ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Evaluation of Three Different Posterior Composite Materials in Terms of Microhardness and Cytotoxicity
Elmas Tüfek Atıcı, Buket Ayna, Nizami Duran, Ersin Uysal
Page no 27-35 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.2.3
This study aimed to evaluate the polymerization depths of two different
bulk-fill posterior composite resins and a conventional posterior composite resin with
the microhardness test and there with the in vitro cytotoxicity test. For the
microhardness test, 10 samples were obtained for each group using Teflon molds.
Microhardness values were measured from the top and bottom surfaces of each
sample using the Vicker's microhardness test. For the cytotoxicity test, 12 samples
were obtained for each group using Teflon molds. The extraction fluids of samples
were obtained by incubating them at 37°C in RPMI 1640 medium for 24, 48, and 72
h. Cell viability was assessed using the MTT assay following incubation. The
microhardness values of the top and bottom surfaces of composite resins were
aligned as follows: Filtek Z550 Composite Resin > Filtek Bulk-Fill Posterior
Composite Resin > Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill Composite Resin. The microhardness
ratio of Filtek Z550 Composite Resin was found to be significantly higher than those
of other composite resins when the bottom surface–top surface microhardness ratios
were compared. The difference between the bottom surface–top surface
microhardness ratios of the Filtek Bulk-Fill Posterior Composite Resin and the Tetric
N-Ceram Bulk-Fill Composite Resin was not statistically significant. However, all
composite resins provided the recommended polymerization depth (≥80%). No
statistically significant difference was observed between the cytotoxicity values of
the composite resins after 24- and 48-h incubation. However, the Filtek Bulk-Fill
Posterior Composite Resin showed a significantly higher cytotoxicity compared with
the other groups after 72-h incubation. In addition, the cytotoxicity value obtained
after 72-h incubation of the Filtek Bulk-Fill Posterior Composite Resin was
significantly higher than the cytotoxicity values obtained after 24- and 48-h
incubation. Although adequate polymerization depth was obtained in all study
groups, the Filtek Bulk-Fill Posterior Composite Resin had significantly reduced cell
viability after 72-h incubation.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (MANAGEMENT) | Feb. 28, 2018
Decision Model for a Visit at the Museum Bahari in Jakarta: People, Place, Promotion, and Physical Evidence
Hapzi Ali, Nurfitriah Febriani, Dudi Permana, Adi Nurmahdi
Page no 169-178 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.006
Abstract: This study aims to describe clearly about the influence place, people, promotion and physical evidence on the decision of the visit to the Maritime Museum. The population in this study is that visitor who are in Maritime Museum. The sampling reached is 100 respondents. The research analysis performed by using SPSS (by applying method multiple linier regression analysis) IBM program version 21 statistical applications for data processing. The result of this research are: 1) Place significantly influenced the decision of visit to the maritime museum, 2) People significantly influenced the decision of visit to the maritime museum, 3) Promotion significantly influenced the decision of visit to the maritime museum, 4) Physical Evidence influenced the decision of visit to the maritime museum, 5) People, Place, Promotion and Physical Evidence are simultaneously significant and influence the decision of visit to the Maritime Museum jointly.
