ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
High Sensitivity-CRP in Diabetic Retinopathy Patients
Khaja Moinuddin, Mirza Sharif Ahmed Baig, Saba Nazneen Khan
Page no 57-59 |
10.36348/sijb.2018.v01i02.005
Abstract: Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes and a leading cause of blindness among working age adults, it is a serious sight threatening complication of diabetes. Hs-CRP is a marker of low-grade inflammation and its levels are raised in patients with diabetic retinopathy. The current study was undertaken in 60 subjects. 30 diabetic retinopathy patients and 30 non diabetics as normal control group. The aim of the study was to assess the serum levels of hs-CRP in diabetic retinopathy patients. hs-CRP is significantly much higher in diabetic patients with retinopathy compared to control group. TC, TG, LDL-C and VLDL-C levels where significantly elevated and HDL-C levels were significantly lower in cases when compared to controls. Hence it is concluded that the serum levels of hs-CRP appear to be useful as markers of diabetic retinopathy and provide valuable information for proper medical intervention.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Genotypic Response of Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench Landraces to Sodium Carbonate Application in Control of Striga hermonthica in the Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Cameroon
Ndouyang C, Noubissié Tchiagam JB
Page no 541-550 |
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The parasitic weed Striga hermonthica poses a serious threat to sorghum
production in Northern Cameroon. To evaluate the response to S. hermonthica of 24
genotypes of rainfed sorghum and the effect of sodium carbonate on this parasite, field
and pot experiments were conducted at Touboro (North Cameroon) in 2016 and 2017.
In pot and in field, under striga infestation, results showed varietal responses of
sorghum for the number of emerged Striga, the height of sorghum, the stem diameter,
the number of leaves per plant, the panicle weight and the grain yield. Globally, Striga
infestation significantly reduced the height, the stem diameter, and the number of
leaves, the panicle weight and the grain yield of sorghum accessions by 28.94%,
19.54%, 17.78%, 28.24% and 44.17% respectively. Application of natural sodium
carbonate salt reduced significantly the emerged Striga and the host plant damage by
74.29% and 41.94%. Under Striga infestation, sodium carbonate also increased the
growth and yield sorghum accessions. Among the 24 studied genotypes, complete
resistance was no recorded, but landraces LMO-LT18, LMO-LT22, KW-CP09 and
LMT-21 appeared as the most resistant and tolerant to S. hermonthica. Combination of
sodium carbonate with resistant and tolerant genotypes should be investigated as a
major component of integrated packages to the effective control of Striga on sorghum
in northern Cameroon.
Marketing efficiency as a concept is strongly linked to many of the core
organizational results, such as long-term growth, stability, customer satisfaction,
competitive advantage, and strong market orientation. Marketing effectiveness depends
on the company's goals. Due to the growing demand for marketing professionals, one
needs to focus on a system where both short-term and long-term financial impact can
be measured on the company's market investments. Marketing effectiveness
measurement is a business process that shows the results of specific marketing
decisions. The effectiveness of marketing activities should be defined as the return on
the funds invested in these activities.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Antibacterial Studies Tabernaemontana divaricata (Apocynaceae) Secondary Metabolites Capped Silver Nanoparticles
Rahul Darak, Sandagalla Lipi Keerthana, Saranya Arun Kumar, Bayyaram Monica, Sowmya Konakanchi, Rahamat Unissa
Page no 551-555 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.8.2
To study the antibacterial activity of Tabernaemontana divaricata
(Apocynaceae) secondary metabolites capped silver nanoparticles (SNPs). In the
present investigation, SNPs were synthesized using an aqueous extract of T. divaricata
flowers. Flower aqueous extract was mixed with 1 m M silver nitrate for the
biosynthesis of nanoparticles. The antibacterial activity of SNPs was determined
against various bacterial cultures including laboratory isolates using the agar well
diffusion method. The SNPs showed the highest antibacterial activity against Grampositive and Gram-negative bacteria. The present study envisions on the biosynthesis
of SNPs from T. divaricata plant which are emerging as antibacterial therapy in
modern medical applications.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Entrepreneurship Skills Acquisition a Tool for Reduction of Social Vices Among the Unemployed Youths in Nigeria (A Study of Enugu State)
