ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
Exploring the Dynamic links between ICE BofA Yield Curves and First Bitcoin Capital Corp. Volatility using DECO-GARCH
Konstantinos Tsiaras
Page no 534-542 |
10.36348/sjef.2020.v04i12.001
This paper examines the time-varying conditional correlations between FIRST BITCOIN CAP and ICE BofA Sterling Zero Coupon markets. We apply ten bivariate DECO-GARCH models in order to capture potential contagion effects between the markets for the period 2007-2020. Empirical results reveal contagion during the under investigation period regarding the ten bivariate models, showing potential volatility transmission channels among the markets. Findings have crucial implications for policymakers who provide regulations for the above derivative markets and for investors, who invest long-term into FIRST BITCOIN CAP.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
Disperse Ink-Jet Inks with UV-Absorbers as Active Agents for Digital Printing to Polyester and Polyamide Fibres
Karanikas EK, Nikolaidis NF
Page no 143-151 |
10.36348/sijcms.2020.v03i10.001
Two UV-absorbers, Tinuvin 477-DW and Tinuvin 5333-DW were used as active agents in this work. These were added in two different amounts (1.0% and 2.0%) in water-based disperse ink-jet inks. The surface tension, pH, viscosity and conductivity of the prepared formulations were monitored over a period of 90 days in order to estimate the ink stability and the compatibility of the UV-absorbers with the ink constituents. The inks were used for ink-jet printing on paper, transfer printing on polyester and polyamide and thermostabilization. Wash light and rub fastness were evaluated on the printed samples. Color coordinates were measured. Qualitative determination of the active agents, adsorbed on the printed samples was made by using UV-Vis Spectroscopy.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
Proposed Application of Activity Based Budgeting (ABB) Method in Natural Gas Usage Cost Management on Frits Production (Case Study PT XYZ)
Surya Hadi Kurniawan, Nengzih Nengzih
Page no 554-560 |
10.36348/sjbms.2020.v05i12.002
The implementation of the Modern Management Accounting System provides many benefits, but requires several facilities and adjustments in order to function properly. Activity Based Budgeting (ABB) is a system that is useful for managing the production process by providing deeper insights into production utilization and resource allocation compared to traditional budgeting systems. This paper examines the possibilities, benefits and difficulties that may be faced in implementing the ABB system in the manufacturing process of PT XYZ frits in the Indonesian ceramic industry. This paper uses an experimental approach in the application of ABB at PT XYZ to determine the occurrence of inaccuracies in natural gas charging and to eliminate activities that are not value added. The cost of natural gas in the production of frits products is the largest production cost. The conclusions show that some benefits can be obtained and provide more accurate cost information and non-value added activities, in this case, the reworking, dripping and resmelting processes can be eliminated.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
Oro-Antral Communication and Fistula: A Review of the Literature
Bader Fatani, Ahmed Fatani, Ahmed Alomar
Page no 575-581 |
10.36348/sjodr.2020.v05i12.002
Oro-antral communication is an abnormal connection between the maxillary sinus and the oral cavity. This communication can occur due to pathological or non-pathological reasons. However, it is more common after the extraction of the maxillary posterior teeth which have their root tips close or attached to the maxillary sinus. Spontaneous healing is usually seen in OAC with less than 2mm in diameter. However, in case the OAC is more than 3mm a surgical treatment is usually considered to avoid further complications such as sinusitis. In this review, we will illustrate the appropriate diagnosis of the OAC and discuss all the surgical options for the closure of the OAC including the local flaps with the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
To Evaluate Stress Patterns at the Bone Mini-Screw Interface When the Maxillary Molars Are Intruded With a Mousetrap Appliance: A Fem Study
Dr. Shahindah Shah
Page no 569-574 |
10.36348/sjodr.2020.v05i12.001
Mousetrap appliance is an effective treatment modality for anterior open bite that utilizes implants inserted into the anterior palate and brings about open bite correction by intruding the maxillary molars. This is a finite element study that assesses the stress contours at the bone mini-screw interface, when the maxillary molars are intruded by a mousetrap appliance. Materials and Methods: A finite element model of the maxilla and the mousetrap appliance made of 288332 elements and 64771 nodes was generated using software tools like MIMICS and HYPERMESH. A simulated force of 100 grams was applied to the maxillary molar through the appliance and the stress contours were assessed. Results: In the cortical bone Von-mises stress at the bone mini-screw interface was around 13.2MPa whereas in the cancellous bone it was around 0.198MPa. Conclusion: It is therefore concluded that the mousetrap appliance which exerts a force within the range of recommended force for molar intrusion generates stress contours at the bone mini-screw interface in cortical as well as cancellous bone. More stress is generated in the cortical bone.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
