ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 5, 2020
Analysis of SSSS and CCCC Thick Anisotropic Rectangular Plate Using Exact Displacement Function
J. C. Ezeh, O. M. Ibearugbulem, U. C. Anya, H. O. Ozioko
Page no 150-160 |
10.36348/sjce.2020.v04i09.003
In this investigation, exact displacement functions were used to analyze thick anisotropic rectangular plates of two boundary conditions; simply supported on all edges (SSSS) and clamped on all edges (CCCC). Third order shear deformation model was employed in the formulation of the total potential energy functional for thick anisotropic rectangular plate. This total potential energy functional was reduced to the governing equation and compatibility equations for thick anisotropic plate. The governing equation and compatibility equations were solved to obtain the general displacement functions. By satisfying the boundary conditions for SSSS and CCCC plates their distinct displacement functions were obtained. These displacement functions were used to obtain the stiffness coefficients (k-values) for the plates. Minimizing the total potential energy functional with respect to the coefficients of the displacement functions gives the formulas for calculating the values of the coefficients. At this point, the displacements and stresses of the plates were calculated at various angles fiber orientations (0^0, 〖15〗^0, 〖30〗^0, 〖45〗^0, 〖60〗^0, 〖75〗^0 and 〖90〗^0) and various span-to-thickness ratios, α (5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100). The results obtained were close to the results of other scholars.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 5, 2020
Novel Formulas for Displacements and Stresses of Thick Anisotropic Rectangular Plate
Ibearugbulem OM, Ezeh JC, Ozioko HO, Anya UC
Page no 137-149 |
10.36348/sjce.2020.v04i09.002
This work concentrated on the analysis of thick anisotropic rectangular plate through exact approach using third order shear deformation theory. Refined plate theory assumptions were relied upon to formulate the total potential energy functional. Displacement field, kinematic relations, constitutive relations and stress displacement relations were also obtained from the assumptions. Kinematic relations and Stress-displacement relations were substituted into the universal strain energy equation to formulate the strain energy equation. Total potential energy functional for the analysis of thick anisotropic rectangular plate was obtained by adding the external work and strain energy equation together. The total potential energy functional was differentiated with respect to the out plane deflection (w), shear deformation rotation in x direction (_x) and shear deformation rotation in y direction (_y). This yielded the governing equation and two compatibility equations of thick anisotropic rectangular plate. Third order polynomial shear deformation function which was derived by Ibearugbulem et al. was relied upon to obtain the displacement functions. From these displacement functions, the unique displacement functions for the SSSS plate boundary condition were determined. Also the stiffness coefficients were calculated for the SSSS plate boundary condition. The formulas for calculating the coefficients of the displacements were combined with elastic equations to determine the novel formulas which were used in calculating for displacements (u, v and w) and stresses (σ_RR,σ_QQ,τ_RQ,τ_RS and τ_QS) at various angle fiber orientation (0^0, 〖15〗^0, 〖30〗^0, 〖45〗^0, 〖60〗^0, 〖75〗^0 and 〖90〗^0) and various span to thickness ratio, α (5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100). These formula were used to analyze typical anisotropic rectangular thick plates. The results obtained were shown on Tables 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. These numerical results obtained showed some level of agreement with previous works by other scholars. Hence the developed method is recommended for analyzing thick rectangular anisotropic plates.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 3, 2020
Reconstruction of Separate-Creditor Positions in the Process Declaring Bancruptcy in Indonesia Based on Justice Value
Supri Yono, Adi Sulistiyono, Anis Mashdurohatun, Ratih Mega Puspa Sari
Page no 334-341 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2020.v03i11.001
The problem discussed in this study involves is that there is yet to be a law protection for Multiple or Separate-Editor in case if company is declared bankrupt and is unable to pay its debts as a whole that could reflect Justice Value. The method of research used in this research is juridical-empirical where the research type is qualitative research with a sociological juridical approach (Socio-Legal Approach). The results of this study indicate that the position of the separate-creditors in the company bankruptcy currently has a priority in obtaining repayment of their accounts. Manpower legal protection in the event of a debtor who has been declared bankrupt before and after the Constitutional Court decision No. 67 / PUU-XI / 2013 are as follows: prior to the Constitutional Court decision it was assumed that labor wages remained under separate-creditors, taxes, auction fees, and curator fees and were deemed not to contradict Article 28D paragraph (1) and paragraph (2) of the Indonesian Constitution Law Year 1945. After the Constitutional Court decision, the position of workers' wages according to the Bankruptcy Law and the Civil Code takes precedence. The reconstruction of the position of the separate-creditor as offered by the author is by reconstructing the decision of the Constitutional Court No. 67 / PUU-XI / 2013 to better reflect the value of justice.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 3, 2020
