ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
The Effect of Implementing two Stay two Stray Model on Indonesian Accounting Vocational Students’ Achievement and Character
RizqyFadhlina Putri, RiniFadhillah Putri
Page no 378-383 |
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This research focused on the enhancement of Indonesian accounting
vocational students’ achievement andcharacter taught by applyingTwo Stay Two Stray
model. This model was derived from cooperative learning model that provided the
opportunities for students who weredivided into some groups to share and to
exchangeboth knowledge and information with other groups. To achieve the aims of the
research, quantitative method was used with 2 x 2 ANAVA research design. By
applying random purposive samplinggrade X vocational students of SMK Al
Washliyah Medan were chosen as the sample of research. There were 32 students for
each experimental class I and II. The instruments used for students’ achievement was
test, while, questionnaire with Likert scale was used as the instrument of students’
character. Then, all data found were analyzed by using general linear model with SPSS
22 IBM to identify both the score achieved and each indicator of questionnaire related
to students’ character and achievement on accounting subject. Based on data analysis,
through Kolmogorov – Smirnov with Sig 0.325 <0.05, it showed that all the data were
distributed normallyand the data were distributed homogenouslyas well by applying
Levene’s test with Fobserved> Ftable (0.639 > 0.05).Furthermore, by applying general linier
model with Sig < 0,05 (0,000 < 0,05), it is found that students’ character were not
affected by implementing Two Stay Two Stray Model withSig > 0,05 (0,791 > 0,05).
Ho was accepted with Sig 0.491 > 0.05 which showed that there was no interaction
occured between students’ achievement and character taught by Two Stay Two Stray
Model. However,students’ characeter in experiment class 1 was higher than
experimental class 2 with some characters’ value built, namely; religious, respectful,
honest, discipline, creative, independent, communicative, and responsible.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Quantification of Two Bleaching Agents: Hydroquinone and Clobetasol-17 Propionate in Lightening Creams and Body Milks Marketed in the City of Douala (Cameroun)
ETAME LOE Gisele, ESSOE EBOKOLO Isabelle, BOUDJEKA GUEMKAM Vanessa, DIBONG Siegfried Didier
Page no 1046-1052 |
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Hydroquinone (HQ) and clobetasol 17-propionate (17PC) are two medicinal agents commonly incorporated because of their skin bleaching properties into lightening cosmetics sold out in some sub-Saharan regions (Senegal, Togo, South Africa, Cameroon…). The aim of this study was to quantify these agents in lightening creams and body lotions marketed in Douala, the economic capital city of Cameroon. A preliminary investigation was carried out at the main cosmetics sales outlets (pharmacies, perfumeries and supermarkets) of the city, in order to come out the overall proportion of lightening cosmetics and to inventory the mainly bleaching agents listed as ingredients in these products. About forty lightening creams and body lotions were purchased and then analyzed in other to come out their respective hydroquinone and 17PC concentrations. The results have revealed a compliance rate of 79%, with 47.5% of the samples containing hydroquinone at a higher concentration than the one allowed in cosmetics (≤ 2%). Clobetasol 17-propionate, forbidden in cosmetics, has been identified in all the samples with 77.5% having a dosage above the 0.05% accepted medicinal creams, what may lead to systemic repercussions when used chronically.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Students Attitudes Towards Choosing Information Technology and Computer Science Courses In Relation To Gender
Bukenya Moses, Nansamba Hadijah, Kobugabe Christine, Rubalema Alex, Tumwebaze Godfrey, Mwanje Derrick
Page no 384-388 |
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The article investigated students attitudes towards choosing Information
technology and computer science courses in relation to gender. The study adopted an
observational, cross-sectional exploration design with both quantitative and qualitative
methods of data collection. A structured questionnaire and an interview guides were
employed togather information from the respondents. Data was analyzed using
frequency tabless. Study findings showed that there was a positive correlation between
attitudes of students towards choosing Information technology and computer science
course relating it to gender. The study recommended that there is need to advertise and
give scholarships to young females to specifically pursue Information technology and
computer science courses. There is need to encourage girl child education through the
practice of positive discrimination and affirmative action in society. The society should
be sensitized on the importance of a girl child so that elimination of gender stereotyping
becomes easy. The study also suggests encouraging female candidates to apply for
Information technology and computer science course and addressing gender-imbalance
through student development programs. Universities should organize workshops or visit
secondary schools and complain for a girls to take up Information technology and
computer science course and also tell them that it is possible for them to do the course
and should be told that Information technology and computer science is not only meant
for males only, everyone can do it irrespective of sex and gender.
