RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 10, 2018
The Use of Terms for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs According to Turkish Food Codex Regulations
Sibel Ozcakmak, Onur Akbulut, Asya Çetinkaya
Page no 545-550 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i07.001
In this study, the legislation applicable in Turkey for certain terms and phrases used in the labels of the food presentation was reviewed. Labeling of food should not be misleading in terms of the qualities of food. Accordingly, the trademark on the label of food should not refer to another product group in terms of name, expression, term and visuals of food, in particular nature, identity, characteristics, composition, and quantity, endurance, origin and production method of food. Geographical indications are given to natural products distinguished from others, identified with a distinctive character or reputation, and identified with the area or region in which they are located. The terms of traditional” can be only used for mentioned the terms of “traditional” foods according to published vertical food codex that is certain foods or food groups and for registered or will be registered products including the studies carried out in relation to the protection of traditional product name by the Turkish Patent Institute. In order to prevent counterfeiting of a similar product in association with the registered products, the studies have been continued by Republic of Turkey Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock. The trademark on label of food should not refer another product group in terms of the name of the food, the expression, the terms and the visuals, especially the nature, identity, characteristics, composition, quantity, endurance, origin of production method of food. Food managements should not use misleading information about their productions. Otherwise, the administrative penalty is imposed according to the Turkish Food Codex Food Labeling and Consumer Information Regulation.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 10, 2018
Dissemination Process as a Determinant of the Utilization of Universities’ Research Outputs by Social Service NGOs in Nakuru, Kenya
Naliaka Robai, Dr. Paul Gesimba, Dr. David Gichuhi
Page no 577-584 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i07.006
The universities are rich with research outputs due to their nature of teaching, research and development through the transfer of knowledge to the society, but the extent to which the research outputs are translated into socio-economic outcomes that benefit the society concerns the industry players. Of particular interest is the research dissemination process. The central question in this paper, therefore, is how does the dissemination process determine the utilization of universities’ research outputs by social service NGOs in Nakuru Town of Kenya? In order to answer this question, the study applied the Triple Helix Theory and the Diffusion of Innovation Theory. It utilized the descriptive survey design where data was collected from 30 managers from 30 social services Non-Governmental Organizations within Nakuru Town. Managers were selected from a list of social services NGOs provided by the National Council of NGOs Rift Valley Office using the simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire comprised of both open-ended and close-ended questions that were administered by the researcher. The data collected was analyzed mainly using the qualitative methods and minimal quantitative methods and presented using tables and graphs. The study results show that Journal and conferences are the main channels that these organization use to access research findings and that both had a positive influence on universities research utilization by the organizations. The study recommends that Universities encourage their researchers to disseminate their findings in open access online journal as they are cost effective.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 10, 2018
Play Influence on Cognitive Development among Primary School Children in Nakuru County, Kenya
Norah Nyaboke Wakhisi, Esther Marima, Florence Gitahi
Page no 558-562 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i07.003
Play is essential to development because it contributes, among other developments, to cognitive development to children and youth. Play also offers an ideal opportunity for parents to engage fully with their children. Despite the benefits derived from play for both children and parents, time for free play has been markedly reduced. The recent report from head teachers, class teachers and parents of children in schools in Kenya indicates that these children have been exhibiting increased learning difficulties, inability to solve simple problems associated with socialization and control of emotions, many cases of truancy, dropping out of school and aggressive behavior. This paper embarks on assessing the influence of play on cognitive development among primary school children at Kihingo Division, Njoro Sub-County of Nakuru County in Kenya. This study was guided by social cognitive theory and it targeted teachers and pupils from 18 public primary schools in the study area. Stratified random sampling design was adopted to sample 154 pupils from the 18 schools. Nasiuma’s formula was used to come up with an ideal and an appropriate sample size for the pupils. Questionnaires and interview schedule were used as the key data collection instruments. Questionnaires were used to collect data from the teachers while interview schedules were used to collect data from the pupils. Data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 24) tool. Data was presented in graphs, pie chart and tables. From the findings the researcher concluded that children who are more engage in play are more decisive in their actions compared to less active children. From the findings, the researcher concluded that children who are more engage in play are more decisive in their actions compared to less active children. Playful children are more creative and innovative compared to less active children. The study recommends that the government and other education stakeholders partner to provide enough play and instructional materials to primary schools.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 10, 2018
