ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Anthelmintic Activity of Goat’s Milk: Transmission Electron Micrographic Evidence
Omaima Adil Najm, Faizul Helmi Addnan, Mohamed Adel Elkadi, Wan Omar Abdullah, Nur Fariha Mohd Manzor, Noor Amiza Zainal Abidin, Fadlul Azim Fauzi Mansur
Page no 77-81 |
10.36348/sijcms.2018.v01i03.001
Using the canine hookworm Ancylostoma caninum as model we aimed to investigate the anthelmintic activity of goat’s milk in vitro by describing in detail the nature of damage taking place cross sectionally in the worm cuticle after exposure to goat’s milk through careful observation by transmission electron microscope (TEM). Adult worms were obtained from routine culling of unwanted dogs from Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) animal detention center, Rawang, Malaysia. Fresh raw goat’s milk was used. Worms were cut into 1mm3 slices, fixed in 4% glutaraldehyde, washed with 0.1sodium cacodylate buffer, post fixed in 1% osmium tetroxide, washed again in 1%sodium cacodylate buffer, dehydrated in acetone, embedded in resin, polymerized, ultrathin cross section cut and stained with uranyl acetate before being viewed under transmission electron microscope. Goat’s milk resulted in worm cuticular damage in the form of irregularity and significant thinning similarly seen with cysteine proteinases mediated damage. Internal hypodermic changes were also observed in the form of mitochondrial degeneration which appeared as large vacuoles similarly seen in albendazole affected worms. Understanding anthelmintic mechanism through transmission electron micrography has provided critical information in developing novel therapies from natural products. It also provides basis for the consumption of goat’s milk as functional food for parasitic worm control.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Criminal Action of Money Laundering in Economics Laws in Indonesia
Alvin Hamzah Nasution, Beby Suryani Fithri, Arie Kartika
Page no 1416-1423 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.12
Money laundering crime has become an essential link in crime. The
perpetrators of crime hide the results of corruption in the financial system or various
other forms of endeavor. The act of concealing the proceeds of crime or the funds
obtained from the offense is intended to obscure the origin of the property. Various
reasons to combat money laundering which could adversely impact the economy,
either macro and micro, because it is corrosive to the economic fundamentals. At the
macro level, either directly or indirectly, money laundering can disrupt various
financial systems, social systems, and the political system of a country. All countries
agreed that money laundering is a crime that should have confronted and eradicated.
Therefore, it takes the role of various parties to introduce, prevent and eradicate
money laundering. One of the branches of economics is the Development Economy,
which basically questioned how the implementation of development, so that people
get a better life through the fulfillment of their needs. That way can go well if any of
the rules are agreed upon. Then the picture concludes that the law and the economy
are mutually supportive. The law or regulation guarantees the needs of the community
and the interaction of the good. The required Economic Law is a law capable of
creating a climate and atmosphere that allows the government and the community to
work together. In short, the Economic Law in question is the Economic Law that is
able to establish cooperation between the government and all components of society
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Serum Lipid Levels, Atherogenic Indices and Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Normal Pregnancies
A. Agbecha, R. M. Gali
Page no 674-683 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i12.004
Changes in maternal lipids and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity occur during normal pregnancy. There is scarce data in regards to atherogenic indices and relationship of lipids with ALP during pregnancy. The study therefore aimed at determining serum lipid levels, atherogenic indices, and ALP activity as well as their relationship in normal pregnancies. The case-control study compared the parameters of second (n=37) and third (n=40) trimester pregnancies with normal pregnant controls (n=40) aged 18-35 years. Results showed a significant (P<0.0005) rise in the levels of total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C), triglycerides (TGs), non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol (nHDL-C) and ALP in the pregnant women compared to anthropometrically matched non-pregnant women. A significant (P<0.02) rise in Castelli’s risk index (CRI-1), atherogenic coefficient (AC), TG/HDL-C, atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) was observed in the pregnant women compared to the matched controls. Pearson correlation showed a positive correlation of gestation age with ALP (r=0.365), TC (r=0.450), HDL-C (r=0.311), VLDL-C (r=0.338), TGs (r=0.338), and nHDL-C (r=0.291). A positive correlation of ALP was observed with TC (r=0.689), LDL-C (r=0.608), VLDL-C (r=0.231), TGs (r=0.231), and nHDL-C (r=0.647). The atherogenic indices neither correlated with gestation age nor ALP. The present study shows that serum lipids increase in association with ALP during normal pregnancy. We recommend further studies in women with complicated pregnancies to gain insights into the patho-physiology of the association
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Reward Structure Management; Enhancing Employees Commitment in the Banking Sector of Rivers State, Nigeria
Patrick N Nwinyokpugi, Athanasius Faith Felix
Page no 1452-1461 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.12.17
This is a cross sectional survey study of reward structure management and
Employee Commitment of banking employees in Rivers State, Nigeria. The concern
of the study is focussed on employees loafing and banking sector crises that has
become an occurring decimal in Nigeria. A sampled population of 200 principal
officers of selected banks under study was determined using Taro Yamane sample
