ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Entrepreneurial Environment and Cross Cultural Management in Nigeria
Chiekezie Obianuju Mary, Okechukwu Elizabeth Uzoamaka, Okunribido Moses Oladimeju
Page no 253-263 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i03.008
The need for Nigerian organizations to pay attention to cross-cultural management practices have become necessary following the challenges posed by cultural diversity and tribal sentiment in many states of the country. These barriers add to the usual challenges that entrepreneurs face with regard to capacity, financing, and market access. This study accesses Cross Cultural Management and Entrepreneurial Environment in Nigeria using intercultural communication and entrepreneurial mobility as proxies of study. The specific objectives of the study are to determine the factors affecting cross cultural management in Nigeria and to ascertain the behavioral aspect of managers in managing cross cultural business in Nigeria. The study revealed that the understanding of some basic cultural differences can help foster the movement of various entrepreneurial resources from one place to another without any form of barrier and cultural shock. The study concludes that Cross cultural management expands the mobility of pool of potential entrepreneurs, builds incentives for entrepreneurship, eases the costs of doing business, helps industrialize local communities and generates healthy competition. The study recommends that policymakers should create proactive cross-cultural communication education and entrepreneurs should understand cultural sensitivities, avoid conflict and appreciate how words, tonality, and body language vary with every culture
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Interaction of Scientific Inquiry Learning and Formal Reasoning Models toward Students’ Physics Scientific Knowledge
Dara Fitrah Dwi, Novita Friska, Alkausar Saragih
Page no 85-90 |
10.21276/jaep.2019.3.3.4
Scientific knowledge is one of the expected direct impacts in the Scientific Inquiry learning model (Joyce, 2009), which
means that Scientific Knowledge is the learning outcome that is to be achieved in learning. Scientific knowledge is the
result of student physics learning that is concerned with strengthening cognitive structures in understanding, mastering
and applying physics concepts so students can solve physics problems from simple to complex. As for the purpose of this
study are: 1. To know whether or not there are differences Scientific Knowledge of Physics between students taught
using the Scientific Inquiry learning model and conventional learning 2. To find out whether or not there are differences
in Scientific Knowledge of Physics caused by students 'Formal Reasoning 3. To find out the interaction between the
learning model and Formal Reasoning in increasing students' Scientific Knowledge? As for research design in this study
using different analysis for the two dependent variables. Variables are bound to Scientific Knowledge using analysis of
variance or 2x2 ANOVA. The research instrument used was in the form of a description for the scientific knowledge test,
and multiple choice forms on the students' formal reasoning test. The conclusion of this study was 1. The ability of
scientific knowledge of students to use scientific inquiring learning was better than the scientific knowledge ability of
students using expository learning models, The ability of scientific knowledge of students in the formal reasoning group
is above average better than the scientific knowledge ability of students in the formal reasoning group below the average,
