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Optimización de armaduras espaciales de acero utilizando algoritmos genéticos auto-adaptados: una primera aproximación
Authors: Ramírez-Echeverry Sebastián , Villalba Morales Jesus Daniel
Published: November 2020

En las últimas décadas, la optimización estructural mediante metaheurísticas ganó acogida en la comunidad científica; sin embargo, para garantizar buenos resultados se requiere una correcta selección de los parámetros de la metaheurísticas. En este trabajo se propone un algoritmo genético multi-cromosoma auto-adaptado para optimizar armaduras de acero tridimensionales. Las variables de diseño corresponden a las secciones asignadas a cada elemento en la armadura. El objetivo es la minimización del peso de la armadura, considerando desplazamientos y esfuerzos máximos como restricciones. El algoritmo propuesto se aplicó a la optimización de dos armaduras, produciendo diseños que pesan hasta un 35% menos que el mejor diseño inicial y son valores comparables al resultado obtenidos en otros trabajos. No obstante, la adaptación de los parámetros permite mayor robustez cuando se desea optimizar diferentes tipos de armadura y evita las ejecuciones del algoritmo de optimización que son necesarias para la calibración de sus parámetros.
To Study the Effect of M-Learning Knowledge Management Programme on the Performance of Teacher Trainees Belonging To Different Residential Backgrounds
Authors: Ruchi Tomar  , Dr. Vinita S. Gopalkrishanan
Published: November 2020

This paper discusses implementation of M-learning with appropriate knowledge management in teacher education for planning and delivering lessons during practice teaching for enhancing their performance. Main objective of study was to study the effectiveness of M-learning knowledge management on the performance of teacher trainees. Sample chosen for the present study was 52 teacher trainees. For analysis of data ANOVA was applied and results were taken out subsequently. And findings suggest that knowledge management in M-learning enhance performance of teacher trainees. Further findings revels that residential background also affects performance i.e. urban based teacher trainees performs better than that of rural teacher trainees. Results taken out from that data collected from schools students regarding the performance of teacher trainee’s revels that there was no significant effect of residential background on the performance of teacher trainees.
Impact of Comorbidities on Self-Esteem of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Pradeep Palaniappan
Published: November 2020

Background: 2 decades of research had found that comorbid disorders occur in children with ADHD more than by chance. The role of comorbidities in influencing the self-esteem of children with ADHD is still less explored. Aims: To study the various domains of self-esteem in children with ADHD and to evaluate the effect of comorbidities on low self-esteem in ADHD children. Methods And Materials: 60 subjects aged 6 to 16 years who were diagnosed based on DSM IV as ADHD were recruited with informed consent, from tertiary care hospital for a period of 6 months by consecutive sampling. Based on detailed interview of subjects and parents using the Semi structured assessment schedule K- SADS – PL for comorbidities, children with ADHD were grouped as those with and without comorbidities. While severity of ADHD was assessed by Conner’s Parent’s 10 item abbreviated index, self-esteem was assessed by Culture free self-esteem inventory. Results: Parent related self-esteem was lower in ADHD children with comorbid internalizing disorders when compared to ADHD children with comorbid externalizing disorders. Higher severity of ADHD and longer duration of ADHD correlated with lower self-esteem, (especially social domain). Conclusions: Comorbidities definitely influence the level of self-esteem in children with ADHD, but other factors also need to be considered for optimal management of low self-esteem.
Determinants of Life Satisfaction among the Clergy in Indian Orthodox Church: A Study in Central Travancore, Kerala State
Authors: Georgy Joseph  , Dr. N. Rajeev Kumar
Published: November 2020

The aim of the study is to determine the factors of Life Satisfaction among the Clergy from Indian Orthodox Church in central Travancore, Kerala state. For this study the researcher takes the 75 samples, 25 each from three diocese namely Thumpamon, Kollam and Kottayam. The study is primarily an empirical research using Quantitative methods. The following objectives were proposed for the study.1. To study the life satisfaction of the clergy of the Indian Orthodox Church. 2. To study the impact of Diocese, Age income, Education, Marital status, Duration in Ministry, Number of families in parish, Employment status of spouse, Living arrangement, Number of children, Occupation of children, on the life satisfaction of the study group. 3. To study the life satisfaction of the married and unmarried clergy of the Indian Orthodox Church. From the analysis we found that the major factors affecting the life satisfaction are age, income and number of families in the parish. Also there is no difference between the Life Satisfaction among married and unmarried Clergy. The secular education and marital status have a diminutive influence over the life satisfaction of the clergy. The study concluded with suggestions to the Church, Asrams and Family of the Clergy.
Comparison of Executive Functions and Difficulties in Emotional Regulation in Addicts with High and Low Borderline Personality Traits
Authors: Reza Mohammadzadeghan
Published: November 2020

