CASE REPORT | Feb. 27, 2017
Secondary Plasma Leukemia: About a Case and Review of Literature
A. Taghouti, I. Tlamçani, S. Figuigui, F. Aich, Z. Amhaouch, M. El khayat, M. Amrani Hassani
Page no 18-21 |
10.21276/sjpm.2017.2.2.2
Plasma cell leukemia (LP) is a rare ailment that is defined by the presence in the peripheral blood smear of
20% plasma cells or circulating plasma cells that is greater than 2 G / L. There are two variants: the primary form
occurring de novo, diagnosed directly in the leukemic phase and the secondary form complicating an already known
multiple myeloma. We report in this work a case diagnosed in the laboratory of hematology of the CHU Hassan II of Fez
of a multiple myeloma transformed into plasma cell leukemia. It is a rare entity but should not be neglected. Secondary
plasma cell leukemia maintains most of the characteristics of multiple myeloma in contrast to primitive plasma cell
leukemia. Our work aims to show the common characteristics of the primitive and secondary forms of this leukemia and
to discuss the peculiarities of each one.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 27, 2017
Design and Construction of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Ogunoh Chika C, Ezemmuo Daniel T, Ani Moses C
Page no 65-72 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.2.1
Increasing demand in energy facilitated the need of clean energy such as wind energy. Residences, buildings
and commercial sites needs more power, but also continuous power. Important facilities such as wireless or radio sets
requires small amount of energy, but with a continuous supply. This project was done to design and construct a vertical
axis wind turbine for small scale use. After an introduction about the historical background of wind turbine, the report
deals with a more accurate analysis of the main type of vertical axis wind turbine, showing their characteristics,
advantages and disadvantages, differences between vertical axis wind turbine and horizontal axis wind turbine and their
operations. The parameter of the wind turbines was discussed and the generators (stator) that can be used to connect the
wind mill to the electricity grid are reported as well. Several statistics are also presented, in order to explain how the
development of the wind energy in Nigeria. Results from trials shows that as the speed increases, there is increase in
voltage and this in turn implies a watt change at different speeds. This also implies that when there is high wind, there is
a higher rpm. The turbine fulfilled all specifications such as efficiency above 80%, 33Watt output power and likewise the
capacity is adequate for its purpose and was proven to be efficient in generation of current.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 27, 2017
Managerial Issues and Implications When Constructing Underground High Level Radioactive Waste Storage Facilities in the UK
P. James
Page no 73-88 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.2.2
This is a research paper focused on assessing experienced project managers/senior engineer’s perceptions of
managing various project issues relating to a proposed underground radioactive waste storage DGF project in the UK.
This empirical inquiry utilised an interpretive perspective. The scope for this research were project managers/senior
engineers who were registered Chartered Engineers and experienced in managing deep civil engineering projects. The
discrete population for this study was made up of individual managers/senior engineer’s (19) presently located on
multiple, independent sites, and a total of 11 managers/senior engineers were determined as the resultant sample frame.
The outcomes consisted of six (6) main themes, namely: Managerial, Technical Capability, Process, Costs, Project
Administration, and Environmental Issues; and twenty (20) sub-themes raised from a literature embedded question. Very
little management research, if any, has been conducted in this extremely provocative area and the paper exposes profound
concerns relating to aspects of the management, which is academically unexplored in today’s demanding international
nuclear civil engineering environment.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 27, 2017
The Importance of Multimedia in Information Revolution
Abdulhameed Jastaniyah, Professor Christian Bach
Page no 89-99 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.2.3
This paper describes the crucial role of Multimedia in our lives, one of the most important new technologies
that we use daily. This paper explains the role and the effect of using Multimedia in education, business and learning.
Consequently, this paper is evaluated and developed by using articles, online journals and primary data collection tools
for gathering valuable information about the importance of Multimedia. In modern world, technological advancement
leads to discover the powerful application of Multimedia. Internet and Social media have significant contribution to
improve Multimedia. As the unstructured data in form of images and pictures are increasing at a rapid speed, Multimedia
is helpful to convert the data into information. This paper is going to help people to expand their knowledge and
information about Multimedia and its strong influences on business and education. The paper shows how technological
innovation can be used by external stakeholders to direct and promote innovation in business.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 26, 2017
Prevalence and risk factors of panton valentine leukocidin-producing Staphylococcus aureus in Iran
Abdolmajid Ghasemian, Zahra Najafi, Amene Shokati, Majid Eslami
Page no 13-17 |
10.21276/sjpm.2017.2.2.1
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) causes a wide spectrum of clinical disorders with pathogenic factors such
as various toxins. The aims of this study were analysis of the prevalence of pvl gene among MSSA, MRSA, HA-MRSA,
CA-MRSA and MSSA+MRSA groups in Iran. The prevalence of Panton-valentine leukocidin in Iran was searched from
searching engines such as Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, Sciverse and so on. The terms PVL, MRSA, MSSA, Iran
were investigated. Data was entered in Excel and Graph Pad Prism 6 for the analysis. Both children and adults were
included in the study. Twenty-one previous publications on pvl gene prevalence were found. According to the results, the
most prevalence of pvl gene was in MRSA, particularly in CA-MRSA group. However, the prevalence among HAMRSA and MSSA groups was 17 and 25 percent respectively, showing a growing number of these strains encoding
Panton valentine leukocidin toxin. The highest prevalence of pvl gene among previous publications was detected in CAMRSA (74%), followed by 66.26% in HA-MRSA, 60% in HA+CA MRSA, 50% in MSSA+MRSA and 40.9% in
MSSA+MRSA. On the other hand, the lowest prevalence was found in MSSA (3.3%) and 6% in MSSA+MRSA.
