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Helicobacter Pylori, Infection, Virulence Factors and Treatment: A Review
Get PDFGastric and ulcer peptic disease is a common disease in the community. Considering the close relationship between peptic ulcer and gastritis caused by Helicobacter pylori. The prevalence of H. pylori increased markedly with age with the maximum colonization (81.5%) occurring in adults (40-60 years). H. pylori are bacteria that can cause an infection in the stomach or duodenum (first part of the small intestine). It’s the most common cause of peptic ulcer disease. H. pylori can also inflame and irritate the stomach lining (gastritis). Untreated, long-term H. pylori infection can lead to stomach cancer (rarely). H. pylori multiply in the mucus layer of the stomach lining and duodenum. The bacteria secrete an enzyme called urease that converts urea to ammonia. This ammonia protects the bacteria from stomach acid. As H. pylori multiply, it eats into stomach tissue, which leads to gastritis and/or gastric ulcer. Symptoms include dull or burning stomach pain, unplanned weight loss and bloody vomit. H-pylori-caused ulcers are commonly treated with combinations of antibiotics. Usually two antibiotics are prescribed. Among the common choices are amoxicillin, clarithromycin (Biaxin®), metronidazole (Flagyl®) and tetracycline and Proton pump inhibitor: Commonly used proton pump inhibitors include lansoprazole (Prevacid®), omeprazole (Prilosec®), pantoprazole (Protonix®), rabeprazole (Aciphex®) or esomeprazole (Nexium®). and Bismuth subsalicylate: Sometimes this drug (eg, Pepto-Bismol®) is added to the antibiotics plus proton pump inhibitor combinations mentioned above. This drug protects the stomach lining. combination treatment is usually taken for 14 days. One newer medication, Talicia®, combines two antibiotics (rifabutin and amoxicillin) with a proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) into a single capsule
Measurement of Uranium Concentration in Basrah Soils Using the CR-39 Detector
Get PDFThe amount of uranium in soil samples collected from a variety of residential, industrial, and agricultural sectors in the southern Basrah governorate in southern Iraq was determined using the neutron activation technique for solid-state nuclear track detectors CR-39. According to the findings, uranium concentrations in soil samples ranged from 0.65 ppm to 2.67 ppm. Soil samples were taken from a depth of 15 cm. The results were matched to publicly available data and determined to be within acceptable bounds
Impact of Human Capital on Economic Growth- A Growth Accounting Equation for Pakistan
Get PDFThe interest of researchers in exploring the various dimensions of human capital and observing its considerable impact on economic growth has caused the human capital theory to become a fascinating field of research for economists. The study focused on the impact of the human capital along with estimating a growth accounting equation for Pakistan. To fulfill the objectives of the study, two models have been estimated utilizing time series data from year 2001 to 2014. The first model transforms the standard Cobb-Douglas production function to its linear form using trans-log function. The 2nd model used three proxies of education enrolment at various levels along with two health proxies for human capital. The result drawn from model first concluded that Pakistan economy undergone through decreasing returns to scale during period under consideration. The 2nd model showed that the output per person is positively related to middle & higher secondary education enrolments while the enrolment at higher secondary education level & life expectancy showed a non-significant relationship contrary to infant mortality rate & primary education enrolment that showed negative and significant relationship. The study recommended policy implications that amongst the chosen enrolments at three levels, the education department may focus on enhancing enrolment at middle level while the health department may focus on reduction in infant mortality rate for enhancing per capita output in the country. The study has emphasized, for the first time, the need for inclusion of human capital as a separate factor of production like traditional labour and capital in national accounts statistics of Pakistan
The Implementation of Customer Relationship Management System and Innovative HR Practices in Pakistani Banking Sector
Get PDFThe growing competition in financial markets worldwide is indicator for the need of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems in baking sector to gain and sustain the competitive advantages. The basic aim of the research is to investigate and highlight the success factors and status of the CRM implementation in Pakistani Banking Sector. Data obtained from three larger banks (UBL, HBL and MCB) and four other banks in South Punjab, Pakistan. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 100 bank employees. The responses were collected on five-point Likert scale. The SPSS software was used to analyse the data. Hypotheses were tested using multi regression analysis. Regression analyses were performed to check the cause-and-effect relationship between dependent variable (Implementation of CRM) and independent variables (management support, customer attitude and Innovative HR Practices). Some of limitations in this study were due to shortage of time and finances. Researchers also suggested some directions for future studie
The Role of Vitamin D and Zinc In Facing COVID-19 Injury
Get PDFThere is no universal cure in treating patients with COVID-19. Although many countries have announced findings of extrapolation on the COVID-19 vaccine trial, it will be difficult to determine the urgent need for an urgent issue that will likely require several months, including vaccination. At the same time, a strategic, preventive, immune-enhancing approach should be considered to commit to strengthening the immune system to enhance host resistance to infection. Aim: This review article aims to review the current literature to explore scientifically discussed updates that stimulate the immune system as a prevention and treatment for COVID-19, based on its antiviral properties
Vortex Storms in the West of Santa Catarina
