REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Current Practices of Islamic Credit Cards in Malaysia
Mohi Uddin, M M Ismail Hossin, Mohd Aminul Islam
Page no 1189-1192 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.12.17
The practice of Islamic credit cards today is still controversial among
Muslim scholars particularly concerning to its contracts and as well as its efficiency
to attain Maslahah. The Islamic credit card is very important and some studies have
done on it. Conversely, studying about the contrast of the various product of Islamic
credit cards practiced in Malaysia, although in the recent year is still limited.
Consequently, this paper would like to undertake this concern by comparing the
various products of Islamic Credit Cards in Malaysia. Islamic credit card known as
Credit Card-i is such of the alternate banking products instigated through Bank
Negara Malaysia (BNM), also Islamic financial institutions in Malaysia to exchange
the conventional credit card. This article aims on evaluating the bay‟ al-„Inah,
Tawarruq as well as Ujrah development while practiced over Bank Negara Malaysia
(BNM) as well as Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia with Shariah
compliance perceptions. The method used is explanative along with positive
absorbed criticism which aims next to well the offered structure.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
The Application of Cohesion in the Translation of Political Documents: Take 2017 Government Work Report as an Example
Li Zhang, Cuimei Zhang
Page no 1293-1296 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.12.15
The government work report is a kind of style with Chinese characters
of language expression. Therefore, when translating it, the translator must first
understand the source language’s expression and analyze the discourse in order to
make effective language conversion. Cohesion is one of the important methods of
discourse analysis. In this paper, the author, taking 2017 government work report
as an example, analyzes the application of discourse cohesion in government work
report, emphasizing the importance of cultivating the ability of intralingual
understanding and the awareness of cohesion in the process of Chinese to English
Translation.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Interview with Shariah Supervisors in Malaysian Islamic Banks
Mohi Uddin, M M Ismail Hossin, Mohd Aminul Islam
Page no 1175-1179 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.12.15
Shariah Supervisors plays a significant role in the Islamic banking
system, and it has a significant impact on their performance as well as stability. The
study focused on the banking system and on the Shariah Supervisors as a significant
element of it. The study aims at showing the impact of the Shariah Supervisors on
the Islamic bank stability. It also exposes the significance to be Independent
department in the completion of its decisions. The study concluded that Shariah
Supervisors Interview and their responds are significant in the Islamic credit card,
compliance of Shari‟ah requirement. The interfering of decision-making and as well
as Supervisors are adversely affect for the Islamic credit card in Malaysia.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Role of Labor Unions in Promoting Physical Facilities for Workers of Manufacturing Industries of Nepal
Niraj Kumar Chaudhary, Bihari Binod Pokharel
Page no 1217-1223 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.12.7
Labor union is one apex body of labor which is established with the
purpose of advocacy and bargaining for the rights and benefit of labor. Union itself
is power which can discuss with government and non-government organization for
the betterment of labor. The labor union advocates on the different types of needs
and right of labor, but the study has explore the role of labor union in promotion of
physical facilities for workers of manufacturing industries of Bara and Parsa
district of Nepal. In total 385 workers were selected randomly for the structured
questionnaire survey. The statistical analysis of eight indicators measured in the
field to know the status of physical facilities shows that in total only 39.68%
workers agreed that labor union had played the effective role to manage the
physical facilities for labor union which is not satisfactory result on the basis of
objective of labor union. So, the role of labor union should be more effective and
need to develop the new strategy of their action.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Antimicrobial Activity of Spilanthes acmella and Its Chemical Composition
P. S. Bedi, Shilpa Jamwal, Najmeddin Zayed M. Ellali
Page no 1374-1381 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i12.019
