REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
“EBOLA VIRUS –A Review”
Mr. Veerabhadrappa G Mendagudli, Vidya V Thokal, Ms. Shivaleela S Sarawad
Page no 370-371 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2020.v03i12.002
Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans. Virus is transmitted to people from animals and spread to population.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
The Time-Varying Correlation between Crude oil Future and USA Bond Markets During 2005-2020: Evidence from a DCC-GARCH Model
Konstantinos Tsiaras
Page no 550-561 |
10.36348/sjef.2020.v04i12.003
In this paper, we examine potential time-varying correlations between crude oil future and USA bond markets. We employ a dynamic conditional correlation (DCC) multivariate GARCH model in order to quantify potential contagion effects between the markets for the period 2005-2020. We divide the period in two sub-period to make the empirical analysis easier. Empirical results reveal increased conditional correlation in the first sub-period (2005-2012) and no contagion in the second sub-period (2012-2020). Results are of interest to investors, who invest long-term into the under investigation financial markets, as well as, to policymakers, who provide regulations for the under investigation derivate market.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
Study of Anatomical Variations of Mental Foramen in Dry Adult Human Mandibles
Dr. Shaikh Afzaluddin Hussain, Md. Siddique Ahmed Khan
Page no 103-107 |
0.36348/sijap.2020.v03i12.001
Background: The mental foramen (MF) and accessory mental foramen (AMF) are the strategically important landmarks during surgical interventions and anaesthetic nerve blocks procedures involving the mental nerve. Mental foramen is known as the ventage of the mandible and is an important mark of the face for carrying out many diagnostics and surgical processes along with anesthetic procedures of the face. Thus, the present study is designed with an aim to get insight knowledge of position and shape of mental foramen in dry adult human mandible. Methods: Totally, 45 bones were studied in 2 years duration. The study was carried out in the Department of Anatomy of Ayaan Institute of Medical Sciences. The position of mental foramen was studied using an instrument known as digital Vernier Caliper (in mm) while shape was analyzed visually. Position of mental foramen was calculated using Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software. Results: The present study showed that the position of mental foramen from symphysis menti and posterior border of ramus of mandible was more from right side than left side and found to be insignificant while position of mental foramen from inferior border of body of mandible was more from left side than right side and found to be insignificant for right side while significant for left side. The shape of mental foramen from right side was found to be (Oval shape – 62.3% and round shape – 37.77%) while for left side (Oval shape–68.8% and round shape – 31.1%). Conclusions: Hence, mental foramen plays a pivotal role in performing major facial surgeries and is an important landmark for several facial procedures performed.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
Processing Facial Emotion Recognition on Forensic Type Sketches
Regep Sim Reyhan
Page no 486-490 |
10.36348/sjet.2020.v05i12.001
The idea suggested in this paper consists in forensic sketches that have to be drawn and furthermore analyzed from an emotional face recognition point of view. The detection itself is more effective and useful to further identify the future behavior and possible reactions of the suspect based on the emotional analysis of the areas on the face. The study embraces this idea and experiments with forensic like sketch images within a system that is trained on a FER+ database, and executed using two different schemes, ML (Multi-Label learning) and CEL (Cross-Entropy Loss). The conducting experiment resulted that for forensic sketch images, CEL system is more efficient than ML training method 69.77% vs 69.05% for the best test accuracy, even if the experiment on the standard image equivalents proved otherwise.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, Thermal Analysis and Biological Studies of Hydrazone Schiff Base and its Co(II), Cu(II), Th(IV) and Zr(IV) Metals Complexes
Prashant R. Mandlik, Pratik K. Deshmukh
Page no 724-732 |
10.36348/sjmps.2020.v06i12.002
