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Mechanical and Biological Potentials of AgNPs-fortified Gelatin Film Derived from Fish Skin
Full text linkBiodegradable films were prepared using fish skins treated with silver nanoparticles and gelatin as biodegradable polymers. Different volume of silver nanoparticle solution (15, 10, and 5 ml) were used in producing the edible films. the films were evaluated for their inhibitory effectiveness against some types of bacteria that cause food spoilage. The results showed that the gelatin films containing 10 ml of silver nanoparticle solution gave effective activity against Bacteria for all strains tested. The results also showed an improvement in the mechanical properties of the coating supported with silver nanoparticles, as the thickness increased to 0.9 mm compared to the regular control gelatin film of 0.5 mm. Therefore, the tensile strength and elongation rate of the nano-silver treated films increased compared to the control regular coatings. The results also showed that the solubility of the regular gelatin film was 45.2% which significantly diffed from the solubility of the Nano-silver gelatin treated film, which recorded approximately half the solubility (23.3%)
Hyperprolactinemia in Patients with Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Baghdad, Iraq, 2023
Full text linkBackground: Hyperprolactinemia is the most prevalent endocrine disorder in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. The common causes of hyperprolactinemia can be medications, hypothyroidism, and pituitary disorders. Hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia are found to be closely interrelated. Prevalence of hyperprolactinemia in subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) has been reported in a wide range of 0%– 40% of hypothyroid patients. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of hyperprolactinemia in subclinical hypothyroidism in Al-Kindy Teaching Hospital in Bagdad, Iraq. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Internal Medicine and in the diabetes and endocrinology center at Al-Kindy Teaching Hospital for nine months. A total of 95 patients who were diagnosed with SCH were recruited in this study. SCH was diagnosed when there are no specific symptoms or signs of thyroid dysfunction, but the patient has an elevated serum TSH in the face of normal circulating thyroid hormone levels. A study questionnaire was designed, and it included baseline characteristics and signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism. Seven ml of fasting blood samples was taken from all the studied patients and sent to the laboratory to measure the required biochemical parameters. Student t-test was used for comparison, and quantitative data were stated as the mean and standard deviation. Pearson correlation was calculated for the correlation between two quantitative variables. P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The prevalence of hyperprolactinemia was 21.1%. The proportion of hyperprolactinemia was significantly higher among female patients compared to that in male patients. The mean level of TSH was significantly higher in patients with high prolactin levels when compared to those with normal prolactin levels. On the other hand, the mean levels of pulse rate, T3, and LH were significantly lower in patients with high prolactin levels than that in patients with normal prolactin levels.
Conclusions: Hyperprolactinemia is a considerable problem in patients who complained from SCH, especially in females. The most common signs and symptoms associated with hyperprolactinemia are dry skin, weight gain, constipation, psychosis madness, menorrhagia, and galactorrhea. Evaluation of serum prolactin levels in patients with SCH, especially those with the associated signs and symptoms, is recommended
Designing an Intelligent System to Support the Elderly
Full text linkLoneliness among older adults represents a significant societal problem and an important application domain for affective computing. 40% of older adults experience loneliness, which has been linked with various health problems, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death ,by using android studio environment the smart android application built to measure and scale the loneliness level, the Results shows the effects on elderly that uses the application this research built which is InTouch, helps them reduce loneliness and it’s risks upon older people health, direct and indirect strategies directly by sending message with the knowledge of the users and indirectly by sending sms message to their chosen ones (their close friends list)
Wastewater Treatment of General Sherqat Hospital by Using Kaolin and red clay and some Economical plants
Full text linkThis study aimed to treat the wastewater of Sherqat Hospital in salahaldin city by using mud of (red clay and Kaoline ) the experiments were conducted by using the Jar-Test as laboratory scale . Plants also had a role in reducing pollution indicators and heavy elements and the lettuce plant had a greater impact in reducing pollutants as a clear decrease in heavy elements, including cobalt, selenium and copper after treatment, as it amounted to 12 ,10 and 46.
Many indicators were tested and it was noted that all of them changed at room temperature before and after the treatment through the use of the jar and mud device and it was noted that the red clay was more efficient in reducing the indicators BOD, COD, DO, PH, EC, T.D.S, T.S and they were respectively after the treatment 378,274,6.2,7.4,322,462,253,215,39,29, and 55 while they were very high in the wastewater outcame by the hospital and dumped into the Tigris River without any biological or abiotic treatment
Investigating the Presence of some Fungi that Produce Toxins on some Medicinal Herbs in the City of Tikrit
Full text linkThis research included isolating, then diagnosing and studying some types of fungi in medicinal herbs in the city of Tikrit during the winter season 2023-2024. The research included a number of samples collected from stores in different areas of the city of Tikrit. Pathogenic fungi were identified in the laboratory as well as finding the percentage frequency Every mushroom. The results showed the presence of five types of fungi in these herbs that are used for medicinal purposes and to treat some diseases, as follows:1. Aspergillus flavus2. A. niger3. A. terrus 6. Alternaria7. Penicillium sp.8. Curvularia sp.We notice a variation in the frequency percentages of these fungi, the highest frequency being Aspergillus flavus, followed by Penicillium sp.
