INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH -GRANTHAALAYAH

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Authors: Dr. Meraj Ahmad Meraj

The foundation of the family in Islam is blood ties or marital commitments. Islam builds the family on solid grounds that are capable of providing reasonable continuity, true security and mature intimacy. Marriage is a part of life, family as well society. The universality of marriage in different societies and cultures is attributed to the many basic social and personal functions. From Islamic point of view, marriage is a religious duty, a moral safeguard and a social commitment. Islam views it as a strong bond terming by Mithaqun Ghaleez that means a challenging commitment. It is a commitment to the dignified meaning full survival of the human race. Islam regards marriages the first and foremost righteous act and an act of responsible devotion. Islam recognized the religious virtue, the social necessity and the moral advantages of marriage. Islam considers marriage a very serious commitment; it has prescribed certain measures to make the marital bond as permanent as humanly possible. Marriage in Islam is neither a sacrament nor a simple civil contract; rather marriage in Islam is a something unique with very special features of both sacramental and contractual nature. The aim of his paper is to discuss of marriage institution in Islamic framework and its roles and significance in current global human society. The paper also tries to present a solution to the problems of family issues in the light of Quran and Sunnah.

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Authors: Dr. Akshay Santosh Gandhi , Dr. Bhojraj A Chaudhari

Pakshaghat is Nanatmajavatvyadhi and results because of vataprakopa. It affects sira and snayus of on half of the body and face. the main cause of pakshaghat is vitiated vatadosha. The aim of study was to evaluate the effect of ayurvedic treatment in the case of pakshaghat. A 25 years old gentleman had H/O road traffic accident on 24/4/18 results in closed head injury with diffused axonal injury and fracture of shaft of right humerus fracture. He is recovered and got operated for fracture of humerus. He was on ventilatory support. Patient was febrile due to laryngitis, tracheal culture showed the growth of bacterias. Appropriate antibiotics given, tracheostomy done. MRI Brain shows tiny foci of bleed in vermis, right cerebellar lobe. This case diagnosed as haemorrhagic hemiplegia. Now patient b/b his relatives at S.S.N.J Ayurveda hospital, Solapur with C/o Weakness in both upper and lower limbs of Rt side including Face, unable to Walk, Unable to Speak, Deviation on mouth to Rt side, Unable to swallow since 5 months. Case is diagnosed as pakshaghatvyadhi. Patient is treated with integral approach of Ayurveda, treatment given for this vyaadhi is aampachan, agnideepan, balyachikitsa, Virechan is given internally (abhyantarchikitsa), Sarvangabhyang, shashtikshaalipindsweda, shirodhara, bruhan and shodhannasya karma alternatively, jivhavedhan, Jaluakavacharan andjivha-nirlekhana given baahyata (externally).

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Authors: Professor Dr. Mukhtar , Dr. Muhammad Ridwan Jalil

This study aims to describe the transformational leadership style in managing character education in MAN Jambi Province. This study used a qualitative approach with case study design. Research result; Transformational leadership factors have not been optimal in managing character education in MAN Jambi Province due to two factors; First, internal factors are; 1). Some heads and teachers do not fully understand the nature of character education 2). There is no guidebook that becomes guide 3). Students are not boarded up, so they are not full in character. Both external factors are; 1) Ministry of Religion Office has not yet instructed concretely about the management system of character education in Madrasas 2) Many parents of students still do not care about children's character education. Transformational leadership style Head of MAN 3 Jambi Province, can be seen from several indicators 1). Madrasah head who always brings change, 2). Communicate effectively, 3). Encourage subordinate performance, (d). Harmonize the work environment, (e). Improve ability continuously. The management model is planned, implemented, evaluated in an integrated manner with the management of the madrasah, its application through three main channels, namely (1) integrated through learning activities, (2) integrated through extracurricular activities, and (3) integrated through civilizing or habituation activities. Research conclusion; Transformational leadership of the head of Jambi Province madrasah madrasah has not been optimal in managing character education, but the content of planting character values goes naturally along with the learning system at the madrasa which is based on Islamic character.

