ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
Loss Minimization in Nigerian Power System Network
Ibekwe, Basil Esom, Bendor, Sampson A, Udeh, Ikemefuna James
Page no 612-617 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.10.1
Proper reactive power management for improving the a.c power system
performance always result in loss minimization. It is all about the supply of reactive
power in a transmission line to increase the transmittable power thereby making it
compatible with the prevailing load demand. In this paper, various factors contributing
to loss minimization in a.c networks were examined, and include the use of: shunt
capacitors and reactors, synchronous capacitors, tap changing transformers, series
capacitors e.t.c. Recommendations to minimize losses in the system were proffered in
this study to ensure good power quality and security in the network.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
The Rate of Pre-Eclampsia at Al-Wahda Hospital Derna, Libya: A Prospective Clinical Trial Study
Soad Ajroud, Raga A. Elzahaf, Manal Younis
Page no 86-89 |
10.36348/sijog.2018.v01i04.006
Abstract: Pre-eclampsia, is an obstetric disorder characterized by hypertension and proteinuria that prevails all over the world. It presents as a pressing peril for fetal and maternal lives. Though inflammation, increased levels of TXA2, ischemic placenta, dysfunction of endothelium are discerned, the exact pathophysiology yet remains a mystery. The absolute treatment is still to be discovered, however its prevention by low dose aspirin and calcium supplementation present as promising preventative measures for pre-eclampsia. To observe the effect of aspirin and calcium in prevention of preeclampsia. This was a prospective clinical trial study for evaluation of role of aspirin and calcium in prevention of pre-eclampsia in primigravidas. It was carried out at department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at AL-Wahda hospital Derna from Jan 2016 to Dec 2016. Three hundred and forty four primigravidae were included in the study. Their age ranged from 16 to 45 years with a mean 26.32 ± 4.88 years. Out of the 344 healthy primigravidae, 63 (18.3 %) developed preeclampsia. Both (aspirin and calcium) supplementations were associated with a reduction preeclampsia. There was significant difference between the group taken both (aspirin & calcium) group and prevent pre-eclampsia (X2= 6.07, P= 0.014). In Conclusion, It was noted in the present study that low dose aspirin and calcium might have beneficial effect in the prevention of preeclampsia.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
Socio-Demographic Correlates of Job Satisfaction and Perceived Factors Influencing Nurses Turnover in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria Kaduna State, Nigeria
Robert Teryila Kever, Silas Saidu Oyibo, Aji M. Gana, John Freeman Ukende, Pius Iorapuu Damkor, Sambo Danlami
Page no 321-328 |
10.21276/sjnhc
Workplace turnover is destructive to nursing and patient outcomes as it leads to
losing competent and qualified nurses. However, developments of coping strategies
demand a clear understanding of workplace variables that either motivates nurses to
remain employed or lead them to leave their current jobs. This study assessed the
relationship between socio-demographic characteristics of members of nursing staff and
their job satisfaction as well as perceived factors influencing turnover among nurses in
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria, Nigeria. Cross-sectional study design
was carried out on 304 nurses using quantitative data collection methods from 8th April,
2016 – 22nd April, 2016. The respondent’s age ranged between 20-63 years with a mean
age of 39±10.97 years. Age, gender, marital status; and job satisfaction yielded a nonstatistical significant, weak and positive correlation with job satisfaction. Number of years
worked, professional experience and unit of primary assignment were the only sociodemographic characteristics found to be significant predictors of job satisfaction in
ABUTH (P < 0.05). Insufficient cohesion with colleagues, poor safety of the work
environment; undervalued nurse’s opinion by medical staff and poor professional image of
nursing were identified as perceived factors positively influencing nurse’s intension to
leave the hospital. The study suggests that nurses’ opinion should be respected by other
professionals and nurses professional practice judgement should not be relegated on the
bases of sentiments.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
Are Iron Deficiency Anaemic Patients Prone To Cardiovascular Disease?
