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Influence of entrepreneurship on small and medium enterprises: A case study of SMES owned by females in Kisii town, Kisii county, Kenya
Full text linkFemale entrepreneurs make a substantial contribution to national economies through their participation in start-ups and their growth in small and medium businesses. United Nations 2006 stipulated that their interests and activities in the economic growth and development especially in the area of SMEs have received outstanding interest of researchers. Businesses owned by females do not grow to medium or large scale hence not clear what influences stagnation of these businesses. This could be attributed to either lack of proper planning, improper financing or, poor business management. The study therefore set to establish the influence of entrepreneurship of women of SMEs and also finds out factors that hinder their growth. The objectives of the study have been be to: Determine the major influences facing female in small scale business  in Kisii Town; establish suitable strategies in improving the female small scale Business influences and determine the impact of a proprietor’s professional improvement on the business strategy implementation. The study adopted descriptive research design. The target population was 577 respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules which were both open and closed-ended and analyzed using tables and charts. The open-ended questions were analyzed qualitatively. The study is useful to female entrepreneurs in making useful decisions regarding their SMEs
A rare case of myofibroblastoma in the nipple of a male patient and review of literature.
Full text link           Myofibroblastoma of breast is described both in male and female breast but myofibroblastoma of the nipple is so far not reported. We are reporting a case of myofibroblastoma of nipple in a male which was treated by wide excision of nipple. Myofibroblastoma of the breast is an uncommon benign stromal tumor encountered predominantly in men in their sixth to seventh decades and in post-menopausal women.Myofibroblasts are spindleshaped or fusiform mesenchymal cells derived from fibroblasts and are present in small numbers in all tissues.Mammographic findings consist of a well-delimited, round to oval dense mass, variable in size but usually 1-4 cm in diameter. Although FNA cytology may support the diagnosis, surgical biopsy should be performed.  A simple surgical excision is required for this benign lesion. No recurrence has been observed.Â
Quantitative Estimation of Biochemical and Inorganic Constituents Present in the GallStones
Full text linkCarcinoma of gallbladder has an unusual geographic distribution. Gallbladder cancer is the most common type of biliary tract cancer which is the fifth most common gastrointestinal tract cancer and sixth most common digestive tract malignancy. Thus, the study was carried out based on quantitative analysis of biochemical constituents (cholesterol, bilirubin, bile acids, fatty acids, phospholipids and soluble protein) and inorganic constituents (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, inorganic phosphate, oxalate and chloride) in all the three types of gallstones and also compare the present findings with other researchers findings. The results indicated that out of 179 gallstones, 41 were of cholesterol type, 77 mixed and 61 of pigment type. Cholesterol content was found to be the major component in all the three types of stones. Also, cholesterol stones had higher content of total cholesterol, fatty acids, phospholipids and inorganic phosphates as compared to mixed stones and pigment stones. While in case of pigment stones bilirubin, bile acids, soluble protein, sodium, potassium, calcium were found to be higher as compared to cholesterol and mixed stones. The overall findings with respect to biochemical constituents resulted that the cholesterol saturation is mostly responsible for crystallization sequences in human gallbladder
Audiological evaluation in geriatric age group
Full text linkAIM: To evaluate the hearing thresholds in individuals aged above 65 years attending the Government General Hospital and among the people attending the hearing screening done in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. The study also includes the review of the literature on ARHL. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 185 individuals aged above 65 years are evaluated for hearing thresholds with the help of pure tone audiometry and speech audiometry. Among the 185 individuals 102 are patients attending the Department of ENT for the complaints of loss of hearing. The remaining 83 individuals are from the survey conducted to screen for hearing loss in the city of Thiruvananthapuram for the population aged above 65 years. Demographic data about the 185 individuals is collected. Pure tone audiogram and speech audiometry is done in all the patients. CONCLUSIONS:  PTA and SRT values are similar in both the groups. Early old age groups presented with mild to severe types of deafness and loss in lower frequencies. Late old aged people showed profound hearing loss and increased thresholds in higher frequencies. SRT estimation seemed more sensitive than calculating PTA in the persons above 85 years. Females showed 5 to 10 dB lower PTA values than males in all ages
Morphometric Observations of the tongue of the domestic duck (Anas platyrhynchos domestica).
