REVIEW ARTICLE | July 30, 2016
Generations Gaps- Issues and Challenges
Pawan Kumar Dhiman, Ms Seema Jain
Page no 81-87 |
10.21276/sjhss.2016.1.3.2
Bridging the generation gap between parent and children is essential. Parents often contribute their share in
digging gap between parents and children by pushing the kid's beyond their limits. This happens in two ways. Parents
either demands higher than the limits of the child or pushes the child beyond the economical or social limits of parents
themselves. This, in future, makes the child going astray from the lifestyle and status of parents. The present paper is an
attempt to find out the reasons of Generation Gap. It has been observed that as the parents fussy with the behavior of the
children, arguments convert into disputes and there is a high degree of disagreement between how adult children and
their parents view their relationship. There are a number of other factors that affect the generations; the strongest and
most consistent predictors are sex, age, child’s marital status, and residential proximity.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2016
Factors Attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in Rwanda: The Case of Selected Companies
Steven N. Balinda
Page no 59-67 |
10.21276/sjbms.2016.1.2.4
The purpose of this article is to present the important factors attracting FDI in Rwanda. It attempts to answer
the question: "What are the important factors attracting FDI in Rwanda?" to reach the suitable response, a questionnaire
was administered to 30 foreign investors in Rwanda registered in different economic sectors such as manufacturing, ICT,
banking, mining, education, construction, agriculture, accommodation and fast moving consumer goods. For data
analysis, SPSS software has helped to summarize the findings. The study concludes that constitutional and legal
protection of FDI, free transfer of capital and profit gains, market and resources availability, strategic location, hospitality
towards FDI, security, tax system, high demand level with reasonable competition the key factors attracting FDIs in
Rwanda. This article will help economists and potential investors to understand the main determinants of FDIs in
Rwanda.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2016
The Effects of Using Nanomaterials to Improvement Soft Soils
Zaid Hameed Majeed, Mohd Raihan Taha
Page no 58-63 |
10.21276/sjeat.2016.1.3.1
Tests were conducted to investigate the influence of using nanomaterials in the modification and stabilization
of soft soil. The soft soils were collected from two different sites and treated with three nanomaterials (nano-copper,
nano-alumina, and nano-magnesium). Nanomaterials were added in small amount (≤ 1.0%) by dry weight of the soil.
Laboratory tests to determine the compaction characteristics and unconfined compressive strength were performed.
Results of the investigation showed significant improvement in maximum dry density, and unconfined compressive
strength. The improvement is dependent on the type of nanomaterials. The unconfined compressive strength and
maximum dry density increased as the nanomaterials content increased until reach a percentage after which the strength
will be decrease. Nanomaterial contents in excess of the optimum content cause agglomeration of particles that adversely
affects the mechanical properties of the soils. In general, the addition of finer particles such as nanomaterials, even at low
doses, could enhance the geotechnical properties of soil. Also considering the possible negative environmental effects of
chemical addition to soils, the possibilities of using nanomaterials as stabilizing agents of soft soils this combined
admixture is intended to reduce the cost and promote a more environment-friendly and sustainable stabilizing agent.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2016
Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activities of Mixed Ligand Complexes of Symmetrical Schiff Base and 8-Hydroxyquinoline with Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II)
Shatha M. H. O. Al Naimi
Page no 36-41 |
10.21276/sjpm.2016.1.2.2
The current work reports a new Schiff base [N1-benzylidenebenezene-1,2-diamine(L) = C20H16N2] has been
synthesized from benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO) and O- aminoaniline (O-C6H4(NH2)2. Metal mixed ligand complexes of the
Schiff base were prepared from chloride salts of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) in ethanol and 8-
hydroxyquinoline(8HQ)(C9H7NO) containing sodium hydroxide. All the complexes were characterized on the basis of
their; FT-IR and U.V spectra, melting point, molar conductance, and determination of the percentage of the metal in the
complexes by flame (AAS). In the all complexes, (8HQ) behaves as a bidentate ligand as primary ligand through –-OH
phenolic group and –N groups of pyridine group. Also, the prepared ligand (L) was bidentate in all complexes
coordinating through two nitrogen atoms as a secondary ligand. Mixed ligand complexes of bivalent ions of Zn(II),
Cd(II) and Hg(II) of the according to the formula [M(L)( Q)2] in 1:1:2 of molar ratio. The suggest geometry of the
complexes appears to be octahedral. The synthesis complexes were tested in vitro for antibacterial activity of ligands and
metal complexes to the pathogenic bacteria activity against bacteria (gram +ve) and (gram -ve) has been studied.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 30, 2016
Yoghurt Production from Powdered Milk using Mixed Lactic Acid Bacteria Starter Cultures
Obi CN, Olugbue VU, Mpamugo CP
Page no 42-49 |
10.21276/sjpm.2016.1.2.3
Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus fermentum isolated from fermented
foods: yoghurt, “ugba” and “kunu-zaki” using MRS agar and a commercially acquired lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were
used to produce yoghurts samples A-H from Milksi Powered milk in a 5 hour fermentation process. The three LAB
isolates were used singly and in combinations as starter cultures. There was a maximum drop in pH (4-4.8) between the
second and third hour of fermentation while the yoghurt produced using S. thermophilus had the lowest pH (5.2) at the
temperature of 40oC. The optimum pH for the yoghurt production was 5.5 while the optimum temperature was 40oC.