Dr. Manju S. Chandankhede, Sanya Dhingra, Dr. Madhur Gupta
Page no 106-109 |
10.36348/sijb.2018.v01i03.008
The property of iron to get reversibly oxidized and reduced is essential for its metabolic functions. Severe iron deficiency can produce cardiovascular disease. Wide range of biochemical markers are implicated in the pathogenesis of anaemia like Serum Ferritin, Malondialdehyde and Homocysteine. The purpose of the study is to assess serum ferritin, homocysteine and plasma malondialdehyde levels in Iron deficiency anaemic patients and to find whether anaemic patients are prone to cardiovascular disease or not. A case control study was carried out at Lata Mangeshkar hospital, Nagpur in which serum malondialdehyde and homocysteine levels measured in 30 diagnosed patients of Iron deficiency anaemia in the age from 19 to 40 years were compared with healthy controls. Malondialdehyde was estimated by the method of Randox laboratory. Serum homocysteine was measured by using ELISA kits. The data was analysed for correlation between levels of homocysteine and malondialdehyde with serum ferritin in patients of Iron deficiency anaemia. Serum malondialdehyde levels in patients with Iron deficiency anaemia were higher i.e. 0.680+0.349 (ng/ml) than in controls which were 0.144+0.102 (ng/ml) with a statistically significant value of p <0.05.Statistically, there was also a significant rise in homocysteine levels in patients with Iron deficiency anaemia i.e.76.105+16.836(ng/ml) as compared to 27.57+12.11 (ng/ml) in controls. An inverse relation exists between serum ferritin and markers of oxidative stress. Iron deficiency anaemic patients have elevated levels of malondialdehyde and homocysteine than the control group and both these parameters may be common mediators in the pathogenesis of accelerated atherosclerosis.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
Systemic Review: Mandibular Third Molar Impaction: Prevalence, Causes, Classifications, Complications, and Managements
Dr. Ziyad Abdulaziz Al Hammad
Page no 340-343 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.10.10
Systemically reviewing the topic Mandibular Third Molar Impaction and its
components: prevalence, causes, classifications, complications, and managements. All
studies pertaining to the topic and its components were included. Exclusion criteria
were applied to exclude studies that were not PubMed indexed. The materials and
methods used for this systemic review were to search in the PubMed database, using
specific words "Mandibular Third Molar Impaction, Prevalence, Causes,
Classifications, Complications, and Managements” and published in the English
language. The articles were reviewed, 25 papers were identified in PubMed but a total
of 20 papers were included in the final systemic review according to the specific
keywords and materials mentioned above. The occurrence of Mandibular Third Molar
Impaction can be seen in everyday routine oral surgery practice. The prevalence of
Mandibular Third Molar Impaction is remarkable but varied from one study to another.
Causes were investigated showing a multifactorial tendency. Classifications are very
essential for diagnosing different types of impaction. Diverse Complications related to
Mandibular Third Molar Impaction are possible, yet avoidable. Management was
reviewed showing a verity of treatment modalities.
CASE REPORT | Oct. 30, 2018
Caesarean Scar Pregnancy: A Case Report and the Review of Literature
Grine Asmae, Zniber Oum Hani Hanae, Gribi Najlaa, Bzikha Rachid, Bakkali Bachira, Bouhache Sara, Khallouk Zineb, A.Kharbach, N Zraidi, Baidada Aziz
Page no 70-73 |
10.36348/sijog.2018.v01i04.003
Abstract: Caesarean scar Pregnancy (CSP) implanted in the caesarean section scar is a rare location among ectopic pregnancies that can be life-threatening. It can be classified at the same level of gravity as the placenta accreta. Hysterectomy is the gold standard treatment for massive bleeding. The diagnosis of pregnancy implanted in the caesarean section scar is a difficult diagnosis of the first trimester. It must be done as early as possible. Clinical manifestations are not specific, bleeding and pain is the most common symptoms. Endovaginal and pelvic ultrasound associated with Doppler is the first-line examination, provides optimal and panoramic vision, and studies reports of the gestational sac and its vasculature. Recent studies report the value of MRI in diagnosis because of its affinity for the study of pelvic tissue and the relationship of structures. The treatment remains non-consensual but it appears that the injection of methotrexate in situ by preferring the vaginal route is effective and not very morbid. We present here the case of a patient with CSP whose diagnosis was initially unknown.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
Applied Research on Figure-ground Theory in EST Translation
Lan Qi
Page no 626-630 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.10.3
The translation of English for science and technology (abbreviation for EST)
in the internet era caters to the needs of the market and boasts a promising prospect.
