ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2017
Analysis Work Discipline and Work Spirit to Achievement Employees Pt. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk. Wood Planting
Agussalim M
Page no 286-296 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.3.22
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of: 1) Discipline working through the spirit of the work
on employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber indirectly. 2) The spirit of working through labor
discipline on employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber indirectly. 3) Discipline and morale work
on employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber, either partially or simultaneously. A population of
42 people and the sample is saturated sampling as many as 42 people. The analysis used is path analysis, multiple linear
regressions, coefficient of determination and hypothesis testing partial and simultaneous with the alpha (0.05). The
results of path analysis showed a positive and significant impact work discipline variables via the morale on employee
performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber either directly or indirectly. Morale through labor discipline and
significant positive effect on employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber either directly or indirectly.
The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber
affected by the work discipline and morale 0251 points at 0261 points. The results of the analysis of determination of
0264, that variable work discipline and morale can explain the work performance of employees of PT. Japfa Comfeed
Tbk. Planting timber is 26.4% while the remaining 73.6% is influenced by other variables. Work discipline and morale
has a positive and significant impact on employee performance PT. Japfa Comfeed Tbk. Planting timber either partially
or simultaneously.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 31, 2017
Knowledge, Attitude and Perception towards Tobacco use among Dental and Engineering Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Survey
Dr. Zaharunnissa, Dr. R. Murali, Dr. Shamala A., Dr. Mansi Yalamalli, Dr. Punith Shetty, Dr. S. Divya
Page no 81-87 |
10.21276/sjodr.2017.2.3.6
Tobacco use is a serious public health problem, the prevention and control of tobacco use has become an
emerging issue of global significance and of central importance to oral health and Dental care. So, health professionals
have a critical role in reducing the tobacco use in which dentists play a significant role. Thus, this study was conducted to
assess and compare the Knowledge, attitude and perception towards tobacco use among dental and engineering students.
A self-administered structured closed ended questionnaire to 440 Undergraduates was used. The chi-squared test was
used to check differences between proportions. The unpaired t-test was used to check mean differences between the
groups. Majority of the students in both the group had a fair level of knowledge related to tobacco regulations. Mean
knowledge score between both the groups towards ill-effects of tobacco showed that dental students had good knowledge
level as compared to engineering students (P=0.000). 145 (94.8%) dental students and 243 (84.4%) engineering students
expressed a positive attitude towards advising smokers to stop smoking. Among dental students, 129(84.3%) perceive
that attractive packaging of tobacco products is bad as compared to 181(62.8%) engineering students. Although attitude
and perception among dental students towards tobacco cessation was better than engineering students, knowledge of
tobacco regulations in both the groups was not satisfactory.
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 31, 2017
Documenting empirical research in Economics: why is it important and how is it done?
Jonathan Emenike Ogbuabor
Page no 253-255 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.3.17
One of the main challenges facing economic researchers across the globe, especially empirical researchers in
developing economies, is how to document their work. Indeed, numerous scholarly contributions are rejected by credible
and refereed journals due to poor documentation. This paper examines the importance of good documentation of
empirical research in Economics as well as how such documentation is done. Specifically, this paper shows that
replication may be impossible if empirical research is not properly documented, and that well compiled data file, do-file,
and technical annex are key ingredients of properly documented empirical research in Economics.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Contraceptive awareness in reproductive aged Saudi women of Hail region
Nuzhat Parveen, Buthina Hammoud AlShammari, Linh Abdullah AlRashedy, Alanoud Bader Fahad AlRashed, Tahany Amesh Saad Alarjawe, Meznah Saud AlDuhaim
Page no 57-62 |
10.36348/sjm.2017.v02i02.006
