ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
A Study on Outstanding Significance of Critical Alert Value in NABL Accredidated Laboratory - “A Panic Value”
Dr. P. Umarani, Dr. C. Swathi, Dr. G. Vahini, Mrs K. Suchitra, Dr. T. Asha
Page no 314-317 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.9.10
The Aims and objectives of the study are toprovide a standard for good
laboratory practice, to increase the clinical effectiveness, patient safety and operational
efficiency and designing better and more evidence-based systems for the timely
notification of laboratory results which represent potentially hazardous to the
patient.This concept was introduced 46 years ago by Lundberg. It is a result, indicating
that patient is in imminent danger unless therapy is initiated immediately. A
prospective cross-sectional study was done at ASRAMS, a 1000 bedded hospital at
Eluru, from July 2017 to June 2018 for a period of 12 months. The laboratory
performed 2,22,574 tests in haematology and 2,92,055 tests in clinical pathology. The
preparation and approval of critical alert value list was done in consultation with our
hospital board and clinician’s panel. During a one year period of study, a total of 7148
critical values were reported. 45.32% of critical alert values belong to inpatient, 48.9%
to outpatient and 5.8% to emergency department.We finally Conclude that it is crucial
for patient safety, Effective use of the available resources, Creates professional
responsibility and Regular quality assurance, meeting with technical staff and strict
vigilance are key reasons for low figures in our setting.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Main Challenges of Tertiary Education Financing in Africa
Garainesu Shoko
Page no 1050-1055 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.7
Higher education in Africa is under-developed and has been a low priority for
the past two decades. Access to higher education for the relevant age group remains at
5%, the lowest regional average in the world, just one-fifth of the global average of
about 25%. Women are underrepresented in higher education, in particular in the
science and technology fields. In regards to quality, not a single Western and Central
African university features in the rankings of the world’s best 500 academic institutions.
These challenges can be attributed to a multiplicity of factors. According to this paper
funding the funding is at the centre of all these challenges.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Shared Computer Keyboards as Pathogenic Microorganisms Contamination Sources
Gabriel Priolli Bettamio Andrade, Paula Amaral Silva Perini Fiorot, Thaís Sales Amendola, Antonio Neres Norberg
Page no 318-322 |
10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.9.11
Computer keyboards can contribute to the spread of microorganisms, mainly
when shared by multiple users. Evaluate bacterial and fungal contamination in shared
computers keyboards used in a University and propose preventing measures. This
research has an investigative, descriptive and transversal design. Keyboards from 60
computers of collective use were randomly selected. Surface samples were collected
with sterile swabs and moistened in 0.9% NaCl solution. The swabs were rubbed
against the surface of the keyboards and then stored in Stuart's transport medium and
sent to the Bacteriology Research Laboratory of the Souza Marques Medicine School.
The material was seeded in the culture medias blood agar, hypertonic-mannitol-agar,
Sabouraud-dextrose-agar and Micosel. Bacterial colonies were identified through
morphotinorial characters, biological and biochemical tests. Yeasturiform fungi were
identified by biochemical tests and the filamentous fungi through morphotinorial and
cultural characters. From the 60 examined samples, 10 different bacteria species were
isolated: Bacillusspp 18 (30%), Enterococcusspp 5 (8.33%), Streptococcus alfahaemolyticus 8 (13.33%), Escherichia coli 4 (67%), Klebsiellaspp 2 (3.33%),
Enterobacterspp 6 (10%), Proteusspp 1 (1.67%), Neisseria spp 3 (4%), Staphylococcus
aureus 5 (8.33%), Coagulase negative Staphylococcus 32 (53.3%). Isolated fungi:
Candida albicans 3 (5%), Penicilliumspp 15 (25%), Aspergillusniger 8 (13,33%),
Aspergillusfumigatus 2 (3,33%), Alternariaspp 4 (6,67%), Epidermophytonfloccosum 2
(3.33%), Fusariumspp 7 (11.67%), Rhodotorulaspp 10 (16.67%). The keyboards of the
shared computers were contaminated with fungal and bacterial elements, and among
them E.coli, evidence of faecal contamination. This contamination occurs due to the
high turnover of users with different hygiene habits. Thus, a hygiene protocol is
required to minimize contamination of computer’s keyboards.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Best Policies in Higher Education Funding For Efficient Operation of Universities
Garainesu Shoko
Page no 1056-1058 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.8
The importance of postsecondary education has increased significantly in the
last decade. A high school diploma is no longer sufficient in the 21st century. In order to
be successful in today’s global economy a person must receive some form of
postsecondary education. The economic stability of the state is tied to citizens who are
employed and productive. In a constrained fiscal environment, policymakers also will
need to consider whether there are better means of achieving shared goals, including
student access and support for research. Such approaches could entail more
coordination, other funding mechanisms, or policy reforms. In addition, it will be
necessary to think about the implications of parity and whether funding strategies will
require changes in order to reach desired outcomes. This paper is intended to provide a
starting point for illustrating the various methods of funding higher education for
improved performance of institutions.
