REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar: Origin and Emergence
Md. Salman Sohel
Page no 1007-1018 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.1
A Rohingya young boy with the diplomat magazine 2014, named
Mohammad rafique said that Burmese view to them simply, as ―animals,‖ ―nonhuman‖ or ―aliens.‖ Many inflammatory Burmese politicians and authors refer to
the Rohingya as a ―virus.‖ Ordinary Burmese people view us as ―Illegal Bengali‖.
Actually there have been decades of propaganda and brainwashing of the general
public against Rohingya by various government and non-government
organizations. History witnesses that they are being persecuted long after day by
Burmese military. Rohingya often faces deadly discrimination since 1962. The
Myanmar government treats with them as a ugly animals. Despite world authority‘s
evocation, they are driving persecution bulldozer on Rohingya minor community.
Recently united nation has defined this killing as a textbook example of ethnic
cleansing. Whatever, this paper focuses the conflict and Massacre which is running
on Rohingya Muslims community. It also examines the origin and emergence of
this crisis and current situation of Rohingya dearth. It discuss about ongoing
military campaign against Rohingya ethnic community. This paper illustrates how
Myanmar government implicating ethnic cleansing day after day .It also analyzes
international response to protect Rohingya Muslims .This paper describe major
clash between Myanmar and Rohingya group since 1962.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Influence of Communication on Managerial Decision Making (A Case Study of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Awka South Branch, Anambra State, Nigeria)
Ojibah Obiageli, Ufoaroh Ebele Theresa, Udemezue Anulika
Page no 976-986 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.11.5
In this study, Communication was examined to ascertain its influence on
Managerial Decision-Making. . The sources of the data used for this research were
primary and secondary data. A total of six hundred and sixty seven (667) employees
of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Awka South branch, Anambra state
branch were given questionnaires to fill, only five hundred and twenty six (526) of
the respondents answered, completed and returned the questionnaire. The
descriptive method was used to analyze the data generated for the research. This was
supported by tables showing questions, responses of Yes or No, percentages. The
hypothesis was tested using goodness- of-fit, descriptive statistics and one sample ttest. From the findings, the researcher came to a final decision that Communication
is the livewire in an organization. Which means Communication is to a large extent
very important to managerial Decision-Making in any organization.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Regulating the Military Action in International Law: A Diplomatic Solution Approach - The Iraqi War
Shadi A. Alshdaifat SJD
Page no 1111-1125 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.14
Debates about the role and relevance of international law in
contemporary world have acquired new intensity in light of the U.S. coalition's
decision to invade Iraq in March 2003 without a clear legal basis or even
exhausting a diplomatic solution. Some have interpreted the lack of compliance in
this case as proof of irrelevance of the U.N. Charter use of force paradigm.
Motivated by certain debates, this paper takes a deeper look at how international
law regulates the military action on the use of force operates in the broader context
of international politics and in what ways it may affect political processes and
outcomes in this highly sensitive area. Integrating and building on different
perspectives, the first part of the paper explores the effect of using military action
on Iraq. The second part then examines the role of international relations in the
processes of shaping, justifying and evaluating the diplomatic solutions before
using military actions. Eventually, this paper confirms that international law on
regulating military action plays a significant role in contemporary international
relations.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Challenges and Obstacles of Community-Based Medical Education (CBME)
Ibrahim A Ali, Mazin. S. Abdalla, Ahmed T. Abdalla, Omnia T. Abdalla
Page no 158-160 |
10.36348/sjm.2017.v02i07.001
Abstract: Medical education has been the target focus for extensive analysis and ideas for improvement for many decades. Many shortcomings have been reported and addressed with varying effectiveness down the lane. The same argument would be valid regarding the community based education. Community based education addresses the issues facing different populations and establishes the community as its axis and revolves around it. So many rural areas in the globe today are in desperate needs to more oriented health care givers, who actually display the unique amalgamation of humanity and medical expertise. The goal of this review is to shed some light on the different challenges that may contribute to the implementation delay of such medical education course. These challenges have demonstrated themselves to be under various categories such as financial, cultural, and even political. Extensive internet search has been done on research and experiments regarding the community based education. Considering the different challenges that still face the community based education and so many diverse opinions about it effectiveness regarding quality; it is fair and safe to say that unbiased rational conclusion cannot be reached in the meantime. The appropriate remedies for such issues would be to take into account all of the factors in each community on individual basis.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
A Syntactic Analysis of Ambiguity in Nigerian Newspaper Headlines
Ayoola Moses Olusanya
Page no 1153-1162 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.18
This study is set out to present a syntactic analysis of ambiguous
structures the headlines of political news reports in selected newspapers in Nigeria.
