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Exercise Habits of Medical Students: A case study of Shariati Hospital in Isfahan

Farid Ataei, Leila Ashtari, Amirreza Tanhaei, Mirsohail Fazeli, Nazila Najafi, Anousheh Shabani, Naghmeh Saba, Mohammad Mehdi Jahani

Department of Quality Management, Shariati Hospital, Isfahan, Iran

Tel: 0098-311-6272001; E-mail: atfrd@yahoo.com

Abstract: Physical activity and exercise has been reported as an important aspects of healthy life style. Medical student as the individuals who will be the future doctors and deal with the health of the community are important in this regard. They should be healthy and should have good knowledge and attitude toward health promotion and exercise. Despite the importance about improving exercise in medical students, there are paucity of researches in this field. This study was carried out to evaluate the exercise interest and habits of medical students in NIA University. This study was carried out in Shariati hospital studying medical students in fourth year of medicine in NIA University. Eighty medical students aged 24.2+-0.2(M+/-SEM) filled out the questionnaire assessing the information about age, sex, exercise interests, habits and barriers. Data were analyzed by SPSS-18 statistical software using descriptive statistics. The response rate was 85%. Fifty percent of the students reported to have interest in at least one kind of sports and only 47.8% performed exercise. Regular exercise habit was detected among 15.9% of the students. 26% reported exercise performance three or more times a week. Having not enough time, huge medical tasks, inappropriate time scheduling were reported as the reasons for inadequate exercise. The students who practiced professionally were 4.2%. The rest of the students practiced mostly for health, recreation, physical fitness or other reasons. These results reveal poor and inappropriate exercise habit among medical students in our study. An appropriate program for motivation and exercise promotion in this population is recommended.

[Farid Ataei, Leila Ashtari, Amirreza Tanhaei, Mirsohail Fazeli, Nazila Najafi, Anousheh Shabani, Naghmeh Saba, Mohammad Mehdi Jahani. Exercise Habits of Medical Students: A case study of Shariati Hospital in Isfahan. Life Sci J 2018;15(10):1-5]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 1. doi:10.7537/marslsj151018.01.

Keywords: Exercise Habits, medical students, health

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Effect of Topical Resveratrol Formulation on Healing of Experimental Full Thickness Wound in Diabetic Male Albino Rats: (Histological and Immunohistochemical study)

Wardah Abdullah Alasmari¹ Naser A. ElSawy², Mohammed A.S. Abourehab^{3, 4}, Eman Mohamed Faruk⁵, Ashwaq Abdullah Alasmari⁶

¹Department of Anatomy Faculty of Medicine, Umm al Qura University, Saudi Arabia.

²Department of Anatomy & Embryology Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt.

³Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, KSA.

⁴Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.

⁵Department Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt.

⁶Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, KSA.

naser_elsawy@ymail.com

Abstract: Impaired healing of wounds is one of the most serious diabetes mellitus microvascular complications. Resveratrol (RSV), a natural polyphenol compound, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activities. Our study aimed to evaluate the potential of topical resveratrol formulation on histological, immunohistochemical and anti-oxidative findings in experimentally induced full-thickness wound model in induced diabetic rats. Seventy - two albino rats were divided into two main groups: normal control group (18 rats) and diabetic group (54 rats) which divided equally into three sub groups: sub group (I) received plain ointment base and considered as control diabetic positive; sub group (II) received topical standard marketed product for wound healing containing β-Sitosterol (MEBO) (0.25% w/w) and considered as reference group, while sub group (III) received topical Resveratrol 0.5% ointment, and considered as test group. Wound surface area (W.S.A) and oxidative enzymes, Histological and Immunohistochemical studies were carried out for each group throughout treatment period (1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd weeks). The obtained results showed that topical resveratrol ointment showed more potential healing effect on diabetic wound than the reference product. Resveratrol has percent wound contraction rate high than the wound closure rate than MEBO. Wound treated with resveratrol (group II) showed re-epithelialization and increased epidermal thickness compared with rats in control diabetic. So, topical application of resveratrol ointment has potential effect on enhancing wound healing process in diabetic conditions, and this activity may be attributed – mainly – to its free-radical scavenging activity.