Furthermore, previous hospitalization, carrier subjects, and age of them were possible risk factors in this case. The
prevalence of pvl gene is significantly higher in MRSA than MSSA (p<0.05) and likewise higher in CA-MRSA than HAMRSA strains. There is an increasing rate of presence of pvl gene in MSSA and HA-MRSA, showing transmission of
related SAG prophage to methicillin susceptible and also healthcare associated strains. Previous hospitalization, carrier
subjects, and age of them were possible risk factors in this case.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 26, 2017
The Role of Social Network to Strengthening Civil Society
Omirzhanov Yesbol, Alpysbek Moldir Birzhankyzy
Page no 117-123 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.2.2
This article is dedicated to define the role and influence of social network on civil society. The authors have
done comparative legal research making a thorough analysis of those issues in the People's Republic of China and the
Republic of Kazakhstan. They gave examples of positive and negative effects of social network on civil society. As one
of the important tools of modern society, social network has an important role in the formation and development of civil
society in every country. However, global and domestic social network lead role in threat response for violation and
crime. State regulation is required concerning them. The authors used comparative legal and descriptive research method
to reveal those issues and suggested proposal aimed at promoting and improving safe social network in the Republic of
Kazakhstan.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 25, 2017
Comparative Study of Oxytocin and Prostaglandin E2 Gel in Induction of Labour in High Risk Pregnant Women from Tamil Nadu
J. Lokeshwari, S. Vishwanathan, Abhishek Singh
Page no 85-88 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i02.003
A few studies concluded that EASI with oxytocin is a better method of induction than prostaglandin E2 gel whereas a few others observed that EASI efficiency similar to that of prostaglandin compounds. We planned a comparative study of oxytocin and prostaglandin E2 gel in induction of labour in high risk pregnant women from Tamil Nadu from a tertiary care health centre. This study was a prospective study carried out for high risk pregnant women admitted for a medically indicated induction of labor at Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Annamalai University. A total of 100 cases were randomly distributed in two groups- 50 cases on cerviprime gel (study group) and 50 cases on oxytocin (control group). Changes in the Bishop scores, labor progress, various labor end points and outcomes of labor were assessed. In Cerviprime (Study group), improved Bishops Score was observed in 2 (4%) study subjects in whom initial Bishops Score was 0 whereas in Oxytocin (Control group), improved Bishops Score was observed in 1 (2%) study subject in whom initial Bishops Score was 0. Cesarean delivery was the outcome of intervention in 8 (16%) study subjects in Cerviprime (Study group) and 20 (40%) participants in Oxytocin (Control group). In both the groups i.e. Cerviprime (Study group) and Oxytocin (Control group), Hyper stimulation and Uterine Inertia were commonly noted Intra-partum complication whereas PPH was most common post-partum complication. Cerviprime can be used as a good tool for induction of labour and as a cervical ripening agent because of its safety to the mother and the foetus. Maternal outcome variables, i.e., induction-labour interval and induction-delivery interval are less in cerviprime as compared to Oxytocin.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 25, 2017
Assessment of the Growth Rate of Cotton (Gossypium Spp) Production in West Africa: Evidence from Nigeria’s Pre – SAP, SAP and Post – SAP Periods (1960 - 2014)
Ibitoye S.J, Shaibu U.M, Omole B.O
Page no 111-116 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.2.1
This study assessed the growth rates of cotton production in West Africa under Nigeria‟s different policy
periods. Time series data for a period of fifty five years (1960-2014) was collected from secondary sources and the
analytical tools used were descriptive statistics, Ordinary Least Square regression model, t-test, and Exponential Growth
Rate Model. Findings showed that the instantaneous growth rates of cotton production in Nigeria are – 4.5%, 8.9%, -
1.7%, and 1.5 % for pre – SAP, SAP, post – SAP, and the entire periods respectively and the compound rates of growth
of cotton production in Nigeria are – 4.4 %, 9.3%, -1.7%, and 1.5% for the pre – SAP, SAP, post – SAP, and the entire
periods respectively. The compound rate of growth of cotton production in the SAP era was found to be higher than that
of the pre – SAP and post – SAP periods in Nigeria. By implication, the policy reforms in the SAP period were more
effective in ensuring increased growth of cotton production in the country over that of other periods. Hence, the
Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAP) was beneficial to cotton farmers with its multiplier effect on increased
production in Nigeria.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 25, 2017
