ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Hybrid Testing In Pigeonpea Using DNA Fingerprinting By SSR-Markers
Diksha B. Lade, Bipin D. Lade
Page no 535-540 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.7.4
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) of Fabaceae family belongs to
genus Cajanus usually grown in semi-arid tropics of Asia and Oceania, Africa and
America. This crop has been a best source for improving food and soil quality
amongst farmers. However, its seed have been always questioned for purity. This
problem is managed by using polymorphic SSR markers. In present study, a DNA
fingerprints generated by seven SSR markers and hybrid testing is performed on
Pigeonpea test samples along with parental lines. The seed samples of pigeonpea were
germinated in laboratory and three week old leaves samples were used for DNA
isolation by CTAB method. A total of 9 alleles were observed in three test samples
using three primers out of seven primers. The screening of the allelic data associated
with the three cultivated varieties, revealed markers (CcM0246) displayed unique
allelic profiles for one variety. Yet, the genetic fingerprinting data is not well resolved
to potentially distinguished two bands of hybrid that are merely of 4-8 bp to confirm
hybrid testing of seed. Hybrid Testing of pigeonpea may be confirmed including more
SSR primers prepared from genomic DNA of pigeonpea.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Global Financial Crisis and Its Impact on the Economy of Oman
Mrs. Madhu Dhansingh Edwin, Dr. T.S. Raaja Justin, Dr. R. Kanniga Prashanth, Dr. N. Sunder Rajan
Page no 758-766 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.7.1
The effects of the financial crisis in America, which happened to be spoken
as one of the most advanced countries, spread from there to the other countries of the
world and none were spared of its effects. For some of the countries, the effect was
immediate whereas in some much smaller countries the effect was slow to come. One
of the countries that have been lately affected by this is the Sultanate of Oman. This is
a small high income economy that is highly dependent on its oil resources. It is a small
member of the OPEC (Organization of Petroliam Exporting Countries) oil-cartel with
a share of only 0.4% of the world‘s proven oil stocks and 1% of the world production
according to the EIU (Economist Intelligent Unit), CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)
World fact book. This reflects the needs for carrying out policy changes in order to
increase its exports and imports as well as to adopt measures whereby a diversification
should be seen on its sources of revenue. Effective trade policies which shall include
Omanization, promotion of the tax policy and improving both the SME (Small &
Medium Enterprises) as well as the tourism industry shall help in the long run to
nullify or reduce the negative impacts of the crisis. Further, if modernization in the
existing political system is brought about and the investment by other countries, along
with promotion of its own cottage industries like production of the Omani Halva, Date
processing and Oudh and Frankincense export increased little if not much can help
achieve to turn around the present scenario.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
A Study among Mother’s of Under-five Children to evaluate knowledge of Protein-Energy Malnutrition in Selected Rural Area of Gwalior District with a view to Develop Health Education Module
Mr. Parashram, Dr. Madhusoodan, Dr. Mahipal Singh
Page no 168-177 |
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Protein-Energy Malnutrition has been identified as a major public health and
nutritional problem in India. It not only leads to childhood morbidity and mortality but
also leads to impairment of physical and possibly of mental growth of those who survive.
