CASE REPORT | Dec. 20, 2019
Pituitary Macroadenoma (Fungal Hyphae): A Case Report and Literature Review
Samia Saleem, Hajra Sarwer, Muhammad Afzal, Awais Jamil
Page no 416-418 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2019.v02i12.004
The Aspergillosis of the Paranasal sinuses is a well-recognized form of fungal infection, the involvement of the pituitary gland by aspergillosis is extremely rare. In which the main pathogen of the fungal seller is aspergillus classes. The pituitary infectious fungi consisted of different groups and dimorphic fungi. The leading pathogen of fungal seller abscess is the type of aspergillus. The possible route of infection through sphenoid sinus with a thin seller roof. A pituitary tumor differentiates through its size. Pituitary tumors undesirably are known to grow in the sphenoid bone, cavernous sinus, mid-nasal ductus, and left cerebral hemisphere. In our case presentation patient presented with pituitary macroadenoma, which diagnosed through magnetic resonance imaging. Presented with nasal mass, and acromegaly features headache. Right eye vision loss. Through endoscopy, biopsy report shows the nasal fungal infection. Surgical treatment, the trans-sphenoidal procedure will be planned as recommended in literature reviews.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2019
Research on the Teaching Situation of New Mathematics Curriculum in Primary Schools
Yongwei Yang, Xiaoying Xie
Page no 432-435 |
10.36348/jaep.2019.v03i12.002
Introduction: Under the background of the new curriculum reform in basic education, students and teachers will jointly improve classroom efficiency under the guidance of the new curriculum concept. This article mainly takes the implementation status of the new primary school mathematics curriculum reform in Yucai Experimental School of Shuiye Town as the research object. Some results and existing problems of the new curriculum reform of the elementary school are obtained through the investigation and study, and some suggestions are put forward.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 20, 2019
Accreditation: Application of Kurt Lewin’s Theory on Private Health Care Organizationanl Change
Samia Saleem, Sana Sehar, Muhammad Afzal, Awais Jamil, Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Page no 412-415 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2019.v02i12.003
An accreditation plan can improve an organizational facilities and services regarding patient care and provides quality improvement skills. In my case scenario, I conceptualized an idea about accreditation of private well-established health care setting. The Kurt Lewin’s theory insights a framework of change at the accreditation level, which will be achieved by the application of the transformational leadership style. Transformational leadership style works as guider, motivator, collaborative and bind with sustain the change management mission. The accreditation requires an international standard of practices and high quality of patient care in an organization. The accreditation requirement is fulfilled in the context of organizational cultural and environmental values, beliefs and delivery of services. In the case scenario presented an idea by the reflection on its organizational change. The private health care organization had accreditation capabilities. All essential and standardized equipment and performing procedural guidelines and following protocols. Kurt Lewin’s theory give directions to such these kind of organizations in the context of change at the level of accreditation.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2019
Transition From Teacher To Teacher Educator – Teacher Educator´s Perceptions
Laila Niklasson
Page no 436-444 |
10.36348/jaep.2019.v03i12.003
The aim of the paper is to increase our knowledge about the transition from being a classroom teacher to becoming a teacher educator in a university-based teacher education program. The data collection consists of interviews with teachers from compulsory school who have some years of experience as teacher educators. In line with earlier results, the teacher educators felt comfortable with their previous teaching experience and sought credibility as teachers. However, in contrast to earlier studies they did not find the transition troublesome in general, even if they suggested improvements to the support offered. They all perceived themselves as engaged in their own learning, mainly through self-study and seminars rather than through research of their own. Their self-understanding is focused on being a teacher, and to a lesser degree is complemented with research interest or activity. The conclusion is that a group of teacher educators may not develop an expanded self-understanding that includes research. Neither this study nor earlier studies show that sufficient time is devoted during the recruitment process or in-service training of teacher educators to discussing the balance between teaching and research.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2019
