ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 26, 2022
Implementation of Supervisor Academic Supervision in Increasing the Pedagogic Competence of Islamic Religious Education Teachers
Norjani, Muhammad Saleh, Karyono Ibnu Ahmad
Page no 83-87 |
10.36348/jaep.2022.v06i02.006
This research was conducted to find out how the planning, implementation, and follow-up of academic supervision of supervisors in an effort to improve the pedagogic competence of Islamic Religious Education teachers in the implementation of academic supervision of Islamic Religious Education at SMPN 1 Anjir Muara and SMPN 2 Anjir Muara, Barito Kuala Regency. The study used a qualitative research method which was conducted at SMPN 1 Anjir Muara and SMPN 2 Anjir Muara, Barito Kuala Regency. The subject of this research is the supervisor of Islamic Religious Education. As informants in this study were school principals and teachers of Islamic Religious Education. Data collection techniques used the methods of observation, documentation, and interviews. Checking the validity of the data used source triangulation techniques and methods. The data analysis technique was carried out with an interactive model consisting of: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that the implementation of academic supervision as a whole has been carried out using 10 indicators that have been determined through activities or actions in every job with all its professions which are always based on a serious attitude and a high work ethic that can improve teacher pedagogic competence of Islamic Religious Education.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 26, 2022
A Review of the Research on Discourse System with Chinese Characteristics Based on the Content Analysis Method
Yan Chu, Peiqi Sun
Page no 58-67 |
10.36348/sijll.2022.v05i02.004
Nowadays, the construction of discourse system with Chinese characteristics is an important part of the comprehensive promotion of Chinese Characteristic Major-country Diplomacy. It is also an important way to shape a true, three-dimensional and comprehensive image of China and to coordinate the domestic and international situations. As our country pays more and more attention to building a national discourse system, discourse system with Chinese characteristics has gradually become a topic of eager attention by the majority of scholars. Using the content analysis method, this article analyzes the number, quality, hot spots, discipline distribution, author distribution and fund distribution of articles on discourse system with Chinese characteristics published in Peking University core journals and CSSCI journals of CNKI from 2011 to 2021, in order to reflect the research status and development trend of discourse system with Chinese characteristics in recent ten years, and to provide a reference for the study of discourse system with Chinese characteristics in the future. The results show that: (1) The research on discourse system with Chinese characteristics is highly valued by our country and scholars from all walks of life, and the research prospect is considerable. (2) The current research hotspots are mainly concentrated on the discourse system, socialism with Chinese characteristics, philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics, and academic discourse systems, etc. (3) The discipline distribution of the research on discourse system with Chinese characteristics is mainly concentrated in multi-disciplinary fields such as Chinese politics and international politics, social science theories and methods, higher education, news and media, showing the potential of extensive integration of discourse system with Chinese characteristics research with other disciplines. (4) The country attaches great importance to the research on discourse system with Chinese characteristics, but the local support is insufficient. (5) The amount of research on discourse system with Chinese characteristics is considerable, but the quality is not good enough. The depth and breadth of the research on discourse system with Chinese characteristics need to be further expanded.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 26, 2022
Trauma nurses’ Role and Emergency Management skills at Tertiary Care Hospital, Lahore
Zubaida Akhtar, Mehdi Hayat Khan, Shazia Noureen, Jamila, Asifa Shahzadi
Page no 36-38 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i02.004
Background: Practicing in trauma unit can strengthen nurses’ knowledge about the association of past trauma and the impact of trauma on the patient’s current mental illness. An aim of this debate is to avoid potentially re-traumatizing a patient during their episode of care. This educational discussion can provide nurses with content that describes the interplay of neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma that may reduce the likelihood of re-traumatization. Although multidisciplinary environments, the translation into clinical practice by nurses working in emergency departments (EDs) is unknown. However, before ED nurses can begin to practice, they must first be provided with meaningful and specific education about their role. Therefore, the aim of this debate was to evaluate the role and emergency management skills of ED nurses. Methods: This debate was conducted as exploratory research with a descriptive study design. Quantitative data were collected with an 18-item pre-education and post-education questionnaire. Results: A total of 34 ED nurses participated in this education discussion. There was meaningful change (p < 0.01, r ≥ 0.35) in 9 of the 18-items after discussion. The debate was based on the perceived effectiveness to evaluate the role and emergency management skills of ED nurses. Conclusion: Emergency department nurses became more informed of the interplay of trauma on an individual’s mental health. However, providing care to trauma patients in an ED setting was a considerable challenge primarily due to time constraints relative to the day-to-day. ED environment and rapid turnover of patients with potentially multiple and complex presentations. Despite this, nurses played a good role to reduce the likelihood of re-traumatization.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 26, 2022
