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TERRAFORM ILI PULUMI - POREĐENJE INFRASTRUKTURNIH ALATA
Authors: Inđić Ivan
Published: November 2022

Cloud računarstvo postaje sve popularnije iz godine u godinu. Veština pravljenja održive infrastrukture nikada nije bila traženija nego što je sada. Da bi bilo moguće automatizovati i standardizovati proces pravljenja infrastrukture, pojavili su se IaC alati. Infrastruktura kao kod (IaC) je upravljanje i obezbeđivanje infrastrukture putem koda umesto ručnih procesa. IaC alatima se kreiraju konfiguracione datoteke koje sadrže infrastrukturne specifikacije što olakšava uređivanje i distribuciju konfiguracija. Takođe, osigurava da se svaki put kreira identično okruženje i identični resursi. U ovoj oblasti DevOps-a najveći rivali su Terraform i Pulumi.
PROCES RAZVOJA RAČUNARSKE IGRE „ZEMLJA DUHOVA“
Authors: Mladenović Filip
Published: November 2022

U ovom radu prikazan je proces raz­voja računarske igre „Zemlja duhova“. Opisani su ključ­ni elementi igre i objašnjeni su pojedini implementacioni detalji.
IT INFRASTRUKTURA VELIKIH PREDUZEĆA U PRAKSI – OPTIMIZACIJA KAŠNJENJA PRISTUPA PODACIMA
Authors: Knežević Ivan , Nemec Dejan
Published: November 2022

Ovaj rad bavi se IT infrastrukturom velikih preduzeća, a poseban akcenat stavlja se na optimizaciju kašnjenja pristupa podacima. Brzina rada informacionog sistema, njegova složenost i način obrade podataka preduzeća su mera učinkovitosti preduzeća. Optimizacija rada informacionog sistema uveliko zavisi od brzine pristupa podacima, odnosno od kašnjenja pristupa podacima. Optimizacija kašnjenja pristupa podacima i paralelizacija procesa rada informacionog sistema su dva najviše razvijana aspekta IT-a.
PROCENA STANJA I SANACIJA AB KONSTRUKCIJE SPORTSKOG CENTRA ’’SAJMIŠTE’’ U NOVOM SADU
Authors: Pantić Vladan , Šupić Slobodan Miljan
Published: November 2022

Rad se sastoji iz teorijskog i praktičnog dela. U teorijskom delu je opisano određivanje optimalne debljine zaštitnog sloja betona u cilju obezbeđenja zahtevane trajnosti AB konstrukcija. U praktičnom delu je urađena procena stanja AB konstrukcije sportskog centra ’’Sajmište’’. Kako bi se utvrdio stepen oštećenja i dao predlog sanacionih radova, sproveden je detaljan vizuelni pregled svih dostupnih elemenata konstrukcije. Na osnovu analize registrovanih defekata i oštećenja, rezultata terenskih ispitivanja, kontrolnog proračuna sa opterećenjima koja odgovaraju novoj funkciji objekta i arhitektonskom rešenju, dat je predlog sanacionih mera u cilju obezbeđebnja nosivosti i trajnosti novoprojektovane AB konstrukcije.
АНАЛИЗА СОФТВЕРСКОГ ПАКЕТА CIVIL 3D ЗА ИЗРАДУ ПРОЈЕКАТА САОБРАЋАЈНИЦА
Authors: Дрчелић Никола
Published: November 2022

