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Does Working Conditions Affect Teacher’s Morale of Teaching: Teacher’s Self Perception
Authors: Fatima Zunaira , Shahzadi Uzma , Khalid Shaista 
Published: January 2018

Purpose: Education is the field of study that deals with the pedagogy of teaching and learning. The teacher is the person who is responsible for all these acts. As the importance of teacher is a proven fact so it is necessary that a teacher should be enthusiastic and dedicated towards his teaching. The above mentioned state is termed as teacher’s morale. The study was to investigate teacher self-perception about their morale for teaching affected by different internal working conditions like: teacher’s rapport with head, rapport among the teachers, salary and curriculum issues. The nature of this study was quantitative. Questionnaire consisted upon 39 items, was modified from a reliable and valid instrument constructed by Bentley and Remple 1970. 90 teachers from 24 departments of University of Sargodha were selected as sample of the study by using convenient sampling technique. Data was collected personally. Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics techniques. The results showed that there is significant difference between teacher’s morale and internal factors. Insignificant difference was found among teachers of different age and gender. BUT there was significant difference among masters. M.Phil. and PhD qualified teachers. The study suggested that another research may be conducted to investigate different external working conditions like environment and family background.
Measuring Sustainable Service Quality of Malaysian Water and Sewerage Companies: A Pilot Study
Authors: Salleh Abrari , Mohd Yusof Sha'ri , Othman Norazli 
Published: January 2018

Objective: The aim of this paper is to evaluate the reliability and validity of the sustainable service quality or SUSSERV instrument prior its implementation to measure service quality and sustainability among the water and sewerage companies.
Methodology: The random survey data from thirty questionnaires were analyzed representing customers of water and sewerage service companies in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya.
Results: The findings showed that SUSSERV model with six independent variables namely tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, and sustainability is a valid and reliable instrument. We recommend the sampling method be used during the final research is the quota sampling and will be based on geographical factors (districts) and category of services (water and sewerage).
Implication: This paper is an attempt to fill the gap between service, product and process quality. The SUSSERV model has achieved the research objective where it can be used to measure service quality and sustainability among the Malaysian water service companies. SUSSERV will be suitable to overcome the lack of research in sustainability service quality.
Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation in Talent Retention among Malaysian Engineers
Authors: Osman Idris , Noordin Fauziah , Mohd Idaya Husna , Loon Koe Wei 
Published: January 2018

Purpose: This paper examines the linkage between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and talent retention amongst Malaysian engineers from the perspective of entrepreneurial orientation theory.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A cross-sectional survey of 104 engineers from private organisations in Malaysia was conducted to test the hypothesised relationships between constructs. The population comprised graduate and professional engineers who were registered under the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). The purposive sampling method was employed for data analysis purposes. Data was analysed using partial least square-structural equation modelling technique.
Findings: The results of this study indicated a significant relationship between innovativeness, proactiveness, risk-taking, and competitive aggressiveness and the intention to stay (ITS). Autonomy was found not significant in predicting engineers’ ITS the same jobs. Engineers require EO to support their freedom of ideas and thoughts to exploit opportunities, produce creativity, and solve engineering task-related problems and uncertainty situations.
Implications/Originality/Value: EO dimensions can be used to predict engineers’ ITS current employments. This study provides crucial information for the organisations and policy makers to develop mechanisms and policies to enhance the engineers’ involvement of effective EO for increasing retention behaviours and career satisfaction. As the EO of engineers’ increase, the ITS will also increase.
Resumen: "Habilidades para la vida. Una estrategia para promover la salud y el bienestar infantil y adolescente".
Authors: González Quiñones Juan Carlos 
Published: January 2018

Se presenta un resumen acompañado de una serie de imágenes de este interesante artículo con el único objetivo de contribuir a la transmisión del mensaje. Como siempre, recomendamos su lectura completa.
Penerapan Multivariate Adaptive Regression Spline sebagai Alat untuk Pemodelan Pertumbuhan Ayam Broiler
Authors: Tehupuring Benjamin Christoffel , Soeharsono . , Hadi Saiful 
Published: January 2018

