ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Optimizing Scheduling Criteria for Final Project Using Genetic Algorithms
Alyauma Hajjah, Dwi Oktarina, Deny jollyta
Page no 605-611 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.9.7
Scheduling the final project is a problem that is often faced by a college.
Because there are many criteria that can be used as a reference for preparing the
schedule. In the process of schedule preparation has several requirements are needed,
such us lecturer teaching schedule should not clash with the schedule of final project.
The availability of the chief examiner, timer and rooms for test. Therefore, it need an
optimum and efficient method in determining the criteria on scheduling the final project.
In this optimization process uses the method of genetic algorithm. Genetic Algorithm
(GA) is algorithm that in solving the problem using crossover operator and mutation
operator to obtain the desired cross bits. It aims to get the optimal attribute value in
terms of fitness equation from chromosome. The result of the training show GA can
produce the optimal criteria value of scheduling the final project criteria, so that can be
used by the college as the preparation of the final project schedule.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Factors and Demographic Variables Influencing Team Climate Inventory: Applied in Primary Health Care in Saudi Arabia
Dr. Musrrat Parveen
Page no 1085-1095 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.13
This research paper aims to identify the highest factor influencing the team
climate inventory and explore how demographic variables (individual‘s gender, age,
working experience, and Professional role which includes (Nurse, General Practitioner,
Specialist Nurse, Health visitor, Hospital Manger and other allied health professionals),
were significantly influencing the factors of team climate inventory. And secondly,
want to investigate whether Team climate is superior in smaller teams than in bigger
teams. The TCI is based on a four-factor theory of team climate for innovation. The
sample would consist of a random sample of 250 health care employees including
doctors, nurses, Specialist Nurses (SN), Hospital manager (HM), General Practitioner
(GP), pharmacists and allied health personnel working in primary health care setting in
Saudi Arabia. To assess the reliability of the TCI in healthcare teams, we calculated the
internal homogeneity by calculating Cronbach‘s alpha coefficients for the scales
emerging from the factor analyses.
CASE REPORT | Sept. 30, 2018
Positive Rheumatoid Arthritis in Antisynthetase Syndrome
Fatima Zahra Haddani, Abderrahim Majjad, Tarik Youssoufi, Abdelhafid Guich, Hasna Hassikou
Page no 310-313 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.9.9
Positive AnticyclicCitrullinatedPeptid Antibody in the antisynthetase
syndrome should not lead to systematic diagnosis of association Antisynthetase
syndrome-Rheumatoid arthritis. However their positivity is a marker of severity
provider of destructive changes in joint damage in the antisynthetase syndrome without
any diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis established.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Neoliberalism and Higher Education and Its Influence on Education Policy Making
Garainesu Shoko
Page no 1047-1049 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.6
The ascendancy of neoliberalism and the associated discourses of „new public
management‟, during the 1980s and 1990s has produced a fundamental shift in the way
universities and other institutions of higher education have defined and justified their
institutional existence. The traditional professional culture of open intellectual enquiry
and debate has been replaced with a institutional stress on performativity, as evidenced
by the emergence of an emphasis on measured outputs: on strategic planning,
performance indicators, quality assurance measures and academic audits. This paper
traces the links between neoliberalism and globalization on the one hand, and
neoliberalism and the knowledge economy on the other. It maintains that in a global
neoliberal environment, the role of higher education for the economy is seen by
governments as having greater importance to the extent that higher education has
become the new star ship in the policy fleet for governments around the world.
