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Effect of ARQ MAKO and Sharbat Kasni in Waram Al Rahim (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease): An Observational Clinical Trial

Waram al rahim (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) is a polymicrobial infection and one of the most common causes of morbidity in young women in both the developing and developed world. About 10-20 per 1000 fertile women suffers from PID. The spectrum of disease ranges from subclinical, asymptomatic infection to severe, life-threatening illness. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of arq mako and sharbat kasni in the management of stage I PID. Methodology: This clinical study was carried out at NIUM Hospital, Bengaluru during the year of 2016-17. Total 30 patients between 18-45 years were included and arq mako 60 ml and sharbat kasni 10 ml was administered orally twice daily for 21 days. Follow up done weekly during trial and every 15 days for one month after trial. Primary and secondary outcome measures were assessed before and after trial. Result: Statistical analysis were done by using Fisher exact, Mc Nemar and paired T test to assess improvement in sign, symptoms of PID. Results were categorized into three groups. Out of 30 (100%) patients 70% were cured on 3rd week of trial, 23.33% were relieved and only 6.67% had no response. Both primary and secondary outcome measures were statistically strongly significant. Interpretation and conclusion: From the present study it can be concluded that Arq mako and sharbat kasni was effective in stage I PID and can be used in daily practice. It also observed that there were no adverse effects of the drugs during the trial.

Published by: Aalia Parween, Tabassum .K, Prof. Wajeeha Begum

Author: Aalia Parween

Paper ID: V2I9-1147

Paper Status: published

Published: September 15, 2017

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The Quest for Professional Civil Service in Ethiopia: Practices and Challenges

Professionalism in the civil service is an overarching value that determines how its activities will be carried out. It encompasses all other values that guide the public service such as loyalty, neutrality, transparency, diligence, punctuality, effectiveness, impartiality, and other values that may be specific to a given country. The rationale behind professionalism is that public servants should be neutral, impartial, fair, and competent and serve the public interest in carrying out their duties. They should be top people who are fairly compensated and adequately trained to perform their work. Among others, historical and ideological realities; lack of real recruitment procedures and conditions ; Competition from private sector and others which resulted in limited stock of qualified people in specialized areas specific to the public sector; absence of or abuse of objective and uniform standard of appraisal and results-based reward system; limited awareness and practical skills among some leaders, managers and team leaders to support their subordinates in their professional development; weak linkage of human resource development activities with the strategy and inadequate budget allocation to human resource development; and negative attitude and resistance to change among civil servants and even sometimes the middle and top level leaders are found to be the challenges in creating professional public service. The following recommendations are also recommended. Refining and implementing comprehensive merit system is the basis for civil service professionalism. Improving the performance management system is critical in today’s Ethiopian Civil Service in order to align individual, team and organizational performance. The rules of advancement and promotion for career development must provide an incentive to public servants to obtain the best results both qualitatively and quantitatively. Competitive payment is very vital element for the development of professionalism, since public servants who receive adequate remuneration feel secure in their jobs and therefore are better motivated. Public servants have always been expected to be neutral and to treat all citizens impartially and equitably in accordance with the laws and regulations in force.

Published by: Henok Seyoum Assefa

Author: Henok Seyoum Assefa

Paper ID: V2I7-1171

Paper Status: published

Published: September 9, 2017

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Frontal Bone Fracture Reconstruction: A Case Series

Untreated depressed frontal bone fracture leads to secondary post operative aesthetic problems. Minimally displaced anterior table fractures are observed, more displaced fractures are explored and reduced. Frontal sinus obliteration is done for fractures involving nasofrontal duct, whereas cranialization is done for anterior table fracture with CSF leakage or comminuted posterior table fractures. An existing laceration or a bicoronal incision is used to gain access.