Model pertumbuhan mempunyai fungsi utama sebagai alat pengambilan kebijakan pada pengolahan ayam broiler. Sebanyak 9 jenis pakan dicobakan pada ayam umur satu hari tanpa membedakan jenis kelamin. Pertambahan bobot badan dan jumlah konsumsi pakan diamati setiap minggu selama tiga minggu. Data dikumpulkan dari tiga model pertumbuhan yaitu model I untuk ayam yang mendapat perlakuan pakan 9. Model II untuk ayam yang mendapat perlakuan pakan 1, 2, 4, dan 7. Model III mendapat perlakuan pakan 3, 5, 6, dan 8. Hasil analisa data dengan menggunakan MARS pada data yang dikumpulkan, memperoleh hasil yang sama yaitu terdapat perbedaan kecepatan pertumbuhan antara umur satu sampai dengan dua minggu, kemudian dua sampai tiga minggu, sedangkan pengaruh jumlah konsumsi, beragam bergantung pada jenis pakan.Kata kunci: MARS, umur, pertambahan bobot badan, ayam broiler (Application of Multivariate of Adaptive Regression Spline as A Tool for Growth Modeling on Broiler Chickens)Growth model has a primary function as a policy-making tool in the processing of broiler chickens. A total of 9 types of feed tested at one day old chickens, regardless of their sex. Body weight gain and feed intake were observed every week for three weeks. Data were collected from three models of growth, ie. the Model I are chickens treated with feed 9. Model II are chickens reated with feed 1, 2, 4, and 7. Model III are chickens treated with feed 3, 5, 6 and 8. The results of data analysis using MARS, obtained the same results that there are differences in growth rate between the ages of one to two weeks, and then between two to three weeks, whereas the effect of the amount of consumption varies depending on the type of feed.Keywords: MARS, age, weight gain, broiler chickens
Some Chlorophycean Algae From Maipokhari Lake, Ilam, East Nepal
Authors: Rai Shiva Kumar 
Published: January 2018

The present communication describes the morpho-taxonomy of ten chlorophycean algae from Maipokhari lake, Ilam. They belong to eight genera viz. Scenedesmus (1), Cylindrocapsa (1), Netrium (2), Closterium (2), Euastrum (1), Cosmarium (1), Staurodesmus (1), and Staurastrum (1) under four families viz. Scenedesmaceae (1), Cylindrocapsaceae (1), Mesotaeniaceae (2), and Desmidiaceae (6). Out of these, two genera and six taxa are new records for Nepal.Key Words: Algae; Chlorophyceae; Cylindrocassa; Staurodesmus; Mai Pokhari lake; Nepal.Journal of Natural History MuseumVol. 24, 2009,Page: 1-8
Screening of Selected Medicinal Plants of Pokhara Valley for their Antimicrobial Activities
Authors: Tiwari Birendra , Raut Bechan 
Published: January 2018

The crude compounds from eight medicinal plants viz. Justicia adhatoda L., Solanum virginianum L., Artemisia indica Willd, Eclipta prostrata (L.) L., Cuscuta reflexa Roxb., Mentha arvensis L., Acorus calamus L. and Woodfordia fruticosa (L.)Kurz. claimed by Ayurvedya, traditional healers and other people in different diseases of microbial origin were extracted with water by percolation technique and solvent was completely removed by rotatory vacuum evaporator. The extracts were then tested for their antimicrobial activities at dilution of 5mg/ ml against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi and Shigella dysenteriae. At this dilution, only the Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. has shown its susceptibility against all the tested micro-organisms. Key words: Medicinal plants; Antimicrobial activities; Micro-organisms; Health care system; Pokhara valley. Journal of Natural History MuseumVol. 24, 2009Page: 16-20
Diversity and Population Status of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPS) in Community Forests of Dovan, Palpa, Nepal
Authors: Gubhaju Munesh R. , Ghimire Suresh K. 
Published: January 2018

Patterns of diversity and distribution of non-timber forest product species (NTFPs) were studied in three community forests of Dovan VDC, Palpa. Richness of total plant species and NTFP species was compared in different community forests in relation to forest size, altitude, human disturbance and other physical factors. A total of 143 vascular plant species have been documented from the study area among which 114 species were identified as potentially useful species (NTFPs). The gamma diversity of all species as well as NTFP species was high in large-sized community forest and low in smaller-sized community forest indicating area-based increase in habitat heterogeneity in maintaining overall landscape level species diversity. But species richness (alpha diversity) showed pattern related more with the level of human disturbance associated with the management practices. Key words: Species richness; Alpha diversity; Beta diversity; Gamma diversity; Altitude; Disturbance. Journal of Natural History MuseumVol. 24, 2009Page: 21-46
Cytotaxonomical Notes on Two Nepalese Varieties of <i>Desmodium heterocarpon</i> (L.) DC.
Authors: Manandhar Laxmi , Shakya Shyam Ratna 
Published: January 2018

