ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Heat Shock Protein 90 Mutation is Associated with Beef Cattle Traits
Charles Rosenkrans
Page no 677-680 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.12.2
Our objective was to determine if polymorphisms associated with bovine
Hsp90 gene have potential as a selection tool for productivity traits in cattle. Genomic
DNA was extracted from buffy coat samples of crossbred Angus (n = 26) cows. Data
were analyzed with cow as the experimental unit, genotype as the main effect, and
dependent variables (calving rate, Julian calving date, calf birth weight, calf weight
and cow weight at weaning, and calculated cow efficiency). When F-tests were
significant (P < 0.05) least-squares means were separated using multiple T-tests.
Polymorphism A97G is a transition from adenine to guanine at base 97 of the 283 base
amplicon. Of the 26 cows, 19 were homozygous for adenine, 7 were heterozygous,
and no homozygous guanine, which resulted in a minor allele frequency of 13.5%.
Calving rate and cow weaning weight were not (P > 0.9) associated with genotype at
A97G. However, 205-day adjusted calf weight was associated (P = 0.0002) with
A97G genotype (188 vs. 208.1 7.1 kg; respectively AA and AG). That heavier calf
weaning weight improved (P=0.08) cow efficiency for AG cows (Table 2).
Heterozygous cows shed their winter hair coats earlier than AA cows. June hair coat
score for AG cows (1.6 0.17) was lower (P < 0.03) than June hair coat scores for AA
cows (2.2 0.11). Single nucleotide polymorphism A97G was associated with
productivity traits in beef cattle. Our results suggest that additional research with this
mutation is warranted to determine its value as a genetic tool for selecting animals that
are less susceptible to heat stress and related problems.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Occurrence of Bovine Cysticercosis among Cattle Slaughtered At Sokoto Modern Abattoir
Kiran Singh, Umar Yabo Umar
Page no 681-685 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.12.3
A study on bovine cysticercosis was conducted at Sokoto modern abattoir
with the main objectives of determining the occurrence of cysticercosis in slaughtered
cattle. A total of 80 samples were collected each containing of Heart, Tongue, Lungs,
Liver, Kidney, Diaphragm and Masseter and investigated appropriately for
Cysticercus cyst. Out of the total 80 inspected animals, 7 animals had variable number
of Cysticercus bovis giving an overall prevalence of 8.8%. Anatomical distribution of
the cyst showed that the highest proportions of C. bovis cyst were observed in tongue,
followed by heart, triceps and masseter muscle. The main reason for the cysticercosis
is the primary host (Humans) depositing T. saginata eggs on vegetation and from
where cattle contracted the disease during grazing.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Role of Pastoralism in Land Regeneration, Water Management and Climate Change Adaptation in Nigeria: A Historical Perspective
N.G. Hayatu, A.A. Abdullahi, M.B. Sharu, A.B. Anka, A. Muhammad, F.D. Haruna, A. Nabayi, I.L. Abdullahi, L. Abubakar
Page no 693-699 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.12.5
Pastoralism plays a role in nutritional, socio-economic and cultural needs of
Nigerians. High cost of food importation and decline in resources to improve the
nutritional standards made it essential to reduce dependency on imported produce in
the country. However, pastoralists face serious problems in search of wetland and
floodplains, on which they rely solely for food and water, especially during the dry
season. Pastoralists are also being deprived of grazing land for reasons such as forest
reserves, nature conservation and mining. They also need water for their animals and
as such, its management is as important as the pastures. Hence, climate change affects
the lives and activities of the pastoralist both directly and indirectly, despite their
ability to easily adapt to climatic changes such as floods and droughts. High
population pressure and higher demand for arable land are also threats to the
pastoralist which prompted their utilization of marginal lands. This leads to constraints
in grazing land, resulting in over grazing of the available ones and communal clashes
that causes destruction of human and animal lives and as well as valuable properties.
The literature reviewed in this article indicates that pastoralists develop rangelands
ecosystems within extreme climates. It sustains the provision of goods and services to
humanity and makes the soils more fertile by sequestering atmospheric carbon.
