REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2019
Euthanasia and the Concept of Safeguarding Life a Literature Review
Ahmad Bin Muhammad Husni, Nur Fatin Alimuddin, Wafaa Yusof
Page no 744-750 |
10.36348/sjhss.2019.v04i11.009
Euthanasia is one of the very significant bioethical issue that has been widely developed in a complex way line with the medical advancement, biotechnology, intensive care unit as well as the medical technology. The essential of science and technology in medical today towards human cannot be denied which not only help in treatment to cure any disease but also able to identify any illness effectively and accurately through diagnosis. However, what raises the question is when euthanasia is considered as an easy, silent and less painful way to terminate the pain that has been borne by the incurable patients. The compassion and the right to die is one of the strong excuses to enable euthanasia to be practiced by the Western. Hence, the objective of this research is to explain the concept of euthanasia practice and the Islamic approach towards the purity of life. This is a qualitative study that uses the document analysis. The finding from the study shows that there are differences in the practice of euthanasia from the Western and Islamic perception. Islam believes that euthanasia opposed the concept of natural death and against the human nature.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 29, 2019
Specification of a Local Entrepreneurship Model
Javier Carreón Guillén, Arturo Sánchez Sánchez, Cruz García Lirios
Page no 856-859 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i11.006
Background: The literature local venture out; 1) l to migration of talent from universities and emergent, stay in universities and developed talents return to his alma mater; 2) acculturation, multiculturalism and interculturality as management systems for the expulsion and reception of migrants; 3) the adaptation of migrant workers and the assimilation and selection of talents, as well as the identity in both; 4) the inexorability between community worker entrepreneurship and academic talent entrepreneurship. Objective: Specify a model of local entrepreneurship based on a review and discussion of theoretical, conceptual and empirical frameworks related to the migration of workers and talents. Method: A documentary study was conducted with a selection of indexed sources during the period from 2010 to 2019 in repositories in Latin America. Results: The model specified included after hypothesis of correlational trajectories between the assimilation, selectivity and identity variables reviewed in the state of knowledge. Discussion: From the approaches of acculturation, multiculturalism and interculturality, the inclusion of explanatory variables of equitable relations between economic, political and social actors is noted. Conclusion: The specification of the model can only be checked if it is possible to observe inter-culturalism in the public policies of micro-financing of entrepreneurial projects for local development.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 29, 2019
Nasal Anthropometry and the Validity of Neoclassical Nasal Canons in Adult Ibibios
Antai, Margaret Sylvester
Page no 1007-1014 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i11.015
The nose is the central element of the face and has well defined racial, sexual and environmental characteristics and differences. Anthropometric analysis in the context of each patient’s ethnic heritage forms the basis of an excellent result in rhinoplasty. Caucasian parameters have served as endpoints for nasal aesthetic and reconstructive surgery for centuries. As more non-Caucasians seek these surgeries, it has become evident that using a set of parameters cannot account for the great variability noted in people especially Africans. The objective of this study was to develop a reference for Ibibio nasal parameters which will guide reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and compare this with other ethnic groups in Nigeria and with other races. This was a prospective cross sectional community based study involving 200 males and 200 females aged 18-60 years, of Ibibio ethnic group in Akwa Ibom State, with no facial anomalies or history of facial surgery. Measurements were made with digital calipers and goniometers. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 20, independent t-test used to assess sexual dimorphism with significance level of p<0.05. The nasal parameters assessed for males and females were: Nasal length(46.4±1.7mm and 46.1±1.6mm), Nasal width (44.1±1.6mm and 41.2±1.3mm), Nasal index (95.2±3.2 and 89.6±3.4), Ear length/Nasal length ( 0.8±0.5 and 0.8±0.1); Nasal width/intercanthal distance (1.2±0.0 and 1.2±0.0); Nasal width/Mouth width (0.8 and 0.8±0.1); Neoclassical cannons assessed as follows: Nasoaural Canon IV fits 6% males and 4.5% females, Naso-occular canon V was the least frequently validated, and fits 2.5% males and 3% females, Naso-oral Canon VII was most frequently validated and fits 13.5% males and 8% females. Ibibio nose is predominantly platyrrhine.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 29, 2019