The paper deals with cytotaxonomical accounts of the two varieties of Desmodium heterocarpon (L.) DC such as var. strigosum and var. heterocarpon collected from Nepal. Somatic chromosome number of both the varieties was found to be 2n=22. Smaller chromosomes with median constrictions predominated in both the cases. The slight differences in relative and absolute lengths between the karyotypes of the two varieties have been recorded.Key word: Varieties; Cytological analysis; Camera lucida; Abnormal stucture.Journal of Natural History Museum Vol. 24, 2009 Page: 130-136
Traditional Knowledge of Tharu Community on Plants Used For 'Marcha' (Fermented Cake) Preparation in Benimanipur Vdc Of NawalparasiDistrict, Western Nepal.
Authors: Thapa Kantiprabha , Rajbhandary Sangeeta 
Published: January 2018

Nepal is rich in ethnobotanical information and there are many plants of ethnobotanical values used by various ethnic community and many studies have been carried out in this aspect. The present study was carried out on the western part of Nepal, in Benimanipur VDC, Nawalparasi district focusing mainly on the plants used in 'Marcha' preparation. Data were collected from two field visits from May-June and September 2006. A total of 20 plant species were found as 'Marcha' preparing plants in Tharu community, which were collected and preserved. The traditional technique of 'Marcha' preparation along with different species of plants used by the Tharu community was documented. The different sample of 'Marcha' with different combination of plants was also documented. This paper does highlight the commonly used plants for 'Marcha' preparation by Tharu community.Keywords: Asparagus racemosus; Elephantopus scaber; Piper longum; Fermentation starter; Beverages.Journal of Natural History MuseumVol. 24, 2009Page: 137-145
Forest Diversity and Carbon Sequestration In Resunga Sacred Grove, Gulmi, Nepal
Authors: Sharma Bhuvan Keshar , Pokharel Chandra Prasad , Shrestha Laxmi 
Published: January 2018

Resunga forest is a store-house of diverse wildlife and wild plants ranging from sub-tropical to temperate climatic zones in the midhill physiographic region. Aiming to assess the forest diversity and sequestrated carbon, this study was conducted in Resunga religious forest. Data were collected from systematically distributed plots at the interval of 50m elevation along the altitudinal gradients from 2100–2450 m elevation. Eight circular plots of 10 m radius were used to collect information on tree level characteristics. Importance value index, Shannon-Weiner index of diversity and evenness were used to assess the forest diversity. Published allometric functions were used to examine the aboveground tree biomass. Tree carbon stocks were calculated using carbon fraction value. Nineteen tree species were recorded from Rhododendron and oak forests. Comparing the forest types, Rhododendron forest was more diverse (H = 1.0) than oak forest (H = 0.9). Similarly, tree species were more evenly distributed (0.87) in the oak forest than that of Rhododendron forest (0.77). The vegetation carbon stock of Rhododendron forest was lower (101.8 t/ha) than that of oak forest (153.8 t/ha). Overall, the average vegetation carbon stocks in the Resunga Sacred Grove (RSG) was 127.75 t/ha. J. Nat. Hist. Mus. Vol. 29, 2015, Page: 60-69
Long-term outcome of pallidal stimulation for Meige syndrome
Authors: Horisawa Shiro , Ochiai Taku , Goto Shinichi , Nakajima Takeshi , Takeda Nobuhiko , Kawamata Takakazu , Taira Takaomi 
Published: January 2018

