ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 23, 2022
Factors affecting place of Delivery at a Rural Community of Lahore, Pakistan
Nabiha Ameer, Maria Ashraf, Sania Jamil, Saira Abdul Rehman, Aniqa Hayat, Uzma Firdous, Ms. Kashifa Khatoon, Ms. Misbah Zafar
Page no 284-289 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i10.010
Background: This study was conducted at a rural Community of Lahore Pakistan in 2021, to assess the different factors that affect place of delivery and delivery practices. The different factors that affect delivery choices were financial problems, gender role issues and traditional practices, cultural and ethnic values, access to health centers due to distance. Study design and method: A descriptive cross sectional quantitative study design was used. Data was collected from married females through convenient non probability sampling technique and interviews. 70 married females participated in this study. Results: Fear of hospital due to no exposure in health centers , lack of maternal education and cultural values major influence their delivery choice, According to the results approximately 70% of the population had cost issues and 58% preferred to deliver at home because of psychological satisfaction and convenience. Conclusion: The findings of the Research emphasize the need of building maternal health centers to overcome the cost and distance issues. Educating females regarding maternal health. Maternal health centers may effectively reduce the risk of precipitate delivery and traditional delivery practices.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 23, 2022
Assessment of Health Literacy Level among Clients Attending King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk
Wejdan Saad Alqahtani, Hayfa Oudah Albalawi, Abdullah Saeed Alzahrani, Dr. Tareq Shaqran
Page no 273-283 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i10.009
A cross sectional study will be done among a convenience sample of clients attending surgical, medical out-patient clinics of King Salman Armed Forces hospital (KSAFH) in Tabuk city. A pretested structured questionnaire will be utilized in data collection included demographic characteristics and HLS-Q12 Arabic version after its validation.
Robert Frost’s “Dust of Snow” is a marvelous poetic creature of simple and concise language, which conveys complex and profound philosophical insight. This article examines how the dramatic encounter between human and nature in this poem embodies Frost’s perspective on nature and human existence. By depicting the dramatic encounter, Frost reveals the therapeutic power of nature as well as its limitations, and expresses his existential concern on human predicament. The seemingly relaxing but perplexing reading experience generated by this poem, as a sort of dramatic encounter between the readers and the literary text, stimulates the readers to ponder on the vulnerability of both nature and human existence. Thus, Frost activates the dramatic power of poetry and fulfills his duty of enlightening wisdom.
CASE REPORT | Oct. 22, 2022
A positive immunological assessment revealing a silent celiac disease in a patient with hepatic cirrhosis: A case report
Hanae Kaaouch, Mohamed Ouboks, Ibrahim El Mitri, Ouahiba Bhallil
Page no 543-545 |
10.36348/sjm.2022.v07i10.004
Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune enteropathy induced by gluten, characterized by a specific genetic genotype (HLA- DQ2 and HLA DQ8). The clinical manifestations are polymorphic with many atypical forms, this leads to difficulty in diagnosis. We report here the case of a patient with known carriers of portal hypertension on hepatic cirrhosis since her young age without any specified cause, admitted at the Gastroenterology Department for hemorrhagic decompensation of her portal hypertension. The immunological assessment and the histology of duodenal biopsies revealed a silent celiac disease.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 22, 2022
Bitterleaf (Venonia amygdalina) and Water leaf (Talinum triangulare) in Pullets Nutrition: Effects on Blood Vitamins and Minerals
F. U. Igene
Page no 281-285 |
10.36348/sjls.2020.v07i10.002
