REVIEW ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
The Benefits and Challenges of Documenting Desired Ethical Behaviour within the Workplace
Nasrin Sultana Siddiqua
Page no 763-769 |
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In the 21st century, global business has emerged as a powerful and foremost driver of economic growth.
Business supply mass demand for both consumer and industrial goods and services. The last few decades have also
witnessed an increasingly rapid rush for greater productivity and profitability unparalleled with any other time in history.
The main metric of measuring business performance is thus profit. However, in this day and age, business ethics has been
sidelined by many businesses owners and their employees. For many businesses, the ends justify the means, and
unethical practices are often looked upon as merely a business decision that needs to be made to meet sales targets or
achieve organisational results. Thus for many ethics is overlooked on a daily basis in favour of other worldly ideals. The
practice of business documentation may however hold a key to reviving ethical business practice. With an increasingly
rapid trend towards documentation and Quality Assurance in the business world, the development of a document
pertaining to ethical business practice might just be a feasible solution to introducing business ethics as an important
metric of performance in line with productivity. However, in order for this to be achieved, the business organisation must
carefully avoid the challenging obstacles the might hamper their attempts to develop an ethics charter for their
organisation. However, if they are successful, the rewards might greatly outweigh the costs.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
A Review on Psychopatology in Sex Crimes
Aslı Yayak
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(8): 352-355 |
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Abstract: This essay aims to examine the psychopatology in sex criminals. The literature about the subject was reviewed. According to the literature, crime is regarded as a kind of deviation from the legitimate social norms of society. On the contray, punishment is a response to a crime or offense that is the act of inflicting a consequence or penalty on someone as a result of their wrongdoing, or the consequence or penalty itself. The execution of the punishment depends on the penal institutions where the liberty binding punishments are enforced upon arrest warrants. It may be accepted that the life in penal institutions is one of the most crucial life events creating stress. Penal conditions could trigger the psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, impulse control disorders, adjustment disorders, etc. All mental disorders influences social life which take a person away from the joy of living, make him/her unhappy, uneasy and unproductive because of the psychological and somatic indications. It is proved that there is a relationship between sex crime and mental disorders, based on the relevant scales. The sex criminals reliably show high-level psychopathology. The rate of depression and anxiety disorders with the adult and child sex criminals is higher than the normal population.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
Building Brand Image: Analysis of Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Antonius Setyadi, Hapzi Ali, Tukhas Shilul Imaroh
Page no 770-777 |
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Research object Building Brand Image: Analysis of Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction is on Giant
Citra Raya. This study aims to analyze the influence of service quality and customer satisfaction on brand image either
partially or simultaneously on Giant Citra Raya Tangerang. The population of this study is Giant Citra Raya customers
which averages 2,070,823 / 12/30 = 5752 per day. The sample size in this study using Slovin formula with large e used is
8%, thus the sample size is 152 customers. Quantitative analysis method using multiple linear regression equation,
followed by determination analysis (R Square), partial hypothesis testing (t test) and simultaneously (test F) with alpha 5
percent (0,05). Before further analyzed first tested the instrument and the classical assumption test. Analytical tool using
SPSS version 21.0 for windows. The results showed that service quality and customer satisfaction have positive and
significant impact on brand image of Giant Citra Raya Tangerang.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
Revitalizing Phage Therapy in Combating Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria
Aida Baharuddin, Amad Abdelkarim El Marghani, Idris Adewale Ahmed, Mohammed Razip Samian
Page no 122-130 |
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Bacterial infections are one of the most dangerous infections that threaten the existence and continuity of life.
Despite the discovery and manufacturing of effective antibiotics to tackle these menaces, bacteria have developed
resistance against such treatments and transformed into new mutant resistant strains. Bacteriophages, or phages, are
regarded as effective alternative antibacterial agents. Recently, scientists have been taking a closer look at the variety of
different phages that attack bacteria. This review primarily focuses on the potential of phage therapy as an alternative
treatment to overcome a wide spectrum of resistant bacterial infections, as well as current phage therapy advancement. It
also proposes the idea of engineering “broad-spectrum phage” to overcome a wide range of resistant bacterial infections,
and its advantages over antibiotics, individual phage, and phage cocktails.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
National Dividend Inequality and Economic Welfare in Nigeria
Monogbe Tunde G, Okah O. John, Olajide Ibironke E
Page no 754-762 |
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This study seeks to evaluate the influence of change in Distribution of the national dividend/income on the
welfare of the Nigerians, utilizing secondary data sourced from central bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin between the
periods 1986 to 2015. To achieve the objectives of this study, Unit root test, Johansen Cointegration, and Pairwise
Granger Causality test were employed. The results show that while the study variables are stationary at level, the results
of Johansen‟s Cointegration and Granger Causality Test indicate the absence of any significant long run relationship as
well as any significant level of support and/or promotion on the Nigerian economy and the study's explanatory variables.
