2022
Hypertension as a Risk Factor for Adverse Neonatal and Maternal Outcome
Dr. Farhana Afroz Chomon, Dr. Abu Sayeed Md Mortoza, Dr. Tamzima Siddique
Page no 547-551 |
10.36348/sijog.2022.v05i12.001
Introduction: During the period of pregnancy, many physical and social activities can become of great risk to the fetal and maternal outcome. Among the many physical ailments that have an effect on maternal and fetal outcome, hypertension and diabetes are the most common cause, and effects. During diabetes, maternal hypertension and gestational diabetes can occur, and can cause great changes to the outcome of pregnancy. The present study was conducted among all hypertension patients to see the different types of hypertension and their incidence rate among pregnant women, and their maternal and fetal outcomes at pregnancy. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Gynecology, Kushtia 250 bed General Hospital, Kushtia, Bangladesh. The study duration was 1 year, from January 2020 to January 2021. During this period, a total of 100 cases of hypertensive pregnancies visiting the study place were admitted following the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Result: Majority of the hypertensive mothers had been between the ages of 21-25 years, while mean birth weight was below normal range among the neonates. Moderate preeclampsia had the highest prevalence among the mothers, and anemia and nulliparity were observed in 67% and 44% respectively as risk factors among the participants. Adverse perinatal outcome had a significantly high prevalence among neonates of preeclampsia groups. Conclusion: The study observed higher incidence of preeclampsia among pregnant women, and adverse perinatal outcomes had significant rise among preeclampsia cases. Anemia was the most common risk factor for hypertension in the present study, followed by Nulliparity. Adverse maternal outcomes did not have a significant association with type of hypertension, but seizure and oliguria were more common among preeclampsia cases.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 2, 2022
Burden of Prolonged Urinary Catheter Use after Urinary Retention in a Tertiary Hospital, South-South Nigeria
Dr. Elijah Asuquo Udoh, Ifiok U. Essiet, Paul D. Ekwere
Page no 744-749 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i12.002
Background: Urinary retention is a worldwide health problem mostly noted in elderly men who may have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), cancer of the prostate (Cap), urethral stricture disease or bladder tumour. It has a negative impact on the quality of life (QOL) of the sufferer as well as national or global economy. Urethral catheterization is used to relief the retention and suprapubic cystostomy where the urethral route fails or it’s contraindicated. Complications have been reported especially when catheters are worn for prolonged periods of time. The aim of this work was to study the burden of prolonged use of catheters after urinary retention. Patients and Method: The study was conducted in March 2021 and lasted for four (4) weeks to prevent data duplication since our patients change their catheters once in 4 weeks. A questionnaire was designed and completed by all patients after informed consent was obtained. Data collected were analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 20.0 and results used for discussion. Results: Eighty two (82) patients with a mean age of 63.12±14.67 years were studied. Aetiology of urinary retention was BPH, Cap, and Urethral stricture in 58.5%, 19.5% and 23.0% respectively. More patients were in their 7th and 8th decades of life. Most patients had indwelling urethral catheter (65.9%), average duration of catheter use was 21.26 months. There was no statistical significant difference in the mean duration between those who used SPC and Urethral catheter (P= .411).Ninety-eight (98.7%) of patients had complications and 22% of them reported more than five (5) complications. Qol correlated poorly with those who had sexual issues due to prolonged catheter use. The estimated annual cost for catheter change was between N1.5million and N2.0 million in our facility. Conclusion: Prolonged catheter use is a source of concern to patients and poses serious health-related and financial burden to them.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 2, 2022
The Spiritual Imbalance in The Sound and the Fury
Xinghuan Li, Zhenhua Lyu
Page no 416-418 |
10.36348/sijll.2022.v05i12.001
The paper analyzes the manifestation of spiritual imbalance in The Sound and the Fury from the perspectives of Caddy, Mrs. Compson and Dilsey through the lens of Lu Shuyuan’s spiritual ecology theory.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2022
Transcervical Amnioinfusion in Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid in the Pregnant Women at Labour and Foetomaternal Outcome Attending Labour Ward of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital
Dr. Rawshan Akhtar, Dr. Md. Zillur Rahman, Dr. Nazmun Nahar, Dr. Afroza Khatun, Dr. Nasim Parvej, Dr. Anika Ahmed, Dr. Saklayen Ferdous
Page no 538-546 |
10.36348/sijog.2022.v05i11.006
Background: Amniotic fluid is the fluid present in amniotic sac which surrounds the foetus, provides nutrition and maintains temperature of the foetus. Physically it allows the foetus to move and prevents it from injury. Functionally it enables foetal breathing mobility that prevents pulmonary hypoplasia and exercises digestive tract by swallowing amniotic fluid. Objective: The objective of the study was to explore the role of amnioinfusion in intrapartum management of meconium stained amniotic fluid in the pregnant women at labor and foetomaternal outcome of the patients attending labor ward of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. Methods: This experimental randomized control trial study carried out in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi from July, 2012 to June, 2014. Sample size was 100 and randomly allocated into equally two halves as study group and control group. Purposive sampling technique was followed. Results: In this study the age of the study group up to 30 years was 38(47.5%), control group 42(52.5%) and total 80(80.0%). On the other hand, in >30 year’s study group was 12(60.0%), control group 8(40.0%) and total 20(20.0%) respectively. and that of control group was 26.24 (±4.75) years. The mean age of the study group was 27.44 ± 5.59, control group was 26.24 ± 4.75 and total was 26.84 ±5.18 years. The mean weight of the study group was 66.84 (±3.25) kg and in the control group 62.64(±2.84) kg. In this study, 96.0% of the respondents had normal vaginal delivery and among them, 52.1% were in the study group and 47.9% in the control group. On the other hand, only 4% of the respondents had lower segment caesarean section and all of them were in the control group. The mean gestational age at delivery of the respondents in the study group was 39.88 ± 0.78 weeks and in the control group 39.84 ± 0.75 weeks. Conclusion: In this study Tran’s cervical amnioinfusion gave positive result by providing reducing picture of operative delivery in study group. There was significant difference in respiratory distress in the baby having lower percentage in the study group. A large scale study should be carried out to make the result of this study a reliable one.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2022
