ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 16, 2022
Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome: A Review of 100 Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Dr. Tanjina Afrin, Dr. A B M Yunus, Dr. Abdul Aziz, Dr. Mahbuba Sharmin, Dr. Salahuddin Shah, Dr. Amin Lutful Kabir, Dr. Md. Adnan Hasan Masud, Dr. Shahidul Islam, Dr. Kazi Md Kamrul Islam
Page no 200-204 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i04.007
Background: ALL is a malignancy of B or T lymphoblasts which is characterized by unrestrained spread of abnormal, immature lymphocytes and their progenitors which results in the replacement of bone marrow and other lymphoid organs subsequently. Methods: This study was a observational cross sectional study conducted at the Department of Hematology, in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study period was from October 2019- September 2020. The sample size for this study was 100. Result: Most of the respondents 53(53%) were from <20 years and the mean age was 30±11.18. The female was 68(68%) and male was 32(32%). Fever was found in 100% cases and Progressive pallor in 98%. Bony tenderness was found in 58 cases and followed by Splenomegaly 48, Lymphadenopathy in 46, Oral ulcer in 46, Hepatomegaly in 36. The range of Total WBC count (x109/L) was (6-435) and the Mean±SD was 52.51±78.70 and followed by Hb% (gm/dl) was (4.1-13.4) and 9.25±1.49, Platelet (x109/L) was (5-20000) and 505.20±2815.29. S. uric acid (mg/dL) was (1.40-30.03) and 5.76±4.61. S. inorganic phosphate (mg/dL) was (2.30-7.70) and 4.19±1.20. S. potassium (mmol/L) (2.50-5.40) and 3.92±0.56. S. calcium (mg/dL) was (1.10-11.80) and 8.33±2.08. S. creatinine (mg/dL) was (0.19-3.59) and 89±0.55. In 72% TLS was absent and in 28% was present. Conclusions: Rapid spread of TLS often causes severe toxic effects on organs, which leads to renal impairment, epilepsy, cardiac arrhythmias, pulmonary edema, and even death.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 16, 2022
How Does School Physical Education Stimulate Students' Interest in Sports?
Zheng Xuanchen
Page no 68-72 |
10.36348/jaspe.2022.v05i04.002
The teaching of physical education teaching is different from other disciplines, sports teaching is not simply to make the students master a few sports action, but to put the knowledge and skills learned in the course become amateur exercise ability, exercise consciously to do outside, so almost all physical education teachers need to undertake to the student interest in sport, but the present school education, Many students are never interested in physical education. This paper adopts the method of literature and logical reasoning to explore this phenomenon, and holds that the reasons for this phenomenon are as follows: 1. Negative life and entertainment, 2. Students under pressure to meet the examination standards, 3. Monotonous teaching content and form. In order to solve these problems and improve the interest in physical education, we need to carry out reasonable teaching design, adopt a variety of teaching means and methods, and pay attention to the classroom and students themselves.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 16, 2022
Qualitative Modifications of the Aligners’ Bacterial Flora under the Effect of Tea Tree Essential Oil
Hamza Gaaloul, Wiem Ben Amor, Refka Ben Dhia, Ons Haddad, Samir Tobji, Maha Mastouri, Adel Ben Amor
Page no 107-115 |
10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i04.002
Objectives: The aim of our study is to look for the different Gram + and Gram - germs present in the biofilm of thermoplastic appliances and to note the qualitative modifications of the aligners’ bacterial flora after the use of the tea tree essential oil. Materials and Methods: Thirty-four patients were involved in the study. They were divided into two equal groups: a control group using a toothbrush and toothpaste as cleaning means and a test group using the tea tree essential oil as a supplement. Results: The results showed that the bacterial flora of the thermoplastic device is very diverse with a predominance of the genus Staphylococcus. It was isolated in more than half of the devices used by the control group. In terms of species, Enterobacter cloacae complex and Staphylococcus aureus were the most represented. In addition to the bacteria, usually found in the oral cavity, several other non-oral strains were frequently isolated, underscoring the importance of hand hygiene. The tea tree essential oil showed its effectiveness on Staphylococcus, which was significantly less encountered in the test group (p = 0.031). Conclusion: Thermoplastic appliances contain a diverse bacterial flora; Tea tree essential oil can be used for disinfecting purpose.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 16, 2022
Relationship of Smoking and COVID-19: Myths and Reality
Ranjan Ghosh, Supratim Ghosh, Debarati Ray
Page no 116-118 |
10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i04.003
