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Impact of Using Thinking Maps in Teaching Algebra on Cognitive Achievement among Second Year Preparatory Students

Prof. Gamal Hamid Mohamed Mansoor¹, Prof. Abd-Elazeem Mohamed Zahraan², Nahla Esmaieel Hamed Ahmed³

^1.Curriculum & Methods of Teaching Department, Faculty of Education, Bisha University, Bisha, Saudi Arabia

^2.Curriculum & Methods of Teaching Department, Faculty of Education, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt

³Mathematics’ Teacher, Saqulta Educational Demonstration, Sohag, Egypt

Corresponding author: gamalhamid57@gmail.com, gamalhamid77@yahoo.com

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the impact of using thinking maps in teaching "real numbers" unit on the cognitive achievement for second year preparatory students. The study sample comprised 110 students from the second year in Saqulta Preparatory School for Girls in Saqulta, divided into two groups; an experimental group that studied “real numbers” unit using thinking maps, while the other studied the same unit in the ordinary way. The study concluded that there are statistically significant differences between the means of marks of the experimental group students who studied “real numbers” unit using the thinking maps and those of the control group who studied the same unit in the ordinary way in the post-test of cognitive achievement at the levels of knowledge, comprehension and application in favor of the experimental group. In addition, using thinking maps in teaching “real numbers” unit to the experimental group students had a significant impact on the total cognitive achievement and on the levels of knowledge, comprehension and application, where the impact value reached 0.964.

[Gamal Hamid Mohamed Mansoor, Abd-Elazeem Mohamed Zahraan, Nahla Esmaieel Hamed Ahmed. Impact of Using Thinking Maps in Teaching Algebra on Cognitive Achievement among Second Year Preparatory Students. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):1-11]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 1. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.01.

Keywords: Thinking Maps; teaching algebra; cognitive achievement; preparatory students

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Synthesis of silver nanoparticle using Juniperus procera and it's larvicidal activity against dengue and zika viruses vector Aedes aegypt imosquito

Hanan S. Alyaha¹, Jazem A. Mahyoub^1*4, Khalid Al Ghamdi¹, Hamed A. Ghramh^2*3and N. A. Alkenani¹

¹Department of Biology Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA

²Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, P.O. Box 9004, KSA

³Research Center for Advanced Materials Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, P.O. Box 9004, KSA

⁴IBB University, Ibb, Republic of Yemen

jazem2009@gmail.com,

Abstract: The present study was planned to use the ethanolic leaves extract of Juniperusprocera as a bio-factor to the reduction of silver nitrate to silver nanoparticles and evaluate the larvicidal activity of plant extracts only and plant extracts with silver nanoparticles against Aedes aegypti. UV-Vis spectrum, Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy were used to characterized the silver nanoparticles. According to LC₅₀ values (concentration which to kill 50% of larvae), The results showed that the plant extracts with silver nanoparticles (30.49 ppm) proved to be more effective against the mosquito Ae. aegypti than the plant extracts alone (111.17 ppm) by about 3.65 times. It is evident that from our results that the extract of the J. procera and the silver nanoparticles could be used on a safety method of control on the larvae of the dengue fever and Zika viruses vector.

[Hanan S. Alyaha, Jazem A. Mahyoub, Khalid Al Ghamdi, Hamed A. Ghramh and N. A. Alkenani. Synthesis of silver nanoparticle using Juniperus procera and it's larvicidal activity against dengue and zika viruses vector Aedes aegypt imosquito. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):12-16]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 2. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.02.