Protein-Energy Malnutritionis a most lethal form of malnutrition; children are its most
visible victims of malnutrition. "The silent emergency is an accomplice in at least half of
the 10.9 million deaths is there in each year. Protein-Energy Malnutrition is a global
problem. Nearly 150 million children under 5 years in the world and 70 - 80 million in
India suffer from protein-energy malnutrition, nearly 20 million in the world and 4 million
suffer from severe forms of Protein-Energy Malnutrition like Kwashiorkor and Marasmus,
Khokar. A et al., [5]. The study was based on Rosenstock’s and Becker’s health behaviour
model. The data was collected by descriptive method, 150 mothers were selected from the
urban slum area by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by using
structured interview schedule for a period of 4 weeks. Both descriptive and inferential
statistics were used for data analysis. The study findings revealed that the majority of
mothers were illiterates. Hence there is a need to educate the mothers regarding correct
feeding practices and that helps in. After the detailed analysis of this study shows that
Nurses can adopt the health education module to educate the mothers about ProteinEnergy Malnutrition. They can impart the knowledge to the care givers regarding do's and
don'ts of feeding practices which leads to the occurrence of Protein-Energy Malnutrition
and can educate the mothers regarding prevention and control of Protein-Energy
Malnutrition.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Brand image model and customer loyalty: Customer Relationship Management and Service Quality (Case Study in Micro Credit Loan PT Bank Mandiri Jakarta Bintaro Jaya Unit 1)
Hapzi Ali
Page no 767-778 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.7.2
PT. Bank Mandiri (Persero) unit Jakarta Bintaro Jaya 1 is a branch under
the coordination of Regional V Jakarta 3 area of Jakarta beautiful cottage consisting of
12 units of micro office. Where this Bank has a commitment to provide ease of credit
distribution as additional business capital for UM or UMKM entrepreneurs. More than
80 percent of business units in Indonesia are UM/UMKM. During the period of 5
years (2010-2014) the provision of UM/UMKM credit has decreased. In addition, the
number of non-performing loans (NPLs) from the UM/UMKM sector has increased
significantly. The relationship quality management (CRM) index has declined over the
last five years, so there needs to be an effort to improve relationship quality (CRM)
and service quality. Thus it will be able to improve the image of banking (brand
image) so that the bank can build and maintain customer loyalty (customer loyalty).
The purpose of this research is to develop brand image and customer loyalty with
CRM and service quality). Analytical unit of micro credit business loan debtor,
population 558 and samples 85 customers with slovin technique. Analysis method with
quantitative analysis. Analysis technique with Path analysis with 2 sub-structures,
followed by determination analysis (R Square), Partial test of hypothesis (t test) and
simultaneous (F test) with alpha 5 percent. Before the analysis with multiple linear
regression first in the test of research questionnaire with validity and reliability test
and classical assumption. SPSS version 22.0 analysis tool. The result of this research
is that Customer Relationship Management and Service Quality have an effect on
Brand Image and Customer Loyalty either partially or simultaneously. Brand Image
and Customer Loyalty are still influenced by other variables apart from Customer
Relationship Management and Service Quality, therefore further research is needed.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Evaluating of the Drinking Water Quality in Kassala-City, Sudan
Osman Mohamed Saad, Mohaned Osman Ahmed, Badr ELdin Abdelgadir Mohamad Ahmed, Elsheikh Elgilany Elbasheer
Page no 136-137 |
10.21276/sjbr.2018.3.4.1
Contaminated water may affect the health of millions of residents in the
world. The main objective of this research work is to evaluate the drinking water
quality in Sharg and Garb el-gash drinking water stations, which considered as
important sources for civil uses, in Kassala city, eastern Sudan, during June 2016. For
this purpose, chlorinated water samples were taken from drinking water pump station
units and chemically analyzed at the laboratory of Kassala authority drinking water.
