ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Attitude toward Using m-Commerce: The Analysis of Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and Perceived Trust: Case Study in Ikens Wholesale Trade, Jakarta – Indonesia
Tjuk Indarsin, Hapzi Ali
Page no 995-1007 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.11.7
This research aims to analyze the partial effect of Perceived Usefulness
on Attitude toward Using, Perceived Ease of Use on Attitude toward Using,
Perceived Trust on Attitude toward Using and the simultaneous influence of
Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and Perceived Trust on Attitude
Toward Using. The population of this research is regular customers of Ikens Group
wholesalers who have downloaded and installed Ikens wholesale mobile apps which
spread throughout Indonesia and currently have 320 subscribers. The number of
samples is determined by using Slovin formula at 5% error rate which is 178. The
quantitative analysis method is by using equation analysis of multiple linear
regressions followed by simultaneous test (F-test), partial hypothesis testing (t-test),
and determination analysis (R Square) with a 5-percent alpha (0.05). Before the
regression test, data quality and classical assumption tests were performed first. The
tool for analysis is by using IBM SPSS Statistics software version 23 for Mac. The
result of this research shows that the Perceived Usefulness has a strong effect on the
partial Attitude Toward Using, the Perceived Ease of Use has an moderate effect on
the partial Attitude Toward Using, the Perceived Trust has a strong effect on the
Attitude Toward Using, as well as the simultaneous Perceived Usefulness, Perceived
Ease of Use, and Perceived Trust influence the Attitude Toward Using of mobile
application (m-Commerce) Ikens Group Jakarta, Indonesia.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Islamic Political Thought: A Study of the Diverse Interpretations of Medieval Muslim Political Thinkers
Mohd Younus Kumar
Page no 1050-1057 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.5
Islamic political thought has remained the most contentious subject from
the 7th century C.E. of Islamic civilisation. The thought witnessed the diverse
interpretations throughout the ages. During Medieval Islamic history hereditary
succession, decline in spirituality, and alien influences in socio-political thought
and cultural affairs of Muslims obliged Muslim political thinkers to come forward
in order to present an appropriate political thought of Islam in their respective ages,
so that the legacy of Islam would be maintained.
CASE REPORT | Nov. 30, 2017
Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in a Patient with Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis
Jawahir Al Zayani
Page no 1205-1206 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i11.011
Gentamicin remains a first line therapy for many severe infections. Its use is associated with a low rate of resistance; moreover, it is inexpensive. Data from medical literature reveal an increase in the incidence of acute renal failure associated with the use of aminoglycosides antibiotics. Presented is a case or a 41-year-old male with a history of liver cirrhosis who developed acute renal failure one week after initiating gentamicin therapy for the management of cellulitis
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The Relation of Fibonacci sequence with the Other Numbers
Raid Salih Jawad, Safaa Nayyef Abdul Jabbar, Najat Hamid Sibit
Page no 403-409 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.11.2
The Fibonacci sequence is famous because it’s have amazing and great
properties. In this study, we prove some of the interesting properties which include
the relations between Fibonacci numbers and (9, 19, 29). And we found a lot of
connections between them.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Effect of Nutritional Status and Life Style on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Western Libya
Ashraf Mohamed Albakoush, Azab Elsayed Azab, Siddig B. Mohamed, Aboajela Ramadan Imbark Ajaj, Eman M.A. Shaban, Aya A. El- Bahloul, Sarah M. Abd-elsalam
Page no 1180-1185 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i11.007
This study was descriptive cross-sectional study, aimed to study the effect of nutritional status, and lifestyle habit among type 2 DM patients in Surman, Western-Libya. A total of 130 type 2 DM patients were enrolled in this study, which was carried out in the period from March to (July 2017). The results were showed that, from 130 type 2 DM patients were recruited for this study, 53 (40.8%) were males, while 77 (59.2%) were females. Out of 130 participants, 47 was normal BMI (36.2%), while 81 was overweight (62.3%) and only 2 was underweight (1.5%). This study was revealed that from 130 participants of type 2 DM patients 88 have taken an ideal diet (67.6%), while 42 were not (32.4%). Moreover, only 37 patients were done physical activities (28.5%), while 93 patients were not (71.5%). Also, the study was shown that 81 patients were exposed to mental stress (62.3%), whereas 49 their life was normal (37.7%). The conclusion, the nutritional status, and lifestyle habit have a great advised effect among type 2 DM patients in Western Libya. It can be concluded that the majorities of individuals with type 2 diabetes were overweight, due to lack of physical activity, and did not follow dietary guidelines for fats, fruits and vegetable consumption. Additional measures are needed to encourage regular physical activity and improve dietary habits in this population.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Physicochemical Characteristics of Soils of Talapilli Taluk, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Shyju K, Kumaraswamy K
Page no 1126-1135 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.15
The importance of soil resources to attain sustainability in crop
production, eco-development and protection of environment is an established fact.
