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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

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Azerbaijan medical journal (ISSN: 0005-2523) - is a scopus indexed journal since 1961. The publisher of the journal is Izdatel'stvo Elm by WHO Office in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan medical journal (AMJ) is also UGC approved. The journal publishes general medicine, health science, psychological, pharmaceutical journals and so on. Gongcheng Kexue Yu Jishu/Advanced Engineering Science Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery Interventional Pulmonology Zhenkong Kexue yu Jishu Xuebao/Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology

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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

Azerbaijan Medical Journal (ISSN: 0005-2523) - is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal seeks to publish original research articles that are hypothetical and theoretical in its nature and that provide exploratory insights in the following fields but not limited to. Zhongguo Shiyou Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue Ban)/Journal of China University of Petroleum (Edition of Natural Science) Tobacco Science and Technology Teikyo Medical Journal Connected Health Wuhan Ligong Daxue Xuebao (Jiaotong Kexue Yu Gongcheng Ban)/Journal of Wuhan University of Technology (Transportation Science and Engineering) Zhonghua yi shi za zhi (Beijing, China : 1980) Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America International Medical Journal Technology Reports of Kansai University Asia Life Sciences Open Access Journals Tagliche Praxis

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Determination the antimicrobial activity of Subtilosin A enhance by sonication on the pathogenic bacteria
Journal ID : AMJ-16-09-2022-10541; Author : Marwah M. Kareem, Amna Al Hashimi,
Abstract : Bacillus spp. has a diverse set of properties that allow them to thrive in a variety of natural settings. Ultrasound illustrated a significant effect on the viability of bacterial form wounds swabs. One hundred soil samples were collected from Baghdad in order to isolate B. subtitles. Also, forty clinical samples were collected from wounds swabs collected from different hospitals in Baghdad, Bacterial isolates were identified used standard techniques and diagnosed using VITEK® 2 system. Ammonium sulfate salt method were employed to extracted the crude Subtilosin in a saturation rate ranging from 40-80 %, then the mixture concentrated using cooled centrifugation at speed of 6000 rpm for 30 minutes at a temperature 4°C and the sediment was collected. Gel electrophoresis using Sephadex G-150 was prepared/ Sample obtained from the previous step was applied onto the column. Elution was achieved at a flow rate of 30 mL/hr and the same buffer was used for equilibration. Absorbance of each fraction was measured at 280 nm. Enzyme activity was also determined in each fraction and protein concentration was determined according to standard techniques. Congo red and micro-titter method employed to detect the bacterial ability to produce the biofilm. Assessment of the effect of subtilosin A on the biofilm activity was detected via one ml of synthesized subtilosin of different concentration (100, 50, 25 and 12.5 mg ̸ ml) was added to 9 ml of Congo agar medium then left to dry at room temperature, plates were inoculated with pathogenic isolates and incubated at 37°C for 24 to 48 h. The micro-titer plate anti-biofilm assay estimates the percentage of bacterial biofilm reduction in relation to the control wells, which were set at 100% to indicate the absence of subtilosin. Bacterial suspensions (200 ml) were placed in a reaction vessel (250ml beaker) and sonicated by placing the reaction vessel containing the bacterial suspension (beaker) into the water of a 40 kHz ultrasonic cleaning bath (Langford Sonomatic 3757T Sonomatic Ltd. Birmingham, England). The temperature was maintained at 25 oC by employing ice bags. Sonication was performed at Power setting 100% intensity). Initial