The new bidentate Schiff base ligand (E)-N-(4-hydroxy-3-(1-(2-isonicotinoylhydrazono)ethyl)phenyl)acetamide (LH) and its Cu(II), Co(II), Th(IV) and Zr(IV) complexes have been synthesized by the conventional method. Compounds have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR, FAB-Mass, molar conductivities, magnetic measurements, electronic spectra, ESR and thermal analysis. Analytical data suggested 1:2 (metal: ligand) mole ratio for all the complexes. The low molar conductance values of the metal complexes in DMSO reveal their non-electrolytic nature. From the observed data of magnetic moment and electronic spectra, the six coordinated structures for all the complexes, have been proposed. The thermodynamic analysis shows that the complexes lose hydrated and/or coordinated water molecules in the first step; followed by decomposition of ligand moiety in the further steps leading to formation of stable oxide. The antibacterial screening results also indicate that the metal complexes are good antibacterial agents as compared to the Schiff base.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
Parental Opinions and Beliefs toward Use of Psychotropic Drugs for Treatment of Mental Health Problems in Children
Eman Dawood, Rufa Mitsu, Haya Al Fozan, Bashayer Alharbi
Page no 372-381 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2020.v03i12.003
Life of a parents with a child who agonizes from mental illness can be perplexing subsequently they need to have better understanding about the way their child’s mental illness presents itself in every life setting, this understanding may provide the foundation for seeking the treatment. Parental opinion and beliefs toward psychotropic drug compliance has a critical value that could improve or worse the course of treatment and the child’s mental health outcome. Aim: This study was conducted to assess the parental opinion and beliefs toward use of psychotropic drugs for treatment of mental health problems in children in the central region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive correlation cross section research design was utilized on a sample of 526 Saudi parents who were selected by a random location methodology. Data was collected using two part questionnaire, part one was the demographic data sheet, second part was a modified translated Arabic 16 item scale “parental opinion and beliefs toward use of psychotropic drugs for treatment of mental health problems in children.” Description about the purpose and nature of the study was explained to each individual potential participant. Participants were assured confidentiality of the collected data and that it will be used only by the researchers for the purpose of the current study. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results: Study revealed that half of the parents believed that some psychotropic drugs are dangerous for children. The total participants’ responses to the parental opinion and beliefs toward use of psychotropic drugs for treatment of mental health problems in children scale score ranged between 16 and 60 with higher scores indicating more accurate opinions and more favorable beliefs toward psychotropic medication prescription and administration to children. Correlation between selected demographic variables and parental opinion and beliefs toward use of psychotropic drugs for treatment of mental health problems in children, showed a highly statistically significant relationship between parents’ opinions and beliefs scores and the age of the parents, furthermore study findings revealed a highly statistically significant difference in the total opinion and beliefs score between participants with different marital status. Conclusion: Fear of psychiatric stigmatization and ignorance of the nature of mental disorders are important factors which influence the opinion and beliefs about psychotropic medication among parents of children with mental disorders,which threatens to rule out psychopharmacotherapy.The study findings showed the need for more education on scientific knowledge regarding the psychiatric treatment methods and its importance in managing psychiatric disorders among children.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
Research and Practice of English Major Writing Class for the Coordinated Development of Language, Critical Thinking and Discipline Competence under CLIL Framework
Tian Dong, Jingjing Zhang
Page no 307-310 |
10.36348/sijll.2020.v03i12.002
The rapid development of China’s economy and society needs innovative and inter-disciplinary English talents. However, traditional skill-oriented foreign language teaching leads to the absence of English major students’ critical thinking. Content and Language Integrated Learningcan solve this problem well. This article integrates Content and Language Integrated Learning with principles of language and critical thinking integrated teaching to explore how to make effective instructional designs in English major writhing class to develop students’ critical thinking, with the expectation of providing instructional ideas for college English teachers.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
Drying Characteristics of Two Improved Parboiled Rice Varieties
Amina I. Maijalo, Paul Y. Idakwo, Ndubisi A. Aviara, Mamudu H. Badau
Page no 491-500 |
10.36348/sjet.2020.v05i12.002