EST is a kind of informational text characterized by its scientific seriousness, requiring
the translator to demonstrate the accuracy and logicality in translated text. Results show
that the figure-ground theory can be well applied to spatial orientation analysis,
temporal event analysis, and syntactic analysis. Regarding the complex sentences,
Tamly put forward five principles of figure-ground theory including sequence principle,
cause-result principle, inclusion principle, contingency principle and substitution
principle. Taking petroleum EST as the research object, this paper applies the five
related principles to the syntactic analysis of long and complex sentences with
examples.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
The Escalation of Iron Craft Productivity Preserves the Sustainability of Domestic Creative Industry In Indonesia
Zulkifli Abdullah, Edy Firza
Page no 1173-1177 |
10.36348/sjbms.2018.v03i10.006
Iron craft is a society cultural heritage that has to be preserved. There are many factors working on the sustainability of domestic iron craft industry. This research aims to investigate those factors. The primary data were collected through the field observation, deep interviews, surveys, and documentation. The secondary data were obtained from literature reviews. Those data were deeply analized by qualitative method. The result of this research reveals some factors obstracting the rise of iron craft productivity which are human resourses, management, and finishing. The decreasing number of labors working in this industry and the absence of potential future Iron craftmen as well as the inadequate tecnology application to do the finishing process. Good management practise is required to develop the iron craft business. The values believed by the blacksmiths are family values, community values, and cultural values. The trade off of technology application replacing the labors potentially decrease the current values. On the other hand, technology is requaired to increase the productivity.
CASE REPORT | Oct. 30, 2018
Full Mouth Rehabilitation of Partially Edentulous Jaws with Implants and Prosthesis
Dr. Priyesh N Kesharwani, Dr. Rahul VC Tiwari, Dr. Abhishek Jairaj, Dr. Heena Tiwari, Dr. Philip Mathew, Dr. Jisha David
Page no 303-306 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.10.3
The prosthetic considerations for treatment of partially edentulous patients
involve evaluation of important aspects such as presence of certain functional or
skeletal deficits, orientation of the occlusal plane, free-way space, size and location of
edentulous areas, number, strategic location and quality of the likely abutment teeth,
vertical dimension, and the type of occlusion. A comprehensive evaluation,
multidisciplinary approach and a sequential treatment plan, worked out in harmony with
the patient’s perceptions are important factors to ensure a successful outcome. One of
the major conditions faced for full mouth rehabilitation is the severely worn dentition.