In present study an attempt has been made to study the antimicrobial activity and chemical composition of leaves and flowers of Spilanthes acmella. The leaves and flowers of the plant were collected and subjected for study of their chemical composites and antimicrobial activity of their extracts. The samples were given the code SALS1, SALS2 and SALS3 and SAFS1, SAFS2 and SAFS3 respectively for the extracts of leaves and flowers. The crude extracts of leaves and flowers were prepared by using various solvents like Petroleum ether, Ethanol and double distilled water. All the extracts were used to study their antimicrobial activity against gram positive bacteria eg. Bacillus subtilis, gram negative bacteria eg. E. coli and K. Pneumonia and anti-fungal activity against Aspergillus Niger. The chemical composition of leaves and flowers like Dry matter, Total ash, Ether extract, Crude fibre, nitrogen, Crude protein, Total carbohydrates, Nitrogen free extract and Organic matter were studied. The results of antimicrobial activity revealed that all the crude extract samples of leaves were found to possess antibacterial property. Maximum inhibition was shown by all the three samples against E. Coli and K. Pneumonia. However the maximum inhibition of growth of E. Coli and Bacillus subtilis was shown by SAFS1 and SAFS2 respectively. All the crude extracts of samples shown antifungal activity against Aspergillus Niger. The samples of leaves were found to be more effective than flowers against the fungal strains of Aspergillus Niger. In present study it has been concluded that the leaves may be used against the infectious diseases caused by E. Coli, K. Pneumonia and A. Niger as herbal medicine
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
An Economic Model of Foreign Language Learning and Its Implications for Econometric Analysis
Yanqing Jiang, Xianru Ge
Page no 1189-1200 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.12.5
In this paper, we build a formal, rigorous economic model for foreign
language learning, taking language input and language output as two crucial factors
working jointly to generate language competence. The central idea behind our
model is that the learner, constrained by limited resources, is confronted with a
tradeoff between input-oriented training and output-oriented training. First, one
major contribution of our modeling lies in its effort to reconcile the Input
Hypothesis with the Output Hypothesis in the literature by showing that one
important aspect of the learner’s learning strategy, i.e. the input-output mix, is
crucially dependent on the learning environment. Second, our modeling provides
guidelines for data based empirical research, where the partial effects of the
variables of interest can be estimated and hypotheses on the directions and
magnitudes of the effects can be tested, econometrically. Third, our modeling also
provides insights that can assist language instructors in making and fine-tuning
teaching strategies.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Identification of Cancer Marker Vinculin from Caco-2 Cancer Cell By Using UPLC/MS Method
Engin Koçak, Kevser Biberoğlu, Sacide Altınöz
Page no 1308-1312 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i12.007
Vinculin is one the most common proteins that have been studied commonly in recent years. Vinculin has anti-tumor effect and loss of vinculin causes development of many cancer types. Because of this Vinculin is a marker and it shoulde be evaluated for invitro and clinical studies. LC/MS based proteomics is the main tool to analyze hundreds of proteins in very short time because it offers high sensitivity and accuracy. Today nano LC is the min tool for LC/MS proteomics researches but UPLC/MS based systems have been developed and offered more robust and easy way for proteomics. In this study we used normal flow UPLC/Q-TOF method to analyze caco-2 colon cancer cell line. One of our targets for this study was to identify Vinculin as a cancer marker. We digested proteins from caco-2 cells and analyzed with UPLC/MS. Recorded MS/MS data was used with Maxquant bioinformatic system. We identified 5 unique peptides that belonged to Vinculin. We used 20 ppm mass tolerance for amino acid sequence matching with uniprot human database. We made three raplicate to observe identification reprocubility. Also We used label free quantification method and calculated vinculin intensity
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Phytochemical Screening and in Vitro Antidiabetic Activity of Plumeria Acuminata Leaves
Gomathi P, Shalini T, Nazima Farheen, Sanjeevkumar A
Page no 1275-1278 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i12.001
The present study was carried out to evaluate the preliminary phytochemical screening and in vitro antidiabetic activity of Plumeria acuminata leaves. The leaves of Plumeria acuminata was extracted with different solvents and phytochemical investigations were done for all extracts using standard procedures. In vitro anti-diabetic activity of ethyl acetate extract of Plumeria acuminata (MEPA) was evaluated using α-amylase inhibition assay. The percentage inhibition increased in a dose dependent manner. In this study we investigated the better in vitro anti-diabetic potential of the Plumeria acuminata
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Evaluation of Stress and Perception of Physical Problem with Obesity in Medical Students
Dhungana A, Shreevastva N, Pandeya A
Page no 1302-1307 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i12.006