The analysis aims at presenting what could be described as linguistic features of
the ambiguous structures and as well determining the causes of the ambiguities. A
total number of ten ambiguous structures taken from selected newspapers were
analysed syntactically using the theory and sub theories of X-Bar syntax. An
attempt is also made to categorize and characterise the ambiguities into types as
revealed by the theory of syntax used. It was found out that most of the ambiguous
structures were made ambiguous through the deletion or omission of certain
sentential elements. The study concludes that, ambiguity, though a linguistic
phenomenon, could be used deliberately and creatively by a writer as an instrument
of humour and aesthetics in language use.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Immobilization of Pepper Chitosanase on Different Natural Carriers for Improving Enzyme Stability
Sanaa T El-Sayed, Nagwa I Omar, El-Sayed M El-Sayed, Wafaa G Shousha
Page no 1222-1229 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i11.015
The aimed of this work, was improved the stability of the chitosanase enzyme by immobilization with different natural carriers to enhance the economic of industrial biocatalytic process. It was used in preparation of biological active chitooligosaccharides. Pepper chitosanase extracted from (Capsiuum annuum) leaves was immobilized by four different immobilization methods with chitosan, DEAE-cellulose and sodium alginate. The resulted immobilized chitosanases were compared with respect to their immobilization efficiency, reusability and storage stability. Immobilization of chitosanase improved their enzymatic activity. They were 105, 83.8 and 65.2 U/g for immobilized chitosanase with entrapment, covalent and ionic binding methods, respectively. Immobilized chitosanase by covalent and ionic binding exhibited good reusability more than by entrapment method. Generally, the immobilized chitosanases showed better storage stability than that of the free one. The amount chitooligosaccharides produced by using immobilized chitosanase by ionic binding, covalent binding and entrapment methods was higher than that by adsorption method and also more than produced by free one. From a economical point of view, good reusability and storage stability are of the most important feature for the industrial application as biocatalytic.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
A Priests’ Chant: Healing Traditions amongst the Galo tribe, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Tajen Dabi
Page no 1058-1061 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.6
The main practitioner of indigenous healing and cure depends from
culture to culture. Among most of the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, the
shaman/priest is the main functionary. The priest is the centre of indigenous rite,
rituals and social memory. Indigenous healing systems face challenges from
multiple fronts in the contemporary world. This article is devoted to portray a short
sketch of a priest (Nyibb) who belongs to Galo tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
Through the lived experiences of the priest, a brief exposition of the contemporary
relevance of indigenous system of cure and healing through rituals and religion in
general is made.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
A Glance on Shariah Basis of Takaful (Islamic Insurance)
Yusuf Sani Abubakar, Ahamad Faosiy Ogunbado, Mpawenimana Abdallah Saidi
Page no 1026-1030 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.11.10
This is a doctrinal research on the Shariah basis of takaful (Islamic
Insurance). The research reveals that that takaful has basis in ancient Arabia in the
system of “Aqilah” which involves mutual assistance. It can also be traced down in
the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah upon him) and also
his companions. Moreover, a study of the primary sources for Muslims (i.e. the
Qur‟an and the Sunnah), indicates that members of the first Islamic community
effectively applied systems of cooperative risk sharing, long before the beginning
of takaful practices. Additionally, in takaful, contributions (premiums) are paid on
donation (tabarru) basis, thus the element of gharar is totally avoided. Again,
takaful is based on various transactions accepted by the Shariah. Essentially, the
contemporary Islamic scholars mentioned that Mudarabah or wakalah or waqf or a
combination of the three models is the most appropriate Islamic contracts which
should be employed in managing takaful business. Furthermore, Islam does not
prohibit accepting a good opinion from others, if it proves to be beneficial.
Moreover, takaful shares same philosophy with insurance which is mutual
cooperation between members for the sake of mutual cooperation and protection.