The results revealed that, values of Acidity (7.5), Ammonia, Ammonium and Ferrous
Cations; Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride and Chloride ions, Total Hardness were found to be:
(0.03, 0.033, 0, 12.28, 0.03, 0.88, 0, 185) mg/l respectively. Turbidity were found to
be 2.91 NTU, the results matched with both the Sudanese and world health
organization standards. Hence, Kassala drinking water was free from chemical
pollutants and almost suitable for domestic use.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
A Review of Ethical Pricing and Its Perception
Husam Helmi, Abraham Pius
Page no 807-811 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.7.7
The paper is providing a theoretical review of key pricing approaches which
were divided as the following: Price fixing, Predatory pricing, deceptive pricing, price
discrimination, penetration pricing and unfair pricing. The paper also explores a price
fairness framework to provide further clarity on how fair pricing is being developed
and perceived. Several key points are provided as recommendations for firms to
enhance their ethical and fair pricing practices based on the research conducted.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Agro-Morphological Study of four Cultivars of Citrullus lanatus
N’guetta Niangoran Anne Marie, Siaka Binaté, Yao Kouadio, Yolande Dogoré Digbeu, Jean P. E. N. Kouadio, Edmond Ahipo Dué
Page no 138-143 |
10.21276/sjbr.2018.3.4.2
Ivorian Cucurbitaceae seeds consumed in sauce find themselves in several
varieties. Among the Cucurbitaceae, Citrullus lanatus species comprises four cultivars
listed on the basis of the size and appearance of seeds (oval seed cultivar, large seed
cultivar, average seed cultivar and small seed cultivar). To promote these crops, field
trials in situ were carried out to show the diversity within the species. Works have
been conducted on the characterization of physico-chemical properties of seeds, and
almonds. The agromorphological analysis showed different fruits weight of 1135.45 ±
266.78 g, 1075.29 ± 336.89 g, 838.43 ± 184.15 g and 764.4 ± 242.3 g for COS, CBS,
CAS and CSS cultivars respectively. The morphological characteristics of peeled
seeds (almonds) and not peeled (whole seeds) varied significantly (P 0,05) of a
cultivar to the other. The percentage of germination of seeds showed a significant
difference (p 0,05) from a cultivar to the other one. So the percentages of germination
were 62,81 % and 88,88 % for the cultivars CSS and CAS respectively. As for
cultivars COS and CBS, the percentages of germination were 95,72 % and 90,72 %.
The qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the characteristics of the seeds of
Citrullus lanatus cultivars showed that cultivars CBS and COS were premature,
produced big fruits containing big seeds contrary to the late cultivars CAS and CSS
with small and average seeds. However, the shape of fruits of the various cultivars did
not determine the size of their seeds.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Analysis the Consumers' Perceptions and Purchase Intentions of Fake Product
Pin-Fenn Chou
Page no 803-806 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.7.6
The price of fake products is much lower than that of genuine brand
products. The consumer willing to buy fake products, consist in their can or cannot to
discriminate difference between the fake goods with authentic branded products. Or
because their attitude themselves do not reject the fake products. Or they maybe buy
the fake products. Will even be to attention about whether some authentic branded
products have fake goods can to buy? This study use the questionnaire was developing
to interview loyal user of branded. The results reported that the uneven wealth is the
main cause of fake products.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Sustainable Neighborhood in Doha (State of Qatar): A Strategy for Achieving Urban Quality in Al-Hitmi
Fatima Shubbar, Dr. Raffaello Furlan
Page no 464-481 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.7.3
Over the past two decades, gulf cities have been rapidly growing, mainly
after the discovery of oil. Large-scale urban projects have been constructed as a result of
globalization, which has affected the built environment and the urban fabric of gulf
cities. Doha, the capital city of the State of Qatar, has been substantially influenced by
globalization. The city has experienced great transformation in its environment since the
1950s, after the discovery of oil. Therefore, Doha has faced the challenge of keeping
pace with urban developments that have been increasing and taking over the existing
heritage embedded in buildings and traditional neighborhoods. Al-Hitmi is one of the
neighborhoods affected by urbanization and sprawling. This research study investigates
Al-Hitmi neighborhood and its features, opportunities, constraints, and relationship with
the surrounding areas, specifically Qatar National Museum and the Museum Metro
Station. The research design is based on the review of the literature, site analysis of the
selected case, and surrounding context in order to (1) find opportunities and challenges
and (2) to propose a strategy for the urban regeneration of the neighborhood of AlHitmi.
