REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 28, 2021
A Review on Wheat Management, Strategies, Current Problems and Future Perspectives
Muhammad Awais Arshad, Nelofar Ansari, Abdul Rauf, Fatima Arshad, Muhammad Adil, Noman Dilbar, Jaam Rehmatullah, Muhammad Sheeraz Javed, Rana Nadeem Abbas
Page no 14-18 |
10.36348/sjls.2021.v06i01.004
Wheat, also known as Triticum Aestivum that is the predominant ingredient in the human diet. Weed indirectly affects the production of wheat, harboring the crop by challenging the crop for large pests, management of water intervention, reduction of grain input and efficiency, and rising processing costs. The faster growth in a thick, enclosed canopy is facilitated by a canopy, the general mechanism for improving cereal crop competition over weed species. Crop geometry is an old discipline in agriculture. It is referring to the plant's spatial arrangement and specifies the layout of the population of crops. Without concurrent grain yield loss, non-uniform geometry, such as seedling tossing, is aimed at minimizing labor intensity. Chemical and hand weeding has also been used in wheat as a weed control method. Herbicide incorporation and hand weeding greatly reduced the dry weight of weeds relative to dry weight in untreated parcels. Crop tailoring is typically calculated in three ways as a function of competition: tillering output rate, final tillering number, and tillering economy. Additional studies will help to explain the essence of the relationships of characteristics and skills in locations and seasons.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 27, 2021
Assessment of Dental Healthcare Services and Workforce in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia
Mosa A. Shubayr, Estie Kruger, Marc Tennant
Page no 81-87 |
10.36348/sjodr.2021.v06i01.017
This study focuses on the Jazan region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), To date, there has not been any documented evidence about dental health care in the region. The study aimed to provide an overview of dental healthcare services in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Mainly secondary data were used in this study. Searches were conducted on MEDLINE, One Search Website, and Google Scholar. Most recent publicly available data were included that describe the current practice. The search was conducted between June 2020 and Jan 2021 for published documents including peer-reviewed manuscripts and published government documents on public oral health system in Jazan. We also obtained unpublished documents form the regional health directorate. There were 103 (59.2%) PHCs and 21 (12.1%) hospitals which had a dental component in Jazan region. Sabya City has the higher number of PHCs compared to other cities. Some cities do not have a dental service provided by PHCs, such as Al Harth and Atwal, which have four and five PHCs respectively but do not have dental clinics. The distribution of providers and services, the low number of dental hygienists and assistants, and the type of facility (PHCs or hospitals) are some of the issues in encountering dental service in the Jazan region. Further primary research focusing on different cities or geographical areas in the Jazan region is needed to validate these findings.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 26, 2021
Biosurfactants - A New Paradigm in Therapeutic Dentistry
Dr. Ranjitkumar Patil, Saman Ishrat, Dr. Akhilanand Chaurasia
Page no 20-28 |
10.36348/sjm.2021.v06i01.005
Biosurfactants are biomolecules with surface active properties, produced mostly by microbes and which offer potential commercial applications. Chemically, biosurfactants can be either glycopeptides, lipopeptides/lipoproteins, fatty acids, phospholipids or neutral lipids, particulate extracellular membranes or polysaccharides conjugated with proteins. Despite of varying chemical composition and molecular weights, all biosurfactants possess the characteristic properties of surface activity, like, lowering surface energy, amphiphilic behaviour towards organic and inorganic solvents. These biomolecules also increase the permeability of and disrupt biomembranes, disrupt biofilms, bind proteins, with bacteriostatic or bactericidal effects. Bacteria may show short-term or long-term tolerance to these effects. In dentistry, biosurfactants offer a vast scope in development and potential use due to their anti-inflammatory as well as antiadhesive activity, immunomodulatory action, antimicrobial applications (antiviral, antitubercular, antibacterial, antifungal), antineoplastic activity and novel uses in gene therapy and drug delivery. The rising death toll in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis is also pushing towards novel avenues of research. Current management of patients is mainly symptomatic but biosurfactants can potentially be both preventive and even curative agents. As the ongoing global environmental, economic and healthcare crises continue to develop, biosurfactants offer hope. Successful commercial use will depend on how well the scientific community and industry leaders clear the bottlenecks in production and supply chain optimisation.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 26, 2021
