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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | The Effect of Labour Union's Formation of Cooperative Societies and Provision of Transportation Facilities on Maritime Workers In Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Stephen Adi Odey (Ph.D), Josephat Owan Emeka (Ph.D), Frank Ayade (Ph.D) |
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: | 10.9790/3008-0360106  |
Abstract:Considerable controversy surrounds the formation of cooperative thrift and provision of transportation facilities undertaken by the maritime workers' union as means of improving members welfare. Our analysis of this study draws evidence from 1000 respondents. A self-constructed 45 item questionnaire on a four scale was used for data collection. Overall, findings reveals that a significant positive relationship exists between union's formation of cooperative societies and the provision of transportation facilities for union members. The study recommends that along with raising the welfare of its members which was found to be generally low, labour unions should rise to the responsibility of encouraging their members to join cooperative thrift and that union leaders should be credible individuals who seek the welfare of its members and not their personal interest.
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[2] Adegeye S. O. (1940). The cooperative movement in Nigeria: Yesterday, today and tomorrow, Gottingen, Germany Vandenhoeck and Ruprecht.
[3] Adeniji, K. (1997). Factors in union transport (demand and supply): The Ogun State experience. Abeokuta: Ogun State University Press.
[4] Akpoghomeh, O. S. (2003). Transport: Developing analysis and planning. Port Harcourt: Man Printers.
[5] Eaton, J. (1999). The basque workers' cooperatives. Industry Relations Journal 10(3), 1 – 2.
[6] Gwillian, K. & Shalizi, (1996). Suitable transport, priorities for policy reform. Washington DC: The World Bank.
[7] Hann, J., Louter, K., & Gerald; G. (2003). Innovative behaviour in India cooperatives. New product development in traditional sectors. London: Longman.
[8] Irabor, O. (2006). Transportation and dockers productivity: A paper presented at dock labour employers conference. Nigerian Ports Authority. Port Harcourt. November 12.
[9] Klatzel, F. (2000). Green roads: Building environmentally, low maintenance rural roads through participation. http://www.
[10] mtnforum /resources/library/klatfooa.htm.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | ScreeningCodon 233, 234 and 276 Polymorphisms in Exon 3 ofInsulin Receptor Gene in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients ofKashmir Valley |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Iqra Hameed, Dil-Afroze, Shariq R. Masoodi, Riaz A. Bhat and*Bashir A. Ganai |
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: | 10.9790/3008-0360710 |
Abstract :The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions worldwide.
Several single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) investigated in the genes of insulin signaling pathway have
been associated with type 2 diabetes. We investigated three single nucleotide polymorphisms at codon 233, 234
and 276 in exon 3 of insulin receptor gene in type 2 diabetic patients of Kashmir valley. 468 subjects
comprising of 198 type 2 diabetic cases and 270 non diabetic controls were included in the study. PCR-RFLP
technique was used for genotyping.Amplified products were digested withMspI, RsaI and FokI restriction
enzymes. Results were validated by direct sequencing of amplicons. All the subjects were monomorphic as no
genotypic or allelic variation was observed in either cases or controls. Our study elucidates that substitutions at
codon 233, 234 and 276 in exon 3 of insulin receptor gene do not occur in our population and thereby has no
role in conferring any risk or genetic predisposition towards development of type 2 diabetes..
Keyword: Insulin receptor, Kashmir valley, Single nucleotide polymorphism, Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Keyword: Insulin receptor, Kashmir valley, Single nucleotide polymorphism, Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Med J. 833, 2007, 48–51.
human insulin receptor cDNA,Cell40, 1985, 747-58.
[2] A. Ullrich, J.R.Bell, E.Y.Chen, R. Herrera, I.M.Petruzzelli, T.J. Dull, A. Gray, L. Coussens, Y.C.Lao, M. Tsubokawa, A. Mason,
P.H.Seeburg, C.Grunfeld, O.M. Rosen, and J. Ramachandran, Human insuln receptor and its relationship to the tyrosine kinase
famlly of oncogenes,Nature 313,1985, 756- 61.