Yoghurt samples B and F had the highest moisture level (P<0.05) while Samples C, E and G had the highest dry matter
content. The highest ash content (0.8 ±0.01; P<0.05) was from sample F while Samples D and E had the highest crude
fibre content. Sample A had the highest crude fat value (3.95a±0.01; P<0.05), Sample F the highest crude protein content
(3.95a±0.01; P<0.05) while the highest carbohydrate content was from Samples C, E, G and H (control). The control
Sample (H) had the highest and Hedonic test for sensory properties of the eight yoghurt samples showed that the eight
yoghurt samples were acceptable to the panelist indicating that the samples would compete favourably in the market with
commercially sold yoghurts.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 29, 2016
Design of Logistics Distribution of Fast Food Group Purchase on the Campus of the University
Jinxin Pan, Xizheng Bao, Ruixue Song, Baobao Chai, Yingjie Liu, Yuan Li, Meiling Wang, Fuzhong Xiang, Zhihang Huo, Lanhua Zhang
Page no 56-58 |
10.21276/sjbms.2016.1.2.3
In order to meet the needs of teachers and students in our school on studying and living for time and other
factors, we put forward to establish the logistics distribution system for fast food group purchase. The system simulates
the company running on the web application in intelligent mobile phone based on Android system platform. By the
system we can release the campus catering information. The individual or a group of teachers and students can use
mobile client to choose catering information at any time. Through the unified collection of catering needs, we can realize
the fast and uniform distribution. The establishment and operation of the virtual company both establish a quick and
effective supply and demand for teachers and students in food and beverage department, but also save the resources,
meanwhile provide a new business model for students.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 29, 2016
Chelation Trends and Antibacterial Activity of Som
F. S. Alassbaly, A. A. Maihub, S. F. Ben-Gweirif, M. M. El-ajaily, T. H. Al-Noor
Page no 29-35 |
10.21276/sjpm.2016.1.2.1
Synthesis and investigation of new Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cr(III)chelates of mixed ligands including
aSchiff base [(E)-2-(4-(dimethylamino)benzylideneamino)phenol] (C15H16N2O) derived from the condensation of 4-
dimethylaminobenzaldehyde with 2-aminophenol as main ligand (L1) and an amino acid; L-Histidine as co-ligand (L2)
were studied. The obtained Schiff base and the mixed ligand chelates were subjected to several physiochemical
techniques, in terms of CHN elemental analyses, molar conductivity, magnetic moment measurements, infrared,
electronic and mass spectroscopies. The CHN analytical data showed the formation of the Schiff base compound and the
mixed ligand chelates in 1:1:1[M:L1:L2] ratio. All the prepared mixed ligand chelates were non-electrolyte in nature.
The infrared spectral data exhibited that the used ligands behaving as bidentate ligands towards the metal ions. The
1HNMR spectra of the ligands and their Zn(II) mixed ligand chelate exhibited the effect of the activated groups of the
ligands by the metal ion. The electronic spectral results showed the existence of π→π* (phenyl ring) and n→π*(HC=N)
and suggested the geometrical structures of the chelates. Meanwhile, the mass spectral data revealed the fragmentations
of the Schiff base, Histidine and their Cu(II) mixed ligand chelate. The studies made on these chelates proposed a six
coordinated octahedral geometry for all these chelates. The antibacterial activities of the Schiff base, Histidine, metal
salts and mixed ligand chelates were screened. It is found that the mixed ligand chelates have the most biological activity
in comparison to the free ligands and salts.
