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Attitudes And Knowledge Of Thai Health Professionals And The General Public Toward Using 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Before Intradermal, Subcutaneous, And Intramuscular Injections/Vaccinations, Chuenchom Chueluecha, Intouch Amphaiphan, Nisarath Thirati, Nisachon Nitiyarom, Pitchayathida Kronpet

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Using 70% isopropyl alcohol for skin preparation before intradermal (ID), subcutaneous (SC), and intramuscular (IM) vaccinations/injections is a routine practice for all Thai medical personnel, yet there is no direct evidence it reduces infections. Many studies, including the WHO best practices for injections and related procedures toolkit 2010, state cleaning dirty skin with soap and water is sufficient. This study assessed the percentage of medical personnel familiar with this toolkit and their skin preparation attitudes and knowledge. WHO injection practices information was discussed. Patients and their relatives’ opinions were collected. Two cross-sectional questionnaires in 400 medical and 400 non-medical …

Feeding Problems Of Preschool-Age Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Pathum Thani Province, Thailand, Issarapa Chunsuwan, Warapoj Ma-Eime, Tippawan Hansakunachai, Prapasri Kulalert, Tiraya Lerthattsilp

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Feeding problems are commonly observed in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Among feeding problems, food selectivity is the most common issue. Improper feeding behaviors could lead to health issues and difficulties in parenting. The objective of this research is to compare eating problems among preschool-age children with autism and children with typical development (TD).
Methods: This case-control study was conducted in 30 children with ASD and 30 age- and gendermatched children with TD. Parents of children from both groups answered demographic questionnaires, the Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI) and questionnaires about attitude and strategies toward their child’s …

The Effect Of Degradation On Biological Activity And Chemical Content Of Lom-Am-Ma-Preuk Extract, Krit Piwngam, Puritat Kanokkangsadal, Nantika Prommee, Kanmanee Sukkasem, Kalyarat Pumlek, Sunita Makchuchit, Neal M. Davies, Arunporn Itharat

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Lom-Am-Ma-Preuk (LAP) remedy is a herbal remedy in Traditional Thai Medicine scripture and is on the National List of Essential Medicine in Thailand. Many herbal ingredients of LAP have significant inhibitory activity against the production of inflammatory mediators. The aim of this current study was to investigate forced degradation of extracts by heat, moisture, oxidation, and acid hydrolysis. The effects of these degradations were determined by anti-inflammatory activity and chemical content analysis of the LAP extract. The identified chemical markers including eugenol, myristicin, and piperine were compared amongst the remedies.

Methods: Antiinflammatory activity was determined by an inhibitory effect …

Prevalence Of Paranasal Sinus Abnormality On Ct Brain And Its Clinical Correlation To Chronic Rhinosinusitis In Adult Patients At Thammasat University Hospital, Suchada Boonlue, Nithita Sattaratpaijit

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: To investigate the prevalence of incidental findings which were suspected as rhinosinusitis on computed tomography (CT) imaging of the brain and identify if there are any clinical correlations between CT abnormalities and patients’symptoms.

Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study of total 104 subjects who underwent CT brain for non-paranasal sinus related conditions. The CT findings were analyzed based on the Lund-Mackay scores by two blinded reviewers and the patients were divided into two groups according to their Lund-Mackay scores to compare differences between patients’ symptoms. The 22-question Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) was completed if chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms were suggested. …

Risk Factors Associated With Outcomes Of Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Survival: A Single-Center Study In A General Hospital, Supap Makruasi, Kitsarawut Khuancharee, Nisa Makruasi

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) has improved survival for renal replacement therapy in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in Thai patients. The benefit of CAPD in ESRD patients has been demonstrated in medical and quality of life. Nevertheless, the data of risk factors associated with CAPD mortality is dismal. Thus, this study aims to identify the factors associated with mortality of ESRD patients treated by CAPD modality.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study enrolled ESRD patients who had received CAPD in a general hospital in Nakhon Nayok, Thailand. Medical records including clinical characteristics, laboratory, and mortality outcomes were reviewed …

Agreement Of Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging (Swi) For Detecting Metastatic Brain Lesions Compared To Gadolinium-Enhanced Thrive Mri Technique, Siri-On Tritrakarn, Jitlada Kusol

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: To evaluate the sensitivity, agreement, and PPV of SWI for detecting metastatic brain lesions compared to Gadolinium-enhanced THRIVE MRI technique.

