ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Pattern and Early Treatment Outcome of Abdominal Injuries in Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah Muar
Norly S, Norfaidhi Akram MN, Ros’aini P
Page no 248-253 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.013
Abdominal trauma is responsible for 10% of all the traumatic deaths. With progressing technologies and civilization, the profile and pattern of abdominal trauma is changing. This study was conducted to look into the pattern and early treatment outcome of abdominal trauma in our local setting. Prospective and observational study from 1 February 2017 - 1 February 2018. Records of patients with abdominal trauma were collected from the day they were admitted to final outcome of management at discharge or death. Data analysis was done using IBM® SPSS® Statistics Version 22. Forty-nine patients were admitted with abdominal trauma. The majority was male (87.8%) and Malay (61.2%). Mean age was 31.6 years old (range 3-75). The most frequent type was blunt trauma (95.9%); its most common cause was motor vehicle accident (85.7%). Abdominal trauma was associated with other injuries in 75.5% of cases. The most common associated injuries were chest injuries (44.9%), followed by skeletal (40.8%) and soft tissue injuries (26.5%). FAST were done on 89.8% of patients, CECT scan (61.2%) and ultrasonogram (18.4%). The liver was injured in 49.0% of patients, spleen 49.0% and bowel 14.3%. Fifty-one percent of patient had single abdominal organ injury, 16.3% had 2 organs and 24.5% had 3. The majority of patients were treated non-operatively (61.2%). Four patients died of polytrauma (8.2%). Most trauma patients are young male. Abdominal trauma is commonly associated with other injuries but most can be treated non-operatively
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Sino-African Cooperation and the Question of Interpretations
Okeke Tochukwu
Page no 672-676 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.5.13
The study of Sino-African cooperation is evolving as a very significant area
of research. So far, students, scholars, diplomats, journalists and other observers have
produced an avalanche of works on the subject, each focusing on an aspect or aspects
of the theme, from different perspectives. These differing views and perspectives
convey opinions that converge and or diverge in substance and analysis, even as they
enrich (and sometimes confuse) our understanding of the evolving cross continental
reality. In view of this, this paper studies the theme of Sino-African cooperation with a
specific focus on analyzing the issues/opinions that exist along three different schools
of thought. The paper defines the perceptions vis-à-vis the underlying factors that drive
their expressions, and submits that interests and changing international circumstances
form the foundation upon which not only perceptions are made, but how responses are
constructed.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
ASUU Struggles: A Historical Discourse under Military Rule and Democratic Regimes in Nigeria
Abubakar Sabo, Sani Muhammad
Page no 500-505 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.5.1
The year 2018 marked the 40th anniversary of the founding of the ASUU.
As has been seen, during these forty years, Nigeria had experienced a great deal of
political and societal unrest, and by any standards the history of the ASUU has been an
eventful one. The formation of ASUU came at a time when the oil boom in Nigeria
was beginning to decline and when the country was faced with the consequences of
the failure of its rulers to utilize oil wealth to support production and a credible
welfare system. Military dictatorship had become institutionalized and had eroded
many fundamental freedoms in the society. ASUU‟s establishment in 1978 was mainly
driven by the need to address the deterioration of education in the country especially
under the military rule but the timing of the formation of the union is also indicative of
the fact that it emerged into what was already a highly politicized environment. The
paper is a review and an opinion based which assesses the relationship of ASUU with
Military and Democratic regimes vis-à-vis the government education policies and the
application and or respect for institutional autonomy of universities by various regimes
in Nigeria. The paper found that ASUU struggles remained and continue to feature
irrespective of the different regimes in Nigeria. It also concludes based on available
historical records that the military regimes have had a more preponderance of abuse of
universities administrative autonomy in comparison with democratic regimes.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Automatic Building Change Detection and 3D Map Generation Using Multispectral Imagery and Height Data
Mohammad Mizanur Rahman
Page no 250-253 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.5.2
Automatic building change detection required for metropolitan and urban
planning , industrial city planning, road and highway planning, unauthorized