The alarming spread of novel corona virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has resulted to an ongoing pandemic of corona virus disease since 2019. Due to this the virus is popularly known as Covid 19 virus. The world has not been able to get rid of this disease and we are into the fourth wave. There have been numerous changes in the nature of the disease but it is still causing major disruptions all over the world. Tobacco use as smoking is a major cause of mortality as well as morbidity around the world. Nobody can dispute the ill effects of smoking on health. Surprisingly, there have been few reports about low incidence of smokers among Covid 19 patients. This article aims to review available literature on the subject and try to clear the misconceptions on this topic.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 16, 2022
Diagnosis of Thyroid Malignancy Using Chemical Elements of Nodular Tissue Determined by Neutron Activation Analysis
Vladimir Zaichick
Page no 152-162 |
10.36348/sjbr.2022.v07i04.006
Thyroid benign (TBN) and malignant (TMN) nodules are a common thyroid lesion. The differentiation of TMN often remains a clinical challenge and further improvements of TMN diagnostic accuracy are warranted. The aim of present study was to evaluate possibilities of using differences in chemical elements (ChEs) contents in nodular tissue for diagnosis of thyroid malignancy. Contents of ChEs such as calcium (Ca), chlorine (Cl), iodine (I), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), and sodium (Na) were prospectively evaluated in “normal” thyroid (NT) of 105 individuals as well as in nodular tissue of thyroids with TBN (79 patients) and to TMN (41 patients). Measurements were performed using non-destructive instrumental neutron activation analysis. It was observed that in TMN tissue the mean mass fraction of I was lower while the mean mass fractions of K and Mg were higher than in NT and TBN tissue. It was demonstrated that I content is nodular tissue is the most informative parameter for the diagnosis of thyroid malignancy. It was found that “Sensitivity”, “Specificity” and “Accuracy” of TMN identification using the I level in the needle biopsy of affected thyroid tissue was significantly higher than that using US examination and cytological test of fine needle aspiration biopsy. It was concluded that determination of the I level in a needle biopsy of TNs using non-destructive instrumental analytical method is a fast, reliable, and very informative diagnostic tool that can be successfully used as an additional test of thyroid malignancy identification.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 16, 2022
Factors Associated with Hypertension in the Selected Community
Mazumder K. C, Biswas A, Hossain K, Mondol M. K
Page no 205-210 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i04.008
Introduction: Non-communicable disease causes over 36 million deaths globally each year. And among the NCD deaths, over 82% of premature deaths occur in underdeveloped and developing countries. Some of the non-communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes and asthma are emerging as major health problems in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh government has given high priority to research these particular diseases. But although there are many global studies regarding the risk factors of hypertension, not much research has been done regarding the increasing risk of hypertension in rural areas. This study aims to determine the correlation of various factors with hypertension among the population of a rural locality. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the rural area of Dumki upazilla of Patuakhali district. Sample population was selected following simple random sampling technique. Socio-demographic information, information about smoking, family history of hypertension status were collected using a pre-prepared questionnaire. Blood pressure, body weight and height of 255 individuals between the age range of 40-90 years of both sexes were measured and collected. Result: Among the participants, 98 were male and 157 were female. The mean age of the participants was 45.28 years, and mean weight was 56.27 kg. 40% of the participants were aged between 41-50 years and 38.04% were aged between 51-60 years. Among the participants, majority were educated, and only 16.47% were illiterate. Majority of the participants (39.61%) were housewives, and 10.98% were service holders. Only 7.45% of the participants were unemployed. The biggest risk factor in the present study participants was excessive salt intake, present in 64.84% of the participants. This was closely followed by family history of hypertension, present in 61.18% of the participants. High BMI was also present in 48.63% of the participants. Conclusion: Increased BMI and high blood pressure are high risk factors for hypertension. Hypertension was observed to occur more in the female population, and the risk of hypertension increased with age. Excessive salt intake and smoking, Jarda consumption and tobacco chewing are also some risk factors observed in this particular rural study.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 15, 2022
Relationship between Attitude and Adherence Hand Hygiene Practices among Nurses in Patient District Hospital of Semarang
Sobur Setiaman, Amin Samiasih, Eni Hidayati