Management of soil on a scientific basis is essential for sustained and increased
agricultural production, on this prime perspective a study on physiochemical
characters of soils has been conducted in the Talapilli Taluk of Thrissur District,
India. Talapilli is the agricultural dominant area in the District and hence the study
help in more understanding of the quality of the soil for proper management
practices in agriculture and other sectors as well. The physiochemical characters
analyzed in the study are texture, soil depth, slope, erosion, pH, electrical
conductivity, primary nutrients like available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
and secondary nutrients like magnesium and sulphur. The result indicates that
Talapilli has gravelly clay loam and gravelly sandy clay loam soils in higher
proportion having moderate to deep soil depth with moderate slope and less to
moderate intensity of erosion. As far as chemical composition is concerned in
Talapilli Taluk major proportion of soil has pH ranges from 5.1 to 6, that which
shows the acidic nature of the soil. The nutrient status is appreciably good in the
Taluk except few places in the Taluk that is in the centre, north and northeast of the
Taluk. To consider the nutrients in specific available nitrogen and potassium is
medium in the Taluk among primary nutrients and magnesium is low and sulphur
is high among secondary nutrients.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Personnel Performance Analysis: Leadership, Work Discipline and Organizational Commitment (A study of KODAM Transportation Unit Personnel I / Bukit Barisan)
Dr. Abdul Rivai
Page no 957-966 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.11.2
The performance of personnel of KODAM I / Bukit Barisan
communications unit is influenced by many factors. This research analyzes the
influence of Leadership, Work Discipline, and Organizational Commitment to
Personnel Performance either partially or simultaneously. Population in this research
is personnel of transportation unit KODAM I / Bukit Barisan which amounted to 78
personnel. Because the population in this study is less than 100 people then in this
study the sampling method using the census method, meaning that all the population
sampled in this study. The technique of data analysis using multiple linear
regression equation, and continued by testing R Square and hypothesis testing
partially and simultaneously with t test and F test. Data analysis tool with SPSS
application 23.00. The results showed that Leadership, Work Discipline and
Organizational Commitment have positive and significant effect on Personnel
Performance either partially or simultaneously. From the results of determination
analysis there are other factors that influence the performance of personnel in
addition to variables Leadership, Work Discipline and Organizational Commitment.
The better the leadership, the Work Discipline and the Organizational Commitment,
the better the performance of the personnel of the KODAM I / Bukit Barisan
communications unit.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
An Evaluation of Corrosion on Commercially Available Orthodontic Brackets Using UV-VIS Spectrophotometre and Small Angle Xray Scattering: An In Vitro Study
Akshai Kannan, B Jayan, Madhu Singh
Page no 286-291 |
10.21276/sjodr.2017.2.11.6
The aim of this study was to compare three types of commercially
available brackets for corrosion susceptibility after immersing them in artificial
saliva. A total of 360 brackets were used. The brackets were divided in to four groups
(Control Group X and Experimental Groups A, B and C). The experimental groups
were divided on the basis of duration of immersion in artificial saliva of pH 6.75 ±
0.15. Each group was divided in to corresponding subgroups. The bracket surfaces
were analysed using UV –Visible Spectrophotometer and Small Angle Xray
Scattering (SAXSS). ANOVA (Analysis of One Way Variance) was used for group
comparisons. For post hoc comparisons Newman-Keuls multiple posthoc procedure
was applied. Leone and Nu Edge Cr- Co brackets showed progressive signs of
corrosion and leaching of Fe and Mg ions after immersion in artificial saliva.