This study was performed aimed to compare the executive functioning and difficulties with emotional regulation in addicts with high and low borderline personality traits. The plan of the study was causal- comparative. The research sample population consisted of all men who had drug abuse in 2013 who referred to addiction centers. 80 addicted persons were selected by available sampling and by using questionnaire of borderline personality traits (STB) in two groups of 40 as abusers with high and low borderline traits. The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and the scale of difficulty in emotional regulation of the two groups were performed. Then data were analyzed in SPSS Version 20 using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and test LSD. The results showed that addicts with a high proportion of borderline traits, have a poorer performance than addicts with low borderlines attributes in the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and the number of retained in perseveration (P =0/010) and total error (P=0/002) is higher. Also abusers with higher borderline traits, have higher scores in the emotional difficulties regulation (P = 0/002) than addicts with low borderline of traits. The results showed that the addicts with a high boundary characteristic have poorer performance in executive functioning and higher levels of emotional difficulties in emotional regulation that this may be the result of the impact of drug dependency on their neurological function that may lead to weaker performance of these people compared to low borderline traits addicts.
Effect of Cigarette Smoking On General Health – A Comparative Study of Different Categories of Smokers, Non Smokers and Passive Smokers
Authors: Dr. Mousumi Bhattacharyya
Published: November 2020

The aim of the present investigation is to study the general health status as opined by the non smokers, controlled regular smokers, chain smokers and ex smokers and their wives. Accordingly, a group of 50 non smokers, 50 controlled regular smokers, 50 chain smokers and 50 ex smokers and their wives were selected as sample in this investigation. In this investigation differences in general health status between different categories of smokers and non smokers were studied as well as the differences between direct smokers and passive smokers also investigated by collecting data from the wives of smokers and non smokers. A general information schedule and General Health Questionnaire were used as tools in this investigation. The findings reveal that members of each group are belongs to non psychiatric category. It may be caused due to mainly for they are satisfied with the way they are carried out their task, capable of making decisions about things, been able to enjoy their normal day to day activities etc.
Gender Does Not Influence Delaying Excuses: An Exploratory Study of the Reasons of Academic Procrastination among College Students
Authors: Jasmine Vij
Published: November 2020

Gender differences in various psychological constructs are a common phenomenon. This study has been designed to investigate the gender differences if any, in the reasons given for academic procrastination in undergraduate students. For this purpose, 200 high academic procrastinators (113 males and 87 females) in the age group 17-19 years were selected by administering PAAS. The frequency of the reasons given by high procrastinators was calculated by using percentage analysis. Laziness and time management were the two most cited explanations for procrastination. The reasons given by both the genders were compared using chi square. Results revealed that gender does not influence the excuses that males and females provide for academic procrastination.
Management of Problems of Dyslexic Children through Ayurveda
Authors: Richa Pandey  , Pragya Rana  , P. S. Upadhyay
Published: November 2020

Aim of this study is to elaborate the role and benefits of Ayurveda in the society. Now days, Ayurveda is playing an important role both in physical and mental health. Ayurvedic therapy stresses the use of plant based medicines which are derived from roots, leaves, fruits, barks and seeds to treat or manage the health problems. Apart from other medications, Ayurvedic therapy is proving its beneficial role in mental problems. Dyslexia is a reading disorder in which individual having problem in reading, writing, concentration etc. Through this research paper we are trying to manage problems of dyslexia in children through ayurvedic therapy which includes medicinal plants up to the extent and along with physical well being proving its position in mental well being too.
Anxiety among Male and Female of High and Low Socio-Economic Status
Authors: Hiral Y Suthar  , Dr. M. G Mansuri
Published: November 2020

The present investigation was undertaken to find the impact of Anxiety among women. The emotional competence scale was administered on 245 women of Vadodara district. Sinha’s Anxiety scale was used. Data were analysis by‘t’ test. Result show there is difference found in level of Anxiety among working male and female. Workings female have higher Anxiety compare with working male. There is difference found in level of Anxiety among working male and female of high and low Socio-Economic status. Male and female of high socio-economic status have lower Anxiety compare with male and female of low socio-economic status.
Impact of Work Related Stress on Motion Stereotypic Responses
Authors: Monalisha Banerjee  , Alakananda De  , Prakash Chandra Dhara
Published: November 2020