The results might probably be attributed to the following factors which prevail significantly in Nigeria. This factors
includes Lack of feminine activity privatization especially in the business world and meagre funds disbursed to the
minorities like the small and medium scale enterprises. In the light of this findings, study recommended that the nation
should uphold a fairer and more lucid income distribution technique towards allocating more to those with lower income/
finally, Taxation should be done progressively to avoid the tax burden resting evenly on all income group of the
economy.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
Prevalence of Gastro-Intestinal Parasites in Pigs in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria
Akanni Oluwakayode Nathaniel, Kingsley Chineto Anyika, Migap Christiana Frank, Jonathan Daniel Jatau
Page no 140-142 |
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This study was designed to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of pigs within three district
of Jos South Local Government area of Plateau state, Nigeria. A total of 200 pigs were sampled. Faecal samples were
analyzed using the saturated sodium flotation method. A total prevalence of 31% was recorded; with Ascaris suum 12.5%
followed by Oesophagustomum 12%, Strogyloid Spp 3%, Eimeria Oocyts 3% and Strongyle Spp 2.5%. There was higher
prevalence in female (58%) than males (42%), and also higher prevalence in adults pigs (35.7%) than young pigs (20%)
which was significantly different (P<0.05). There was also higher prevalence in Du district (32.5%) than Vwang and
Kuru (30%) but was not significant (P>0.05). This study therefore confirms the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasite in
pigs and it was therefore recommended that farmers improve on their bio-security and also adhere to routine de-worming
regimen.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
Building Employee Satisfaction: Work Motivation Analysis and Work Commitment
M. Shoffa Saifillah AF
Page no 778-786 |
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This study aims to analyze the effect of work motivation on partial employee satisfaction, work commitment
to partial employee satisfaction, as well as work motivation and job commitment to employee satisfaction simultaneously
at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Jambi Province. The population of this study are three Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Jambi
Province, namely Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Olak Kemang Jambi City, Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Temiang Island Tebo
District, Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Muaro Bulian Batanghari Regency as many as 293 teachers and employees.
Sampling technique using probability sampling technique with the number of samples of 169 teachers and employees.
Analysis method using path analysis, followed by determination analysis (R Square), partial hypothesis testing (t test)
and simultaneous (F test) with alpha 5 percent (0,05). Before further analyzed first tested the instrument and the classical
assumption test. Analytical tool using SPSS version 21.0 for windows. The results showed that work motivation and
work commitment have positive and significant impact on employee satisfaction.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
Study of some physicochemical and bacteriological properties for Produce Water of the Vortisand unit
Zinah Mohammed Mahdi, Mahmood Mustafa Al-Mahdawi, Hussein Ali Sabtie
Page no 131-139 |
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The efficiency of the vortisand unit was tested on water treatment to produce water suitable for different
purposes. Its efficiency was recorded in improving some of the physicochemical properties of raw water and the
produced water and compared to Iraqi specifications. Samples were collected regularly from both raw and produced
water during the months of December 2016 and January and May and June 2017. Both physical and chemical properties,
including pH, Electrical conductivity μs \cm, Temperature °C, Turbidity NTU, Dissolved Oxygen mg\L ,Total Dissolved
Solid mg\L and Total Suspended Solid mg\L were examined as well as Total plate count CFU \ ml and Total coliform
cell\100ml.The results of the pH produced by the unit of vortisand showed that they were located within the weak base
side, ranging from 7.3 to 7.93. The temperature of the produced water ranged from 9.66 to 30.5 while turbidity decreased
from 343.33 to 2.88 NTU .The rates of electrical conductivity within the permissible limits, with the highest value of
water produced 1026.66. While there was no good reduction in the number of total plate count and coliform bacteria with
high soluble solids values.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
Impact of Leadership Styles on Work Related Stress among Nurses
Muhammad Hussain, Shahnaz akhtar, Inayatullah, Muhammad Afzal, Syed Amir Gillani
Page no 907-916 |
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It is very vital for this profession to provide Nursing care and treatment with great quality and respond to client’s requirements. Leadership styles has a great role in professional task achievement, in this study was investigated the relationship between leadership styles (Transformational & transactional leadership style) work related stress in registered staff nurses. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of leadership styles for reducing work related stress among nurses. Quantitative descriptive cross sectional study design was used. Demographic information was presented such as age, sex, education, experience etc. In second part, transactional, transformational leadership style and work load questions are analyzed on the basis of 5 point Likert scale (1= strongly agree 2= Disagree 3= Neutral 4= Agree 5= strongly agree). Simple convenient sampling technique was used and Sample size was 180 Nurses from selected hospital. Reliability was checked on Cronbach, s alpha, it was .925 for Work Load, .969 for Transformational Leadership Style and .803 for Transactional Leadership Style that is reliable. Data was analyzed through SPSS software 21, and results shows that transformational leadership style has significant negative correlation with workload (r = -.673, p =0.00). While transactional has significant positive relation with work load (r =.493, p =.000). Transformational leadership style has negative relationship with work load. While transactional has positive relation with work load