The effect of bitter leaf (Venonia amygdalina) and water leaf (Talinum triangulare) extracts on blood vitamins and minerals composition of pullet birds were investigated. A total of 456 day-old Isa brown pullet chicks were allotted to four dietary treatments in six replicates in a completely randomized design experiment. Aqueous extracts of bitter leaf and water leaf were used as test dietary treatments for the birds. In treatment 1, a commercial multivitamin (vitalyte) was given in water (1g/L) to the birds to serve as the control. In treatments 2 and 3 aqueous extracts of bitter leaf and waterleaf were given at 100ml/L of water, while in treatment 4 mixed bitter leaf and water leaf aqueous extract (50% each in composition) was given. On the last day of the feeding trial, blood samples were collected from the birds for vitamins and minerals analysis. The observed results showed that dietary treatments significantly affected the blood serum parameters. Vitamin A was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the vitalyte birds. The values ranged from 0.27iu in the bitter leaf birds to 0.37iu in the vitalyte. Vitamin C was more abundant (1.84iu) in the bitter leaf treated pullets and was significantly reduced (1.21iu) in the vitalyte. Vitamin D was significantly (P < 0.05) higher (0.35 iu) in the water leaf as well as vitamin E (10.14iu) while they were highly reduced considerably in the vitalyte administered birds, 0.16 and 4.83iu respectively. On mineral composition, while bitter leaf was the highest Ca (14.24mg/dl) source, K (5.46 mmol/L) and Mg (2.78mg/dl) were highly increased in the water leaf administered birds. Pullets on the control vitalyte had higher Na (132.75 mmol/L) and Fe (1.42g/dl). It can however be concluded that bitter leaf and water leaf as used in this study are potential sources of some vitamins and minerals in pullet chick nutrition.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 22, 2022
Oral Contraceptive Pill Use and Heart Disease Risk among Premenopausal Women
Md. Golam Hossain, Amirul Islam Talukdar, Abdullah Al-Mahmud, Abu Zahid, Anirban Mallik, Rifat Mahmud Nur, Khalid Hasan
Page no 261-265 |
10.36348/sjbr.2022.v07i10.001
Introduction: Women's cardiovascular risk is not adequately addressed, particularly during the menopausal transition when the risk of cardiovascular events rises. Women die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) more frequently than any other cause. The study's objective was to evaluate pre-menopausal women's heart disease risk in connection to oral contraceptive tablets. Method: A comparative observational study was conducted at the department of cardiology, Prime Medical College Hospital, Rangpur, Bangladesh during the period of January 2020 to December 2020. A total of 140 participants were included for the study. Among them 70 women with HD (Heart Disease) were Group I and 70 women without HD (Heart Disease) were Group II. Respectively women were assessed exclusively using a case sheet that include age, full medical history, past medical history (mainly hypertension), family history, smoking history & the use of oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and duration of use. Statistical analyses were done by using SPSS 19.0 for windows Inc. Results: Mean age was 45.97 ±0.46 women with HD and 44.83 ±0.57 was women without HD. Women with HD age range 50-55 were 82.9 % (58) and 81.4% (57) were women without HD. Overweight & Obese were 66(94.3%) women with HD and 50(71.4%) were women without HD. Dyslipidemia were 69(98.6%) women with HD and 16(22.9%) were women without HD. Hypertension 65(92.8%)were women with HD and 16(22.9%) were women without HD. Use of OCP was higher among women with HD 61(87.1%) as compared with those without HD 29(41.4%). Duration of OCP was significantly longer in women with HD than women without HD. The effect of OCP use in women with Hypertension 40(61.33%) were women with HD and 6 (37.50%)were women without HD. The effect of OCP use in women with Smoking 10 (68.42%)were women with HD and 1 (25%)were women without HD. The effect of OCP use in women with Family history 34 (57.14%)were women with HD and 6 (33.33%)were women without HD. This study has confirmed the aforesaid findings in which the use of OCP increase the risk of HD in premenopausal women specifically in those who already have risk factors of HD. The effect of OCP use in women with Hypertension 51(61.5%) were women with HD and 6 (35.8%) were women without HD. Conclusion: The risk of heart disease was increased among women who used oral contraceptives. Cardiovascular events can be abridged by the management of risk factors. Mainly significant is the control of hypertension, lipids, and other factors contributing to the metabolic syndrome.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 22, 2022
Assessment of Bush Buck (Gongronema latifolia) as a Dietary Supplement on Haematological and Serum Biochemical Indices of Broiler Chickens
F. U. Igene, Iwegbu A
Page no 275-280 |
10.36348/sjls.2020.v07i10.001