У раду је приказана анализа могућности примене програмског пакета Civil 3D кроз фазу пројектовања пута, његова функционалност и примена. Описани су алати који се користе при изради дигиталног модела терена (ДТМ), дефинисања осовине пута, подужног профила и нивелете пута, коридора, цртања попречних профила и карактеристичних попречних профила, формирање нивелационог плана, обрачун количина итд.
PENGARUH LEVERAGE, KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN DAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP VOLATILITAS HARGA SAHAM
Authors: Khairunisa Nita , Nazir Nazmel
Published: November 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menguji pengaruh leverage, kebijakan dividend dan ukuran perusahaan terhadap volatilitas harga saham. Variabel independent yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni leverage, kebijakan dividend dan ukuran perusahaan. Sedangkan variabel dependent yang digunakan adalah volatilitas harga saham. Data yang digunakan ialah data sekunder yang diperoleh dari laporan keuangan perusahaan yang terdaftar dalam indeks LQ45 di Bursa Efek Indonsia (BEI) periode 2017-2019, sampel penelitian berjumlah 24 perusahaan yang dipilih menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa leverage dan ukuran perusahaan secara parsial tidak berpengaruh terhadap volatilitas harga saham. Sedangkan kebijakan dividend secara parsial berpengaruh negatif terhadap volatilitas harga saham dan secara simultan atau bersama-sama leverage, kebijakan dividend dan ukuran perusahaan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap volatilitas harga saham.
PENGARUH KINERJA KEUANGAN, KINERJA LINGKUNGAN, SISTEM MANAJEMEN LINGKUNGAN, KEPEMILIKAN MANAJERIAL DAN REPUTASI KAP TERHADAP CARBON EMISSION DISCLOSURE
Authors: Dewi Fortuna Nur Rohmah  , Nazmel Nazir
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh kinerja keuangan, kinerja lingkungan, sistem manajemen lingkungan, kepemilikan manajerial, dan reputasi KAP terhadap carbon emission disclosure. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan manufaktur, pertambangan dan pertanian yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2016 – 2020. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder yang diperoleh dari laporan tahunan dan laporan keberlanjutan perusahaan. Dengan metode purposive sampling diperoleh 39 sampel perusahaan. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kinerja lingkungan, sistem manajemen lingkungan dan reputasi KAP berpengaruh positif terhadap carbon emission disclosure sedangkan kinerja keuangan, dan kepemilikan manajerial tidak berpengaruh terhadap carbon emission disclosure.
LOBECTOMIA TOTAL COMO TRATAMENTO DE HEMANGIOSSARCOMA HEPÁTICO EM UM CÃO – RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Duarte Daniel Pone , Souza Julia Lopes de , Moura Gabryella Barbosa de , Fagundes Carla Teixeira , Bastos Maria Eduarda Couto da Silva , Marques Bárbara Pessanha , Okuyama Martha de Novaes , Souza Mariana do Desterro Inácio e , Vivas Diego Gonzalez
Published: November 2022

O hemangiossarcoma é uma neoplasia mesenquimal maligna agressiva com elevada taxa de morbidade e de mortalidade em cães e gatos; que se desenvolve mais frequentemente em baço, fígado, coração, ossos além de poder manifestar metástases regionais. O presente relato tem por objetivo descrever um caso de um canino diagnosticado com hemangiossarcoma hepático em lobo caudado submetido a uma lobectomia total. A técnica cirúrgica consistiu na utilização da sutura de guilhotina modificada na base do lobo acometido utilizando fio de polidioxanona e, com o auxílio de um bisturi elétrico unipolar, e respeitando o distanciamento de 0,5 cm da sutura, foi realizada a lobectomia. Após a remoção do lobo, foi fixada uma esponja hemostática de colágeno na região da incisão como forma de auxílio no controle hemorrágico. Foi indicado também a realização de tratamento quimioterápico adjuvante, entretanto o tutor do animal optou pela não realização da mesma. Ainda assim, o paciente do presente relato obteve uma boa resposta ao procedimento, e o tutor ficou muito satisfeito, relatando que houve uma grande melhora na qualidade de vida do animal e que ele não sentia mais dor, voltando a ter o seu comportamento habitual.
A Comparison of Reaction Time and Mental Imagery of Video Game Players and Two-Wheeler Drivers
Authors: Albin Eldhose  , Dr. Malini.R
Published: November 2022

The study aimed to identify whether significant difference exist between video game players and non-players, as well as two-wheeler drivers and non-drivers in reaction time and mental imagery. The samples being male video game players (N=30), and non-players (N=30), two-wheeler drivers (N=30) and non-drivers (N=30) were collected from one of colleges of Kerala. A random selection, of total 120 samples which consisted of four groups of 30 each aged between18 to 23, was done. Personal data schedule to obtained Reaction time apparatus; to determine their reaction time, mental imagery questionnaire; to assess the sensory experiences was administered. The data analyzed using T-test showed significant difference in the choice reaction time, between video game players and non-players. Except choice reaction time, mental imagery and simple reaction time showed no significance in any group. Thus hypothesis that there is no significant difference between video game players and non players in mental imagery and reaction time and there is no significant difference between two-wheeler drivers and non-two wheeler drivers in mental imagery and reaction time are accepted. However significant difference in choice reaction domain of the reaction time was observed.
Premenstrual Symptoms: Correlation with Temperament
Authors: Rekha Patel
Published: November 2022

Background: Premenstrual syndrome is particularly common problem in the young age group and represents significant public health problem (Halbreich et al., 2003). During adolescence, temperament plays a major role to determine how a person will deal with a stressors and different type of physical and psychological changes. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between temperament and premenstrual tension symptoms in adolescent girls. Method: In this study 4 girl’s schools were selected in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Participants from the schools were recruited by purposive sampling method as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the participants were given a brief description about the study and ensured about the confidentiality. Subsequent doubts were thoroughly clarified and asked to give an informed consent. All the tools (premenstrual symptoms checklist, TEMPS-A, were administered at the same time. Results: Findings of current study show that there is significant correlation of various type of temperament namely dysthymic, cyclothymic and irritable with premenstrual symptoms. There was significant correlation found between various type of temperament and various sub domains of premenstrual symptoms namely, biological, psychological and somatic. Conclusion: The study found significant correlation between temperament and premenstrual tension symptoms.
Management of OCD Co-Morbid with Depression
Authors: Laxmi Narayan Rathore  , Jai Prakash
Published: November 2022

