{"title":"The effect of phytase on the liver tissue after infection with Entamoeba histolytica in adult albino male rat","authors":"A. Saleh, S. Al-Attar, A. Ali","doi":"10.36295/ASRO.2021.24250","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2021.24250","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of current study was designed to show the activity of phytase enzymes against E. histolytica and its effectiveness to recovery liver tissue after infection. 24 adult male rats (with any diseases) were used and divided into four groups (6 rats in each group); control group feeding on standard pellet diet, second group administrated with E. histolyticaat dose 10 3 cyst/ ml. Third group: administrated with (10 3 cyst/ ml) E. histolyticaand feeding with special diet content (25mg/kg) phytase for four weeks. Fourth group: administrated with (10 3 cyst/ ml) E. histolyticaand feeding with special diet content (50mg/kg) phytasefor four weeks. About oxidative stress, Levels of Malondialdehyde (MDA) and catalase (antioxidant enzyme) show high significant changes (P < 0.05) in an infected (with E. histolytica) group compare with control. After using phytase, levels of MDA and catalase in third and four groups show non-significant changes (P < 0.05) compared with control. The sections of infected group degeneration and necrosis of hepatocytes, with picknotic nuclei of some hepatocytes. The section of (25mg/kg) phytase group shows show thickening wall of some central veins. The sections of (50mg/kg) phytase group show no difference between this group and control group. It was concluded that phytase have been potential role against E. histolytica.","PeriodicalId":7958,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89483245","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":"Post operative follow up of hydatid cyst in liver","authors":"Mohanad Abdul Ridha Akmoosh","doi":"10.36295/ASRO.2021.24246","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2021.24246","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Hydatid Disease (HD) still remains an important health problem in developing countries. In this study we evaluated the clinical features, management and outcome of patients with complicated liver (HD) &follow up. Methods: In a retrospective study, we reviewed the records of patients with liver (HD) Number of cysts, location, signs and symptoms, operative procedures, postoperative complications, and hospital stay were collected. Results: A total of 40 patients were operated for liver (HD). Patients 6 were males and 34 were females. The most common presentations were abdominal pain, fever. During the period, the most affected population was predominantly young and adult age group 41-50 &51-60 years old. More affected in low socioeconomic status, in rural area 30 cases, in urban area 10 cases, where the possibilities of contamination in this area is&development of this pathology is higher. Females more affected more than male also more affected in vegetarian diet (65%), mixeddiet (35%). Conclusion: post-operative liver hydatid cysts show different manifestations and surgical management is difficult. Although postoperative complications are high, they can be managed successfully with favorable results","PeriodicalId":7958,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health","volume":"32 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88528669","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}
D. Alghazali, Maytham A. Maamera, Thikra M. ALmutairy, Maha Sahab AlKabbi, N. O. Talal, Haider Fadel Alkazraji, Raghad A.Saadi
{"title":"Chest CT findings of COVID-19 Patients in Kerbala, Iraq","authors":"D. Alghazali, Maytham A. Maamera, Thikra M. ALmutairy, Maha Sahab AlKabbi, N. O. Talal, Haider Fadel Alkazraji, Raghad A.Saadi","doi":"10.36295/ASRO.2021.24247","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2021.24247","url":null,"abstract":"Early diagnosis of COVID -19 is the corner stone in the management of the disease to decrease viral spread, CT scan provide a suitable diagnostic tool in this field, high lightening the finding of chest CT in COVID-19 patients will help radiologists in early diagnosis. To describe the findings of a chest CT in a patient with COVID-19 infection, to specify these findings and to correlate its presence with the time of patient presentation for assessment of disease severity. A cross-sectional study was conducted during the period from the 1st of March to May 14, 2020, at Al-Imam Al-Hussein Medical City in Kerbala-Iraq, started with 107 COVID-19 patients referred from the respiratory care unit for CT scan; we study the findings and correlate it statistically. A total 107 COVID-19 patients with a mean ± SD of 45.27 ± 20.33years. 77 (72%) were males, CT was done for only 99 patients. 