 
Dynamics of the Reactivity of the Autonomic Nervous System, the Hormone Estradiol, the Oxidized, Antioxidant System and Indicators of Endogenous Intoxication of Female Rats in the Post-Intensive Care Period After Modeling 10-Minute Clinical Death
Full text linkAny extreme factors acting on the body provides oxidative stress, which, being a universal system that destroys the cellular structures of the body, is currently being thoroughly studied in various pathological conditions around the world. At the same time, the prooxidant, antioxidant system, and indicators of endogenous intoxication of MSM254 and MSM280 in violation of the reproductive system of females in the post-intensive care period have been insufficiently studied. The aim of this study is to identify the reactivity of the autonomic nervous system, the content of estradiol, malondialdehyde, catalase and indicators of endogenous intoxication in female rats in the post-intensive care period after modeling 10-minute clinical death. The object of the study was 15 mongrel, white, sexually mature female rats weighing from 160-180 g., in which the state of post-intensive care disease was simulated. In the early post-intensive care period, within 24 hours after modeling a 10-minute clinical death in the body of female rats during estrus and diestrus. It was revealed against the background of a predominance of the tone of the sympathetic nervous system, increased concentrations of estradiol, malondialdehyde and the index of endogenous intoxication - MSM 254 against the background of a decrease in catalase activity and protein stability index
Glaucoma Assessed by OCT and Visual Field Tests at Al-Kadhimiya Hospital, Iraq
Full text linkThis prospective, non-randomized, cross-sectional study conducted at Al-Kadhimiya Teaching Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, from May to December 2023, assessed the effectiveness of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Visual Field (VF) testing in diagnosing and monitoring glaucoma in 261 eyes of 156 patients. The study excluded patients with other ocular diseases and utilized the OCT Topcon Maestro2 and Octopus 900 VF devices. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. Results showed no significant differences in age (p=0.58) and gender (p=0.08). Visual acuity results indicated significant differences among eyes (P<0.01), with 64.74% of eyes being OU, 20.51% OD, and 14.74% OS. OCT outcomes categorized eyes as borderline (25.64%), min-effect (39.74%), and max-effect (34.62%) with no significant differences. VF tests revealed 78.85% of eyes as restricted with significant outcome differences. The study concludes that combining OCT and VF testing offers complementary diagnostic information, providing a comprehensive assessment and aiding in the monitoring and management of glaucoma
Implementation of the Family Care Model for Elderly Healthy
Full text linkThe elderly population throughout the world continues to increase every year. This makes the aging process an important social and welfare challenge for the health of older people. The health and welfare of older people cannot be separated from the support system provided by the family. The family is very important in caring for elderly people living at home. The objective of this article is to determine the effect of implementing the family care model on the health of older people. This research used a pre-experimental with one group pretest-posttest design using a purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 158 elderly people living with families, both nuclear families and extended families. The measuring instruments used in this research were a sphygmomanometer to measure the physical health of older people and the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) for the mental health of the elderly, which was then analyzed using the paired t-test. The results of the study showed that the physical health of older people, the mean (SD) value for pre-post systolic blood pressure was 158.1 (14,461) - 144.56 (11,816), and for pre-post diastolic blood pressure was 86.77 (4,824) - 77.41 (5,884), while mental health elderly people obtained pre-post results of 20.08 (1.963) – 24.24 (1.982), with different test results obtained a p-value of 0.0001. The family care model's implementation for older people influences the health of the elderly, both physically and mentally
Influences of Budget Commitments and Incentive Systems to Managerial Performance Mediated by Budget Participation (Study at The Provincial Inspectorate Office of North Sulawesi Province)
Full text linkIndonesia, which is now in the era of industrial revolution 4.0, is experiencing significant changes in various aspects of life, including in the government sector. This era, known as the era of digital technology, brings us into a transitional state of technological revolution which will fundamentally change lifestyles, ways of working and organizational relationships in dealing with each other. This shift has had a positive impact on the government, causing increased effectiveness and efficiency in services. Apart from that, preparing budgets and financial reports is easier to access because it is web-based. Government performance reporting also becomes more transparent and accountable because it is presented via the government web platform.The aim of this research is to analyze budget commitment and incentive systemson managerial performance is mediated by budget participation in the North Sulawesi Provincial Inspectorate. The data analysis technique used is path analysis using the SPSS 25 application.The sampling technique uses purposive sampling technique. The sample for this research was ASN for Certain Functional Officials (Auditors and P2UPD) in the Regional Inspectorate of North Sulawesi Province, totaling 100 respondents. The research results show budget and system commitment incentives influence budget participation at the North Sulawesi Provincial Inspectorate. Meanwhile, budget commitment and incentive systems influence managerial performance at the North Sulawesi Provincial Inspectorate. Although budget participation can act as a mediator between budget commitment and managerial performance, however, this mediating role does not occur in the relationship between the incentive system and managerial performance at the North Sulawesi Provincial Inspectorate
Japan Leads in Integrating Foresight into Innovation Policy
Full text linkThis article examines the evolution of scientific and technological Foresight research over the past decade, particularly in Japan, highlighting its integration into science, technology, and innovation policy formulation. Initially limited to analytical reports, Foresight now includes interdisciplinary and intersectoral approaches, utilizing advanced methods such as weak signals and "jokers" to enhance research robustness. The study addresses the knowledge gap in understanding the impact of these integrated methods on policy development. It aims to analyze Japan's significant financial investments in R&D, predominantly funded by the private sector, and the role of government support through initiatives like those from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). The results show that Japan's approach has maintained its competitive edge in the global market by fostering innovation and aligning national priorities with global trends. The implications suggest that other nations can enhance their technological capabilities by creating integrated and well-supported research environments. Further research should explore the long-term impacts of these foresight practices on innovation ecosystems and the potential of emerging methodologies in shaping future technological landscapes