SWOT-Analysis was conducted to reveal the strengths, opportunities and weaknesses
of pastoralism as a system practiced in Nigeria and the way forward.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Philosophy of Christian Education: Exploring Personal Faith and Convictions
Esther J. Kibor
Page no 562-567 |
10.36348/jaep
Philosophy and Christian education relate because both address life‟s basic
questions like meaning of life, nature of morality, worth of knowledge, et cetera.
Christian education is concerned with philosophy in that it seeks to know truths about
God, about man and how to communicate those truths to others. Philosophy and
theology are closely tied. While philosophy derives its nature and structure from human
categories, “theology derives its structure and nature from the events of revelation of
God in His Word.” From one hand, “revelation must be recognized as sources from
which truth and meaning are gained; and on the other hand, as “principles of clear
thinking [it] must be applied to the interpretation of God‟s revelation as found in the
Bible and in nature” (Exploring Christian education). A personal philosophy of Christian
education in this write-up is based on my faith and convictions as a Christian.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Serum Albumin Level in Second and Third Trimester Pregnancies in Makurdi, Nigeria
Dr. A. Agbecha, Dr. E.N Yisa
Page no 175-180 |
10.21276/sjbr.2018.3.6.2
Certain physiological changes occur during normal pregnancy. These changes
when exaggerated could result to adverse maternal outcome. Adverse cardiovascular
outcomes have been previously linked with hypoalbuminemia in the general population.
Few reports exist about serum albumin level in second and third trimester of pregnancy.
Our study aims at determining serum albumin level in second and third trimesters of
pregnancy. This was a case-control study involving randomly selected 40 non pregnant
and 77 pregnant women in Makurdi, Nigeria. The participants were subdivided into 3
comparable groups; control n=40, second trimester n=37 and third trimester n=40.
Mean age, body mass index (BMI), and serum albumin in the study groups were
compared using ANOVA. Associations of age, BMI, gestation age and albumin were
determined using Pearson correlation analysis. Serum albumin level was significantly
(P<0.0004) lower in the pregnant groups compared to the controls. A post hoc test
reveals a significant (P<0.0001) lower serum albumin in third trimester group than in
second trimester and controls. Conclusion: Knowledge about hypoalbuminemia during
pregnancy will help distinguish pathological hypoalbuminemia during antenatal checkup.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Comparison of the Use of Dowel-Supported and Cement-Supported Transpedicular Screws In Fresh Frozen Calf Vertebrae: An Experimental Study
İsmail Hakkı Kurtuluş, İskender Samet Daltaban, Ertuğrul Çakır, Soner Yaycıoğlu
Page no 181-184 |
10.21276/sjbr.2018.3.6.3
The aim of this experimental was to compare the durability of the use of the
study transpedicular screw supported by dowel or bone cement. In this experimental
study which was performed on fresh frozen calf vertebrae, two groups were formed. 7
fresh frozen calf vertebrae were used in each group (n=7). A transpedicular screw
supported by a dowel was placed to the left side of the vertebrae and a transpedicular
screw supported by bone cement was placed to the right side. Then mechanical pulling
force was applied to these groups. The force at which the pull out of the screw occurred
and the expansion value up to the moment of pulling out were recorded. There was no
fracture in any subject. There was no statistically significant difference between groups
in terms of pulling out and expansion value (p = 0.58). There is no difference in
durability between the uses of a transpedicular screw supported by a dowel or bone
cement.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Usage of Media: How does it influence on the changes of rural social structure (Special Reference to Polonnaruwa District in Sri Lanka)
Samarakoon MT
Page no 1329-1346 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.1
In particular there are two social settings in the world namely rural and
urban and these two segments are subjected for a precipitate change. Also noticeable
that, the media in the world that exposed for globalization performs a considerable
task which affects the social environment, attitudes and behavioral conduct of
individuals as revealed through investigations on social processes. This study was
focused on Madirigiriya village in Polonnaruwa district in the North central province
in Sri Lanka in line with a random sampling method having selected 153 informants
for the sample. Information collected through a questionnaire with added
investigations via focused group discussions (FGDs), and observations, attended in
qualitatively and quantitatively. The software titled SPSS, Excel was used to analyze
the data. The study revealed that due to the penetration of media, the living fashion
had been affected by changing important social elements such as the food
