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Abstract: The study investigates the influence of text messages on the proficiency in English Language of Undergraduates in Nigeria. The objective is to examine students use of short messages when texting: how often students use simple and correct English in text messaging; the kind of language or syntax used in text messaging; the errors identified in text messaging of Undergraduates especially in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Nigeria. The Survey Research Design Method was adopted. One hundred and fifty (150) students were used in the University. Three research questions were answered in the study. Descriptive Statistics was used to analyze the data collected. The findings revealed that students used short text messages when texting. They also design their text in slang during texting; It also revealed that University undergraduates do not use simple and correct English in text messaging; the most dominant kind of language used among them is whole word or phrase abbreviation. Also, students commit errors in test messaging, which include vowel deletion, graphones, alpha-numeric homophony, punctuation errors and initialization among others. In conclusion, text message or chatroom slang, affects students’ academic performance negatively. On the basis of the findings, it was recommended among others, that students should be more sensitized on the need to avoid SMS language in formal context of communication such as examination through special programmes conceived for such an objective. Such sensitization should not only be done for examination purposes, but for all others.
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Abstract: We present a case of 32-year-old patient with a history of rheumatic feverdiagnosed at the age of eighteen. Thirteen years later, the patient developed malar rash and bilateral inflammatory joint pain. The laboratory results revealed lymphopenia and biological inflammatory syndrome. The patient tested positive for antinuclear antibodies and anti-dsDNA. Thus, the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus was established. The association of these two inflammatory diseases is due to an uncommun presentation of overlap syndrome.
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Abstract: Every society has the interest to preserve its cultural heritage for posterity. The xylophone which is one of the prominent instruments used to produce music in the Grassfields of Cameroon is an important heritage of this people. It is used in most traditional dances both sacred and profane. This instrument has undergone transformation and is still being transformed. Although the history of the xylophone is difficult to trace, it has evolved from simple bars made from special wood placed on bananas or plantain stems to complex, well carved bars and built in boxes and others on long wooden logs. The production and manipulation of this musical instrument was reserved for the nobility who had the prerogative to own masquerades “jujus.” This knowledge was usually transmitted from father to son(s) after so many years of apprenticeship. Today, the ownership of the juju is open to all and due to this reason; the sacredness of this invaluable object is slowly dying out. The production of xylophones is done with any available wood with many of them built to match changing times. This paper explores how the xylophone has evolved over time in the Grassfields of Cameroon and the significance of the xylophone in the culture of the Grassfielders. With information got from participation in traditional dances in which the xylophones are used and interviews with notables and juju owners, I found out that the production of xylophones used to be a part of most royal settings because demonstrated the political, social and religious organisation of Grassfields kingdoms. These xylophones gradually became a major musical instrument in some Christian churches.
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Abstract: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the Parenting Styles and the Social Skills Developed among Senior High School Grade 12 Students in Zone IV, Schools Division of Zambales during S. Y. 2018-2019. The study used the descriptive-survey from Selected Junior High School in Subic District. Authoritative Parenting style was rated by the students as often applied by their parents while Authoritarian, Permissive and Uninvolved Parenting Styles were rated sometimes applied. The senior high school grade 12 students have developed a very satisfactory survival skill, interpersonal skill, problem solving skill and conflict resolution skill. Authoritative Parenting Style has significant relationship to the social skills as to Survival Skill, Interpersonal Skill, Problem Solving Skill and Conflict Resolution Skill. Permissive Parenting Style was also significant correlated to Survival Skill, Interpersonal Skill and Problem Solving Skill; and Neglectful Parenting Style has significant relationship to Survival Skill, Interpersonal Skill and Conflict Resolution Skill. Based on salient findings of the study, and the conclusions arrived at, the researcher recommends the use of authoritative parenting style since students find this as more effective and beneficial to the them. Hence, parents ought to be educated on the importance of adopting the parenting style that would aid in promoting their children’s development.
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Abstract: Background: The lifetime risk of hysterectomies ranges from 20% to 35%1-3. With the surge of medicolegal law suits, risk of premature surgical menopause after hysterectomy, surgical and anaesthetic risks involved and availability of alternative noninvasive management options, every effort should be made to avoid hysterectomy wherever possible. Clinico-pathological audit of hysterectomies can help us define and improve our standards of diagnosis and justification of the hysterectomies performed. Objective: To explore the pre-operative diagnosis, surgery performed and histopathological findings in Shaheed Tazuddin Ahmad Medical College & Hospital, Gazipur, Bangladesh. Methods: The Study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh to find out the common indications of hysterectomy. 100 cases were randomly selected for the study whose common indication of hysterectomy. Clinical examination and evaluation were done from October 2004 to February 2005. Other necessary investigations were done if clinically indicated and to prepare the patient for anesthesia. Statistical analysis of the results was obtained by using window-based computer software devised with Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS-22). Results: Majority of cases who underwent hysterectomy were 31-40 years (52%) of age. Out of 100 cases most of patients (70%) underwent abdominal hysterectomy and only 30 (30%) cases underwent vaginal hysterectomy. Out of 33 cases, clinically diagnosed as leiomyoma of the uterus histopathology revealed leiomyoma in 24 cases. In uncomplicated abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, the duration of surgery was almost same, vaginal hysterectomies needs slightly longer time. Average hospital stay after operation was same. Conclusion: There were significantly fewer hysterectomies for malignancy and a higher rate of oophrectomies with hysterectomy in a tertiary care hospital.
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Abstract: The incidence of ocular trauma has been on the rise for the past few years, which urges the medical community to be more apt at diagnosing and treating this condition. An effective way to diagnose different etiologies of ocular trauma involves the use of ultrasound to visualize the anatomical layers of the eye and orbit, which is vital for deciding the best management plan. In this review article, the discussion will be about visual injury, the function of ultrasound in diagnosing this condition, and the accuracy of B-mode ultrasound. The gathered data and all information will assistance of physicians become more effective in the managing Ocular trauma.
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Abstract: Psoriasis is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory skin disease. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a connective tissue disorder with variable clinical features ranging from mild joint and skin involvement to life-threatening renal, hematologic, or central nervous system involvement. Despite their high frequency in our population, their coexistence is uncommon, reported only in few case reports, raising hypotheses about shared pathogenetic mechanisms. We report a 43-year-old female with psoriasisaccompanied by SLE.