A Study to Find out Additive Analgesic Effect of Flupirtine Maleate, Tramadol Hydrochloride and Paracetamol in Experimental Pain Management in Mice
Amit Kumar Ghosh, Sudip Barua, Mausumi De
Page no 1001-1006 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i11.014
Controlled animal experiment was done at Department of Pharmacology, R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital after getting permission from institutional animal ethics committee to find out a drug with good analgesic & safety profile for long term use in high risk population like hepatic, cardiac, hypertensive, diabetic patients. Flupirtine maleate, Tramadol hydrochloride and Paracetamol these three compounds have known analgesic property of their own and they are relatively safe than NSAIDS and opioids. Conventional Hot plate and Tail flick methods were used to access the analgesic effects of drugs. Total number of 36 screened Swiss albino mice were taken in the experiment. Mices were divided into six groups from Ato F with six mices in each group, where A is the control, B,C,D,E,F are the flupirtine(B), tramadol(C), paracetamol(D), combined half(E) and comboned full doses(F) of these three drugs. Result were noted at 20, 60 and 90 minutes intervals. Analgesic effects between these groups were compaired and p value were extracted. All the drugs individually as well as in combinations with their half and full doses showed an increase reaction time in comparison with control. Combinations in half and full doses also showed more nalgesic property than individual drugs. So, we may conclude that combination of flupirtine, tramadol and paracetamol have supra additive analgesic effects.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 29, 2019
In Vitro Antioxidants, Antimicrobials and Biochemical Response of Methanol Leaf Extract of Eucalyptus camaldulensis following Sub-Acute Administration to Rats
Onukogu Stella Chiamaka, Tsado Amos Ndarubu, Muhammad F. Mahmood, Alawode Rahmatallah Adenike, Suleiman Alfa, Ojo Olufunmilola Praise, Oshevire Rejoice-Eyihuri Musili, Aishatu Mustapha, Lawal Bashir
Page no 405-411 |
10.36348/sjbr.2019.v04i11.007
Methanol leaf extract of Eucalyptus camaldulensis was investigated for phytochemical compositions, antioxidants, antimicrobial and safety profile. The antibacterial study was carried out using agar well diffusion method, while antioxidant activities were evaluated by 2, 2′- diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays. A total of fifteen rats were divided into three groups (5 rats each) and were given 0, 250 and 500 mg/kg bwt of the extract orally for 28 days. Results revealed that tannins (24.72±0.36 g) is the most abundant phytochemicals followed by phenols (6.01±0.89 mg/g) while alkaloid (0.19±0.67 mg/g) was the least. Extract demonstrated antioxidant activities with IC50 of the 244.98±5.24 µg/mL and 462.755 ± 6.98 µg/mL in DPPH and FRAP assays respectively. The extract inhibited the bacteria growth with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentrations (MBC) values ranged between 7.5-60 μg mL–1 and 60-12 μg mL–1 respectively. The concentrations of albumins, bilirubins sodium, potassium, creatinine, serum transaminases and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities were not significantly (p>0.05) altered by the extract. Urea concentration was significantly (p<0.05) higher while proteins were lower in rats treated with 500 mg/kg bw of the extract. Methanol extract of E. camaldulensis could be considered as a cheap source of effective and safe herbal remedy with potential candidate for the development of a new drug.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 29, 2019
The Positive Relationship between Teaching or Using English Poetry as an Instructional Source and the Teaching - Learning of Different Language Skills and Sub Skills
Abd-Al-Hameed Mustafa Jabsheh
Page no 726-730 |
10.36348/sjhss.2019.v04i11.007
