REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Evaluation of the New International Economic Order: Its Possibilities and Challenges
Obinna Johnkennedy Chukwu
Page no 39-45 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2018.v01i02.003
It is now over four decades since the idea of a New International Economic Order (NIEO) was proposed. Same is still been popularized, applauded tacitly by the developing Nations and seen as the way to go by the international community. This work seeks to examine the proposed new economic order and its possibilities and challenges. The analysis indicates that no significant progress has been made in the demands listed as contributing to the NIEO, especially, the ones that are germane to the heart of the present system. They are in the areas of money and finance; integrated programme and terms of trade; technology and TNEs; sovereignty and equal rights; and co-operation among developing countries. It is important to state that as long as these basic issues are not resolved and a consensus does not emerge concerning them. The possibility of a new international economic order will continue to gloom.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Relationship between Motivation and the Level of Urban Services in Gorontalo City
Nurdin Mokoginta
Page no 666-671 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.5.12
This study aims to determine the relationship between employee motivation
and the level of urban services, especially the service of urban garbage at the
Environmental Office of Gorontalo City. The research method using descriptive
method, data collection techniques using questionnaires and direct observation in the
field. While data analysis using regression analysis technique and correlation with
research scope on employee motivation dimension and service level of urban area. The
result of the research showed that employee motivation motivation 57,14% employee
have high work motivation with average score 81,8 and 42,86% employee have low
work motivation. While in terms of urban service level shows that as many as 27.14%
of employees stated high service level with an average score of 63.86 and as many as
71.43% said stating employees the level of service is as well as 1.43% said stating
employees low service levels . correlation coefficient r = 0.346, there is correlation
between employee motivation and level of service of urban with weak category.
Regression equation Y = 31.4 + 0.397 X or contribution / influence of independent
variable of employee motivation to dependent variable of urban service level equal to
coefficient b = 0,397. There is a positive relationship between employee motivation
and the level of urban services but the motivation to the employees of the Gorontalo
City Environmental Office has little effect on the level of urban services.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Upcoming Role of Ceramides as Potential Biomarker in Cardiovascular Disease Prediction
Smita Sharma, Rami Abdullah Ali Al Dagrer, Sumant K Sharma, Simmi Kharab, Kahkashan Nazz
Page no 202-208 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.003
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is currently one major cause of death in the world [1, 2]. CAD is mainly caused by atherosclerosis, which is considered as a chronic inflammation in response to cholesterol accumulation in the arterial wall [3]. Therefore, biomarkers that can predict the presence for early atherosclerotic process and CAD are desirable. Lipidomics is playing vital role in development of atherosclerosis and in cardiovascular disease. Various inflammatory markers and lipid biomarkers are playing role in diagnosis of CAD. Inflammatory biomarkers such as CRP, cytokines [interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, IL-8, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1)], soluble CD40 ligand, serum amyloid A (SAA), selectins (E-selectin, P-selectin), myeloperoxidase (MPO), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), cellular adhesion molecules [intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), vascular adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1)], placental growth factor (PlGF) and A2 phospholipases may have a potential role for the prediction of risk for developing CAD and may correlate with severity of CAD..Dyslipidemia is major cause of Cardiovascular disease. Ceramide a lipid biomarker is playing a emerging role in diagnosis of CAD, In this review we tried to focus role of Ceramide in diagnosis of CAD and to further risk stratify patients who may otherwise not receive treatment but would remain at high risk for a serious cardiac event. These are patients who could benefit from more intensive treatment, for example: a higher-dose statin, a nutritionist consult or formal exercise therapy. Cardiologists at Mayo Clinic are already routinely checking Ceramides using the new test.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Workshop Management and Implementation of The Regulation of The Minister of National Education of The Republic of Indonesia Number 40 Year 2008 In Improving Practice Skills of Vocational High School Students in Jambi Province
H. Mukhtar Latif, H. Hidayat, Adiati
Page no 618-629 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.5.7
Theoretically, the research will reveal, review and discuss the workshop
management refers to the Regulation of the Minister of National Education of the
