ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2020
Assessment of Casual Labor Management Practices in Construction Projects
Er. Roshan Dev, Dr. Anjay Kumar Mishra
Page no 482-489 |
10.36348/sjbms.2020.v05i09.001
Construction in developing countries is still influenced by the labour force. Overall objective of the study is to analyse the challenges for improvisation on labour management system through work efficiency. Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) office, Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) office building and Dhobi Khola Bridge along Arniko highway- at bijulibazar were selected for the study. Schedule questionnaire survey with labours, interview with agents or labour supplier clients, contractor and their project manager were conducted at each selected site for primary data collection. Attendance records, minute of meetings of all three site as well different journal were analysed and reviewed for collecting secondary data. Fluctuation in availability of labor were found mainly in months of January, June, September, October due to festivals and agricultural purposes as very few of labors were specific labor for the industry. Pilling works were mostly done by the labor from India. Labors form Bardia, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Dhading were expertise for concrete work. Similarly labors from Dolkha, Sindupalchowk, Saptari, Dhading were engaged in from work. Rebar works were found to be performed by the labors from Saptari, Siraha, Udayapur, Sunsari where as labors from Dhading, Sindhupalchowk, India were engaged for brick work. Labors were lacking for piling work, retrofitting and electromechanical works. Labors were not being provided any training nor has any performance test been performed, only 6% of labor were trained rest acquired skill through working experience which is the challenge for immersing work. Construction companies had maintained their labors supply through agents or labors suppliers. In spite of their agreement regarding health and safety facilities, contractors do not provide it to labors satisfactorily. Labors management lacks a definite framework for their development and performance. Labor management should be ensured by ensuring job guarantee, remuneration, health facility, provision of leave and compensation. Construction industries should ensure better labor management by facilitating working condition through clear working methodology and labor card. Regular training, tool box talk should be conducted for skill development. Rather than project award to the lowest bidder priority should be given to specification and working methodology. Health and safety facilities, site infra structure should be incorporated as the submittal of the contract document.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2020
Implementation of Regional Regulation Number 12 Year 2018 Concerning Regional Retribution in Gunung Mas Regency in Calibration and Recalibration Services Charges (Case Study in Kurun District)
Wahyudi, Asmu’i, Muslih Amberi
Page no 453-456 |
10.36348/sjef.2020.v04i09.005
This study aims to determine the extent of the implementation of the Regional Regulation No. 12/2018 on Regional Levies in Gunung Mas Regency on Calibration/Recalibration Service Charges, and to find out the obstacles that occur in implementing these policies. This research is located in Kurun Subdistrict, Gunung Mas Regency. The data collection technique was carried out in three steps, namely: observation, interview, and documentation. The informants of this research consisted of: 1) Head of Consumer Protection and Metrology Division of the Industry and Trade Service of Gunung Mas Regency; 2) Head of Metrology Section; 3) Metrology Sector Staff; and 4) Traders who have received services and who will assess how the policies calibration/recalibration are applied. This study uses qualitative data analysis following the concept of Miles and Huberman's model with the theory of policy implementation according to Edward III. The results of the study show that the implementation of Regional Regulation Number 12 of 2018 concerning Retribution for Recalibration Services in Gunung Mas Regency is still not effective. This ineffectiveness occurs due to several obstacles, namely the absence of socialization from the Dinas regarding the SOP for implementing Recalibration services to the community. This also resulted in a lack of public knowledge about the policy, which hindered policy implementation. Limited funds are also an obstacle in the distribution of information to the public.
