ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
A Study on the Chinese-English Translation of University Mottoes from the Perspective of Skopos Theory
Zhou Xia, Yu Zhenshan
Page no 77-81 |
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Being an embodiment of education philosophy and campus culture, university mottoes show the education objectives and school-running philosophy through their refined words and well-structured sentences. Present researches on E-C translation of mottoes help domestic university to go global. However, most of them are done from the perspective of linguistics, which, to some extent, weakens the importance of the functions of university mottoes. To view the translation of university mottoes from a different way and tackle problems that occur in the translation, this thesis, under the guidance of Skopos theory, makes an analysis on the features of Chinese university mottoes and overseas university mottoes and looks into translation techniques.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Indomethacin Induced Toxicity: A Biochemical Study in Male Wistar Albino Rats
Egoro Emmanuel Tonbra, Epiri Emmanuella Ovieya, Chukwuma Samuel Anakwe
Page no 1027-1031 |
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Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which acts as an analgesic and antipyretic drug. This research work was aimed at demonstrating the effects of oral administration of indomethacin on some biochemical parameters in plasma of male wistar albino rats. Each of the 15 male wistar albino rats in experimental group one was given 2mg/kg of indomethacin capsule daily for two weeks while the other 15 male wistar albino rats in the experimental group two were given 2mg/kg each of indomethacin daily for four weeks. However, the 15 male wistar albino rats in the control group were not administered with indomethacin. Five ml blood specimen was collected from each of the groups into lithium heparinized anticoagulated bottles respectively. The specimen was spun and the plasma obtained was used for the quantitative measurement of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, urea and creatinine. The results revealed significant elevations (P<0.05) in the mean values of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, urea and creatinine in the male wistar albino rats administered orally with indomethacin for four weeks as compared to that of the control group. It was further revealed from the result that the mean values of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, urea and creatinine were not significantly elevated (P>0.05) in the rats administered with indomethacin for two weeks as compared to that of the control group. The elevated levels in the mean values of the rats orally administered with indomethacin for four weeks may suggest damage on their liver and kidney. It is therefore recommended that further histopathological examinations of these organs be carried out in order to ascertain the extent of damage.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Biologically Based Universality of Merge in Wh-questions
Ma Daoshan
Page no 58-67 |
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This thesis deals with the merge operation in the four types of languages in the world, namely internal merge of displaced wh-words or wh-phrases in Single Filled Spec Languages, Multiply Filled Spec Languages, and Non-multiply Filled Spec Languages, and external merge of in situ wh-words and wh-phrases in Null Spec Languages. The universality of merge in the wh-questions proves that merge is a biologically based operation.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Acute and Subacute Toxicity Study of the Combination of Aqueous Extracts of the Trunk Bark of Musanga cecropioides R. Br. (Cecropiaceae) and the Fruits of Combretum micranthum G. Don (Combretaceae)
Dibong Siegfried Didier, Etame Loe Gisèle, Tankeu Séverin Elisée, Okalla Ebongue Cécile, Yinyang Jacques, Boudjeka Vanessa, Nda Meffo Jean Pierre, Ngouondjou Fotze Téclaire, Ngene Jean Pierre, Ngoule Charles Christian
Page no 1018-1026 |
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The main objective of the work was to evaluate the acute and subacute toxicities of the combinated of aqueous extracts of the bark trunk of Musanga cecropioides and the fruit of Combretum micranthum. The respective extraction yields of 12% and 3.6% were obtained for Combretum micranthum and Musanga cecropioides. Tests of alkaloids, sterols, terpenes, phenols, flavonoids, saponins, coumarins, reducing sugars, tannins were positive with at least one solvent while those of anthraquinones and anthocyanins were negative, with all solvents whatever the species considered. At the end of the fourteen days of study of the acute toxicity, no abnormality of the studied parameters was observed, except for the aggressiveness of the rats, during the first five days. Most parameters varied in different groups during the subacute toxicity study. The values of blood biochemical and hematological parameters of the rats fluctuated sometimes. The study pharmacological activities in vitro and in vivo would allow the development of medicinal products based on these medicinal plants.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Investigation and Analysis of the Influencing Factors of English Vocabulary Teaching and Learning
