Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2020 Edition - GSJ Journal Publication

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RELATIONSHIP OF STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE []


This quantitative research study aims to investigate relationship of SE to sustainable supply chain management and organizational performance. Strategic entrepreneurship and sustainable supply chain management were taken asindependent variables and the organizational performance was the dependent variable of the study.. Data was collected from 297 individuals currently working in different manufacturing companies in Karachi, including International Steel Ltd, Shield Corporation Ltd and Service Industries Ltd. Results reveal that sustainable supply chain entrepreneurship and supply chain managementsignificantly effects organizational performance. The study recommended the strong need for establishing and maintaining strategic entrepreneurship and supply chain management for improving organizational performance of manufacturing industries in Pakistan Keywords:Strategic Entrepreneurship,Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Organizational Performance

The Technological environment and organization of the room theaters of the regional hospitals of Ngaoundéré, Garoua and Maroua (Cameroon) []


The operating room is an enclosure dedicated to invasive acts performed whatever the modality and purpose, in using the appropriate equipment and bringing together all the medical and paramedical skills required to ensure patient safety (Iradj GANDJBAKHCH ; 2009). The room theater is confronted to constant evolutions of technological innovations and acceleration regarding healthcare needs. So, for this study, we defined as general objective the description of the environmental and technological situations of the theaters of the regional hospitals of Ngaoundéré (RHN) Garoua (RHG) and Maroua (RHM). Hence, we carried out a prospective study in the hospitals from March 16 to June 15 2015. We had 43 personnel who participated to the study. Among the participants, 36% uses normally the tools of organization process of the theater but the results of the ratio of the structure indicators is largely above targeted values at the RHN. As such, the quality of care brought to patients and the fight against infections reliable to care must be the priority of all actions in regard to the organization of the room theater.

EVALUATION OF THE RATE OF MORTALITY RELATED TO THE SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF PERITONITIS AT THE REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF NGAOUNDERE (Cameroon) []


Peritonitis is defined as an inflammation of the serosal membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and the organs contained therein. It is a medico-surgical emergency. The objective of this study was to determine the mortality rate related to peritonitis at the Regional Hospital of Ngaoundéré (RHG). As such, we carried out a cross-sectional retrospective study for a period or 10 years going from January 1 st 2007, to December 31 st 2016. We included all admitted patients diagnosed of an acute peritonitis; and collected the following variables: socio-demographic variables, clinical variables and therapeutic care management data. Results obtained from overall 171 enrolled patients reveals that, 71% of the patients were of the male sex and 29% female with a sex ratio of 2.42 in favor of men. Patients mean age was 28.98±15.53 years. The etiologies that dominated the sample were gastric perforations (24.5%) and appendicular perforations (22%). The rate of mortality obtained was 14.02%. Peritonitis accounted for 15.7% of abdominal emergencies in this study.

Visual Communication and Dual Coding Theory: Presenting Information in Motion Graphics []


Motion Graphics has been used as a means of communicating with the viewers and adds depths to a story by presenting information which gives it the capability to convey large quantity of information to the audience that can make use of the ability of motion graphics in incorporating different types of media such as animations, graphic designs and films. However studies show that motion graphics doesn’t really lead to a much better outcome than static conditions. The purpose of this study is to come up with an output using the factors of Visual Communication and Dual Coding Theory that help provide a better understanding of excerpts from Nick Joaquin’s book entitled Culture and History which further utilized the ability of motion graphics in conveying information to the audience. With the use of factors from Visual Communication and Dual Coding Theory, the feedback from the motion graphics amounted to 86.7% of positive response to the effectivity of motion graphics as a presentation tool of information. The function of Visual Communication in the motion graphics is using a person’s visual senses in attracting the viewer with colors, and semiotics that resemble the images familiar to the viewer, together with the additional feature of Dual Coding Theory combination of visual imagery and audio.

FLORAL DISTRIBUTION, ABUNDANCE AND DIVERSITY OF MANGROVES IN SANGUPIDDY, KILINOCHCHI, THE NORTHERN COAST OF SRI LANKA []


Sri Lanka, a precious little tropical island in the Indian Ocean harbors a remarkable amount of mangrove habitats scattered along the coastal zone of the country, yet confined to narrow strips since the country has a low tidal amplitude. However, most of the researches have given importance to the mangroves of wet zone of the country. Although neglected, Northern province shares about 16% of the total mangrove extent of the country. The research aimed to identify the floral distribution of mangroves in Sangupiddy of the Northern province, Sri Lanka. Mangrove vegetation was surveyed with 5m belt transects laid perpendicular to the shoreline and across the water – land gradient. True mangrove species in each transect were identified and counted. The quantitative data has been used to compute Shannon diversity index (H), Simpson Index (D) and Shannon Evenness (E), which were used to compare the diversity of the sites, sampled. Two true mangrove species of two families were identified at the site. Highest Shannon diversity index (H = 0.27) and the lowest Simpson index value (D = 0.72) was observed in 2nd transect. Since the place is used for fishing and tourism, pollution and human interaction can degrade the environmental quality of the mangrove habitats. Actions should be taken for conservation of existing patch and replenishment of new mangroves.

