SUBJECT CATEGORY: MARKETING | May 27, 2021
Inhibitors of Electronic Banking Platforms’ Usage Intention in Deposit Money Banks: Perspectives of Elderly Customers in Developing Economy
Marcellus Amaechi Chukwu, Edwin Chukwuemeka Idoko
Page no 134-145 |
10.36348/sb.2021.v07i05.003
Paradigm shift in terms of patterns of conducting financial transactions in Nigeria is growing exponentially. Online channels are increasingly witnessing boom and silently eroding offline-based financial transactions. Notwithstanding appreciable progress regarding e-banking, elderly bank customers continues to engage hugely in physical presence in bank branches in order to perform financial transactions. Research focusing on constraining factors of e-banking channel usage intention among elderly (60+) bank customers in developing setting where e-banking is still somewhat nascent are few. This study, therefore, aims to deepen understanding regarding those factors that inhibit elderly banking customers’ intention to use e-banking channels. The study used a sample of 384 respondents determined statistically. A combination of judgemental and snowballing sampling techniques were applied in respondents’ selection. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants who volunteered to take part in the survey. Partial Least Square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique was utilised in data analysis. The research found that performance expectation, social influence, technology complexity, perceived security, and technophobia have significant-positive relation with attitude; also, attitude correlates positively with intention to use e-banking channels among the surveyed respondents. However, perceived trust and facilitating conditions have insignificant relations with attitude and usage intention. The practical implications of the findings and directions for future study were putforward.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
A Comparison with the State of Science and Technology between China and America etc. Western Countries
Run Xu
Page no 93-98 |
10.36348/sjet.2021.v06i05.003
Through comparing China with America the difference of science and technology may be found. In the scientific front field the America has leading role but in the base field China maintains leading role. It is known that China has grown from big country to strength one in science and technology. The population in China is a difficult problem since the average GDP(gross domestic product) may be not too high level. So the endeavor must be done more in order to promote average one. In the military China has two aircraft carriers to proceed in near sea to protect abroad ones and territory integrity even Taiwan unification. MBA (master of business & administration) is prevail course for senior business and economy administration which may be a good merger of technology and administration.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
Centrally Sponsored Education Schemes in India
Anssari Sahajadhussein Gulamhussein
Page no 129-134 |
10.36348/jaep.2021.v05i05.003
Development of the country is possible only through education. The better the education system of the country, the better the progress of the country will be. The development of the country depends on education. Education is the solution to all problems. Many reforms have been made in the field of education since India became independent. However, we have not yet got the expected result. Various schemes are being implemented by the State and Central Governments to strengthen the foundation in education. There were some vital schemes of Central and State government of education in India before 1990 such as Andhra Pradesh Primary Education Programme (APPEP), Shiksha Karmi Project (SKP), Mahila Samakhya (Education for Women’s Equality) Programme, Bihar Education Project, Lok Jumbish Project etc. These schemes had given impressive results. So after 1990, the Government of India implemented centrally sponsored schemes in education such as District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), and Samagra Shiksha.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
Approaches to Immunotherapy, Drugs for Treatment of COVID-19, Mechanism of Action and Challenges
Sabahat Irfan, Sanaullah Khan, Muqaddas Amin, Arif Hassan, Rizwan Amanat, Saba Nasir, Taiyyibah Basharat
Page no 104-108 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i05.007
Coronavirus has taken it serious form and also causes the death once damage the air passage ways into particular host. This virus is transmitted from the air droplets of the infected person. There are variety of responses agonist the Covid-19 by innate immunity that particularly recognized the cells of this virus as a pathogenic form and fights against them. It can be recognized through the pathogen associated molecular patterns. Type I IFNs are mainly involved in activation of other cells of immune system that contribute to immunity. Helper T cells are the main cells for defense against the viral cells. Helper T cells are the directors of the cellular immunity against SARS-CoV-2. There are different parts of the adaptive immune system work together, so seeing Covid-fighting antibodies, memory B cells, memory CD4+ T cells and memory CD8+ T cells in the blood more than eight months following infection is a good sign. Remdesivir as one of the antiviral drug binds to the particular cells of virus at cellular level by binding to the viral RNA. Tocilizumab as one of the approved drug by FDA for treating the Covid-19. Dexamethasone is used as potential drug to reduce the severe inflammation against the caused by corona virus. This drug has shown positive effects against the Covid-19.