A Transitivity Analysis of the British Queen’s Parliament Speech
Weixuan Shi, Zheng Gu
Page no 409-415 |
10.36348/sijll.2022.v05i11.007
This study analyzes the parliament speech delivered by the British queen under the framework of transitivity through the employment of qualitative and quantitative methods. The function and distribution of the transitivity process in the speech are explored, aiming at revealing the linguistic feature of the speech so that the understanding of the linguistic characteristics and the speech content is deepened. The study finds out four process types in the speech, among which the material process accounts for the largest proportion, with the relational process, the mental process and the existential process followed. There is no verbal and behavioral process in the speech. The material process shows the vigorous actions of the government. The relational process makes the power of the government closely connected with the country and the citizens, and the mental process implies the government’s outlook on the future and the confidence to do all the work well. This linguistic pattern shows the seriousness and authority of the speaker and the study concludes that the specific linguistic structure determines the implied meaning of the utterance.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2022
Legal Reconstruction of the Credit Union Operation in Indonesia for Community Welfare Based on the Pancasila Justice Value
Endang Setyowati, Lazarus Tri Setyawanto, Jawade Hafidz
Page no 507-512 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2022.v05i11.005
This research takes the formulation of the problem of why is the regulation of the implementation of Credit Union activities not based on the value of justice and how is the reconstruction of regulations for implementing Credit Union activities in Indonesia based on the value of justice. This research uses normative legal research methods and empirical legal research where the research specification used in this research is descriptive-analytical. The Primary data sources are based on data or facts and legal cases obtained directly through research in the field and Secondary data is done through literature study. The result of the research shows that the regulation on the implementation of Credit Union activities in Indonesia has not been based on the value of justice, because Credit Unions, which in their implementation are based on the Model Law for Credit Unions, are still analogous to the Savings and Loans Cooperative which in its implementation is based on Government Regulation Number 9 of 1995 concerning Implementation Savings and Loans Business Activities by Cooperatives. There are differences in the recruitment of members, forms of education, and indicators of loan requirements and institutional health, it is necessary to reconstruct the regulations for implementing Credit Union activities in Indonesia based on the value of justice. Reconstruction of Law Number 25 of 1992 concerning Cooperatives can be done by adding new paragraphs in Article 44, namely; (4) The implementation of savings and loan business activities by the Credit Union is regulated based on the Model Law for Credit Union.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2022
The Breadth and Width of Self-Control Practices of Filipino Older People
Laarni A. Caorong
Page no 451-460 |
10.36348/sjhss.2022.v07i11.003
The present study’s aim was to validate a proposition on the Theory of Self-control in Old-age which states that older adults exercise self-control differently. Case study design was employed in the study enlisting five sixty-year-old residents of Iligan City who qualified for an in-depth one-on-one interview. The study design was qualitative in nature using thematic case analysis approach revealing a significant finding indicating that in old-age, older people exercise self-control differently. Themes generated were: varying contexts shape how older adults display self—control; acknowledging that actions and behaviors are consequential and differing manifestations of self-control for each older adult. The exercise of self-control which varied uniquely for each older adults, was displayed in their day-to-day choices of dealing with other people, in the actions that affect their health, and in the way they utilize and handle their living resources.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 29, 2022
The Impact of Balanced Scorecard on Firm Value Evidence from the Saudi Listed Companies
Hailah Helel ALenazy, Ibrahim Mustafa Sweiti
Page no 388-405 |
10.36348/sjef.2022.v06i11.004
The study aimed to identify the effect of the balanced scorecard on the company's value in the listed companies in the Saudi market. To achieve this goal, this study relied on the survey method. Were received (72) questionnaires; the data were analyzed using descriptive-analytical methods by subjecting the data obtained from the questionnaire to statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences program to test the research hypotheses to reach the results. This study showed that there study's most important results showed a positive and statistically significant impact of the balanced scorecard with its four dimensions on the company's value. Saudi joint stock companies have a clear strategic plan for all parties involved in implementing the program, in addition to a performance evaluation mechanism for the companies under study, and this is done by linking the vision to the goals, as well as a high degree of availability. Effective management systems help achieve the company's vision and strategy, contributing to adding value. In light of the results, the researcher recommended the importance of constantly developing the balanced scorecard model to accommodate the successive developments in the competitive business environment.