In the present era with increased life expectancy, improved dental care, increased
retention of teeth and increased awareness about oral health number of patients with
generalized worn dentition have increased. This case report presents a case of partially
edentulous bilateral jaws in which full mouth rehabilitation was done using implants
and tooth supported prosthesis.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Moringa Oleifera Seeds and Leaves on Pregnancy
Gogo Appolus Obediah, Gift Paago
Page no 101-105 |
10.36348/sijb.2018.v01i03.008
Infertility has remained a major health problem among couples and sexually active individuals who seek to procreate, and the search for therapeutic solutions have remained endless. This led to the consumption of moringa oleifera as fertility aid. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of ethanolic extract of moringa oleifera seeds and leaves on pregnancy. Eighty-four (84) albino rats comparing of 56 females and 28 males, which acclimatised for two weeks and mated in ratio of 2 females to 1 male, the pregnant female rats were then divided into 7 Groups of 7; All rats were weighed on a daily basis throughout the research period. Group 1- Control (10ml/kg body weight/day of vehicle [Tween 80] orally). Groups 2-4 (Seed extract at dose level of 100, 200 and 400mg/kg body weight/day respectively), Groups 5-7 (Seed extract at dose level of 100, 200 and 400mg/kg body weight/day respectively). Administration was carried out throughout the gestation period. The blood samples were collected for hormonal assay and under standard aesthetic conditions. From the results it was observed that the moringa oleifera leave and seed extract caused resorption of the foetus with decrease in weight in a dose dependent manner; however, there was no disruption of the normal gestation. The levels of FSH and LH for animals treated with 400mg/kg were significantly lower than those of 200mg/kg, 100mg/kg and the control group. In conclusion, the ethanol extract of both the leaf and seed of moringa oleifera has shown abortifacient effect and therefore not advise for consumption during pregnancy.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
Musculoskeletal Neck and Back Pain Among Dental Healthcare Workers in Port Harcourt
Alade GO, Osagbemiro BB
Page no 344-349 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.10.11
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of the neck
and back pain among students and staff of the Dental centre, University of Port
Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). This study was conducted among one hundred
subjects, comprising of ten consultants, eight residents, fourteen house officers, fortythree dental students, fifteen dental surgery assistants, four therapists and six
technologists. Evaluation of the subjects with self-administered questionnaires was
done, which comprised subjects’ biodata, posture during work, rest period at work,
exercise during rest and location of pain. Pain severity was assessed using the Visual
Analogue Scale (VAS) (0 -10) pain scores. Fifty-eight percent of the participants were
female, with male to female ratio of 1:1.34 and mean age was 30.23±8.49years.
Seventy-six percent (76%) had experienced back pain with neck pain predominating in
38.2% followed by upper back pain (31.6%). There was no statistical difference
between the percentage of males (76.2%) and females (75.9%) that have experienced
musculoskeletal pain. According to the cadre of the respondents; 100% of residents,
90% of consultants, 86.7% of DSA and 83.3% of dental technologist have experienced
musculoskeletal pain in their practice. Only 14.5% of the respondents had missed
practice due to pain. Majority (49.0%) compromised their posture while working and
only 9% do any form of exercise during rest period. There is a high prevalence of neck
and back pain among dental professionals in this study. Years of practice, number of
patients seen per day and posture plays a vital role. Hence, a review of the practice of
dentistry is needed.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
Cholesterol Fasting or Non Fasting? Patient Variables in Cholesterol Testing Values
T. Mohanalakshmi, Mahadeo Mane, C. Naveen Kumar, E. Prabhakar Reddy
Page no 85-91 |
10.36348/sijb.2018.v01i03.005
Abstract: Fasting for at least eight hours prior to a lipid test has been standard practice in India and internationally for many years. However, a growing body of evidence and international expert opinion suggests that a non-fasting lipid profile can be used in most situations. Factors That Contribute to an Individual’s Usual Cholesterol Level: The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has the following recommendations to ensure that individual lipid measurements are clinically useful. Individuals should be on their regular diet and their weight should be stable for at least 2 weeks before their lipids or lipoproteins are measured. Patient preparation and blood collection procedures should be standardized according to these guidelines: Variation in lipid values- Age and gender, Posture, Venous Occlusion, Anticoagulants. Prolonged tourniquet application (2–5 min) can increase cholesterol from 5 to 15%. Biological variation is <5% for cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol and 20 to 30% for triglycerides, Considerable variation can occur from one assay to another between clinical laboratories, For patient care, it is important to know if the LDL is calculated or is measured directly, In order to compare results from different laboratories, it is important to know which assay method is utilized, If patient is non-fasting, a direct LDL test is recommended, Sudden changes in lipid values may indicate a change in diet, medications, or onset of a new disease state. When attempting to answer whether fasting or non fasting lipids are most appropriate, it is important to first think carefully about the clinical scenario and consider what question is to be answered with the results.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
The Accountability of Government Apparatus Performance in E-Ktp Services in Bantaeng Regency
Fitra Afriandi, Lukman Hakim, Abdul Mahsyar
Page no 1239-1243 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.10.13
This study aims to analyze the accountability process of the performance of
government officials in the service of electronic Resident Identity Card (e-KTP) in
Bantaeng Regency and analyze aspects that affect the accountability of the
performance of government officials in the service of E-KTP in Bantaeng Regency.
