ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 22, 2017
The Effect of Training and Organizational Commitment on Performance of State University of Jakarta Student Cooperative (KOPMA UNJ) Management
Setyo Riyanto, Ria Rahma Yanti, Hapzi Ali
Page no 611-620 |
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The aim of this research to analyze the effect of training and organizational commitment on performance of
State University of Jakarta Student Cooperative (KOPMA UNJ) Management. The amount of population from KOPMA
UNJ management from 2015-2016 is 70 people. Census method was used to involve all member in population as the
respondent. This is a quantitative research used a questionnaire with likert scale that given to respondents to get the
primary data. Validity and reliability testing included the Pearson product moment and statistic Cronbach’s Alpha tests.
Analytical method used to answer the hypotheses was multiple linear regressions with SPSS program to process the data.
The result showed that training and organizational commitment had a significant and positive effect on performance. The
highest correlation was between the dimension of target found in human resource development variable and the
dimension of work quality in performance variable. Holding a training and education can increase management’s work
quality and it will impact the organization to achieve its goals.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 22, 2017
Purchase Decision Model: Analysis of Brand Image, Brand Awareness and Price (Case Study SMECO Indonesia SME products)
Hafizh Novansa1, Hapzi Ali
Page no 621-632 |
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This study aimed to determine the effect of brand image, brand awareness and price on purchasing decisions
of products of SMEs in SMESCO Indonesia. Population in this study as many as 1340 people using Slovin’s formula,
then got the sample of research as many as 93 consumers. The result of descriptive statistical analysis shows that
respondents who answered agree on the indicators of research variables are very high and the results of multiple
regression analysis yields multiple linear regression equation Y = 9.430 + 0.227 X1 + 0.278 X2 + 0.376 X3. Based on the
results of the analysis showed that the variables of brand image, brand awareness and price influence the purchasing
decisions of products of SMEs in SMESCO Indonesia. Based on calculations using SPSS showed that the adjusted R
Square of 94.5% variable on purchase decisions are influenced by brand image, brand awareness and price while the
remaining 5.5% is influenced by other variables. Based on these results, it turns out the factors of brand image, brand
awareness and price can have a positive impact on purchasing decisions SME products from consumers SMESCO
Indonesia so as to achieve the purpose of the company's success.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Aug. 22, 2017
An Empirical Methodology of the Study of Witchcraft and its implementation in African cultures
Kiatezua Lubanzadio Luyaluka
Page no 633-642 |
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In Africa the study of witchcraft is hampered by methodological problems which are the result of the use of
Eurocentric materialistic belittling paradigm. To avoid this pitfall, this paper offers a new empirical methodological
approach which relies on: (1) The scientificity of African indigenous epistemology and the superiority of its bases
compared to Eurocentric view; this eschews any connotation of superstition as far as African values are concerned. (2)
The distinct existence of the divine, human and demonic initiatory lore in African culture; this distinction corners
witchcraft to the demonic field. (3) The possibility of studying witchcraft empirically as the reverse of the practice of the
divine mystery. For the implementation of this methodology in relation to African cultures, this paper recommends
Kôngo religion as the best starting paradigm, because it is a scientific episteme and it enables the scholar to seize the
different trends of African traditional religion in a unifying theory.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 22, 2017
Metabolic Changes Associated with Diverse Protein Concentrates in Cyprinus Carpio
Imtisunep, Sharif U. Ahmed
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2017, 3(8): 332-341 |
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Abstract: Although the growth and feed performance of the fishes after inclusion of varying doses of proteins, lipids and carbohydrate has been established by so many authors in different classes of fishes. The present research work is based on the protein concentrate variation to assess the growth performance. Inclusion of 25, 30, 35 and 40% crude protein in diet of Cyprinus carpio showed promising growth parameters in treatment 4 with 35% CP inclusion. Results revealed that fish meal can be a good choice for better economic returns from the carp culture.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 21, 2017
