VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1, JANUARY 2019

Abstract: The accuracy and reliability of the wrist oscillometry meter was determined by both qualitative and statistical procedure. The mercury sphygmomanometer was taken as the standard of all blood pressure measurements in this study. Blood pressures from the author were both measured by the mercury sphygmomanometer and wrist oscillometry meter. The data show that the wrist oscillometry meter is giving a variability in the measurements that makes it difficult to be used as a blood pressure meter compared with the mercury sphygmomanometer. More specifically, it is not possible to ascertain in one measurement whether the patient's blood pressure is low or high. This was shown qualitatively and quantitatively using statistical procedure (t- test and Monte Carlo simulation).

Keywords: Blood pressure, Wrist, Oscillometry, Oscillometric method, Error, Measurement

Abstract: Isoniazid (1) on reaction with 5-arylfuran-2-carboxaldehydes (2a-e) yield N'-((5-Arylfuran-2-yl) methylene) isonicotinohydrazide (3a-e). Post reaction of these hydrazones (3a-e) with mercapto acetic acid afforded N-(4-oxo-2-(5-Arylfuran-2-yl) thiazolidin-3-yl) isonicotinamide (4a-e). Such 4-thiazolidinone derivatives were then treated with phenyl sulphonamide diazonium chloride yielded the compounds (N-(2-(5-arylfuran-2-yl)-4-oxo-5-(2-(4-sulfamoylphenyl) hydrazono) thiazolidin-3-yl) isonicotinamide (5a-e). The structures of these series of heterocycles were assigned by analytical and spectral feature. All the were also evaluated for their antibacterial and antifungal activities.

Keywords: Isoniazid, Schiff base, thiazolidine, diazonium salt, spectroscopy antibacterial and antifungal activities

Abstract: Previous studies have documented the importance of the transformational leadership and communication competence of the leaders and their relationship with employees` job satisfaction. However, there was a lack of leader insight regarding this relationship in the context of higher education in Syria and very few literatures had discussed the issues. The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of communication competence on the relationship between transformational leadership and the job satisfaction of the employees in Syrian private universities. The quantitative method was used in data collection. A random sampling technique was conducted which comprised of 247 faculty members and staff from seven private universities in Syria. A total of three different sets of instruments were used, namely Multifactor leadership (MLQ), Communicative Competence Scale (CCS) and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ). PLS-SEM technique was used to analyze the direct and indirect relationships between the variables in this study. The results of the study indicated that there was a significant relationship between transformational leadership and communication competence. The results show that there was a significant relationship between transformational leadership and job satisfaction. Findings had revealed that the indirect effect of transformational leadership on job satisfaction through communication competence.

Keywords: Transformational leadership, Communication competence, Job satisfaction

Abstract: Prior literature has pointed out that organizational culture is an important factor affecting knowledge sharing and enhanced innovation in an organization. However, there is a lack of models linking organizational culture, knowledge sharing, and innovation at universities within developing countries, particularly Syria. The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of knowledge sharing on the relationship between organizational culture and innovation of the teaching staff in Syria public and private universities. The quantitative method was used in data collection. A random sampling technique was conducted which comprised of 334 valid responses to test the causal relationship between organizational culture, knowledge sharing, and innovation. PLS-SEM technique was used to analyze the direct and indirect relationships between the variables in this study. The results of the study indicated that there was a significant relationship between organizational culture and Knowledge sharing. The results show that there was a significant relationship between organizational culture and innovation. Findings had revealed that the indirect effect of organizational culture on innovation through knowledge sharing.

Keywords: Organizational culture, Knowledge sharing, Innovation

Abstract: Research is determined by the scientific need to solve theoretical and practical problems related to the development of the housing sector, namely housing and public utilities, their social and economic importance in determining the choice of the topic of the article. In developing the problems of housing development, various methodological approaches were used: housing promotion policies and demand incentive policies in order to increase the demand for housing from low-income families.

Keywords: National, local, regional, land use, housing

Abstract: 4-Amino-1,2,4-traizol (I) on condensation with 5-Phenyl substituted-2- furan carboxaldehyde (IIa-e) yield schiff bases namely N-[(5-Arylfuran-2-yl)methylen]-4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-amine (IIIa-e). Each of schiff base on cyclization with Thioglycolic acid afforded 2-(5-Arylfuran-2-yl)-3-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl) thiazolidin-4-one (IVa-e). Following this mannich base reaction of each IVa-e with Formaldehyde and Piperidine give 2-(5-Arylfuran-2-yl)-5-(piperidin-1-yl methyl)-3-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)thiazolidin-4-one (Va-e). All the compounds of each series were characterized by spectral features and elemental contents. The compounds were also screened for their antimicrobial behavior.