The effects of Customer Role Clarity on Emergent Change Preparedness among Firms in the Telecommunication Industry, in Nakuru Sub County, Kenya
Joyce Viata, Dr. Paul Gesimba, Dr. Peter Mwaura
Page no 551-557 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i07.002
This study sought to examine the link between customer role clarity and emergent change preparedness. Customer role clarity emanates from the experience that a customer obtains from a particular service provider to the extent of becoming a co-producer on their product. The complex nature of the organizations has led to the upsurge of the emergent change. These abrupt changes have left customers in a state of confusion and sometimes they abscond since they do not understand their roles in the organization. However, despite the effort put into obtaining more customers in the organization, the organization keeps on losing its grip on the customers when emergent change arises. This study adopted a census survey that was completed by all the 39 managers from Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Telecommunication’s companies in Nakuru Sub County, Kenya. The study established a significant positive relationship between customer role clarity and emergent change preparedness. The results found a significant value of 0.002 which showed a statistically significant relationship of the study variables. The findings demonstrate that if telecommunication companies clearly defined the roles of the customers, they would be prepared for any emergent change that arises. The study lays a foundation through which customer role clarity is the backbone for the investigation of other customer participation strategies.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
A Study of Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis with Locking Compression Plates for the Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Venkat Reddy Almareddi
Page no 298-302 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i06.005
The principle of the minimally invasive technique is to implant specific bony plate which is fixed across fractures via small incisions of the skin, muscle, and periosteum. The aim of the study was to find the functional outcomes in patients treated with proximal humerus fractures with a minimally invasive technique using locking compression plates. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Orthopedics, Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagunur, Karimnagar. A total of 39 patients were included in the study. The patients were selected using the inclusion criteria and they underwent operations under general anesthesia followed by early mobilization and follow up at the intervals of 3 months, 6 months and 12 months to evaluate functional outcomes according to Constant-Murley criteria. Results: The fractures were classified according to the NEER/AO/ASIF classification of fractures of the humerus. The type A fractures were found in 20 out of 39 patients 51.28% A1 fractures were in 8 patients A2 in 5 patients and A3 in 7 patients and 19 fractures were type B 48.72% and B1 and B3 had in 7 patients each and B2 had 5 patients. The mean Constant-Murley score was 89.25 points at the end of one year follow up in 2 part fractures. According to Constant-Murley score, 85% had an excellent outcome, 10% had a good functional outcome and 5% had moderate outcomes. All the fractures were united on an average time of 19 weeks (14-24). In the Three-part fractures, the average Constant-Murley score at the end of one year was 81 points. The Constant-Murley score showed 78.94% had excellent outcomes, 15% had a good functional outcome and 5.26% had a moderate outcome. Conclusion: Within the limitation of the present study it can be concluded that minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis with locking compression plate is a good technique for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures. It provides good stability, functional outcomes and minimal post-operative complications
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Role of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles in Oral Bioavailability Enhancement of Antihypertensive Drugs
Kumara Swamy S, Sravanthi S
Page no 681-686 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i06.007
Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) are at the rapidly developed field of nanotechnology with a few potential applications in drug delivery, clinical medication and research, and additionally in other distorted sciences. Because of their small size-subordinate properties, lipid nanoparticles offer the likelihood to grow new therapeutics. The capacity to loaded drugs into nanocarriers offers another model in drug delivery that could be utilized for optional and tertiary levels of drug targeting on. Consequently, SLNs hold extraordinary advantage for achieving the objective of controlled and site specific drug delivery and henceforth have pulled in wide consideration of analysts. The current review describes the role of solid lipid nanoparticles on the pharmacokinetics of poorly soluble antihypertensive drugs. In the event that suitably examined, solid lipid nanoparticles may open new areas in treatment of hypertension with improved oral delivery
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Factors Affecting Use of Modern Family Planning Among South-Eastern Nigerian Women: A Secondary Analysis of 2013 NDHS
Azuike EC, Nwankwo BE, Joe-Ikechebelu NN, Anemeje OA, Okafor KC, Aniemena RC, Enwonwu KC, Chira UO
Page no 324-329 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i06.009