An Evaluation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): A Case Study of Aligarh District
Md. Tarique, Nisar Ahmad Khan, Dr. Maria Khan, Mr. Md Abusaad, Dr. Musab Mubarak Ilmi Qadri
Page no 543-549 |
10.36348/sjef.2020.v04i12.002
Indian planners since independence have tried to put financial inclusion at the centre of their policy. But despite nationalization of banks, establishment of cooperative societies, and many other such policies have not been able to substantially improve the livelihood of the poor. In view of pathetic financial coverage over a period of time, PMJDY was launched in 2014 as a comprehensive plan based on six pillars viz. Universal Access to Banking Facilities, Providing Basic Banking Accounts, Financial Literacy, Credit Guarantee Fund, Micro Insurance and Pension Scheme. The present study is an attempt to look into the financial literacy, financial penetration, and poverty status of PMJDY account holders in Aligarh district. The study also investigates gender wise and caste wise differential among PMJDY account holders. The study is based on primary data for which a sample of 100 households was taken on a random basis. The sample was collected from three villages of Lodha and Atrauli blocks of Aligarh district. The results show a significant gender and caste wise differential with regard to transaction by self, awareness about DBT, savings, and receiving & activating Rupay debit card. Further, there exists caste wise but not gender wise differential because of motivation/reason behind opening an account in PMJDY and agreement on fulfillment of government’s objectives. More than 80 percent of the respondents strongly agree/agree with the notion that they opened PMJDY account in anticipation that Rs.15 lakhs will be transferred into their account as promised by the present government. This simply shows the degree of political innocence of poor rural masses. Gender wise analysis clarifies that there exist a significant difference between male and female households in terms of multi dimensionally poor population but not on account of average intensity of deprivation. Dimension wise significant differential is present on education and living standard dimension but not on health dimension. Taking general category as base category, the MPI is 70 percent higher for OBCs and 230 percent larger for SCs. This shows caste wise large disparity on poverty front among PMJDY beneficiaries.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
Ultra-Sonography Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology for the Diagnosis of Intra-Abdominal Lesions: An Institutional Study
Dr. Deepika Hemrajani, Dr. Palak Upadhyay
Page no 471-476 |
10.36348/sjpm.2020.v05i12.001
Guided FNAC has become a clinching investigation for intra-abdominal lesions be it palpable or non-palpable. FNAC as superseded the need for biopsy as it involves a complex setup for laparotomy procedure and very small and deep-seated lesions cannot be approached by biopsy. This study included all palpable and non-palpable lesions in different abdominal organs presented in various departments of Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur. Relevant investigations were taken by the patients before posting them for procedure including prothrombin time and contraindications considered like haemangiomas, bleeding tendencies. The aspirates were stained with H &E stain and MGG stain and special stains applied when required. A total of 1220 cases were received in the duration of one year. A female preponderance was noted with M: F (1:1.32). The age range was from 11-month-old to 98-year-old patients. Maximum cases were in the age group of 51-60 years (219 cases). Liver was the most common site (45%) followed by gall bladder (31.3%) and then pancreas (6.55%). Majority of lesions were malignant (55.8%) followed by benign (15%). Malignant lesions were noted more in females whereas male population had more of benign and inflammatory lesions. The rate of malignant lesions increased as the age increased. In liver most common malignancies were metastatic lesions whereas in gall bladder, primary lesions were more common. FNAC has a very high sensitivity which makes it a first line investigation in evaluation of abdominal lesions. It has both diagnostic and prognostic value and enables a surgeon for treatment modalities.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
The Handling for the Children who Committing the Crime by the Police through Restorative Justice in Indonesia
Herman, Muh. Sjaiful
Page no 429-432 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2020.v03i12.001