Keywords: Triazole, Schiff base, 4-Thiazolidine, Spectral Studies, Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities

Abstract: The Jarawa Younger Granite Complex of Northcentral Nigeria is part of a larger belt of the Jurassic Younger Granite suite of Northern Nigeria. They are intruded into older Basement Complex rocks and are therefore structurally controlled by the pre-existing structures in the basement. Though this area is interesting in terms of geology and tectonic setting, detailed geological and structural interpretation of features in the area is lacking due to limited accessibility occasioned by the rugged/hilly nature of the terrain. Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Minimum Noise Fraction (MNF) and Band Ratio (BR) techniques were applied on Landsat 8 data for lithological discrimination while for structural interpretation, filtering techniques of edge enhancement and edge detection were applied on Digital Elevation Model (DEM) acquired by Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) sensor. The PCA, MNF and BR were useful for preliminary lithological and structural discrimination between different rock units in the area. For structural interpretation, DEM was used to generate shaded relief model and edge maps which enable detailed structural interpretation. Geologic fieldwork was further conducted to validate structures and units identified from image processing. Field investigations revealed five litho-textural units including Basement Complex, Hornblende-Biotite-Granite, Biotite-Microgranite, Jarawa Biotite-Granite and Jarawa Biotite-Microgranite. Foliations observed at the contact between the Younger Granite Complex and the Basement complex averagely trend NE-SW; the Rafin Jaki Granite Porphyry Dyke which range in size from 0.3 - 0.9 meters is seen to harbour xenoliths of older Basement rocks mostly at the contact between the two. Joints and veins in the Jarawa biotite granite, biotite micro granite, dolerite dykes and Rafin jaki granite porphyry show a dominant trend of NW-SE; joints and veins in the hornblende biotite granite and migmatite gneisses show a dominant trend of NNE-SSW, hornblende granite porphyry shows a NE-SW trend and the Jarawa microgranite shows N-S, ENE-WSW dominant trend. The later rocks have a dominant trend of NW-SE with the exception of the Jarawa microgranite that is almost in alignment with the earlier rocks and the rocks of the basement which show a NNE-SSW dominant trend. The dominant trend of the basement; NNE-SSW, and the NW-SE, NE-SW, N-S, and ENE-WSW of the granitic rocks within the study area correspond with the major structural directions of N-S, NE-SW, NW-SE, NNE-SSW and ENE-WSW of the Basement Complex and Younger Granite Ring Complex. These results have important implications in terms of regional tectonics and geological mapping as well as mineral exploration and geotechnics.

Keywords: Jarawa, PCA, Dyke, SRTM, Remote sensing

Abstract: Ethyl-3-oxo-2-(2-(4-sulfamoylphenyl)hydrazono) butanoate (2) on condensation with 6-methyl-2-oxo-4-subsituted phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro pyrimidine-5-carbohydrazide (3a-e) to gave 4-(2-(3-methyl-1-(6-methyl-2-oxo-4-subsituted phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro pyrimidine -5-carbonyl)-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-4(5H)-ylidene) hydrazine) benzene sulfonamide (4a-e), which on reaction with benzaldehyde gives 4-(2-(1-(4-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-3-(hydroxyl (phenyl) aryl)-6-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-4(5H)-ylidene)hydrazinyl) benzenesulfonamide(5a-e).The structures of all these compounds (4a-e) were recognized by analytical and spectral studies. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antimicrobial activity against various bacteria and fungi.

Keywords: Sulphadrug, Pyrazole and Antimicrobial Activity

Abstract: Pharmacy is responsible for providing all the prescribed drugs and advising patients about the use of the medication. This unit is important for the hospital economically because it accounts for 40-50% of hospital revenues. Lean is implemented in pharmacy to reduce the cycle time using sequencing job analysis. Prior to implementing lean method, the team has conducted training for all staff, including measurements and audits to monitor the performance metrics in line with lean implementation. The team promoted the involvement of staffs, including in committing and engaging in totality of implementation activities. The measurements used were: (1) Average cycle time, (2) Job Delay and (3) Percentage of Job Delay. The time is calculated from the patient submitting the prescription to receiving the drug in minutes. The pharmacy cycle time of the selected sample was 110 respondents divided into 3 categories: (1) red for subscription containing 1-3 items with target of 5 minutes, (2) yellow for subscription containing 4-6 items with target 10 minutes and (3) green for subscription containing more than 6 items with a target of 15 minutes. The pharmacy cycle time one month after the implementation of lean on the selected sample was 110 respondents divided into 3 categories. The cycle time of red category on average was 6 minutes, yellow 9 minutes and green 20 minutes. When compared to the target, the red category that exceeds the target is 31.46% (28/89), 21.43% yellow (3/14) and 14.29% green (1/7). The above results show that lean implementation is successful in reducing the waiting time for certain items in the pharmacy. Finally, lean can directly reduce the cycle time. In addition, the change of conventional service model which was in the order of arrival can be changed into SPT (Shortest Processing Time) model. Therefore, there is a significant decrease in service time for red by 46.96%, yellow 52.57% and green 62.07%.