REVIEW ARTICLE | July 27, 2016
The Underlying Paradoxes of the National Anthem of the Republic of South Sudan
Benard Odoyo Okal, Adams Yakub, Benard Otieno Kodak
Page no 73-80 |
10.21276/sjhss.2016.1.3.1
National symbols are very instrumental items for a country’s peace, unity and prosperity. The national symbol
for instance the national anthem is always sung at the learning institutions and or during the country’s special occasions.
Though national anthems just like any other national symbols have a noble role in the country, some countries tend to
disregard its letter and spirit. One such country is the Republic of South Sudan (RoSS). Being the newest country in
Africa and probably the state that experienced a longer period of civil wars and with the bigger number of the Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs), it has been the wishes of the citizens and the people the world over to have a lasting peace and
unity. However, since independence in 2011, there have been intermittent ethnic clashes resulting into deaths of many
South Sudanese civilians and also loss of property. This is happening despite the fact that its national anthem possesses
elements of peace and harmony. In this regard, the paper intends to expose the underlying paradoxes inherent in the
national anthem of the RoSS.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 25, 2016
Battery Operated Hydraulic Rig to Charge the Parking Brake Accumulator of Aircraft
Abdulgaffar Doddamani, Vinod Kumar MS, Kishore Naik, C . Mallikarjuna
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2016, 2(7): 452-463 |
10.21276/sb.2016.2.7.4
Abstract: This paper enables to collect all the relative information about parking brake system, changes of improving the current system. Parking brake is one of the important parts of an aircraft. The function of parking brake system is to slowly stop the aircraft safely at desire place on the ground. The purpose of using the hydraulic accumulator in parking brake system is to store the hydraulic liquid under system pressure. For proper brake operation the accumulator are charged to the pressure of 207 bar. Earlier the manual hand pumping is used to charge the accumulator which is time consuming not so accurate pressure is filled in an accumulator to overcome such problems the battery operated hydraulic rig is developed. This is capable to charge the 50 parking brake accumulators of aircraft once the battery is fully charged. Since it is battery operated so no continuous 3-phase supply is required in the field. Systems will supplies hydraulic pressure to the aircraft parking brake accumulator. The DC motor is operated by a rechargeable LiFePo4 battery, it acts as a source for the motor/pump unit. The pressure switch is used to monitor the pressure in the accumulator. Inline filter is used to filter the oil of the rating 3 micron rating absolute. The LiFePO4 battery charge indication circuit is developed. Hydraulic rig build the 207 bar pressure in the accumulator in an interval of 20sec. The discharge voltage characteristic of LiFePO4 battery and temperature characteristics of pump and dc motor are studied.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 20, 2016
Summary on Qualitatively Identification Methods for Shallow-Buried Natural Gas Reservoir
Zhang Xue, Li Li
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2016, 2(7): 447-451 |
10.21276/sb.2016.2.7.3
Abstract: Well logging curves are carried out normalization correction, the conventional logging data could identify the oil and water beds, but also the oil reservoir with obvious variation and great burial depth. While the shallow buried gases reservoir, the normal interpretation ways aren’t enough to meet the production. After analyzed the characteristics of gas reservoir indication curves such as neutron, density and acoustic logging, the log interpretation methods which base on 3 porosity log curves is proposed. According to the actual well testing, these methods used to identify the shallow-buried natural gas reservoir are economically feasible.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 15, 2016
Factors Influencing Youth Listener’s Motivation for FM Radio Shows in Nairobi Kenya
Evelyn Wekesa
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2016, 2(7): 441-446 |
10.21276/sb.2016.2.7.2
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the motivations of the youth FM listeners for the preferred contents. This study serves as a guide and a source of information to radio stations broadcasting for young people or organization that anticipate producing radio programs for the youth. The researcher used the descriptive survey method. The study’s tool for data collection was the questionnaire which contained both open-ended and closed-ended questions. The researcher selected 200 youth from day secondary schools in Nairobi to take part in the study. The study revealed that youth tune to FM stations motivated by three factors namely; need to escape from boredom, need to escape from problems and emotional release. These factors, according to researcher explain why the FM radio listenership is low.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | July 12, 2016
The Radio Programming and the Youth Preference in Nairobi, Kenya
Evelyn Wekesa
Page no Sch. Bull.; 2016, 2(7): 436-440 |
