ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
The Effectiveness of Local Government Organizing through the Learning Organization Perspective at the Regional Secretariat office of Gorontalo Regency
Muh Firyal Akbar, Widya Kurniati Mohi
Page no 1073-1077 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.11
The study aims to analyze the application of learning organizations that are
good to be implemented in government agencies. The specific goal or target for this
research is to obtain comprehensive data related to the effectiveness of the Regional
Government, especially in the Gorontalo Regency Regional Secretariat by using a
learning organization perspective. The type of research used is a qualitativequantitative method (Mix Method). The existence of this research can provide clear
information about the effectiveness of the Gorontalo Regional Government in the
learning organization perspective. The results of this study showed an average score
with a high interpretation of all components of learning organization. In addition, the
findings of this study indicate that there is synergy between sections which is
characterized by good communication and coordination between parts, the formation of
the team is situational but still legally written that can facilitate the work of
coordinating with each group member in addition to that there is a process of dialogue
that takes place formally and informally at each structural level that supports the
organizational work climate. However, there are also a number of weaknesses that can
be improved to further optimize the organization of government work in the learning
organization perspective, namely the lack of individual understanding of the vision and
mission needs to be optimized so that organizational performance increases.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Physical and Mechanical Evaluation of Injection Moulded of 17-4PH Stainless Steel
Mohd Afian Omar, Noorsyakirah Abdullah, Ismail Nasiruddin Ahmad, Nor Amalina Nordin, Nor ‘Aini Wahab
Page no 588-592 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.9.4
The 17-4PH stainless steel (17-4PH SS) parts were fabricated by using a
metal injection moulding (MIM) route that utilizes three binder systems comprising of
palm stearin (PS), thermoplastic natural rubber (TPNR), polyethylene (PE), paraffin
wax (PW) and stearic acid (SA). The 17-4PH SS powder was mixed with binders at
powder loading of 65% vol by using a z-blade mixer for 2 hours at a temperature of
180°C to produce a homogeneous feedstock. The feedstock completely filled the mold
cavity at a temperature of 180°C and pressure of 400 bars. A two-stage debinding
process (solvent and thermal) was performed to remove binders in green parts. Debound
parts were sintered at temperature ranging from 1300°C to 1380°C for 2 hours. The
microstructures, physical and mechanical properties of the sintered parts were evaluated
in order to determine the feasibility of binder. Among the three binder systems
considered herein, PW/PE/SA appeared to produce optimum sintered properties while
PS/TPNR produced the lowest. Experimental results have also demonstrated that
comparable sintered properties could be obtained from the PS/PE at higher sintering
temperature. In summary, this work has indicated that bio-composite binder systems,
PS/TPNR and PS/PE could be considered as a promising binder in MIM of 17-4PH SS.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Study of Contact of TB and Measles in Malnourished Children at a Tertiary Care Centre
Pawan Kumar Sharma, Harimohan Ujjainiya, Rajesh Gaur
Page no 538-540 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i09.006
The important role of malnutrition in child death is that most nutritional deficiencies, including vitamin A and Zinc, impair immune function and other host defenses leading to a cycle of longer lasting and more severe infection and even worsening nutritional status. Thus inadequate intake, infection and poor nutritional status are intimately linked. Aim is to study the contact of TB and measles in malnourished children. Information was collected from interview with the parents and examination of under five years children was entered in a predesigned and pretested proforma of the study. History of contact of tuberculosis was present in 9.2% children. While measles in malnourished children is 31.1%, which has significance, precipitate of severe grade of malnutrition as compared to no history of measles
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
The Role of Zakat in Poverty Alleviation with particular Reference to Sokoto State Zakat and Endowment (Waqf) Commission
Muntaka Yahaya Aminu
Page no 1133-1141 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.9.14
Islam is a comprehensive system of life. It was built upon fire pillars viz.