The aim of this study was to investigate, in a descriptive , argumentative and chronological methodology, about the positive relationship between teaching or using English poetry as an instructional source and the teaching-learning of different language skills such as reading, listening, speaking, and writing as well as other language sub skills such as pronunciation, grammar, structure, and vocabulary. Accordingly, this study is oriented towards answering the following two questions: 1. Is there any positive relationship between teaching or using English poetry as an instructional source and the teaching-learning of different language skills such as reading, listening, speaking, and writing as well as other language sub skills such as pronunciation, grammar, structure, and vocabulary? 2. What is the status of teaching or using English poetry as an instructional source in ELT? To achieve the purpose of this study, the researcher carried out a panoramic chronological review of some of the findings of previous related literature in order to draw an explanatory and argumentative line of understanding in regard to the aim and questions of this study. Findings of this study indicate that poetry can gain an effective place, as a reliable and adaptable source, in the language teaching methodology and ELT classroom. Findings of this study, in accordance with previous literature, also indicate that the teaching or using English poetry, as an instructional source for the teaching and learning English language skills and sub skills, is either neglected or avoided by teachers and students of both native and foreign settings. Conclusions of this study, based on previous literature and findings of this study, indicate that a positive relationship between teaching or using English poetry as an instructional source and the teaching-learning of different language skills such as reading, listening, speaking, and writing as well as other language sub skills such as pronunciation,
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 28, 2019
Comparative Study of Anxiety Disorders and Personality Disorders in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Anil Batta
Page no 727-731 |
10.36348/sjm.2019.v04i11.004
The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence for the relationship between personality disorders (PDs), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and other anxiety disorders different from OCD (non-OCD) symptomatology. Method: The sample consisted of a group of 122 individuals divided into three groups (41 OCD; 40 non-OCD, and 41 controls) matched by sex, age, and educational level. All the individuals answered the IPDE questionnaire and were evaluated by means of the SCID-I and SCID-II interviews. Results: Patients with OCD and non-OCD present a higher presence of PD. There was an increase in cluster C diagnoses in both groups, with no statistically significant differences between them. Conclusions: Presenting anxiety disorder seems to cause a specific vulnerability for PD. Most of the PDs that were presented belonged to cluster C. Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is the most common among OCD. However, it does not occur more frequently among OCD patients than among other anxious patients, which does not confirm the continuum between obsessive personality and OCD. Implications for categorical and dimensional diagnoses are discussed.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 28, 2019
Reconnaissance Geochemical Exploration in Kaiama, North Central, Nigeria
Alepa VC, Bale RB, Alimi SA, Bonde DS
Page no 457-472 |
10.36348/sjeat.2019.v04i11.003
Reconnaissance exploration for ore mineralization in Kaiama and environ have been carried out using integrated geological mapping and geochemical survey of soils, stream sediments and exposure of pegmatite/quartz veins. This was done in order to define the ore forming elements distribution and recognising type and area of possible mineralization in Kaiama and environ.. Eighteen samples were collected and analyzed for major and trace elements by x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and particle induced x-ray emission (PIXE) methods. Petrological description of thin sections of rocks was also carried out under the petrological microscope.The rocks underlying Kaiama consist of amphibolites, mica schists and granites along with fracture controlled mostly sheared mineralised pegmatite and quartz veins The fractured filled veins mainly trend NW-SE, NNE-SSW and E-W, N-S as to compare closely to the general trend of structures resulting from Pan-African orogeny. The mineralisation notably includes columbite-tantalite, rutile, cassiterites, ilmenites, wolframites, gold and gem stones. Geochemically, the trace elements concentrations shows significant anomalous concentrations of Sn, S, Ti, W, Au, Cu, Ti and Nb in the soil and stream sediments and Sn, W, and Nb in the veins. In addition, Zn, Cr, Co, Ni, Cd, Sb, Mo, V, As, Pb, Rb occurs in less significant anomalous concentrations in all the geologic media. The anomalous magnitude however decreases from soil to stream sediments and least in the veins. Further exploration work should be concentrated on soils and stream sediments towards delineating the possible ore deposit in the area of Kaiama and environs.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 28, 2019
Rhesus Negative Mother and Perinatal Outcome
Alakananda, Meghna Das, Manali Paul
Page no 284-387 |
