CASE STUDY | July 30, 2018
Patient with Substance Abuse: A Case Study
Komal Zafar, Umaiza Bashir
Page no 411-417 |
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The client M.H was 23 years old male, referred by his psychologist for the management of his addiction that he sniff and injects heroin, aggressive behavior, restless and body pain. An assessment was done through Clinical interview, Behavioral observation, Subjective ratings, Anger scale and Mental Status Examination which results shows the client was orientated to person, place and time. Other subjective ratings like aggressive behavior of client which he rate on 10 scale and insight about addiction on 5. The client was diagnosed with “other (or Unknown) Substance Withdrawal”. Different management techniques were used like, Distraction techniques, Psychoeducation and Disease concept were given to the client. The overall response toward therapeutic intervention was productive. Total number of 10 sessions was done with the client
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Nurses’ Attitude towards Nursing Process at Public Tertiary Care Hospital Lahore
Shazia Niaz, Afsar Ali, Ms. Roma Bhatti
Page no 125-131 |
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Nursing Process is a process used to prevent, identify and treat potential or
actual health problems & promote wellness (Carlson, 2010). Regardless of nurse
knowledge on nursing process, certain features limit the capability of nurses to
implement it in their practice, including lesser time, patient volume high, patient
turnover. To assess the Nurses‟ attitude towards the nursing process in a public
tertiary care hospital Lahore. Cross-sectional descriptive design was used to evaluate
the attitude of nurses towards nursing process among clinical nurses working in
Mayo Hospital. Sample size was selected by convenient selection and a sample
n=150 staff nurses from medical, surgical and emergency ward were selected. A
well-structured questionnaire with closed ended Likert scale is adopted from the
previous studies. “Nurses‟ Attitude to Nursing Process” Prideaux, 1991. This
questionnaire was distributed among clinical nurses of medical, surgical and
emergency ward in Mayo hospital. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 21 is
statistical computer software for data analysis. The findings reveals that majority of
the participants 78.76% were having negative attitude towards the nursing process,
having attitude score of 75% or above while 21.33% of the participants had positive
attitude towards the nursing process and got attitude score of above 75% score.
Overall the attitude of nurses was not positive and majority had negative attitude,
which need special attention.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Analysis of Effect of Capital Adequacy Ratio, Loan to Deposit Ratio, Non Performing Loan, Bopo, and Size on Return on Assets in Rural Banks at Indonesia
Dedi Kusmayadi
Page no 786-795 |
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The purpose of this research is: 1) To know and analyze Capital Adequacy
Ratio (CAR), Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR), Non-Performing Loan (NPL), BOPO, and
SIZE, partially and simultaneously to Return on Assets (ROA) at Conventional Rural
Bank in Indonesia; 2) To know and analyze the influence of Capital Adequacy Ratio
(CAR), Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR), Non-Performing Loan (NPL), BOPO, and
SIZE, partially and simultaneously to Return on Assets (ROA) at Conventional Rural
Bank in Indonesia. The population in this studies all credit banks in Indonesia period
2008-2016. This research is explanatory. The type of data is secondary data
(publication of Central Financial Services Authority, Central Bank Indonesia, and
other relevant publications), analytical tools using multiple regression. The results
showed: 1). CAR tends to be higher in the healthy predicate, LDR is in the category of
the healthy category, NPL is still in the predicate category, but the trend is getting
worse, BOPO is still controlled and categorized as the healthy category, and Size
shows growing trend positive; 2). partially CAR and NPL, negatively significant is not
significant, LDR has a positive effect is not significant, while BOPO and size have a
significant negative effect on Return on Asset; simultaneously tested that CAR, LDR,
NPL, BOPO, and SIZE have a significant effect on Return on Assets.
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.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
A Study of Epidemiology and Clinico-Pathological Profile of Paederus Dermatitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital
K Lakshminarayana
Page no 381-385 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i07.007
Paederus dermatitis is a type of irritant contact dermatitis caused by beetles of the Paederus species. The objectives of this study were to know the incidence, clinical varieties, histopathological changes, and microbiological findings. Methods: 100 patients of Paederus dermatitis were considered, a detailed history was taken and a general examination was done. Skin biopsy and skin swabs were taken from all the patients and findings were noted. Follow-up was done to know the prognosis of the patients. Results: The study showed that males were more frequently affected than females with a ratio of 3:2, most prevalent in the months of March and September. Itching and burning were common symptoms with the majority of the lesions appearing on uncovered areas of the body. The most common lesions seen were erythema, vesicles, and erosions. Different stages of the lesions showed different histopathological changes with epidermal necrosis, dermal edema, and lymphocytic infiltrate being most common. Hyperpigmentation was a common complication which could be avoided if treatment is taken in the early stages. Conclusion: Pruritus was the predominant complaint in the patients with burning sensation being present in almost equal numbers. Hyperpigmentation was the main complication which was long-standing if the patients did not initiate treatment in the early stages of the disease. Use of preventive measures against the beetles along with prompt treatment reduces the complications and improves the quality of life for the patient.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Logistics Regression Analysis of Teacher Perceptions on the Implementation of School Based Assessment in Teaching Mathematic
Farhana Mohamad Radzi, Siti Salwa Md Sawari
Page no 123-132 |
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Over the years, the issue of SBA in Malaysia continues to gain attention. The
issue that highlighted in this study is the reliability and validity of SBA as an
assessment system. It is an unquestionable fact that teachers are given power to assess
their students; however, due to lack of information, training, materials, guidelines and
infrastructure in executing the SBA, it has led to a subjective evaluation. Thus this
article intend to examine teachers‟ perception on the effectiveness of SBA practiced in
secondary schools. The researcher investigated teachers‟ perceptions of the role of SBA
in teaching and learning mathematics. The nature of the study will be a quantitative
approach. A questionnaire with three different parts was designed to collect the data.