CASE REPORT | Sept. 30, 2018
Periorbital Cellulitis Revealing a Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma of the Ethmoid Sinus: A Case Report
Benayad J , Lassikri O, Bencheikh R , Benbouzid MA , Oujilal A, Essakalli L
Page no 1103-1105 |
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Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of the ethmoid sinus is very rare entity. The presenting symptoms are usually similar to those of benign inflammatory diseases. We report a case of a 50-year-old male patient who presented with acute onset progressive proptosis right periorbital swelling, redness and treated initially as periorbital cellulitis secondary to right maxillary and ethmoidal fungal sinusitis, but proven to have be a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of the ethmoid sinus. HIV serology was negative. The patient was referred to the department of oncology where chemotherapeutic treatment for the lymphoma. We emphasize the importance of considering primary lymphoma of the ethmoid sinus in the differential diagnosis of periorbital cellulitis and refractory rhinosinusitis, to help in early diagnosis, which can improve prognosis.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Implications of Indoctrination for Nigerian Educational System: A Philosophical Appraisal
N. H. A.Nwafor
Page no 389-394 |
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Educational systems all over the world have acceptable and justifiable best
practices necessary for impartation of knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and modes of
thinking to learners by teachers and those who occupy similar positions in society. But
it is evident that there are also some objectionable methods employed in the classroom,
and similar places, among them are drilling, conditioning, indoctrination, instruction,
and so on. This paper casts a critical look at indoctrination: its sources, the necessary
conditions for a person to be indoctrinated, and an assessment of indoctrination vis-à-
vis education. The paper finally examined the implications of indoctrination for
education in Nigeria, and made recommendations to ameliorate perceived deteriorating
trend in the system.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Separation and Quantitation of Rapamycin, Termsirolimus Regio Isomer (Monoester) and Termsirolimus Diester in Termsirolimus by Normal Phase HPLC
Gorla Sanjeeva Reddy, Chava VN Rao
Page no 1064-1074 |
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Normal-Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography method was developed for determination of Rapamycin, Temsirolimus Regio isomer (monoester) and Temsirolimus diester in Temsirolimus drug and pharmaceutical formulations. The separation was accomplished on YMC Pack SIL (250 x 4.6 mm, particle size 5μm) column under isocratic mode. The column oven temperature was set at 35° C and Auto sampler temperature used at 5°C. The mobile phase is a mixer of n-hexane, ethanol and trifluoroacetic acid in the ratio of 90:10:0.01 and PDA detector set at 280 nm used for detection. The retention times of Rapamycin, Temsirolimus peak, Temsirolimus monoester and Temsirolimus diester peaks are 12.29, 21.24, 33.11 and 51.91 min. respectively. The method has been fully validated and is linear. Results of analysis are validated statistically and by recovery studies. During the process development of Temsirolimus, three process impurities (Rapamycin. Temsirolimus monoester and Temsirolimus diester) are detected by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This method offers advantages over using photodiode-array UV detection (LC-PDA) for the determination of peak purity, namely components with similar UV spectra can be distinguished, the molecular mass of the impurity can be determined, and structural data can be obtained by using LC-MS. The result of studies shows that the proposed normal phase-HPLC method is found to be precise, linear, accurate, rugged, selective, specific, and robust. Hence this method may be used for the routine analysis in bulk drug and in its pharmaceutical dosage forms.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Qualification Evaluation of Postgraduate Degree Authorization Institutions in China: A Case Study
Tian-tian FENG
Page no 395-399 |
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This paper takes „postgraduate degree authorization evaluation of China
University of Geosciences (Beijing) in 2016-2017‟ as an example to analyze the
evaluation index system, evaluation process and existing problems of degree