The Effect of Carbamazepine on EEG Tracings of People with Seizure Disorders in Calabar, Nigeria
Essien Aniekan Okon, Nku Clement Oshie, Ime Akaninyene Ubong, Oparah Sydney Kelechi
Page no 73-84 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i02.002
The Effect of Carbamazepine on EEG tracings of some people with Seizure Disorders was studied on human subjects. This study conducted within 12-24 weeks was a prospective descriptive study involving 30 people with age range of 18-81years coming to University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) on account of seizure disorders. The electrical activity of the brain was scanned with the placement of EEG Electro cap (with electrodes connected to the EEG equipment) on each person’s head while in sitting position and subjects were asked (at regular intervals) to close/open their eyes, hyperventilate and under photic stimulation. The results obtained from the voltage/amplitude showed no significant difference in the varying states of eye open and photic stimulation (734.23 ± 0.034) in all the regions of the head at p≤ 0.05. The background frequency showed a significant difference after carbamazepine treatment regimen (479.88 ± 0.86) in all regions of the head at p≤ 0.01 different from before treatment. From the total analysis obtained, carbamazepine decreases the voltage/amplitude, increases the background activity and reduces epileptiform activity observed during recording. From the results on voltage/amplitude of scalp EEG tracings of people, the treatment with the anti-epileptic drug has a dampening effect and suppresses the abnormal electrical impulse of the nerve cells in the human brain, thereby improving the transmission of electrical signals inside the brain. These results showed that carbamazepine reduces epileptiform activity which are indicated by spikes, sharp waves, electrographic seizures, and some other stereotyped phenomena which are strongly associated with seizures
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 23, 2017
Analysis of Quality of Life of skin cancer patients from a tertiary care teaching institution
Sudhansu Sharma, ML Tank, Abhishek Singh, SK Jain, Preeti Jain
Page no 69-72 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i02.001
Though national surveys and cross-country data in India are unavailable, there are indirect indications from several smaller reports that Nonmelanoma skin cancer may be on the rise in India. The aim of this study was to analyze the Quality of Life of skin cancer patients. Retrospective cohort of patients operated for non-melanoma skin cancer in last 1 year and paid postoperative 4-month visit formed the study population. Inclusion criteria consisted of subjects operated for non-melanoma skin cancer and paid follow up visits having sufficient physical and mental capacity. 26 subjects fulfilled the selection criteria laid down thus included in this study. Study tools were records of patients, which were obtained from Medical Records Section. If any more information was required, study subjects were contacted. Out of total 26 study subjects, Basal cell carcinomas were found in 96.15% (n=25); squamous cell carcinoma was detected in 3.85% (n=1). Single location wise more lesions were located on the nose 12.77% (n=6) and forehead 8.51% (n=4). For most patients (69.23%), the lesion had not been previously treated. 57.69% subjects did not had any other associated co-morbid condition. Paired sample t-tests revealed a significant effect on DLQI item 1 (p=0.007), item 2 (p=0.042), and item 4 (p=0.002), with scores decreasing (improving QOL) after treatment. The change in total DLQI score demonstrated a trend toward significance, with overall QOL improving after treatment (p=0.038). Formerly commonly used dermatological Quality of life tools revealed minimal handicap at initial diagnosis and slight change after treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer. Although the associations were uncertain, improvement in some aspects of well-being after treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer was demonstrated
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 31, 2017
Bioleaching of Abu Tartur Phosphate Ore by Using Aspergillus niger
T.A. Elbarbary, M.A. Hafez, I.A. Ibrahim, S.A. Abd EL-Halim, H.M. Sharada, Y. M. Abdel-Fatah
Page no 10-22 |
10.21276/haya.2017.2.1.3
The use of phosphate solubilizing microorganism to dissolve phosphate content of phosphate ore instead of
conventionally methods is an ecologically safe and economically reasonable. The objective of the present study is to
study the factors affecting on dissolution of phosphate content in Abu Tartur phosphate ore by using fungus.The serial
dilution method was performed to inoculums solutions to achieve microorganisms isolation which obtaining one fungus
that has ability to dissolve phosphate ore and is identified by 18 sRNA as Aspergillus niger. The optimum conditions of
bioleaching of Abu Tartur phosphate ore were 7 days incubation period at glucose-yeast extract medium, 2x106 SFU of
A.niger for 50 ml medium, 0.5% Abu Tartur phosphate ore incubated at 30 °C. different carbon and nitrogen sources
were evaluated which peptone was the best nitrogen source, glucose the best carbon source, the best diameter of conical