Published by: Dr. Sobitha .G, Dr. S. Mohan, Dr. Bobby John, Dr. Sandhya .K

Author: Dr. Sobitha .G

Paper ID: V2I9-1141

Paper Status: published

Published: September 4, 2017

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Herpes Simplex Keratitis and Visual Impairment: Case Series

To record the natural history of herpes simplex keratitis and estimate visual impairment in eyes of patients diagnosed with herpes simplex keratitis Materials: This was a retrospective, descriptive case study for five years of the eyes of patients with clinically diagnosed herpes simplex keratitis. These patients had presented to eye OPD . The medical records were reviewed by the authors. Visual acuity at presentation and clinical details on examination were recorded and, diagnosis of the stage of disease given in the case record was noted. Statistical analysis was done using chi-square-test. Results:Out Of a total of 50 patients, there were 30 males and 20 females; 32 eyes presented with stromal lesions, 11 eyes with epithelial lesions, 8eyes with epithelial and stromal lesions, and 1 eyes with endothelitis. Conclusion: Most patients had mild disease. The majority of the patients attained the final visual acuity of 6/12 or better in the affected eye. Thus, there was only a temporary visual morbidity with fairly good functional visual outcome in majority of the patients.

Published by: Nishant Vardhan, Dr. Mandeep Tomar, Dr. Tarun Sood

Author: Nishant Vardhan

Paper ID: V2I8-1172

Paper Status: published

Published: August 31, 2017

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A Comparative Study between Splinting Versus Corticosteroid Injection in De-Quervain’s Disease

de Quervain’s disease (DQ) is painful tenosynovitis of first dorsal compartment of hand. It is usually caused by overuse or repetitive activity. There are various modalities of treatment of DQ. Different studies have shown effectiveness of local corticosteroid injection, splinting or both in western population but to our knowledge, there is no effective data available for Indian population. This study was performed to compare the outcome of corticosteroid injection versus splinting for the treatment of de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. Methods: This randomized prospective study was conducted from July 2015 to December 2016 in Orthopaedics OPD of RKMSP.A total of 100 patients with de-Quervain’s tenosynovitis were treated with either of these methods1) corticosteroid injection in first dorsal compartment of wrist, 2) splinting, local ice or hot compression and topical Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAIDs) gel. Treatment effectiveness was measured by Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale, 0-10 Numeric Pain Rating Scale, size of nodule over radial styloid and grading of tenderness over 1st dorsal compartment. Results: In the first group, a total of 50 patients were included (corticosteroid injection), and 50 patients in the second group (splinting, local ice or hot compression and topical Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAIDs) gel). The mean age was 32.6 years (21 – 61 years) in all patients. There were 90 women and 10 men. Overall success rate was 90% in the first and 60% in the second groups, with a significant difference for both groups with respect to pain score and cure rate (P<0.05). Temporary pain was the most common adverse reaction at the site of injection and was noted in 40% of patients. Conclusion: Though steroid injection has excellent outcome, splinting can be an alternative viable treatment option for dQ especially in patients with low grade disease or reluctant to injection because of fear of probable adverse reactions.

Published by: Dr. Sunny Kumar Mallick, Dipak Kumar Jha, Arindam Majumdar, Siddhartha Mahapatra

Author: Dr. Sunny Kumar Mallick

Paper ID: V2I8-1171

Paper Status: published

Published: August 29, 2017

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A Scientific Breakthrough Technology to Achieve Conversion of Fructose which will result in Toxic Free Sucrose and Also Conversion of Glucose to Make Low GI Sucrose

An Indian herbal technology to answer the world challenge to achieve toxic free sucrose and making sugar a low GI sucrose. The aim of the research is to convert Fructose and convert Glucose to achieve the above task. This will answer the alarming concern of sugar intake by the world population and also ease out the life of Diabetic world. The technology is designed with the power of organic engineering.