Methods: A retrospective review of the brain MRI of metastatic brain patients on SWI and Gadoliniumenhanced THRIVE MRI technique from January, 2016 to December, 2018 which interpreted by one radiologist with ten-year experience and one third-year resident-training radiologist. The sensitivity and PPV between the SWI and THRIVE techniques were calculated.

Results: A total of 17 patients with brain metastasis were enrolled. There were 11 patients (64.7%) with lung cancer, four (23.5%) with breast cancer, one (5.9%) with colon cancer, …

Regulation Of E-Cigarettes, Somchai Bovornkitti

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

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Sars-Cov-2 Variants, Somchai Bovornkitti

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

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Vaping: Benefits Outweigh The Risks, Somchai Bovornkitti

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

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Impact Of Stress And Hypertension On The Cerebrovasculature, Nada Elsaid, Ahmed Saied, Heba Kandil, Ahmed Soliman, Fatma Taher, Mohiuddin Hadi, Guruprasad Giridharan, Richard Jennings, Manuel Casanova, Robert Keynton, Ayman El-Baz

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Objectives: Both stress and hypertension (HTN) are considered major health problems that negatively impact the cerebral vasculature. In this article we summarize the possible relationship between stress and HTN. Methods: We conducted a systematic review of the literature using a database search of MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Results: Psychological stress is known to be an important risk factor for essential hypertension. Acute stress can induce transient elevations of blood pressure in the context of the fight-or-flight response. With increased intensity and duration of a perceived harmful event, the normal physiological response is altered, resulting in a failure …

The Role Of Ct In Diagnosis Of Infectious Diseases, Utairat Chaumrattanakul

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

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Ct Findings In Mycobacterial And Fungal Infection Of The Adrenal Glands, Nanthicha Termboonphati, Kobkun Muangsomboon, Walailak Chaiyasoot, Nithida Na Songkla, Sorranart Muangsomboon

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: To determine the CT findings of mycobacterial and fungal infection of the adrenal gland.

Methods: CT findings of patients with mycobacterial and fungal infection at adrenal glands were reviewed retrospectively by two reviewers, independently. Several CT parameters were recorded. Quantitative parameters were reported as mean, range, and standard deviation. Qualitative parameters were reported as percentage. The Kappa statistic was used to assess interobserver agreement.

Results: Seventeen patients, 8 with adrenal tuberculosis, 7 with adrenal histoplasmosis, 1 with adrenal cryptococcosis, and 1 with adrenal non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection, were included. Nine patients (52.9%) had primary adrenal insufficiency which are found only …

Outcome Of Piercing Auricular Keloid After Surgical Excision By Through-And-Through Technique And Adjuvant Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection, Kollawat Jaruniphakul, Surajit Awsakulsutthi, Kornpong Kitvoraphat, Tirakorn Saengpongpithaya, Attawat Singnoo

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Keloids are benign fibrous proliferative tissues resulting from pathological wound healing process. Auricular keloids are the challenging problem to cope with due to their resistanceto various modalities of treatment and having a high recurrence rate. There are no standard protocols for the treatment of ear keloids in the present practice. The purpose of this study is to introduce and evaluate the effectiveness of the practical treatment protocol for treating auricular keloids by using the modified surgical technique called “Through-and-Through excision technique” and postoperative intralesional TriamcinoloneAcetonide (TA) injection as an adjuvant therapy.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed all patients who present …

Evaluation Of Levofloxacin And Yahom-Navakot Remedy Extract Combination Therapy Against Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria In Vitro, Kitrawee Jiraratsatit, Sombat Muengtaweepongsa, Arunporn Itharat, Neal M. Davies