Diagnostic importance of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio NLR in the Diagnosis of acute Appendicitis []


Abstract Introduction: Appendicitis is considered a surgical emergency and acute disorder and is common in widespread all over the world, which can present with specific and sometimes non- specific symptoms. Appendicitis means Inflammation of the Appendix followed by obstruction of Lumen of the Appendix, which is used various methods to diagnose it, including laboratory examination of the blood. It is said that 80 to 85 percent of Patients with Appendicitis have Leucocytosis and more than 75 to 78 percent of patients have Neutrophilia and Lymphopenia. Objective To determine of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte ratio in acute appendicitis. Method Across Sectional study was performed in which Deferential Leukocyte Count (DLC) of Patients suffering from appendicitis in Aliabad Teaching Hospital surgical service during the year (2018-2019), was studied the ratio of neutrophils to lymphocytes was determined. . Results In total the laboratory exam of 63 patients with appendicitis had been included for the evaluation and statistical analysis. The average ratio of N/L was found to be 3.8 ± 0.1, that is higher than its normal value (2.06), So the results of this Study shows that the Ratio of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte in Patients with Appendicitis is too high, which might be a good Diagnostic criterion for these Patients. Conclusion As the Ratio of Neutrophils to Lymphocytes increases in Patients with Appendicitis, it is suggested that this ratio be considered at the time of Diagnosis in addition to other diagnostic Examinations. Keywords: Appendicitis, Neutrophil, Lymphocyte, Ultrasonography and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte ratio.

Septic arthritis of the postpartum pubic symphysis associated with ovarian vein thrombosis []


Pubic symphysitis is a rare pathology found in the postpartum and is still exceptionally associated with thrombosis of the ovarian vein on the same side. His diagnosis would be very difficult in this period. It is necessary to evoke it in front any atypical pubic pain in its presentation or in its evolution all the more as it is associated with a fever. We report a rare case of septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis associated with thrombosis of the right ovarian vein occurring in early postpartum. The diagnosis was difficult. Heparinotherapy and appropriate prolonged antibiotic therapy have prevented maternal complications.

Effect of Mixing Speed and Time on Fresh Properties of Cement Mortar []


Fresh properties of concrete are vitally important to make the well compaction in order to achieve the designed target of strength, serviceability and durability of the concrete structures. Fresh property of cement mortar (mortar) is generally judged by the workability and the air content. The workability refers to the compacting condition of the concrete which is directly related to the density and strength. The air content is required to maintain the durability of the structures especially minimizing the effect of freezing and thawing action. The workability, density and air content of the mortar are directly proportional to those of mortar for the given concrete mix. These parameters greatly depend upon the mixing speed and time of the mixer. This paper reports about the workability, density and air content of the mortar mixed in the mortar mixer with varying of mixing speed and time. The workability of mortar was measured by the table flow test. It was concluded that there should be the appropriate combination of mixing speed and time to achieve the optimum fresh quality of mortar in terms of workability, air content and density. Keywords: Concrete; Mortar; Workability; Table flow test; Density; Air content

A CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF THE ROLE OF LABOR UNION IN THE COMPANY TOWARDS WORKERS’ SENSE OF SECURITY AT PT. PAMA PERSADA []


This paper proposes a conceptual model to explore the relationship role of labor union on workers’ sense of security in a company. Introduction, literature review, conceptual model, hypothesis, methodology, and conclusion were discussed. Research conducted using mixed-methods which are combination between the qualitative descriptive approach and quantitative approach. The analysis is sugested the qualitative approach is prior to quantitative approach. The data used is primary data that is obtained from interviews and questionnaire distribution to the workers at PT. Pama Persada. The secondary data is obtained from literature review and from the company documents. The qualitative analysis is done through the process of organizing, summarizing, and interpreting of the obtained data. The quantitative analysis is through hypothesis testing using statistic test. Applying this paper instantly would provide information about the role of labor union towards the workers’ sense of security.

