CASE REPORT | Dec. 30, 2017
Reccurent Malignant Breast Tumor: Reconstructive Surgery
Traibi Akram, Ennouhi Mohamed Amine, Hachimi My Ahmed, Moussaoui Abdennacer
Page no 1358-1359 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i12.016
Malignant phyllodes breast tumors (PT) have been reported to present with unusual characteristics, including aggressive growth and high potential of recurrences. We report a case of a 26 year old women presented to our constitution with local reccurence after several surgery of PT in the right breast, who necessited wide resection and reconstruction of the chest wall
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
On the Spatial Form in Allen Ginsberg’s Howl
Gui-Jun Li, Jun Luo
Page no 1230-1248 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.12.9
Seemingly quaint and unbearable as it is at the very age of American
poetic revolution, Howl seems to raise the extensive attentions of poetic scholars
around the world who have been impressed by his leading impression on beat
generation and poetic forum owing to his organic integration of his own sexual
identity into the poetic publicity and popularity of his poetic production instead of
his poetic oneness concerning the spatial form in the poem. To raise poetic
scholars‟ academic attention and interest in highlighting the academic values of
this poem in this regard, this essay will give a new interpretation of it by making an
exploration of its abstract spatial form, perceptive spatial form as well as
imaginative spatial form one by one.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Evaluation of Stress and Perception of Physical Problem with Obesity in Medical Students
Dhungana A, Shreevastva N, Pandeya A
Page no 1302-1307 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i12.006
Stress is a major problem eventually faced by the students during their studies period. There is an imbalance between environmental conditions and ability of individuals to adapt. When it is concerned with medical students, it has been recognized as the major factor responsible for the negative effect on physical and psychological health. To evaluate stress and perception of physical problem with obesity in medical students. The present descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Duwakot from May 2015 to July 2015. This study encompassed 435 medical students- including both sexes aged 17-27 years. A predesigned and structured questionnaire was used as data collection tool and height and weight were measured and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. In this present study 38.4% (167) were female and 61.6% (268) were male participants. The level of stress was significantly higher in female students when it was compared with male students and various stress associated precipitation factor were also present which was statistically significant as p=<0.05. In this study there was no significant association found between level of stress and perception of physical problem with obesity. Incidence of stress was significantly higher in medical students contributing a leading role in physical and psychological problems. Due to stress students are under the negative effect to perform various activities. The effect of stress and its associated precipitating factor influencing medical student needs to be minimized. The students must practice proper eating behaviors and encourage physical activity to prevent obesity. So, an essential step has to be taken as a first line of detection and defense for better health and wellbeing.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Effect of Additive Type and Percent on Soil Plasticity
Elaf Jassim Mahan, Anas Kareem Hussein
Page no 465-471 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.12.2
In the current study, the effects of three types of additive (lime, cement and
cement kiln dust) on the plasticity of a soil are studied. The results of the study
indicate plasticity index are affected by the addition of (cement, lime and cement kiln
dust) and the effectiveness of these additives depends on the soil treated and the
amount and type of additive used. The main results show that with increase of
Additive the plastic limit increases and liquid limit decreases, hence decreases
plasticity index and it is revealed that a change of soil texture takes place. While
Addicrete BV does not effect on the Atterberg limits or the soil texture of the soil.