10.36348/sijog.2019.v02i11.006
Background: Rhesus incompatibility is a preventable cause for severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, hydrops fetalis and still births. The prevalence of the Rh-negative blood group among Indian woman varies from 2%-5%. Despite declining the incidence of Rhesus incompatibility, due to availability of anti-D immunoglobulin, and improved antenatal care of the Rh-negative pregnant woman, it still accounts for a significant proportion of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and morbidity. Objectives: To study the perinatal outcome in Rhesus negative Pregnancies. Methodology: This prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary hospital. Women with Rh Negative Blood group admitted for delivery were enrolled. Baby’s Blood Group, Birth weight, TSB levels, duration of phototherapy or exchange transfusion, duration of NICU admission, and other investigations were recorded in a predesigned, pretested proforma. Conclusion: Over the 20th century, Rh isoimmunization was clinically recognized, its pathophysiology was understood, its treatment was established, and preventive measures were created to eliminate it. Awareness should be increased amongst health care providers regarding RAADP and prophylaxis after MTP, abortion, ectopic pregnancy in Rh negative blood group, and importance of Antenatal Care and importance of Rh typing in pregnancy.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 28, 2019
Food Effects Assessment on Oral Pharmacokinetics of Rosuvastatin in Wild Mice
Zoobia Irum, Abdul Aleem, Nasreen Ramzan, Inaam Ul Haq, Usman Abid, Shiza Murad
Page no 979-982 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i11.010
Rosuvastatin is regularly recommended for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and applies its impact through focused collection in the liver. Current dosing rules show no inclination for sustained or fasted rosuvastatin organization. In this investigation, lower plasma level was noted in mice with nourishment 2 hours after an oral rosuvastatin portion, while liver fixation was unaffected. We presume that taking an oral portion with nourishment rather than on an unfilled stomach, don’t fundamentally influence the cholesterol-bringing down limit of rosuvastatin. Since a typical unfavorable occasion noted with statin treatment is muscle torment/harm related with high coursing statin levels, our discoveries can possibly fill in as a novel and basic system for relieving statin myopathy hazard.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 28, 2019
Analysis of Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use and Service Quality on User Satisfaction in Using Snaapp Communication Application in Ignatius Slamet Riyadi Karawang Elementary School
Niko Faizal Akbar, Dan Adi Nurmahdi
Page no 849-855 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i11.005
This study aims to find out about: 1) the impact of perceived usefulness on user satisfaction, 2) the impact of perceived ease of use on user satisfaction, 3) the impact of service quality on user satisfaction, 4) the impact of perceived ease of use on perceived usefulness, 5) the impact of perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use on user satisfaction simultaneously. This is a quantitative research with parents from Ignatius Slamet Riyadi Karawang Elementary School as the population. The population of 300 people is narrowed down to 171 people as a sample using Quota Sampling and the Slovin formula. The data analysis with multiple linear regression shows that: 1) perceived usefulness has a positive and significant impact on user satisfaction, 2) perceived ease of use has a positive and significant impact on user satisfaction, 3) service quality has a positive and significant impact on user satisfaction, 4) perceive ease of use has a positive and significant impact on perceived usefulness, 5) perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use have a positive and significant impact on user satisfaction simultaneously.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 28, 2019
Simultaneous Estimation of Ibuprofen and Famotidine in Naturally Sweet Dispersible Pediatric Tablets by RP-HPLC
Vijay R Salunkhe
Page no 983-991 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i11.011
A new simple, accurate, precise and reproducible RP-HPLC method has been developed for the simultaneous estimation of ibuprofen and famotidine in naturally sweet dispersible pediatric tablets using C 18 column in isocratic mode. Methanol: buffer (90:10), pH 5, 25 mM; flow rate 0.9 ml/min; column length: 25cm is optimized. The flow rate was 1.0 ml/min and detection wavelength was carried out at 284 nm. The retention times of ibuprofen and famotidine were 5.293 min and 2.543 minutes respectively. The method was linear over the concentration range for ibuprofen 50-450µg/mL and 2-18µg/mL for ibuprofen and famotidine respectively. The recoveries of ibuprofen and famotidine were found to be in the range of 99.037-100.766% and 99.703-100.433% respectively. The validation of method was carried out utilizing ICH-guidelines. The described HPLC method was successfully employed for the analysis of pharmaceutical formulations containing combined dosage form.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 28, 2019