The idea has been realized from the understanding of how Allah wants Muslims to
cooperate in achieving the Ummah‟s interest. Takaful is an example of how
Islamic Shariah can help to improve welfare of the Ummah and create new socioeconomic mechanism based on equity, justice and fair play.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Application of Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCME WQI) to Evaluate Tap Water Quality in Babylon Governorate
Zahraa Ali Hammood, Simaa Thamir Hamid
Page no 448-450 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.11.7
This study conducted to assess water quality by using Canadian Council of
Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCME WQI). Study area
involves four districts (Almusayab, Almahaweel, Almuharibeen and Aljamiyaa)
located in Babylon governorate. Samples collected during three months starting from
January 2016 until March 2016 and analyzed for many physical and chemical
properties included PH, Calcium (Ca), chloride (Cl), total Hardness (TH), sulfate
(SO4), total dissolved solid (TDS) and magnesium (Mg). The calculated values of
CCME WQI showed that the water quality of study area in four districts (Almusayab,
Almahaweel, Almuharibeen and Aljamiyaa) were good according to CCME WQI
classification during study period and measured values of chemical and physical
properties were within Iraqi standards.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Comparative Phytochemical, Proximate, Vitamins and Mineral Nutrient Composition of Leaf, Stem, and Root of Ipomea involucrata and Milletia aboensis from Southern Nigeria
Esien David-Oku, Anyietie Henry Anwan, Emem Ekpenyong Udoma
Page no 1216-1221 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i11.014
This study was designed for comparative evaluation of phytochemical, proximate, vitamins and mineral nutrient composition of leaf, stem, and root of two medicinal plants- Ipomea involucrata (IP) and Milletia aboensis (MA) - used for the treatment of mental illness in Southern Nigeria. Result of phytochemical screening reveals the presence of alkaloids, saponins, cardiac glycosides, deoxy sugars and resins in all parts of both plants while flavonoids, anthraquinones tannins, terpenes and steroids were unevenly distributed. Organic matter content of all parts of IP and MA fell within a narrow range or 90-99 %. Crude fat was significantly higher (p ˂ 0.05) in both stem and roots than leaves of IP, whereas in MA it was significantly higher (p ˂ 0.05) in leaves than stem and root. Crude protein content of stem and root of IP were similar and about double (and significantly higher (p ˂ 0.05)) than that of the leaves whereas for MA, similar value for leaves was significantly higher than those for stem and root. Vitamins A and E, Fe, Mg, P, Na, K, and Ca, were found in appreciable amounts in all parts of IP and MA. The result of this study has provided both phytochemical and nutritional evidence for the pharmacological roles assigned for the plants and a guide for effective combination of respective plant parts in treatment. It recommends the use of the whole plant of IP for maximum benefit
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Effect of Organization Support, Affective Commitment and Extra Behavior Role of Employee Performance: Case Study at Nur Medinah Intermedia Enterprise
Sugiyono, Afipuddien
Page no 1036-1045 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.11.12
The aim of this study was to analyze the influences of Perceived
Organizational Support, Affective Commitment and Organizational Citizenship
Behavior regarding to the Employee Performance which conducted in Nur
Medinah Intermedia enterprise, thereby providing benefits in academic literature
and provide information prior to the making decisions. By using primary data
which colleted by distributing questionnaires to 86 respondence and through field
research as well. The study was conducted by analyzing through correlation and
regression. Results of hypothesis testing indicated that; There was positive and
significant influences between Perceived Organizational Support to the Affective
Commitment. There is a positive and significant impact with a high degree of
influence between Perceived Organizational Support to the Organizational
Citizenship Behavior. There is a positive and significant between Affective
Commitment and Organizational Citizenship Behavior. There is a positive and
significant influences between Employee Performance to the Perceived
Organizational Support. There is a positive and significant influences between the
Employee Performance to the Affective Commitment. There is positive and
significant correlation between Organizational Citizenship Behavior to the
Employee Performance.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Combination of Gymnema sylvestre and Combretum micranthum Methanol Leaf Extracts Produced Synergistic Hypoglycaemic Activity in Alloxan Diabetic Mice
Ibrahim A, Onyike E, Nok A. J., Umar I. A.