The descriptive statistics, logistic regression analysis and Pearson correlation were used
to answer all respective research questions in this quantitative study. Results and
findings led to the conclusion that the teachers who responded “SBA is effective” have
a higher probability to have a positive perception on the students‟ achievement in
Mathematics.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
A Review of Ethical Pricing and Its Perception
Husam Helmi, Abraham Pius
Page no 807-811 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.7.7
The paper is providing a theoretical review of key pricing approaches which
were divided as the following: Price fixing, Predatory pricing, deceptive pricing, price
discrimination, penetration pricing and unfair pricing. The paper also explores a price
fairness framework to provide further clarity on how fair pricing is being developed
and perceived. Several key points are provided as recommendations for firms to
enhance their ethical and fair pricing practices based on the research conducted.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Attitude of Nomadic Parents to Girl-Child Education in Mubi Educational Zone of Adamawa State, Nigeria: Implications for Counselling
Dr. Dorcas Oluremi FAREO, Usman Modibbo HANAFI
Page no 133-140 |
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The study examined the attitudes of nomadic parents to girl-child education
in nomadic schools in Mubi Educational Zone. It also investigated the nature of
educational provisions for the nomads. The study employed survey research design.
The population of the study consists of all the 20 nomadic primary schools in the five
local governments in the educational zone. The sample size of 120 nomadic teachers
was chosen from ten nomadic primary schools in all the five local governments through
stratified sampling technique using class, sex and locality as strata. The research
instrument for this study titled “Attitudes of Nomadic Parents towards the Education of
Girl-Child” (ANPEG) was self-developed by the researchers. The face and content
validity of the instrument was established by two experts both in Counselling
Psychology and Test and Measurement in the Department of Science Education,
Adamawa State University Mubi. The reliability test was carried out in a nomadic
primary school in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State using test re-test
method, and the reliability coefficient was 0.89.
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
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Students’ Indiscipline: The Case of Secondary Schools in Gombi Educational Zone of Adamawa State, Nigeria
Dorcas Oluremi Fareo, Dimas Joshua
Page no 141-147 |
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The study investigated perception of teachers on indiscipline among
secondary school students in Gombi Eduucational Zone of Adamawa State. The study
adopted survey research design. The population of the study was 7,468. A sample size
of 120 was drawn through stratified sampling technique was drawn through stratified
sampling technique. A research instrument titled „Perception of Teachers on
Indiscipline among Secondary School Students (PTISSS) was adapted from Olaitan,
Mohammed and Ajibola (2013). The validity of the research instrument was carried out
by two experts both in Counselling Psychology and Test and Measurement. Test re-test
method was used to carry out the reliability of the instrument and the reliability coefficient was 0.84. The results revealed that students‟ misbehaviour is a prevailing
problem affecting schools in Gombi Educational Zone. It was also revealed that
indiscipline of students is as a result of poor seating arrangement with no locker and
chairs, overcrowded population of students and imitating the unruly behaviour of
colleagues. In conclusion, students‟ misconduct in the classroom interferes with
teaching and learning and this could be precursor to school dropout and similar negative
social outcomes. Therefore it was recommended that all members of the staff, including
the principals and vice principals should exhibit the spirit of teamwork in order to
energize morale and enhance staff motivation and also Government should provide
conducive learning environment for learners in secondary schools in order to help
minimize indiscipline among students.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Analysis the Consumers' Perceptions and Purchase Intentions of Fake Product
Pin-Fenn Chou
Page no 803-806 |
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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
An Examination of Unit Cost of Day and Boarding Secondary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya
Solomon Kipyego Ngetich, Zachariah K. Kosgei, Sammy K. Chumba
Page no 148-157 |
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In the face of the rising cost of secondary education, the concept of unit cost
of secondary education is gaining great importance. This study analyzed Unit Cost of
Day and Boarding secondary schools in Nandi County, Kenya. Specifically the study
sought; to establish variable cost, to determine unit cost, to compare unit cost and
government fees limits and to compare unit cost of Day and Boarding secondary
schools. This study was guided by Cost Function derived from the Education
Production Function theory. The study employed survey as a research strategy; targeted
all the principals in 186 public secondary schools, It employed stratified random
sampling and then systematic random sampling. A pilot study was used in determining
the reliability where Pearson Product Moment Coefficient (r) of 0.807 was obtained.