Depressive disorder has been known to co-exist with OCD since a very long time. Studies reported that presence of mood state (disorder) in patients having primary OCD could pose challenges in management. Literature favours use of cognitive behaviour therapy in managing symptoms severity in OCD. Present study attempts to look its role on co-morbid depressive disorder as well as on primary obsessive compulsive symptoms. Pre and post intervention with a control group design were made to conduct this study involving 20 OCD patients, which were equally divided in two groups. One group was given cognitive intervention sessions for 10 weeks. Pre and post intervention assessment was done using YBOCS and BDI and results were compared. Obtained data indicates that there is noticeable decrease in composite YBOCS and BDI scores at post intervention stage, in the group which has been given cognitive intervention as compared to the control group. Finding reveals that cognitive intervention has a role in improving the co-morbid depressive features along with remission of primary obsessive compulsive symptoms in OCD patients.
Self-Perceptions about Parenting Efficacy and Nurturance among Parents with Mental Illness
Authors: Advaita Nigudkar  , Jagruti Wandrekar
Published: November 2022

Parenting is a crucial life role for individuals with mental illness. However, relatively little research has explored how the parents view themselves in the parenting role. In this study, we compared individuals between the age group of 30 to 50 years who had been diagnosed with any Axis I disorder (DSM IV TR) of at least 2 years duration but were currently in remission and were high functioning (GAF above 60), with individuals with no prior history of psychiatric illness. We studied two variables- Parenting Efficacy, as measured by scores on the Parenting Efficacy subscale of the Parental Locus of Control Scale (Campis, Lyman and Prentice Dunn, 1986), and Parenting Nurturance, as measured by the Nurturance subscale of the Child Rearing Practices Report- Modified (Rickel and Biasitti, 1982). The two groups showed significant differences in scores on both measures- for Parenting Efficacy, t(38) =1.87, p<0.04, and for Nurturance, t(38) =2.07, p<0.03, with those with psychiatric diagnoses scoring lower on both. The results are discussed in terms of internalised stigma and real and perceived skill deficits. The findings have implications for psychosocial rehabilitation of parents with mental illness and community awareness programmes.
Self-Efficacy, Depression and Suicidal Ideation: A Study among Love Failure Adolescents in India
Authors: Rahul Radhakrishnan  , Gopika Krishnan. L  , Arul Balasubramanian
Published: November 2022

The aim of the present study is to find the impact of self-efficacy, depression and suicidal ideation among love failure adolescents. The sample of 100 love failure adolescents was taken from all over India. The sample comes under the age group of 12-19. The tools used for the study are General Self Efficacy Scale by Schwarzer and Jerusalem, Beck Depression Inventory-II by Beck and Scale for Suicide ideation by Beck, Kovacs and Weissman. Significant gender difference is found on depression and suicidal ideation. Girls tend to be higher in depression and suicidal ideations. No significant gender differences found on self-efficacy. Positive correlation obtained between depression and suicidal ideation. Depression and suicidal ideation shows negative correlation with self-efficacy.
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program and Conscious Yoga on Anxiety and Depression Trait in High School Girl Students: A Pilot Study
Authors: Zahra Taleghani
Published: November 2022

Introduction: the present study was conducted with the aim of examining the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction program and conscious yoga on state and trait anxiety and depression in high school girl students. Methods: The study was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test, control group and a 2-month follow-up. 24 high school girl students who referred to clues all of the high school girl students Tehran were selected in an available way and were randomly assigned into experimental (n1 = 12) and control groups (n2 = 12). The anxiety and depression was assessed in pre-test and post-test. Then, participants of experimental group received group mindfulness-based stress reduction program and conscious yoga for 8 sessions. After completing the interventions high school girl students’ depression level was measured again and data were analyzed using covariance analysis. Findings: Results showed mindfulness-based stress reduction program can significantly decrease depression in high school girl students of experimental group and significantly decrease state and trait anxiety in them. Conclusion: The results of this study proposes some evidences that mindfulness-based stress reduction program can be an appropriate therapeutic method for improving quality of life and decreasing state and trait anxiety and depression  in high school girl students. So, applying mindfulness-based stress reduction program is recommended to decrease anxiety and depression in high school girl students.
Digital Technologies in Teaching and Learning
Authors: Dr. Md. Mahmood Alam
Published: November 2022

