REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Integrated Information System for Disaster Management: A Creative Case Study
Md. Sabbir Ahmad, Avijit Mallik, Arman Arefin, Md. Tareque Rahman
Page no 428-435 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.11.5
Debacle reaction and recuperation endeavors require auspicious
association and coordination of open crisis benefits so as to spare lives and property.
Today, IT is utilized as a part of this field just to a restricted degree; however there is
a huge potential for expanding productivity and viability in adapting to a calamity. In
this paper we outline necessities and imaginative innovation for an incorporated
fiasco administration correspondence and data framework, tending to specifically
arrange, setup, planning and information administration issues amid the reaction and
recuperation stages.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The financial crisis in Sweden: The causes, consequences and recovery
B. Raja Mannar
Page no 1031-1035 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.11.11
The Swedish financial crisis, dealing with financial deregulation and the
boom in the late 1980s, the bust and the financial crisis in the early 1990s, the
recovery from the crisis and the bank resolution policy adopted during the crisis
are reviewed. The paper focuses on: the causes and consequences of the financial
crisis, and the applicability of the Swedish model of bank crisis management for
countries currently facing financial problems.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The Use of Solar Energy to Operate a Fuel Cell
Saad Abdulqader Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh
Page no 451-456 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.11.8
Many renewable energy-based systems are being used to increase the
utilization of renewable energy as they have huge potential nowadays; the
investigation of the utilization of fuel cells and solar energy in cars are important
where the investigation and understanding of the technical aspects are crucial such as
how the flow of electrons creates direct electric current in both fuel cells and
photovoltaic systems. In this article, a prototype of a car used hydrogen produced on
board by analyzing water. This hydrogen used to operate a fuel cell that generates
electricity capable to run a car. The characteristic curves of the fuel cell were
measured and evaluated. The results show that this type of cars can be promising in
the next few years.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Phytochemical Screening, Acute (LD50) and Sub-Chronic Toxicity Studies of Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Cinnamomum Verum
Muhammad IU, Jazuli FU, Faruq FW, Imam AA, Alhassan AJ, Yaradua AI
Page no 1253-1258 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i11.019
Cinnamon has a long history both as a spice and as a medicine. This study was carried out to screen the phytochemicals of the extract as well as to evaluate the acute (LD50) and sub-chronic toxicities of aqueous bark extract of Cinnamomum verum in rats. A total of twenty eight rats were used in this study, thirteen for acute toxicity test and fifteen for sub chronic toxicity. The acute toxicity study was done in two phases; in phase I, nine rats were divided into three groups of three rats each and were administered the aqueous bark extract of Cinnamomum verum at different doses of 10, 100 and 1000mg/kg body weight orally. The rats were observed for mortality and general behavior for 24hrs. In phase II, four rats were administered with aqueous bark extract of Cinnamomum verum at higher doses of 1500, 2500, 3500 and 5000mg/kg and were observed for mortality and other signs of toxicity for 24hrs. For the sub chronic toxicity experiment, fifteen rats were divided into five groups of three rats each. Group 1 was the control group, groups II to V were orally administered 50, 100, 150 and 200mg/kg of aqueous bark extract of Cinnamomum verum respectively for four weeks. The rats were sacrificed and blood samples collected for biochemical analysis of liver and kidney functions. The result of phytochemical screening revealed the presence of saponins, reducing sugars, flavonoids, steroids, resins and cardiac glycosides. Acute toxicity revealed that the extract was practically non-toxic with oral LD50 greater than 5000mg/kg body weight. The levels of ALP, ALT, AST and TP of the test groups decreased significantly (p<0.05) with respect to control group while serum TB, ALB increased with respect to control group. A significant decrease (p<0.05) in serum electrolytes, creatinine and urea and an increase in serum bicarbonate was observed in extract administered groups in a dose dependent pattern compared to normal control. In conclusion, these results showed that the extract is rich in phytochemicals and was found to be relatively safe at administered doses
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Sense of Community in Al-Wakrah City: Strategies for the Development of Sustainable Communities in Qatar
Maryam Alfaraidy, Dr. Raffaello Furlan
Page no 390-402 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.11.1
In the State of Qatar, the intense and rapid urban development based on
hosting upcoming mega events, as envisioned by Qatar‟s National Vision (QNV-
2030), have raised concern about community stability as it faces modernization in
both physical and social aspects. A declining sense of community amid has been
associated with interactions within urban amenities and form that trigger social
problems, diminish a community‟s well-being and delay development. The
integration of a community within the urban physical realm contributes to the
development of sustainable communities. The research study aims to identify major
urban concepts that contribute to resilience in both socio economic and demographic
