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A study on the Impact of ICT on Work Life Balance

Asif I Fazili & Omar F Khan

School of Business studies, Islamic University of Science & Technology, Awantipora, J & K India

asif.fazili@islamicuniversity.edu.in

Abstract: Advancements in technology have resulted in more work pressures, thereby affecting the stress levels of the employees to a much larger extent. This has given rise to the novel concept of work life balance which simply denotes a balance to be accomplished between work and life domain of employees. As such researchers have felt a need to create and study a balance between work pressures and ordinary lives. The concept calls for a budding relationship between variables like satisfaction, productivity and health. The paper aims to highlight the role of ICT on the quality of work-life balance. While deliberating on the concept it has come to the fore that ICT have a far reaching impact on work life balance. Studies indicate that due to technological interventions employees are bound to be more productive, but have more stress levels as well. Technological innovations like telecommuting, flexitimes and work from anywhere have revolutionized the work quality and productivity but at the same time have intermingled with the family life.

[Asif I Fazili & Omar F Khan. A study on the Impact of ICT on Work Life Balance. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):1-4]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 1. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.01.

Key words: ICT, Technological Innovations, Work-Life Balance, Tele-commuting

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Making and testing Breast phantom within Mono-static radar system

by using Horn antenna

Dr. Samir Badawy¹, Dr. Said Elhalafawy², Omhashim Elkholy³

^1. Industrial Electronics and Automatic Control Engineering, Menoufia University, Egypt, Menouf

^2. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Menoufia University, Egypt, Menouf

³Industrial Electronics and Automatic Control Engineering, Menoufia University, Egypt, Menouf

omhashimmohamed@yahoo.com

Abstract: Breast cancer detection with microwave techniques had been of significant interest for the last two decades, which showed increasing theoretical and practical related research works. This necessity needed to mimic the breast tissues with a phantom. This should be nontoxic, cheap, available, and easy to make. Not only, but also it has stable dielectric properties with time able to simulate real breast. Following earlier successful works, local phantom was produced with similar contents but with the available materials. This local phantom model the different types of tissues (fat, gland, tumor, and skin). It accurately simulates the dielectric properties (conductivity, permittivity, permeability) while providing good contrast of conductivity. This phantom was tested in National Research Centre using a TEM Horn antenna, Vector Network analyzer (VNA). To verify that our phantom simulates normal and abnormal breast tissues, it was illuminated with UWB microwave pulse generated by the antenna with a frequency of 3 GHz to 10 GHz and the collected backscattered signals were analyzed and simulated using microwave imaging algorithms to identify the presence and localization of the tumors. A good relationship between permittivity and the conductivity is obtained by using the improved Debye model. MATLAB and Excel software were used in our results. We have been satisfying our results validity by comparing it with earlier scientific research paper.

[Kharkwal G, Mehrotra P, Rawat YS. Taxonomic Diversity of Understorey Vegetation in Kumaun Himalayan Forests. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):5-11]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 2. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.02.

Keywords: Breast Cancer, Local Phantom, Dielectric properties, Tissues parameters, Improved Debye model.

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Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

Mohammed Alshmemri; Lina Shahwan-Akl and Phillip Maude

School of Health Sciences (Nursing and Midwifery), RMIT University, Melbourne Australia.

shmemri@gmail.com

Abstract: Background: Motivation-hygiene theory is also known as Herzberg’s two-factor theory or Herzberg’s dual-factor theory (1959). The main concept of this theory is the difference between motivation factors and hygiene factors. These two factors that have an effect on job satisfaction are divided into two sets of categories. Hygiene factors are considered less important to job satisfaction than motivation factors. Hygiene factors are related to ‘the need to avoid unpleasantness’. Motivation factors lead to job satisfaction because of ‘the need of the individual for self-growth and self-actualisation’. This theory is one of the most commonly used theories in job satisfaction research (Dion, 2006). Many studies in nursing research have used this theory as a theoretical framework in testing job satisfaction among nurses (Kacel et al., 2005; Mitchell, 2009; Jones, 2011). The results of those studies support Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory, and assert that the hygiene factors are less important to job satisfaction; however, the motivation factors are most important and can lead to job satisfaction. This theory seemed to identify and explain the phenomena of job satisfaction.

