ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
Impact of Mandatory Information Disclosure on Compliance with CAMA 2004
Kwaji, Sini Fave, Ahmed Bello Bawa, Ishaya John Dabari
Page no 568-577 |
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This study examined the impact of mandatory information disclosure on compliance with companies and
allied matter Act(CAMA) of telecommunication companies in Nigeria. The study adopted ex-post facto research design
which relied on secondary data collected from the financial statements of three (3) telecommunication companies for the
period of 2004 to 2015. The multiple regression model was used to analyze the data. The results indicated that computed
compliance index of telecommunication companies were partially complied (av.75.6%) with the requirements of
regulatory agencies. Furthermore, the finding revealed that accounting policies has significant impact at 1%, this shows
positive compliance by the telecommunication companies, balance sheet and profit and loss has significant impact at 5%.
This means that there is a partial compliance by the telecommunication companies, the auditor’s report has significant
impact at 10%, and this shows weak compliance by the telecommunication companies. While directors report is
insignificant. This means that there is non- compliance by the telecommunication companies. It is concluded that the
level of compliance with existing regulation required was partial which showed some internal weaknesses and
consequent distress in the operations of the telecommunication companies in Nigeria. To this effect, there is a clarion call
for the enforcement of full compliance by all the Telecommunication companies in Nigeria. It is therefore recommended
that National Communication Commission should monitor the compliance with the requirements of mandatory
information disclosure and pursue its objective to achieve best corporate governance practices in Nigerian
telecommunication companies.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
Health Hazards of Special Stains
Bharadwaj Bordoloi, Rohit Jaiswal, Safia Siddiqui, Aanchal Tandon
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Special stains are dyes that are used for special purpose and are not used routinely in a histopathology
laboratory. They are of special interest in research and diagnostic. Most of the special stains are synthetic stains and are
composed of harmful chemicals. Continuous and regular exposure to them possesses serious risks to health. Many of the
synthetic special stains are found to be genotoxic, mutagenic, immunotoxic and carcinogenic. Their safe handling and
disposal is very important from the point of view of health and environmental safety. This review focuses on the effects
of the chemical dyes on human health.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
Anthropometric and Blood Pressure Measurements, Lipids and Lipoproteins Levels and Total Antioxidant Status of Pre and Postmenopausal School Teachers in Osogbo, South-West Nigeria
Olisekodiaka MJ, Onuegbu AJ, Igbeneghu C, Amah UK, Okwara JE, Uzoka OC
Page no 428-432 |
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This study measured the blood pressure, lipid, lipoproteins and total antioxidant status in physically active premenopausal and postmenopausal school teachers in selected secondary schools in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. Thirty six premenopausal (group I) and forty postmenopausal (group II) participated in the study. Body weight, height, waist- hip circumference, Systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of the teachers were measured. Body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio (WHR), pulse pressure (PP) and mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) were calculated using standard formulae. Total Cholesterol (TC), Triglycerides (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were measured by enzymatic methods. Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) and Very Low Density Lipoproteins Cholesterol (VLDLC) were calculated using Friedewald's equation. Total Antioxidant Status (TAS) was measured by spectrophotometric method. Results showed that the means of BMI (30.98 ± 4.86), WHR (0.87 ± 0.10), TG (1.74 ± 0.50) and VLDL (0.79 ± 0.23) in group II were increased (p<0.05) when compared with corresponding means of BMI (28.19± 4.81), WHR (0.85± 0.06), TG (0.89 ± 0.80) and VLDL (0.40 ± 0.36) in group I. A decrease in mean TAS (1.16 ± 0.07) in group II was observed when compared with corresponding mean TAS (1.24 ± 0.03) of group I. A negative association (r = -0.371, p<0.01) was observed between age and TAS. No difference was seen in mean SBP, DBP and levels of TC, HDL-C, and LDL-C in group II when compared with values of group I. Changes in TAS, lipids and lipoproteins observed in post menopausal women could be associated with oxidative stress, aging process and hormonal changes in menopause and could lead to an increased risk in developing CVD despite absence of a sedentary lifestyle.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
Detection of Porphyromonas Gingivalis in the Deeper Tissues of Gingival Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using Polymerase Chain Reaction
Dr. P L Ravishankar, Dr. Priyankar Chakraborty, Dr. Y. Pradeep Kumar, Dr. A. V. Saravanan, Dr. E N Anila, Dr. Maharshi Malakar
Page no 123-125 |
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Periodontal disease has been recently linked to a variety of systemic conditions such as diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, preterm delivery, and oral cancer. Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma is a lethal disease whose
incidence is increasing. The most common bacteria associated with periodontal disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis (P.
