ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 25, 2019
Regulation and Implementation of Wali Adhol in Practice at the Religious Courts
Nursaidah, Mahmutarom HR, Akhmad Khisni
Page no 109-113 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.2.6
"Wali" in marriage is a pillar which should be fulfilled for prospective brides as in Article 19 through 23 Islamic Law
Compilation and Article 18 of Regulation of the Minister of Religion Number 11 the Year 2007 on Marriage
Registration. The necessity of a guardian (Wali) in marriage is basically an agreement of the majority of scholars, except
the Hanafiyah schools that do not require a guardianship (Wali) for women, because Wali of marriage is harmonious,
then marriage without her guardian marriage is invalid. Article 2 of Law Number 3 the Year 2006 on Religious Court
states that Religious Courts are one of the perpetrators of judicial power for the people of Islamic justice seekers on
certain cases, as referred to in this Law include certain cases in the term of application for a guardian's determination
(Wali Adhol). In practice, Wali Adhol case is classified as a volunteer who only involves the prospective bride as a
Petitioner without any other party made to the applicant. Regulations and Implementation of Wali Adhol's determination
in the practice of execution in the Religious Courts are based on Book II Guidelines for Implementation of Duties and
Administrative Courts MARI Dirjen Badilag page 139 Letter C “Wali Adhol” at point 4 that the case of Wali Adhol is
Volunteer with the legal product of determination. This research uses a socio-legal research approach covering two main
aspects: (i) legal research aspect, that is, research object remains a law in the meaning of "norms" of law, rule, principle,
concept, theory, and doctrine of law; (ii) socio-research aspects, namely the use of methods and theories of social
sciences about the law to assist researchers in an analysis.
The pica is a symptom, not a disease, which is manifested by persistent and compulsive eating of non-nutritious
substances like soil, clay, chalk, stone, brick, paper, soap and fecal matter or edible ice (pagophagia), starch
(amilofagia). The most common forms of pica are geophagia or mud/soil eating and then pagophagia or consumption of
ice. Similar to other symptoms in medicine, such as fever and anemia, pica is a multi-symptom, being iron deficiency and
zinc deficiency. The pica despite being a symptom, according to the type of pica and intensity of which can cause
morbidity and mortality. In some types of pica, may cause obstruction and damage the digestive tract. Its etiology is
unknown but in case of children most likely due to ignorance on the part of the health, or with some mental illness, or
lack of time with parents. Prolong and undiagnosed pica may have adverse effect on oral health as well. The cause of
tooth wear should be considered when patients present with an unusual pattern of tooth surface loss. The purpose of this
review and case report is to draw attention to this clinical sign, so that this potential problem can be identified at an early
stage. This article presents a case of a patient who had tooth surface loss and damaged restorations as a result of pica.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 25, 2019
Success Factors of Information and Communication Technologies in Business Management: A Systematic Review of Literature
Inclan Contreras Erick Geovanny, González Torres Arturo, Eligio Martínez Carrillo, Rodríguez Cuellar Ruth, Mendoza Montero Fátima Yaraset, Alfonso Ávila Pérez Tagle
Page no 28-35 |
10.21276/sjeat.2019.4.2.2
This study presents an analysis, using a literature review, for which 52 published articles on the influence of information
and communication technologies on business management were analyzed. To be competitive in the workplace,
companies need information about the information and communication technologies applied in business management.
