1.Student’s satisfaction survey with implementation of the curriculum of “Biology”
Munkhjargal E ; Khishigjargal J
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2022;202(4):12-23
Background:
The purpose of this study is to investigate students' satisfaction whose were studying in the academic years 2020-2021, 2021 - 2022 with the biology curriculum at "Ach" Medical University, to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching method, and to improve the planning and execution of future teaching and learning activities based on the students' perceptions.
Introduction:
One of the ways to evaluate the quality of services of higher education institutions is the student satisfaction survey. The satisfaction of any customer with the service that they receive depends on many factors. We conducted a survey on the satisfaction of students who are the main users of the Biology curriculum at Ach Medical University, and considered that it is necessary to pay further attention to the fact that the results taking and the requirements.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to take a survey of the satisfaction of the students of the biology curriculum of "Ach" Medical University based on the perceptions of the students, give an evaluation and conclusion about the teaching activities and improve the teaching quality and methodology.
Materials and Methods:
This research is based on the HEdPERF model Beaumont (2012) who has developed a model for evaluating the quality of higher education with 6 factors, each factor having 4 questions and 1-10 points. F of these factors were used in this research [12]. It includes:
1. Training-Lecture Quality, Seminar/Laboratory Quality, Teacher's Teaching Methodology, Importance of Course Content
2. Teacher-Professional knowledge and experience: Ability to support and help students, Recognize the needs of the students, Ability to attract student's attention in training, Communication skills
3. Organization and materiality of study - Organization, Management, Flexibility of the training, Quality, and Availability of training materials and equipment
In the academic year 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, students who studied biology were asked to evaluate the performance of the "Biology" curriculum by answering 30 questions with 3 groups of questions using Google form, and answering one of the points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 for each question and collected the research material by clarifying.
General information of the research participants :
147 first-year students in "Ach" Medical University aged 17-20, 86.4% female and 13.6% male, or 29.4% of all students, participated in the survey.
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Result
Teaching process of biology course:
The participants of the research who studied the biology course through combined online and classroom learning answered that the lecture course was conducted that explains the phenomenon broadly in a scientific unity. They answered that the method of lecturing is appropriate for explaining cases, repeating topics, clarifying interrelationships, the content and quantity of independent work, and practical importance if the tasks are completed.
Evaluation methodology of the teaching:
The participants said that the lessons are taught clearly, with real-life examples, communication between teacher and students is proper, independent work is checked promptly, the results reporting is done on time and the evaluation is as realistic.
When the teacher asks for corrections during class in the future:
The students said that if the teacher has more conversations with them, if the teacher speaks louder while taking classes, and some answered that there is nothing to correct.
Biology curriculum evaluation:
When asked about the environment for implementing the Biology curriculum and the availability of teaching materials, the students said it is moderate. In response to the question of describing the advantage and disadvantages of the Biology curriculum:
• The knowledge and skills of the teacher, as well as the opportunity to learn from other programs are an advantage
• Classrooms, equipment, and e-learning were evaluated as weaknesses.
Conclusion
1. According to the satisfaction survey results obtained from 147 students who are representatives of the students who studied Biology in the 1st year of 2021 and 2022 at "Ach" Medical University, it was concluded that the teaching process of biology is 84.8 percent or good.
2. In order to further improve the course's quality and results, and also each student's practice, it was determined that some changes to the ratio of the content of the lectures and seminars, in addition to attending practice classes regularly in the classroom and with mutual discussion, are required.