China meets the newest challenge and opportunity to lead world economy towards new constitutional mechanism which has like technological modern developed country. So that the science will be the first factor to search for better method and theory then it applies to new industrious revolution. The destination can be convenient to human service so we may create idea to be served for public health and enjoyment. A new study will be created by us to convenience to human health and long life ultimately. For the sake of this the base science and applied technology will be dominant which may be found by us to solve these concerns. To promote industrious level the military like aircraft carrier, fighter and missile even spaceflight may be service for us to utilize more peaceful method on our surround and aerospace even planet.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review Article
Reshale Aiman Johar, Farah Hassan Bakhamees, Jawahir Omar Altamimi, Raghad Abdullah Alahmadi, Rahaf Abdulelah Alqurashi, Reem Mahmoud Hersi, Refal Mowaffaq Bougis, and Rinad Haitham
Page no 221-226 |
10.36348/sjodr.2021.v06i05.009
Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by repetitive episodes of complete or partial collapse of the upper airway during sleep. Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea is favored in men more than woman with a ratio of 2-4:1. Risk factors include nasal obstruction, obesity, gender, craniofacial anatomy, and smoking. Reoccurring symptoms, such as daytime sleepiness and irregular snoring have lead scientists and doctors to further find appropriate means of diagnosis. Polysomnography is proved to be the golden-standard method for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea. Other diagnostic tools include taking a home apnea test. Positive airway pressure and oral appliances are the two most common non-invasive devices used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Surgical procedures, like uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and maxillomandibular advancement are the most effective surgeries, especially in severe cases. Obstructive sleep apnea also arises complications and side effects that do not only affect the patient’s physical health but also impact their social and mental well-being; however, there are means to prevent it and lead a healthy lifestyle. In this review, the abovementioned aspects of obstructive sleep apnea are focused on and supported in detail.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
Sikata varga (Silicate-containing-compounds) in Ayurvedic Medicine: An Updated Review
Sharma Usha, Karishma, Mitra suchi, Yadav Yadevendra
Page no 76-85 |
10.36348/sijtcm.2021.v04i05.003
Rasa Shastra forms the core of the Ayurvedic treatment that mainly deals with Parad and a vast number of minerals, metals and animal products having therapeutic as well as alchemical importance. In Rasa Shastra metals and minerals depending on similar composition/properties to different Vargas (groups). Sikata varga is compounds of silica-containing group of drugs having enormous therapeutic value. Classification of Sikata varga was not use in classical manuscripts, the scattered description of features, types and processing into formulation of these drugs and their usage in alchemy; various methods of binding of mercury (Parada bandhas) as well as internal administration were enumerated. Authors of 20th century have grouped these drugs under a specified class called Sikata Varga. The current work has been made to systemic compilation of all scattered information in one place for easy and better understanding of all Sikata varga Dravya in Ayurveda.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Phytochemicals in Lepidium pinnatifidum Ledeb
Huma Farooque Hashmi, Saira Bibi, Munazza Anwar, Muhammad Rashid Khan
Page no 67-75 |
10.36348/sijtcm.2021.v04i05.002
The Plants are enriched with variety of ingredients that could be used in the preparation of either synthetic or natural drugs. Thus, scientists have great interest in screening and assessing medicinal plants to promote preparation of new and advance drugs with minimal side effects as well as synergistic effect. Various pharmacological assays were performed to analyse the effectiveness of a plant toward therapeutic drugs. Lepidium as a genus is well known for its extravagant medicinal potential. This study was intended to explore the phytochemicals potential of Lepidium pinnatifidum. Dried powder form of Lepidium pinnatifidum was extracted with crude methanol and then process of fractionation was performed with order of increasing polarity to gain n - hexane fraction (LPH), chloroform fraction (LPC), ethyl acetate (LPE), butanol fraction (LPB) and aqueous fraction (LPA).The qualitative phytochemicals analysis of L. pinnatifidum showed the presence of various important pharmacologically active phytochemicals such as alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, coumarins, phenols, phytosterols, vitamin c, steroids, triterpenoids etc. Plant was found to be enriched with most of the assessed phytochemicals. On the basis of qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis of some important phytochemicals such as flavonoids, saponins, tannins showed that, this plant seemed a potent medicinal agent and could be used as a therapeutic drug in future.