consumption pattern, physical environment of the house and the family system, daily
routine, educational needs, changed hobbies also to change the political base in the
society, awareness on legal framework.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Tense and Modality in Kwame Nkrumah’s Speech (May 1963)
Jean Christophe Faye
Page no 1467-1475 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.19
This present article is dedicated to the study of tense and modality in
Kwame Nkrumah’s speech delivered in May 1963 at the meeting of African Heads of
States and Governments. Indeed, during this historic occasion, Nkrumah has made use
of tense and modality to express his point of view related to the validation of the
predicative relation, to the assessment of African states situation, to the creation of
African unity and to the consequences that might result from this unity. Furthermore,
he has expressed his commitment, his determination and made suggestion and given
advice to mark a break of the situation they were enduring.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Transactional Politics in Election of Regional Heads in Gorontalo Province
Apris Ara Tilome, Nuzlan Botutihe
Page no 1398-1401 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.9
This study aims to determine the effect of Transactional Politics in the
Election of Regional Heads in Gorontalo Province. The purpose of this study is to see
political transactions occurring among party elites or political actors, their influence on
party administrators in making choices for regional head candidates and the
sociological impact of political transactions on voters. The method used in this research
is descriptive method with a qualitative approach and with correlation analysis
techniques. Data collection uses questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Based on
the results of the research that has been done, it can be seen that there is a significant
influence between the effect of transactional politics on voter behavior in the Election
of Regional Heads. This political scenario has an impact on the voting community in
determining candidates for regional heads, this is because party sympathizers
sometimes have party emotional ties, sometimes also have emotional ties figure.
Regional head candidates who have been determined by party elites have a strategy to
influence voters to also practice political transactions with voter citizens or party
sympathizers. The sociological impact on society from this transactional political
practice, especially for voters who have low knowledge about political situations and
conditions, is dilemmatic in determining candidates for regional head because it is
influenced by psychological pressure both party and material doctrine.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Development Strategy of the Coastal Area of Makassar City: A Case Study of North Reclamation and Tallo River
Handam, Muchlas M Tahir, Zulfan Nahruddin
Page no 1462-1466 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.18
Coastal Zone Development requires a focused and sustainable star strategy
so that the success of a regional planning is largely determined by the regional
development strategy. The purpose of this study is to determine the development
strategy of the coastal area of the city of Makassar. This research method is located at
the Makassar City Spatial and Building Office, with the consideration that it is
necessary to carry out research to find out actually based on documents and interviews
as well as direct observation to the Tallo River Strategic Area and North Reclamation
Area. This study uses a qualitative approach. The results showed that the strategy for
developing the northern coastal area was designed for the center of maritime activities
and as a disaster mitigation effort but in addition to being a permanent reclamation
area, conservation efforts were still considered. strategic areas that are directed and
designated as areas that provide strong control over the stability and balance of the
environment of coastal ecosystems. The Tallo River region has a strategic direction as
an area that provides potential raw water sources, an area designated as a Strategic
Energy Center with high sensitivity and complexity as a city energy center. the
development strategy of the coastal region of Makassar City shows that the northern
coastal region is designated as a center of maritime activities and also as a disaster
mitigation effort in urban coastal areas.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Irrigant Selections among Arab Dentists: Survey-Based Research
Adnan Habi, Mazen Doumani, Mohammad Hammo, Mohamed Nader Kalaji
Page no 397-402 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.12.5
The use of irrigants is an important part of endodontic treatment .The aim of
this study was to evaluate the current trends and selections in irrigation among Arab
dentist. A standardized questionnaire about irrigants used during root canal treatment
distributed to Arab active dentist, the questionnaire comprised questions about irrigant
selection, irrigant concentration, smear layer removal, and use of adjuncts to irrigation.
