REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Implementation of TQM in Public Universities of Bangladesh: Challenges and Resolutions: A Review
MMI Hossin, MA Islam, M Uddin
Page no 1338-1347 |
10.36348/sjbms.2018.v03i12.007
Education intends to promote such values and improve people’s capacity that sustains environment and development issues of any countries. Education helps to create awareness, welfare attitudes, skills and behaviour as well as a sense of ethical responsibilities among the people. Education has different levels such as primary, secondary, higher secondary and university education. Among these, university or higher education is one of the fastest growing parts of the education system. In these contexts, higher education should be standard, welfare and sustainable development oriented. One of the key aims of higher education is to anticipate the needs of the economy and prepare highly skilled workers to make it competitive. This is especially important for a developing country like Bangladesh. Because, it is badly needed to build up our human capital, and higher education can play vital role in this regard that promotes to the growth of economy, achieve and sustain a high-quality workforce. But higher education is now globalized and in many ways commercialized affair. As a result, quality of higher education is ignored, and business attitude prioritized, especially in the context of third world countries. As a developing country, in Bangladesh, this scenario is more vulnerable.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
The Role of The National Police in Conducting Investigations through Reasoning Mediation against Property Offenses based on the Value of Justice
Dian Ayu Kusuma Dewi, Teguh Prasetyo, Sri Endah Wahyuningsih
Page no 1434-1439 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.14
The existence of law enforcement agencies in the Republic is considered
not as protectors and protectors, but often backfires and social problems because what
is aspired are not by the reality. Nevertheless, the community continues to voice the
law as what is desired even though sometimes it is ignored but still struggling. The
law desired by society is necessarily a law that lives sociologically. At the level of
investigation in the police, even if someone is suspected of having committed a minor
criminal offense, the police will still apply the concept of the investigation by the
prescribed criminal procedure law. In the current system of investigating criminal
cases, the government continues to seek reasoning mediation against the background
of thoughts that are associated with the ideas of renewal of criminal law (penal
reform) and associated with the problem of pragmatism. The background of the ideas
of "reforming reasoning" includes the idea of victim protection, technical ideas, the
idea of restorative justice, the idea of overcoming rigidity/formality in the prevailing
system, the idea of avoiding the adverse effects of the criminal justice system and the
current criminal system, in particular in seeking other alternatives to imprisonment
(alternative to imprisonment/alternative to custody). The problem that can be raised
from this paper is how the position of a system of reasoning mediation in the police
investigation system on objects and how the opportunities and prospects for the
implementation of a penal mediation system as an effort to discuss criminal law in
Indonesia. This research study is normative juridical research by looking at national
criminal law as a rule or norm in the enforcement of criminal law. The researcher will
see the principle of legality in national criminal provisions both in principle and in the
application of law enforcement. In normative juridical research, the type of data used
is secondary data obtained from library data.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Serum Lipid Levels, Atherogenic Indices and Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Normal Pregnancies
A. Agbecha, R. M. Gali
Page no 674-683 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i12.004
Changes in maternal lipids and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity occur during normal pregnancy. There is scarce data in regards to atherogenic indices and relationship of lipids with ALP during pregnancy. The study therefore aimed at determining serum lipid levels, atherogenic indices, and ALP activity as well as their relationship in normal pregnancies. The case-control study compared the parameters of second (n=37) and third (n=40) trimester pregnancies with normal pregnant controls (n=40) aged 18-35 years. Results showed a significant (P<0.0005) rise in the levels of total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C), triglycerides (TGs), non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol (nHDL-C) and ALP in the pregnant women compared to anthropometrically matched non-pregnant women. A significant (P<0.02) rise in Castelli’s risk index (CRI-1), atherogenic coefficient (AC), TG/HDL-C, atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) was observed in the pregnant women compared to the matched controls. Pearson correlation showed a positive correlation of gestation age with ALP (r=0.365), TC (r=0.450), HDL-C (r=0.311), VLDL-C (r=0.338), TGs (r=0.338), and nHDL-C (r=0.291). A positive correlation of ALP was observed with TC (r=0.689), LDL-C (r=0.608), VLDL-C (r=0.231), TGs (r=0.231), and nHDL-C (r=0.647). The atherogenic indices neither correlated with gestation age nor ALP. The present study shows that serum lipids increase in association with ALP during normal pregnancy. We recommend further studies in women with complicated pregnancies to gain insights into the patho-physiology of the association
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Reward Structure Management; Enhancing Employees Commitment in the Banking Sector of Rivers State, Nigeria
Patrick N Nwinyokpugi, Athanasius Faith Felix
Page no 1452-1461 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.17
This is a cross sectional survey study of reward structure management and
Employee Commitment of banking employees in Rivers State, Nigeria. The concern
of the study is focussed on employees loafing and banking sector crises that has
become an occurring decimal in Nigeria. A sampled population of 200 principal
officers of selected banks under study was determined using Taro Yamane sample
determination formula. Structured closed ended questionnaire was constructed to
extract testable responses. The data gathered were analyzed using Pearson Product
Moment Correlation coefficient statistics. The result of the analyses showed that there
is a significant relationship between Reward Structure Management and Employee
Commitment in Commercial Banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It is concluded
that better Reward Structure Management is one best approach to ensuring Employees
Commitment in the banking sector. It is therefore recommended that for effectiveness
and sustainable banking operations, the banking system actors should design a good
Reward Structure Management that takes cognizance of team collaboration, goal
achievement, profit sharing and organisational citizenship. These attributes, the study
has shown portend greater employees‟ commitment that can give rise to
innovativeness and loyalty in the banking sector.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Radio Anatomical Analysis of Positional Relation between Anterior Ethmoid Artery Canal and Ethmoid Skull Base in Correlation with Olfactory Fossa
Dr. Shaikh Afzaluddin Hussain, Md. Siddique Ahmed Khan
Page no 124-127 |
10.36348/sijap
Introduction: The anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) is an anatomical landmark; its position is important for recognizing structures of difficult access (frontal sinus) and to define skull base in surgery. The anterior ethmoidal artery crosses three cavities: the orbit, the ethmoid labyrinth and the anterior fossa of the skull. The aims and objectives of the study are to determine the course of the AEA and the distance of the AEA from the base skull. Material and Methods: A surveying radiological study was carried out on 100 coronal CT images from subjects who were exposed to paranasal CT imaging during a period April-July 2018 in a tertiary hospital. All CT images, along with indication of sinusitis were encompassed in the examination. The elimination being changed skull base anatomy due to earlier surgical interference, injury or tumour and age <18 years. Result: Among the coronal CT images analyzed, the male and female were noted to be 60 and 20 respectively. Out of 160 sides, AEA was identified in all the images studied (100%). The AEA was found below SB in 134 out of 160 (83.8%). On measuring the distance between the AEA and SB majority belonged to Group A (74 out of 134) in comparison to Group B (40 out of 134) and Group C (20 out of 134). The mean distance was found to be 1.43 mm, 3.8 mm, 5.72 mm in Group A, Group B and Group C respectively. The overall mean distance between the AEA and the SB was 3.65 mm. Discussion: The AEA is an anato-radiologic keystone for paranasal sinus and anterior skull base endoscopic operations. The presence of AEA in all of the pictures examined in this investigation is consistent with the reported range of 92-100 percent. In the ethmoidal air sinus, AEA was found to have a varied path. Conclusion: Due to differences in the length of the lateral lamella of the cribriform fossa, the distance between AEA and SB differs. The structure of the olfactory fossa varies. Despite the statistical limitations, the positional association between AEA and the depth of the olfactory fossa is noteworthy.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Contribution of Islamic Civilization to the Field of Science and Technology
Meraj Ahmad Meraj