CLINICAL STUDY | July 30, 2018
A Clinical Study of the Role of Patch Test in Allergic Contact Dermatitis
K Lakshminarayana
Page no 405-410 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i07.011
Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory response of the skin as a result of exposure to an exogenous agent. It is divided into two main types: 1. Contact Irritant Dermatitis (CID) 2. Contact Allergic Dermatitis (CAD). The prevalence of CAD in the general population has been reported to vary from 1.5-5.4%. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the precipitating and aggravating factors in CAD and study to evaluate the results of the patch test in patients having allergic contact dermatitis. Methods: A total of 50 patients of either sex with clinically suspected contact dermatitis who attended the Out Patient Clinic of Dermatology Department of Prathima Medical College, Nagnoor, Karimnagar. These patients were later subjected to a patch test after taking informed consent. The test units were thus prepared were stuck on the upper back of the patient in the vertical role in paravertebral position. Gentian violet was used for writing the numbers an occlusion of 48 hours was kept and the chambers were removed after the patient rendered to the clinic after 2 days. Results: The morphological pattern of lesions observed in Contact Dermatitis cases were Lichenification in male 40%, 18% was dry scaling 16% cases had erythema, cracking and fissuring. In female 32% had Lichenification and 22% had cracking and fissuring, dry scaling 24%, 16% each had erythema, papulovesicular and hyperpigmentation. Distribution of single and multiple antigens was studied in the patients. 76.92 % of the male had single antigen and 62.5% of the female was detected with a single antigen. Two antigens were found in 12.5% male and 4.16% female. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study it is concluded that contact dermatitis is very common in patients reporting to dermatology OPD. The most commonly affected were female house workers. Lichenification was the commonest morphological pattern followed by dry scaling, erythema, papulovesiculation, oozing, and depigmentation. Patch test was able to reveal the etiology in 70% of the patients. Potassium dichromate is the common sensitizer followed by Parthenium in this group of the population.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Nurses’ Attitude towards Nursing Process at Public Tertiary Care Hospital Lahore
Shazia Niaz, Afsar Ali, Ms. Roma Bhatti
Page no 125-131 |
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Nursing Process is a process used to prevent, identify and treat potential or
actual health problems & promote wellness (Carlson, 2010). Regardless of nurse
knowledge on nursing process, certain features limit the capability of nurses to
implement it in their practice, including lesser time, patient volume high, patient
turnover. To assess the Nurses‟ attitude towards the nursing process in a public
tertiary care hospital Lahore. Cross-sectional descriptive design was used to evaluate
the attitude of nurses towards nursing process among clinical nurses working in
Mayo Hospital. Sample size was selected by convenient selection and a sample
n=150 staff nurses from medical, surgical and emergency ward were selected. A
well-structured questionnaire with closed ended Likert scale is adopted from the
previous studies. “Nurses‟ Attitude to Nursing Process” Prideaux, 1991. This
questionnaire was distributed among clinical nurses of medical, surgical and
emergency ward in Mayo hospital. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 21 is
statistical computer software for data analysis. The findings reveals that majority of
the participants 78.76% were having negative attitude towards the nursing process,
having attitude score of 75% or above while 21.33% of the participants had positive
attitude towards the nursing process and got attitude score of above 75% score.