This research was carried out in Bantaeng Regency using qualitative approach, which
is a method that has several theoretical perspectives with the type of case study. The
research shows that the accountability of the performance of local government
apparatus in e-KTP service at the Bantaeng Regency Population and Civil
Registration Service still needs to be improved if it refers to several accountability
indicators namely legal accountability and honesty, process accountability, program
accountability, and policy accountability of the four indicators, indicators of local
government must be able to improve the quality of the performance of the apparatus,
especially from aspects of the process and program, although on the other hand there
are some obstacles to the apparatus in carrying out their duties, functions and
authority from these indicators. Indicators of legal accountability and honesty as well
as policy accountability have run quite well, but these advantages must always be
maintained in order to provide maximum service to the people of Bantaeng Regency.
Abstract: Some meat and dairy products contain small amounts of naturally occurring trans fat. But most trans fat is formed through an industrial process that adds hydrogen to vegetable oil, which causes the oil to become solid at room temperature. This partially hydrogenated oil is less likely to spoil, so foods made with it have a longer shelf life. Some restaurants use partially hydrogenated vegetable oil in their deep fryers, because it doesn't have to be changed as often as do other oils. High intakes of industrial trans fatty acids (iTFA) increase circulating low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, which has implicated iTFA in coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. Published data on iTFA and LDL-C, however, represent higher intake levels than the U.S. population currently consume. Number of studies is under process. Findings indicated that a wide range of oils and interventions were used, limiting the ability to determine an isolated effect of iTFA intake. Further, it appears that few dose-response data points are available to assess the relationship of low levels of iTFA, particularly from PHO exposure, and LDL-C. Therefore, limited evidence is available to determine the effect of iTFA at current consumption levels on CHD risk.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Oct. 30, 2018
Concept of Prosecution Law to Eradicate Corruption as an Attempt to Punish Perpetrators of Corruption
Yasmirah Mandasari Saragih, Teguh Prasetyo, Jawade Hafidz
Page no 1193-1199 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.10.7
Indonesia is one of the countries with a large number of corruption cases.
Criminal acts of corruption in Indonesia have been pervasive and have entered into all
walks of life. Its development continues to increase from year to year, in the number of
cases that occur and the amount of state financial losses and regarding the quality of
criminal acts of corruption carried out more systematically that has entered aspects of
community life. Increased uncontrolled corruption will bring impacts that are not only
limited to the life of the national economy but also to the life of the nation and state in
general. This study uses a normative and empirical juridical approach. Normative
research is carried out on the theoretical matters of legal principles relating to law
enforcement in the case of corruption in Indonesia. This research method uses several
approaches to produce a reasonable conclusion. The strategy of prosecuting policies in
certain crimes must pay attention to the nature of the problem. If the nature of the
problem is more on economic or trade issues, it should take precedence over sanctions
for action and/or fines. The formulation of sanctions between Article 2 and Article 3 of
this Law is contrary to the general provisions concerning sanctions regulated in the
Criminal Code. In the Criminal Code determines if an act is carried out because of
position and violates the authority. It is a criminal weight, while in this law in Article 3
which is an act as stipulated in Article 2 but carried out by misusing the authority,
opportunity or means that exists because of the position or position but the threat is
lighter than in Article 2. If the special law makes a particular minimum criminal threat,
then it must be accompanied by rules/guidelines for its application such as comparative
problems between specific minimums and maximal in particular. There should be a
unique pattern that should be followed in other Article formulations. For example in
Article 2 paragraph (1) the comparison is 1: 4 while in Article 3 the comparison is 1:20.
There should be a similar pattern applied in each Article in the formulation of specific
minimum provisions.