Stereotypes can be referred as conditioned reflexes which have become subconscious and automatic. In the present study efforts have been made to figure out how work stress affects motion stereotype. The study was performed on a group of pole manufacturing workers (n=44) having the age group of 45-54 years. The work related stress was evaluated in terms of CSI (Cardiovascular Stress Index) of the subjects on the basis of their heart rates. The subjects were divided into three groups (light stress, moderate stress and high stress) according to the percentile values of CSI. Direction of motion stereotype was determined for different control-display units, viz., rotary control knob and horizontal display , rotary control knob and vertical display, rotary control knob and circular display, and rocker switch in horizontal and vertical alignment for ‘on’ and ‘off’ response. Index of reversibility of the direction of motion stereotype was determined. Experiments were also performed for right and left handed workers separately. The response initiation time of the workers was computed by a digital timer. Results showed that there was no significant difference in the direction of motion stereotype between left and right handed workers. Significant difference (p<0.05 or less) in the direction of motion stereotype of the workers was observed in most of the control display combinations among different stress levels. The index of reversibility was decreased with increased stress level. It may be concluded that work related stress had a notable effect on motion stereotypic responses of the factory workers.
Academic Performance as a Function of Level of Aspiration & Gender – A Comparative Study amongst Different Streams of Education
Authors: Anshu Paliwal  , Dr. Nanda Rathi
Published: November 2020

The present study examines the level of aspiration of students belonging to different streams of education and its impact on academic performance. The sample of the study consisted of 717 students (358 males and 358 females). The age range of the sample was 18 to 19 years. Tool used for measuring level of aspiration was Level of Aspiration Measure developed by Dr. Mahesh Bhargava and Prof. M A Shah. Goal Discrepancy Score is the difference between aspiration and the achievement on the same trial. The percentiles of marks obtained in the last qualifying exam were treated as an indicator of academic performance. For inferential purpose the data was treated with ANOVA and Scheffe’s test of Multiple Comparison. The findings of the study revealed that no significant difference exists between Academic Performance of students with high and low achievers belonging to Engineering and Management streams of education; however there exists significant differences between academic performances of students with high and low Level of Aspiration belonging to Law fraternity; with students showing low Level of Aspiration performing better than students with high Level of Aspiration. There exists no significant difference between academic performance of boys and girls with respect to Level of Aspiration in engineering stream. However, there exists significant difference between academic performance of boys and girls with respect to Level of Aspiration in Management and Legal streams of education. In both the streams girls outshine boys.
A Review on Cognitive Representations in Substance Use Disorders and Essence of Cognitive Therapy
Authors: Geeta Singh  , Dr. G. S. Kaloiya
Published: November 2020

Substance dependence is a chronic and highly prevalent condition leading to dysfunction in personal, occupational and social area that can occur during periods of heavy alcohol consumption and even following treatment. According to WHO estimates in year 2010, 3.4-6.6 per cent of the world’s population in age group of 15-64 had used an illicit substance at least once in their life (WHO, 2012). Illicit drug use globally led deaths in range of 99,000 to 253,000 in the year 2010 (WHO, 2012). Recent report of WHO (2014) suggests that 38.3% of the global population consume alcohol and on an average, an individual over 15 years of age consume 6.2 litres of alcohol annually. Thus drug dependence has become a worldwide crisis as it is associated with adverse social and economic consequences as well as physical and mental illness.
Measurement of Anxiety in Youth
Authors: Dr. Indrajitsinh.D. Thakor
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study was to measure anxiety level in youth, who study in higher secondary school. In this research paper “Sinha’s Comprehensive Anxiety Test” (SCAT) was used. The random sample (N=125) was taken from the school. (59 Male And 66 Female ). “ t ” Test was calculated to find out the result. The “ t ” value of “Sinha’s Comprehensive Anxiety Test” of school students comes to 4.45 which is significant at 0.01 level. This shows that, there is significant difference between youth (Male and Female) school students On Anxiety Test. Whereas Male and Female school students differ in respect of anxiety. The detail results are indicated in the paper.
Effects of Yoga, Exercise and Prayer on the Quality of Life
Authors: Zeenat Fatima  , Dr Shahina Maqbool
Published: November 2020

Background of the study: This paper aims to find out the effects of Yoga, Exercise and Prayers on the quality of life of people. It is found that people who regularly practice yoga or do exercise and indulge in continuous prayers which is a kind of meditation are healthier and living a peaceful life. It gives them an inner strength which is helpful in leading a quality of life. Practising yoga or exercise and the daily prayers unites the mind and the heart of the individual and people are able to perceive the inner and outer world more positively. Material and Method: 30 subjects aged 18-60 years who regularly practice yoga or any exercise and indulge in regular prayer will be randomly taken and the questionnaire of WHO quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) will be administered. Result and Discussion: The result of this study shows that there is a positive effect of yoga, exercise and prayer on the quality of life. Individuals who practise yoga, exercise and indulge in daily prayers are more satisfied healthy and there is a connection between their mind and body.
Job Satisfaction of Anganwadi Teacher’s: A Study
Authors: Dr. S. Vijayavardhini  , Mrs. T. Aruna Kumari
Published: November 2020