Overall the attitude of nurses was not positive and majority had negative attitude,
which need special attention.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Analysis of Business Risks of Fast Food Firms in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria
Eyo, E. O, Akpan A. N, Enimu, S
Page no 796-802 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.7.5
The study analyzed business risk of fast food firms in Calabar metropolis,
Cross-River State, Nigeria. Specifically, it assessed the operations of fast food
businesses, analyzed rate of growth of the firms, evaluated the different risks involved
and determine the effect of risk variables on their performance (profit). Both primary
and secondary data were used while data obtained were analyzed using descriptive
statistics, business risk model and multiple regression analytical technique. The results
revealed that 75.6% of the firms source their raw materials from the markets; their
mean growth rate was 5.78 with a mean coefficient of variation of 67.16%, showing
that most firms were exposed to high level of risk. The regression results revealed that
business risk, volume of sales, age of the firms, variable costs, business equity growth
rate and total revenue were significant on profit. Consequently, the study
recommended that, in setting up a fast food business, the social setting of the people
particularly their food preferences should be considered, managing variable costs
through bulk purchases could improve the profit of these firms and that the significant
variables should be considered for optimum performance and sustainability.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Depression among Women Related to Poverty in Rural Area
Sumaira Aslam, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Azhar
Page no 151-158 |
10.21276/sjnhc
In this modern era, people living in scientific world. They enjoy their life
through modern scientific inventions. On the other hand, we can’t ignore the dark side like
everybody becomes victim of depression, in which poverty is one of the major causes of
depression. Depression may lead to psychiatric disorders among people. This was an
observational cross sectional study and data was collected from the rural area. Women are
diagnosed with depression more frequently than men. The finding of the result revel that
poverty lead to depression which affect the mental level. The government of Pakistan
should be provided more and more opportunities for the job so that to bycot the poverty.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
A Comparative Study of Efficacy of Oral Misoprostol versus Vaginal Misoprostol in the Induction of Labor from 34 to 40 Weeks Gestation
Suguna Maroju, Rajeshwar Avancha
Page no 400-404 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i07.010
The aim of the present study was to compare the efficacy of oral versus vaginal misoprostol in the induction of labor after 34 weeks of gestation to 40 weeks gestation and to find out any variation in the maternal and fetal outcome. Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, and Telangana state for the period of one year. In the present study 100, antenatal women who are more than 34 weeks of gestation and who need induction of labor were selected for the study. To calculate the EDD, calculated using Naegele’s Formula. Women divided into Group A – 50 pregnant women, aged 18-32 years; with oral administration of 25 mcg Misoprost every 4th hourly, maximum of 6 doses (150mcg). Group B - 50 pregnant women, aged 18-32 years, with vaginal administration of 25mcg Misoprost every 4th hourly, maximum of doses of 6 doses(150mcg). In all the patients, the cervical status was assessed by using Bishop's score prior to induction. Repeat bishop's score was assessed at 4th hour and then before every repeat dose. Results: Parity a total of 57 women was primigravida while 43 were multigravida. For oral group 29 cases (58%) were primigravida, 21 cases (42%) were multigravida for the vaginal group, 28 cases (56%) were primigravida, 22 cases (44%) were multigravida. Augmentation with Oxytocin Of the total, 45% of the cases were on Oxytocin while remaining was not. For Oral Group 27 cases (54%) required augmentation with Oxytocin. Failed Induction In the study group, nearly 3% of the cases failed induction. In Oral group Failed induction incidence was in 3 cases (6%). In the Vaginal group, there was no failure of induction. 75% of the cases had a normal delivery, 12% showed vacuum delivery followed by C section (10%) and 3% cases had the forceps delivery.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Impact of Physical Activity on Health-Related Quality of Life in Post Liver Transplant Patients
Mahaman L. Moussa
Page no 159-167 |
10.21276/sjnhc
Liver transplant is the corner for patients with end stage liver diseases. Posttransplant patients face many challenges including poor general health, physical inactivity
and emotional problem. This article reviews studies that explored the impact of physical
activity on health related quality of life (HRQOL) for post liver transplant patients. To
collect evidence to supporting the relationship between physical activity and HRQOL for
post liver transplant patients, a search of the PubMed, CINAHL, Psych Info, EbscoHost,
Medline, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses databases was conducted using key
phrases, including chronic liver disease, liver transplant, post liver transplant, liver
transplant and physical activity, liver transplant and health-related quality of life. The
main search parameters were studies written in English and those conducted between 2005
and 2014. The initial search resulted in 957 records. There were 246 duplicate records.
These records were removed. Records were excluded if patients were pediatric, secondtime transplant recipients or receiving more than one organ transplant or if they had active
infections. First records were excluded by screening the record titles; 453 records were
excluded using this method. Next, records were excluded by screening the abstracts; 214
records were excluded using this method. Finally, records were excluded by screening the
entire record text; an additional 37 records were excluded using this method.