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Estimation of the Stress Index in Patients of Different Age Categories
Authors: Tuziak Bogdan
Published: September 2020

Stress is a body’s response to mental or emotional pressure. The frequency of stress among different age categories is a widely discussed topic. The aim of this study was to evaluate stress levels in three groups of patients (age range from 18 to 35, from 35 to 60, and from 60 and older) at “Podolie” (Satanov) sanatorium in Ukraine and to identify the most relevant theory for the obtained results. The author recruited 344 patients diagnosed with asthmatics by clinical and radiological criteria (cases) and 5 with pneumonia. The case-control study in patients was provided with personal confirmed permission of each patient. Permission of the director of sanatorium, chief medical officer and pulmonologist was obtained to use the obtained data with AngioScan-01 cardiovascular system diagnostic device for stress index evaluation. Clinical analysis showed a scarce statistically significant association of stress levels with some of the age categories. The multivariated analysis shows a direct association of age and stress predisposition. Significant age-related differences in stress levels among the patients were identified. The results suggest that there is a strong association between stress levels and age. A direct correlation of the stress index with the age factor of patients was found.
Constructivism and the Classroom Curriculum
Authors: Dr. Md. Mahmood Alam
Published: September 2020

Constructivism suggests that humans construct knowledge and meaning from their experiences. So an individual’s knowledge is a function of one’s prior experiences, mental structures, and beliefs that are used to interpret objects and events. The present study tries to seek for what constructivists believe regarding curriculum development; they claim that learners construct their own reality or at least interpret it based upon their perceptions of experiences, What someone knows is grounded in perception of the physical and social experiences which are comprehended by the mind (Jonasson, 1991). Feature of this approach is that it does not adopt doctrinaire allegiance to particular levels of teacher input ( as can be the case with teaching through discovery learning , or direct instruction) but rather the level of teacher guidance (a) is determined for particular learning activities by considering the learners and the materials to be learnt ; (b) shifts across sequences of teaching and learning episodes, and includes potential for highly structured guidance and, as well as more exploratory activities. When understood in these terms, constructivism provides a sound theoretical basis for informing teaching at all levels, and in all disciplines. If our efforts in reforming education for all students are to succeed, then we must focus on students. The study concluded that teachers need to reflect on their practice in order to apply these ideas to their work and that constructivist teachers encourage students to constantly assess how the activity is helping them gain understanding.
Efficacy of Gender and Age on Self-concept of School Level Student
Authors: Jignesh Jani
Published: September 2020

School students have to deal with a range of tasks, responsibilities, duties and academic assignments. In order to accomplish their individual, social and academic objectives successfully, students required possessing a set of competencies and a required level of intelligence and efficiency. Self concept of school students have become some of the most influential phenomenon in the management of educational and environmental stress. The present research attempt has been made (1) to study the effect of gender on self-concept of school level children (2) to study the effect of age on self-concept of school level students. It was hypothesized that gender and age have no impact on self concept of school students. To measure self-concept, self concept scale for children developed by Singh, H and Singh, S. published by Agra Psychological Research Cell was used. Statics like student ‘t’ and one way ANOVA tests were calculated Results: Self concept of girls were higher than the boys where as age has no impact on self concept of school level student. All the three age groups of school level student have more or less similar self concept.
Emotional Intelligence of Higher Secondary School Students With Respect to Their Gender
Authors: Arshad Ali Bhat
Published: September 2020

Present Study lights on Emotional Intelligence in higher secondary school students. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand emotional intelligence and their causes, the capability to effectively regulate these emotions in one self and in others and most importantly being able to use the emotions as a source of and dealing with social situations. The sample of present study was drawn randomly from different higher secondary schools, of baramulla district state Jammu and Kashmir. The researcher therefore selected 11th and 12th grade 120 students randomly from different higher secondary schools of baramulla district, out of 120 students 60 were girls and 60 were boys. The investigator has employed English version of Emotional Intelligence scale (EIS) as developed by Anukool Hyde, Sanjyot Pethe And Upinder Dhar is used for the present study. The scale is based on five dimensions viz. self awareness, empathy, self motivation, emotional stability, managing relations, integrity, self development, value orientation, commitment, altruistic behavior. There is significant difference between boys and girls in the level of emotional intelligence.
Influence of Parenting Styles on Shyness among Adolescents
Authors: Ahmad Rezvan  , Lancy D’Souza  , Fatemeh Shapouri
Published: September 2020

