REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 31, 2017
Enhancing Internet Banking - Solutions for Customer Relationship Management
Adriana Grigorescu, Alina Elena Cerchia, Madalina Maria Oachesu, Florina Udroiu
Page no 38-43 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.1.7
Nowadays, when discussing banking, we can not neglect new technologies such as internet banking. The
internet banking provides competitive advantage to banks. Internet banking became a need for customers and they
demand this facility when they open an account. This paper explains the technology acceptance model and the customer
behaviour regarding this innovation system called internet banking. Moreover, the role of this tool is highlighted by the
authors. Based on case studies, the paper reveals the importance of this new trend in banking. Technology, finance and
customer created this new technology that became a need for everyone of us. The internet banking, using a personal
computer or any intelegent device brings the customer closer to the its financial provider. We can talk about customer
relationship management by using this new tool and also gaining customer trust and loyality. Future trends in Internet
banking and growing the number of users are discussed in the below paper.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 31, 2017
An Empirical Study on Impact of Economic, Legal and Ethical Aspects on Corporate Philanthropy
Dr. Nawal Abdalla Adam Agiaban, Dr. Kameswari Peddada
Page no 44-51 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.1.8
Corporate social responsibility remains a topic of interest to researchers and academicians. However, the
correlation between its four basic dimensions needs to be supported by more empirical evidence. This paper provides an
empirical investigation into the correlations between the corporate economic, legal and ethical responsibilities on the one
hand and corporate philanthropy on the other. The size of a corporate in the research model is a moderating variable. A
survey was conducted using the questionnaire method to collect data from the executives of 52 companies selected by
convenience sampling around Riyadh City in Saudi Arabia. The results of a regression analysis of the data revealed a
significant influence of economic, legal and ethical responsibilities on corporate philanthropy. These results have
important implications for corporate executives and policy makers to realize the voluntary components of ethical and
philanthropic responsibilities after complying with mandatory economic and legal requirements. The study also aims at
unraveling the strength of association between the three different types of responsibilities with philanthropy.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 31, 2017
Screening of Dengue Fever in Clinically Suspected Cases in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, South India
M. Shabnum, P. Sreenivasulu Reddy, P. Vasundhara Devi
Page no 10-12 |
10.21276/sjpm.2017.2.1.3
Dengue fever is one of the most serious mosquito- borne Arboviral infections affecting tropical and
subtropical countries in the world. Due to lack of immune prophylaxis and specific anti-viral therapy, outbreaks occur
almost every year. There is a need for rapid diagnosis to prevent morbidity and mortality. The study was conducted to
know the seroprevalance of dengue virus in a tertiary care hospital, Nellore. Blood samples received in microbiology
laboratory from suspected dengue cases during June 2015 to October 2015 were serologically analyzed. NS1 Antigen,
IgG and IgM antibodies were detected employing Dengue Day 1 Test kit (J.Mitra & Co. Pvt Ltd) by solid phase
immunochromatographic method. Among the samples collected, 88.69% were positive for NS1 antigen, 3.41% for IgM
and 2.77% for IgG. Thrombocytopenia was observed in 71.42% cases, highest being in those positive for NS1 antigen
only (301 cases). Combination of antigen and antibody assays on single serum sample, ease and time taken by
Immunochromatography test makes it preferable test of choice for making a reliable diagnosis.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 31, 2017
Application of Forecasting Techniques in Nissan Urvan Income Generation of Anambra State Transport Sector
Godwin Harold C, Umeozokwere, Anthony O, Ezemuo Daniel T
Page no 57-64 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.1.6
This research work studies several forecasting techniques to predict future income generation and its
implications on the Nissan Urvan income generation in Anambra State Transport sector .This paper presents three
forecasting models (time series decomposition method, winter’s method and Arima method) to analyze data income
generation of Anambra State Transport Sector over the period of 2005-2019, it is important to know the trend in
Anambra Transport Sector to elicit patterns of incomes generated. However, the models used were based on applicable
methodology to facilitate accurate and faster analysis of data. The results reveal that the future income generated for the
products will continuously decrease with time. Having observed the values obtained from the models used, it is
recommended that the company should employ time series decomposition forecasting model because it gives more
accurate result with less error.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 31, 2017
Study of Third Order Optical Nonlinearity in DASPB Dye-doped Polymer Films using CW Laser
Shubrajyotsna Aithal, Dr. P. S. Aithal, Dr. G. K. Bhat
Page no 32-48 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.1.4
The optimum self-focussing materials with an intensity-dependent refractive index and the realization of the
ability of these materials to produce intensity dependent phase shift in all-optical photonic devices have become a topic
of continuous investigation. Many organic materials including dye-doped polymer films are creating interest due to their
advantages in terms of enhanced efficiency, and optimum mechanical properties to fabricate reliable devices. In this
paper, we have studied the nonlinear optical properties like nonlinear absorption and nonlinear refraction of a two-photon
fluorescent dye DASPB doped in Polymethyl methacrylate-methacrylic acid (PMMA-MA) polymer matrix using open
aperture and closed aperture Z-scan experimental methods by means of low power continuous wave (CW) laser beam.