3. There is an interaction between the learning model and formal reasoning in improving students' scientific knowledge.
The scientific knowledge learning outcomes of students taught through the scientific learning model in the formal
reasoning group above average and formal reasoning are below the higher average compared to the results of scientific
knowledge learning students taught through conventional learning in the formal reasoning group above average and in
the formal reasoning group below average.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Retrospective Analysis of 26 Deaths Due to Influenza A (H1N1) Seasonal Flu
S. S Chatterjee, Iva S Chatterjee
Page no 222-226 |
10.36348/sjm.2019.v04i03.012
A Pandemic of Influenza A (H1N1), caused by a new strain of the Virus started in Mexico in 2009. The first case in India was seen at Hyderabad in June 2009. Influenza A H1N1 2009 is transmitted by airborne droplet infection. The disease was initially known as Swine Flu, but now called as Seasonal Flu. The study has been carried out at M. P. Shah Government Medical College and Guru Gobind Singh Hospital, Jamnagar Gujarat. As per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Government of India guidelines, Category C Seasonal Flu patients were admitted in the Hospital. Out of 178 samples sent, 99 samples tested positive. 26 patients succumbed to the illness. Retrospective analysis of the Fatal cases were done with respect to various parameters. Maximum number of patients were in the age group above 60years. More number of fatal cases were in the age group of 40 to 49 years. Mortality was more in males although incidence was almost same in both sex. Presence of Co-Morbid illness was high amongst fatal cases. All fatal cases had low Oxygen saturation on presentation and were late in starting Oseltamivir after onset of symptoms. Even after 10 years Seasonal Influenza caused by H1N1 Virus carries significant mortality
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Negative Effects of Using the Social Network (Facebook) on Secondary School Students in Al-Yarmouk Area of Bani Kinana District, Jordan
Mohammed Abdullah Yousef Freewan
Page no 91-104 |
10.21276/jaep.2019.3.3.5
The current study aimed to identify the negative effects of using the social network (Facebook) on the students of the
secondary level and their differences according to the variables of gender and stream. The sample of the study consisted
of (224) secondary students: 91 males and 133 females who were intentionally selected from the secondary schools in AlYarmouk area of Bani Kinana in Northern Jordan. The questionnaire was adopted in the process of data collection. The
results showed that the mean of the negative effects of using the Social Network (Facebook) on the secondary students as
a whole was (2.98) by a medium degree. The descending order of the fields of the tool is: (Social effects, health effects,
academic effects, behavioral effects, and emotional and psychological effects). The results also showed that there were
no statistical differences in the negative effects of using the social network (Facebook) on the secondary students due to
the impact of the variables of gender and stream. The study recommended the need that the Ministry of Education adopts
a national training project to help students cope with the negative effects of using the Facebook.
Till date there is no definite basis of burn out syndrome. There is vast difference in the bookish knowledge and practicability of this particular so called syndrome or disease. It’s the aftermath of over work, loss of self confidence and reduction in satisfaction. But till now it’s counted as a result of inadequate treatment of chronic stress. In this publication I have tried my level best to explore the current concept of this syndrome which could affect the future and contemporary generations. A variety of factors play into burnout among healthcare professionals, many of which are non-modifiable such as gender, socio-demographic variables, personality, and age [1]; however, the top cited reason for burnout is work overload [2]. When a person works in a high stress field such as healthcare they are exposed to emotionally draining experiences all the time so the added pressure of working while the hospital is understaffed only piles on to that stress. Many studies within hospitals have found a direct link between reducing workload and reduced burnout among healthcare professionals [3] which led to a significant drop in patient deaths [4]. It is impossible to expect for us as healthcare professionals to do the work of two or three people and still give the same quality care to a patient as usual. Burnout only leads to mediocre patient care and a poor work environment, which continue the vicious circle to only cause more burnout. and Medical institutions across the world have attempted to provide both preventive and curative care for healthcare workers who are at risk for experiencing burnout; however, many of these attempts were unsuccessful and do not address the underlying problem: overworked staff. Goal: The goals of this study were: to identify the specific stressors of high intensity in the hospital physicians work environment, to discover whether and how certain stressors can affect the appearance of burnout syndrome at work in a hospital physician, to determine whether certain individual factors influence the occurrence of burnout syndrome at work. Methods and subjects: Study was conducted on medical professionals working at Govt. Medical College, Amritsar. Results: The study comprised 64.8% hospital doctors (specialists and doctors on specialization) of a total 321 employees in various departments. High level of emotional exhaustion was recorded in 45.9% a high level of depersonalization in 54.8 %, and a low level in perceptions of personal accomplishments in 45.2% of respondents. Conclusions: Continuous exposure to stressors at the workplace, such as work at shifts, excessive workload, poor communication with superiors, and lack of continuous education of hospital physicians can lead to mental and physical exhaustion, professional burnout. Socially there was no source to make amendments in the working conditions of the professionals. High-quality controlled studies on burnout syndrome are lacking. A standardized and internationally accepted diagnostic instrument with a validated rating scale should be developed. The etiology and pathogenesis of burnout should be studied with special regard to the possible role of neurobiological factors. Treatments for it should be studied systematically so that their effects can be judged at a high level of evidence. In view of the current lack of knowledge about what is called “burnout,” the term should not be used as a medical diagnosis or as a basis for decisions regarding disability or other socioeconomic matters.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Influence of Sport Participation on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Dutsin-Ma Metropolis of Katsina State Nigeria
Mohammed Usman Sani, Ali Isa Danlami, Lopwus Amos Mut’ngap
Page no 105-110 |
10.21276/jaep.2019.3.3.6
Sports is any activity that you do for pleasure and that needs physical effort or skill, usually done in a special area and
according to fixed rules this paper discussed the influence of sport participation on students’ academic performance in
public secondary schools in Dutsin-Ma metropolis of Katsina State. Survey research design was utilized in this study.