In this study, drying characteristics of two improved parboiled varieties of rice (FARO 44 and FARO 52) at air temperatures of 36oC, 45oC and 50oC were investigated. The drying data were fitted to seven thin layer drying models, namely, Agbashlo et al., Henderson and Pabis, Logarithmic, Newton, Two Term, Verma et al., and Wang and Singh. The models performances were evaluated by comparing the coefficient of determination (R2), standard error (SE) and relationship between the experimental and predicted moisture ratios through nonlinear regression analysis. The main factor controlling the drying rate was temperature and falling rate period characterized the entire drying process. The moisture content of the parboiled rice samples was found to be in the range of 26.33-27.57% (wb) which reduced to 8.87-9.98% (wb) for FARO 44 and 29.37-30.27% (wb) which reduced to 14.33-14.98% (wb) for FARO 52 after drying for various temperatures of 36°C, 45°C and 50°C for eight hours. The R2 and SE varied between 0.9953 - 0.9997, 0.9917- 0.9998, 0.9991 - 0.9999 and 0.9907 - 0.9994, 0.9986 – 1.0000 0.9300- 1.0000 for FARO 44 and FARO 52 respectively for the seven models. The three best models at 36°C for FARO 44 was the Logarithmic followed by Modified Henderson, Pabis and Newton. At 45°C, the Two term model was the best followed by Verma et al., Modified Henderson and Pabis. While for FARO 52 drying behaviour at each drying temperature of 36°C, the best model was the Two term followed by Wang and Singh and Logarithmic. The Two term model was the best model at 50°C. The Two term drying models satisfactorily described the drying behaviour which produced randomized residual plots with highest R2 and lowest standard error of estimates and gave best fitting curves.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
The Effect of Tweets Made by Cryptocurrency Opinion Leaders on Bitcoin Prices
Shakirullah Hamza
Page no 569-589 |
10.36348/sjef.2020.v04i12.005
Rapid technological advancements in the last few decades have given rise to various new products and fields, such as cryptocurrencies, social media and sentiment analysis. The massive surge in internet usage has caused organizations and investors to increasingly base their decisions on content placed on social media platforms which are flooded with data from its users. One of those platforms is twitter, a micro-blogging platform which allows people to share their opinions in a limited number of characters. Certain users on these platforms have the ability to influence other users’ decision making, including investing. Although stock market prediction through sentiment analysis has been researched often, the amount of research done on prediction Bitcoin prices is relatively low. Furthermore, there is a gap in existing research in which samples are not limited to users that have more knowledge than individual investors. This paper uses sentiment analysis on tweets made be cryptocurrency influencers to see whether they can be used to predict Bitcoin price fluctuations. This paper, additionally researches differences in predictive capabilities between regions and differences in predictive capabilities between a bear and a bull market. The results in indicate that tweets made by cryptocurrency influencers contain statistically significant information about the future value of bitcoin. Thus, analyzing those tweets to exploit profitable opportunities can be worthwhile.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
Reconstruction of the Pre-Trial Decision on the Delegation and the Main Trial Process in Indonesia Based on Justice Value
H. Sunarso, Mahmutarom, Akhmad Khisni, Muhammad Ngazis
Page no 452-457 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2020.v03i12.005
This research aim is to examine and analyze pre-trial implementation of delegation and trial of main cases based on Law Number 8 of 1981 concerning Criminal Procedure Law in Indonesia currently and How to reconstruct the policy formulation of the pre-trial decision on the delegation and trial of the main case in an effort to maximize the pre-trial function in the criminal justice system in Indonesia in accordance with the value of justice? this research uses the method of empirical juridical approach where The data used in this study are primary data and secondary data, using qualitative analysis. The results showed that the Problems that arise in the pre-trial implementation of the delegation and trial of the main case based on Law Number 8 of 1981 cannot be applied because in Article 156 paragraph (1) the Court is not authorized to hear the case, or the indictment cannot be accepted, or the indictment must be annulled, or pre-trial has been granted regarding legal or Whether or not arrest, detention, termination of investigation or prosecution, compensation and or rehabilitation for a person whose criminal case is terminated at the level of investigation or prosecution, and whether or not the determination of a suspect is valid therefore, The reconstruction of the policy formulation of the decision of the Pre-Trial against the delegation and trial of the main case is by adding a sentence (phrase) so that in order to uphold justice and legal certainty the judge has a legal basis or reason for accepting objections or the exception of the accused or his legal adviser.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