The high cost of conventional feed ingredients for livestock and competition between man and his animals, necessitate the need for alternative and under-utilized plant materials in poultry nutrition. However, in doing so, it is important to ensure that such plant materials are not deleterious to the animals. This research therefore examines the effect of bush buck (Gongronema latifolia) leaf extracts as dietary supplements on haematological and serum biochemical parameters of broiler chickens. Fresh leaves (6kg) of bush buck (Gongronema latifolia) were after rinsing with de-ionized water air-dried for ten (10) days under room temperature and were ground in a hammer mill to pass through 0.5mm sieve. It was thereafter dissolved in de-ionized warm water (40oC) at 1kg per 5 litres of water and was left to settle for 1 hour before decanting the supernatant. One hundred and ninety-two (192) broiler chicks, after brooding for two weeks were divided into six (6) dietary treatment groups of thirty two (32) birds each. Birds on dietary treatment 1, had no vitamin/mineral supplement in water, while dietary treatment 2 birds had supplemental commercial vitamin/mineral premix (vitalyte extra). Dietary treatments 3, 4, 5 and 6 had Gongronema latifolia leaf warm water extract in the following ratios; 25, 50, 75, and 100ml/litre of water respectively. The vitalyte extra was administered (5g/l) once a week while the birds had access to feed and water/GLLE ad libitum. On the last day of the experiment, blood samples were collected from the birds for haematological analysis. All the assayed parameters such as packed cell volume (PCV), white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC), heterophil (H), lymphocyte (L), monocyte (M), eosinophil (E), basophil (B), haemoglobin (Hb), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by the dietary treatments. The analyzed serum biochemical indices such as total protein, albumin, globulin, creatinine, uric acid, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, sodium and potassium were generally better in the 25ml/l GLLE. Glucose was significantly reduced in the vitalyte treatment while total cholesterol, high and low density lipoprotein were least in the 50ml/l GLLE treatment. In conclusion, the results above revealed that the Gongronema latifolia leaf warm (40oC) water extract of 50ml/l was safer and supported better health and wellbeing of the broiler chickens. This shows that Gongronema latifolia leaf warm (40oC) water extract could be used to wholly replace the conventional vitamins and minerals (vitalyte extra) in broiler diets without any adverse effect on growth and health performance of the birds.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Oct. 21, 2022
Metaphysical Principles of the Science of Nature and Phenomenology in Emmanuel Kant
Ngoma Tassoulou Hilaire
Page no 511-520 |
10.36348/jaep.2022.v06i10.002
This article, which shows the relationship between the metaphysical principles of natural science and phenomenology, shows precisely how Immanuel Kant, through these principles, contributed to the establishment of the phenomenology of perception. Thus, this article which first shows how Immanuel Kant was able to interpret and understand nature from its metaphysical principles, shows precisely and finally how the phenomenology of perception only became possible through the understanding of its principles. This is why the article then shows how these metaphysical principles of natural science are set up as the condition of possibility of the phenomenology of perception in Husserl and Merleau-Ponty.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 21, 2022
Formulation and Evaluation of Solid-Self Nano Emulsifying Drug Delivery System of Darunavir
Nara Aishwarya, Shaik Muhammad Fazal ul Haq
Page no 558-574 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i10.010
The main aim of this research article is to Formulate and Evaluate the S-SNEDDS of Darunavir. Darunavir is an anti-retroviral protease inhibitor which is in use from long time, but it has poor bioavailability because of poor aqueous solubility and extensive first pass metabolism, when used in the form of conventional dosage form. As it is a BCS Class II drug, which shows low solubility and high permeability. The S-SNEDDS of Darunavir was prepared to improve its oral bioavailability and its release rate was evaluated by in vitro release. The solubility of Darunavir in various oils was to decide and identify the oil phase of formulations. Different oils, surfactants and co-surfactants were screened for their ability to emulsify the selected oil. The pseudo ternary phase diagram was used to know the self -emulsification region of formulation. The optimized S-SNEDDS formulation contain Darunavir (150mg), Caproyl®90(50mg), Labrasol® and Transcutol® mix (45 mg). The data of the FTIR confirms that there is no interaction observed and the drug and excipients was compatible with each other. The developed SNEDDS formulations were examined for nano emulsifying capabilities, and the resulting nano emulsions were investigated for self-emulsification efficiency, dispersibility and in-vitro dissolution. Centrifugation tests, particle size distribution, heating cooling cycle, zeta potential, and freeze thaw cycling were performed on the optimised formulations to establish the stability of the produced SNEDDS formulation. Further produced S-SNEDDS micromeritics studies were done. The formulation was shown to significantly improve drug release, with total drug release occurring within 60 minutes. Darunavir self-emulsifying formulation was thus effectively produced.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 21, 2022