Revascularization: An Update
Dr. Hamad Faries Al Munjem, Dr. Hadi Yahay Al Bahesh, Dr. Abdullah Saleh Ali Alwalah
Page no 76-80 |
10.36348/sjodr.2021.v06i01.016
Introduction: Endodontic management of young permanent teeth with necrotic pulp, with or without apical pathosis, positions numerous experimental trials. There is a risk of inducing a dentin wall fracture or extending gutta-percha into the periapical tissue during compaction of the root canal filling. Although the use of calcium hydroxide apexification techniques or the placement of mineral trioxide aggregate as an apical stop has the potential to minimize apical extrusion of filling material, they do little in adding strength to the dentin walls. It is a well-established fact that in reimplanted avulsed immature teeth, revascularization of the pulp followed by continued root development can occur under ideal circumstances. At one time it was believed that revascularization was not possible in immature permanent teeth that were infected. Methods: An in-depth search of the literature was undertaken to review articles concerned with regenerative procedures and revascularization and to glean recommendations regarding the indications, preferred medications, and methods of treatment currently practiced. Results: Disinfection of the root canal and stimulation of residual stem cells can induce formation of new hard tissue on the existing dentin wall and continued root development. Conclusions: Although the outcome of revascularization procedures remains somewhat unpredictable and the clinical management of these teeth is challenging, when successful, they are an improvement to treatment protocols that leave the roots short and the walls of the root canal thin and prone to fracture. They also leave the door open to other methods of treatment in addition to extraction, when they fail to achieve the desired result.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 26, 2021
Dynamics of Inclusion Policy on Quality of Higher Education in Selected Universities, in Kenya
Wekesa Moses Soita, Kisilu M. Kitainge
Page no 22-26 |
10.36348/jaep.2021.v05i01.003
Universities have played a basic role in research, training and teaching professionals in different fields of knowledge. The importance of these Universities had been re-empowered, particularly with the development of globalization. Quality higher education in Kenya appears to be influenced by several factors which include but not restricted to policies on quality education; admissions, funding, policies on inclusion and constitutional requirements. The study objective was to establish the impact of inclusion policy on quality of higher education. The sample size of the study was 195 where top managers of the selected Universities were 103 while students were 92. The questionnaire was used on the Admissions Officers, Deans, DVCs, DQA, finance officers, HODs, Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study established that there was a positive and statistically significant relationship between inclusion policy and access to higher education. The study recommended that Inclusion Policy-Public Universities should strive to make Universities environment inclusive and since the Universities in existence are in trouble, no more Universities should be opened.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 26, 2021
Reaching the ‘Not in Education, Employment and Training’ (NEET) Generation through Blended TVET: Case Study of Tommy’s Lodge in Namibia
Helena Naitsuwe Amadhila
Page no 27-31 |
10.36348/jaep.2021.v05i01.004
This paper discusses involvements of apprentices in the work integrated learning programme of the Namibia Training Authority at Tommy’s Lodge in Namibia. The paper ties in very well with the theme of the conference and brings out valuable information, lessons and practice regarding the role of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in honouring the Sustainable Development Goals. The main objective of this study was to document the views of apprentices regarding their involvement in the work integrated learning programme through blended Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). A retrospective research design was used, targeting all apprentices actively participating in the work integrated learning programme. A sample of 7 apprentices at Tommy’s Lodge were purposively selected. Focused individual interviews (face-to-face) was used as the main approach for data collection. Findings of the study were analysed descriptively. The study provided insight into the work integrated learning programme in Namibia, brought out lessons of the involvement and experiences of apprentices, reflected mentor-apprentice relations, practicable teaching approaches, management of blended TVET programmes. Work integrated learning is a tool for transforming society through knowledge, skills and employment provision. This contributes to social and economic development of the country. Work integrated learning should be strengthened to enhance the knowledge and skills of not in education, employment and training generation. The programme should be implemented in all towns in Namibia. This would ensure contribution to the attainment of Harambee Prosperity Plan, National Development Plans, Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 25, 2021