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Antibiotic resistant bacteria are being considered a serious public health challenge. Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, developed to replace previously resistant antimicrobials. The use of natural products as an antimicrobial drug is an alternative way to reduce bacterial resistance by synthesized drugs and enhance their efficacy. Yahom-Navakot (YN) is a Thai remedy in the Thai essential drug list. The indications for YN treatment are to relieve fatigue, dizziness, malaise, and vomiting after alleviation of fever. Previous studies have reported antibiotic enhancing effects of YN. This study was aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activities of levofloxacin and Yahom-Navakot Remedy Extract. …

Corneal Perforation After Pterygium Excision In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient, Promporn Patarajierapun, Kosol Kampitak, Kanitha Kityarak, Wichai Leelawongtawun, Supinda Leeamornsiri, Suntaree Thitiwichienlert, Pakornkit Phrueksaudomchai

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

A 73-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presented with corneal perforation at nasal cornea of her left eye after primary pterygium excision and amniotic membrane grafting without other adjunctive therapy. She was successfully treated with lamellar keratoplasty using corneoscleral graft, without signs of graft rejection at 6 months postoperatively.

Awareness Of Predatory Journals In Library And Information Science Faculties In India, Madhuri Kumari, Subaveerapandiyan A

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Predatory journals that pretended to resemble refereed journals but are used for money-making purposes. Predatory publishers produce less quality scientific and research papers; it is a severe academic threat in scientific publications. Researchers are ensuring the quality of the journal and peer-reviewing process before submitting the manuscript. This paper aims to know the Indian Library and Information Science faculties awareness and knowledge about Predatory journals. To this study, 67 LIS (Library and Information Science) faculties took part, and they are working as Assistant Professors (67.2%), Associate Professors (16.4%) and Professors (16.4%) of various states (31.3%) and central universities (68.7%) in …

A Bibliometric Study Of Iaslic Bulletin:2016-2020, Mahendra Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The main purpose of this paper is to examine the growth patterns of Library and Information Science literature on the basis of bibliometric study and to analyze the articles of IASLIC Bulletin published from the year 2016 to2020.

Methodology: For the present study IASLIC Bulletin has been selected as the source journal. IASLIC Bulletin is one of the leading publications in the field of Library and Information Science in India. All the lead articles and research paper of five volumes (Vol 61-Vol 65) containing 20 issues published during 2016-2020 have been taken up for the study. Statistical tools, like …

Impact Of E-Libraries On Youth Development: Evidence From The Punjab E-Library Project In Pakistan, Naila Shams Ul-Haq, Muhammad Younus

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study aimed to explore the impact of e-libraries on youth development in Punjab, Pakistan. The quantitative research method was adopted to address research questions of the study. A questionnaire using the five domains of Youth Development Index of the Commonwealth was developed to collect the quantitative data from young users (aged between 15-29 years) of four e-libraries developed under the Punjab E-Library Project in Punjab, Pakistan. The findings illustrate that e-libraries had a significant positive impact on youth development in all the five domains. The respondents acknowledged the multidimensionality of the e-libraries on holistic uplift and advancement of youth …

Transition Administration, Michael Herz, Katherine A. Shaw

Articles

The period from November 3, 2020 to January 20, 2021, was unlike any presidential transition in our history. President Donald Trump refused to accept his ballot-box defeat, instead battling to overturn the election’s outcome. This dramatic public campaign was waged in state and federal courts, state legislatures, the offices of state and local election officials, the Department of Justice, and finally the halls of Congress, where on January 6, 2021, a mob incited by the President stormed the Capitol with the explicit goal of preventing the final counting of electoral votes for Joe Biden. These efforts had more mundane and …

أهمية التكلفة الشاملة لدورة حياة المنتج في تخفيض التكاليف باستعمال هندسة القيمة والتحسين المستمر, حذام فالح جيجان