[Mohammed Alshmemri, Lina Shahwan-Akl and Phillip Maude. Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):12-16]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 3. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.03.

Keywords: Job dissatisfaction, job satisfaction, Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory, Herzberg’s two-factor theory.

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Influence of filtration on olive oil quality during storage

Elsorady, M. E. I., Girgis, A. Y., and El-labban, A.A.

Oils and Fats Res. Dept., Food Tech. Res. Inst., ARC., Giza, Egypt

adel_y_girgis@yahoo.com

Abstract: The purpose of this work was to evaluate the influence of filtration on the quality of olive oil. The influence on some physicochemical and sensorial properties was also evaluated. Results showed that free fatty acids of unfiltered oils were higher than filtered olive oils, while peroxide values were low in unfiltered oils. After filtration, the oxidative stability was reduced. The decrements in phenols content were occurred by the filtration process, causing drooping in the oxidative stability for all filtered extra virgin olive oil samples. The results could help olive oil producers to improve EVOO quality and establish the optimal storage conditions.

[Elsorady, M. E. I., Girgis, A. Y., and El-labban, A.A. Influence of filtration on olive oil quality during storage. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):17-26]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 4. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.04.

Keywords: Filtration; extra virgin olive oil; oxidative stability; phenols; chlorophylls; sensory properties.

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Identify the Degradation of Coral Reefs Areas in Jazan Region and the Suggestions Toward Sustainable Conservation

Adel M. Alhababy

Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Jazan University, K.S.A.

alhababy@gmail.com

Abstract: Coastal areas are environmentally and economically important areas supporting a many industrial installations and highly populated areas. One of these areas is Jazan region which is located in the southern part of Red Sea along the coast of Saudi Arabia. It is characterized by the diversity of natural environment e.g. coral reefs, fisheries and vegetation. It is one of the fastest developing areas in the Kingdom which is suffering by the increasing human activities such as reclamation of the coast, urbanization and fishing activities along the coast, resulting in the degradation of coastal areas and marine environment. This study was carried out in order to review and assess the current the status of coastal habitat of coral reefs and identify the degree of degradation of corals. Coral and reef fish assessments were accomplished at three sites offshore islands at Jazan region using Reef Check belt transects and video belt transects. The results showed that fishing activities inflict serious damage to the biota. High extent of bleaching have been observed near the sampling transects and might be attributed to sea surface temperature (SST). Nevertheless, coral reefs in Jazan region showed low levels of anthropogenic disturbances. Coral reef areas and fisheries management should be considered and incorporated in the management plans to reach sustainable development.

[Adel M. Alhababy. Identify the Degradation of Coral Reefs Areas in Jazan Region and the Suggestions Toward Sustainable Conservation. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):27-31]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 5. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.05.

Keywords: Coral reefs, Bleaching, SST, Sustainable development, Jazan

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An Artificial Neural Network for the Design of Concrete Mixes that Satisfies Green Construction for Radiation Safety Criteria

Abou Bakr A. Ramadan*, Osama A. Hodhod** and Salma A. Fouda*

*Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority, Egypt.

**Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt.

sal_fouda_58@yahoo.com

Abstract: Green construction is a process to construct buildings with minimum harmful effects on human health and environment. One of the main strategies to achieve green buildings is to improve air quality. This can be fulfilled by choosing building materials with low natural radionuclides content namely Uranium (²³⁸U), Thorium (²³²Th) and Potassium (⁴⁰K) in order to control the natural radiation exposure for residents of dwelling. Concrete is a man-made construction material consists of different components with high degree of non-homogeneity. The individual radiological properties of each component affect the radium equivalent and radon exhalation rate of concrete. Consequently, the knowledge about natural radionuclides content and radon exhalation rate of concrete as well as other building materials before concrete mix design and construction process will promote the assessment of radon gas and gamma rays emission inside buildings. In this work, data about radon exhalation rate (Bq m^-2h^-1) and natural radionuclides content (Bq/kg) in concrete ingredients and finishing materials used in Egypt were collected. Then, radium equivalent (Ra_eq) was calculated to assess gamma ray emission from each concrete ingredient and finishing material. All data are set in an excel sheet for different concrete mixes to train and validate an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) to predict radium equivalent and surface radon exhalation rate from concrete. The created ANN appears a good response in which the outputs are very close to the target. The created ANN model has a best validation performance (MSE) 0.000010618 at Epochs 1 and a maximum correlation coefficient close to 1. Different concrete mixtures using different cement content (350, 400, and 450 Kg/m³) and different types of coarse aggregates commonly used in Egypt (limestone, dolomite, gravel and granite) were set as a simulation data in the created ANN model to predict radon exhalation rate and radium equivalent. Indoor radon concentrations were estimated using the predicted values of radon exhalation rate from concrete beside radon exhalation rate from some finishing materials.

[Abou Bakr A. Ramadan, Osama A. Hodhod and Salma A. Fouda. An Artificial Neural Network for the Design of Concrete Mixes that Satisfies Green Construction for Radiation Safety Criteria. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):32-41]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 6. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.06.

Key words: Artificial Neural Network, Concrete Mixes, Green Construction, Radiation Safety.

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Effect of different rates of zinc sulphate on hybrid maize grown alone and in combination with mungbean

Ali Ahmad* and Muhammad Tahir

Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan

Corresponding author: ahmad.ali824@gmail.com

Abstract: Maize is grown for its grain and fodder purpose and mungbean for its protein rich seeds. In order to enhance per unit area yield, there is dire need of growing maize by using more economical techniques. Present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different rates of zinc sulphate on hybrid maize grown alone and in combination with mungbean at Post Graduate Agricultural Research station, Jhung road, Faisalabad during March 2015. Maize hybrid (DK-6103) and NIAB mung-2006 were used as test crops. The experiment was in two factor factorial under randomized complete block design (RCBD) with plot size of 3.6 × 9 m. Single row hand drill and dibbler were used for sowing following intercropping pattern of sowing maize and mungbean. Results of study showed that ZnSO₄ @ 18 kg ha^-1 increased grain yield, plant population per m^-2 and oil contents in maize alone, maize protein contents, maize grain yield equivalent in maize + two rows of mungbean, no. of seeds/pod in maize + one row of mungbean and protein contents in mungbean alone. ZnSO₄ @ 12 kg ha^-1 increased the no. of pods in mungbean alone. ZnSO₄ @ 6 kg ha^-1 enhanced no. of plants per m^-2, grain yield and biological yield in mungbean alone. No zinc boosted grain weight per cob in maize + one row of mungbean and 1000-grain weight in maize + two rows of mungbean, biological yield in maize alone and 1000-grain weight of mungbean alone. Sole cropping of maize and intercropping of maize+ 2 rows of mungbean should be followed by using ZnSO₄ @ 18 kg ha^-1.

[Ahmad A and M Tahir. Effect of different rates of zinc sulphate on hybrid maize grown alone and in combination with mungbean. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):42-48]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 7. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.07.

Keywords: maize, mungbean, zinc sulphate, intercropping, protein contents, oil contents

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MS in King khaild Hospital –Najran prevalence among patients population risk factors and outcome in 5 years duration from 2011-2017

Najran university –Funded Research Project –Seven phase, Number of research project: NU/MID/15/003

Dr. Maha Esmeal Ahmed

PhD – associate professor- Najran University- Kingdom of Saudia Arabia

College of Applied Medical College, Radiological sciences department (female)

