ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 16, 2019
Effect of Thin Cementitious Crust on the Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Pumice Aggregate Concrete
Karim, F. R
Page no 99-104 |
10.36348/SJCE.2019.v03i05.002
The porous surface of lightweight aggregate is the main weakness property for producing lightweight concrete. Thus, the filling porous in lightweight aggregate and creating thin layer surrounds aggregate produce stronger lightweight concrete. Therefore, the influence of silica fume and Sika level 100T on the tensile and compressive strengths of lightweight concrete is highlighted in this investigation. For this reason, it was cast and tested 84 lightweight concrete cubes and prisms. It was found that the compressive strength improves up to 22.73% and 34.57% due to inclusion 7.23% of silica fume and 9.6% of Sika level 100T, respectively. While the flexural strength enhances up to 5.4% and 25.72% due to adding 7.23% of silica fume and 9.6% of Sika level 100T, respectively. In addition, the curve fitting software was used in the formulation of the proposed models to verify this improvement and it was found that the proposed model has a good agreement with the test results.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 16, 2019
Website Characterization and Evaluation of the Five Star Hotels in Saudi Arabia Using Advanced Content Analysis and eMICA Framework
Shafeeq M. Assiri, Shajahan Shamsudeen
Page no 687-697 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i09.001
This study analyzed the features offered by the websites of the premium and luxury 42 five star hotels in Saudi Arabia on six regions namely Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Abha and Jazan Regions of Saudi Arabia during 2018-19. The study evaluated the hotel websites under study based on eMICA stages of promotion, provision, and processing and also grouped in seven dimensions determined by the advanced content analysis. The study also provided insight into hotel websites characterization framework for consumer’s information needs on nine parameters as well. It was established from the findings of the study that Saudi Arabian five star hotel websites were yet to utilize the potentiality of their website as a tool for marketing hotel product and services. The aggregate average value of 9 functionality dimensions in this regard was only 36.2 per cent. This is further highlighted with their poor score in reservation functions (2.4%), website functionality (18.8%) and product information (35.9 %). The study found that the development of the most of the hotel websites we studied fell into the second stage of eMICA model, with the exception of Jazan and Abha regions hotels websites, which were in the first stage of development. The study findings hope to aid web marketing of five star hotels for providing the new age customer digital experience for the e-visitors of Saudi Arabian five star premium and luxury hotels.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 15, 2019
Relation of Acne and Post Orthognathic Surgery: A Review
Rahul Vinay Chandra Tiwari, Ch Shivakanth, Samira Aditya Kunapareddy, Priyesh Kesharwani, Vedatrayi, Pritee Rajkumar Pandey, Shubhasri Misra
Page no 758-760 |
10.36348/SJMPS.2019.v05i09.002
Patients with dentofacial deformity often undergo orthognathic surgical procedures for correction of their deformity. This surgical procedure has its own share of complications which may manifest intra-operatively or in the immediate post-operative phase. Cutaneous complications following esthetic surgeries like orthognathic surgery are very rare. However, when they occur, they are usually early, minor, and transient. This review is intended to throw light on the occurrence of acne in the immediate postoperative phase in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery and the etiology & management of such acne.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 15, 2019
Role of Speech in Orthognathic Surgery: A Review
Rahul Vinay Chandra Tiwari, Mandarapu Satya Karthik, Krishna Sai Prasad, Jacob John Plackal, Vedatrayi, Sushil Bhagwan Mahajan, Heena Tiwari,
Page no 755-757 |
10.36348/SJMPS.2019.v05i09.001
Literature has shown that severe dental and skeletal malocclusions can have varying detrimental effects on speech production. This is due to the impairment of the orofacial structures which play a key role in the production of speech. Orthognathic surgery which aims to restore the balance between the dentofacial structures by correcting the dentofacial deformities is believed to have a positive effect on the speech production in such patients. This review throws light on the role of speech in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: MANAGEMENT | Sept. 15, 2019
The Effect of Current Ratio, Return on Equity, And Firm Size on Stock Return (Study of Manufacturing Sector Food and Baverage in Indonesia Stock Exchange)
Nurul Robiatul Adawiyah, Hari Setiyawati
Page no 513-520 |
10.36348/sb.2019.v05i09.004