OBJECTIVEMeige syndrome is characterized by blepharospasm and varied subphenotypes of craniocervical dystonia. Current literature on pallidal surgery for Meige syndrome is limited to case reports and a few small-scale studies. The authors investigated the clinical outcomes of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the globus pallidus internus (GPi) in patients with Meige syndrome.METHODSSixteen patients who underwent GPi DBS at the Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital between 2002 and 2015 were included in this study. Burke-Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale (BFMDRS) movement subscale (BFMDRS-M) scores (range 0–120) obtained at the following 3 time points were included in this analysis: before surgery, 3 months after surgery, and at the most recent follow-up evaluation.RESULTSThe patients’ mean age (± SD) at symptom onset was 46.7 ± 10.1 years, and the mean disease duration at the time of the authors’ initial evaluation was 5.9 ± 4.1 years. In 12 patients, the initial symptom was blepharospasm, and the other 4 patients presented with cervical dystonia. The mean postoperative follow-up period was 66.6 ± 40.7 months (range 13–150 months). The mean total BFMDRS-M scores at the 3 time points were 16.3 ± 5.5, 5.5 ± 5.6 (66.3% improvement, p < 0.001), and 6.7 ± 7.3 (58.9% improvement, p < 0.001).CONCLUSIONSThe results indicate long-term efficacy for GPi DBS for the majority of patients with Meige syndrome.
Quadriceps Neuromuscular Function and Jump-Landing Sagittal-Plane Knee Biomechanics After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Authors: Ward Sarah H. , Blackburn J. Troy , Padua Darin A. , Stanley Laura E. , Harkey Matthew S. , Luc-Harkey Brittney A. , Pietrosimone Brian 
Published: January 2018

Context:
Aberrant biomechanics may affect force attenuation at the knee during dynamic activities, potentially increasing the risk of sustaining a knee injury or hastening the development of osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Impaired quadriceps neuromuscular function has been hypothesized to influence the development of aberrant biomechanics.

Objective:
To determine the association between quadriceps neuromuscular function (strength, voluntary activation, and spinal-reflex and corticomotor excitability) and sagittal-plane knee biomechanics during jump landings in individuals with ACLR.

Design:
Cross-sectional study.

Setting:
Research laboratory.

Patients or Other Participants:
Twenty-eight individuals with unilateral ACLR (7 men, 21 women; age = 22.4 ± 3.7 years, height = 1.69 ± 0.10 m, mass = 69.4 ± 10.1 kg, time postsurgery = 52 ± 42 months).

Main Outcome Measure(s):
We quantified quadriceps spinal-reflex excitability via the Hoffmann reflex normalized to maximal muscle response (H : M ratio), corticomotor excitability via active motor threshold, strength as knee-extension maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), and voluntary activation using the central activation ratio (CAR). In a separate session, sagittal-plane kinetics (peak vertical ground reaction force [vGRF] and peak internal knee-extension moment) and kinematics (knee-flexion angle at initial contact, peak knee-flexion angle, and knee-flexion excursion) were collected during the loading phase of a jump-landing task. Separate bivariate associations were performed between the neuromuscular and biomechanical variables.

Results:
In the ACLR limb, greater MVIC was associated with greater peak knee-flexion angle (r = 0.38, P = .045) and less peak vGRF (r = −0.41, P = .03). Greater CAR was associated with greater peak internal knee-extension moment (ρ = −0.38, P = .045), and greater H : M ratios were associated with greater peak vGRF (r = 0.45, P = .02).