The population of this study consist of 1, 574 students, 430 teachers and 7 public secondary schools in Dutsin-Ma
metropolis. For the purpose of this study, purposive sampling technique was adopted and five (5) public secondary
schools were selected in Dutsin-ma Metropolis. One hundred (100) teachers were selected as respondent from the 5
selected secondary schools. A self-developed, structured and validated questionnaire was used to elicit the desired
information regarding influence of sports participation on students’ academic performance of secondary schools in
Dutsin-ma metropolis. The findings in Table-2 show that health benefits of sport participation on academics performance
is positive and not negative with mean responses below 2.50 in item 1 and 3 and with mean responses above 2.50 in item
2,4 and 5. It was concluded that students who participate in sports aspire more to come to school and remain in class. It
recommended that sports and games should be given proper allocation of time in the school time table. The principals
must ensure this.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Association of Pre-Operative and Intra Operative Parameters with Post-Operative Mechanical Ventilation in Cases Undergoing Elective Abdominal Surgeries
Mittapally Shankar, V. Umamaheswara Rao
Page no 232-235 |
10.36348/sjm.2019.v04i03.014
Introduction: The surgical outcome is always influenced by postoperative respiratory complications. In few cases post-operative mechanical ventilation is needed while undergoing surgeries with general anaesthesia. There are many postoperative and intraoperative parameters are responsible for this. This study was designed to assess the association of pre and intra operative parameters with post-operative mechanical ventilation in cases subjected to elective abdominal surgery. Materials and methods: A total 100 cases scheduled to undergo elective major or minor abdominal surgeries between age group 21-70 years were recruited. Cases were administered with general anesthesia and cases were scheduled for extubation at the end of surgery, but complicated cases were shifted to ICU for post-operative mechanical ventilator support. Peak expiratory flow rates were measured in those extubated within 24 hrs after surgery. Results: Low albumin levels, alcohol consumption, preoperative hospital stay, preoperative respiratory tract infection, COPD, bronchial asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, Sputum production, smoking were not statistically significant and pre-operative hospitalization time, Smoking, >10% weight loss, Hypertension, ischemic heart diseases, cerebrovascular complication were significantly correlating with postoperative mechanical ventilation. Conclusion: Significant parameters such as <10% weight loss, pre-operative hospitalization and smoking found to be significant parameters of requirement of post-operative mechanical ventilation by multiple logistic regressions
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Which Direction for Secondary School Boys? An Analysis of the Influence of Social Media on Boys’ Academic Performance in Bungoma, Kenya
Hellen Wanjala Mulindi, Shadrack Ochieng Ogoma, Simon Wanami
Page no 118-124 |
10.21276/jaep.2019.3.3.9
This paper discusses the influence of social media on the academic performance of boys in secondary schools in
Bungoma East and Webuye West Sub Counties, Kenya. The period 2011-2014 had shown the performance of secondary
school boys in these study area to be lower than that of girls. Purposive sampling was used to select boys’ secondary
schools in Bungoma East and Webuye West sub-counties while random sampling was used to get a sample of
respondents from the boy’s schools. The study was informed by the social development theory by Lev Vygotsky.
Primary data collection was done by use of questionnaires while document analysis was used to collect secondary data
especially on the performance of students in the mid-year exams, 2016. The study used multiple linear regression to
analyze the data; findings of which were presented in tables. The study results showed that social media has a significant
influence on the academic performance of secondary school boys in Bungoma East and Webuye West Sub Counties. This
paper thus concludes that secondary school boys’ exposure to social media in is high and, consequently, negatively
affects their academic performance.
