ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Overview of Non-Squamous Cell Subtypes of Iraqi Lung Cancer Patients and Their Progression Free Survival
Manwar Abd Al-Elah Al-Naqqash, Bassam Mohammed Jameel Al-Kawaz, Ahmed Salih Hussien Al-Shewered
Page no 657-661 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i12.001
Lung cancer is most common malignancy and is the first cause of death in Iraq. To assess the progression free survival (PFS), and to describe the role of maintaining pemetrexed drug. Retrospective study conducted in Oncology Teaching Hospital /Medical city complex. The period from January 2014 to June 2017. A total of forty seven patients with non-small cell lung cancer, treated by chemotherapy enrolled. Patients assessed for age, gender, histopathological subtypes, first line chemotherapy protocol and progression free survival. The progression free survival was 18.6 months with (95% Confidence Interval (CI)). The progression free survival for adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma were 19.6, 9.8(months). The maintenance pemetrexed showed a better Progression free survival than other patients. Patients with adenocarcinoma histology have better Progression free survival than other subtypes
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Transactional Analysis and Workplace Harmony in the Hospitality Industry, Rivers State, Nigeria
Patrick Nkiinebari Nwinyokpugi, Udo Charity Titus
Page no 1476-1484 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.20
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between
transactional analysis strategies and workplace harmony of hospitability organizations
in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Cross sectional survey design was used for this study.
High levels of casualization of staff strength were found in these organizations under
study, hence the study focus only on the managers of selected standard hospitality
organizations in Rivers State. Sample size of ninety (90) managers was sampled using
census survey design. The hypotheses of the study was tested and analysed using
Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), findings revealed that, the dimension of
the predictor variable transactional analysis strategies; personality component, Ego
states, Trust and Communication have a significant relationship between the measure
of the criterion variable workplace harmony; grievances frequency and collaboration.
The Moderating factors of motivation and leadership moderate the relationship
between transactional analysis strategies and workplace harmony of hospitality
organization in Rivers State. Therefore, we recommended that thoughtfulness and
adherence should be geared towards implementing the dimension listed and discussed
in this study as it enhances workplace harmony.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Factors Affecting Outcomes of IVF in Unexplained Infertility
Sunita Saharan, Ruma Satwik, Abha Majumdaar
Page no 684-690 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i12.005
Unexplained infertility refers to the absence of a definable cause for infertility despite a thorough evaluation. Subtle abnormalities like mild endometriosis, minor tubal dysfunction as evidenced by presence of peritubal adhesions or partial fimbrial phimosis, endometrial defects, may be unearthed by thorough investigations in these couples labelled with unexplained infertility. Primary objective of the study was to determine if IVF outcomes in unexplained infertility are different from other cause of infertility like male or tubal factor infertility. Secondary objectives were to find out what intrinsic or extrinsic factors in unexplained infertility influence IVF results. Based upon these factors, to help in prognosticating couples with unexplained infertility before they enter IVF. The study was explained to all eligible couples undergoing IVF at centre. They were offered participation in study and given a patient information sheet to understand the study. Those who accepted to take part in the study were enrolled in study. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, three cohorts of unexplained, male and tubal are formed according to their indication of IVF cycle. Age of female partner was the only variable which showed statistically difference. Mean age of female partner of unexplained group was 34.12 ± 3.69 years, and of tubal & male group it was 33.00 ± 4.2years 3, 32.13 ± 3.69 years respectively (p value 0.047 < 0.05). Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy offered not only to establish the diagnosis but also helping couple knowing their chances of successful pregnancy in IVF