Chu Yan, Yan Zhengqing, Yang Peng
Page no 95-99 |
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Teaching and learning of English vocabulary are the most basic parts in the whole process of English acquisition. Based on the result analysis of an extensive on-line questionnaire about the vocabulary teaching situation among some Chinese and foreign teachers, this paper points out the existing problems in college English vocabulary teaching and learning. The corresponding vocabulary learning strategies are proposed to stimulate students' interest in English vocabulary learning, enhance the flexibility of vocabulary learning and use, and thus improve the effect of English vocabulary teaching and learning.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Retro-Lunar Dislocations: About 12 Cases
Mohamed Ben-Aissi, Redouane Hani, Mohammed Kadiri, Moncef Boufettal, Mohamed Kharmaz, Ahmed El Bardouni, Mustapha Mahfoud, Mohamed Saleh Berrada
Page no 1035-1038 |
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The retro-lunar carpal dislocations are often under-diagnosed in the emergency services by the lack of knowledge of the pathology. The modalities of taking care of the lunations are still discussed; if the surgical treatment is now unanimous because it alone can limit residual carpal instability, bone necrosis or osteoarthritis. Many remedial techniques have been proposed, although controversial, the authors agree that a maximalist open-minded attitude gives the best results. Our work presents the results of a retrospective series of 12 cases of retro-lunar carpal dislocations. We will discuss the epidemiology of this condition, the different types of lesions, therapeutic modalities.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Qualification Evaluation of Postgraduate Degree Authorization Institutions in China: A Case Study
Tian-tian FENG
Page no 395-399 |
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This paper takes „postgraduate degree authorization evaluation of China
University of Geosciences (Beijing) in 2016-2017‟ as an example to analyze the
evaluation index system, evaluation process and existing problems of degree
authorization institutions in China, and finally proposes corresponding policy
recommendations for improvement, in order to provide reference for the qualification
evaluation of postgraduate degree authorization units and the construction of students‟
training quality supervision system.
CASE REPORT | Sept. 30, 2018
Fibrous Dysplasia of Maxilla with Port Wine Stain: A Case Report
Raja Satish Prathigudupu, Rahul VC Tiwari, Philip Mathew, Arun Ramaiah, Heena Tiwari, Jisha David
Page no 1053-1058 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i09.011
Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is an uncommon skeletal disorder in which normal bone is replaced by abnormal fibro osseous tissue. Mainly, Fibrous Dysplasia is found in children, and by adulthood it usually becomes quiescent. Our case showed Fibrous dysplasia of 9-year-old female child with port wine stain on the right side of mid face since birth. Our evaluation was that growth in childhood had achieved the progressive stage. We presented all radiographic and clinical images of this case that emphasized the diagnosis of the disease.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Impact of the KWL on the Acquisition of Scientific Concepts in Science among the Third Grade Students in the Directorate of Education of Irbid
Dr. Summya Salem Ali Jaradat
Page no 400-407 |
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The study aimed to identify the impact of the Know, Want to know and Learn
(KWL) strategy on the acquisition of scientific concepts in science among the third
grade students in the directorate of education of Irbid. The semi-experimental method
was adopted and the study sample consisted of (60) male and female students from the
third grade from Irbid's schools; they were distributed into two groups: control group
consisting of (15) male students and (15) female students and experimental group
consisting of 15 male students and 15 female students. The results showed statistically
significant differences for the variable of the group in the post-test in favor of the
experimental group, whose members were taught through using the (K.W.L),
statistically significant differences for the variable of gender in favor of the females and
no statistically significant differences in the post-test. The researcher recommended
adopting a teaching method through using the cognitive maps in teaching science due to
their impact on acquiring the scientific concepts.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Rapid Determination of Fluoxetine Concentration in Human Plasma by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography
Reem Alswayeh, Syed N. Alvi, Muhammad M. Hammami