Get PDFThe objective of this work is to analyze the occurrence or not of tornadoes in the city of Guatambu, state of Santa Catarina (SC), southern Brazil, at the end of the night of 13, at dawn on September 14, 2021. Alerts by the official agencies of the region of the probable occurrence of tornadoes and strong storms in the area between the northeast of Argentina, Uruguay and Rio Grande do Sul. A tornado is the most violent windstorm on earth. The tornado is a rotating column of air that extends from a cloud to the ground. The analysis of satellite maps indicated the occurrence of storms, with probable formation of tornadoes in the municipality of Guatambu. Thus, confirming reports from residents, official bodies such as the Civil Defense of Santa Catarina, and the state\u27s meteorological system. It is likely that the formation of a tornado in the municipality of Guatambu occurred between 01:20 UTC on and 02:10 UTC on Sep 14, 2021
Evaluating International Financial Reporting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in a Local Context: A Case from Pakistan
Get PDFInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are designed to ensure that financial information and financial reports presented to consumers are credible and comparable. The significance and implementation of the reporting rules in Pakistan are examined in this study, as well as how conflict situations affect this issue. Pakistan has a growing economy it is therefore, critical to ensure that the reporting requirements meet international standards, so that parent firms investing here do not have any reporting issues.To conduct this study, qualitative research paradigm was selected and purposive sampling was used. In-depth individual interviews were conducted with five participants: three male and two females between the ages of 45-50, working at upper management level. The interview protocol was self-developed by taking into consideration the objectives, research questions, and literature review. The main findings indicate that IFRS should be adopted for the best possible results, although it is difficult to achieve a 100% adoption due to the prevailing conflicts. Hence, a uniform and formal procedure to adopt in conflicting situations should be communicated. The findings will be beneficial for researchers and auditing firms
Impact on Human Resource Practices during Covid 19: A Review
Get PDFBecause of COVID-19, every business has got affected; Human resource management is a core part of the corporate world. Proper functioning of Human resources is very crucial for optimum yield in any organization, especially during pandemics. Organizations have to adopt new practices after COVID distress about which many of them were not aware of. Therefore HRM practices of all sectors need to be modified and upgraded to meet the need of the hour. HR departments must be ready and conscious about what they are going to imply to cope up with new circumstances. The objective of the study is to gain theoretical possibilities and required changes in HRM practices i.e. in selection, training, promotion, and performance appraisal. After a review of various literature, it is found that HRM practices dropped down drastically during the ongoing pandemic. Training programs that were planned earlier to make employees skillful are revoked to safeguard employees. Because of the unavailability of optimum resources in many organizations, digital training could not take place effectively in many organizations. During this global crisis, all the human resource departments should adopt e-HRM practices access and perform all HRM practices unbiased
Characteristics Analysis and Teaching Method System Construction of Marine-Related Field Practice
Get PDFThe experimental teaching process of science and education integration has a profound influence on the cultivation of graduate students\u27 scientific research ability, so we should pay attention to the cultivation of students\u27 field investigation, experiment, and analysis ability, because of the existing problems in the field practice of marine pollution control. It can improve the teaching system by innovating teaching methods, strengthening the construction of teaching materials, promoting the integration of science and education, perfecting evaluation standards, improving the independent scientific research innovation ability of graduate students majoring in marine environment. Based on the field practice of marine pollution control research, this paper analyzes the characteristics of field practice teaching for postgraduate students and explores the construction of a teaching system
An Investigation of Fluctuating Productivity of Major Food Crops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (1984-2014)
Get PDFObjectives: The aim of the present research is to look into the fluctuating production of main crops grown in Pakistan\u27s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Materials and Methods: This research utilized data covering the period from 1984 to 2014 from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, crop reporting agency as a secondary source. Wheat, maize, sugarcane, and rice production statistics are evaluated to determine the growth and variability of main food crops. The cubic growth model is shown to be the best suited model for wheat, sugarcane, and rice, In the case of maize, the power growth model has been found as being the most suitable.
Results: The findings of the data analysis revealed that growth for all key food crops is considerable, with calculated values of growth for wheat, maize, sugarcane, and rice being 10.96 percent, 8%, 45.31 percent, and 1.19 percent, respectively. The cuddy Della-vella index was also used to calculate the variability of main food crops. The variability in important food crops, such as wheat, maize, sugarcane, and rice, is found to be 1.53%, 1.23%, 0.44%, and 0.79%, respectively, utilizing the results of studied data. As an outcome of the studied data, it can be inferred that the expansion of key food crops is accompanied by an increase in production over time, and that this is attributable to the employment of enhanced high-quality seeds as well as advanced new technology.
Conclusion: It can be concluded that there has been serious change in the production of key food crops, however wheat crop variability is slightly more than some other food crops such as sugarcane and maize