monotheism, Salat, zakat, fasting and pilgrimage. Zakat as one of these five pillars of
Islam has a special consideration through which if a Muslim (to whom it was
prescribed) fails to establish becomes incomplete Muslim. It is obligatory upon those
who are wealthy to take out some specific portion of their wealth to those who are
poor. This system has many advantages among various Muslim communities. It will
instill the attitude of love, intimacy and affection between a rich and a poor, and more
importantly, zakat often help towards the alleviation of poverty in the society. For this,
Islam put the responsibility of collecting the zakat on a government from the wealthy
people and to distribute it to those who are needy. As such many Muslim states in
Nigeria today have established Zakat and Endowment Institutions / Organizations to
carry out this task. Sokoto state is one of these states where zakat Committee was
upgraded to Zakat Commission in December 2016. The activities of the Commission
contributed immensely towards the alleviation of poverty in the state. Thus, this paper
aims to examine to what extent the Sokoto State Zakat Commission contributed in the
eradication of poverty in Nigeria and Sokoto state in particular.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Metabolic Syndrome in Normal and Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Comparative Study of Lucknow
Sandeep Chowdhary, Saroj Kumari
Page no 528-533 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i09.004
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients have higher HOMA-IR index compared to otherwise healthy metabolic syndrome controls. The aim of this work was to compare the biochemical profile, symptoms and signs of Metabolic Syndrome (MS), between chronic kidney disease patients and non-chronic kidney disease metabolic syndrome subjects, using the World Health Organization criteria. it is a case-control study. Among the CKD patients, 20 patients fulfilling the criteria for metabolic syndrome were included in the study and compared with the age, sex matched otherwise healthy metabolic syndrome subjects. Individuals aged >18 yrs and above were included in the study. Fasting glucose, anthropometric measurements, lipid estimations, and biochemical parameters were done in all the participants, who fulfilled the WHO criteria of metabolic syndrome. All the cases belonged to stages 3 & 4 of CKD. Presence of symptoms among cases were due to their CKD condition, waist hip ratio (W/H) ratio is significantly higher in cases than controls (P<0.05). Both systolic as well as diastolic blood pressure is higher in cases (M 142±19.6, F141 ± 11.3).There was significant difference in the HDL and LDL level among cases and controls HDL level being higher in females among cases(F 46.5±8.31) , whereas LDL level was higher in females among controls (F111.3±55.9). Fasting insulin level was significantly lower among cases in both females and males (Case; M 42.6±8.3, F32.04+14.4; Controls; M56.5±6.6, F 57.5±9.4) similarly HOMA-IR values were significantly lower in cases than controls (Case M7.9±0.86, F7.4±3.7, Controls M13.4±3.5 F12.1±3.4).None of the comparative studies, between CKD and otherwise healthy metabolic syndrome cases have reported higher HOMA-IR levels in controls than CKD patients. HSCrp level was higher in cases than controls (case M 9.3±9.6 F5.9±7.2; Controls M2.5±3.2, F1.9±2.4). Sodium and Potassium levels were significantly higher in cases than controls. Calcium levels were higher in controls than cases, alkaline phosphatase is significantly higher in cases than controls. Though both the cases and controls, are insulin resistant, there is significant difference between HOMA –IR index among cases and controls, HOMA-IR value is higher among controls than CKD patients.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Job Satisfaction amongst Nurses in the Arabian Gulf Region- A Systematic Review of the Literature
Mazen Baazeem, Caroline Yates
Page no 248-258 |
10.21276/sjnhc
The Arabian Gulf countries have witnessed a progressive improvement in the
healthcare sector. The infrastructural improvement and the increase in budgetary
allocation have led to increase flow of expatriate nurses to the region, but there is no any
case study based on the job satisfaction for nurses from the region as whole. The purpose
of this study is to assess the job satisfaction level for nurses working in the Arabian Gulf
countries. This was a systematic review of literature using articles searcher form PubMed,
Science Direct and Google Scholar databases. The articles selected had to be published in
English between years 2010 to 2018. Data was extracted and analysed thematically then
presented in form of charts, tables, and narrative. The search resulted in 197 articles
(PubMed: n = 59, Science Direct: n = 66, and Google Scholar: n = 72) of which eight
articles all published in English and after 2012 were approved for systematic review.
Major findings indicated the job satisfaction among nurses in Arabian Gulf was moderate
with expatriate being slight satisfied than the locals. The factors influencing job
satisfaction can be categorised into personal factors, organisational related factors, and
work environment related factors. Nurses in the Arabian Gulf region are not fully satisfied
with their jobs. It is imperative that the Government and other healthcare sector
stakeholders discuss a manner for motivating both the local nurses and the level of job
satisfaction.