Page no 1089-1095 |
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A simple, precise, and rapid ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) method for the determination of fluoxetine level in human plasma using clomipramine as an internal standard (IS) was developed and validated. Plasma samples containing fluoxetine were spiked with the IS and extracted with hexane and iso-amyl alcohol (98:2,v:v) under alkaline condition. Extracted samples were kept at –80ºC for 10 minute then organic layers were transferred to clean tubes and dried under gentle steam of nitrogen at 40 °C. Residues were reconstituted in 200 µl of 0.05% phosphoric acid and 10 µl were injected in to the UPLC system. The compounds of interest were efficiently separated on 2.1 x 100 mm, Acuity UPLC, C18, steel column (at 30°C) and detected with a photodiode array detector set at 230 nm. The mobile phase consisted of water (pH= 2.4, adjusted with phosphoric acid) and acetonitrile (68:32, v:v) and was delivered at a flow rate of 0.3 ml/minute. No interference in blank plasma or by norfluoxetine or commonly used drugs was observed, and the detection limit of fluoxetine was 0.005 µg/ml. The relationship between fluoxetine concentration in plasma and peak height ratio of fluoxetine /IS was linear (R2 ≥ 0.985) in the range of 0.01 –1 µg/ml. Inter-day coefficient of variation and bias ≤ 13.0%, and < 9.4, respectively. Extraction recovery of fluoxetine and IS from plasma samples was ≥ 87%. Using the method, fluoxetine was found to be ≥ 85% and ≥ 89% stable in processed (24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at -20 °C) and unprocessed (24 hours at room temperature or 23 weeks at -20 °C) samples, respectively.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Analysis and Suggestions on PEP (Peoples Education Press) Geography Textbook for Eighth Grade - Take the Chapter of "Climate" As an Example
Xiang Wen, Zhang Yong, Wu Hong
Page no 408-414 |
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Geography textbooks are an important tool for geography teachers to carry
out classroom teaching. Full understanding of textbooks can help teachers flexibly
choose the teaching contents and better achieve teaching goals. Taking the chapter of
“Climate” as an example, this paper analyzed the textbook from four aspects: internal
and external relations of knowledge structure system, requirements for curriculum
standards and teaching goals, the key and difficult points and teaching hours
assignment, picture and text structure of the textbook. The article also puts forward
three suggestions: (1) Junior middle school geography teaching should link to real life;
(2) “Activities” in the textbook should be combined with the “Text”; (3) Summarize the
knowledge points in the form of tables.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Separation and Quantitation of Rapamycin, Termsirolimus Regio Isomer (Monoester) and Termsirolimus Diester in Termsirolimus by Normal Phase HPLC
Gorla Sanjeeva Reddy, Chava VN Rao
Page no 1064-1074 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i09.013
Normal-Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography method was developed for determination of Rapamycin, Temsirolimus Regio isomer (monoester) and Temsirolimus diester in Temsirolimus drug and pharmaceutical formulations. The separation was accomplished on YMC Pack SIL (250 x 4.6 mm, particle size 5μm) column under isocratic mode. The column oven temperature was set at 35° C and Auto sampler temperature used at 5°C. The mobile phase is a mixer of n-hexane, ethanol and trifluoroacetic acid in the ratio of 90:10:0.01 and PDA detector set at 280 nm used for detection. The retention times of Rapamycin, Temsirolimus peak, Temsirolimus monoester and Temsirolimus diester peaks are 12.29, 21.24, 33.11 and 51.91 min. respectively. The method has been fully validated and is linear. Results of analysis are validated statistically and by recovery studies. During the process development of Temsirolimus, three process impurities (Rapamycin. Temsirolimus monoester and Temsirolimus diester) are detected by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This method offers advantages over using photodiode-array UV detection (LC-PDA) for the determination of peak purity, namely components with similar UV spectra can be distinguished, the molecular mass of the impurity can be determined, and structural data can be obtained by using LC-MS. The result of studies shows that the proposed normal phase-HPLC method is found to be precise, linear, accurate, rugged, selective, specific, and robust. Hence this method may be used for the routine analysis in bulk drug and in its pharmaceutical dosage forms.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Challenges of Mother Tongue Education in Selected Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya
Joseph Patrick Kitur, Eliud K Kirigia
Page no 415-421 |
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This study sought to investigate the challenges faced in mother tongue
education in selected Primary schools in Nandi County, in the Republic of Kenya.