Children, as the criminal in the juvenile justice system in Indonesia, are treated specifically, because children are the asset to the future of the Indonesia. In this connection, the purpose of this research is to analyze the role of the police in dealing with children as criminal through restorative justice. This research uses a normative legal research type, with the statutory analysis approach and the conceptual approach. All research materials used are primary research material in the form of the Law on the Indonesia Juvenile Justice System and secondary material is scientific writing relevant to this research issue. The result showes that the police has the important role in handling cases of children as perpetrators of the crime through Restorative Justice, namely handling cases of children with the mental guidance approach involving all components of the society.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
Factors Predictive of Uterine Rupture after Operative Hysteroscopy
Z.Khallouk, S.Bouhache, K.EL Moussaoui, F.Z.Louzali, S.Badsi, N.Zeraidi, A.Baidada
Page no 241-246 |
10.36348/sijog.2020.v03i12.001
Objectives: To identify factors predictive of obstetric uterine rupture after operative hysteroscopy. When these factors are present, to know if there are means to prevent subsequent uterine rupture. Finally, to specify the criteria for extracting the fetus before rupture. Patients and methods: Description of a case of uterine rupture in a patient with a history of uterine septum rupture treated by operative hysteroscopy and retrospective analysis of the 12 similar observations reported in the literature. Results: Two types of situations are to be differentiated: uncomplicated hysteroscopic ablation of a polyp or submucosal myoma, which does not seem to modify the obstetrical prognosis; metroplasties for uterine malformation, resections of complex synechia, uterine perforations secondary to resection with the use of a monopole section current, constituting situations at high risk of obstetrical rupture. Conclusion: Uterine ruptures secondary to operative hysteroscopy are rare but serious. They may occur before any labour, and involve the vital prognosis of the mother-foetus. Once the risk factors have been identified, there is no way of preventing the progression to obstetric uterine rupture. The vigilance of the obstetrician in this context must be extreme, trying to authenticate the slightest clinical sign in favour of a pre-rupture of the uterus. However, systematic Caesarean section is not justified.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
Differential Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Tissues of Tilapia Zilli Exposed To Liquid Habitat from River Challawa in Kano, Nigeria
Dr. Inalegwu B., Akyengo O, Dr. Ogo O.A, Jato J.A
Page no 238-245 |
10.36348/sijb.2020.v03i12.001
Increased water body contamination by heavy metals (HMs) is a serious health hazard to both aquatic biota and their predators. The degree of contamination is a function of bioavailability and bioaffinity to an organism. Metallothioneins (MTs) –a protein with high metal binding ability was used to assess the differential bioaccumulation of HMs in liver and skeletal muscles of Tilapia Zilli. HM concentration in all the liquid habitats was above the permissible limits of Federal Ministry of Environment with Zinc having the highest concentration ranging from 6.791-11.825 ppm. Exposure of T. Zilli to the three liquid habitats for 72 hours with sample collection twenty-four (24) hourly showed significant (P ≥ 0.05) induction of MTs by HMs accumulated in liver and skeletal muscle tissues of T. Zilli exposed to test habitats. Fishes showed higher induction in the downstream liquid habitat, where accumulation of HMs was higher in liver than muscle tissues. Fishes exposed to that habitat recorded MT concentrations of 102.859µg/g WWt and 83.947µg/g WWt after 72 hours of exposure for liver and skeletal muscle respectively. The liver demonstrated higher bioaccumulation potential than muscle tissues and the highest bioaccumulation factor for most of the HM was associated with the downstream habitat. T. Zilli from this study bioaccumulated HM and MTs played a vital role bioaccumulation assessment of HM. Though HM in skeletal muscles were relatively low, it still poses health threat through bioaccumulation. Thus, consumption of fish from polluted bodies needs to be avoided.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
Analysis of Sound and Meaning in the Song of the Happy Shepherd
Li Zhang, Yuanyuan Li
Page no 303-306 |
10.36348/sijll.2020.v03i12.001
The sound in the poem is not a decoration, but an important way to convey the meaning and a communicative skill that directly affect readers. Sound and meaning complement each other and coordinate with each other to better convey the thought of poetry. Yeats is one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century. His creation covers a wide range and he has always been the focus of academic circles. This article attempts to take Yeats’ early work The Song of the Happy Shepherd as an example to explore the connection of sound and meaning of Yeats’ poems from both its content and form. The relation between sound and meaning in a poem is like the relation between music and dance, harmonious matches enhancing each other. Sound enables to the expression of the meaning of poems. It plays an essential role to research the function of sound in the poem and contributes to have a deeper understanding of Yeats.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
Predicting the Need for ICU Care in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