The Effect of Life Insurance Business’s Income on the Economic Growth of Nigeria
Yinka Augustine SOYE, Omoniyi Oladipupo AGBOOLA
Page no 898-906 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i12.006
For any economy to experience speedy and rapid growth, a viable and effective insurance industry is required. So, it is important for insurance business within the financial institution to be given priority by the government if vibrant and robust economic growth is expected. Hence, this study investigated the effect of life insurance business’s income on the economic growth of Nigeria. Using secondary data sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin and Nigeria Insurers Digest, from the period of 1990 to 2017, the study adopted the Pearson correlation analysis (ordinary) and ordinary least square (OLS) regression technique to analyze the data and test the study’s hypotheses respectively. The findings show that exchange rate, foreign direct investment, and life insurance business have really impacted and influenced the growth of Nigeria economy within the period under investigation. But, the study reveals that inflation rate has negative relationship with economic growth of the country.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2019
Proximate Analysis and Quantification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Some Smoked and Roasted Food Items
Omodara Niyi Basil, Fehintola Ezekiel Oluwaseun, Ojo Babatunde Moses
Page no 127-131 |
10.36348/sijcms.2019.v02i08.001
Analysis for the presence and concentration of sixteen Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) were carried out in roasted plantain, roasted meat and smoked fish in Ondo, Ondo State Nigeria. The proximate analysis was carried out using the method of AOAC. A representative portion of about 5 g of sample was taken from the homogenized sample and extracted with ultrasonicator using three solvent systems: methanol, methanol: dichloromethane (1:1v/v) and dichloromethane. The aromatic fraction was subsequently analyzed with Gas Chromatography (GC/FID). The results showed that the percentage fat content ranges from 4.32 % roasted plantain to 19.27 % roasted meat, protein content ranges from 6.07 % roasted plantain to 44.86 % smoked fish, the moisture contents ranges from 19.39 % smoked fish to 58.31 % roasted plantain while the carbohydrate ranges from 8.89 % roasted meat to 22.09 % roasted plantain. From the result of GC/FID analysis, sixteen PAHs found in the samples ranged from 0.99 – 0.10 μg/kg, 0.01 – 0.73 µg/kg and 0.00 – 0.72 µg/kg for roasted plantain, roasted meat and smoked fish respectively. The sum of all PAHs concentration found in the samples was 6.16 µg/kg for roasted plantain, 6.22 µg/kg for roasted meat and 4.97 µg/kg. The ratios of phenathrene to anthracene ranged from 1.21 in fish to 3.66 in meat, which suggest that the PAHs are from pyrogenic source. Similarly, the ratios of Flouranthene to Pyrene which ranged from 1.01 in plantain to 3.76 in fish also suggest pyrogenic source due to combustion and the benzo (a) anthracene to chrysene ranged from 0.03 in meat to 0.51 in plantain which equally suggested pyrogenic source. Thus, the relatively high concentration of PAHs in the roasted plantain and meat may be attributed to the smoking process.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: ECONOMICS | Dec. 20, 2019
The Effect of Information Technology Utilization, Management Support, Internal Control, and User Competence on Accounting Information System Quality (Study on Finance Company in Jakarta)
Khristina Damayanti, Fardinal
Page no 753-761 |
10.36348/sb.2019.v05i12.009
This research aims to determine the effect of information technology, management support, and internal control on quality of accounting information systems. Research population located in a finance company in Jakarta. The research sample was 137. Data were collected using a questionnaire method with a Likert scale. The data analysis method used is Partial Least Square (PLS).The overall results of this research stated that information technology, management support, internal control affect the quality of accounting information systems. User competence does not affect the quality of accounting information systems. This research has limitations only conducted at finance companies. Therefore, it is better for further research to be done in different companies and add or expand other variables that can affect the quality of accounting information systems
SUBJECT CATEGORY: ECONOMICS | Dec. 20, 2019
Effects of Organizational Commitment and Internal Control on Accounting Information System Quality and Its Impact on Accounting Information Quality (Research on Trading Companies listed in PT. Solusi Akuntansi Indonesia)
Devi Eryana, Fardinal
Page no 734-742 |
10.36348/sb.2019.v05i12.007