construction detecting, stopping any new construction on risky or highly dense areas,
planning for homeland security etc. This research proposal aims for automatic
building change detection and 3D map generation using multispectral imagery and 3-
dimentional height data. The goal for this research proposal is to detect building
changes with precise geometric accuracy and use the detected building changes data
to generate 3D building map. High resolution aerial and satellite imagery and highly
dense height data from LIDAR can detect building change and can generate an
accurate up-to-date 3D building map.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
To Study the Anthropometric Parameters in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients
Vinay Kumar Warkade, Prashant Khuraiya, Atul Shende
Page no 266-272 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.017
Fatty liver disease in absence of alcohol abuse is now emerging as a major health burden in the world. It represents the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome, a variably defined aggregate of disorders related to obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension and hyperlipdemia. To study the various anthropometric parameters in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients. The present study was conducted in the Department of Medicine on 65 patients with ultra-sonographic finding of fatty liver disease with no history of alcohol. Various anthropometric measurements like neck circumference, height, weight, waist to hip ratio, BMI were measured and recorded. For analysis, statistical software SPSS latest Version 20.0 was used. The results were analysed using the appropriate statistics. In our study we found that 45 patients ie 69% are obese and maximum number of the patients ie 95% males and 100% females have their waist hip ratio above the cut off value and 64% male and 98% female have neck circumference more than the cut off value . The study concludes obesity, neck circumference and waist: hip ratio was associated with NAFLD in our study
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Black’s Classification: Isn’t It a Time to Switch over to a Comprehensive Caries Classification?
Asaad Javaid Mirza, Mohsin Nazir, Maaz Asad Javaid, Shama Asghar, Asghar Shigri
Page no 178-183 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.5.9
GV Black proposed a classification for recording caries which served the
purpose efficiently for almost 100 years. Owing to its inbuilt shortcomings and current
knowledge on cariology and induction of modern technology and restorative materials,
Black‘s philosophy has been rendered despondently ineffective. Though various more
comprehensive classifications and caries management systems have been evolved but
Black‘s classification remains popular tool for recording of caries worldwide. The
similar situation is found among dental professionals in Pakistan. This study was
planned with the objective to know the reason for not using other classification systems
and awareness about the existence of newer systems among Operative Dentistry /
cariology specialists or teachers. A content validated close-ended questionnaire was
used as a tool for this survey based study. The questionnaire based on two-point Likert
scale with options of ―Yes ―and ‗No‖ comprising of ten simple queries regarding
Black‘s caries classification was sent personally to all those who showed willingness to
participate in the study and was recollected within 15 days. 85% of the participant
agreed that Black‘s classification focuses on treating dental cavities and not the carious
process itself and 95% were aware of existence of more conservative modes of caries
classification. Majority confirmed that Black‘s classification isn‘t compatible with
minimal interventional approach to dental treatment. Even then, this is the chief
classification that is followed in dental schools in Pakistan. Black‘s classification isn‘t
well-suited for existing philosophy for caries management and dental profession should
switch over to already existing more compatible classification.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
To Evaluate Analgesic Activity of Ethosuximide in Normal Rats and Neuropathic Pain Induced Rats
Rajkumari Bansal, Inder Dev Ashahiya
Page no 262-265 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.016
A novel therapeutic use of Ethosuximide has come to light with the findings of powerful analgesic effects in experimental models as well as in humans.The analgesic effects of Ethosuximide were explored in various nociceptive models. Following intraperitoneal administration, ethosuximide dose-dependently reversed chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathic pain and capsaicin-induced mechanical Allodynia, and produced antinociceptive effects in the rat-tail flick reflex test in male rats. Analgesia Produced by Ethosuximide is as good as that Produced by Gabapentin in Acute Pain models. Analgesia produced by extract of Ocimum sanctum is as good as that Produced by Ethosuximide, when compared with these drugs individually in acute pain models. In Neuropathic Pain induced by Ethosuximide Produces Significant Analgesia in Thermal Hyperalgesia Models and significantly reduces Cold Allodynia. The Ethosuximide in neuropathic pain relievers Thermal Hyperalgesia as well as cold Allodynia.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Peripheral Intravenous Complication of Neonates: Effect of Educational Program for Nurses on Prevention and Management