CASE REPORT | Feb. 28, 2018
Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma: An Unusual Case Report with Review of Literature
Dr. Mohd. Kamran Farooqui, Dr. K. Rahul Kumar, Dr. Ashish Kailashsingh Rajput, Dr. Prashant Soni, Dr. Alok Kumar
Page no 24-26 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.2.2
Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a non-neoplastic, tumor-like
reactive lesion occurring exclusively on gingiva/alveolar crest. It is also known as
giant cell epulis, osteoclastoma, giant cell reparative granuloma or giant cell
hyperplasia. Clinically, it appear as pyogenic granuloma, peripheral ossifying
fibroma and many other peripheral lesions seen in the oral cavity, thereby
histopathology is mandatory for the diagnosis of this lesion. This article reports a
peripheral giant cell granuloma arising at mandibular anterior region in a 50 years old
male patient. The biopsy specimen revealed features consistent with PGCG.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (AGRICULTURE) | Feb. 28, 2018
Salvia Species and their Biological Activities Naturally Distributed in Tokat Province
Melih YILAR, İzzet KADIOĞLU
Page no 208-212 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.011
Abstract: Our country which is located in the temperate climate zone is rich in terms of plant genetic resources due to its different ecological and topographical characteristics. Our country has about 12 thousand plant taxa in its flora. Among these plant taxa medicinal and aromatic plants have an important place. Salvia species, which are in the Lamiaceae family that contains medicinal aromatic plants are used for food, tea, cosmetics and perfumery industry and medical purposes among the public. This genus contains 900 species worldwide. In Turkey flora, its 95 species, including 51 endemic ones spread naturally. Tokat province, which is located in the Central Black Sea District Region showing the transitional characteristics between Black Sea region climate and Central Anatolia climate, is rich in plant diversity. Tokat is also rich in terms of Salvia species. It is estimated that there are about 15 Salvia species throughout the province. In this review, information about Salvia species and their biological activities which are distributed naturally in Tokat province are provided.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Axiology of Presidential Threshold System Post-Decision of the Constitutional Court in Legal Political Review in Indonesia
Dewi Haryanti, Lazarus Tri Setyawan, Jawade Hafidz
Page no 261-266 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.2.13
Elections are part of the implementation of democratic principles
whereby the people can elect a state leader or his representatives who make a
policy based on the will of the people outlined by the head of state or the people's
representatives. The nature of elections is a means of democracy that primarily
serves a state government by, from, and for the people. In other words, it embodies
the sovereignty in the hands of the people within the framework of a democratic
constitutional state. Democracy in Indonesia is a constitutional norm. For
democracy to be able to rotate by the axis of the constitution, then democracy must
be maintained. The problem that will be the focus of attention of this paper is the
axiom of the presidential threshold system after the Constitutional Court's decision
to bring the system of government in Indonesia. The political legality of the
presidential threshold system is not inconsistent with the constitution in Indonesia.
The purpose of this paper is to know the direction of the legislative and presidential
election system in 2009 and 2014 in the decision of the Constitutional Court and
the political implications of the Constitutional Court decision on the legislative and
presidential election system in 2009 and 2014. This research method will examine
the subject matter through a case approach. It examines the ratios in the decisions
of the Constitutional Court which are the object of research and the approach of
legislation. The abolition of presidential threshold provides significant benefits in
Indonesia's democratic system. This policy can be a restoration of constitutional
rights that were previously hurt by the remedy of constitutional rights. Many
advantages will be obtained especially from small parties to carry the presidential
candidate. Also, the president's choice is also more diverse. Presidential threshold
will make it easier for the president to carry out government duties, due to the
absence of other dominant party interventions in parliament.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (AGRICULTURE) | Feb. 28, 2018
Coastal Sediments Polluted by Petroleum Hydrocarbons (C10-C40): A Review on Its impacts on the Coastal Ecosystems of Mauritius
Gireshsingh Mungla, Sunita Facknath, Bhanooduth Lalljee
Page no 186-190 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.008
Abstract: Contamination due to petroleum hydrocarbons may result from many sources. In Mauritius, coastal sediment pollution results mostly from anthropogenic sources such as industrial activities and the sea activities, mainly at the harbour. While some authors affirmed that sea activities polluted the coastal sediments, and the concentration of pollutants was found to be higher in the harbour, likewise, an investigation was set to quantify the amount of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH), ranging from C10 to C40, in the neighbouring coasts from the Mauritius harbour at Port-Louis and to determine its effect on the coastal ecosystems. Three coastal sites were selected, namely, Tombeau Bay (C-BDT), Pointe aux Sables (C-PAS) and Mer Rouge (C-MER). Results showed that the most polluted the coastal sediments was Pointe aux Sables (451 mg/kg) followed by Tombeau Bay and Mer Rouge (less than 66 mg/kg) both. Despite that the chemical properties of the sediments analysed were favourable for microbial biodiversity, results showed that there was a much richer microbial biodiversity in less contaminated sediments while greater microbial activity (respiration rate) in the contaminated environment, C-PAS. Given that the toxicity of TPH in soil was established at range greater than 1000 mg/kg, it was noted that despite the C-PAS site was the most polluted, it did not reach the permissible limit. However, due to the urbanisation and intensive use of the sea for ship activities, the concentration of the level of pollution due to TPH is expected to increase in the forthcoming years.