Vipassana Meditation on Psychosocial Problems among Adults with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome
Thenmozhi P, Abirami R, Ammu B, S. D. Sandhiya Devi
Page no 38-42 |
10.36348/sijtcm.2022.v05i02.004
Alcohol dependence has been showing a rising trend all over the world including India. Alcohol consumption has health and social consequences via intoxication, alcohol dependence and other biochemical effects of alcohol. Exposure and desensitization, thought-monitoring, relaxation, and acceptance, have all been suggested as potential active ingredients of mindfulness training which could help an individual to find new ways to behave by changing their thought process. Hence the present study was conducted with the aim to determine the effectiveness of vipassana meditation on psychosocial problems among adults with alcohol dependence syndrome. Pre-experimental research design was adapted with 30 participants who met the inclusion criteria was selected by convenience sampling technique. The demographic questionnaire was completed at the beginning of the study. Pre-test assessment on psychosocial problems was assessed using checklist. Vispasana meditation was administered to the participants for 10 days and post-test was conducted at the tenth day using same tool. The data were tabulated and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Paired t test reveals that the administration of vipassana meditation was found to be effective in reducing the level of psychosocial problems of alcohol dependence symptoms among adults. The study findings concluded that vipassana meditation has great impact on reduction of psychosocial problems. The finding motivates to do more research in order to provide comprehensive care to the alcohol dependent related psychosocial problems.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: ECONOMICS | Feb. 24, 2022
New Insights and Different Economic Factors in Banking Sectors and Current Challenges
Sajawal Piracha, Hiba, Usama Farooq, Urooj Fatima, Fahad Aslam, Ayesha Ishaq, Hasnain Sial
Page no 75-78 |
10.36348/sb.2022.v08i02.005
A well-developed banking system is prerequisite for a fast-growing economy. The introduction of financial instruments is a collaborative effort that pits the results of analysis of the banking sector's development and impact on the economy against basic regulatory standards and approaches to state regulation of the financial system's development and banking subsystem. Banking sectors, according to economic literature, play an intermediation role by enabling money transfers between fund-suppliers and fund-demanders. This can be accomplished by attracting savings and then directing those funds into loans to fund various economic activities, resulting in economic growth (EG). Every bank has its own internal component that affects financial performance in a particular way the more efficient a country's financial sector develops, the more likely its limited resources will be channeled to the most productive use. Openness in the banking sector may have a direct impact on growth by enhancing access to financial services and indirectly by improving the efficiency of financial intermediaries, both of which lower the cost of financing and, as a result, encourage capital accumulation and economic growth. A variety of macroeconomic links, notably the one between financial development and long-run growth, have been studied using cross-country regressions. Microeconomic explanation differs from the traditional perspective, which sees financial intermediaries as a bridge between borrowers and lenders' differing interests in terms of the size, maturity, and risk of a financial investment.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 24, 2022
Investigation of the Physico-Mechanical Properties of Different Portions of Tossa and White Jute Fibre
Mohammad Abdullah Kaysar, Md. Anisur Rahman Dayan, Md. Mahmudul Habib, Md. Fakhrul Abedin Himel, Syed Jamal Ahmed
Page no 89-93 |
10.36348/sjet.2022.v07i02.004
This research work investigates to select the appropriate portion like top, middle, bottom for both Tossa and White jute for suitable applications such as reinforcement, blending yarn, and diversified jute products. The fundamental properties of Tossa and White such as bundle strength, fineness, breaking twist, and whiteness (%) were studied. It was observed that the maximum strength found at the bottom portion for both Tossa and White were 10.35 lbs/mg, 10.08 lbs/mg respectively. The results revealed the higher breaking twist and whiteness (%) at the middle portion for both Tossa and White jute were 42.65, 36.75, 42.5%, 39% respectively. The better fineness found that at the top portion of Tossa and White jute were 36.15, 31.05 respectively.
