ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 18, 2022
Effect of Circuit Training Combined with Speed Agility Quickness Drills and Jump Rope Drills on Upperbody Muscular Endurance
Dr. S. Lourdu Raj, Dr. D. Maniazhagu
Page no 24-30 |
10.36348/jaspe.2022.v05i02.003
The purpose of study was to find out the effect of two modes of circuit training on muscular endurance in term of upper body of school boys. To achieve the purpose of the study, thirty school boys from different schools from of Alagappa Sports Foundation at Karaikudi, were selected as subject at random. Their age group range between 11 to 14 years. The study was formulated as pre and post test random group design, in which thirty subject were divided into three equal groups. The experimental group-1 (n=10, CT-SAD) underwent circuit training combined with speed agility quickness drills, the experimental group-2 (n=10, CT-JRD) underwent through circuit training combined with Jump Rope Drills and group 3 served as a control group (n=10, CG) did not undergo any specific training. In this study, two training programme were adopted as independent variable, i.e., circuit training combined with speed agility quickens and circuit training combined with jump rope drills. The physical fitness variable muscular endurance in term of upper body was selected as dependent variable. It was measured by push-up measured in counts. The selected two treatment groups namely circuit training combined with speed agility quickens drills and circuit training combined with jump rope drills were performed five days in a week for the period of six weeks, as per the stipulated training program. The muscular endurance in term of upper body was collected before and after the training period. The collected pre and post test data was critically analyzed with apt statistical tool of analysis of co-variance, for observed the significant adjusted post-test mean difference of three groups. The Scheffe’s post hoc test was used to find out pair-wise comparisons between groups. To test the hypothesis 0.05 level of significant was fixed. The performance of the muscular endurance in term of upper body is similar in circuit training combined with the jump rope drills and the circuit training combined with speed agility and quickness drills.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 18, 2022
Impact of Gamification on Learning and Development
Dr. Sudhakar Gaonkar, Dr. Dur Khan, Manisha, Ashish Singh
Page no 63-70 |
10.36348/jaep.2022.v06i02.003
Gamification in learning and instruction is thought to appeal to a wide range of learners by increasing motivation, learner engagement, and social impact. This study aims to give a synthesis of the empirical findings of state-of-the-art literature in the burgeoning topic of gamification in the learning and teaching domain. It presents the most recent scientific evidence on developing trends in technology education and gamification plugins, but also extending the possibilities for future research directions in using gamification to transform instruction and learning. The adoption of gamification in learning and instruction is perceived to have mass appeal among the learners in stimulating motivation, learner engagement and social influence. Various responses and observation were made from employees to study the behavior in a controlled environment in order to understand the level of competency, social relatedness, meaning full task and there decision making freedom.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 16, 2022
Assessment of Physical Activity Using Pedometers in a Structured Greek Traditional Dance Session in Adults: A Pilot Study
Ioannis A. Pappas, Ermioni S. Katartzi, Sofia G. Monastiridi, Eirini Argiriadou, Carla C. V. Lourenço
Page no 16-23 |
10.36348/jaspe.2022.v05i02.002
The aim of the present study was twofold: a) to test pedometers’ reliability of measuring physical activity level and recording steps, and b) to record the level of physical activity using pedometers in adult participants, in a structured 60-minute Greek traditional dance session. Twenty adult members of a dance club aged 20-55 years old (7 men and 13 women) participated in the study. Pedometers were placed above the right hip of the individuals and recorded steps, distance, time of participation, calories, burnt fat during a structured 60-minute Greek traditional dance session. Steps per minute were, also, calculated. The measurement was performed twice for each individual, with the same dancing protocol, with an interval of one week between measurements. The results for reliability showed that intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was significantly high for all variables, ranged from .91 to .99. Paired sample t-test analysis showed no significant differences between measurements, in all variables (p>.05). Moreover, according to results regarding the level of physical activity during participation in this session, participants recorded an average of 5,231.25 (±468.86) steps and they covered an average of 125.01 (± 7.81) steps per minute, meeting the needs based on the daily recommended number of steps, contributing to health benefits. In conclusion, pedometers were found to be an easy and reliable way of assessing physical activity in an hourly structured Greek traditional dance session. Thus, Greek traditional dance sessions may be planned and structured based on the principles for organizing an exercise session, and following the official physical activity guidelines. As a result, Greek traditional dance can be a means for participants in different age groups not only to obtain recreational benefits, but also, to achieve psychological and physiological health benefits, as well.