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Customer Satisfaction Model: Product Quality Analysis, Customer Relationship Marketing and Service Quality-Case Study on Water Supply Customers of Bintaro Jaya
Baruna Hadibrata, Chree Dasri Buchori, Nuryanti, Hapzi Ali
Page no 293-304 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.2.19
Bintaro Jaya Clean Water Customer Satisfaction Model, Product Quality
Analysis, Customer Relationship Marketing and Quality of Service, aims to analyze the
Influence of Product Quality, Customer Relationship Marketing and Quality of Service
to Customer Satisfaction either partially or simultaneously. This research uses
questionnaire instrument and is a quantitative research with multiple linear regression
analysis tool with SPSS 2.00 analysis tool. Sampling technique used in this research is
Non Probability Sampling and Sampling Technique in this research is by using method
of Purposive Sampling, where researcher use deliberate deliberation in selecting member
of population which is considered appropriate in giving necessary information or sample
unit according to Certain criteria desirable research. This analysis is continued with
Determination Analysis (R Square), T test (partial) and F test (simultaneous). The results
of this study are that Product Quality, Customer Relationship Marketing and Quality
Services effect on Customer Satisfaction either partially or simultaneously. The better
quality of Customer Relationship Marketing and Quality of Service will be able to
increase Customer Satisfaction significantly.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (LAW) | Feb. 28, 2018
A Conceptual Analysis of the Discipline of Lawyers in Nigeria: Key to the Development of the Profession
Lilian E. Effiong, Emmanuel Olowononi Esq, Akin O. Oluwadayisi, Omoniyi Bukola Akinola
Page no 191-202 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.009
Abstract: The legal profession is a noble profession. It is highly regulated, as such, there are several mechanisms put in place to ensure discipline in the legal profession. There are several bodies created by the Legal Practitioners Act to ensure discipline in the profession. This paper analyzes the various regulations and disciplinary mechanisms of legal practitioners in Nigeria. This includes, the various regulatory bodies, the conducts that attracts discipline, the disciplinary procedure and the various sanctions that can be imposed upon liability and draw a conclusion that discipline in the legal profession is disjointed and inadequate, aside the inefficiency created because of the overlapping roles of the regulatory bodies. The paper concludes that the present disciplinary mechanisms need overhauling.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Motive, Meaning and Social Action of Youtube Content Creators in Indonesia
Farid Hamid U, Ahmad Mulyana, Marissa Regina
Page no 230-239 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.2.8
This article is a study towards the dynamic of social media usage and its
users, especially YouTubers. This research was aimed to explore the meaning of
YouTube for content creators, find out the motive, and know the behavior of a
content creator in YouTube. This research used social phenomenology research
method from Alfred Schutz by employing a qualitative approach. The data were
obtained by conducting interviews with 11 YouTubers which were selected via
purposive sampling. The results of the study indicated different motives. There
were 11 motive groups that encouraged informants becoming YouTube content
creators. The motives were classified into 3 main motives: personal-use motive,
social motive, and commercial motive. Furthermore, the behavior was being
examined through phenomenological context; it had a meaning that as content
creators, the informants were able to manage strategies to overcome the
experienced obstacles to embody their motives. This research also revealed that
YouTube was gradually constructed as a means to work or to be creative; means of
media and information consumption, and means of business. YouTube turned out
to be the reality of expression and business. One's behavior actually communicated
who or how a person will form a self-identity.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (ENGINEERING) | Feb. 28, 2018
Requirement of Python Programming Language for Reinforcement Learning (RL)
Varun Geetha Mohan, Mohamed Ariff Ameedeen
Page no 203-207 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.010
Abstract: In this article we discussed on why Python require in Reinforcement Learning(RL). Python languages have a unique ecosystem, cultures and have their own philosophies. Python codes are available as open sources and Python community involvement with local, national and international events and it is helpful for new developers. Python have its wide array of open source code libraries, package management and ability to work well on platforms other than Windows OS. Finally, Python is great for deployment automation and web development and many non-developers are first introduced to the language and ecosystem while getting data analysis work done.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Analysis of the Trend and Effect of Liquidity Management on the Performance Insurance Companies in Nigeria