Sahar Sedky Faheim, Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan
Page no 79-90 |
10.21276/sjnhc
The peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheter is the most used vascular
access device for administration of medications in hospitalized neonates. To
evaluate the impact of an educational program for nurses on assessment,
management, and prevention of peripheral intravenous complication in neonatal
intensive care unit. A quasi-experimental research design was used in the current
study. The study sample consisted of a convenience sample including all available
nurses (88) at University Hospital, General Hospital and Health Insurance Hospital
at Beni-Suef. Two self-administered tools for nurses; part I, socio-demographic data
for nurses, part II, nurses’ knowledge regarding IV fluid and part III, nurses`
knowledge regarding IV complications and neonate's needs of management and
observational checklist for nursing practice about IV infiltration or extravasation in
neonates. The findings revealed that there was a highly significant difference in the
pre and post-intervention program and their knowledge and practice, the study stated
that there was an improvement in their knowledge and practice towards prevention
and management IV complications. Educational intervention had a significant role in
increasing knowledge and practice of universal precautions among nurses. It is
recommended to exert more efforts in developing and applying similar educational
endeavors for nurses in NICUs these educational initiatives need to be boosted
periodically to ensure sustainability of their positive effects on knowledge and
practice
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Prevalence of Nutritional Deficiency Anemia in Pregnant Females of Adilabad
K Rama, G Satyanarayana
Page no 258-261 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.015
The prevalence of nutritional deficiency especially the iron deficiency anemia is very common in pregnant females of developing countries, more so in the rural and tribal population. We in the present study tried to evaluate the prevalence of anemia in 300 females in 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester attending ANC in Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital [RIMS], Adilabad. The Institutional Ethical committee permission was obtained for the study. 100 patients in each of the three trimesters were included in the study all the pregnant ladies were healthy without any significant medical disorders. The blood samples were collected from the peripheral vein in 5ml vacutainer and send to the Department of Pathology for examination. The Department of Pathology, RIMS Adilabad uses 5 part hematology cell counter (Sysmex Xn 1000 manufactured by Sysmex India Pvt. Ltd Mumbai) to obtain all the hematological parameters. The mean levels of hemoglobin in n=100 patients of 1 trimester were 8.38 ± 1.5 gm/dl, the mean levels of Hb in n =100 patients of 2nd trimester was 8.34 ± 1.24 similarly the mean Hb levels of n=100 patients in the third trimester was 7.75 ± 1.02. The hemoglobin levels of 10.0 – 10.9 gm/dl was classified as mild anemia in our study 10.83% of pregnant ladies had mild anemia. Between 7.0 – 10.0 it was classified as moderate 76.67% of pregnant ladies had moderate anemia, < 7.0 gm/dl was classified as severe 12.5% had severe anemia and < 4.0 gm/dl was classified as very severe (decompensated) anemia no case of very severe anemia was present in this study. The presence of nutritional deficiency anemia is very common in the tribal pregnant females of Adilabad. Although all the pregnant females receive duly the dose of iron and folic acid supplementations during the Antenatal care there needs to be good nutritional supplementation provided to reduce the burden of anemia in the pregnant females of this area.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
The Effect of Transformational Leadership, Organizational Culture and Work Motivation on Employee Performance
Ahmad Badawi Saluy, Novawiguna Kemalasari
Page no 651-659 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.5.10
This study aims to examine and analyze the influence of transformational
leadership, organizational culture, and work motivation on employee performance of
PT XYZ. The sampling method used is proportional random sampling. From a
population of 100 employees with a sample of 80 employees. The method of analysis
used in this study is multiple linear regressions. The results showed that
transformational leadership, organizational culture, and work motivation together
(simultaneously) have a significant effect on performance. Partially transformational
leadership and organizational culture have a significant positive effect on performance.
