bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design and Evaluation of Magnetic Hall Effect Tactile Sensors for Use in Sensorized Splints
Authors: Jones Dominic , Wang Lefan , Ghanbari Ali , Vardakastani Vasiliki , Kedgley Angela E. , Gardiner Matthew D. , Vincent Tonia L. , Culmer Peter R. , Alazmani Ali
Published: February 2020

Splinting techniques are widely used in medicine to inhibit the movement of arthritic joints. Studies into the effectiveness of splinting as a method of pain reduction have generally yielded positive results, however, no significant difference has been found in clinical outcomes between splinting types. Tactile sensing has shown great promise for the integration into splinting devices and may offer further information into applied forces to find the most effective methods of splinting. Hall effect-based tactile sensors are of particular interest in this application owing to their low-cost, small size, and high robustness. One complexity of the sensors is the relationship between the elastomer geometry and the measurement range. This paper investigates the design parameters of Hall effect tactile sensors for use in hand splinting. Finite element simulations are used to locate the areas in which sensitivity is high in order to optimise the deflection range of the sensor. Further simulations then investigate the mechanical response and force ranges of the elastomer layer under loading which are validated with experimental data. A 4 mm radius, 3 mm-thick sensor is identified as meeting defined sensing requirements for range and sensitivity. A prototype sensor is produced which exhibits a pressure range of 45 kPa normal and 6 kPa shear. A proof of principle prototype demonstrates how this can be integrated to form an instrumented splint with multi-axis sensing capability and has the potential to inform clinical practice for improved splinting.
Towards Low-Cost Hyperspectral Single-Pixel Imaging for Plant Phenotyping
Authors: Ribes Mathieu , Russias Gaspard , Tregoat Denis , Fournier Antoine
Published: February 2020

Hyperspectral imaging techniques have been expanding considerably in recent years. The cost of current solutions is decreasing, but these high-end technologies are not yet available for moderate to low-cost outdoor and indoor applications. We have used some of the latest compressive sensing methods with a single-pixel imaging setup. Projected patterns were generated on Fourier basis, which is well-known for its properties and reduction of acquisition and calculation times. A low-cost, moderate-flow prototype was developed and studied in the laboratory, which has made it possible to obtain metrologically validated reflectance measurements using a minimal computational workload. From these measurements, it was possible to discriminate plant species from the rest of a scene and to identify biologically contrasted areas within a leaf. This prototype gives access to easy-to-use phenotyping and teaching tools at very low-cost.
Biometric Identification from Human Aesthetic Preferences
Authors: Sieu Brandon , Gavrilova Marina
Published: February 2020

In recent years, human–machine interactions encompass many avenues of life, ranging from personal communications to professional activities. This trend has allowed for person identification based on behavior rather than physical traits to emerge as a growing research domain, which spans areas such as online education, e-commerce, e-communication, and biometric security. The expression of opinions is an example of online behavior that is commonly shared through the liking of online images. Visual aesthetic is a behavioral biometric that involves using a person’s sense of fondness for images. The identification of individuals using their visual aesthetic values as discriminatory features is an emerging domain of research. This paper introduces a novel method for aesthetic feature dimensionality reduction using gene expression programming. The proposed system is capable of using a tree-based genetic approach for feature recombination. Reducing feature dimensionality improves classifier accuracy, reduces computation runtime, and minimizes required storage. The results obtained on a dataset of 200 Flickr users evaluating 40,000 images demonstrate a 95% accuracy of identity recognition based solely on users’ aesthetic preferences.
Survey of Procedural Methods for Two-Dimensional Texture Generation
Authors: Dong Junyu , Liu Jun , Yao Kang , Chantler Mike , Qi Lin , Yu Hui , Jian Muwei
Published: February 2020

Textures are the most important element for simulating real-world scenes and providing realistic and immersive sensations in many applications. Procedural textures can simulate a broad variety of surface textures, which is helpful for the design and development of new sensors. Procedural texture generation is the process of creating textures using mathematical models. The input to these models can be a set of parameters, random values generated by noise functions, or existing texture images, which may be further processed or combined to generate new textures. Many methods for procedural texture generation have been proposed, but there has been no comprehensive survey or comparison of them yet. In this paper, we present a review of different procedural texture generation methods, according to the characteristics of the generated textures. We divide the different generation methods into two categories: structured texture and unstructured texture generation methods. Example textures are generated using these methods with varying parameter values. Furthermore, we survey post-processing methods based on the filtering and combination of different generation models. We also present a taxonomy of different models, according to the mathematical functions and texture samples they can produce. Finally, a psychophysical experiment is designed to identify the perceptual features of the example textures. Finally, an analysis of the results illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of these methods.
Adaptive Repetitive Control of A Linear Oscillating Motor under Periodic Hydraulic Step Load
Authors: Li Xinglu , Jiao Zongxia , Li Yang , Cao Yuan
Published: February 2020

