ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 11, 2020
Preliminary Phytochemical Evaluation and HPTLC Profile of Celastrus paniculatus Seed
Shashank Dhar Tiwari, Tyagi CK, Prabhakar Budholiya
Page no 692-697 |
10.36348/sjmps.2020.v06i11.004
Standardization plays a significant part in the production of phytopharmaceutical of standard quality as the quality standards are based on proper selection of raw materials. Celastrus paniculatus Willd (Celastraceae) is the conventional Ayurvedic medicinal plant used for centuries as a memory enhancing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative and antiepileptic agent. The decoction of seeds is given in rheumatism, gout, paralysis and leprosy. High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) technique is a sophisticated and automated form of the thin-layer chromatography (TLC) with enhanced and advanced separation efficiency and detection limits and is often an outstanding alternative to GC and HPLC. Applications of HPTLC include phytochemical and biomedical analysis, herbal drug quantification, active ingredient quantification, fingerprinting of formulations, and check for adulterants in the formulations. Present investigation includes examination of morphological and microscopic characters, ash value, extractive values and phytochemical evaluations including qualitative chemical examination of active constituents. The Pet. Ether extract (i.e. oil) contains different fatty acids and they were converted into their methyl esters for their assessment by HPTLC.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 11, 2020
Particulate Matters, (PM) 2.5, 1, and 10 Measurements in Lahore and Indication of Their Harmful Effects on the Ocular Epithelium
Shiraz Aslam, Lamia Yusuf, Zobiah Hafeez, Muhammad Akhlaq, Hina Sadaf, Saba Iqbal
Page no 319-324 |
10.36348/sjm.2020.v05i11.001
Introduction: This study stresses upon the importance of protecting the eyes from chemicals and particulate matter in the atmosphere of our cities and the possible harmful effects this can have on adults and the future generations. Objective: This study endeavors to point out the harmful chemicals and the presence of dangerous particulate matters in the air and the possibility of its effects on the ocular functioning. Study Design: This was a cross sectional study. Setting: This study was carried out in specific areas in Lahore, Pakistan. Time Duration: As it was a cross sectional study so the data was collected in a 12 hour period in various specific areas of Lahore. Method: A purpose built monitoring device was used to take pollutant readings at various sites in Lahore. Result: The levels of PM2.5, PM1 and PM10 were all above the WHO recommended standards in all areas in Lahore. The heaviest concentration was at Data Darbar which is incidentally most crowded area as well. Conclusion: There is heavy and constant exposure to the eyes of these particulate matters especially the fine, PM2.5 chemicals which are highly injurious to the eyes in addition to the lungs, heart and the central nervous system.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 11, 2020
News Media in Lebanon: Quantifying the Confidence Using Parametric and Non-parametric Testing
Hussin J. Hejase, Ale J. Hejase, Hasan F. Fayyad-Kazan
Page no 517-534 |
10.36348/sjbms.2020.v05i11.001
Providing a clear statistical analysis of news media confidence levels in a nation adds value to the integrity to the reported news as well as a basis for comparison among sources and the outcome may influence on the population’s approach and attitude towards the current happenings. Lebanon, a Middle Eastern nation, is under continuous scrutiny by other nations due to its continuous and recurring conflicts being political, social or armed conflicts related events which may influence its surrounding geopolitical environment. Although the United States of America, in particular, has been a leading country in what relates to news media and press accuracy and fairness studies, countries like Lebanon lack such assessments and reports. This study, exploratory in nature, using both parametric and nonparametric statistical testing assessed the news media in Lebanon by relying on a previously run poll questionnaire that was administered on nine time intervals along a time frame of four years. Its purpose was to assess and quantify the Lebanese news media and press accuracy and fairness. One important implication of the research was that it showed how parametric and non-parametric tests converge to offer a common assessment of the topic in question. This paper followed a streamlined research process capitalizing on a first hand treatise of the descriptive outcomes of 4850 questionnaires. Moreover, the paper presented reliability, validity and dependence analysis specific to the existing sample data. Results obtained match their reported counterparts mainly in the USA, where the percentage of negative news media assessment in Lebanon is estimated to be 64% which matches the 63% reported in the USA. Findings of this work add new insights to the academic community, academicians and researchers, policy makers in the private as well as the public news media institutions.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 11, 2020
Reconstruction of Criminal Conspiracy in Indonesia's Corruption Crime Law Based on Progressive Law
Aris Suliyono, Gunarto, Sri Endah Wahyuningsih, Ngadino
Page no 362-368 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2020.v03i11.005