8 patients have a contraindication for CT, 81(81.8%) of scans were positive, findings were ground-glass opacity (71.7%), consolidation (32.3%), tree in bud (7%) and others, a significant association was seen(Pvalue=0.002)between time of presentation and types of GGO. Conclusion: CT scan should be done for every patient with clinical suspicion of COVID-19 disease, appearance of GGO in CT scan is highly diagnostic of the disease, bilateral confluent GGO warning sever clinical condition.","PeriodicalId":7958,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85926574","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":"Role of Some Transcription Factors on Candida albicans Cell Wall Biosynthesis Exposed to Caspofunginin Different Growth Conditions","authors":"H. Samaka","doi":"10.36295/ASRO.2021.24214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2021.24214","url":null,"abstract":"Transcription factors are proteins encoded in the genome, which are essential for the regulation of gene expression in all living organisms and controlling the different bioactivity of the organisms.Concerning Candida albicans, many of these transcription factors are unknown function till now, and there is no clear data about the transcription factors network that control the genes that involved in cell wall biosynthesis, which is a very important process related with fungal activity and resistanceto antifungal agents. This study aims to discover the transcription factors that correlate with the Caspofungin response during infection as a first step towards defining their function in cell wall biogenesis and drug-resistant process. A group of mutant strains of C albicans included in this study were used to screen the transcription factors that related to their response to Caspofungin.All strains exposed to a subinhibitory concentration of Caspofungin in two different conditions on YPD medium at 25C and on RPMI 1640 (supplemented with 10% serum) at 37 o C to mimic the host conditions. TEM pictures were used to study the morphological changes of the cell wall in the study circumstances. Data showed that (mig1∆/∆ and orf19.173∆/∆) mutant strains are sensitive to Caspofungin in host growth condition (on RPMI 1640) medium at 37 o C but not on the YPD medium at 25 o C.In addition, TEM pictures showed a clear thickness in the cell wall of (mig1∆/∆ and orf19.173∆/∆) mutant strains with numerous cell wall protrusions when exposed to Caspofungin. This study concludes that mig1 and orf19.173 transcription factors play a role in the C.albicans cell wall biosynthesis in response to Caspofungin in the host conditions.","PeriodicalId":7958,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85170753","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":"Walking Exercise and Blood Pressure among Elderly With Hypertension In Nursing Homes","authors":"Evi Lailiya, Muhamad Jauhar, Budi Widiyanto","doi":"10.36295/ASRO.2021.24311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2021.24311","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The raised prevalence of people living with hypertension was becoming a global health problem as it’s reported each year.Furthermore, the raised of blood pressure can be caused by several factors, such as an unhealthy lifestyle and lack of physical exercise that consequently lead to chronic kidney disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and even death. One of complementary therapy that can control blood pressure was walking exercise. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of walking exercis e on blood pressure among the elderly with hypertension in a nursing home. Method: The research applied Pre-experimental type of pre-test and post-test without a control group. There were totally 32 elderly selected by purposive sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The tools used were sphygmomanometer aneroid type and stethoscope. Walking exercise was given at 3 times a week with 30 minutes per session. Data analysis was used paired t-test. Results: The results show that there was a significant effect of walking exercise to reduce blood pressure among the elderly with hypertension with a p value of 0,000 (p <0.05). Mean systolic 10,938, SD 4,655 and mean diastolic 6,563, SD 4,826. Conclusion: There are differences in blood pressure before and after walking exercise. This intervention can be used as a complementary therapy. Walking exercise was easier and simpler sincethisphysical activitiescan be performedindependently and consequently should be integrated in non -communicable disease program in primary health care services.","PeriodicalId":7958,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health","volume":"62 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84020570","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":"Revealing Fanaticism of Football Supporters: Mass Psychology Perspective","authors":"D. Budi, Rindha Widyaningsih","doi":"10.36295/ASRO.2021.24343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2021.24343","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Football