determination formula. Structured closed ended questionnaire was constructed to
extract testable responses. The data gathered were analyzed using Pearson Product
Moment Correlation coefficient statistics. The result of the analyses showed that there
is a significant relationship between Reward Structure Management and Employee
Commitment in Commercial Banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It is concluded
that better Reward Structure Management is one best approach to ensuring Employees
Commitment in the banking sector. It is therefore recommended that for effectiveness
and sustainable banking operations, the banking system actors should design a good
Reward Structure Management that takes cognizance of team collaboration, goal
achievement, profit sharing and organisational citizenship. These attributes, the study
has shown portend greater employees‟ commitment that can give rise to
innovativeness and loyalty in the banking sector.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 30, 2018
Malignant Struma Ovarii: A Case Report
Zineb Chaqchaq, MD Imane Benchiba, Ezza Lemrabott, Nisrine Mamouni, Sanaa Errarhay, Chahrazed Bouchikhi, Abdelaziz Banani
Page no 120-124 |
10.36348/sijog.2018.v01i05.001
Abstract: Struma ovarii is an ovarien teratoma which predominantly contains thyroid tissue. Because of its rarety, the diagnosis and the managment of the tumour have not been clearly defined. We report a case of malignant papillary struma ovarii not suspected in preopertive. The chirurgical treatment of our patient was total hysterectomie, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomie and biopsies comleted with thyroidectomie and radioactive iodine ablation wish was decided in multidisciplinary consultation meeting. Through this observation, we discuss the diagnositic, management and outcome features of these particular tumors.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Exchange Rate Fluctuations and Trade Balance in Nigeria: Cointegration, Granger Causality and Fully Modified Least Squares (FMOLS) Approach
Aderemi Timothy Ayomitunde, Collinz Bamidele Olu`kunle, Emiola Semiu Ajibola, Famakinde Tolulope
Page no 314-320 |
10.36348/sjef
One of the catastrophic aftermath effects of the Structural Adjustment Program
is the continuous fluctuations in exchange rate in Nigeria. The possible spillover effects of
exchange rate fluctuations on trade balance in the country have generated a serious
concern among scholars in the recent time. However, mixed results have been observed
from the past studies which created a vacuum in the literature in which this study would
fill. Consequently, this paper employed Cointegration, Granger Causality and Fully
Modified Least Squares (FMOLS) approach to address the objective of the study. The
findings that originated from this study are as follows; the exchange rate fluctuations have
a negative impact on imports in Nigeria, though not statistically significant. Meanwhile,
the impact of exchange rate is positive on exports though not significant in Nigeria as
well. Also, economic growth and exchange rate have an inverse relationship in the
country. In the same vein, exchange rate has a negative impact on trade balance.
Similarly, there is a unidirectional causal relationship between imports and exports in one
hand, and exchange rate and economic growth on the other hand in Nigeria. This implies
that exchange rate fluctuations have not been favourable to balance of trade and economic
growth in Nigeria. Moreover, on the basis of the findings above, it is paramount this paper
recommends the following; firstly, the policy makers in Nigeria should embark on policy
measures that will ensure the stability of the country`s exchange rate. Also, the Nigerian
government should put appropriate mechanism that will ensure the competitiveness of the
locally made products both in Nigerian and the world markets. The government should
have a political will to embark upon aggressive exports promotion of the locally produced
goods in the country.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
A Study of Maternal and Foetal Outcome in Pregnancy Related Acute Kidney Injury
Alakananda, B.K Dutta, Sanghamitra Das
Page no 148-150 |
10.36348/sijog.2018.v01i05.007
Pregnancy related acute kidney injury (PRAKI) contributes to 3.7% of overall acute kidney injury cases in Indian subcontinent. It is a major cause of maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. To find out the maternal and foetal outcome in cases of pregnancy related acute kidney injury. A total of 50 patients with PRAKI were enrolled in this hospital based observational study. Cases were divided according to KDIGO criteria and maternal and foetal outcome were analysed in relation to age, parity, pregnancy status, mode of delivery, etiological factors and need for dialysis. Out of 50 cases mortality was 14% (7 cases). Aetiology was found to be multifactorial with sepsis in majority of cases (92%) and maximum cases were in the postpartum period. All the expired cases belonged to multipara group and all having anaemia and toxaemia of pregnancy. Out of 17 dialysed patients 29.4% (5 cases) expired
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
The Effect of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) on Profitability in Banking Listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange in year 2012 – 2016
Siti Marisa Noviani, Tertiarto Wahyudi, Mohamad Adam
Page no 321-330 |
10.36348/sjef
This research aims to determine the effect of Good Corporate Governance
(GCG) which proxied by the General Meeting of Shareholders (RUPS), Number of
Commisioners (JDK), Number of Board Directors (JDD), Institutional Ownership (KI),
and Audit Committee (KA) on profitability as measured by Operating Income Operating
Costs (BOPO). The Sampling Technique used by this research is Purposive Sampling
Technique which is using as many as 30 bank's Yearly Financial Reports that are listed in
the Indonesian Securities Market on 2012-2016. Panel Data Regression used by this
research as Data Analysis Method. This Research results show that the RUPS has a
positive effect on BOPO as much as 6,546831 with a probability value of 0.0001 < 0.05.