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Authors: Professor Dr. Mukhtar , Dr. Risnita , Dr. Mahmud MY

Decision making is the choice of certain behavioral (behavioral) alternatives from two or more alternatives that exist to determine the direction of the objectives to be achieved. Decision making to choose a madrasa is a very strategic decision to determine the future of the school. So it is necessary to examine the factors that influence the decision to choose a madrasa. This study aims to examine the effect of marketing strategies, community perceptions and community satisfaction on the decision to choose Private Madrasah Tsanawiyah in Jambi Province both partially and simultaneously, also directly and indirectly. This research is a quantitative study with a survey method carried out on Private Madrasah Tsanawiyah in Jambi Province. The population in this study amounted to 178 people who send their children to Private Madrasah Tsanawiyah. Analytical tools with interpreted Path Analysis with Determination Analysis (R Square), Hypothesis Test with t test and f test, and alpha 5 percent. The results showed that: 1) the marketing strategy had an effect on community satisfaction with a value of 2,130; 2) community perceptions affect community satisfaction with a value of 6.196. 3) marketing strategies and community perceptions of community satisfaction. With a calculated F value of 89.549; 4) marketing strategy towards the decision to choose madrasah with a value of t count of 5.136; 5) community perceptions of the decision to choose madrasah with a score of 6.467; 6) marketing strategies and community perceptions of the decision to choose a madrasah with an Fcount of 169,691; 7) community satisfaction with the decision to choose a madrasah with a tcount of 13,529; 8) marketing strategies, community perceptions, and community satisfaction with the decision to choose madrasah with a tcount of 134.807; 9) marketing strategies towards the decision to choose madrasas through community satisfaction. With tcount of 5.681; and 10) community perceptions of the decision to choose a madrasah through community satisfaction with an Fcount of 5.168. Based on these findings, the better the madrasah marketing strategy, community perceptions, community satisfaction, the more the community will make the decision to choose madrasas.

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Authors: Ola Abegunde , Olatunde J. Fajimbola

Democracy as a concept has become a common term among the generality of Nigerian citizens as a result of its frequent usage in the media. Although in the real sense of it, it has brought little dividends to Nigerians. In spite of its popular acceptance as the most favourable form of government in the world, the media in Nigeria has portrayed democracy in an uninspiring manner because of the greed, corruption and nepotism of Nigerian politicians thereby making the political communication of democracy as government of the people by the people and for the people unimpressive. Therefore, this paper examines the linkage between the media and democratic governance in Nigeria. It seeks to understand the ills that the media had caused to the democratic governance in Nigeria through sensational coverage of political events. The paper relied on secondary sources of data collection; and it is descriptive and explanatory in nature. The study anchored on Political Communication theory and Agenda-Setting theory to explain the influence of the media on democracy. The findings showed that Nigerian media is faced with myriads of challenges in fulfilling its duty as the watchdog of the society due to the issue of ownership, economic problem, and lack of adherence to professional ethics. It therefore recommended that adequate training that will reflect the ethics of the profession be given to media practitioners and other relevant stakeholders. Also, media practitioners including owners of medial houses should be exposed to an all-embracing political education that will enhance medial professionalism and appreciation of democratic values in Nigeria

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Authors: Bright Ewona , Asuquo Bassey , Andy Ugumanim , Mercy Ukpong , Dorathy Ikwen

This research paper was geared toward unraveling the impact of environmental health on sustainable development amongst residents of Calabar metropolis in Cross River State, Nigeria, West Africa. In pursuant of this objective, three research questions were raised to guide the studyTo what extent does environmental induction course influence sustainable development among residents of Calabar metropolis? does environmental wastes recycling affect sustainable development among residence of Calabar metropolis? and to what extend does environmental conservation influence sustainable development among residents of Calabar metropolis. A sample size of 200 respondents was considered for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a 20 - items questionnaire which was validated by research experts on health discipline. Split half reliability estimate was implored to ascertain the reliability of the instrument while simple percentage was used to analyze the data collected. From the results of our findings, possible recommendations were made to ensure sustainability of our environmental resources to enhance sustainable development