CASE REPORT | Sept. 30, 2018
An Uncommon Case of Pregnancy in a Woman with Bladder Exstrophy
H. Zniber, N. Gribi, B. El Bakkali, A. Grine, R. Bzikha, B. Rhrab, A. Kharbach, A. Lakhdar, N. Zeraidi, A. Baydada
Page no 57-59 |
10.36348/sijog.2018.v01i03.004
Abstract: Bladder exstrophy is an anterior midline defect. Women with bladder extrophy are fertile and able to have children without this disease. However, Patients undertaking pregnancy after surgical repair of such an anomaly are rare. Pregnancy is often complicated. We report in this work the case of a 24-year-old pregnant patient, operated at birth for bladder extrophy, presenting at 28 weeks of amenorrhea for premature rupture of membranes with uterine prolapse.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
The value enhancement of the "standardization law" in Xi Jinping's new era: Theory and Performance
Xiaofei Wang, Ying Zhuang
Page no 1079-1083 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.9.6
The Xi Jinping's new era has new value requirements. The "Standardization
Law" born in 1988 must be adapted to a new era. The value enhancement of the
"Standardization Law" is based on value enhancement of the standard. The
"Standardization Law" aims to increase its own value by confirming the value
enhancement of the standard. The value enhancement of the standard is mainly
reflected by self-systematic, voluntary and application. The value enhancement of the
new "Standardization Law" is mainly manifested in better satisfying people's demand
for various products and services, the need for various security, and the need to
participate in public affairs.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
The Effect of Brand Image, Relationship Marketing and Product Quality on Custumer Satisfaction and Loyalty (Study on PT Bank Jtrust Indonesia, Tbk Sudirman Branch-Jakarta)
Agus Kalaksono, Arifin Sitio
Page no 1096-1107 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.14
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of brand image
variables, relatioship marketing and product quality on customer satisfaction and
loyalty. This type of research is descriptive research. This study used a sample of 200
respondents. The analytical method used is path analysis with SPSS 20. The results of
data analysis show that brand image and relationship marketing have a significant
influence on customer satisfaction and loyalty, while for product quality has no
influence both of customer satisfaction and loyalty. The results of the joint test of brand
image, relationship marketing and product quality variables simultaneously have a
significant effect on satisfaction and loyalty. Customer satisfaction has an influence
with customer loyalty.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Bureaucratic Elite Contestation Based on Local Identity to Improve Regional Resources (Study after Nias Regency Expansion)
Anugerah Tatema Harefa, Tadjuddin Noer Effendi, Suharko
Page no 1110-1120 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.9.11
Although it has been composed of 5 (five) new autonomous regions, but to
build the Nias Islands must be done integratively because it is in one region and
supported by the similarity of identity, that is a unity as Nias ethnicity. But the fact is
showing that the bureaucracy elites are difficult to cooperate, trying to build their own
identity based on their territory. The focus of this research is to find out why
bureacucracy elites are doing contestation after the teritorial split, what local identities
are used and how local identities are used. To explain the phenomenon as the locus of
this research, the theoretical concept politics of identity from Giddens were using to
explore why the local elite was using politic of identity to control local resources, what
interests are behind them all? Under such identity conditions, bureaucracy elites
construct an identity for the interests of the elite and put more emphasis on the power
aspect to gain political and economic resources. Methodologically, this research is a
qualitative research with descriptive approach, so the description of the phenomena
seen in Nias Island can be interpreted and better understood. The results of this study
showing that, the hidden agenda of the contestation among the bureaucracy elite in the
Nias Islands basically is to set up a new power in the new territory. Local identity that
is carried out is the result of reconstruction of the elite as as flexible identity of the
ethnic community of Nias.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Spectroscopic Characterization of Phyllanthus muellerianus Plant Leaves Dye
Ogbuanu, Cyril C, Amujiogu, Steve N, Chime, Charles C
Page no 66-70 |
10.36348/sijb.2018.v01i03.002
Abstract: The aim of this investigation is to characterize the Phyllanthus muellerianus plant dye used as a colour source in painting walls and craft works for ages in Oghe, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Spectroscopic (UV-Vis, FT-IR and 1H NMR) techniques were employed to characterize P. muellerianus dye. UV-Vis absorption spectrum shows peaks at 313 nm and 482 nm being attributes of anthocyanine. According to FT-IR and 1H NMR investigations the tested sample have cyaniding glycoside and peonidin glycoside.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
The Responsibility of Parent Company towards Subsidiary on the State-Owned Holding Companies in Indonesia
Rosiani Niti Pawitri, Adi Sulistiyono, Albertus Sentot Sudarwanto
Page no 1128-1132 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.9.13
The establishment of State Owned Enterprises Holding in Indonesia is one
way to increase profits, but the regulatory framework for companies belonging to group
companies in Indonesia still uses a single corporate approach. As a result, the
company’s law only regulates the relationship between the parent company and