This study aims to examine the effect of Current Ratio, Return on Equity, and Firm Size on stock returns; the type of research used in this study is quantitative research with descriptive statistical methods, with independent variables Current Ratio, Return on Equity, and Firm Size, and Dependent variable stock return. The samples used in this study were 13 manufacturing companies in the food and beverages sub-sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2013-2017, using the Purposive sampling method. Data collection techniques using library study techniques with analytical methods, using multiple regression analysis through classical assumption test, hypothesis test, and coefficient of determination. The results showed that the Current ratio had a negative and not significant effect on stock returns, Return on Equity and firm size had a positive and significant influence on stock returns, the percentage of the influence of the independent variables (Current Ratio, Return On Equity, and Firm Size) on the dependent variable stock return is equal to the coefficient of determination 32%.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 15, 2019
OCTA Criteria in Orthognathic Surgery: A Review
Ch Shivakanth, Metla Subbaiah Naidu, Ratna Deepika Seshagiri, Jacob John Plackal, Naresh Vattikunta, Sushil Bhagwan Mahajan, Rahul Vinay Chandra Tiwari,
Page no 679-681 |
10.36348/SJM.2019.v04i09.001
Planning for conventional orthognathic surgery involves clinical examination, model analysis & cephalometric analysis. Advances in the field of orthognathic surgery had prompted three-dimensional imaging and computer-assisted surgical planning of orthognathic procedures. However, even today clinical evaluation of face is considered gold standard in the diagnosis and treatment of orthognathic surgery. This paper throws light on the octa criteria in orthognathic surgery.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 15, 2019
Ergonomics in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: A Review
Sankara Rao Sanaka, Rama Santhoshi Syamala Palivela, Rahul Vinay Chandra Tiwari, Heena Tiwari, Vedatrayi, Deepesh Mathur
Page no 573-575 |
10.36348/SJODR.2019.v04i09.001
Musculoskeletal disorders are of major concern among the medical practitioners. Most occupation-related musculoskeletal disorders arise due to motions that are repetitive, in addition to the operator maintaining a static position. Good ergonomic design of the workplace is a basic requirement for facilitating the balanced musculoskeletal health that will enable longer, healthier career, enhance productivity, and minimize occupation-related musculoskeletal disorders among oral & maxillofacial surgeons. This review aims at highlighting the need for ergonomics in reducing occupation-related musculoskeletal disorders in oral & maxillofacial surgeons.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: ACCOUNTING | Sept. 13, 2019
The Influence of Competence, Independence, Professionalism of Internal Auditors and Time Budget Pressure on Audit Quality (Case Study at Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries)
Ngali Sumito, Hari Setiyawati
Page no 496-503 |
10.36348/sb.2019.v05i09.002
Internal audit is one of the key activities used to control the implementation of government policies and programs. Yet, studies show there are various factors that can affect the quality of internal audit in its implementation. Based on this background, this study aims to examine the extent to which competency, independence, and professionalism of internal auditors and time budget pressure affect the quality of internal audit of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF). To observe causality between the factors and audit quality, this study applied qualitative approach through literature review and direct survey on the ministry’s internal auditors. Seventy people were taken as samples randomly and proportionally based on the auditors’ position. The results show that only competence and professionalism of the auditors that significantly affect audit quality, while other factors are indicated have less effect. Furthermore, this study found that reliable planning and quality control played a pivotal role in audit quality assurance. According to this research, it is necessary to increase the competence and professionalism of internal auditors to improve the audit quality. Government internal supervisory apparatus maintains independence and auditors maintain objectivity. In addition, this study also notes that the audit time calculations need to be done more thoroughly by the management.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | Sept. 13, 2019
Job Satisfaction in Banks: Significance of Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Environment
Muhammad Kashif Fida, Muhammad Zohaib Khan, Azkaa Safdar
Page no 504-512 |
10.36348/sb.2019.v05i09.003