Early childhood is one of the most crucial and formative period in the life of any individual. Many psychologists believed that the first six years in the life of an individual is very significant period in the developmental stages especially its lays foundation for healthy and wholesome development of the personality. The research studies proved that pre-school education plays a crucial role in the development of young children before they enter into formal schooling. The pre-school education prepares the child for tomorrow and also helps in his/her cognitive development. Pre-school education is considered to be very significant for the child as it is the first step towards enterning into the world of knowledge as well as a healthy person. It aims at satisfying the Childs physical, mental, emotional and social needs. Pre-school education helps in laying down a healthy foundation for the all round development of the child. It allows the children to expose their inner skills and talents, so that the children develop their personality. It also provides opportunity to the children to give vent to their inner desires in a positive way.
Neuro- Psychological Assessment of the Suspect by Applying Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature (BEOS) Profiling Test to Verify BEOS Principle
Authors: Mr. Patel Anjan. N
Published: November 2020

Neuro-psychological assessment of the suspect by applying Brain electrical oscillation signature profiling (Brain mapping)test to verify BEOS principle. BEOS test is applicable in forensic field for detection of a person as suspect, accused, witness or complainant.
BEOS is based on EEG and its principle is neuro-psychology. Neuro-psychological criteria of BEOS system contains Experiential Knowledge (EK), Primary processing (PP), Encoding (EN), Emotional Response (ER), Activation Suppression (AS), Inattention (IN) ; etc. “32” electrodes EEG cap to be attached to a suspect and REM electrodes for rotatory eyes moment to be attached. An EEG gel to be fill for better conductivity.
Career Choice Vis – A – Vis Personality Factors, Parental and Social Influence and Monthly Income of the Family – A Study
Authors: Dr. Antara Ghosh
Published: November 2020

Students in the modern and fast changing world are trying to choose their career in such a way which would ultimately help them to achieve their success in life. Career choice is a major life decision. Each and every individual is coping with dynamic world and its demands. The present investigation has been designed to study the personality factors and impact of parental and social influence on career choice of the students who want to choose their career as engineer. Accordingly, a group of 120 higher secondary students (under West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education) were selected as sample in this investigation. On the other hand, another group of 30 professionals who are engaged in the profession as engineer were also selected as sample in this investigation. Four tools, viz., (a) General Information Schedule (one for the students and the other for professionals), (b) Sixteen Personality Factors [Form-C] Questionnaire (1965), (c) Perceived Impact of Parental Influence Questionnaire and (d) Perceived Impact of Social Influence Questionnaire were used in this investigation. The overall findings reveal that those who want to choose their career as engineer is matched with the professionals. Personality factors take a vital role regarding career choice. The findings also reveal that there seems to be indication of moderate level of parental as well as social influence on career choice. Besides this, monthly income of the family and gender difference also have significant role in connection with career choice. Adequate measures may be taken by parents, teachers, counselors and other well-wishers who are able to help the students to choose a particular career for their future development.
Internet Addiction and Psychological Well-being among Youth of Kashmir
Authors: Aasimeh Rehman  , Humera Shafi  , Touseef Rizvi
Published: November 2020

The present study was conducted with the aim to examine the relationship between internet addiction and psychological well-being among youth of Kashmir and to find out the difference in both addiction and psychological well-being among youth of Kashmir with respect to gender and residential status. 100 students studying in various colleges of two districts of Kashmir (Srinagar and Ganderbal) completed the Young’s Internet addiction test (Young, 1998) and Ryff’s Psychological well-being scale (Ryff, 1995). Results of the study revealed a significant negative correlation between internet addiction and psychological well-being among youth of Kashmir. Further it was found that there is significant difference in internet addiction among youth of Kashmir with respect to their gender, males were found to be high on internet addiction than their counter parts and no significant difference was found in internet addiction with respect to their residential status. Results also revealed insignificant difference in psychological well-being among male and female youth and regarding their residential status significant difference was found in psychological well-being, urban youth were found to be high on the levels of psychological well being as compared to rural youth. The study will be helpful in highlighting the effect of internet addiction among youth which is becoming a menace day by day for society.
Effect of Spirituality Based Intervention on Domestic Violence Survivors
Authors: Ms. Anjali Sahai  , Dr. Ritu Sharma
Published: November 2020