CASE REPORT | Feb. 24, 2022
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans- A Case Report
Dr. Sakshi Kawatra, Dr. Susan Maria, Dr. Bismay Das
Page no 83-85 |
10.36348/sjpm.2022.v07i02.008
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is an uncommon soft tissue tumor that involves the dermis, subcutaneous fat, and in rare cases, muscle and fascia. It represents less than 0.1% of all tumors, but is considered to be the most common skin sarcoma. We present one such case where histopathology and immunohistochemistry helped clinch the diagnosis .DFSP has a high rate of recurrence but a low rate of metastasis. Wide surgical excision is the cornerstone of treatment for DFSP.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 24, 2022
A Study of Female Anti-Stereotype Discourse from the Perspective of Gender Construction — Take Mrs Thatcher’s Speeches as an Example
Tian Dong, Jiaqi Cheng
Page no 46-50 |
10.36348/sijll.2022.v05i02.002
In order to reveal how female figures with power construct their social identity through discourse, this paper analyzes the discourse pattern of female anti-stereotype in Mrs. Thatcher’s two speeches through data statistics from the theoretical perspective of gender construction. It is concluded that the anti-stereotype discourse pattern still reflects the social construction with male discourse as the power center, and the phenomenon of gender discrimination still exists.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 24, 2022
Aesthetics of Protest in Black American Literature: A Study of June Jordan’s Directed by Desires and Richard Wright's Native Son
Emeka Ikechi, Ayebanoa Timibofa, Otuare Theophilus Kika
Page no 51-57 |
10.36348/sijll.2022.v05i02.003
The introduction of jazz and blues in the United States of America influenced the works of Afro American writers both in content and form. These jazz and blues musical songs were used as mediums to protest against racism, class, gender and other inhuman practices meted on the blacks in the United States. Although these songs were not formally written, they became a source of inspiration for writers afterwards in terms of themes and style. The later writers who changed to formal literature borrowed from the themes and styles of these jazz and blues musicians. This paper is signicant because it has examined the thematic preoccupation of June Jordan’ Directed by Desires and Richard Wright's novel, Native Son. Findings show that both writers were thematically and stylistically influenced by the jazz and blues era of art in Af ro American Literature. Data for this essay was collected via qualitative research methodology, while the postcolonial theory was adopted for analysis. The paper submits that themes of racism, class, gender and protest were features of the jazz and blues era which later writers modelled their works after.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 24, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Development in India during Janaury 2021- December 2021: A Narrative Review
Neha Chauhan, Manjunath B.C, Vipul Yadav, Adarsh Kumar, Bhavna Sabbarwal, Jadhav Sachin Kumar
Page no 118-126 |
10.36348/sjm.2022.v07i02.006
The review was undertaken to evaluate the development of COVID-19 vaccines in India. This review highlights the different types of platforms to develop COVID-19 vaccines, about the safety and efficacy of available COVID-19 vaccines and various strategies applied by government to increase vaccination doses in India. The analysis was done based on data extraction from online electronic databases and utilized all the data available from the WHO, CDC, Indian Government and State Government official portal for COVID-19 vaccines. Search engines like Google Scholar and PubMed were thoroughly searched for keywords like term “COVID-19 vaccines [AND] India, COVID-19 vaccine development [AND] India”, “COVID-19 vaccine Safety and efficacy [AND] India”, “COVID-19 vaccination [AND] India”. Forty articles were searched based on titles, 10 were excluded after reading the abstract. After scrutinizing all retrieved data only ten highly relevant articles were included in the final analysis. Data available from official portal for COVID-19 vaccination daily updates were collected and used as source data for the current study. Hence the data given in the study completely available from the public source. Despite significant increases in the number of well-trained health personnel, facilities, and sophisticated medical equipment, as well as increased access to and sharing of up-to-date scientific and medical information in many countries, the COVID-19 pandemic has proven that pandemic preparedness remains a major global issue that must be addressed urgently.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 24, 2022
