ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Resilience and Death Anxiety among Covid Positive and Covid Negative People
Dibyangana Paul, Ishmat, Shilpa T.R, Mamatha K
Page no 334-340 |
10.36348/sjhss.2021.v06i09.005
Resilience is the capacity to recover from difficulties and toughness in life rapidly. It is also described as the ability to successfully negotiate, adjust to, or manage significant sources of stress or trauma during this method. On the other hand, death anxiety or fear of death is present in all living humans, but it becomes more evident in settings where mortality is a factor (Greenberg et al., 1990). The current pandemic has not only thrown our lives into disarray, confusion, and disorder, but it has also thrown us into an endless era of mortality, when no one can be sure of their own well-being or safety. Covid-19 pandemic has potentially increased the level of stress, anxiety, fear, frustration, social deprivation and has affected our physical and mental well-being. Hence, the present study aimed to study the difference and relationship in resilience and death anxiety among covid positive and covid negative people. Results show that there is no difference in resilience between covid positive and covid negative people, no significant difference in death anxiety between covid positive and covid negative people, there is no relationship between resilience and death anxiety among covid positive people, whereas there is a significant relationship between resilience and death anxiety among covid negative people.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Organizational Justice and Employee Commitment in the Port Harcourt Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force
Unaam, Akaninyene Okon, Benjamin, Okechukwu
Page no 366-375 |
10.36348/sjbms.2021.v06i09.002
This study examined the relationship between organizational justice and employee commitment in the Port Harcourt Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force. Distributive justice was the dimension of organizational justice considered in this study. Affective, normative and continuance commitment were used as measures of employee commitment. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. The primary source of data was a structured self-administered questionnaire. The population of this study consists of Senior Police officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and above, and the other ranks made up of Inspectors and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) working in the twenty-seven (27) Police Divisions distributed in four (4) Local Government Areas of Rivers State, Nigeria which has a total staff strength of 14,886. Due to the large size of the population, the Taro Yamane Sample Size determination techniques were used to determine the sample size of 390 employees, which were selected through stratified random sampling. Internal reliability of the instrument was achieved through the Cronbach Alpha coefficient with items being above 0.70. The Spearman Rank Order Correlation tool was used for hypothesis testing. The study findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between organizational justice and employee commitment in the Port Harcourt Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force. The study recommends the Nigeria Police should.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Waiwayen Ginshiƙan Bukatun Rayuwar Maguzawa
Ibrahim Abdullahi Sarkin Sudan
Page no 282-287 |
10.36348/sijll.2021.v04i09.003
Wannan bincike ya yi nazari ne a kan yadda al’ummar Hausawa suke gudanar da muhimman al’adun matakan rayuwarsu. A ƙoƙarin fayyace waɗannan ginshiƙai na rayuwa kamar yadda suke a kowace al’umma, nazarin ya kalli irin tanadin da Maguzawa suke yi musu a al’adance. Waɗannan abubuwa kuwa su ne abinci da muhalli da sutura da hanyoyin tattalin arziki da makamai da kuma hanyoyin samar da magunguna. Manufar wannan bincike ita ce a tabbatar da cewa, su ma Maguzawa al’adarsu ita ta tanadar musu yadda suka shimfiɗa rayuwarsu dangane da wasu ginshiƙai na rayuwa. Haka kuma nazarin yana da manufar fayyace yadda Maguzawa suke amfani da fasaharsu wajen samar wa kansu abin da ya zama dole su tanada kamar sauran al’ummu na duniya. Babbar hanyar da aka bi wajen gudanar da wannan nazari ita ce hira da dattijan Maguzawa ta fuskar shekaru domin tsamo abin da za su iya tunawa kuma waɗanda al’adunsu suka tabbatar dangane da waɗannan ginshiƙai na rayuwa. Haka kuma an yi nazarin littattafai da kundayen da aka rubuta musamman waɗanda suka shafi al’adun Maguzawa. Daga ƙarshe, nazarin ya gano cewa, Maguzawa sun yi amfani da abubuwan da suka samu a wuraren da suke zaune wajen shimfiɗa wa kansu al’adu cikin sauƙi da kuma samar wa kansu duk abin da suke bukata waɗanda suka zama dole rayuwa ta amfana da su. Wannan tanadi da suka yi, ya yi tasiri a rayuwarsu kuma ya taimaka musu wajen dogaro da kai.
