106 research outputs found
mHealth Support System for Researchers and Participants
No full textWith the proliferation of mobile technologies, there is a significant increase of research using mobile devices in the medical and public health area. Mobile technology has improved the efficiency of healthcare delivery effectively. Mobile Health or mHealth is an interdisciplinary research area which has been active for more than a decade. Much research has been conducted and many software research tools (mHealth Support System) have been developed. Despite the time length, there is a significant gap in the mHealth research area regarding software research tools. Individual research groups are developing their own software research tool though there is a significant similarity among them. Most of the research tools are study or disease specific. Some of the tools are device specific (desktop/laptop, mobile phone, and tablet) and some are platform specific (web, android, iOS, and windows). This costs each research study their precious time, money, and workforce to develop similar service or software research tools. Based on the mHealth research characteristics, it is possible to design and implement a customizable generic software research tool. In this thesis, we have proposed, designed, and implemented a customizable generic mHealth software research tool. It has most of the common software research modules that are needed for an mHealth research study. These include real-time data collection, research participant management, research staff management, role based access control, research data anonymization, customizable surveys, report generation, study forum, and activity tracking. This software research tool is responsive and HIPAA compliant which makes it device independent, privacy-aware, and security-aware
Performance Appraisal System and Its Practices in Local Private Business Organizations of Bangladesh
No full textThis present paper focuses on the performance appraisal practices of local private organizations in Bangladesh. Here, the researchers found that, almost all the organizations have formal performance evaluation systems. Though there is variation in their methods, frequency of occurrence and parties involved in evaluation system. In terms of method majority (16%) of the organizations prefer Management by Objective (MBO) method. Concerning the frequency of performance appraisal 69.23% local organizations evaluate their employees annually. It is also observed that majority of the employees are satisfied with present performance appraisal systems. The researchers also recommend a comparative analysis between the performance appraisal practice of local private business enterprises of Bangladesh and performance appraisal practice of multinational business enterprises
Attitude of Muslim Female Students towards Entrepreneurship- a study on University Students in Bangladesh
No full textBusiness education is attracting more and more female students, hence more entrepreneurial participation is expected from these graduates. The study aims to investigate the entrepreneurial intention of the Muslim Female BBA students from International Islamic University Chittagong Bangladesh. Few studies have addressed entrepreneurial attitude of Muslim females in developing countries. Islam is a complete way of life; directing and guiding entrepreneurial intention based on Islamic values will ensure an overall balanced growth in society rather benefiting particular sections. Investigating Female students ' intent can act as the first step towards instigating entrepreneurial culture in Bangladesh based on Islamic teachings. As par findings of the study major motivational factors highlighted by the students who are willing to pursue self-employment are feeling of independence and satisfaction. Total number of respondents is 95 among which only 26.3 % are inclined to go for self-employment. The unwillingness of the rest of the students is, among other reasons, mainly due to the risk and uncertainty involved in business, lack of capital, family and social obstacles, lack of suitable knowledge as well as lack of experience
Effects of Vitamin E Supplementation on Reducing Chronic Hemolysis in Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency
No full textBackground: Vitamin E works within the cell membrane as an antioxidant and may prevent destruction of RBC in G6PD deficient hemolytic anemia, which can be reflected by changes in peripheral blood film. Objective: To observe the role of vitamin E supplementation on restoring normal cell types in peripheral blood film in order to evaluate the role of this antioxidant vitamin in reducing chronic hemolysis in G6PD deficient patients. Method: Total 102 subjects, age range from 5-40 years of both sexes were included in the study. Among them 68 were G6PD enzyme deficient patients, of whom 34 were in non-supplemented group (Group B) and 34 were in supplemented group (Group C). Both group B and C were divided into Group B1 and C1 (on day 1 ) and also into B2 and C2 (on day 60) respectively. Supplemented group received vitamin E supplementation for 60 consecutive days (800 IU/day for adult and 400 IU/day for children in a divided dose i,e. 4 times daily). Age and sex matched 34 apparently healthy subjects with normal G6PD level (Group A) were also taken to observe baseline data. Determination of Erythrocyte G6PD level and preparation of peripheral blood film were done on day 1 for all groups and also on day 60 in deficient groups. Results: Percentage of subjects with presence of some abnormal red cells in peripheral blood film was significantly higher in patients of hemolytic anemia with G6PD deficiency in comparison to that of healthy control. After supplementation with vitamin E (i,e. on day-60) this percentage was significantly decreased towards those of healthy control in their supplemented group in comparison to that of pre-supplemented (day-1) and nonsupplemented groups. Conclusion: Some abnormal red cells may be found in peripheral blood film of G6PD deficient patients, improvement of which occur following vitamin E supplementation, and thereby indicates role of this antioxidant vitamin in reducing the rate of hemolysis. Key words: G6PD deficiency; Peripheral blood film; Vitamin E DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbsp.v6i1.8088 J Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2011 June; 6(1): 70-76 </jats:p
Effects of Oral Supplementation of Vitamin E on Fragility of RBC in Hemolytic Anemic Patients with G6PD Deficiency
No full textBackground: Vitamin E has role in maintaining the integrity of red cell membrane by preventing oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids and thereby protects cells from oxidative stress- induced lysis in G6PD deficiency, which can be reflected by changes in osmotic fragility of RBC and some absolute values like MCV, MCH & MCHC.