The Ureteral Stone Cone is A Useful Device for the Prevention of Calculi Retropulsion during Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Proximal and Mid-Ureteric Stones. A Nigerian Experience
Dr. John E. Raphael, Dr. Okigbeye Danagogo
Page no 90-94 |
10.36348/sjbr.2022.v07i02.004
Background: Retropulsion and stone fragment migration is a problem with lithotripsy especially for proximal and mid-ureteric calculi during ureteroscopy, leading to increased operative time, costs, and additional procedures. To overcome this drawback, many strategies have been developed, one of which is the use of anti-retropulsion devices like the stone cone. Objective: To describe our initial experience with the use of the stone cone during holmium laser lithotripsy in a patient with proximal and mid-ureteric stone for preventing retropulsion. Method: This is a retrospective study carried out on six consecutive patients with proximal with uncommon proximal ureteric stone over a 2year period ureteric stone. TPatients with distal ureteric stone were excluded. The Boston Scientific Stone Cone Nitinol Retrieval Coil was passed beyond the stone and deployed under fluoroscopy to prevent proximal stone and fragment migration. Holmium laser lithotripsy was then carried out. The fragments were removed with graspers and the stone cone was then removed. A double J stent was passed in all cases for about two to a month week and removed. The total operating time was noted. The data on the patient’s age, sex, stone size, Hounsfield, and stone clearance was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: There were six patients, five male, and one female with a mean age of 37.5years with an age range between 27 – 54years. The stone sizes ranged from 7-15mm with a mean dimension of 11.17mm. The Hounsfield of the stones ranged from 539 to 1171HU with a mean of 765.5HU. The operating time ranged from 55 – 90minutes with a mean of 67.5minutes. None had retropulsion with 100% stone clearance. Conclusion: The stone cone is a safe device and is useful during ureteroscopy and lithotripsy for mid-and proximal ureteric stone in preventing retropulsion and improving stone clearance.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 24, 2022
Optimization of Valine Production Using Bacillus Cereus Isolated from Soil
Aliyu A, Nasiru S, J U Mari, B B Sadiq, ND Tanko, Ibrahim HM, M Bala
Page no 37-49 |
10.36348/sijb.2022.v05i02.002
The Production of amino acids such as valine by fermentation has become an essential technology of Industrial microbiology. Valine has extensive industrial applications, which is used as intermediate for the synthesis of agricultural pesticides and semi-synthetic veterinary antibiotics. This research work was aimed to isolate Bacillus cereus from the soil capable of valine production and optimize the condition for maximum yield. The valine production was optimized initially by one factor at a time (OFAT) and response surface methodology (RSM). Optimum valine yield (3.53mg/ml) was obtained at pH 7.5, temperature of 40℃ incubation time of 58hrs and 125rpm agitation rate, the response surface plots (3D and contour) revealed a significant interactions between pH, temperature and incubation time to valine yield. The results of the characterized valine produced using Bacillus cereus shows similar properties with the commercially produced valine by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and boiling point. Based on the study, the isolated Bacillus cereus could have a potential for industrial production of valine under optimized conditions.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 24, 2022
L-Arginine’s Glucose Homeostatic Influence in Renal Damaged Wistar Rats is Possibly Mediated by Adiponectin Expression
Kolawole I. Ajiboye, Great O. Alabi, Oyebimpe F. Ajiboye, Chinaza E. Erechukwu
Page no 50-54 |
10.36348/sijap.2022.v05i02.004
Hypoglycemia, as a direct result of the glucosuria is usually seen in patients with acute kidney injury hence glucose homeostasis is disturbed. The compensatory effect of adiponectin in the insulin deficient state is documented. We previously demonstrated that L-arginine enhances glucose transport mechanisms in renal-damaged rats. The current study was designed to investigate possible glucose handling synergy between L-arginine and adiponectin in Wistar rats induced with acute kidney injury. Twenty four rats weighing between 120g-150g were divided into 4 groups of six rats each. Group 1 (Control) had normal feed and water; Group 2 (Untreated) was induced with AKI and left untreated. Group 3 and 4 took 