CASE REPORT | Sept. 30, 2018
Computer Guided Implant Planning and Placement of Implant for A Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisor Using the MSOFT Program
Dr. Nitesh Rai, Dr Vini Girdharilal Panjwani, Dr. Ponnanna A A, Dr. R.R.K Jingade, Dr Sruthi Ravindra, Dr. Dhanya Rajan
Page no 281-285 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.9.4
It has been discerning that in approximately 2% of the population one or both
the maxillary lateral incisors are congenitally missing. To achieve an optimal aesthetic
for missing lateral incisor has been very challenging for a clinician. It is often necessary
to establish a harmonious, interdisciplinary approach. There are various treatment options
for replacing the missing maxillary lateral incisor, including canine substitution, three
unit fixed partial denture or single-tooth dental implant. Dental implants are an
appropriate treatment option for replacing missing maxillary lateral incisor teeth in
adolescents when their dental and skeletal development is complete. In the present case
report, the dental implant with angled abutment was planned as a definitive treatment
option for a patient with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Marketing Strategy for Broadband Internet Services on Ship Coconnet Products by PT. Telkom Indonesia
Galih Praba Kusuma, Arifin Sitio
Page no 1059-1064 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.9
Currently there is an obstacle in terms of internet access connectivity that
occurs in Indonesia, especially for users of sea transportation. Very often we find a
situation where when a passenger of a ship is in the middle of a trip, the connectivity of
internet access cannot be used when in the middle of the sea. In fact, with the existence
of the Sea Toll Program by the Government of Indonesia which was launched in 2015
which has an impact on the addition of the total ships prepared, the number of
passengers is increasing year by year due to the opening of access via these ships to the
destination island. By looking at this phenomenon, PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia
together with PT. Pelni Indonesia cooperates as a form of synergy between SOEs. The
collaboration is to provide telecommunications networks and internet access in all ferry
vessels owned by PT. Pelni Indonesia and use retail sales system for Coconnet product
vouchers in retail to all passengers of a ship. n the beginning of 2017, Telkom Group
launched a new product called Coconnet (Connectivity Of Internet), a product that is a
Prepaid Internet Voucher that can be used to meet the need for communication and
internet networks for passengers and crew when they are in the middle of the sea . The
presence of these products is a solution for passengers and crew when experiencing
difficulties and obstacles in communicating on board because there is no communication
network in the middle of the sea. Therefore, to maximize the new product launched by
Telkom, namely Coconnet, it is very important for telecommunication companies to
have a marketing strategy so that they can predict which telecommunication products
can be used and estimate the extent of the success of the Coconnet products that have
been issued. With a good strategy supported by the tools used to measure product
success, the industry and companies can focus on improving the right factors for
products that have been produced so that they can produce the right products to answer
customer needs and can continue to maintain success in the Indonesian
telecommunications market.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Influence of Principals’ Autocratic Leadership Style on Teachers’ Professional Commitment in Public Secondary Schools in Kericho Sub-County, Kenya
KIRUI Juliana Chepkorir, Dr. Yambo J.M.O., Dr. Langat Andrew
Page no 336-341 |
10.36348/jaep
This study sought to establish the influence of principal‟s leadership styles on
teachers‟ professional commitment in Kericho Sub-county, Kenya. Specifically the
study was to establish the influence of Principals‟ Autocratic Leadership style on
Teachers‟ Professional Commitment in public secondary schools in Kericho Subcounty. This research was informed by the situational leadership theory and descriptive
research design was adopted to guide the study. The sub-county has 31 public
secondary schools. In the 31 schools there are a total of 31 principals, 155 Heads of
Departments and 400 Teachers. All the 31 principals were selected to participate in the
study because the sub county has recorded a decline in KCSE performance in the last
two years. Five (5) HODS‟ in charge of academics from each school were purposively
