ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Fatty Acid Composition of Oil Extracted from Murrel Fish (Channa striata) From Marathwada Region
Vishal Ladniya, Mohammad Moaviyah Moghal, Vidya Pradhan
Page no 22-25 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.1.5
The Murrel fish (Channa striata) is a of freshwater fish species, native to
South Asian region and it contains high nutritional values. The murrel fish is a good
source of Omega fatty acids and proteins, omega fatty acids and proteins helps to
speed up the healing processes. For the present study Murrel Fish is purchased from
local market of Aurangabad (MS) India. The fatty acid composition of oil extracted
from Murrel fish has been investigated. Fatty acid composition of the oil is
determined by Gas Chromatography. It is found that the Murrel Fish is rich in
Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Oleic acid, and Linoleic acid. Arachidonic acid, Behenic
acid & Ricinoleic acid are also found in Murrel fish.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
The Influence of Service Quality, Brand Image and Promotion on Purchase Decision at MCU Eka Hospital
Hapzi Ali1, Evi Narulita, Adi Nurmahdi
Page no 88-97 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.1.12
This study aims to determine the effect of service quality, brand image and
promotion of purchasing decisions at MCU Eka Hospital. The research design used
was quantitative and descriptive. The study population included 396 service users of
MCU Eka Hospital. The sample size is 76 respondents by using purposive sample
method. The research data was collected by distributing questionnaires to obtain the
required data. Data testing techniques include instrument test and classical assumption
test. Methods of data analysis used are multiple linear regression analysis method, t
test, f test, coefficient of determination test (R2) and inter-dimensional correlation
analysis with the help of SPSS 23.0 for windows program. The results showed that the
quality of service, brand image and promotion have a significant positive effect
simultaneously to the purchase decision at MCU Eka Hospital. Partially the quality of
service has a significant positive effect on purchasing decision, brand image has a
significant positive effect on purchasing decision and promotion have a significant
positive effect on purchasing decision. Further research is suggested to add other
variables that influence purchasing decisions that have not been used in this study such
as price, product and customer relationship management.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Behaviour and Gill Histological Changes Induced By Cypermethrin (25% EC) On Black Molly, Poecilia Latipinna
E.S. Sangeetha, S. Sangeetha, A. Anrose, S. Deepa Rani, P. Ranjitha
Page no 26-31 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.1.6
Nowadays, Aquatic pollution has become a global problem. Fishes are
sensitive to a wide variety of pesticide chemicals. The effect of Cypermethrin (25%
EC) pesticide on behaviour and histopathology of black molly, P. latipinna is studied.
The 96hr LC50 concentration is found as 0.035ppm. 1/10th of the concentration
0.0035ppm is used for this study. Decreased swimming activity, excessive secretions
of mucous around opercular region are observed in Cypermethrin exposed fishes. The
gill histopathological changes observed in at 1st, 4th, 8th, 12th and 16th day of
0.0035ppm exposure exhibited gill lamellae includes less affected and less damages
in the gill structures, curling and fusion and shortening of gill lamellae, severe
necrosis in primary and secondary gill lamellae, club shaped secondary gill lamellae.
Cypermethrin (25% EC) pesticide becomes toxic to the aquatic organisms even in
low concentration.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Assessing Food Quality Delivery in the School Feeding Programme and Its Impacts on Enrolment: A Study of Some Public Basic Schools in Bawku Municipality of Ghana
Grace Efua Owusu Gyasi, Mrs. Maureen Nkansah Asante, John Adanse, Sussana Antwi-Boasiako
Page no 98-106 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.1.13
School feeding has been an effective safety net that has prevented countries
affected by economic challenges from adopting negative coping strategies. The study
assessed the food quality of the Ghanaian School Feeding Programme in Bawku
Municipality, in the Upper East Region. Some of the specific objectives were; to
assess the wholesomeness of the foodstuffs used in the preparation of meals for the
school pupils and also examining the impacts of the school feeding programme on the
basic education in the Bawku Municipality. The study highlighted some of the
challenges confronting caterers who are involved in the school feeding programme. A
survey research design was employed to obtain the data from primary and secondary
sources. The primary data was obtained through a structured questionnaire
administered to 120 respondents in 10 randomly selected public primary six pupils and
two caterers each from the selected schools in Bawku Municipality. The retrieved data
was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 and
the results were presented in the form of tables and figures. The results showed that
(70%) of the basic schools under the school feeding programme in Bawku
Municipality enjoy quality food and this has led to an increased in pupils’ enrolment,
and class attendance. The major challenges were found to be the delay in releasing of
funds to caterers. It was recommended that, the government of Ghana should provide
the Municipal Assembly with resources to help monitor and evaluate the
implementation of the program for improvement. Moreover, the municipal assembly
should find a better storage facility for the schools under the GSFP to help keep the
food safe for a longer period without introducing chemicals that has a longer effect on
the food and harmful to pupils.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Study on Antimicrobial Efficacy of an Indigenously Prepared Herbal Ophthalmic Solution against Selected Eye Pathogens Associated With Eye Diseases
Dr. Ranjan Padhy, Santosh Kumar Dash
Page no 74-80 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.1.14
Aqueous plant extracts in ophthalmic preparations is not uncommon.