Means that RUPS had a significant effect on BOPO. The effect of JDK on BOPO is -
1.808941 with a probability value of 0.0725> 0.05, so the JDK has no significant effect
on BOPO. The effect of JDD on BOPO shows the amount of -2.440531 with a probability
value of 0.0159 <0.05, so it can be concluded that JDD has a significant effect on
BOPO.The KI effects on BOPO is 2.576708 with a probability value is 0.0110 <0.05, so
KI has a significant effect on BOPO.The KA effects on BOPO is 0.747203 with a
probability value of 0.4562> 0.05, so it can be concluded that KA has no significant effect
on BOPO. This means that every change of committee assuming other variables remain
(Ceteris Paribus), then BOPO does not experience changes.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 30, 2018
Conservative Management of a Hydatid Cyst During Pregnancy
Nashwa Aldardeir
Page no 146-147 |
10.36348/sijog.2018.v01i05.006
Hydatid disease is a global parasitic zoonosis with a very low incidence of 1 in 30,000 during pregnancy, with liver as the main organ to occur in it. Their diagnosis would depend on their clinical or radiological presentation, but the main problem during pregnancy would be their management. Here in, we present our case of accidently discovered liver hydatid cyst during pregnancy that was managed by albendazole therapy
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Serum Transferrin Receptor Assay in the Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children
Abhishek Pathre, Meera Sikka, Mrinalini Kotru, Sunil Gomber, Satendra Sharma
Page no 512-515 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.12.8
The present aimed to assess the utility of serum transferrin receptor (sTfR)
and sTfR -ferritin index in diagnosing iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in children. Ninety
children≤ 12years of age with anemia (6-59 months; Hb<11g/dl and5-12years
Hb<11.5g/dl) were recruited. Serum iron, total iron binding capacity, percent transferrin
saturation (%TS) and serum ferritin were measured in all patients. Sixty-two children
with IDA (SF<15µg/l and/or %TS<16) were included in the study. Thirty-five controls
were also studied (non anemic children without ID). sTfR was measured (ELISA) in
patients and controls and ROC curve made. sTfR was significantly (p<0.001) higher in
patients (6.0 ± 2.9 µg/ml) as compared to controls (1.2 ± 0.6 µg/ml). sTfR-F index
showed a similar trend. The area under the ROC curve for sTfR was 0.985 indicating
good diagnostic ability. The sensitivity and specificity of sTfR ≥ 2.25 µg/ml for
diagnosis of IDA was 90.3% and 94.1% respectively. sTfR and sTfR-ferritin index are
useful tests for the diagnosis of IDA.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Association of Palmar Fingerprint Pattern in ABO Blood Group System
P. Moula Akbar Basha, G. Geethavani
Page no 133-136 |
10.36348/sijap
Introduction: Fingerprint patterns have been normally used for identification of an individual. The fingerprint design whorl might be winding, oval, roundabout or any assortment of a loop and record for around 30%. Arches are the basic type up till now uncommon (about 5%). As blood group system and dermatoglyphics have genetic inheritance, studies have shown that there is association between finger print pattern and blood group. Material and Methods: This is a prospective and single centre study was conducted among 90 subjects over a period of 6 months at Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Tertiary care Teaching Hospital. Inclusion criteria: Students who were aware of their blood group and whose age ranges between 17-25 years. Exclusion criteria: Individual with any hand deformity like permanent scars on fingers which may be congenital or acquired due to trauma on fingers. Individuals suffering from any chronic skin disease, having worn fingerprints or extra or bandaged fingers. Result: Of the 90 samples, 56 were males and 34 females, which correspond to 62.2% of male and the rest female. In this study, the maximum number of subjects were in the age group of 20-22 years which were 40% (n =36) of total followed by age group 17–19 years having 34.4% (n = 31) in this group and 25.5% were 23-25 years. In our study, the most of subjects had „O‟ Blood Group 43.3% (n =39) and least were AB Blood Group 7.7% (n = 7). It was observed that percentage of whorls was highest in B blood group (43.6%) and lowest in A blood group (37.3%). Also, percentage of arches in A blood group was highest (16.8%) as compared to lowest in O blood group (4.8%). Similarly, percentage of loops was highest in O blood group (51.80%) and lowest in AB blood group (46.0 %). Conclusion: The fingerprint used as a traditional, effective, and unique identification method of an individual, in future it allows researchers to investigate with various diseases other than those are raised with age but also helps to explore different antibodies or reactive process of human body in several diseases. Also, similar study helps to predict the risk of any kind of diseases in early age of an individual.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Comparative Analysis of Effects of Foreign Debts on Economic Growth of Ghana and Nigeria (2000-2015)