selected because of their special complementary roles in the leadership and
management of schools. Simple random sampling was used to select five subject
teachers in each school, one from each academic department to participate in the study;
also 3 sub county quality assurance and standards officers‟ were selected. Therefore a
total of 344 respondents comprising of 31 principals, 155 HOD‟s, 155 subject teachers
and 3 SCQASOs constituted the total sample size. Data was collected using
questionnaires which were administered to principals, HODs and subject teachers while
interview schedules were used to guide discussions with the SCQASOs. Validity of the
instrument was determined by the supervisors, lecturers in the department of Education
Kisii University. For reliability, a test re-test of the findings was calculated and a
Pearson‟s correlation coefficient of 0.856 was obtained. Data was analyzed using
descriptive statistics with aid of Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS)
computer program while the results from interviews were analyzed qualitatively and
thematically. Results presented in Table 3 reveal that over half, 16 (58.8%) of the
Principals were of the opinion that they do not use autocratic leadership style. However
a significant proportion, 11 (41.2%) indicated that they used it. Results further show
that three quarters of the HODs, 104 (76.5%) were also of the opinion that autocratic
leadership was not being used, and only one quarter, 32 (23.5%) thought that autocratic
leadership is used.The study recommended that principals should be in serviced on
modern leadership styles such as situational and transformative. The researcher paid
keen attention to research ethical issues and got the informed consent of the respondents
and guarded against plagiarism and ensured confidentiality.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
The Effect of Globalization on the Monetary Policies in Enhancing Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria
Ozoko Emmanuel Ebere, Mbah Paulinus Chigozie, Ukwuani Bernard Okey
Page no 1078-1084 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.9.12
The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of globalization on the
monetary policies in enhancing small and medium enterprises in Nigeria; the specific
objectives include to; examine the effect of globalization on the inflation rates in
enhancing SMEs and examine the effect of globalization on the exchange rate in
enhancing SMEs. The study had a population of 257 employees drawn from among
selected manufacturing firms in Enugu State. The sample size of 117 was drawn using
Freud and Williams formula at 5 percent error margin. A survey design was adopted
for the study. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire. A total of
117 copies of the questionnaire were distributed while 112 were returned. Two
hypotheses were tested using regression, and with the aid of the Statistical Package for
Social Science (SPSS).The findings indicate that Globalization has negative effect on
the inflation rates in enhancing small and Medium Enterprises hence negative in its
absence t(95, n = 117) =-1.685, p <0.05, enhancing Small and Medium Enterprises is
negative in the absence of globalization t(95, n = 117) = -0.813,, p < 0.05. The study
concludes that Globalization affects how governments throughout the world create
policies affecting areas such as financial regulation and trade. The study recommended
that the Nigerian government, as well as the government of other developing
economies, must invest substantially to the growth, development, and sustainability of
SMEs through the provision of essential infrastructures, human resources,
microfinance, security and adequate policy framework.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
The Acceptability and Utilization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) in Marigat, Baringo County, Kenya
Violet Kadenyeka Mugalavai, Eunice Yabann, Miriam G. Kinyua
Page no 571-577 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.9.1
The acceptability and utilization of a newly introduced Cassava (Manihot
Esculenta) in Marigat, Baringo County, necessitated this study. This paper is drawn
from a study that was conducted on Marigat to establish the level of utilization of the
cassava roots. A total of 51 introduced cassava varieties were grown and all harvested
at 16 months by KARI-Marigat. The study recommends that there should be greater
efforts to promote cassava breeding for better food, nutrition and livelihoods that will
enable people to live productive lives since cassava is staple in the diet of 90% of
respondents in the study area. Deliberate efforts are necessary for leveraging