context. Qualitative community sustainability is investigated in Al-Wakrah city
neighborhood through site visits, observation and interviews in order to establish a
measure for urban characteristics that are catalysts for sustainable community
development in future urban planning decisions.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The Influence of Social Intelligence on Change Leadership Behaviors of Managers in Thai Listed Firms
Dr. Chaiyaset Promsri
Page no 971-975 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.11.4
The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between
social intelligence and change leadership behaviors. Seventy-six managers of five
listed firms in Thailand were gathered for data collection through the modified
version of TromsØ social intelligence scale and a newly developed scale of change
leadership. Using stepwise regression analysis, results of this study revealed that
social information processing explained 22% of variance (R2 = .222, F (1, 76) =
21.106, p < .001), which demonstrated a significantly positive relationship between
social information processing and change leadership (β = .471, p <.001). This can be
concluded that the more managers had social information processing characteristic,
the more likely they would demonstrate their change leadership behaviors.
Discussion, limitations, and recommendations for further studies were also
discussed.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The Contours of Omission in South Sudan’s Higher Education System
Joseph Ladu Eluzai Mogga
Page no 1097-1106 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.12
In this paper, I argue that there is clear evidence of neglect of higher
education in post-independent South Sudan. The study, therefore, interrogates the
scope of the higher education crisis in the country and assesses prospects for
change from the standpoint of equity and quality using institutionalism as a
theoretical framework. The study points out that the crisis of the system runs
through the tapestry of South Sudan’s history of state formation against which the
variable of nation-building at the dawn of Independence in 2011 has failed to
assign adequate value for higher education in the pursuit of the objectives of
national transformation in particular, and modernisation in general. It remains to be
seen if the political leadership and the academic community could define the
payload of South Sudan’s higher education system as the country transitions into a
constitutional democracy capable of according greater autonomy and initiative to
its universities; and revisiting the whole gamut of post-secondary education in
order to render it more responsive to addressing the needs of society, particularly in
non-academic streams of learning. Besides the historical and institutional
challenges, the higher education system of South Sudan must expedite its
internationalisation as its formative years wane out. The fundamental requirement
is for its competent and dynamic scholars to lead a spirited dialogue and concerted
action that should not be broken off by recurrent political violence. This is a must if
South Sudan is to stand on the cusp of real transformation in its higher education
landscape.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Effects of STZ-Induced Long-Term Hyperglycemia on the Lumbar Dorsal Gray Column of Albino Rats- A Histomorphometric Study
Muhamed Faizal, Aijaz Ahmed Khan
Page no 1242-1252 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i11.018
One of the common clinical observations regarding long-standing diabetes is peripheral neuropathic pain, probably due to its destructive effects on the pain modulating neurons of the dorsal gray column of the spinal cord. Accordingly, the current study was aimed to analyze the effect of experimental hyperglycemia on pain modulating neurons in the lamina I-III of lumbar region of spinal cord of albino rats. Thirty-six albino rats with average weight ~250 g were grouped equally into six. Diabetes was induced with a single dose of streptozotocin (STZ, 60 mg/kg, i.p.). At the end of each experimental period, rats were euthanized by deep ether anesthesia, blood was collected and animals were perfused with Karnovsky fixative. Spinal cord was dissected and processed for histopathological and morphometric parameters and blood for biochemical analysis. Biochemical analysis of all diabetic groups revealed increased serum creatinine and reduced serum total protein. Histopathology and histomorphometry of dorsal gray column and ependymal cells and surrounding structures revealed that with the progressively increasing duration of hyperglycemia was associated with decreased number of pain modulating neurons in the lamina I-III as well as ependymal cell and in addition deposition of collagen fibers in the tunica adventitia of spinal arteries and around the small spinal vessels. The associations of long-standing hyperglycemia with reduction of dorsal gray column inter neurons, demyelination of nerve fibres and excessive deposition of collagen fibers in the tunica adventitia of blood vessels appear to be important contributing factors likely to be responsible for the diabetes-induced peripheral neuropathic pain
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Strategic Management of STAI Ibnu Sina Batam Leaders in Dealing with Asean Economic Society (AEC)
Afi Parnawi
Page no 1019-1027 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.2
Management uses strategic concepts to make the allocation of resources
more effective in achieving educational goals. The process that plays an important
role in determining strategic objectives is developed by various conflictive forces
from within and outside. Like STAI Chairman Ibnu Sina, lecturers, stakeholders,
students, parents, campus supply providers, central and provincial governments,
municipalities and social groups are paying attention to campus programs.