Organizational culture and work motivation have a significant positive effect on
performance.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
A Study of Mean Intraocular Pressure in Male and Female Hypertensive Patients
Mohd Idris Akbani
Page no 254-257 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.014
The blood pressure changes are sometimes reflected by changes in Intra-ocular pressure. We in the present study tried to evaluate the changes in IOP with the change in blood pressures in borderline hypertensive to known hypertensive patients graded according to recent ACC/AHA guidelines of hypertension in male and female patients visiting Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences [RIMS], Adilabad. The study was carried in the Department of General Medicine and Department of Ophthalmology. A total of (n=222) patients were involved in the study. Subjects with the history of glaucoma, ocular hypertension, corneal abnormalities or those who underwent ophthalmic surgeries were excluded from the study. Systolic blood pressure was determined at the point at which the Korotkoff’s sounds become audible (first phase) whereas the diastolic BP was measured at the point at which the sounds suddenly become faint (fourth phase of Korotkoff’s sounds). Blood pressure measurements were determined by taking the mean value of three readings at 30 minutes interval. The IOP was measured in the Department of Ophthalmology, of both eyes with help of Goldmann applanation tonometer using 2% fluorescein eye drops by the same examiner to avoid any difference. In this study, we included a total number of (n=222) patients out of which males were (n=120) 54.54% and female were (n=102). The mean age of the individuals involved in the study was 52.25 ± 12.5 years. The overall mean IOP in males was 18.85 ±6.65 [95% CI 17.7 ± 20.0] similarly the overall mean IOP in females was 17.54 ± 5.83 [95% CI 16.4 -18.7]. The differences between the IOP of male and female were statistically insignificant. The Pearson's correlation coefficient was measured for each subgroup of hypertension among the male the all the subgroups showed the positive correlation of IOP with blood pressure and a strong correlation was shown by Hypertension stage II. In females, the correlations were also positive in all subgroups however in hypertension stage II showed weak to the moderate correlation coefficient. There is a strong positive correlation between the blood pressure and IOP, especially in males. Considering IOP as one of the screening means of glaucoma detection we would recommend that every hypertensive patient undergo IOP check regularly to prevent glaucoma.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Influence of Parenting Styles on Adolescent Autonomy and Self-Esteem Among Kenyan Secondary School Students in Wareng District, Uasin Gishu County
Esther Mwango Nyabuto
Page no 660-665 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.5.11
Parenting styles have been cited to have brought conflict between young
people and their parents on values or ethical principles, and morality or religion. This is
an element which is present in almost all cultures. Therefore, parenting style may have
an influence on adolescent self-esteem, autonomy, independence and openness. This
study focused on the influence of parenting styles on adolescent autonomy and selfesteem among students in secondary schools in Wareng district, in Uasin Gishu county
– Kenya. It views family parenting styles as the main precursors towards adolescents‟
decision making, self-reliance and conformity. The objective of the study was to
establish the relationship between parenting styles on adolescent autonomy and selfesteem. It targeted a population of 23027 adolescents. A sample size of 394 was drawn
from 10 secondary schools through stratified random sampling. The researcher
employed causal-comparative research design. This research was based on Carl
Rogers‟ Self Theory and Adult Attachment Theory by Bowlby, where both theories are
used to explain autonomy and self-esteem development. A self-administered
questionnaire was used, examining different parenting styles and aspects of autonomy,
scored on a five-point Likert scale and a self esteem questionnaire, scored on a threepoint scale. To ensure the validity of the research instruments, the researcher used
expert judgment. On obtaining complete data, it was organized, edited, tabulated and
coded to facilitate effective analysis. Hypotheses were tested at 5% significance level.