Reconstruction of the Liability of Juvenile's Action That Violates the Law in the Juvenile Criminal Justice System Based on Justice Value
Asep Hermawan, Gunarto, Sri Endah Wahyuningsih
Page no 674-681 |
10.36348/sjhss.2020.v05i11.001
The problem of juvenile dealing with the law is one of the problems surfaced in the effort to protect and to fulfill juvenile's rights in Indonesia. Currently, the problem is handled with Law No. 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System (SPPA) which regulates the judicial process for juvenile in conflict with the law, including juvenile in conflict with the law, especially regarding their assistance in the court. The existing problems show that the SPPA Law does not reflect the value of justice on the legitimacy of legal acts of juvenile in conflict with the law. This study uses a socio-legal research approach with data sources, namely primary data obtained in the field and relevant literature as a secondary data. The data analysis used was a descriptive-analytical method. The results the author's research shows that the protection of the legitimacy of juvenile's legal acts in conflict with the law in the juvenile criminal justice system in Indonesia has not shown the value of justice optimally because not all juvenile who undergo a judicial process in child criminal cases receive assistance from their parents or biological parents them, it is not uncommon for many parents to feel embarrassed to accompany the criminal justice process for their juvenile. From this, efforts are needed to reconstruct the legality of legal acts of juvenile, namely reconstructing and adding new constructs of Article 1 point 18 with new constructions and adding one new construction as point 18a.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 3, 2020
Reconstruction of Policy for the Termination of Investigation by the Commission for Eradication of Corruption Based on the Pancasila's Value of Justice
Gunarto, Tabana Bangun, Eko Soponyono
Page no 682-688 |
10.36348/sjhss.2020.v05i11.002
The implementation of the termination of investigations by the Indonesia's Commission of the Eradication of Corruption (KPK) in Indonesia has not been able to provide justice due to the unclear regulatory factors in Law Number 19 of 2019 concerning the Amendment of the KPK Law. Based on this, the problem raised by the writer in this study is what are the obstacles that arise in in the process of investigation by the KPK in realizing the principles of fast, cheap, and simple Investigation and how to reconstruct the termination of an investigation by the KPK from the perspective of Law Number 19 of 2019. The research method used in this research is normative juridical using secondary legal materials and a qualitative analysis. The results showed that in its development, the investigation policy for suspects who died had changed since the second amendment to Law no. 30 of 2002. Several considerations behind the change in the policy of stopping KPK investigations are to provide protection for the rights of suspects. To deal with this, a reconstruction of the policy to stop investigations in the criminal justice system for corruption cases under the authority of the Corruption Eradication Commission requires reconstruction in Article 40 paragraph (1) of Law no. 30 of 2002, by adding to the provision that the KPK can stop investigating and prosecuting corruption cases where the investigation and prosecution are not completed within a maximum period of 2 (two) years or if there is not enough evidence, not a criminal act and for the sake of the law.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2020
Role of Indian herbs against COVID-19: A Review
Himesh Soni, Sarvesh Sharma, Jitender K Malik
Page no 169-176 |
10.36348/sijtcm.2020.v03i09.001
An eruption of pneumonia in December, 2019 in Wuhan, China, has now been gritty to be caused by a novel corona virus. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona-virus (SARS-CoV) named is allotted for this novel threads. The disease has spread more than 185 countries and regions, with more than 2.05 million confirmed cases and more than 1, 34,354 deaths as of April 16, 2020. The pandemic is enduring to spread inspite of worldwide efforts. The SS-RNA virus from the enveloped corona virus family caused SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) which is life threatening viral infection. Ayurveda has "effort towards enhancing the immunity against host of infections. The world has been relying on the Ayurvedic system of medicine from past era. As the field of alternative medicine expands enormous fame in the wake of COVID-19, the antique practice of Ayurveda with India as its land of origin can put on the role of calm yet prevailing armed forces in the fight against the corona virus. The present review spotlight on the various Ayurvedic principle with reference to the herbs as well herbo-mineral aliments which boost our immunity and taken as nutraceutical to prevent against SARS.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2020