In the current scenario, banking sector is considered a fundamental backbone of every economy in developed and developing countries. The importance of banking was established as it performs major role in every domain of business, as well as in the development of the countries. Banking sector in Pakistan is gradually rising, however, employees in this sector are under a lot of stress due to excessive work load, extra working hours, and in some cases employment insecurity, that may lead to unsatisfactory performance at job. This study highlights the significant positive relationship between bankers’ job satisfaction level with their emotional intelligence and workplace environment. It also focuses on the effects that emotional intelligence and workplace environment might have on the banker’s job satisfaction level while discussing the contributing demographic factors. The cross-sectional correlational research design was implemented to conduct the study. The data was collected through questionnaire and online surveys from different private and public banking sector employees of Pakistan (Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad). The purposive sampling strategy was done in two stages, in the first stage, random selection of the branches of different public and private sector banks was completed. In the second one, a sample of 200 employees was selected for data collection according to the set inclusion criteria and their specific posted locations.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 12, 2019
Prevalence of Vaccine Hesitancy towards Childhood Vaccination Program among Guardians Attending Primary Health Care in Bahrain
Zainab S. Adel, Alya Hasan, Eman Ahmed, Hamad Alterafi, Salwa AlSammak, Jaleela Sayed Jawad, Fatima Hubail
Page no 284-289 |
10.36348/SJNHC.2019.v02i09.001
Vaccine hesitancy is considered to be a threat to the success of vaccination program and control of infectious diseases. It affects the morbidity and mortality thus overwhelms the health care system. Up to our knowledge there is no formal study done to assess vaccine hesitancy in Bahrain. The aim and objectives of this study is to determine the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy towards childhood vaccination in Kingdom of Bahrain. A cross sectional study was conducted in Bahrain’s five health regions. One primary health care center was selected randomly from each health region. Participants were systematically selected; every third attendant was asked to fill a self-administer PACV questionnaire. A total of 707 participants were enrolled in the study. This study found that 5.8% of participants were hesitant to vaccinate their children. Non-Bahraini were found to be more hesitant than Bahraini. In addition, 33.3% of the hesitant participants delayed their child's vaccination and 38.2% decided not to have their child vaccinated for reasons other than illness or allergy. Most of the hesitant participants had concerns about vaccine safety, as 65.9% of the hesitant participants were concerned that the child might have a serious side effect from the vaccine, 63.4% were concerned that childhood vaccines might not be safe and more than two third of them preferred that their children get fewer vaccines at the same time. However, 45.9% of the hesitant participants have trust issues about their child’s doctor. Although Kingdom of Bahrain has a high immunization coverage and low prevalence of hesitancy towards childhood’s vaccines, addressing vaccine hesitancy is important to maintain the high vaccination coverage and prevent communicable diseases targeted by vaccination.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2019
Renewable Energy Home Design in Bani Walid City/Libya
Abdussalam Ali Ahmed
Page no 339-344 |
10.36348/SJET.2019.v04i09.002
Although the applications of renewable energy in Libya were started in the last few decades, they have only gained momentum in the last few years. Considering the past gained experience, a proposed national Renewable Energy plan aims toward bringing RE into the main stream of the national energy supply system with a target contribution of 10% of the electricity demand by the year 2020. The aim of this paper is to design a house that works with some renewable energy applications in one of the Libyan cities called Bani Walid. This paper includes some important steps for designing a home such as solar home design steps, wind energy calculations, battery sizing, and cost considerations.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2019
Attitude and Knowledge of Occupational Therapy Professionals and Trainees about Sexual Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities
Anthony O. Jejelaye, Olumide A. Olaoye, Oluwatosin O. Oni, Adeyemi S. Adejumobi, Kehinde F. Olagunju, Anne I. Emechete
Page no 290-295 |
10.36348/SJNHC.2019.v02i09.002