has been transformed into a \"new religion,\" which has implications beyond the mere physical exercise. The behavior of football supporters is a crucial study conducted because supporters have an essential role in the achievements and existence of a football club. Objective: This study aims to determine the level of fanaticism of football supporters in the BARLINGMASCAKEB region (Banjarnegara, Purbalingga, Banyumas, Cilacap, and Kebumen); secondly, analyzing the behavior of football supporters using the perspective of mass psychology. Method: The research method used is a combination of quantitative research and qualitative research. Quantitative research was conducted to measure the level of fanaticism and aggressiveness of football s upporters by using a questionnaire. The respondents were supporters of football clubs in the BARLINGMASCAKEB region with an age range of 17-30 years using the Random Sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire about fanaticism and aggressiveness in sports provided online to research respondents—data analysis using correlation techniques with the guidance of SPSS applications. Qualitative research was conducted to analyze football supporters' behavior by using a literature review with mass psychology as a theoretical framework. : Results: The results showed that football supporters in the BARLINGMASCAKEB region had a high level of fanaticism and aggressiveness. A person's personality can change when in a crowd because of group conformity and adrenaline-triggered biological factors. This condition triggers aggressive actions and involvement in destructive anarchist actions. The aggressive behavior of football supporters also impacted the high level of unrest and the potential for disunity among football supporters.","PeriodicalId":7958,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89335035","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":"The expression pattern of anti-glycosaminoglycan in skin aging in human","authors":"Maryam Majid Eshaq, M. Al-Habib","doi":"10.36295/ASRO.2021.24206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2021.24206","url":null,"abstract":"Maryam Majid Eshaq and May F. Al-Habib B.Sc, Biology, College of science, Baghdad University, Iraq Ph.D, Histology and Embryology, College of Medicine, AL-Nahrain University, Iraq Corresponding author: Maryam Majid Eshaq, Email: merriamallos@gmail.com Abstract Aging of the skin is the most visible and obvious sign of living individual and it is complex phenomenon caused by harmful factors. Intrinsic aging (chronological aging) and extrinsic aging (photoaging) are major factors leading to revers effects on skin. Glycosaminoglycan (GAGs) are long blocks of negatively charged polysaccharides, they are one of the major components of the extracellular matrix. Anti-glycosaminoglycan expression shows a high expression reaction in group (A) with a mean value (0.427 pixel /μ2) the intensity of the reaction are represented in the stratum corneum, basement membrane and highly in the dermal matrix. The intensity of reaction is beginning to decrease gradually in group (B) with a mean value (0.254 pixel /μ2) there is a highly significant differences between (A)&(B) group with a p-value (0.0001), while in group(C) the intensity of the reaction is strikingly decrease with a mean value (0.191 pixel /μ2) there is a highly significant differences between the (A)&(C) groups represented with pvalue (0.0001) in comparison with the (B)group the p-value is (0.002). From this study it is concluded that the expression of antiglycosaminoglycan shows different manner according to age. Being higher in young age and diminishing expression of Anti-GAGs was recorded with aging. There is a statistically significant difference in the expression of anti-GAGs between different age groups.","PeriodicalId":7958,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73801290","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":"Muslim Students’ Level of Knowledge of Halal Label, Hygiene, Preference and Buying Intention in Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman","authors":"A. Proverawati, I. Nuraeni","doi":"10.36295/ASRO.2021.24336","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2021.24336","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Indonesian Muslims’ awareness of choosing halal food is considered low, while halal products are deemed healthier, more hygiene and more delicious . Some related factors need to be studied for improvement of knowledge level which may lead to Muslims’ halal awareness, particularly among college students . This research aimed to examine the relationship of the level of knowledge of halal label, hygiene and preference withpackaged food among the students of Unsoed Purwokerto. Method: The research employed an observational analysis and took 288 students from thefaculty of Health Sciences, Unsoed as the respondents using