Abstract: The Aim of the study was to ascertain contraceptive awareness in Saudi women of Hail region and to reveal their knowledge with respect to their specific socio demographic factors. Cross sectional survey (n=500) conducted in reproductive age Saudi women of Hail region. Sample population was approached by direct interview by undergraduate medical students and questionnaire shared by social media. Questionnaire included their age, education, knowledge, use of any method and contraceptive preferences. 500 Saudi women of Hail region were approached from 15 to 55 years. Most women (82%) interviewed were highly educated up to university level. 47% of respondents were young 25 to 34 years of age, 31 % were 35 to 44 years. 93% of women were familiar to contraception before but 77.8 % used it ever in their lives. A good percentage of women (88.0%) used it without prescriptions. 71.2% get this information from media (social, print and broadcasting media), 68.8% from discussion with relatives and same percentage were educated by their doctors. Oral contraceptive pills are the most familiar method while other methods need to be publicized. 55.2% of respondents feel that their knowledge about different contraceptive methods is not enough and they urged on the need to provide more awareness and education about this. There is a great need to create more awareness about different methods and their appropriate use in Hail region. Health professionals as well as social media should be involved in this education and motivation.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Effect of transfluthrin-impregnated insecticide paper on some biochemical parameters and lung histopathology in rats
I.U. Muhammad1*, A.J. Alhassan1, A.A. Imam, A. Idi, A. Mohammed, A. Nasir, A. I. Yaradua, S.M. Adamu
Page no 78-82 |
10.21276/sjpm.2017.2.3.7
Serum malondialdehyde (MDA), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline
phosphatase (ALP) and histological analysis of lungs were carried out in twenty rats exposed to smoke from transfluthrin
impregnated insecticide paper. The rats were divided into five groups (I, II, III, IV and V) of four each. Group one served
as control while Group II, III, IV and V were exposed to smoke from transfluthrin impregnated paper Insecticide for 15,
30, 60, 120 minutes daily for four weeks respectively. On the 29th day, the rats were euthanized and blood sample was
collected and centrifuged for analysis of biochemical parameters (MDA, AST, ALT and ALP), the animals were
dissected and lung tissues were collected for histological analysis. Significant increase (p<0.05) in all parameters (MDA,
AST, ALT and ALP) were observed in a time dependent pattern compared to normal control. However, histopathological
analysis of the lung tissues shows no pathological changes between test groups and normal control. Thus, exposure of rat
to smoke from transfluthrin impregnated paper insecticide modifies biochemical parameters (MDA, AST, ALT and ALP)
but within the context of duration of this research, no significant pathology was observed in lung tissues. Transfluthrin
impregnated paper insecticide should be used with caution.
CASE REPORT | March 30, 2017
Simultaneous bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder: a rare case report
Emre ONER, MD, Mehmet UNLU, MD
Page no 40-43 |
10.36348/sjm.2017.v02i02.003
Abstract: Simultaneous bilateral posterior dislocation of the shoulder complicated with a fracture (fracture-dislocation) is an extremely rare condition and the relevant literature contains very few published case reports. Besides its rarity, this complicated condition may cause delays in diagnosis because of the physicians’ tendency to use plain radiography which is known to have low sensitivity in detecting concomitant fractures. This report describes a successfully treated case of simultaneous bilateral fracture-dislocation of the shoulder which could be clarified by computed tomography (CT) performed following a failed reduction of the shoulders. In conclusion, physicians should consider this rare entity and if there is a doubt CT should be performed for accurate diagnosis.
CASE REPORT | March 30, 2017
Intentional Replantation of an Endodontically Treated Tooth with Separated Instrument: A Case Report
Sonam Thaore, Niranjan Desai, Srinidhi S.R, Omkar Balsaraf
Page no 59-62 |
10.21276/sjodr.2017.2.3.1
Intentional replantation is defined as extraction of the tooth followed by replacement in its socket. Intentional
replantation is considered as a last resort where surgical endodontics or conventional root canal therapy cannot be
performed. Factors determining success in intentional replantation are periodontal cell viability, removal of irritant, good
apical seal and procedure carried out under aseptic condition with a traumatic extraction. In this article, a case of
intentional reimplantation is described and discussed as a treatment approach for failed root canal treatment with
separated instrument periapically beyond the apical terminus in mandibular second molar.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Acquired Clinical Vulnerability Test - Appraising Utility and Significance of Measuring Total Antioxidant Capacity as a Public Health Tool
Srivastava AK, Kumar S
Page no 47-56 |
10.36348/sjm.2017.v02i02.005