experiments analyzed using colony forming units (CFU/ ml) and colormtic effect. Enumeration of bacteria following experiments analyzed using Serial dilution and standard plate counts Results were converted into CFU/ml. Combined effect of ultrasound (40kHz, intensity 100%) and subtilosin (100, 50, 25 and 12.5%) together on the biofilm of different bacterial isolates. Samples of 200ml of Bacterial suspensions treated with ultrasound (40kHz, intensity 100%) for 30 minutes. Samples were taken after 0,5,10,15 and 30 minutes, then treated bacterial samples incubated with subtilosin (100, 50, 25 and 12.5%) incubated at 37°C for 24 to 48 h, Samples were analysed using spectrophotometry to measure the OD. Forty swab were collected from wounds taken from different Baghdad's hospitals, bacterial isolates showed that highest incidence of bacteria were Pseudomonas (35%) followed by 17.5% K. pneumoniae, 15 % E. coli, 10 % each of S. aureus and A. baumannii, Proteus 7.5 % and Morganella 5%. Effect of subtilosin 100% on the biofilm production alone were detected using well diffusion methods to measure the Inhibition zone (IZ) for the subtilosin on bacterial isolates, result revealed that Acinetobacter baumannii significant inhibition 6 mm, followed by E.coli with 5mm, then Pseudomonas aeruginosa with only 3 mm I.Z. On the other hand, Staph. auras demonstrated a highly resistance for subtilosin with only 2 mm of I.Z. combined treatment of ultrasound 40 KHz bath and subtilosin (100%) causing a notably increase in the efficiency of Subtilosin while exposing the bacterial isolates to an ultrasound bath for 30 minutes only. The aims of current research is isolation and purification of subtilosin from B. subtilis bacteria and evaluation of subtilosin anti biofilm activities separately, as well as, assessment the effect of sonication (40 kHz) bath as combination treatment to identify a synergistic effect on the biofilm.
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Posttraumatic stress reactions among school children in Iraq
Journal ID : AMJ-16-09-2022-10540; Author : Jasim Al-Musawy, Mahir Mohammed Husian, Hassan Sayid Hussein, Saad Badai Nashtar, Abdul Amir H. kadhum,
Abstract : Children 6 years old and older exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence are directly experiencing the traumatic event reflects a posttraumatic stress. There are behavioral & emotional effects of trauma on the students’ life & on their school performance. These effects have a long lasting when they occur before adulthood, and early recognition and treatment are vital. A 300 students of both sexes in intermediate class from two schools were studied. The Students exposed to traumatic events were 233(74.33%). Those not exposed were 67 (22.33%). A 12 students (4%) were exposed to 7 or more traumatic events, while 151 students (50.33%) were exposed to 1 or 2 traumatic events, during the last 11 years (2003-2013). The rate of PTSD among the sample were 57 (37.66%) students (29 boys) (19%) and 28 girls (18.66%). The depression among the sample were 85 (56.66%) students (35boys) (23.33%) and (50girls) (33.33%). The rate of anxiety disorder among 300 students was 114(76%): 36 boys (24%) and 78(52%) girls. Majority of children were exposed to traumatic events during the last eleven years., The boys had higher number of trauma and higher rate of exposure, in compared to girls. The rate of PTSD, and PTSD co-morbid with depression among students was higher among boys than girls. The depression among students were higher among girls than boys. The rate of anxiety disorder higher among girl than boys. The rate of PTSD, depression, anxiety and PTSD comorbid disorders also increased. The anxiety disorder among childhood student was higher among girl than boys. The rate of PTSD, depression, anxiety and PTSD co-morbid with depression and anxiety increased with increment of the number of traumatic events.
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Aerobic bacteriological profile and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern of burn wounds from burns patients at a tertiary care hospital in North Karnataka.