Family planning is widely acknowledged as an important intervention towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) three (4) and five (5) as it has proven to reduce maternal and child mortality. Family planning can prevent unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions. The aim of this study was to determine various factors that influence the uptake of modern family planning among women of reproductive age in South-eastern Nigeria. The study used data obtained from Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2013. Factors considered were drawn from the dataset. Analysis was carried out using Stata version 12.1. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine relationship between various factors and use of modern family planning methods. Level of significance was set at 0.05. The total number of participants in the study was 2,816. Twelve point fifty seven percent (12.57%) of the participants were currently using modern family planning methods. The highest proportion of use was 25.57% in Ebonyi State, while the lowest was 16.94 % in Imo State. The only identified predictor of use of modern family planning use was educational status. The women who had at least secondary education were almost twice (1.82 times) more likely to use modern family planning methods than those who had only primary education or less (OR=1.82, 95% CI: 1.4-2.4, P<0.001). Measures should be taken to increase female literacy, as this will most likely lead to improved uptake of modern family planning among the respondents.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Antibacterial Activity of Methanolic Fruit Extract of Randia dumetorum Lamk against Ocular Pathogens
Gadila Dhana Sri, Shree Priya Munagala, Geethika Gummadi, C. Srinitha Reddy, Gajawada Spandana, Rahamat Unissa
Page no 693-696 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i06.009
Ocular diseases have been documented as the most common health problems universally. Most of the chemicals and synthetic drugs currently in use have marked side effects. Hence, there has been an ideal shift from the use of modern drugs to the age old herbs. Randia dumetorum Lamk is one such important plant with various established medicinal properties. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the preliminary antibacterial activity of methanolic extract of Randia dumetorum Lamk. (Xeromphis spinosa Thumb) Against common ocular pathogens such as Serratia marcescens, S. agalactiae, Corynebacterium macbinleys and Propionibacterium acnes. Methanolic extract of the dried fruits of the plant was prepared. Different concentrations of the dried fruit extracts (R. dumetorum) were transferred to the nutrient agar plates, which had been previously inoculated with the test microorganisms. The plates were incubated at 37°C for 24 h in an incubator and the zones of inhibition were measured using well diffusion method. The extract showed potential antibacterial properties comparable with that of the standard streptomycin against the organisms tested. The methanol extract of R. dumetorum displayed a concentration related antibacterial activity. The results showed that the inhibition of the bacterial growth was more pronounced on Corynebacterium macbinleys as compared to the other tested organisms
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Patterns of Stock Returns in Indonesia from 2003 To 2008
Noor Azuddin Yakob
Page no 653-662 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.6.6
This study examines the pattern of stock returns in the Indonesian stock
market. Using the GARCH (1, 1) model, the study investigates the effects of day-ofthe-week, month-of-the-year and monthly on the daily return series from January 2003
to August 2008. The study also examines the combined effect of the three anomalies.
Overall, stock returns are found to be lower at the beginning of the week but closed
higher by the end of the week. The stock returns are also found to be lower during the
first quarter of the year but they register higher returns throughout the remaining
months of the year, particularly towards the end of the year. The stock returns
consistently produced significant positive returns on Wednesday throughout the month
of April and May. Although evidence of significant positive returns is also found on
other days within certain months, they do not prevail throughout the entire month.
They are confined either to the first or second half of the month. The presence of
seasonal effects in the Indonesian stock market indicates that market participants have
the chance of making significant returns when trading on the specific days of the
months. However, the abnormal gains are subject to the transaction cost which is not
accounted for in this study.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Non-Monotone Wedge Trust-Region Method for Derivative-Free Unconstrained Optimization
Fenghua Liu, Qinghua Zhou
Page no 540-544 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i06.011
We propose a non-monotone wedge trust region method for derivative-free optimization. Wedge trust region method based on traditional trust region is designed for derivative-free problems, and the non-monotone strategy is efficient to solve the trust region method. This paper combined the non-monotone strategy into wedge trust region methods, and the computational results proved the efficiency of the new composite strategy.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Hydrochloric Acid Pretreated Agro Wastes as Carbon Source on CM-Cellulases Production by Aspergillus Niger
M. Urs Siyal, M. Umar Dahot, M. Hanif Noomrio
Page no 18-26 |
10.36348/sijb.2018.v01i01.005
