Feedback from medical student on an interactive online anatomy practical using the Google Jamboard platform

الملخص: أهداف البحث: أدى اضطراب كوفيد-19 في تعليم علم التشريح إلى إجبار الانتقال الشخصي إلى التعلم عبر الإنترنت. على الرغم من الاستخدام المتزايد للأدوات المعززة بالتكنولوجيا في الفصول الدراسية عبر الإنترنت، يواجه محاضرو التشريح صعوبة في جعل الفصول تفاعلية. ومن ثم، استكشفت هذه الدراسة قابلية استخدام لوحة بيضاء افتراضية على شبكة الإنترنت - لوحة غوغل جام بورد - في فصلين عمليين للتشريح عبر الإنترنت. طرق البحث: تم إجراء دراسة ظواهر نوعية على 116 طالب طب في السنة الثانية من جامعتين ماليزية حكومية عبر تطبيقات المؤتمرات عن بعد التي سمحت بأنشطة المجموعات الصغيرة المتزامنة. تم منح كل مجموعة رابطا مختلفا لعشر شرائح جام بورد تحتوي على مخططات تشريح بسيطة وإرشادات لمهمة المجموعة. عند الانتهاء من المهام، عرض الطلاب مهامهم على الفصل بأكمله. تم توزيع نموذج التعليقات عبر الإنترنت في نهاية الجلسة العملية لاستكشاف تجارب الطلاب باستخدام الأداة. النتائج: أنتج التحليل المواضيعي لاستجابات الطلاب سبعة مواضيع عكست فوائد التعلم المتصورة، والتحديات التي يواجهها الطلاب، والاقتراحات للتحسين المستقبلي. الاستنتاجات: تشير النتائج إلى أن غوغل جام بورد أداة مفيدة لتعزيز التعلم التعاوني في تعليم التشريح الافتراضي. ومع ذلك، لا يزال تأثير هذه الأداة على تحقيق نتائج التعلم غير معروف. وبالتالي، هناك حاجة إلى مزيد من البحث على نطاق أوسع لتأكيد النتائج. Abstract: Objective: The disruption caused by COVID-19 in anatomy education has forced the transition of in-person to online learning. Despite the increasing use of technology-enhanced tools in online classes, anatomy lecturers face significant difficulty in making classes interactive. Hence, this study explored the feasibility of a web-based virtual whiteboard, Google Jamboard (GJ) for two online anatomy practical classes. Methods: This was a qualitative phenomenology study conducted on 116 second-year medical students from two Malaysian public universities via teleconferencing applications that allowed synchronous small-group activities. Each group was given a different link to 10 GJ slides that featured plain anatomy diagrams and instructions for the group task. Upon completion of the tasks, the students presented their tasks to the whole class. An online feedback form was distributed at the end of the practical session to explore the experience of the students when using the tool. Results: Thematic analysis of student responses generated seven themes that reflected perceived learning benefits, challenges faced by the students, and suggestions for future improvement. Conclusions: These findings suggest that GJ is a useful tool for promoting collaborative learning in virtual anatomy education. Nevertheless, the impact of this tool on the attainment of learning outcomes remains unknown. Hence, more widescale research is needed to confirm our findings

Haematological alterations under the anti-helminthic application in Pavo cristatus

ABSTRACTAnti-helminthic drugs (Albendazole and Levamisole) trials were conducted on Indian Peafowls (n = 20) kept at Jallo Wildlife Park, Lahore, Pakistan for 15. Sampling was conducted on days 7 and 15 of treatments. The results showed that the WBC count was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in both samples in response to Levamisole treatment. Haemoglobin (HGB) and Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) concentration increased significantly (P < 0.05) in response to both treatments; however, Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH) decreased significantly (P < 0.05) in Albendazole-treated birds on both the sampling days compared to the control. Red Blood Cell Distribution Width-Standard Deviation (RDW-SD) decreased significantly (P < 0.05) in all treatment groups. On the other hand, the prevalence of eggs per gram (EPG) was reduced by 20% after the application of Levamisole on days 7 and 15. It was concluded that both drugs had significant effects on WBCs, HGB, MCH, MCHC and RDW-SD

Effects of zinc supplementation from organic and inorganic sources on growth, blood biochemical indices, and intestinal microarchitecture in broilers

AbstractIn poultry nutrition, zinc supplementation is typically achieved through the addition of zinc oxide or zinc sulfate to the feed. The alternative approach of organic sources utilizes an organic ligand to bind zinc (Zn), resulting in higher bioavailability. Thus, a study was conducted to assess and compare the impact of a methionine-complexed Zn versus an inorganic Zn on growth, blood biochemical profile, gut histomorphology, and fecal excretion of Zn in broilers. The experimental design included two treatments: the addition of a zinc amino acid complex or zinc oxide to the basal diet. The zinc amino acid complex was supplemented at a dose equivalent to the inorganic zinc (Zn-80), while the organic zinc was provided at levels of 20, 40, and 80 mg/kg to a total of 400 broilers. There were five treatments in total, and each treatment was replicated four times. Broilers supplemented with an organic form of Zn at the level of 80 mg/kg had significantly (p < 0.05) higher body weight gain and lower feed conversion ratio (F/G). Significantly (p < 0.05) higher Zn excretion was recorded in broilers supplemented with inorganic Zn supplementation. Significantly (p < 0.05) higher villus length and width, their ratio, and lower (p < 0.05) crypt depth were observed in birds supplemented with 80 mg/kg organic Zn. From the results of the present study, it was concluded that Zn from an organic source at the rate of 80 mg/kg was superior in terms of growth performance, intestinal histomorphology and less excretion of Zn to the environment in broilers