Keywords: Pharmacy, lateness, lean implementation, cycle time, SPT (Shortest Processing Time)

Abstract: In each field of work, the performance became the final value which became a measure of one's success in carrying out their work without exception the nurse profession. For that matter, this study aims to know the factors that influence nurse performance. The work environment is the atmosphere of the location when a job is done either in a permanent or non-permanent place then physically and non-physically, the work environment is one of the factors that can improve performance and a good and pleasant work environment can do every job well. Then work stress is also a factor that can affect a person's performance, someone with a high level of work stress will find it difficult to achieve good performance and vice versa. This study examined respondents in one hospital in Indonesia and involved 160 respondents using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method. This study examined three hypotheses, namely the influence of the work environment on nurse performance and work stress and the effect of work stress on performance with work stress was also an intervening variable between the relationship between the work environment and nurse performance. The results of this study indicate that the work environment has an influence on work stress and work performance and stress has an influence on performance and in this study shows that work stress is also an intervening variable in the relationship of work environment with performance.

Keywords: Work Environment, Job Stress, Nurse Performance, Intervening Variable

Abstract: The design and fabrication of lever operated wheelchair is can be renovated. There are many numbers of people who are suffering from disabilities caused by an accidental injury. Various methods are used for developing manual wheelchair in order to help those people. HMI, HCL and Accelerometer in the wheelchair are some of them used by researchers. These techniques modify the existing design but there are many individuals who cannot manage to pay for advanced model. So, in this deign we are replacing the chain drive mechanism by slider crank mechanism for conveying the force to give motion to wheelchair. The wheelchair is designed in such a way that it requires a less effort by an operator to operate and it is economically affordable as compared to other advanced wheelchair.

Keywords: Lever operated wheelchair, Design of wheelchair, Fabrication of Lever Operated Wheelchair, Lever Mechanism

Abstract: The vehicle is designed based on an International Trike competition called ASME HPVC. The vehicle was designed to excel in speed, handling, efficiency, practicality and safety as these aspects will be tested in the competition. The team has also put in a lot of effort in the innovative side of the design as we strive to create a unique design that set us apart from other competitors. The design of the vehicle consists of background research, concept generation and analysis and testing to ensure the best possible design. To simplify the design process, the team was divided into five subsections with a single team member in charge of each section. These sections include frame, fairing, steering, braking and drive train. For each subsection, design concepts were generated and evaluated to make the best selection. The team also consists of a subsection dedicated only for innovation which creates inventive technology to improve the design of our vehicle. The vehicle is a front faired tadpole trike with a lightweight aluminum frame constructed from 6061-T6 tubing having a total weight of 25 kg. The front faring creates the perfect aerodynamic structure. Vehicle is designed to be safe and rider is protected by a rollover protection system (RPS) which is designed to meet the ASME HPVC requirements with a minimum safety factor of 1.9.

Keywords: Recumbent Trike, Ackermann Angle, Tadpole trike, Vehicle testing, Roll-over protecting system

Abstract: The research is about the organizational assessment conducted which serves as an input to process improvement. The research confirmed that HR issues can have an effect on the overall performance of the company as well as the performance and morale of the employees. The HR issues when left unattended may lead to employee dissatisfaction. These HR issues include issues on the areas of job applicant screening, job posting, employee orientation and benefits orientation, granting of mandatory benefits, issuance of employee handbook, interpretation and implementation of policies, approval of benefits like sick leave, annual leave and employee training and development. This is validated by their slight satisfaction of the access and availability of HR Staff, Consistency in the HR policies implementation as well as Communication of Information. Overall, the Human Resources Department (HRD) of any company should improve its process of information and communicate taking into account accurate information and consistent implementation of policies.

Keywords: Transparency, Consistency, Policy Implementation, Access and Availability, Communication of Information, Employee Handbook, Policies