Evaluation of Antioxidants Status at Diagnosis in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a neoplastic disease of immature lymphocytes or lymphocyte progenitor cells either the B- or T-cell lineage. It is the most common malignancy diagnosed in patients younger than 15 years, and account for approximately 25-30% of adult acute leukemia. Objective: To evaluate some antioxidants as zinc, selenium, vitamin A (retinol) and vitamin E (tocopherol) status at diagnosis of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia and to compare it to that of a control population. Patients and methods: This case-control study was carried out at Oncology Unit of Pediatrics Department and Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University Hospitals. This study consisted of two groups: Patients’ group (30 children patients with newly diagnosed ALL). As regard control group, it included 30 healthy children who were matched well with patients’ age and sex. Fasting levels of serum zinc, selenium, retinol and tocopherol were measured. Results: There was a high statistically significant decrease of vitamin E, selenium and zinc among all cases than their controls. While, there was a significant increase of vitamin A among all cases. Zinc level was statistically significantly increased with increased risk of disease, while no statistically significant relation between disease risk and other levels of serum antioxidant. Conclusion: Some antioxidants as zinc, selenium and vitamin E (tocopherol) status at diagnosis of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia are lower compared to that of a control population

Role of Partner and Health Workers on Modern Contraceptive Use Among Married/In-union Women in Uzbekistan

Many factors contribute to the declining total fertility rate, including family planning programs. The successful implementation of the family planning method might be influenced by how the decision to choose a contraceptive method was made. This study aimed to examine the correlation between family planning decision makers and modern contraceptive use among married/in-union women of reproductive age in Uzbekistan. The 2021-2022 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey was used by selecting only married/in-union women of reproductive age of 15 to 49 years, totaling 2,794 eligible samples. The modern family planning use variables were divided into not using, using Long-Acting Contraceptives (LAC), and Short-Acting Contraceptives (SAC). The univariate, bivariate(Chi-square and ANOVA), and multinomial logistic regression were performed. Family planning decision-makers from both women and husbands/partners, health workers, or others were significantly associated with modern contraceptive use for SAC and LAC, respectively. The type of family planning methods was significantly influenced by decision-makers. Spouses, family members, and health workers need to implicate women to decide the most applicable contraceptive method

Research of bittern concentration processes lake Karaumbet and Barsakelmes

The conducted studies on the concentration of brine from lakes Karaumbet and Barsakelmes under conditions close to industrial ones showed the possibility of obtaining practically pure sodium chloride and magnesium chloride melt. To do this, the evaporation process must be carried out in two stages. The evaporation to a density of 1.550 g/sm3 increases the content of magnesium chloride from 7.20% to 28.24%. At the same time, the content of sodium ions decreases from 8.05% to 0.91%. The evaporation at the first and second stages must be carried out to a density of 1.340-1.345 g/sm3, which contributes to the release of sodium chloride into the precipitate. The evaporation of the mother liquor makes it possible to obtain practically pure sodium chloride. The content of magnesium chloride after evaporation in the first stage is 15-16%

Production of yoghurts with the addition of microencapsulated cinnamon, garlic and cumin oil with corn oil

The active components in spice oil are easily degradable, which limits its application in the food industry. The volatile compounds of garlic oil, cinnamon oil and cumin oil were encapsulated with 20 % corn oil and incorporated into the yoghurt while maintaining the standard process. The chemical composition, microbiological analysis and sensory evaluation were conducted to identify the efficiency of incorporating encapsulated oils in yoghurt. The results implied that 20% corn oil has improved the stability of spice oil emulsions and the encapsulation efficiency of spice oil microcapsules. As can be seen from the data obtained, the emulsion of garlic oil, cinnamon oil and cumin oil produced a good outcome, indicating a reduction in the overall number of bacteria. The texture and solids content of the yoghurts were studied, and it was discovered that the solids and pH of the yoghurts were very minimally changed but the yoghurt’s stability was substantially improved. Garlic oil encapsulation has been discovered to be the most effective spice oil for suppressing viable bacteria and mold in yoghurt recipes due to the bioactive substance present there

Development and evaluation of an automated irrigation system for ordinary agriculture farm

Irrigation is a method of applying water to land or soil to assists the growth of crops. Moisture loss is a common problem in the agricultural situation in developing countries. Therefore, a study was conducted to set up a controlling system for irrigation that is based on the moisture content of soil of the crop field to prevent water and electrical waste using a singlephase water pump and to test the performance of the machine at the field level. The irrigation control machine functions with the help of two electrodes used to measure the soil water content were developed successfully using the low-cost electrical and electronic accessories which functions with DC voltage. This study highlights that the automatic machine was successfully performed in the field. When the machine was used in the field, the vegetative parameters such as average plant height and mean leaf area of the maize plants which was grown under the irrigation of an automatic irrigation system were significantly greater than the normally irrigated plants. Further, the maize plants grown under the automatic irrigation system showed early flowering and 34% average individual plant yield improvement compared to the conventional irrigation system

THE STATUS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION OF UZBEKISTAN IN THE INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK OF UNIVERSITIES OF WORLD HIGHER EDUCATION DATABASE (WHED)