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Authors: Professor Dr. H. Mukhtar , Dr. Risnita , Dr. Hj. Darwani

The research aims to determine the strategies of Private Islamic Higher Education leaders in implementing the benchmarking concept in the Private Islamic Higher Education in Jambi Province. This research is qualitative research, with survey method carried out at the Private Islamic Higher Education in Jambi Province, namely at the STAI Syekh Maulana Qori Bangko, STIT Darul Ulum Sarolangun, and STAI Ma'arif Jambi. The research concludes that the strategy of the leaders of Private Islamic Higher Education in implementing the benchmarking concept is done through planning, implementation, and evaluating the implementation of the benchmarking concept. Based on the findings research, it can be built a theory that to develop lecturer careers can be done through benchmarking leadership roles carried out by leaders in Private Islamic Higher Education in Jambi Province.

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Authors: Tandra Mondal , Pranab Kumar Nag

In India, small and marginal farmers have emerged as a distinct and dominant category. While farm mechanization represents a rapid transformation from traditional to modern methods of farming, it is not uniform across the crops and regions. The level of mechanization, however, remains scattered due to the compulsiveness to the situation dominated by the economic layout of farm holdings, land size, and large-scale deprivation of access to the technology suitable to small holdings. This present contribution elucidates the extent of use tools and machinery among the rice farmers of the state of Wes Bengal, India. Analysis revealed that the total number of man-days involved in paddy cultivation was 120-140 per ha, i.e., 900-1000 man-hours depending upon the availability of labour, tools, and machinery used for the individual operation. Analysis of farm work in small and marginal holdings evolved that over 90% of the total number of farmers use either tractor or power tiller for land preparation. Use of the animal-drawn country plough is gradually phased out in the study regions. For sowing and transplanting operations are primarily manual methods using hand tools. The study provided an insight of the issues of work methods and practices of the farmworkers in small and marginal farm holdings.

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Authors: Nestor C. Sedanza

Research and extension play vital roles in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines being two of the four-fold functions of State Universities and Colleges (SUC). Hence, this study aimed to determine the research and extension participation, performance and motivation of the faculty members of Leyte Normal University as input to policy redirection. It utilized the descriptive research design and used purposive sampling to get the majority of the respondents. A survey questionnaire was used to obtain data from the respondents who were available during the conduct of the study. Findings of the study revealed that majority of the respondents got only satisfactory level of participation and performance in research and extension while most of them strongly agree on the statements on intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. Lack of time came out the number one problem encountered by the respondents in conducting research and extension programs, projects and activities. Also, majority of the respondents identified proper time from among the suggested solutions on problems encountered in the conduct of university’s research and extension program, projects and activities.

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Authors: Zeynep Hatunoğlu , Ahmet Kaya , Filiz Angaykutluk

This paper examines the perceptions of first-year students (freshmen) of accounting at Akdeniz University (AU) and Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University (KSU) to explore a range of factors which impact on students’ learning: their motives for entering higher education, their rationale for selecting an accounting programme, their preparedness for further study and their expectations. The study also explores the influence of these antecedent variables on academic performance in the first accounting module. Data was collected from 420 accounting students in first year classes at the AU and KSU. The data required for this study was collected via a questionnaire which was developed by Byrne and Flood in 2005 known as the Motives, Expectations and Preparedness for University (MEPU) questionnaire. Results show that there is a relation between interest in accounting as professional career and accounting first grade. First semester average mark shows positively that the willingness of accounting as a career influence the grades positively. KSU students rated higher than AU students in some statements of motives for attending university, preparedness for university, reason for choosing accounting programme. It can also be said that female students and KSU students have stronger motives and higher expectations for entering higher education.