Spirituality is considered culturally competent therapeutic intervention for domestic violence survivors. Limited number of studies have specifically emphasized at their experiences and needs. Women with abusive life partners use various strategies to cope , deal and heal from the physical and psychological violence. It is reported that their belief in a higher power is integral to their healing. Thus to study the role of spirituality as a tool for healing among domestic violence survivors , a sample of 50 married women who survived domestic violence were examined. For this purpose, the Revised Conflict Tactics scale (CTS-2; Straus, Hamby, Boney-McCoy & Sugarman, 1996); Daily Spiritual experiences Scale (DSE; Underwood &Teresi, 2002) and Beck Depression Inventory for depressive symptoms were used. Results indicate significant role of spirituality in healing women survivors. The majority reported that spirituality or God was a source of strength or comfort for them. Extent of spiritual involvement indicated increased psychological well-being and decreased depression.
Effectiveness of Programmed Learning Material in Learning Cognitive Domain of B.Ed Students
Authors: Jignasa H. Joshi
Published: November 2020

The present teaching techniques needs revised thinking to make learning more effective for students. In fact the teaching methodology should be such by which the students can be involved in reading, thinking, problem solving and then learning by their own efforts. It becomes more important at B.Ed. Level. For this purpose self-learning method is a very effective media. There are several Self Learning Techniques in which learner can learn by their own pace. Inamdar, J.A (1981), Suthar, K.S (1981), Debi Meena Kumari (1989), concluded that Programmed learning method was more effective. Can the learning of cognitive domain be made easier by using Programmed Learning Material? Is the Programmed Learning Method similarly effective for boys and girls? The investigator has thought about all such crucial questions for undertaking this research. Hence the topic “Effectiveness of Programmed Learning Material in Learning Cognitive Domain of B.Ed Students” is selected for the presentation.
Development and Validation of Religious Belief System Scale
Authors: Shivani Dangi  , Y K Nagle
Published: November 2020

The literature cites multiple definitions for religiosity, with little consensus among researchers. Religiosity has been associated with a myriad of positive outcomes in both adolescents and adults. Religiosity refers to the degree to which a person adheres to his or her religious values, beliefs and practices and uses them in daily life. Religiosity is still an emerging concept in the developing countries such as India, though rich culture has enriched in the past. Confining to various definitions of Religiosity the study attempts to evolve a Religious belief System scale in an Indian context. With exploration of literature and expert reviews, various attributes of belief System scale was initiated with a pool of 164 items. These items were subjected to experts’ opinion and reduced to 136. The scale was administered on a sample of 456 participants and the item analysis was carried out the having more than 0.35and above value were retained for factor analysis. After initial factor analyses the scale was again administered on a sample of 550 participants. The principal component analyses were employed and 48 items were retained covering three factor i.e. Belief, Attitude and values. The measure demonstrated high internal consistency and good test-retest reliability as well as validity.
Growing Beyond Survival: Resilience, Hope and Meaning in Life
Authors: Nidhi
Published: November 2020

Resilience in the ability to bounce back in the face of adversity. Some people become overwhelmed by life`s challenges and tragedies, while some others seem to maintain their bearings in the face of adversity. Research has indicated that resilient people generally use effective coping strategies, have a firm understanding of reality, a deep and meaningful belief system, the ability to improvise and have a strong belief in the future. Hope includes the ability to motivate oneself and persist in the face of difficult situation while Meaning in life helps in positive coping and adaptation. The purpose of the present investigation is to study the relation between meaning in life, hope and resilience. A sample of 60 subjects (30 males and 30 females), the age range of 18-30 years were administered the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Adult Hope scale (Snyder) and Meaning in life Questionnaire (Steger, 2006). Suitable statistical technique to be used to study the relationship between the three variables.
Effect of Organizational Climate on Psychological Well Being: A Study of Vedanta Ltd
Authors: Ms. Sonam Gondlekar  , Dr. Manoj S. Kamat
Published: November 2020

The present study explores the link between organizational climate and psychological well being. It seeks to examine the differences in these two constructs based on varied demographic variables. Organizational Climate Inventory (OCI) developed by, Chattopadhay, Agarwal (2006) has been used to assess employee’s perceptions of organizational climate. Psychological Well Being is being measured with the help of Psychological Well Being Scale developed by Ryff (1995). Sample for the study comprised of 180 employees from Vedanta Ltd. The results indicate that there is a significant positive correlation between organizational climate and psychological well being. There is no significant difference observed in organizational climate and psychological well being as a result of demographic variables. The study also discusses theoretical and practical implications for the managers.
Organizational Climate among Primary School Teachers With Respect To Gender and Management
Authors: Dr. M. Ravi Babu  , Kurakula Venkatesh
Published: November 2020