The current study intended to investigate the influence of parenting styles on shyness among adolescents.  A sample of 200 subjects whose age ranged between 11 to 14 years was considered as early adolescents in the present study. Thus, a total sample of 200 subjects (100 boys and 100 girls) from in and around Mysore city were randomly selected as the participants of the study. They were provided with Parental authority questionnaire (PAQ; Buri, 1991) to measure perceived parenting styles –permissive, authoritative and authoritarian, and Shyness Assessment Test (SAT; D’Souza,2006), which measured shyness in three domains-cognitive/affective, physiological and action oriented.  Two-way ANOVA was employed to find out the influence of parenting styles and gender, and school type on shyness. Results revealed that parenting styles had significant influence over physiological domain and total shyness scores, where adolescents with permissive parenting styles were shyer than adolescents with authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles. Female adolescents were shyer than male adolescents in all the domains of shyness including total shyness. Adolescents studying in government schools were shyer than adolescents studying in aided and unaided schools in action oriented domain of shyness and total shyness.
Spiritual Beliefs Add To the Perceived Health of Cancer Patients
Authors: Devakinandan Sharma  , Gyanesh Kumar Tiwari  , Gyanesh Kumar Tiwar
Published: September 2020

The study aimed to examine the impacts of spiritual beliefs of diagnosed cancer patients and normal healthy participants on their perceived health. The present research employed a correlational research design to collect and analyze data. The purposive sampling method was used to select the participants in the study. Sixty diagnosed male (M = 52.32, SD = 10.52) and female (M = 51.68, SD = 6.90) cancer patients and 60 normal healthy male (M = 44.00, SD = 10.45) and female (M = 47.15, SD = 11.32) participants constituted the samples for the study. The findings of the study evinced that spiritual beliefs had important role in shaping the nature and extent of the perceived health of the cancer patients and normal healthy participants. The gender has also been observed to play pivotal role in impacting the perceived health of the participants. It was also observed that spiritual beliefs had shown positive correlations with the scores of perceived health of the male, female and all the cancer patients and normal healthy participants. An important finding of the study denoted that spiritual beliefs contributed significantly and even higher in degree to the scores of the perceived health of the participants inflicted with cancer as compared to the participants with no known history of chronic diseases. In essence, the findings of the study corroborated the important role of spiritual beliefs in determining the perceived health of the participants suffering from fatal disease like cancer. The findings of the study have significant implications in understanding the spiritual beliefs and perceived health of the patients inflicted with fatal diseases and it will benefit equally health professional, care-givers and public at large. The limitations and future directions for future researchers have been discussed at the end.
Cognitive Performance in Children with Refractory Mesial Temporal Sclerosis (MTS) – an Indian Experience
Authors: Gopukumar Kumarpillai  , Samhita K
Published: September 2020

The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of depression on cognitive performance in children with Mesial Temporal Sclerosis (MTS). Thirty-six MTS children were included in the study, and the subjects were set up by a median split of the scores obtained on the Centre for Epidemiological Studies – Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC), high depression (N = 15) and low depression (N = 21). The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) Neuropsychological Battery was employed. High depressive subjects displayed impairment in verbal and visual memory functions. Overall, it was revealed that there is a significant relationship between the depression score and cognitive performance. It was concluded that high depression is associated with bi-temporal involvement of the brain.
Sexual Dysfunction in Female Patients with Psychiatric Disorders: Women’s Mental Health and Sexuality
Authors: Dr Nilay Patel  , Dr Darpan Kaur  , Dr Rakesh Ghildiyal
Published: September 2020

Background: Background studies highlight that Sexual dysfunction can be present in patients with psychiatric disorders. Aims and Objectives To assess profile of sexual dysfunction in female patients with psychiatric disorders. And To assess associated factors in female patients with psychiatric disorders. Material and Methods: This study was conducted over a period of 3 months at Department of Psychiatry, MGM Medical College. The inclusion criteria comprised of female adult married inpatients referred for psychiatry opinion. The patients were provided standard treatment and were offered to participate in the study. Those who were willing to participate in the study were administered the data collection form comprising of relevant variables. The data collection form comprised of variables such as demographic factors, psychosocial stressors, substance use, medical problems, comorbid psychiatry diagnosis, treatment received, etc. Data was collected on excel sheet and analyzed using SPSS. Institutional Ethics Committee permission was obtained. Results: A total of n=30 females fulfilling inclusion criteria were included. The study revealed that sexual dysfunction is prevalent n=14 (46.66%) of female subjects. Sexual problems related to drive were most common and reported in 42.86 % of patients. Sexual problems related to arousal were present in 21. 43% and 21.43% also reported problems related to orgasm. Overall, the most common psychiatric disorder was Mood disorder present in 36.67%. Conclusions: We found that prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 46.66% in our study. We suggest that sexual dysfunction can exist in female patients with psychiatric disorders and appropriate awareness and relevant clinical management may be considered.
A Study on the Mental Health of High School Teachers in Coimbatore District
Authors: Nithya S
Published: September 2020