[Wardah Abdullah Alasmari Naser A. ElSawy, Mohammed A.S. Abourehab, Eman Mohamed Faruk, Ashwaq Abdullah Alasmari. Effect of Topical Resveratrol Formulation on Healing of Experimental Full Thickness Wound in Diabetic Male Albino Rats: (Histological and Immunohistochemical study). Life Sci J 2018;15(10):6-20]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 2. doi:10.7537/marslsj151018.02.

Keywords: Resveratrol - Wound Healing - Diabetic Rats - topical formulation

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Impact of Implementing Surgical Safety Checklist on Patients' Health Outcomes in a Public Hospital in Kuwait

Samaa Zenhom Ibrahem^1,2, Buthaina Al Mudaf¹, Talal Al Fadalah¹, Maha AlMajed¹, Hesham Kalender ¹ and Hanan Badr^1,2

¹Ministry of Health, Kuwait City, Kuwait

²Department of Health Management, Planning and Policy, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

Email: samaazenhom@gmail.com

Abstract: Background: Surgical care is an integral part of healthcare throughout the world. Moreover, studies have estimated that about 50% to 66% of hospital adverse events are attributable to surgical care. It appears that it is not only technical skills and technological innovation but also the behavioral patterns and nontechnical skills of the surgeon that affect surgical outcomes. Objective: To examine the impact of applying the surgical safety checklist on surgical outcomes andsafety attitudes of operating room professionals. Methods: An interventional study was carried out in a randomly selected public hospital in Kuwait using a specially designed form to collect data on each operation. A total number of 600 patients was enrolled during both the baseline period and after implementation of the checklist. All surgical team members working in the study operating rooms were included to assess their safety attitudes using Safety Attitudes Questionnaire. Results: Adherence to the items of surgical safety checklist increased significantly after checklist implementation. Moreover, introduction of the Checklist into operating rooms was associated with improvement in surgical outcomes. There was no statistically significant difference in safety attitudes after implementation of checklist. Conclusions: To successfully manage the surgical safety checklist, the support of senior staff is very important. This study serves as a starting point for initiating policy changes to address several issues such as improving job satisfaction and working conditions.

[Samaa Zenhom Ibrahem, Buthaina Al Mudaf, Talal Al Fadalah, Maha AlMajed, Hesham Kalender and Hanan Badr. Impact of Implementing Surgical Safety Checklist on Patients' Health Outcomes in a Public Hospital in Kuwait. Life Sci J 2018;15(10):21-35]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 3. doi:10.7537/marslsj151018.03.

Keywords: Kuwait, Public hospital, surgical safety checklist, safety attitudes

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Genetic Relationship of Two Agamid Lizard Species in Vietnam by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Analysis

Dung Q. Tran¹, Thien V. Tran², Quang T. Hoang³

¹Faculty of Biology, College of Education, Hue University, 34 Le Loi Street, Hue City, Vietnam

²Nguyen Tri Phương Secondary school, 63 To Huu Street, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

³Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Ngoc Anh, Phu Thuong, Phu Vang, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

