Cancer Incidence in Jordan from 1996 to 2009 - A Comprehensive Study

Ismail, Said Ibrahim,Soubani, Majd,Nimri, Jena Monther,Al-Zeer, Ali Hazem Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.6

Background: Cancer is a major health problem facing the entire world, and Jordan is no exception. However, patterns of cancer incidence and cancer burden in Jordan have never been explored thoroughly, and the aim of this study was to close this knowldege gap. Materials and Methods: The study was based on data obtained from the Jordan cancer registry from 1996 to 2009. All cancer cases that were diagnosed during the study period were registered and included in this study. Results: A total of 51,626 cases were registered in Jordan during the 14- year period. The incidence rate showed no significant increase in males (percent change PC 6.8%), while in females a marked increase was observed (PC 14.8%). The major cancer sites for males were bronchus and lung, colorectal, bladder, leukemia and prostate. In females, the leading cancer sites were breast, colorectal, leukemia, thyroid and NHL. Conclusions: Compared to other countries in the region, Jordan has comparable rates. On the other hand the rates of cancer are markedly lower in Jordan compared to more industrialized countries such as the US and Europe. There was an overall increase in the incidence of cancer in Jordan, especially among females, which stresses the need for programs to raise awareness on the importance of early diagnosis and preventive life style measures.

Synthesis of sulphonic acids and sultam derivatives

Ismail, Ibrahim-Imam The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea 1990 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.13 No.1

Reaction of propane-1, 3-sultone with amines gave N-substituted aminosulphonnic acids 2a-i, Dehydration of 2a-c with $POCI_3$ gave the corresponding sultams 3a-c. Propane-1, 3-sultone 1 reacted with tertury amines to give the betaiene salts 4-11. 2-4-Dimethyl-1, 3-butadiene-1, 4-sultone 12 condensed with amines to give N-substituted-2, 4-dimethyl-1, 3-butadiene-1, 4-sultames 13a and 13b. The reaction of 3a, 13a with hydrazine hydrate gave acid hydrazides 3d or 13c. Compounds 3d, 13c reacted with isocyanates to yield urea derivatives 14a-c, 15a-c.

Role of Bedside Ultrasonography in Assessment of Diaphragm Function as a Predictor of Success of Weaning in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

( Mostafa Ibrahim Elshazly ),( Khaled Mahmoud Kamel ),( Reem Ibrahim Elkorashy ),( Mohamed Said Ismail ),( Jumana Hesham Ismail ),( Hebatallah Hany Assal ) 대한결핵 및 호흡기학회 2020 Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases Vol.83 No.4

Background: Weaning failure is common in mechanically ventilated patients, and if ultrasound can predict weaning outcome remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diaphragmatic function (thickness and excursion) measured by ultrasound as a predictor of the extubation outcome. Methods: We included 62 mechanically ventilated patients from the chest intensive care unit in this study. Sixty-two patients who successfully passed the spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) were enrolled. The transthoracic ultrasound of the diaphragm was performed during an SBT to the assess diaphragmatic function (excursion and thickness), and they were classified into the successful extubation group and the failed extubation group. Results: There was a statistically significant increase in the successful extubation group in the diaphragmatic excursion and thickness fraction (p<0.001), a statistically significant negative correlation between the diaphragmatic function and the duration of the mechanical ventilation, and a statistically significant negative correlation between the diaphragmatic excursion and the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II. The diaphragmatic excursion cutoff value predictive of weaning was 1.25 cm, with a specificity of 82.1% and a sensitivity of 97.1% respectively, and the diaphragmatic thickness cut-off value predictive of weaning was 21.5%, with a specificity of 60.7% and a sensitivity of 91.2%, respectively. Conclusion: The diaphragmatic ultrasonography was found to be a promising tool for predicting the extubation outcome for mechanically ventilated patients.