The present study was aimed to find out the mental health of high school teachers in Coimbatore district. 200 samples were selected by using stratified random sampling. Mental health was measure by using mental health scale which is constructed by Arunkumar K (2010). Descriptive statistics and parametric statistics were employed to analyse the collected data. Results revealed that high school teachers in Coimbatore district had moderate level of mental health.
Emotional Intelligence, Adjustment and Quality of Interpersonal Relationship among Young Adults
Authors: Mekhla Deep  , Anurakti Mathur
Published: September 2020

Introduction: Individuals with elevated levels of Emotional Intelligence (EI) appear to have emotional skills that permit them to adapt viably to the difficulties they face and encourage well being. Considering the part of Emotional Intelligence in adapting exploration may yield advantages for people on the grounds that EI has reliably been connected with constructive measures, including life and work fulfilment, interpersonal relationships, work execution, mental prosperity, physical wellbeing, adjustment and psycho physiological measures of versatile adapting. The main purpose of this study was to assess the Emotional Intelligence, Adjustment and Interpersonal Relationship among young adults and correlation among them.  Methodology: The research was investigated using quantitative approach with a sample of 80 participants, who were selected from a Delhi/NCR based college ranging between 18-23 years of age. Statistical analysis was employed to measure and analyse the data; mean, standard deviation and Pearson Correlation were used to analyze the data. Results and Implications: The empirical results showed that there is a significant relationship between Emotional intelligence and Interpersonal Relationship. People with high EI will possess high IPR i.e. they are more emotionally stable which further helps to have positive relationships with others, on the other hand, statistically a significant correlation could  not be found between emotional intelligence and adjustment.
Interference in Geometrical Stoop like Task among Different Handed Persons
Authors: Ashwini Kumar
Published: September 2020

The Geometrical Stroop like task was administered to study the amount of interference in different handed persons in naming geometrical word and their shape when stimuli were presented in two different conditions congruent and incongruent in two visual fields (RVF and LVF). It was hypothesized that, the ability of visual perception can be differing of a person in terms of their handedness. 149 subjects were voluntary participated in this study in which 80 subjects were predominantly Right handed and rest of them were non-right handed, between 17 and 21 years old. Each pair of stimulus was presented for 180msec preceded by a fixation dot for 2000msec. Subjects were asked to respond as fast and as accurately as they could either the geometrical words or the shape or both, depending upon the conditions. Reaction times of correct responses were analyzed. As expected, the results of this study on the basis of Stroop-like experiment give us enough findings in support of hypothesis. The findings of current study indicate that congruency effect in both of the groups. A significantly higher accuracy rates were obtained in non right handed person under the Stroop interference condition. Under this same condition, reaction time analysis yielded also significant differences between two groups.
Materialism and Its Effect on Psychiatric Morbidity of Indian Students
Authors: Ankita Biswas  , Sanjukta Das
Published: September 2020

The emergence of globalization and consumerism in the modern world has led to an inevitable consequence in the form of materialism which has an undeniable influence on psychological well-being. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the influence of materialism on psychiatric morbidity, with respect to state and trait anxiety, depression and global psychiatric morbidity. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected following purposive technique from 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students categorized with respect to grade and sex. Analysis of data was done employing descriptive statistics and three-factor factorial analysis of variance. The results revealed significant effects of grade, materialistic value, intrinsic aspiration and hedonistic aspiration on the different aspects of psychiatric morbidity. However, no such effect was found for sex, extrinsic aspiration and spiritual aspiration. The findings may contribute to the understanding of the role of a materialistic culture in the mental health of Indian students.
Influence of Childhood Trauma and Personality Traits on Paranormal Beliefs among Early-adults
Authors: Aswathi Prasad  , Baiju Gopal
Published: September 2020