CASE REPORT | March 31, 2019
Hereditary Opalescent Dentin – A Case Report
M. Chandra Sekhar, D. Ayesha Thabusum, M. Charitha, G. Chandrasekhar, K. Sai Dharani
Page no 285-290 |
10.36348/sjm.2019.v04i03.023
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is an autosomal dominant disorder of tooth development charecterized by the presence of opalescent dentin, resulting in a dusky blue to brownish discoloration of the teeth. This condition is genetically and clinically heterogeneous. Both deciduous and permanent dentitions are affected. This report describes a case of 19 year old female patient with characteristic dental features of dentinogenesis imperfecta type II
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
A Comparative Study of Postgraduate Credit Transfer System in Several Universities in China and the United States
Qinqin Jiang, Xiaolin Shi, Ran Yan
Page no 125-137 |
10.21276/jaep.2019.3.3.10
The state has employed polices that is meant to encourage the identification and conversion of credits between
universities both domestically and abroad. This is an initiative to integrate Chinese domestic universities with world-class
universities abroad. Through conducting the research and sorting out the credit transfer system of top universities in both
China and abroad, we found that there is still a long way to go before this policy is fully developed. We also found
problems in the existing credit transfer system, and therefore, we proposed several mythologies to optimize the credit
transfer system. Educational institutions should be innovative and use practical actions to promote the realization and
improvement of credit recognition and conversion systems for higher education in China.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
RP-HPLC Method Development and Validation for Estimation of Barnidipine HCl in Bulk and In-House Tablets
S. S. Galkar, A. B. Mundada, V. Rathod & S. C. Khadse
Page no 248-253 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i03.014
A new simple, precise, accurate, sensitiveand rapid chromatographic method based on RP-HPLC was developed and validated for the estimation of Barnidipine HCl in bulk and in-house tablet dosage form. Methanol: Water (80:20 v/v)) was used as mobile phase. A gradient programing has been done, on a reverse phase C8 column (250×4.6mm×5μ) with flow rate 1 mL/min, monitored at 260 nm. The mean retention times of Barnidipine HCl were found to be 2.8 min respectively. Linearity of Barnidipine HCl was found to be 3-18 μg/mL, R2= 0.999 respectively. The developed methods have shown the best findings in terms of linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD and LOQ for API and in house tablets. The depicted method can routinely be used for the determination of Barnidipine HCl in bulk and for in-house tablets formulation
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Fundamental Issues in Implementation of Government Policy on Class Repetition in Basic Education in Kenya
Dr. Sambu Nicholas Kipngetich
Page no 142-149 |
10.21276/jaep.2019.3.3.12
Since the Dakar education forum of 2000, Kenya has committed herself to universalizing basic education. However, it
faces the challenge of class repetition in both primary and secondary school levels has indicated by the government
concern through a circular number MOE/HRS/3/7/4 to schools in 2013 (ministry of education, 2013). The World Bank
noted with concerns that 6% of school going children repeat a class annually in the country (World Bank, 2014). Policy
guidelines in Kenya has faced varieties of challenges in its implementation stages (McConnell, 2014; Gacheche, 2010)
and this study sort to identify fundamental issues that need to be addressed so as to enable the class repetition policy to be
a success not a failure. The study found out that research is essential in policy and quality of education should be a
concern in the implementation process. Teachers play a crucial role in creating a new approach to teaching and handling
of emerging issues in learning environments. The study recommended for a need assessment of the impact of the policy
on academic performance and school infrastructure. Teachers being implementers of policy should be agents of change in
any success of policy in education.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Assessment of Patient Perception about Perioperative Role of the Anaesthesiologist
Charuta Gadkari, Savita Chauhan, Shubhada Deshmukh, Neha Wakod
Page no 260-267 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i03.016