Abstract: The prevalence of lifestyle diseases or the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are on the rise colossally as well as globally. The key contributors are understood to be the pollutants and contaminants present in local ambient environment that trigger the onset of cellular oxidative stress i.e. imbalance in levels of oxidants and antioxidants at cell level, and the pro-inflammatory changes. Reports in literature indicate a possibility of association between risk of increase in lifestyle-disease-incidences and the acquisition of clinical vulnerability (ACV) in subjects chronically exposed to pollutants. Occurrence of oxidative stress is known to be the first and foremost change for the onset of NCDs. Therefore a periodic assessment of imbalance in levels of oxidants and antioxidants is plausible that can be performed by determining levels of cellular oxidative damage and the Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) in blood or body fluids. Elucidation of subnormal TAC can provide an opportunity for protection from ACV or getting predisposed to diseases and disorders through evidence based timely supplementation of antioxidants. In this review, we hypothesize, and appraise, the utility and significance of TAC measurements as a public health tool for monitoring ACV. Its measurement at different levels of NCD prevention shall result in efficient implementation of global action program for control of NCDs burden. Points in approval are ease, reliability, specificity, reproducibility, and the inexpensiveness of the method. We also contend that further research could lead to development of a proper cocktail of antioxidants to be used as adjuvant therapeutic measures to delay or reverse existing NCDs and their impact in individuals. We propose TAC as an early indicator that can be used to detect and control ACV and related NCDs.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Research of the Chronic Toxicity of Chlomepiroxane
Ponomarenko Nikita, Kornienko Valentina, Ponomaremko Olga, Harkusha Ivan, Ladohubets Elena, Hordienko Anatoliy, Duchenko Ekaterina, Samura Boris
Page no 39-42 |
10.21276/haya.2017.2.2.3
The article presents the results of experimental studies, during a 3-month period of time, devoted to the
chronic toxicity research of the first synthesized compound – 7-(3-chlorobutylene-2-yl-1)-8-N-methylpiperazino-3-
methylxanthine (chlomepiroxane), possessing anthelmintic activity.
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Knowledge regarding the financial topics of expense and credit, savings and investment and money management: an empirical study of high-school students in Veracruz MEXICO
Alejandra, Contreras-Rodríguez, Arturo, García-Santillán, Carlos, Rojas-Kramer, Jésica J., RamosHernández
Page no 198-214 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.3.12
The aim of this paper is focused in measure the level of knowledge they have high school students about
financial topics such as: spending and credit, savings and investment and money management. The participants were 368
students of different high schools in three municipalities of the State of Veracruz, México who were selected from of the
stratified sample. The questionnaire is a scale that includes 31 items of multiple choices in the form of cases where there
is only one correct answer of the total four options. The instrument showed acceptable Chronbach alpha reliability and
internal consistency (> 0.7). The results lead us to think that there is a lack of knowledge about the usefulness of
pensions, the issues related to insurance, the impact of inflation on salaries of people workers, even an interesting fact is
that although it was known that there is a knowledge about the basic channels of saving, they denote lack of knowledge
towards the investment instruments, especially those that by their nature are associated with the capital markets.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Use of body measurements to estimate live weight of Lagune cattle in southern Benin
ASSOGBA Brice Gérard Comlan, ADJASSIN Josias Steve, ALKOIRET T. Ibrahim
Page no 23-32 |
10.21276/haya.2017.2.2.1
The objective of this study was to establish weight estimation equations from body measurements applicable
to Lagune cattle. Live weight (LW), body length (BL), heart girth (HG), and withers height (WH) were recorded in 909
Lagune cattle (506 males and 403 females) aged from 0 to 45 months at the Samiondji Breeding Farm in southern Benin.
The correlation of weight with the BL (males - 0.95, females - 0.80) or with the HG (males - 0.96, females - 0.97) was
higher than with the WH (males - 0.92, females - 0.79). Several types of equations between the weight and the three body
measurements were compared. The equations retained for the Lagune cattle were polynomial regressions of the predicted
weight (Y) on the BL (x), the HG (z) and the WH (t): Y = -77.29 - 0.07x + 1.47z + 0.18t for males and Y = -1.31 + 1.74x
+ 1.77z - 1.99t for females. The coefficients of determination R2 were 0.95 and 0.94 for the respective males and females,
while the Mallows coefficients were identical Cp = 4.00. The residual means of differences between observed and
predicted weight were small (2.6 vs. 4.2 kg for the respective males and females) indicating good accuracy of the
estimates.