CASE REPORT | Sept. 9, 2020
Malignant Transformation: Dreadful Complication of A Choledochal Cyst
Hicham Dahmane, Ayman Chakiri, Faysal Alazaoui, Hadj Omar El Malki, Mountassir Chefchaouni, Lahsen Ifrine, Abdelkader Belkouchi
Page no 288-291 |
10.36348/sjm.2020.v05i09.001
Choledochal cysts are a rare congenital anomaly, the malignant degeneration is the most dreadful complication of this pathology with a very unfavorable prognosis, and we report an observation illustrating this complication and its prognostic in a young woman taken in charge in our unit.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2020
Rifampicin as Potent Inhibitor of COVID - 19 Main Protease: In-Silico Docking Approach
Himesh Soni, Dr. V.K. Gautam, Sarvesh Sharma, Jitender K Malik
Page no 588-593 |
10.36348/sjmps.2020.v06i09.001
Corona virus (COVID-19) is an enveloped RNA virus that is diversely initiates in humans and wildlife. A total of 6 species have been identified to cause disease in humans. Viral infections play a critical role in human diseases, and recent outbreaks is the influx worldwide in form of novel corona .The SS-RNA virus from the enveloped corona virus family caused SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) which is life threatening viral infection. The spreading of infection is quick in many countries of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) called COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. There are numerous drug trials going on with some positive results. Though, since no vaccine is available, the best way to fight the virus is by preventive measures. In the present research an attempt had been made to find new COVID-19 main protease inhibitor by molecular docking approach. The present study reveals that rifampicin has good binding affinity with COVID-19 protease and thus can be used as prophylaxis and therapeutic treatment for corona patient.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2020
The State of Disease-Related Awareness Regarding Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Cases in Sanliurfa, Delay Level in Treatment and Reasons for Delay
Ibrahim KORUK, Burcu BEYAZGUL, Sule ALLAHVERDI, Rüstem KUZAN
Page no 292-299 |
10.36348/sjm.2020.v05i09.002
Purpose: The research was conducted to determine the knowledge level, awareness status, delay level in treatment and causes of delay of the cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sanliurfa province. Method: The research is a cross-sectional study. It was conducted between November-December 2018. The patients who applied to Sanliurfa Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Diagnosis and Treatment Center (SCLDTC) constitute the study population. 375 people participated in the study. Findings: The median age of the participants was 17 years (mean 22.1 ± 17.9) and 50.9% were under 18 years of age. 53.3% of the patients were female and 46.7% were male. The education level of 51.7% of adult participants and the mothers of participants under the age of 18 was below the primary school. 54.9% of the participants or their families did not work in any job. 45.3% of the patients had facial lesions. A delay was found in 41.4 % of patients although they directly applied to SCLDTC and 58.6% of them who applied to SCLDTC after referral. 344 of CL patients experienced a total of 570 delays in different stages of access to treatment. 32.8% of those who had access to CLDTC after direct application or referral had patient delay. The most common patient delay causes are assuming that it is acne with 16.5% and neglecting with 14.6%. Delays due to health care centers are mostly in public hospitals at 13.2%. 91.6% of delays are due to dermatology clinics. The reason for the delay is that misdiagnosis and the wrong treatment in dermatology clinics. 49.6% of the delay cases were caused by the CLDTC and the most common reason for the delay was the absence of medication with 48.4%. In the logistic regression model, where independent variables affecting the patient delay are evaluated together, that the lesion is on the face increases early treatment application 2.4 times and that having only one lesion increases it 1.8 times. Result: Patients' level of basic education and knowledge of the disease is low. Although the patients knew that they should apply directly to the CLDTC, patient delay levels are high. The presence of lesions in regions other than the face decreases patients' behavior of seeking early treatment. Therefore, the information and awareness of the patients and the society about CL should be increased, the patients applying to CLDTC and their relatives should be informed, these training should be pursued and supported by posters and brochures in women's support centers, schools, etc. Compliance training should be performed with appropriate time intervals in CLDTC, with dermatologist physicians, who will work in Sanliurfa in order to reduce system delays. Pentavalent antimony required for the CLDTC and other centers should be provided on time.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2020
John Locke's Educational Ideology with Educational Innovation in Vietnam Today
Huynh Thi Phuong Thuy
Page no 381-386 |
10.36348/jaep.2020.v04i09.001
John Locke (1632-1704) is one of the most influential names in Western European society during the bourgeois revolutions. In his system of philosophy, education ideology plays a rather important role. Locke published a book of "Few Reflections on Education" in 1693, in which he formulated his philosophy of education. His views on education were radical for that era, and even though he wrote them nearly 400 years ago, they continue to influence the way we think about education and raising children today. Jonh Locke is a truly influential thinker and he is part of the group of British philosophers considered empirical, who believe that our knowledge and understanding of the world comes to us through "sensory experience". In the framework of the article, the author clarifies some educational ideas of J. Locke, thereby analyzing its significance for the current Vietnamese educational innovation.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 9, 2020
Causative Factor of Accidents in Commercial Buildings of Bharatpur Metropolitan City
Er. Rochak Adhakari, Anjay Kumar Mishra, Er. Khem Raj Joshi
Page no 101-112 |
10.36348/sjce.2020.v04i07.001