Republic of Indonesia number 40 of 2008 in improving the students' work skills skill at
SMK Negeri in Jambi Province. This research is a case study research using qualitative
approach. The steps undertaken by the researchers starting from the pre-field, the stage
of field work to the stage of field inspection. The result of the research reveals: SMK in
Jambi Province has not carried out the full management functions and socialization of
Permendiknas RI number 40 year 2008 not to the institution of SMK in Jambi Province
so that its existence has not improve the quality of Education especially the work
practice skill of students. Workshop management and Permendiknas RI number 40 year
2008 to improve students work practices skills through the provision of facilities and
infrastructure workshop complete according to national standards. While the skills of
vocational students working practices in Jambi Province still need to be improved in
order to achieve the competency standards of national vocational graduates and
prioritize the application of Permendiknas RI number 40 of 2008 by reviewing all
related institutions from Directorate General of Ministry of Education to vocational
institutions in Jambi Province.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
A Study of Dexmedetomidine as a General Anesthetic Adjuvant in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries
N. Chandra Shekar
Page no 224-228 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.008
Adjuvants are commonly used during general anesthesia in order to reduce the requirements of the general anesthetics. Dexmedetomidine is one of an important general anesthetic adjuvant used because of its useful properties like sedative, analgesic and anxiolytic. It has other important useful properties like cardioprotection, neuroprotection and minimal respiratory depression. We in the present study tried to evaluate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine in different concentration when used as an infusion during general anesthesia in patients undergoing routine abdominal surgeries. Methods: the study was conducted in Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital [RIMS], Adilabad. The patients were selected from those undergoing abdominal surgeries. They were randomly divided into three groups. Group A (n=20) patients acting as controls received IV saline 10ml. Group B received Dexmedetomidine 0.5 µg/Kg/hr IV and Group C received Dexmedetomidine 1 µg/Kg/hr IV. Anesthesia was maintained with N2O to O2 mixture of 60:40. MAP values were maintained within 25% of the baseline values. Recovery times from tracheal extubation, modified Alderete score, VAS scores, tolerating liquids, and passage of flatus was noted. Results: The mean duration of surgery in Group A was 145.45 ± 20.06 minutes, mean duration of anesthesia was 180 ± 25 minutes. The mean duration of infusion of dexmedetomidine was 160 ± 20. For group B the values were 130.12 ± 24.75, 160.0 ± 22.0, and 140 ± 90 minutes respectively. The values for group C were 121.59 ± 18.16, 145 ± 26 and 125 ± 15minutes. The P values between group A and C were significant in Mean duration of anesthesia and mean duration of infusion. The time to suction catheter response was significantly higher in Group C. The modified Aldrete scores in Group B and Group C were found to be significant when compared to Group A similarly postoperative nausea and vomiting was significantly lesser in group C and VAS scores of pain were also significantly lesser in the Group C as compared to Group A and B. conclusion: Dexmedetomidine is low concentrations may be useful to provide sedation and mild analgesia at the same time preserving the cardiovascular and respiratory functions. Therefore dexmedetomidine when used as a general anesthetic adjuvant during routine abdominal surgeries reduces the sevoflurane and opioid requirements and results in better recovery of the patients.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
An Overview and Analysis of Nexus of Migration and Remittances: Evidence from Migration from India to GCC Countries
Mohammed Taukeer
Page no 601-608 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.5.5
The phenomena of labour migration from South Asia to GCC countries are
result of structural changes in the demand and supply of labours in the GCC countries in
the context of different time and space. The oil producing countries of Gulf Cooperation
Council (GCC) is the largest destinations for South Asian migrant labourers. South
Asian countries mainly India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are the largest source of origin
of migrants in GCC Countries. The huge stock of temporary South Asian migrants led
to largest inflow of remittances in origin countries. Among the South Asian countries;
India is the largest source for supplying of migrant labourers in the GCC countries as
well as top remittances recipient country. The labour migration from India to GCC
countries is recent phenomena began with incident of oil boom in the GCC countries in
1973. In the initial phase of labour migration from India to GCC countries was
dominated by Kerala but recently there are regional variations showed in the labour
migration from India to GCC countries. In these entire discussion, paper attempts to
present an analysis and overview of the nexus of migration and remittances in South
Asian countries with special references to India.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