Non-Invasive Ultrasound Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Saatov ZZ, Karimov MM, Sobirova GN, Akhmathodjaev AM, Yakubov MM
Page no 838-841 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i08.005
The clinical efficacy of transabdominal ultrasonography of gastroesophageal reflux disease was presented in the article. 250 patients with clinical and endoscopic signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease were examined. It was determined the length of the abdominal esophagus, the esophageal diameter, lumen width, the thickness and structure of walls. It was also revealed that the most common signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease were the expansion of the diameter of the distal part of the esophagus after intake of liquids, regurgitation of gastric contents into the esophagus in the form of a symmetrical thickening of the walls of the esophagus
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 21, 2017
Evaluation of Indoor Vector Surveillance Regarding Dengue in Shahdara, Lahore
Ms Yasmeen Ghafoor
Page no 822-831 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i08.003
The objectives of the study are to find out the evaluation of dengue indoor vector surveillance done by the teams of Shahdara, Lahore and awareness of health hazards of dengue fever. It was a cross sectional descriptive study. The study was done in UC 3 & 4 of Shahdara, Lahore. There were total of 100 households selected through simple random sampling. The interviewers were assessed using pre designed questionnaire containing questions about dengue team performance and awareness of the household members regarding dengue. Our study suggested a good level of performance of dengue team (83%) as answered by the people. Regarding awareness in general public revealed only little adequate knowledge (8%) but awareness of protective measures was high (71%).Awareness about mosquito as a vector was 73% in our study. Awareness level regarding use of any measure of protection was high (71%) in our study. The respondents were asked about their knowledge about Dengue. Many of them stated that they got knowledge from electronic and print media. The teams were lacking in knowledge and training. These members were not having identity cards or proper uniform. In fact there is acute shortage of the workers in the field. The indoor teams spend less time inside the house and they seem to be in a hurry. Proper checking of all the breeding places will certainly insure the increase in efficacy of the surveillance
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 21, 2017
Formulation and evaluation of theophylline timed release tablets for chronotherapeutic drug delivery using natural gums
Airemwen C.O, Uhumwangho M.U, Ofeimum J, Asemwota I.O, Isibor K
Page no 832-837 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i08.004
This research was done to formulate an optimized Chronotherapeutic Timed Release Tablets (ChrTRTs) containing theophylline, a potent bronchodilator used in the management of asthma in the inner core as a Chronotherapeutic drug delivery system. Theophylline core tablets (TCT) containing Irvingia gabonesis gum (2.5 %w/w) as binder and maize starch (15%w/w) as disintegrant were prepared at a compression pressure of 30 units on the arbitrary load scale. ChrTRTs containing the inner core tablet with Anarcadium occidentale gum, Irvingia gabonesis gum, and Sodium Starch glycolate at varying concentrations (0, 0.5, 1 and 2 % w/w) to achieve a predetermined lag time for chronotherapy were prepared at a compression pressure of 35 units on the arbitrary load scale. The parameters determined were tablet hardness, friability, drug content, disintegration test and in-vitro dissolution studies. The release profile showed that all the ChrTRTs tablets exhibited a distinct lag time before burst release of the theophylline. Lag time was dependent on the amount of starch glycolate in the outer shell. The lag time of all formulations was between 0 to 6 h and it decreased with an increase in the amount of starch glycolate in the outer layer. Formulation ChrTRT2 was considered as the optimized formulation since it yielded a predetermined lag time of 4 h before burst release of theophylline from the ChrTRTs. The indication is that this design can be exploited and utilized to achieve chronotherapeutic drug delivery systems of theophylline for the management of chronic illnesses such as asthma
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 17, 2017
U.V Visible Spectrophotometric Determination, Validation and Invitro Interaction of Rabeprazole with Chlorazepate
Somia Gul, Sania Basheer
Page no 813-817 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i08.001