Journal ID : AMJ-15-09-2022-10539; Author : Parmeshwari Patil, Chandrashekhar Kadganchi, Srikanth, Praveen Kumar Doddamani,
Abstract : Infection in burn wounds is a major issue globally and more so in developing countries leading to post-operative illness, infection of burn wounds is one of the most common cause of mortality in burn patients and accounts for significant number of nosocomial infections. The bacteriological profile can change over a time period in the individual patient. Thus, there is a need for periodic surveillance of anti-biogram of bacteria, hence the present study was conducted. This was a retrospective study conducted in department of Microbiology at a tertiary care hospital in North Karnataka region. Burn wound cultures and anti-biogram was done at the time of admission. Under strict aseptic conditions samples were collected from burn wounds and were sent immediately to microbiology laboratory for inoculation on agar plates. Blood and McConkey agar were used for cultures. The isolated organisms were identified based on their microscopy, colony morphology, biochemical reaction and cultural characteristics per the standard procedures. Among the 217 burn wounds, a total of 239 bacteria were isolated. 194 cases had monomicrobial infection and 23 cases of infection were polymicrobial, only two cases of polymicrobial infections had fungal infection. The most common bacteria isolated was Pseudomonas aeruginosa (36.8%), followed by Staphylococcus aureus (29.7%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (24.6%). Highest resistance to Staphylococcus aureus was seen with Ampicillin (69%), Amoxycillin-clavulanic acid (59.1%), Gentamicin (59.1%) and Ciprofloxacin (59.1%). Staphylococcus aureus was 100% sensitive to Vancomycin and Linezolid. Highest resistance to Pseudomonas aeruginosa was seen with Ciprofloxacin (67.4%), Levofloxacin (60.2%), Gentamicin (53.4%) and Amikacin (48.8%). No antibiotic was 100% sensitive to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Highest resistance to Klebsiella pneumoniae was seen with Ampicillin (69.4%), Amoxycillin-clavulanic acid (44%) and Levofloxacin (40.6%). No resistance (100% sensitivity) was seen with Piperacillin-Tazobactam and Imipenem. To prevent emergence of multidrug resistant organism in burn wound patients, periodic anti-biogram studies are essential to know the changing susceptibility pattern of micro-organisms and empirical therapy should be initiated findings of the susceptibility studies.
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THERAPEUTIC GROUP THERAPY TO PREVENT SMARTPHONE ADDICTION IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN: THE INTERACTION BETWEEN SELF-EFFICACY AND SMARTPHONE ADDICTION
Journal ID : AMJ-15-09-2022-10538; Author : Reza Fajar Amalia, Achir Yani S.Hamid, Ice Yulia Wardani,
Abstract : Increasing the number of smartphone users in school-aged children improve the risk of addiction. Children with low self-efficacy tend to use a smartphone as a coping mechanism to create a safe feeling when confronted with an uncomfortable situation or pressure. This study aims to examine the impact of health education and therapeutic group therapy on smartphone addiction and self-efficacy and to investigate the relationship between self-efficacy and smartphone addiction in school-aged children. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a control group. A total of 69 school-aged children were included aged 9-12 years old (10.65 ± 0.785). The respondent was selected with purposive sampling. Intervention group 1 was given health education and therapeutic group therapy, and intervention group 2 was only given health education. Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) and Self Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (SEQ-C) were used to measure addiction and self-efficacy. Data were analyzed by using univariate and bivariate. There was a relationship between self-efficacy and smartphone addiction. The decrease in smartphone addiction was higher in intervention group 1, which was given health education and therapeutic group therapy (Mean diff 1.13; 95% CI; 0.052- 2.217). Self-efficacy was also higher in this group (Mean diff 4.46; 95% CI; 6.558- 2.377). Thus, therapeutic group therapy has a significant impact on smartphone addiction and self-efficacy in school-aged children (p-value < 0.05). Self-efficacy prevents children from smartphone addiction. Health education, combined with therapeutic group therapy, is recommended as an effective nursing intervention to prevent smartphone addiction in school children.
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Impact of Low Radiation on the Human Health, Particularly as a Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases and Cataract
Journal ID : AMJ-14-09-2022-10537; Author : Rasha Saad Aldoury,
Abstract : Since the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan the world pay attention on radiation and a lot of studies have been carried out and many research centers were established around the world to investigate the radiation consequences on living creatures, particularly on human. The goal of the current work is to inspect the outcome of the concentration of the dose and its range that causes many cancer types such as leukemia and solid cancer, at what range of the dose it will be fuzzy, and unknown. Most of previous studies shows that there are certain limits in which the radiation considered that has no biological effect on the human being (No risk), while the data that came from epidemiology investigation contains different related factors that has relation with diagnosis such as environmental exposure, genetic, style of life, accuracy of diagnosis and sociodemographics, etc.). There are interesting reports concerning the alert of low dose and its risk that come out due to exposure to medical radiation, that must be taking care of which eventually have another effect on the human health rather than cancer, particularly cataract risk, the cardiovascular and hear diseases, at doses under 1Sv. It was found that even at low risk dose of radiation, there are another biological effect of radiation on human health such as cataract and cardiovascular diseases.