gingivalis) has not yet been significantly studied in the malignant gingival tissues. The objective of this study was to
investigate the presence of P. gingivalis in specimens taken from the deeper tissue biopsy in squamous cell carcinoma
patients. We have performed Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction(PCR) technique to investigate the presence of P.
gingivalis in deeper tissue biopsy samples of gingival squamous cell carcinoma. P. gingivalis is abundantly present in
malignant oral epithelium suggesting a potential association of the bacteria with gingival squamous cell carcinoma.
These observations may help to explain, in part, the predominant role that P. gingivalis plays as an infectious agentin oral
malignant patients.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
Industrial Policy on Fish Farming and Sustainable Economic Growth in Nigeria (1990-2016)
Nzewi, Hope Ngozi, Ojiagu Nkechi Cordelia
Page no 500-506 |
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This study explored the relationship between Industrial Policy on Fish Farming and Economic Growth in
Nigeria (1990-2016). Specifically, it determined the type of relationship between Nigeria Federal Government subsidies
on fish farming and real gross domestic product. Ordinary least square technique of regression was used for analysis of
time series data generated from Federal Government statistical Bulletin and Bureau of Statistics. The study applied
econometric model for estimating hypothesized relationship through causality and co-integration procedures. Findings
revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between subsidies on fish farming and real gross domestic
product. It is concluded that robust industrial policy on fish farming will enhance sustainable economic growth in
Nigeria. Therefore, it is advocated that industrial policy on fish farming should consider in detail the long run nexus
between fish farming subsector and other sectors of the Nigeria Economy.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
The Indoor Optimization Experiment of Gel and Chemical Alternating Injection after Polymer Flooding
Chang Liu, Ji-Hong Zhang, Si-Qi Tian
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It is a kind of enhanced oil recovery technology with good use value and application prospect. It can obviously
improve the oil recovery after flood drive. In order to investigate the effect of polymer flooding What kind of chemical
agent alternately can make the best effect of flooding, the highest economic efficiency, carried out the gel and chemical
agent into the indoor optimization experiment. Firstly, the effect of gelation of polymer and polymer, surfactant and
binary compound system on the experiment was studied. The results showed that the gelation of the gel was similar to
that of the binary composite system And the cost and economic benefits of the three chemicals were compared. The
results showed that the ratio of gel to polymer was higher than that of the polymer, and the optimum pore volume was
0.35 ~ 0.5PV, to guide the scene of the remaining oil after the polymer to further tap the potential.
Wasp stings are not uncommon worldwide. In developed countries people are affected by one or few stings. Commonly cause self-limiting local reaction. Infrequently more serious systemic reactions such as anaphylaxis, rhabdomyolysis, and intravascular haemolysis may occur, especially with multiple stings. Wasps stung complicated with multiple organ damage is frequently reported, but complicated with pancreatitis is very rare complication as well as it is a life threatening phenomenon.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
A Study on the Adaptability of Chinese-English Code-switching in Advertising Discourse
Weixuan Shi, Xingying Du
Page no 393-395 |
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Code-switching (CS), as a phenomenon of language contact, has aroused great attention from various fields.