CASE REPORT | Feb. 16, 2022
A Trichoblastoma versus Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report of a Basaloid Neoplasm in a Nevus Sebaceus of Jadassohn
Mohammed O. Barasheed
Page no 69-72 |
10.36348/sjpm.2022.v07i02.005
Trichoblastoma is a rare benign biphasic, epithelial and mesenchymal, adnexal tumor recapitulating the hair bulb. It can be developed alone or rarely associated with nevus sebaceus of Jadassohn. Microscopically, it can mimic basal cell carcinoma. Awareness of their clinical, histological, and immunohistochemical characteristics is essential for proper pathological interpretation. This paper discusses a case of nevus sebaceus-associated trichoblatoma in a 13-year-old girl with histological features mimicking basal cell carcinoma.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 16, 2022
Retrospective Analysis of Complications from Prostate Cancer among Nigerians
Dr. John E. Raphael, Dr. Victor Abhulimen
Page no 99-104 |
10.36348/sjm.2022.v07i02.002
Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) may be asymptomatic at an early stage and may run an indolent course that requires minimal or no treatment. Early diagnosis through screening reduces the rate of advanced diseases. Whereas, in the western countries where screening is more prevalent, many presents early with a chance for curative treatment. In Africa, late presentation is often the case with palliative treatment sadly the only choice. Objective: To evaluate the associated complications in patients with prostate cancer and assess the Gleason’s grade as a risk factor for complications observed in patients with prostate cancer, in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria. Method and Methodology: This was a retrospective study carried out over ten years, between January 2011 and December 2020. All patients with histologically confirmed prostate cancer who presented to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Sophia clinic, and Rosivylle clinic were evaluated. The folders were retrieved and their age, presenting complaints, skeletal survey, and biopsy reports were evaluated. Patients with incomplete records were excluded from the study. These data were collated using Microsoft Excel 2016 version and they were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: There were 335 patients with PCa with a mean age of 68.71year. The commonest complication was urinary symptoms observed in 192 with urine retention 119(35.5%) and nephropathy 73(21.8%). The spine was the commonest site of bone spread observed in 160(47.8%) followed by the femur 62(18.5%). Anaemia was the next common. There was an association between age, presence of urinary symptoms, and bone involvement with the Gleason’s Grade. However, there was a strong association of the overall presence of complications with Gleason’s score. Conclusion: Men with prostate cancer tend to present with advanced disease in Port Harcourt. The most common presentation was lower urinary tract symptoms followed by low back pain. Complications are associated with high Gleason’s grade cancers. Screening may aid in early diagnosis and cure of the disease especially for men of African descent.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: PHYSICS | Feb. 16, 2022
Physiochemical Role of Nanoparticles in Solid Fuel Cells, Production and Applications in Physics and Chemical Sciences
Syed Zulqurnain Mustafa, Muhammad Danish Qureshi, Iqra jabeen, Saman Khalid, Ghulam Hussain, Javaid Riaz, Muhammad Nasir Akram, Faisal Maqsood
Page no 66-70 |
10.36348/sb.2022.v08i02.003
Demand of fuel cells have been increased due to the high potential and incredibly efficient power sources. They have been wide range of applications such as portable fuel cells in laptops, up to huge stationary installations to power data centers. Ordinary cells are not providing good reliability and quality of power while on the other hand, fuel cells with efficient metal body allows the good reliability and quality of power provided does not degrade over time. Fuels cell that comprised of carbon nanotubes have been efficiently used for the fabrication process due to fine catalysis of adoption major barrier to many applications for power generation for commercial, industrial and residential buildings and in remote or inaccessible areas. The carbon-nanotubes are made up of smaller particles of carbon with allow the network of fine fibers while on the other hand, ordinary cells can be designed in storing hydrogen, as per the requirements. Porous Platinum nanotubes nanoporous have been designed to adopt the porosity and flow of the carbon particles for generation of energy. Different oxidants can be employed for fuel adjustments and other site reactions but oxygen is preferable due to their availability. It is easy to maintain the fuel cells adjustment through the use of nanotechnology to the industrials processes for manufacturing of variety of new materials.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 16, 2022
Palmar Creases and Ancestry Prediction
Omuruka T. C, Osunwoke, E. A, Edibamode, E. I
Page no 41-49 |
10.36348/sijap.2022.v05i02.003