<p><i>This article represents the current status of accreditation of higher education institutions of Uzbekistan in the International Association of Universities (IAU), which is a membership-based organization that provides publications & portals, peer-to-peer learning, research, expertise & trends analysis, advisory services, and publishing to the global higher education community. The IAU is the only worldwide university association that is inclusive and has minimal membership barriers; nonetheless, despite its numerous advantages, only few percentages of institutions are members. The rating of world universities is a crucial component in considering them as a recognized higher education service provider. </i></p><p><i>The ministry of higher education, science and innovation has introduced measures to improve the standard of higher education to compete globally with international standard. The IAU, a world higher education database, has identified 64 Uzbekistan universities and institutions as recognized higher education organizations in these metrics. However, the number of university branches that may participate in world rankings is severely limited owing to limitations in the procedure for registering them in the world ranking.</i></p&gt

Application of microwave technology to extract pure sesame oil

The purpose of the study was to use microwave technology to extract pure sesame seed oils. The findings of investigations on how microwave treatment affects sesame seed yields for oil and cake are reported. It has been demonstrated that the radiation strength and duration of processing have a major impact on oil production. Studies have shown the possibility of increasing the yield of sesame oil, compared to obtaining oil with preliminary heat treatment of sesame seeds, by 1.97% by treating them with steam and subsequent treatment with microwave radiation for 12 minutes. In these circumstances, the oil output is 33.72%, the cake yield is 66.28%, and the moisture content is reduced to 3.77%. The oil content of the seeds, the intensity of the microwave radiation, and the length of the process are the primary factors affecting the amount of oil released. The best technical parameters have been determined, at which 33.72% of the oil and 66.28% of the cake are extracted

A comparative analysis of traditional meat processing methods

This comparative analysis examines traditional meat preservation techniques, including drying, curing, fermentation, smoking, fat preservation, air drying, fermented fish sauce, pickling and traditional sausage making. Rooted in different cultures, these methods use specific processes and ingredients to preserve meat, enhance flavour and extend shelf life. Some different variations and adaptations showcase techniques such as marinating, braising, and incorporating herbs or probiotics. Studies highlight advances in reducing salt and nitrite levels during pickling, improving brine handling methods, and optimizing smoking techniques for safety. Factors affecting preservation include the microbial community in fermented cured meats, temperature control during smoking and moisture content during air drying. Recent research findings observed that fermentation-enhanced sausage flavour and certain microorganisms declined histamine levels in fish sauce. New technologies and traditional methods combined facilitate conservation, nutrition, and the sensory quality of meat

Research of bittern concentration processes lake Karaumbet and Barsakelmes

The conducted studies on the concentration of brine from lakes Karaumbet and Barsakelmes under conditions close to industrial ones showed the possibility of obtaining practically pure sodium chloride and magnesium chloride melt. To do this, the evaporation process must be carried out in two stages. The evaporation to a density of 1.550 g/sm3 increases the content of magnesium chloride from 7.20% to 28.24%. At the same time, the content of sodium ions decreases from 8.05% to 0.91%. The evaporation at the first and second stages must be carried out to a density of 1.340-1.345 g/sm3, which contributes to the release of sodium chloride into the precipitate. The evaporation of the mother liquor makes it possible to obtain practically pure sodium chloride. The content of magnesium chloride after evaporation in the first stage is 15-16%

Highlights from the 13th African continental meeting of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP), 6–9 March 2019, Cairo, Egypt

CITATION: Khalek, E. R., et al. 2019. Highlights from the 13th African Continental Meeting of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP), 6–9 March 2019, Cairo, Egypt. Ecancermedicalscience, 13:932, doi:10.3332/ecancer.2019.932.The original publication is available at https://ecancer.org/en/journal/ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The 13th African continental meeting of the international society of paediatric oncology, held on 6–9 March 2019 in Cairo, was organised in collaboration with the Children Cancer Hospital (57357) in Egypt and the global parents’ organisation (Childhood Cancer International) and supported by a large international faculty. With 629 delegates from 37 countries (24 African), this was the largest forum of healthcare professionals focused on children and young people with cancer in Africa to showcase advances and discuss further improvements. Three targeted workshops, on nursing care, pharmacy and nutrition, attracted large numbers and catalysed new collaborative initiatives in supportive care studies, extended roles for pharmacists in quality control and care delivery and addressed malnutrition concurrently with cancer treatment. The Collaborative Wilms Tumour Africa Project, open in seven sub-Saharan countries, and the trials in Burkitt’s lymphoma reported encouraging outcomes with further initiatives in supportive care (the supportive care for children with cancer in Africa project). While acknowledging deficits in radiotherapy provision, available in only 23 of 52 African countries, centres with facilities reported their technical advances that benefit patients. Of great importance for children with brain tumours, who are underdiagnosed in Africa, was the first announcement of African paediatric neuro-oncology society, whose 63 current members aim to tackle the shortage of neurosurgeons through training fellowships, workshops and a dedicated conference. The congress provided the opportunity to discuss how African countries will work with the WHO global initiative aiming to improve childhood cancer survival to 60% in all countries by 2030. This conference report is dedicated to the three Kenyan delegates who died tragically on the Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 on their way home, full of new ideas and pride in what they had achieved so far. All those who heard their presentations are determined to continue their excellent work to improve cancer care for children in Africa.https://ecancer.org/en/journal/article/932-highlights-from-the-13th-african-continental-meeting-of-the-international-society-of-paediatric-oncology-siop-6-9-march-2019-cairo-egyptPublisher's versio