ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
The Effect of Innovation and Networking to Knowledge Management and Implications on Sustainability Competitive Advantage (Case Study of Event Organizer in Jakarta)
Lenny Ch Nawangsari, Ahmad Hidayat Sutawidjaya
Page no 732-738 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.6.18
This study aims to analyze the influence of innovation and networking on
Knowledge Management and its implications on competitive advantage in Small and
Medium Enterprises Event Organizer. The type of research used is quantitative with
survey method. Research respondents were 55 people from Small and Medium
Business Event Organizer in Jakarta. The data were analyzed using Partial Least
Square (PLS). The results show that there is an influence of innovation and
networking on Knowledge Management and Sustainability Competitive Advantage in
Small and Medium Business Event Organizer in Jakarta.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
A comparative study of morphological and Immunohistochemical expression of P40 and P63 immunomarkers in squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma lung
A Ksheera Cariappa, Kandikanti Varalakshmi
Page no 175-177 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.6.6
Abstract: Background: Lung cancer is a type of cancer that arises in the lungs. Adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the two major subtypes of non-small cell lung carcinoma. Material and Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted in the Department of Pathology, over a period of 1 year at a tertiary care hospital and teaching centre. A total of 125 cases comprising of 70 adenocarcinomas and 55 squamous cell carcinomas of lung were included in the study. Result: All 27 cases of well differentiated Adenocarcinoma were negative for P40 and 1 case showed positive P63 expression. Out of 43 cases of moderately differentiated Adenocarcinoma, 1 case was positive for P40 and 4 cases were positive for p63. Out of 19 cases of well differentiated Squamous cell carcinomas 18(94.7%) cases were positive for P40 and 18 (94.71%) cases were P63 positive. All 36 (100%) cases of moderately differentiated Squamous cell carcinoma showed positive P40 and P63 expression. Conclusion: Strong and diffuse P40 expression was noted in majority of lung squamous cell carcinomas and absence of P40 in most of the lung adenocarcinomas. Thus, p40 is an excellent marker for distinguishing lung squamous cell carcinoma from adenocarcinoma, and that its expression is equivalent to that of p63 in lung squamous cell carcinoma. Since P63 shows variable expression in lung adenocarcinomas; in moderately differentiated cases, a two-panel approach of p63 and p40 help to distinguish adenocarcinoma from squamous cell carcinomas.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Heavy Metals Concentration as a Determinant of Surface Water Quality; a Case Study of Asaba
Chukwu Kevin Ejike
Page no 28-36 |
10.36348/sijcms.2018.v01i01.005
This work is aimed at examining the effect of heavy metal concentration on surface water quality. This study was concentrated on the lower Niger River from Illah through Asaba/Onitsha to Okpai (Lat 6o 25' to Lat 5o 40' N and longitude 6o 37' to 6o 47' E). The data collected from water and were analyzed for the heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Ni, Fe, Mn and Co) using urican 929 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The results showed that Turbidity, BOD, TSS, hydrocarbon, coliform, magnesium and iron concentrations in the sampled settlement did not meet the WHO (2010) threshold for drinking water quality. The following conclusions were reached; the Niger River water must be treated before drinking, to remove or reduce the amount of non-essential or essential heavy metal and eating of fish species that have bio-accumulated heavy metals above the WHO limits for consumption must be prohibited or discouraged. Also, further studies should be carried out to monitor the heavy metal concentration in the lower Niger River and to identify the point sources of entry; and various contributors to the contamination of the River Niger. Heavy metals have however been grouped into two categories – Essential and Non-Essential. Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper and Cobalt are essential and beneficial elements but become toxic when their concentrations exceed those required for normal life Lead, Arsenic, Beryllium, and Mercury are non-essential and are not required in biological systems because they are toxic. The following recommendations were made; frequent environmental monitoring (at least twice a year) must be conducted to know levels of heavy metals contamination especially of the aquatic systems; Education of the neighbouring populace on protection of the environment through various technical programmes may very useful; The Niger River water must be treated before drinking, to remove or reduce the amount of non-essential or essential heavy metal such as Cr and Fe; The eating of fish species that have bio accumulated heavy metals above the WHO limits for consumption must be prohibited or discouraged; Further studies should be carried out to monitor the heavy metal concentration in the lower Niger river and to identify the point sources of entry; but, the result of this study should form the baseline data for the assessment of the various contributors to the contamination or otherwise of the River Niger. Thus, the pollution trends in the future can easily be monitored.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Gross Anatomical Assessment of Clarias Gariepinus: An Ecotoxicological Study of Commercial Fish Farm in Ogbogoro, Rivers State, Nigeria