Serial Distortion Patterns of the Vertebral Column Due to Schoolbag Carriage: A Case Report
Paul Y, Moraba LM, Kurten M, Barnard M, Ellapen TJ
Page no 435-437 |
10.36348/jaep.2020.v04i10.005
The habitual carriage of heavy school backpacks by scholars has been associated with a clumsy forward leaning compensatory posture that has become a concern to both parents and medical practitioners. This report documents the change in sagittal plane posture by quantifying the variation in craniovertebral (CVA) and standing pelvic angles (SPA), as well as vertex and acrominale heights during the loaded (carrying of the school backpack) versus the unloaded (not carrying the school backpack) phases. The school backpack weighed 6.8kg (20.0% of the scholar’s body mass). The scholar carried the straps of the backpack on both shoulders respectively. There was a significant difference in vertex and acrominale heights during loaded versus unloaded phases (p=0.02). A positive association was found between the anterior pelvic tilt and diminished vertex height (r=0.99) indicating that heavy backpack carriage diminishes the child’s vertex height by anteriorly rotating the pelvis. Furthermore, there was a positive association with the change in CVA and SPA (r=0.89) suggesting that carrying heavy backpacks produces a complimentary diminished CVA with an increased SPA in order to accommodate the increased load on the vertebral column.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2020
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Low-Dose Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) in Prevention of Pre-Eclampsia in High-Risk Pregnant Women
Dr. Naimisha Movva, Dr. Manjari Hota
Page no 217-221 |
10.36348/sijog.2020.v03i10.001
Background: Pre-eclampsia affects up to 10% pregnancies worldwide and is one of the foremost causes of poor maternal and foetal outcome. The situation in India is even grave with high rate of maternal mortality due to pre-eclampsia. Though multiple risk factors are associated with pre-eclampsia, it is known that first pregnancy itself is a significant pre-eclamptic risk factor. Therefore, in this study we intent to gauge the effects of low dose Acetyl salicylic acid (Aspirin) among pregnant women in prevention of pre-eclampsia. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Mamata Medical College and General Hospital. Total 100 patients were enrolled in this study. Pregnant women with and without any other pre-eclamptic risk factor consulting before the 16th week of amenorrhea were selected in the study. One group i.e. Treatment group (n=50) was given 75mg/day aspirin orally after breakfast to one week before estimated date of delivery while the other group received no aspirin. Both groups were followed for regular antenatal check-up. Results: The treatment group who received acetyl salicylic acid (aspirin), the age ranged from 20-35 years with a mean age of 24.81±3.12 years. Maximum number of cases belonged wot age group of 26-30 years. The treatment group who received acetyl salicylic acid (aspirin), the age ranged from 20-35 years with a mean age of 25.21±4.29 years. Moreover, we found pre-eclampsia in aspirin group was of lesser severity as compared to those in control group. Further, proportion wise the risk of pregnancy induced hypertension and eclampsia were also reduced with aspirin, however, these were not found statistically significant. Conclusion: Our study highlights the beneficial effect of low-dose acetyl salicylic acid in decreasing hypertension and proteinuria. This study also confirms the efficacy of acetyl salicylic acid in decreasing caesarean section, maternal mortality and morbidity.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2020
Evaluation of Pharmacological Features and Nanoparticle Formation by Urena lobata
Dinesh Kumar, Somendra Kumar, Motiram Sahu, Anil Kumar
Page no 226-235 |
10.36348/sjls.2020.v05i10.006
Urena lobata commonly known as Congo jute or hibiscus burr is a shrub belonging to the family Malvaceae widely distributed throughout India. The plant is utilized by the traditional healers for various ailments such as arthritis, diabetes, cough and malaria. In the present study, phytochemical constituents and antioxidant property of Urena lobata was studies in both normal extract and silver nanoparticle form. The antioxidant property of leaf of the plant was also evaluated. We have reported alkaloid, saponin, steroid, terpenoid, tannin, flavonoid and carbohydrate and significant antioxidant activity by DPPH method from this plant. For the first time, silver nanoparticle was successfully synthesized using Urena lobata leaf extract in the current investigation and characterized by UV–VIS spectrophotometer and the characteristic surface plasmon resonance peak was identified to be ⁓424 nm. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was employed to ascertain the crystalline nature and purity of the silver nanoparticles which implied the presence of 111, 002, 022, 113, and 222 lattice planes of the cubic structure of metallic silver and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to determine specific functional groups in silver nanoparticles and the capping agents present in the leaf extract.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2020
Proximate Composition and Antioxidant Activities of Different Species of Mangnifera indica Seeds Kernel Cultivated in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State
