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Normal coordinate calculations of 3-nitropyrrole have been carried out using Wilson’s FG matrix Valence Force Field (GVFF) for both in-plane and out-of-plane vibrations. The potential energy constants obtained in this study are refined using numerical methods. Keywords: FT-IR, FT-Raman, 3-nitropyrrole, Normal coordinate analysis, potential energy distribution.

This work employs geoelectrical method to evaluate the resistivity of subsurface materials, characterize the aquifer hydraulic properties and delineate potential groundwater zones at Mpu town and its environs, Enugu state, Nigeria. Mpu lies within latitudes 050 57’ 0’’ and 060 02’ 0’’ N and longitude 0070 40’ 0’’ and 0070 45’ 0’’E with area extent of 55.37square km. The study area is underlain by Awgu Shale, with its lateral arenaceous facie; Owelli Sandstone outcropping north of Oduma. Fifteen (15) vertical electrical soundings (VES) were carried out within the study area, using the Schlumberger electrode configuration. Interpreted VES data shows predominance of Q and H curve type, indicating a fractured – clay/shale subsurface. Georesistivity layers show a clay/shale - sandy shale - dry shale - fractured shale sequence. Contour maps of resistivity, thickness, overburden depth, transverse resistance, longitudinal conductance, aquifer transmissivity and hydraulic conductivity were constructed. Computed aquifer transmissivity show trends with good signals and recorded transmissivity value of 135m2/day. Thus, indicating moderate yield. Low yield areas correspond to high hydraulic conductivity zone. Low and moderate groundwater potential zones were delineated. Comparisons of georesistivity sections and various contour maps show fairly good match in analysis. The study will serve as a useful guide for groundwater development in the study area.

Gardner's fibroma is a rare benign soft tissue tumor most commonly occurring between infancy and adolescence. Approximately 70% are associated with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and Gardner’s syndrome which are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. We report the observation of a young 16-year-old patient who underwent surgical resection of a large right lateral cervical mass, whose anatomopathological analysis of the operative specimen confirmed the diagnosis of Gardner's fibroma. Considering the association between this histological type and the FAP, a family survey and an endoscopic digestive exploration in search of a recto-colic polyposis coming back negative. The diagnosis is an isolated sporadic Gardner's fibroma.

Human resources are one of the vital assets for the success of every organization. In similar manner, in universities, each student’s performance in every schools determines the sustenance or depletion of the institution’s competitive edge towards its competitors. Hence this tracer studies was conducted to determine the present personal and professional profile as well as the IT skills and competencies possessed by the Information Technology (IT) graduates in the Philippines to evaluate the relevance and quality of the programs the universities offered and to prescribe the IT skills and competencies that are sought-after by the labor industries nowadays in the IT field.

Field trial was conducted during the rainy seasons of 2009 and 2010 to study the effects of nitrogen and intra row spacing on the growth and yield of sesame. The experiment consisted of three levels of nitrogen in the form of urea (0, 50, and 100 kg N ha-1) and three intra row spacing (7.5, 15 and 22.5cm). The nine treatment combinations were laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Plant height, leaf area index, number of branches per plant, total dry matter per plant and days to 50% flowering were optimized at 100 kg N ha-1 and 22.5cm intra row spacing. Numbers of capsules per plant, capsule weight per plant, grain yield per plant and grain yield per hectare were optimized at 50 kg ha-1 of nitrogen. Maximum number capsules per plant, capsule weight per plant, grain yield per plant were recorded at 22.5cm intra row spacing while, maximum grain yield per hectare was recorded at 15cm intra row spacing. Application of 50 kg N ha-1 and planting at 15cm intra row spacing is therefore recommended for higher sesame yield in this area.

