Background and objectives: Hypertension is an established risk factor for atherosclerosis. Elevated levels of high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were detected in hypertensive patients. Recent studies suggest a link between high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and atherosclerosis in hypertension. Growing evidence suggests that vitamin D affects the cardiovascular system The objective of this study was to assess the relationship of hs-CRP to lipid profile, vitamin D and other variables in hypertensive patients in Erbil- Iraq. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on two-hundred adults (130 hypertensives and 70 normotensives). The participants were classified into three groups according to their BP measurements as normotensive (group I), stage I hypertension (group II) and stage II hypertension (group III). Serum hs-CRP, lipid profile, vitamin D levels, and other variables were evaluated in all studied groups. Results: Hs-CRP level was significantly higher in hypertensives as compared to normotensives (P <0.001). The means of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) were significantly higher, while the mean of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) was significantly lower in hypertensives than in normotensives (P <0.001). The mean of vitamin D was significantly lower in hypertensives than in normotensives (P<0.001). Hs-CRP was positively correlated with TC, TG, and LDL but inversely correlated with HDL and vitamin D. Conclusions: Higher levels of hs-CRP were detected in hypertensive patients than normotensives. The higher hs-CRP levels were significantly correlated with higher grades of hypertension. Hs-CRP was positively correlated with lipid profile and inversely correlated with vitamin D .Increased levels of hs-CRP in hypertension may suggest a role of inflammation in hypertension. Hs-CRP estimation may be recommended in evaluation of all hypertensive patients.

The performance of selected water infiltration models were evaluated and reported herein. Ten (10) water infiltration models consisting of five (5) empirical (Philip (PH), Kostiakov (KT), Modified Kostiakov (MK), Kostiakov-Lewis (KL) and Natural resources conservation service(NRCS)), three (3) physically based (Green-Ampt (GA), Smith-Parlange (SP), Talsma- Parlange (TP)) and two (2) semi – empirical ( Swartzendruber (SW) and Horton (HT)), were evaluated for sandy clay loam soil. The aim was to study the ability of the models in accurately predicted measured cumulative infiltration. The study was carried out at the Agricultural Engineering experimental plot at Samaru, Zaria. The soil was predominantly Sandy clay loam. The results showed that the coefficient of determination (r2) between the models simulated and field measured cumulative infiltration ranged from 0.905 to 0.998.

The infiltration characteristics of organic amended soil were studied for soils amended with cow dung (CM) and poultry litter (PM). The aim was to determine the effect of these amendments on the infiltration characteristics of the soil. A field size of 200 m2 was divided into three strips, 50 kg each of Cow dung and poultry litter was applied into the first and third strip and the middle strip served as control. Soil samples were taken from each strip for soil’s physical property determination, one week after manure application infiltration runs were made using the double ring infiltrometer from six points on each strip, and the tests were repeated three weeks and six weeks after manure application. Bulk density of CM and PM reduced by 15.5% and 33.2% respectively, the CM strip increased infiltration rate by 60 % relative to the Control while the PM strip increased infiltration rate by 29 %. T-test showed a high significant difference between the control and the amended strips, CM and PM strip increased cumulative infiltration depth by 61.4 % and 48.1%.

In this research paper anovel Ultra Violet Photo Catalyst Oxidation (UVPCO) sensor for air and surface sanitization using Common Source (CS) amplifier is presented. The ultra violet photo catalysis is the process in which the highly reactive radicals like H+, OH-and peroxides ions are produced from air in the presence of the ultra violet radiation and photo catalyst. In this process, the free radicals outbreaks the bio aerosols like bacteria, fungus and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and destroy them. The proposed system is relies on the fast operation of PCS which operates under sub-threshold conditions and reduced computation time. The properties of common source amplifier like very high voltage gain and input output resistance increased the sensitivity as well as stability of the circuit. The system is more user friendly and the outcomes of simulation are fairly in agreement with the theoretical estimation.