Odia A, Irabor GE, Nweke CJ
Page no 120-127 |
10.36348/sijcms.2020.v03i08.002
Antioxidant activities of some species of Mangnifera indica seed kernel (sucking mango, bush mango and opiororo mango) extracts were studied. The antioxidants capacities of the mango seed extracts were compared to some known synthetic antioxidant. Results obtained showed that the three different species of Mangnifera indica seed kernel which have 30.24+0.030%, 21.11+0.010% and 15.14+0.020% for sucking, bush and opiororo mangoes respectively had a lower scavenging capacity compared to the synthetic positive control standard (vitamin C) which recorded 32.57+0.001% in DPPH radical scavenging assay. Mangnifera indica specie B (bush mango) had the highest scavenging capacity (66.76+0.014%) compared to the synthetic positive control BHT (64.40+0.020%) in the reducing power determination assay. Mangnifera indica specie B (bush mango) and specie C (opiororo mango) had higher scavenging capacities of 14.64+0.031% and 14.29+0.019% for hydrogen peroxide scavenging capacity compared to synthetic sodium pyruvate which has 13.01+0.009%. Proximate composition of three varieties of mango seeds was also determined. The percentage moisture, ash crude fat, crude fibre, protein and carbohydrate contents was determined using A.O.A.C. method. Opiororo mango and Sucking mango had similar values for moisture content (8.00%) while Bush mango had comparable value of 8.05%. The ash content ranged between 0.40 - 1.80% and Bush mango had the highest value of 1.80±0.03%. The fat content was observed to be between 14.29±0.05% and 27.14±0.01% with sucking mango having the highest fat content (27.14±0.01%). Bush mango and Opiororo mango had similar values for crude fibre (49.50%) while sucking mango had comparable value of 49.00±0.03%. The crude protein ranged between 9.26 - 14.27%. This study suggests that the seeds may be nutritionally potent with appreciable high levels of nutrients and energy which can be incorporated into feed/food.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2020
Relationship of Fish Consumption to Hair Mercury Levels of Pregnant Women
Rahmat Hidayat, Hasnawati Amqam, Rina Previana Amiruddin, Anwar Daud, Anwar Mallongi, Rafael Djajakusli
Page no 282-286 |
10.36348/sjbr.2020.v05i10.001
Mercury (Hg) is a natural chemical element found in the Earth's crust in three forms, namely elemental, inorganic and organic. Mercury is formed naturally through anthropogenic activities, volcanoes or seepage of groundwater through mercury deposits. Mercury exposure cause harm to pregnant women and the fetus. Some mercury compounds bioaccumulate and cross the placenta to the fetus. They also pollute colostrum and breast milk, causing severe health problems for newborns such as, disabled and a tendency to hyperactivity or autism. High fish consumption increase mercury levels in pregnant women. Fish intake during pregnancy is associated with mercury levels in hair in pregnant women, mainly the frequency of fish intake, types of fish and the amount of fish consumed. This study aims to determine the relationship between fish consumption and mercury levels in the hair of pregnant women. Hair samples were taken from 53 pregnant women in Bulukumba district using purposive sampling technique. Hair analysis used Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) AMA 254 with a wavelength of 253.7 µm. This research is analytic observational with a cross-sectional study design. The results showed that were 73.6% of mercury levels in the hair of pregnant women were abnormal, then 64.2% of pregnant women who consumed fish> 3 times / week and 35.8% of fish consumption < 3 times / week It is concluded that there was a significant relationship between fish consumption and mercury levels in the hair of pregnant women, but it was not significant for total fish consumption. The community is advised to use mercury friendly materials and tools and to the government to intensify education to vulnerable communities about the dangers of mercury in pregnant women.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2020
Using UTAUT Model to Predict Social Media Adoption among Indonesian SMEs
Fatmah Amir Abdat
Page no 498-505 |
10.36348/sjef.2020.v04i10.003
The purpose of this paper was to predict the factors that influence the adoption of Social Media Apps (SMA) among Indoneisan SMEs to promote and market their business using UTAUT (Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology theory) approach. These factors include performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions. To fulfill these aims, a quantitative research was adopted. Data were taken using a questionnaire from total of 162 respondents, namely the owner or manager of SMEs. The sampling technique used was non-probability sampling. Then, the data was tested using Partial Least Square. The findings of this study revealed that the model was able to explain 61% of the variance in behavioral intention. Result showed that the variables such as performance expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions had positive and significant effect on behavioral intention to adopt social media apps. On the other hand, effort expectancy had no significant effect on behavioral intention. Based on results, theoretical and practical implications are provided for scholars, SMEs’ owner and manager.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2020