Published by: Dr. C. K. Nandagopalan

Author: Dr. C. K. Nandagopalan

Paper ID: V2I8-1170

Paper Status: published

Published: August 28, 2017

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Psychological Analysis on Female Characters from Selected Novels of Anita Desai

The focus of my thesis is to explore the Indian women’s experiences in the three novels of Anita Desai, Fire on the Mountain, Clear Light of Day and Fasting, Feasting. Based on the investigation of women’s experiences in the two major spheres that is the private or domestic and the public sphere, examine how their spatial existence and movement are constrained by the patriarchal ideologies enforced by men in the community. Also investigate the interaction between oppression, suppression and self-determination experienced by women in both the domestic and public spheres. As India is still governed by traditional values, women find it difficult to escape from their gendered roles as mother, daughter and wife. If any attempts are made by them to transgress into the public sphere and to seek equal status with men, they have to face isolation or self-destruction. Here, in the novels, we see women’s marginalization through the use of third person narration, the female characters’ accounts of their past memories and the use of narrative voices of the female characters. What I will like to argue is that though attempts have been made by women to escape from the patriarchal society, they cannot achieve total independence and liberation. Personal adjustments have to be made by women to connect themselves to the community so as to avoid being isolated and estranged.

Published by: C. Muthamil Selvi

Author: C. Muthamil Selvi

Paper ID: V2I8-1166

Paper Status: published

Published: August 28, 2017

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Use of Flow care Menstrual Cups over Conventional Menstrual Products in India

There are number of options available in the market to tackle with menses i.e. tampons, sanitary pads made by polymers, local made sanitary pads. Many people use unhygienic methods like untreated cotton rags, grass, husk, wood ash. Existing sanitary products possess substantial threat from Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), Toxic Shock Like Syndrome (TSLS), Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and other forms of infections due to its contents. 65% of the user’s experience staining or leaking with existing methods. Flowcare menstrual cup is ergonomically designed to handle voluminous flow for extended period of time without the aforementioned risks. It is manufactured from medical grade silicon copolymer and is safe for use. Also Flowcare menstrual cup condenses the environmental hazards like incineration and landfill making it one stop solution for the problem.

Published by: Chintan Shah, Dipesh .P, Maitri .P

Author: Chintan Shah

Paper ID: V2I8-1164

Paper Status: published

Published: August 28, 2017

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Maring Tribe Women: Original History and Impacts of Modern Development among the Maring Women in Manipur

Tracing back to its origin, Maring tribe women are fully dedicated to their husband. Women behaviour, character and dress are strictly followed according to the tradition. They were engaged only in cultivation. Education was far away from them. Women were living with low income. But traditional and cultures were highly preserved. They follow oral literature. But at present modern education and culture hit the women society of this tribe. There is a huge gap between traditional and modern culture. Their tradition and customs were left behind and adapting to the modern culture. Therefore, most of their ancestral history had been gone into the darkness. There is no written history record of this tribe till date. Moreover, modern education has given support to their lives too. Women were seen must influenced by the western culture. Most of the time, women related crimes arouse in present days too.

Published by: Thangsha Mophun Maring

Author: Thangsha Mophun Maring

Paper ID: V2I8-1162

Paper Status: published

Published: August 28, 2017

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Marketing Efficiency, Price Spread, Share of Farmers In Case Of Horticultural Markets Of Assam

Agricultural and allied activities play predominant role in socio- economic development of Assam as this sector is a major contributor of the state. Assam is basically an agricultural state. So agricultural marketing especially rural market is a vital tool for developing the economy of Assam. Marketing is the performance of all business activities involved in the flow of goods and services from the point of initial agricultural production until they are in the hands of the ultimate consumer. But the marketing of farmer’s product is a complex phenomenon. Involvement of large number of trade channels in the procurement of agricultural product and getting the immediate return are the main factors governing the whole marketing operation. The problems related to functional aspects are concerned with bottlenecks during grading, pricing, payments and other marketing operations. The physical infrastructure in Assam is weak in case of coverage of village, accessibility and marketing information. Due to lack of proper market information facilities, price is varied across the rural markets and the supply chain is multilayered so the farmers get only 1/3 of retail or consumers price and rest is absorbed by intermediaries. Market information is a means of increasing the efficiency of marketing system. The result of implementation of emerging marketing channel implies improvement of agriculture marketing system. So in this paper my study is about the problems of agricultural marketing and how the marketing channels impacts the share of farmers and give some suggestions to remove the problems. For this study primary and secondary data are taken into account. chain.

Published by: Babita Kalita

Author: Babita Kalita

Paper ID: V2I8-1160

Paper Status: published

Published: August 28, 2017

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