Then the plasticity properties of the soils including liquid, plasticity and shrinkage
limits as well as plasticity index were investigated and compared among the
specimens in different mixture proportions. Atterberg limits (Plastic limit “PL”,
Liquid limit “LL”, and Plasticity index “PI” = LL-PL) play an important role in soil
identification and classification.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Effects of Tree Canopy Shade on Soil Bacterial and Fungal Load
Unanaonwi Okpo Esio, Okezeke, Roy Nebolisa
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(12): 775-781 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.12.21
Abstract: Effects of tree canopy shades on Below Ground Microbial Load (BGML) were investigated within Federal University Otuoke. A homogenous forest stand was purposefully demarcated into three sample areas of 1 hectare each in order of limited canopy, and total canopy cover. An open field within the same terrain was also demarcated. A 10m×10m sub-samples were demarcated within each sample area and three sample plots were randomly selected from each area for investigation. Twenty trees (10/sample plot) under limited and total canopy cover were randomly picked. Twenty Leaves were randomly collected from each sample tree for leaf area index measurement. Soil samples were collected from 0-30cm under each canopy shade and taken to the laboratory for microbial load analyses. Chi-square test and correlation analyses were used in data analyses. Results showed that closed canopy has the highest microbial load with mean value of 167 x 10-5, followed by Limited canopy (138 x 10-5). Open canopy had the lowest microbial load of 67x105. Chi- square test shows that microbial load was significantly (P<0.05) higher under close canopy than open field. Microbial population was 501 x 10-5 CFU under close canopy, 415 x 10-5 CFU under limited canopy, and 201 x 10-5 CFU in open field. The coefficient of determination (R2) was 0.15 for closed canopy, R2 = 0.21 for limited canopy. There were weak positive correlations between canopy shades and soil microbial load. The practice of clearing woody trees to improve grassland for livestock production is not recommended. More trees on agricultural lands could improve soil health by attracting below ground populations.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Policy Decision Making and Management Effectiveness: Avoiding the Risk of Credibility Premium Goof
Iddrisu Abubakari, Paa-Grant Rexford, Zakari Abubakari, Ernestina Linda Bonny
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(12): 759-770 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.12.19
Abstract: This article reports on estimating credibility factor using Empirical Bayes Credibility Theory. The credibility factor determined will help insurance companies to determine accurate credibility premium in order to charge aggregate premium that is reasonable in the coming year per risk using credibility premium formula. Thirteen risks/portfolios, from the Metropolitan Insurance Company, Ghana were used for the study. Among other things, the study results reveal that the distribution of all number of claims follows poisson distribution. . The study indicates that motto comprehensive, third party, workman compensation, fire material damage and asset risk had the highest credibility factors (Z_i>0.5 ) showing reliance on expected individual aggregate claims X ̅_i and those with credibility factors (Z_i<0.5) indicating reliance on risk parameter of overall risk E[m(θ)] or Expected Aggregate Claims. The results further indicate that expected range of volume of business in the coming years for all risks/portfolios was estimated as (V_B±t_(α/2) s/(√n) ) and the empirical bayes credibility theory premium was R_p×(V_B±t_(α/2) s/(√n) ).
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the External Auditory Canal: A Rare Malignity
Selçuk Kuzu, Erol Güldün
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(12): 771-774 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.12.20
Abstract: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the external auditory canal is an uncommon malignancy. Patients of such disease often initially present with nonspecific symptoms, such as ear discharge and otalgia as in chronic otitis media. reatment of EAC carcinomas is generally based on the combination of surgery and radiotherapy. Patients with EAC must initially be treated radically, and for them, early diagnosis and referral to an institution with experience in this kind of surgery is important. In this case report we aim to present a patient with ECA SCC who was misdiagnosed and treated for chronic otitis externa for a long time.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Personality Traits, Cognitive Styles and Academic Success of Secondary School Students in Ondo State
W. O. Adeniyi
Page no 1265-1272 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.12.12
The study investigated the academic success of secondary school
students in Ondo State. The study employed the survey design technique. The
population for the study consisted of secondary school students III in Ondo State.
The sample of 500 students was selected using simple random sampling technique.
Three Local Government Areas (LGAs) were selected from the three senatorial
district in Ondo State using simple random sampling technique. Fifteen secondary
schools were selected from the three LGAs using simple random sampling
technique. Thereafter, 500 students were selected across the 15 schools using intact
class of the senior secondary school students III. An adapted instrument titled
“Personality Traits, Cognitive Styles and Academic Success Questionnaire”
(PCAQ) containing four sections was used to collect data from the respondents.
