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{"title":"Development and Sensory Evaluation of Extruded Snack from Composite Flour of Black Soybean and Finger Millet Fortified with Moringa Leaf Powder","authors":"Alka Singh, Neha Sahrawat, Manshi Tyagi","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20230329","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230329","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the current study was to develop ready-to-eat snack employing extrusion cooking using composite flour made from black soybean and finger millet fortified with moringa leaf powder. The extruded puff was made using flour blends at different ratios, and semi-trained personnel assisted in conducting a sensory evaluation of the generated extruded products puff. Samples were evaluated on a 5-point composite scale for colour, appearance, texture, flavour, and taste, as well as a 9-point hedonic scale for overall acceptance. The ratio of finger millet flour, black soybean flour, moringa leaf powder and durum wheat flour for the three composite flour CF-1 and CF-2 and CF-3 was (20%, 10%, 2%, 68%), (15%, 15%, 42%, 68%) and (10%, 20%, 2%, 68%) respectively while 100% durum wheat flour was used as control. The Extruded Puff were collected and dried for one hour at 600C in a hot air oven tray dryer. After drying, the extruded puff was placed in airtight containers and left to cool until further examination. The results indicated that composite flour CF-3 (finger millet: black soybean; moringa leaf powder and durum wheat flour in the ratios of (10:20:2:68) could be used to produce quality extruded product puff with acceptable sensory properties and registered significant difference with each other at p<0.05 level.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Sensory Evaluation, Fortification, Black soybean, Finger Millet, Moringa Leaf Powder.","PeriodicalId":14300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89271878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Leg Length on Physiological Cost Index in Young Adults","authors":"Pankti Gajera, Sweety Shah","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.2023045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.2023045","url":null,"abstract":"Background and need of research: By Physiological Cost Index we estimate the energy cost in walking of healthy people, also it has been reported for persons with different leg length that requires the energy consumption. The Physiological Cost Index (PCI) method requires simply recording of HR at rest and while walking. We undertook this study aiming to present the energy consumption in subjects having different leg length.\u0000Method: A cross sectional study was conducted in 50 individuals of age group 18-25 (young adults) years and normal BMI category according to Asian BMI classification (18.5-22.9Kg/m2). Resting HR Leg length was measured. The subject walked 1 km on treadmill for 6.5km/h speed and walking HR was measured and the physiological cost index was calculated. Data was analyzed using SPSS 20.\u0000Result: Mean age and BMI of participants were (21.66 ± 1.5) and (21.08 ± 1.1) respectively. By using Pearson’s test, there is highly statistically significant negative correlation (r= -0.600, P<0.05) between Leg length and PCI. As leg length (80.88 ± 6.85) increases, PCI (0.83 ± 0.11) value decreases.\u0000Conclusion and clinical implication: The present study concluded that individuals with shorter height experiences more energy expenditure. This correlation indicates that there is a relationship between leg length and stride length frequency, which in turn effects on speed and efficiency of walking.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Physiological cost index, Leg length, energy expenditure, treadmill walking","PeriodicalId":14300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90732832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, Attitude & Practice (KAP) among Staff Nurses Regarding Biomedical Waste Management (BMW): A Correlational Study Design","authors":"S. Manikandan, Krishna Prasad VS, Beema H","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20230327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230327","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The safe and effective management of biomedical waste generated in the hospital is a collective responsibility of all health workers involved in patient care. It is cardinal that the staff nurses must have up to date knowledge regarding handling and management of biomedical waste for the sake of both themselves and the patients. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice levels among staff nurses regarding biomedical waste management and to determine the relationship between knowledge, attitude and practice levels.\u0000Materials and Methods: The following study adopted a Correlational design. 100 staff nurses from selected hospitals in Kollam, Kerala were assigned using convenience sampling. The data was collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire, a five-point Likert attitude scale and a verbal response checklist. \u0000Results: Findings of the study revealed that the Spearman’s Rank Coefficient (Rho) ‘ρ’ calculated at 0.65** for finding the relationship between knowledge and attitude levels was statistically significant at P<0.01 level. Also, the ‘ρ’ value (0.59**) calculated between knowledge and practice levels was significant at 0.01 level. The Chi square (χ2) value calculated was statistically significant for Knowledge level and selected sociodemographic variables such as; Gender (χ2 18.56**, df=02, P<0.01 level) and Professional Experience (χ2 11.59*, df-04, p<0.05 level); Also, between professional experience and Attitude (6.44**) and professional experience and practice levels (10.17**). The Fisher’s exact test revealed association between Gender and Attitude (P# 0.016*, df=02, P<0.05 level) as well as Gender and Practice (P# 0.005**, df-01, P<0.01 level of significance).\u0000Conclusion: The findings confirmed that there was a medium/moderate positive correlation between knowledge and attitude as well as knowledge and practice levels regarding biomedical waste management among staff nurses.\u0000\u0000Keywords: KAP, BMW, Staff Nurses, Correlational Design.","PeriodicalId":14300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"122 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88111162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tonsillitis and Homoeopathy: Review Article","authors":"Sreevidhya Js","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20230325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230325","url":null,"abstract":"Tonsillitis is an infection caused by an inflammation of the tonsils. Homeopathy for tonsillitis therapy lowers tonsil inflammation and normalizes the body's defenses. The article discusses the use of homeopathic remedies in the treatment of tonsillitis.