authorization institutions in China, and finally proposes corresponding policy
recommendations for improvement, in order to provide reference for the qualification
evaluation of postgraduate degree authorization units and the construction of students‟
training quality supervision system.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Rapid Determination of Fluoxetine Concentration in Human Plasma by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography
Reem Alswayeh, Syed N. Alvi, Muhammad M. Hammami
Page no 1089-1095 |
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A simple, precise, and rapid ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) method for the determination of fluoxetine level in human plasma using clomipramine as an internal standard (IS) was developed and validated. Plasma samples containing fluoxetine were spiked with the IS and extracted with hexane and iso-amyl alcohol (98:2,v:v) under alkaline condition. Extracted samples were kept at –80ºC for 10 minute then organic layers were transferred to clean tubes and dried under gentle steam of nitrogen at 40 °C. Residues were reconstituted in 200 µl of 0.05% phosphoric acid and 10 µl were injected in to the UPLC system. The compounds of interest were efficiently separated on 2.1 x 100 mm, Acuity UPLC, C18, steel column (at 30°C) and detected with a photodiode array detector set at 230 nm. The mobile phase consisted of water (pH= 2.4, adjusted with phosphoric acid) and acetonitrile (68:32, v:v) and was delivered at a flow rate of 0.3 ml/minute. No interference in blank plasma or by norfluoxetine or commonly used drugs was observed, and the detection limit of fluoxetine was 0.005 µg/ml. The relationship between fluoxetine concentration in plasma and peak height ratio of fluoxetine /IS was linear (R2 ≥ 0.985) in the range of 0.01 –1 µg/ml. Inter-day coefficient of variation and bias ≤ 13.0%, and < 9.4, respectively. Extraction recovery of fluoxetine and IS from plasma samples was ≥ 87%. Using the method, fluoxetine was found to be ≥ 85% and ≥ 89% stable in processed (24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at -20 °C) and unprocessed (24 hours at room temperature or 23 weeks at -20 °C) samples, respectively.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Impact of the KWL on the Acquisition of Scientific Concepts in Science among the Third Grade Students in the Directorate of Education of Irbid
Dr. Summya Salem Ali Jaradat
Page no 400-407 |
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The study aimed to identify the impact of the Know, Want to know and Learn
(KWL) strategy on the acquisition of scientific concepts in science among the third
grade students in the directorate of education of Irbid. The semi-experimental method
was adopted and the study sample consisted of (60) male and female students from the
third grade from Irbid's schools; they were distributed into two groups: control group
consisting of (15) male students and (15) female students and experimental group
consisting of 15 male students and 15 female students. The results showed statistically
significant differences for the variable of the group in the post-test in favor of the
experimental group, whose members were taught through using the (K.W.L),
statistically significant differences for the variable of gender in favor of the females and
no statistically significant differences in the post-test. The researcher recommended
adopting a teaching method through using the cognitive maps in teaching science due to
their impact on acquiring the scientific concepts.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria Concentrations on the Composition of Bioactive Compounds in a Fermented Food Formulation
Dangang Bossi Donald Sévérin, Agrawal Renu, Zambou Ngoufack François, Fonteh Anyangwe Florence
Page no 1096-1102 |
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The volatile compound composition of food provides an indication of the benefits that this food can provide to the consumer. Thus the present study aimed at identifying the bioactive compounds present in formulated fermented diet made from 20% red kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), 60% mung bean (Vigna radiate), 10% irish potato (Solanum tuberosum), and 10% ripe fresh papaya (Carica papaya) fruits inoculated with different concentrations of Lactococcus lactis sp. (Lc. lactis sp.) strain using the Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrophotometer (GC-MS). The formulated diet consisted the control diet containing no lactic bacteria, diet 1 (1 × 106 CFU/ml), and diet 2 (2 × 106 CFU/ml). The results of the