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Virtual anatomy learning through the eye of ayurveda medical students in Sri Lanka during COVID 19 pandemic
Journal ID : AMJ-14-09-2022-10536; Author : Lanka Ranaweeera, G.V.P. Samaranayake, Eranda Cabral,
Abstract : Anatomy is the foundation stone of medical education. The COVID 19 pandemic imposed unexpected disruption to Anatomy education with most universities moving regular onsite classes to the online session. The purpose of this study was to identify the perceptions of Ayurveda medical students regarding virtual or online Anatomy learning. The study was conducted on 69 second-year Ayurveda medical students using a self-administrated questionnaire. The majority of the students (92.8%) did not have prior experience in online learning (OL) before the COVID 19 pandemic. Regarding the learning activities preferred by students prior to the COVID 19, 73.9% of students preferred the live lectures from the academic staff. It was evident that 92.8% of students believed that zoom cloud meeting is the most effective method of Anatomy in the OL platform. In order to improve their Anatomy dissection knowledge, 50.7% of students were suggested to show live Gross Anatomy dissection. The OL is more successful than onsite learning for the theory of Anatomy. Access to online materials (86.9%), learning from their own places (92.7%), the ability to stay at home (95.6%), interactivity of the class (56.5%), and the ability to record a meeting (88.4%) are the key advantages of OL. Reduced Interaction with the teacher (78.2%), technical issues (92.7%), lack of interactions with their colleagues (82.6%), poor learning conditions at home (71%), and social isolation (81.1%) are the main disadvantages that they must face in their online learning process. In the era of smartphones and the internet, it was indicated that the Ayurveda medical students prefer to be engaged in the hybrid system which includes online Anatomy lectures with onsite Anatomy practicals.
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The effect of aerobic exercise on changes in in abdominal fat, arm fat, and abdominal circumference in overweight and obese students
Journal ID : AMJ-14-09-2022-10535; Author : Anshar, Sitti Muthiah, Hikmad Hakim, Muslim, Yusuf, Aco Tang,
Abstract : Overweight and obesity are medical conditions in which excess body fat, or adipose tissue, accumulates in the body to the extent that this fat accumulation can affect health, potentially reducing life expectancy. An individual can be defined as overweight if their BMI is 25-30 kg/m2, and obese if their BMI exceeds 30 kg/m2. However, the distribution of body fat especially in the mid-abdominal area has also been used to diagnose a patient as obese and currently waist circumference is believed to be a more accurate marker of obesity. Aerobic exercise is indispensable in the management of obesity, not just weight and fat loss, weight maintenance and fat reduction, and physical fitness in obesity. To find out whether aerobic exercise has an effect on changes in abdominal fat, arm fat and abdominal circumference of overweight and obese students. This study is a quasi-experimental study with pre and post test one group design with two measurements, before treatment after treatment. A total of 40 samples were recruited to participate in this study with predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Aerobic exercise was given 2 times a week for 6 weeks. Belly fat and arm fat with a skinfold caliper and body composition monitor and belly circumference with a roll meter. Abdominal fat, arm fat and abdominal circumference decreased after giving aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is effective in reducing belly fat, arm fat and abdominal circumference of overweight and obese students.