In the present work a simple, rapid, accurate and precise method has been developed and validated for the determination of Rabeprazole in bulk using UV/visible spectroscopy. Rabeprazole is used for the treatment of GERD and duodenal ulcer. In this development methanol is used as a solvent and solution was scanned at 200 to 400nm range, rabeprazole showed maximum absorbance at 284nm. Linearity was observed in the concentration range of 12-18ug/ml. Percent recovery was found from 99.86% - 100.14%, %RSD for repeatability was calculated 0.628% and for precision inter and intraday was found from0.488% - 0.77% representing the accuracy, repeatability and precision of the method. Validation of the method was carried out for its linearity, accuracy, precision, specificity according to ICH guidelines. On the basis of results obtained it is concluded that the proposed method can be used for the routine analysis of rabeprazole. After method validation interaction studies were performed with chlorazepate dipotassium, both were taken in 1:1 ratio and readings were observed on UV/Visible spectrophotometer for 3 hours at buffers 4, 7.4 and 9. Results support to the fact that rabeprazole interact with chlorazepate dipotassium
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 17, 2017
A Retrospective Study of Castration in Dogs in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria from 2011 - 2016
GALADIMA Makchit
Page no 818-821 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i08.002
Castration is a common procedure that is performed worldwide on animals. This paper undertakes a retrospectively study of castration in dogs in Jos from 2011 – 2016. Medical records from 2 major veterinary institutions were retrieved. A total of 38,201 cases were presented to the small animal units from 1st January 2011 to 31st December 2016. Out of which a total of 299 (1%) dogs were castrated. Based on age of the dogs, 206 (68.9 %) aged 0 – 11months; 55 (18.4%) aged 1year – 1year 11months; 24 (8.03%) aged 2years – 2 years 11months; 4 (1.34%) aged 3years – 3years 11months; 3 (1.00%) aged 4years – 4years 11months; 7 (2.34%) aged 5years and above were castrated. Most dogs castrated were Mongrel 271(90%), Alsatian cross 16 (6%), Rottweiler 6 (2%) and Caucasian 6 (2%). From clinic records, all 299 (100%) castrations performed were through surgical method. The study revealed that majority of dog owners requested that their dogs be castrated before 1year of age, but the demand decreased with increase in age of the dogs
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 31, 2017
Evolution of Tank Cascade Studies of Sri Lanka
Muditha Prasannajith Perera
Page no 597-610 |
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Some of the British agents have wondered due to view of thousands of tanks in low country dry zone of Sri
Lanka. The first topographical survey conducted in 1897 and the first systematic study on small tanks within a limited
area in 1923 marked the turning point of studying the unique tank system in the country. After this a lot of researchers
and professionals both local and foreign, attempted to explore and analyze these systems. Understanding the strategies,
water management techniques and issues, anthropological background, ecological settings, organizational behavior of
tanks, as well as the current issues and management approaches, were also analyzed within the past period. In addition to
the tank based studies, there were a number of studies in relation to “set of tanks” or “combined group of tanks with its
catchments as well as command areas”. This paper identifies the evolution of these study disciplines, as well as relevant
study periods on different perspectives in relation to tank cascades.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 31, 2017
A Study on Growth and Prospect of Digital India Campaign
Dr. Giridhari Mohanta, Dr. Sathya Swaroop Debasish, Dr. Sudipta Kishore Nanda
Page no 727-731 |
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The Digital India drive is a dream project of the Indian Government which was launched on 1 July 2015 by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remodel India into a knowledgeable economy and digitally empowered society, along
with good governance for citizens with an objective of providing participative, transparent and responsive government.
Digital India imagines, universal digital literacy and approachability for all digital resources for citizens by ensuring that
the resources and services are accessible in regional languages and providing digital scaffold to participatory governance
ensuring convenience, like making all government certificates and documents available on the Cloud with portability.
The objective of this paper is to know the impact, challenges of digital India on all aspects of governance and
improvement in the quality of life of citizens. The research methodology is descriptive cum analytical in nature and the
data for this study is collected through secondary sources such as websites, research journals, newspapers, magazines etc.