Analysis of Optimal Portfolio Selection and Portfolio Performance Evaluation on LQ45 Shares
Suroto
Page no 562-568 |
10.36348/sjef.2020.v04i12.004
The purpose of this study is to assess portfolios that have been formed using a calculation model that calculates total risk and also to find out portfolios formed from companies listed on the LQ 45 Index on the IDX for the period February-July 2020. This research is a census research in which the population is all company shares that are consistently included in the LQ-45 index for the period February-July 2020. The data used is derived from secondary data, in the form of daily closing stock prices and daily closing composite stock price index obtained from data Indonesia Exchange Monthly Statistics and data on interest rates for Bank Indonesia Certificates for the period 30 April - 30 June 2020. The results showed that there were 9 stocks formed from 45 LQ45 stocks. The proportion of shares formed from LQ45 shares is TOWR of 0.263, SCMA of 0.175, BTPS of 0.174, SMGR of 0.123, JSMR of 0.148, EXCL of 0.048, CPIN of 0.047, INCO of 0.007 and ASII of 0.014. The portfolio performance formed from LQ-45 is better than the Stock Price Index G, this is indicated by the LQ-45 portfolio sharpe index figure of 0.3902 and the JCI has a sharpe index of 0.0804.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
Reconstruction of the Legislative Authority of the Regional Representative Council in the State System of the Republic of Indonesia Based on Dignified Justice
Zainuddin, Teguh Prasetyo, Umar Ma’ruf, Muhammad Ngazis
Page no 444-451 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2020.v03i12.004
The Indonesian Regional Representative Council (DPD) institution was formed to become a regional representative institution that aims to articulate regional interests in the context of decision-making at the national level. Expansion and merger of regions, management of natural resources and other economic resources, as well as those related to the balance between central and regional finances. The focus of this research study is what are the Implications of the Constitutional Court Decision on Strengthening the Legislative Function of the Regional Representative Council in the State Administration System of the Republic of Indonesia and How the Reconstruction of the Legislative Authority of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia is based on dignified justice. The paradigm used in the research is the post-positivism paradigm, where the type of research uses juridical-normative type of research, namely research that doctrinally examines the basis of rules and regulations regarding the Legislative Authority of the Regional Representative Council in the State Administration System of the Republic of Indonesia based on Dignified Justice, by conducting institutional analysis. people's representatives in legislative authority. The results of the research show that the DPD's authority in the field of legislation is indeed very weak, and efforts have also been made to strengthen it through the Constitutional Court, but the facts are still as before, therefore it needs to be rearranged through amendments to the 1945 Constitution, especially articles relating to authority. Regional Representative Council institutions, as well as regulations on the implementation of Constitutional Court Decisions, which in the end will manifest the authority of representative institutions based on Dignified Justice.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
Association of Hemoglobin Levels with Stroke Mortality in Patients of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Dr. Shaheen B Shaikh, Dr. Ismail HM, Miss Roshni, Dr. Shaheena Yassir, Dr. Saiqa R, Dr. Sarfaraz Shaikh
Page no 246-249 |
10.36348/sijb.2020.v03i12.002
Background: In stroke scenario, decreased hemoglobin levels have the potential to worsen brain ischemia; however, the association between the levels of hemoglobin with stroke mortality is not well understood. Aim: The study investigated the association of hemoglobin levels with 28 days mortality rate after ischemic stroke (IS). Methods: This was a retrospective study, where data of 74 patients admitted to ICU was collected with a diagnosis of stroke .The data were analyzed in the terms of demographic details, plasma glucose, HbA1c and hemoglobin levels. Results: Among 74 analyzed patients, 56.70% were men and 43.30% were females. In our study 32.4 % of stroke patients had anemia. Out of 45.9% non survivors, 21.6% stroke patients had hemoglobin level less than 11mg/ dl and 24.30% stroke patients had hemoglobin level more than 11mg/dl. Out of 54.1% survivors ,10.8.% and 43.20% stroke patients had hemoglobin level less than 11mg/ dl and more than 11mg/dl, respectively .The data was statistically significant. Conclusion: In conclusion, we showed that a significant proportion of stroke patients have low hemoglobin at the time of stroke onset and this is associated with increased mortality up to 28 days. Targeted interventions in this patient population may improve outcomes and require further evaluation.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 13, 2020
Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity of Neolamarckia cadamba and Cymbopogon citrates from Durg District of Chhattisgarh, India
Dinesh Kumar, Somendra Kumar, Motiram Sahu, Anil Kumar
Page no 343-348 |
10.36348/sjbr.2020.v05i12.001
Medicinal plants have attracted a great deal of scientific interest due to their potential as a source of natural biologically active compounds especially the antioxidant properties of medicinal plants that have created its wider applications including pharmaceuticals, alternate medicine, and natural therapies. The present study was to evaluate the qualitative estimation of phytochemicals and antioxidant properties from leaves, stem, and root of Neolamarckia cadamba and Cymbopogon citratus. In our study, we found the presence of steroids, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and cardiac glycosides and antioxidant features in both plants and found suitable for the therapy of oxidative damages. In the present study, free radical scavenging percentage activity was found maximum in aqueous stem extract of Neolamarckia cadamba (81% with 1.5 ml extract) and least in aqueous stem and leaf extract of Cymbopogon citrates (1.67% and 1.67% with 0.5 ml respectively). From the present work, it becomes possible to conclude that these plants could be a promising source of bioactive compounds and warrant further study.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 10, 2020
The Outcome of Vaginal Birth after One Caesarean Section (VBAC)-A Descriptive Study
Dr. Mst. Jesmin Akter, Dr. Eliza Shirin
Page no 249-257 |
10.36348/sijog.2020.v03i12.003
Background: Caesarean section has become the most performed major operation in obstetrics. The increasing rate of primary caesareans section becomes high worldwide due to early detection of fetal and maternal complications. Repeated caesarean section is one of the major contributory factors for increasing this rate very significantly. Now a day, vaginal delivery of pregnant mothers with the history of previous one caesarean with non-recurrent cause was established. It has been shown that the outcome of trial of labor in past caesarean delivery is acceptable, effective and safe for both mother and fetus, if the women are properly selected. Objective: The objectives of this study was to determine the outcomes of vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) in case of previous one caesarean section to reduce the subsequence cesarean section with its complication. Materials and Methods: It was a cross sectional study carried out in the Maternity Unite-1, Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh, held on January 2010 to December 2010. Out of total 380 admitted pregnant women who had previous one caesarean section, 50 pregnant women of 37-42 weeks of gestational age with the history of one caesarean delivery with alive baby were selected as study population following consecutive and purposive sampling method. Patients with spontaneous onset labor but preterm pregnancy with any contraindication or prior caesarean section due to recurrent causes, history of classical caesarean section, more than one caesarean section, multiple pregnancy, pregnancy with medical disorder were excluded in the study. Results: Out of total 50 sampled pregnant women, vaginal delivery were done 16(32%) & emergency cesarean section were done 34(68%). According to the age group both vaginal & cesarean section 20-30 years were predominant, which were 8(50%) and 17(50%) respectively. Regarding antenatal care 13(81.25%) of vaginal delivery cases were regular. On the other hand, only 10(29.41%) of cesarean section were regular in care. Fetal survival outcome in vaginal & caesarean which were 14(87.5%) and 33(97.05%) respectively. Comparing the maternal complication maximum number of vaginal delivery group had no complications. Conclusion: In this study 14.5% pregnant women went spontaneous labor. By permitting a trial of labor in our pregnant mother with a previous caesarean section, we will be able to reduce the caesarean delivery rate. Women for VBAC needs regular antenatal checkup, timely admit in hospital and delivery under close supervision. Therefore, all pregnant women with prior delivery by caesarean section need not necessarily be delivered by caesarean section during the next pregnancy of a pregnant women.