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
Biochemical Characterization and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus from Lame Broiler Chicken and Mastitic Cows of Sylhet City, Bangladesh
M.Z Alam, S M A Sayem, H. M. Rejwan, Ajay Shah
Page no 143-150 |
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Lameness & mastitis are recognized as one of the most important disease affecting the broiler chicken and
dairy cattle respectively. The study was performed to observe the biochemical characters and antibiotic
susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) causing lameness in broiler chickens and mastitis in cows.
Characters of the isolates were determined by biochemical tests such as mannitol fermentation, catalase, coagulase test.
To investigate the antibiogram profiling, frequently used antibiotic discs were tested. From this study, it was observed
that at least 84% isolates of S. aureus from lame broiler chicken and mastitic cow’s milk sample showed positive result
in mannitol fermentation test, catalase and coagulase test respectively. But all isolates showed negative result in oxidase
and motility test. Interestingly all the bacterial isolates from both broiler and milk sample showed different antibiogram
profiling. Antibiotic susceptibility testing suggested that approximately more than 45-65% of the isolates were resistant
to penicillin and about 25% resistant to amoxicillin in all isolates. The study reveals that more than 32% isolates were
susceptible to methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and 35% chicken isolates were vancomycin resistant. Maximum
resistance was observed against azithromycin (68%) of mastitic cow isolates. The present study also showed that S.
aureus was most sensitive to ciprofloxacin (86-100%). Based on results of this study we conclude that drug resistance of
S. aureus may vary with the antibiotics being used and with different population.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
The Assessment of Gap between Theory and Training Classes in Nursing Education System: A Case of University of Lahore, Pakistan
Chaman Shahzadi, Muhammad Hussain, Robina Kousar, Mehwish Safdar, Syed Amir Gilani
Page no 896-906 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i08.014
Training of nursing student is very important for the professional development and quality of care. The purpose of this study is to assess the gap between theory and training classes in nursing education system at The University of Lahore, Pakistan. 150 nursing student were the subject of this study. Study consist of three objectives first objective was to assess the nature of learning ,theory ,training of nursing student’s second objective was to assess the gap between theory & training classes third objective of the study was to assess the causes of gap between theory and training classes The quantitative and descriptive design is used in this study. The questionnaire consists of two sections i.e. demographic information section and the other section consists of questions regarding nature of learning, theory and training gap and its causes of the nursing students in education system .The result of this study shows that there is gap between theory and training classes among the students .The university focuses on the learning of the students but they lack the confidence similarly, there is weak bonding between students and teacher, communication between students and teacher and less trained clinical instructor as the main cause of gaps between theory and practice gap in the nursing department .The study conclude that student’s theoretical knowledge is better than the training performance. The faculty at the clinical setting is not up to the standard that can decrease the theory and practice gap and enhance the nursing student’s performance
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
Impact of Giardiasis on Plasma Protein profile of infected children
Iram Abdullah, Hidayatullah Tak, Fayaz Ahmad
Page no 151-154 |
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Giardia is a common protozoan parasite infecting children in developing countries and is known to result
protein loss in infected children. The objective of this study was to assess the association of plasma protein profile with
Giardiasis among children in district Anantnag of Kashmir valley. The study included 268 children aged 5-15 years
belonging to both the genders. Stool samples collected from children were screened for Giardia infection and blood
samples were analysed to estimate plasma protein, albumin and globulin levels. The results showed a significant decrease
in mean values of total protein between infected and uninfected children from 6.71±0.96 to 7.01±0.98. The mean values
of albumin also showed a decrease in their values between infected and uninfected children from 3.7±0.45 to 4.21±0.51
and that of globulin showed an increase in mean values from 3.01±0.91 to 2.8±0.58 between infected and uninfected
children. However the difference was statistically insignificant (p> 0.05).
