ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
The Impact of Rewards on Task and Extra Task Behaviors in Regards to Gender and Job Position: A Case Study from the UK Retail Industry
Fatima Kanis Nayan, Md. Atiqur Rahman Sarker
Page no 812-821 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.7.8
Reward plays a vital role to establish the attitudes of employee towards
their job and the organization. There are several forms of reward that an organization
can provide. However, this paper examines which types of rewards play significant
role to motivate employees for achieving task and extra task behaviors. Based on the
previous research and the suitability of data collection, the research method has chosen
for this study is a quantitative approach. A variety ofthe finding is available from this
research, such as: the reward practices of the sector presented in this study, why
employee thinks non-financial rewards are important to them rather than financial
rewards or vice versa. At the same time, this study also identifies whether female
employees are considering non-financial rewards as motivating factors for them than
men or not. Furthermore, it discloses that job position (managerial and nonmanagerial) has a considerable impact on reward perceptions. However, the results
and conclusion are only applicable to the chosen organization.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Growth of Conocarpus erecuts Seedlings in Different Artificially Developed Saline Sodic Soils
Muhammad Arshad Ullah, Muhammad Rasheed, Imdad Ali Mahmood, Badar-uz – Zaman, Syed Ishtiaq Hyder
Page no 529-534 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.7.3
Salinity and bad quality irrigation water is very common problem in
Pakistan due to limited rainfall, more evapo-transpiration and high temperature. So,
there is need to select salt tolerant plants. In view of that a pot experiment was
conducted to study the growth performance and ionic composition of Conocarpus
erectus L. under saline – sodic conditions. Sixteen treatments i.e. (T1=<4(dSm-1) + <15
(mmol L-1)1/2, T2= 20(dSm-1) + 20 (mmol L-1)1/2, T3= 20(dSm-1) + 40 (mmol L-1)1/2, T4=
20 (dSm-1) + 60 (mmol L-1)1/2, T5= 20 (dSm-1) + 80(mmol L-1)1/2, T6= 20(dSm-1) + 100
(mmol L-1)1/2, T7= 30(dSm-1) + 20(mmol L-1)1/2, T8= 30(dSm-1) + 40(mmol L-1)1/2, T9= 30
(dSm-1) + 60(mmol L-1)1/2, T10= 30 (dSm-1) + 80(mmol L-1)1/2, T11= 30(dSm-1) + 100
(mmol L-1)1/2, T12= 40(dSm-1) + 20(mmol L-1)1/2, T13= 40(dSm-1) + 40(mmol L-1)1/2, T14=
40 (dSm-1) + 60(mmol L-1)1/2, T15= 40 (dSm-1) + 80(mmol L-1)1/2 and T16= 40(dSm-1) +
100 (mmol L-1)1/2) were evaluated in order to assess their effect on plant growth and
ionic composition. Results revealed that increasing levels of salinity and sodicity had
negative effect on all plant growth parameters i.e. plant height, number of leaves and
branches. While owing to dual stress of salinity and sodicity minimum percentage
increase over control was noticed in T16 having EC (40 dSm-1) and SAR 100 (mmol L-
1)1/2. Results showed that sodium concentration increased with increasing salinity/
sodicity, while potassium in leaf samples was decreased. Maximum K/ Na was
depicted in control while minimal at the highest level i.e. T16.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Comparative Analysis of the Tax System in ASEAN Countries (Comparative Study of Tariff Pricing Income Tax and Value Added Tax in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand Countries)
Endang Mahpudin, Memen Kustiawan
Page no 779-785 |
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The existence of taxes in a country is a very important source of income in
supporting national development. Developed countries are required to manage their
taxes effectively and efficiently. Differences in the taxation system in each country
become things that need to be studied more deeply for each country. Assessments are
conducted to see the application of a good or complex system implemented in a
country. A dministration of taxation as a system is a set of elements of legislation,
facilities and infrastructure, and taxpayers are interrelated jointly perform the
functions and duties to achieve certain goals. The rates of income tax in each country
are regulated in regulations based on policies set by each country, such as Indonesia is
regulated in Law no. 36 of 2008 which is one part of the tax administration.