Page no 1373-1384 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.6
The advent of Islam in the sixth century resulted in the formation of a new
empire and a world civilization. With the rise of Islam, Muslims had made immense
leaps forward in the area of Science and Technology. The Contribution of Islamic
Civilization to Science and Technology from the 8th to 16th century is a noteworthy
expansion in human antiquity. The Muslim Scientists not only conserved the ancient
knowledge, but also transformed it into major new contributions to the basic science
and technology. Muslim Scientists significantly contributed to human knowledge in
various fields through their innovations. This contribution was so great that Islamic
civilization has been the pioneer of the scientific, intellectual and cultural genius for a
long period of time. This paper, therefore analyses the contributions of Islamic
Civilization with particular references to sciences. It affirms that Islam is beyond only
the religion of prayers and rituals. This paper will also try to shed a light on few works
that have been carried out by the Muslim Scientists with a brief explanation on their
work on applied sciences like Mathematics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, Medicine
and other branches of modern science.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 30, 2018
Conservative Management of a Hydatid Cyst During Pregnancy
Nashwa Aldardeir
Page no 146-147 |
10.36348/sijog.2018.v01i05.006
Hydatid disease is a global parasitic zoonosis with a very low incidence of 1 in 30,000 during pregnancy, with liver as the main organ to occur in it. Their diagnosis would depend on their clinical or radiological presentation, but the main problem during pregnancy would be their management. Here in, we present our case of accidently discovered liver hydatid cyst during pregnancy that was managed by albendazole therapy
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Flexural Analysis of Clamped Thin Rectangular Isotropic Plates Using Galerkin Variational Method
C. H Aginam, V. O Okonkwo, P. D Onodagu, M. O Okoye
Page no 697-704 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.12.4
The flexure of a clamped uniformly-loaded thin isotropic rectangular plate is
herein analysed. The deflected surface was approximated using a grid work of beams.
Coordinate polynomial deflection function satisfying the geometric boundary conditions
was derived. Furthermore, different approximations of the derived polynomial function
were developed for the clamped rectangular plate corresponding to the first, second and
third approximations. The unknown deflection coefficients of the different deflection
functions were obtained using Galerkin method, for different aspect ratios ranging from
1.0 to 2.0 for the different approximations. The numerical values of the computed
coefficients were compared with the results from previous works and the degree and
pattern of convergence observed. The convergence to the results of the classical solution
increased as the number of approximations increased from first to third approximation
such that the average percentage difference came to 1.98 %, for maximum deflection
and 1.96 % for the maximum span moment of the principal axis in the third
approximation. This clearly shows that the present study closely compares with the
results of classical solution.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Anthelmintic Activity of Goat’s Milk: Transmission Electron Micrographic Evidence
Omaima Adil Najm, Faizul Helmi Addnan, Mohamed Adel Elkadi, Wan Omar Abdullah, Nur Fariha Mohd Manzor, Noor Amiza Zainal Abidin, Fadlul Azim Fauzi Mansur
Page no 77-81 |
10.36348/sijcms.2018.v01i03.001
Using the canine hookworm Ancylostoma caninum as model we aimed to investigate the anthelmintic activity of goat’s milk in vitro by describing in detail the nature of damage taking place cross sectionally in the worm cuticle after exposure to goat’s milk through careful observation by transmission electron microscope (TEM). Adult worms were obtained from routine culling of unwanted dogs from Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) animal detention center, Rawang, Malaysia. Fresh raw goat’s milk was used. Worms were cut into 1mm3 slices, fixed in 4% glutaraldehyde, washed with 0.1sodium cacodylate buffer, post fixed in 1% osmium tetroxide, washed again in 1%sodium cacodylate buffer, dehydrated in acetone, embedded in resin, polymerized, ultrathin cross section cut and stained with uranyl acetate before being viewed under transmission electron microscope. Goat’s milk resulted in worm cuticular damage in the form of irregularity and significant thinning similarly seen with cysteine proteinases mediated damage. Internal hypodermic changes were also observed in the form of mitochondrial degeneration which appeared as large vacuoles similarly seen in albendazole affected worms. Understanding anthelmintic mechanism through transmission electron micrography has provided critical information in developing novel therapies from natural products. It also provides basis for the consumption of goat’s milk as functional food for parasitic worm control.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Exchange Rate Fluctuations and Trade Balance in Nigeria: Cointegration, Granger Causality and Fully Modified Least Squares (FMOLS) Approach