RESEARCH REPORT | Sept. 11, 2021
Advances in Transgenic Technology for Crop Cultivation and Stomatal Regulation as Potent Role in Agriculture
Muhammad Ehsan Haider, Muhstaq Hussain, Sikandar Ali, Muhammad Riaz, Nasir Hussain, Muhammad Saleem, Shoaib Shafique, Saifullah
Page no 86-90 |
10.36348/sijb.2021.v04i08.001
Gossypium hirsutum L. is most essential cash crop which provide fiber to fabric industries globally. Cotton is the world leading crop, is plenteous and produced economically, manufacturing products of cotton relatively cheap. The threads can be prepared in to a wide-ranging fabrics variety like light-weight laces and voiles to heavy-weight sailcloth’s and heavy piled velveteen’s, appropriate for large diversity of wearing apparel, furnishings and much industrial consumption. Fabrics from cotton can be tremendously long-lasting and resilient to scratch. Reduction of water loss through leaves is a crucial phenomenon in cotton plants under drought stress. ABA is one of the most important stress hormones and participates in various crucial physiological processes during the plant life cycle, including stress responses, development and reproduction. Exogenous application of osmo protectants and various plant growth regulators have been found effectively to enhance drought tolerance in cotton. To increase the tolerance in cotton against drought stress, transcription factors are excellent candidates for the plant scientists. Cotton is an important cash crop worldwide. Although it is classified as one of the most salt-tolerant major crops and considered a pioneer crop in reclamation of saline soils, its growth and development as well as yield and fiber quality are negatively affected by excessive salts in the soil.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Didactic Functions in the Mabebasan Tradition in Geguritan Candra Bhairawa Manuscript
Ida Bagus Made Wisnu Parta, I Nyoman Suarka, I Wayan Cika, I Made Suastika
Page no 275-281 |
10.36348/sijll.2021.v04i09.002
The so-called geguritan (traditional Balinese poetry) didactic function in Candra Bhairawa manuscript attempts to fulfill the mabebasan tradition's ideas of justice as instruction. The Geguritan Candra Bhairawa manuscript serves as a didactic medium for the author's messages and counsel. Its goal is to deliver an educational message to its readers that include the ideals of life's philosophy. This study's findings concern the didactic function of literature as a medium capable of directing or educating its readers. Teaching is accomplished by reading and developing literary works that contain the values of life philosophy. The mabebasan tradition serves several educational purposes in society, one of which serves as a graphic symbol (expression of feelings). Authors construct literary works by infusing each of their poems with messages, mandates directed to literary readers or the population. The Geguritan Candra Bhairawa manuscript didactic functions in the mabebasan tradition are expressed through expressive symbols during the five-day event, namely: (a) to preserve a cultural legacy through the mabebasan tradition; (b) as a moral compass for a society founded on noble values; (c) as a supplement to the yajna ceremony's five gita method.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Psychological Well-Being and Happiness among Young Adults under the Condition of Lockdown
Felicia Saldanha, Preethi Devi Y, Mamatha K
Page no 327-333 |
10.36348/sjhss.2021.v06i09.004
Psychological well-being is about lives going well. It is the combination of feeling good and functioning effectively. Sustainable well-being does not require individuals to feel good all the time; the experience of painful emotions is a normal part of life, and being able to manage these negative or painful emotions is essential for long term well-being. Happiness in a broad sense is a label for a family of pleasant emotional states, such as, joy amusement, satisfaction, gratification, euphoria and triumph. Lockdown during pandemic has disturbed the psychological functioning of human beings. Psychological well-being and happiness would be disturbed due to condition of lockdown. Hence, the present study focuses to understand the psychological well-being and happiness among young adults under the condition of lockdown. The study was executed in two phases. Results show that there is significant relationship between psychological well-being and happiness among young adults. Thematic analysis shows that lockdown has an effect on young adults. Building strengths to handle tough situations is very important. Thoughtful, careful, adaptable and effective practices can help deal with lockdown during pandemic.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Emotional Maturity and Self Efficacy among Parents during Pandemic
Akriti Rao, Tibirisetti Santoshi, Aksa Mary Jose, Mamatha K
Page no 319-326 |
10.36348/sjhss.2021.v06i09.003