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
Applicability of Taguchi Design in Development of Microparticles for Pulmonary Delivery
Riddhi A. Shah, Vaishali T. Thakkar, Mukesh C. Gohel, Purvi Shah, Lalji H. Baldaniya
Page no 881-895 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i08.013
Biodegradable gemifloxacin microparticles were prepared to eradicate the resistant type pneumonia. For preparation of microparticles different techniques (solvent evaporation, solvent-evaporation crosslinking, double emulsion and spray drying) were used and compared. The process of spray drying using poly(d,l-lactic co-glycolic)acid was choosen considering the particle size and percentage yield. The critical processes as well as product related parameters were identified by Quality by Design approach. Optimization of formulation was performed by Taguchi design using particle size, percentage yield and percentage encapsulation efficiency as dependent variable while drug to polymer ratio, aspirator rate, inlet temperature and flow rate as independent variable. Optimized formulation was evaluated for particle size, percentage yield, percentage entrapment efficiency, in-vitro diffusion study and aerodynamic behavior. Taguchi design suggest that the batch containing drug to polymer (2:1), aspirator rate(50), inlet temperature (65°C) and flow rate (10ml/min) gives highest encapsulation efficiency (84%) and lowest particle size (2.75µm). The DSC and FTIR study revealed that there was no significant interaction between drug and polymer. The result of diffusion study revealed that the optimized batch was released at a controlled rate. Overall, the proposed formulation can be explored for inhalation route by the patient to achieve better targeting in deeper parts of lungs
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
Lipid based systems for ocular drug delivery: Effect of surface modification
Thirupathi G, Ramesh B
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(8): 369-373 |
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Abstract: Significant challenges for pharmaceutical scientists still exist despite numerous technological advancements in the field, and the efficient ocular drug delivery remains elusive. Exclusive and exquisite barrier characteristics, unique physiology make the ocular milieu impervious to xenobiotics. Precorneal residence, mucoadhesion and transmembrane permeation needs to be improved using topical non-invasive strategies across ocular surface show promise for the intraocular delivery. Viable advantages such as higher drug loading, tailored drug release, bio-compatibility and mucoadhesive properties can improve delivery of lipophilic drug using colloidal nanoparticulate frameworks. Lipid based systems comprise solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs). Nanoparticles are better internalized in ocular epithelial tissues by endocytosis/transcytosis mechanisms and diffuse rapidly owing to their nano size. Penetration and retention characteristics of ocular small molecule therapeutics can be dramatically improved by the surface functionalization of lipid nanoparticles. This review summarizes scientific results such as articles and patents that involve the potential application of lipid nanoparticles as platform for the ocular drug delivery.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2017
Nursing Perceptions of Electronic Documentation
Saima Shabnum, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Hussain, Syed Amir Gilani
Page no 926-935 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i08.017
The support of an electronic health record (EHR) is directed under current health care regulation improvement. The EHR provides information that is patient focused and advances patient safety. There are limited data; nevertheless, regarding the perception of nurses headed for the use of the EHR. The purpose of this project was to identify nurses’ perception for the use of the EHR. Design: Quantitative descriptive survey was used to determine perception for the electronic health record. Nurses in a health care system completed an online survey to determine their perception toward the EHR in providing patient care. Generally, participants felt the EHR was beneficial, did not add to the load, enhanced documentation, and would not eradicate any nursing jobs. Nursing recognition and the use of the EHR are compulsory for the successful addition of an EHR and to provision the aim of patient-centered care. Identification of perception and potential obstacles nurses in using the EHR will improve patient protection, communication, decrease costs, and allow those who implement an EHR