Keywords: Dengue and zika virus, Juniperus procera. silver nanoparticle, Ae. aegypti

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H epatocellular Carcinoma Treatment with Transarterial Chemoembolization: Complications and Impact on Size of Esophageal Varices

Anwar Mohamed¹, Ashraf Eljaky¹, Hassan Elshenawey¹, MohamedAl-Warraky²

¹HepatologyDepartment, National liver institute, Menoufia University, Shebeen Elkom, Egypt

²Radiology Department, National liver institute, Menoufia University, Shebeen Elkom, Egypt

anwarabdelaliem@yahoo.com

Abstract: Introduction: Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is an optimal treatment for HCC patients with unresectable intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) without significant hepatic synthetic dysfunction. TACE may be associated with many injurious complications although it may be associated with increased survival in some patients. TACE produces elevation in portal blood flow and increased intra-variceal pressure and in rare instances may precipitate bleeding from esophageal varices in patients with coexisting portal Hypertension. This study aimed to detect TACE complications with especial emphasis in changes in size of esophageal varices after treatment. Patients and Methods: Our study was conducted on 77 naïve HCC patients with small sized esophageal varices with no history of upper gastrointestinal bleeding or prophylactic beta-blocker treatment. These HCC patients were diagnosed according to the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases 2010 (hepatic focal lesion with CT or MRI criteria of HCC wash in arterial phase and washout in portovenous- delayed phases). The patients were conducted on liver function tests, renal functions tests, INR, CBC and AFP and viral markers. They were treated with TACE according Barcerlona–Clinic Liver Cancer. Upper GI- endoscope was done in these patients within one week before TACE and 3 months after TACE. Results: Complications within 3 months after TACE were recorded as follow: Postembolization syndrome is seen in 65(84.1%) out of 77 cases, portal vein thrombosis was developed in 9 (11.68%) from 77 patients, hepatic decompansation in 6(7.79%) patients, non-responders to one session of TACE was detected in 39 (58.2% )of cases and variceal bleeding were recorded in 4 (5.19%) cases out of 77 HCC cases. Renal impairment was detected in 5 HCC cases but with careful fluid replacement improvement was noticed in 4 of them. Rare complications such hepatic abscess (one patient) and arteriovenous fistula in (one patient) were seen. 10 (12.98 %) HCC patients included in our study had esophageal varices changed from small to large sized esophageal varices and the rate of this change was a statistically significant P<0.03). In our study variceal changes from small to large varices were obviously detected in patients who had developed portal vein thrombosis (5 cases out of 9 cases) , hepatic decompensation (4 cases out of 6 patients) (p<0.005).Conclusion: TACE is associated with injurious complications such as PVT, hepatic decompensation and increased esophageal size thus careful selection of HCC patients who will be treated with TACE is mandatory to avoid injurious complications especially hepatic decompensation and GI- bleeding.Disclosure of Interest: None Declared

[Anwar Mohamed, Ashraf Eljaky, Hassan Elshenawey, Mohamed Al-Warraky Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment with Transarterial Chemoembolization: Complications and Impact on Size of Esophageal Varices life Sci J 2018; 15(1):17-24]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 3.doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.03.

Keywords: HCC, TACE

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Cause Analysis and Prevention Countermeasure of Air Pollution in Zhengzhou city

Le Yuan¹, Lijian Xue², Wenqian Huo¹, Yueqin Wang¹, Quanjun Lv¹, Yang Li¹, Huizhen Zhang¹*

^1. College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China

^2. Kaifeng Center For Disease Control & Prevention, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China

Huizhen18@126.com

Abstract Objective: To analyze the causes of air pollution in Zhengzhou and put forward measures for preventing and controlling air pollution. Methods: Based on the data of ambient air quality monitoring in Zhengzhou from 2013 to 2016 and the emission of air pollutants from 2011 to 2015 in Zhengzhou, the energy utilization structure of Zhengzhou, the fuel type of urban residents, the fuel structure change, the emission intensity of the harmful material produced by combustion and the management measures were investigated and analyzed; Results: The energy consumption structure dominated by coal is the main cause of air pollution in Zhengzhou. The exhaust emissions, construction dust and straw burning aggravated the air pollution. It is recommended to adjust the energy structure, improve the law enforcement of environmental protection, develop the eco-industrial and recycling economy, and strengthen the eco-city planning.