Page no 71-75 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i04.001
Introduction: Nurses has responsibility in prevention and control of infection in hospitals. Hand hygiene practices, a way to prevent of infection in hospital, but so many factors can influence adherence of hand hygiene practices. Attitude may influence of adherence of hand hygiene practices. Aim: Aim of study was to measure of attitude and hand hygiene behavior among of the nurses. Methods: This study used an observational analytic with study of cross-sectional method. Aim research were to study of relationship between attitude and adherence hand hygiene practice among nurses In-patient Unit District Hospital Semarang. Number of samples were 107 nurses on duty at In-patient Unit of the District Hospital Semarang. The data collected by filling a questionnaire of attitude and observation of hand hygiene practices. The data of demography, level of attitude and level of adherence hand hygiene described by distribution of frequencies analysis, and Spearman Rank Test used to analyze a relationship between attitude and adherence of hand hygiene practice. Results: Attitude of nurses to hand hygiene showed 75,7% positive, and compliance level to hand hygiene practice were showed 63,6%. Relationship analysis between attitude and adherence of hand hygiene practice among nurses done by correlate analyzed with Spearman Rank Test. The results of bivariate analysis r2 0.269 indicated correlated between attitude and adherence hand hygiene, probability result p=0.005 (<0,05) indicated significant relationship between attitudes and adherence of hand hygiene practice among nurses acquired by Spearman Rank Test. Discussion: Attitude may influence adherence of the hand hygiene practice among nurses. Confirmed analysis that good attitude, may increase of adherence of hand hygiene practices. To improving adherence hand hygiene, not only influence by attitude, also influence by rule and procedure and must be same perception about importantly of hand hygiene practice can be prevented of cross infection in hospital.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 15, 2022
In- Vivo Anthelmintic Activity of Cleome viscose Seed Extracts
Zubariya Tamkeen, Neelesh Chaubey, Harish Pandey
Page no 196-199 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i04.006
The development of anthelmintic resistance and the high cost of traditional anthelmintic drugs have led to the evaluation of medicinal plants as an alternative source of anthelmintic drugs. Parasitic roundworms (nematodes) cause significant morbidity and mortality in livestock and cause significant loss of productivity in farmers around the world. Control of these nematodes has relied heavily on the use of a limited number of anthelmintic drugs. However, resistance to many of these anthelmintic is now widespread, and new drugs need to be found to ensure sustainable and effective treatment and management in the future. In present study aimed to evaluate the anthelmintic activity of PEE, EAE, MEE & AEE extracts of Cleome viscose Linn seeds. The result revealed that ethyl acetate extract at 50 mg/mL was the most active against Pheretima posthuma.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 15, 2022
The Cooperative Society System Framework: A Goal Oriented Approach
Adeagbo Moruf Adedeji, Ejidokun Adekunle Olugbenga, Kasali Abdulwakil Adekunle, Agbaje Halimah Adebimpe
Page no 183-191 |
10.36348/sjet.2022.v07i04.002
ICT has led to innovations in various sectors of the economy, including cooperative societies. As a result of innovation, several cooperative systems have been developed, but they do not adequately and effectively meet the needs of various cooperative societies. In addition, their process framework does not embed a generic approach such that the peculiarities of different cooperative can be catered for. Therefore, this paper presents a generic systems process framework for the development of cooperative system using Goal-driven Development Process (GDP). The GDP draws from the principle of an iterative and incremental model with top-down and bottom-up convergence approach for the identification of goals and implementation. HTML and CSS was used to implement the front-end while the back end was implemented using PHP and MySQL. The system was evaluated by 24 stakeholders across 4 cooperative societies. The result showed 71.67% overall reaction to the software, 73.54% screen, 68.13% terminology, and system information, 67.01% learning, and 71.5% system capability with overall evaluation of approximately 70.4% user’s satisfaction. Thus, the research presents a generic process framework that adequately captures the peculiarities of cooperative societies that software engineers will find useful in the development of cooperative software irrespective of the size and the complexity.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 15, 2022
Prisons in Anglophone Cameroon: Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Prisoners
Sammy Besong Arrey-Mbi, Michael Kpughe Lang, Nixon Kahjum Takor
Page no 133-142 |
10.36348/sjhss.2022.v07i04.004