The optical limiting properties of these films are also studied using Type 1 and Type 2 configurations at different input
powers using continuous wave (CW) laser beams of 532 nm wavelength. The nonlinear refractive index n2, nonlinear
absorption coefficient β, changes in refractive index with input intensity, and the magnitude of third-order optical
nonlinearity of the dye-doped film are experimentally determined. The saturated output power for type 1 and type 2
optical limiting are determined. The input limiting threshold and saturated output power level for both type 1 and type 2
optical limiting configurations are recorded. DASPB dye-doped in PMMA-MA polymer film has shown saturation
absorption at lower input irradiance and reverse saturation absorption along with two-photon absorption at higher input
irradiance and hence found to be a potential candidate for the third harmonic property based photonic devices.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 31, 2017
Solar-powered LED Street Lighting System Case Study-American University of Sharjah, UAE
Silpa Baburajan, Faisal Amin Al Zarooni, Dr. Ahmed Osman
Page no 49-56 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.1.5
This report describes an intelligent street lighting system with integrated solar energy resources and mobile
application. Based on the rate of 0.45 fils/KW.hr (fils-UAE currency subdivision), it cost AUS (American University of
Sharjah) AED 373,852 per annum (AED-UAE currency)due to the usage of conventional high-pressure sodium lamps in
their street lighting. In our project, the proposed solution is to replace all of the conventional lamps with LED (Light
Emitting Diode) lamps in AUS and then control them using motion sensors and further develop a mobile application,
using which we can control the switching ON/OFF of the LEDs and at the same time check for defected unit. Solar
radiation energy is used to charge the battery during daytime, and offer energy to the LEDs light equipment at night. A
dimmable Modula is designed and integrated to the system to dim the LEDs at night from 01:00-06:00am. This system
has a double advantage- it utilizes renewable energy and also reduces cost.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2017
Budgeting Participation, Goal Commitment and Accounting Performance of Nigerian Listed Banks
Sani Kabiru Saidu, Buhari Musa
Page no 19-23 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.1.4
The behavioural aspect of budgeting has been on the front burners of academic discourse over the years.
Recent shift in argument between budget participation and various elements of performance using indirect models which
accommodate different moderators and mediators clearly stalled the growth of direct causality studies whose contents are
not empirically exhausted. This study examines the direct link between budget participation on one hand and budget
goals commitment on the other against financial performance. Both survey and ex post facto designs were used to draw
both primary and secondary data for the study. Pearson Correlation and Regression were used to analyse the data
obtained from 15 Nigerian listed banks. The results of the analysis reveal a strong and statistically significant link
between both budget participation and goal commitment and performance. The former commands more robust positivity
which is in consistent with extant studies. Top policy makers in the banking industry are encouraged by the outcome of
this study to accommodate the input of tactical and operational personnel in budget designing and implementation
process. Such action would further reduce policy resistance and drive up the key corporate bottom-line as this study
found.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2017
Allelopathic Effect of Sorghum Plants Parts Water Extract to Control Weeds in Wheat Field
Santosh Kumar Paul, Santa Mazumder, Md. Maksudul haque, Towhidi Almas Mujahidi, Subarna Kundu
Page no 6-9 |
10.21276/haya.2017.2.1.2
An observation trial was conducted at the research field of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute,
Joydebpur, Gazipur during November 2012 to March 2013. This experiment was under taken to find out the efficiency of
weed control in wheat field by the application of sorghum plant parts water extract. The treatments were: i) T1= 2 kg dry
sorghum plant parts/10 lit water extract/ha ii) T2= 1 kg dry sorghum plant parts/10 lit water extract/ha and iii) T3= only
water spray. Treatment, T1 showed the minimum number of weeds (28) compared to treatment T2 (43). But minimum dry
wt of weeds were found in treatment T2.Weed control efficiency, (WCE) was also highest in treatment, T2 (17.08)
compared to treatment T1 (13.76). The grain yield was highest in treatment, T2; though the length of spike and no. of
grains/spike was highest in treatment, T3 (Only water spray).
