RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
An Investigation into the Training Needs of Interior Design Diploma Graduates: A Kenyan Perspective
Gladys Kerubo Ontita, Rael Maiyo Chepchumba, Dorcas Serem
Page no 585-591 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i07.005
Interior Design (ID) development and growth is being appreciated by many people today than it was in the past. This paper discusses the findings of a study that sought to investigate the training needs of the Kenyan Interior Design Diploma Graduates (KIDDGs). Employing a descriptive survey research design, the study was conducted in Nairobi County, Kenya. The target population was KIDDGs who graduated within the last ten years and were practicing in the Interior Design Industry. Snowball sampling was used to select 120 KIDDGs. Self-administered questionnaires, interviews, and observation were the methods of data collection. Data was coded according to emerging patterns, analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25) and presented using tables and histograms as well as written reports. This paper demonstrates that most of the KIDDGs reported of their inability to positively perform in areas such as analyzing their clients’ needs, goals, and life and safety requirements, inadequacy in the formulation of the preliminary design concepts, and lack of knowledge to collaborate with other licensed design practitioners in the technical areas. This forces them to retrain on areas such as lighting and lighting designs, visual language of design and properties of colour and colour psychology for them to be effective in the IDI. Other training needs are working out costs, preparing estimates and how to advise client on the use of fittings, furniture, fabrics, and wall and floor coverings. The paper recommends that to address this dire scenario, the government and the public technical institutions need to expand the contribution of interior design to society through the exchange and development of knowledge and experience in education and practice. In addition, Institutions offering ID Programs need to equip their computer labs and workshops with essential modern equipment, sufficient and effective training personnel and provision of adequate supplier of instructional materials. Technical institutions should focus on education that gives designers access to internships and regular industrial visits to interact with other designers with real-world experience.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Prevalence of Candiduria and Characterisation of Candida Species in Tertiary Care Center
V. C. Abishek, Kalyani Mohanram, R. Preethy
Page no 573-576 |
10.21276/sjpm.2019.4.7.18
Introduction: Candida is a genus of yeast which is the most common cause of fungal infection. Candida albicans is most
important fungal opportunistic pathogen. The candiduria refers to the presence of yeast in urine either by the microscope
observation of budding pseudohyphae, or by the growth of fungi in culture. Aim: To find the prevalence of candiduria in
tertiary care Centre. Materials and Method: This was a study conducted at Saveetha medical college from January 2018
to December 2018, the total number of urine sample collected were 10194 out of which 2500 showed various microbial
growth, out of which 50 Candida strains were isolated. Speciation was done according to standard protocol. Result: The
prevalence of candiduria caused by Candida non-albicans species (1.24%) is more than that caused by Candida albicans
species (0.76%). The prevalence is more in female (66%) than male (34%). Among the age group the prevalence is more
in the age group between 21-30 years (50%). Candiduria cases are common among the NON-ICU cases with 92%.
Candiduria is prevalent among the non-diabetic patients with 92%. Conclusion: Urinary tract candidiasis is known as the
most frequent nosocomial fungal infection worldwide. Candida albicans is the most common cause of nosocomial fungal
urinary tract infections; however, a rapid change in the distribution of Candida species is undergoing. Simultaneously,
the increase of urinary tract candidiasis has led to the appearance of antifungal resistant Candida species.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Student’s Insight about Simulation and Skills Learning
Muhammad Hussain, Muhammad Afzal, Sana Sehar, Syed Amir Gillani, Kousar Parveen, M Rafique
Page no 251-255 |
10.21276/sjnhc.2019.2.7.4
Aim: This article assesses the student’s insight about simulation base skills learning. Back Ground: Simulation is a
teaching style which is appropriate for professional skills learning because it is parallel to real situation. In nursing
education it is being used in many ways to train learner in professional skills. In 1960 first health-care simulation
manikins were presented (Jeffries et al., 2015). A study reveals that students expressed that simulation is helpfulness,
comfort and a Clinical simulation is important approach for professional skill learning programed (Padilha, Machado,
Ribeiro, & Ramos, 2018). Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. This study evaluates the
student’s insight about simulation base skills learning in nursing education. 133 participants filled the Simulation
Evaluation Survey (SES) form. A study setting was a private sector university. In this study random sampling technique
was used. Results: Study results revealed that this approach enhances learner knowledge and skill performance.