flask base for bioleaching process was above 4.5 cm , no significant effect of addition factor, also there was decreasing
in pH and increased in redox potential, initial pH 6, shaking flask is at 150 rpm. The efficiency of A. niger for phosphate
content dissolution of Abu Tartur phosphate ore by applying all optimum conditions was 100%.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 31, 2017
Econometric Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment and Terrorism in Pakistan
Irfan Ullah
Page no 52-59 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.1.9
This study will analyze the impact of terrorism on foreign direct investment in Pakistan. Since Pakistan
become non-Natto alley and play a vital role in “War of terror”, this also affected foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow
in Pakistan. Therefore this studies empirically analysis the impact of terrorism on FDI inflow to Pakistan for the period
2001-2016. We applied OLS, ADF unit root, Cointegration analysis for the estimations and found that FDI inflow has
adverse effect on FDI inflow in Pakistan. Government need to control the terrorist activities in country that might help to
increase the FDI inflow to the country.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 31, 2017
Transition metal oxides nanoparticles catalysis for sustainable organic synthesis under solvent free conditions
Ahmed Awol
Page no 10-18 |
10.21276/sjbr.2017.2.1.3
Organic reactions are typically carried out in the presence of solvents. Isolation of the pure products requires
separation and purification steps, which result in a substantial decrease in yield and can be environmentally hazardous
processes. A simple and efficient way to increase yields and reduce environmental impact is to conduct the reaction in
the absence of solvent, which includes solvent free or solid-state reactions. Solvent-free organic reactions have drawn
great interest, particularly from the viewpoint of green chemistry, and environmentally friendly solvent-free reactions
have been investigated widely. Due to enormous advantages of solvent free reactions, various solvent free approaches are
being discovered for ecofriendly synthesis of many compounds. Metal oxide nanoparticles in the form of nanocatalyst
have emerged as viable alternatives to conventional materials in various fields of chemistry and attracted marvelous
interest of chemists. This is because the activity of the catalyst resides in the exposed portion of the particles by
decreasing the size of the catalyst, advantages such as more surface area would be exposed to the reactant, only
negligible amount would be required to give the significant result and selectivity could be achieved, thereby, eliminating
the undesired products. The nanocatalyst is inexpensive, stable, can be easily recycled and reused for several cycles with
consistent activity. The current review enlists the various types of transition metal oxide nanoparticles involved in
catalysis of the organic synthesis.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 31, 2017
Exploring the Key Success Factors for Young Airlines-A Focus on Emirates Airlines and its Regional Competitors' Strategy for Success
Abdulaziz Alshubaily
Page no 30-37 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.1.6
This study looks at the relationship between the airlines operating in the Middle East region and compares
their capabilities with their results through secondary research in order to determine best practice. Understanding the cost
leadership strategy is key. Carriers often switch strategies which lead to big decisions like depending on low fuel prices
for distance or rely on capacity for more sales. Emirates Airlines is taken as a benchmark to instigate vigor for
performance and profitability and secondary research is used to ascertain quality. The findings are that the company’s
communication and performance building actions lead the airline to have a harmonious organizational culture resulting in
more productivity and better product design and management. A skilled workforce and great leadership played crucial in
determining a successful outcome. Cost leadership strategies played an important role in determining favorable
managerial and business outcomes. Airlines in the region are rarely examined and hence this provides a more in-depth
view of business actions that lead to good growth and profitability.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 31, 2017
An Update on Cutaneous Myiasis: A Review
Dr. Shreya Gour, Dr. Vijayendra Kumar, Dr. G.K Thapliyal, Dr. Nalligutta Nalini
Page no 31-37 |
10.21276/sjodr.2017.2.1.8
Myiasis is derived from Greek word mias and was coined by hope in 1840. It refers to invasion or infestation
of tissues and organs of human beings by dipterous larva which feed on the host‟s living or dead tissue, liquid body
substance, or ingested food for certain period of time. Cutaneous Myiasis is the most common type of Myiasis. It is
subdivided into 3 types: furuncle, migratory and wound Myiasis. This article reviews current literature, various types and
the agents causing it. It also discuses life cycle of each species and various treatment techniques.