The field of Parapsychology is concerned with the exploration of psychic and paranormal phenomena which has deep-rooted repercussion in the social world from time immemorial. Research in this field has gone beyond bounds and leaps in distant cultural contexts, yet the local milieu stands right in the middle of the road. The present study which intended to find out the influence of childhood trauma and personality beliefs on paranormal beliefs was conducted among early adults belonging to the age group 18-30 years. The sample consisted of 190 early-adults (67 males and 123 females) hailing from different districts of Kerala, India. Purposive sampling method was employed for the selection of participants. The tools used for the study include Revised Paranormal Beliefs Scale (Tobacyk, 1983), Childhood trauma Questionnaire (Pennebacker and Susman, 2013), and Big Five-Factor Inventory (44 items). It was found that there are significant relationships between few dimensions of paranormal beliefs, childhood trauma, and personality traits as proposed earlier, and certain dimensions of childhood trauma and personality traits are significant predictors of paranormal beliefs. The study also found that the distribution of different dimensions of paranormal beliefs is not significant across categories of gender (males and females), except in the case of one dimension. An exploration into the backdrop of paranormal beliefs among individuals hailing from the venerable culture of Kerala; anchored in heritage and religiosity, might be of assistance in this regard. This study could probably be reflected as such an endeavour to unfurl mysteries hidden in the regional psyche.
Self-expression and Entitlement among Individuals with High Narcissistic Traits
Authors: Grace Maria Jochan  , Baiju Gopal
Published: September 2020

Narcissism is one among the most disregarded personality trait. However, it is important to acknowledge that narcissism need not be always negative in nature. The study attempts to explore the facets of self-expression and entitlement among individuals who are characterized by high narcissistic traits in a culture where self-importance and sense of entitlement is regarded with contempt. Though narcissism is one among the most researched personality characteristic, most of the studies have not attempted to explore the self-expression and entitlement among individuals with high narcissistic traits especially from the oriental point of view where overt narcissism or self-importance is looked down upon by the societies as collectivism is the rule rather than exception. The specific objectives of the study are to explore the recurring themes in the self –expression and expression of self-views, the expression of agentic and communal self-views and to understand the expression of entitlement, how each individual feel about their own earnestness.

The study followed a qualitative research design with a social constructivist worldview as it was believed that realties are molded by social forces. The work was many a times rhetoric and relativistic in nature. The researcher explored the constructs of self-expression and entitlement using a validated semi-structured interview. The sample included young adults within the age range of 18-25 and were selected into the study based on their scores on the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16). The consent participants was sort and they were recruited for a semi structured personal interview. Since the study employed the paradigm of qualitative approach and the constructs were hard to be quantified, the method of thematic analysis was used. The recurring themes that emerged from the data were grouped and analyzed with respect to the constructs studied. The three global themes perceived sense of desirable self, apprehensions in perception of self and dilemmas in expression of self, encompasses the organizing themes and the basic themes. The study concludes that the narcissistic structure is often expressed in relation to a communal self-view and the self-sacrificing behavior was more common than expected in the sample especially among female participants. It was also found that the entitlement was often related to moral supremacy and upholding morale rather than preferential benefits in social or interpersonal domains.
Comparative Study of Insecurity among Government and Non Government School Teachers
Authors: Kiran Vaghela
Published: September 2020

Aim of the research is to find out the Insecurity among School teachers. So investigator selected two groups one is government school teachers and other is non government school teachers, both groups have 400 persons. In one group has 200 and other one groups has 200 persons. The all subjects were randomly selected. Data were collected from Ahmadabad district. Scale was use for data collection is personal datasheet and Insecurity scale developed by Indian Adaption of Maslow’s security insecurity feeling inventory constructed and standardized Tasmeen Nagvi, and data were analysis by “F” test. Result show, There is no significant difference between the Insecurity of government and non government school teachers. There is no significant difference between the Insecurity of male and female and urban and rural area.
Comparative Study on the Usage of Locus of Control between Men and Women
Authors: Ritwika Verma  , Shachi. S. Shah
Published: September 2020

According to Julian B Rotter (1954), locus of control is the degree to which people believe that they have control over the outcome of events in their lives. The locus of control is a relatively small part of an extensive personality theory given by Rotter called the Social Learning Theory. This theory consists of 2 components which divide the outcomes of our actions into internally controlled and externally controlled. This concept of internal-external (I-E), was first proposed by Rotter in 1966. People who are more relatively internal believe that they are responsible for their destiny, whereas people who are relatively more external believe that the positive and negative events that take place are determined by luck, chance or powerful people. Although it should be noted that locus of control is not a typological concept, people are neither internally nor externally controlled type.  Locus of control is a continuity and people can be ordered along that sequence. The behaviour of an individual in any situation is determined by many coinciding factors. To classify someone as internal or external is a typological error which ignores these factors. This study was aimed at understanding whether men and women differ in their approach towards taking control of their actions or passing it on to others. It was a comparative study between men and women aged 18-22 years. The sample consisted of 120 subjects; 60 men and 60 women. For this purpose Levenson’s scale for locus of control was used. There were 8 statements each for measuring Powerful Others (P), Chance Control (C), and Individual Control (I).  Men and women did not show a great difference when it came to the externality factors as the scores are equivalent to each other in powerful others and chance control. However, they showed a marginal difference when it came to internality factor as women scored higher in individual control. Thus, the results concluded that gender does not play a major role in determining the usage of internal and external locus of control.
Comparative Study of Alcoholism and Its Risk Factors in Male and Female Drinkers
Authors: Prof. Sangeeta Trama  , Omna
Published: September 2020