10.21276/sb.2016.2.7.1
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the contents covered by FM stations in Nairobi and how the youth evaluate the preferred content. This study serves as a guide and a source of information to radio stations broadcasting for young people or organization that anticipate producing radio programs for the youth. The researcher used the descriptive survey method. This study looks at youth listenership in Nairobi because Nairobi has the biggest number of FM stations and therefore has the largest number of FM listeners. The youth in Nairobi are more exposed and outgoing and have better access to radios that elsewhere. The tool for data collection was the questionnaire, which contained both open-ended and closed-ended questions. The researcher selected 200 youths from day secondary schools in Nairobi to take part in the study. A research assistant helped in the administering of the questionnaires. The study revealed that youth tune to FM stations mainly for entertainment, news and information on issues affecting them. The study also revealed that peer influence is the leading factor influencing content preference among youth radio listeners. Other factors are personal identity and the need to escape from boredom among others. The study recommendations ways of incorporating music, talk shows, news and educational programs in the program schedule of youth programs. It also recommended identifying the various needs of youth and laying out strategies on how best to meet them.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2016
Recognition System of Herbal Medicine on Mobile Terminal Based on Android Platform
Jinxin Pan, Xizheng Bao, Baobao Chai, Ruixue Song, Yingjie Liu, Yuan Li, Wenwen Zhang, Ju Huang, Chen Yuan, Lanhua Zhang
Page no 156-159 |
10.36348/sjmps.2016.v02i06.007
In order to recognize the Chinese herbal medicine our side and to provide the help for the Chinese herbal medicine lovers, we design a kind of recognition system of herbal medicine by our mobile terminal based on the Android platform. By the application software in our mobile terminal we achieve the Chinese herbal medicine recognition application to meet the requirements of Chinese herbal medicine. The application is focus the functions on storing the information of Chinese herbal medicine by database and querying the information from the database so as to recognize the Chinese herbal medicine by comparison. The system is accomplished with Android platform and Java programming. By the application, we can recognize the Chinese herbal medicine our side by our mobile terminals conveniently.
CASE REPORT | June 30, 2016
A One Year Follow-Up of a Full Mouth Rehablitation for Severly Attrited Dentition
Mohammed Abdul Wahab Qahhar, Faisal M Alkhayrat, Bassam M Hakami
Page no 58-63 |
10.21276/sjodr.2016.1.2.5
A 53 year old male patient came to the comprehensive care clinic with the chief complaint of worn out teeth.
On examination generalized attrition, extrinsic staining, spacing between anterior teeth, decreased vertical dimensions of
occlusion with loss of anterior guidance were seen. The patient was presented with the diagnostic mock up to restore the
lost anterior guidance. On his acceptance, occlusal rehabilitation with full mouth porcelain fused to metal crowns and
custom post and core for maxillary anteriors were done. Mutually protected occlusion with canine guidance was achieved
for the patient. During follow-up appointments the patient was comfortable with his newly restored occlusion. A positive
psycho-social changes were conveyed by patient's family and colleagues.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2016
Kawasaki Disease - Diagnosis and Management- A Retrospective Study
Deepa Subbiah Somasundaram, Salim K Ismail, Firdous Jahan, GanjiShivalingam, Kallesh Hebbal
Page no 149-155 |
10.36348/sjmps.2016.v02i06.006
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute febrile illness, mostly of under-fives. It is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in the developed countries, with coronary artery abnormalities in 20-25% of untreated patients. This is a retrospective study of patient records of cases of KD in 5 years at Sohar hospital, Oman looking at epidemiology, clinical presentation, investigations and management. In our study, KD occurred mostly in boys under 5,in the first half of the year. All had fever. In decreasing frequency, they had oral mucosal changes, cervical lymphadenopathy, rash, conjunctivitis and extremity changes. Most had raised CRP/ESR, raised platelets, and low haemoglobin. Less than half had a raised white cell count. Serum albumin was done in 44% of admissions, of which 37.5% had low values. 50% admissions had urine microscopy done. Blood cultures, urine cultures, ASOT, Monospot, viral studies, ALT were also done and were all mostly normal. Ultrasound neck was done in one case and chest X-ray in two cases. ECHO showed some abnormality in 50% admissions. 16.7% cases were typical KD, 72.2 % incomplete KD. All (100%) children received the recommended treatment. 5.5% of admissions was unresponsive to IVIG, and responded to methylprednisolone. Our study demonstrates recognition of KD in children in Oman, mostly presenting as incomplete KD. All children(100%) received the recommended treatment.