The study gives an optimistic thought of providing more employment prospects for the youth which will boost the
nation’s economy if it comes into reality.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 31, 2017
Polymeric Matrices at Micro and Nanoscale for Ocular Drug Delivery
Narendar Reddy Doodipala
Page no 96-100 |
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Drug delivery platforms have the potential to improve patient adherence, reduce side effects, increase efficacy
for treatment of ocular diseases. Recent efforts in ocular drug delivery have been made to improve the bioavailability and
precorneal residence through topical application. The potential use of polymeric micro and nanoparticles as drug carriers
has led to the development of many advanced colloidal delivery vehicles. Drug loaded polymeric systems offer several
favorable biological properties, such as biodegradability, nontoxicity, biocompatibility and mucoadhesive characteristics.
These polymeric systems are amenable for targeted drug delivery, leading to decrease in dose, dosing frequency and thus
lowering systemic toxicity. This review discusses the recent advances in polymeric micro and nanoparticles and their
therapeutic significances in the field of ocular drug delivery.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 31, 2017
HCD Practices and Its Impact on Sustainable Growth: “A Study on Selected Banks in Ghana.”
BOOHENE David, MAXWELL Amita
Page no 711-715 |
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The study introduces HCD Practices as the main alternative for interventions that improve the efficacy of
individuals working in the Ghanaian Banking Industry. HCD Practices are lasting practices such as training and
continuous education designed to improve the competencies and skill set of employees to enable them perform tasks
required of them. The study was conducted using qualitative and quantitative approach. A sample of (155) respondents
from eight private owned banks in Ghana constituted the sample size unit for the study. Stratified sampling procedure
was used to reach the participants in their workplace for data collection and analysis. Three factors were deduced from
the study. Results of the study identified significant difference in the challenges associated with using intervention
amongst the selected Private Banks in Ghana. In the light of this Private Banks should provide career planning and
training opportunities for their staff as effective employees will result in effective groups and intergroup which could
eventually lead to total organizational effectiveness necessary for sustainable growth.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 31, 2017
The Accountability of Local Government’s Discretion in Resolving Illegal Mining in Bone Regency
Muhlis Madani, Abdi
Page no 591-596 |
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The purpose of this research is to analyze the accountability of local government's discretion in illegal mining
in Bone Regency. The study used a more specific qualitative approach. Data collection is done by observation, interview
and documentation, and research data, that is data reduction, data display, and image / verification conclusion. The result
of the research shows that authority related to supervision is done to the central government that is mining inspector is
legal aspect which grows regional bureaucratic discretion in the calculation of wild defender, to execute the illegal
miners are on the police side while the authority of local government and province is Through the coaching of ethics
(ethical) that emerged in this study. The functional officer who supervises such a strong mining inspector is 6 people and
who is required to have professionalism in a position mandated by a regulatory mandate that is in the supervision of the
center in which on the mine inspector. Expertise in mining mapping requires accurate data and precise methods of closed
polygon forms. In the public interest aspect, the most concerned about the public is the developing environment as it is
muddy because of the wild mining activities. The accountability of discretionary aspects that have been described
indicates at the legal and ethical level so that the accountability of the Bone district government can be done with the
tactical action of the provincial government that can do the discretion with the formation of the Integrated Team.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 31, 2017
Platelet Rich Fibrin – Evolution and Application in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Mohammed Imran, Azhar Khan, Tanmoy Nath, Shoaib N. Parkar, Sudeshna Banerjee
Page no 174-179 |
10.21276/sjodr
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) was first described by Choukroun et al. in France. It has been referred to as a
second-generation platelet concentrate, which has been shown to have several advantages over traditionally prepared
PRP. It’s a new generation of platelet concentrates geared to simplified preparation without biochemical blood handling.
This article describes the evolution of this novel platelet concentrate and its applications in the field of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery.