Authors:Nidhi Pathak , Akanksha Singh , Apala Gupta , Pavitra Bajpai Pages: 1 - 6 Abstract: Schizophrenia is one of the most debilitating disorders worldwide. Objective: To identify the effects of therapies on Schizophrenia patients. Methodology: This is a review paper where different studies and views of various authors are observed for getting information and stats, many websites like PubMed, Google Scholars, Research Gate etc. and journals by the various authors have been referred. Focus: Low self-esteem is an individual's assessment of personal originating from an individual's assessment or from outside the individual obtained by analyzing behavior with an ideal self, in the form of negative feelings towards the ability of the individual itself, in order to overcome the problem cognitive therapy can be given to patients with low self-esteem. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by impaired thought processes and weak emotional responses. Results: This situation is generally a chaotic way of speaking and thinking and is accompanied by significant social and work dysfunction. Early symptoms usually appear during young adulthood. One of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia is low self-esteem. Here an effort is done to find out how cognitive behavior therapy heals the patients. In most cases therapies are given known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This review article is an effort to focus on the effect of cognitive therapy and changes in behavior on individuals with schizophrenia. PubDate: 2023-09-29 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2023/v29i101791 Issue No:Vol. 29, No. 10 (2023)
Authors:Ibrahima Thiaw Pages: 7 - 28 Abstract: This article presents an assessment of the surface water resources of the Kayanga-Anambé hydrological complex, located in West Africa. This hydrological complex, one of the main characteristics of which is exclusively agricultural and pastoral, is subject to a changing climate and strong anthropogenic pressures leading to resource use conflicts. Therefore, a better knowledge of water availability is essential to guide policies for the management and adaptation of this geosystem. Two approaches are used to estimate the contributions from the different sub-watersheds of the Kayanga: (i) a correlation between the flow rates of Wassadou and those of the other hydrometric stations of the Management and Planning Unit (UGP) of Casamance and eastern Senegal – in particular for filling the gaps observed in the data series from the Wassadou, Niandouba and Vélingara Pakane stations – and (ii) the implementation of a rainfall-runoff modeling approach at monthly time intervals, with the GR2M model, to reconstruct seasonal flows and contributions from the Kayanga-Anambé-Lake Waïma complex. The results show correlation coefficients which vary from 0.24 to 0.96 depending on the stations, showing a strong relationship between the flow rates of the Kayanga at Wassadou and those of the other stations. The maximum correlation coefficient is noted at the Mako station (0.96), on the Gambia river. Furthermore, a Nash of 0.86 was obtained with the GR2M model. Thus, the parameters X1 and X2 of the model were used to reconstruct the seasonal flows and contributions from the Kayanga-Anambé-Lac Waïma complex. This made it possible to have long enough time series of flow rates for a better estimation of water resources and their temporal fluctuation. PubDate: 2023-09-30 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2023/v29i101792 Issue No:Vol. 29, No. 10 (2023)
Authors:Hussain Ahmad Khaqan , Aamna Jabran , Hafiz Ateeq Ur Rehman , Atia Nawaz , Laraib Hassan , Muhammad Ali Haider , Muhammad Usman Zia , Ahmad Fauzan Pages: 29 - 34 Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the problems of residents during their residency. Materials and Methods: To locate and assess all relevant literature, we employed systematic review as a search approach, utilizing punctilious and unambiguous methodologies. We initiated by stipulating key terms and selecting appropriate databases for your literature search. To find replicable and reportable publications from high-quality peer reviewed journals, we used Google Scholar, PubMed, and Research Gate. A manual literature search, snowballing, and obtaining expert advice were some of the other search tactics employed to find items of relevance. Conclusion: While working in residency, the residents experience a lot of problems like work place harassment, gender discrimination, insults, grueling working hours, poor infrastructure of training programs, struggling parenthood and lack of time to relax. These and many other personal issues affect the professional performance of the residents and in turn affect the treatment outcomes of the patients. As a conclusion, there must be healthy working relationships between the residents and their supervisors. There should be meetings at intervals which should focus on sharing the problems going on in the personal and professional lives of the residents and the issues that are affecting their work. The supervisors must consider the genuine issues and try to rectify them if possible. PubDate: 2023-10-05 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2023/v29i101793 Issue No:Vol. 29, No. 10 (2023)
Authors:Iwuoha E. C., Ufot I. P. , Onuabuchi T. F., Amogu C. C., Onuoha I. E., Ijoma C. E. Pages: 35 - 42 Abstract: Background: Early detection and diagnosis of illnesses by screening is a key public health premise. Breast self-examination is a cheap and convenient method of early detection of cancer of the breast, especially in resource poor countries; Women who frequently perform breast self-examinations (BSE) look for any lumps or abnormal changes in order to seek immediate medical assistance. There is increasing incidence of detection of breast cancer among young women, this has been attributed to a lack of knowledge and practice of breast self-examination (BSE). Aim: To determine the knowledge, and practice of routine breast self-examination among the female students of tertiary institutions in Abia State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 609 female students from five tertiary institutions in Abia State, Nigeria. Research instruments were structured, self-administered and pretested questionnaires. Data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 25). Results: Majority of the participants were between the ages of 18-22 years. Majority of the respondents had heard of BSE (88.8%) mostly from social media (37.7%). A good number knew the steps involved in BSE (72.7%); while 467(76.7%) of respondents, had practiced BSE before. However, frequency of practice was low, and majority who didn’t practice frequently cited forgetfulness (38.5%) as their major reason. Most respondents agreed that BSE was very relevant (72.4%), and that families needed to be taught BSE (98.4%). Most respondents (81.3%) had no family history of breast lump while 87.8% had no family history of breast cancer. Occupation of respondents’ father was associated with knowledge of BSE and this was statistically significant; p< 0.05. Conclusion: This study demonstrates good knowledge, and good practice, however frequency of practice was low. PubDate: 2023-10-05 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2023/v29i101794 Issue No:Vol. 29, No. 10 (2023)
Authors:Haikal, M. G. Catur Yuantari , Enny Rachmani , Amelia Devi Putri Ariyanto , Jaka Prasetya , Slamet Isworo Pages: 43 - 50 Abstract: Background and Objectives: Efforts to use data to aid decision-making have not yet realized their full potential. The Faculty of Health, Dian Nuswantoro University (Udinus), has launched Semarang Health Data Repository - Udinus Campus (SEHARIKU) as a health data storage website in Semarang City. However, the public's use of SEHARIKU remains restricted, probably due to a variety of causes such as a lack of awareness of the presence of this site, a lack of information available on it, or features that are not optimal. The purpose of this study is to investigate user behavior on data storage websites. Methods: This research uses a user study approach with a descriptive research design using an online survey of SEhariku website users. The survey contains a series of questions regarding user behavior when using the SEHARIKU site, for 83 users on the SEHARIKU website. Results: The research results show that the majority of users have a low frequency of use, of which 51.8% of them 'rarely' access the SEHARIKU website, but the majority of respondents consider the search feature easy to use. Satisfaction with the graphic visualization features in SEhariku is high, with 92.3% of respondents stating they were satisfied or very satisfied. The majority of users also found the platform convenient for finding the data they needed, with 80.7% finding their searches easy. To increase the use and benefits of SEHARIKU, and overcome the low frequency of use, it is necessary to improve existing features such as the search feature, and intensify promotional efforts along with increasing awareness about the benefits of the website. Suggestion: Motivating users to actively provide input and recommendations for future development of SEHARIKU is very important. PubDate: 2023-10-06 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2023/v29i101795 Issue No:Vol. 29, No. 10 (2023)
Authors:Bello Abubakar , Jibrin Usman Danjuma Pages: 51 - 56 Abstract: Aim: To determine the Evan’s Index of Nigerians using computerized tomography in Sokoto North-Western Nigeria. Study Design: Retrospective cross- sectional. Place and duration of study: Department of Anatomy Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto and Department of Radiology Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto, between January, 2020 and January, 2022. Methodology: Normal brain CT scans of one hundred and seventy-eight subjects from the Radiology Department of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, whose ages ranged from 1 to 70 year. The Evans index was determined by the ratio of the measured distance between the tips of the frontal horns of lateral ventricles and the inner skull tables at the midpoint of the cranium in axial plane. Results: The Evan’s indexes were larger in male than the females and these differences were not statically significant except in the age group 51-60years where statistically significant difference was observed between male and female (p=0.042). The minimum Evan’s index was 0.02cm in male and 0.01 females and the maximum bi-frontal index was 0.40cm in male and 0.38cm in females. Conclusion: The Evan’s indexes and it relation with sex and age in our environment was determined. PubDate: 2023-10-07 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2023/v29i101796 Issue No:Vol. 29, No. 10 (2023)
Authors:Pengyan Guo , Chengwei Liu , Cunwu He , Jiahao Feng Pages: 57 - 66 Abstract: The bipolar plate is one of the core components of the fuel cell. The connection of the bipolar plate and the deformation after connection are important factors affecting the quality of the bipolar plate. In order to improve the performance and service life of the fuel cell, it is necessary to enhance the corrosion resistance of the connection and reduce the deformation of the bipolar plate after connection. PubDate: 2023-10-26 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2023/v29i101797 Issue No:Vol. 29, No. 10 (2023)