Genetic parameters and principal components analysis of breeding value for birth and weaning weight in Egyptian buffalo

Salem, Mohamed Mahmoud Ibrahim,Amin, Amin Mohamed Said,Ashour, Ayman Fouad,Ibrahim, Mohamed Mohamed El-said,Abo-Ismail, Mohammed Kotb Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2021 Animal Bioscience Vol.34 No.1

Objective: The objectives of the current study were to study the main environmental factors affecting birth weight (BW) and weaning weight (WW), estimate variance components, genetic parameters and genetic trend and to evaluate the variability and relationships among breeding value of BW and WW using principal components analysis (PCA). Methods: A total of 16,370 records were collected from 8,271 buffalo calves. Genetic parameters and breeding values were estimated using a bivariate animal model which includes direct, maternal and permanent maternal effects. These estimates were standardized and used in PCA. Results: The direct heritability estimates were 0.06 and 0.41 for BW and WW, respectively whereas direct maternal heritability values were 0.03 and 0.14, respectively. Proportions of variance due to permanent environmental effects of dam were 0.455 and 0.280 for BW and WW respectively. The genetic correlation between BW and WWs was weak approaching zero, but the maternal correlation was 0.26. The first two principal components (PC1 and PC2) were estimated utilizing the standardized breeding values according to Kaiser method. The total variance explained by the first two PCs was 71.17% in which 45.91% and 25.25% were explained by PC1 and PC2, respectively. The direct breeding values of BW were related to PC2 but those of WW and maternal breeding values of BW and WWs were associated with PC1. Conclusion: The results of genetic parameters and PCA indicate that BW and WWs were not genetically correlated and improving growth traits of Egyptian buffaloes could be achieved using WW without any adverse effect by BW.

Traditional Software Development for WLAN Propagation Model

Ibrahim Anwar Hassan,Ismail Mahamod,Jumari Kasmiran,Kiong Tiong Sieh The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers 2007 Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology Vol.2 No.1

SPWPM traditional software development is surveyed and essential problems are investigated on the basis of system wireless link considerations. This paper presents the current state software planning tools for wireless LAN link optimization. The software directory is based on combination of MatLab and MapInfo software and measurement which gives the best grouping parameters to build up the software development. Among the requirements assumed, the WLAN site selections must be Line-of-sight (LOS) or near line of sight (NLOS) field strength prediction for either point to point or point to multi points. The results obtainable the out put of the program include two-dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) plots for creating the link; design parameters through GUI representing the height and location for each antenna is depending on K-factor of the area and transmit antenna location.

Effect of different storage media on elemental analysis and microhardness of cervical cavity margins restored with a bioactive material

Ismail Hoda Saleh,Morrow Brian Ray,Ali Ashraf Ibrahim,Mehesen Rabab Elsayed Elaraby,Mahmoud Salah Hasab,Garcia-Godoy Franklin 대한치과보존학회 2024 Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics Vol.49 No.1

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the elemental analysis and microhardness of a bioactive material (Activa) and marginal tooth structure after storage in different media. Materials and Methods Fifteen teeth received cervical restorations with occlusal enamel and gingival dentin margins using the tested material bonded with a universal adhesive, 5 of them on the 4 axial surfaces and the other 10 on only the 2 proximal surfaces. The first 5 teeth were sectioned into 4 restorations each, then stored in 4 different media; deionized water, Dulbecco's phosphate buffered saline (DPBS), Tris buffer, and saliva. The storage period for deionized water was 24 hours while it was 3 months for the other media. Each part was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) analysis for different substrates/distances and the wt% of calcium, phosphorus, silica, and fluoride were calculated. The other 10 teeth were sectioned across the restoration, stored in either Tris buffer or saliva for 24 hours or 3 months, and were evaluated for microhardness of different substrates/areas. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and Tukey’s post hoc test. Results Enamel and dentin interfaces in the DPBS group exhibited a significant increase in calcium and phosphorus wt%. Both silica and fluoride significantly increased in tooth structure up to a distance of 75 μm in the 3-month-media groups than the immediate group. Storage media did not affect the microhardness values. Conclusions SEM-EDS analysis suggests an ion movement between Activa and tooth structure through a universal adhesive while stored in DPBS. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the elemental analysis and microhardness of a bioactive material (Activa) and marginal tooth structure after storage in different media. Materials and Methods Fifteen teeth received cervical restorations with occlusal enamel and gingival dentin margins using the tested material bonded with a universal adhesive, 5 of them on the 4 axial surfaces and the other 10 on only the 2 proximal surfaces. The first 5 teeth were sectioned into 4 restorations each, then stored in 4 different media; deionized water, Dulbecco's phosphate buffered saline (DPBS), Tris buffer, and saliva. The storage period for deionized water was 24 hours while it was 3 months for the other media. Each part was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) analysis for different substrates/distances and the wt% of calcium, phosphorus, silica, and fluoride were calculated. The other 10 teeth were sectioned across the restoration, stored in either Tris buffer or saliva for 24 hours or 3 months, and were evaluated for microhardness of different substrates/areas. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and Tukey’s post hoc test. Results Enamel and dentin interfaces in the DPBS group exhibited a significant increase in calcium and phosphorus wt%. Both silica and fluoride significantly increased in tooth structure up to a distance of 75 μm in the 3-month-media groups than the immediate group. Storage media did not affect the microhardness values. Conclusions SEM-EDS analysis suggests an ion movement between Activa and tooth structure through a universal adhesive while stored in DPBS.