This study took place in department of restorative dental Sciences, AlFarabi College
for Dentistry and Nursing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between May and July 2017. In this
study sodium hypochlorite was the most used irrigating solution among respondents
(97.6%) followed by saline (54.2%) and chlorhexidine gluconate (43.6%). Only 28.4%
of respondents used the highest concentration of sodium hypochlorite. Antibacterial
capability was the main reason for irrigant selection (64.1%) followed by tissue
dissolution (29.6%). It has been concluded in this study that sodium hypochlorite was
the most used irrigating solution among Arab dentists and there was common use of
saline as irrigant. The majority of Arab dentists routinely aim to remove the smear
layer during irrigation of root canals and less than half of Arab dentists used adjuncts
to activate the irrigation of root canal system.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
The Implementation of Moral Values through the Strengthening of Education Character Program in Muhammadiyah Elementary Schools Gorontalo Regency
Wirna Tangahu, Irmawati Duko Ishak
Page no 553-556 |
10.36348/jaep
Strengthening Character Education is a program implemented by
Muhammadiyah Elementary School in Gorontalo Regency needed in order to develop
and support a character education strengthening program implemented by the central
government and regional governments. The Gorontalo community always prioritizes
moral values that lead to the development and fostering of community character. In the
implementation of education having this philosophy is also used as a basis for standing.
To encourage students' understanding of character development, what needs to be done
is the application of character based education. The implementation of moral values
applied in the School has a very close relationship in realizing human beings to have
good personalities. Character education is an education that develops the noble character
of students by practicing and teaching moral values and civilized decision making in
relation to fellow human beings as well as in relation to God. The application of
character-based education requires a character-based curriculum. To implement moral
values for students so that they can realize the goals of character education by integrating
into the curriculum, teaching staff, facilities and infrastructure, facilities, environment
and learning.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Christian Perspective of the Family in the Contemporary Society: Lessons from Ephesians 5:21 – 6: 4 cf. Genesis 2
Esther J. Kibor
Page no 557-561 |
10.36348/jaep
This paper looks at the family from a Christian perspective within the
contemporary society. Beginning with the biblical design of marriage, the author uses
descriptive research design to discuss what the family is, describe what Christian
marriage is and its purpose. She also examines the teaching of the Bible concerning
marriage, the roles and responsibilities of both the husband and wife, the relationship
between children and parents, and parents as role models in the home.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Analysis of Islamic Bank Financing in Indonesia
Gustriani, Azwardi, Suhel
Page no 386-393 |
10.36348/sjef
This study is aimed at analyzing the factors that influence the Islamic banks
financing in Indonesia. Inflation, exchange rates, exports, consumer confidence index and
third party funds are used as dependent variables while Islamic bank financing is a
dependent variable. Financing is limited to working capital and investment financing for
the period of January 2015 to December 2017 distributed by 13 Islamic commercial banks
and 21 Islamic business units operating in Indonesia. The analysis method used is
multiple linear regressions. The simultaneous testing shows that inflation, exchange rates,
exports, consumer confidence index and third party funds have a significant effect on
Islamic bank financing. The partial testing shows that only exchange rates and third party
funds have a positive and significant effect on financing. Variation of all dependent
variables can affect the dependent variable by ninety-eight percent.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Mobile Phone Use in Zimbabwe’s Secondary Schools: Teachers and Parents’ Perspectives
Namatirai Dziva Marabada, Rejoice Madobi
Page no 532-537 |
10.36348/jaep
There is controversy over the use of mobile phones in schools not only in
Zimbabwe but globally. The present study sought to explore the perceptions of parents
and secondary school teachers towards the use of mobile phones in urban secondary
schools. This study was qualitative and it employed a case study research design
focusing on selected secondary schools in Marondera Urban, Zimbabwe. A
combination of purposive and convenience sampling were used to select research
participants who comprised of 30 parents and 10 secondary school teachers in
Marondera Urban. Face to face semi-structured interviews were the main data gathering
tool for this study. The findings of this study found out that both teachers and parents
were certain of the benefits of the mobile phone as a pedagogical tool but they
expressed reservations towards the use of mobile phones by learners in secondary
schools. Teachers indicated that they mainly use mobile phones to communicate with
the parents and not necessarily during the teaching process. Both parents and teachers
were afraid of the potential negative consequences on learners‟ progress that could
result from the abuse of mobile phones. The researchers therefore recommend that
school administrators, parents, teachers and also other interested stakeholders should
find ways of allowing the use of mobile phones in secondary schools as well as coming
up with relevant policies to guide the use of the mobile phones in order to avert abuse
of mobile phones.