This research aims to find truth through testing (confirmation) on effects of organizational commitment and internal control on accounting information system quality and its impact on accounting information quality. The results are expected to proof that the model can become a solution to accounting information system quality and accounting information quality. The data was obtained by distributing questionnaires to 365 trading companies registered in PT. Solusi Akuntansi Indonesia. The data was statistically processed using Linear Regression. The research method was survey research to obtain a causal answer through an analysis of causes-effects on accounting information system quality and accounting information quality. The result indicates that organizational commitment and internal control have positive and significant effects on accounting information system quality. Further, it affects accounting information quality. The research implication indicates that organizational commitment and internal control are important to produce a quality accounting information system. So, it will produce quality accounting information as well.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: ECONOMICS AND FINANCE | Dec. 20, 2019
The Effect of Financial Performance in Commercial Banks in Nigeria
Achaka Samuel Achaka, Edoh Akare Moses, Christopher N. Jatau, Dr. Ado
Page no 762-766 |
10.36348/sb.2019.v05i12.010
The Nigerian Banking Industry is expressing a revolution as a result of innovations in technology that has become a common feature of the banking sector amongst other contemporary business environment. The arrival of the Internet and the advancement of mobile telecommunication companies in Nigeria present both an opportunity and a challenge to banks in Nigeria. The test for the banking sector has been how to profitably formulate a new service delivery means in such a way that its clients will curiously learn to use and trust. The purpose of this work is to identify the effect of bank creativity on the financial performance of commercial banks in terms of their income or revenue generation, liquidity, efficiency, profitability and the general patronage of banking services in Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered to find out the opinions of bank executives on the effect of bank innovations on financial performance. It was discovered that most of the innovations have positive effect on the income generating potentials of the banks, they also improves efficiency, liquidity and profitability of the banks. It is recommended that corporate banks must make it a policy to establish an efficient and effective marketing department to oversee the publicity of all bank innovative products. Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) must continue researching into innovations in the financial sector Bank.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: ECONOMICS AND FINANCE | Dec. 20, 2019
Firm Characteristics and Financial Performance of Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria
Abdullahi Sadiq Kwaltommai, Martins Ilemona Enemali, JUDE DUNA, Prof. Ado Ahmed
Page no 743-752 |
10.36348/sb.2019.v05i12.008
The aim of this study is to examine the impact of firm characteristics and financial performance of consumer good firms in Nigeria. Specifically it tests the effects of firm size, firm age and leverage on financial performance (return on equity). The study uses both financial and non-financial data from annual reports of the 5 listed consumer good firms in Nigeria from 2007-2016. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple regressions with the help of STATA version 13. The result shows that the firm size, has a positive relationship with financial performance, firm age also have a positive relationship with financial performance and leverage too has a positive relationship with financial performance.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2019
Mungbean Yield and Nutrients Content as Affected By Coal and Plant Based Humic Acid Application
Syed Ishtiaq Hyder, Fayyaz Hussain, Shahid Riaz, Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Arshad Ullah, Rizwan Ahmad, Zubair Rehman, Aqeel Ahmad
Page no 161-165 |
10.36348/sijtcm.2019.v02i10.001
Soil health Index demands organic fertilizer usage may be imperative couple with chemical fertilizers. Mungbean (Vigna radiata) yield and nutrients content were studied during kharif 2019 through coal and plant based humic acid (HA) application at NARC. The plots were arranged in randomized complete block design (RCBD). Results indicated that application of HA couple with chemical fertilizers significantly improved mungbean yield and nutrients content. HA at 15 kg ha-1 along with 50 kg ha-1 DAP recorded the highest grain yield (0.79 t ha-1) that is 14.4% more than the control (0.69 t ha-1) receiving 100% DAP application alone. The highest concentration of P (0.34 %), K (3.7%) and N (3.65%) in whole shoot mungbean were observed in the treatment where HA was applied at 15kg ha-1 along with 50 kg ha-1DAP. Residual organic matter improved by 0.06%. Based on findings of this study it can be suggested that HA couple with inorganic fertilizer application have significant effect on grain yield and nutrients content of N and P. It showed that HA mayenhanced NO3 and P availability through chelation and reduce soil P fixation.