Formulation In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Ketorolac Topical Hydrogel
Allikayala Archana, K. Anie Vijetha
Page no 546-557 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i10.009
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Ketorolac Tromethamine are frequently prescribed to alleviate pain associated with osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis, and low back pain. Hydrogels are polymeric three-dimensional networks that are able to consume significant volumes of water and remain insoluble in water due to their physical and chemical crosslinking. They respond to temperature, pH and ionic strength. They can be prepared by using natural polymers such as dextran, pectin, alginate, or synthetic polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene oxide, and poly–hydroxy ethyl methacrylate. Hydrogels are used to deliver several drugs. Today, hydrogels have found a wide range of applications due to their non-toxic nature and low cost. The purpose of the current research was to formulate and assess a topical gel based on hydrogel that contained Ketorolac Tromethamine to treat inflammation and pain while reducing the gastrointestinal side effects associated with oral treatment. According to the FTIR analysis, Ketorolac Tromethamine doesn't interact with other excipients in a significant way. The physical characteristics, pH level, extrudability, spreadability, swelling property, in-vitro drug release study of hydrogel formulations were assessed. Using a dialysis membrane and a phosphate buffer solution with a pH of 7.4, in vitro and ex vivo release studies were conducted on the Franz diffusion cell. Among all formulations, HF4 showed high spreadability of 25.2 ±0.3 gm./cm/sec, extrudability, swelling index, in vitro drug release, and ex vivo drug diffusion. HF4 hydrogel showed no signs of skin irritation. The final formulation HF4 hydrogel shows an equal analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect as standard Ketorolac gel. It was found from the drug release kinetics that the Topical Ketorolac hydrogel HF4 drug release mechanism follows the Higuchi model and zero order.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 21, 2022
Formulation and Evaluation of Hydrogel Based Oral Controlled Drug Delivery System for Saquinavir
Neralapalli Nikitha Reddy, Shaik Muhammad Fazal ul Haq
Page no 575-584 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i10.011
The main aim of this study was to develop hydrogel based controlled drug delivery system of Saquinavir mesylate as hard gelatin capsule which are able to deliver the drug at prolonged rate. The hydrogel was prepared by crosslinking HPMC 15 cps and Carbopol 971P and then granules are developed using MCC as diluent. Drug excipient compatibility was studied by FT-IR. The prepared hydrogels formulation are evaluated for Swelling index. Drug release from hydrogel was performed by using Franz diffusion cell. The prepared granules are evaluated for pre formulation studies (Bulk density, Tapped density, Angle of repose). The Saquinavir hydrogel capsule are evaluated for weight variation, Drug content uniformity (95%), Disintegration time (11 mins). In-vitro drug release studies are conducted for 12hrs by using USP type I apparatus which is showing drug release of 98%. From the drug release kinetics, it can be determined that the saquinavir hydrogel capsules drug release mechanism follows both the zero-order and Higuchi models. For all metrics, the formulation SHCF4 has demonstrated the best performance in accordance with pharmacopoeia standards.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Oct. 21, 2022
Contributions of Tertiary Education in Sub-Sahara Africa
Akor Abbah Innocent
Page no 521-529 |
10.36348/jaep.2022.v06i10.003