Discovery SL brackets showed no signs of corrosion. Leone and Cr-Co Nu Edge are
susceptible to corrosion activity in comparison to Discovery SL brackets.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Effectiveness of Functional Foods Containing Bitter Melon Peptide in Blood Glucose Controlling: A Preliminary Study
Ching- Sen Hsieh, Meng-Chih Shieh, Frank Pan
Page no 1200-1204 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i11.010
Literature has confirmed the bitter melon is useful to reduce the levels of blood glucose. A functional food was developed by extracting critical ingredients from bitter melon with advanced techniques. The new ingredient was generally termed as bitter melon peptide, of which had been used as major component of the product in this research. Purpose of this research is testing the effectiveness of this new product in controlling the blood glucose levels of the diabetes mellitus (DM) patients. As a preliminary study, 25 samples were recruited on the basis of volunteer through the participated pharmacies, 52% are female and 80% are aged 45 and above. After a three months period of experiment, the data indicated significant differences in the values of HbA1c and FG between starting (T0) and second month (T2), and T0, and the third moth (T3). The test concluded that the product was effective in reducing blood glucose.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Social media for Teaching and Learning, Students perceptions in Riyadh Colleges
Deema Ali Alshammery
Page no 282-285 |
10.21276/sjodr.2017.2.11.5
The aim of this study was to evaluate the dental students’ perceptions
toward the use of social media (Twitter) in an orthodontic course and the impact of
this technology for teaching and learning. An online questionnaire was developed to
evaluate 4th year students’ knowledge, use, and perceptions of Twitter for teaching
and learning in an orthodontic course at Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy.
85 of the students completed the questionnaire. Of the respondents, 75% reported
having used Twitter on a daily bases. 58% of them they didn’t think that they will
like the use of twitter for teaching. After their experienced it, 82% they liked it. The
students perceived the Twitter sessions as enjoyable and reported it improved their
engagement in orthodontic class. The results of this study indicated that students
agreed that the use of Twitter had enhanced the learning environment in the
orthodontic course.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Export Performance of Copra in India – A Time Series Analysis
Richard Paul, Lakshmi V
Page no 951-956 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.11.1
Copra is one among the coconut products, the kernel of the fruit of
the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). Copra is valued for the coconut oil extracted
from it and for the resulting residue, coconut-oil cake, which is used mostly for
livestock feed. Copra export occupies significant position in terms of quantity as
well as value position in export earnings among the coconut products. In recent
years, there have been ups and downs in export of copra from India. In this study
was conducted to analyze export performance of copra in India. The required data
collected for the period of 10 years. The annual common growth rate in terms of
quantity and value were positive. Estimates trend of copra of quantity and value in
India for the period of 2006-07 to 2015-16. It was resulted that the slightly
fluctuated. On the basis of fitted trend. The growth was analysed the direction of
causality between time and quantity, value of copra export. The findings indicate a
strong relationship between the dependent and independent variables.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar: Origin and Emergence
Md. Salman Sohel
Page no 1007-1018 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.1
A Rohingya young boy with the diplomat magazine 2014, named
Mohammad rafique said that Burmese view to them simply, as ―animals,‖ ―nonhuman‖ or ―aliens.‖ Many inflammatory Burmese politicians and authors refer to
the Rohingya as a ―virus.‖ Ordinary Burmese people view us as ―Illegal Bengali‖.