GC-MS revealed the presence of twenty volatile compounds in each diet. Five compounds namely Benzyl Alcohol; 2-propyl-1-pentanol; 1,3-diethyl benzene; 1-Tridecyn-4-ol; Phthalic acid, and cyclobutyl isobutyl ester were identified in all diets. Three volatile compounds namely Benzyl alcohol, 2-propyl-1-pentanol, and 1,3-diethyl benzene were identified as the dominant compounds in control; whereas two (Phthalic acid, cyclobutyl isobutyl ester, (E)-9-Dodecenoic acid, methyl ester) and three more (9.12-Octadecadienoic acid, methyl ester; 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z) -, methyl ester, and Tetradecanoic acid, 10,13-dimethyl-, methyl ester) bioactive compounds were detected in diet 1 and diet 2 respectively. Benzyl alcohol was the principal dominant bioactive compound in all the diets. The present study indicates that inoculation and increasing in the concentration of lactic bacteria in diet led to the identification of 2 and 3 other major volatile compounds with biology activities which could be highly important in pharmacology and nutraceuticals.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Analysis and Suggestions on PEP (Peoples Education Press) Geography Textbook for Eighth Grade - Take the Chapter of "Climate" As an Example
Xiang Wen, Zhang Yong, Wu Hong
Page no 408-414 |
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Geography textbooks are an important tool for geography teachers to carry
out classroom teaching. Full understanding of textbooks can help teachers flexibly
choose the teaching contents and better achieve teaching goals. Taking the chapter of
“Climate” as an example, this paper analyzed the textbook from four aspects: internal
and external relations of knowledge structure system, requirements for curriculum
standards and teaching goals, the key and difficult points and teaching hours
assignment, picture and text structure of the textbook. The article also puts forward
three suggestions: (1) Junior middle school geography teaching should link to real life;
(2) “Activities” in the textbook should be combined with the “Text”; (3) Summarize the
knowledge points in the form of tables.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Challenges of Mother Tongue Education in Selected Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya
Joseph Patrick Kitur, Eliud K Kirigia
Page no 415-421 |
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This study sought to investigate the challenges faced in mother tongue
education in selected Primary schools in Nandi County, in the Republic of Kenya.
Mother tongue education is usually taken as a basic human right, but despite the
importance of this education myriad of problems bedevil its execution. Challenges in
mother tongue education have not only been reported in many fora in Nandi County but
also elsewhere in Kenya; however, no systematic study has been carried out to
document these challenges, their nature and their causes. The main objective of the
study was to find out the challenges of mother tongue education in Nandi County and
the possible solutions to these challenges. The study adopted a case study design
against a backdrop of mother tongue theory by Butzkamm (2000) which advances the
argument that mother tongue education forms the basis of a child‟s acquisition of
knowledge, additional languages and self-expression. This theory is built on the
foundations of arguments raised by Tangas and Toukomaa(1976) claiming that a certain
threshold of first language competence is needed for second language learning. A
stratified random sample of 20 Head teachers, 20 lower Primary SchoolTeachers, and 5
education officials was drawn from selected schools in Chesumei sub-County in Nandi
County. The main instruments of data collection were structured and semi-structured
questionnaires. Data was organized and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study
identified three major challenges facing the implementation of mother tongue education
in Nandi County namely: attitude of education stakeholders; teacher related factors and
lack of instructional materials. The results of this study are expected to benefit scholars
in applied linguistics, ministry of education and policy makers in education.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Challenges Affecting Effective Implementation of Inclusive Education Policy in Public Primary Schools in Kitale Township, Kenya
Matumbei Judith Nandako, MbuthiaNgunjiri, Margaret Ngugi
Page no 422-432 |
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Education is a key component of a country’s developmental process.