Authors:Karravula Rakesh , R. M. Naik Pages: 67 - 70 Abstract: Bio-fertilizers are ready-to-use live formulates of beneficial microorganisms that on application to seed, root or soil mobilize and augment the availability of nutrients through their biological activity in particular, and help build up microflora and soil health in general. The study was conducted in the Navsari district of South Gujarat using Ex-post facto research design. A total of 120 respondents were selected randomly. Private Bio-fertilizers in this study are referred to as the bio-fertilizers that are manufactured by private manufacturers. This study concluded that little less than half of respondents had moderate knowledge about use of private bio-fertilizers.The relationship between profile of the respondents and their knowledge level towards use of private bio-fertilizers revealed that Education, occupation, mass media exposure, scientific orientation were found positively and highly significantly associated at 1 per cent level of probability whereas, land holding, extension contact, social participation, risk orientation, economic motivation and management orientation were positively and significantly associated at 5 percent level of probability, while age, gender, family size, farming experience, annual income and family type had non-significant association with knowledge about use of private bio-fertilizers. PubDate: 2023-10-30 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2023/v29i101798 Issue No:Vol. 29, No. 10 (2023)
Authors:Itaa C. M., Ugwoha E., Yorkor B. Pages: 71 - 84 Abstract: This study evaluated vehicular traffic flows and associated traffic noise levels at major junctions in Port Harcourt metropolis. Traffic volume was determined using visual traffic count method. Noise level was determined using an Extech digital sound level meter. Data were statistically analyzed and noise descriptors determined. Average daily traffic flows ranged from 149 to 4224. Average daily total traffic volume was minimum at Eliozu junction and maximum Eleme junction. Traffic noise varied proportionally with traffic flow. The result showed that Average noise levels varied from 70.5dB(A) to 95.9dB(A). The result showed that L10 mean values were 89.0, 90.2 91.7, 94.7 and 97.2dB(A) for Eliozu, Choba, Runuokuta, Runuokoro and Eleme junctions respectively; L50 mean values were 80.5, 81.2, 83.8, 85.2 and 89.3dB(A) for Eliozu, Choba, Runuokuta, Runuokoro and Eleme junctions respectively; L90 mean values were 69.5, 70.1, 70.4, 72.0 and 78.2dB(A) for Choba, Eliozu, Runuokuta, Runuokoro and Eleme junctions respectively. Noise climate (NC) aggregated mean values were 18.9, 19.0, 20.7, 21.3 and 22.7 for Eliozu, Eleme, Choba, Runuokuta and Runuokoro junctions respectively; Leq aggregated mean values were 86.5, 88.3, 91.4, 93.8 and 95.3dB(A) for Eliozu, Choba, Runuokuta, Runuokoro and Eleme junctions respectively; noise pollution index (Lnp) aggregated mean values were 105.4, 109.0, 113.0, 114.3 and 116.6dB(A) for Eliozu, Choba, Runuokuta, Eleme and Runuokoro junctions respectively; traffic noise index (TNI) aggregated mean values were 115.7, 122.3, 124.2, 125.6 and 132.8dB(A) for Eliozu, Choba, Runuokuta, Eleme and Runuokoro junctions respectively. The study showed evidences of high traffic noise pollution at major junctions in Port Harcourt metropolis, which may adversely affect public health and therefore requires intervention by all stakeholgers, including decision makers. PubDate: 2023-11-01 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2023/v29i101799 Issue No:Vol. 29, No. 10 (2023)
Authors:Innocent Boyle Eraikhuemen , Abraham Iorkaa Asongo , Adamu Abubakar Umar , Isa Abubakar Ibrahim Pages: 85 - 98 Abstract: The Gompertz-Lindley distribution is an extension of the Lindley distribution with three parameters. It was found to be more flexible for modeling real life events. The distribution contains two shape parameters and a scale parameter. Despite the necessity of parameter estimation theory in modeling, it has not been shown that a method of estimation method is better for any of these three parameters of the Gompertz-Lindley distribution. This paper identifies the best estimation method for the shape parameter of the Gompertz-Lindley distribution by deriving Bayesian estimators for the shape parameter of the distribution using two non-informative prior distributions (Uniform and Jeffery) and an informative prior (gamma) under squared error loss function (SELF), quadratic loss function (QLF) and precautionary loss function (PLF). These estimators were evaluated and the results compared with the maximum likelihood estimation method using Monte Carlo simulations with the mean square error (MSE) as a criterion for choosing the best estimator. PubDate: 2023-11-06 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2023/v29i101800 Issue No:Vol. 29, No. 10 (2023)
Authors:Nisha Beniwal , Baljeet Singh Saharan Pages: 99 - 103 Abstract: The impact of Viral Transport Media (VTM) components on the efficacy and accuracy of high-throughput Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques is a subject of paramount importance in the field of viral genomics and diagnostics. VTMs play a pivotal role in preserving viral samples, and their composition can profoundly influence the quality and reliability of NGS results. This study explores the intricate relationship between VTM components and NGS outcomes, with a focus on optimizing diagnostic precision and the efficiency of NGS in viral genomics. Through comprehensive investigation, this research sheds light on the critical implications of VTM composition for enhancing viral genomic analysis, streamlining diagnostic processes, and bolstering public health responses. The findings have far-reaching consequences, including the potential for personalized medicine, rapid detection of emerging viral threats, and the improvement of public health surveillance. Standardized protocols and ongoing technological advancements are essential in harnessing the full potential of NGS for genomics and metagenomics, marking a significant step toward more effective viral disease management and outbreak response. PubDate: 2023-11-07 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2023/v29i101801 Issue No:Vol. 29, No. 10 (2023)
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