Universities are seen as a key driver in the knowledge economy and as a consequence
higher education institutions have been encouraged to develop links with industry and
business in a series of new venture partnerships. The recognition of economic
importance of higher education and the necessity for economic viability has seen
initiatives to promote greater entrepreneurial skills as well as the development of new
performative measures to enhance output and to establish and achieve targets.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Infectious Complications of Post-Sleeve Surgery and Other Related Abdominal Infections Caused byStreptococcus anginosus
Fawzia E. Alotaibi,Elham E. Bukhari, Hayfaa AlShaalan, Sarah AlSalman
Page no 294-302 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.9.7
Invasive Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG) infection is associated with
severe infection and poor outcome particularly among malignancy and post-surgical
patients. We aimed to study the clinical details and outcomes of invasive SAG infection
in post-sleeve surgery and malignancy related and non-malignancy related abdominal
infections. (SAG) isolates from invasive infections between January 2015 and February
2018 were collected. Clinical data from the medical records of the infected patients
were obtained retrospectively and analyzed. Fourteen invasive infections caused by
SAG were identified. The mean age of the patients was 40.9 (minimum; 18 years,
maximum; 80 years, SD; 21.03), five females (35.7 %) and nine (64.3 %) males. The
peritoneal fluid was the most common specimen (8/15; 53.3%), followed by pleural
fluid (3/15; 20%), deep abscesses (2/15; 13.3%), blood (1/15; 6.7%) and ascetic fluid
(1/15; 6.7 %). The most predominant specimens (73.3%) were intra-abdominal
involving commonly anaerobes and Enterobacteriaceae. Six patients (6/14; 42.9 %),
had SAGabdominal or pleural infection as a complication of sleeve surgery. Each four
of the remaining eight patients were categorized as patients with abdominal malignancy
(4/14; 28.6 %) or non-malignancy related abdominal infections (4/14; 28.6%). Ten of
the cases had polymicrobial infection. All patients had eventual recovery except of two
malignancy patients who died because of severe sepsis with empyema or abdominal
infection. Further studies are required to delineate post-operative sleeve surgery
infectious complications and malignancy related abdominal infections to provide early
treatment and better outcome.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Determinants of Consumers’ Choice of Brand of Bottled Water in Enugu Nigeria
James O. Abugu, Nwafor Michael Ezaka
Page no 1128-1134 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.18
The emergence of various brands of bottled water, with the common core
benefit of quenching of thirst but arrays of features with marketing implications, have
exposed consumers to making choice. This longitudinal study covered 2013-2018 and
used questionnaire to obtain information from 343 consumers and 210 sellers of bottled
water in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria which were exposed to hypothetical tests. Findings
showed among other things that choice of brand of bottled water is significantly
determined by company of make in Enugu, Metropolis, consumers purchasing power
and social status significantly determine the choice of brand of bottled water and that
NAFDAC seal of quality significantly accounts for the choice of bottled water. It was
concluded that consumers choice of bottled water in the area under review include
company of make, social group and regulatory authority (NAFDAC) confirmation of
quality of the brand of bottled water through seal of quality on the bottle of the water.
The study recommended that; bottled water company should produce bottled water that
conform with the expectation of consumers to obtain loyalty, varieties of brand should
be produced to take care of different income and social groups devoid of compromising
to quality standard and that regulatory agencies should supervise every production
process, ensuring that brand of bottled water meets up with both local and international
standard.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Acute Toxicity and Aphrodisiac Effect of the Aqueous Extract of the Trunk Bark of Prunusafricana (Hook F) Kalkman (Rosaceae) in Male Albino and Normal Rats of the Wistar Strain
EtameLoe Gisèle, Dibong Siegfried Didier, Sikadeu Sandrine, Amougou Mackenzie Bénédicte Aimée, Talla Clovis,Tankeu Séverin Elisée, Yinyang Jacques, Ngene Jean Pierre, Ngoule Charles Christian, OkallaEbongue Cécile, KidikPouka Cathérine, NnangaNga Emmanuel
Page no 260-268 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.9.1
The objective of the study was to evaluate the aphrodisiac property of the
aqueous extract of Prunusafricana trunk bark in albino and normal male rats of the
Wistar strain. Colorimetric and precipitation methods were used to highlight secondary
metabolites of the plant. The acute toxicity test was conducted according to OCDE
guideline 423. Four lots of 6 animals were used to evaluate the aphrodisiac property of
P. africana. The positive control received sildenafil citrate (5 mg/Kg) and the negative
control, distilled water. The test lots received the extract at 100 and 200 mg/Kg for 8
days. The copulatory parameters were observed on days 1, 4 and 8. The phytochemical
screening revealed the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponosides and tri
terpenes in the extract. No changes in the general appearance of the rats and no
mortality were recorded during the toxicity test, highlighting that P. africana is nontoxic. The extract significantly increased the sex parameters of the tested rats. This
aphrodisiac effect of P. africana attributed to identify secondary metabolites justifies its
use in traditional medicine as a sexual stimulant.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Local Food and Tourism: The Case of Pineapple Cake
Shwu-Huey Wang
Page no 1037-1041 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.4
Almost every Chinese tourist come to Taiwan would take pineapple as a
souvenir when they are going home. In order to understand the reasons that drive them
to rush for buying pineapple in Taiwan, the present study employed qualitative method
and conducted interviews to fulfill the research. 22 respondents who had taken
pineapple cake as souvenir were invited to take part in the interviews. The results
indicated that pineapple cake owns several irreplaceable features that are attractive for