Comparison of income tax rate and value added tax in each country to be one of the
reference writers to know which countries between Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand
that have tax system and tax rate effective and efficient. Optimization of tax revenue
not only on tariffs, but also through a combination of tax structures that can minimize tax
evasion, and tax smuggling.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Hybrid Testing In Pigeonpea Using DNA Fingerprinting By SSR-Markers
Diksha B. Lade, Bipin D. Lade
Page no 535-540 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.7.4
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) of Fabaceae family belongs to
genus Cajanus usually grown in semi-arid tropics of Asia and Oceania, Africa and
America. This crop has been a best source for improving food and soil quality
amongst farmers. However, its seed have been always questioned for purity. This
problem is managed by using polymorphic SSR markers. In present study, a DNA
fingerprints generated by seven SSR markers and hybrid testing is performed on
Pigeonpea test samples along with parental lines. The seed samples of pigeonpea were
germinated in laboratory and three week old leaves samples were used for DNA
isolation by CTAB method. A total of 9 alleles were observed in three test samples
using three primers out of seven primers. The screening of the allelic data associated
with the three cultivated varieties, revealed markers (CcM0246) displayed unique
allelic profiles for one variety. Yet, the genetic fingerprinting data is not well resolved
to potentially distinguished two bands of hybrid that are merely of 4-8 bp to confirm
hybrid testing of seed. Hybrid Testing of pigeonpea may be confirmed including more
SSR primers prepared from genomic DNA of pigeonpea.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
A Comparative Study of Efficacy of Oral Misoprostol versus Vaginal Misoprostol in the Induction of Labor from 34 to 40 Weeks Gestation
Suguna Maroju, Rajeshwar Avancha
Page no 400-404 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i07.010
The aim of the present study was to compare the efficacy of oral versus vaginal misoprostol in the induction of labor after 34 weeks of gestation to 40 weeks gestation and to find out any variation in the maternal and fetal outcome. Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, and Telangana state for the period of one year. In the present study 100, antenatal women who are more than 34 weeks of gestation and who need induction of labor were selected for the study. To calculate the EDD, calculated using Naegele’s Formula. Women divided into Group A – 50 pregnant women, aged 18-32 years; with oral administration of 25 mcg Misoprost every 4th hourly, maximum of 6 doses (150mcg). Group B - 50 pregnant women, aged 18-32 years, with vaginal administration of 25mcg Misoprost every 4th hourly, maximum of doses of 6 doses(150mcg). In all the patients, the cervical status was assessed by using Bishop's score prior to induction. Repeat bishop's score was assessed at 4th hour and then before every repeat dose. Results: Parity a total of 57 women was primigravida while 43 were multigravida. For oral group 29 cases (58%) were primigravida, 21 cases (42%) were multigravida for the vaginal group, 28 cases (56%) were primigravida, 22 cases (44%) were multigravida. Augmentation with Oxytocin Of the total, 45% of the cases were on Oxytocin while remaining was not. For Oral Group 27 cases (54%) required augmentation with Oxytocin. Failed Induction In the study group, nearly 3% of the cases failed induction. In Oral group Failed induction incidence was in 3 cases (6%). In the Vaginal group, there was no failure of induction. 75% of the cases had a normal delivery, 12% showed vacuum delivery followed by C section (10%) and 3% cases had the forceps delivery.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Knowledge and Attitude of Nursestowards Occupational Hazards in Tertiary Care Hospital, Lahore
Tahira Ghaffar, Afsar Ali, Nosheen Noor Ud Din
Page no 204-210 |
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Occupational hazards are termed as workplace undesirable activities that can
cause an injury or ill health among the health care workers at their work place Aluko et al.,
2016. In discharging their duties, nurses encounter a variety of occupational health
problems which may be categorized into biological, chemical, mechanical, and
psychosocial hazards Manyele, Ngonyani, & Eliakimu, 2008. The main aim of this study
is to determine the knowledge and attitude of clinical practicing nurses regarding
occupational hazards at the selected hospital. A Descriptive Cross sectional design was
used to assess the awareness of nurses regarding the occupational hazards and its
management. A quantitative non experimental approach was applied. A sample n=200
registered nurses was drawn from the list of all registered nurses at Mayo Hospital Lahore
through convenient sampling. A self-administered questionnaire was adopted from a
previous study. The adopted questionnaire meets the basic purpose and objectives of this
current study. All the questions were written and formulated simply. The data collection
tool consists of closed ended questions with Yes and No for Knowledge and Likert scale
of agreements and disagreements for Attitude. After the data categorized and entered in to
the computer, it will be analyzed with the help of SPSS software (version 21). Religion
and Knowledge of occupational hazards is having significant association (p value= .001).