The act of conspiracy in the criminal act of corruption in Indonesia is very difficult to prove because the standard definition and elements of criminal conspiracy in cases of corruption are different from the definition of Conspiracy in other crimes. This situation is getting more complicated because the elements and definitions of the standard of conspiracy in corruption cases are not clearly regulated. This encourages the author to conduct a study on the subject matter of what are the weaknesses of the law in the case of criminal conspiracy in the criminal act of corruption to then carry out the reconstruction of the Conspiracy in criminal acts of corruption based on progressive law. The paradigm in this research is constructivism and the type of research used is descriptive-analytical. Based on the research conducted, it is found that the implementation of law enforcement in cases of conspiracy related to corruption in Indonesia is not yet fair, this is due to the unclear elements in the criminal Conspiracy in cases of corruption. The weaknesses that result in this are weaknesses in the form of overlapping rules, law enforcement which only prioritizes proof in the form of real losses and ignores the meetings of mind, the influence of power, and politics. So it is necessary to reconstruct Article 2 by adding the phrase "can" and Article 15 of Law Number 31 of the Year 1999 Jo. Law Number 20 Year 2001 Concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crime.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 11, 2020
Socio-Economic Impacts of Transit Projects (A Case Study of Orange Line Lahore)
Alisha Shahid, Muhammad Ansub, Asra Hafeez, Hamza Saleem, Aroosa basharat
Page no 161-169 |
10.36348/sjce.2020.v04i09.004
Open spaces have significant importance in the life of the settlements. The areas with high green coverage rate have ecological and environmental importance. These green spaces can improve the urban climate, abate the urban heat- island effect by their ecological-balancer function and reduce environmental damages. In recent years, less attention has been paid to open spaces (including green areas and green spaces) and their components as well as their effect on the environment. Due to mega transit projects environment of Lahore is continuously in danger. This research have highlighted the importance of green spaces which is destroyed badly after every project. Research have also highlighted the socio economic conditions, willingness of residents of Lahore where the project of orange line was initiated. In the end of the research the authors have proposed some useful measures through which planners and engineers can hold on projects and will provide less harm to environment.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 9, 2020
Genomic annotation of Human Coronavirus strains: A Review
Shivani Singh, Dr. Sharique Ahmad, Dr. Saeeda Wasim, Dr. Silky Rai, Dr. Sudarshana Gogoi, Dr. Zarina Farheen
Page no 308-319 |
10.36348/sjbr.2020.v05i11.005
Coronaviruses are the fascinating group of viruses with the unusual molecular mechanism of recombination and transcription and also consist newly emerged pathogens. The emergence of SARS and coronavirus as its etiological agent was found totally surprising in community of coronaviruses. As it was the first strain found to be causing severe illness in humans and also in moderate cases causes death. Till now there are found to be seven strains of coronaviruses affecting humans including newly found coronavirus. The NL63 strains and HKU1 strains both provide model for newly described identified human coronaviruses. Other strains OC43 MERS-CoV, 229E and SARS-CoV associated genome analysis showed identification and characterization of protease and replicase as well as various enzymatic activities of open reading frame ORF1a and 1b of these strains. All this provides us target for which potential drug can be evaluated. Various novel respiratory viruses including SARS-COV and NL63 were found in past 3 years. Then the discovery of another coronavirus HKU1 found in china. The other which had been recently emerged in Wuhan, China named as COVID-19. The genome of all strains of coronaviruses is described in this paper which will be helpful in decoding genome, diagnostics and prognosis of COVID-19.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 9, 2020
Investigating the Mass Variation of Jute Spun Yarn Produced by Modified Spinning Frame
Md. Khalilur Rahman Khan
Page no 419-421 |
10.36348/sjet.2020.v05i11.004
Evenness is one of the main criteria characterizing quality for any staple spun yarn. Variation in yarn mass have significant influences like the other quality parameters of jute spun yarn for being applied in the diversified items. However, jute flyer spinning frame had been modified in the drafting zone to improve the quality parameters of jute yarn. In this study, mass variation (unevenness) results of jute yarn had been investigated by producing two types of jute yarn counts (i.e., 6.5 and 10 lbs/spy) for both the existing and the modified spinning frame. Hence, the results of jute yarn unevenness values had been compared between the modified and the existing spinning frame. Results revealed that mass variations of jute spun yarn had been decreased for the modified spinning frame for the both counts (i.e., 6.5 lbs/spy and 10 lbs/spy). Finally, it was remarked that the modified spinning frame produced a better quality of jute yarn in terms of mass variation compared to that of the existing spinning frame.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 9, 2020
Spinal Tumors- A Case Series of 5 Cases with Clinicopathological Review
Nitika kumari, Sai Sudha, Mary Lily
Page no 453-458 |
10.36348/sjpm.2020.v05i11.002