The present study resulted in the following factors: Greater competitive advantage, software (software) for
communication in all areas and support in decision making.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 25, 2019
Knowledge about HIV/AIDS among B. Sc Nursing Students in Northern Hilly City
Mrs. Seema chauhan, Dr. Shama lohumi, Dr. Amit Sachdeva
Page no 72-75 |
10.21276/sjnhc.2019.2.2.3
Background: A number of studies conducted in different parts of India on HIV/AIDS awareness revealed widespread
ignorance and misconceptions about this deadly disease among young people. Methods: This cross sectional was
conducted among BSc Nursing students in Shimla city. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the BSc
nursing college and 25 nursing students from each study year (1st to 4th) were included. Information regarding their
knowledge, regarding HIV/AIDS was obtained using a self-administered, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Data
was analyzed using Epi info v7 software using appropriate statistical tests. Results: Mean age of the participated 100
BSc. Nursing students was 20.26 ± 2.360 years. 13% BSc. Nursing students having very good knowledge, 67% having
good knowledge, 19 % had fair knowledge and 1% have poor knowledge about cause, mode of spread, prevention,
control and treatment of HIV/AIDS. A statistically significant difference was found among the mean knowledge score
between different study years of nursing students. Conclusions: These findings indicate that there is need to further
increase the knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS which can be increased by structured teaching programmes and awareness
workshops for the nursing students.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 23, 2019
Sonographic Findings of Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness in Adult Stroke Patients in Maiduguri, North-Eastern Nigeria
Umar U. H, Yunusa D. M, Farate A, Ahmadu M. S, Ahidjo A, Tahir A, Goni M. A
Page no 110-116 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i02.005
Background: Stroke is a leading cause of neurological disability and death in adults. Carotid atherosclerosis represents major aetiopathogenesis of stroke. Ultrasonography is affordable, safe and relatively available imaging modality. The aim of this study was to determine the intima-media thickness (IMT) of common carotid arteries (CCA) in adult stroke patients in Maiduguri, North-Eastern Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional prospective study carried out on 100 adult stroke patients that attended neurology clinic and wards at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Maiduguri, Nigeria. All patients had neuroimaging (Brain CT/MRI) for confirmation of diagnosis. The examination was performed using Logic P5 GE ultrasound scanner equipped with linear transducer. The IMT of CCA of the patients was measured using grey scale ultrasonography and was correlated with age and sex. Results: There were 62 males and 38 females aged 30-85 years (mean ± SD of 59.15 ± 4.20 years). Ischaemic stroke was the major subtype of stroke (73% of the study population). The overall mean CCA IMT was 1.03 ± 0.29 mm. Forty five percent (45%) of the stroke patients had increased CCA IMT (>1.0 mm). The relationship between increased CCA IMT with stroke was statistically significant (p = 0.02). There was significant correlation between increased CCA IMT with increasing age (p = 0.01). However, the IMT was higher in men than the women but their correlation was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Increased CIMT was significantly associated with stroke. There was positive correlation between increased CIMT with advancing age
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 23, 2019
Real Estate Development and Economic Growth in Nigeria; Cointegration, DOLS and Granger Causality Approach
Aderemi Timothy Ayomitunde, Dolapo Bose Akindele, John Messiah Abaka
Page no 84-88 |
10.21276/sjef.2019.3.2.2
The recent advocacy in different quarters to diversify the mono-cultural nature of the Nigerian economy to the direction
of non-oil sector makes the discovery of other viable sectors that could generate sustainable economic growth becomes
imperative in the recent time. Consequently, this study examined the relationship between real estate development and
economic growth in Nigeria between the periods of 1981 and 2016 using Johansen cointegration test, DOLS and Granger
causality approach. However, the results of this study show that real estate development has a non-significant positive
relationship with economic growth in Nigeria. In addition, there is a unidirectional causality which runs from inflation
rate to real estate development and economic growth in the country. Furthermore, based on the findings that emerged in
this study, the Nigerian government should see real estate as a viable sector that the current mono-cultural nature of its
economy could be diversified into since this sector has the capacity to propel the expansion of the country`s growth to a
sustainable level if well explored and developed. Therefore, the policy makers in the country should embark on policy
measures that will ensure a conducive climate for both local and foreign investors to thrive in this sector of the economy.