Furthermore Marital status of the participants is significantly associated with the
knowledge and attitude towards the occupational hazards among nurses. The chi squire
tests are having significant association (p value= .000) less than .05. Moreover Knowledge
and attitude of occupational hazards showed a significant relationship with having Pearson
chi square values (p values .000). In conclusion, the Knowledge ad attitude of
occupational hazards was found to be associated with different factors such as Education,
Marital status and religion etc.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Application of Benchmarking As a Managerial Tool for Effectiveness of Communication Service Providers
Mbah Paulinus Chigozie, Ekechukwu Chijioke, Chukwudi Gabriel F
Page no 822-831 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.7.9
The study therefore is intended to ensure the application of benchmarking
as a managerial tool for effectiveness of organization with the following steps to: find
out the quality of service MTN offers to the customers better than other system
network and find out the extent of MTN affordability of service which act as an
inducement in choosing other network. The study was to evaluate the application of
benchmarking as a managerial tool for effectiveness of the communication Service
providers. The population consists of 482 staff of MTN, GLO 9 Mobile, Airtel in
Enugu metropolis, Enugu state. The study used the survey approach. The primary
sources used were the administration of questionnaire to staff and distributors. 352
copies of the questionnaire were returned and accurately filled. The validity of the
instrument was tested using content analysis and the result was good. The reliability
was tested using the Pearson correlation coefficient (r). It gave a reliability co-efficient
of 0.79 which was also good. The hypotheses were analyzed using f-statistics
(ANOVA) tool. The findings indicated that the quality of service MTN offers has
significant and positive effect to the customers than other system network
F(95,n=352)=724.975,P<0.05; and that MTN affordability of service which acts as an
inducement than choosing other network is to a great extent. F (95,n=352)=699.755,
P<0.05; The study concluded that the quality and affordability of service MTN offers
has significant and positive effect to the customers than other system network. The
study Recommended that Quality of service is highly demanded of any organization
that wants long-term sustainability to meet up with competitive advantage. Finally,
affordability of service should be ensured for both the rich and poor at any point in
time to increase market share.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Evaluating of the Drinking Water Quality in Kassala-City, Sudan
Osman Mohamed Saad, Mohaned Osman Ahmed, Badr ELdin Abdelgadir Mohamad Ahmed, Elsheikh Elgilany Elbasheer
Page no 136-137 |
10.21276/sjbr.2018.3.4.1
Contaminated water may affect the health of millions of residents in the
world. The main objective of this research work is to evaluate the drinking water
quality in Sharg and Garb el-gash drinking water stations, which considered as
important sources for civil uses, in Kassala city, eastern Sudan, during June 2016. For
this purpose, chlorinated water samples were taken from drinking water pump station
units and chemically analyzed at the laboratory of Kassala authority drinking water.