Consumption of alcohol is quite common. In many families, it has become a trend to drink. As Indian society is getting attracted towards the western culture, many norms and values are being transformed. During 1992-2012, the per capita consumption of alcohol in India has increased by whopping 55%, the third highest increase in the world, after Russian Federation and Estonia. Alcohol abuse is a major public health problem globally. It is a causal factor in more than 60 major types of diseases; these majorly include several types of cancer, hemorrhagic stroke and hypertensive heart disease, cardiovascular diseases, liver cirrhosis and neuropsychiatric diseases. Results of recent research that have demonstrated that brain development continues well into early adulthood and that alcohol consumption can interfere with such development. Alcohol consumption factors among males and females are uniquely different except one or two factors like peer-pressure and identity crisis and comparison between the quantity taken will be studied. The present paper discusses about the difference that occurs among males and females drinking patterns of alcohol. The paper has quantitative and qualitative analysis for the present comparative study of male drinkers and females drinkers. Thus, the questionnaires used will be AUDIT-C, to assess the consumption of alcohol be the participants, and then those participants who tend to consume alcohol will be assessed on Severity of Alcohol dependence questionnaire (SADQ), and a questionnaire for the qualitative analysis. The findings have been interpreted in light of the changing socio-cultural context and different risk factors for males and females drinkers.
Cognitive Skill Development Training for People with Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: D. Vasantha Prabha  , Sarah Manickaraj
Published: September 2020

The objective of the study is to examine the effectiveness of Cognitive Skill Development Training among People with Traumatic Brain Injury. A sample of 90 People with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury were chosen by purposive sampling from Neurological Departments. Post-Concussion Syndrome questionnaire and Cognitive Disability scale was administered. The research was conducted in four phases: (1) Baseline assessment (2) Pre-test (3) Cognitive Skill Development Training and (4) Post-test. To find out the effectiveness of Cognitive Skill Development Training, paired “t” test was computed. The findings revealed that Cognitive Skill Development Training among People with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury significantly improved cognition and adaptive behavior.
Impact of Sexual Abuse on Self-Esteem and Psychological Well-Being of Adolescent Girls
Authors: John Jacob. M  , Dr. Vidhya Ravindranadan
Published: September 2020

Child sexual abuse is a universal problem that occurs across gender, caste, color, religion, ethnic and socio-economic group. Sexual abuse creates intense trauma and emotional problems which create serious short term and long term psychological and behavioural problems.81.53% of the total incidence of child sexual abuse was reported amongst children between 11 and 18 years of age. The pre-adolescent to the adolescent child seems to be most at risk (Kacker, Varadan, Kumar, 2007). The present study intends to assess the impact of sexual abuse on self esteem and psychological well being of adolescent girls. Sample consists of 75 adolescent girls aged 12-18 years. 25 sexually abused girls from rehabilitating government children’s home, 25 non-abused girls from a destitute home for children and 25 girls staying with parents. Instruments used are Self-Esteem Scale (SES-DSDU) and Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS-SDCP). The results indicate the sexual abuse has a significant impact on self esteem and psychological well-being of adolescent girls.
Effect of Loneliness on Self Esteem of High School Boys and Girls
Authors: A. K. Ashwini
Published: September 2020

The present study attempts to examine the effect of loneliness on self esteem of high school boys and girls, and to see if there is any gender difference existing in the  feeling of loneliness  and level of self esteem among high school boys and girls. The sample for the study comprised of 120 high school students, out of which 60 were boys and 60 were girls between the age range of 11 to 14 years. Test materials used to assess loneliness and self esteem among high school boys and girls are Daniel W.Russell’s UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3)  and Self Esteem Inventory, the school short form developed by Coopersmith, 1967. Obtained data is analyzed by using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and T-test. Results revealed that that there is a significant relationship between feeling of loneliness and level of self esteem among high school boys. Where as for the high school girls there is found to be no significant relationship between feeling of loneliness and level of self esteem. With respect to finding the gender difference in feeling of loneliness it is seen that there is no significant difference among high school boys and girls. Similarly the findings for gender difference in the level of self esteem it is seen that there is no significant difference among high school boys and girls.
The Effect of Hemoglobin on Psychological Well-Being and Academic Achievement of Urban College Female Students
Authors: Dr. R. K. Adsul
Published: September 2020