tranquocdung@dhsphue.edu.vn, tranquocdungdhsphue@gmail.com

Abstract: The aim of this study was to apply RAPD technique to analyse the genetic relationship of two agamid lizard species, Leiolepis guentherpetersi and Leiolepis reevesii, collected from Thuy Phu commune, Huong Thuy town (16⁰20’N, 107⁰45’E) and Thuan An township, Phu Vang district (16⁰30’N, 107⁰40’E), belong to Thua Thien Hue province in Vietnam, respectively. The two single primes (428, and CRL5) and one pair-wise combinations of primers (101+268) used in PCR-RAPD analysis. The amplified PCR products were detected on a 1.5% agarose gel and subjected to further analysis to establish the band profiles and genetic relationships using the Quantity One software, the POPGENE software and the NTSYS-pc software. The percentages of polymorphic loci observed in the two populations were 28.26% (L. guentherpetersi), and 15.56% (L. reevesii). The higher genetic diversity was found within the L. guentherpetersi population (0.0756), and lower genetic diversity was found for the L. reevesii (0.0566). The Shannon index ranged from 0.0944 (L. reevesii) to 0.1207 (L. guentherpetersi). The values of genetic identity and genetic distance between populations were 0.8523 and 0.1598, respectively. Phylogenetic analysis by RAPD showed two distinct but related clusters between the two populations. The similarity index value within the individuals of L. guentherpetersi obtained was 0.7755-1.0 while in L. reevesii individual’s ranges from 0.8571-1.0.

[Tran QD, Tran VT, Hoang TQ. Genetic Relationship of Two Agamid Lizard Species in Vietnam by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Analysis. Life Sci J 2018;15(10):36-42]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 4. doi:10.7537/marslsj151018.04.

Keywords: agamid lizard, genetic relationship, Leiolepis guentherpetersi, Leiolepis reevesii, RAPD, Vietnam

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Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorate Silver Nanoparticles Induced Sub-chronic Lung toxicity in Adult Male Albino Rats

Arwa A. El-Sheikh1, Samaa Salah Abd El-Fatah2, Rania Said Moawad2 and Doaa Mohammed Yousef2

1Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt.
2Antomy and Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt.
Samaasalah12@yahoo.com

Abstract: Background: Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) arenanomaterials that become used widely in several applications and products. Objective: The current work aimed at studying the Ag-NPs effects on the lung tissues of adult male albino rats and to evaluate the potential ameliorating role of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUCMSCs) through biochemical, histopathological, immunhistochemical and ultra-structural lung tissues examinations. Material and methods: thirty adult male albino rats were divided into control groups (I), Ag-NPs group (II), received (300mg/kg) of Ag-NPs orally by gavage and Ag-NPs+ HUCMSCs (III), received Ag-NPs as group II and (0.5 × 106)/80 μl PBS of HUCMSCs by intravenous injection in rat tail vein for the two successive days after 4 weeks of AG-NPs administration. Lung tissues samples were examined for Nitric oxide (NO), Myeloperoxidase (MPO) activities and reduced glutathione (GSH) content. Moreover the histopathological, ultra-structural and immunehistochemical examinations were performed. Results: Ag-NPs induced oxidative stress by increased NO, MPO activities, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expressing cells and decreased GSH contents in lung tissues. In additionally, Ag-NPs caused histopathological and ultra-structural alterations. HUCMSCs restored most of histological and ultra-structural architecture. Furthermore, reduced NO, MPO activities, iNOS expressing cells and increased GSH contents of lung tissues. Conclusion: HUCMSCs have a potential promising role in improving oxidative stress caused lung injury induced by Ag-NPs in adult male rats.
[Arwa A. El-Sheikh, Samaa Salah Abd El-Fatah, Rania Said Moawad and Doaa Mohammed Yousef. Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorate Silver Nanoparticles Induced Sub-chronic Lung toxicity in Adult Male Albino Rats. Life Sci J 2018;15(10):43-54]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 5. doi:10.7537/marslsj151018.05.

Keywords: Silver nanoparticles, human mesenchymal stem cells, nitric oxide, Myeloperoxidase, ultra-structural, lung

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Evaluation of Metabolic Effects of Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery in Diabetic Morbidly Obese Patients

Mohammed Mohammed Abdelrhman Alkurdi¹, Ibrahim Abou Alfotoh Mohammed¹, Ibrahim Metwaly Bauomy² and Abdelshaheed Mustafa Abdelshaheed¹