Quantitative Survey data facts regarding simulation experience revealed the students feedback that simulated body
approach can Amplified knowledge about relevant content for practice, which have been utilized (96.9%). During the
debriefing session of practice, participant felt that the faculty involve in this approach was Knowledgeable (98.5 %).
After simulation session students’ knowledge Increased about content discussed, (97%). Survey data facts explore that
students feel better prepared for real patient care after simulation practice (94%). Conclusions: This study concluded that
through simulation base learning, students get improvement in different aspects, like enhancement in knowledge,
confidence, and performance. This study reveals that students feel confident, skillful and can give better performance in
real clinical setting.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Effect of Components Products, Prices, and Promotion of Purchase Decision Recharge Wells Modern (Sigmatank) the Impact of Customer Satisfaction (Case Study In. Trisigma Inti Solusi, Pt - Bintaro)
Basori, Djumarno
Page no 283-293 |
10.21276/sjef.2019.3.7.2
Trisigma Inti Solusi, PT is a company engaged in Landscape Engineering & Architectural Product. Where the company
is committed to continuously provide technical goods that provide solutions to the needs associated with the design and
construction, in particular modern recharge wells (sigmatank) with the concept of "Green Building Solution". More than
100 Project that has been handled by Trisigma Inti Solusi, PT since its establishment in 1995, with more than 15 years.
Over a period of 5 years (2014 to 2018) sales of modern recharge wells (sigmatank) fluctuated or up and down, in the last
2 years (2017-2018) has decreased. Besides, the increasing number of competitors or new players are popping up, as well
as a decrease in prices in accordance with market and product quality. Researchers conducted a survey to the respondent
or client ever transaction or purchase of modern recharge wells (sigmatank), with the aim of increasing sales as targeted
by the management company. Thus, it will be able to improve product quality, appropriate price reduction amount of the
purchase, sale given as expected. The aim of the research is influencing purchasing decisions with quality products,
pricing and promotions on purchasing decisions that impact customer satisfaction. Total population owned 450 and 180
samples with the SEM technique recommended the case Between 100 - 200. The analytical methods used are quantitative
analysis. Mechanical analysis with SEM, the software used SmartPLS3.2.8. The results of this study are product, price,
promotion affects purchasing decisions, the impact is customer satisfaction.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Analysis of Comparison of Stock Prices before and After Announcement of Business-27 Indks (Census on Companies in the Category of Business Index 27 in 2018)
Jajang Badruzaman
Page no 592-595 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i07.006
This study is entitled Comparison Analysis of Stock Price Before and After Announcement of Business Index 27. The target population is 27 companies, operational variables taken is the stock price 20 days before and after the announcement of business index 27. Processing data is done using SPSS Version 22 Program, the results show there is no difference in stock prices before and after announcements of business index 27 means that the announcement does not affect stock prices, but the relationship between stock prices before and after is very strong.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Psychological Assessment and the Use of Tests: Needs For Ethical Consideration in Testing and Evaluation
E. U. Egwu, J. O. Okojie, M.A
Page no 518-520 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.7.13
This paper is an attempt to examine the needs for ethical consideration in testing and evaluation. It argues that all in all,
there are basically three areas of ethical consideration which pervade the literature; (i) Fairness of test-based decisions;
(ii) The utility of tests for evaluating education and (iii) The implications of using test scores as labels for categorising
individuals. The paper also examines in some detail some other critical ethical issues like freedom from coercion,
informed consent; limited deception; adequate debriefing; confidentiality and protection of privacy. It ends up by
advocating monitoring of the use of these tools for testing and evaluation in order to avoid their abuse and misuse.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Comparative Analysis Before And After Implementation Of Circular Letters Financial Services Authority Number 14 / SEOJK.03 / 2017 Concerning Assessment Of The Soundness Level Bank At PT. Bank Mega. Tbk
Riska Rosdiana
Page no 596-601 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i07.007
This study aims to comparative analyze between before (2016) and after (2017) the implementation of the Financial Services Authority's circular letter number 14 / SEOJK.03 / 2017 concerning the health level of PT Bank Mega Tbk. The method used in this study is paired sample t-test. The results are not difference significant between Performance Ratio of Bank Mega in 2016 (before the implementation of the Financial Services Authority's circular letter number 14 / SEOJK.03 / 2017) and Performance Ratio of Bank Mega in 2017 (after the implementation of the Financial Services Authority's circular letter number 14 / SEOJK.03 / 2017).