Full text linkA Biometric study was conducted on the tongue of twenty-five (25) adult domestic duck collected from the Sokoto metropolitan poultry and fish modern market, over a period of seven days . A pair of scissors, a scalpel and a blade was used to incise, excise, separate or debride various parts of the oral cavity to expose the organ for research. Results showed that the tongue is characterized by an elongated triangular format. At a point, approximately 2/3 the length of the lingual corpus there is a distinct depression, separating the caudal one-third of the lingual corpus from its rostral two-third. On the dorsal surface of the apex and body of the tongue, a median groove is found. A unique feature of the tongue in domestic Duck is the presence of many fine overlapping needle-shaped processes at both lateral sides of the caudal lingual apex. A single row of large conical papillae is observed symmetrically in the marginal region between the body and root of the tongue. Biometrically the mean dimensio
A brief study on Neem (Azarrdirachta indica a.) and its application-A review
Full text linkNeem, Azadirachta indica A. is a tree, which has a wide application in animal kingdom. Azadirachta indica is fast growing evergreen popular tree found commonly in India, Africa and America. In the application of Neem, Neem used as Fertilizer, Manure, urea coating agent, fumigant, pesticide, Soil Conditioner and Neem pest control is very beneficial for proper crop and pest management. This review is mainly focused on application of neen
Ayurvedic Management of Kikkisa (Striae garavidarum)
Full text linkThe woman is most beautiful creation of almighty God. Woman is very conscious about their beauty. So when she sees any mark on the body, she becomes anxious. Ayurveda is an ancient science of indigenous medicine, it is not only a medical science but it is an art of living in human beings. Kikkisa is a one type of skin ailment that occurs during pregnancy and mentioned by various Acharyas under the heading of Garbhini Vyapada (disorders of pregnancy). Striae garavidarum especially appeared during second trimester of pregnancy and it may cause psychological distress in women. Bahya and Abhyantara Shamana Dravyas are used in the Chikitsa of Kikkisa
Herbal Nutraceutics: An emerging field of therapy
Full text linkNutraceuticals are food or part of food that provides medical or health benefits including the prevention and/or treatment of a disease. Nutraceutical has advantage over the medicine because they avoid side effect, have naturally dietary supplement, etc. The most rapidly growing segments of the industry were dietary supplements and natural/herbal products. Herbal nutraceutical is used as a powerful instrument in maintaining health and to act against nutritionally induced acute and chronic diseases, thereby promoting optimal health, longevity, and quality of life
Emerging evidence on the role of secondary metabolites as nutraceutical
Full text linkNutraceuticals have time-honored considerable interest because of their reputed safety, nutritional and therapeutic potential effects. Pharmaceutical and nutritional industries are conscious of the monetary success taking advantage of the more health-seeking consumers. Natural products such as cereals are likely to form the basis of nutraceutical as its revolution represents an enormous opportunity for growth and expansion. Wheat, rice, millets, barley, oat, buckwheat, corn, sorghum, flaxseed psyllium, brown rice, and products are notify the most common cereal based functional foods and nutraceuticals. The nutrients in the cereals have identified prospective for reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, tumor incidence, cancer risk, blood pressure, reduces the rate of cholesterol and fat absorption, delaying gastrointestinal emptying and providing gastrointestinal health. Thus, the regular insertion of cereals and their processed products can make a payment to health endorsement and disease avoidance
Cadmium and Lead level in Eichhornia crassipes from River Nun, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Full text linkEichhornia crassipes is an invasive plant with adventitious root system and constitute nuisances in the waterways. In the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, they have remained underutilized. This study assessed the level of cadmium and lead in Eichhornia crassipes from River Nun, Niger Delta, Nigeria. The samples were collected from five locations in three batches within six weeks and analyzed using standard analytical methods. Results showed that pH, temperature, cadmium and lead of the water samples ranged from 5.51 – 6.68, 27.60 – 29.57ºC, 0.003 – 0.167mg/l and 0.002 – 0.063 mg/l respectively. While the concentration of cadmium and lead in Eichhornia crassipes ranged from 0.022 – 0.045 mg/kg and 1.095 – 2.450 mg/kg respectively. Analysis of variance showed that there significance difference (P<0.05) across the three batches the samples were collected. The concentration of lead and cadmium in Eichhornia crassipes in relation to the water samples suggests that the plant is aiding the removal of these heavy metals (cadmium and lead) from the water. This study confirms the remediation potentials of Eichhornia crassipes in the purification of water