Otalu J.A
Page no 25-35 |
10.36348/sjef
The paper investigated the trend of the performance of insurance sector
and the implication of liquidity management on their performance between 2000 and
2008. The study made use of return on equity ROE as measure of insurance
companies‟ performance; other variables used as independent variables are liquid
asset volume, working capital, total investment, under-writing risk, dividend and
equity capital. Seven non-life insurance companies were used for the analysis,
descriptive statistics and panel data analysis were used to analyze the data. The
results show that while all the performance indicators such as profit after tax return
on asset, return on equity among others have been following rising trends over the
years; liquid asset volume has been following a falling trend. The panel data results
show that liquidity does not have significant impact on the performance of insurance
companies. It is recommended that insurance companies should embark on strategies
that will make management of liquidity have significant positive impact on the
performance of insurance companies in Nigeria.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (MATERIALS ENGINEERING) | Feb. 28, 2018
Production and Characterization of Cu-SiC Composites for Electrical Contact Materials
Acikbas Gokhan, Karadag Mecit
Page no 213-221 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.012
Abstract: In this study, the effect of SiC reinforcement on the electrical, mechanical, physical properties and microstructure of copper matrix composite contact material was investigated. The composite materials were produced by using the powder metallurgy method. The unalloyed copper and SiC powder mixtures were shaped by using a uniaxial press after mixing for 10 minutes at 300 rpm. The shaped specimens were heat treated in graphite powder bad in a capped steel chamber and sintered at 800° C for 2 hours. Electrical conductivity, hardness, density measurements, microstructure analyzes and mineralogical analyzes of the samples were performed after sintering. The structure-property relationships of the produced monolithic and composite copper contact materials are discussed. It was determined that the value of electrical conductivity decreased with increasing amount of SiC phase, and hardness value increased compared to pure copper. Cu-SiC composites revealed better mechanical properties than monolithic copper contact materials.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Credit Risk and Bank Performance in Nigeria
Aladesanmi KA
Page no 17-24 |
10.36348/sjef
The study investigated the impact of credit risk on bank performance in
Nigeria between 1990 and 2006. From the literature, non-performing loans have
been used as proxy for credit risk. However, other variables such as total deposits,
loan and advances and lending rate are used as other independent variables in the
model while return on asset ROA is used as bank performance indicator.
Cointegartion and error correction model is adopted and the results show that credit
risk as proxy by non-performing loans has significant positive impact on bank
performance in the short run but in the long run, the impacts turn negative. Also a
strong linkage is found between loan and advances and credit risk as well as lending
rate and credit risk. The study recommends that banks should guide against
accumulation of nonperforming loans in order to reduce their vulnerability to credit
risk.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES) | Feb. 28, 2018
A novel and sensitive analytical method for identification and quantification of organic acids in pharmaceutical products by HPLC with UV-Visible detector
Vavilala Vishweshwar, Sai Siva Ganesh Lekkala, Amol Ashok Deshpande, Sunil Dattatraya Pawar, Konakalla Venkateshwar Rao, Kaviraj M Yarbagi, Jagadeesh Narkedimilli, J Moses Babu and R. Muralikrishna
Page no 231-238 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.014
Abstract: A novel, sensitive, specific and reliable gradient HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) method has been developed and validated for the identification and quantification of acids namely, Glyoxalic acid, Glycolic acid, Formic acid, Acetic acid, Diglycolic acid, Chloro acetic acid, Dichloro acetic acid and Trichloro acetic acid. A novel, suitable, rapid and sensitive analytical method was developed using HPLC technique for the above acids quantification and identification. The chromatographic separation of the acids were achieved on Atlantis T3 (250*4.6) mm, 5.0 µ column using 0.15 % TFA (Tri Fluoro Acetic acid) in water (v/v): Solvent mixture (98.5:1.5 v/v) as a mobile phase-A and Acetonitrile: Methanol (90:10%v/v). The solvent mixture was prepared by mixing the acetonitrile and methanol solvents in the ratio of 90:10 volumes. The HPLC method was validated with respect to limit of detection, limit of quantitation, specificity, linearity, accuracy and precision.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Caste Calculation in the Politics of Bihar
Ambrish Gautam
Page no 267-273 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.2.14
Is the caste an important factor in Bihar elections? Aur it is synonymous
for all. It is a difficult question that can be asked. But very easy to answer that
these things happen in every body life. (Hum betiaur vote apni hi jatikodetehain)
We give daughter and vote to our own caste. It means vote could not be separated
from the caste in Bihar. Each and every step that has been taken according to the
caste feature, role, numbers etc played significant role in the 2015 Bihar Assembly
elections.