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يهدف البحث الى بيان المرتكزات المعرفية لبعض اساليب الادارة الاستراتيجية للتكلفة وهي التكلفة الشاملة لدورة حياة المنتج ، هندسة القيمة والتحسين المستمر مع بيان اهمية التكلفة الشاملة الدورة حياة المنتج في تخفيض تكلفة دورة حياة المنتج من خلال تطبيق هندسة القيمة والتحسين المستمر. لتحقيق هدف الدراسة تم إجراء دراسة تطبيقة على منتج سخان بابل الكهربائي ۱۲۰ لتر الذي تنتجه الشركة العامة للصناعات الكهربائية والالكترونية احدى شركات وزارة الصناعة والمعادن ، حيث تم تطبيق منهج التكلفة الشاملة لدورة حياة المنتج لاحتساب كلفة دورة حياة السخان كما تم استخدام هندسة القيمة والتحسين المستمر لتخفيض كلفة المنتج . وتوصل البحث الى إن تطبيق …

المخاطر المالية النظامية وانعكاسها على القيمة السوقية للمصارف التجارية (دراسة تطبيقية على مصرف بغداد للمدة 2010-2019), رائد حسن علي, زهراء حسين نشاد

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يهدف هذا البحث الى معرفة انعكاس المخاطر المالية النظامية على القيمة السوقية وذلك من خلال عرض تحليل وقياس علاقة المخاطر المالية النظامية بالقيمة السوقية للمصارف التجارية، وقد تم اختيار ثلاثة من المخاطر المالية النظامية تمثلت في مخاطر الائتمان ومخاطر الملاءة المالية ومخاطر جودة الموجودات, وقد طبق هذا البحث في مصرف بغداد (BBOB), للمدة 2010-2019, وقد استخدم المنهج الوصفي التحليلي في وصف وتحليل وقياس جميع المتغيرات من خلال البيانات المالية الفعلية المتاحة لمصرف بغداد، وذلك بهدف تقييم وقياس المتغيرات المستقلة، والمتغيرات التابع ، وتحليل وتفسير علاقة الارتباط والأثر بينها، إذ استخدم تحليل التباين باستخدام البرنامج (SPSS rv24) لِقياس علاقة الارتباط والأثر …

العدالة التنظيمية والصمت التنظيمي/ العلاقة والأثر: دراسة لعينة من الافراد العاملين في مديرية تربية محافظة نينوى, سجى نذير حميد الصراف

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

قرار العاملين في حجبهم للمعلومات و الافكار والآراء مسألة في غاية الاهمية لما لها آثار سلبية على اداء العاملين والمنظمة معا” وبدورها تؤدي الى احداث ظاهرة غير مرغوب بها داخل المنظمة تسمى الصمت التنظيمي, وأسباب تلك الظاهرة عديدة ومتنوعة وقد تكون العدالة التنظيمية واحدة من تلك الاسباب , ومن هذا المنطلق سيتم توضيح علاقة العدالة التنظيمية بحدوث ظاهرة الصمت التنظيمي وما تاثير العدالة التنظيمية في الصمت التنظيمي, و في ضوء ذلك تم طرح التساؤلات الاتية :- هل يرتبط بتحقيق العدالة التنظيمية في المنظمة المبحوثة بظاهرة الصمت التنظيمي؟ هل هناك تأثير للعدالة التنظيمية على حدوث الصمت التنظيمي لدى العينة المبحوثة ؟ …

Scale Model Equations And Optimization For Annular Flow Of Non-Newtonian Fluids Between Eccentric And Rotating Cylinders, Wei Zhang, Pooya Khodaparast, Amin Mehrabian Dr., Amir Shojaei

Progress in Scale Modeling, an International Journal

A broad range of engineering applications involves helical flow of non-Newtonian fluids between two eccentric cylinders. These applications often require estimation of the frictional pressure losses along the axes of the cylinders. Laboratory flow loops are commonly used to study the flow characteristics at smaller scales of investigation. This study uses the laws of similarity and dimensional analysis to obtain a set of scaling equations between the laboratory and prototype scales of the described annular flow. These equations are derived for four types of fluid rheology including Newtonian, power-law, Bingham-plastic, and yield power-law.