agricultural research towards improved production of cassava roots with better
culinary, nutritional and keeping qualities. This may enable communities in vulnerable
areas such as Marigat to benefit from improved cassava varieties towards attaining
Kenya’s Vision 2030’s for sustainable livelihoods and development.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Grammatical Analysis of Martin Luther’s Speech (I have a dream): The Case of the Modal Auxiliaries Will, Shall, Must and Can
Jean Christophe Faye
Page no 85-94 |
10.36348/sijll.2018
This present paper is devoted to the analysis of modal auxiliaries in Martin Luther King’s speech (I have a dream). This speech was delivered at the march on Washington for jobs and freedom. In this speech King has used modality through modal auxiliaries and there is a wide range of meanings that these words are used to express. The phrase “modal auxiliary” shows that there are two linguistic forms which are under question: the syntactic notion of “auxiliary” and the semantic notion of “modality” Thus, not all modal auxiliaries have been analyzed in this present study; but some of them such as Will, Shall, Must and Can in their predicative and inter-subjective relationships.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Properties of Imitation Cheese Products Prepared with Non-Dairy Ingredients
Gehan A. M. Hussein, Samah M. Shalaby
Page no 578-587 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.9.2
Non-dairy imitation cheese products are manufactured from vegetables fat
and protein; and preparing by using the technique of processed cheese with helping of
heat, emulsifying salts. Oats, wheat germ and cereals are main sources of dietary fiber
in human daily diets which have beneficial effects in the protection of civilizationrelated diseases such as e.g. hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, or heart disease. In this
study, imitation cheese products were manufactured by two ways; first from mixture
of modified potato starch and palm oil only. Second, the manufacturing was done by
using starch, palm oil and oats or wheat germ. In first treatments, the obtained results
indicated that, increasing of modified starch in the blend of manufacturing presented
imitation cheese with good chemical, microbiological, texture and sensory properties.
So, the producing of non-dairy imitation cheese by modified potato starch and palm
oil gave acceptable like-cheese product with good flavor and texture. The fortification
non-dairy imitation cheese with oats in the blend gave very good cheese-like products
with high flavor, texture and nutritional benefits than using wheat germ. So, it can be
nominated these imitating products for commercial production to serve different
categories of consumers.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Analysis of Female Names among the Tugen Sub-tribe of Kalenjin Community in Kenya: A Linguistic Approach
Dave K. Bowen
Page no 115-120 |
10.36348/sijll.2018
This paper is aimed at analyzing the female names among the Tugen community a Kalenjin sub-tribe in Baringo County, Kenya, East Africa. While proper names are given to people, geographical features, places and some settlements, I will restrict this paper discussion to the names applied to females only. I have divided this paper into the following main sections; a brief description of Tugen sub-tribe, Naming customs, the traditional naming ceremonies, female names and their meaning, elements of Tugen female names and conclusion. This study was based and guided by Semiotic theory. To help deal with the topic, the following questions were asked; Who are the Tugen-Sub tribe? What were the traditions which accompanied naming? What dictated their names? Which female name categories existed? What were the meanings of female names? What were the elements which formed female names? The answers to the questions were the basis of this paper.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
Assessment of Some Qualities of Two banana Cultivars during Storage
Babarinde Grace O, Akinwande Bolanle A, Oyelami Damilola E
Page no 588-595 |
10.21276/haya.2018.3.9.3
In an attempt to increase the shelf life of banana for some days prior to
processing and also enhance the nutritional quality of banana, two banana cultivars
(Musa acuminata and Musa sapientus) were stored using three different storage media
(banana leaves, fabric cloths and a clay pot). banana bunches were cut into fingers and
differently wrapped in each storage medium and stored at ambient condition of
28±2°C and 79±3% relative humidity, while unwrapped bunches were placed on the
laboratory shelf as control. Samples were analyzed for sugar, starch, moisture, ash,