Data collected were analysed percentage, Pearson product correlation coefficient
and multiple regressions. The results showed that 40.8% of the students possessed
high level of academic success; 34.0% had moderate level while the remaining
25.2% of students demonstrated low level of academic success. The results showed
that neuroticism with 45.4% was the prevalent trait among the students. Also, the
results showed that 68.4% of the students employed field dependent cognitive
style. Again, the results showed positive and significant relationship between
openness (r = 0.991; p < 0.05); conscientiousness (r = 0.991; p < 0.05),
extraversion (r = 0.989; p < 0.05), agreeableness (r = 0.984; p < 0.05) and
neuroticism (r = 0.984; p < 0.05) and academic success of students. Further, it was
showed that field dependent cognitive style had negative and significant
relationship at (r = - 0.477; p < 0.05) while field independent cognitive style had
positive and significant relationship (r = 0.989; p < 0.05). The results revealed that
openness (t = 6.12; = 0.41); conscientiousness (t = -455; = -024), extraversion
(t = 9.1; = 0.28); agreeableness (t = 1.66; = 0.047) and neuroticism (t = 1.92;
= 0.055). Also, the results for cognitive styles showed that field dependent (t = -
11.03; = -.069) and field independent yielded (t = 7.12; = 0.00). While the
results of openness, extraversion and neuroticism were significant at 0.05 level of
confidence, values of agreeableness and conscientiousness were not significant.
Also, both field dependent and field independent cognitive styles were significant
at 0.05 level of confidence. It was concluded that more students demonstrated
neurotic trait and few had high level of academic success.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 27, 2017
Analysis of Network User Behavior on Campus Network
Liu Xiang Wei
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(12): 731-736 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.12.15
Abstract: This thesis analyzes the behavioral characteristics of network users on the campus network. After capturing and processing communication data and recovering sessions, we can know the group behaviors of the campus users. What’s more, the use of the diskless computer among the cadets can also be seen from this analysis. On the one hand, such analysis can offer the theoretical basis for campus network. On the other hand, this work can help the administrative know more about the cadets’ study situation on the campus network and make better management. To some degree, the analysis reflects the importance of network users’ behavior analysis network management.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 27, 2017
Effects of IBA Treatment and Root Thickness on Some Rooting Parameters in Root Cuttings of Rosa damascene Mill
M. Erol, B. Altun
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(12): 727-730 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.12.14
Abstract: In this study, the effects of IBA doses (0, 500 and 1500 ppm) and root thickness of the R. damascena Mill cuttings on rooting rates, root counts, root lengths and shoot numbers were investigated. The results showed that IBA doses significantly affected rooting rates (p<0.05). The highest rooting rate (77.67%) was obtained from thick root cuttings with 500 ppm IBA dose application. The highest root number per cutting was found as 6.00 in thick cuttings and cuttings having no IBA application. The longest root branch per cutting was determined to be in the thick root cuttings and control cuttings (7.93 cm). The average number of root branch per cutting was determined as 0.77 in thin root cuttings and control cuttings. To conclude, R. damascena can easily be propagated with root cuttings with appropriate IBA doses, suggesting that the thicker root cuttings should be chosen for R. damascena propagation.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 26, 2017
The Assessment of Nıgde Omer Halısdemır Campus wıth Regards to Landscape Qualıty
G. Sandal Erzurumlu, Barış Kahveci
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(12): 718-726 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.12.13
Abstract: In this study, it is aimed to determine the factors causing visual pollution in Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University campus, to remove the visual pollution and to take measures to prevent it. A survey was conducted to determine the perceptions of the academic and administrative staff and students of the Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University about the visual pollution of the campus. As the survey study was planned to represent the whole campus, it was aimed to include 2 academicians, 2 administrative staff and 2 students in each department in equal proportion to all faculties within the campus. The questionnaire was conducted by face-to-face interview with 100 people at random selection. The survey results were evaluated in the SPSS package program. As a result of the study, the opinions of the students, academic and administrative staff of Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University about the visual pollution of the structural and plant equipments in the campus have been determined. Preventive measures have been developed to eliminate visual pollution in designated areas.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 26, 2017