The Prison Service in British Southern Cameroons had a constitutional mandate to provide rehabilitation programmes with the goal of transforming the conduct and welfare of prisoners. To deliver this mandate, the Prison Service this article explores the transformation and rehabilitation of prisoners in the British Southern Cameroons prison service which incorporates various types of social and economic activities. The main focus is on the rehabilitation programmes which existed within the prison service between 1922 and 1992. The changes in the laws which necessitated these activities as well as how the prisons were organised to carry out these very important activities are examined. Because of the need to instill inmates with skills and entrepreneurial capacities aimed at facilitating their re-insertion into the society, the correctional institutions moved away from a punitive approach to rehabilitation. This paper discusses the various innovative transformation and rehabilitation programmes that were implemented and designed to enhance the offender’s skills and to encourage their creativity and potentials. In collaboration with missionary societies and other agencies, the government rehabilitated prisoners through various programmes: skills development, psychological services, social work services, and spiritual care. The paper argues that while prisoners left the prison with development skills and knowledge that reduced reoffending and facilitated their reintegration into the community, the increasing number of inmates became over bearing on the resources that the government earmarked for the implementation of rehabilitation programmes.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 15, 2022
Static Pullout Tests on Retrofitted Anchorage System in Concrete Using Supplementary Reinforcement
Padmanabham K, Rambabu K
Page no 79-94 |
10.36348/sjce.2022.v06i04.004
This paper presents experimental results of retrofitted anchorage system of structural concrete by using Post-Installation of Supplementary Anchorage (PISA) as a implicit strengthening measure and to improve the nonlinear performance of conventional anchorage system in hardened concrete. A total sixty specimens of M25 grade concrete (150x150x300mm) with two different size of rebar anchorage of 12mm, 16mm and five different configuration of conventional anchorage system was retrofitted by PISA technique is verified under direct tension pullout quasi static loads. The configuration of anchorage comprised by straight bar (A1), 90degree bend (A2), 180degree hook (A3), single head bar (A4) and double head bar (A5). The test parameters considered are bond strength, ductility, stiffness and bar-slip and test variables are configuration of anchorage, size of rebar and presence of supplementary steel. The obtained results validated by ANSYS modeling. This study concludes that a considerable improvement of nonlinear parameters such as ultimate load (3-8%), stiffness (4%-17%), ductility (16%-52%) and concrete contribution (6%-23%) by using PISA technique.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 13, 2022
Interest of the « Adress-Position Code » and the « Internal Customer-Supplier System » in Hospital Pharmacy Stock Management
Enneffah W, Lamsaouri J, Cherkaoui N, Makram S, Bennana A, El Wartiti M. A
Page no 191-195 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i04.005
Despite the undeniable contribution of the computerized inventory management in hospital pharmacy and the increasing performance of storage facilities, the practice has revealed several shortcomings and difficulties in terms of stock management. The aim of this work is to suggest two organizational approaches that result from a long experience over five phases, which benefited from the commitment of our hospital top management. It’s about the Address-Position Code (APC) and the Internal Customer-Supplier System (ICSS). These two approaches allow us optimizing stock management and securing pharmaceutical products while improving their availability for the benefit of their users. Thus, they could be applicable in other similar structures to master pharmaceutical products flow and stock management.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 13, 2022
Analysis Implementation of Activity-Based Budget for Planning and Control of Direct Labor Costs on the Inpatient Department (Case Study at XYZ Hospital)
Damar Wanto, Nengzih Nengzih
Page no 136-140 |
10.36348/sjef.2022.v06i04.003
The research began with a request from the board of directors where researchers working at the hospital asked to prepare a budget based on activities. In addition, the competitive conditions in the hospital industry triggered by various factors require a complete change in the application of management principles in each hospital. Changes in organizational structure, for example, aim to allow flexibility, create a cross-functional team that focuses on patient satisfaction. Changes in human resource management have resulted in performance-based management replacing the function-based management that executives knew and used in the past. This activity-based management requires hospital managers to change the method they use for budgeting, from functional-based budgeting to activity-based budgeting.