Mobile: 0568648465; Email: maha_esmeal@yahoo.com

Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is part of a spectrum of idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating diseases (IIDDs) of the central nervous system that vary from each other by lesion size and number, pathology and clinical outcome, The study is funded by Najran university –dean ship of scientific research –seven phase funded research study it is the first incidence study done in najran province concern multiple sclerosis in Najran –king khlied hospital Diagnosis for 5 years latter (2011-2017)is achieved using consensus clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) criteria that document white matter disease disseminated in time and space. The clinical manifestations, temporal course and pathology of MS are heterogeneous, in part because it results from complex interactions of multiple genetic and environmental factors. Researcher review recent advances in understanding the incidence rate of the disease in Najran base on the genetic and environmental epidemiology and the natural history of MS. The first incidence study in Najran providence at king kalied hospital -Najran university –Funded Research Project –Seven phase, Number of research project: NU/MID/15/003. The study achieved that multiple sclerosis is common in women rather than men have tendency for later disease onset with worse prognosis in the study researcher find that women who have MS in sample was 84.6% of the sample and men were 15.4% only of the sample so the findings agree with literature review The study reveal that MS below 19 years was 38.5% of the sample have disability form, 100% all the study cases have relapsing remitting (RRMS) multiple sclerosis type so the study findings agree with literature review 85% of MS cases were (RRMS). The first clinical study of MS in an Arab country was in 1958 and largely reflects the practice of a neurologist in Baghdad, Iraq. In summary, the aetiology of MS is complex and probably involves interaction between certain genetic factors and an environmental trigger(s). It is reasonable to conclude that MS is less common in Arabs than western countries, while acknowledging that rural and remote cases, especially mild, have not been captured for Arab populations. Researcher recommended that another incidence study, clinical manifestations will be done in near future in Najran providence Forests.

[Dr. Maha Esmeal Ahmed. MS in King khaild Hospital –Najran prevalence among patients population risk factors and outcome in 5 years duration from 2011-2017. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):49-60]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 8. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.08.

Keywords: Multiple sclerosis; incidence rate; King khalied hospital -Najran; demyelinating diseases

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Involvement of NF-κB and HSP70 signaling pathways in the apoptosis of MDA-MB-231 cells induced by thymoquinone: An in vitro study

Kourosh Hasanzadeh Ghahram anloo ¹, Mohamad Ibrahim Noordin ^1, Behnam Kamalidehghan ¹, Hamid Akbari Javar ², Riyanto Teguh Widodo ¹, Keivan Majidzadeh ³, *Komeil Raisian ⁴

¹ Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

² Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran.

³ Breast Cancer Reseach Center(BCRC) ACECR. Tehran, Iran.

⁴ Faculty of Information Science and Technology, the National University of Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi Selangor, Malaysia

raisiank@hotmail.com

Abstract: In this study, we found that thymoquinone potently inhibited the viability of the human invasive breast cancer cell lines, MDA-MB-231 (IC₅₀6.13μg/mL (24h), 3.28μg/mL (48h) and 1.76μg/mL (72h). Thymoquinone had a cytotoxic effect and induced apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells as indicated by acridine orange/propidium iodide-stained cells at different time points after thymoquinone treatment. In addition, we demonstrated that thymoquinone induced cell cycle arrest at G0 phase. Treatment of MDA-MB-231 cells with thymoquinone significantly elevated intra-cellular ROS formation, which plays a pivotal role in cell death. Thymoquinone induced activation of caspase-9, caspase-8 and caspase-3/7. We also found that thymoquinone, at high concentration, could inhibit nuclear factor kappa B activation, a key molecule in tumor progression and metastasis. In addition, Western blotting analysis showed that treatment with thymoquinone resulted in down regulation of Bcl-2 and heat shock protein 70 and up regulation of Bax in the MDA-MB-231 cell line. Our results suggest that thymoquinone is a potentially useful agent for the treatment of breast cancer.

[Kourosh Hasanzadeh Ghahram anloo, Mohamad Ibrahim Noordin Behnam Kamalidehghan, Hamid Akbari Javar, Riyanto Teguh Widodo, Keivan Majidzadeh, Komeil Raisian. Involvement of NF-κB and HSP70 signaling pathways in the apoptosis of MDA-MB-231 cells induced by thymoquinone: An in vitro study. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):61-70]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.09.