Also, the federal government of Nigeria should not hesitate to address the unfriendly bureaucratic procedures, high cost
of land registration and titling, uncoordinated policies and implementation at federal and state levels, ownership rights
under the Land Use Act which could be inimical to the country`s global competitiveness of real estate sub sector.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 23, 2019
Human AGT mutations in Pre-Eclamptic Women in Calabar, Nigeria
Mary E. Kooffreh, Mabel Ekott, Cecilia P. James, Michael Ozoje
Page no 62-67 |
10.21276/sjbr.2019.4.2.1
Preeclampsia is a multifactorial disorder that is influenced by many factors that include genes, race and parity. The Renin
angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) is vital in the regulation of blood pressure and has been implicated in the
pathophysiology of preeclampsia among certain populations but such studies have been not reported in Nigeria.
Angiotensinogen is the precursor molecule and a very important component of the RAAS. This pilot study investigated
mutations in exon 2 of the angiotensinogen gene in preeclamptic women in Calabar, Nigeria. 19 preeclamptic and 20
normotensive pregnant women were recruited into the study from the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar.
Ethical approval and informed consent was obtained from the Ethics research committee and the women. Clinical
variables were obtained and analyzed using a two tailed independent sample t-test, 3mls of blood was also collected from
all the women. DNA was extracted, PCRs performed and the products were sequenced. Multiple sequence alignment was
performed for all the sequenced products. This study observed a deletion of guanine at position 26 in all the 19
preeclamptic women and 5 tranversion mutations 4T>G, 911C>G, 1C>A, 795G>T, 912C>A in 17(89.5), 16(84.2),
4(21.1), 1(5.3) and 1(5.3) preeclamptic women respectively but not in the normotensive women. These results will serve
as baseline information for subsequent molecular studies into the pathogenesis of preeclampsia among women in
Calabar.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 23, 2019
Seismicity Study of Bandar-e-Anzali Area by Zoning Peak Ground Acceleration and Response Spectra
Reza Jamshidi Chenari, Saeid Pourzeynali, Behrooz Alizadeh
Page no 1-16 |
10.21276/sjce.2019.3.1.1
Bandar-e-Anzali is located among many active faults in Guilan Province in the north of Iran, and seismologically is one
of the active regions of Iran. Numerous severe historical and instrumental earthquakes, including three earthquakes with
magnitude more than 7 in this region, can be an evidence of this claim. The objective of this paper is to estimate
acceleration coefficient for different levels of seismic activities within the city surrounding area. For this purpose, a list of
major faults, as well as the reported historical and instrumental earthquakes occurred within a radius of 200 km around
the area, till 2013 A.D. are collected. In this paper, after culling and removing aftershocks and foreshocks, first the
Poisson behavior of the remaining earthquakes is studied; and then by calculating the frequency of earthquakes and using
universal probabilistic relationships, the seismicity parameters of this region is obtained. Finally, the site-specific
response spectra and the peak ground acceleration coefficients for this city and suburbs are obtained using SeisRisk III
hazard analysis program. The results of this study show that the active seismicity in the south area of this city is much
more than its northern parts.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 22, 2019
The Effect of Parent Attention and Discipline Congregational Prayers toward Student Achievement, Case Study: At Senior High School of Semarang
Mashudi S. Ag, Bayu Kurniawan
Page no 190-195 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i02.004
This study aims to examine the influence of parental attention, discipline congregational prayers towards student achievement in Ungaran State High School, 1 Getasan State High School and Tuntang 1 State High School, Semarang District, Central Java. The research method used in this study is a quantitative research method with a survey approach. Respondents from this study were 162 students of XI Science and XI IPS. Data collection methods from this study are by distributing questionnaires and questionnaires to all respondents from these three schools. Data analysis techniques from the study using multiple linear regression method with the help of SPSS version 22.00 analysis tools. The results of this study indicate that the attention of parents influences student achievement in school, parents attention variables have a significance level of 0.000 or <0.05, so it can be said that parental attention has a significant positive effect on student achievement. The variable of discipline congregational prayer has a significance level of 0.000 or <0.05. So it can be said that congregational prayer has a significant positive effect on student achievement because the level of significance possessed is smaller than 0.05. The result of the F value obtained is 60,957 with a significance level of 0,000, because the significant level is less than 0.05, so it can be said that the attention of parents and the discipline of prayer together simultaneously and significantly affect student achievement in school