Inclusive education is a kind of education wherein all students including special needs
(SN) learners attend and are welcomed by their neighborhood schools in age–
appropriate regular classes and are supported to learn to contribute and participate in all
aspects of life at school. Neighborhood public schools being at the heart of our
communities are essential for quality inclusive education system. Special Needs
learners who can benefit from public schools should not be denied the chance to access
education nor be taken to special schools. However, inclusive education has been
experiencing challenges which may undermine the program’s objectives if not well
addressed. The extent to which these challenges could be impacting negatively on
inclusive education policy in Kitale Township is however not clear. This is the gap to
be filled. The Social Learning Theory guided the study. The study adopted descriptive
research design. Questionnaires, interview schedules, and observation checklists were
employed in data collection. The target population was 36 head teachers in the public
primary schools in the township and 50 SN teachers. The sample size was 76
respondents selected using purposive and simple random sampling. Validity of data
collection tools was determined through pilot study and assistance from supervisors.
Reliability was tested using the test - retest method and the obtained value was .92.
Hypotheses were tested using regression analysis at .05 level of significance. The study
found that curriculum factors, teacher attitude, and social interaction had a significant
influence on effective implementation of inclusive education policy. The study,
therefore recommends more teachers to be employed to handle the large classes, the
TSC to consider teachers handling SN learners in inclusive settings for special duty
allowances being given to their counterparts in special schools and the curriculum to be
evaluated to enhance effective implementation of inclusive education. In addition,
review should be done on the part of funding to enable the acquisition of physical
facilities and learning materials in public primary schools. Finally, parents, local
communities and other education stakeholders should be educated on their roles in the
implementation of inclusive education.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
On the Compilation of Business English Reading Textbooks under the Guidance of National Standards of Teaching Quality for Undergraduate Business English Majors
Wang Feng, Zu Yun, Ni Chuanbin
Page no 433-436 |
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In reference to theNational Standards of Teaching Quality for Undergraduate
Business English Majorsissued by the Chinese Ministry of Education, this article holds
that the publishing of Business English Reading textbooks should emphasize the
following five aspects: 1) reflecting the requirements for talent cultivation in
theNational Standards; 2) compiling textbooksbased on the principleof "theme plus
interaction"; 3) giving consideration to the "integration of course and certificates"; (4)
building multi-modal and three-dimensional teaching materials; and 5) enhancing
cooperation of publishers, schools and industries. This research result can also give
reference to the publishing of other teaching materials.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Feasibility, Implementation and Evaluation of the Development of Accounting Learning through the ADDIE Model with Media and Introduction to Accounting Textbooks
Henny Zurika Lubi, Jamila, Fatmawarni
Page no 437-443 |
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This study was conducted to: 1) Conduct a feasibility test for
developingaccounting learning through media and accounting teaching materials. 2)
Implement or implement a model in accounting learning in class. 3) Evaluate
accounting learning as a student performance measurement tool. This study uses
"Research and development methods or R&D cycles, which are carried out in two
years. Qualitative data methods use descriptive analysis. Based on observation results
indicate that student-learning activities tend to only listen to lecturers' explanations,
record and work on problems. For that diverse and innovative learning activities are
needed. For this purpose, instructional materials and learning media are designed
through 1) expert review 2) small group trials and 3) Field trials using experiment
methods through initial test and final test. And the results of trials from small groups
and field tests, will be made improvements in the design of teaching materials and
learning media. The instruments used in this study are questionnaires. The targeted
results are the implementation of accounting learning models with ADDIE models, with
teaching materials, and learning media interesting and interactive accounting if to
improve the quality of accounting learning. Therefore, the need for innovation in
learning accounting through the ADDIE model to assist lecturers, in creating effective,
efficient, and attractive learning programs so that the results of introductory learning
accounting can be achieved.