Paul John Nwolim, Paul Chikwuogwo Wokpeogu
Page no 32-37 |
10.36348/sijap
The study is an ecotoxicological evaluation of commercial fish farm in Ogbogoro (OGB), Rivers State Nigeria using anatomical/macro morphological assessment of Clarias gariepenus, and African Aquaculture Centre (ARAC) as a the reference site. The sampling involved harvesting of table-sized fish: twenty fishes from OGB and ten fishes from ARAC. The gross anatomy (fish necropsy) involved the determination of Fish Biometry (Condition factor, CF and Organosomatic Indices, OSI) and Health assessment index (HAI). Showed that: fishes from OGB were less healthy based on the CF; OGB were less Healthier based on OSI; OGB fishes were less Healthier based on HAI when compared to fishes from ARAC. It was concluded from the study that the fishes from Ogbogoro fish farm had certain level of pollution though considered to be moderate at the time of the study.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency and Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
Smita Sharma, Rami Abdullah Ali Al Dagrer, Sumant K Sharma, Simmi Kharab, Kahkashan Nazz
Page no 27-30 |
10.36348/sijb.2018.v01i01.006
Abstract: Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia. The Prospecutive study was conducted between June 2017 to June 2018 among icteric neonates in Maternity and Children Hospital, Nejran, Saudi Arabia. A total of 200 icteric neonates were included in study, who were admitted in nursery during study period. Each baby was tested for Complete blood count, Reticulocyte count, ABO and Rh blood types, Direct antiglobin test and quantitative G6PD estimation. Out of 200 icteric neonates 56( 28%) were found to be G6PD deficient and 144 (72%) had normal enzyme activity.38.7% were males and 12.3% were females among G6PD deficient neonates. Fisher exact test is 0.00 which is highly significant as p<0.001. None of them had kernicterus. Haemoglobin and Reticulocyte count in G6PD deficient neonates is statistically significant as p<0.01as compared to G6PD normal neonates. Since the Prevalence of G6PD deficiency in our neonates was relatively high. Early detection of this enzymopathy regardless of sex and close surveillance of affected newborn may be important in reducing the risk of severe hyperbilirubinemia.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
The New Reform at the University Level in Morocco: Objectives and Realities
Kenza Saadani Hassani
Page no 709-712 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.6.4
Reform of educational institutions is an ongoing process which constantly
molds and refits curricula, teaching methodologies, and infrastructures to new content
and shapes in order to meet the needs of continuously changing communities.
Congruent with such statement, Morocco, as other states elsewhere, has undergone
several reforms the last of which was in the academic year 2003/2004 with the
introduction of the LMD system (Licence, Master, and Doctorate) to higher education.
Such reform and its influence on English language teaching are the main concern of the
current study. Informed by policy documents and evidence drawn from qualitative data
collected through means of observations and interviews of students at Faculty of
Letters and Human Sciences, Sais, Fez, the study revealed that, on the one hand, the
new reform has brought an innovative curriculum; however, a number of acute
problems impeded the effectiveness of the reform. The problems were mainly linked to
lack and poor educational infrastructures, insufficient coverage of some subjects (say,
ESP), and the lack of student academic advising program which is necessary for
students to develop self-autonomy. The cumulative effects were high attrition rates and
repetitions, poor learning outcomes, and generally mismatch between the goals of the
reform and its outcomes.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Effect of Chemical Environment on Colour Fastness Property of Wool Dyed With Phyllanthus muellerianus Natural Dye
Ogbuanu, Cyril. C, Amujiogu, Steve. N
Page no 23-27 |
10.36348/sijcms.2018.v01i01.004
In the present investigation the chemical effect on colour fastness of Phyllanthus muellerianus dyed wool was studied. Samples were assessed in terms of the colour fading to spotting with dilute hydrochloric acid, with 56% acetic acid, steeping for two minutes at room temperature in 28% ammonium hydroxide without rinsing, exposed to concentrated ammonia fume for 24 hours and spotting with 10% sodium carbonate and calcium hydroxide respectively. Contact with dilute hydrochloric acid brings about significant changes in the color and fastness properties of natural dyed wool yarn. The colours however, remain stable after exposure or contact with alkalis and 56% acetic acid. It can be concluded that Phyllanthus muellerianus dyed wool fabric have good colour fastness to perspiration and except with mineral acids.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Redeeming Financial Crimes in the Cameroon Public Service: The Etiquettes of the Southern/West Cameroon Model
Confidence Chia Ngam
Page no 760-772 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.6.10
The Cameroon Public service is a blend of the moral and cultural values that
were inherited in British and French systems of administration along with the desire
put in by the different administering authorities to cope with the demands of time.