THE ROLE OF WORKERS UNION ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE NEGOTIATION OF COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT AT PT. BANK CENTRAL ASIA: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL []


This paper proposes a conceptual model in order to know the role of workers union on the improvement of terms of employment in the negotiation of collective agreement. The study is conducted at PT. Bank Central Asia. This paper is a descriptive qualitative approach. This qualitative study is use primary data obtained from interviews and secondary data obtained from literature reviews and the company documents. The qualitative analysis is done through the process of organizing, summarizing, and interpreting of the obtained data. Practicing this conceptual model would provide information about the role of workers union on the improvement of terms of employment in the negotiation of collective agreement.

THE EFFECT OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ATTITUDE OF HONORARY WORKERS ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE AS MODERATING VARIABLE AT THE GENERAL BUREAU OF THE MINISTRY OF MANPOWER []


Employee performance in organisations is one of the factors expected to support the achievement of organisational goals. In carrying out their duties, several problems were found related to employee performance in the General Bureau of the Ministry of Labor, such as; less-skilled, lack of sense of responsibility, and leaders lack understanding of the knowledge, skills and attitudes possessed by honorary employees. This quantitative research aims to examine the effect of knowledge, skills and attitudes of honorary staff on employee performance with work experience as a moderating variable. Samples were taken by simple random sampling, and 80 samples were obtained. Data obtained through observation and distribution of questionnaires. Data were analysed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) approach based on Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of the analysis indicate the effect of: knowledge on employee performance (t-statistic = 11,426, a significance level of 5% = 1.99); skills on employee performance (t-statistic = 2,453); attitude towards employee performance (t-statistic = 2.339); skills on employee performance with work experience as moderating variable (t-statistics = 2.487); and effect of attitude towards employee performance with work experience as moderating variable (t-statistics = 2,400). However, there is no effect of knowledge on employee performance with work experience as a moderating variable (t-statistics = 0.887).

THE EFFECT OF TRENDS IN LEADERSHIP STYLES ON ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT WITH JOB SATISFACTION AS A MEDIATING VARIABLE IN MILLENNIAL GENERATION EMPLOYEE AT THE MINISTRY OF MANPOWER: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL []


The Ministry of Manpower has the functions of formulation, determination and implementation of policies in the area of increasing labour competitiveness and productivity. Hence, it pays special attention to the millennial generation, including the Ministry of Labor employees. The Ministry of Labor continues to reform the organization, which certainly involves structural officials and staff of the Ministry of Labor. The organizational commitment of the employees partly determines the success of a change. Leadership style greatly influences employee job satisfaction and organizational commitment, which in turn also affects employee performance. This quantitative study aims to examine the effect of leadership style on organizational commitment with job satisfaction as a mediating variable for the millennial generation employees of the Ministry of Labor. A sample of 90 people was taken by random sampling. The data collection method is done by using a questionnaire. Data analysis is conducted using the path research method. The measurement model is used to test the validity and reliability, while the structural model is used to test causality (hypothesis testing with predictive models).

THE INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDE ON PERFORMANCE AT THE EQUIPMENT SUBDIVISION GENERAL BUREAU OF THE SECRETARIAT GENERAL OF THE MINISTRY OF MANPOWER: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL []


Reports on Work Results (LHP) findings from the Supreme Audit Board (BPK) of the Ministry of Manpower indicate that there are many findings related to cash management, inventory, permanent and non-permanent investments, and the majority are caused by the management of fixed assets that are not yet accountable. Data on the percentage of general bureau staff at the secretariat general of the Ministry of Manpower shows that there is a decrease in employee performance from 2017 to 2018. This is due to lack of knowledge, skills and attitudes of individual employees of the Ministry. This quantitative study aims to analyze the influence of employee knowledge, skills, and attitudes on performance in the general bureau sub-section of the ministry's general secretary-general. Samples numbered 89 people and were obtained through total sampling techniques. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using path analysis which is operated through the LISREL program.

THE EFFECT OF LEADER MEMBER EXCHANGE ON ARCHIVE FUNCTIONAL CAREER MODERATED BY COMPETENCY AND MOTIVATION VARIABLES AT THE MINISTRY OF MANPOWER []


An organization will progress and develop if the resources owned by its employees are good and have a certain quality. The Ministry of Manpower as an organisation, experiences problems related to its human resources. One of them is regarding the in-passing of functional archive positions which are not going well. As a result, the fulfilment of the number of archivists through the archiving functional position in-passing program at the Ministry of Manpower was not achieved. This quantitative study aims to examine the effect of leader member exchange on career functional positions as archivists moderated by competence and motivation variables in the Ministry of Manpower. The random sampling results obtained 70 respondents. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using a simple linear regression analysis model using SPSS 20. The results of this study indicate that there is an effect of leader member exchange on careers, there is an influence of leader member exchange on careers moderated by competency variables, and (3) there is an influence of leader member exchange on careers moderated by motivation variables.

A CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF THE INFLUENCE OF COMPETENCE AND INFORMATION ON SERVICES WITH VARIABLE CONCERN AS MODERATORS AT THE NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD []


Neglecting potential service standards can result in deteriorating service quality, encouraging potential for maladministration, and corrupt behavior. The Report on Compliance Assessment Results of Service Standards and Service Provider Competencies issued by the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia (ORI) shows that the National Professional Certification Board (BNSP) is in the red zone in 2018 and the yellow zone in 2019. There is a gap between services that must be performed following Law Number 25 of 2009 with the reality and that it is influenced by competence, availability of information and public service providers' concern for the rights of accessibility for users with special needs services. This quantitative study aims to examine the effect of competence and availability of information on services with caring variables as moderating at the National Professional Certification Board. The population in this study is the use of the National Professional Certification Agency services. Data collection is done by observation and the use of questionnaires. The statistical tests conducted include validity, reliability, path analysis, and hypothesis testing.

A CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF THE ROLE OF LABOR UNION IN THE OPTIMIZATION OF BIPARTITE COOPERATION FUNCTION TO CREATE HARMONIC INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AT PT. TOYOTA MANUFACTURING MOTOR INDONESIA []


This paper proposes a conceptual model to explore the relationship role of workers union by optimizing the function of bipartite cooperation agencies. The research conducted using descriptive qualitative approach. This study will do at the PT. Toyota Manufacturing Motor Indonesia. The data used is primary data obtained from interviews and secondary data obtained from literature reviews and documents from the company. The analysis is will do through the process of organizing, summarizing, and interpreting of the obtained data. Applying this conceptual model would provide information about the role of labor union in the optimization of bipartite cooperation function to create harmonic industrial relations.

Advancement in the diagnosis of Tuberculosis []


Tuberculosis is still one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among the infectious diseases in developing and in developed countries. The domestication of cattle, thought to have occurred between 10,000 and 25,000 years ago, would have allowed the passage of a mycobacterial pathogen from domesticated livestock to humans, and in this adaptation to a new host, the bacterium would have evolved to the closely related M. tuberculosis. Delayed or mis-diagnosis and poor treatment, particularly in resource-poor settings, has aggravated the transmission of TB. Inability to detect and treat all infectious cases of pulmonary tuberculosis in a timely fashion has allowed continued M. tuberculosis transmission within communities and caused failure to control its spreading. Currently there has been a marked progress in the development of drug and testing tools to detect TB complex and of the resistant isolate. These diagnostic tools are expected to provide rapid and accurate information for detecting resistance to guide selection of the treatment regimen for each patient. The contribution of globally representative genotypic, phenotypic, and clinical data in achieving the need of accurate diagnosis is tremendous. The advancement of new diagnostics facilitate clinical decision making, and improve surveillance for drug resistance.

A CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF THE FACTORS OF LOW EMPLOYEE INTEREST IN BECOMING FUNCTIONAL OFFICIAL OF PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES AT THE MINISTRY OF MANPOWER []


Government goods / services procurement is a strategic and important issue. One of the issues in organizing the procurement of goods and services is the existence of discriminatory practices, fraud, and corruption. Problems that occur in the implementation of the task of procurement of goods and services at the Ministry of Manpower are felt to be less orderly. Numerous factors cause this situation, including employee interest. The aim of this paper is to set up a conceptual model to identify those factors. This research is a qualitative research that aims to identify the factor of low employee interest in becoming a functional officer in the procurement of goods and services at the Ministry of Manpower. The sample was taken purposively. Data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data that has been obtained will then be analyzed with qualitative data analysis techniques to provide a systematic, actual, and accurate picture. The data will go through a validity test consisting of a credibility test, a transferability test, a dependability test, and a confirmability test before undergo further analysis. Applying this paper would provide information about those factors.

Mediation Effect of Information Technology between Supply Chain Management Capabilities and Business Performance []


Information Technology is the core component of business processes 21st century and Pakistani firms have utilized varied aspects of information technology, both advantageously and operationally. Therefore, this quantitative study attempts to determine the mediating relationship of information technology between supply chain management capabilities and business performance. The results indicates that there is a positive relationship between supply chain management capabilities and business performance and information technology significantly mediates the relationship between the independent variable supply chain management and dependent variable business performance.