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Communication Mapping and Change in Development of Good Government Governance in the Police of the Republic of Indonesia
Elly Yuliawati, Henni Gusfa, Riki Arswendi, Kurniawan Prasetyo
Page no 499-506 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.7.10
Government institutions such as the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia have given attention to the process of
implementing public information disclosure by issuing several regulations. Regulations concerning public information
services were issued by the agency since 2010, which were later, renewed in the regulation of the Head of the National
Police of the Republic of Indonesia number 24 of 2011. Changes to the new regulation are the result of revision of
regulation number 16 of 2010 concerning the public information service in the police force of the Republic of Indonesia.
Public perceptions related to the quality of service of government institutions that are considered complicated, slow and
too many procedures are a challenge for the Indonesian Police Agency. The process of achieving good performance as an
indication of the success in the implementation of good governance. According to a survey conducted by the Partnership
Governance Index (PGI) regarding the quality of the principles of good governance in Indonesia, data were obtained that
based on the dimensions of the principle of good governance related to the level of government information disclosure,
showed a tendency towards poor assessment on aspects of transparency. It is an indication that the public considers the
level of transparency of the government and Indonesian bureaucracy needs to be improved and improved. Through the
qualitative analysis method, this research is expected to produce a mapping of communication and changes in the
development of good governance in the Indonesian National Police. Communication and changes in realizing good
governance at the police institution are carried out through POLRI Bureaucratic Reform (RBP) as stated in Map the third
wave of the National Police Bureaucracy Reform 2016-2019, which is nothing but the actualization of 8 areas of change
in the Apparatus, Supervision, Accountability, Mental fields. Institutional, Management, Human Resources Apparatus,
Legislation and Public Services, which confirms the importance of implementing clean government and good governance
that are universally believed to be the principal needed to provide excellent service to the community, with the main
program being carried out by the government to build state apparatus through the application of bureaucratic reform.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Critical Analysis on Employment of Graduates in Oman
Mrs. Madhu Dhansingh Edwin, F. Mohamed Sabura
Page no 638-645 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i07.013
The dictionary meaning of the term ‘Education’ is the process of teaching or learning especially in a school or college or knowledge gained from a source of study. This being the case accepted and accredited learning centers around the world have formatted their own curriculum structures and methodologies to impart learning. However the most important question that needs to be answered here is whether or not this learning that students achieve in the learning centers are truly contributing effectively to them being placed in suitable positions. More often than not it has been noted that this is not the case. In a country like Oman where the process of education has of a sure certainty picked up its pace, the actual placement levels of the Omani graduates in suitable placements has not been really up-to the mark. This is because the gap between education and employability which is a continuing problem in Oman. This study aims at trying to find reasons why this is the case and what measures or methods need to be adopted to try change the existing scenario.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Globalization and Real Estate Development in Nigeria- An Empirical Perspective
Akindele Dolapo B, Jogunola Abiodun, Aderemi Timothy
Page no 294-297 |
10.21276/sjef.2019.3.7.3
The aim of this study is to examine the impact of globalization on real estate development in Nigeria. The motivation for
this study lies in the compelling need to empirically investigate the spillovers of globalization on the development of real
estate in Nigeria in which past studies have not sufficiently explored. Data were collected from the UNCTAD, WDI and
Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin from 1990 to 2016. Consequently, the long-run effect indicates that FDI and
real estate development have a significant positive relationship in Nigeria. In addition, there is one way feedback
relationship which runs from FDI to real estate development in the country. This implies that globalization has been
beneficial to the development of real estate sub sector in Nigeria. Moreover, this paper makes the following
recommendations for the policy makers, investors and future researchers in the country. The spillovers of globalization
on real estate sectors development in Nigeria should not be undermined. Therefore, the policy makers in the country
should embark on policy measures that will ensure a conducive climate for foreign investors to thrive in this sector of the
economy. Also, the federal government of Nigeria should not hesitate to address all the institutional hurdles that could
frustrate the maximum spillover benefits of globalization in real estate development in the nearest future in this country
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