The Gene Therapy – Exploring the Challenges…
Gaurav Arya, Anandita Gupta Arya
Page no 236-242 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.011
Genes are the smallest functional units of the genetic system, which control the development and function of all organisms. A gene is a linear sequence of DNA that codes for a particular protein. Gene therapy is based on principle that a normal gene is inserted to compensate for a nonfunctional gene and abnormal gene can be repaired through selective reverse mutation. It uses purified preparations of a gene or a fraction of gene to treat diseases. Gene therapy can be used to treat wide range of diseases ranging from single gene disorder to multi-gene disorder. It has variety of applications in the field of dentistry like in cancerous and precancerous condition, salivary gland disorders, autoimmune diseases, bone repair, DNA vaccination, bone repair etc.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
An Assessment Factors Influencing Consumption Choices
Siyanbola Afeez Babatunde, Ganiyu, Sulayman Olubunmi
Page no 609-617 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.5.6
The study is centred on understanding the underlining factors influencing
consumer’s choice in purchasing patterns. Contemporary consumers are believed to
reflect elements of rationality and irrationality in their consumption preferences. So the
study assessed the choice motives which prompt the patronage of some selected
household items amongst university students. These items are phones, laptops and
consumables. The students were randomly selected on gender basis. Assessed factors
include peer influence, trends, affordability, advertorials, needs, lifestyle, health,
religion, income and product packaging. Findings revealed that the influence of
rationality and irrationality are inherent in consumer behaviours, but personal interest of
consumers at a particular point in time takes precedence.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
A Clinicopathological Profile of Vocal Cord Polyps in India
Saileswar Goswami, Shivaam Kesarwaani, Dipankar Kumar Basumata
Page no 196-201 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.002
An analysis of 129 cases of vocal cord polyps was done in this study. It was most often seen in middle aged persons during third, fourth, and fifth decades of life. Maximum incidence was in the 5th decade. The youngest of the patient was 26 years of age and the oldest was of 45 years, with the mean age of 36 years. Vocal cord polyps were found predominantly in males (86%), with a male and female ratio of 6.1:1. In all 129 cases, the lesions were unilateral and mostly situated in the middle of the vocal cords. Smoking (68.2%), vocal abuse or misuse (62.8%), and chronic respiratory tract infection (30.2%) were the main aetiological factors. There were no dysplastic changes in the epithelium. The treatment options for vocal cord polyps included both non-invasive and invasive techniques. Non-invasive techniques included conservative therapy with voice rest, steam inhalation, antiallergics, antibiotics, and antireflux drugs. Conservative treatment was considered as an option in vocal cord polyps which were small and of recent onset. Invasive technique was a combination of surgery and vocal rehabilitation. Conventional microlaryngeal surgery was ideal for the treatment of vocal cord polyps. In 82 cases (63.6%), the histopathological picture was of fibroangioma and in other 47 cases (36.4%) the picture was of chronic nonspecific inflammation with oedema. There were recurrences in 18 cases within one year of surgery. Operating measures did not prevent recurrences of vocal cord polyps. Recurrences were significantly less in the patients who stopped smoking and misusing or abusing their voices after surgery. Voice therapy and cessation of smoking in the postoperative period played important roles in the long term results of vocal cord polyps. Better outcome and rapid improvement were observed in those patients who underwent voice therapy in follow ups.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Panoramic Radiograph Used As a Diagnostic Tool in Identification of Carotid Artery Calcification in Underlying Vascular Disease – A Retrospective Study
Dr. Ashok P. Galav, Dr. Manish Kumar, Dr. Anshuman Jamdade, Dr. Suresh K. Sachdeva, Dr. Manas Bajpai
Page no 171-177 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.5.8
Calcification in the carotid artery (CACs) can be visible in the panoramic
radiographs (PRs) near the region of the cervical vertebrae C3-C4, posterior to angle of
mandible. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of CACs on PRs and their
linkage with hypertension, age, gender and smoking habits. PRs of 2000 patients were
evaluated. The age group was chosen between 20 to70 year old people and their PRs had
been taken for different clinical reasons. Information about smoking habits,
hypertension and other vascular events was obtained from OPD case papers. The
observers analyzed the presence of radiopaque mass in the region of posterior to angle
of mandible bilaterally on PRs. The results showed a 0.6 % incidence of CACs on 2000
PRs. In our study no significant relationship was found between smokers and incidence
of carotid artery calcification .In our study significant statistical correlation found
between CVD and PAD and associated risk factor with CAC on panoramic radiographs.