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Written Language Ergonomics: Exploring Expressive and Impressive ways of Communication
Pharaoh Ochichi
Page no 1424-1433 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.13
Sometimes writing impressively gratifies the writer, while writing
expressively not only satisfies, but also benefits the reader. If so, writers who write to
impress themselves had better keep their written work for their personal reading. How
writers use language is critical, because it determines how meanings of their ideas are
received, interpreted and acted upon (herein referred to as language ergonomics). This
paper reviews literature from English language authorities on well—writing to
express. It is about using a short, specific, concrete, common, and positive word;
about using a strong verb and the active voice; about using a word that means what it
is supposed to mean. That is all about effective writing as defined by eight Cs:
Concise, saying what needs to be said using only the necessary words; Choice, using
suitable words; Compelling, saying it in a way that makes the listener or reader pay
attention; Compliant, obeying relevant language rules. It is also defined as Consistent,
avoiding contradictions, i.e. being in agreement with what the experts say; Clear,
using a simple and direct way so that listeners or readers understand it easily;
Coherent, saying it in a logical and organised way; Concrete, trying to be as definite
and as specific as possible. The researcher discovers through analysis that great
writers use both adverbs and adjectives sparingly to avoid wastage. While adjectives
overwhelm nouns, adverbs weaken verbs. Wordsmiths prefer strong verbs to
modifiers, opt for concrete words as opposed to abstract ones, go in for a variety of
sentences rather than only long-winded ones, and choose the active voice other than
passive. If writers chose to follow these simple rules, communication objectives could
be achieved.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Factors Influencing Consumers’ Willingness to Purchase Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Food Products in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Mohi Uddin, Mohd Aminul Islam, MM Ismail Hossin
Page no 1324-1337 |
10.36348/sjbms.2018.v03i12.006
The results of the survey showed that consumers generally know (53.3%) what genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are, but they do not have enough information about the genetic modification process. The main concerns of consumers about GMO foods are their carcinogenic effects to human. The usage of GMOs in health sector and in preventing environmental pollution were the most approved areas by the consumers, whereas the majority of consumers disapproved the use of genetic modifications in food applications. This study shows that knowledge, perceived risks, attitude, labeling have a significant relationship with willingness to purchase GMO food products based on the survey conducted in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The study showed importance of willingness to purchase GMO food products to determine the success of the business with human needs. So, this study will help the GMO food products entrepreneur to plan and run their business accordingly to achieve success. In addition to that, the survey data will be helpful to the GMO authority, to understand the behavior intention of the consumers of Malaysia, which will help them for further research as well as to take adequate measures for the better managerial implications of the GMO food products company in Malaysia
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Criminal Action of Money Laundering in Economics Laws in Indonesia
Alvin Hamzah Nasution, Beby Suryani Fithri, Arie Kartika
Page no 1416-1423 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.12
Money laundering crime has become an essential link in crime. The
perpetrators of crime hide the results of corruption in the financial system or various
other forms of endeavor. The act of concealing the proceeds of crime or the funds
obtained from the offense is intended to obscure the origin of the property. Various
reasons to combat money laundering which could adversely impact the economy,
either macro and micro, because it is corrosive to the economic fundamentals. At the
macro level, either directly or indirectly, money laundering can disrupt various
financial systems, social systems, and the political system of a country. All countries
agreed that money laundering is a crime that should have confronted and eradicated.