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 22, 2019
Parental Perception towards Free Primary Education Policy Implementation among Pastoralists in West Pokot County, Kenya
Barmao Kipkorir Paul
Page no 92-100 |
10.21276/sjhss.2019.4.2.4
Pastoralists are a group of people who inhabit harsh and remote regions of Kenya. Pasture and water for their animals
dominate their priorities. This paper is premised on the findings of a study that sought to establish parental perceptions
towards the implementation of free primary education among pastoralists in West Pokot County, Kenya. Respondents
were the parents, teachers and pupils from selected schools in the county. The study was guided by the Rational Action
Theory advanced by Goldthorpe. A pragmatic research paradigm, in which a descriptive research design was employed,
was adopted. The target population comprised 60,000 pupils, 503 head teachers and parents in 503 primary schools. The
study used a sample size of 300 pupils, 50 head teachers and 50 parents selected using purposive sampling technique.
Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected using a questionnaire. Pearson correlation and regression analyses
were computed to test the level of association between variables and to test the hypotheses respectively. Qualitative data
were analysed through reporting themes that emerged. The themes emerging from secondary data were identified to
augment the primary data. The results of correlations indicated that the Pearson correlation coefficient between parental
perception and free primary education policy implementation was 0.792, indicating a strong positive association between
parental perception and free primary education policy implementation in the county. Further, results of the regression
coefficients revealed that parents’ perception (β=0.027, p<0.05) was significant to free primary education policy.
Although parents of pastoralist communities in West Pokot County are positive towards the FPE implementation, more
resources need to be directed to them to realize a more gainful venture in education in the region.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 22, 2019
Understanding the Constitutional Right to Defense and Trials in Absentia in Criminal Cases in Ethiopia: A Case Based Analysis
Leake Mekonen Tesfay
Page no Sch Int J Law Crime Justice, 2019: 2(2): 20-28 |
10.21276/sijlcj.2019.2.2.1
As exception to the right of persons accused of crime to be tried in their presence, absentia trial is recognized in many jurisdictions. In Ethiopia, absentia trial is possible for crimes which are considered of sever gravity, but the accused has the right to retrial for justifiable reasons. Defining absentia trial has, however, become controversial. Typical to this, the Federal Supreme Court Cassation Division (Cassation Bench) has given decisions in two cases - Fetiya’s case and Biniyam’s case - excluding cases where the accused absents after the prosecution witnesses are heard or at sentencing hearing from the domain of absentia trial. It reasoned that in cases where the accused absents after the prosecution witnesses are heard, s/he should be presumed to have waived the right to defense. This case comment examines the appropriateness of these decisions from the perspective of criminal trial process. It is mainly argued that absentia trial includes cases where the court continues trying the case in the absence of the person accused, including cases where the accused absents after the prosecution evidences were heard or even at sentencing hearing. Moreover, as persons accused may absent after the prosecution evidences are heard or even at sentencing hearing for reasons beyond their control, they shall not be denied the right to retrial without regard to the reasons of their absence.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 22, 2019
The Characteristics of Top Management in Indonesia Manufacturing Company
Erna Setiany
Page no 181-189 |
10.36348/sjbms.2019.v04i02.003