Flower is the reproductive structure of the plant, which contains the active molecules called phyto-chemicals. These phyto-chemicals have potential biological activities when administered in the body, which help to eradicate the diseases and to attain health. Flower is the symbol of love and consciousness. It is one of the ultimate sources of happiness. In the yogic science each our bodily Chakra (Plexus) resembles the symbol of flower. Since Vedic period the flowers were used in the form of Pushabhisheka, Garland, and decorative purposes. The flowers too have spiritual aspects. For example Lord Bramha, Goddess Laxmi is sitting on lotus flower. Lord Buddha holds a lotus flower in his hand symbolises the Mantra “OM MANI PADME HUM”. Lord Shiva likes the Dhattura (Datura metal Linn), Dronapushpi flowers for Abhisheka. Lord Vishnu likes Tulasi flowers. Lord Ganesha likes Japa Pushpa; likewise flowers are being used since Vedic period not only for ritual but also for therapeutic purpose. Here an attempt is made to explore the various types of medicinal flowers, their therapeutic actions which were dealt in Ayurvedic classical texts. Further scope of study is to cultivate such medicinal flowers and evaluate the pharmacological actions by experimentally as well as clinical trials.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2019
Mental Health and Subjective Well-Being among Blue – Collar and White – Collar Employees: A Study With Reference To Textile Industries of Northern India
Dr. Ajay Kumar, Prof. Anis Ahmad
Page no 762-769 |
10.36348/sjhss.2019.v04i12.002
The present study was aimed at studying the levels of mental health and subjective well- being among blue collar and white collar employees working in different textiles industries of Northern India. For the present study, total sample consisted of one hundred fifty employees (N=150) comprising blue collar (n=90) and white collar (n=60) employees were randomly drawn from Mau – a well-known district of Uttar Pradesh where Silk Sarees and different kinds of textile materials are manufactured and being marketed though out the nation. The age ranges of employees are recorded between 22 and 55. 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 study revealed that generally the levels of various dimensions of mental - health – well- being were better among blue collar employees of textiles industries than white collar employees especially from where the present sample has been drawn, although, both the group of employees of textile industries have shown positive inclination towards subjective well-being. Moreover, such type of results obtained has been discussed in detail by highlighting the appropriate probable reasons.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2019
Coach Leadership in Football
Aida Shehu, Avdyl Kuriu, Edison Ikonomi
Page no 186-192 |
10.36348/jaspe.2019.v02i10.001
The coach of a football team with his leadership influences the performance of the team. Characteristic coach behaviors such as training and instruction, autocratic and democratic behavior, social support, positive feedback, influence the success of the team. The purpose of the study is to footballers investigate perceptions of the leadership style of football coaches under 15 and under 17, as well as coaches views of on their style of work, identifying differences. The subjects of the study are 104 football players. Study indicators indicate a high rating of footballers for behavior, coach training and instruction. Study indicators indicate a high rating of athletes for coach behavior, training and instruction. Democratic behavior is perceived as lower than instruction, while autocratic behavior is low, frequencies rarely dominate. Footballers feel social support, encouragement and positive feedback is high.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 20, 2019
Determinant Factors Affecting the Community Empowerment Implementation Program in Wajo Regency
Andi Mamu, Rakhmat, Muhammad Yunus, Atta Irene Allorante
Page no 770-775 |
10.36348/sjhss.2019.v04i12.003
One of the problems related to national issues in Indonesia is the improvement of community welfare; this has encouraged the government to maximize the village community empowerment program. This study aims to analyze the determinant factors affecting the community empowerment implementation program in Wajo Regency. This research is a qualitative research that aims to analyze a phenomenon and activity in implementing the empowerment policy implementation in Wajo Regency. Data collection strategies that have been carried out are: observation, interviews, document studies, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The results showed that policy implementation was determined by the determinant factor, which consisted of the policy environment as a determinant factor, such as the power, interests and strategies of the actors involved the characteristics of the institutions and authorities of Compliance and responsiveness of the implementers.