Education is changing. Digital technologies are impacting what, where, how and why students learn, and who they learn from. Infusing technology into instruction could methodically address the challenges and provides a platform for transformative effect. However, the many benefits of learning with digital technologies are accompanied by some potential risks for students and schools. These ‘digital challenges’ are real and present a dilemma to schools seeking to use digital technology to enhance student learning. Many studies of e-learning programs have concluded that the key to ensuring successful outcomes is to blend more traditional classroom approaches with those that use technology. A blended approach mixing face-to-face classroom methods with technology-mediated activities seems to provide the highest learning outcomes. These results suggest that teachers need to develop a model that would include a shared vision, entire school community involvement, specific training for staff and time for the training and time for the staff to communicate and share among peers for technology to be an effective tool in the classroom curriculum. Although technology is not a panacea for all educational ills, technology is an essential tool for teaching (OTA, 1995). To use technology as an effective instructional tool, training and time is needed for teachers to infuse technology into their curriculum. This paper highlights the benefits and challenges of using digital technologies in teaching and learning in the classroom.
Study of the Level of Youth Readiness for Old Age Changes
Authors: Tora Rasim Medjidova
Published: November 2022

The society is aging and as a result of it, the psychological well-being of the elderly, as well as well-being of a society as a whole becomes even more important. In some ways, there is a sense of fear towards later stages of life and an unwillingness to understand and accept positive aspects of aging. Scientists suggest solving this problem through the development of intergenerational interaction between generations; in the process representatives of different generation cohorts start forming tolerant attitudes towards each other through the exchange of experience. Readiness for this kind of interactions is an integral characteristic that determines the individual’s awareness of the fact of own aging and more tolerant attitude towards it. The absence of fear of the inevitable physiological, social, personal-psychological and professional changes happening with aging can improve psychological well-being at any age. The current paper presents the results of an empirical study in which we assessed the readiness of 100 young people towards senior age changes (Azerbaijan, Baku; 50 males, 50 females; the age range from 18 to 25; Mage=20.73 years, SD age=1.91). The materials for analysis were the data of a questionnaire survey conducted at the ASPU (Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University). Results showed that the overall readiness level is in the range of an average degree of readiness to the development of age-related changes, which indicates an unruffled, tolerant attitude towards ongoing and future age changes without any acute experiences and negative emotional reactions.
A Case Study of Person with Schizophrenia with Auditory Hallucinations (Voices) – A Cognitive Behavioral Case Work Approach
Authors: Mrinal B  , Nilesh MG  , Arif A.
Published: November 2022

Background: Effective psychosocial treatment like cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is needed for quick recovery from schizophrenia. The applicability of CBT for schizophrenia has many applications to social work practice. Aim: The aim of the present study was to manage auditory hallucination using cognitive behavioural case work study approach. Methodology: It uses a single subject design and compares pre and post -intervention baseline data with that following intervention. Psychiatric social work assessment using – social history Performa, Brief Psychiatric Rating Scales (BPRS), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), The Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia, Psychotic Symptoms Rating Scales (PSYRATS), Family Assessment Device (FAD). Based on the assessment, psychiatric social work intervention was provided to patient and family members, which includes psycho education, Cognitive Behavior therapy and family intervention. Results: There was change in the pre and post score of psychotic symptoms, anxiety, depression and hallucinations (voices). Psychotic Symptoms were significantly reduced with treatment of client with cognitive behavior case work intervention and medication Patient understanding level of illness was improved, distorted beliefs about hallucination was modified, client was able to cope with distressing symptoms.
Job Satisfaction and Job Involvement among Sahayak and Permanent Employees of Gujarat School
Authors: Bharat G. Patel  , Dr. Rudresh M. Vyas
Published: November 2022

Job satisfaction is an integral component of work climate, while working in organizations; people develop a set of attitudes to about the work, Supervision, coworkers, working, conditions and so on. This set of attitudes is referred to as job satisfaction. Job involvement is the degree to which employees immerse themselves in their jobs, invest time and energy in team and view work as a central part of their overall lives. An attempt has been made to measure the comparative study of job satisfaction and job involvement among Sahayak employees and permanent employees. The job satisfaction scale is developed by Amarsingh and Dr. T.R Sharma in 1999 and job involvement scale development by Santosh Dhar, Upinder Dhar and D.K Srivastava in 2001. The sample consisted of 80 employees, 40 Sahayak and 40 permanent employees with Grant in aid school and Government school organizations of south Gujarat. t-test was applied to see the differences of mean score of job involvement and job satisfaction between Sahayak and permanent grant-in-aid and government school employees. Results reveal that Job satisfaction more impact on permanent and government school employees than Sahayak and Grant-in-aid school employees. Job involvement more impact on Sahayak and grant-in-aid school employees than permanent and government school employees. The results supports for the significant impact on job involvement and job satisfaction between Sahayak and permanent grant-in-aid and government school employees.
A Comparison of Screening Tests for Quantifying Psychological Maladjustments in Blind Subjects
Authors: Dr Chincholikar Sanjeev Vasantrao
Published: November 2022