Unfortunately, this blend even in the era of modern technology with improved tools of
communication has not completely destroyed the ligaments of financial crimes and
scandals that have encumbered this department. Going by reachable evidences, in the
heat of economic crises that warranted the introduction of broad based structural
adjustment Programmes, Cameroon ranked twice as most corrupt country in the world.
Again, most of the top officials (ministers and directors) that have served the different
departments of the public service have been judged and sentenced for differential
durations in prisons due to financial crimes.The questions that beg for convincing
answers are; why is the Cameroon public service department still bedevilled by
financial crimes inspite of the measures put in place to assure transparency? What are
these crimes and what is their impact on national and international dealings? From
primary and secondary sources complimented with statistical and oral interviews, this
paper argues that the near absence of blueprint etiquettes along with administrative
lapses is at the root of these financial crimes. It uses the way accountability was assured
in the management of Southern/West Cameroon budget as model to argue that; with a
determined will churned from endearing etiquettes, the financial crimes alive in the
Cameroon public service can be reduce to the barest minimum or at best, eliminated. It
posits that in an era of modern technology, moral etiquettes that express themselves in
an astute art of private and public righteousness of financial management is required of
state authorities. By so doing, it makes a claim which is not only valid for Cameroon
but also for every state and institution suffocating under the spell of financial crimes
that, much can be redeemed using the model provided.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Chemical modification of Grains’ starch for Improved Functionality
Shehu Isah
Page no 6-16 |
10.36348/sijcms.2018.v01i01.002
Grain starch in general has wide array of applications in industry, food preparation, paper surface coating and textiles. Many of the important functional properties of starch including the emulsion capacity, water and oil absorption, least gelation concentration and foaming capacity can be substantially improved from physical and chemical modifications. In this review, current and advances in grain starch modification technology was examined and the functional properties compared with the unmodified sample. Chemical modifications such as crosslinking starch granules with variety of cross-linkers such as citric acid improved the functional properties of acha starch significantly. The least gelation concentration (LGC) increased from 6% to 8% and the pasting viscosity also decreased to 25Cp Other chemical modification techniques examined include oxidation and acid treatment or mild hydrolysis. Several starch oxidizing agents were reviewed and the effect of sodium hypochlorite (3% active chlorine) on acha starch was compared to the native starch. Oxidation further reduced the pasting viscosity of native sample from 30Cp to 20Cp whilst the least gelation concentration was also reduced to 6%. Acid treatment affected the pasting viscosity of acha starch substantially (15Cp) whilst the LGC increased to 14%. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of modified samples showed effects on starch granule morphology
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Analysis of Abnormal Epithelial Lesions in Cervical Pap Smears in Eastern Region of Nepal
Jha KK, Kafle SU, Singh M, Shaukin S
Page no 151-153 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.6.1
Background: Like in other developing countries, cancer of cervix is one of
the leading malignancies in women in Nepal. In Nepal cervical pap-smear screening is
not done my most of woman due to lack of awareness. The objective of this study is to
find the prevalence of abnormal cervical epithelial lesions. This was a retrospective
study of 396 conventional cervical Pap smears reported from the Department of
Pathology, Birat Medical College in Biratnagar, Nepal. The time period was from
March 2016 to March 2018. We used Bethesda system to report our all our slides. We
used the pap stain to use the slide. All the case was reviewed by consultant pathologist
of Birat medical college. Total cases were 396 in two year period in which 396 cases
were satisfactory for evaluation and 20 cases were unsatisfactory for evaluation which
is due to thick neutrophilic exudates, mucous, degenerative cells and hemorrhage. Out
0f 396 cases 7 cases is ASCUS that is 1.76%,4 cases is LSIL that is 1.01%,3 cases is
HSIL that is 0.75%,1 cases is SCC that is 0.25%.Negative for intraepithelial lesion and
malignancy is 381 that is 98.21%
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
How the Performance Appraisal instruments are Being Valued by Staff in Organisations
Nelson Chibvonga Madziyire
Page no 694-698 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.6.12
Employees are the major drivers of any form of business and good
employee performance is the most important need for the current competitive business