Josephine Ivoma Orga, Eucharia Adaeze Ekwochi, Eva Eneh
Page no 878-888 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.8.7
Entrepreneurship Development leads to employment creation, growth of the
economy those results to sustainable development. Youths on the other hand represents
the working force of every society which can bring about economic growth and
development of every nation. In order to achieve economic growth and development it
becomes imperative that they must be gainfully employed, otherwise, being unemployed
means that their energies will be diverted to negative practices which is crime. Even
though it is generally acknowledged that social vices are global issue, however, its rate
and incidence of criminality varies among youths, states and nations. It has been
established by previous work done in this area that high unemployment rate in Enugu
State is responsible for high rate of social vices in the state. It is in the light of this, that
the role of Entrepreneurship Development as a tool for the reduction of crimes is
examined. The study made use of review of literature, where various published and
unpublished documents were visited. It was found out that Entrepreneurship
Development does not only help to reduce social vices among youths, but also boosts
the economic growth and development of nations. It further shows that, the problem of
unemployment can be reduced with youths engaging in entrepreneurship practices as a
means of creating employment and in turn lessen the problem of crime.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Nutritional and Physical Characteristics Evaluation of Biscuit from Fermented Bambara Nut and Wheat Flour
B.F. Olanipekun, O.O. Ola, O.E. Adelakun*, O.J. Oyelade and A.O. Abioye
Page no 556-560 |
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Bambara nut (Voandzeia subterrenea (L.) Thouars) is a cheap source of
leguminous protein with a good potential as substitute for relatively expensive animal
protein, in several food products such as biscuits, particularly in developing countries.
Biscuit was produced from blends of wheat flour and fermented bambara nut flour
(l00:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50) and was analysed. Proximate
composition and protein content of biscuit produced from the flour mixes was higher
than that produced with 100% wheat flour, while the moisture content ranged between
2.95 and 5.71%. The carbohydrate components and reducing sugar were in the ranges
of 60.29 and/64.99%, and 2.74 and 4.43%, respectively. Sensory data indicated that
the fermented bambara nut biscuit with up to 30% were acceptable. Thickness,
diameter and spread ratio of the biscuit ranged from 230.33 -285.67mm, 29.00 - 36.67
mm and 61.70 -89.19%, respectively. Consequently, the potentials of fermented
bambara nut in biscuit production was established thereby providing alternative
composite flour in biscuit production.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Survival Rate in Science and Technology Programmes: Flow of Student in Kenyan Universities
Dr. Kennedy Ole Kerei
Page no 944-951 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.8.14
Ministry of Education is determined to improve access, equity, quality, and
relevance of education through better management of service delivery to all learners.
Achievement in this sector will, therefore, enhance economic growth, create more
employment, and guarantee sustainable development for the Kenyan people. The
country therefore, has no choice but must make massive investment in science,
mathematics and technology education, particularly in women; if at all the set targets
will be to achieve the goals well articulated in Vision 2030.The purpose of the study
was to determine the rate of flow of men and women in selected science and
technology programmes in Kenyan universities is the same and to investigate
alternative strategic to enhance survival rate of flow of men and women in selected
science and technology programmes in Kenyan universities is the same. The theory
used in this study was Liberal feminism. It is rooted in the tradition of 16th- and 17thcentury liberal philosophy, which focused on the ideals of equality and liberty. The
research design used in this study is ex post facto. The study was carried out in 3
Kenyan public and 3 private universities. The data of the study was collected using
questionnaires and focus group discussion. The obtained data was analyzed using
Wilcoxon Mann–Whitney Test. This test is a non-parametric analog to the independent
t-test and is used when one does not assume that the dependent variable is a normally
distributed interval variable (one can only assume that the variable has at least ordinal.