Keywords: Thymoquinone, breast cancer, caspase cascade, reactive oxygen species, Bcl-2/Bax, heat shock protein 70, nuclear factor kappa B

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Genetic Diversity for Seed Yield and its Components Using Principal Component and Cluster Analysis in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Fida Hussain¹*, Muhammad Rafiq¹, Maria Ghias¹, Rizwana Qamar¹, Muhammad Khurram Razzaq¹, Amir Hameed², Sajida Habib¹ and Hafiz Saad Bin Mustafa¹

¹Directorate of Oilseeds, Ayub agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad (Pakistan)

²Statistical Section, Ayub agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad (Pakistan)

*Corresponding author’s email: fida1385@gmail.com, saadpbg@gmail.com

Abstract: Development of sunflower hybrids with better performance in current scenario of climate change is a dire need of present time. Currently, almost all the hybrids grown by Pakistani farmers are of exotic in their origin. This study was intended to evaluate the locally developed sunflower hybrids for seed yield and its components. Twenty-eight sunflower hybrids were grown in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replication during Spring 2015. The data was recorded for days to 50% flowering, plant height, stem diameter, leaves per plant, head diameter, 100 kernel weight, kernel per head, kernel weight per head, days to maturity, oil percentage and seed yield. The data was evaluated by using cluster and principle components analysis (PCA). Principle component (PC) analysis revealed that out of 10 PCs, first 2 PCs has the Eigen value larger than one. 73.7% variability was assessed among the sunflower hybrids for yield related traits, contributed by these two principle components. PC 1 contributed the maximum (59.7%) towards diversity and all the traits in it showed positive factor loading. Plant height, stem diameter and days to 50% flowering being the most important characters in PC 2. Cluster analysis grouped 28 sunflower hybrids into three diversified classes. Cluster 1 and 2 comprises of 7 and 8 hybrids respectively, while the third cluster embraces 13 sunflower hybrids. All the traits except 100 kernel weight in the cluster 1 had highest values hence, contributing maximum in seed yields. Selection could be made from cluster 2 for 100 kernel weights. Cluster 3 had the minimum values for days to 50% flowering, leaves per plant and 100 kernel weight. Selection may be avoided in these parameters from this cluster. For achieving higher 100 kernel weight cluster 1 and 2 may be combined and likewise for accomplishing higher oil contents cluster 1 may be combined with cluster 3. Out of 28 sunflower hybrids, FH-516 proved its worth by producing seed yield at par with Hysun-33.

[Fida Hussain, Muhammad Rafiq, Maria Ghias, Rizwana Qamar, Muhammad Khurram Razzaq, Amir Hameed, Sajida Habib and Hafiz Saad Bin Mustafa. Genetic Diversity for Seed Yield and its Components Using Principal Component and Cluster Analysis in Sunflower. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):71-78]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 10. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.10.

Keywords: Bi-plot, Cluster analysis, Principle component analysis, Sunflower hybrids and Seed yield

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Molecular characterization of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) genotype VII isolated from broiler chicken flocks in Egypt

Noura Alkhalefa¹, Enas K. Shawky¹ and Abdelrazek Y. Desouky²

¹Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516, Elgeish street, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt

²Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516, Elgeish street, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt

nora_fysal2007@yahoo.com

Abstract: Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly contagious disease affects several avian species, responsible for devastating outbreaks in commercial poultry flocks not only in Egypt but also all over the world. Leading to huge annual economic losses to the national poultry industry. Despite application of various chickens’ vaccination programs, the disease appears in an endemic form in commercial broiler and layer poultry farms. This study was conducted to identify the prevalent NDV strain responsible for sever outbreaks in broiler poultry farms in Middle Delta, Egypt. Twenty pathological specimens were inoculated in embryonated chicken eggs 9-11 daysvia allantioc sac revealed haemorragic dead embryos 72 hrs PI after third passage. Successful amplification of (400bp) of the fusion (F) protein by RT-PCR in 15 out of 20 tested filed isolates (75%). In addition, phylogenetic analysis based on a partial sequence of the F protein gene clustered these isolates within class II, genotype VII velogenic Newcastle disease viruses with Identity percentage of (94.2-97.7 %) with NDV-chicken /China / SDWF07l2011.

[Noura Alkhalefa, Enas K. Shawky and Abdelrazek Y. Desouky. Molecular characterization of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) genotype VII isolated from broiler chicken flocks in Egypt. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):79-86]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 11. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.11.