Background: The importance and usefulness of dermatoglyphics in crime investigation, anthropology and disease prediction have been stressed wide published. However, there is dearth of information on the use of palmar creases as an adjunct tool in the prediction of tribe/ethnicity and ancestral relationship among populations. Hence, this study was aimed at predicting ancestry and tribal/ethnic relationship and genetic link among the Urhobo, Isoko and Ogoni ethnic groups using palmar creases. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional, observational and analytical study, 360 subjects- 180, 105 and 75 Urhobo, Ogoni and Isoko subjects were sampled via a multi-stage sampling technique to ensure randomization. Palm print was obtained using Oghenemavwe and Osaat (2015) dermatoglyphic capture method. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social (SPSS IBM version 23.0). Results and Discussions: Using the Ogoni as a reference tribe, the study (Table 1) showed Pearson's Chi-square Analysis for tribe-associated differences in the distribution of pattern based on type/pattern of head of origin of the major palmar creases on the right and left palms, and this was not statistically significant on both palms. But in Table 2a (tribe-associated differences in the distribution of the general shape/appearance of palmar creases on the right and left palms) was observed to be statistically significant (X2 = 73.283, P = 0.001 for right; X2 = 47.786, P = 0.001 for left) and Table 3a showed that tribe-associated differences in the distribution of Middle longitudinal crease on the right and left palms was statistically significant (X2 = 18.135, P = 0.001 for right; X2 = 36.401, P = 0.001 for left). Conclusion: Middle longitudinal crease in particular and general shape/appearance of palmar creases are discriminatory in distribution amongst the tribe studied and thus suggest a tribal/ethnic relationship and genetic link and common ancestry between the Isoko and Urhobo tribes.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 16, 2022
Implementation of Online Labor Market Information System Innovation (Sipaja-Online) on Community Satisfaction Index at the Manpower and Transmigration Office of Banjar District
Lily Agustriana, Udiansyah, Muhammad Anshar Nur, Andi Tenri Sompa, Ahmad Yunani
Page no 69-80 |
10.36348/sjef.2022.v06i02.005
LILY AGUSTRIANA (1720422320005), 2021 "Implementation of Online Job Market Information System Innovation (Sipaja-Online) on the Community Satisfaction Index at the Manpower and Transmigration Office of Banjar Regency". Under the guidance of Prof. Udiansyah and Muhammad Ansar Nur. The online Job Market Information System (SIPAJA) service innovation is the creation of an online-based Job Seeker Card (AK1) and e-register, an inclusive excellent service system by facilitating and providing online Job Seeker Card (AK1) services. Job seekers can make Job Seeker Cards (AK1) wherever they are, in addition to services in the form of Job Market Information, Placement by company (report) and Notifications/whatsapp for reporting the status of job seekers who are already working. Broadly speaking 4 (four) types of services The services provided include online-based Job Seeker Card Services, Job Market Information Services which are directly administrated by the company, Placements by Companies (report) and Notifications/whatsapp for reporting on the status of job seekers who are already working (Report Placements). The research method used is a qualitative research approach and descriptive type. The research informants in this study were the head of the expansion of job opportunity development, placement and transmigration, as well as the head of labor protection, and the Sipaja Online management staff at the Manpower and Transmigration Service. The data collection techniques are observation, interviews and documentation taking into account the assessment of the Community Satisfaction Index in October 2021. The focus of the research uses George C. Edward III's theory of policy implementation. Data analysis used is data reduction, data presentation and verification. The results of the study show that there are 4 factors in the implementation of public policies, namely communication factors, resources, disposition (executive attitudes), and bureaucratic structure factors. All of these factors have been successfully implemented in the field, such as the disposition factor, namely the indicators for appointing bureaucrats and indicators for incentives, which have been successfully implemented. However, the communication factor is still not implemented optimally in the field because in the three indicators contained in the communication factor only the consistency indicator has been implemented optimally. Meanwhile, the other two indicators, namely the transmission and clarity indicators, have not been implemented optimally. Due to the lack of socialization given to the public regarding Sipaja Online and the Job Market.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 16, 2022
Oil Rents and Human Development Outcomes in Nigeria: Evidence from a Non-Linear Bounds Approach to Cointegration
Christopher Ifeanyi Ezekwe, Godly Otto, Johnbosco C. Ozigbu, Rachael Morris
Page no 57-62 |
10.36348/sjef.2022.v06i02.003