The present study attempts to explore the differences in Academic Achievement and Psychological Well Being and its components – Satisfaction, Efficiency, Sociability, Mental Health, and Interpersonal Relations in low and moderate level of hemoglobin of urban College female students. It also tries to find out how hemoglobin, Psychological well –being and academic achievement correlate to each other. For this study 200 (100 low hemoglobin level   and 100 moderate hemoglobin level) college female students were selected by random sampling method. This sample is collected from the project ‘Health awareness and hemoglobin improvement programme’, which is being collaboratively conducted by ‘ Akshyabhasha , MESA, U.S.A. and Smt. M.G. Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Sangli, Maharashtra, India. Psychological Well-Being Scale was used to collect the data. Students’ academic achievement was collected through college record and hemoglobin level of female students was collected from project record. Data was analyzed by using independent‘ t ’ test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The finding of the study revealed significant differences between low hemoglobin and moderate hemoglobin groups regarding efficiency and mental health. No significant difference was observed on satisfaction, sociability and interpersonal relations.

It is also found that there is significant difference between low hemoglobin and moderate hemoglobin groups on academic achievement. The study revealed positive correlation between hemoglobin and academic achievement and Psychological well-being and academic achievement. Moderate hemoglobin level creates more efficiency, better mental health and good academic achievement in female students. One could say that there is significant role hemoglobin plays in Psychological well being and academic achievement of college female students. Anemia is widely prevalent in all the states if India among all age groups. In India, college girls contribute major portion of population. It has been reported that 80%female population has hemoglobin deficiency, due to illiteracy of female, family structure, status of women, diet habits, gender discrimination and various superstitions. The deficiency of hemoglobin affects physical and mental health, general behavior and academic performance of students. This study is useful to educational managements, counselors, parents, students and Government also. In the development of student’s personality physical as well as Psychological health is essential. This research findings will create awareness about physical and mental health among people and society.
The Tree of Emotions: Exploring the Relationships of Basic Human Emotions
Authors: Abdel-Magid Mohammed Isam Mohammed
Published: September 2020

Human emotions are complex in their nature and relationships to each other. Some authors, like Shaver et al. (2001) recognized different categories of human emotions which are not linked together, i.e. they don’t show how emotions in each category relate to other categories. As it would be a long and complex process to try and relate all the human emotions in a unified hierarchy, this paper deals with a restricted category of emotions known as the “basic emotions”. It will discuss how those emotions can be related to each other, which ones come first and which follow, and which are more “basic” than others. This can be extended to a wider range of emotions based on the tree model suggested.
Effect of Psychodrama Therapy on Depression and Anxiety of Juvenile Delinquents
Authors: Niharika Sharma
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study was to study the effect of psychodrama therapy on depression and anxiety level of juvenile delinquent. 20 juvenile delinquents were selected through accidental sampling from reformatory school of Gorakhpur (U.P.). The subjects were participated in an eight-session psychodrama therapy plan for 8 weeks in a group.  In order to collect data, the Beck depression inventory II and Zung self rating anxiety scale was applied. Data analysis was performed by paired t test. The t test results revealed that there is a significant difference between psychodrama and depression and anxiety of juvenile delinquent. Psychodrama therapy significantly decreases the level of depression and anxiety of juvenile delinquent.
A Study of Educational Vision of Aurobindo Ghosh
Authors: Chanda Rani
Published: September 2020

Philosopher Aurobindo Ghosh (1872-1950) was a great philosopher and educationalist. He can be viewed as a 20th-century renaissance person. He was born in Kolkata, India and completed his education from England. He built an Ashram which is famous as ‘Aurobindo Ashram’ all over the world. His philosophy of life was based on Vedas and Upanishads. He emphasized that Education should be in accordance with the need of our Modern life. The present paper highlights the Philosophical contribution of Aurobindo in education. This paper emphasis on educational concept, Aims of education, curriculum, methods of teaching, teacher-taught relationship, discipline and finally the implementation of Aurobindo’s philosophy of education in the modern era.
Family Interaction Pattern and Quality Of Life of Caregivers Having Violent Patients with Bipolar Affective Disorder (Current Episode Mania)
Authors: Ashok. S  , Dr. Amool R Singh
Published: September 2020