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Ethical Sensitivity and Success of Female Entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria
Paul O. Udofot, Nsikan E. John
Page no 179-184 |
10.21276/sjbms.2017.2.3.9
This research investigates the sensitivity of female business owners/managers to ethical challenges and the
effect on their success as female entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The survey design was used with study
population consisting of 1,678 female owners of registered small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) operating in
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. From the population, random sampling technique was utilized to select a sample of 400
female entrepreneurs for the study. Data were obtained through the Multidimensional Ethical Questionnaire and were
analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result showed that except in conflict of interest, relationship
between moral equity, contractual obligation, and entrepreneurial success was positive and significant. Participants were
found to be aware of what constituted ethical issues, and tended to act accordingly to minimize ethical challenges in the
process of doing business. We recommended sensitization on the consequences of unethical business decisions to
business and the larger society.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Treatment Effects of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Seed Powder against High Calorie Diet Indused Obesity in Rats
V. Konopelniuk
Page no 33-38 |
10.21276/haya.2017.2.2.2
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an
adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. WHO estimates traditional
medicines, mostly plant drugs cater to the health needs of nearly 80% of world population. The aim was to study the
influence of Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder on the basic parameters of obesity induced by hight calorie diet.
We included 40 male rats and divided them to 4 groups of 10 animals in each group. Normal rats (groups 1, 3) were fed
by a standard chow, while the others (groups 1, 4) were fed with high-caloric diet during 14 weeks. From week 15 to 18,
groups 2 and 4 were treated with Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder (Fg). Liver function markers were estimated
by biochemical analyzer Microlab 300 and commercial kits from Elitech diagnostic according to the standard protocols
provided by manufacturers. The serotonin content was determined in brain using ion-exchange chromatography and
fluorescence methods. We have shown that consumption of high-calorie diet leads to changes in food behavior and the
development of obesity in rats. Treatment of obese rats with Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder leads to
normalisation of key physiological and biochemical parameters. Treatment with Fg significantly suppressed the
increments of body weight, fat weight. Fg improved lipid levels. These results demonstrated the treatment effect of
Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder on the basic parameters of obesity induced by hight calorie diet.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Dependency of Acute Toxicity and Diuretic Activity upon the Chemical Structure in A 7-Substituted 8-Amino-3-Methylxanthines Row
E.A. Duchenko, V.I. Kornienko, B.A. Samura, N.M. Seredinska, M.I. Romanenko, E.V. Ladohubets
Page no 221-224 |
10.36348/sjmps.2017.v03i03.018
Derivatives of 7-substituted-8-amino-3-methylxanthines is a promising group of substances for synthesis and pharmacological screening in order to create diuretics, for pharmacological correction of the kidneys, on their basis. The acute toxicity and diuretic activity dependence on the chemical structure for the first synthesized 7-substituted-8-amino-3-methylxanthines in experiments on rats was investigated. 3-Methyl-7-(2-hydroxy-3-p-methoxyphenoxy)propyl-8-(2-furyl)methylaminoxanthine, increases urine excretion at 201.3% and is higher in the diuretic effect comparing to hydrochlorothiazide up to 111.3%.
RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 30, 2017
Hypoglycemic Activity of Curcuma longa Linn Root Extracts on Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats
A. Mohammed, A. M. Wudil, A. J. Alhassan, A.A. Imam, I. U. Muhammad, A. Idi
Page no 43-49 |
10.21276/haya.2017.2.2.4
Plants form the main ingredients of medicine in traditional system of healing and have been the source of
inspiration for several major pharmaceutical drugs. In spite of great advances of modern scientific medicine, there is a
rapid increase in the use of alternative medicine worldwide. To investigate the effect of the aqueous root extract,
Methanol and n-Hexane root fractions of Curcuma longa Linn on Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats. A total of thirty-six
(36) rats were used and were grouped into six (6) groups of six (6) rats each. Group I served as normal control, group II
served as diabetic control, Group III rats were induced with diabetes and administered with standard drug (Metformin,
100mg/kg) while Groups IV, V and VI were induced with diabetes and administered with crude aqueous extract,
methanol and n-hexane fractions respectively at a dose of 400mg/kg body weight for four weeks. The research found that
the methanol fraction showed highest potency with a significant (p<0.05) decrease in blood glucose level when compared
to diabetic control after few days of fraction administration, it was followed by the aqueous extract which also shows
hypoglycemic activity a week after administration. N-hexane fraction showed a marked hypoglycemic activity only after
about two weeks of administration with the fraction. The present study demonstrated that the methanol fraction possesses
the highest hypoglycemic activity.