Introduction: Anaesthesia as a profession comprises of a wide range of involvement from supportive specialty to surgery to one involved in wholesome and complete care of patients, not only in operation theatres but also in intensive care units and pain clinics. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge of our patients about anaesthesia care, so that in developing countries awareness programme can be arranged to educate the public. Material and Methods: The present cross sectional survey was conducted among 500 patients visiting department for pre anaesthesia check up. Patients were asked to answer 13 items questionnaire and answers were recorded on answer sheet by senior anaesthesiologist at the time of pre anaesthesia check up in outpatient clinic. The data was statistically analyzed using the SPSS statistical software version 16 and was expressed as number and percentage as required. Results: Among 500 patients, 251 (50.2%) participants knew anaesthesiology as a separate medical discipline, 320 (64%) thought of anaesthesiologist as a doctor. Regarding the responsibility for intensive care management of a complicated surgical patient, 16 among 500 patients considered anaesthesiologist to be responsible for that. 190 among 500 patients considered the role of anaesthesiologist in pain management and among 500 patients, 220 thought that surgeon, 18 thought that anaesthesiologist and 262 thought that nurse managed pain post-operatively. Conclusion: Patients had insufficient knowledge about role of anaesthesiologists as well as their role in improving the outcome of surgery. Henceforth, there is a need to establish closer links with the community to create awareness about the role of the anaesthesiologist
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
The Dynamics of Leadership and Governance in Rivers State: The Case Study of Okrika Local Government 1999-2015
Ikunga S. A., Osika Adokiye Tam Cyril
Page no 218-224 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.3.8
This work is focused on Leadership and Governance in Rivers State: The case study of Okrika Local Government Area
1999-2015. It intends to examine the attitude and character of a true leader in Okrika Local Government Area and to
interrogate the Leadership style towards achieving some levels of development. It also provides to conceptual framework
for proper understanding of the dynamics of a Leader and the synergy between the followers and the Leadership. The
work intends to reinvigorate the dynamism interest in good Leadership to actualize the benefits derivable from good
Leadership styles. This is because bad Leadership breeds poor followership and retards development whereas good
Leadership ushers in sustained economic development. The work will involve the application of various theories of
development to bring to fore the needed areas of proper infusion of good ideas to the good of the Local Government.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2019
Health care Providers’ Knowledge and Adherence to the National Guidelines for Management of Paediatric Asthma in Najran Region, Saudi Arabia
Hamad S. Alyami, Mohamed A.A. Orabi, Fahad J. Almakhalas, Jaber S. Alyami
Page no 230-238 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i03.011
Objective: Introduction: Saudi initiative for asthma provides an updated framework for the diagnosis and management of asthma based on the best global scientific information. However, the prevalence of childhood asthma in Saudi has dramatically increased from 5% to 25% in the last decade. Objectives: To obtain information from health care providers (HCPs) regarding their knowledge, attitudes and use of the national guidelines for diagnosis and management of the childhood asthma. Methods: The study consisted of mixed surveys [semi-structured interviews (phase 1) and online survey (phase 2)] of the HCPs (paediatric doctors, pharmacists and nurses) whom work at hospital and primary care centres in Najran region, Saudi Arabia. The surveys assessed the knowledge and adherence of the HCPs to the national care pathway. Results: The paediatric doctor’s interviews afforded that the main barriers to adherence to guidelines are the lack of awareness and resources. In the online surveys, of the 535 HCPs, 172 surveys were completed. Of these, 48% of the respondents reported being aware to children asthma guidelines. 42% of the respondents did not follow any paediatric asthma guidelines. More than half of respondents (51.7%) follow guidelines for the paediatric asthma diagnosis. The most common barrier for adherence to asthma guidelines were lack of awareness (40%), followed by patient non-compliance with clinical management plan, lack of resources, difficult to understand the guidelines and the lack of time (32%), (16%), (7%) and (4%), respectively. Vast majority of respondents (75%) didn’t attend any training courses regarding awareness with asthma diagnosis and management. The study also revealed that dust mites and air pollution are the most popular asthma triggers (38%). 43% of respondents strongly agreed that a Saudi gene may be responsible for asthma. Most of the participants are not familiar with the number of children were admitted to Hospitals in the last twelve months. Conclusions: The results support that HCPs need education regarding diagnosis and clinical management plans of asthma by attending courses and workshops. Establishment of an asthma care centre may improve awareness and identify in depth the effective pathways for rapid asthma diagnosis