the tourists.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Non- Fermenters as Mysterious Pathogens or Contaminants- Continuing Dilemma
Dr. Anuradha Makkar, Dr. Pragyan Swagatika Panda, Lt Col Inam Danish Khan, Dr. Priyanka Banerjee, Mr. Sanjay Singh Kaira, Col K S Rajmohan
Page no 303-309 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.9.8
Non-fermenters (NFs) account for about 15% of all bacterial pathogens
isolated from a clinical microbiology laboratory. Primarily regarded as contaminants,
they have been implicated in causing various infections. They are innately resistant to
many antibiotics and emerging as important nosocomial pathogens. To isolate nonfermenters from Urinary Tract Infections and assess their clinical significance and antimicrobial sensitivity pattern.Five thousand nine hundred and thirty four (5934) nonrepetitive consecutive samples of urine from patients diagnosed of culture-proven UTI
of a tertiary-care teaching hospital over a period of four-years (2014-2017) were
selected. A urinary sample was subjected to presumptive screening followed by semiquantitative culture on CLED (Himedia, Mumbai) agar. Identification and antibiogram
was done by Vitek 2 compact (bioMérieux, France) automated systems. Clinical history
and laboratory parameters were utilized for clinical correlation.Out of 5934 samples
showing significant growth 6212 (15.6%) bacterial isolates were grown, Non fermenters
being in 5.6%. P. aeruginosa (55.17%)and Burkholderia cepacia (17.42%) were
predominant NFs.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
University Accounting Education in Nigeria –The Perception of Students
Okaro SC, Okafor GO, GN Ofoegbu
Page no 1115-1121 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.16
The objective of this study is to ascertain the perception of accounting
students on their learning experience as it shapes there future professional and work
life. The study was an exploratory one and used one item open ended questionnaire to
elicit information from the participants. Qualitative research methodology was
employed in order to gain a closer insight on their learning experience of the students
at the university. The data captured were subjected to attentive examination to identify
consistent themes. We also highlight highly unusual or extra-ordinary data. We found
deficient accounting curricula in terms of what is being taught and how it is being
taught. We also found a disconnect between accounting teaching and on the job
practical exposure. Accounting faculty was not at the vanguard of role modeling for the
students. The problem of aging faculty was also highlighted. The study recommends,
among others, a complete overhaul of University accounting curricula with particular
emphasis on the internationalization of curricula. Teaching methodology should
immediately come to terms with modern trends in the field even as supervision of
faculty is given attention to prevent ill- motivated lecturers from exploiting their
students. Our findings have policy and practical implications for NUC and the
management of universities respectively.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Ecotoxicity Strength of Granular Domestic Detergents on Enterobacteraerogenes and Pseudomonas fluorescens
S. A. Wemedo, R. R. Nrior
Page no 269-275 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.9.2
Ecotoxicity strength of different granular domestic detergents on
Enterobacter aerogenes and Pseudomonas fluorescens was evaluated to assess the
response of the test organisms to different brands of domestic detergents. Standard
toxicity procedures were applied using four brands of granular domestic detergents:
Klin, Omo, Bonux and Ariel prepared at concentrations of 10ppm, 100ppm, 1000ppm,
10000ppm and 100000ppm; the test was carried out for 0h, 4h, 8h, 12h, and 24h for
each detergent.The degree of resistance of the test organisms to the toxicants revealed
Enterobacter aerogenes (4857±1685ppm) was more resistant to the domestic detergents
than Pseudomonas fluorescens (117±28ppm). Mean Median lethal concentration (LC50)
showed that Klin was most toxic and Bonux was least toxic with toxic flow pattern
(noting that the lower the LC50 the more toxic the toxicant) as:Klin (1354ppm) > Omo
(2389ppm) > Ariel (2887.47ppm) > Bonux (3316.84ppm).Results of response of
individual test organism to the different brands of detergents showed that Pseudomonas
fluorescens was most sensitive to Bonux and least sensitive to Ariel - Bonux
(94.86ppm) > Klin (104.66ppm) > Omo (109.68ppm) > Ariel (157.40ppm))while
Enterobacter aerogenes was most sensitive to Klin and least sensitive to Bonux - Klin
(2603.34ppm)> Omo (4668.68ppm) > Ariel (5617.54ppm) > Bonux (6538.82ppm).
This showed that test bacteria responded differently to the toxic effect of the domestic
detergents in the same aquatic environment. In mixed consortium, domestic detergent
Klin had the highest toxic strength (mean LC50 1354ppm); Pseudomonas fluorescens
was more sensitive to all the test domestic detergents than Enterobacter aerogenes.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
The Effect of the Nigeria Stock Market on Infrastructure Development in Nigeria
Ebere Chukwuma Christopher, Thankgod Obutor
Page no 1018-1024 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.2
This paper investigated the influence of stock market activities in on the
provision of infrastructure in Nigeria. In order to achieve the objectives of the study,
data bordering on the activities of the stock market viz all share index, market
capitalization and value of transactions and infrastructure development viz; gross fixed
capital formation were collected from the CBN statistical bulletin and analysed using
multiple regression analyses. The findings of the research showed that; there is a
negative but significant relationship between all share index and gross fixed capital
formation. There is positive and significant relationship between market capitalization
and gross fixed capital formation. Finally, there is a negative non-significant
relationship between value of transaction and gross fixed capital formation. Based on
the findings, we conclude that the contribution of the Nigeria Stock market in
infrastructure development is below expectation. It is therefore recommended that
more development oriented securities be introduced into the Nigeria Stock market to
help boost investment in infrastructure. More funds from institutional investors should
be channeled into investment in long-term government securities to provide funding for
infrastructure investments. Finally, we recommend that the activities in the Nigeria
Stock market be deepened in order to foster stability in trading activities.