Construction is a highly demanded for rapid development. In Chitwan, recently, large construction projects are ongoing that includes commercial buildings in majority. However, Construction industry is taken as the dangerous and dirty industries. Like every construction project, commercial building projects also involve different factors of Accident. Safety aspect is less concerned on the construction site. The objective of the paper is to assess the causative factors accidents in construction projects of commercial Building in Bharatpur. It will be significant to the construction practitioners and its stakeholders. It helps them to avoid accidents by maintaining safety requirement in their construction project and help them implement good provisions of safety adopted by other companies. Site visit of the Housing and interview were conducted after extensive literature review to list all the possible factors for questionnaire preparation. Questionnaires survey was conducted to all the consultant and contractor team working in the Area. Relative Importance Index was used to rank the major accident causation factor. The causation factor attribute to organizational level were identified as major one. No compliance to governmental safety rules and regulation, Workers Negligent in wearing personal protection items, Lack of working space and site layout, Condition of equipment, Workers was rushing to the work and Appropriate Personal Safety procedures were not specified were majour factors of accidents. The housing safety management in the project was inferior to the anticipated codes and byelaws. Some of the accident causation factor from the literature review also coincides with the risk and hazards in the housing construction.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 3, 2020
Evaluation of Mandibular Incisive Canal with Mental Foramen: A Retrospective Study Using CBCT
Ayesha Roul, Jaideep Sur, Fatima Khan, Deeplaxmi Dewangan, Sourav Bose, Ekta Sawriya
Page no 447-451 |
10.36348/sjodr.2020.v05i09.006
Aim and objective: To evaluate the presence, width and the initial part of mandibular incisive canal (MIC) and its relationship with the mental foramen (MF) in 60 CBCT scans for pre-surgical implant planning. Material and methods: In this retrospective analysis, random samples of 60 mandibular CBCT scans were taken to examine the dimension of MIC and its relationship to MF. Result: The location and measurements of the MIC in a contiguous system is measured by 60 CBCT scans. MIC was identified in 71.67 percent of cases with a mean diameter of 2.56mm, i.e. 45% started before MF and 26% began extremely close to foramen. Conclusion: The results from this analysis indicates that the pre-surgical preparation of the MIC in CBCT should be performed in order to ensure a minimally invasive and optimum location of the implant.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 3, 2020
Land Agency Performance in Issuance of Certificate in Banjarbaru City
Adwin Tista, Ahmad Suriansyah, Andi Tenri Sompa
Page no 434-440 |
10.36348/sjef.2020.v04i09.002
This research aims to study and determine the performance of land agency officials in issuing certificates in Banjarbaru and to find out the supporting factors and obstacles to the performance of land agency officials in issuing certificates in Banjarbaru. The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method with the geetz interpretive model approach, namely a phenomenological approach that seeks to find meaning instead of looking for laws, to understand every problem and not to seek a theory of phenomena. The results showed that the performance of the land agency apparatus in issuing certificates in Banjarbaru was still less than optimal, because the apparatus still expected compensation from the applicant; there is discrimination among officials in providing services because of the proximity system; Responsibility is still lacking due to complaints about making measuring drawings and land parcels maps; Accountability is not good because there are many community unrest/complaints, lack of transparency about the cost and time of certificate issuance. The supporting factors for the performance of the land agency apparatus in issuing certificates in Banjarbaru are: discipline, People's Service for Land Certificates (LARASITA) cars, computerized systems, waiting rooms, information boards and land flow charts. The factors inhibiting the performance of the land agency apparatus in issuing certificates in the city of Banjarbaru are human resources, lack of public understanding, lack of computer infrastructure, low apparatus capacity, lack of apparatus coordination, insufficient document storage, no lost certificate replacement funds, no guarantee of security for the land agency apparatus at work.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 3, 2020
A Discourse Analysis of Selected Newspapers Articles on UNSC Resolution 2334
Samah A. F. Jarrad
Page no 470-474 |
10.36348/sjhss.2020.v05i09.002
This paper aims to examine newspapers texts concerning UNSC Resolution 2334 as displayed in The Boston Globe and The Jerusalem Post. Through the analysis the researcher investigates how the lexical and grammatical structure of the news articles are used to portray the events and the participants using Discourse Historical approach (DHA) and transitivity which are considered major approaches of Systemic Functional Grammar. The research concludes that lexical and grammatical construction of newspaper articles is never objective and is always motivated by ideology.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 3, 2020
Feedforward Neural Networks: Cross-Validation of a Break-Out Range Strategy
Ulrich R. Deinwallner
Page no 427-433 |
10.36348/sjef.2020.v04i09.001
One main idea guided this research article: can feedforward neural networks (FNN) be used by investors to cross-validate their investment decisions and stock market strategy entry-signals. Therefore, the research question of this study was: how profitable is a break-out strategy if the strategy is cross-validated by a FNN for U.S. stock markets? The study followed a quantitative, quasi-experimental design, regarding in-sample and out-of-sample tests. For the method of analysis, five hidden layers of a FNN were computed, a sigmoidal function, and break-out strategy conditions as well as entry-signals. As a result, the break-out strategy was profitable to trade with a money management strategy; however, the transaction costs had an effect if for the exit strategy the assets were sold at the end of the day. The FNN could only provide cross-validating results if a dichotomies entry-signal variable was added to the model. The study is relevant for portfolio managers and investors, who are interested in a second assessment of their data or market entry decisions through a cross-validation performed by a FNN.