Organizational climate is a relatively enduring quality of the internal environment of an organization and is the recurring patterns of behavior, attitudes and feelings that characterize life in the organization. Organizational culture is a system of shared assumptions, values and beliefs that governs how people behave in organizations. The culture of an organization provides boundaries and guidelines that help members of the organization know the correct way to perform their jobs. The study was conducted on 334 primary school teachers from Medak district of Telangana State. The result reveals that there is a significant difference in Organizational climate with respect to gender and management among primary school teachers.
Effect of Family Variables on Multiple Intelligences of Secondary School Students of Gujarat State
Authors: Dr. Sanjay Kumar M. Gupta
Published: November 2020

There are billions of people in the world, but it is impossible to find two people identical because God doesn’t repeat His creation. It means everybody is inborn different. But, our education system is such that treats everybody in more or less same way which hampers the development of a child negatively and his or her contribution as well. Hence, researcher has conducted this study entitled “Effect of Family Variables on Multiple Intelligences of Secondary School Students of Gujarat State” to study the individual potential of children in terms of their intelligences and the effect of family related variables on their intelligences. It was found that some of the family and environment related variables affect the intelligences of learner positively and some do not have any effect as given.
Psychological Training: Effect of Cognitive Stereotypes of Interpersonal Relations in the Sphere of Family Relations and Business Communication
Authors: Sumovskaya Elena Josephovna
Published: November 2020

Various aspects of psychological influence of cognitive stereotypes as phenomena of social psychology reveal, the analysis of ways of influence, mechanisms of social and psychological impact on the identity of teenagers is given.
A Study of Occupational Stress and Job Satisfaction of Police Personnel of Gujarat State
Authors: Parmar Vishal Kumar P  , Aastha Dhingra
Published: November 2020

The present research was conducted in order to understand the occupational stress faced by the police personnel of Gujarat state and their levels of Job satisfaction with their lives. A total sample of 120 (60 males and 60 females) were taken for the study. Out of the 120 sample, 60 were armed and 60 were Unarmed Police Offices. Occupational Stress scale developed by A.K Shrivastava and A. P. Singh and Job Satisfaction scale developed by Singh and Sharma were used to gather data. The analysis of data was completed using t-test. The results of this study indicate that there is no significant difference in Occupational stress of Armed and Unarmed Police officers and similarly there is no significant difference in Occupational stress of Male and Female Police officers of both the groups. Moreover there is no significant difference in job satisfaction level of Armed and Unarmed Police officers. There is a significant difference in Job satisfaction level of Male and Female Police officers which indicates that Female police officers have higher levels of Job satisfaction than Male Police officers.
A Correlation Study of Scientific Attitude and Scientific Interest of class IX Students
Authors: Dr. Ragini Singh  , Dr. Rashmi Singh
Published: November 2020

Science has brought about revolutionary changes in every walk of life. Its impact is visible everywhere and in every aspect of our existence i.e. vocational, social, economic, political and cultural. Science attitude refers to an individual’s outlook towards life. It means willingness to adopt scientific approaches and procedures for resolving issues / assessing ideas or information. Science attitude denotes interest or feeling towards studying science. The main objective of the study was to study the correlation between Scientific Attitude and Scientific Interest of class IX students. To obtain the above objective normative survey method has been used. 320 students were selected from government and private school for the study. The finding of the study reveals that there is high positive correlation (0.73) found between the Scientific Attitude and Scientific Interest of class IX students.
Natural Disasters: Causes, Consequences and Its Preventive Role in Sustainable Development
Authors: Rayees Ibrahim Lone  , Dr. S. Subramani
Published: November 2020

Disaster is defined as a crisis situation causing wide spread damage which far exceeds our ability to recover. Disaster is a sudden, calamitous event bringing great damage, loss, destruction and devastation to life and property. The damage caused by disaster is immeasurable and varies with the geographical location, climate and the type of the earth surface. Natural disasters are relatively sudden and cause large scale, widespread death, loss of property and disturbance to social systems and life over which people have a little or no control. Thus, any event can be classed as disaster when the magnitude of destruction and damage caused by it is very high. Communities will always face natural hazards, but today’s disasters are often generated by, or at least exacerbated by, human activities. At the most dramatic level, human activities are changing the natural balance of the earth, interfering as never before with the atmosphere, the oceans, the polar ice caps, the forest cover and the natural pillars that make our world a liveable home. But we are also putting ourselves in harm’s way in less visible ways. This paper seeks to determine the natural disasters, causes and consequences and its prevention. Nature is bountiful full of resources used by the living organisms use for their survival and well-being. But nature has its own control systems. Resources used up are replenished excesses are checked, all naturally through the biogeochemical cycles, the food chains and webs and other natural phenomena. Thus equilibrium is maintained in nature. This is called ecological balance and has in recent times been disturbed by human activities.
Psychological Well-Being across Gender and Socio-Economic Status among Middle Adults
Authors: Reshma. N. S.  , Manjula. M. Y.
Published: November 2020