[L Yuan, LJ Xue, WQ Huo, YQ Wang, QJ Lv, Y Li, HZ Zhang. Cause Analysis and Prevention Countermeasure of Air Pollution in Zhengzhou city. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):25-30]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 4. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.04.

Keywords：Zhengzhou city；Air pollution；Prevention and control measures

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Study of chicken PMEL17 gene polymorphism using DNA sequencing method in chicken and their effects on protein function

Amer Ajeel Rashid Alhateemi^1,2, Mostafa Sadeghi¹, Mohammed Moradi Shahrbabak¹, Hossain Moradi Shahrbabak¹

¹Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran.

²Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, University of Karbala, Karbala, Iraq.

Corresponding author. Tel: +98 2632248082. Fax: +98 2632246752. E-mail address: sadeghimos@ut.ac.ir (M. Sadeghi).

Abstract: The premelanosome protein 17 gene (PMEL17) plays an important role in plumage/coat pigmentation in a variety of taxa. The transmembrane protein encoded by PMEL17 is responsible for the formation of amyloid fibrils in melanosomes, the striations upon which melanin is deposited. In this paper, the genetic diversity of a partial coding region of PMEL17 gene was investigated in Iraqi native chicken breeds using single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) method. DNA was extracted from 117 blood samples and a 428-bp fragment of PMEL17 gene was sequenced following PCR amplification. A total of eight SNPs, including four nonsynonymous (AY636125:g.1981C>T, AY636125:g.2128C>A, AY636125:g.2140C>T, and AY636125:g.2167A>T) and four synonymous (AY636125:g.1928C>T, AY636125:g.1992C>T, AY636125:g.2127C>T, and AY636125:g.2162G>A) mutations were detected with an allelic frequency of 0.92/0.08, 0.66/0.34, 0.95/0.05, 0.89/0.11, 0.97/0.03, 0.96/0.04, 0.28/0.72, and 0.32/0.68, respectively. The possible impacts of amino acid substitutions on physicochemical properties and three dimensional structures of translated proteins were also investigated. According to the results, one of the nonsynonymous mutations (AY636125:g.2162G>A) significantly altered the isoelectric point and net charge, while the others did not have significant effect on these indices. Given the high genetic diversity of PMEL17 gene in Iraqi chickens and potential effects of at least one SNP on protein function, this gene may be a suitable marker to investigate its association with plumage color in domestic chicken.

[Amer Ajeel Rashid Alhateemi, Mostafa Sadeghi, Mohammed Moradi Shahrbabak, Hossain Moradi Shahrbabak. Study of chicken PMEL17 gene polymorphism using DNA sequencing method in chicken and their effects on protein function. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):31-36]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 5. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.05.

Keywords: PMEL17 gene, Chicken, DNA sequencing, SNP, Polymorphism, Mutation

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 The Degradation of Starch in Transgenic Wheat Seeds with Antisense Trx s during Germination

Yao Guo1, Yangyang Sheng2, Chao Ding2, Chunpu Li2, Yongchun Shi2, Hongxiang Guo2*

1 Zhengzhou Foreign Language School-New Fengyang Campus, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, China
2 Henan Agricultural University, College of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China
* Corresponding author: guohongxiang06@126.com

Abstract: Thioredoxin h (trx h) in plant seeds has an important role in seeds germination. The degradation of storage starch was retarded in transgenic wheat seeds with antisense trx. The aim of this study was to clarify the mechanism on the slow degradation of starch in transgenic wheat seeds during germination. The results show that the activities of α-amylase and β-amylase were markedly slowed in transgenic wheat seeds, and that the activity of amylopectase has no distinct change. XIP-I can interact with trx h, so it can be reduced into XIP-I precursor by trx h. It had been proved that the content of XIP-I in transgenic wheat seeds is more than that in control wheat seeds. Therefore, the interaction between XIP-I and trx h is an important reason for the lower activity of α-amylase in transgenic wheat seeds.
[Guo Y, Sheng YY, Ding C, Li CP, Shi YC, Guo HX. The Degradation of Starch in Transgenic Wheat Seeds with Antisense Trx s during Germination. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):37-39]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 6. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.06.