CASE REPORT | Sept. 30, 2018
Confronting the C-Shaped Canal Configuration in Permanent Mandibular Second Molars: A Series of Five Cases
Apurva Anil Sagale, Manoj Mahadeo Ramugade
Page no 274-280 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.9.2
Successful endodontic treatment is based on the holy trinity of access
preparation, chemo-mechanical cleaning and shaping and three-dimensional obturation of
the root canal system. The complexity of root canal system and its variations may
adversely affectthe endodontic treatment outcome. Therefore it is necessary to be aware
of the possible anatomic variations for their successful management. Adental practitioner
seldom faces C-shaped canal configuration in the mandibular second molar during its
endodontic treatment. This type of canal configuration may cause diagnostic and
anatomic difficulties which can lead to endodontic mishaps, if not managed strategically.
The presented case series unveils the endodontic management of the different types of Cshaped canal configurations that would occur in mandibular second molars through a
case series of 5 reports.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
The Effect of Service Quality and Brand Image on Customer Satisfaction and the Impact on Logistic Service Customer Loyalty Pt. Angkasa Pura Kargo
Ida Yulani, Arifin Sitio
Page no 1108-1114 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.15
Transportation and logistics services are one of the most important links in
supporting the operational and production activities of a company. Currently the
logistics sector plays a vital role in the sustainability of business in Indonesia. As a
country that has a large geographic and population that ranks first in Southeast Asia,
the logistics sector is very potential to be developed. Without being supported by
transportation and logistics activities as a support and supporting operational and
production activities in a company, it will experience problems in carrying out its
operational activities and production. So that the company needs to pay special
attention to the company's transportation and logistics facilities so that it can support
the operations and production activities properly. PT. Angkasa Pura Kargo is a
subsidiary of PT. Angkasa Pura II (Persero), was established as a logistics company
that can fulfill and carry out logistical activities in all Air Port in Angkasa Pura II
coverage and logistics business outside Air Port. Stratregi conducted by PT. Angkasa
Pura Kargo by penetrating the market in some segmentation of both infrastructure
companies in the oil & gas, FMCG, Pharmacy, and construction sectors. Survey
research method with quantitative descriptive statistics Quantitative research is an
objective research approach, emphasizing the testing of theories through the
measurement of research variables with numbers and conducting data analysis with
statistical testing methods. In this study quantitative methods will be used in which to
measure an object related to the phenomenon that occurs (Sugiyono, 2012). The data
collection in this study was carried out by simple random sampling technique. Which is
assisted by a questionnaire? As for the weighting of the Likert scale.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
A Study on Hematological Profile in Chronic Kidney Disease
Dr. Anunayi Jeshtadi, Dr. Srilakshmi Gollapalli, Dr. Mamula Shaik
Page no 276-282 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.9.3
Kidney diseases rank 3rd amongst life threatening disease, after cancer and
heart disease. Anemia is an constant complication of chronic kidney disease that
significantly contributes to the symtoms and complications of the disease. Aim of the
study is to study the hematological manifestations ofchronic kidney disease (CKD) and
to correlate the hematological abnormality with the clinical stage.182 patients with
chronic kidney disease admitted in Osmania general Hospital were included in the study
for a period of 2 years. Patients in various stages of the disease were studied for various
hematological parameters. CKD was seen across all age groups. Increased prevalence of
CKD was seen in the age group of 41 - 50 years. Majority of patients at presentation
were in stage V CKD. Hypertension (47.2%) was the leading cause of CKD, followed
by diabetes. Ischemic heart disease was the most common associated illness seen in
CKD. The mean hemoglobin in the present study was 7.99 +/- 1.2 g/dl. The fall in mean
hemoglobin had an inverse correlation with the stage of CKD. The mean RBC count
was 2.73 x1012/l, with significant fall in the RBC count as the stage of CKD
progressed. The mean absolute reticulocyte count also showed significant decline as the
stage progressed.Chronic kidney disease is seen across all age groups with a
malepreponderance. Hypertension is the most common cause of CKD. The anemia of
CKD is a normocytic normochromic anemia. The fall in hemoglobin is due to low RBC
count due to decreased erythropoiesis.