Stress is a major problem eventually faced by the students during their studies period. There is an imbalance between environmental conditions and ability of individuals to adapt. When it is concerned with medical students, it has been recognized as the major factor responsible for the negative effect on physical and psychological health. To evaluate stress and perception of physical problem with obesity in medical students. The present descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Duwakot from May 2015 to July 2015. This study encompassed 435 medical students- including both sexes aged 17-27 years. A predesigned and structured questionnaire was used as data collection tool and height and weight were measured and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. In this present study 38.4% (167) were female and 61.6% (268) were male participants. The level of stress was significantly higher in female students when it was compared with male students and various stress associated precipitation factor were also present which was statistically significant as p=<0.05. In this study there was no significant association found between level of stress and perception of physical problem with obesity. Incidence of stress was significantly higher in medical students contributing a leading role in physical and psychological problems. Due to stress students are under the negative effect to perform various activities. The effect of stress and its associated precipitating factor influencing medical student needs to be minimized. The students must practice proper eating behaviors and encourage physical activity to prevent obesity. So, an essential step has to be taken as a first line of detection and defense for better health and wellbeing.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Arduino Microcontroller Based Heart Rate Monitor Using Fingertip Sensors
Srilahari Namani, Mr. Manickam Ramasamy, Sunitha Paripelli, SatyanarayanaNamani
Page no 478-483 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.12.4
Medical devices can be categorized into two categories which is invasive
and non-invasive method. Invasive method needs medical device to be inserted into
patient body regarding to check or do the treatment on the patients. However, the
non-invasive method is a way to check the health condition from the outside of the
body. A common non-invasive medical device is Heart rate monitor. The function of
the Heart rate monitor is determining heart rate (i.e.) beats per minute. The main aim
of this work is to develop a portable device which helps to record heart rate of a
person. The heart rate also referred as pulse rate, has been recognized as a vital
parameter since beginning of medicine, and is directly related to person’s
cardiovascular health. Heart rate or pulse recording is the most important vital
parameter which helps the individual as well as doctor to spot out developing health
problems. Using Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) is a more accurate way to monitor heart
rate than manually taking your pulse at carotid of radial pulse. A HRM detects the
electronic signal of heart and automatically computes the heart rate in BPM. Infrared
light emitting diode (LED) is used to transmit the light and phototransistor works as a
receiver. The Infrared (IR) sensors used uses the principle reflectance
plethysmography (PPG) to sense the pulse signal from finger tip. The sensor output is
read from the Arduino board, computes the BPM and display the instantaneous heart
rate on LCD display module. Based on the above principle, a portable heart rate
device using Arduino microcontroller is developed.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Tonsillitis in Children Diagnosis and Treatment Measures
Abdullah D Alotaibi
Page no 208-215 |
10.36348/sjm.2017.v02i08.004
Abstract: Tonsillitis is one of the most widely conditions that recurrently affect children in all ages during the childhood. The overall management of tonsillitis is complicated in regard to causes, specific diagnosis and appropriate treatment measures. Therefore, the aim of this review was to highlight the tonsillitis in children with particular stress on the diagnostic and treatment measure that are currently used to deal with pediatric tonsillitis. In conclusion, Bacteria is still the most causative agent with widely used antigen tests for confirmation. Tonsillectomy is still one of the most frequently performed surgical interventions in children.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
The Stakes of Endogenous Know-How and Local Development: Cultural Artefacts in Maroua, Far North Region of Cameroon
Clarkson Mvo Wanie
Page no 1273-1283 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.12.13
Cultural artefacts refer to indigenous know-how, resources or potentials
which are part of our cultural and artistic depositories used to satisfy our basic
needs and wants. They protect cultural/artistic values and generate financial gains,
which are all paramount for local development. Cultural artefacts therefore play an
important role in local development. Nevertheless, the role, value and potentials of
cultural artefacts in local development has yet been assessed, and is severely
underrepresented in global development debates compared to, for instance, climate
change or international terrorism. This study aims to critically assess the roles,
values and potentials of cultural artefacts to local development in the city of
Maroua, Far North Region of Cameroon and proposes recommendations towards
achieving sustainable local development from indigenous know-how. Specifically,
I conceive cultural artefacts as dual apparatus, on the one hand, positively
contributing to local development, but on the other being adversely affected by a
litany of problems in the very same process. To critically assess this process, data
from case study, the published literature, field observations and interviews
conducted among relevant actors (government ministries represented by regional
delegations in the Far North Region, NGOs, CIGs, local council members,