Keywords: Starch degradation; seeds germination; transgenic wheat; antisense trx s

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Surgical treatment for inguinal Hidradenitis suppurativa and management of the defect

Ahmed Rezk Elnagger, Rami Makkar and Tarek Ashour

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine; Cairo University, Cairo. Egypt.
ahmedrezk1000000@gmail.com
 

Abstract: Chronic inflammation of the apocrine sweat glands is known as suppurative hidradenitis, without definite causes. It is usually take place in the axillae and groins, while the disease may be affect some regions in the body. A few cases can be controlled by episodic antibiotic treatment through flare ups. A number of cases need repeated opening and drainage of abscesses. In some advanced cases it is necessary to perform radical excision of the affected region as a best treatment. Due to the large size of incision during evacuation of the abscesses it is not easily to closed primarily, and in most of cases (up to 70%) need secondary incisions, in the same time, the removal of dead tissues and pus must be not minimized to allow the healing at the normal rates. Reconstruction of the defect using regional flaps usually offers the best surgical results especially if compared with split thickness grafting or primary closure. Eight patients with various soft tissue defects in the inguinal region after radical excision of moderate to sever hidradenitis suppurativa were reconstructed with pedicled anterolateral thigh flap and the outcome was evaluated.
[Ahmed Rezk Elnagger, Rami Makkar and Tarek Ashour. Surgical treatment for inguinal Hidradenitis suppurativa and management of the defect. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):40-44]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 7. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.07.

Keywords: Surgical; treatment; inguinal Hidradenitis; suppurativa; management; defect

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Botox injection for treatment of refractory vaginismus in Egyptian Women

Ashraf Hamdy1and Maged Elsheikh2

1Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assuit, Egypt
2Department of Dermatology & Venerology, Military Medical Academy, Egypt
ashraf.hamdy@live.com

Abstract: Background: Vaginismus is associated with negative psychological, reproductive, sexual and marital impacts. It is a poorly understood condition, often misdiagnosed and represents a therapeutic challenge. Botox, a drug derived from a botulinum toxin, interferes with the transmission of acetylcholine that is responsible for muscle activation. Intravaginal injections of Botox appears to be a promising treatment for vaginismus. Methods: This is a cohort study on 42 Egyptian married women with vaginismus grade 3 or more who underwent an intravaginal injections of Botox and bupivacaine, followed by progressive dilation. The primary end point was the ability to achieve painless intercourse after treatment. Treated patients were followed for a minimum of 1 year. Female sexual function index (FSFI) scores were compared before and after treatment. Adverse effects were monitored throughout the study and recorded. Results: After treatment, 37 patients (88.1%) achieved painless intercourse, which was achieved at a mean of 5.3 weeks as noted by personal communications and FSFI scores. The average increase in FSFI scores from the baseline measurement to after treatment was statistically significant (9.6, P <0.001). Conclusion: Botoxappears to be safe and effective in the treatment of vaginismus.
[Ashraf Hamdy and Maged Elsheikh. Botox injection for treatment of refractory vaginismus in Egyptian Women. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):45-50]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 8. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.08.

Key Words: Vaginismus, Female Sexual Pain, Penetration Disorders, Dyspareunia

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Spatial distribution of marine invertebrates as bioindicator of water quality at intertidal zone of sandy shore habitat

Abd Allah, A.T.*, Sumaili, I.A., Gathmy, M.Y. and Awaf, B.A.

Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Jazan University

abd_allaht@hotmail.com

Abstract: Marine invertebrates successfully inhabited all types of marine ecosystem. The present study dealt with identification and determination of abundance of marine invertebrates at intertidal zone of sandy shore at Jazan University coast and Almarjan coast. The gastropod Patella, the prosobranch snails Nerita, Littorina, Murex, polyplacophore mollusk Acanthochiton, shells of cephalopod Sepia, the bivalve Cardium, isopod Ligia, cirriped Balanus and the macruran crab were defined at both investigated sites. Based on abundance data benthic invertebrates can be arranged at Almarjan coast as follows; Balanus> Ligia > Nerita> Littorina> Murex> bivalve Cardium> Crab> Patella> Acanthochiton> Sepia. Species richness was 10. At Jazan University coast Balanus> Ligia> Nerita> Littorina> Murex> crab> Patella> Sepia. Water quality criteria values; water temperature, pH, conductivity and oxygen concentration were normal at both studied sites. Species richness was 8. Data were discussed to highlight the possibility of using marine invertebrates as bioindicators for water quality at marine ecosystem.

[Abd Allah, A.T., Sumaili, I.A., Gathmy, M.Y. and Awaf, B.A. Spatial distribution of marine invertebrates as bioindicator of water quality at intertidal zone of sandy shore habitat. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):51-55]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 9. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.09.

Keywords: spatial distribution, marine invertebrates, bioindicators, water quality, sandy shore

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An Association between Chronic Khat Chewing and the Development of Type 2 Diabetes

Ahmed M. Al-Hadrani, Abdulrahman Hummadi, Mohammed A. Al-Hoot

Ministry of Health, Samtah General Hospital, Jizan, Saudi Arabia hadhrani@yahoo.com hadrani.ah@gmail.com

Abstract: Hypothesis: Chronic khatchewing might be one of main risky factors which causing or play a main role in the appearance of diabetes mellitus (type 2) among khat chewers for long period of administration. Aims: the main target from the present investigation was to study the relationship between some people`s habit such as khat chewing in some Arabic countries and the appearance of diabetes mellitus disease (DM -type 2) chewing khat for long time. Methods and Subjects: Three hundred ninety two patients (224 men, 168 women) where entered into a prospective controlled study. Patients where divided into two groups: G1 (=205) chronic khat chewers, G2 (= 187) non-khat chewers. Medical history, clinical examination, and investigations were performed and recorded on all subjects. Fasting plasma glucose was used to diagnose diabetes employing American Diabetes Association criteria. Results: Diabetes mellitus was found in 65 (31.7%) khat chewers compared to 20 (10.7%) in non-chewer subjects. The P- value is 0.000 which indicates that the two groups are significantly different. The odds of exposure (diabetics) in cases are 0.46 and that in the control cases is 0.12, yielding that the odds ratio is 3.88. khat chewing increases the odds of having diabetic disease by 3.88 times among this population. Almost 100% of these diabetes cases were type 2 diabetes. Conclusions: The results of this study have shown for the first time that there is an association between chronic khat chewing and the development of type II diabetes. The abuse in Pesticides application on khat trees, the sedentary lifestyle and smoking might be an important risk factors in the development of type 2 diabetes among khat chewers. Further studies are needed.

 [Ahmed M. Al-Hadrani, Abdulrahman Hummadi, Mohammed A. Al-Hoot. An Association between Chronic Khat Chewing and the Development of Type 2 Diabetes. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):56-59]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online).  http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 10. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.10.

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The Role of Fetal Hemoglobin in Predicting Preeclampsia in Early Pregnancy