Abstract: Main objective of this study is to utilize Agro wastes instead of pure sugars for cellulases productions. It was noted that maximum fungal cell growth was obtained 0.936g/100ml of Aspergillus niger was observed at pH 4.11 in hydrolyzed rice husk used as carbon source. Aspergillus niger was isolated from the soil of Khairpur. The collection and utilization of suitable Agro wastes used as a carbon source for cellulases production by fungi requirements optimized fermentation process. Five agricultural wastes were measured for cellulolytic enzyme production using pretreatment methods acid. Acid pretreatment was found to be the most efficient and best method for higher enzyme production. Using this cheap and renewable residue, for cellulolytic enzyme production by Aspergillus niger boosts its economic value which is not comparable with its current use as animal feed. Agro wastes such as sugarcane peelar bagasse, sugarcane bagasse, banana fruit stalk, sorghum husk and rice husk were hydrolyzed with 0.6N HCl. Rice husk was found good substrate in comparison to other Agro wastes for the growth of Aspergillus niger and cellulases production. Maximum activity of cellulases were noted 4.811 (units/ml). The Cellobiase and salicinase maximum production 4.717 and 4.742 units per ml obtained at 240 hours respectively.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Study of Sociodemographic Profile and Comorbidities of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in Children Attending Child Guidance Clinic in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Dipak Kumar Patra, Saswati Nath, Chandana Debnath, Sourav Kundu, Niladri Banerjee
Page no 651-655 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i06.001
DSM V has removed OCD from Anxiety disorder group and classified the disorders with similar clinical picture together under obsessive compulsive and related disorders (OCRD). The following disorders fall under this group. Obsessive compulsive disorder, Body dysmorphic disorder, Hoarding disorder, Trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, substance/ medication induced obsessive compulsive and related disorders. This study aims to assess sociodemographic factors, sex-specific occurrence of OCRD and psychiatric and neurodevelopmental comorbidities of OCRD in children attending a child guidance clinic of R.G Kar Medical college, Kolkata. The study has been done based on the register used to record the patient related data in the child guidance clinic. All cases aged up to 12 years of age, of both sexes, registered with any diagnosis under obsessive compulsive and related disorders from July, 2009 to June 2015 (6 years) were included in the study. Results and statistical analysis were done using SPSS 23. Total 684 cases attended the clinic. Of them number of children diagnosed with obsessive compulsive and related disorders was 48 (7.02%). Most patients were in the age group 8 – 12 years. In all age groups males were more in number than females. Among males most common disorder among Obsessive compulsive and related disorder was Tic Disorder (TD) and among female most common disorder was OCD (44.4%) and next was OCD with Tic disorder (33.3%). Most common comorbidity was Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
The Influence of Work Motivation, Organizational Culture and Career Development on Employee Performance in PT. Titis Sampurna Inspection
Charles Bohlen Purba, Putu Nopa Gunawan
Page no 629-640 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.6.4
This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of work
motivation, organizational culture, and career development either partially or
simultaneously on employee performance at PT Titis Sampurna Inspection. The
research used quantitative analysis approach, with data collection method through the
questionnaire was given to 100 respondents from the total population of 133
employees. The method for data analysis in this study using multiple linear regression
analysis. Results of research show that the work motivation, organizational culture,
and career development have a positive and significant impact on employee
performance, either partially or simultaneously. The result of the research also shows
that there is a quite strong correlation between the dimension of social requirement on
the variable of work motivation with the dimension of job quality on the variable of
employee performance, then between the dimension of person orientation in the
variable of organizational culture with the dimension of cooperation ability on the
variable of employee performance also have correlation is quite strong , there is also a
quite strong correlation between the dimension of mentor and support in the variabel
of career development with the dimensions of cooperation ability in the variable of
employee performance.
CASE REPORT | June 30, 2018
Metastatic Medullary Carcinoma with Normal Calcitonin Level: A Reported Case
Sara Askaoui, Guizlane El mghari, Ayoub Aarab, Hanane Raiss, Nawal El ansari
Page no 679-680 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i06.006
Calcitonin is a sensitive tumor marker for medullary thyroid cancer and is useful in preoperative diagnosis and postoperative surveillance for recurrent disease. Rare cases of medullary carcinomas with a normal or undetectable calcitonin levels have been reported in the literature. We present the case of a 46-year-old woman with a metastatic thyroid carcinoma non-secreting calcitonin
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Improving Competitive Advantage through Talent Management, Local Wisdom and Innovation (Case Study in SMEs South Bandung)
Lenny Ch Nawangsari, Ahmad Hidayat Sutawidjaya
Page no 725-731 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.6.17
Research on Local Wisdom, Innovation and Talent of Management on SME
Competitiveness by using quantitative approach and survey method. The sample of the
research is 61 people. Data were collected using questionnaires with Likert scale 1-5.
The data analysis technique is Generalized Structured Component Analysis. The
results of this study prove that: 1) the Local wisdom has direct and positive impact on
competitive advantage of SMEs, 2) innovation has direct and positive impact on the
competitive advantage of SMEs, 3) Talent Management has directly and positively
impact on competitive advantage of SMEs, 4) Local Wisdom has direct and positive
impact on Talent Management, 5) Innovation has direct and positive Affect onTalent
Management, 6) Local Wisdom has direct and positive impact on competitive
advantage of SMEs through Talent Management mediation, and 7) Innovation has
directly to competitive advantage of SMEs through Talent Management.