REVIEW ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Evaluation of the Extent to which Subsidized Secondary Education Programme had Enhanced Access to Education in Boarding Secondary Schools in Nyamira North Sub-County
Mongare Matoke Elijah, Dr. Yambo, J. M. O., Dr. Getange K. N.
Page no 174-183 |
10.21276/jaep.2019.3.4.4
Access to education has been a global phenomenon since education has been viewed as a vehicle for economic and social
development in society. In Kenya, access to education has been a challenge at all levels in our educational institutions
ranging from primary to tertiary level. There is low access rate in boarding Secondary Schools in Nyamira North Sub
County despite the fact that there is funding of education by the government through subsidy program. The study was
guided by this objective: To evaluate the extent to which subsidized secondary education program had enhanced access
to education in boarding secondary schools in Nyamira North sub-county. The area of study was Nyamira North Sub
County that has a population of 43 Secondary Schools with 43 principals, 43 Deputy Principals, 43 Bursars, 646 class
teachers, one sub-county Quality Assurance and Standards officer and one sub-county Education Officer. The study was
done using descriptive research design and the following research instruments were used: Administering questionnaire,
interviewing and use of content analysis. The study used purposive sampling for all the small samples except class
teachers of 646 that was sampled at 30%. Additionally, simple random sampling method was used in collecting data.
Validity of the research instruments was done by subjecting the instruments to the experts for verification and
adjustment. The research instruments were also subjected to test and retest method for reliability purpose at significance
level of 0.83.The instruments were piloted in three schools before they were finally rolled to all the schools and they were
found to be valid and reliable. Data was collected after seeking a research permit from the ministry of education after the
University gave clearance for data collection. Data analysis was done using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS).
The main findings of the study was that 76.8% had disagreed that government subsidy had improved access to education
in boarding secondary schools in Nyamira North Sub-county. The recommendation was to improve funding of subsidized
secondary education program by having a special levy to finance secondary education programs in boarding schools
fully. The researcher paid keen attention to research ethical issues and got the informed consent of the respondents and
guarded against plagiarism and ensured confidentiality.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
A Study of the Household Energy Consumption Pattern in Ondo State, Nigeria
Akinola A. O, Aboluje O. M
Page no 155-163 |
10.21276/sjeat.2019.4.4.4
Ondo State is a state in Nigeria with an abundant energy reserve in petroleum and woodfuel resources, contributing
significantly to the nation‟s overall energy output. This study reports a comprehensive survey of Household Energy
Consumption pattern in this state. It examined various household energy-consuming appliances and usage time across
different Building Types, economic class, and Household Sizes. Its findings revealed that: annual Household Energy
Consumption across all household types in towns and villages is 10,993 kWh. Of this figure, cooking accounts for 47%,
refrigeration accounts for 28%, Thermal Comfort 12%, Electric Lighting 10% while Sundry (other appliances) and
Brown Goods (TV, VCD/DVD set) account for 1% and 2% respectively. A number of households were found to use a
combination of two or more cooking energy resource. Kerosene served as the most commonly used means of cooking,
representing 84% of the survey population, while Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) represents 40%, electricity - 30%,
wood – 19%, and charcoal – 7%.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Morphological and Morphometric Parameters of Human Kidneys - A Cadaveric Study
K. Dharmadas, S. Lokanadham, Arun Raj Pusthela
Page no 178-182 |
10.21276/sijap.2019.2.4.5
Background: The size of the kidney can be considered as an important indication for Congenital anomalies and in many
clinical signs. Aim: to study the morphological and morphometric parameters of human kidneys in Andhra Pradesh.