This article reviewed the contributions of Tertiary Education in Sub-Sahara Africa. It extols the impact of the global application of education in social, economic and political development in sub-Sahara Africa. The paper highlighted the Aims of tertiary education in sub-Sahara Africa such as Production of the much-needed high-level manpower essential for the nation’s growth and development, provision of centers of excellence in teaching, research and storehouses of knowledge for nurturing the manpower needs of the nation, promotion and encouragement of scholarship and community services, teaching and research and development. The Conceptual Links of the contributions of tertiary Education in sub-Sahara Africa were succinctly analyzed in the paper. Similarly, the Crux of Tertiary Education in sub-Sahara Africa was meticulously explained in the review. Some African Countries with concrete commitments to Tertiary education such as Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Guinea, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and Uganda were showcased in the study. It further unveiled the Challenges of tertiary Education in sub-Sahara Africa such as inadequate funding, inadequate teaching staff, poor policy implementation, lack of resources, lack of information communication technology facilities, frequent labour disputes and closures of tertiary institutions, brain drain and poor leadership. The paper was recapped by putting forward the prospects to effective tertiary education in sub- Sahara Africa.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 21, 2022
Formulation and Evaluation of Dabigatran Solid Self-Nano Emulsifying Drug Delivery System
Sanke Manasa, K. Anie Vijetha
Page no 585-602 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i10.012
Dabigatran Etexilate (DE), a prodrug of dabigatran, is a strong oral, reversible, and direct thrombin inhibitor with low oral bioavailability because of active efflux via intestinal P-glycoprotein receptors. By creating a self-emulsifying drug delivery system, the current work largely focused on improving the solubility of dabigatran. Dabigatran is a BCS class II medication with high permeability and poor water solubility. UV-spectroscopy was used to determine Dabigatran's saturated solubility in different oils, surfactants, and co-surfactants. Based on their maximum solubility and compatibility with Dabigatran, the excipients were chosen. Different oils, surfactants, and co-surfactant combinations were used to create SEDDS formulations of dabigatran (4:1 and 3:1). Pseudo ternary phase diagrams were created, and the nano emulsification area was assessed using these. Formulations were created utilising different ratios of oil (Capmul MCM NF), surfactant (Labrasol ALF), and co-surfactant (Transcutol HP) based on the pseudo ternary phase diagram. The produced formulations were chosen, and the 4:1 formulation underwent optimization and was subjected to additional tests, including self-emulsification time, phase separation and stability tests, thermodynamic stability studies, droplet size and zeta potential, and in vitro drug release investigations. According to the report's results, Dabigatran SEDDS are a viable system to increase Dabigatran's solubility.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 21, 2022
E- Governance, as a Tool for Good Governance: A Reflection from Selected Khidmat Centres in District Poonch of Jammu and Kashmir
Shakeel Ahmed, Dr. Kaneez Zehra
Page no 419-426 |
10.36348/sjhss.2022.v07i10.001
E-governance refers to the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in the realm of governance. It is an endower o transfer how the government works and improve the system of service delivery mechanisms through the use of technology. Even though it is something that entirely modifies the conventional method of governing, it is an exercise. The fundamental components of good governance are the rule of law, transparency, efficacy, efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and public engagement. The government faces difficulty in addressing the problem of providing enough public services. This paper aims to accentuate the role of e-Governance for Good Governance and the Satisfaction level of people in rural areas toward e- services delivery by the Mean of Common Service Centres.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 21, 2022
Social Entrepreneurship: Global Emerging Trend
Saud Ilahi, Raziuddin Mohammed, Anis Souissi, Mohammed H Juriby
Page no 333-338 |
10.36348/sjef.2022.v06i10.001
Social Entrepreneurship has significantly progressed and is well appreciated globally. It is the way of pursuing innovative solutions to societal problems. Social entrepreneurs act as the change agents for society like traditional entrepreneurs change the profile of the business. They tirelessly pursue opportunities to create and sustain social value to serve the community. This paper builds on the literature to study the concept of social entrepreneurship, examines the various challenges faced by social entrepreneurs, discusses the scope of social entrepreneurship and puts forward the initiatives taken by disparate social entrepreneurs.