Effect of Magnetic Field on the Kelvin–Helmholtz Instability of Conducting Fluids
Dr. Ravi Prakash Mathur
Page no 17-19 |
10.36348/sjet.2021.v06i01.003
This paper investigates the linear stability of the interface between two viscous, incompressible, electrically conducting fluids in the presence of a uniform magnetic field parallel to the interface, focusing on the suppression of the Kelvin–Helmholtz instability. The classical instability arises when two fluid layers of different densities move with different velocities, leading to the amplification of small disturbances at their interface. By incorporating magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) effects into the linearized Navier–Stokes and Maxwell equations, we derive a modified dispersion relation that accounts for both magnetic tension and velocity shear. The results show that a sufficiently strong magnetic field can completely stabilize the interface by counteracting the shear-induced vorticity. The critical magnetic field required for stabilization depends on the density contrast and relative velocity of the two layers. The analysis has implications for astrophysical plasma flows, liquid metal processing, and oceanic or atmospheric shear layers.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 23, 2021
Conditions and Problems in the Implementation of National Education Standards in Rural Elementary Schools in the Context of Improving the Quality of Education
Novian Mashuri, Osa Juarsa, Rambat Nur Sasongko
Page no 16-21 |
10.36348/jaep.2021.v05i01.002
Quality schools are organized based on the National Education Standards (NES). Unfortunately, many schools that are held do not refer to these NESs. There are schools that have not implemented these national standards thoroughly. This also includes elementary school levels that have not been implemented thoroughly, especially schools in rural areas. This study aims to describe the application of national education standards in rural elementary schools. This study uses a policy evaluation description method. This research was conducted at the elementary school level in North Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. Data collection techniques with checklists, interviews, observation, and documentation study. The data were analyzed descriptively quantitatively. The results showed that the conditions for implementing the national education standards in rural elementary schools had not been met effectively. School conditions have not reached the target of the national education standard. This condition has a negative impact on the image of rural schools. There are a number of problems, including lack of community awareness and contribution, inadequate condition of facilities and infrastructure, limited funds, lack of concern and contribution from the government. Suggestions to the education administering authorities to plan the fulfillment of NES in rural elementary schools in a concrete and operational manner.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 23, 2021
The key to Injury Prevention would be Daily Stretching for Muscle Flexibility and Strength
Hiroya Hanabusa, Akito Moriyasu, Hiroshi Bando, Makoto Takasugi, Mitsuru Murakami
Page no 6-9 |
10.36348/jaspe.2021.v04i01.002
Authors’ and collaborators have continued research concerning stretching, the flexibility of thoracic spine. In this study, author himself continued our stretching protocol for 4 months. The changes were i) the spreading degree of open legs, ii) bridge posture bending the whole body backward, iii) finger floor distance (FFD) with 3 to 18cm. The purpose was self-verification by habituation training, and clinical efficacy was found. For other effects, he has not been injured for the period as soccer player at all, and has felt comfortable operation subjectively. This process will be beneficial for managing various patients and athletes from now.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 23, 2021
Detection of Precancerous Cells and Incidence of Human Papillomavirus among Women of Reproductive Age Attending Selected Hospitals in Katsina
Abdulkadir B, Hayatudeen M. R, Munir R. G, Aminu M, Shuaibu M, Abdulkarim B, Oyero, S. K
Page no 40-45 |
10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i01.008