traditional authorities, quarter heads, and craftsmen and their intermediaries) as
well as descriptive analyses of collected data were employed. The findings reveal
that cultural artefacts in Maroua positively contribute to local development via
providing a source of tourist attraction and ensuring cultural interchange between
visitors and locals, employment creation and revenue generation, preservation and
valorization of cultural diversity, creation of mediums of exchange/markets and
emergence of cultural exhibition and animation centres. Conversely, they are being
adversely affected in the very same process by the absence of handicraft school to
train professional craftsmen, poor marketing/publicity system, ever increasing
scarcity of raw materials, lack of access to credit facilities, absence of technical
supervision and investment, problem of insecurity by Boko Haram terrorists, lack
of basic facilities and amenities, and mistrust and misunderstanding amongst the
craftsmen and their intermediaries. The aim of this study was to pave the way for
novel approaches towards achieving sustainable local development from cultural
artefacts in the current context of globalisation.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 30, 2017
Recurrent Monoarthritis: A Rare Presentation of Hairy Cell Leukemia
Irushna Antonette Perera, Thirunavukarasu Kumanan, Gunanathan Joseph Pratheepan, Thaneswary Sooriyakumar
Page no 216-218 |
10.36348/sjm.2017.v02i08.005
Abstract: Hairy cell leukaemia (HCL) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder. Common mode of presentation is the sequelae of bone marrow failure and its complications. Here we report a patient with an extremely rare presentation of recurrent mono arthritis with pancytopenia which preceded months before the diagnosis of HCL, which was confirmed on a subsequent bone marrow examination. Inflammatory and degenerative aetiologies for monoarthritis were excluded. His joint related symptoms subsided on specific treatment for HCL.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
African Literature and the Interpretive Enterprise: Between Orthodoxy and Sub-Versions
Muhammad Tahir Mallam
Page no 1175-1185 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.12.3
This paper, in a two-pronged interrogation first contends that the
interpretive enterprise has, overtime, drawn, and still draws from disparate insights
by seminal thinkers, from Aristotle through Matthew Arnold to the emergence of
the „subversive‟ Modern Literary and Critical theories, which are paradoxically
„sub- versions‟ of those coalescence of in sights from those of the classical seminal
thinkers to the present. Predicating its second contention on the first above, this
paper argues that the process of accessing meanings in a literary text presupposes
the resolution of a number of issues, issues that border on Attridge‟s (1988)
„shifting web of socially produced relations, judgments, and distinctions which
eventually opens it to change and cultural variation‟, as well as those issues that
transcend the literary to the political, the economic, the psychological, the social,
and the philosophical. Consequently, the paper concludes that the interpretation of
African literary text may be open to all nature of critics and critical paradigms, but
what remains indubitable is the fact that no single critical standard can sufficiently
engage the nuances of an African literary text as to present to the readers all its
possible vistas, more so, given the composite construct or elements of an African
literary text, and the fact that most of those theories were not particularly cognizant
of the peculiarities of Africa‟s pre-colonial history , and literary heritage. Further,
this paper suggests the employment of diverse critical parameters from across the
disparate critical standards in any reading of an African text.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 30, 2017
Impact of Transformational Leadership, Personality and Job Involvement to Organizational Citizenship Behavior of Ranked Structural Officials Directorate General of Teachers and Education Personnel Ministry of Education and Culture Republic of Indonesia
Maruf Akbar, Thamrin Abdullah, Nining Dwirosanti
Page no 1193-1202 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.12.18
The purpose of this study examines the impact of transformational
leadership, personality, job involvement to organizational citizenship behavior
(OCB) structural officials directorate general of teachers and education personnel of
the ministry of education and culture. The research used quantitative method with
survey approach. Research sample of 123 structural officials of echelon 4 are taken
at random. Collecting data using questionnaires and data analyzed using path
analysis. The results showed: transformational leadership had a direct positive and
significant effect on OCB; personality had a direct positive and significant on OCB;
And job involvement has a direct positive and significant effect on OCB;
Transformational leadership has a direct positive and significant impact on job
involvement; Personality has a direct positive and significant effect on job
involvement; Transformational leadership has a direct positive and significant effect
on the personality. Thus, in order to increase OCB to structural officials in the
directorate general of teachers and education personnel environment,
transformational leadership, personality, and job involvement need to be improved.