Data analysis was done using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS), where
both descriptive and interferential statistics were used. The findings revealed that, there
was a significant positive relationship between authoritative parenting style and
adolescent autonomy and self-esteem, while authoritarian parenting showed no
significant relationship with adolescent autonomy. Further, the findings revealed that
permissive parenting style does not yield autonomous adolescents, while uninvolved
parenting has an influence on adolescent autonomy. However, the study generated
information on parenting styles, self-esteem and autonomy related aspects, and these
might be of value to school stake holders, more so the parents who have a direct
influence on adolescent autonomy.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
To Determine Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score in Patients Who Develop Acute Coronary Syndrome But Do Not Have Traditional Risk Factors Namely Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Obesity and Smoking
AD Bhatnagar, Nitin Rawat
Page no 229-232 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.009
A zero coronary calcium score was obtained in out study in 28.33 % participants of which only 4 (13.35% of cases) patients who developed ACS had a zero CACS, while 13 (43.3% of controls ) people among control had a zero CACS. In this study, we analysed the distribution of Coronary artery calcium scores in patients of ACS who do not have traditional risk factors namely obesity, diabetes, smoking, dyslipidemia, hypertension was significantly different as compared to asymptomatic people without CAD and having none of above mentioned risk factors. Even though there were no traditional risk factors coronary calcium scores were significantly higher in patients who developed ACS as compared to controls
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Relationship between Motivation and the Level of Urban Services in Gorontalo City
Nurdin Mokoginta
Page no 666-671 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.5.12
This study aims to determine the relationship between employee motivation
and the level of urban services, especially the service of urban garbage at the
Environmental Office of Gorontalo City. The research method using descriptive
method, data collection techniques using questionnaires and direct observation in the
field. While data analysis using regression analysis technique and correlation with
research scope on employee motivation dimension and service level of urban area. The
result of the research showed that employee motivation motivation 57,14% employee
have high work motivation with average score 81,8 and 42,86% employee have low
work motivation. While in terms of urban service level shows that as many as 27.14%
of employees stated high service level with an average score of 63.86 and as many as
71.43% said stating employees the level of service is as well as 1.43% said stating
employees low service levels . correlation coefficient r = 0.346, there is correlation
between employee motivation and level of service of urban with weak category.
Regression equation Y = 31.4 + 0.397 X or contribution / influence of independent
variable of employee motivation to dependent variable of urban service level equal to
coefficient b = 0,397. There is a positive relationship between employee motivation
and the level of urban services but the motivation to the employees of the Gorontalo
City Environmental Office has little effect on the level of urban services.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
A Study of Dexmedetomidine as a General Anesthetic Adjuvant in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries
N. Chandra Shekar
Page no 224-228 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.008
Adjuvants are commonly used during general anesthesia in order to reduce the requirements of the general anesthetics. Dexmedetomidine is one of an important general anesthetic adjuvant used because of its useful properties like sedative, analgesic and anxiolytic. It has other important useful properties like cardioprotection, neuroprotection and minimal respiratory depression. We in the present study tried to evaluate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine in different concentration when used as an infusion during general anesthesia in patients undergoing routine abdominal surgeries. Methods: the study was conducted in Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital [RIMS], Adilabad. The patients were selected from those undergoing abdominal surgeries. They were randomly divided into three groups. Group A (n=20) patients acting as controls received IV saline 10ml. Group B received Dexmedetomidine 0.5 µg/Kg/hr IV and Group C received Dexmedetomidine 1 µg/Kg/hr IV. Anesthesia was maintained with N2O to O2 mixture of 60:40. MAP values were maintained within 25% of the baseline values. Recovery times from tracheal extubation, modified Alderete score, VAS scores, tolerating liquids, and passage of flatus was noted. Results: The mean duration of surgery in Group A was 145.45 ± 20.06 minutes, mean duration of anesthesia was 180 ± 25 minutes. The mean duration of infusion of dexmedetomidine was 160 ± 20. For group B the values were 130.12 ± 24.75, 160.0 ± 22.0, and 140 ± 90 minutes respectively. The values for group C were 121.59 ± 18.16, 145 ± 26 and 125 ± 15minutes. The P values between group A and C were significant in Mean duration of anesthesia and mean duration of infusion. The time to suction catheter response was significantly higher in Group C. The modified Aldrete scores in Group B and Group C were found to be significant when compared to Group A similarly postoperative nausea and vomiting was significantly lesser in group C and VAS scores of pain were also significantly lesser in the Group C as compared to Group A and B. conclusion: Dexmedetomidine is low concentrations may be useful to provide sedation and mild analgesia at the same time preserving the cardiovascular and respiratory functions. Therefore dexmedetomidine when used as a general anesthetic adjuvant during routine abdominal surgeries reduces the sevoflurane and opioid requirements and results in better recovery of the patients.