Educational institutions need to identify competitors' strategies, objectives,
strengths, weaknesses, and patterns of reaction, they also need to know how to
design effective information systems.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Preliminary Characterization of Novel Gum Obtained from Myrianthus arboreus Leaves as Pharmaceutical Excipient
Alalor CA, Emoredo A, Okafo SE
Page no 1156-1161 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i11.004
Polymeric materials obtained from plant sources have become very versatile excipients for the formulation of pharmaceutical dosage form especially tablet dosage form. This study was aimed at the preliminary characterization of Myrianthus arboreus gum as pharmaceutical excipient. Myrianthus arboreus gum was extracted from the dried powdered leaves of Myrianthus arboreus plant and characterized based on parameters such as micromeritic properties, phytochemical evaluation, viscosity, loss on drying, solubility, ash value and swelling index. The results obtained from this study showed a yield of gum after extraction of 11.34 % and swelling index of 97.63 % after 48 hours. A 1 % w/v dispersion of gum gave pH and viscosity values of 6.73 and 4,333 mPa·s respectively. Myrianthus arboreus gum exhibited fairly good flow properties with angle of repose of 31.65 º, bulk and tapped densities of 0.46 and 0.62 g/ml respectively and Carr’s index value of 25.33 %. The gum was found to swell in cold water, soluble in hot water and insoluble in organic solvents. It can be concluded therefore that Myrianthus arboreus gum could possibly be used as pharmaceutical excipient for the formulation of liquid and solid dosage forms
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Dynamics of Information Communication Technology on Implementation of Strategic Plans in Public Secondary Schools, in Kenya
Sammy K. Chumba, Benjamin K. Wambua, Erastus Muchimuti Wekesa
Page no 1146-1152 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.17
Effective communication is a fundamental requirement for any effective
strategic plan implementation; organizational communication plays an important
role in training, knowledge acquisition and retention during the process of strategic
plan implementation. This study examined dynamics of information
communication technology on implementation of strategic plans in public
secondary schools in Kenya. The study was anchored on goal setting theory. The
study was guided by a mixed method Research design. The study sample
comprised of 9 sub-county education officials, 85 chairs Board of management, 85
principals and 85 senior teachers. The study employed both probability and nonprobability sampling designs. Quantitative data was collected through
questionnaire while qualitative data using interview. Quantitative data was
analysed using descriptive, for inferential statistics was through theme and
narration. The findings of this study revealed that information communication
technology have a significant relationship on implementation of strategic plan in
public secondary schools. The study concluded that information communication
technology is an essential requires all levels, and all functions in the school should
be generated through communication, involvement and commitment of people in
school The study recommended that the management on public secondary schools
should consider adopting training programmes during strategic plans
implementation, this will help the institutions to gather valuable information that
will provide valuable insights in the strategic plans implementation. This study will
be useful in formulating and developing network that would enable the schools to
improve on strategic planning process.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The Impact of EPMS (Employee Performance Management System) on Knowledge Management in Academicians of Saudi Arabian Education Sector
Farhan Ayesh Alanazi, Shaik Abdul Malik Mohamed Ismail
Page no 987-994 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.11.6
The current study is aim to explore the relationship between the
Employee performance management system and knowledge management practices
in academicians of Saudi Arabian Education sector. Using of EPMS is become
cotemporary tool in Saudi education system however use of EPMS effects on
employees’ Knowledge management practices is still sparse yet. In the light, this
current study entails to highlights issues related knowledge management and
employees performance. The data were collected from the academician of Saudi
Arabian education sector by applying cross sectional data sampling technique. The
results were drawn by utilization of PLS-SEM technique. The findings of study
concluded that there is consistent and significant relationship between dimension of