Background: A very substantial lack of manpower trained in psychology, psychiatry, social sciences and related fields has been the real hurdle in expanding the mental health research beyond the mental health hospital and the psychiatric clinics. The research was undertaken with a view to compare the two screening tests for quantifying psychological maladjustments. Objective: To compare the two screening tests personality based hardiness index and self -reporting questionnaire for quantifying psychological maladjustments. Material and methods: It was a cross-sectional study carried out among blind people in blind schools in Maharashtra. All blind people enrolled in the blind schools were the study participants. Data was collected from the students using a validated personality based hardiness index and Self reporting  questionnaire, another screening test. Statistical analysis was done using Fishers Exact test, X2 test. Results: It was found that there was statistically highly significant association between the two screening test results. (personality based hardiness index and self reporting questionnaire) When fisher’s exact test of significance was applied to the about data results were statistically highly significant, p=0.00000109 proving that there was high level of agreement between two. This seems to indicate that a non- hardy personality and presence of psychiatric morbidity coexist more frequently. Conclusion: It can be concluded that SRQ + persons may be non- hardy or vice versa as there is a significant negative correlation between hardiness and psychological distress among medical students.
Life Skills to deal with Mental Health Issues in Women
Authors: Soni Jaiswal
Published: November 2022

Mental health plays a vital role in leading healthy and happy life in individuals. It refers to an overall psychological well-being, or an absence of a mental disorder. From the perspective of “positive psychology”, mental health may include an individual’s ability to enjoy life and create a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience. Women experience various mental health issues due to digitalization, interpersonal relationship issues and failure in daily activities such as difficulty in problem solving and decision making. In this paper, the author has attempted to shed light on the various mental health issues found in women in current scenario. Life skills training can be effective to tackle these issues. Life skills refer to the abilities that help to promote mental health and well-being. It includes abilities like decision making, problem solving and interpersonal relationship skills etc. These are found to be effective in dealing with the difficult situations which may lead to mental illness. Life skills training particularly to deal with these issues would help women to promote mental health and balance in their life. Moreover author has also attempted to establish that life skills intervention program cultivate the necessary skills that help in maintenance of mental health in women. Development of these abilities would help women to adjust with the changes in environment occurring due to digitalization, establish positive relationships and show efficiency in problem solving and decision making.
Effect of Tunneling and Broadening of Frequency on Ability of Unfilled Time Judgment
Authors: Shrayasi Roy  , Shramana Ganguly  , Rupam Banerjee
Published: November 2022

The present study examined the effect of tunneling and broadening of frequency on ability of unfilled time judgment. Twenty male post graduate students were participated, it was asked to estimate the time of tone which was randomly presented to the participants with different frequency. The stimuli in this experiment were basically a series of consecutive two stimuli of the same sound / intensity [Control Condition 440Hz-440Hz]. The stimuli were presented in low to high intensity in Experimental Condition One [220Hz-660Hz] and high to low frequency in Experimental Condition Two [660Hz-220Hz].The underestimation of time has occurred more in the Control Condition than the other two Experimental Conditions. But the underestimation of time has occurred accurately in Experimental Condition Two than Experimental Condition One. The tunneling effect has affected more on time estimation than the broadening effect of the participants.
Suicidal Tendency among Depressive and Normal People
Authors: Urvesh Chouhan  , Dr. Jigar Parikh
Published: November 2022

Suicide is a self-desired act to end one’s own life. Suicide is considered a major problem from the social and psychological point of view and sociological, cultural and psychological factors play vital role in suicide. In the present time problem of suicide is made more serious threatening for human life.  The main objective of present study was to compare the level of suicidal tendency among depressive and normal people. For this purpose investigator has selected sample of 30 depressive and 30 normal people (20 to 30 years). Depressive people were screened through Back depression scale from various hospital and clinics of Surat district. Suicidal tendency was measured through Suicidal Tendency Scale developed by Bhatt, D.J. and Meghnathi, R.G. (2004). Findings of present research reported that depressive people have greater symptoms of suicidal tendency on most of the dimensions of suicidal tendency. Thus, intervention programs should be employed to avoid suicidal attempts among youth.
Attitude Change towards Homosexuality Post Intervention
Authors: Kanishk Kala  , Saloni Goyal  , Dr. Shailja Rana  , Dr. Harpreet Bhatia
Published: November 2022