Materials and Methods: Fifty formalin fixed kidney specimens (Right-25; Left-25) obtained from cadavers with age
range 55-60 years were utilized from the Department of Anatomy, Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal to study the
morphological and morphometric parameters of human kidney specimens. The morphometric parameters like length,
width, thickness and weight of the kidneys were measured and recorded. Results: The means of length, width, and
thickness of the right kidneys were7.63+1.039, 3.93+0.431, 2.62+0.373 whereas left kidneys were 7.68+1.004,
3.96+0.426, 2.58+0.396 in the present study. The mean weight of the right kidney was 126.92+24.923 whereas the mean
of left kidney weight was131+24.363 in the present study. The morphometric parameters like length, width, thickness,
and weight were more in left kidney compared to right kidneys. The higher morphometric values were noted in the male
kidney specimens when compared to female kidney specimens in the present study Conclusion: Morphometric
parameters have a significant role in size, vascular diseases and congenital anomalies of human kidneys and possess
greater clinical importance.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
The Effect of The Gable Orientation on The Artificial Ventilation Consumption at Residence Houses in Medan
Sari Desi Minta Ito Simbolon, Nelson M Siahaan, Amy Marisa
Page no 46-50 |
10.21276/sjce.2019.3.2.1
The aims of the research are to investigate the effect of gable orientation on the artificial ventilation used, and the
intensity of artificial ventilation used which is effected by orientation gable. To achieve the aims of the research, mix
research method was used in which both qualitative and quantitative research method was used to obtain the more valid,
comprehensice and objective findings of the research. The techniques of collecting the data were literature study,
observation in which and the instruments of the research used were the data from literature study, questionnaire with
likert scale. After the data found, this research showed that the number of orientation of the roof will affect the ability of
roof itself to withstand the heat in order not to increase the consumption of artificial artificial excessively based on both
the orientation of both ideal and unideal direction at houses laid in Jasari Park Residence Medan. Then, based on a
questionnaire using Likert scale, the roof orientation in residential areas shows that North-South and East-West has
completely greater intensity in using the artificial ventilation than the roof orientation towards Southeast-Northwest and
Southwest- Northeast. This condition occured because this orientation of the roof surface of the building and the sides of
the wall are not only higher, and it absolutely reinforce the roofs that are facing in front of the orientation of the sun.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Protective Role of Rosemary Ethanolic Extract on Thioacetamide Induced Hepatic Encephalopathy: Biochemical and Molecular Studies
Alshaimaa M. Said, Rania M. Waheed, Olla A. Khalifa
Page no 15-20 |
10.21276/sijtcm.2019.2.2.1
Background: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a major health concern worldwide with a significant morbidity and
mortality in addition to the economic burden. Oxidative stress, induced from exposure to various pollutants, with the
resultant inflammation contributed to the pathogenesis of HE. This study was conducted to evaluate the antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory effects of rosemary ethanolic extract on thioacetamide (TAA) induced HE. Methods: Rats used in this
study were divided into three groups: control group, TAA group received intraperitoneal (i.p) injection of TAA twice
weekly for 12 weeks, rosemary treated group received i.p injection of TAA twice weekly and oral daily dose of rosemary
ethanolic extract for 12 weeks. Results: The results revealed an obvious state of oxidative stress in liver and brain as
evidenced by elevated malondialdehyde (MDA) and oxidized glutathione (GSSG) levels and lowered reduced
glutathione (GSH) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC). Additionally, the concentration and gene expression of tumor
necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) indicating a significant inflammatory response.
On the other hand, co-treatment with rosemary extract exhibited a significant improvement antioxidant capacities and
inflammatory status of liver and brain. Moreover, the matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and paraoxonase-1 (PON-1)
as fibrotic markers were analyzed proposing a possible anti-fibrotic activity of rosemary. Conclusion: it can be
concluded that rosemary extract provide a powerful ameliorating effect against TAA induced HE owing to the
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and possible anti-fibrotic activities of its constituents.
CASE REPORT | April 30, 2019
Nasya Along With Baluka Sweda in the Management of Cervical Spondylosis – A Case Report
Dr. Madhavi Seetha
Page no 21-24 |
10.21276/sijtcm.2019.2.2.2
Cervical Spondylosis (CS) is a unrelieved degenerative stipulation of cervical spine resulting neck pain, sub occipital
pain, vertigo, shoulder pain, numbness in upper limbs and abridged assortment of movement of neck. The incidence of
Cervical Spondylosis was 13% in the 3rd decade and 5% in the 4th decade. It is the most universal rising problem in
today’s epoch with inadequate assortment of Allopathic system. The signs of Cervical Spondylosis concur with
Manyastambha in Ayurveda. Consequently the current case study planned to spotlight on assesses the result of Nasya
with Karpasthyadi Taila for 7 days and Baluka Sweda for 7 days subsequently in Cervical Spondylosis and a
considerable effect was established in the symptoms.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Comparative Exergo-Economic Analysis of Simple and Modified Gas Turbine Cycles
E. G. Saturday, E. Efekumo
Page no 164-174 |
10.21276/sjeat.2019.4.4.5
Comparative exergo-economic analysis of a simple and modified cycle gas turbine power plants was carried out in this
work, using a GE MS5001 gas turbine located at Trans Amadi in Rivers state, Nigeria as a case study. The simple cycle
plant was modified to have an intercooler, regenerator and a reheater with one additional compressor and one additional
turbine. Energy, exergy and exergo-economic analyses were carried out on both plants. The net output of the GE
MS5001 gas turbine is 26.90MW, and its fuel is natural gas with heating value of 50MJ/kg. The simple gas turbine cycle
has an efficiency of 30.4% while the modified gas turbine cycle has an output power and efficiency of 44.67MW and
48.0% respectively. The exergy efficiency of the simple cycle is 22.6% while that of the modified cycle is 43.0%. The
highest exergy destruction rate was in the combustion chamber in both cycles and accounted for 90% of exergy destroyed
in the simple gas turbine cycle and 43% and 36% in the combustion chamber and reheater of the modified cycle plant.