Results are expressed through a set of …

Evaluation Of A Number Of Grass Species For Restoring Degraded Semi-Arid Rangelands In Southern Africa, K. Kellner, S. De Wet

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The biophysical environment is an important determinant of land degradation in both commercial and communal land tenure systems in South Africa. According to a recent study on the status of land degradation, approximately 25% of the total land cover in South Africa is degraded. Several technologies exist to restore the soil and vegetation degraded areas in natural pastures. To improve the production and biodiversity potential for agricultural and conservation uses in these rangelands, a common restoration technology includes the cultivation the eroded and compacted soil surfaces by rip- ploughing and the re-vegetation with high productive, palatable and perennial species. Five …

An Investigation Into Caffeine Consumption And Self-Reported Dependency In The Republic Of Ireland, Gavin Buckley, Ciara Murphy, Nora O'Sullivan, Róisín Spriggs

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

Objectives: To explore the consumption of caffeine containing beverages by the Irish population and to investigate their self-perceived dependency on such products.

Methodology: An online survey was distributed with national access to Irish adults which was open to responses from 25^th February to 7^th March 2021 inclusive. A total of 417 responses from participants over 18 years of age were validated and analysed using Microsoft Excel.

Results: Tea was the most commonly consumed caffeinated product among the Irish population, with the majority of respondents stating their consumption began before 10 years old. The majority of respondents did not …

Analysis Of The Reasons And Extent To Which Irish College Students Use Vitamins And Supplements In 2021, Ellen Faherty, Kelsey Hough

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

The aim of the current study was to establish the health, personal and social factors that influence the use of vitamin/supplements (VS) among college students in Ireland. Ethical approval was obtained from MTU Research Ethics Committee with supervision from Dr Brigid Lucey and Dr Annemarie Burns for the duration of this novel investigation. An online questionnaire was carried out on 495 Irish third level students during March 2021. The questionnaire included enquiries about demographic characteristics, understanding of health, VS use and factors that influence this. VS use was reported by 82.6% of the surveyed population despite it being acknowledged that …

An Investigation Into College Induced Stress & Coping Mechanisms And Its Effect On Mental Health, Gráinne Morgan, Madeleine Quinn, Clíodhna Ní Shúilleabháin

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate college induced stress reported by college students across the Republic of Ireland and identify the coping mechanisms used to deal with such stress. No previous studies regarding this topic had been published in the Republic of Ireland. The authors compiled and distributed a survey on stress throughout various Universities and Institutes of Higher Education across the Republic of Ireland. A total of 144 third level students were surveyed between the 19th of February to the 5th of March 2020. The most common daily stress ranking among both males and females was reported …

A Snapshot Investigation Into The Availability And Access To Codeine-Containing Medications Amongst The Irish Population., Katie O'Brien, Pádraig Mckeown, Joseph Phelan

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

Codeine phosphate is a mild to moderate analgesic and has a weak cough suppressant activity that is available to purchase as an over the counter (OTC) painkiller in Ireland as a compound product. In recent years, countries such as Australia have introduced laws that prohibit the sale of the drug without a valid prescription. This move by Australia begs the question as to why this legislation was introduced and should Ireland follow suit.

The primary aims of the study were to determine knowledge among the general public of codeine-containing medications and their usage levels. The survey also investigated whether current …

An Investigation Into The Prevalence Of Use And Availability Of Information On Contraception For Female Third Level Students Aged 18-24, Barbara Dymet, Jane Hyde, Chloe Madden, Ciara Walsh

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

Introduction:

The purpose of this investigation was to find out the amount of female students in third level institutions who use contraception as well as their attitude towards the availability of information about female birth control options in these institutions.

Materials and methods:

An online survey was created using Google Docs which was then sent out to undergraduate third level female students over the age of 18. All gathered data was analysed using Microsoft Excel.

Results:

The vast majority of the surveyed population was sexually active and used contraception with the most common form being a combination of the contraceptive …