Background: Bipolar affective disorder (BAD) is a multi-factorial disorder with various clinical presentations. ‘The manic episodes are manifestated by decreased sleep, irritability, aggression, dramatic fluctuation in mood or emotions caused to violent acts’. The clinical importance of hostility is in its close association with violence and non-adherence to treatment. BAD symptoms can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance that can seriously affect the lives of patients and their families. All caregivers share a similar fate; and they take responsibility for their mentally ill family members. Aim and Objectives: Aim was to examine the family interaction pattern and quality of life of caregivers having violent patients with bipolar affective disorder (current episode mania). Methodology: The Present study was a cross sectional hospital based and approved by ethical committee. Total 858 family members/caregiver interviewed for history of violence with diagnosed patient with BAD current episode mania (age 21 – 45 years) fulfilling ICD-10 criteria selected using probability sampling, when they brought patient in OPD. Total thirty (n=30) adult persons with BAD patient’s caregivers sample were recruited as per inclusion, exclusion-criteria for data collection tools such as Semi-structured socio-demographic data sheet, Family Violence Scale (Bhatti et al., 1985), Family interaction pattern scale (Bhatti et al., 1986) and WHO-Quality of Life Scale (WHO-QoL-BREF, 1998).  Results: There was no significant difference found in all domains of the Family Violence Scale. In correlation Physical violence domain positively correlated with Family Interaction Pattern’s domain of Leadership pattern at 0.05 level and Emotional violence positively correlated with Communication at 0.05 level and with Leadership pattern at 0.01 level. As well as Social violence positively correlated with the domain Leadership at 0.05 level. Also total score of family violence positively correlated with Leadership pattern at 0.01 level of the Family Interaction Pattern Scale. With QoL family violence domain emotional violence negatively correlated with the Psychological health, Social relationship and Environmental/Financial at 0.05 level and with Total score of QoL at 0.01 level. As well as total score of the family violence negatively correlated with the domain Social relationship at 0.05 level of the WHO – Quality of life Scale. Conclusion: It is very important for the mental health professionals to identify the needs of the family caregivers. Finding out areas need attention and strategies to restore the wellbeing of an individual and caregiver requires knowledge and skill based comprehensive assessment. Mental health issues need multidimensional approaches to bring fruitful outcomes. Engagement and implementation strategies, as well as the interventions themselves, must be tailored to local and cultural characteristics.
Cranial angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Sion Amanda E. , Tahir Rizwan A. , Mukherjee Abir , Rock Jack P.
Published: September 2020

Background:

Angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma (AFH) is a rare low-grade soft-tissue tumor that typically arises from the deep dermal and subcutaneous tissue of the extremities in children and young adults. Intracranial AFH is exceedingly rare, and only four cases of primary AFH tumors have been reported to date.

Case Description:

A 43-year-old male presented to our hospital with headaches, vision changes, and a known brain tumor suspected to be an atypical meningioma. After undergoing craniotomy for resection of the mass, the immunomorphologic features of the resected tumor showed typical features of AFH with ESWR1 (exon7) – ATF1 (exon 5) fusion.

Conclusion:

AFH is a difficult tumor to diagnose with imaging and histologic studies. Thus, further knowledge is necessary – particularly of intracranial cases – to aid clinicians in its diagnosis and management.
Incidence of Temporomandibular Disorders in Patients in a University Hospital Setting
Authors: Sagana M  , Senthil Murugan P  , Jeevitha
Published: September 2020

Disorders (TMD) is one of the most common pain disorders. TMD is defined as a heterogeneous group of psychological disorders, commonly characterized by pain, difficulty in chewing or both. It is one of the commonest problems affecting common people. This is also one of the most common disorder due to its varied vague signs and symptoms, which makes the common dentist to diagnose wrongly, which ultimately led to wrong treatment. The etiology of disorders is complex, the foremost normally cited factors are emotional tension, interference, genetics, teeth loss, postural deviation, dysfunction, internal and external changes in TMJ structure, either alone or both The disorders of TMJ, muscles and associated structure sometimes occur throughout childhood and adolescence, however with less intensity than in the adult population. Throughout adolescence, TMJ presents with mild or moderate signs and symptoms. So a study of this disorder is needed to create awareness among general dentist. This study aims to evaluate the incidence of disorders in patients reported to Saveetha Dental College. A total of 77 patients who underwent treatment for TMD were included in this study. The study was conducted at Saveetha Dental College. Data were collected from patients dental records. All the data were recorded and analyzed statistically using SPSS software. From the analysis, females were more prevalent than the male population. The most common treatment undergone by patients diagnosed with disorders is . Females are shown more prevalent than Male. A detailed examination should be done for better diagnosis and prognosis.
Influence of Gender in Selecting Fixed and Removable Prosthesis
Authors: Abigail Ranasinghe  , Keerthi Sasanka  , Raghu Sandhya
Published: September 2020