Conclusions:
Greater quadriceps MVIC and CAR may provide better energy attenuation during a jump-landing task. Individuals with greater peak vGRF in the ACLR limb possibly require greater spinal-reflex excitability to attenuate greater loading during dynamic movements.
Quality of Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Patients with Parkinsonism: A Polysomnography Based Study from Rural South India
Authors: Jasti Dushyanth Babu , Mallipeddi Sarat , Apparao A. , Vengamma B. , Kolli Satyarao , Mohan A. 
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT
Objective: The objective of this study is to study the quality of sleep, sleep disorders, and polysomnographic profile in Parkinsonism patients from rural areas and to correlate polysomnographic profile with the staging of disease and with sleep questionnaire. Materials and Methods: Between May 2014 and December 2015, 168 Parkinsonism patients were prospectively screened using sleep questionnaire; Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Parkinson Disease Sleep Score-2 (PDSS-2). Sixty patients underwent overnight polysomnography subsequently. Results: The mean age of 168 patients in the study was 65.3 ± 12.8 years. The mean duration of Parkinsonism was 4.6 ± 3.1 years. The mean ESS, PSQI and PDSS-2 were 12.4 ± 3.2, 7.9 ± 2.1 and 44.7 ± 5.8, respectively. A total of 148 patients (88.1%) had poor quality sleep, which was reported only in 37 patients (22%). Excessive daytime sleepiness (80%) and insomnia (76.7%) were most common symptoms. Polysomnographic profile showed poor sleep efficiency (median interquartile range [IQR] 74.8% [17.8%–99.5%]), reduced slow wave sleep (median [IQR] 0% [0%–9.5%]), and reduced rapid eye movement [REM] sleep (median (IQR) 4.9% [0.1%–24.2%]). Sleep disorders in the study were sleep fragmentation (n = 60, 100%), obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (n = 40, 66.7%), central sleep apnea syndrome (n = 6, 10%), and periodic limb movement disorder (n = 52, 86.7%). Two patients had REM sleep behavioral disorder clinically. There was statistically significant positive correlation between staging of disease, sleep latencies, and sleep questionnaire. Conclusion: Sleep is impaired in majority of Parkinsonism patients which needs to be diagnosed early and managed effectively. Patient education and awareness programs in rural areas regarding sleep disorders in Parkinsonism are required for early diagnosis.
Rates and Correlations of Psychiatric Drug Administration in a Rehabilitation Center
Authors: Peritogiannis Vaios , Papadopoulou Soultana L. , Tatsioni Athina , Kapsalaki Artemis , Siafaka Vassiliki , Kotsi Katerina , Ploumis Avraam 
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT
Background: Physical injury has been associated with the development of several psychopathological manifestations. Less is known about the use of psychiatric medication in those patients. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the use of psychiatric medication by patients been admitted in a rehabilitation center in a tertiary care teaching hospital and to inquire for the correlations of such drug administration. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 127 patients who had been admitted to a rehabilitation center, being in the postacute phase of their condition during a 2-year period. Patients’ medical records were searched for the demographic and clinical information. Results: Analysis was performed for 118 patients, mostly men (62.7%) with the mean age of 57.5 years. About 43.2% of patients (n = 51) were referred for psychiatric consultation, and 39.8% (n = 47) were prescribed a psychiatric drug. Traumatic brain injury was the diagnosis, positively correlated to referral. Twenty-seven out of the 67 nonreferred patients (40.3%) were prescribed psychiatric regimens by physicians. Nearly 38.1% of patients were diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder by the consultation-Liaison psychiatric service. Conclusions: In a rehabilitation center, psychiatric drug administration is common practice and drugs may be prescribed by the center's physicians and by psychiatrists. Such a drug prescription was found to be correlated to referral to the consultation-Liaison psychiatric service.
Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Trigeminal Neuralgia in a South Asian Cohort
Authors: Caldera Manjula Chandragomi , Senanayake Sameera Jayan , Perera Sujith Priyankara , Perera Nadeeke Nidhan , Gamage Ranjanie , Gooneratne Inuka Kishara 
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT
Introduction: The antinociceptive effect of botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) in trigeminal neuralgia (TN) has been described. We evaluated effects of BTX-A in relieving pain in patients with refractory TN at National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Materials and Methods: Pain in patients with TN was assessed using a visual analog from 0 to 10. Three months after commencement of drug therapy with ≥2 drugs including one first-line drug (carbamazepine/oxcarbazepine), pain scores were re-assessed. Twenty-two patients who did not report improvement of ≥50% at 90 days’ posttreatment were recruited. They were given adjunct BTX-A directly to the trigger point (if identified) or intradermal. Pain scores were assessed at 10, 20, 30, 60, and 90 days’ posttreatment. Results: There was a statistically significant improvement in mean pain scores at 10, 20, 30, 60, and 90 days’ posttreatment (5.59 [standard deviation (SD) = 2.7], 5.68 [SD = 2.6], 5.27 [SD = 3.2], 4.77 [SD = 3.7], and 5.32 [SD = 4.0]) compared to pre-BTX-A treatment (7.14, SD = 2.2). Percentage reduction in mean pain score ranged from 20.4% to 33.1%. Maximum response was at day 60 post-BTX-A (50% had ≥50% reduction in pain). No significant difference was found in response with higher doses and injection strategy. Conclusion: Consistent statistically significant reductions in pain scores at the aforesaid intervals compared to pretreatment means that there is a place for BTX in refractory TN.