Simulation of Harmful Fuel Inflamer through Outlet & Maximum Pressure in Cylinder with Temperature in Engine of Vehicles
Run Xu
Page no 407-409 |
10.36348/sjet.2020.v05i10.008
The toxic fuel is harmful to human health and environment in earth, so that simulation is studied to find the relation of inflamer and time and temperature in Engine is important now. CO and NO is searched with the mass ratio and find the NO is bigger than CO under certain time. Meantime the more value of them contains the more emitted gas will be with the consuming of 7.6lit/h. The CO and NO will incline when their concentration incline from 0.2% to 4%. CO with the engine internal diameter being 87mm is higher than its 75mm. The big one has higher value than the small one. With the increasing temperature the inflamer is high, the temperature is big since the power is big too. It is found that x which is times of RT (room temperature) pressure increases when the temperature increases. Meantime it increases when cylinder length decreases.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 29, 2020
FTIR Based Pharmacological Validation of Bridelia retusa
Somendra Kumar, Dinesh Kumar, Motiram Sahu, Anil Kumar
Page no 658-667 |
10.36348/sjmps.2020.v06i10.004
Bridelia retusa commonly known as Khaja or Kasai in India, belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae, is a tropical small-sized tree found throughout warmer parts of India. Entire parts of Bridelia retusa has been traditionally used for healing of several ailments such as rheumatism, diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, removal of urinary concretions, and the bark of the plant is used by tribal people to develop sterility as a contraceptive. The present investigation was planned to evaluate and explore potential bioactive phytocompounds in the bark, fruit, and leaf extract of Bridelia retusa using phytochemical profiling and an infra-red spectrophotometer. The phytochemical evaluation of bark, fruit, and leaf extracts of Bridelia retusa revealed the presence of alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, tannins, and terpenoids in extracts. All seven phytocompounds were found in both aqueous leaf and methanolic bark extracts. Alkaloid was detected in all except for ethyl acetate extract. Cardiac glycosides were found in extracts of aqueous and petroleum ether. Steroid and terpenoids were detected from all aqueous and methanol extracts whereas saponin was found in all aqueous extracts. FTIR spectrophotometric analysis exhibited the presence of primary & secondary alcohols, alkenes, aldehyde, primary & secondary amines, aliphatic bromo compounds, aliphatic ether, aromatic amines, acid halides, ester, halo compounds, vinyl ether, and aromatic compounds. The presence of these phytocompounds suggests better possibilities for the plant as a source of significant phytomedicines in pharmaceutical industries and research institutes for the discovery of lead compounds for a competent drug.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 29, 2020
Study of Effect of Nutrition and Sunlight Exposure on Bone Mineral Density in and Around Kanchipuram District
Gopalakrishnan, Sivakumar J, K.Ponnazhagan
Page no 221-225 |
10.36348/sijb.2020.v03i10.004
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between nutrition and sunlight exposure on BMD levels in different age group between 30 to 75 years old subjects and to assess the relationship between age, sex and BMD in general population. Design: An observational cross sectional study of randomly selected in kanchipuram district aged from 30–75 years. Materials and methods: The study was conducted in the department of biochemistry, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Kanchipuram .Under this cross-sectional comparative study. 80 subjects of both sexes were subjected to the study. And subjects are divided into group 1(Age Group between 30-45), group 2 (Age Group between 46-60), and group 3 (Age Group between 61-75). Nutrition status and exposure to sunlight was collected by questionaries. Results: 80 adults between 30 to 75 years of both sexes were subjected to this study. People in the age group of 30-45 years were found to be more osteopenic particularly very high in females (males -0.97±1.2 and females -1.3±1.45) and people in the age group 61 to 75 years, were found to be osteoporotic (males -1.43±1.3 and females -2.08±0.95). Based on nutrition, 15 people of both sexes were selected who are vegetarian (-0.96 ± 0.6), 22 people were selected who take non-veg three times in a week (1.29 ± 0.92), and 28 people were selected who take non veg more than 3 times in a week (1.3 ± 0.77) and 15 people were selected who take both veg and non-veg in a week (1.38 ± 0.77). The results indicate that vegetarian taking people were got low BMD levels when compared to other groups. BMD level significantly increased in people exposed to sunlight for more than 10 minutes when compared to less exposed to sunlight. Conclusion: This study confirms that people of younger age group (30-45 years) are found to be more osteopenic when compared to the older age group (46-60 years) due to of less exposure in sunlight and low intake of vitamin D and calcium diets. Highlight of this study is “Osteopenia is more prevalent in the younger age group which necessitates earlier intervention”