Psychological well-being can be referred to as positive psychological functioning, which involves multidimensional constructs as well as the degree to which an individual perceives himself/herself as functioning well on areas like self acceptance, environmental mastery, personal growth and positive relationships. The current study aims at exploring psychological well-being across gender and socio-economic status among middle adults. The study consists of 266 middle adults (male=101, females=168) selected from 3 different socio-economic status groups (high=75, middle=114, low=77). The sample was drawn from urban population from Mangalore city. The age of the sample ranged between 40-55 yrs. Kuppuswamy’s socio-economic status scale (R-2012) and psychological well-being scale by Seema Mehrotra (2013) were administered. The data was analyzed using two-way ANOVA and post hoc test of least significant difference. The results revealed that women have significantly higher positive relations than men. Findings related to different socio-economic groups revealed that, adults belonging to high socio-economic status groups have significantly higher self-acceptance, mastery & competency, engagement & growth and overall psychological well-being compared to adults from low socio-economic status group, and significantly higher mastery & competency, overall psychological well-being than middle socio-economic status group. Middle socio-economic group adults have significantly higher self-acceptance, engagement & growth, and overall psychological well-being when compared to adults from low socio-economic status group.
Stress and Academic Performance
Authors: Buddhiprabha D D Pathirana  , Shabbeer Ahmed  , Veena N  , Shailaja Shastri
Published: November 2020

The study was undertaken to identify the sources of stress among students of high and low academic performance. The questionnaire was administered on 656 pure science and applied science under graduate students from Bangalore city. Academic performance is referred to the end-term results in the previous semester. The tool used for the present study was Stressful Life Events Inventory – Student form (Rao, 1986). The findings of the study showed that majority of the students’ perceived education as more stressful. High and low academic performing students as well as pure and applied science course students differed significantly on sources of stress. Implications and suggestions of the study were discussed with teachers and an enrichment program on stress management was employed.
Understanding Jigsaw Cooperative Learning: Influence on Scholastic Achievement and Learning Experiences of Students in Mathematics Education
Authors: Venkateshwar Rao D
Published: November 2020

Mathematics is a compulsory subject at school level. The performance of students in mathematics is not satisfactory at secondary school level. Some of the factors that are attributed to the unsatisfactory performance include: anxiety and fear towards the subject by students, ineffective instructional methods, class room climate and learning environment which are not supportive for students’ participation. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of cooperative learning strategy in mathematics on students’ performance from positive psychology perspective. In addition to performance this study also sought to find out students perception towards cooperative learning strategy. The sample of the study consisted of 60 students divided in to two groups of 30.In the experimental group cooperative learning strategy was employed while in the controlled group traditional instructional method was used. Scholastic achievement test and Questionnaire on cooperative learning was used to collect the data. Data was analysed by using statistical techniques including “t” test. The study supports the effectiveness of cooperative learning strategy in mathematics education.
Relationship between Family Interaction pattern, Family Burden and Quality of Life among Caregivers of Patients with Alcohol Dependence
Authors: Dr. M. Senthil  , Dr. Manisha Kiran
Published: November 2020

Alcohol and drug use disorders have devastating physical, mental, and socio-economic consequences not only for patients but also for their families. Their illness substantially affects the quality of life of other family members, including financial security, mental health, social networks, and productivity. So the present study was an attempt to assess the relationship between family interaction pattern, family burden and Quality of life among caregivers of individuals with alcohol dependence. This study was conducted at the Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences, Ranchi. It was a cross sectional study and purposive sampling was used. The present study consisted of 60 caregivers of alcohol dependence, those who were willing to participate and those who have satisfied with inclusion and exclusion criteria have been included in the study. The socio demographic data sheet had been used for collecting socio demographic details of the caregivers of individuals with alcohol dependence. To assess the alcohol severity of the patient, the alcohol severity index scale was applied. Family interaction pattern scale, family burden interview schedule and WHO Quality of life scale were applied on the caregivers of individuals with alcohol dependence. The findings indicated that there is significant positive correlation exist between family interaction pattern, Family burden and quality of life among caregivers of individuals with alcohol dependence.
Death Anxiety among Asymptomatic Acute HIV Condition, Clinically Symptomatic Condition and Aids Indicator Condition Groups
Authors: Krishnamurthy V. S.  , Dr. Sampathkumar
Published: November 2020