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Authors: Shiva P. Rijal , Resam B. Thapa , Moha D. Sharma , Shrawan K. Sah , Yubak Dhoj GC

Beekeeping is one of the promising enterprises for economically poor farmers in Nepal but beekeeping farmers lack flora calendar for pollination, bee foraging, and honey production. Therefore, a study was conducted visiting farmers’ fields every 15-20 days during 2012-2013 to monitor the common plant species visited by bees, which were considered as bee forage plants categorized as major, and minor sources of pollen and/or nectar. Relevant information was also gathered through key informant interviews and group discussions. During the study period a total of 252 plant species were recorded and their floral calendar prepared. In the study area. The main species identified were: rice, Oryza sativa L.; maize, Zea mays L.; buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum Moench.; rapeseed, Brassica campestris L.; sesame, Sesamum orientale L.; litchi, Litchi chinensis Sonner; and cucurbits (bottle gourd, Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl; sponge gourd, Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roem.; bitter gourd, Momordica charantia L.), Leucas (gumpate), Leucas lanata Benth.; Butternut (chiuri), Bassia butyracea Roxb.; Pogostemon (rudilo), Pogostemon glaber Benth.; guava, Pisum sativum L; Sisoo, Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.; Throughwort (Banmara), Eupatorium sp.; silk tree (Padke), Albizia julibrissin Durazz ; Terminalia (Saj) Terminalia bellirica (Geartn.) Roxb. and Murraya (kadipatta) Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. Species of Brassica, Pogestemon, Bassia, Citrus, and Artemisia, Pisum, Ipomoea and Eupatorium species were some of the important plants which bloomed during winter. And, Lagerstroemia sp., Impatiens sp, Sesamum indicum L., Zea mays L., Albizia sp. and many cucurbits bloomed during rainy season. Fagopyrum esculentum Moench, Brassica campestral L, Lagerstroemia indica L, Bombax ceiba L, Albizia julibrissin Durazz., Eugenia formosa Wall., Shorea robusta, Guartn. Upatorium grandulosum, Pogostemon glaber Benth. Terminalia alata Heyne ex.Roth, Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng Sesamum orientale L. Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. were the major bee flora both rich in nectar and pollen.

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Authors: Damitha D Karunaratna

Relational Databases are typically created to fulfil the information requirements of a community of users generally belongs to a single organization. Data stored in these databases were typically accessed by using Structured Query Languages or through customized interfaces. With the popularity of the World Wide Web and the availability of large number of Relational Databases for public access there is a need for users to retrieve data from these databases by using a textbased queries, possibly by using the terms that they are familiar with. However, the inherent limitations of Structured Query Languages used to create and access data in relational Data Bases does not allow uses to access data by using text-based queries. Also, the terms used in queries should be limited to those used during the construction of the databases. This paper proposes an architecture to generated ontologies over relation databases and show how they could be enhanced semantically by using available domain-specific or top-level ontologies so that the data managed by the DBs can be accessed by using text-based queries. The feasibility of the proposed architecture was demonstrated by building a prototype system over a sample MySQL database.

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Authors: Tesfaye Eresso Gof

Investment activity plays a crucial role in the economic growth of a country. Economic literatures show that investment is, both empirically and theoretically, the key determinant to economic growth. Investment can increase a country’s productive capacity, provided that investment expenditure regards durable goods that have comparatively long useful lives and embody the latest technological advances. Economic growth refers to an increase in a country’s production or income per capita. The study assessed the determinants of investment activities in Nekemte town which is found in Oromia region with 328km away from Addis Ababa the capital city of Ethiopia. The research was investigated the major determinants of investment activities in the town and indicates the direction for investment how to deal with those determinants. For this study both primary and secondary data were used. Because of the heterogeneity of the activities the researcher was used stratified sampling techniques and the sample size was computed using solvin’s formula. In this research the descriptive analysis was employed. Some of the main findings of the study were difficulties of finance and lack of credits when they started their business, and low encouragement from the investment offices are the major findings of this study. Finally, investment related problem is not the responsibility of the government alone, but also all investors, the local community, the private business man of the town has to work together with the government so as to attain the desired objectives.