CASE REPORT | Nov. 29, 2022
A Malignant Tumor of the Inferior Vena Cava: About a Case at the Nianankoro Fomba Hospital in Ségou
Dr. Hamidou Toungara, B Samaké, AN Coulibaly, MA Togo, M Keita, T Traoré, A Bah, A Kassogué, M Mallé, SI Koné, TB Bagayoko, DS Coulibaly, A Sanogo, A Kodio, BM Dramé
Page no 199-201 |
10.36348/sijtcm.2022.v05i10.004
Malignant tumors of the inferior vena cava (IVC) are very rare. Leiomyosarcoma accounts for 95% of cases. Cross-sectional imaging including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a cornerstone in the orientation diagnosis and assessment of tumor extension. The confirmation is histological. We present the case of an 8- year-old child referred by pediatric surgery for suspected bladder tumor diagnosed on CT scan.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 29, 2022
Progress and Trends of Genre Analysis in Business Context——a Review of SSCI Papers in the Past Decade
Yue Wang
Page no 397-402 |
10.36348/sijll.2022.v05i11.005
As appropriate, innovative and diverse business discourse becomes the key to promoting business exchanges between countries and industries, the importance of business genre analysis has also been growing. This paper thus reviews the articles related to "Genre Analysis in Business Context" in SSCI journals from 2012 to 2022, locates the key areas and methods of research in the past decade, with the hope of finding the future path of this academic field.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 29, 2022
Ear Diseases in Children Presenting at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, Bogura, Bangladesh
A. Q. M. Mahmudul Haque, Md. Abdul Wahed, Md. Shafiul Alam, Md. Khorshed Alam
Page no 731-735 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i11.011
Introduction: Ear diseases have been found to be important health problems among children. Nearly one third of Otorhinolaryngology outdoor attendance in the hospital comprised of paediatric age group. The problem is compounded by the fact that the children are economically dependent on their parents who are largely poor. However, the cause of hearing loss in children is more varied, including the etiologies. Objective: To find out ear diseases in children presenting at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, Bogura, Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: This hospital-based prospective study was carried at Department of ENT & Head-Neck Surgery, Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, Bogura, Bangladesh from January to December 2021. 985 patients below sixteen years of age presented to the ENT OPD during the study period. Of them, 450 had ear disease. All patients aged 16 years or younger presenting with ear diseases to the ENT clinic of the hospital and seen by ENT surgeons were enrolled into the study. The diagnoses were made on the basis of history and clinical examination. Results were expressed in numbers and percentages. Results: Out of 985 patients below sixteen years of age presented to the ENT OPD during the study period. Of them, 450 had ear disease. Five hundred and sixty one (64.4%) were males. The male to female sex ratio was 1.8:1. Table 2 the various types of ear disease were as CSOM (Chronic Suppurative Ottitis Media), ASOM (Acute Suppurative Ottitis Media) and OME (Ottitis Media with Effusion). Wax (33.6%) followed by CSOM (18.7%) and ASOM (13.8%) were the most common ear diseases in paediatric patients in tertiary care centre. Ear diseases commonly found in this study were in the age group of 6-10 years and most ear diseases were more common in boys. It was found that wax (33.6%) was the most common diagnosed ear disease. Conclusion: Ear diseases are most common condition in ENT OPD among paediatric age group. Wax, CSOM and ASOM were the three most common ear diseases. Improvement of health care facilities and awareness amongst health care providers would definitely be helpful in reducing the prevalence of ear diseases in developing countries.