An Evaluation of the Relationships between Personality Traits, Job Satisfaction and Job Performance: An Empirical Study of Jordanian Hospitals
Nayel Mousa Rababah
Page no 839-848 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i11.004
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of personality traits (Big-Five personality) on both job satisfaction and job performance, and to evaluate how job satisfaction affects job performance in the case of the hospital sector. The collected data from 1200 employees in 52 hospitals in Jordan was analyzed, using structural equation modeling. The study finds out that the conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and openness traits exert positive effects, while neuroticism personality produces a negative effect on job satisfaction. Further, personality traits have a significant correlation with job performance. Job satisfaction has also significant effects on job performance. The empirical analyses yield results consistent with these arguments, personality traits assessed as predictors of job satisfaction and job performance. This study provides guidelines for the hospital sector to emphasize the attribute of employees that could affect and enhance their job satisfaction and performance. Implications for research and practice are correspondingly discussed.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 28, 2019
A Cross Sectional Study of Comparison between Individual Height and Median Nerve Conduction Velocity
Dipti V. Thakker, Viren B. Kariya
Page no 325-329 |
10.36348/sijap.2019.v02i11.004
Introduction: There is negative correlation between conduction velocities in both the Median sensory and Ulnar nerves and an individual's height, which likely accounts for the fact that, among most of the adult population, for each inch increase in height conduction velocities between the wrist and digits of an individual's hand decrease by 0.5 m/s. Consequence of it results in, impulse latencies within the Median, Ulnar, and Sural nerves increases with height. There is negative correlation between height and the amplitude of impulses in the sensory nerves. Functions of peripheral nerves and their parameters can be assessed by Nerve conduction studies (NCS). These parameters are known to vary with anthropometric measurements. Objective: To study the effect of height on the NCS variables in the median nerves of the limbs. Material and method: The study was conducted in 196 healthy individuals. The anthropometric parameters like height, weight and BMI were calculated. The compound muscle action potential (CMAP) and the sensory nerve action potential (SNAP) were recorded. Statistical analysis: The correlation of height with the median NCS variables were analysed by using Z test for two samples. Results: After the adjustment of other anthropometric factors, height (161.8673+8.140608) showed negative correlation with conduction velocities of median motor and sensory nerves of both the hands. Conclusion: Height showed a significant negative correlation with the median motor and sensory NCS parameters.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 28, 2019
Graphene Oxide: An Efficient and Recyclable Nano Catalyst for the Synthesis of 2-Substituted Benzimidazoles from Aldehydes and Diamines at Ambient Temperature
Zahra Moniri, Farahnaz K. Behbahani
Page no 115-126 |
10.36348/sijcms.2019.v02i07.002
The benzimidazoles skeleton, a category of heterocyclic compounds have important biological and pharmaceutical properties such as antihelminthic, antiulcer, diuretic, anticonvulsant, analgesic, antiulcer, antihypertensive, anticoagulant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antiparasitic and antioxidant. On the other hand, graphene oxide due to their operational simplicity, easy work up and inherent non-toxic, and possessing a wide variety of functional groups, such as epoxy, hydroxyl, and carboxyl, pays an important role in organic synthesis. Therefore, in this chapter graphene oxide was investigated as an efficient catalytic system for the preparation of benzimidazole compounds via the condensation reaction of o-phenylenediamines with aromatic aldehydes in very good yields at ambient temperature. The results in this method were compared with previously reported in literature respectively. Also graphene oxide was recovered and reused without decreasing in its efficacy for 3th runs.