subsidiary as the special relationship between two independent legal entities in a Group
Company construction. Based on the topic, the writer is interested in writing how is the
legal responsibility of the parent company to its subsidiary in the Stated-Owned
Holding Companies. This research is conducted using normative legal research. Types
of data used in this research are secondary data with primary and secondary legal
material. Based on the research, it can be concluded that the responsibility of the parent
company to its subsidiary in Stated-Owned Holding Company can be divided into
some responsibilities, they are; responsibility through voice rights agreement due to
privilege shares ownership, responsibility through material contract, responsibility as
debt warrantor for subsidiary, and whole of responsibilities due to subsidiary
management. The quality of education and research can increase profits in the business
world.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Study of Infant Feeding Practices at a Tertiary Care Centre
Pawan Kumar Sharma, Rakesh Bihari Kurele, Rajesh Gaur
Page no 534-537 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i09.005
The possible etiological factors found in the causation of protein energy malnutrition among young children are non feeding of colostrums, lack of exclusive breast feeding in first six month of life, late introduction of semi solid and solid foods, dilution of top milk accompanied by faulty complementary feeding practices by mother and exacerbated by ignorance in the family and the community of the basic dietary needs of the child, particularly during complementary feeding phase. It has been found that, nutrition education can positively effect changes in the attitudes and practices of mothers and is an extremely valuable tool in alleviating the malnutrition, which may occur as a result of improper feeding practices. Aim of the study is to study of infant feeding practices at a tertiary care centre in central India. Information was collected from interview with the parents and examination of under five years children was entered in a predesigned and pretested proforma of the study. In our study top milk was introduced by 20.6% of mothers below the 6 months of age. Majority of them recived top milk between 6-12 months of age (75%). This study revealed that only 21.8% children were receiving undiluted milk. 1/3 received half diluted (43.7%) and remaining was receiving (34.5%) 1/4 dilution. This dilution of milk was responsible for malnutrition in children
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Research on the Cultivation of Innovative Spirit and Innovative Practical Ability of College Students by Non-Profit Organizations-Taking Enactus China as an Example
Hu Die, Xu Siyuan
Page no 1084-1088 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.9.7
Innovation and entrepreneurship is the new engine of national economic
development. Non-profit organizations are an important force in promoting the
development of innovation and entrepreneurship. Based on the specific practice of
Enactus, one of the three largest college student organizations in the world, exploring
the path and experience of non-profit organizations participating in the innovation and
entrepreneurship of college students in China is conducive to the formation of the
pattern of multi-agent participation in the cultivation of innovative entrepreneurial
talents, and further promote the effective development of college students' innovation
and entrepreneurship education.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
To Correlate the Cardiac Complications in Children with Congenital Heart Defects having ECG and Clinico-Radiological findings
Saurabh Agrawal, Mangilal Barman
Page no 541-543 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i09.007
This prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Pediatrics, Amaltas Institute of Medical Sciences, Dewas between March 2016 to August 2017. Patients were classified on the basis of detailed history, clinical examination, ECG record, chest x-ray, Weight-for-Height, age of diagnosis, follow up and other relevant investigations pertaining to the case. The correlation among the clinical examination, ECG & chest x-ray findings were studied. The predictive values of development of complications during the follow-up period by these 3 parameters were observed. Sex distribution, age of diagnosis, clinical examination, ECG, chest x-ray, weight for height, types of VSDs and development of complication on follow up of these patients were analyzed and classified accordingly. The complications of VSD are biventricular hypertrophy, congestive cardiac failure, Pulmonary hypertension, Eisenmenger Syndrome, aortic insufficiency, infective endocarditis& heart block (rare). In our study group 24/56 (42.8%) patients presented with biventricular hypertrophy & all of them were large sized VSDs. Out of25 large sized VSDs, 20 (35.7%) patients had congestive cardiac failure. 35 out of56 had pulmonary hypertension (62.5%), as evident by ECG (P pulmonale in lead II), clinical examination (palpable P2 & loud P2 on auscultation) & chest x-ray (enlarged Pulmonary Artery segment). 1 Patient out of 56 developed Eisenmenger Syndrome (1.7%). 1 Patient out of 56 developed infective endocarditis (1.7%). Prospective Observational Study. A detailed clinical history, clinic-radiological profile and ECG are very helpful in assessing severity and development of complications. Early diagnosis is required to aid the physician in referral of the patient to a specialized center for early surgery. Early diagnosis, proper referral as discussed above & management will help in preventing the associated complications, thereby reducing the mortality and morbidity in these children and improve their quality of life