For Validity of the research tools, experienced team of supervisors carefully and
critically examined the instruments. Data was analyzed using means, percentages and ttest. The findings revealed that, Variable cost for the period (2012-2015) in Day and
Boarding schools was Ksh.1.2 billion and Ksh.1.7 billion respectively. It was found out
that, average unit cost for the period 2012-2015 was Ksh. 22,263 and Ksh. 54,828 for
Day and Boarding schools respectively. This study found out that, majority (70%) of
the Boarding schools spent within the set government fees limit while majority (76%)
of the Day schools in this study spent beyond the set limit; there was a significant
difference in unit cost between Boarding and Day secondary schools. (t(121) = 31.516,
p = 0.000); The findings of this study will generate ideas for better and more ingenious
cost management. To manage unit cost of secondary education, there is need to;
appreciate the concept of cost unit cost, improve effectiveness of school management,
effectively utilize monetary resource and practice prudence in financial management.
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 |
10.21276/sjbms.2018.3.7.3
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
The influence of Unit Cost on Academic Performance of Learners in Day and Boarding Secondary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya
Solomon Kipyego Ngetich, Sammy K. Chumba, Zachariah K. Kosgei
Page no 158-168 |
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Given the rising cost of secondary education, leading to allocation of large
amount of resources to secondary education, students’ academic performance is
expected to be better. This study analyzed the influence of Unit Cost on learners’
academic performance in Day and Boarding secondary school in Nandi County, Kenya.
The study was guided by Cost Function derived from the Education Production
Function theory; it employed a survey as a research strategy. The study targeted all the
principals in 186 public secondary schools in the Nandi County. It employed stratified
random sampling and then systematic random sampling. Questionnaire and document
analysis were for data collection. A pilot study was used to determine the reliability of
the instruments. For validity of the research tool, experienced team of supervisors
carefully and critically examined the instruments. Data was analyzed using means,
percentages and linear regression analysis. It was found out that, average unit cost Ksh.
22,263 and Ksh. 54,828 for Day and Boarding secondary schools respectively.
Furthermore, the findings revealed that, academic performance for the period (2012-
2015), recorded an average mean of 7.1184 and 4.7391 for Boarding and Day
secondary schools respectively. From the study, there was a positive significant
(p=0.000) relationship between academic performance and unit cost in Boarding
schools t(28) = 4.192, p<0.05. Similarly, there was a positive significant (p=0.014)
relationship between academic performance and unit cost in Day schools, t(91) = 2.503,
p<0.05. The recommendations are; there is need to priorities expenditure for acquisition
of teaching and learning resources and thus enhance learner achievements. The
Ministry of Education to explore cost effective measures to reduce unit cost of
secondary education so as to improve access and performance. The findings generate
ideas for better and more resourceful cost management in secondary schools, which is
useful for policy makers and managers in education sector.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2018
Brand image model and customer loyalty: Customer Relationship Management and Service Quality (Case Study in Micro Credit Loan PT Bank Mandiri Jakarta Bintaro Jaya Unit 1)
Hapzi Ali
Page no 767-778 |
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PT. Bank Mandiri (Persero) unit Jakarta Bintaro Jaya 1 is a branch under
the coordination of Regional V Jakarta 3 area of Jakarta beautiful cottage consisting of
12 units of micro office. Where this Bank has a commitment to provide ease of credit
distribution as additional business capital for UM or UMKM entrepreneurs. More than
80 percent of business units in Indonesia are UM/UMKM. During the period of 5
years (2010-2014) the provision of UM/UMKM credit has decreased. In addition, the
number of non-performing loans (NPLs) from the UM/UMKM sector has increased
significantly. The relationship quality management (CRM) index has declined over the
last five years, so there needs to be an effort to improve relationship quality (CRM)
and service quality. Thus it will be able to improve the image of banking (brand
image) so that the bank can build and maintain customer loyalty (customer loyalty).
The purpose of this research is to develop brand image and customer loyalty with
CRM and service quality). Analytical unit of micro credit business loan debtor,
population 558 and samples 85 customers with slovin technique. Analysis method with
quantitative analysis. Analysis technique with Path analysis with 2 sub-structures,
followed by determination analysis (R Square), Partial test of hypothesis (t test) and
simultaneous (F test) with alpha 5 percent. Before the analysis with multiple linear
regression first in the test of research questionnaire with validity and reliability test
and classical assumption. SPSS version 22.0 analysis tool. The result of this research
is that Customer Relationship Management and Service Quality have an effect on
Brand Image and Customer Loyalty either partially or simultaneously. Brand Image
and Customer Loyalty are still influenced by other variables apart from Customer
Relationship Management and Service Quality, therefore further research is needed.