Tooth loss is a common dental problem. Impairment of oral functions and masticatory efficiency is a result of tooth loss. The negative effects of tooth loss can be managed by the fixed and removable prosthesis. This study was conducted to determine the influence of gender in selecting prosthesis. This study was a retrospective observational study conducted in a university hospital in Chennai. Data collection was done with the help of the electronic dental record of the university- Dental information archiving software (DIAS). It records all patients data from initial visit to last visit chronologically. This was followed by Excel tabulation. Data was analysed using SPSS Software. The association of study variables was calculated using the Chi-Square test. Within the limits of the study, female patients were willing for replacement of teeth than male patients (55%). There was a significant difference in choosing the type of prosthetic treatment. It was seen that fixed partial denture was chosen over removable prosthesis (59.8%).
Ketamine derived Nasal Spray for Depression - A review
Authors: Kiran Srinivas B  , Yuvaraj Babu K
Published: September 2020

Depression is a mood disorder; it affects a person's life in all terms of his daily life. Normally depressions are mood swings exposed as feelings which may be sadness, loss, anger, even laughter. Depression now stands first than any other psychological illness is causing increased mortality in the population. Major depressive disorders [MDD] is one of the major causes of mortality in the population. So, antidepressants are used which could relieve the subject from the effects of Depression. Ketamine is a recently developed drug to fortify the qualities of an antidepressant. This article is the review of previous research articles that were done on ketamine and its effects on Depression as a nasal spray. A systematic review is done on various aspects of ketamine on Depression. Efficiency, effects and a few other factors are analyzed in a comparative manner. Depression should be considered as a global issue. Ketamine being efficient as an antidepressant than many other drugs should be brought into the medicinal market as a nasal spray. Intranasal ketamine was directed into the body passing biphasic stage 1. It avoids most of the inhibitory pathways. Their effects are stronger and more effective in the form of a nasal spray. Short term and long-term effects should be analyzed. Further research is the need of the hour many more animal and clinical trials should be done to know about its complete purpose to humanity.
Knowledge and awareness about airborne pathogens and its prevention among the general public
Authors: Ashritha M  , Geetha R V  , Jayalakshmi Somasundaram
Published: September 2020

The airborne disease is mainly caused by the pathogens, which spread through respiratory droplets while coughing, sneezing or talking. Infection protection and control measures are taken to prevent the possible spread of , which also spreads through respiratory droplets. Discharged microbes are suspended in the air as dust particles and even in the form of droplets. The Middle East respiratory syndrome is caused by wherein the health workers are at a higher risk. Hence, awareness must be created in order to reduce a number of cases. The preventive measures are mainly taken in health care as patients are susceptible to diseases. It is essential for all the people to become aware and take steps according. The survey was distributed online to around 100 participants of various places of Tamil regarding the awareness of airborne pathogens. From this above study, it could be noticed that around 85% of the people are aware of the airborne pathogen whereas 15% of the people are not aware of. 64% of people have a good knowledge of the symptoms of any type of airborne disease. the protective measures that must be taken, about 65% of the people are conscious of doing it. The study concludes that there is awareness of airborne pathogens and its prevention among the general public.
Association between overuse of Social Media with Mental and Physical Health-Is sitting the New Smoking
Authors: ThanaLakshme S P  , Karthik Ganesh Mohanraj  , Vishnu Priya V
Published: September 2020

Social media being endemic in prevailing society, has a larger positive impact on humans and society. Also, led to greater technological development and made people closer from different walks of life and various parts of the world. Social media even influences an individual mentally by keeping them entertained and enhancing their creativity and explorations. But on the other hand negative impact had been the greatest talk for time. The negative impact can be experienced on overuse or addiction to it. On being overused social media imparts stress and depression which was proved by the result of our survey study. This study comprises 100 participants of the Chennai population. A self-structured questionnaire was distributed among the targeted population and data were collected. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS software and presented as pie charts and bar charts. The result of the observed population concluded that long exposure to social media or sitting on social media apps has the negative impact indistinguishable from the effect caused due to smoking.
Genetic Architecture of Grey Matter - A Review
Authors: Naz Fathima Raj Mohamed  , Yuvaraj Babu K
Published: September 2020

Genetic architecture explains about characteristics of different types of genetic variants which affect the traits for heritable variability. The present review is to document the deeper understanding of the genetic architecture of grey matter obtained from reliable sources of information which are associated with grey matter density and volume, cortical thickness, surface area, genetic variants, genetic heritability and genetic effects including Alzheimer disease, Huntington disease and some various diseases. The literature search on genetic architecture was carried out for papers published by google scholar and PubMed with the intention of retrieving all original reports that were relevant to it. The quality assessment of selected studies was conducted for 77 collected articles. This review is an attempt to update recent advances and provide a deeper understanding of the genetic architecture of grey matter which benefits scientists and geneticists.