Therefore, it takes the role of various parties to introduce, prevent and eradicate
money laundering. One of the branches of economics is the Development Economy,
which basically questioned how the implementation of development, so that people
get a better life through the fulfillment of their needs. That way can go well if any of
the rules are agreed upon. Then the picture concludes that the law and the economy
are mutually supportive. The law or regulation guarantees the needs of the community
and the interaction of the good. The required Economic Law is a law capable of
creating a climate and atmosphere that allows the government and the community to
work together. In short, the Economic Law in question is the Economic Law that is
able to establish cooperation between the government and all components of society
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Nigeria: New Empirical Evidence
Jonathan E. Ogbuabor, Uchechukwu I. Ebo, Fidelia N. Onuigbo
Page no 1355-1360 |
10.36348/sjbms.2018.v03i12.009
This study seeks to contribute to the ongoing investigation on the growth effect of foreign direct investment in Nigeria. The study utilized annual time series data for the period 1981-2016 and the OLS estimation technique. Apart from the long-run estimation, the study also captured the short-run dynamics using an error correction model. The findings show that the role of FDI remained muted both in the long-run and short-run. However, the study established that growth in gross fixed capital formation and the dynamics of the naira to U.S. dollar exchange rate play important roles in economic growth in Nigeria, at least in the long-run. The study therefore concludes that there is need for Nigerian government to evolve and implement policies that can drive the inflow of foreign direct investments into the productive sectors of the economy in order to enhance the productive capacity of the economy. Such policies should encourage a stable economic and political environment that will enhance the confidence in foreign investors in the domestic economy
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Assessment of Poverty Alleviation Programme on Agricultural Production and Literacy among Adults in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria
Samaila Mohammed Tomsu, Abba Aji Abubakar, Idris Mu’azu
Page no 1446-1451 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.16
The study assessed the impact of poverty alleviation programme on
Agricultural Production and Literacy Among Adults in Damaturu Yobe state. The
Objectives of the study is to assess the impact of poverty alleviation on Agricultural
production and Literacy among Adults. And the beneficiaries of this study are the
Yobe State Agency for Community and Social Development, Ministry of Sport and
Youth Empowerment, Non-Governmental Organization Eradicating Poverty,
Youths/Adult, Farmers and School Dropout. A survey research design was used for
the study. The target population of the study was comprise of 300 beneficiaries of
poverty alleviation programmes in Damaturu Local Government Area, one hundred
and sixty nine (169) was selected as sample through simple random sampling
techniques. The instrument used for this study was questionnaire tagged Assessment
of Poverty Alleviation Programmes on Adults Economic in Empowerment in
Damaturu, Yobe State (APAPAEED). In analyzing the data descriptive statistics of
frequency, percentage, mean and Ranks was used. The study reveals that Poverty
Alleviation Programmes has positive impacts on Agricultural Production and Literacy
programme in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Fiscal Policy and Its Relationship with Economic Growth: A Review Study
Omar Mohammad Abad Alkasasbeh, Nazatul Faizah Haron
Page no 1318-1323 |
10.36348/sjbms.2018.v03i12.005
The fiscal policy reflects the state use of its economic programs, which includes revenues and expenditures in the best way. This is done by directing the state economic plans to determine the sources of income and how to spend them, and what are the most important spending trends such as wages of government employees and various service projects, to achieve the highest levels of economic balance. Economic growth represents the process of increasing real income in a cumulative and continuous manner over a period of time, where this increase must be greater than the rate of population growth. The aim of this paper is to review the research work conducted on fiscal policies and economic growth, noting that there are two types of fiscal policy; the first type is spending, while the second type is taxation. In addition, according to previous research, the relationship between fiscal policy and economic growth is not clear and consistent, where in some cases a positive relationship, while in others it may be a negative relationship. In this paper we will discuss the concept of fiscal policies, economic growth and the relationship between those two variables through some of previous research.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Justice Collaborator as the Effort to Eradicate Corruption
Alwan Hadiyanto, Mahmutarom HR, Sri Endah Wahyuningsih
Page no 1440-1445 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.15
The government provides criminal law policies to someone who wants to
be a whistleblower and a justice collaborator of corruption. The criminal law policy is
enforced in Law No. 31 of 2014 as a complement to the weaknesses of Law No. 13 of
2006 and several other regulations. Regarding the amount of government appreciation
given in the form of protection and appreciation, it is necessary to know how