2. Clinical and pathological analysis of rejection cases after kidney transplantation
Enkhtamir E ; Galtsog L ; Ulzii-Orshikh N ; Bayambadash B ; Munkhjargal B ; Od-Erdene L ; Uranchimeg B ; Saruultuvshin A ; Chimidtseren S ; Tsogtsaikhan S ; Batbaatar G ; Munkhzol M
Innovation 2016;10(2):48-51
Kidney transplantation is the best alternative treatment for end-stage renal disease and health-related quality of life and survival of the patients are improved compared with dialysis. Worldwide, more than 1.4 million patients with CKD receive renal replacement therapy with incidence growing by approximately 8% annually.1 Unfortunately, despite significant improvement in graft function, kidney transplants can still fail due to acute rejection and chronic allograft nephropathy.2 Kidney biopsy after transplantation, which has evaluated by Banff 09 classification is usefull method for diagnose of transplanted kidney disease.3,4Kidney graft rejection was diagnosed in 10 renal allograft biopsy specimens (bs) obtained from transplant patients followed up at our institute between 2015 and 2016. All specimens were evaluated as satisfactory which show more than 8 glomerulus under the light microscopy. Each renal cortical tissue was divided into two tips: one piece for routine H&E stain and special stains, including Masson’s trichrome, and PAS stain; another piece for immunofluorescence by frozen section, which were stained with IgA, IgM, IgG and complement component (C3, C4, C1q, C4d). All the renal biopsies were examined by the same pathologist.Out of 117 transplantations, 10 episodes of rejection selected. Among the 10 patients, 30% had an acute T cell rejection and 70% had a chronic allograft nephropathy. Interstitial inflammation (i1-7) was present in 7 bs (70%), tubulitis (t1-4,t2-2) in 6 bs (60%), transplant glomerulitis (g1-1, g2-2, g3-1) in 4 bs (40%), transplant interstitial fibrosis (ci1-2, ci2-2, ci3-2) in 6 bs (60%), tubular atrophy (ct1-6, ct2-2, ct3-1) in 9 bs (90%), mesangial matrix increase (mm1-5) in 5 bs (50%), vascular fibrosis intimal thickeness (cv1-3) in 3 bs (30%), arteriolar hyaline thickening (ah1-5) in 5 bs (50%), tubulitis (ti1-6, ti2-3, ti3-1) in 10 bs (100%) and peritubular capillaritis (ptc1-1, ptc2-2, ptc3-1) in 4 bs (40%). C4d deposition was present very mild in wall of the vessels and peritubular capillaries. Because of not good working Methenamin silver stain, we couldn’t demostrate glomerular basement membrane changes (cg) fully.We suggest that histopathological changes of transplant glomerulopathy might be accompanied by inflammation of the microvasculature, such as transplant glomerulitis and peritubular capillaritis. C4d deposition in the wall of the vessels and peritubular capillaritis is not always present in biopsy specimens of transplant glomerulopathy.
3.Evaluation of Bite Force in Teeth Restored with Zirconia and Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crowns
Batbold E ; Munkhjargal G ; Javkhlan P ; Batsukh Sh
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;88(4):216-220
Background:
Mastication is a biomechanical process that involves the jaws and teeth working together to effectively
break down food through the contraction of masticatory muscles. The efficiency of this process is influenced by factors
such as bite force, the integrity of the dental arch, and individual characteristics, including age, gender, and body weight.
Previous research has investigated the bite force of natural teeth, comparing the differences between removable and fixed
denture teeth. For instance, Gibbs et al. estimated the bite force of Eskimo individuals to be 348 lbs (138 kg), while Al-Zarea et al. reported a bite force of 580.9 N for fixed partial dentures. Additionally, J. Urangua estimated the bite force of first
permanent molars to be 472 N. Although studies have explored the bite force of Mongolian individuals with removable
dentures, there has been no investigation into the bite force of fixed partial dentures, highlighting a significant gap in the
literature that the current study aims to address.
Aim:
This study aims to assess the bite force following the restoration of teeth with Zirconia and Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal crowns.
Materials and Methods:
The study involved 20 individuals aged 18 to 34 years, each of whom had their mandibular
molars restored with Zirconia and Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) crowns on one side, while the other side retained
their natural teeth, which had not undergone root canal treatment and exhibited no significant alveolar bone loss. A single-instance design was employed to measure occlusal force using the Occlusal Force Meter GM10. Statistical analysis
was conducted using SPSS 26.0 software, with results considered statistically significant at a probability level of p < 0.05.
Results:
The cohort comprised 20 subjects aged 18 to 34 years, with 65% (13) male and 35% (7) female, yielding a mean
age of 28.2 ± 3.5 years. The mean bite force for teeth covered with crowns was (393.2±0.3 N), compared to (445.5±70
N) for natural teeth. Notably, the bite force of the Zirconia crown (407.0±0.7 N) was higher than that of the Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) crown 367.7±0.9N. When analyzed by gender, the bite force of natural teeth in men averaged
484.1±46.2N, while that of crowns was 445.3±43.7N. In women, the bite force of natural teeth averaged 373.7±15.4N,
compared to 296.4±19.6 N for crowns.
Conclusion
1. The bite force of zirconia porcelain crowns was 407.0±76N, while the bite force of metal porcelain crowns was
367.7±97N.
2. When determining the bite force of crowns and natural teeth, the bite force of crowns and natural teeth was
296.4±19.6N, and the bite force of uncoated teeth was 445.5±70N, respectively.
3. When compared by gender, the bite force of uncoated teeth in men was 484.1±46.2N, the bite force of coated teeth
was 445.3±43.7N, and the bite force of uncoated teeth in women was 373.7±15.4N, and the bite force of coated teeth
was 296.4±19.6N, and the bite force was significantly related to gender (p<0.0001).
4.Utilizing lactic acid bacteria for the cultivation of health-safe vegetables
Anuujin G ; Munkhjargal B ; Tsend-Ayush D ; Gerelmaa E ; Baigalmaa J
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;88(4):67-70
Background:
Research on lactic acid bacteria has confirmed how specific strains possess probiotic properties and impart unique sensory characteristics to food products. The use of probiotic lactic acid bacteria in many food products, thus confers various health benefits to humans when they are frequently consumed in adequate amounts.