Researchers do studies on code-switching from different perspectives like the sociolinguistic, grammatical,
psycholinguistic perspectives and conversation analysis perspective, etc. This thesis based on Verschueren’s Adaptation
Theory and Yu Guodong’s Adaption Model studies exact ads in order to summarize the reasons and features of EnglishChinese code-switching. Through analysis, it can be found that CS as a pragmatic strategy in advertising discourse can
provide microscopic view of language inner structure for the purpose of adaptation to linguistic reality, social rules and
wishes of audience. Therefore, this adaption can help advertiser to better carry out publicity and code-switching can truly
become an effective advertising strategy.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
Internet Banking: An Empirical Study of Customers Perception in NCR, India
Dr. Fozia
Page no 578-583 |
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The purpose of this paper is to know the perception of the customers‟ towards dimensions of E-banking
between public and private banks across Accuracy, Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency, Accessibility and Easy to use. A
convenience sampling technique was used to recruit 320 customers through a well designed questionnaire from three
Public Banks i.e. SBI, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda and three Private Banks i.e. ICICI, HDFC and Axis
Bank of NCR, India. The questionnaire is representing the desired range of demographic characteristics e.g. Gender,
Age, and Occupation. Data has been analysed by reliability analysis, factor analysis, descriptive analysis and Independent
Sample t-test. This research showed that all dimensions of E-banking i.e. Accuracy, Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency,
Accessibility and Easy to use indicate significant difference between Public and Private Banks of NCR, India.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
Teacher’s Job Satisfaction: An Analysis of School’s Principal Leadership and School Culture at the State Islamic Senior High School in Jambi Province
Mukhtar, Hapzi Ali, Rusmini
Page no 404-415 |
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Job satisfaction in performing the task is important for the performance and productivity of a person. This
study aims to analyze the influence of school’s principal leadership and school culture on teacher’s job satisfaction at the
State Islamic Senior High School in Jambi Province. This research uses quantitative research method with path analysis
technique, that is R Square analysis, partial hypothesis test with t test and simultaneously with F test, with alpha 5%
(0,05). The total population are 890 teachers and 260 teachers as sample with using them as sample of area. Data analysis
was done by using SPSS version 20.0 software. The result of this research has shown that the school’s principal and
school culture had a significant effect on teacher's job satisfaction either partially or simultaneously.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
Causes of Nursing Faculty Turnover
Sumaira Riyasat, Ali Waqas, Muhammad Azhar, Syed Amir Raza Gillani, Robina Kousar
Page no 433-440 |
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Healthcare system faced with a critical shortage of nursing faculty. One of the challenges faced by deans and directors of schools of nursing is to identify strategies that will encourage faculty to stay in academic. Establishing a clear relationship between these variables is vital to resolving the problem of faculty shortage. The literature review provides limited accounts of the various dimensions. The current study investigates the influence of workload, job satisfaction and role conflict on nursing faculty turnover in private schools of nursing of Lahore, Pakistan. The study was conducted in private schools of nursing and online questioner was floated. A quantitative, descriptive and correlational cross sectional study design was used for this study. The self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 122 nursing faculty of private schools of nursing of Lahore, Pakistan through simple random sampling. The data were collected by using questionnaires and used multiple regression analysis. The results of the current study reveal that workload and role conflict has significant and positive relationship with nursing faculty turnover and a job satisfaction has significant and negative relationship with nursing faculty turnover. Academic sector authorities should adopt these strategies to reduce the nursing faculty turnover in current position. Furthermore, limitations and recommendations are given in the last chapter.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
The Almajiri Palaver in Northern Nigeria: How Islamic?