While there have been advancements in the pro-homosexuality attitudes and civil rights of homosexual individuals in recent times, the progress is mostly confined to the Western nations. Homosexuality is largely considered a taboo in India with negative attitudes prevailing in the general public. The present research aimed at examining the impact of audio-visual intervention on students’ attitude towards homosexuality. The sample included 108 undergraduate students (M-54, F-54) in the age range 18-21 years studying in Delhi. The participants completed the Homosexuality Attitude Scale (Kite & Deaux, 1986) prior to and after viewing two intervention videos shown on consecutive days. Comparisons between the pre-intervention and the post-intervention scores of males, females and the total sample were done using t-test. The results indicated significant positive attitude change in the total sample and the male subjects. The attitude of female subjects towards homosexuality also became more favourable; however, the change was not significant in nature.
Shyness Correlates of Facebook Addiction among College Students
Authors: Lancy D’Souza  , Ravi M  , Lakshmeesh D M  , Mridula Singh
Published: November 2022

The present study assesses the relationship between the shyness and face book addiction among college students studying in Mysuru city. Shyness Assessment Test (D’Souza, 2006) and Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS, 2012 were administered to a sample of 120 college students. Shyness  of students was measured in 3 domains and face book addiction in 6 elements domains. Data were subjected to product moment correlation and stepwise multiple regression to find out the relationship between shyness and face book addiction, including the domains of shyness which predict face book addiction. Also gender comparisons were tested through Independent samples ‘t’ tests. Results revealed that most of the elements of face book addiction including total face book addiction scores correlated positively and significantly with all the domains of shyness and total shyness scores. Only cognitive/affective domain of shyness, best predicted the face book addiction to the extent of 10.5%. Male students had higher addiction in tolerance, relapse, withdrawal elements of face book addiction including total addiction than female students.
Development and Standardization of Information and Communication Technology Knowledge Scale
Authors: Devendra Singh Chamyal
Published: November 2022

The present study was aimed to construct, develop and standardize Information and Communication Technology Knowledge Scale (ICTKS). Investigators outlined the Information and Communication Technology Knowledge Scale (ICTKS) with a thorough reading of the literature and after analysing the content framed 170 items related to the course. The prepared 170 items were revised and edited carefully and then given to the subject experts for their valuable suggestions and corrections to ensure its quality. Thus the content validity of the tool was established.  Face validity of the scale was determined on the basis of opinion of the specialists. After first tryout and seeking the opinion of the experts some of the items were reframed and 30 items were deleted. The remaining 140 items were subjected to item analysis. After second tryout 29 items were deleted and 111 items were retained and those items were selected for the final study. Reliability of the questionnaire was 0.86. The predictive and concurrent validity were 0.97 and 0.74. Simple random sampling method was adopted for the selection of 200 samples. Item Analysis was done by calculating the Difficulty Index level and Discrimination Power for each of the 140 items of the pilot study. Mean values (M) were calculated of different variable for grade norms.
Pilot Study: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Intervention on College Students
Authors: Divya Sinha  , Hemalatha Ramachandran
Published: November 2022

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was used as a pilot study that focused on young female adults in the age group of 18-22 years. Sample size of this study was 40 female college students. Out of which 20 were in experimental group and the other 20 as control group. Screening of the subjects was done using Demographic Questionnaire. The study will measure the effect of MBSR intervention of 8-weeks on individual to be more mindful and its effect on its attention and perception of stress using the task stroop, change detection and KIMS and perceived stress scale.
Gender Differences in Self Reported Worrying and Emotional Regulation Deficits in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Patients
Authors: Isha Khanna  , Dr. Jyotsana
Published: November 2022

Background: Studies of gender differences in GAD have revealed female preponderance in the epidemiology, co morbidity, and symptom severity in GAD. Relatively less explored are gender differences in the cardinal feature of GAD, i.e. excessive worrying and in the underlying emotional regulation deficits, the presence of which is evidenced in GAD sufferers. Objective: To assess gender differences in the self reported worrying and emotional regulation difficulties in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) patients. Method: Data were derived from a 150 patients (75 male and 75 female patients) with a primary psychiatric diagnosis of GAD (DSM-V, 2013); who were under treatment from various psychiatric centers based in Haryana. The tools used were Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). Results: Women with GAD had significantly higher self reported worrying levels and greater emotional regulation deficits than men with GAD. Conclusion: The current study provides evidence for gender differences in worrying and emotional regulation deficits in GAD patients. Women GAD patients worry more and have more emotional regulation deficits as compared to male GAD patients.
Effect of Beta Wave Therapy on Academic Performance of ADHD Children
Authors: Ankita Acharya
Published: November 2022

Education, as a basic component of human development, captures the capability of acquiring knowledge, communicating and holds the key to progress for any inclusionary society. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a pervasive chronic disorder affecting children’s wellbeing. The purpose of this article is to help children diagnosed with ADHD to cope with their academic demand in an inclusive educational setup with the help of beta wave tune during exam time. Brain wave are of four types, Delta wave-1 to 3 times per second and associated with total unconsciousness and deep dreamless sleep. Theta waves-4 to 7 times a second and associated with early stage of sleep and drowsiness. Alpha wave-8 to 11 times a second and associated with peace and relaxation. Beta wave- 12 to 30 times a second and associated with increased ability to focus on external stimulus. Children with ADHD present excess theta activity and decreased beta in frontal and midline region of brain known as cortical hypo arousal leading to inattention and poor academic performance.
Internet Addiction and Quality of Life among Young Adults: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Swati Gupta  , Ved Prakash Maurya  , Anand Pratap Singh  , Ashok Kumar Patel
Published: November 2022