Mother tongue education is usually taken as a basic human right, but despite the
importance of this education myriad of problems bedevil its execution. Challenges in
mother tongue education have not only been reported in many fora in Nandi County but
also elsewhere in Kenya; however, no systematic study has been carried out to
document these challenges, their nature and their causes. The main objective of the
study was to find out the challenges of mother tongue education in Nandi County and
the possible solutions to these challenges. The study adopted a case study design
against a backdrop of mother tongue theory by Butzkamm (2000) which advances the
argument that mother tongue education forms the basis of a child‟s acquisition of
knowledge, additional languages and self-expression. This theory is built on the
foundations of arguments raised by Tangas and Toukomaa(1976) claiming that a certain
threshold of first language competence is needed for second language learning. A
stratified random sample of 20 Head teachers, 20 lower Primary SchoolTeachers, and 5
education officials was drawn from selected schools in Chesumei sub-County in Nandi
County. The main instruments of data collection were structured and semi-structured
questionnaires. Data was organized and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study
identified three major challenges facing the implementation of mother tongue education
in Nandi County namely: attitude of education stakeholders; teacher related factors and
lack of instructional materials. The results of this study are expected to benefit scholars
in applied linguistics, ministry of education and policy makers in education.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
A Study of the Efficacy of Atorvastatin Alone and Its Combination with Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients with Hyperlipidemia
Madhukar Rao Polasani, Dr. Swathi C
Page no 1059-1063 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i09.012
Atherosclerosis is one of the major causes of increased morbidity and mortality associated with coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular accidents, and peripheral vascular diseases. Dyslipidemia is one of the important causes that result in atherosclerosis. The incidence of atherosclerosis has been on the rising recently. Therefore prevention of dyslipidemia can decrease the development of atherosclerosis. Aims: The study was undertaken to determine the efficacy of atorvastatin alone and its combination with omega-3 fatty acids in the management of hyperlipidemia in patients attending a tertiary care hospital. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional prospective study conducted in the Department of Pharmacology and General Medicine, Kakatiya Medical College and Hospital, Warangal. The patients were selected from those visiting General Medicine OPD and diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. Sixty patients in the age group of 20 – 70 yrs, were recruited based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were divided into two groups. The Group I included the patients receiving Tab. Atorvastatin 10mg/day and Group II Atorvastatin 10mg/day plus Cap Omega-3 fatty acids 600mg/day for the duration of six months and follow up were done every month. Efficacy of treatment was assessed by the changes in laboratory parameters of Total cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL-C, LDL-C, and VLDL-C. Results: The efficacy of combination therapy i.e., Atorvastatin plus Omega-3 fatty acids showed a statistically significant rise in HDL cholesterol with the mean percentage difference of 4.24% when compared to monotherapy with Atorvastatin. The efficacy of other parameters like total cholesterol (TC), LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, and triglycerides (TG'S) levels with the low dose of omega-3 fatty acids in combination therapy was not statistically significant and produced nearly identical alterations in serum lipoprotein levels when compared to monotherapy. Conclusion: Although statins are being used as first-line therapy for hyperlipidemia and in patients with elevated triglycerides. For patients with elevated LDL-C and low HDL-C combination therapy appears to be a better option. Thus omega-3 fatty acids may be a potential supplement for combination therapy apart from niacin and fibrates.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Challenges Affecting Effective Implementation of Inclusive Education Policy in Public Primary Schools in Kitale Township, Kenya
Matumbei Judith Nandako, MbuthiaNgunjiri, Margaret Ngugi
Page no 422-432 |
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Education is a key component of a country’s developmental process.
Inclusive education is a kind of education wherein all students including special needs
(SN) learners attend and are welcomed by their neighborhood schools in age–
appropriate regular classes and are supported to learn to contribute and participate in all
aspects of life at school. Neighborhood public schools being at the heart of our
communities are essential for quality inclusive education system. Special Needs
learners who can benefit from public schools should not be denied the chance to access
education nor be taken to special schools. However, inclusive education has been
experiencing challenges which may undermine the program’s objectives if not well
addressed. The extent to which these challenges could be impacting negatively on
inclusive education policy in Kitale Township is however not clear. This is the gap to
be filled. The Social Learning Theory guided the study. The study adopted descriptive
research design. Questionnaires, interview schedules, and observation checklists were
employed in data collection. The target population was 36 head teachers in the public
primary schools in the township and 50 SN teachers. The sample size was 76
respondents selected using purposive and simple random sampling. Validity of data
collection tools was determined through pilot study and assistance from supervisors.
Reliability was tested using the test - retest method and the obtained value was .92.
Hypotheses were tested using regression analysis at .05 level of significance. The study
found that curriculum factors, teacher attitude, and social interaction had a significant
influence on effective implementation of inclusive education policy. The study,
therefore recommends more teachers to be employed to handle the large classes, the
TSC to consider teachers handling SN learners in inclusive settings for special duty
allowances being given to their counterparts in special schools and the curriculum to be
evaluated to enhance effective implementation of inclusive education. In addition,
review should be done on the part of funding to enable the acquisition of physical
facilities and learning materials in public primary schools. Finally, parents, local
communities and other education stakeholders should be educated on their roles in the
implementation of inclusive education.