¹General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Egypt

²Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Egypt

Abdelshaheed88@yahoo.com

Abstract: Background:-Obesity is the most frequent chronic metabolic disease globally. Aim: The aim of this work is to evaluate metabolic effects of mini gastric bypass surgery on diabetic morbidly obese patients within 6 months regarding; Mean operative time, Hospital stay, Rate of weight loss during follow up period of 6 months, Intra-operative and Post-operative complications, Diabetic remission by follow HbA1c and fasting blood sugar. Results: In a comparative study between MGB and RYGB, the results showed that mean operative time was 105 min for MGB, 152 min for RYGB. There was higher EWL% with the MGB bypass group after 6 months post-operatively to in comparison to RYGB, while EWL % at the first 6 months post-operatively were the same in both MGB and RYGB (Disse et al., 2014). All co-morbidities as Diabetes mellitus type 2, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea and hypertension, were improved after MGB and RYGBP procedures. Remission rates of these co-morbidities were similar between both groups, 6 months after surgery (Disse et al., 2014). Conclusion: There was a significant reduction of mean BMI in LMGB, while %EWL and %BMIL more prominent in LMGB. There was significant shorter operative time and less post-operative hospital stay. There was obvious amelioration of obesity related DM in MGB but LMGB have higher rate of resolution.

[Mohammed Mohammed Abdelrhman Alkurdi, Ibrahim Abou Alfotoh Mohammed, Ibrahim Metwaly Bauomy and Abdelshaheed Mustafa Abdelshaheed. Evaluation of Metabolic Effects of Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery in Diabetic Morbidly Obese Patients. Life Sci J 2018;15(10):55-60]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 6. doi:10.7537/marslsj151018.06.

Keyword: Metabolic, Gastric, Diabetic, Morbidly, Obese Patients

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Biodiversity of zooplankton at some mangrove habitats at Jazan coastal areas

AbdAllah, A.T.*, Ghazwani, A.A. and AlFifi, M.H.

Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Jazan University

*abd_allaht@hotmail.com

Abstract: Distribution of zooplankton is a worthy subject as they are the main source of food for fish. The present work dealt with identification and distribution of zooplankton at mangrove habitats. Almarjan coast mangrove and mangrove near waste station were compared for biodiversity of zooplankton. Water criteria; pH, salinity, surface water temperature, dissolved oxygen and conductivity were compared at both studied areas. Regression analysis between water criteria and zooplankton abundance was examined. Nematoda, Ciliates, Calanoid copepods and Nauplius larva were detected at both investigated areas. Species richness were 7 at mangrove near waste station and 8 at Almarjan mangrove. Abundance of zooplankton were higher at Almarjan coast than mangrove near waste station. Data was discussed to highlight the effect of water criteria on zooplankton distribution.

[AbdAllah, A.T., Ghazwani, A.A. and AlFifi, M.H. Biodiversity of zooplankton at some mangrove habitats at Jazan coastal areas. Life Sci J 2018;15(10):61-65]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 7. doi:10.7537/marslsj151018.07.

Keywords: zooplankton, mangrove, species richness, abundance, water criteria

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Remote Complication of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Aziza H. Nassef¹, Magdy A. Olama¹ and Dina M. Abd Allatif²

¹Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine (for Girls), Al-Azhar University, Egypt

²Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology, El Sheikh Zayed Al-Nahyan Hospital, Egypt

aziza.nassef@gmail.com

Abstract: Background: A hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is a common problem during pregnancy, affect 5-10% of women. The incidence of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy is increased with more risk of developing chronic hypertension in their life later on, this is mostly because of sedentary lifestyle and increasing maternal age. In Egypt, there is no accurate estimation of long term postpartum complications of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. The current study aimed to evaluate remote complications of PE, and gestational hypertension. Methods: This is a retrospective study included of 508women with previous hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Women that were diagnosed to be essential hypertensive, diabetic or had chronic illness before pregnancy were excluded from the study. Women recruited from Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Al Zahra University Hospital and El Sheikh Zayed Al-Nahyan Hospital. All women were subjected to history, examination with more concern about blood pressure measurements, investigation (cholesterol and ECG). Results: Chronic hypertension occurred in 22.4%of women with previous hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, the development of chronic hypertension was higher in pre-eclamptic women (78.1%) than in women with Previous gestational hypertension (21.9%). 30% (89/211 cases) of cases with previous preeclampsia developed remote hypertension and only 12% (25/181 cases) of cases with previous gestational hypertension developed remote hypertension. Conclusion: Women with previous preeclampsia had more tendancy to develop chronic hypertension more than those with previous gestational hypertension, Women who develop chronic hypertension tend to have higher lipid levels compared to normotensive women with previous history of hypertensive disorders with pregnancy. Obesity is a risk factor for hypertension in women with previous history of hypertensive disorders with pregnancy.