Use of internet facility has increased in recent few years. It has observed that mostly youngsters have been affected from recent development of information and communication technology (Maurya et al., 2018).The present study explores the impact of excessive use of internet on quality of life of young adults. A sample of 60 young adults has been selected from Delhi/NCR region out of 60, 23 individuals fulfilled the criteria of internet addiction. A personal data sheet consisting age, gender, religion, education etc., and Internet Addiction Test (IAT) was used as a screening test fallowed by WHO Quality of Life Scale BREF (WHOQOL BREEF).Findings suggested that there is no significant difference in patterns to use of internet among young adults male and female. Findings of the present study also depicted negative correlation between addiction and quality of life which may clinically significant but not statistically proven. Thus, it can be noted that internet use is not only the sole predictor of influencing one’s quality of life.
Self esteem among Children with Learning Disability: an Intervention Study
Authors: Shambhavi. G  , Rajeshwari N Kenchappanavar
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the study was to assess self-esteem as a psychological correlate of learning disability among children: scope of psychological interventions. It was hypothesized that LD children have low self-esteem. A sample of 30 Students for experimental group, across the age group of ten years to sixteen years were included for the study.  Children with average and above average IQ but with learning difficulty, Children who are physically healthy and active in other co-curricular activities, Children who are going for remedial classes for subject wise Learning difficulty were included. And children with various types of Learning disability like dyslexia(both reading comprehension and writing), dyscalculia and dysgraphia were included for the study. Information sheet -Socio-demographic data sheet, Rosenberg Self-Esteem (Rosenberg 1965) questionnaires were administered on the selected sample. The study was an experimental study where the self esteem was assessed pre and post intervention. An intervention was administered for the experimental group which included developing and maintain a healthy self-esteem. Analysis was done using‘t’ test to assess the effect of intervention. The experimental and control group was further analysed to see the effectiveness of the intervention programme. Thepre-test results show that the students with LD have scored low on self esteem. Key findings were the post test shows intervention programme has a significant influence on the experimental group and not very significant influence on control group. Further, the limitations and implications of the study for further research are also given.
Development and Validation of Test for Instagram Addiction (TIA)
Authors: Lancy D’Souza  , Samyukta A  , Tevin John Bivera
Published: November 2022

The study deals with the development and validation of a test for Instagram addiction for adolescents and adults.  Now a days there is a drastic shift in the usage of Facebook to Instagram, the authors planned to develop and validate a new test for Instagram addiction. A total of 327 individuals ranging from students in various disciplines to adults working in various fields was selected through simple random sampling and considered for the present investigation. The authors in consultation with the experts formulated an inventory having 34 statements pertaining to Instagram addiction among adolescents and adults. After initial face validation, the test was administered to more than 400 individuals, only 327 filled inventories were considered for development of TIA, after filtering the inventories for completeness and erratic answering. Later, the data were subjected to factor analysis and 6 components were derived through Factor analysis, which included components like Lack of control, Disengagement, Escapism, Health and interpersonal troubles, Excessive use and Obsession. The total variance explained in this inventory was 59.48%. To find out the reliability, the Cronbach’s reliability test was done and the alpha value obtained for the total inventory was 0.931 and for various components varied from 0.680 to 0.863. Further, when item to total scores correlations were performed; all the correlation coefficients obtained through Pearson’s product moment correlation techniques were found to be highly significant, indicating that the TIA has high reliability and validity.  Even the correlation coefficients obtained between components were found to be highly significant.
A Pilot Study: Humor and Creativity
Authors: Cantürk Akben  , Hamit Coskun
Published: November 2022

Although the literature mentions the indirect relationship between humor and creativity, there is limited evidence that exposure to humorous objects improves directly creative performance. Moreover, the role of humor in the relationship between creativity and various personality traits is also unclear. For addressing this issue, a total of 53 subjects participated in this study. Humorous images (cartoons) were shown to the participants prior to the creativity task. There were no images in the control group. Findings revealed that the participants receiving humorous images were more creative. Furthermore, while the extraversion enhanced creativity in the control group, there was no effect in the humor group. In other words, the humor overshadowed the effect of extraversion. One of the contributions of the current study to the literature is that it is one of few studies that examine the effect of humor on creativity. In addition, the effect of humor on the relationship between extraversion and creativity has become apparent.
Impact of Religious Practices on Hardiness and Mental Health of Elderly Muslim Subjects
Authors: Wakeel Ahmad  , Mohammad Ghufran
Published: November 2022