There is much interest in, whether death anxiety may explain the wide variability in the disease course of patients infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This paper examines whether death anxiety varies across Asymptomatic Acute HIV condition, Clinically Symptomatic Condition and AIDS Indicator Condition. A cross sectional research design is employed and participants were grouped as having asymptomatic, clinically symptomatic and AIDS according to case definitions established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data is obtained from 480 participants on the level of death anxiety and it is analysed with reference of their disease progression from HIV to AIDS. A one way ANOVA statistics indicated that Asymptomatic acute HIV condition, Clinically symptomatic HIV condition and AIDS indicator groups were significantly differ in the level of death anxiety. A Tukey’s HSD post-hoc test indicated that clinically symptomatic acute HIV condition group had exhibited higher level of death anxiety than asymptomatic acute HIV condition group and lower level of death anxiety compared to AIDS indicator group. By knowing the varied level of death anxiety across disease progression the tailor made interventions can be planned.
Role of Self-Concept and Emotional Maturity in Excessive Internet Usage
Authors: Arati Visala J.  , Ms. Vaishali Rawat
Published: November 2020

The present study focuses on determining the difference among the levels of emotional maturity and self- concept of low, moderate and high users of internet. Two dimensions of emotional maturity have been studied in the research viz-a-viz Emotional Instability and Personality Disintegration. For the purpose of the study, a sample of 100 participants were selected which consisted primarily of students between the age group of 17-24, considering the fact that an individual’s personality has been shaped and the self-concept of individuals in this age group may/may-not be affected due to external variables. After the data collection, the results showed that low internet users will have lower emotional instability, lower chances of personality disintegration and lower self-concept. Moderate users were seen to be having a positive correlation between Emotional instability and Personality Disintegration and negative correlation with respect to self- concept and High users of Internet were seen to be having Higher Emotional Instability, Lower personality Disintegration and Low self-concept. Mean, Standard deviation and Pearson Product movement correlation was used to analyze data and bar graphs and line graphs were used to interpret data.
Treatment of Drug Addicts by Psychoastrotherapy
Authors: M. G. Sharma  , Vandana Sharma
Published: November 2020

The aim of the present study ascertaining the personality characteristics of treated and non-treated drug addicts, using Hindi version of the Middlesex Hospital Questionnaire and Death Anxiety Scale. 100 subjects were taken for this study out of this 50 treated and 50 non-treated drug addicts were evaluated at S.I. Mental and Physical Health Society “SIMPHS”, Varanasi, district in India. Psycho-astrotherapy was given to those groups who attend the Centre for treatment. These groups were matched on the variables of age range 18-35 years with a mean age of 21.01 years. Addiction period ranged from two year to six years. The finding reveals that characteristics associated with non-treated drug addicts are anxiety, obsession, phobia, somatization, depression and hysteria, and death anxiety.
Self-Esteem and Personality Traits as Predictors of Mental Well Being
Authors: Bindu Kumari  , Rajnee Sharma
Published: November 2020

Mental Well-Being is an integral part of good mental health and indicator of the ability of the individuals to cope up with daily stresses and work productively. Many predisposed and acquired factors influence the Mental Well-Being of an individual. The present study investigated the Self- Esteem and Personality traits as the predictors of mental well being. The results indicated that Neuroticism, Extraversion and Openness to experience came out as significant predictors of Mental Well-Being.
Management of English Language Anxiety through Behaviour Modification Techniques of High School Students
Authors: Ganesan, Rajesh  , Kulkarni, Mukund
Published: November 2020

Today we live in the age of globalization, as the world came at calling distance the need for the common communication system has aroused which is understood and well accepted by the global community. As nation we also have understood and accepted the importance of common communication system to have firm footing in the global scenario. With some exception English language has acquired the status of global language, which is spoken, written, understood and used by many world countries including India. In India English has become pre-requisite and facilitating factor in communication, education, vocation and business careers. But still in India we speak and use diverse languages, that’s why Indian scenario is quite different from that of world. On the basis of English language Indian population can be divided in to two main groups. First group includes people who are very good at all aspects of English language like reading, writing, speaking and understanding it. They are mostly urban, middle or high class people, having easy access to good education and they use it to their advantage. Remaining population is mostly rural, lower income group and depends on public schools for their education. Mostly these people know only their native language and communicate in it only.
Being second language and started at later age, English learning creates anxiety in students of this population, associated with productive skills like speaking and writing or receptive skills like reading and listening. English anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness, worry, nervousness, apprehension, or fear while learning or using English. Children in this population study English as second language at High School level in almost all schools; except English all other subjects are taught to them in their native language. The effects of this anxiety are more evident in the classroom and strongly indicate the Academic performance of the student. Anxiety is found to have a detrimental effect on student’s confidence, Self-esteem and level of participation. Anxious students employ avoidance strategies like falling sick frequently, not paying attention in classroom and skipping classes. They do well in other subjects but not in English, which lowers their self esteem; as result they develop negative attitude toward English language, and show less interest in this subject. Anxious students also forget previously learned material, volunteer answers less frequently and have a greater tendency to remain passive in classroom activities.