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Clinical Profile Circumcision of Hemophilia Patients in Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan
Journal ID : AMJ-14-09-2022-10534; Author : Olga Rasiyanti Siregar, Bidasari Lubis, Ulfatul Ulya,
Abstract : Surgery or invasive procedures can pose risks to patients with hemophilia. Circumcision performed on patients with hemophilia can pose risks such as prolonged bleeding, infection, longer wound healing and increased morbidity. Data on circumcision in pediatric patients with hemophilia in Indonesia are still very few. The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of the clinical condition of children with post-circumcision hemophilia. This is a descriptive study who observed 9 hemophilia patients underwent circumcision in Haji Adam Malik General Hospital. The demographics data of the patients were collected from medial record including age, family history of hemophilia, type and severity of hemophilia. Among 9 hemophilia patients who underwent circumcision in Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan, 66.67% cases were diagnosed as hemophilia at under 10 years old. From 33.33% of the cases, the diseases were in mild and severe conditions. After the circumcision, all the patients were hospitalized and monitored by the vital signs and signs of bleeding. About 66.67% cases were hospitalized for <5 days, and 33.33% for 5-7 days. In our study, we found 55.56% cases have minimal bleeding on surgical wound, 11,11% cases have an active bleeding on surgical wound, 11.11% cases have spontaneous bleeding, and 22.22% cases have no bleeding. The subtitutive treatment by Factor VIII and Factor IX concenctrates were given one hour before circumcision and continue to be given in the following days, 66.67% patients are given for <5 days and 33.33% patients for 5-7 days. Circumcision of children with bleeding disorders especially hemophillia should be done carefully by surgeons and hematologist under appropriate conditions at comprehensive hemophilia centers even though bleeding diatheses are not an absolute contraindications for the procedure.
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Assessment of the nutritional status of autistic patients in AL-Hilla city
Journal ID : AMJ-13-09-2022-10531; Author : Moussa Ghina Naser, Najy Yasser Saadon,
Abstract : The prevalence of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is rising, making early screening crucial. As nutritionally vulnerable populations, a detailed nutritional assessment is essential in order to recommend timely and intensive interventions. A descriptive study design” was employed to assessment of the nutritional status of autistic patients in Alhilla city in. from 1st / November / 2021 to 26st June 2022. Convenience (non-probability) sample" consisted of (200) samples, which is chosen during the sampling process through the period from(27th January 2022 to 5th April 2022). The majority of ages of sample were within the 25-36 years old category by about (49.0%). The majority of the study's participants (33.0% and 59.0%) were educated and in institute school respectively. there is statistically high significant association between nutritional status and income monthly (P-value = 0.036). Also there is statistically high significant association between educational level and nutrition condition (P-value = 0.021). The higher percentage of parents were educated, most of them were within (25-36 years) age group. Most of child in the current study were less than three years mean age were 2.93 most of them were male. The majority of parents reported a moderate level of nutritional status concerning their autistic children. There is a significant relationship between nutritional status with a parent’s educational.
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Prevalence and determinants of stunting among primary school girls in urban Surakarta City, Indonesia
Journal ID : AMJ-13-09-2022-10530; Author : Yulia Lanti Retno Dewi, Amalina Shabrina, Amelya Augusthina Ayusari, Budiyanti Wiboworini, Joko Sudarsono, Sutartinah Sri Handayani, Dwi Rahayu,
Abstract : Stunting remains a crucial issue in low- and middle-income countries. In Indonesia, interventions are mostly focused on children under two years old and rarely addressed older children. Stunted female children are at risk of becoming short-stature mothers which is one of the factors associated with stunting, thus may cause intergenerational effect. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and key determinants of stunting in primary school-age girls. A total of 177 girls from five randomly-selected primary schools in five districts were included in the study. Data were collected by questionnaire interviews with parents. Children's height was directly measured using microtoise and then calculated by WHO AnthroPlus to identify nutritional status. Our result revealed the prevalence of stunting among primary school girls in urban Surakarta City was 10.17%. Analyses showed significant determinants of stunting were short birth length (p<0.001, OR 8.21), low birth weight (p<0.001, OR 8.14) and infection in the past 6 months (p<0.05, OR 6.27). However, breastfeeding practice, maternal height, maternal education, family income, and toilet facility were not significantly associated with stunting in urban Surakarta.
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