ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2017
Analysis Work Discipline and Work Spirit to Achievement Employees Pt. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk. Wood Planting
Agussalim M
Page no 286-296 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.3.22
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of: 1) Discipline working through the spirit of the work
on employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber indirectly. 2) The spirit of working through labor
discipline on employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber indirectly. 3) Discipline and morale work
on employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber, either partially or simultaneously. A population of
42 people and the sample is saturated sampling as many as 42 people. The analysis used is path analysis, multiple linear
regressions, coefficient of determination and hypothesis testing partial and simultaneous with the alpha (0.05). The
results of path analysis showed a positive and significant impact work discipline variables via the morale on employee
performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber either directly or indirectly. Morale through labor discipline and
significant positive effect on employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber either directly or indirectly.
The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber
affected by the work discipline and morale 0251 points at 0261 points. The results of the analysis of determination of
0264, that variable work discipline and morale can explain the work performance of employees of PT. Japfa Comfeed
Tbk. Planting timber is 26.4% while the remaining 73.6% is influenced by other variables. Work discipline and morale
has a positive and significant impact on employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber either partially
or simultaneously.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2017
Effluent Quality of a Locally Designed Recirculation Aquaculture System
Nwajuaku, I. I., Okey-Onyesolu, C.F., Okeke Chukwunonso
Page no 147-151 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.3.4
The study presents the assessment of water quality of a recirculation aquaculture system (RAS). In this study,
a laboratory- scale recirculation aquaculture plant was designed and fabricated to reduce, recycle and reuse fish farm
wastewater. The system incorporates trickling filter as a biological treatment processes. Development of bacteria on the
trickling filter was done by continuous recirculation of highly concentrated fish farm waste water for 16 days when a
considerable mass of bacteria enough for nitrification was observed to have developed. In the experiment, two different
systems were compared: a RAS with trickling filter and a conventional open pond system. A sample of effluent from the
trickling filter was analyzed for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, dissolved oxygen, pH and total suspended solid. The result of
the analysis showed that the water parameters in RAS were within acceptable level for African catfish culture; 32.89L of
water was used up in the RAS for the 21 days culture and percentage increase in weight ranging from 17.69% - 37.05%
was observed in the RAS. This shows that the system was effective in producing required effluent quality for catfish fish
rearing.
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 31, 2017
Accountability and Integrity in Managing School Finance: A Study in Secondary Schools under Responsibility Center Status in One of Malaysian Districts
Syed Ismail Syed Mohamad, Noraini Ibrahim
Page no 278-285 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.3.21
This study investigated the relationship between the levels of accountability and integrity of school financial
management and the factors that affect levels of accountability and integrity. Selected respondents were among the top
and middle management leaders of national high schools. The schools selected were schools under Responsibility Centre
status in one of a Malaysian districts which comprised of 97 respondents. The instrument used forthis study was
questionnaire designed by the researchers based on observations and literature reviews. The reliability of the
questionnaire was α = 0.96. The data were collected and analysed using mean score, Pearson Correlation and Sample ttest which were the main quantitative methods. The results showed very high levels of accountability and integrity
among the schools’ financial managers in the district. The study revealed a significant relationship between the levels of
accountability and integrity in accordance to few factors namely; knowledge in financial management, financial
management of the individuality of the school and the school’s internal control. Finally, the results indicated that there
was no significant difference in the levelsof accountability and integrity in managing schools’ financial sources based on
genders. The findings of this study can be used by school principals and the Ministry of Education to improve the
efficiency of schoolfinancial management, to increase the number of schools that received the Certificate of Excellence
Audit and also can help the school managers to lay out the filling course or in-service training (INSET) in schools.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2017
Productivity Improvement in Micro and Small Enterprise Producing ExerciseNotebook: A Case Study
Aggarsain, Prabhakar Kaushik
Page no 152-158 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.3.5
Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) have potential to improve both productivity and quality. MSEs can adapt
any change easily because of their dynamic nature. Productivity and Quality improvement programs in Medium and
Large Manufacturing Units have proved their significance. In India, MSEs play a vital role for economical growth of the
country. But micro and small industries have limited resources to implement development programs. Process
improvement principles and philosophy applicable to medium and large industries are so universal that these can be
applied with or without modification in their inherent character to Micro and Small Enterprises. The purpose of this
paper is to identify the areas of improvement in small process industry of producing Exercise Notebook by analyzing its
batch production so that productivity and quality enhancement programs can lead to financial benefits. Some tools and
techniques such as Benchmarking, Standardization, Kaizen, 5S, Lean Practices, Time-Motion study and Low cost
automation has been considered to site operational improvements in this labour intensive industry.