important the role of a whistleblower and justice collaborator is in uncovering the
main criminal acts of corruption in assisting the criminal justice system in this
country. This paper was carried out at the Witness and Victim Protection Agency. The
data obtained are primary data and secondary data. Also, primary data collection
techniques are also carried out by interviewing the parties concerned which are then
analyzed descriptively. The data obtained is then processed and reviewed based on the
formulation of the problem that has been applied so that it is expected to obtain a clear
and concrete picture of the objects discussed qualitatively and subsequently presented
descriptively namely explaining, elaborating, and describing by the problems closely
related to this research. In giving testimony in general, the Justice Collaborator is
motivated by a reduction in the period of detention or from his heart. Indeed he
intends to repent. However, also in the testimony sometimes a Justice Collaborator is
disturbed or hindered by his fellow friends who commit a crime, and this is what
every country in the world needs to regulate so that the dismantling of a crime can run
optimally. In responding to Corruption cases, countries in the world have reacted with
various rules so that they can create a deterrent effect for the perpetrators of the crime,
as well as the rules regarding Whistleblowers and Justice Collaborators they have
included in their country's Law. However, in Indonesia, the rules regarding witnesses
of new perpetrators and reporters are regulated in the 2011 Supreme Court Circular.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Implementation of TQM in Public Universities of Bangladesh: Challenges and Resolutions: A Review
MMI Hossin, MA Islam, M Uddin
Page no 1338-1347 |
10.36348/sjbms.2018.v03i12.007
Education intends to promote such values and improve people’s capacity that sustains environment and development issues of any countries. Education helps to create awareness, welfare attitudes, skills and behaviour as well as a sense of ethical responsibilities among the people. Education has different levels such as primary, secondary, higher secondary and university education. Among these, university or higher education is one of the fastest growing parts of the education system. In these contexts, higher education should be standard, welfare and sustainable development oriented. One of the key aims of higher education is to anticipate the needs of the economy and prepare highly skilled workers to make it competitive. This is especially important for a developing country like Bangladesh. Because, it is badly needed to build up our human capital, and higher education can play vital role in this regard that promotes to the growth of economy, achieve and sustain a high-quality workforce. But higher education is now globalized and in many ways commercialized affair. As a result, quality of higher education is ignored, and business attitude prioritized, especially in the context of third world countries. As a developing country, in Bangladesh, this scenario is more vulnerable.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
The Role of The National Police in Conducting Investigations through Reasoning Mediation against Property Offenses based on the Value of Justice
Dian Ayu Kusuma Dewi, Teguh Prasetyo, Sri Endah Wahyuningsih
Page no 1434-1439 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.14
The existence of law enforcement agencies in the Republic is considered
not as protectors and protectors, but often backfires and social problems because what
is aspired are not by the reality. Nevertheless, the community continues to voice the
law as what is desired even though sometimes it is ignored but still struggling. The
law desired by society is necessarily a law that lives sociologically. At the level of
investigation in the police, even if someone is suspected of having committed a minor
criminal offense, the police will still apply the concept of the investigation by the
prescribed criminal procedure law. In the current system of investigating criminal
cases, the government continues to seek reasoning mediation against the background
of thoughts that are associated with the ideas of renewal of criminal law (penal
reform) and associated with the problem of pragmatism. The background of the ideas
of "reforming reasoning" includes the idea of victim protection, technical ideas, the
idea of restorative justice, the idea of overcoming rigidity/formality in the prevailing
system, the idea of avoiding the adverse effects of the criminal justice system and the
current criminal system, in particular in seeking other alternatives to imprisonment
(alternative to imprisonment/alternative to custody). The problem that can be raised
from this paper is how the position of a system of reasoning mediation in the police
investigation system on objects and how the opportunities and prospects for the
implementation of a penal mediation system as an effort to discuss criminal law in
Indonesia. This research study is normative juridical research by looking at national
criminal law as a rule or norm in the enforcement of criminal law. The researcher will
see the principle of legality in national criminal provisions both in principle and in the
application of law enforcement. In normative juridical research, the type of data used
is secondary data obtained from library data.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Serum Lipid Levels, Atherogenic Indices and Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Normal Pregnancies
A. Agbecha, R. M. Gali
Page no 674-683 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i12.004