The rapid spread of COVID-19 pandemic and the protective measures to mitigate its impact have drastically impacted the parents. Pandemic periods are significantly stressed by the many unexpected changes, losses, and uncertainties that kick parents out of their normal rhythm of life. To encounter this kind of situation there is a need to develop self-efficacy and emotional maturity which plays an important role to deal with such disasters. The objective of the study was to understand the relationship between emotional maturity and self-efficacy among parents during pandemic; to identify the prominent emotions among parents during pandemic; to understand the measures taken by parents to deal with pandemic and; to identify the suggestions given by parents to deal with emotions and social situations during pandemic. Results of Phase I shows that, there is a partial significant relationship between emotional maturity and self-efficacy. Thematic analysis of the study shows both positive and negative effects of pandemic. The positive side of it, brought families together, spend more quality time, increased the focus on physical as well as mental health, spending time evenly with relishing moments, taking part in all activities of their choices, learning new things and keep them updated. While the negative side of it speaks of the challenges faced by them every day, loss of loved ones, no human touch, sudden changes in life pattern, loss of job, taking care of the family, being cautious, managing various things at a time, psychological effects and financial crisis.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Efficiency of Implant-Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Patients with Short Implants Placed in Atrophic Posterior Mandible, 5 Years Results of a Prospective Single-Center Study
Gagik Hakobyan, Lazar Yessayan, Gagik Khachatryan, Nvard Vanyan, Davit Mathevosyan, Sona Hakobyan
Page no 389-397 |
10.36348/sjodr.2021.v06i09.001
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate survival and complications associated with short implants (6 <8 mm) in the rehabilitation of patients with atrophic ridges of the mandible. Materials and Methods: We performed a prospective study in 78 patients (32 women and 46 men, age: 54.6 years, range 38–63) participated with atrophied mandibles with 702 short implants (Bicon, LLC, USA).104 implants were 5.0mm long, 485 implants were 6.0mm long, and 123 implants were 8.0mm long, diameters implants from 3.0mm to 6mm) All patients underwent a thorough clinical examination according to the generally accepted scheme. The study included patients in whom the location of the inferior alveolar canal from the crest was 6–9mm, width ≥5 mm (as determined radiographically). All patients were selected after meticulous evaluation of their medical histories and dental examinations, including dental cone beam CT scans. Of the total number of patients (78), 27 patients were edentulous, 51 patients were partially edentulous. 27 edentulous patients, implants were inserted using surgical guides. All implants were installed with a conventional surgical protocol. Postoperative therapy included antibacterial, anti-inflammatory drugs. Implantation was carried out according to a standard two-stage protocol developed by the manufacturer. The 3 months later after in second stage implantation, the method of RFA-Resonance Frequency Analysis method was used. The functional load on dental implants was performed with ISQ values above >65. The prosthodontic rehabilitation was carried with implant supported non-removable orthopedic structures. The following parameters were recorded and evaluated: implant survival, MBL over time. The marginal bone lose MBL of the jaw around the implant was also 3 months after loading the prosthesis; and 1 year, 2 years, 3 years and 5 years after implant placement. Results: We analyzed data from 76 patients who were assigned to 702 implants (in the mandible). No postoperative complications were reported. All patients had healthy soft tissues. The mean implant stability index (ISQ) was 69.2±10.6 for primary stability at implants placement, respectively 73, 6 ISQ after 3 months befor loading. Compared to baseline, mean marginal bone loss (MBL) after 6 months of prosthetic loading was 0.51±0.28, at the end of the 1 year 0.94±0.31, at the end of the 3 year 1.23±0.34 respectively, at the end of the 5 year 1.45±0.61. On average, over the observation period (42.6 ± 16.4 months), the implantation success rate was 96.8% in the lower jaw (two implants were lost), and the prosthetics success rate was 98.7%.The results obtained are comparable with success criteria in implant rehabilitation. The reported technique proved to be successful in the population observed, with minimal trauma and reduced invasiveness. The patients were satisfied with the aesthetic and functional result of the treatment. Conclusion: In patients with mandible bone atrophy, short implants with an optimized macrostructure represent a reliable method of functional rehabilitation. The results showed that short implants with is effective in improving the chewing ability of the patients with an atrophied mandible.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Media Exposure on Body Image and Sensation Seeking among Adolescents
Mamatha K, K. Nrethya Ayappa
Page no 313-318 |
10.36348/sjhss.2021.v06i09.002