This study aims to describe the characteristics of the Board of Commissioners in Indonesia. In this study the characteristics studied include Independence, Expertise, age and tenure of the Board of Commissioners. This research is a descriptive research. The sample of this study is 104 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the year of 2013-2016. The results of this study show that the independence of the Board of Commissioners shows an increase. The Board of Commissioners' expertise in this study shows improvement. The average age of the Board of Commissioners in this study is 54.9 years. The average tenure (term of office) of the Board of Commissioners is 6.8 years. These four characteristics show an increasing trend over the years
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 22, 2019
Margayya's Meteoric Rise and Catastrophic Downfall: An Entrepreneurial Consideration of “The Financial Expert” by R. K. Narayan
K. M Wazed Kabir, Md. Shamim Mondol
Page no 6-10 |
10.36348/sijll.2019.v02i01.002
R K Narayan's The Financial Expert is a masterpiece of the master writer about a financial wizard Margayya of the fictional town Malgudi. The novel temporally located after the independence of India narrates the meteoric rise and dramatic downfall of the protagonist. The writer artistically weaves the life of Margayya who starts life as an expert to provide financial advice regarding loans from a bank and rapidly rises to be a financial tycoon only to see a sudden downfall. The focus of the writer is on the financial activities of the central character with a view to showing the shortcomings and pitfalls that bring his disaster. The study aims at studying the novel from entrepreneurial viewpoints and dissecting the wounds in the initiatives with some insights from other areas like psychology. To do the research, the novel will be a primary source while entrepreneurship and its theoretical aspects will be availed as the secondary source. The study being a multidisciplinary work is expected to open up rarely explored domain of literature and business studies in one research frame.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 22, 2019
The Position of Tor Tor in the Mandailing Society
Rosmilan Pulungan, Adrial Falahi, Lisa Septia Dewi br. Ginting
Page no 11-14 |
10.36348/sijll.2019.v02i01.003
Ethnic comes from the south tapanuli regency is called ethnic batak mandailing which has a variety of traditional activities, Horja Godang is a traditional feats ceremony of marriage in society of south tapanuli. Where arts activities are include (margondang) which is accompanied with manortor (dance). Tortor performance in this activities there are several stages, namelytor tor suhur bolon, on the presentation the audience determined by the kinship system (dalihan natolu) include the orter of the tor tor to be done. The research method used is quantitative method. The form of presentation in the writing is descriptive analytical. By using this method the result of the research will be describe and analysis with the main focus on field of culture and social. The result of research is to find out how the procedures of implementation of the Horja party in mandailing society with the costums prevailing in the area
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 20, 2019
Immunomodulatory Effect of Aqueous Extract of Leaves of Ocimum gratissimum on Albino Wistar Rats
Ughachukwu P. O, Nwozor C. M, Anumudu J. C, Nwadialor J. O, Ezeako G. C, Nwankwo O. B
Page no 117-124 |
10.36348/sjmps.2019.v05i02.006
Increased morbidity and mortality has been recorded from diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune disorders, and graft versus tissue rejections. Therefore, immunomodulation can be beneficial depending on the desired immune status. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of aqueous extract of leaves of Ocimum gratissimum on immune response in albino Wistar rats. Albino Wistar rats were administered the following extracts/drugs by oral administration for 21 days: Group 1 (40 mg/kg extract), Group 2 (80 mg/kg extract), Group 3 (60 mg/kg extract), Group 4 (Levamisole 0.5 mg/kg) positive control, Group 5 (no drugs, no extract) negative control. After 21 days, blood samples were collected for the estimation of plasma IgG level and absolute WBC count. There were statistically significant reductions in plasma IgG levels in the test groups compared to controls (p value 0.052). Multiple comparisons (Dunn’s) of the group values further revealed statistically significant p values of 0.022 (group 2 vs group 1), 0.023 (group 2 vs group 4), and 0.011 (group 5 vs group 2). There were also statistically significant reductions in total WBC in the test groups compared to controls (p value 0.043). Multiple comparisons (Dunn’s) of the group values further revealed statistically significant p values of 0.013 (group 2 vs group 5), and 0.010 (group 3 vs group 5). At the doses and concentrations used in this study, the aqueous leaf extract of O. gratissimum produced dose dependent inhibition of plasma IgG concentration and total WBC count in albino Wistar rats