Objective: To observe the effects of vitamin E supplementation on fragility of RBC in order to evaluate role of this antioxidant vitamin in reducing chronic hemolysis in G6PD deficient patients.
Methods: For this, a total number of 102 subjects with age ranged from 5 to 40 years of both sexes were included in the study. Among them 68 were G6PD enzyme deficient patients, of whom 34 were in supplemented group (study group) and 34 were in non-supplemented group (control group). The supplemented group received vitamin E supplementation for 60 consecutive days at a dose of 800 IU/day for adult and 400 IU/day for children < 12 years (in a divided dose i,e. 4 times daily). Age and sex matched 34 apparently healthy subjects with normal blood G6PD level were taken to observe the base line data (healthy control) and also for comparison. All the G6PD deficient patients were selected from Out Patient Department (OPD) of Hematology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period of July 2005 to June 2006 and all the healthy subjects were selected from personal contact. Blood G6PD level, osmotic fragility of RBC were measured by standard techniques and MCV, MCH, and MCHC were obtained by calculation. All the parameters were measured on day 1 (one) of their first visit and also were on day 60 in deficient group. Data were compared among the deficient groups, also in supplemented group just before and after supplementation. Analysis of data was done by appropriate statistical method.
Results: Mean starting and completing points of osmotic fragility of RBC were significantly higher but MCV, MCH, MCHC were significantly lower in patients suffering from hemolytic anemia due to G6PD deficiency in comparison to those of the healthy control. After supplementation with vitamin E starting and completing points of osmotic fragility of RBC were significantly decreased whereas, MCV, MCH, MCHC were significantly increased towards those of healthy control in supplemented group of patients in comparison to those of their pre-supplemented (day-1) and non-supplemented groups both on day 1 and day 60.
Conclusion: From this study it may be concluded that, disturbances of some of the hematological parameter like higher osmotic fragility of RBC and lower MCV, MCH, MCHC occur in G6PD deficient hemolytic anemic patients, which returned towards normal after supplementation of vitamin E, which clearly indicates the role of this anti-oxidant vitamin in maintaining red cell membrane integrity and thereby decreases the rate of hemolysis in this group of patients. So, vitamin E can be supplemented along with other drugs for better management of the patients.
Key words: Osmotic fragility, G6PD, hemolytic anemia, vitamin E.
DOI: 10.3329/bsmmuj.v1i1.3688
BSMMU J 2008; 1(1): 6-1
Entrepreneurship: A Culture Embedded in The Religion of Islam
No full textIslam as a complete way of life has always given emphasis on business entrepreneurship. Islam encourages earning through permissible means. The strong foundation on which Islamic way of life is built up ensures social balance in all spheres of life. Business in Islam has the highest status as a method of earning livelihood. . The early Muslim generation has proved that a Muslim can be a very successful entrepreneur if he/she practices Islam in its entirety. This study analyses the importance of entrepreneurship in Islam based on Quran and sunnah and by looking back to the past practice of renowned Muslims. The research nullifies the misconception that Islam is backdated and discourages innovation. Keywords: Entreprenureship, Islam, Business
RISK FACTORS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
No full textThe present review is devoted to the risk factors of osteoporosis progression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), both relevant and irrelevant to the main disease. It is assumed that the most important predictors of the bone mineral density decrease is severe course of RA, significant functional disability (according to HAQ), glucocorticoid therapy, elderly age, low body mass index and menopause. However, despite the vast amount of studies, results on the risk factors of osteoporosis remain ambiguous and require further investigation
SAT0534 Effect of sustained- release symptomatic drugs on progression of knee joint osteoarthrosis in patients with less than 5 years disease duration in a 5-year prospective study
No full textWomen Entrepreneurship: Islamic Perspective
No full textIslam is a complete way of life. Every act of a muslim is worship if done with the intention of pleasing Allah (SWT). So there is no separation between business and religion. Islam has its own entrepreneurship culture and guiding principles based on the Al-Quran and Hadith to guide business operation. According to the study it can be said that Islam is not against women working or engaging themselves or contributing their worth in business related activities. Many sahabiya (Women companions) of Prophet ( PBUH) were involved in various business activities which is allowed in Islam. The Holy Qur’an and Sunnah invite people (Men/Women) to work to earn lawful money i,e Women entrepreneurship was allowed. It is also to be noted that the Muslim woman was given a role, duties and rights more than 1400 years ago that most women do not enjoy today, even in the West. These are rights granted by Allaah and are designed to keep balance and peace in the society. Key word: Al-Quran, Hadith, Business, Business women, Entrepreneurs, Women entrepreneurship, Islamic entrepreneurship, Women in Islam
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