Folklore (Indigenous) herbal preparations in this regard claim to cure eye diseases
need to be explored. Antimicrobial potency of such herbal formulation is studied with
comparison of its efficacy against selected pathogens associated with eye diseases
helps for its standardization and validation as well. Hence Herbal formulations were
taken and their antimicrobial efficacy was compared with standard treatises against
wide range of eye pathogens. Both agar well and disc diffusion methods were
followed for this purpose. Effect of extract on viability of microbes was also studied
taking absorbance data at 600nm spectral wavelength. The multidrug resistance of the
strains was also tested prior to their use in antimicrobial sensitivity test. The
antibacterial efficacy of standard eye drop showed highest zone of inhibition against
E. coli and lowest against P. vulgaris. Similarly the indigenously prepared eye drop
was found to be with fewer efficacies. However the 50% diluted ophthalmic
preparation showed higher degree of inhibition was revealed. The study explored that
the diluted and standardized indigenously prepared ophthalmic solution can be used
as a more potential drug at least against microbe associated and induced eye diseases.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Silymarin as Herbal Medicine- A Review
Kapil Kumar Verma, Sachin Goyal, G.D.Gupta
Page no 36-48 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i01.005
Silymarin, a flavonolignan contain phenolic and flavanoid component from Silybum marianum plant, is used for the strengthening against various liver conditions in both experimental models and clinical settings. Silybum marianum (milk thistle) has been used for centuries as an herbal medicine for the treatment of liver disease. Its use for various liver disorders due to drug as well as environmental factors. Silybum marianum contains silymarin, which is composed of the flavanolignans silybin, silydianin, and silychristine, with silybin being the most biologically active. Number of studies has established the cancer chemo preventive role of silymarin in both in vitro and in vivo models. Silymarin modulates imbalance between cell survival and apoptosis through intervention with the expressions of cell cycle regulators and proteins involved in apoptosis. Silymarin was found to be effective in the illness of organs like brain, prostate, lungs, heart, kidneys, pancreas and others. Silymarin act mainly by its antioxidative and free radical-scavenging properties, recently new molecular mechanisms based on the specific receptor interaction were discovered – e.g., modulation and inhibition of drug transporters, estrogenic receptors, P-glycoprotein, nuclear receptors and some others
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
A Brief Comparison between W.H Auden and Philip Larkin
Li Zhang, a, Mengna Wang
Page no 82-84 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.1.13
W.H Auden belongs to Key 1930s and Philip Larkin belongs to The
Movement. Even though they belong to different genres of poetry, they have some
similarities and differences. In the early age, Philip Larkin was influenced by W.H
Auden. Through W.H Auden’s poem, Larkin sought his own voice. Therefore this
paper makes a comparison between W.H Auden and Philip Larkin. From this paper
we will have a clear understanding on their differences as well as similarities.
According to the comparison, it will help us understand the two poets more clearly.
CASE REPORT | Jan. 30, 2018
Chondroid Syringoma of the Eyebrow about a Case
Faiçal Choumi, Mohamed Amine Ennouhi, Mohamed Sina, Lahcen Khalfi, Mohammed Moumine, Mohamed Nassih
Page no 54-56 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i01.007
Chondroid syringoma is a rare benign skin tumor that is mainly located on the face and neck. It is characterized by a high risk of recurrence, hence the interest of complete excision and prolonged surveillance. A 42-year-old patient presenting with a subcutaneous benign eyebrow tumor, 8mm in diameter. After the enucleation of the tumor, the anatomo-pathological examination objectified a chondroid syringoma. No recurrence after a decline of 3 years. Chondroid syringoma is a rare tumor of the sweat glands, located mainly at the level of the face and the neck, the treatment is based on a complete exeresis of the tumor. The knowledge of this pathology is important because the possibility of recurrence or malignant transformation exists, hence the interest of a prolonged surveillance
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Evaluation of Antiinflammatory Activity of Whole Plant of Caralluma umbellata Haw. (Apocynaceae) In Albino Rats
Rajan Michael Evanjaline, Veerabahu Ramasamy Mohan
Page no 32-35 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.1.7
Vascular tissues respond as an inflammation to adverse stimuli like
pathogens, bruised cells or an irritant. An inflammation manifests itself as redness,
swollen joints, pain at joints, stiff joints and impaired joints. Currently inflammation
is treated by NSAIDS. However, drugs used to treat inflammation can potentially
lead to enhanced risks of blood clotting which in turn can end up fatal heart attacks or
strokes. This scenario has hence necessitated a search for alternate drugs derived
from medicinal plants. Their chemical diversity also make them rich and possible
sources of drugs without accompanying adverse side effect. Therefore a study in this
direction will be both rewarding and unfulfilling. The objective of this study was to
evaluate the antiinflammatory activity from the ethanol extract of whole plant of
Caralluma umbellata in carrageenan induced paw edema in Wistar Albino rats. This
study was compared to a positive control drug, indomethacin. The ethanol extract was
given in a concentration of 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight. Ethanol extract of C.