Aim:
To determine the effect of lactic acid bacteria on the growth of tomatoes.
Materials and Methods:
The lactic acid bacteria were cultured using the Lactobacillus medium from whipping cream
and Dandelion (Taraxacum mongolicum) and identified using the MALDI-TOF MS automated microbial identification
analyzer. A solution was prepared using Lactobacillus delbrueckii isolated from whipping cream and Lactobacillus gasseri isolated from Dandelion (10^7CFU/ml), and sterilized tomato seeds were watered for 10 days with the solution, while
sterilized distilled water was used as a control. The germination rate of the seeds and the root length were measured and
recorded every day.
Results:
The solution of L.delbrueckii bacteria isolated from cream germinated 100% of the seeds, which is 4% higher
than the control seeds, while the solution of L.gasseri bacteria isolated from Dandelion germinated 100%, supporting 4%
higher than the control seeds. Seedlings irrigated with the L.delbrueckii bacterial solution exhibited an average length of
10.3cm, which was 1.3cm longer than the control (P=0.003), indicating a statistically significant difference. Similarly,
those treated with the L.gasseri solution had an average length of 11.5cm, 2.5cm longer than the control (P=0.005), also
demonstrating statistical significance.
Conclusion
The application of the lactic acid bacterial solution significantly enhanced both the germination of tomato
seeds and the growth of the plants compared to the control solution.
5.Assessment of Prebiotic Activity of Xylooligosaccharides Extracted from Food Industry By-Products via Microwave assisted enzymatic hydrolysis
Odgerel Ch ; Purevdulam E ; Anuujin G ; Buyankhuu T ; Munkhjargal B ; Battogtokh Ch ; Munkhtsetseg J
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;86(2):183-190
Background:
This study explores the potential of food industry by-products, such as plant peels, stems, and slags, as
valuable sources of lignocellulosic material (LCM), which contains 25-40% xylan. These underutilized resources, often
discarded as waste, hold the promise of sustainable applications in biotechnology. By safely extracting xylooligosaccharides
(XOS) from LCM biomass, the value of these materials can be significantly enhanced, contributing to green production
and supporting sustainable development. XOS, recognized for its prebiotic activity, has been shown to promote the
growth of beneficial gut bacteria, making it a vital research area in the fields of food science, medicine, and technology.
Aim:
To extract and characterize oligosaccharides derived from by-products of the food industry, evaluate their physicochemical
properties, and investigate selected biological activities.
Materials and Methods:
This study utilized microwave pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis to isolate and purify
XOS from wheat bran and brewers’ spent grains (BSG), provided by Altan Taria LLC and APU CoL, respectively. Microwave
irradiation at 200°C for 5 minutes was employed as a pretreatment step, followed by hydrolysis using commercial
xylanase (Thermomyces lanuginosus, recombinant Aspergillus oryzae, 2500 BXU/g) at 55°C for 24 hours. The resulting
hydrolysate underwent filtration with activated carbon and ethanol precipitation to yield purified XOS. Analytical methods,
including FTIR spectroscopy, TLC and HPLC, were used for structural and compositional analysis of the purified
oligosaccharides. In vitro tests evaluated the ability of XOS to support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, including
Bifidobacterium spp., Lactobacillus fermentum (ATCC 9338), and Lactobacillus casei (ATCC 344), using XOS-enriched
media. Additionally, in vivo studies were conducted on rats to determine the biological effects of XOS on gut microbiota.
Results:
The results demonstrated that prolonged enzymatic hydrolysis for more than 10 hours, using 0.25 g of xylanase
per 100 g of substrate, resulted in optimal yields. XOS purity was measured at 87.6% with an 8.1 g yield from wheat bran
and 89% purity with a 7.2 g yield from brewers’ spent grains. Structural analysis confirmed the presence of xylobiose,
xylotriose, and xylotetraose, with xylotetraose being the most abundant component in WBP-XOS (47.5%), and xylobiose
dominating BGS’s derived XOS (47.8%). Biological effects revealed that wheat bran-derived XOS significantly supported
the growth of Bifidobacterium spp. and L. fermentum (ATCC 9338) in a concentration-dependent manner, whereas
no significant effect was observed on L. casei (ATCC 344). In vivo studies confirmed that XOS consumption increased
populations of Bifidobacterium spp. and Akkermansia muciniphila spp. in gut microbiota (p<0.05). Furthermore, XOS
consumption reduced plasma cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL-C levels while increasing HDL-C levels, demonstrating
metabolic benefits.
Conclusion
This research establishes that XOS with prebiotic activity can be efficiently extracted and purified from food
industry by-products using microwave-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis. This approach highlights the potential of utilizing
agricultural and industrial waste for producing functional prebiotics, contributing to sustainable practices and offering
valuable applications in health and nutrition.