Aderemi Timothy Ayomitunde, Collinz Bamidele Olu`kunle, Emiola Semiu Ajibola, Famakinde Tolulope
Page no 314-320 |
10.36348/sjef
One of the catastrophic aftermath effects of the Structural Adjustment Program
is the continuous fluctuations in exchange rate in Nigeria. The possible spillover effects of
exchange rate fluctuations on trade balance in the country have generated a serious
concern among scholars in the recent time. However, mixed results have been observed
from the past studies which created a vacuum in the literature in which this study would
fill. Consequently, this paper employed Cointegration, Granger Causality and Fully
Modified Least Squares (FMOLS) approach to address the objective of the study. The
findings that originated from this study are as follows; the exchange rate fluctuations have
a negative impact on imports in Nigeria, though not statistically significant. Meanwhile,
the impact of exchange rate is positive on exports though not significant in Nigeria as
well. Also, economic growth and exchange rate have an inverse relationship in the
country. In the same vein, exchange rate has a negative impact on trade balance.
Similarly, there is a unidirectional causal relationship between imports and exports in one
hand, and exchange rate and economic growth on the other hand in Nigeria. This implies
that exchange rate fluctuations have not been favourable to balance of trade and economic
growth in Nigeria. Moreover, on the basis of the findings above, it is paramount this paper
recommends the following; firstly, the policy makers in Nigeria should embark on policy
measures that will ensure the stability of the country`s exchange rate. Also, the Nigerian
government should put appropriate mechanism that will ensure the competitiveness of the
locally made products both in Nigerian and the world markets. The government should
have a political will to embark upon aggressive exports promotion of the locally produced
goods in the country.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
The Effect of Work Discipline and Training on Employee Performance: A Case in a Power Plant Company in North Sumatera, Indonesia
Chandra Tobing, Sukaria Sinulingga, Iskandarini
Page no 1372-1377 |
10.36348/sjbms.2018.v03i12.012
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of work discipline and training on employee performance. This type of research is quantitative associative. Population in this research is all employees of production section totaling 61 people. Method of data analysis in this research is multiple linear regression model. In the data processing process, the author used Statistical software Product and Service Solution (SPSS). The finding of the results are work discipline has a significant effect on employee performance; training has a significant effect on employee performance. Research has proven work discipline, and training simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance. Employment discipline will increase if the written framework, work standards, monitoring and the provision of material and non-material compensation are evaluated and the company applies. The authors recommend that the company enable written and clear job descriptions, written work standards, improve monitoring and provide material and non-material compensation, to increase employee performance. Companies should increase the intensity of employee training, the skills, the productivity of the employees are constantly growing
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
The Effect of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) on Profitability in Banking Listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange in year 2012 – 2016
Siti Marisa Noviani, Tertiarto Wahyudi, Mohamad Adam
Page no 321-330 |
10.36348/sjef
This research aims to determine the effect of Good Corporate Governance
(GCG) which proxied by the General Meeting of Shareholders (RUPS), Number of
Commisioners (JDK), Number of Board Directors (JDD), Institutional Ownership (KI),
and Audit Committee (KA) on profitability as measured by Operating Income Operating
Costs (BOPO). The Sampling Technique used by this research is Purposive Sampling
Technique which is using as many as 30 bank's Yearly Financial Reports that are listed in
the Indonesian Securities Market on 2012-2016. Panel Data Regression used by this
research as Data Analysis Method. This Research results show that the RUPS has a
positive effect on BOPO as much as 6,546831 with a probability value of 0.0001 < 0.05.