Khulood Sami Hussein

Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

khulood.Hussein@hotmail.com

Abstract: Background: Hypertensive disorders are among the most serious complications of pregnancy and diagnosing them early is an important part of prenatal care. Using the hemoglobin test results along with any risk factors seen in the patient’s history and physical examinations, including blood pressure measured early in pregnancy, may be effective in forming a predictive model for women likely to develop preeclampsia (PE). This study aimed to investigate the association between fetal Hemoglobin (HbF) and PE in the first and early second trimester of pregnancy. Subjects and Methods: This control case study, carried out at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between March and October 2015, included 80 pregnant women at 11-16 weeks of gestation (40 women with normal pregnancies and 40 women who subsequently developed preeclampsia). Patient data including age, blood pressure, and HbF concentration were recorded. Results: Analysis of venous maternal blood found elevated serum HbF levels in a significant number of women with PE compared to the control group. There was a significant difference in blood pressure measurements (diastolic) between the groups and a significant positive association between HbF and blood pressure parameters (both systolic and diastolic) existed in the case group only. Conclusion: As expected, this study found a significant difference in gestational length at the time of delivery, with shorter gestation in the preeclamptic women than in the women with normal pregnancies. Antenatal care clinics can carry out important risk assessment for the prediction and early diagnosis of preeclampsia by including fetal Hb in their screening tests.

[Khulood Sami Hussein. The Role of Fetal Hemoglobin in Predicting Preeclampsia in Early Pregnancy. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):60-66]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 11. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.11.

Keywords: Preeclampsia, Pregnancy, Fetal Hemoglobin, first trimester, Blood pressure, Saudi Arabia.

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Association between Musculoskeletal Pain and Vitamin D Deficiency in Female Nurses

Rawda M. Elsheikh

Assistant professor of Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

drrawda@gmail.com

Abstract: Objectives: Most of the problems which affecting the nurses is the complain from musculoskeletal pain. The current work was aimed to study the association between vitamin D insufficiency and the pain in the muscles and bones among the nursing girls work in Sayed Galal University’s Hospital in Cairo, Egypt. Subjects and Methods: Three hundred of female nurses who agree to be included in the research (cross –sectional study). The serum of female subjects was assayed for estimation of 25-hydroxy vitamin D level [25-OH] and musculoskeletal non-specific pain. In this research we applied the extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire [NMQ-E] for detection any pain in nine definite places in the body. Detection of the correlation between the pain in each of the previously determined area and vitamin D level was estimated by using of both Mann– Whitney U and chi-square tests. Results: The average ages of the participating nurses was reached 32.07 years. Whereas, the average level of 25-OH vitamin D in the serum was averaged 16.96 ng/ml. The number of nurses which were deficient in vit D and complain from pain at least in one region (within 1month) was 267, which represent 89%, of which 45.5% (91/267) was categorized as sever vit D deficiency. It was found a relation between deficiency in vit.D and the pains which affecting the upper and lower back, ankles and feet. It is concluded that musculoskletal pain symptoms was widespread among nurses and was significantly connected with vit. D deficiency.

[Rawda M. Elsheikh. Association between Musculoskeletal Pain and Vitamin D Deficiency in Female Nurses. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):67-73]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 12. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.12.

Keywords: Association; Musculoskeletal; Pain; Vitamin D; Deficiency; Female; Nurse

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Non-epithelial malignant tumors of GIT, our centre experience (Middle East).

Wael Al-shelfa¹, Shymaa Yahia², Mansour Morsy³, Amr Ibrahim³, Ahmad Raafat³, Gad  M. Behairy ⁴, Salina

Saddick⁵, Ehab Al-nakoury⁶

¹Department of Surgery, Zagazig University, Egypt. SGH, Jeddah

²Department of Microbiology, Zagazig University, Egypt.

³Department of Surgery, Zagazig University, Egypt

⁴Department of Surgery, Ain Shams University, Egypt. SGH, Jeddah,

⁵Department of Biological Science, Faculty of science, King Abdul-Aziz University, KSA.