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 31, 2017
Documenting empirical research in Economics: why is it important and how is it done?
Jonathan Emenike Ogbuabor
Page no 253-255 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.3.17
One of the main challenges facing economic researchers across the globe, especially empirical researchers in
developing economies, is how to document their work. Indeed, numerous scholarly contributions are rejected by credible
and refereed journals due to poor documentation. This paper examines the importance of good documentation of
empirical research in Economics as well as how such documentation is done. Specifically, this paper shows that
replication may be impossible if empirical research is not properly documented, and that well compiled data file, do-file,
and technical annex are key ingredients of properly documented empirical research in Economics.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Attitude of Pharmacist about the Risk Factors of Stroke During HAJJ: Cross Sectional Study in Pharmacy Students
Asma Eraj, Asra Hameed
Page no 34-39 |
10.36348/sjm.2017.v02i02.002
Abstract: Stroke is an emergency condition in which blood supply get effected and blood flow to brain stops and brain cells starts to die. Stroke is a second leading cause of hospitalization during Hajj. There are six types of stroke. There are many risk factors which may lead to stroke during Hajj such as cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, depression, atrial fibrillation, increased volume of heart, angioplasty, elderly, renal disease, calcium and fat deposition in heart vessels and rheumatic fever etc. Our survey aims to find its awareness in pharmacy undergraduates. A cross sectional and random sampling method was used to collect data in the month of August and September 2015. Data was collected from 100 pharmacy undergraduates from Karachi, Pakistan. According to our survey 100% pharmacy undergraduates have basic knowledge about stroke, 58% have awareness about the second leading cause of hospitalization during Hajj, 74.5% have knowledge about types of stroke and 69.9% have awareness about the risk factor of stroke during Hajj. 88% pharmacist have knowledge that how to prevent stroke during Hajj. We concluded that there is lack of awareness. Steps should be taken to spread its awareness in layman.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Effect of transfluthrin-impregnated insecticide paper on some biochemical parameters and lung histopathology in rats
I.U. Muhammad1*, A.J. Alhassan1, A.A. Imam, A. Idi, A. Mohammed, A. Nasir, A. I. Yaradua, S.M. Adamu
Page no 78-82 |
10.21276/sjpm.2017.2.3.7
Serum malondialdehyde (MDA), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline
phosphatase (ALP) and histological analysis of lungs were carried out in twenty rats exposed to smoke from transfluthrin
impregnated insecticide paper. The rats were divided into five groups (I, II, III, IV and V) of four each. Group one served
as control while Group II, III, IV and V were exposed to smoke from transfluthrin impregnated paper Insecticide for 15,
30, 60, 120 minutes daily for four weeks respectively. On the 29th day, the rats were euthanized and blood sample was
collected and centrifuged for analysis of biochemical parameters (MDA, AST, ALT and ALP), the animals were
dissected and lung tissues were collected for histological analysis. Significant increase (p<0.05) in all parameters (MDA,
AST, ALT and ALP) were observed in a time dependent pattern compared to normal control. However, histopathological
analysis of the lung tissues shows no pathological changes between test groups and normal control. Thus, exposure of rat
to smoke from transfluthrin impregnated paper insecticide modifies biochemical parameters (MDA, AST, ALT and ALP)
but within the context of duration of this research, no significant pathology was observed in lung tissues. Transfluthrin
impregnated paper insecticide should be used with caution.