Schwannoma is a benign neoplasm derived from Schwann cells. It is usually located in intracranial nerves, however intrathoracic presentation is possible, leadings to compression of adjacent structures and symptoms. Its diagnosis is challenging and is achieved by imaging tests. Treatment consists of surgical resection by thoracotomy or thoracoscopy. This study aimed to review the subject, with an emphasis on the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches currently available. Articles were selected by searching the Scopus, Scielo, PubMed and Web of Science databases using the keywords: schwannoma, neurinoma, neurilemmoma, nerve tissue neoplasm, thoracotomy, thoracoscopy and mediastinal neoplasms. Intrathoracic schwannoma often presents as asymptomatic and is identified during routine imaging tests. The recommended treatment is surgical resection by thoracoscopy or thoracotomy.

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of women choose hair dryer role of brand and previous experiences to user’s women respondents in Kuwait. To achieve the research`s objectives the researcher used the descriptive analytical method because of its relevance to this kind of research. Research`s population consisted of the user of (143) women in Kuwait, while the research sample was a random sample selected from the women in online population. Data collection was conducted through primary resources and secondary resources. A questionnaire designed by the researcher used for collecting the primary data, while the secondary resources like the books, literature review, journals and articles were used to collect the data.

This study examined the performance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Kirinyaga County and particularly the women groups affiliated to the Institutions because they are registered as social welfare groups,(save for deposit taking MFI’S) and therefore they are not regarded as financial institutions and hence not registered at all and are also not under the control of Central Bank of Kenya, or the Micro finance regulatory body The Research targeted 300 employees of MFIs under study. The findings indicated that the operations of MFIs have grown remarkably due to expansion in the informal sector activities coupled with bank’s reluctance to fund the evolving small and medium enterprises. On the other hand, financial services provided by MFIs have not been given any publicity or indicated among financial institutions in the official financial statistics.

Mentorship is a critical leadership development activity. Our study merges previous work on mentoring attributes and behaviors with an understanding of life-career seasons: the idea that as we progress through our careers and our lives, our mentoring needs change. Using an analysis of survey data from 1,836 US Army officers at different ranks, we find that life-career stages mediate the preferences of protégés for different mentoring functions. As theory predicts, we find that early careerists emphasize career development and job coaching mentoring functions, while later careerists place more value on personal development. These findings should inform how mentors should adjust their mentoring style and emphasis depending on the protégé’s life-career stage.

Aim: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is considered the most life threating disease in the world. Our study aims to estimate the association of lipid profile, other risk factors with CAD development. Method: Blood samples were taken from cross-sectional sample (n=94) of CAD inpatients (68 males and 26 females) recorded at the period of 1/6/2008 to 16/8/2008 at El-shefaa hospital of Gaza. The patient history of age, sex, BMI, diabetic, hypertension, smoking, physical activity, stress, working and family history were collected by questionnaire, hospital administration and nursing data in coordination with the Department Physicians. We have conducted this study on hospitalized Palestinian CAD patients. Results: the percentage of gender were (72.3%) males and (27.7%) females, the mean patients age was 57.3 yrs. within range (45 – 66 yrs.). the means of serum cholesterol, triglyceride (TG) and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) were lowered and closed to international ranges, unlike High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) level. In addition, the distribution of Sedentary Physical Activity was the highest CAD risk factor, particularly females were higher than males (P=0.001), male smokers were the second highest risk factor and the stressed females were the third highest risk factor (P=0.001). In addition, we noticed the total cholesterol/HDL ratio is higher indicator than LDL/HDL and HDL/LDL ratio. Conclusion: the means of cholesterol, TG, LDL and HDL were low and close to international ranges, while, the distribution of Sedentary Physical Activity of females, male smokers and the stressed females were the highest risk factors. All of those results are depend on genetic factors, life style and nutrition in our area. In addition, we noticed the total cholesterol/HDL ratio is most effective CAD indicator.

Cancer is a group of over 100 different types of malignancies and there are several potential substances in green leafy vegetables (GLV) and cruciferous vegetables (CV) that my exhibit anticancer effects [1]. GLV are leaf vegetables, greens, vegetable greens, leafy greens or salad greens. They come from a very wide variety of plants all over the world, with nearly one thousand species of plants with edible leaves are known. Table 1 shows 11 of these GLV and some of the elements and phytochemicals that may reduce the incidence of cancer, and these same GLV are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A [2].