umbellata whole plant with a concentration of 400 mg/kg b.w. showed maximum
(85.44%) inhibition on carrageenan induced rat paw edema at 3rd hour. The effect was
significantly (p<0.001) higher than that of the standard drug indomethacin (84. 78%).
From the result, it can be concluded that the antiinflammatory activity of C.umbellata
ethanol extract of whole plant may be due to the presence of secondary metabolites in
the extract.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Fabrication and characterization of Curcumin Nanoemulgel to Overcome the Challenges in Opthalmic Drug Delivery System
Pintu Kumar De, Manami Dhibar, Soumen Rakshit
Page no 109-118 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i01.014
Major challenge in ophthalmic drug delivery system is to locate the drug in precorneal site for some time as the applied dose has been washed out quickly in the lachrymal drainage. As well as it has been always a challenge in the drug delivery to formulate poorly soluble compound as conventional ophthalmic delivery like eye drops. Hence the purpose of the present study is to formulate ophthalmic in-situ nanoemulgels which are generally liquids at room temperature but exhibit sol‐to‐gel phase transition on the ocular surface due to change in specific physicochemical parameter like ionic strength, pH or temperature. The formulation was so designed to prolong the precorneal resident time thereby getting sustained delivery of drug and to improve bioavailability of poorly soluble model drug of curcumin by distributing it in nano globules of dispersed system. Different parameters of fabricated nanoemulgel like gelling capacity, gelation temperature, droplet size analysis, stability study, and refractive index, viscosity, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and drug release profile are evaluated. The physico-chemical evaluation reveals good rheological properties with instantaneous gelling capacity. Fourier Transform Infrared analysis (FTIR) study showed absence of incompatibility between the drug and polymer. The globular size found in nanometer range (below 200nm) and uniformity in size distribution (ploydispersity index 0.215-0.53) is studied by Malvern Zetasizer. Accelerated stability analysis ascertained the stability of formulation after storing at 40°C ± 2°C/75% RH ± 5% RH for 3 months. The drug release study of the formulations revealed sustained release of drug for the study period of 5 hours ranging from 31.87±2.12 to 61.77%±1.27. The developed thermosensitive nanoemulgel formulation is an effective ophthalmic delivery for getting sustained action of poorly soluble compound like curcumin
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Impact of Physical Activity Profile and Tobacco Consumption on Cardiometabolic Diseases of Cameroonians in Dschang Health District
MBS Dandji, FN Zambou, FCN Nana, EPS Fodja, D Lemogoum, DSB Dangang, FM Tchouanguep
Page no 36-45 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.1.8
This study aimed at studying the epidemiology and prevalence of risk
factors for cardiometabolic diseases. 254 male subjects aged between 30 and 60 years
old and apparently in good health having consented freely. They were randomly
selected from 10 health areas, including 5 in urban area (n=107) and 5 in rural area
(n=147), in Dschang Health District. After obtaining the ethical clearance, the level
of physical activity, the data on socio-demographic conditions and smoking were
identified by a simplified questionnaire. With the help of nurses and investigators,
anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, umbilical perimeter, waist
circumference, body mass index and fasting blood glucose were measured.
Approximately 5 ml of blood was taken at the elbow for biochemical assays. The
collected data were submitted to the EPI-InfoTM version 7.1.5.0. Software. Results
showed that 83% of people were inactive in rural area and the 41-50 age group was
more inactive (18.03%) whereas in the urban area there was 76.19% of inactive
people and the 51-60 age group recorded the most inactive individuals (43.83%)
(P>0.05). The inactive population showed 38.24% overweight and 14.7% obese.
Smokers represented only 20.55% in rural area and 16.82% in urban area.