The Investigation of the Effects of Various Low Temperature Processing Organic Materials on the Ceramic Wall Tile Surface Morphology
Selçuk Özcan
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(12): 713-717 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.12.12
Abstract: It would be required to impart hydrophobic and hence antimicrobial property to inherently hydrophilic ceramic wall tiles in order to reduce health risks. For this purpose an industrially applicable ceramic wall tile opaque glaze was modified by the addition of the various organic materials. The organic matter included in the industrial glazes most probably acted as agents leaving pores behind and changing the liquefaction temperature of the glaze on the pore borders, and forming protruding microscale surface structures by burning and gasifying out during gloss firing. The optimum temperature range for gloss firing of the modified industrial opaque wall tile glaze was determined as 960-980°C by thermal microscope measurements and TG analysis. The SEM images of the surfaces revealed microscaled surface morphologies which might be potentially instrumental in the hydrophobic surface formation due to the trapped air gaps between the tile surface and the sessile water drops in accord with Cassie-Baxter model. The surface topography obtained in this way by polyvinyl butyrate and modifications provided hydrophobic contact angles.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 25, 2017
Current Trends in Reducing Emission and Fuel Consumption in Diesel Engines
Saad Abdulqader Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(12): 695-705 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.12.10
Abstract: Diesel engines are used around the globe in many transportation and power production activities. These engines consume large amounts of fuel and produce many dangerous pollutants. If we add to this all, the coming day for the depletion of oil, all these things together require consideration of alternatives to reduce the consumption of diesel oil and its pollutants. In this study, we navigate through the scientific research space and review the latest findings of science in this regard. There are substitutes for diesel, including fully compensated, or mixing with it to reduce pollutants. All these alternatives have their positives and negatives. To this day, diesel fuel is still dominating the ignition engines and has not yet achieved a competitive advantage in terms of combustion efficiency.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 25, 2017
Influence of Graphite Waste Incorporation on the Properties of Epoxy Matrix Composites
Calis Acikbas N, Ozcan S
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(12): 706-712 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.12.11
Abstract: The addition of filler materials to a polymer is a common practice to improve strength, stiffness, toughness, hardness, conductivity, wear resistance, as well as reducing the processing cost significantly. In this study the effect of waste graphite as a cost effective reinforcement in epoxy matrices for improving the mechanical properties was investigated. As the graphite content increased bending modulus, hardness and bulk density increased and bending strength and total porosity decreased.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 25, 2017
Parametric Analysis of Vertical Deflections of Bridges under Moving Loads
Lezin Seba Minsili, Gilbert Tchemou, Ayina Ohandja Louis Max, Mandegue Lotin Josette A
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(12): 685-694 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.12.9
Abstract: In order to develop the sustainability of bridge engineering design in many design offices of underdeveloped countries, this work outlines design guidelines by examining the behavior of bridges vertical displacement in relation to several parameters such as the moving speed, the track irregularities, the span-length, the elasticity modulus, the cross-section geometry and the material damping. A simply supported Euler-Bernoulli bridge-beam model coupled to a multiple moving point loading under different conditions is developed based on the Hooke’s law, the Navier’s hypothesis and the Saint-Venant’s principle. Obtained results give a deeper understanding on the influence of these parameters in the initial design, and show that the use of a single dynamic magnification factor alone, for different bridge parameters, is not technically optimal for an improved dynamic analysis of existing and under-design bridges, and that local Design Bureau should implement a more sustainable design methodology to tackle uncertainties in bridge behavioral responses for its wider understanding.