Status of Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity in Veterinary Research Facilities in Nigeria

Ismail Ayoade Odetokun,Afusat Toyin Jagun-Jubril,Bernard A. Onoja,Yiltawe Simwal Wungak,Ibrahim Adisa Raufu,Jessica Corron Chen 한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원 2017 Safety and health at work Vol.8 No.1

Background: This study determined current status of laboratory biosafety in Nigerian veterinary research facilities. Methods: A questionnaire was developed to obtain information from researchers across Nigeria from July 2014 to July 2015. Information regarding demographics, knowledge of laboratory biosafety, availability and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), any priority pathogens researched, attitude on and use of standard laboratory practices, and biosafety awareness was obtained using a numeric scoring system. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, and univariate and multivariate logistic regression. Results: A total of 74 participants from 19 facilities completed the questionnaire. General knowledge scores ranged from 3 to 28 (out of 28 possible points), with 94.6% of respondents receiving low scores (scores < mean þ 1 standard deviation). Very few (17.6%) reported availability or use PPE. Many participants (63.5%) reported no access to biosafety level (BSL)-1e3 facilities. None reported availability of a BSL-4 facility. Knowledge scores pertaining to biosafety management practices ranged from 0 to 14 (out of 14 possible points) with 47.3% of respondents receiving good scores (scores > mean þ 1 standard deviation). Only 16.2% of respondents (from four facilities) reported having biosafety officers. Rabies virus was the most researched pathogen (31.1% of respondents). The majority (71.6%) were unaware of laws guiding biosafety. Researchers [odds ratio (OR) ¼ 18.0; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.63, 198.5; p ¼ 0.023], especially in BSL-2 (OR ¼ 258.5; 95% CI: 12.71, 5256; p < 0.001) facility of research institute (OR ¼ 25.0; 95% CI: 5.18, 120.6; p < 0.001), are more likely to have adequate access to and properly utilize biosafety devices and PPE. Conclusions: Current knowledge of laboratory biosafety is limited except among a few researchers

Design and Workspace Analysis of a New Endoscopic Parallel Manipulator

Khalil Ibrahim,Ahmed Ramadan,M. Fanni,Yo Kobayashi,A. A. Abo-Ismail,Masakatus G. Fujie 제어로봇시스템학회 2012 제어로봇시스템학회 국제학술대회 논문집 Vol.2012 No.10

This paper describes the development of a dexterous endoscopic parallel manipulator for laparoscopic surgery using rigid mechanism. Based on the concept of virtual chain and screw theory, previous endoscopic parallel manipulators are deeply investigated to put their synthesis in a systematic rigorous procedure that helps in proposing the new 4-DOF endoscopic parallel manipulator. The inverse and forward kinematics solutions are derived analytically and numerically respectively. The known problem of limited bending angles was solved in the proposed manipulator as it can reach ± 90o in any direction. The proposed manipulator consists of four legs; two legs are 2-PUU (each leg consists of one active prismatic joint and two passive hook joints); the other two legs are 2-PUS (each leg consists of one active prismatic join, one passive hook joint and one passive spherical joint). Four linear motors are used to drive the mechanism. The performance is investigated through simulation by ADAMS software. Dexterous workspace is obtained and this validates the advantageous bending capability of the new proposed manipulator compared to previous ones.

ON GENERALIZED SOLVABLE AND NILPOTENT GROUPS

Amin, Ismail A.,Ibrahim, Mohamed A.,Weheba, Nabila A. Department of Mathematics 1986 Kyungpook mathematical journal Vol.26 No.1

THE PIVOT NUMBER OF A GRAPH

SHADI IBRAHIM KHALAF,Veena Mathad,SULTAN SENAN MAHDE,Ismail Naci CANGUL 장전수학회 2022 Proceedings of the Jangjeon mathematical society Vol.25 No.2

For a graph G having at least one edge, the minimum number of edges which we can remove from G such that the re- sulting graph has hub number larger than the hub number of G is called the pivot number p(G) of G. The values of pivot number for several classes of graphs are computed, and we determine the pivot number of join and corona products. Also some bounds for this parameter are obtained.