CASE REPORT | April 13, 2022
Leydig Cell Hypoplasia and Pituitary Stalk Agenesis: Genetic Link or Coincidence
Kaoutar Rifai, Hinde Iraqi, Lamyae Echchad, Hajar Kachani, Wahiba Ghaffour, Mohamed El Hassan Gharbi
Page no 199-202 |
10.36348/sjm.2022.v07i04.003
Leydig cell hypoplasia illustrates a rare category of 46, XY DSD "disorders of sex development". We report a case of a patient assigned to the female sex carrying a DSD with 46 XY karyotype on Leydig cell hypoplasia associated with pituitary stalk agenesis. This association has not been described yet in the literature. The patient was first admitted at the age of five for failure to thrive (FTT) with an abnormality of sexual development. The FTT was related to complete GH deficiency on pituitary stalk agenesis. Upon investigation, the patient was diagnosed as carrying a DSD 46, XY. The endocrine evaluation revealed low testosterone, FSH, and LH levels with a negative HCG test. The abdominopelvic ultrasound objectified two testicles in the inguinal folds. ²After discussing the case in a multidisciplinary consultation meeting, and taking into account the wishes of the family and the psychiatric expertise, the selected sex that was assigned to the patient was female. At the age of 19, the patient underwent a bilateral gonadectomy and the anatomopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of Leydig cell hypoplasia. Leydig cell hypoplasia is a rare autosomal recessive syndrome, diagnosed by clinical, biological, radiological, histological, and genetic evidence. Its association with pituitary stalk agenesis has not been described in the literature. This syndrome is characterized by the inability of the chorionic gonadotropin luteinizing hormone receptor in Leydig cells to respond to luteinizing hormone, thereby causing feminization of a male fetus. The treatment has three components: hormonal treatment, surgical treatment, and psychological care.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 13, 2022
Microbial Assisted Bioremediation of Polluted Water
Aisha Saleem, Irum Naureen, Gulnaz Tasleem, Rabia Anwar, Mahnoor Mairaj, Huma Muddassar, Nadia Jamshaid Rana
Page no 116-127 |
10.36348/sjls.2022.v07i04.001
Bioremediation is a process to remove or detoxify contaminant present in the environment by certain biomolecules or biomass to bind and concentrate selected ions or other molecules. Water pollution is an issue of great concern worldwide, and it can be broadly divided into three main categories, that is, contamination by organic compounds, inorganic compounds (e.g., heavy metals), and microorganisms. A wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and algae, can act as biologically active methylators, which are able to at least modify toxic species. Microorganisms cannot destroy metals, they can alter their chemical properties via a surprising array of mechanisms. Different factors affect bioremediation include environmental factor biological factor, availability of nutrients, temperature, ph, and toxic compounds. Among organic pollutants, hydrocarbons may enter in water either directly by spills or effluents or indirectly from atmosphere. These metals are extremely sensitive at low concentrations and can be stored in food webs, posing a serious public health risk. Several microorganisms (natural/exotic/ engineered) having specific metabolic capability and various enzyme production ability which fall under six main divisions include Oxidoreductases, Transferases, Hydrolases, Lyases, Isomerases and Ligases (synthetases) are used during bioremediation process. The heavy metals associated with environmental contamination, for instance, lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and chromium (Cr), which are potentially hazardous to ecosystems. The types of microorganisms that are used in bioremediation processes due to their natural capacity to biosorb toxic heavy metal ions.