Aim: The quality of care given by occupational therapists on sexual rehabilitation of persons with physical disabilities (PWDs) is influenced by their knowledge about, and attitude towards sexual rehabilitation. There is little information on the knowledge about, and attitude towards sexual rehabilitation of PWDs among OT practitioners in Nigeria. This study therefore assessed the knowledge and attitude of occupational therapy (OT) professionals and trainees about sexual rehabilitation of PWDs. Method: Using a purposive sampling technique, 73 OT professionals and trainees responded to this cross-sectional survey. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Significance level was set at 0.05. Results: The mean knowledge score for the OT trainees was 22.87±3.90 and 23.44±4.84 for OT professionals. Similarly, the mean score for attitude was 57.00±4.65 for OT trainees and 56.24±6.94 for OT professionals. Over 80% of the respondents had moderate knowledge about sexual rehabilitation while all the respondents had positive attitude towards sexual rehabilitation. Also, the attitude of OT professionals towards sexual rehabilitation of PWDs was significantly lower than that of the OT trainees (t=0.56; p-0.009) (Table-3). In addition, there was significant correlation between the knowledge and attitude of the respondents towards sexual rehabilitation of PWDs (ρ=0.26; p=0.025) (Table-4). Conclusion: In Nigeria, OT professionals and trainees demonstrated satisfactory knowledge and attitude about sexual rehabilitation of PWDs. Significant relationships exist between knowledge and attitude towards sexual rehabilitation of PWDs.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2019
The Severity of Anaemia in Primigravida in Rural Area of Krishna District
Pernenkil Srinivasa Rao, Mahathi Bommaka, Anusha D, Vijayalakshmi Udupi Badikillaya
Page no 273-276 |
10.36348/SIJAP.2019.v02i09.001
Introduction: Anaemia in pregnancy remains one of the most intractable public health problems in the developing countries. World Health Organization has estimated that more than half of the pregnant women in the world are anemic. Anaemia during pregnancy is associated with adverse infant outcomes, including low birth weight, preterm delivery and perinatal mortality, and it may also be associated with childhood intellectual disability. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of anaemia in primigravida, classify the severity of anaemia in different age groups. Material & Methods: It is a cross sectional study. Haemoglobin of 187 primigravida subjects in a tertiary hospital was estimated. The subjects were divided into age groups, below 20 years, 20- 25 years and more than 25 years. The mean and standard deviations of haemoglobin in different age groups were calculated. Observation & Results: Out of 187 primigavida pregnant women 91.1% below 20 years, 77.77% from 20-25 years and 36.58 % of more than 25 years were anaemic. Their mean Hb was 9.89gms /100 ml, 9.9gms / 100 ml and 11.1gms / 100ml respectively.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 11, 2019
A Study of Service Quality of Nepalese Consultants in Building Projects
Sandip Puri, Santosh Kumar Shrestha, Anjay Kumar Mishra
Page no 333-338 |
10.36348/sjeat.2019.v04i09.001
Quality in construction sectors is highly dependent upon the services delivered by the respective parties. Since the consulting firms are the one of key resourceful players of any construction projects, the services rendered by the consulting firms performs a vital role before and during the execution of construction for maintaining the quality. This study analyzed the priority order among the success factors determining the quality through AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) analysis method after redefining the quality elements of consulting service. The determinants of quality service of consulting service mentioned were configured with SERVQUAL set as the default model. For this study, survey was conducted on 11 public entities who were involved in procuring the consultants for building projects. Public entities were the main sources of primary data collection and published literature, reports and journals were referred as secondary source of infirmities. This research was intended to find out the important determinants of the consulting services, by hierarchizing the service factors for performing the building projects after deriving the relative priority based on the studies on consulting service quality factors. The survey result was produced based on the clients’ perspective (58 respondents) with inconsistency value equal to 0.1. The results of compared analysis between 5 determinants of service quality (Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, Tangibles, and Empathy) of Hierarchy 2, the upper layer in the hierarchy of services performance factors and 25 measuring factors of Hierarchy 3 under Hierarchy 2 was presented with inconsistency less than 0.01.
CASE REPORT | Sept. 11, 2019
Endometrioid Carcinoma Ovary – A Case Report
V. Rama Murthy, Annie Nitisha. C, Sai Sudha. M
Page no 646-648 |
10.36348/SJPM.2019.v04i09.003
Endometrioid carcinoma of ovary is a subtype of epithelial tumours of the ovary. It can be distinguished from serous and mucinous tumours by presence of tubular glands resembling that of malignant endometrium. We report a case of endometrioid carcinoma of ovary which occurred in a 60years old women. The patient presented with abdominal distention and she underwent a hysterectomy with left side salphingo- ooherectomy. Histologically, ovarian tumour was composed of tubular glands with squamous metaplasia and Sertoli cell tumour like pattern in some foci and was diagnosed as Endometrioid carcinoma- ovary.