environment to run successfully. Many organisations have started to attach a great
emphasis towards the attitudes of workers towards the various instruments they use for
performance appraisals. Performance Management and Performance Appraisal are
very important tools; it helps to motivate employees to work hard and improves
overall company’s productivity. The need to design instruments that motivate the
employees through the entire of performance management process cannot be
overemphasized.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Zootechnical Parameters and Zoo-Genetic Management of Goat Breeds Encountered in Benin: A Review
Oyéniran T. F. Offoumon, Yaya Idrissou, Hilaire S. Sanni Worogo, Cham D. A. Alabi, Alassan S. Assani, Brice G.C. Assogba, Armand B. Gbangboche, Ibrahim T. Alkoiret
Page no 420-431 |
10.21276/sjeat.2018.3.6.9
In rural areas, goats contribute to the reduction of malnutrition through their
production of milk and meat. A review of the zootechnical and reproductive performance
of goat breeds in Benin was made from ninety (90) articles, papers and documents related
to these goat breeds. The main data concern the taxonomy of goats, their origin, the
importance of goat rearing, the description and zootechnical parameters of the goat
breeds encountered in Benin. The main local goat breeds encountered in Benin were the
dwarf or Djallonke, the Sahelian breed and the red goat of Maradi. The exotic breeds
mentionned in this paper concern the Alpine and the Saanen breeds. The zootechnical and
reproductive performances varied from one goat race to another, but satisfactory overall.
It is worth to focus on the breeding of these short-cycle species in order to meet the ever
increasing demand for meat products. Alternatives for improving the performance of
local breeds in crossing with exotic breeds constitute some ways to explore in order to
boost the production of milk and meat goats in Benin.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Creative Direct Marketing Approach to Deal with Child Marriage Problem: A Case Study of the Village Montola
Jannatul Ferdous
Page no 739-742 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.6.19
Bangladesh has the second highest prevalence rate of child marriage. Atthe
village Montolaof Monohardi upazilain Narshindi district, child marriage is still a bad
custom. NGOs are not successful enough with their traditional practices. Actually,
creativity is in need at this juncture. This study, which is dominantly qualitative in
nature, suggests some creative direct marketing approach. With the help of focus
group discussion and direct observation, this study found some core causes of child
marriage e.g., poverty, lack of education and social norms or tradition and therefore,
suggests successful girl’s voice, union parisad’s seminars on health complicacy due to
child marriage, melodious songs in hut on hutbar, drama or jatrapala etc.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Oncogenesis: The Role of Virus
Ratna Mouli N, Annet Mary Sabu, Divya Uppala
Page no 154-156 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.6.2
Oncogenesis is a very complex and multistep process with many factors
involved. Among the various cancers viral oncogenesis constitutes about 12%. The
human population has been plaqued by viruses particularly viruses with oncogenic
potential. Worldwide, viruses cause numerous miseries ranging from flu to complex
cancers. A noteworthy few among them are caused by oncoviruses such as Human
papilloma virus, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HTLV-1, EBV. Among these viruses Human
papilloma virus and Human T Lymphocyte virus have direct oncogenic potential
whereas HIV, EBV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C have indirect oncogenic potential. In
this review, we aim to discuss briefly about the pathogenesis of the most commonly 6
occuring oncoviruses and their oncogenic potential.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Validation on Destination Image Attribute Towards Indonesian Tourist
Bob Foster
Page no 743-748 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.6.20
The development of tourism is essential since it increases the foreign
exchange. The adequate attention to the tourism drives the progress of tourism related
products and services. Several studies have shown that the role of destination image
influence the tourists to visit. The purpose of this study is to determine the forming
components of destination image with a quantitative approach. The research
population consists of the most visited destinations in Indonesia. Questionnaires are
distributed in three cities that represent the most visited places by tourists in Indonesia.
According to the statistical calculation, the amount of sample that can be used is 167
people. The results reveal that some aspects significantly influence the destination
image. The influencing aspects are lodging facility, quality of food and relaxation
experiences. This finding implies that there should be some improvements in lodging
facilities, the quality of food and relaxation experiences to enhance the destination
image.