The present study examined the impact of regularly performed religious practices on hardiness and mental health of elderly age Muslims. For this purpose a total of 200 old age subjects belonging to Muslim religious community of age ranging from 65 to 75 years were taken for the study. The subjects were consisted of two groups of subjects, who reported to perform the religious prayers (Salah) five times a day (100Ss) and the subjects who were not regular at such religious prayers (100Ss). The Singh Psychological Hardiness Scale constructed by Arun Kumar Singh and Mental Health Checklist, constructed by Pramod Kumar was used for the purpose of measuring variables under study. The Mean and t-test was used for the purposed of statistically analyse the obtained. The results indicate that elderly Muslim subjects, who used to perform prayer (Salah) regularly for five times a day, were significantly more hardy and their psycho-physical health was better than those who do not participate in such prayer (Salah) regularly.
Feeling of the Coast Associated with Emotions a Study Based on Qualitative Approach
Authors: Anand Shankar Raja M
Published: November 2022

Various models of emotions and Emotional Intelligence were initially reviewed by the researcher to have a strong understanding of how emotions are connected with various components of the life of a normal human being. However, emotional components are very rarely discussed with regard to coastal connection and the connectivity of the mind with components of coastal land it was a tough task from the researcher’s side to use qualitative methods to collect data and understand the response of the target respondents who were interviewed and observed based on researchers convenience. One of the marketing strategies used in the entertainment and recreation industry is to provide a peaceful stay at a coastal area for mind relaxation, which is an intern, again connected with emotions. Taking into consideration the most famous coastal area in down south of Tamil Nadu, India, Mahabalipuram, and Pondicherry is the study area. Emotions are common for every individual and it cannot be restricted within a specified domain, thus those tourists demographic profile has been analysed in-depth to know to which domain they belong to and how emotions are seen from various viewpoints. The outcome of the research paper has given rise to core emotional components associated with coastal feeling. This mechanism clearly states the needs and expectations of various individuals to self-think why a coastal location is a better choice to soothe emotions for a better life. The impact and importance of emotions are felt and realized at the coastal area in a better way as it is always a heaven on earth. Though many research papers concentrating on tourism, Emotional Intelligence, and other variables, this research paper is a new try and new exploration to feel and experience the coastal feelings in life from the respondent’s viewpoint. Thus, it’s a purely qualitative approach based study for a good social science research.
Personal, Family Problems and Challenges Faced By Working Women Vs Housewives
Authors: Anitika Sharma  , Maninder Kaur  , Priya Sharma  , Sushma K Saini  , Monika Pebma  , Dr Manmeet Kaur
Published: November 2022

Women are vital elements of society. From ancient period women’s role is confined to family as a home maker. In the modern era many women are working and hence, required to play dual role as working women as well as home maker. The change of role is posing many threats and challenges for the women. The present study is descriptive and comparative in nature. The study was done to assess and compare the personal, family problems and challenges faced by working women and housewives residing in PGIMER Campus, Sec-12, Chandigarh. Total 250 subjects were enrolled i.e.125 housewives and 125 working women by using convenient sampling technique. House to house survey was done to collect the data which comprises of socio-demographic profile, personal, family problems and challenges of housewives and working women, level of depression (Hamilton scale) and level of self esteem (Rosenberg’s scale) and bio-physical profile of subjects. Results revealed that significantly higher percentage of housewives (38.4%) were having chronic illness as compare to working women (21.6%). The quarrel with spouse and crying spells reported significantly higher in working women (95.2%) as compare to housewives (76.0%). Mild depression was experienced by 2.4% of housewives. The study concluded that the housewives were satisfied in terms of relation with family, relatives and utilizing time for leisure activities but there was lack of recognition of their work. Working women were satisfied in terms of freedom to take decisions, their financial conditions and opportunities to go outside the home when required but have more workload and missing their meals.
Psychological well-being among Parents of Intellectually and Physically Challenged Children
Authors: Kashmira Thumar  , Dr. Shailesh Raval
Published: November 2022

The present study aimed to know the psychological well-being among parents of  intellectually and physically challenged children. It also aimed to check psychological well-being with reference to types of parents and level of education. The psychological well-being scale was developed by Dr. Devendrasingh Sisodia and Ms. Pooja Chaudhary (2012). The sample constituted total 160 parents of challenged children out of which 80 from types of parents (40 were parents of intellectually challenged and 40 were of physically challenged children) and 80 from  level of education (10th to 12th and post graduated). The data was collected from special schools, NGO’s  from Ahmedabad city. The data was scored, analysed as per the manual of psychological well-being scale.  ‘t’ test was calculated for analysed to data. The result found that there is significance difference between the mean score of psychological well-being among intellectually and physically challenged children., there is there is significance difference between the mean score of psychological well-being among level of education.