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Authors: Nalan Aksakal , Türkan Nihan Sabırlı , Serdar Kocaekşi , Ayça Tokat

The aim of this study is to examine player-coach relationships and its relevance to motivational processes. The participants of the study were 93 players who played in the matches qualifying for Turkish 1st Women’s Volleyball League in 2018. The study used Player-Coach Relationship Inventory and Motivation in Sports Scale as the data collection instruments. The data obtained were analyzed by using SPSS 20 software, descriptive statistics and Pearson Correlation analysis. The findings of the study revealed no statistically meaningful relationship between player-coach relationship and external motivation and amotivation. However, there was a meaningful relationship between player-coach relationship and internal motivation (r=, 246). Similarly, a meaningful relationship was found between “the duration of player-coach relationship” and the sub dimensions of player-coach relationship, which are “commitment” (r=, 293), “closeness” (r=, 325) and “complementarity” (r=, 325). In short, it can be concluded that as the relationship between players and the coach improves, motivation increases, and as the duration of this relationship increases, player-coach relationship is affected positively.

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Authors: Dr. K. Lenin

This paper presents Hybridization of Simulated Annealing with Nelder-Mead algorithm (SN) is proposed to solve optimal reactive power problem. The proposed Hybridized - Simulated Annealing, Nelder-Mead algorithm starts with a prime solution, which is produced arbitrarily and then the solution is disturbed into partitions. The vicinity zone is created, arbitrary numbers of partitions are selected and variables modernizing procedure is started in order to create a trail of neighbour solutions. This procedure helps the SN algorithm to explore the region around an existing iterate solution. The Nelder- Mead algorithm is used in the last stage in order to progress the most excellent solution found so far and hasten the convergence in the closing stage. The proposed Hybridization of Simulated Annealing with Nelder-Mead algorithm (SN) has been tested in standard IEEE 57,118 bus systems and simulation results show the superior performance of the proposed SN algorithm in reducing the real power loss and voltage profiles are within the limits.

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Authors: Otchoumou Kraidy Athanase , Wognin Légbé Marie Flavienne Raïssa , Zoué Lessoy Yves Thierry , Yao Konan Franck , Niamké Sébastien

Background: Leafy vegetables (Abelmoschus esculentus, Vigna unguiculata, Corchorus olitorius, Ipomea batatas, Solanum melongena.) are sold on markets to people who consume them in different forms. Studies have shown their nutritional value but there is little information on the amino acids and fatty acids of these leafy vegetables. The objective of this study was to evaluate the composition in the micronutrients of these leafy vegetables. Method: These leafy vegetables were washed and dried to determine protein and lipid levels. An evaluation of the amino acid levels and the fatty acid profile was performed on these samples. Results: Statistical analysis showed that leaves of Vigna unguiculata (18.31 ± 0.29 g / 100 g) and Corchorus olitorius (19.15 ± 0.32 g / 100 g) contained more protein (p> 0). , 05). The amino acid percentages of Solanum melongena leaves were significantly (p> 0.05) higher than other leafy vegetables. Overall, the essential fatty acid profiles of the five leafy vegetables studied were characterized by high levels of oleic acid (17.06-22.70%), linoleic acid (15.19-43, 90%) and αlinolenic acid (0.70 - 39.20%). Conclusion: All these results show that leafy vegetables are excellent sources of micronutrients for both humans and animals.

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Authors: Selcuk N. Cekmeceli , Umur A. Kayabasi

Aim: Our aim was to show similarities between retinal findings in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Methods: 30 patients with AD, 4 patients with TBI and 20 age-matched healthy controls were examined by FAF and SD-OCT to find amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the retina. Results: Similar images of plaques and tau tangles were detected in both diseases. Conclusion: TBI may cause neurodegeneration in the retina similar to AD.

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Authors: Nandini , Sakshi

Indian has a rich collection of monuments belonging to different periods of history, with motifs of respective periods. These structures are being damaged due to various reasons, in order to preserve the decorative motifs of monuments the present study was planned with an objective to collect the motifs of Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri and apply them on kurti to preserve the motifs and to diversify the product as consumers are demanding for new designs in apparels. The motifs were collected from the site and were used for apparel designing using Corel Draw software. Collected motifs were classified into broad and narrow border design, central design, and buti designs. These were used for designing on kurti using Computer aided designing. The designed products were evaluated by a panel of judges. The judges appreciated the motifs selected for designing and also had an opinion that if such products are available in the market, they will purchase them. The judges also suggested that such products can also be sold at the historical places as tourist visit and can purchase them as the souvenir of that place.