Changes in maternal lipids and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity occur during normal pregnancy. There is scarce data in regards to atherogenic indices and relationship of lipids with ALP during pregnancy. The study therefore aimed at determining serum lipid levels, atherogenic indices, and ALP activity as well as their relationship in normal pregnancies. The case-control study compared the parameters of second (n=37) and third (n=40) trimester pregnancies with normal pregnant controls (n=40) aged 18-35 years. Results showed a significant (P<0.0005) rise in the levels of total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C), triglycerides (TGs), non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol (nHDL-C) and ALP in the pregnant women compared to anthropometrically matched non-pregnant women. A significant (P<0.02) rise in Castelli’s risk index (CRI-1), atherogenic coefficient (AC), TG/HDL-C, atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) was observed in the pregnant women compared to the matched controls. Pearson correlation showed a positive correlation of gestation age with ALP (r=0.365), TC (r=0.450), HDL-C (r=0.311), VLDL-C (r=0.338), TGs (r=0.338), and nHDL-C (r=0.291). A positive correlation of ALP was observed with TC (r=0.689), LDL-C (r=0.608), VLDL-C (r=0.231), TGs (r=0.231), and nHDL-C (r=0.647). The atherogenic indices neither correlated with gestation age nor ALP. The present study shows that serum lipids increase in association with ALP during normal pregnancy. We recommend further studies in women with complicated pregnancies to gain insights into the patho-physiology of the association
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Reward Structure Management; Enhancing Employees Commitment in the Banking Sector of Rivers State, Nigeria
Patrick N Nwinyokpugi, Athanasius Faith Felix
Page no 1452-1461 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.17
This is a cross sectional survey study of reward structure management and
Employee Commitment of banking employees in Rivers State, Nigeria. The concern
of the study is focussed on employees loafing and banking sector crises that has
become an occurring decimal in Nigeria. A sampled population of 200 principal
officers of selected banks under study was determined using Taro Yamane sample
determination formula. Structured closed ended questionnaire was constructed to
extract testable responses. The data gathered were analyzed using Pearson Product
Moment Correlation coefficient statistics. The result of the analyses showed that there
is a significant relationship between Reward Structure Management and Employee
Commitment in Commercial Banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It is concluded
that better Reward Structure Management is one best approach to ensuring Employees
Commitment in the banking sector. It is therefore recommended that for effectiveness
and sustainable banking operations, the banking system actors should design a good
Reward Structure Management that takes cognizance of team collaboration, goal
achievement, profit sharing and organisational citizenship. These attributes, the study
has shown portend greater employees‟ commitment that can give rise to
innovativeness and loyalty in the banking sector.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Radio Anatomical Analysis of Positional Relation between Anterior Ethmoid Artery Canal and Ethmoid Skull Base in Correlation with Olfactory Fossa
Dr. Shaikh Afzaluddin Hussain, Md. Siddique Ahmed Khan
Page no 124-127 |
10.36348/sijap
Introduction: The anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) is an anatomical landmark; its position is important for recognizing structures of difficult access (frontal sinus) and to define skull base in surgery. The anterior ethmoidal artery crosses three cavities: the orbit, the ethmoid labyrinth and the anterior fossa of the skull. The aims and objectives of the study are to determine the course of the AEA and the distance of the AEA from the base skull. Material and Methods: A surveying radiological study was carried out on 100 coronal CT images from subjects who were exposed to paranasal CT imaging during a period April-July 2018 in a tertiary hospital. All CT images, along with indication of sinusitis were encompassed in the examination. The elimination being changed skull base anatomy due to earlier surgical interference, injury or tumour and age <18 years. Result: Among the coronal CT images analyzed, the male and female were noted to be 60 and 20 respectively. Out of 160 sides, AEA was identified in all the images studied (100%). The AEA was found below SB in 134 out of 160 (83.8%). On measuring the distance between the AEA and SB majority belonged to Group A (74 out of 134) in comparison to Group B (40 out of 134) and Group C (20 out of 134). The mean distance was found to be 1.43 mm, 3.8 mm, 5.72 mm in Group A, Group B and Group C respectively. The overall mean distance between the AEA and the SB was 3.65 mm. Discussion: The AEA is an anato-radiologic keystone for paranasal sinus and anterior skull base endoscopic operations. The presence of AEA in all of the pictures examined in this investigation is consistent with the reported range of 92-100 percent. In the ethmoidal air sinus, AEA was found to have a varied path. Conclusion: Due to differences in the length of the lateral lamella of the cribriform fossa, the distance between AEA and SB differs. The structure of the olfactory fossa varies. Despite the statistical limitations, the positional association between AEA and the depth of the olfactory fossa is noteworthy.