CASE REPORT | March 30, 2017
Simultaneous bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder: a rare case report
Emre ONER, MD, Mehmet UNLU, MD
Page no 40-43 |
10.36348/sjm.2017.v02i02.003
Abstract: Simultaneous bilateral posterior dislocation of the shoulder complicated with a fracture (fracture-dislocation) is an extremely rare condition and the relevant literature contains very few published case reports. Besides its rarity, this complicated condition may cause delays in diagnosis because of the physicians’ tendency to use plain radiography which is known to have low sensitivity in detecting concomitant fractures. This report describes a successfully treated case of simultaneous bilateral fracture-dislocation of the shoulder which could be clarified by computed tomography (CT) performed following a failed reduction of the shoulders. In conclusion, physicians should consider this rare entity and if there is a doubt CT should be performed for accurate diagnosis.
CASE REPORT | March 30, 2017
A cause of hyperlymphocytosis exceeding 800 G/L: Prolymphocytic leukemia T (PLL-T).
Dr. Hanane Khalki, Abdelaziz Khalloufi, Hicham Eddou, Dr. Amadou Djibrilla, Amal Taghouti, Imane Tlamçani, Moncef Hassani Amrani
Page no 66-69 |
10.21276/sjpm.2017.2.3.5
Prolymphocytic leukemia T (PLL-T) is a rare entity of mature lymphoproliferative syndrome, characterized by
its evolution but especially by its poor prognosis. It is usually revealed by hyperlymphocytosis in the blood. We report a
case of prolymphocytic leukemia T, revealed by blood hyperlymphocytosis higher than 800 G/L, diagnosed at the My
Ismail military hospital of Meknès, Morocco.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
The Efficiency Level of Primary Schools Financial Administrative Assistants in Managing School Finance at District of South Kinta Malaysia
Syed Ismail Syed Mohamad, Juliana Mohd Jamil
Page no 190-197 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.3.11
This study focuses on the efficiency of the school’s Financial Administrative Assistant in managing the
school’s financial based on their level of knowledge and skills (including financial management, receipt management,
management of cash book and petty cash, purchase management, and the preparation of the annual financial statements),
as well as the level of accountability and attitude motivation in school financial management. It is a quantitative study
sample which was comprised of 65 primary school Administrative Assistant in the South Kinta district. The data was
collected by using questionnaire survey with 64 items divided into 4 parts, Part A (4 items - information and background
of the respondents), Part B (40 items - the knowledge and skills), Part C (12 items - a level of accountability) and Part D
(8 items - attitudes and motivation). Descriptive analysis (percentage and mean) was used to obtain information for each
variable. The results showed that the level of Administrative Assistant efficiency is high. Level of knowledge and skills
that show a mean of 3.55, a level of accountability that show a mean of the 3.59 and attitude and self-motivation showed
an overall mean value of 3.49. Therefore, based on these findings the school's financial management practitioners such as
Head Master, District Education Office Assistant, Education Department (NRD) and the Department of School Audit to
take proactive measures that will be beneficial to all parties involved in the efforts to improve the schools’ financial
management.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Study on Translation Strategies of Chinese Ancient Poetry Based on Thematic Theory—With Yumeiren as an Example
Weixuan Shi, Hongyan Zhang
Page no 282-286 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.3.11
Chinese ancient poetry is the gem of Chinese culture. With the development of Sino-foreign cultural
exchanges, more and more scholars attempt to translate Chinese ancient poetry into English and propose translation
strategies. Linguistic theories have provided the theoretical foundation and new perspective for poetry translation.