Media today has become a powerful tool in dispersing information to the masses. It has had positive impact on society in many ways, however; there have been many voices in society criticizing media and its negative influence specifically on adolescents. With Information being readily accessible at a click of button, at finger tips the pervasiveness of screens and their prominence in everyday life has drawn criticism and concerns. The present study focused on understanding the exposure of media on variables like body image and sensation seeking among adolescents. Qualitative research design was used for the present study. Perception of media exposure was taken from the adolescents through interview technique. The responses were analyzed using thematic and content analysis. Four major themes were developed. Thematic analysis shows that body image has become a major concern for the present generation. Sensation seeking has become a choice for the present generation. Adolescents expose themselves to risky situations or take risks for the pleasure. This attitude has been supported by media through programs, which are very adventurous in nature. Media has a greater effect on interpersonal relationships. Samples have identified the positive and the negative effect of media exposure. The study shows that, media has both positive and negative effect of media on adolescents.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2021
Perceived Mental Health and Subjective Well-Being among Women: A Study With Reference to Khagaria District of North Bihar, India
Madhu Priya, Prof. Anis Ahmad
Page no 306-312 |
10.36348/sjhss.2021.v06i09.001
The present study is aimed at studying the levels of perceived mental health and subjective well- being among housewives and working women living in different places of Khagaria district of North Bihar. For the present study, total sample consisted of one hundred fifty women (N=150) comprising housewives (n=75) and working women (n=75) were randomly drawn from different places of Khagaria district – a well-known district of North Bihar. The subjects’ age were ranged between 28 – 55 years. The various dimensions of mental health like positive self-evaluation, realistic perception, integration of personality, autonomy, group – oriented attitude and environmental mastery were measured using Mental Health Inventory. PGI Well Being Scale was used to assess the subjective – well- being. Findings of the present study revealed that the levels of various dimensions of mental health and subjective well- being as a whole were better among the housewives than working women especially from where the present sample has been drawn, hence, the significant difference has been found between the group of women in terms of their degree of mental health, although, both the group of women have shown positive inclination towards subjective well-being. Moreover, such type of obtained results has been discussed in detail by giving appropriate probable reasons.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2021
Clinical Profile of the Patients with Male Infertility: Study in a Tertiary Care Infertility Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Professor Parveen Fatima, Dr. Homaira Bushra Hossain, Dr. Homaira Nowren Hossain, Dr. Shilpi Saha, Dr. Fahim Abrar Hossain
Page no 344-347 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i09.002
Introduction: The annual number of infertility rate is increasing day by day, globally. The number of infertile couples is estimated at between 60 and 80 million. Objective: Our main aim was to identify the clinical profile of the patients with male infertility. Methodology: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Care Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from January 2019 to December 2019. Study selected 200 male infertile patients from the record book as study participant. Result: The mean age was 36.14 ± 5. The highest no of patients 104 (52%) were in the 35 to 44 years’ age group. The main disturbance was Asthenozoospermia in 59 (29.5%) cases and Diabetes Mellitus11 (5.5%). Conclusion: The study reveals that Asthenozoospermia was the most frequent sperm alteration in male infertile patients. Moreover, patient’s age range from 35-44 years old was the most facing the problem of Infertility in Bangladesh.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2021
The Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination on Stress Level among Nurses in A Tertiary Care Hospital – A Cross Sectional Study
Anwar ul Huda, Mohammad Yasir
Page no 263-265 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2021.v04i09.001
Background: Increased workload and safety concerns have major psychological effects on healthcare personnel. Since the introduction of vaccination, there is some improvement in transmission and severity of Covid-19 symptoms. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study which was done at Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of vaccination or being vaccinated on stress among nurses working in a tertiary care hospital. We calculated the sample size as 68. We used the Perceived stress scale (PSS) in our study. We gave the questionnaire comprising PSS questions to nurses from different wards. We calculated the mean, standard deviation, frequency count, and percentages for the perceived stress. Results: The mean PSS-10 score was 17.52 (SD: 6.40) with a range between 0 and 31. Thirteen (19.4 %) nurses had low stress and 51 (76.11 %) nurses had moderate stress while 3 (4.4 %) nurses had high stress. Conclusion: Vaccination against Covid-19 has made significant improvement in stress level among nurses during current pandemic.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2021
Prevalence of Reactive Hyperplastic Gingival Lesions (RHLs) in a Nigerian Pediatric Population
Modupeore E. Sorunke, Adeola M. Ladeji, Oluwafemi O. Olagundoye, Mofoluwaso A. Olajide, Solomon O. Adeoye, Adewale O Aderemi, Rasheedat O. Ojikutu
Page no 299-305 |
10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i09.005