The findings indicate that lack of adequate qualified personnel remain the number one
factor that hinders the full rolling out of SMT programmes besides the expensive
equipment in both public and private universities. It is recommend that girls are equally
good in terms of performance at the university level means gender gap can be crossed
in STs related professions. A lot then needs to be done from early childhood education,
through primary to secondary school level to significantly improve the number of girls
transiting to university.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Anatomy of Suprascapular Notch and its Association with Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment Syndrome
Dr. Kishwor Bhandari, Mrs. Sanju Acharya, Dr. Shabana Parveen, Mr. Sanjay Prasad Sah
Page no 46-50 |
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This study deals with the morphological variations of suprascapular notch of dry scapula. A total of 200 human dry scapulae which were obtained from the Department of Anatomy of various medical colleges were analyzed. The variation of suprascapular notch was recorded and classified into different types. The most common type of suprascapular notch in the study was U shaped. The other shaped were V and J shaped. We also encountered ossified suprascapular ligament and complete absence of suprascapular notch. Such conditions can cause suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Product Extrinsic Attributes and Consumers' Attitude towards Made-In-Nigeria Textiles in South Southern Nigeria: Measuring the Outcome
Glory S. Etim, Imoh C. Uford
Page no 934-943 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.8.13
This study was conducted to measure the outcome of the influence of
country-of-origin image and product positioning on consumers attitude towards madein-Nigeria textiles in South Southern region of Nigeria. A survey design was used in
gathering data needed for the research. Copies of questionnaire were self administered
to a sample of four hundred (400) consumers. Descriptive statistics was used in the
application of percentages and other statistical procedures. Multiple regression analysis
was used to establish and measure the relationship between product extrinsic attributes
and consumers‟ attitude. The results revealed that there is a significant relationship
between country-of-origin image, product positioning and consumers‟ attitude towards
made-in-Nigeria textiles. The study recommended that for good country of originimage to be built about Nigeria textile products, in the minds of millions of Nigerian
customers; attention should be paid towards facilitating consistency in the production
of durable textiles and less corruption within the production process. This will aid in
improving the nation‟s economy. Above all, made-in-Nigeria textiles with unique
features like; originality, outstanding, fulfillment and convincing, should be properly
positioned in the minds of consumers.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Efficacy of Bio-Fertilizers Pseudomonas fluorescens and Azotobacter chroococcum on Yield of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. Var. Capitata)
Hussein Ali Salim, Asaad Khanawi Aziz, Majida Hadi Mahdi, Abbas Fadil Ali, Mohammed Abdul Karim Ali, Muhannad Hakim Salman, Mustafa Mohammed Hussein, Latif Kamel Mohammed, Mohammed Shehab Ahmed, Ayad Yousef Khalil, Tami Ayal Hadi
Page no 561-562 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.8.4
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of bioferilizer
(Pseudomonas fluorescens and Azotobacter chroococcum) on growth of cabbage
(Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata), the experiment was carried out at the
experimental farm of soil laboratory belong to Directorate of Diyala Agriculture, Iraq
during 2017, the experiment included three levels of bio fertilizers 0.08, 0.14 and 0.28
g/plant, it was laid out in randomized complete block design having four treatments
with four replications. The results showed a significant increase in cabbage yield in
treatments that inoculated with biofertilizer. The highest increase in yield of cabbage
(plant weight, head weight, total plant weight (ton\acre) and total head weight
(ton\acre)) was achieved in Biofertilizer 0.14 g/plant was reached 1262.375 g,
810.025 g, 14.026 ton\acre and 9.000 ton\acre respectively followed by Biofertilizer
0.28 g/plant, 1113.125 g, 757.875 g, 12.367 ton\acre and 8.421 ton\acre respectively
and Biofertilizer 0.08 g/plant, 1000 g, 700 g, 11.111 ton\acre and 7.777 ton\acre
respectively as compared with control 731 g, 363g, 8.122 ton\acre and 3.883 ton\acre
respectively .
REVIEW ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
A Case Approach to the Business Model Canvas: Huizenga College’s Business Model
Donovan A. McFarlane
Page no 862-870 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.8.5
This paper engages Business Model Generation via the Business Model
Canvas developed by Osterwalder and Pigneur as a case-based approach to
understanding organizational challenges and crisis stemming from business model
deficits. The author uses the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and
Entrepreneurship, the business school of Nova Southeastern University, as a case in
point (based on his experience working for the institution and his understanding of its
business model and challenges) to explore the Business Model Canvas as a critical tool
for organizational strategic considerations and improvements. The author applies the
nine (9) components or building blocks of the Business Model Canvas (Osterwalder, &
Pigneur, 2010) to the Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship in order to
examine its value creating activities and challenges. The result is an analysis providing
further understanding of the Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship and its