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promoter,ProcNatlAcadSci USA 86, 1989,114-18.
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1989,533-47.
[5] Y. Yarden, and A. Ullrich, Molecular analysis of signal transduction by growth factors,Biochemistry 27, 1988, 3113-19.
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[7] M. Gharbi, M. Akrout, and B. Zouari, Prevalence and risk factors of noninsulin- dependent diabetes mellitus in the rural and urban
population of Tunisia,Rev EpidemiolSantePublique. 503, 2002, 49–55.
[8] B.M.Vasarova de Courten, and R.L.Hanson, Higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases
in gypsies than in non-gypsies in Slovakia,Diabetes Res ClinPract.62, 2003,95–103.
[9] J. Sánchez-Corona, S. E.Flores-Martínez, and M. V. Machorro-Lazo, Polymorphisms in candidate genes for type 2 diabetes mellitus
in a Mexicanpopulation with metabolic syndrome findings,Diabetes Res ClinPrac.63, 2004,47–55.
[10] I. Arfa, A. Abid, and D. Malouche, Familial aggregation and excess maternal transmission of type 2 diabetes in Tunisia,Postgrad
Med J. 833, 2007, 48–51.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | A Review on Community Acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus an Emerging Infectious Disease |
| Country | : | Malaysia |
| Authors | : | Murtaza Mustafa, . IM. Yusof MN.Malehah |
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: | 10.9790/3008-0361118 |
Abstract:Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has emerged as a community acquired infection
in the past decade. Molecular studies showed that HCA-MRSA and CA-MRSA represent different organisms
that produced different clinical syndromes .MRSA infection is associated with high morbidity, mortality, longer
hospital stay and economic burden worldwide. All over the world, the dissemination of a few distinct clones of
CA-MRSA has resulted in an increase in skin and soft tissue infections and necrotizing pneumonia, without
defined risk factors. There has been link to fluroquinolone (FQ) exposure to epidemic CA-MRSA strains
obtained from subjects with nasal colonization. Low socioeconomic status may be one common link among the
identified high-risk groups, although many patients with CA-MRSA infections have no risk factor. CA-MRSA
isolates are characterized by the presence of SCCmec type IV or type V. S.aureus clones ST30, ST80, CC75 and
ST 93 has been documented in some countries. These clones are likely to provide insights into the emergence of
methicillin resistant strains of S.aureus. CA-MRSA is readily disseminated in the hospitals and may cause
outbreaks of infection .It is suggested that the use of the few effective antibiotic agent should be restricted
.Despite these measures, the spread of this organism may not be contained.
Key Words:MRSA, CA-MRSA, HCA-MRSA, S.aureus.
Key Words:MRSA, CA-MRSA, HCA-MRSA, S.aureus.
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department .N.Engl J Med.2006;355:666-674
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Children.Pediatrics.2004; 113:e347e352
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Hosp Epidemiol,1992;13:582-586.
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among Staphylococcus aureus : 2005 status in the United States. Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob.2006; 5:2.
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emergence of a. clone that produces Pantong Valentine leukocidin .Clin Infect Dis.2002;35:819-824.
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department .N.Engl J Med.2006;355:666-674
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Study To Determine The Knowledge And Practices Regarding Prevention Of Dengue Fever Among The Junior Health Workers (Jhw's) Working In The Phc's Of Belgaum Taluka. |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Nandkumar R. Kakade |
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: | 10.9790/3008-0361924 |
Abstract:Research Question:-What is the level of knowledge & practices regarding prevention of Dengue
fever among the JHWs?
Objectives of the Study were: -
1. To assess the knowledge of JHWs regarding cause, spread and prevention of dengue fever.
2. To identify the practices towards preventive measures in dengue fever among the JHWs.
3. To find out the association between the sociodemographic variables of JHW's And level of knowledge
regarding dengue.
4. To find out the association between knowledge and practices towards Prevention of dengue fever among
the JHWs.
Participants:
Purposely selected 95 JHWs between 19-58yrs age group of both sex working under the PHC's of
Belgaum Taluka.
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