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2017
The Effects of Safety Leadership on Safety Performance in Malaysia.
Chua Jing Lun, Shah Rollah Abdul Wahab
Page no 12-18 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.1.3
In the new global economy, workplace safety has become a central issue among companies all over the world.
It is becoming difficult to ignore that this trend has also been happening in Malaysia especially the manufacturing sector.
The worrying trend can be seen from the increasing number of workplace accident reported by Department of
Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Malaysia in manufacturing companies. In recent years, researchers have shown
an interest in studying the role of safety leadership to reduce workplace accidents. It is found that safety leadership plays
a significant role in ensuring a safe and sound workplace. Due to this concern, this paper attempts to provide a
conceptualization of safety leadership from the perspective of Malaysia’s manufacturing sector. It is proposed that
positive safety leadership leads to reduction of workplace accidents. In response to this matter, it is hypothesized that the
higher level of safety leadership will affect the lower level of workplace accidents. A questionnaire from Wu et al. (2008)
will be adopted to explain the conceptualization of safety leadership, it is expected that the concept of safety leadership
practiced in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector has a similar meaning from the perspective of western researchers.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2017
Application of Wavelet Packet Transformation in EEG Signal Processing
Juan Tian, Haitao Du
Page no 5-9 |
10.21276/sjbr.2017.2.1.2
In this paper, the feature extraction method based on the WPT (wavelet packet transformation) is proposed
according to ERD/ERS phenomenon in the motor imagery EEG signals. The method takes the data of the 2005 braincomputer interface competition as the process object. Firstly, EEG signals are preprocessed. Then the average energy
difference of wavelet coefficients in the specific frequency bands between C3 and C4 channels extracted with WPT is
taken as feature vector. Finally, BP neural network is adopted to classify motor imagery EEG signals of right and left
hands.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2017
The antioxidant properties of 1-[2-(R-phenylimino)-4-methyl-3-(3-[morpholine-4-yl]propyl)-2,3-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-5-yl]ethane-1-one derivatives under conditions of artificial oxidative stress in vitro
Lina Perekhoda, Hanna Yeromina, Irina Drapak, Natalia Kobzar, Olexandr Smolskiy, Natalia Demchenko
Page no 55-59 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i01.009
Experimental pharmacological research of 1-[2-(R-phenylimino)-4-methyl-3-(3-[morpholine-4-yl]propyl)-2,3-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-5-yl]ethane-1-one derivatives. Determination of the nature of the effect of electron-donating and electron-withdrawing substituents in the phenyl fragment of the molecule on expression of the antioxidant activity. Analysis of some aspects of the "structure–activity" relationship. Derivatives of 1-[2-(R-phenylimino)-4-methyl-3-(3-[morpholine-4-yl]propyl)-2,3-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-5-yl]ethane-1-one were synthesized by Hantzsch method. Experimental pharmacological research was carried out on the model of artificial oxidative stress using the emulsion of egg-yolk lipoproteins in vitro as a substrate of oxidation. The substances of group 1 with methyl substituents and group 2 with chlorine substituent posseses pronounced antioxidant activity. The substances of group 2 with methoxy substituent posseses moderate antioxidant activity. Introduction of any substituents leads to a significant change in the level and direction of antioxidant activity of the substances; and it depends on the chemical nature and orientation of the substituents in the phenyl fragment of the molecule. Among the compounds under research four compounds can be recommended as potential antioxidants for further screening studies.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2017
Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults with Sickle Cell Disease in the Kingdom of Bahrain (FPRP)
Eman Ali, Fatima F. AlHalwachi, Fatima Khalil, Zahra M. Hejab, Zainab A. AlMoalem, Mohamed A. Mandil
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(1): 28-40 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.1.4