Yakubu Tahir Maigari
Page no 396-404 |
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The word “Almajiri” is a Hausa language is derived from Arabic “Al-Muhajir” Any one of the early Muslims
who had migrated from any place to Madinah during the life time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), before the
conquest of Mecca, and also the one who refrains from all things forbidden by Allah. Muhajirun the plural form of the
word means: the emigrants. A term used for all those who migrated with their Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from
Makkah to Madinah. Both words i.e. the singular and the plural were driven from the word “Hajarah” which means to
flee one‟s country, to migrate, to emigrate. In Quran: He who flees his country in the path of Allah‟s religion (Q4:100).
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
Pakistan Meat Exports: Strategizing Productivity Enhancement. A Policy Paper
Shoaib Sarwar, Dr. Muhammad Aleem
Page no 561-567 |
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This chronicle encompasses the value chain of Pakistan Meat Exports with the help of industry stakeholders.
Global Halal food trade is believed to be approximately US$ 1.3 billion, which was US$ 0.5 billion, annually, just 5-6
years ago. The case study of country’s meat export has indicated the existing condition of farmers, meat processors,
exporters, target markets, supply chains management, marketing approaches, financial constraints, and sustainability of
business. The exporters have been competing in 8-10% share of carcass (meat with bones) market globally and
neglecting 90-92% share of boneless and value added meat products internationally. India has become the largest
exporter of meat products in 2017 with 1,925,000 Metric Tons and China’s growing population and demand for food
products have made them one of the biggest importers of meat/meat products (950,000 Metric Tons), respectively in
recent years as illustrated by USDA. FAO has stated that human meat protein consumption will rise from 25.5 kg to 37
kg by 2030. The research methodology used for this policy paper is semi structured interviews and meetings with meat
industry stakeholders. Pakistan meat export is at 35,388 Metric tons and worth of US$ 244 million (2015) which
constitutes predominantly the chilled carcass meat. Its value added meat products has negligible share in global market
due to non-reliable supply chain, lack of local meat brands, and poorly managed marketing strategies. Majority of our
meat exporters have been dealing with Pakistani expatriates overseas which has high risk due to financial fragility.
Proposals and recommendations have been submitted on small to medium term and medium to long term strategies to
increase the profitability and productivity of meat export sector of Pakistan. It is highly recommended to establish local
meat brands, which will aid the industry to learn with meat production, processing, supply chain, and marketing
management to further compete in world meat market. Nevertheless, it is only possible after de-capping the price of meat
in the local markets.
CASE REPORT | May 30, 2017
Cemento-Ossifying Fibroma of Mandible- A Case Report
Rahul Deb, Srijon Mukherji, Nishant Singh, Vijayendra Kumar
Page no 119-122 |
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Cemento-Ossifying fibromas are rare fibro-osseous lesions that affect the jaw bones and are included
in the group of mesodermal odontogenic tumours. Clinically, it is a large asymptomatic tumor of aggressive
appearance. Four separate categories have been identified: Periapical cemental dysplasia, benign cementoblastoma,
cementifying fibroma and a rare gigantiform variety. It has been suggested that the origin of these tumour is
odontogenic or from periodontal ligament. This lesions commonly seen in women in 3rd and 4th decade of life.
Usually in the jaw region the lesions are found mostly in the tooth bearing area. In this article, we present two
cases of unusual presentation of Central Ossifying Fibroma involving lower border of mandible and its
management.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2017
Divide Policy at the Amman Stock Exchange: The Stability Issue in the Banking Sector
Ayat Nader Yousef Abdel-ghane, Dr. Ghassan Omet
Page no 551-560 |
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Dividend policy is probably one of the most ed corporate finance issues. This decision has been examined in
terms of its “stability” and “Determinants”. This thesis examines dividend policy stability and determinants of listed
Jordanian banks. Based on the time period 2000-2014, and panel-data analysis (fixed-effect model), the results indicate
that Jordanian banks follow stable dividend policy. In addition, the results reflect that the lagged dividend per share is the
most consistent in its impact on dividend policy. Based on the estimated results, it is recommended that the banking
sector to be compared with other sectors that are listed on the Jordanian stock exchange.