Key words: NDV, RT-PCR, Fprotein, genotype VII, and phylogenetic alignment.

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Biomechanical and Histological Evaluation of a Newly Designed Bone Plate for Fixation of Mandibular Fractures in Mental Nerveregion

Mahmoud E. Khalifa¹, Rafic R. Bedar¹, Emad F. Essa¹, Samy M. Elsafty² and Amal M. Ezzat³

¹ Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University. Egypt

² Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, Egypt

³ Oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University. Egypt

drmekhalifa@hotmail.com

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this research was to evaluate both biomechanically and histologically for a new three dimension experimental mandibular miniplate designed for mandibular fractures at mental nerve region. Materials and methods: Six sheep were used, via intraoral approach unilateral mandibular fracture was induced using fine surgical bur and fine osteotome. The sheep divided into two groups according to method of fixation either using conventional 3D miniplate or using new designed 3D experimental mandibular plate. Data were recorded and analyzed. Freshly extracted mandibles of another six sheep were obtained for this study. All the mandibles were stripped of their soft tissues and sectioned through the midline. Hemi-mandibles (n= 12) were divided into two groups of 6 specimens each (group A and group B. These groups were then fixed with two different plating techniques: Group A (study group) the fixation was done by using the newly designed experimental 3D miniplate. Group B (control group) the fixation was done by using conventional six-hole rectangular miniplate. Results: Newly designed 3D experimental miniplate offers biomechanically resistance and stability to the displacing forces at the mandibular fracture site at mental nerve region without mental nerve interference.

[Mahmoud E. Khalifa, Rafic R. Bedar, Emad F. Essa, Samy M. Elsafty and Amal M. Ezzat. Biomechanical and Histological Evaluation of a Newly Designed Bone Plate for Fixation of Mandibular Fractures in Mental Nerveregion. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):87-94]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 12. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.12.

Keywords: Mandibular fractures, mental nerve, Biomechanical stability, experimental, new designed 3D miniplate

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Efficacy of a tetravalent oil emulsion vaccine against Avian Infectious Bronchitis and Avian Influenza subtype H9N2 viruses

Elseify R.M¹.; El-Bagoury G.F².; and Salman O.G.A¹, Alkhalefa F. Noura³

¹ Newcastle disease department, veterinary serum and vaccines research institute (VSVRI), Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt.

²Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Egypt.

³Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt.

zn_r@hotmail.com

Abstract: Avian Infectious Bronchitis (AIB) and Avian influenza virus (AIV) H9N2 are worldwide viral diseases leading to heavy economic losses on the poultry industry either each one alone or in mixed infection. Vaccinations considered the main preventive measures for most poultry viral diseases worldwide. In case of Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV), vaccination is only partially successful because of the continual emergence of antigenic variants. This study was conducted to evaluate the potency of a tetravalent inactivated vaccine in protection of chickens against currently circulated IBV local Egyptian variant strain and AIV H9N2. AIV H9N2. The prepared inactivated tetravalent IBV (M41, H120 and variant starin) with AIV (H9N2) vaccine using Montanide ISA-70 VG as oil adjuvant was subjected to sterility, safety and potency tests. Vaccine potency evaluation was based on measurement antibody response of vaccinated chickens by HI test for AIV subtype H9N2 and ELISA for IBV in addition to resistance to challenge viruses. The prepared vaccine proofed to be sterile, safe and potent. It stimulated the production of specific antibodies against the IBV as fast as 1^st WPV. The maximum level of specific IBV ELISA antibody titers (2314) was observed at the 12^th WPV and still high there till the end of the experiment. Anti-haemagglutinating antibodies were detected rapidly in 1^st WPV against AIV (H9N2) and reached its peak twice, the 1^st one was on the 4^th WPV while the 2^nd was on 8^th WPV (9.4 log₂) and then decreased gradually reaching 7.7 log₂ at the end. The vaccinated chickens showed 100% protection against AIV H9N2 and IBV virus, where neither clinical signs nor post mortem lesions were observed.