50mg/kg and 500mg/kg L-arginine respectively after AKI induction. Acute kidney injury was induced by intra-muscular injection of glycerol (50% solution, 8 ml/kg BW). Oral glucose tolerance test, insulin response test, serum creatinine test and adiponectin assay (ELISA) were carried out. Data was analysed using one way ANOVA and expressed as mean± standard error of mean (SEM) with p ≤ 0.05 considered as significant. L-arginine induced rapid insulin-like action which was effective after thirty minutes of oral glucose loading when compared the control group. Glucose uptake from the blood was also more effective and quicker in the L-arginine treated groups. Adiponectin was significantly expressed across the test groups when compared to the control group and there was insulin resistance in the untreated kidney injured rats 1 hour into the insulin response test. It may be concluded that L-arginine has a homeostatic influence on glucose handling in kidney-damaged rats possibly mediated by increased adiponectin expression.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 23, 2022
Recidivism of Prisoners in Bangladesh: Trends and Causes
Nelufer Yesmen, Rafia Anjanan Mou
Page no 80-86 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2022.v05i02.006
A common belief is expressed that imposing sanction on the criminal offenders is the only procedure to restrain crimes in a society. Many a times the offenders are convicted after committing an offence and after a certain period of time they are released. A large number among them again commit crimes; are rearrested, and resentenced. The preeminent objective of study is to explore the patterns and trends of recidivism and also to identify the causes of recidivism among prisoners. The study finds that deficits in education, employment, and housing as well as the lack of treatment programs pose significant barriers to the successful reentry of inmates released from prison. Moreover, outdated laws and procedures and long term justice system process are the main factors of recidivism in Bangladesh. There have been used differential association theory, classical school thought of criminology to explain the patterns, trend and causes and inoculation theory as prevention or reduction of recidivism of prisoners. This study concludes with a discussion that offers suggestions for future research.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 23, 2022
Does The Quadrant of Location Change The Prognosis of A Breast Lump? A Cytomorphological Study
Dr. (Maj) Suma Kaza, Dr. Syeda Khadija Fatima, Dr. Sri Anjani Mangena, Dr. M. Bhavani, Dr. Charles C. Edwards, Dr. Reshma Amin Fateh
Page no 77-82 |
10.36348/sjpm.2022.v07i02.007
Introduction: Tumour location within the breast varies with the highest frequency in the upper outer quadrant (UOQ) and lowest frequency in the lower inner quadrant (LIQ). Whether tumour location is prognostic is unclear. To determine whether tumour location is prognostic, associations between tumour site and clinicopathological characteristics were evaluated. Materials and Methods: All patients enrolled in the Clinical Breast Care Project whose tumour site—UOQ, upper inner quadrant (UIQ), central, LIQ, lower outer quadrant (LOQ)—was determined by a single, dedicated breast pathologist were included in this study. Patients with multicentric disease (n = 73) or tumours spanning multiple quadrants were excluded from further analysis. Clinicopathological characteristics were analysed using chi-square tests for univariate analysis with multivariate analysis performed using principal components analysis (PCA) and multiple logistic regression. Significance was defined as P < 0.05. Results: Of the patients with defined tumour location, 30 had bilateral disease. Tumour location in the UOQ (51.5%) was significantly higher than in the UIQ (15.6%), LOQ (14.2%), central (10.6%), or LIQ (8.1%). Tumours in the central quadrant were significantly more likely to have higher tumour stage (P = 0.003) and size (P < 0.001), metastatic lymph nodes (P < 0.001), and mortality (P = 0.011). After multivariate analysis, only tumour size and lymph node status remained significantly associated with survival. Conclusions: Evaluation of tumour location as a prognostic factor revealed that although tumours in the central region are associated with less favourable outcome, these associations are not independent of location but rather driven by larger tumour size. Tumours in the central region are more difficult to detect mammographically, resulting in larger tumour size at diagnosis and thus less favorable prognosis. Together, these data demonstrate that tumour location is not an independent prognostic factor.