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Tonsils, Immunity, Homoeopathy, Glands","PeriodicalId":14300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85355603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sleep and Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly","authors":"Ni Luh Diah Kencana Dewi, A. Laksmidewi, K. Widyastuti","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20230337","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230337","url":null,"abstract":"Elderly people have various types of health problems, not only related to degenerative processes but sleep disturbances are also one of the problems that are often faced by elderly patients. Elderly sleep disorders are very varied and cannot be underestimated. Sleep disorders in the elderly can be in the form of insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and sleep related movement. Good management will help the elderly to have good quality sleep and prevent long-term drug use. Sleep disorders in the elderly also cannot be ruled out from various metabolic diseases and psychological stress, so an understanding of sleep disorders in the elderly is needed. This review aims to present a brief review of sleep disorders in the elderly, so that understanding regarding sleep disorders can be further understood.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Elderly, Sleep disorder, Good Quality of Sleep","PeriodicalId":14300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"103 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85847914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Study to Assess the Adjustment Problems and Their Coping Strategies Among Working Mothers in Selected Areas of Sikar","authors":"Ajith. Kk","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20230334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230334","url":null,"abstract":"Background: A descriptive study was conducted to assess the adjustment problems and their coping strategies among working mothers in selected areas of Sikar, Rajasthan. A total sample of 60 working mothers were selected using simple random sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of adjustment problems and coping strategies used among working mothers and to find out the correlation between the level of adjustment problems and level of coping strategies used, to find out the association between the level of adjustment problems among working mothers with their selected demographic variables. The final objective was to find out the association between the level of coping strategies used among working mothers with their demographic variables.\u0000Materials and Methods: A descriptive design was adopted for the study. A sample comprising of 60 working mothers were enrolled using the simple random sampling technique. The conceptual framework used in the study was based on Ludwig von Bertalanffy’s General System Model.\u0000Results: Data analysis were done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study revealed that the mean score for severe adjustment problems was 20.29 ± 1.19, that of those with moderate adjustment problems was 15.05 ± 1.17, and that of those with mild adjustment problem was 7.79 ± 0.89. Most to the samples 38.33% (23) had inadequate coping strategies while 36.67% (22) had moderately adjustment coping strategies and 25% (15) had adequate coping strategies. The mean score for inadequate coping strategies was 57.49 ± 7.64, that of those with moderately adequate coping strategies was 95 ± 5.45, and that of those with mild adjustment problem was 111.27 ± 6.64. There is a negative correlation between the level of adjustment problems and the level of coping strategies used among the working mothers. This means that as the level of coping strategies increased the level of adjustment problems decreased among the working mothers. There was no association between level of coping strategy and level of adjustment problems with selected demographic variables.\u0000Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed that as the level of coping strategies increased the level of adjustment problems decreased among the working mothers.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Adjustment problems, coping strategies, working mothers.","PeriodicalId":14300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89792291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Smoking on Heart Rate at Rest, During Exercise, and on Heart Rate Recovery in Young Males","authors":"Aarti Pandya, Sweety Shah","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20230341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230341","url":null,"abstract":"Background and need of research: Smoking contributes to several respiratory diseases due to its hazardous effect on respiratory and circulatory system which ultimately affects cardiovascular system. HR is very important, non-invasive and easy-to-measure index of myocardial work. From this study, difference in heart rate can be identified at an early stage among smokers to prevent effects of smoking on cardiac system.\u0000Method: An Observational study was conducted in individuals of age between 18 to 45 years. 50 Male subjects who were smoking since more than 2 years, having normal BMI (18.5-22.9Kg/m2) according to Asian classification were included. Person with Severe Cardio respiratory disorder, neurological conditions, any fracture or musculoskeletal disorder which may hamper in step test were excluded. Subjects were divided into 2 groups: 1] Smokers and 2] Non-smokers.HR was measured at rest, during and post 5 minutes of Queens College Step Test to compare between both groups.\u0000Result: Mean age, BMI, HR rest, HR during exercise and post HR of smokers were (36.24±6.65), (22.09±0.7), (77.2±4.89), (120.96±5.54) and (90.16±5.72) and in non-smokers were (35.76±7.03), (21.78±1.1), (46.88±6.46), (139.16±8.17) and (73.92±5.9) respectively. Comparison was done using unpaired-t test, Smokers had significantly higher HR at rest, slower HR increase during exercise compared to non-smokers. During recovery, the HR decline was significantly attenuated in smokers. \u0000Conclusion and clinical implication: Smoking is found to affect young male smokers’ Heart Rate. Therefore, more actions should be taken to spread awareness about its harmful effects and smoking cessation, especially in young adults. \u0000\u0000Keywords: Smoking, Queens College Step Test, Heart Rate","PeriodicalId":14300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78149279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Systematic Review on the Risk Factors of Developing Long COVID in Asia Pacific","authors":"Auni Widad Mohd Yusof, Muhammad Suffi Abdul Kadir, Fadlinda Tasnim Abdul Razak","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20230324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230324","url":null,"abstract":"Recently, healthcare workers and patients noticed that COVID-19 survivors experienced persistent symptoms after recovering from the acute infection. Due to insufficient research on Long COVID especially in Asia Pacific, this study aims to determine the prevalence of Long COVID and its associations with selected socio-demographic factors (age, gender, BMI, and severity of acute COVID-19) among COVID-19 patients in this region. Articles were searched from several journal databases reporting at least one-month of persistent COVID symptoms. The selection of the studies was based on the PRISMA flow diagram. Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) was adopted for quality assessment of the articles and sixteen papers were included in this study. The prevalence of Long COVID reported in the studies ranged from 8.2% to 68%. Existing evidence suggested that female gender, older age, severe acute COVID-19 stage, and higher BMI were more likely to develop Long COVID. This study demonstrated a significant portion of the population may be affected with Long COVID, particularly those with a higher risk. Hence, more emphasis on Long COVID should be given to maintain the quality of life among COVID-19 patients.\u0000\u0000Keywords: long covid, persistent COVID-19 symptoms, post-COVID syndrome, long-term sequelae, risk factors of long covid","PeriodicalId":14300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73997577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Cross-Sectional Study on the Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety &amp; Stress and Their Correlates (Sociodemographic and Lifestyle) among University of Cyberjaya Undergraduates","authors":"Puteri Iman Alya Ahmad Farizal, Muhammad Nazmi Mahmud Zuhri, Nurul Asyiqin Nabilah Mohd Bijarimi","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20230330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230330","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Mental health has become a rising concern today. University students face many challenges daily which makes them more vulnerable to depression, anxiety, and stress. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress and identify their correlates (sociodemographic and lifestyle) among undergraduate students at the University of Cyberjaya. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduates using a self-validated questionnaire. The data were gathered through an online survey and were analysed using JASP. Chi-square test was used to analyse the association, with a p-value of < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: Among 160 respondents, the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress and good lifestyle habits was 63.1%, 64.4%, 50.0% and 13.1% respectively. Chi-square test showed a significant association between ethnicity and depression. Additionally, there was a significant association between year of study and smoking status with stress. Moreover, this test also showed a significant association between anxiety and depression with lifestyle habits. Conclusion: In conclusion, the analysis showed a significant association between ethnicity and depression, indicating that different ethnic groups may have varying rates of depression among the students. Additionally, the year of study and smoking status were significantly associated with stress. Furthermore, there was a significant association between anxiety and depression with lifestyle habits, implying that certain lifestyle factors may contribute to both anxiety and depression. Keywords: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sociodemographic, Lifestyle.","PeriodicalId":14300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135890322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Therapeutic Efficiency of Selected Ethnomedicinal Plants and Medications for Onchocerca volvulus Infection Endemic in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria","authors":"Daniel-Nwosu, E.I., Osuala, F.O.U., Onyeocha, I. O.","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20230342","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230342","url":null,"abstract":"Onchocerca volvulus infection – Onchocerciasis – is a priority tropical disease that has been targeted for elimination by World Health Organization (WHO). The Standard strategy to combat this chronic parasitic infection is the administration of Annual Community Directed Treatment with Ivermectin (CDTi), yet high prevalence rates and transmission persist.\u0000Alternative strategies are therefore needed to achieve Onchocerciasis elimination where CDTi effectiveness is suboptimal. Hence the need for this research work on elimination and control of Onchocerciasis. This study was a cross-sectional experimental study carried out to investigate the therapeutic efficiency of some selected treatment options of Onchocerciasis prevalent in selected endemic areas of Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria. The multistage sampling technique was adopted to select samples for the study. All infected subjects used for this study gave an informed consent to be part of the study. Accurate screening methods were used to identify subjects with detectable microfilariae that were positive and highly sensitive to the diagnostic tests. A total of one thousand five hundred and thirty (1,530) inhabitants of the studied communities (Umulolo, Amuro, Ihube, Okwe, Umuna, Ezelu, Nzerem, Umuihi, Umuneke and Umulewe) were screened for the infection. Out of these, the number infected by Onchocerca volvulus in the ten studied areas were five hundred and ninety-two (592). The infected subjects were sampled evenly and assigned into subgroups to receive treatment with doses of Ivermectin, Doxycycline as well as Morinda lucida and Indigo tinctoria plant extracts. Samples from the treated subjects were collected, screened and assessed for elimination of microfilarial loads. Results showed that higher number of infected subjects (91.1%) benefited from treatment with oral dose of Doxycycline and had their clinical signs disappeared as compared with 82.96% (Ivermectin), 47.2% (Morinda lucida) and 46.5% (Indigo tinctoria) benefited subjects. Statistical analysis using the Duncan Multiple Range Test also showed significant differences p ≥ 0.01 in the treatment options administered. It was however recommended that more improved treatment options are needed to ensure massive control measures and total eradication of the infection.\u0000Keywords: Onchocerciasis, therapeutic, microfilariae, screening, endemic, elimination.","PeriodicalId":14300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82079430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}