The Effect of Net Income, Liquidity, Investment Opportunity Set (IOS) on Dividend Payout Ratio at Consumer Goods Sector Companies Listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange Period of 2015-2017
Reza Zia Ul Rahman, Aty Herawati
Page no 602-611 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i07.008
This research was conducted to examine the effect of earning per share, liquidity, investment opportunity set (IOS) on dividend payout ratio in consumer goods industry listed on the Indonesia stock exchange. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of earnings per share, liquidity, investment opportunity set (IOS) on the consumer goods industry listed on the Indonesia stock exchange in 2015-2017. The sample used was 12 consumer goods industry companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange for the period 2015-2017. This study uses purposive sampling. The research data is taken from the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). This study uses the panel regression. The results of this study are investment opportunity sets (IOS) that apply negatively to dividend payout ratio (DPR). While the EPS and CR variables do not affect dividend payout ratio. The author advises investors to pay attention to information taken by companies in making decisions.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Comparative Evaluation between Electrosurgery and Free Gingival Graft in Treatment of Gingival Hyperpigmentation: A Clinical Study
Dr. Sneha S. Puri
Page no 490-494 |
10.21276/sjodr.2019.4.7.12
The present study was designed to compare and evaluate the effectiveness of electrosurgery with free gingival graft in the
treatment of gingival hyperpigmentation in aesthetic areas. A total of 10 systemically with physiologic gingival
pigmentation on facial surfaces of anterior region were randomly assigned to test (Free gingival graft) and control group
(Electrosurgery). Both procedures, electrosurgical technique as well as FGG were found to be effective for gingival
depigmentation. No recurrence was seen with either of the procedure upto 3 months post-operatively. However, there
was less post-operative discomfort and pain in electrosurgical group as compared to FGG.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
ICT Skills as an aid to teaching and Learning in Nigeria Challenges and Prospects
Abdulganiyu Jimoh
Page no 629-633 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i07.011
Though it has been rightly said that what is wrong with education cannot be fixed with technology; there is no doubt that modern life is dominated by technology. There is universal recognition of the need to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education as we enter the era of globalization where the free flow of information via satellite and the internet hold sway in global information dissemination of knowledge. Information and communication technology (ICT) is being increasingly utilized for the purpose of meeting challenges facing humanity. It is now recognized that ICT is a helpful instrument for facilitating teaching and learning at all levels. Yet the application of ICT to the field of education in third world countries is highly limited even at the tertiary level. In such nations, not only do teachers generally lack ICT skills, but there is scarcity of infrastructural resources to support teaching and learning activities. In modern society, Nigeria needs ICT to aid teaching and learning and educational management. This presentation examines the necessity for the acquisition and utilization of ICT skills by professional teachers and reports challenges faced in a third world country (Nigeria) as well as prospects of ICT to teaching and learning.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Market Valuation of Nifty Firms in India: the Tobin's Q Approach
T.G Saji
Page no 298-304 |
10.21276/sjef.2019.3.7.4
This research, considering Tobin's Q as a proxy for market valuation, determines the factors relevant in firm valuation in
Indian equity markets. The study observes that Tobin’s Q is a sound measure for judging the firms' valuation in both
intrinsic and market terms. OLS based multiple regression models find the financial leverage and ROI as significant
determinants of market valuations in India. However, the degree of impact of these firms financials on Tobin's Q is time
varying and inconsistent.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2019
Impacts of External Financing on The Risk Level of Viet Nam Software Industry During and After The Global Crisis 2007-2009
Dinh Tran Ngoc Huy
Page no 612-618 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i07.009
This paper estimates the impacts of external financing on market risk for the listed firms in the Viet nam software industry, esp. after the financial crisis 2007-2009. First, by using quantitative and analytical methods to estimate asset and equity beta of total 6 listed companies in Viet Nam software industry with a proper traditional model, we found out that the beta values, in general, for many institutions are acceptable. Second, under 3 different scenarios of changing leverage (in 2011 financial reports, 30% up and 20% down), we recognized that the risk level, measured by equity and asset beta mean, decreases (0,284) when leverage increases to 30% and vice versa. Third, by changing leverage in 3 scenarios, we recognized the dispersion of risk level increases (measured by equity beta var) if the leverage increases to 30%. Finally, this paper provides some outcomes that could provide companies and government more evidence in establishing their policies in governance.