[Elseify. R.M.; El-Bagoury. G.F.; and Salman. O.G.A and Alkhalefa. F. Noura. Efficacy of a tetravalent oil emulsion vaccine against Avian Infectious Bronchitis and Avian Influenza subtype H9N2 viruses. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):95-101]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 13. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.13.

Key words:- IBV, AIV (H9N2), oil inactivated vaccine, HI, and ELISA.

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Analysis of Blood Pressure Patterns: Effects on Assessment of Atherosclerosis

¹Teng, Junyan, ² Fengming Su, ³Zhiping Guo, ⁴Yanping Wei, ⁵Jing Wang, ⁶Shen Cherng

¹ Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Provincial, Zhengzhou City, Henan, China

² Emergency Medical Rescue center of Zhengzhou City, Zhengzhou City, Henan, China

^3* Orthopedic Institute of Henan Provincial, Zhengzhou City, Henan, China

⁴ Henan Province People's Hospital, Zhengzhou City, Henan, China

⁵ Jinling Hospital，Nanjing University School of Medicine Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

⁶ESTI Healthcare Research Institute, New York, USA

*corresponding author: Zhiping Guo email: guozhiping74@hotmail.com

No.100, Yongping Road, Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China

Abstract: A statistical regression model is proposed to assess the early Atherosclerosis. Several new parameters are defined from blood pressure patterns being measured from the left arm brachial artery and in comparison with the parameters of ECG spectrum. The analysis result is realized that the QT value could be modulated with the AS state of the subjects.

[Teng, Junyan, Fengming Su, Zhiping Guo, Yanping Wei, Jing Wang, Shen Cherng. Analysis of Blood Pressure Patterns: Effects on Assessment of Atherosclerosis. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):102-105]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 14. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.14.

Keywords: Atherosclerosis, brachial artery, ECG spectrum, QT

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Serum concentration of pregnancy – associated glycoproteins (PAGs) as a predictor for embryonic / fetal losses and fetal numbers in cross-bred ewes.

Hussein, M.S.¹, Wael E. Bedier¹, Deghedy, A.² El-Desouky¹, A.M. and Ramoun, A.A.³

¹Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.

²Animal Production Research Institute, Mehallet Mousa Sheep Research Station, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt

³Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt

ramoun2004@yahoo.com, dr_msm58@yahoo.com

Abstract: Two blood samples were simultaneously collected with 2 transrectal ultrasonographic (US) examinations on Days 28 and 45 post-breeding from 61 pregnant cross-bred ewes (Romanov x Rahmany) to measure serum PAGs concentrations as a predictor for embryonic/fetal losses. Also, the variation in the serum PAGs concentrations among ewes on Day 45 post-breeding was tested as a predictor for fetal number at the time of lambing. Eighteen ewes (29.5%) out of the 61 were detected to have embryonic / fetal losses on the basis of US detection of embryonic / fetal heart beats on Days 28 which disappeared on Day 45 post-breeding. The lamb (s) number / ewe (Singleton; twins & triplet) at the day of lambing was analyzed in relation to retrospective serum PAGs concentrations on Day 45 post-breeding. The serum concentrations of PAGs on Day 28 compared with those on Day 45 showed a decrease (P < 0.05) in ewes that had embryonic/ fetal losses but did not show difference (P > 0.05) in ewes that had no embryonic / fetal losses. The serum concentrations of PAGs in ewes carrying triplet were higher (P < 0.001) than in those carrying twins and in same respect were higher (P < 0.05) in ewes carrying twins compared with those carrying singleton. It was concluded that measuring serum PAGs concentration might be used for predicting embryonic / fetal losses and detecting fetal numbers as well.

[Hussein, M.S., Wael E. Bedier, Deghedy, A. El-Desouky, A.M. and Ramoun, A.A.. Serum concentration of pregnancy – associated glycoproteins (PAGs) as a predictor for embryonic / fetal losses and fetal numbers in cross-bred ewes.. Life Sci J 2017;14(5):106-111]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 15. doi:10.7537/marslsj140517.15.

Key words: Ewes, PAGs, ultrasonography, embryonic / fetal losses, fetal number.

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