Infection with oncogenic or high risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) types significantly triggers the development of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the most common female cancer in northern Nigeria, yet the pattern of infection with human papillomavirus, the principal aetiologic agent is unknown; besides, prevalence data that governs research and policy is often inadequate or nonexistent. This study aims to detect precancerous cells and elucidate the incidence of HPV in cervical cancer among women attending selected hospitals in Katsina State. This was a preliminary study conducted in two hospitals in order to establish base-line data on the incidence and risk factors for the infection in Katsina State, Nigeria. The employed study design was Hospital based and cross sectional, involving the use of structured questionnaires to obtain socio-demographic and clinical data. Sixty (60) randomly selected women aged 18 years and above were recruited from gynaecology clinics in General Hospital, Katsina and Turai Umar Yar'adua Maternal and Children Hospital (TUYMCH). Relevant sexual and socio-demographic information were obtained from each subject using a questionnaire. Sixty (60) cervical scraping samples were screened for both HPV and squamous intraepithelial llesion (SIL) using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and conventional Papsmear, respectively. Data is presented in tables, and analyzed using the Graphpad Prism statistical software, version 69, at 0.05 level of significance and 95% confidence interval. The incidence rate of HPV infection obtained from ELISA test was 35% [(21/60)] and also 33.2% [(20/60)] with abnormal cytology results. Risk factors of the infection include low literacy levela; living in rural settlements; low parity; early menarche (< 15 years of age); early onset of first sexual intercourse (≤ 16 years of age) and multiple sexual partners with 48%. There was however, no statistically significant association between oral contraceptive usage and acquisition of the infections. The findings from this study have shown that there is a high possibility of detecting the DNA of hrHPV in women that are infected with HPV and those that have cervical dysplasia, which points out the possibility of these women developing cervical cancer. Further studies should be done using molecular screening techniques such as the linear Array, HPV Genotyping, and molecular characterization of HPV.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 22, 2021
Clinicopathological Studies on the Effect of Insulin as Spray on Diabetic Wound Healing in Albino Rats
Shaimaa Salah, Atef M. Khalil, Amany S. Mawas, Mouchira Mohamed Mohi Eldin
Page no 29-39 |
10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i01.007
This study we investigated the effects of insulin spray treatment on skin wounds in diabetic rats. Thirty rats were used for experiment. Rats were divided into 3 groups. group 1 serve as control group. Group 2 was diabetic without treatment. Group 3 was diabetic and treated with insulin spray daily for eight days. Diabetus was inducted by injection of alloxan at dose 100mg\kg b.w. Artificial wounds (8-mm diameter) were created in all rats on the day 3 of the experiment. Wound gaps were measured at (Zero, 2th, 4th, 6th and 8th) days post wound (pw). Animals sacrificed at 8th day (p w). Serum was collected for biochemical analyses and wound tissues were excised for histological and immunohistochemical examinations. The results showed significance increase in liver and kidneys analysis, but significance decrease in total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in diabetic rats when compared with healthy rats. Level of Malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) were increased in group 2 & 3 in comparison to control group. Histological findings showed contracted wounds in insulin spray group. Microscopic finding showed septic wounds in diabetic animals in contrast to insulin treated rats, which displayed re-epithelization and remodeling in wound injury at 8th day (ip). It could be concluded that insulin spray is able to accelerate the process of wound healing in diabetic rats.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 22, 2021
Financial Performance Analysis of Sharia Banks in Indonesia and Malaysia Using Dupont System
Moena Azizah, Nengzih
Page no 28-35 |
10.36348/sjef.2021.v05i01.003
The purpose of this research is to analyze and determine the financial performance of Islamic banking in Indonesia and Islamic banking in Malaysia using the Dupont System, represented by the ratio of NPM (Net Profit Margin), TATO (Total Asset Turnover), ROI (Return On Investment), MER (Multyplyer Equity). Ratio) and ROE (Return On Equity). This research uses quantitative data, using secondary data sources by using library studies and library research using different test T in each ratio. Based on the results of the study, it shows that there are significant differences in the ratio of NPM, TATO, ROI and ROE. In contrast, for the MER ratio, there is no significant difference between Islamic banking in Indonesia and Malaysia.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 22, 2021