⁶Department of Medical Oncology, Cairo University, Egypt. SGH, Jeddah

waelshel74@yahoo.com

Abstract: Background and Aims: In countries like Saudi Arabia where multiple nationalities are present in the same place, the rare and uncommon diseases are to be considered. In this study we recorded the real incidence of different types of GIT tumors among 100 cases. Patients and Methods: From January 2014- January 2016, a retrospective study included one hundred patients suffering from GIT malignant tumors admitted to Hospital of Zagazig University, Cairo University and Saudi-German Hospital, Jeddah. We exclude esophagus and anal canal tumors. Results: Among 100 cases of different types and different sites of GIT malignant tumors, 42 cases (42%) were colorectal, 14 cases (14%) were gastric, 12 cases (12%) were pancreatic, 8 cases (8%) were hepato-biliary. Their ages were averaged 52 ± 13 years, ranged from 17-88 years old. The cases included both males and females in a ration of 1.7-1.0. The average duration of the presenting symptoms was 4 months. In nearly 87% of operated cases, the tumors were resected. The histopathology in 82% of operated cases showed a predominance of adenocarcinomas. Conclusions: This study underlines the existence, within the GIT malignant tumors, of many different entities with various clinical and pathological forms and prognosis, whose detection is essential for choosing suitable therapeutic approach.

[Wael Al-shelfa, Shymaa Yahia, ^,Mansour Morsy, Amr Ibrahim, Ahmad Raafat, Mohamad S Marie, Salina Saddick, Ehab Al-nakoury Non-epithelial malignant tumors of GIT, our centre experience (Middle East). Life Sci J 2018;15(1):74-79]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 13. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.13.

Keywords: Epithelial, malignant, tumor

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Protective Effect of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Consumption Against kidney Damage in Rats

Ali Monahi Nazal Al Shammari

Faculty of Home Economics, the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait

anaba71@hotmail.com

Abstract: The present work was carried out to study the therapeutic effect of dried ginger against (KBrO3) induced kidney damage in rats. This study was conducted on twenty albino male rats (6 weeks) and classified into four groups (n=5). The first group kept as normal group (control -ve), the second group (n=15) received (KBrO3) through intragastric (20mg/kg B.W.) twice a week to the end of experiment. Then it classified into three groups as: untreated group (control positive) and two treated groups (2.5 and 5.0% powder of ginger). The results revealed that rats consumed 2.5 and 5.0% ginger showed significant decreases in serum ALT, AST and significant increases in serum albumin and protein. The haematological parameters of rats (Pcv, Hb, RBC, WBC and Platelets) were determined glutathione, catalase and SOD activities in serum and kidney tissue of rats intragastric with (KBrO3) were measured. The results revealed that rats consumed 2.5 and 5.0% ginger showed significant increases in antioxidant enzymes in serum and kidney tissue compared to control group.

[Ali Monahi Nazal Al Shammari. Protective Effect of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Consumption Against kidney Damage in Rats. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):80-85]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 14. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.14.

Key words: Ginger – KBrO3- Renal oxidative stress - Phytochemical

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The effect of aging and gender on the size of the corpus callosum with and without Down syndrome: a radiological study

Abdullah. G. Alkushi

Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia
dr.alkushi@gmail.com

Abstract: It is important to have normative values for morphometric measurements of the corpus callosum (CC) according to sex, age and certain diseases. No documented data exist regarding the anatomical characteristics of the CC in Down syndrome patients. Thus, this magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study was performed to provide an overview of the effect of age and sex on the size of the CC in Saudi Arabian individuals with and without Down syndrome. The longitudinal and vertical length of the brain and CC were measured using MRI of a midsagittal section of 100 normal subjects (50 males, 50 females) and 50 Down syndrome patients (25 males, 25 females). Our work divided into five age groups: from 1 until 6 years, from 6 to less than 12 years old, from 12 to less than 18 years old, from 18 to less than 30 years old and 30 years or older. The diameters of the brain and CC were significantly longer in normal individuals than in Down syndrome patients. The diameters of CC, longitudinal diameter of the genu and length of the splenium were larger in males than in females, but these differences were not significant. The diameters of the brain were significantly longer in males than in females. This study showed that various parameters in Down syndrome patients vary with the values documented in the normal population.
[Abdullah. G. Alkushi. The effect of aging and gender on the size of the corpus callosum with and without Down syndrome: a radiological study. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):86-91]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 15. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.15.