In this study, the asymmetric relationship between oil rents and human development in Nigeria was examined between 1981 and 2020. Specifically, the nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) model was employed to ascertain how the partial sums of positive and negative changes in oil and gas rents contributed to the human development index (HDI) with time-series data obtained from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Report and World Development Indicators (WDI). In addition, unit root and bounds cointegration tests were employed to determine the stationary properties and long-run relationships among the variables. It was found from the unit root test that the variables were fractionally integrated. It is also evident from the bounds cointegration results that HDI has a long-run relationship with oil and gas rents. The findings revealed that oil rent has not yielded the intended and desired positive benefits in terms of improving human development given its insignificant positive contribution to HDI. On the other hand, HDI responded positively to positive changes in natural gas rents and this finding was statistically significant at a 5 per cent level. This implies that an increase in natural gas rents plays a significant role in improving human development. Given the findings, this paper recommends proper management and accountability of the oil rents to create better opportunities for human development. It is also recommended for government to mitigate gas flaring and create enabling environment for more investments in gas resources to provide a roadmap for more investments in human development.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: PHYSICS | Feb. 16, 2022
Different Methods, Novel Tools towards the Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Applications in Engineering, Chemical, Physical Sciences and Technology
Nadia Mubarik, Gulelala, Shahid Iqbal, Muhammad Shahmeel, Abdul Ahad Hussain, Komal Razzaq, Muhammad Nasir Akram
Page no 71-74 |
10.36348/sb.2022.v08i02.004
Nano particles have gained special attention in recent years due to their remarkable electrical, magnetic, optical, and mechanical capabilities, and they offer a variety of uses in all sectors of engineering. Gold nanoparticles, for instance, are catalytic when they are 10 nm in size, whereas nanoparticles with a short radius of curvature and angular forms have better catalytic capabilities. Co-precipitation nanoparticle production is a simple approach that results in a wide range of nanoparticle sizes. Top-down and bottom-up techniques used to create mono-dispersed spherical bismuth (Bi) NPs. These Nanoparticles have outstanding colloidal characteristics. Sputtering is the technique for creating NPs that involves hitting solid surfaces with the high energy particles like gas or plasma. In an aqueous solution, gold nanoparticles were created by using a laser ablation approach. A zeta potentiometer is often used to assess surface charges and their dispersal constancy in a solution. Several industry and technology sectors, including IT, medicine, energy, transportation, homeland security, food safety, and environmental research, are being significantly improved, if not revolutionized, by nano-technology.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: ZOOLOGY | Feb. 16, 2022
Effect of Palm oil and Their Main Compounds in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Aisha Saleem, Irum Naureen, Muhammad Naeem, Gulnaz Tasleem, Hassam Ahmed, Umar Farooq, Tahir Ali
Page no 59-65 |
10.36348/sb.2022.v08i02.002
Palm oil is edible plant oil derived from the fruits of palm trees. Palm oil is extracted from the pulp of the fruit of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)) which is one of the species of palm. It consists of various phytonutrients such as tocotrenols, tocopherols, carotenoids, phytosterols, squalene, and coenzyme. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a global health burden that greatly impact patient quality of life and account for a huge number of deaths worldwide. Palm oil consumption and its effects on serum lipid levels, and cardiovascular disease are found in humans. Palm oil is one of the most stable oils, which help it prolong food storability mostly due not only to its content of saturated fatty acids, but also to its antioxidant compounds. Palm oil plays an important role in the prevention of much pathology (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and cancers). It is widely use in nutrition especially in the food industry and in biodiesel industry. These metabolites show beneficial potential through a direct effect on these risk factors, namely hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes, or by acting on related targets, or exerting general cellular protection.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 16, 2022
Influenza Vaccination with the Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Severe Illness at the Al-Wafa House for the Care of the Infirm and the Elderly in Massa, Libya
Salema R. M Qowaider, Faraj Sabir Sulayman, Rogia A Haduth, Marfoua S. Ali
Page no 83-89 |
10.36348/sjbr.2022.v07i02.003