brix, pH, TTA, vitamin C and minerals on day 0, 5, 7 and 10. Sugar content of banana
ranged from 4.55 to 17.83%, with the highest value observed in sample stored in clay
pot. The moisture content ranged from 59.13 to 78.51%, ash ranged from 1.24 to
1.72% and brix ranged from 3.38 to 14.59 degree brix. Significant increase was
observed in pH, TTA, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc during storage
while starch decreased as storage period progressed. Samples stored in the clay pot
retained qualitative properties more than those stored on shelf at ambient condition.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
A Contrastive Study of the Order of Attributive Adjectives in English and Sereer SIIN
Mame Sémou NDIAYE
Page no 107-114 |
10.36348/sijll.2018
Contrastive analysis (CA) is a sub-discipline of linguistics dealt with comparison of two or more languages; it permits to detect the similarities and differences between them. This study aimed at contrasting the order of attributive adjectives in English, an Indo-European language and Sereer Siin, a Negro African language spoken in Senegal in the area of Fatick. The study involved 25 male students who were Sereer speakers and learners of English as a second language at the English department of Cheikh Anta Diop University. A test of 112 items in both languages was given to them. It was composed of 56 in English and 56 in Sereer. These students were asked to order correctly in a sentence two attributive adjectives in each language. However, the results revealed that in both languages there were more differences than similarities. However, the identical features of both languages are the fact that : adjectives of size precede adjectives of shape and of age, adjectives of color are placed before adjectives of Origin/nationality and of purpose; and adjectives of material are positioned before adjectives of purpose. There is an exception with ŋas which is the only adjective of age that should be placed after adjectives of size. Thus, this paper will enable to promote and develop the Sereer language and culture around the world. It will definitely be an invaluable resource for English speakers who are interested in the functioning of the order of attributive adjectives in Sereer Siin.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Sept. 30, 2018
A Study to Assess the Level of Stress, Among the Parents of Under Five Children Admitted In Selected Hospitals at Gwalior (M.P)
Ms. Abha Rani William, Mr. Parashram, Dr. Madhusoodan
Page no 268-275 |
10.21276/sjnhc
It is required to better understand the communication of emotion between the
child and the parent. The factors underlying a parent's vulnerability to emotional problems
have received relatively little attention from researchers. The empirical studies that have
published suggest that the key determinants of a child's hospitalization relate to how the
parents apprise the hospital stressors that confront them and how she or he evaluates the
resources available to help to cope with the situation. To assess the level of stress among the
parents of under five children who were admitted in selected hospitals at Gwalior (M.P.). To
find out the association of level of stress among the parents of under five children who were admitted
in selected hospitals with selected demographic variables. The study involved single group test
without a control, using non-experimental descriptive design, with non-probability
purposive sampling. 60 women were involved in data collection by using a structured
questionnaire. The results were described using descriptive and inferential statistics. The
overall knowledge score was found to be Majority of the parents (61%) had severe stress,
31% parents had moderate stress and only 7% of parents had mild stress. It reveals that the
majority of the parents had severe stress. In relation to the stress score of parents mean,
SD and mean percentage was in general aspects was 14.7, 3.23 and 73.5 and
hospitalization was mean, SD and mean percentage was 11.12, 2.54 and 79.4 but
regarding Treatment and Prognosis was mean, SD and mean percentage was 9.21, 2.24
and 73.4.In relation to the stress score of parents mean, SD and mean percentage was in
Complication related to disease condition was mean, SD and mean percentage was 10.27,
2.93 and 73.4. Findings reveal that there is a significant association between the levels of
stress when compared with parents Age, occupation, educational level, housing type,
residence and age as well as birth order of the children. The overall findings of the study
clearly showed that there is severe stress with the parents of a hospitalized under five
children.