Aziza Khalifa, Adil Al Kharusi, Abdullah Al Jadidi, Mohammed Azharuddin Malik, Rashid M Khan
Page no 349-351 |
10.36348/sjm.2020.v05i12.001
Specialized stroke units are known to provide best care for stroke patients. However in their absence, patients are often shifted to regular intensive care units that are already overburdened. We carried out a retrospective study to identify ischemic stroke patients who can be safely cared outside the intensive care unit (ICU) using National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score as predictor of serious morbidity and mortality. We analyzed 50 ischemic stroke patients with complete records of NIHSS score and well-documented complications, if any, while being nursed in our ICU. The results show that patients having NIHSS score between 0-4 rarely have any complications other than very trivial ones’. These patients can be cared in high dependency units or stroke wards with dedicated trained nursing staff. Furthermore we noted that the patients at maximum risk of serious morbidity and mortality have NIHSS score greater than 15. These patients frequently need ventilatory/ hemodynamic support or management of cerebral edema and elevated ICP and hence justify ICU support.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2020
Risk Factors for Developing Pressure Sore in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Patient’s at CRP
Shirina Aktar
Page no 363-369 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2020.v03i12.001
Background: Pressure sore means localized injury of the skin & underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence area due to pressure or pressure combined with shear & fraction. Objectives: To identify the risk factors for developing pressure sore in spinal cord injury patient. Methodology: A case-control research design was carried out in this study; convenient sampling technique was used to collect the data from 50 participants among the SCI patients& their attendants at CRP. A questionnaire was used to collect data and data was collected by face to face interview. Data were numerically coded and captured by using an SPSS 20.0 version software program and descriptive spastics was used for data analysis which focus to table, pie chart and bar chart. Results: In this research, 50 participants were participated. The factors significantly associated with the pressure sore were gender (OR- 8.500; 95% CI, 2.338 to 30.908), knowledge about pressure sore (OR- 29.333; 95% CI, 6.200 to 138.781),Personal hygiene (OR- .600; 95% CI, .436 to .826),Sense of bowel & bladder movement (OR- .360; 95% CI, .213 to .607)&bladder incontinence (OR- .240; 95% CI, .119 to .482)which is statistically significant, changing position 2 hourly (OR- 7.875; 95% CI, 2.071 to 29.940),which is statistically significant, knowledge about proper transferring technique (OR- 4.125; 95% CI, .961 to 17.704) &avoid friction (OR- .360; 95% CI,.213 to .607), which is statistically significant. So there is positive association between these factors & pressure sore development in SCI patients. Conclusion: For developing sore in SCI patient some factors are greatly influenced. This factor helps to break down the skin & developed pressure sore among the patient. So it is necessary to create more awareness& provide more information about pressure sore& possible risk factors among the SCI patients and their caregiver at CRP.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 5, 2020
Foreign Body of the Middle Ear: Case Report and Review of Literature
Mohammed Elakhiri, Amine Ennouali, Abdelfattah Aljalil, Youssef Darouassi, Haddou Ammar
Page no 352-353 |
10.36348/sjm.2020.v05i12.002
The presence of a foreign body in the middle ear is a rare clinical situation. They represent 1% of otologic disorders and less than 0.4% of all consultations in emergency services [1, 2]. This accident is a real emergency which sometimes threatens the vital prognosis. It poses two problems concerning its location and its extraction. We report the clinical case of a patient followed for chronic otitis media who accidentally introduced a metallic foreign body into his right middle ear.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 5, 2020
Post-Caesarean Section Parietal Endometriosis: About A Case
S.Bouhache, Z.khallouk, N.Zerraidi, B.Ghrab, A.Baidada
Page no 247-248 |
10.36348/sijog.2020.v03i12.002
Wall endometriosis is a rare clinical entity whose pathophysiology remains unclearI to ccurs most frequently after gynecologic or obstetric surgery. We report the case of à patient with cyclic pain at the caesarean section scar. Clinical examination showed à 4cm mass in the right iliac fossa. Tomodensitometry revealed a tissue density mass (45mm onthemajor axis). Hence, the decision to performa wide excision of the lesion. Anatomo-pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of parietal endometriosis. Postoperative sequelae were simple with a follow-up period of 20months with no recurrence of the mass or of the pain. Our study highlights the characteristics of this disease to allow the health practitioner to understand the importance of diagnosis, of early treatment of this disease as well as of the possibility to prevent it during each gynecologic or obstetric surgery.