The results revealed that, values of Acidity (7.5), Ammonia, Ammonium and Ferrous
Cations; Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride and Chloride ions, Total Hardness were found to be:
(0.03, 0.033, 0, 12.28, 0.03, 0.88, 0, 185) mg/l respectively. Turbidity were found to
be 2.91 NTU, the results matched with both the Sudanese and world health
organization standards. Hence, Kassala drinking water was free from chemical
pollutants and almost suitable for domestic use.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Role of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy with Dermaroller in Post Acne Atrophic Scars
Rajesh Kataria, Hitesh Lokwani, Chaitnaya Naamdev
Page no 418-424 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i07.013
Acne is a common problem that can also leave behind permanent scarring leading to low self-esteem. Various treatment modalities can help dealing with these acne scars. The aim of this study is to compare efficacy of PRP with dermaroller against with PPP with dermaroller. A prospective study of 31 patients was done. After microneedling, PRP and PPP was applied on each side of face. The procedure was repeated every four weeks and scars were evaluated by Goodman and Barron grading system. Significant improvements were found on both sides of face and no substantial difference was observed on either of the treated sides. Also dermaroller therapy showed improvement in rolling type and boxcar types of acne scars only. Dermaroller is a safe and affordable device used with or without PRP and PPP for treatment of post acne scars
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Agro-Morphological Study of four Cultivars of Citrullus lanatus
N’guetta Niangoran Anne Marie, Siaka Binaté, Yao Kouadio, Yolande Dogoré Digbeu, Jean P. E. N. Kouadio, Edmond Ahipo Dué
Page no 138-143 |
10.21276/sjbr.2018.3.4.2
Ivorian Cucurbitaceae seeds consumed in sauce find themselves in several
varieties. Among the Cucurbitaceae, Citrullus lanatus species comprises four cultivars
listed on the basis of the size and appearance of seeds (oval seed cultivar, large seed
cultivar, average seed cultivar and small seed cultivar). To promote these crops, field
trials in situ were carried out to show the diversity within the species. Works have
been conducted on the characterization of physico-chemical properties of seeds, and
almonds. The agromorphological analysis showed different fruits weight of 1135.45 ±
266.78 g, 1075.29 ± 336.89 g, 838.43 ± 184.15 g and 764.4 ± 242.3 g for COS, CBS,
CAS and CSS cultivars respectively. The morphological characteristics of peeled
seeds (almonds) and not peeled (whole seeds) varied significantly (P 0,05) of a
cultivar to the other. The percentage of germination of seeds showed a significant
difference (p 0,05) from a cultivar to the other one. So the percentages of germination
were 62,81 % and 88,88 % for the cultivars CSS and CAS respectively. As for
cultivars COS and CBS, the percentages of germination were 95,72 % and 90,72 %.
The qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the characteristics of the seeds of
Citrullus lanatus cultivars showed that cultivars CBS and COS were premature,
produced big fruits containing big seeds contrary to the late cultivars CAS and CSS
with small and average seeds. However, the shape of fruits of the various cultivars did
not determine the size of their seeds.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Knowledge and Prevention of Lassa fever among Adults in a Rural Community in Southern Nigeria
Ekanem Anyiekere Morgan, Ekwere Timothy Amos, Akwaowo Christie Divine, Akpanekpo Emaediong Ibong, Mbaba Etieno Mfon, Monday Hope Anietie, Umoh Jane Sylvester, Akwaowo UtibeSamuel
Page no 393-399 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i07.009
Lassa fever is a disease of public health importance with high mortality and morbidity especially among rural dwellers.This study was done to determine the knowledge of transmission, risk factors, prevention, symptoms and the preventive practices against Lassa fever among adults in Ukpom, a rural community in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A community based descriptive cross-sectional study was done among 228 adults selected by multi-stage sampling in 2016 using a pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire and analysed with SPSS.Ninety point eight percent (90.8%) claimed to have heard of Lassa fever mainly through radio and TV (64.9%). The majority knew that consuming food contaminated with rat feces and urine (88.6%) including eating poorly cooked rats (82.5%) transmits Lassa fever. Most knew that a clean environment (95.2%), proper covering of food (93.4%), no holes in homes (93.4%) and not eating rats (89.5%) prevents Lassa fever .The top 2 risk factors for Lassa fever known were non- covering of food (91.7%) and poor refuse disposal (89.9%). Common symptoms known were headache (69.3%), fever unresponsive to antibiotics (68.4%) and vomiting (66.2%). Major practices to prevent it were covering of food (98.2%), not eating rats (97.4%) and keeping a clean environment (95.6%). Only 15.8% stopped burning bushes, 32.9% stopped drinking garri and 17.5% fumigated their houses as practices to prevent Lassa fever. Age was significantly associated with level of knowledge. (p=0.000). Good level of knowledge of Lassa fever was found among community members though some misconceptions still existed. Intensified health education is recommended.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Knowledge and Attitude of Nurses towards the Prevention of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection in ICU, S of A Public Hospital Lahore
Amna Shehzadi, Afsar Ali, Ms. Roma Bhatti, Iram yaseen
Page no 119-124 |
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Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) is the most common
healthcare associated infection arising as the complication at intensive care units
accounting for 80% of all hospital acquired infections .Urinary tract infections (UTI)
are the most commonly reported Health Associated Infections (HAIs) in the United
States, accounting for 32% of all infections Weber, Sickbert-Bennett et al., 2011.