Background: Spinal tumors are tumors that can occur within or adjacent to the spinal cord. It can be primary tumors or secondary/ metastatic tumors. Primary tumors of the spine are rare and most of these lesions are asymptomatic. Primary spinal cord tumors account for 2 to 4 percent of all primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Spinal tumors are classified based on their location as extradural and intradural. Intradural tumors can be intramedullary spinal cord tumors (IMSCT) or intradural extramedullary (IDEM). Objective: To review the clinicopathological features of 5 histologically confirmed spinal tumor cases. Material & Methods: This study includes 5 cases of spinal tumors diagnosed by histopathological examinations. Result: Out of 5 cases we got 2 meningiomas, 1 spinal angiolipoma,1 schwannoma, and 1 myxopapillary ependymoma. Conclusion: The study can contribute to epidemiologic knowledge of Spinal cord tumors
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 9, 2020
A Qualitative Analysis on the Clinical Experiences of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Kenya
Wachira Serah, Karani Anna, Kimani Samuel, Mageto Irene
Page no 293-298 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2020.v03i11.003
Background/aim: There is a need to assess students’ reflective work to identify learning enhancers and barriers to improve nurse training. Although reflective writing has been an ongoing clinical nurse education practice globally, analysis of journal reflections to identify student nurses’ clinical experiences is scanty, especially in the local Kenyan setting. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the lived clinical experiences of student nurses to identify learning enhancers and barriers. Methods: This research was the qualitative part of a mixed-method approach. Qualitative content analysis was utilized to scrutinize 138 reflective journal entries of 36 undergraduate nursing students in the second and third years of practice. The participants were from a Public University, School of Nursing, in Kenya. The students documented their clinical experiences during their medical-surgical clinical attachment at a National Referral Hospital in Kenya between February and August 2018. The average entries per student were four with a range of 2-6 entries per journal. Gibb’s reflective model guided documentation of reflections. NVIVO version 11 was used to code, transcribe, and analyze the journal narratives. Results: Four main themes emerged from the analysis; Gaining new skills and knowledge, confidence levels, professional practice gaps, and professional support system. Conclusion: Nursing students’ experience is focused on gaining new knowledge and skills and building their confidence to practice. However, positive and negative encounters develop their buoyancy and frustrate their desire to learn, respectively.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 7, 2020
State Liability for Crime Victims: A Perspective of Public Prosecutor
Mudazzir Munsyir, M. Said Karim, Hamzah Halim, Anshori Ilyas
Page no 349-353 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2020.v03i11.003
Crime prevention are an integral part of efforts to protect society (social defense). In a context of the criminal justice system, the function of criminal law is to provide protection for the rights and interests of individuals, both perpetrators and victims of criminal law. The research is an empirical legal research. The results show that the essence of the claim for compensation for crime victims in national regulations is an effort made by providing a place for crime victims to obtain justice, benefit and legal certainty as an objective of the law. The mechanism for claiming compensation for crime victims has never been prosecuted for compensation by the public prosecutor. Hence, the ideal concept of the provisions in the claim for compensation can be done through regulations in compensation claims both for restitution and compensation in the implementing rules both material and formal criminal law.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 7, 2020
Biochemical Evaluation of a Potentially Ubiquitous Element in Snake Bite: Myths and Facts-A Tertiary Rural Hospital Study in India
Harish Rangareddy, Shashidhar K N, Deena C Mendez, Prabhavathi K
Page no 303-307 |
10.36348/sjbr.2020.v05i11.004
Introduction: Snake bite is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Snake venom is a complex mixture containing peptides, polypeptides, enzymes, glycoproteins and other substances which have pharmacological properties. It mainly affects the vital organ systems such as the cardiovascular, nervous, renal and respiratory systems. Studies have shown that following the bite krait snake, patients suffer from hypokalemia and sink into coma. However, no clear conclusive result has been arrived at in studies conducted in rural Kolar district. Objective: To explore the biochemical changes with respect to renal disturbances in snake bites. Methodology: This is a hospital based observational study since these parameters were studied after the snake bite and at the time of admission; data was collected from our hospital records and includes the measured values of blood urea, serum creatinine, serum sodium and potassium levels, bleeding time and clotting time at the time of admission in 30 snake bite victims. These cases were compared with age and gender matched healthy controls. Results: Blood urea and serum creatinine levels were not elevated in the victims while serum potassium level was decreased (p<0.001) and serum sodium was increased (p<0.05). Bleeding time was also increased (p<0.001) when compared to controls. Conclusion: The hypokalemia observed may be due to increased urinary excretion or intracellular shifting of potassium.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 7, 2020
The Local Content Act, 2010 and Manpower Development Policy in Nigeria: How Far so Far?