Triglycerides, which were higher among smokers in rural area (349 ±49.23 mg/dl at
P>0.05) than in the urban area for former smokers (343.78 ±48.08 mg/dl) who had a
higher rate but without significant difference with the other categories of smokers
(P>0.05). Atherosclerosis index of smokers from urban area was higher without
significant difference compared to other groups.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Prostate Cancer: Insights of Current Treatment, Prevention and Management
Manikandan P, Sundara Ganapathy R, Raja Rajeswari K
Page no 28-35 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i01.004
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male reproductive system, and exists directly under the bladder, in front of the rectum with approximately the size of a walnut. Male hormones affect the growth of the prostate, and also how much prostate specific antigen the prostate produces. Medications aimed at altering male hormone levels may affect prostate specific antigen blood levels. The tumor is graded with one of the most accurate ways of determining the aggressiveness of prostate cancer by the Gleason Scale. Factors like race, family history and life style influence the risk of the occurrence of the disease. Because of the slow progression of the disease, symptoms are rarely seen. However, the choice of treatment strategy is dependent on many factors, like patient preference, and quality of life aspects. It is expected that within a near future, the focal treatment approaches like surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal, and chemotherapy would be much more developed without minimal side effects. And most importantly, proper dietary management may keep away a person from prostate cancer risk
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Comparison of the Effects of Laser Pasteurization and Heat Pasteurization on The Cow’s Milk
Amna O.B Malik, ALI A. S. Marouf
Page no 46-50 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.1.9
The main objective of this work was to investigate the cow’s milk
ingredients percentage after pasteurized using laser and heat treatment in order to
compared them with untreated milk. In this work, fresh cow’s milk sample (360 ml)
were obtained from farms of Sudan University of Science and Technology, the
sample was divided into three parts, the first part pasteurized by Nd: YAG laser with
output power of 50 watts for two minutes, the second part pasteurized by heating to a
temperature of 72°C for 15 seconds the third part was control sample used as
obtained. Moisture content, crude protein content, crude fat, ash content, total solid
(TS) content, lactose content, pH of the milk samples and titratable acidity were
analyzed for the three samples. The obtained results revealed that the ingredients
percentage reduced in all heat-based pasteurized milk components compared to laserbased pasteurized milk components.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Effect of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Costus Lucanuscianus on Male Reproductive Parameters in Albino Rats
Victoria Chinenye Obinna, Hope Delesi Kagbo
Page no 102-108 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i01.013
The use of medicinal plants in human and animal health care systems is well documented in ancient literature. However, excessive consumption of these plants could cause damage to some body tissues as well as impair their functions. There is dearth of information on the medicinal use of Costus lucanusianus in males hence this study was designed to investigate the effect of methanolic leaf extract of C. lucanusianus (MLECL) on male reproductive parameters using albino rats as model. Twenty animals were divided into four groups. Group A (Control) received 0.5ml/kg of 20% Tween 80 (vehicle), Group B (100 mg/kg of MLECL), Group C (200 mg/kg of MLECL), Group D (300 mg/kg of MLECL) by oral gavage daily for 28 days. Thereafter, Animals were anaesthetized and testes collected, homogenized and used for determination of sperm characteristics. Blood was collected for hormonal assay (testosterone) using ELISA. Histopathological study of the testes and epididymides were conducted. Methanolic leaf extract of C. lucanusianus has no significant (p>0.05) effect on sperm cell count and characteristics relative to the control, although the percentage of the sluggishly motile sperm cells increased in a dose dependent manner. No abnormality was observed in the testicular and epididymal sections of rats in the treated groups except the thickened interstitial spaces of testicular sections of rats treated with 200 and 300 mg/kg MLECL. It is therefore concluded that Costus lucanusianus methanolic leaf extracts have no deleterious effect on male reproductive parameters and can be considered relatively safe in male fertility
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2018
Effects of Alkali Concentration and Temperature on the Imbibition Properties of Okro Stem Habiscus esculentun Fibre
Abubakar Ahmed Hamidu, Mayen Nelson Ekott
Page no 51-55 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.1.10
Okro fiber was obtained from okro stem by soaking in ammonium oxalate
for 20minutes.The effect of alkali treatment (mercerization) on 10grammes of each
sample was investigated. Various concentration of the NaOH (Sodium hydroxide)
ranging from 0% to 22% was prepared. The temperature of the treatment was varied
from 25 to 40oC .Water imbibitions studies was also carried out on the fiber samples
by varying the temperature and concentration of the fiber samples obtained. Result of
treatment of the fiber with ammonium oxalate indicated a whitish lustrous material.
The mercerization effects on the fiber indicated an increase in mass of the fiber from
an initial weight of 0.4g in 1.0M to 0.8g in 4.0M at 25oC .On the other hand, there
was a substantial swelling noticed in the case of the fiber sample treated with 1.0M
(0.6g) to 0.9g (4.0) at 40oC.For imbibitions studies, the water uptake recorded the
best value with fiber treated with 1.0M showing a maximum imbibitions value at
25oC. The overall results of the study indicated that treatment of fiber with chemical
enhanced some crucial properties of the fiber and has inhibited substantially the
amount of water absorbed by fibrous materials. Industries involved in the exploration
of natural fibers as potential fibers may benefit immensely from this investigation as
this may add to the list of fiber utilized for fiber production due to its abundance.