knowledge management and EPMS. In the last limitations and future
recommendations is drawn.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Medical Professionalism
Ibrahim A Ali, Mazin. S. Abdalla, Ahmed T. Abdalla, Omnia T. Abdalla
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(11): 613-616 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.11.10
Abstract: Medical professionals around the world are facing new challenges day in and day out. With the ever-growing advances, the ever-expanding populations and ever complicating life issues, doctors are expected to in their best order and shape at every snap shut of time. This review highlights the principles of medical professionalism. Literature search strategy included electronic database searches, internet searches, hand searching, ancestry searching and networking. The new aspects of medical professionalism are providing a framework within which doctor duties towards the patients are being met with the enhancement with doctor qualities. So much accentuation nowadays is made on patient’s autonomy and confidentiality. In this review, these aspects of the professionalism are being discussed.
CASE REPORT | Nov. 30, 2017
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP) in the Seventh Decade of Life Woman Yahya Al-FIFI’s Diagnostic Criteria for Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP) Without a Lung Tissue Histopathology. Is This the Truth of the Reality Or The Reality of the Truth?
Yahya Salim Yahya
Page no 176-184 |
10.36348/sjm.2017.v02i07.004
Abstract: We describe the first and rare case report of a cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) in a seventh decade diabetic and hypertensive women from low highlands, Jazan, Saudi Arabia. The evidence of the clinical scenario, laboratories testing , radiological images findings followed by treatment with steroid is quite enough to diagnose COP, irrespective of lung tissue biopsy procedures and processing accessibility for histopathology, in a timely manner as reveals in Yahya Al-FIFI’s diagnostic criteria for cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) without a lung tissue histopathology. We started a methylprednisolone forty milligram intravenously every eight hourly for seven days which is showing a dramatic clinical improvement within initial twenty-four hours of first seven days and complete recovery clinically and radiologically, at the end of the following fourteen days of tapering prednisolone doses without a relapse for seven months. Our successful experience approach in this case of COP has several advantages include that an early diagnosis and introduction of methylprednisolone may lead to preserve lung function, avoidance of biopsies procedure complications, may prevent relapses, early hospital discharge, improve the morbidity, mortality and the quality of life of the patient. So, we conclude these clinical, laboratories testing, and radiological findings are quite enough to diagnosing and treating with methylprednisolone to rescue patient life, when a lung biopsy performance accessibility or feasibility is obscured or delayed. We observe that beta-lactam; ceftriaxone and piperacillin/tazobactam, glycopeptide; vancomycin and macrolide; clarithromycin antibiotics are not effective in our patient COP case scenario. “Yahya Al-FIFI’s diagnostic criteria for cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) without a lung tissue histopathology is easy and sufficient enough to assess physician to diagnose COP in acceptable time frame and may have favorable outcome over all.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The Influence of Industrial Fiber Waste Amount on Physico-mechanical Properties of Polyester Matrix Composite
Acikbas G, Gocmez H
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(11): 617-624 |
10.21276/sb.2017.3.11.11
Abstract: Glass fibers find use in automotive, building, marine, wood and numerous other industries, reaching 5 million tons annual consumption, mainly comprising the reinforcing phase in polymers. The high amount of industrial demand have also caused an increasing research interest for their recovery, recycle and reuse as solid waste treatment and utilization for cost effective and environmentally friendly production processes. In this study, the effects of matrix/fibers ratio on the mechanical and physical properties of glass fiber reinforced composites were investigated. The properties of polyesters were compared with the reinforced polyester. The microstructure of the composites was characterized by SEM-SE technique. It was determined that with the increasing glass fibers content, the flexural and impact strength were reduced, while the flexural modulus and hardness were enhanced and the total porosity was increased.