CASE REPORT | May 27, 2021
Case Report: Two Cases of B Lymphoma Indicative of Celiac Disease
Hammoumi W, Abid H, Hamdaoui A, Lahmidani N, Lahlali M, Lamine A, Benajah D, El abkari M, Ibrahimi A, El yousfi M
Page no 109-111 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i05.008
Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic immune mediated enteropathy induced by the ingestion of gluten in genetically predisposed individuals. In cases of long term evolution and poor adherence to gluten-free diet (GFD), the outcome of CD may be the development of malignant diseases mainly lymphomas that can be responsible of a higher mortality rate. In some rare cases, the diagnosis of CD is made upon the discovery of the lymphoma. The main histological type is the enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma but can also be a B-cell kind. We report here the case of 02 patients with lymphomas revealing a CD.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
Interrogating the Practices and Attitudes of the International Oil Companies in the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria and the Need for a Shift
Christian Chukwuma Obeagu
Page no 315-319 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2021.v04i05.008
This paper examined the operational practices and attitudes of the International Oil Companies (IOCs) in the Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry, and interrogated the rationale behind such; much more as the negative effects were glaring. It drew a conclusion from these prevailing habits but afterwards offered recommendations towards improved holistic results.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 27, 2021
Detection of Sodium Channel SCN1A Gene Mutations among Patients with Epilepsy
Sanaa Abdalaziz Mohamed, Sawsan A.H. Aldeaf, Rasha Elhassan, Abasshar Hussein, Alsadig Gassoum, AbdElkarim A. Abdrabo
Page no 115-118 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i05.010
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, nearly 70% of patients with epilepsy lack an obvious pathogenetic cause, genetic is believed to play an important role in its causation. Objectives: to determine the association of sodium channel SCN1A gene mutation with epilepsy. Methods: The current study is a cross-sectional study that had been performed at Sheikh Mohamed Khair centre, Banat, Omdurman, and National Centre for Neurological Sciences (NCNS) Khartoum state, during the period November 2016 to February 2019. Ninety-nine patients were enrolled in this study. Demographic data were collected in a predesigned questionnaire. Blood samples were tested for biochemical and molecular tests. Results: sequencing analysis detected AT deletion in 71% of the samples. Conclusion: Genetic mutations have an effective role in developing epilepsy, AT deletion in SCN1A gene, indirectly, affects Gamma aminobutyric acid function which is inhibition of neuronal activity.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 26, 2021
Phytochemical Screening and Study of the Acute Oral Toxicity of the Aqueous Extract of The Leaves of Diospyros hoyleana F.white (Ebenaceae)
FANNANG Simone Véronique, TANKEU Séverin Elisée, ETAME LOE Gisèle Marie Marguerite, YINYANG Jacques, NGOUONDJOU FOZE Teclaire, BAMAL Hans Denis, MBIDA MVOMO Benoit Deschamps
Page no 230-235 |
10.36348/sjmps.2021.v07i05.006
Despite the advent of generic drugs, many treatments still remain financially inaccessible to economically disadvantaged populations who constantly continue to turn to bioactive molecules from nature to find essential remedies that are gentle, more effective and with few side effects. Medicinal plants are still the primary reservoir of new drugs. The material used during this study consisted of plant material, animal material and technical material. 500 g of the sprayed plant drug was macerated in 2.5 L of distilled water for one duration of 48 hours. Numerous secondary metabolites of the aqueous extract of the leaves of Diospyros hoyleana F. White have been demonstrated. The acute oral toxicity experiment was conducted according to OECD protocol guideline 423. The mass of crude extract obtained after drying in an oven at 60 °C. was 64 g with a yield of 12.8%. Tests for Flavonoids, Saponins, Phenols, Tannins and Anthraquinones were found to be positive with the aqueous extract of the leaves of Diospyros hoyleana F. White while those for Alkaloids, Sterols, Terpenes and Coumarins were found to be Negative. After the acute oral toxicity study, no abnormalities of the physiological parameters observed in rats were observed. In addition, no deaths have been recorded. The LD50 was therefore greater than 5000 mg/kg. The body masses of the animals were generally increasing during the study regardless of the chosen batch. The rats were sacrificed and the masses of the internal organs were weighed. Four blood biochemical parameters of the groups of rats studied were assayed.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 26, 2021
Epidemiology of Cesarean Section in a Single Center Study
Dr. Farida Begum, Dr. Nahid Akter
Page no 210-213 |
10.36348/sijog.2021.v04i05.007
Introduction: Cesarean delivery is increasing in both developed and developing countries. Though it is considered as a lifesaving surgical procedure for the pregnant women and the neonate, it has various risk factors and complications. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the epidemiology and the results of the cesarean section in a single center of Bangladesh. Study Design: Retrospective observational study. Place and Duration of the study: The study was conducted in the department of Gynae & Obstetrics, Sher E Bangla Medical College Hospital, Barishal, Bangladesh, during the period from January 2019 to December2019. Methods: This is a retrospective observational study. Among the total number of cesarean patients, we recruited 75 women who were age 25-35 years with gestational age 37-42 weeks of pregnancy. Those who were less than 37 weeks of gestational age, the patients with multiple pregnancy complications, and those who were referred were excluded from the study. Written consent was taken. Collected data were compiled and analyzed using computer-based software, statistical package for social science (SPSS). Result: In this study, a total of 75 women who had a cesarean delivery were included. The baseline characteristics of the study people were: maximum 45(60.0%) study people were from the age group of 25-35, multipara was 54 (72.0%), and primipara was 21 (28.0%), most of the study people 39(52%) had normal BMI 10(25.3%) had overweight, 9(12.00%) had obese, 8(10.7%) had underweight. The majority 22(29.3%) of the study people were secondary educated. Most of the study people 37(49.3%) had 37-42 gestational age. The indications of cesarean delivery, 31 (41.3%) had repeat cesarean delivery, 12 (16.0%) had failed to progress, 9 (12.0%) had fetal distress, 8 (10.7%) breech presentation, 7 (9.3%) had antepartum hemorrhage, 6 (8.0%) had hypertension and 2 (2.7%) had diabetes mellitus. SAB was used in 61 (81.33%), pfannenstiel incision was used in 70 (93.3%), and the average operating time was 51.2 minutes. Subcuticular was mostly used 42(56%) for skin stitch followed by vertical mattress in 33(44.0%). Intraoperative antibiotic was used in 11 (14.7%), postoperative antibiotic was used in 9 (12.0%), both of these mentioned antibiotics were used in 6 (8.0%), and no antibiotic was used for 49 (65.3%). Conclusion: Repeat cesarean deliveries were found in most of the study people of the cesarean section. Surgical site infection was the most common complication.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 26, 2021
Psychological and Socio-Economic Impact of COVID 19 among the OPD Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Ferdous Khan, Dr. Mohammad Abdur Rahman, Dr. Daharul Islam, Dr. Somnath, Dr. Sanjida Rahman
Page no 99-103 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i05.006
Background: The outbreak of Covid-19 is a new but one of the most intense pandemics in the world now. Although this disease is accountable for limited symptoms and complications like severe acute respiratory syndrome, fever, headache, diarrhea, malaise, and weakness, its probability of affecting people is very high. For this reason, its psychological and socio-economic impact demanded more attention from the world community. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychological and socio-economic impact of Covid 19 among the OPD patients in a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh. Methods: This was a prospective interview-based study conducted in the Department of Medicine, Ibn Sina Specialized Hospital, and Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from July 2020 to December 2020. In total 120 patients with several health problems, physically or virtually attended the OPD of the mentioned hospital were enrolled as the study population. The ethical committee of the mentioned hospital had been approved the studyl. All data were processed, analyzed, and disseminated by MS Office and SPSS version as needed. Result: In this study analyzing the negative impact of Covid 19 on the mental health of participants, we found feeling of suffocation, exhaustion, fear of falling ill, anxiety about the future, and feeling of loneliness were found as some major negative mental impacts on the respondents which were 11.67%, 10.83%, 8.33%, 7.5%, and 6.67%. Besides these, due to Covid 19 continuing, remote socialization, intolerance to others, random commitment violation, and ended social life were found 10%, 5.83%, 4.17%, and 1.67% participants respectively. In analyzing the negative impact on the economy of participants, we observed, the monthly family income was decreased up to 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of 21.67%, 12.50%, 5%, and 1.67% participants respectively. That means negative impact like decreasing monthly family income was found around 49%. Conclusion: Pandemic of Covid 19 is a new experience for the world community. The psychological and socio-economic impact of Covid 19 among patients as well as general people demanded more concentration now. Besides general people and patients, the whole economy and social structure of Bangladesh have already been affected by COVID-19. Unemployment and uncertainty of family income are responsible for secondary negative impact on the mental, physical health of general people as well as patients here. So, government policymakers, as well as world leaders, should be more conscious about these impacts and find out the proper way to resolve such pandemic.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 26, 2021
Effects of Four Weeks Intervention of Yogic Practices on Cricket Specific Motor Fitness
Subhashis Biswas, Ankur Biswas, Nita Bandyopadhyay
Page no 125-130 |
10.36348/jaspe.2021.v04i05.007
The potentiality of yogic practices to improve physical and mental ability is well-known. The inclusion of yogic practice in cricket training protocol is a controversial topic. Plenty of research literature suggested that yogic asana improves physical fitness and controls competition pressure as well as match stress. So, the study was carried out to find out the effect of yogic practice schedule on cricket specific motor fitness. Thirty male district level cricketers with a mean age of 17.8 ± 1.6 years were selected and randomly divided into two equal groups. One group underwent through selected yogic asana practices along with their regular training and another group did not include yogic asana practice in their training schedule. Basic physical and physiological parameters along with some cricket specific motor fitness components were measured before and after four weeks of yogic practices. The basic physical appearances of two groups were merely similar and a low resting heart rate has been observed among cricketers. Four weeks of yogic practice significantly improved the muscle endurance, agility and balance. A positive effect has also been observed in the predicted V̇O2 max. The study revealed inclusion of yogic practice in training sessions for cricketers plays an important role to improve motor fitness which is a key factor of performance.