The economic analysis carried out showed that the total purchase equipment cost was higher in the simple cycle plant
because of the high pressure ratios the compressor and the turbine operate in the simple cycle compared to the modified
cycle. The cost of producing electricity for the simple gas turbine cycle was 10.18$/GJ while that for the modified gas
turbine cycle was between 7.3339$/GJ and 7.7969$/GJ. The cost of electricity from the modified cycle is thus cheaper.
All the exergo-economic parameters favour the operation of the modified cycle.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Comparative Analysis of PT. Bank Cimb Niaga Tbk Financial Performance Period of 2016 And 2017, Through Implementation of RGEC (Risk Profile, Good Corporate Governance, Earning, Capital) Method
Muhammad Laras Widyanto
Page no 254-260 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.4.5
The purpose of this study is to analyze the performance of PT. Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk by implementing the RGEC (Risk
Profile, Good Corporate Governance, Earning, Capital) method, and comparing the financial performance of PT. CIMB
Niaga Bank in 2016 and 2017. The method used in this study is RGEC (Risk Profile, Good Corporate e Governance,
Earning, Capital), while the long-term objective is modeling the financial strategy assessment of Foreign Owned Bank.
The results is The financial performance of Bank CIMB Niaga had not significant difference in financial performance
between 2016 and 2017.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Analysis of Safe Zone for Pre Contoured Plate Fixation in Dry Radii of Indian Origin
Anjali Shastry, Yogitha Ravindranath, Roopa Ravindranath
Page no 183-186 |
10.21276/sijap.2019.2.4.6
Management of radial head and neck fractures involves precontoured plate fixation.Proper plate fixation by
determination of safe zone helps in restoration of normal mobility and function at radio ulnar and elbow joint. Aims and
objectives of present study includes :1) To estimate bending radius of neck head curvature in the safe zone (BR), 2)
Types of curvature classified as flat profile, low concave curvature and marked concave curvature at safe zone and 3) To
estimate the differences in parameters between right and left radii. Results: Mean bending radii at safe zone was
25.66±9.64 and 29.97±10.40 in right and left side respectively. There was significant difference in values of bending
radii between right and left sides. Low concave curvature was most prevalent type of curvature. Conclusion: Estimation
of bending radii at safe and its morphology can help in reducing impingement and help in reducing postoperative
complications.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Pastors’ Leadership Effectiveness in Churches of Southwest, Nigeria
Helen Olomu Ishola-Esan
Page no 244-253 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.4.4
The intention for this paper was to find out if emotional intelligence is used as a requisite skill for pastoral leadership
effectiveness especially within the churches of Southwest Nigeria, where there are some persistent and prevailing
conflicts encountered in some churches between pastors and church members. Six research questions were raised to
guide the study to which answers are given based on the findings of the study. The study adopted a descriptive research
design. Out of a total of 900 Pastors, 120 were selected randomly. The instrument used to collate data was a self-designed
questionnaire which benefitted from literature. The reliability of the instrument was done, and a coefficient value of 0.90
was obtained and hence, adjudged the instrument to be reliable. Findings revealed that 72% of the respondents attested
that emotional intelligence is used as a requisite skill for pastoral leadership effectiveness within the churches of
Southwest Nigeria. Pastors in South-West Nigeria are in a good way acquainted with the concept of emotional
intelligence as they know about how it operates with them and demonstrate on a high level the essential competencies of
emotional intelligence identified in Pastors of the churches in Southwest, Nigeria which is self –awareness competencies,
self-management competencies, social awareness competencies, social skills competencies and relationship management
competencies. It was revealed that there is a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and effective pastoral
leadership. It was recommended that, for the church leadership to achieve and meet up with the expectation, it is expected
that the awareness and exhibition of emotional intelligence are essential in ensuring a conflict-free leadership.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Comparative Effects of Having Mathematics Lessons Three and Five Periods A Week on Senior School Science Students Achievements in Mathematics
Patrick Chukwuemeka Igbojinwaekwu, Toinpere Mercy Fredrick –Jonah
Page no 299-302 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.4.11
This study sought to find out the impact of Senior School Science Students having mathematics lessons three times a
week as against the usual five times a week in the school time – table in Nigeria. The research design adopted was PreTest-post-test Quasi-experimental. The population of the study was 1,092 Senior School Three (SS3) Science Student
from 26 public Senior Schools from Oshimili North and South Local Government Areas of Delta State, Nigeria. The
sample of the study was 252 Schools Science Students in Oshimili North and South local government Areas of Delta
State, Nigeria. Two research questions and one null hypothesis were posted to guide the study. A validated and reliable
(0.85) instrument, Mathematic Assessment Test item (MATI), was used to collect data, which was analyzed with z-test
statistic. It was found that students who had mathematics lesson five times a week in the time-table had higher Mean
Percentage Score (76.1) than those who had mathematics lesson three times a week in the school time-table with a Mean
Percentage Score of 74.7. However, the difference in Mean Percentage Score was not, statistically, significant. It was,
therefore, among other things recommended that the school principals can use the time-table of three mathematics
periods a week, with adequate assignments for science based students, at the senior school Level.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
The Transformation of Character Ideology of Pancasila through Education
Damanhuri, Hudjolly, Reza M Raharja
Page no 274-278 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.4.8
Pancasila has already been recognized and adhered to as the ideology of the Indonesian state since its independence, in
1945, until now, within the 2000s reform period. The state is obligedto uphold the inheritance of Pancasila values from
generation to generation. Period of 1945-2000s was divided into three periods of power: the Orde Lama, the Orde Baru
and the reformation periods. Each period has its own way in intervening the education system about teachingthe
interpretation of the state ideology in accordance with the political line of power. It is a literature researches that triesto
figure out the patterns of state intervention in the education system related to the Pancasila ideology.