A REVIEW ON SAFETY CLIMATE FACTORS IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM []


This review presents an outline of related writing about safety climate compliance. In particular, it covered the hypothetical investigations which incorporates the core importance of safety climate; safety climate versus safety culture; the multidimensional idea of safety climate; connections between safety climate and safety execution; the results of safety climate; the safety climate factors. It likewise surveyed the historical points of view of safety execution; the theoretical framework of safety practices with particular research on the refinement amongst compliance and participation; the extension of the idea of safety performance. However, particular consideration was given to the applicable empirical literatures connected with safety climate factors and compliance; administration commitment regarding safety as a segment of safety climate; safety training as a segment of safety climate; employee’s involvement in safety and security as a segment of safety climate; safety communication and criticism as a segment of safety climate and safety execution. Key words: Safety, Construction, Climate factor, Safety performance, Empirical model

DETERMINANT FACTORS AFFECTING TRAINING BUDGET ABSORPTION PERFORMANCE: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL []


Human resource is one of the important component for any organizations, not only within the government but also in non-government or private sector. The role of human resources as a major component not only in planning activities but also as a driving force, and controlling the activities of the organization in order to achieve the desired target. In the governmental environment as evidence of advancing aspects of the quality of human resources, is the existence of bureaucratic reform related to the management of civil servants, where bureaucratic reform in Indonesia has been carried out since the government launched the grand design of national bureaucratic reform through Presidential Regulation No. 81/2010 so that bureaucratic reform efforts can be more directed and sustainable. Competence is defined as the underlying characteristics of a person relating to the effectiveness of one individual performance in his work or the basic characteristics of an individual who has a causal relationship or as a cause and effect with criteria that are used as a reference, effective or excellent or superior performance in the workplace or in certain situations. Performance is the result of quality and quantity of work achieved by an employee in carrying out their duties in accordance with the responsibilities given to them. This indicates that the organization must be able to give responsibilities to employees in accordance with the ability or expertise in carrying out the work. Employee performance is a function of the interaction between ability and motivation. This paper is a proposed conceptual model to find out what factors affecting budget absorption and how much it affects institutional performance.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE CHARECTERSTICS IN DRAVET SYNDROME : A CASE STUDY []


A 2 year 4 months old child with no family history of speech and language delay was referred to speech language pathologist with the complaint of limited speech and language output. He was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome, which is one of the most malignant form of epilepsy.(Oguni et al., 2001;Dravet et al., 2005), . The most common gene mutation linked to Dravet syndrome is in a gene called SCN1A (Rosander, 2015) but not all SCN1A gene lead to Dravet syndrome. On evaluation it was observed that the child has severe delay in speech and language skills. Results revealed that Phonology, semantics, Play and Pragmatics of the child was within the age range of 9 to 12 months, Syntactic development of the child was nil. He started babbling by 1.5 years of age, bysyllabic utterances are not achieved. Feeding skills of the child are affected, he has difficulty in swallowing the food with solid consistency and uses smooth consistency food.Sudden unexpected death is high in Individual with Drawet syndrome. It is very important for a professional to have an idea about the seizure triggers for an effective rehabilitation.

DIVERSITY ASSESSMENT OF RICE (Oryza sativa L) LANDRACES ADOPTED TO TERAI, NEPAL []


Rice landraces provide opportunities to develop and to improve the genotypes. The large scale spread of modern, high yielding varieties has replaced the traditional varieties leading to reduced genetic base and increased genetic vulnerability and erosion. The objective of the study was to assess characters, diversity and determine the correlation among the yield and yield attributing agro-morphological traits. Twenty eight landraces of rice collected from terai region of Nepal were characterized in AFU, Rampur, Chitwan, during rainy season of 2018. The experiment was conducted under rod row matrix design. 10 quantitative and 12 qualitative characters were recorded.Maximum variability was seen in culm lodging resistance, auricle colour, lemma colour of apiculus while minimum variability was recorded in basal leaf anthocyanin coloration and culm underlying internode coloration. The correlation study showed grain yield was positively and significantly correlated with number of filled grains per panicle, thickness of seed and 1000 grain weight while it was found positively correlated with panicle length and length of seeds. Also, grain yield was found to be negatively correlated with culm number, panicle number and number of unfilled grains per panicle. For cluster analysis, landraces were grouped into four clusters and the inter-cluster values ranged from 170.29 to 706.183 which indicate wide range of diversity between the landraces. Shannon index was ranged from 1.41 to 0.41 while evenness ranged from 0.475 to 0.959. Results suggested that the number of filled grains per panicle, thickness of seed and 1000 grain weight should be considered for the selection than other traits for yield breeding programme.