SARS CoV-2 is a pandemic infection that is associated with a significant mortality rate in elderly patients due to severe acute respiratory SARS-CoV-2 infection. When compared to adults, children had a lesser vulnerability to SARS-CoV-2 infection and a milder severity. This could be due to the large number of vaccines. This study was aimed to investigate whether the influenza vaccine may reduce the susceptibility and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection. 79 inmates and workers at the Al-Wafa House for the Care of the Infirm and the Elderly in the Massa region was enrolled from November 15th to December first, 2020, and were test for SARS-CoV-2 infection by PCR on an oropharyngeal swab and presence of antibodies IgG/IgM against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Clinical data, outcomes, BCG and influenza vaccination status were collected from the medical records. 3% of all subjects were positive for IgG and 16.7% were positive for both IgM and IgG at the same time. While 16.7% were negative for both antibodies. Only 17 workers were vaccinated against influenza on November 1st, all workers had received the BCG vaccination. 78.4% of all workers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 IgG and 16.2% were positive for both SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG. Results from the present study found that 87% of all subjects had BCG vaccination, and this might offer at least partial protection against SARS-CoV-2. Results were also found that a relationship between vaccination against influenza and asymptomatic, mild, moderate, and severe symptoms associated with the SARS-CoV-2 were found at 13.54, 25.64, and 20.14 respectively, at a significant level. However, the relationship between vaccination against influenza and moderate symptoms associated with the SARS-CoV-2 infection was not significant. According to a current study, influenza immunization could lower SARS-CoV-2 mortality. Prospective investigations are required to verify this conclusion.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 15, 2022
An Overview on Viral Origin of Cancer in Human
Mohammad Salim, Mohammad Shahid Masroor, Vivek Kumar Singh, Shagufta Parween
Page no 74-82 |
10.36348/sjbr.2022.v07i02.002
This is very unfortunate that even in 21st century most of us are still unaware of the fact that the microbial origin of cancer exists in nature. And, this is all due to the lack of knowledge about their potentialities in causing cancer in human and animals. Further, as in recent past, some of these viruses having high rate of mutabilities and adaptabilities have already been proven their abilities to transform the host cells dividing indefinitely. The present review discusses some of the oncogenic viruses developing human cancers including their mechanisms of cancer development known so far in the same field.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 15, 2022
New Insights in Cropping Patterns, Hydroponic Farming System and Roles in Crop Optimization through Advanced Technologies
Sadaqat Ali, Rabia Nadeem, Bisma Arshad, Hussain Ahmed Makki, Asma Atta, Khazra Fiaz, Komal Razzaq, Muhammad Adil, Muhammad Sheeraz Javed
Page no 38-43 |
10.36348/sjls.2022.v07i02.003
Cropping pattern reflects the growing of genetically modified crops and ordinary crops in the different conditions of temperature and pH also affected the cultivation. It also advances the soil agro ecological measurement and climatic conditions. Monocropping patterns increase the mass crop production due to higher yields by controlling the attack of different pests and improving the soil microbe diversity. Crop rotation depends on different factors such as rotating series and applied frequency of certain crops that improved the functional properties of microorganisms growth. This approach can be helpful for targeting the soil-borne pathogens to maximize soil benefits. Proper irrigation system also another agricultural approach for enriching the ecosystem. It enables the original crop to strike again after harvesting and to raise another crop. Plants grown in in the hydroponic system shows high growth as compared to the conventionally field-grown plants also increase the chances of sustainable agricultural development through green technology where large number of plants can be grown in the nutrient medium. Cropping patterns to make farming more efficient that can be helpful to irrigate crops and more disease resistant varieties.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 15, 2022
Determination of Fraudulent Financial Report: Case of Banking Industry in Indonesia
Nanny Handayani, Einde Evana
Page no 51-56 |
10.36348/sjef.2022.v06i02.002
The study aims to assess the factors that cause fraudulent financial report in Indonesia by using Fraud Hexagon Theory of fraud. Database uses in the study is from Indonesia’s banking industry year 2019 and 2020. Multiple regression analysis method is applied to analyze the data. Result shows pressure (external) and the element of opportunity (quality of external auditors) correlate positively with fraudulent financial reports. On the hand, proxies such financial stability, financial targets, effective monitoring, number of audit committees, audit turnover, total accruals, GCG score, CEO ego, and WBS – show null correlation. However, all variables in Fraud Hexagon Theory affect fraudulent financial reports simultaneously.