a purposive sampling technique. Obtained through questionnaire, the data were about the level of knowledge of halal label, hygiene, food preferenceand buying intention of packaged food . The data were analyzed by employing chi square test and SPSS program. Result: The research result showed that 80.5% students have medium level of knowledge of halal label. The level of knowledge of halal label is significantly correlated with students’ intention to buy packaged food (p = 0.021). In addition, there is correlation ofhygiene and preference with students ’ intention to buy packaged food (p = 0.000). Conclusion: Halal labeled packaged food buying intention is significantly correlated with the level of awareness of halal label, hygieneand preference. However, the awareness of halal label is still at middle level, thus it needs the Government’s sustainable nutritional and health promotion.","PeriodicalId":7958,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75338955","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}
I. J. Kusuma, Kusnandar, P. Nurcahyo, Rifqi Festiawan, A. Listiandi, Ngadiman, Fuad Noor Heza, B. Wahono
{"title":"The Concept of Education Tourism In The Germanggis Camp Area In Improving The Welfare Of The Karangtengah Society","authors":"I. J. Kusuma, Kusnandar, P. Nurcahyo, Rifqi Festiawan, A. Listiandi, Ngadiman, Fuad Noor Heza, B. Wahono","doi":"10.36295/ASRO.2021.24330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2021.24330","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To find out the role of the manager, attractiveness and community responses regarding the Germanggis Camp Area in Karangtengah Cilongok Village. Method: This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data collection techniques obtained through observation, documentation and interviews. Informants are determined by purposive sampling technique for managers, communities and visitors. The interactive analysis model of Miles and Huberman was used to analyze the data. To test its validity with data triangulation. Results: The results showed that the Germanggis Camp Area (CAG) had a positive impact on the community of Karangtengah village and its surroundings . It can be concluded that 1) The role of the CAG manager; introducing Karangtengah village, Cilongok sub-district to many people from various regions, increasing local and foreign tourist visits, adding children's playground facilities, increasing cooperation with village government and local residents, 2) The attractiveness of CAG; adequate facilities, infrastructure and supporting facilities for CAG as a nature tourism with a fun education concept, is complete and adequate, besides that the CAG route is varied and can foster a sense of gratitude for God's creation, 3) Community response; support, feel benefited, and improve the economy, the natural location around is still sustainable, as well as organized and orderly with the existence of CAG.","PeriodicalId":7958,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74580137","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":"FACTORS INFLUENCING THE NURSE’S ROLE AS AN EDUCATOR OF SELF-CARE MANAGEMENT FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY","authors":"Doni Widianto, A. Isworo, Y. Sari","doi":"10.36295/ASRO.2021.24328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2021.24328","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Nurse Educators play an important role in improving self-care management in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Knowledge, motivation, the role of head nurses, and workload are probably related to the nurse’s role as an educator for diabetes self-care management. The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between knowledge, motivation, the role of head nurses, and workload with the nurse ’s role as an educator for diabetes self-care management. Methods: This study used a descriptive correlative approach with a cross -sectional design. The data were collected through questionnaires. The population was all nurses on the surgical ward of dr.R. Goeteng Taroenadibrata Hospital Purbalingga, consisting of 70 participants. Result: The results showed that 94.3% of participants had good knowledge and 47.1% had good motivation. Of the head of nurses, 66.6% fell into the ‘good’ category, 95.7% had a high workload and 75.7% fell into the ‘good’ category as nurse an educator for diabetes self-care management. The results showed a significant correlation between knowledge (p=0,046), motivation (p<0,001), and the role of head (p= 0,011) with the nurse’s role as an educator for diabetes self-care management. Conclusion: Knowledge, motivation, and the role of head nurses have a significant relationship with the nurse ’s role as an educator for diabetes self-care management","PeriodicalId":7958,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90044007","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}