Means that RUPS had a significant effect on BOPO. The effect of JDK on BOPO is -
1.808941 with a probability value of 0.0725> 0.05, so the JDK has no significant effect
on BOPO. The effect of JDD on BOPO shows the amount of -2.440531 with a probability
value of 0.0159 <0.05, so it can be concluded that JDD has a significant effect on
BOPO.The KI effects on BOPO is 2.576708 with a probability value is 0.0110 <0.05, so
KI has a significant effect on BOPO.The KA effects on BOPO is 0.747203 with a
probability value of 0.4562> 0.05, so it can be concluded that KA has no significant effect
on BOPO. This means that every change of committee assuming other variables remain
(Ceteris Paribus), then BOPO does not experience changes.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 30, 2018
Malignant Struma Ovarii: A Case Report
Zineb Chaqchaq, MD Imane Benchiba, Ezza Lemrabott, Nisrine Mamouni, Sanaa Errarhay, Chahrazed Bouchikhi, Abdelaziz Banani
Page no 120-124 |
10.36348/sijog.2018.v01i05.001
Abstract: Struma ovarii is an ovarien teratoma which predominantly contains thyroid tissue. Because of its rarety, the diagnosis and the managment of the tumour have not been clearly defined. We report a case of malignant papillary struma ovarii not suspected in preopertive. The chirurgical treatment of our patient was total hysterectomie, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomie and biopsies comleted with thyroidectomie and radioactive iodine ablation wish was decided in multidisciplinary consultation meeting. Through this observation, we discuss the diagnositic, management and outcome features of these particular tumors.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Comparative Analysis of Effects of Foreign Debts on Economic Growth of Ghana and Nigeria (2000-2015)
John Onyemaechi Odo, Sergius Nwannebuike Udeh
Page no 331-339 |
10.36348/sjef
This study sought to compare the effects of debts on economic growth of
Ghana and Nigeria. The specific objectives were to evaluate the impact of bilateral debt
and also assess the impact of multilateral debts respectively on economic growth of
Ghana and Nigeria. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. Secondary
data were sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin, Debt management
office Nigeria and Debt management division of ministry of finance Ghana. The
regression analysis based on Ordinary least square (OLS) was used to test our null
hypotheses. Two hypotheses were tested in the study. Findings from the study revealed
that multilateral debts significantly impacted negatively on the economic growth of
Ghana while its negative impact in Nigeria was not significant. Moreover, bilateral debt
impacted significantly for Ghana but not for Nigeria. The study therefore concludes that
the governments of Ghana and Nigeria should ensure that multilateral debts when
contracted should be tied to self- liquidating projects and also for longer period of
moratorium.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Propranolol Application in Gynecological Disease: Review
Salwa Samir Anter
Page no 142-145 |
10.36348/sijog.2018.v01i05.005
Propranolol is β-adrenergic receptor blocker with reported antioxidant effect and anti-inflammatory action , is used in treatment of hypertension mainly, and the main benefit in treatment patients with angina pectoris or myocardial infarction, add to role in central nervous system diseases as migraines and anxiety disorders, and tremor but rarely used in gynecology field in spite of many action either by beta receptor block or other mechanisms it acts with, such as anti _inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant activity, pro_poptosis, and wound healing. In this review, we have discussed the various aspects of propranolol that can be applied in clinical gynecology in number of ways such as local contraceptive, in the treatment of Vulovaginitis by affected main criteria of Trichomonas and Guardia lamblia ,which is motility ,propranolol inhibited motility of both organism and consequence inhibition of the growth of both organism, for the treatment of genital hemangioma, We have also shed some light on experimental studies _ such as its effect on polycystic ovary and endometriosis