[Aziza H. Nassef, Magdy A. Olama and Dina M. Abd Allatif. Remote Complication of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy. Life Sci J 2018;15(10):66-71]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 8. doi:10.7537/marslsj151018.08.

Keywords: Preeclampsia, gestational hypertension follow up care management, cardiovascular risk.

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Evaluation of A dynamic 3D S-Box based on Cylindrical Coordinate System for Blowfish Algorithm

Ashwak ALabaichi^1,2

¹Department of computer science, Faculty of Sciences, Karbala University, Karbala, Iraq

²Information Technology Department, University Utara Malaysia, Kedah, 06010, Sintok, Malaysia

e-mail: ashwakalabaichi2007@yahoo.com

Abstract: In order to measure the degree of security of RAF algorithm, some cryptographic tests must be applied such as randomness test, avalanche criteria, correlation coefficient, and criteria of S-Box. We proposed RAF algorithm and analyzed the randomness of the RAF output in earlier papers titled “A dynamic 3D S-Box based on Cylindrical Coordinate System for Blowfish algorithm” (alabaichi et al., 2014a) and “A Cylindrical Coordinate System with Dynamic Permutation Table for Blowfish Algorithm” (alabaichi et al., 2014b). In this paper, we analyze the security of RAF. The security analysis is divided into two phases. The first phase investigates the output of the entire RAF, including the avalanche text, and the correlation coefficient. The second phase investigates the quality of the dynamic 3D S-Box generated by the RAF by using the avalanche criterion (AVAL), the strict avalanche criterion (SAC), and the bit independence criterion (BIC). In addition, RAF algorithm is compared with the Blowfish algorithm (BA). The avalanche text findings show that both algorithms produced satisfactory results on the second round. The correlation coefficient for RAF showed better non-linearity than BA. The S-Box analyses show that the dynamic 3D S-Box in the RAF is equipped with more security features than dynamic S-boxes in BA. C++ is used in the implementation of both algorithms. MATLAB computing software (R2012a, Mathworks) is used to implement the properties (AVAL, SAC, and BIC), as well as the avalanche text and the correlation coefficient.

[Ashwak ALabaichi. Evaluation of A dynamic 3D S-Box based on Cylindrical Coordinate System for Blowfish Algorithm. Life Sci J 2018;15(10):72-85]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 9. doi:10.7537/marslsj151018.09.

Keywords: S-Box criteria, avalanche text, correlation coefficient

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Synergistic lethal effect between PI3K/mTOR inhibitor Voxtalisib and arsenic trioxide on human leukemic KG-1 cell line

Pin Wu¹, Hongying Chao², Yiwu Sun², Ri Zhang¹, Suning Chen¹

¹Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis of Ministry of Health, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, China

²Department of Hematology, Affiliated Changzhou Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, China