CASE REPORT | May 30, 2018
Acute Cholecystitis Post Cholangioscopy for a Patient with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Mohammed Abdullah Alfawaz, Alan Barkun
Page no 530-532 |
10.36348/sjmps.2018.v04i05.007
A 59-year-old male with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) presenting with a suspected dominant biliary stricture suspicious for cholangiocarcinoma developed acute cholecystitis following cholangioscopy. This is the first case report of this rare complication that may have been related to the irrigation occurring during the procedure. Early recognition of this rare complication will likely lead to timely antibiotic therapy.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
A Hybrid Model of DANP and INRM for Logistics Companies’ Performance Evaluation and Improvement
Chiun-Sin Lin, Hsin-Yi Lin
Page no 630-641 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.5.8
New challenges about how to measure the performance of organizations have
arisen since big data can be found everywhere. In order to make proper decisions,
management needs to have strong insight into what is important to the firm and how to
improve it. This study looks into logistics companies that rely heavily upon labor as the
examples. While transportation and distribution are very important processes for
logistics companies to meet customers‟ requirements, the process of creating appropriate
measures is difficult due to the complexity of these activities. The aim of this research is
to evaluate the relationship among these key performance indicators and find out the
possible direction and coverage of improvement for such companies using hybrid
DANP1 cause-effect and Influential Network Relation Map models. We collected data
through expert questionnaires with questions based on discussions with experts
(including managers and scholars). The research results help support managers‟ decision
making for improvements in their firm and also can be applied in employee reward
systems.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Management of Severe Postburn Contracture Deformity of Both Knee and Ankle Joint by Gradual Skin or Skeletal Traction with STSG to Resurface the Defect
Ashim Kumar Roy, Kamlesh Jhariya, Kaushal Priya Anand, Ankit Kayal
Page no 191-195 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.001
Severe postburn contracture deformity of both knee and ankle joint causes severe functional limitations. The mainstay of treatment is early surgical excision of contracture tissue and resurfacing with STSG, local flaps and free flaps. All patients admitted with severe postburn contracture of knee and ankle joint between January 2016 to April 2018. All underwent staged management with excision of contracture tissue followed by continuous skin or skeletal traction. And after correction of residual joint contracture the defect is resurfaced with STSG. In all patient’s correction of flexion deformity was achieved. Graft failure was present in 5 patients, in which 2 required re-grafting. Staged treatment with excision followed by continuous traction and then resurfacing with STSG. Customized post-operative splintage results in full correction with adequate coverage of knee and ankle joint contracture
CASE REPORT | May 30, 2018
Rehabilitation of an Eviscerated Patient with an Acrylic Custom Made Scleral Shell Prosthesis-A Case Report
Dr. Varsha Ignatious, Dr. Thilak Shetty, Dr. Umesh Y Pai, Dr. Shobha Rodrigues
Page no 131-134 |
10.21276/sjodr.2018.3.5.1
Eyes are generally the first features of the face to be noticed, playing a
significant role in our daily lives. The most grievous yet, unfortunately, the most
commonly occurring loss out of all the sensory organs is that of an eye. Such an adversity
may have a prodigious emotional and psychological impact on the patient with loss of
function. Artificial replacement of the lost eye is done with an ocular prosthesis. The
prosthesis will improve patient’s esthetics, restore and maintain health of these structures,
and thereby provide physical and mental wellbeing. Accurate impression to duplicate the
contours of the defect site is required for the fabrication of the custom made prosthesis.
In the following case report, a custom made scleral shell prosthesis was fabricated for the
patient.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
To Study the Survival Rate of Patients Who Will Be Admitted Consumption of Aluminium Phosphide
AD Bhatnagar, Ashok Thakur, Sompal Singh
Page no 233-235 |
10.36348/sjm.2018.v03i05.010
‘Poison’– The term first appeared in English Literature around the year 1230. It refers to a substance with an inherent property of being harmful to life or health. The earliest used poison, used in wars and official executions, included plant extracts, animal venoms and minerals. The aforementioned poisons are still used in the present day though they are not amongst the more prevalent ones, the trends having changed over the last millennium. Aluminium Phosphide poisoning occurs most commonly through ingestion and is seen more frequently in young males in their third decade. Fresh AlP is associated with higher and quicker fatality with respect to stored poison, less survival, more mortality.