Actually there have been decades of propaganda and brainwashing of the general
public against Rohingya by various government and non-government
organizations. History witnesses that they are being persecuted long after day by
Burmese military. Rohingya often faces deadly discrimination since 1962. The
Myanmar government treats with them as a ugly animals. Despite world authority‘s
evocation, they are driving persecution bulldozer on Rohingya minor community.
Recently united nation has defined this killing as a textbook example of ethnic
cleansing. Whatever, this paper focuses the conflict and Massacre which is running
on Rohingya Muslims community. It also examines the origin and emergence of
this crisis and current situation of Rohingya dearth. It discuss about ongoing
military campaign against Rohingya ethnic community. This paper illustrates how
Myanmar government implicating ethnic cleansing day after day .It also analyzes
international response to protect Rohingya Muslims .This paper describe major
clash between Myanmar and Rohingya group since 1962.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Influence of Communication on Managerial Decision Making (A Case Study of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Awka South Branch, Anambra State, Nigeria)
Ojibah Obiageli, Ufoaroh Ebele Theresa, Udemezue Anulika
Page no 976-986 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.11.5
In this study, Communication was examined to ascertain its influence on
Managerial Decision-Making. . The sources of the data used for this research were
primary and secondary data. A total of six hundred and sixty seven (667) employees
of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Awka South branch, Anambra state
branch were given questionnaires to fill, only five hundred and twenty six (526) of
the respondents answered, completed and returned the questionnaire. The
descriptive method was used to analyze the data generated for the research. This was
supported by tables showing questions, responses of Yes or No, percentages. The
hypothesis was tested using goodness- of-fit, descriptive statistics and one sample ttest. From the findings, the researcher came to a final decision that Communication
is the livewire in an organization. Which means Communication is to a large extent
very important to managerial Decision-Making in any organization.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Regulating the Military Action in International Law: A Diplomatic Solution Approach - The Iraqi War
Shadi A. Alshdaifat SJD
Page no 1111-1125 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.14
Debates about the role and relevance of international law in
contemporary world have acquired new intensity in light of the U.S. coalition's
decision to invade Iraq in March 2003 without a clear legal basis or even
exhausting a diplomatic solution. Some have interpreted the lack of compliance in
this case as proof of irrelevance of the U.N. Charter use of force paradigm.
Motivated by certain debates, this paper takes a deeper look at how international
law regulates the military action on the use of force operates in the broader context
of international politics and in what ways it may affect political processes and
outcomes in this highly sensitive area. Integrating and building on different
perspectives, the first part of the paper explores the effect of using military action
on Iraq. The second part then examines the role of international relations in the
processes of shaping, justifying and evaluating the diplomatic solutions before
using military actions. Eventually, this paper confirms that international law on
regulating military action plays a significant role in contemporary international
relations.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Challenges and Obstacles of Community-Based Medical Education (CBME)
Ibrahim A Ali, Mazin. S. Abdalla, Ahmed T. Abdalla, Omnia T. Abdalla
Page no 158-160 |
10.36348/sjm.2017.v02i07.001
Abstract: Medical education has been the target focus for extensive analysis and ideas for improvement for many decades. Many shortcomings have been reported and addressed with varying effectiveness down the lane. The same argument would be valid regarding the community based education. Community based education addresses the issues facing different populations and establishes the community as its axis and revolves around it. So many rural areas in the globe today are in desperate needs to more oriented health care givers, who actually display the unique amalgamation of humanity and medical expertise. The goal of this review is to shed some light on the different challenges that may contribute to the implementation delay of such medical education course. These challenges have demonstrated themselves to be under various categories such as financial, cultural, and even political. Extensive internet search has been done on research and experiments regarding the community based education. Considering the different challenges that still face the community based education and so many diverse opinions about it effectiveness regarding quality; it is fair and safe to say that unbiased rational conclusion cannot be reached in the meantime. The appropriate remedies for such issues would be to take into account all of the factors in each community on individual basis.