Therefore, under the guidance of thematic theory, the paper will take the poem Yumeiren and its two English versions as
an example to study translators’ translation characteristics and provide translation strategies of Chinese ancient poetry.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Cash Management Practices on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nyeri Town, Kenya
Danson Kinyanjui, Dr. David Kiragu, Dr. Riro Kamau
Page no 215-221 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.3.13
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) lack adequate skills to manage and monitor their cash management
practices leading to limited financial growth hence inability to compete while increasing their assets, opening more
branches and growing their sales. This study sought to analyze effect of cash management practices (cash holding
practices, use of technology and cash pooling practices) as well as analyze the combined effect of the cash management
practices on financial performance of SMEs in Nyeri town, Kenya. The study employed a descriptive research design
with target population being the registered SMEs in Nyeri town. Data was collected using a self-administered semistructured questionnaire from a sample population of 62 SMEs operating in Nyeri town and registered by the business
registrar’s office in Nyeri County. Data was analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) to generate
descriptive and inferential statistics. Results obtained indicated that cash holding practices and use of technology in cash
management had a relevant effect on financial performance of SMEs in Nyeri. The study recommended that all
stakeholders in business operations ranging from suppliers, customers, and financiers should embrace use of technology
to facilitate electronic data interchange. Future research could focus on comparative study of large organizations to
establish whether the same factors affecting SMEs financial performance also affect large businesses.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Thermal alteration on the external root surface during endodontic treatment using three different rotary file systems: An in vitro study
Dr. Mohammed Sadique K.P, Dr. Muhammad Rashid P.A, Dr. Elsy. P. Simon, Dr. Mohammed Ashik. P, Dr. Chandini Raveendran, Dr. Anshana D.M
Page no 63-67 |
10.21276/sjodr.2017.2.3.2
The aim of this study is to evaluate increases in temperature on the external root surface during endodontic
treatment with three different rotary file systems. Fifty human mandibular first premolars with single root canal were
selected. All root canals were instrumented using a size 20 H file, and the canals were irrigated with 5% sodium
hypochlorite solution. The samples were randomly divided into the following three groups of 15 teeth: Group 1: The
Protaper Next Rotary Files X1 and X2; Group 2: The Mtwo rotary File 20/06 and 25/06 Group 3: The Hyflex rotary File
20/06 and 25/06. During the preparation, the temperature changes were measured in the middle third of the roots using a
noncontact infrared thermometer. The temperature data were transferred from the thermometer to the computer and were
observed graphically. Statistical analysis was performed using the oneway ANOVA analysis of variance at a
significance level of 0.05. The increases in temperature caused by the Hyflex rotary file system were lower than those of
the other files. The Mtwo rotary file showed the highest temperature increases. However, there were no significant
differences were noticed between the Protaper Next and Hyflex rotary files in terms of temperature increase during root
canal preparation. Mean temperature increases no higher than 3.4ºC were recorded for any of the system examined,
which indicates that these instruments are safe for the surrounding periodontal tissues.
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Knowledge regarding the financial topics of expense and credit, savings and investment and money management: an empirical study of high-school students in Veracruz MEXICO
Alejandra, Contreras-Rodríguez, Arturo, García-Santillán, Carlos, Rojas-Kramer, Jésica J., RamosHernández
Page no 198-214 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.3.12
The aim of this paper is focused in measure the level of knowledge they have high school students about
financial topics such as: spending and credit, savings and investment and money management. The participants were 368
students of different high schools in three municipalities of the State of Veracruz, México who were selected from of the
stratified sample. The questionnaire is a scale that includes 31 items of multiple choices in the form of cases where there
is only one correct answer of the total four options. The instrument showed acceptable Chronbach alpha reliability and
internal consistency (> 0.7). The results lead us to think that there is a lack of knowledge about the usefulness of
pensions, the issues related to insurance, the impact of inflation on salaries of people workers, even an interesting fact is
that although it was known that there is a knowledge about the basic channels of saving, they denote lack of knowledge
towards the investment instruments, especially those that by their nature are associated with the capital markets.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Research of the Chronic Toxicity of Chlomepiroxane
Ponomarenko Nikita, Kornienko Valentina, Ponomaremko Olga, Harkusha Ivan, Ladohubets Elena, Hordienko Anatoliy, Duchenko Ekaterina, Samura Boris
Page no 39-42 |
10.21276/haya.2017.2.2.3
The article presents the results of experimental studies, during a 3-month period of time, devoted to the
chronic toxicity research of the first synthesized compound – 7-(3-chlorobutylene-2-yl-1)-8-N-methylpiperazino-3-
methylxanthine (chlomepiroxane), possessing anthelmintic activity.