zhangri2018@163.com or wupindoctor@163.com

Abstract: Myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms with FGFR1 rearrangement (also known as 8p11 myeloproliferative syndrome, EMS) is a distinct disease entity in the current WHO classification. These patients frequently (~80%) progress to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and have a poor outcome with a 5-year survival rate of < 20%. To identify the potential treatment regimen on these patients, the four reagents (Idarubicin, arsenic trioxide, Voxtalisib and Ruxolitinib) were applied on KG-1 cells. Our results showed that the KG-1 cell line was resistant to idarubicin. However, the dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitor Voxtalisib, rather than JAK1/2 inhibitor Ruxolitinib could be effectively against KG-1 cells. Arsenic trioxide (As2O3) combined with Voxtalisib synergistically inhibitted the viability of KG-1 cells. We also found that the combination treatment more significantly reduced the colony formation, induced apoptosis, decreased Bcl-2 expression, but increased caspase-3 expression as compared to the single drug treatment. Additionally, As2O3 enhanced the effect of Voxtalisib which decreased the phosphorylation of PI3K, AKT and mTOR. These data suggests that Voxtalisib in combination with As2O3 may provide a novel and efficacious therapy regimen for patients with EMS.

[Wu Pin, Chao Hongying, Yiwu Sun, Zhang Ri, Chen Suning. Synergistic lethal effect between PI3K/mTOR inhibitor Voxtalisib and arsenic trioxide on human leukemic KG-1 cell line. Life Sci J 2018;15(10):93-100]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 11. doi:10.7537/marslsj151018.11.

Key words: 8p11 myeloproliferative syndrome, Voxtalisib, Arsenic trioxide, KG-1 cells

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School and Public Libraries and its Role in Supporting Gifted Students: Field Study

Dr. Manal Elsayed Ahmed Ali

PHD, library and information sciences

Assistant professor, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Director of Girls central library (female campus, Rakah)-Deanship of Library Affairs

dr.manal.elsayed@gmail.com

Abstract: The world is witnessing a continuous conflict between limited resources and necessary requirements. Therefore, most nations revise its priorities and concentrate on quality. Each nation depends on its gifted citizens to face this challenge. This requires early care for this sector in all educational institutes. Libraries are the best places for identifying and motivating gifted people through providing them with informational activities, services and materials suitable for their mental and creative abilities to continue their pursuit of learning. The main question the current study is trying to answer is: what is the role of libraries and information centers in supporting this distinct group of the society? The real problem is that most types of libraries are directed to older age groups of students who are not gifted, and their informational needs can be easily identified and fulfilled. This is why libraries, with their traditional objectives, can not provide the gifted people, who may be the most important group that needs information, with its services. Early identification of the gifted individual is the only way to preserve his/her gift. Therefore, public and school libraries are responsible for identifying and caring for gifted children and fulfilling their informational needs to improve the society as these two types are the first to deal with children since a very young age. The current study is trying to explore the opinions of librarians in public and school libraries about the role of the two types in supporting talents and gifted children, especially in Alexandria, through a field study for the two types in Alexandria during the school year (2016-2017). The study also identified the concept of "talent" and factors affecting it in addition to the role of school and public libraries in developing children's culture and identifying and fostering the gifted ones through supporting their creative ideas. In addition, the study explored the need for library services to do so and the role of librarians in successful dealing with the gifted, fulfilling their needs and overcoming their problems. The study also discussed the professional needs of librarians that include training and professional development. Results indicated that there are some variances in opinions about the concept of talent and characteristics of gifted children although a consistent definition is needed to build gifted care programs upon. Information in needed for improving the skills of gifted. Information technology and telecommunication should be integrated in providing gifted with services and activities. This integration is reflected on the educational process and confirmed the role of modern e-libraries. Results also clarified the current situation of school and public libraries in Alexandria and the services they provide the gifted with to fulfill their needs and support their skills. Librarians play positive roles in supporting the gifted and they can be trained on that. Researchers of gift in psychology and education should cooperate in applied research about the gifted libraries. The researcher recommended the establishment of specialized libraries for gifted children that initiate activities and programs specialized to them. a future plan for services of gifted children should be developed in addition to establishing a joint Arab scientific center for gifted education.

[Manal Elsayed Ahmed Ali. School and Public Libraries and its Role in Supporting Gifted Students: Field Study. Life Sci J 2018;15(10):101-111]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 12. doi:10.7537/marslsj151018.12.

Key words: gift – factors affecting gift – successful dealing with gifted – library services for gifted – school libraries – public libraries – gifted libraries

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