Abstract: Sickle cell disease is one of the commonest reasons for hospital admissions in Bahrain and it considered one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality. However, HRQoL in SCD patients is not well studied in this part of the world. SF 36 questionnaire was administered to a total of 1886 participants, through manual and online methods in SMC and health centers outpatient’s clinics, general society, and through SCD society, out of which 168 were excluded. Of the participants, 420 (24.4%) had SCD, 607 (35.3%) had chronic disease and 691 (40.2%) were disease free. SCD respondents scored significantly lower than the other two groups in HRQoL in all domains of SF-36, with the following means in role-physical 34.1 (SD 36.1), role-emotional 40.6 (SD 41.0), and general health 44.7 (SD 17.7) affected mostly P ≤ 0.001.Adults with SCD in Bahrain showed significant impairment in all domains of HRQoL when compared to the general population. We would recommend conducting further researches to evaluate the factors that may influence the HRQoL in SCD patients.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2017
Reviewing the Quality of Banking Services in Jordanian Commercial Banks
Dr. Akif Yousef Al-Zyadat
Page no 24-29 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.1.5
Banking service characterized by its importance in various fields, economic, social and civilization…etc. So it
had to be interest in the quality of this service. As the bank was not able to achieve competitive advantage in the market
by its multiple services it provides, but by the quality and style of providing these services. Opinions of beneficiaries
affected by the level of quality banking service provided by the bank to its customer satisfaction that are affected by the
level of received service quality. This study was conducted in the Jordanian banking market, because this sector has a key
role in the Jordanian economy, and the challenging facing because of the openness of the market and the possibility of
the foreign banks entry and what consequent competition.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 30, 2017
Seasonal variation study for the accumulation of Cu, Pb and Mn in Kidneys, liver and Muscles of different edible fish from River Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan.
Iram Inayat, Aima Iram Batool, Muhammad Fayyaz Ur Rehman, Naima HumaNaveed, Humaira Jabeen, Hakim Bibi
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(1): 23-27 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.1.3
Abstract: Polluted water inhabitant fishes accumulate metals in their body tissues;mainly accumulation depends upon different factors, like way of uptake, temperature, time of exposure etc. Different metals show different affinities to fish tissues for accumulation. Liver and kidney have relatively high metal accumulation as compare to muscles.The present study was carried out to determine the bioaccumulation of heavy metals into different organs of fish collected from four sampling stations of river Jhelum. Three metals Cu, Pb and Mn were examined by using Shimadzu AA 6200 atomic absorption spectrophotometry and the results were as ug/g dry wt. Seasonal variations regarding metal accumulation in kidney, liver and muscles of edible fishes from river Jhelum was also observed. We observed that seasonal variations affect the bioaccumulation of metals in body tissues. Cu, Pb and Mn were higher in summer season as compared to winter season in kidney of fishes. But in the case of liver concentration had opposite affects and had highest concentrations of these metals during winter. While in muscles Cu was significantly (P<0.01) higher in summer,Pb was non significantly higher in summer and Mn was non significantly higher in winter in the case of muscles.
CASE REPORT | Jan. 30, 2017
An Enlarged Left Supraclavicular Lymph Node (Virchow- Troisier's Node) In Peri-Ampullary Carcinoma Is Not Always Metastatic
Omer S. Alamoudi, Abdulrahman Demerdash, Hani S. Alzahrani, Saad A. Shaiban, Saleh Y. Alhedyan
Page no 1-2 |
10.36348/sjm.2017.v02i01.001
Abstract: The incidence of tuberculosis Disease is increasing all over the world mostly in poor, developing Countries. In Saudi Arabia: tuberculosis is a common disease due to the migration of people from the developing countries. Since the reported patient has a resected abdominal neoplasm, it may be overlooked or confused with recurrence of the malignant disease. We describe two patient with unusual form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis both mimicking recurrence of neoplastic diseases. The first patient was a 51 year-old man who was operated on for Cancer head of pancreas which was confirmed histologically, the second patient was a 85 year-old man was operated for peri-amullary carcinoma, during follow up of both patient they developed cervical lymphadenitis which proved to be tuberculous, both patients treated successfully with isoniazid, rifampicin and pyrizinamide, no relapse of either malignancy or tuberculous lymphadenitis.