Policy Related Strategies to Curb Examination Malpractices among Undergraduate Students in Kenyan Universities
Stellah J. Keter
Page no 1-15 |
10.36348/jaep.2021.v05i01.001
Universities have formulated policies on the execution of examinations but, examination malpractices are still witnessed. Eradicating examination malpractices needs engagement in enquiry driven reform and probing teaching and learning and schooling realities to highlight what to be done and how. The study's main purpose was to evaluate policy-related strategies to curb examination malpractices among undergraduate students in Kenyan universities. The theory of Planned Behaviour guided the study. The sample size comprised of 450 participants; lecturers, dean of students (DoSs), heads of departments (HoDs), examination officers(EOs) and undergraduate students from the selected universities in Kenya. Proportionate stratified sampling was used to select lecturers and students, simple random sampling for HoDs and further purposive sampling for DoSs and EOs. The study adopted a mixed methods design and data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedules, focused group discussions and document analysis. A pilot study was carried out to check the reliability of the research instruments. Data was analysed using both qualitative and quantitative statistics and results interpreted using frequencies, standard deviations, means and percentages. Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient was employed to determine relationships between variables. The study findings on the existing policies related to examination malpractices have positive and statistically significant effect on curbing examination malpractices (r =0.669; p<0.05). The existing policies related to the examination malpractice have great effect on the degree to which students can practice examination cheating. Policies related to examination malpractices among undergraduate students include attaining minimum mark of 40 makes students engage in examination malpractices, overcrowded examination rooms which tempt students to cheat in examination, low lecturer/student ratio and lack of proper students’ records make students to lie. Universities are better advised to adopt good policies that can curb examination malpractices. The study recommended that academic departments to review the minimum pass mark since the policy of minimum mark encourages students to be lazy and definitely engage in examination malpractices. It is also recommended that DVC and the Registrar in charge of academics to make spot checks during examination as a way of monitoring what is happening during this process of examinations.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Jan. 22, 2021
Performance Assessment of the Secretariat of the Electoral Commission of Tanah Bumbu Regency, South Kalimantan
Makhruri, Budi Suryadi, Jamaluddin
Page no 1-4 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2021.v04i01.001
Performance assessment of the secretariat apparatus of the regional election commission on operational implementing elements that have the task of carrying out some of the technical tasks of election operations based on The Electoral Commission Regulation No. 22 of 2008 on organizational structure and working procedures of the Secretariat of the Electoral Commission. The method used in this research is qualitative method. Data collection techniques are carried out using participatory observations, interviews and documentation studies. Data analysis is done with descriptive techniques through three flow of activities that are one unity, namely: data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the performance assessment of the secretariat apparatus of the regional election commission tends to show performance on quantity, quality and timeliness despite constraints on employee discipline and efficiency of target achievement.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Jan. 22, 2021
An Analysis of Désirée’s Baby from Reader-Response Criticism
Lei Guo, Qianru Du
Page no 28-32 |
10.36348/sijll.2021.v04i01.005
In this novel, Kate Chopin vividly described unfortunate suffering and miserable fate of Désirée and her baby with racism as background in the novel, Armand owed the negroid features to Désirée whose origin was obscure even if her skin was whiter than her husband. Kate Chopin unveiled the fact that racism penetrated in the society enormously influencing the mind, action of the individuals living in that environment. Désirée, Armand and the innocent baby were all the victims of the slavery. This work has received considerable attention in that it created suspense by breaking the expectation of the reader. This paper analyze the novel by employing reader-response criticism to Désirée’s Baby, from the background of history, the description of environment, the image of characters and the design of ending, so that readers will further experience the pleasure of creation.