Page no 1188-1199 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i11.009
Herbal combinations when used together may sometimes produce enhanced, same or diminished effect. As a result, herb combinations used in the management of diabetes mellitus need to be thoroughly investigated to provide the best effect in reducing the major underlying cause (hyperglycemia) of the disease. Aqueous extracts of Gymnema sylvestre (GS) and Combretum micranthum (CM) leaves were subjected to solvent-solvent partitioning along different polarities. The best fractions (methanol) in terms of in vivo fasting blood glucose (FBG) in alloxan-diabetic mice were subjected to column chromatography and preparative-TLC to obtain sub-fractions and sub-sub-fractions respectively. Sub-fractions D and G for GS and CM respectively gave the best reduction in FBG in vivo while sub-sub-fractions D4 and G4 yielded highest percentage reduction in FBG in alloxan-diabetic mice. The probable mode of action of the phenolic compounds identified by UHPLC-QTOF-MS/MS in both plants could be by inhibiting activities of α-amylase and α-glucosidase. At a dose of 10 mg/kg body weight, a 1:1 combination of GS-D4 and CM-G4 sub-sub-fractions, containing mainly phenolic compounds, significantly (P < 0.05) reduced FBG to 58.25±7.54% in 2 hours and 69.11±6.78% in 4 hours in a synergistic manner.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Robust control of Multi Machine Power System Using Intelligent Control methods and their Performance Comparison
Abdul Hameed Kalifullah, Sankaran Palani
Page no 419-427 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.11.4
This paper is deals with the robustness property of various intelligent
control methods namely Genetic Algorithm (GA), Particle Swarm Optimization
(PSO), Bacterial Foraging Algorithm (BFA), and Harmony Search Algorithm (HSA)
for the design of Power system stabilizer for multi machine power system. The
problem of robustly tuning of PID based stabilizer design is formulated as an
optimization problem according to the time domain-based objective function with
some performance indices which is solved by intelligent control methods that have a
strong ability to find the most optimistic results. To demonstrate the effectiveness and
robustness of the proposed stabilizers, the design process takes a wide range of
operating conditions and system configuration into account. The comparison is
carried out in terms of robustness, peak over shoot and settling time of the system
dynamic response. For completeness, the performance of conventional controllers is
also included. The results of these studies show that the proposed intelligent control
methods based PID type stabilizers have an excellent capability in damping power
system oscillations and enhance greatly the dynamic stability of the power system in
addition to maintaining robustness for a wide range of loading conditions.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Bacopa Monnieri Extract on Periodontogenic Bacteria– An in-Vitro Study
Dr Sonu Suresh, Dr Sowmya NK, Dr Mehta
Page no 265-270 |
10.21276/sjodr.2017.2.11.2
The aim of the study was to determine the antibacterial activity of pure
Bacopa monnieri extract on periodontopathogenic bacteria; Porphyromonas
gingivalis(Pg), Prevotella intermedia (Pi), Fusobacteria nucleatum (Fn) &
Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa). The minimum inhibitory
concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBC) and Time kill
curve assay were performed to assess the antibacterial effect of both ethanolic and
aqueous extract of pure bacopa monnieri against periodontopathogenic bacteria by
serial dilution method and colony forming units respectively. MIC values of
ethanolic extract were in a range of 25-100 µg/ml for Pi, Fn and Pg and Aa showed a
value of 0.8 µg/ml whereas the MIC values of aqueous extracts were in a range of
50-100 µg/ml and that of Aa was 0.4 µg/ml. The time kill curve showed a fast and
sharp antibacterial activity of the ethanolic extract over Pi, Fn and Aa at baseline (0
min) whereas Pg showed no growth of colonies at 2 hours.The ethanolic and aqueous
extract of Bacopa monnieri exhibited durable antibacterial activity on common
periodontogenic bacteria.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Productivity of Lagoon Cattle Farms on the Islands of the Municipality of Sô- Ava in the South of Benin
Brice Gérard Comlan ASSOGBA, Youssouf TOUKOUROU, Ibrahim ALKOIRET TRAORE, Jean François TOURRAND
Page no 410-418 |
10.21276/sjeat.2017.2.11.3
This study, which examines the productivity of Lagoon cattle farms
located on the islands at risk of flooding in the municipality of Sô-Ava in the Oueme
river valley in southern Benin, took place between November and December 2016. It
concerns 95 farms of bovine Lagoon distributed on the various islands of the
Municipality. These operations have a total of 2496 head of Lagoon cattle herds. It
aims to compare the demographic parameters obtained on the different islands during
the last year and that of 2010 where the island experienced a flood. Data were
collected from a 12-month retrospective survey (12MO). The annual demographic
parameters (annual rate, calving, abortion, stillbirth, mortality, annual net growth,
annual exploitation rate and annual rate of multiplication) were calculated and
analyzed under software R3.3.2. Thanks to the t12mo package. Except for the
mortality rate, there were no significant changes in reproductive rates (p> 0.05)
regardless of the herd of residence of the herds. The annual mortality rate was
significantly higher (p <0.05) on the Dekanmey, Houedo and Sô-Ava islands
compared to that of the Ahomey Lokpo island (0.124, 0.142, 0.113, vs 0.071an-1).
The year had a significant effect on the demographic parameters (p <0.05) as well as
on the overall demographic indicators obtained. Implementation of a resilient model
to climate shocks would be an incentive for the sustainable management of these
farms.