Introduction: Reactive hyperplastic lesions which occur as a result of chronic irritation of the mucosa of the oral cavity are common lesions faced by dentists during routine examinations. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and sociodemographic distribution of reactive hyperplastic gingival lesions (RHLs) among the paediatric age group (0-18 years) over a period of 10 years (2010 to 2020). Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, records procured from the archives of the Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Nigeria over a period of 10 years (2010 to 2020) were reviewed. Information relating to the type of reactive lesion, age, gender and specific gingival location was extracted and recorded on data forms. Data was analysed using SPSS (version 21). Results: Paediatric RHLs constituted 13.5% of all lesions seen in childhood within the study period. They accounted for 14.4% of all RHLs in all ages. Pyogenic granuloma was the commonest RHL accounting for 57.9%, followed by peripheral ossifying fibroma (21.1%), least seen was peripheral giant cell granuloma. RHLs were most prevalent in the permanent dentition stage (73.7%). Female predominance was observed, with the upper and lower buccal gingiva presenting as the sites of predilection. 52.6% of lesions were sessile. Most RHLs were associated with non-mobile teeth and non-recurrence. Conclusion: The prevalence of RHLs in childhood was 13.5% with pyogenic granuloma being the most prevalent type. There was a predilection for permanent dentition age (13-18years) and female gender though not significantly associated. RHLs occurred more frequently in the upper and lower buccal gingivae.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 7, 2021
A Study of Effects of Exercise on Physical Fitness Components and Psychological Variables among Physical Education Students in Different Games
Aftab Ahmad Jan, Sabzar Ahmad Lone
Page no 198-201 |
10.36348/jaspe.2021.v04i09.001
The Man Objective of the Present Study Was to Know the Reaction of Frustration among the Physical Education Student and their Physical Fitness Scores who were selected for this Training for Random sampling. For this purpose of study 200 physical education students were selected in different indoor and outdoor games. Sample were taken from different academic colleges and training centres in bandipora Kashmir. Total 200 subjects were selected (50 in volleyball 50 in boxing 50 in Athletics 50 in football ) those having minimum 2 years’ experience at district level zone leveling their respective sports. Age group was 18 to 26 years male only. The motive of this study was to know the reaction of frustration among the physical education students and their physical fitness scores. Reaction of frustration scale (RFS) constructed and standardized by Dr D.M Dixit and DR D.N Srivastava (2004) was being implemented. The finding revealed that there was significant main effect for the method /technique of relaxation used on level of frustration .Multiple comparison was being done further in which the Hatha yoga/fasting group was found to have significant lower level of frustration and P>0.1 on aggression ,fixation ,and regression .
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 7, 2021
Attitude, Awareness, and knowledge of Saudi Citizens towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Qassim Region – Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, Dr. Azimatun Noor Aizuddin, Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Salem, Khalid Abdulrahman Al-shetaily, Fawziah Hassan Al-Owayyid
Page no 184-194 |
10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i09.001
Cross sectional study was conducted to evaluate the Attitudes and awareness level of Citizens towards COVID-19 vaccination in Qassim region. The present study’s results showed that awareness of COVID-19 Vaccination in Qassim region- Saudi Arabia shows that the mean score of awareness was 3.49 (SD 0.864) out of 5. Regarding vaccination decision among Saudi citizens in Qassim region, (22.7%) of the participants were undecided, (14.7%) refused, and (62.6%) agreed to get a vaccine against COVID-19. Reason for vaccine refusal mainly was they don't believe the vaccine. 96 Participants (32.0%) were working in the healthcare sector, (44.8%) of them had received the COVID-19 Vaccine, and (38.5%) refused. The level of awareness among healthcare participants was (80.2%). The average knowledge score was 3.49 (SD =.864) out of a possible 5. Participants who reported having a graduate level of education had a considerably higher mean knowledge score. The mean score of attitudes was 1.95 (SD=1.176) out of 5, with majority of positive attitude score 62.7%. ((65.7% They received the first dose, and 6.0% they received the first dose and second dose)). Participants with age group 55 years and above years, are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other age groups. Married persons are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other categories. Participants with graduate educational level are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other educational levels. Employed persons are more aware towards COVID-19 Vaccination than other categories. Whereas, there is no relation between age and awareness among Saudi citizens towards COVID-19 (P-value= 0.140). As well, there is no relation between employed citizens and awareness among Saudi citizens towards COVID-19 (P-value =0.136), and there is relation between marital status and awareness among Saudi citizens (P-value = 0.013).