Although many preventive measures and guidelines to prevent CAUTI exist in
different health care setting. The main purpose of this study was, to assess the
knowledge and attitude of nurses towards the prevention of catheter associated
urinary tract infection in the ICU’s of the public hospitals Lahore. A cross sectional
descriptive survey was performed to assess the knowledge and attitude among
Nurses. A convenient sample of n=160 was used to collect the data. A structured
adopted questionnaire from knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses towards the
prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infection in selected referral hospitals
in rwanda was used to collect data. The questionnaire consisted demographic
variables, Knowledge and attitude of nurses about CAUTI among the nurses of the
ICU at public hospitals Lahore. The findings reveals that majority of participants
48.75% were having moderate knowledge towards CAUTI prevention, having
48.13% poor knowledge and 3.13% having only good knowledge. However, attitude
of nurses toward CAUTI prevention was 60% negative and 40% positive. The data
was analyzed on SPSS version 21. Overall knowledge is satisfactory however
negative attitude needs much attention.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Analysis the Consumers' Perceptions and Purchase Intentions of Fake Product
Pin-Fenn Chou
Page no 803-806 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.7.6
The price of fake products is much lower than that of genuine brand
products. The consumer willing to buy fake products, consist in their can or cannot to
discriminate difference between the fake goods with authentic branded products. Or
because their attitude themselves do not reject the fake products. Or they maybe buy
the fake products. Will even be to attention about whether some authentic branded
products have fake goods can to buy? This study use the questionnaire was developing
to interview loyal user of branded. The results reported that the uneven wealth is the
main cause of fake products.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Comparison of Hand Hygienic Practices in Nurses of Neonate and Pediatric Unit Allied Hospital and DHQ Hospital Faisalabad
Sadia Parveen, ShafquatAnayat
Page no 146-150 |
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The present study investigates the comparison of hand hygienic practices in
nurses of neonate and pediatric unit allied hospital and DHQ hospital Faisalabad. Hand
hygiene is a primary measure to reduce infection in neonates. Hand hygiene is a simple
procedure. That can help in reducing morbidity and mortality rate. The purpose of this
study is to comparison of hand hygienic practices in nurses of neonate and pediatric unit
Allied hospital and DHQ hospital Faisalabad. To assess nurses compliance of hand
hygiene related to new born care. To assess association between hand hygiene training and
hand washing practice. The study’s methodology involved descriptive quantitative study
design. Sample size was 180. Questionnaires were distributed to the nurses of two
hospitals. 150 questionnaires returned back. Questionnaire was containing in 3 sections.
The data analysis was done using SPSS software version 21. Results describes about I
receive formal training for hand hygiene. Results indicate that 100% respondents were
Agree with the statement. The mean is 1.0000 with .00000 standard deviation. Results
describes about There is a relationship between good hand hygiene practice and hospital
acquired infections. Results indicate that 88.0% respondents were strongly agree, 12.0%
agree with the statement. The mean is 1.1200 with .32605 standard deviation. Results
describes my clinical nursing instructor consistently performs HH when necessary. Results
indicate that 65.3% respondents were strongly agree, 28.0% Agree and the UN decided
6.7% with the statement. Hand washing is a primary measure to reduce infection and
prevent spread of health care associated infection. Descriptive quantitative design used for
this study. Data was collected through adopted questionnaire Descriptive statistics was
used for analyzing date.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Evaluation of Finger Print Ridge Density for Gender Identification among Dental Students of Gujarati Origin: - A Forensic Study
Usha Sharma, Vandana Shah, Manish Kumar, Vishnu Pratap Singh Rathore, Manas Bajpai
Page no 358-360 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i07.004
Ridge density means the number of ridges present in a specified area of a fingerprint and several researches have been carried out on this aspect of fingerprints. This study was conducted with an aim to establish a relationship between sex and fingerprint ridge density. The fingerprints were taken from 100 subjects (50 males and 50 females) in the age group of 18-25 years. After taking fingerprints, the ridges were counted in the upper portion of the radial border of each print for all ten fingers and mean value was calculated. The results have shown that a the ridge density ranges from 7-16 ridges/25mm2 in male and 11-17 ridges/25mm2 in females. It has been successful to support the hypothesis that women tend to have a statistically significant greater ridge density than men