REVIEW ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Political Analysis of the Stability of Modern Society
Avazov Komil Hollievich
Page no 268-273 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.4.7
Increasing the role of information and communication aspects of interaction between government and society in the era
of transformation of social relations, the transition to an information society. Information is increasingly serving as a base
value, a “strategic resource,” as well as a system-forming and regulating factor in the socio-political reality. At the same
time, domestic power structures continue to incur administrative resources without drastically changing the patterns of
communicative interaction, without developing to the necessary degree various forms of direct and feedback with the
public.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Oral Health among First Year Undergraduate Medical Students in a Tertiary Care Centre in Western India
Vaishnav Ramavat R, Chaturvedi M, Panchal M, Ramavat MR, Vegada BN, Andrews L
Page no 222-225 |
10.21276/sjodr.2019.4.4.5
According to World health organization (WHO), the oral health is considered as an integral part of the general health of
an individual. In India, oral health care services have limited access in rural as well as urban population with vast
differences in oral health status. The knowledge of oral health in medical graduates has more opportunities to spread in
our rural and urban community. Present study was conducted with an aim to evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practice of
oral health among first professional under graduate medical students of tertiary care teaching hospital in India. An
observational, descriptive, cross- sectional study was conducted at GMERS medical college, Dharpur, Patan, Gujarat
among first professional medical students. A self-structured, pre validated, close ended questionnaire consists of total 15
multiple choice questions. Out of this total, 6 questions are on knowledge of oral health, 5 questions on attitude of oral
health and 4 questions on practice of oral health was used for this study. A total of 62.16% of first professional students
knew the different techniques for teeth brushing. A total of 8.78 % of students knew about halitosis. A total of 97.97 % of
students believed that brushing teeth in morning and night to keep them healthy. A total of 73.65% of students believed
that using fluoride toothpaste strengthen the teeth. A total of 56.08% of students brush their teeth once daily. A total of
15.45 % of students had visited dentist at least once in a year. There is need of further exposure of dental knowledge
among first professional medical students, so they can serve community in better ways.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | April 30, 2019
Factors Influencing Practice of Patient Education among Nurses
Naseem Akhtar, Muhammad Hussain, Muhammad Afzal, Syed Amir Gilani
Page no 129-151 |
10.21276/sjnhc.2019.2.4.1
The main purpose of this study was, to assess the factors influencing practice of patient education among nurse Sir Ganga
Ram hospital Lahore. The patient teaching is considered an important aspect of quality healthcare among nursing care.
Patient education is necessary for the patients as it improves the patients' satisfaction and decrease the level of anxiety
and short their stay in hospital. The significance of this study was minimizing the factors and enhances the nurse's
attention toward educating the patient regarding disease which improve patient health and reduce the stay of patients in
hospital. A cross section study design was used to explore factors influencing the practice of patient education among
nurses Sir Ganga Ram hospital Lahore. Random sampling techniques were used in selecting 171 nurses at Sir Ganga
Ram hospital. Questionnaire is Adapted from prior studies [1]. Questionnaire consist on three part, one part is the
demographic and second part is knowledge and practice of patient education and 3rd part is factors influencing practice of
patient education. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 16.the main finding of this study according to chi square
knowledge and practice of patient of education and workload, work experience, culture barrier, lack of time, insufficient
staff, are the key factors that influencing practice of patient education among nurses.