features that may be critical to understanding the building blocks of the Canvas, and
which may consequently inform similar organizations in their quest to develop better
business models, achieve innovation, and gain sustainable competitive advantage in
today’s global economy. Using a critical case study approach, the Business Model
Canvas is explored and recommendations specific to the case in point are presented.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Ethanolic and Palm Wine Extract of the Stems of Phragmanthera capitata (Sprengel) S. Balle (Loranthaceae) Collected on Psidium guajava L. in Cameroon
Etame Loe Gisèle, Ngaba Guy Pascal, Kamdom Mariette, Nnanga Nga Emmanuel, Yinyang Jacques, Okalla Ebongue Cécile, Ngoule Charles Christian, Ngene Jean Pierre, Kidik Pouka Cathérine, Tankeu Séverin Elisée, Dibong Siegfried Didier
Page no 563-570 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.8.5
The objective of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant activities of ethanolic and palm wine extract of Phragmanthera capitata
stems widely used by traditional healers. Acute toxicity according to the OCDE
Guideline 423 showed that the LD50 of ethanolic and palm wine extract was greater
than 5000 mg/Kg body weight. Anti-inflammatory capacity was evaluated by hind
paw oedema model using carrageenan-induced inflammation in rat. It has showed that
palm wine and ethanolic extracts possessed a dose-dependent anti-inflammatory
activity (at the first hour) with 21.47% and 41.24%, respectively, as a percentage
inhibition for the 200 and 300 mg/Kg body weight of palm wine extract and 16.95%
and 28.21% for the ethanolic extract of same dose as compared with 25.42% for
aspirin. The phenol dosage by the Folin-Ciocalteu method showed that ethanolic
extract (14420 mg EAA/g dry extract) had a high content relative to the palm wine
extract (2570 mg EAA/g of dry extract ). The antioxidant capacity was evaluated by
the diphenyl-picryl test (DPPH), where the ethanolic extract showed strong
antioxidant activity with a EC50 of 0.0085 mg/mL when that of the wine extract was
0.049 mg/mL, after the ascorbic acid (standard) with 0.033 mg/mL. Ethanolic and
palm wine extract of Phragmanthera capitata stems are non-toxic and have
inflammatory and antioxidant activity that could justify its traditional use.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Root Cause Analysis of Insufficient Centrifugation and Sample Aliquoting of Blood Samples in Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
Khushbu Soni, Riddhi Patel
Page no 39-41 |
10.36348/sijb.2018.v01i02.002
Abstract: The study aims to find out root cause for insufficient centrifugation and sample aliquoting of blood samples in clinical chemistry laboratory. Blood samples centrifuged in the laboratory were aliquoted by technicians in to 1.5 ml eppindorf cups for placement in to automated chemistry analyser. The aliquotes were allowed to settle for 1 hour and observed for presence of red rim of settled RBC at the bottom of the cups, indicating insufficient centrifugation and sample aliquoting. Frequency of such samples were analysed for time of day, type of sample tube, amount of residual serum/plasma after aliquoting, origin of sample from hospital departments. Total 13491 sample tubes analysed in 20 days at Biochemistry laboratory of New civil hospital Surat. There were 248 samples showing red rim of RBC at the bottom of the cups. Out of 248, samples received at night constituted 78%. Serum sample have 3 times chances of having insufficient centrifugation and sample aliquoting as compared to fluoride plasma. 86% of sample had residual serum/plasma of <200 ul. Neonate sample have 7 times chances of having insufficient centrifugation and sample aliquoting as compared to adult samples. 97% of samples having insufficient centrifugation and sample aliquoting were received from wards while only 3% were received from OPD. Under filling of collection tubes, neonatal samples, samples collected in plain vacuum tubes, samples collected by phlebotomist on duty at night are root causes for insufficient centrifugation and sample aliquoting.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Demographic Profile of Subjects Reported with Condylar Fracture at a Tertiary Dental Care Centre in North Karnataka
Chhikara Nitesh, Rai KK, Upasi AP
Page no 255-258 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.8.5
Mandible is one of the strongest bones of the facial skeleton; still it is it has
structures like condyles which are prone to fracture due to its anatomy and distribution of
heavy masticatory and other functional load. Mandibular condyle fracture accounts for
25-35% of the mandibular fractures. A prospective demographic study was done at
Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere, to determine condylar fractures occurring
in north Karnataka region. A total of 16 condylar fractures were assessed in a period
2015- 2017.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 30, 2018
Case Study of Critical Incident in Teaching within Higher Education
Husam Helmi, Abraham Pius
Page no 55-57 |
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The aim of this brief paper is to provide a case study of reflection on a teaching
critical incident within higher education. The case study is based on personal experience
providing personal insights and feelings, and an action planning for further development
in future similar scenario. Teachers in higher education may face different challenges
during their teaching experience; this would worth reflecting upon to further understand
the nature of the challenge as well as the associated aspects with it and enables
opportunities of sharing experience and best practices with other academics, faculties,
institutions and professionals internally and externally.