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Authors: Dr. K. Lenin

In this paper optimal reactive power dispatch problem (ORPD), has been solved by Enriched Red Wolf Optimization (ERWO) algorithm. Projected ERWO algorithm hybridizes the wolf optimization (WO) algorithm with swarm based algorithm called as particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. In the approach each Red wolf has a flag vector, and length is equivalent to the whole sum of numbers which features in the dataset of the wolf optimization (WO). Exploration capability of the projected Red wolf optimization algorithm has been enriched by hybridization of both WO with PSO. Efficiency of the projected Enriched Red wolf optimization (ERWO) evaluated in standard IEEE 30 bus test system. Simulation study indicates Enriched Red wolf optimization (ERWO) algorithm performs well in tumbling the actual power losses& particularly voltage stability has been enriched.

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Authors: Yahia Z. Hamada

All accounts mentioned in this paper are for and from published data only and are referenced at the end of the report. Metals in Medicine Gordon Research Conference (GRC) started in 2002 with the effort of Professor Michael J. Clark and his collaborators and it has been held biannually since then. The most recent conference was held in Proctor Academy in Andover, NH USA. We are writing this Conference Report about its most recent and vibrant activities that occurred between June 24th, and June 29th, 2018. After an immensely productive week and with a prolific number of presentations in different subfields of metals and their involvement in medicinal diagnostics and treatments, the conference met all of its objectives, one of which was that very valuable agreements for future collaborations with at least two international researchers with knowledge of Molecular Dynamics, Density Function Theory, and Molecular Mechanics Calculations have been gained. The conference had its highest number of participants and attendees since its inception. There were 50 talks and 120 poster presentations. This report is being submitted in celebration of the 85th birth year of Professor Mostafa A. El-Sayed of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Institute of Technology.

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Authors: Sibhi Ganapathy , Venkata Ramakrishna T , Swaroop Gopal

Odontoid fractures account for approximately 7-15% (1) of cervical spine fractures, and almost 60% of fractures involving the axis. Neurological involvement is seen in upto 25% pts (2), and the primary mortality rate is around 12% (2). The mean age of occurrence is 47 years, with 2 peaks. In younger individuals, the fracture usually occurs due to a high velocity injury. In the elderly, hyperextension of the head and neck during domestic falls is the most common mode of injury. These injuries are frequently missed in the elderly, and the mortality is higher as compared to younger patients.

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Authors: Hasan Ata Bolayir , Hakan Gunes , Muratkerkutluoglu

Background: Angiography is the gold standard in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery diseases, and the femoral approach is usually preferred. Here we aimed to determine which intervention technique minimizes complications of the femoral approach in patients aged >75 years. Method: 309 patients aged >75 years were included. They were divided into group 1 (ultrasoundguided intervention group) and group 2 (palpation-guided intervention group) and were compared in terms of clinical and demographic characteristics, laboratory findings, surgical complications, average intervention time, success rate at initial intervention, and accidental venous intervention rate. Results: Average intervention time (26 (21-25) vs 39 (25-61) min; p < 0.001), average number of intervention attempts (1.10±0.35vs.1.58±1.05; p = 0.012), average accidental venous intervention rate [3 (1.9%) vs. 16 (10%); p<0.001], and average visual analog scale score for pain (2 (1-5) vs. 7 (3-9); p < 0.001) were significantly lower in group 1. Success rate at initial intervention was higher in group 1 [140 (89%) vs. 105 (69%); p<0.001]. Frequency of hematoma, early hematoma, and arteriovenous fistula were lower in group 1. Conclusions: Ultrasound-guided femoral artery intervention requires less time and provides higher cannulation success rate at the initial attempt, with lesser pain and lower complication rates.

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Authors: Prashant

The theory of special connectivity [1] has been mathematically verified with the help of probability. With an example of tossing a coin, how consciousness manipulates probability has been discussed. Paper is based on a fact that the observer influences the observed. .