The present paper reports the growth of Urea Thiourea Potassium Sulphate crystal (UTKS) by slow evaporation method at 30 °C. A Single and Powder X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that UTKS crystals belong to orthorhombic structure at various diffracting planes of the grown crystal were identified. In various functional groups of the grown UTKS crystal were identified by FT-IR spectral analysis. Optical transmittance and energy band gap of grown crystal have been measured from UV-Vis studies. Second harmonic generation was investigated to confirm the non-linear optical properties. The thermal behavior has been examined by TG/DTA analysis and the SEM images of the crystal reveal the well formation of the faces of the crystal. Keywords FT-IR, SHG, SEM analysis, Single and Powder XRD, TG/DTA and UV-Vis.

The growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) presented new challenges for medical humanitarian aid and little was known about primary health care approaches for these diseases in humanitarian response. We aimed to evaluate UNHCR’s use of total CVD risk based prevention strategies amongst refugees in Morocco to identify opportunities to improve total CVD risk based guidance for humanitarian settings. We evaluated CVD risk assessment and management in two outpatient NCD clinics in Morocco using a mixed methods design with qualitative and quantitative strands of equal priority, Integrate during data collection and interpretation during three years. We reviewed the clinical records of 400 patients. The number of consultations has increased by half between 2016 and 2018. The average age of the patients was 48 +/- 12.6 with a predominance of patients in the age group between 40 and 50. The sex ratio was 1,7 of men, the majority of patients consulted once time, the country of origin was Syria in 40% of cases, the most risk factor founded was hypertension in almost 70% of case, a history of coronary artery disease was present in almost 6% of cases, chest pain was the most frequent reason for consultation followed by headache, and the diagnosis was arterial hypertension in 58% of cases followed by ischemic heart disease In 26% of cases. All patients underwent a complete clinical examination, with an electrocardiogram based on the indications; echocardiography was performed in 37% of patients and coronarography in 10% with surgery in 1.5% and catheter intervention in 1.5% of cases. Most patients had at least one medical treatment to take. The high prevalence of unhealthy behaviors and risk factors for Heart disease in refugee groups might be a lifestyle remnant from their country of birth or might be brought about by a stressful migration and acculturation into a new social and cultural environment. Nevertheless, it is important in primary healthcare to be aware of a possible preventable increased risk of unhealthy behaviors and risk factors for heart disease in some immigrants.

Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of traumatism of the bile duct. The objective of this work is to be able to suspect this complication in case of hemobilia or hepatic colic and to make the diagnosis by hepatic Computed tomography angiography. Endovascular treatment is the least invasive method and should be considered urgently.We report a case of a young boy whose diagnosis was established by computed tomographic angiography of the hepatic artery after having presented Quincke’s triad.

Kidneys play an important role in control and regulation of homeostasis. It is also known that many heavy metals are nephrotoxic as kidney concentrates them before excretion. In order to assess the nephrotoxic effects of nickel chloride, the present work was under taken to observe histopathological changes in kidney of mice by oral administration of different doses of three nickel salts (NiCl2). Histopathological studies with light microscopy were made on the kidney of control and experimental groups of mice. Histopathologically, the density of Bowman’s capsules and tubules decreased as compared to control. The Bowman’s capsules were damaged and contracted badly. The pacts (Proximal convoluted tubules) showed more necrosis than dcts (Distal convoluted tubules) necrosis.

Prodigiosin is a powerful red pyrrole pigment produced by several bacteria, especially in Serratia marcescens. Prodigiosin has a wide biological activity profile with antifungal, immunosuppressive and anti-proliferative activity. Investigations were made in the present study to identify the activity of Prodigiosin against virus and bacteria related affected diseases. 3D modeling of HBV, HIV, HCV, Pl.vivax, and H1N1proteins were performed by comparative modeling approach using PDB ID’s:1QGT, 1ESX, 1CU1, 1V0B, 2WR3 as template in MODELLER program. The best models were chosen based on Procheck analysis, energy minimized and applied for active site description in QsiteFinder. The Ligand-Protein interactions were calculated by autodock tool to monitor the probable drug targets and their applications.