John Onyemaechi Odo, Sergius Nwannebuike Udeh
Page no 331-339 |
10.36348/sjef
This study sought to compare the effects of debts on economic growth of
Ghana and Nigeria. The specific objectives were to evaluate the impact of bilateral debt
and also assess the impact of multilateral debts respectively on economic growth of
Ghana and Nigeria. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. Secondary
data were sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin, Debt management
office Nigeria and Debt management division of ministry of finance Ghana. The
regression analysis based on Ordinary least square (OLS) was used to test our null
hypotheses. Two hypotheses were tested in the study. Findings from the study revealed
that multilateral debts significantly impacted negatively on the economic growth of
Ghana while its negative impact in Nigeria was not significant. Moreover, bilateral debt
impacted significantly for Ghana but not for Nigeria. The study therefore concludes that
the governments of Ghana and Nigeria should ensure that multilateral debts when
contracted should be tied to self- liquidating projects and also for longer period of
moratorium.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 30, 2018
Successful Recovery of Fulminant Myocarditis in Primigravida: A Case Report
Shehana Abdulhafed Bin Shigair, Ihab Sulaiman, Alanood Abdulaziz Alharbi
Page no 668-673 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i12.003
Fulminant myocarditis (FM) is a life-threatening disease with a rapid, progressive course of deterioration. The prognosis is favorable with appropriate management in the initial vulnerable stages. Here we report the first occurrence of FM in a healthy primigravid woman. We report the case of a previously healthy 30-year-old woman with FM in whom cardiac function normalized within 4 days with aggressive pharmacological support using positive inotropic drugs, intravenous steroids, high-dose immunoglobulin, and intravenous antibiotics. FM remains a challenging disease for diagnosis and treatment in clinical practice. This case serves to emphasize the importance of FM and its management. Myocardial failure due to FM can be reversible if treated early
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance of Listed Industrial Goods Companies in Nigeria
Bilyaminu Yusuf Hanga, Jibrin Shu’aibu Garko
Page no 340-347 |
10.36348/sjef
The growing concern for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and
the importance of communication between organization and its stakeholders has led firms
to become more committed and responsible to shareholders. The concern about how CSR
activities positively and negatively affects shareholders perceptions has forced many
companies to consider not only their financial performance but also their environmental
and social impact on the society .This study, therefore, examines the impact of CSR
activities on financial performance of Listed Industrial Goods Companies in Nigeria. The
data were collected from the annual reports and accounts of the sampled companies for
the period of ten years from 2005 to 2014. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics,
correlation and pooled Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression via the use of STATA
version 12.00. A panel data regression technique is employed. It was found that charitable
donation, education and skills acquisition expenditure have positive and significant
impact on the financial performance of listed industrial goods companies in Nigeria.
Thus, the study recommends that industrial goods companies in Nigeria should increase
their spending on donation and education and skills acquisition since they have positive
impacts on their financial performance.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2018
Propranolol Application in Gynecological Disease: Review
Salwa Samir Anter
Page no 142-145 |
10.36348/sijog.2018.v01i05.005
Propranolol is β-adrenergic receptor blocker with reported antioxidant effect and anti-inflammatory action , is used in treatment of hypertension mainly, and the main benefit in treatment patients with angina pectoris or myocardial infarction, add to role in central nervous system diseases as migraines and anxiety disorders, and tremor but rarely used in gynecology field in spite of many action either by beta receptor block or other mechanisms it acts with, such as anti _inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant activity, pro_poptosis, and wound healing. In this review, we have discussed the various aspects of propranolol that can be applied in clinical gynecology in number of ways such as local contraceptive, in the treatment of Vulovaginitis by affected main criteria of Trichomonas and Guardia lamblia ,which is motility ,propranolol inhibited motility of both organism and consequence inhibition of the growth of both organism, for the treatment of genital hemangioma, We have also shed some light on experimental studies _ such as its effect on polycystic ovary and endometriosis