Christian C. Obeagu
Page no 354-361 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2020.v03i11.004
This paper examined the Local Content Act, 2010 in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and its operability and realisation of the aims and objectives. Human capacity-building and development of the local populace by giving opportunity to Nigerians to be effectively involved in the industry as a cardinal objective was so far given reasonable attention, as against the hitherto monopoly of the industry by foreigners. Job opportunities resulted and taken by Nigerians for skilled and unskilled workers; even as many Nigerians received various trainings for skills acquisition. The paper noted gaps to be filled as the level of expertise of Nigerians still fall short of expectation. It recommended measures to improve the realisation of the objectives of the Act such as aggressive investment in research and development to enhance transfer of technology.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 6, 2020
The Chinese Advantages Compared with Developed Country in New and Old Energy Converting & Manufacture Technology
Xu Run
Page no 410-412 |
10.36348/sjet.2020.v05i11.001
The new energy is urgent task for us to do. It is not only for contaminated environment but also for resource protection. The basic principle research must be proceeded to keep up with advanced country. Mathematics and applied project will be erected to model all kinds of practice. Auto and robot is two factors to develop manufacture technology. Between them robot is new industrious project for us to erect urgently. The auto is developed through new energy source like electricity and hydrogen etc clean fuel.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 6, 2020
Snap on Smile: A Systematic Review
Dr. Laila Mohammed Alanazi, Dr. Abdulrahman Abdullah Alkhashrami, Dr. Rayan Abdullah Albader, Dr. Shahad Ali Alasiri, Dr. Ahmed Fahad Althumairy, Dr. Waad Mohammed Alghamdi, Dr. Nabeel Mohammed Munshi, Dr. Fatima Sultana
Page no 522-527 |
10.36348/sjodr.2020.v05i11.001
An unimaginable change has occurred in the past 50 years in the restorative dentistry. People are nowadays more concerned about their smile and hence opting for various dental procedures to get that perfect smile. According to the World Health Organization, oral health is often inter-twisted with the general health that determines the quality of life of a person and a good oral health reduces mortality. It is important to balance between the knowledge of the dental professionals about the smile aesthetics and the perception of the patient to create a dazzling and pleasing smile. The aesthetic dentistry treatment planning May includes interacting of different dental disciplines like endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics prosthodontics, and restorative modalities. The snap on smile is a removable, flexible and adjustable device that needs no preparation or reconstruction of the tooth structure. It doesn't require any anaesthetic injections. In fact it is non-invasive that makes it perfectly reversible. The purpose of this systematic review is to review the literature about the snap on smile. Data was extracted from the online databases like Med-line and Pub-Med Central, and tabulated using the pre designed data extraction forms. 11 articles were included in the study of the systematic review of literature about the snap on smile. The individuals with aesthetic smile appear more attractive in the photograph than the individual with no aesthetic smile. Snap on Smile can create a person’s image and also inspire his self-confidence. Snap on Smile offers an immediate change in the smile and gives the most compelling experience by the patient. The snap on smile is a total non-invasive and reversible treatment that gives an instant change and adds up to the attractiveness of an individual’s face. The snap on smile is a total non-invasive and reversible treatment that gives an instant change and ads up to the attractive of an individual’s face. The Snap on Smile gives a temporary instant results of a dazzling smile and may last from 2 to 5 years, it requires no adhesives, no cementation, no bonding, no invasion, no impingement, and is inexpensive when compared with Veneer and Dental Implants. However it has few drawbacks like it is less durable, gives more fake look, and gives bulky appearance, with increased risk of decay and development of plaque.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 6, 2020
Microplastic Identification in the Faeces of Pregnant Women
Ervina Septami AR , Hasnawati Amqam, Sitti Maisuri Tadjuddin Chalid, Anwar Daud, Hasanuddin Ishak, Stang
Page no 299-302 |
10.36348/sjbr.2020.v05i11.003
Microplastics come from various types of materials in the form of pieces, fibres, fragments, granules, slabs, or tiny flakes between 0.1-5000 µm. It is very resistant to degradation and is insoluble in water. Microplastics are widely distributed in the oceans, sediments, land, and consumed by marine organisms such as fish and shellfish. This study aims to describe the presence of microplastics in the faeces of pregnant women. This type of research is an analytic observation with a cross-sectional design. The sample in this study amounted to thirty pregnant women. Data obtained through interviews using a questionnaire and examination of faeces samples. The results showed that all stool samples contained microplastics. The number of microplastics found ranged from 5 to 21 microplastics with the types of fiber, fragments, and films. The length of the microplastics ranges from 0.2 - 4.9 mm. It is concluded that ingested microplastics are disposed of through feces but the residue will accumulate in the body and can pose health risks in the long term. Encouraging the role of the government through education and regulation so that the community obeys and does not throw garbage anywhere.