Keywords: Gender; Down syndrome; MRI; Aging

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Impact of Crypto-currency on Emerging Market Focus on Gulf countries

Mohamed Noureldin Sayed^1,2 and Nesrin Ahmed Abbas²

¹Assistant Professor at Faculty of Applied Studies and Community Service, Imam Abdul-Rahman Al-Faisal. Kingdom Saudia Arabia.

²Lecturer at Modern Academy for Computer Science and Management technology, Egypt

Abstract: Crypto-currency is a form of digital currency embracing the use of the block chain technology where each transaction is automatically recorded over digital ledgers maintained by the different users connected to their various servers. Crypto-currency has introduced a safer, cheaper and convenient mode of transacting requiring lesser procedural requirements for the individuals transacting over this mode of currency. Gulf States are recognized as emerging markets mostly embracing the growth of the various emerging economic revolutions. The study focuses on the revolutionary introduction of crypto-currency in the Gulf States and how it impacts their economies. Safety, efficiency, and trust in crypto-currency have enabled the development and revolutionary of the economic market in the Gulf States. Dubai, a member of the UAE has reported the embracement of the crypto-currency introducing their own form of crypto-currency “emCash” to aid in the various governmental and non-governmental functions. Crypto-currency development in the Gulf States have resulted to both beneficial results as well as some drawbacks exonerated onto the banking systems of the region. Favorable properties of the crypto mode of currency make the currency most preferable over the initial fiat currency which is still prevalent in most economies.

[Mohamed Noureldin Sayed and Nesrin Ahmed Abbas. Impact of Crypto-currency on Emerging Market Focus on Gulf countries. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):92-97]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 16. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.16.

Keywords: UAE, emCash, Dubai, blockchain, crypto-currency, FinTech, GCC, ledger, Darkweb, Darknet

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Ferrotron, Traditional Iron Salts and Physical Activity Efficiency on Anemic Female Students

Mohie El Deen Mustafa M.¹; Mosalam, A.¹ and Nadir A.S.²

¹Faculty of Physical Education Sports, New Valley Branch, Assiut University, Egypt

²Food Science and Technology Department, NRC, Cairo, Egypt

dr.mohie@yahoo.com

Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of Ferrotron, traditional iron salts and physical activity on anemic female students. It is hypothyzed that ferrotron, traditional iron salts together with physical activity can efficiently help curing anemic female students. The experimental method: of pre-post measurements was used, (40) anemic female students participated to the study from the students of faculties of Assiut University branch of the new valley except for the Faculty of Physical Education. All of them are residents of the university city of Al-Kharga students in the New Valley Governorate, they were divided into four equal groups, ten each, 1^st group ingested “ferrotron” with exercise, 2^nd group ingested “ferrotron without exercise”, 3^rd group supplemented with traditional iron salts with exercise, 4^th group supplemented with traditional iron salts without exercise. The results of the study, indicated that ferrotron and iron supplementation induced an improvement of the physiological variables (Hb, iron, ferritin, O₂, pulse rate and VO_{2 max}) for the favour of ferrotron, physical activity induced positive results in contrast with non-sports activity on anemic female students. In conclusion, ferrotron, iron supplementation together with physical activity can affect efficiently anemic female students, with the higher score related to ferrotron due to the faster increase in hemoglobin and minimal side effects than traditional iron salts. It is recommended to use ferrotron supplement together with sport for anemic cure.

[Mohie El Deen Mustafa M.; Mosalam, A. and Nadir A.S. Ferrotron, Traditional Iron Salts and Physical Activity Efficiency on Anemic Female Students. Life Sci J 2018;15(1):98-103]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 17. doi:10.7537/marslsj150118.17.

Keywords: ferrotron, traditional iron salts, physical activity, anemic female students

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