CASE REPORT | Sept. 3, 2020
Fibrous Dysplasia: Case Report & Review
Dr. Bilal Afzal Amir, Dr. Jennie Clarence, Dr. Anam Raza, Dr. Pooja Agroya, Dr. Archana Agroya, Dr. Heena Tiwari
Page no 452-455 |
10.36348/sjodr.2020.v05i09.007
Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a non-neoplastic developmental hamartomatous disease of the bone, characterised by a blend of fibrous and osseous elements in the region. It is a lesion of unknown etiology, uncertain pathogenesis, and diverse histopathology. With an incidence of 1:4000-1:10,000 it seems to be a rare disease. It represents approximately 2.5% of all bone lesions and about 7% of all benign bone tumors. The objective of this paper is to present an unusual case of Fibrous Dysplasia. A patient with chief complaint of pain and swelling in right side of the mandible was examined. OPG showed poorly defined mixed density pattern. Ultrasound of thyroid revealed enlarged nodes. CBCT revealed hypodense area. CT also showed features of osteomyelitis. Bone scan suggested fibrous dysplasia, which was confirmed by biopsy. Patient also had deficiency of Vitamin D.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 3, 2020
The Implementation of E-Planning in the Preparation of the 2019 South Kalimantan Provincial Government Work Plan Documents
Dyka Pratama Adhyaksa, Andi Tenri Sompa, Muhammad Anshar Nur
Page no 441-445 |
10.36348/sjef.2020.v04i09.003
This study aims to describe the implementation and find out the support and obstacles faced by the implementation of e-planning in the preparation of the 2019 South Kalimantan Provincial Government Work Plan Document. This research uses a qualitative approach that will encourage researchers to go into the field to observe directly the activities that are carried out conducted at the research location. Data collection techniques used in this study were observation, interviews, and documentation. Sources of data in this study are primary data, namely records of interviews, results of field observations and data on informants and secondary data in the form of completeness documents from implementing agencies and other research results. The results showed that the implementation of e-planning in the preparation of the 2019 South Kalimantan Provincial Government Work Plan Documents had been carried out well. This can be seen from the compliance and fluency of the e-planning routine, where most SKPDs have complied and the smoothness of the e-planning routine is already good. Although there are still some obstacles such as limited human resources and a lack of support from the heads of related agencies. Even so, the implementation of e-planning has had a good impact, such as the consistency of input and output in the RKPD and Pre-RKA documents and making Work Plan documents easier.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 3, 2020
Injectable Gels in Endodontics: A Review
Dr. Surabhi Soumya, Dr. Abhay Sugriv Munde, Dr. Izaz shaik, Dr. Akriti Mahajan, Dr. Rahul VC Tiwari, Dr. Heena Tiwari
Page no 443-446 |
10.36348/sjodr.2020.v05i09.005
The field of endodontics and the success of endodontic procedures both heavily rely on effective chemo-mechanical debridement and disinfection of the contaminated root canal system. While the mechanical debridement involves removal of tissue/debris and enlargement of the canal with endodontic instrumentation (files), the chemical debridement relies heavily on irrigants and intra-canal medicaments. Current endodontic irrigation and intra-canal medications (such as 5.25% sodium hypochlorite and calcium hydroxide) used in endodontics do not provide adequate and complete bacterial eradication during endodontic treatment. It has been suggested that both sodium hypochlorite and calcium hydroxide are irritating and cytotoxic to dental and periodontal tissues if these materials reach beyond the confines of pulp canal space. A new material and method for disinfection is desirable.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 3, 2020
Considerations regarding the Regulation of the Crime of Abuse of Office
Andrada Nour
Page no 275-283 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2020.v03i09.002
In contrast to the European situation regarding the criminalization of the offence of abuse of office, in which many states have chosen to include in separate regulations belonging to the scope of their criminal law a series of facts that together could be classified as abuse of office, in Romania, the legislator, incriminated such illicit conduct in a single text of law, under the generic name of abuse of office. The national criminal provisions on “abuse of office”, “excess of authority” and similar expressions should be related only to the exercise of public power, strictly interpreted, being possible to be invoked and applied only in that cases in which the offence is of a grave nature, such as for example serious offences against the national democratic processes and against fundamental rights, infringement of the impartiality of the public administration and so on. This kind of provisions must cover various forms of serious offences that public servants may commit and they are not easy to be incriminated in detail in advance.