A linear oscillating motor has a direct and efficient linear motion output and is widely used in linear actuation systems. The motor is often applied to compact hybrid electrohydraulic actuators to drive a linear pump. However, the periodic switch of the rectification valve in the pump brings the hydraulic step load to the linear motor, which causes periodic oscillation waveform distortions. The distortion results in the reduction of pumping capacity. The conventional feedback proportional-integral-derivative control is applied to the pump, however, this solution cannot handle the step load as well as resolving nonlinear properties and uncertainties. In this paper, we introduce a nonlinear model to identify periodic hydraulic load. Then, the loads are broken up into a set of simple terms by Fourier series approximation. The uncertain terms and other modeling uncertainties are estimated and compensated by the practical adaptive controller. A robust control term is also developed to handle uncertain nonlinearities. The controller overcame drawbacks of conventional repetitive controllers, such as heavy memory requirements and noise sensitivity. The controller can achieve a prescribed final tracking accuracy under periodic hydraulic load via Lyapunov analysis. Finally, experimental results on the linear oscillating motor-pump are provided for validation of the effectiveness of the scheme.
Quantifying Physical Activity in Young Children Using a Three-Dimensional Camera
Authors: McCullough Aston K. , Rodriguez Melanie , Garber Carol Ewing
Published: February 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and validity of using three-dimensional (3D) video data and computer vision to estimate physical activity intensities in young children. Families with children (2–5-years-old) were invited to participate in semi-structured 20-minute play sessions that included a range of indoor play activities. During the play session, children’s physical activity (PA) was recorded using a 3D camera. PA video data were analyzed via direct observation, and 3D PA video data were processed and converted into triaxial PA accelerations using computer vision. PA video data from children (n = 10) were analyzed using direct observation as the ground truth, and the Receiver Operating Characteristic Area Under the Curve (AUC) was calculated in order to determine the classification accuracy of a Classification and Regression Tree (CART) algorithm for estimating PA intensity from video data. A CART algorithm accurately estimated the proportion of time that children spent sedentary (AUC = 0.89) in light PA (AUC = 0.87) and moderate-vigorous PA (AUC = 0.92) during the play session, and there were no significant differences (p > 0.05) between the directly observed and CART-determined proportions of time spent in each activity intensity. A computer vision algorithm and 3D camera can be used to estimate the proportion of time that children spend in all activity intensities indoors.
New Drugs for Human African Trypanosomiasis: A Twenty First Century Success Story
Authors: Dickie Emily A. , Giordani Federica , Gould Matthew K. , Mäser Pascal , Burri Christian , Mottram Jeremy C. , Rao Srinivasa P. S. , Barrett Michael P.
Published: February 2020

The twentieth century ended with human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) epidemics raging across many parts of Africa. Resistance to existing drugs was emerging, and many programs aiming to contain the disease had ground to a halt, given previous success against HAT and the competing priorities associated with other medical crises ravaging the continent. A series of dedicated interventions and the introduction of innovative routes to develop drugs, involving Product Development Partnerships, has led to a dramatic turnaround in the fight against HAT caused by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense. The World Health Organization have been able to optimize the use of existing tools to monitor and intervene in the disease. A promising new oral medication for stage 1 HAT, pafuramidine maleate, ultimately failed due to unforeseen toxicity issues. However, the clinical trials for this compound demonstrated the possibility of conducting such trials in the resource-poor settings of rural Africa. The Drugs for Neglected Disease initiative (DNDi), founded in 2003, has developed the first all oral therapy for both stage 1 and stage 2 HAT in fexinidazole. DNDi has also brought forward another oral therapy, acoziborole, potentially capable of curing both stage 1 and stage 2 disease in a single dosing. In this review article, we describe the remarkable successes in combating HAT through the twenty first century, bringing the prospect of the elimination of this disease into sight.
A Canine Gait Analysis Protocol for Back Movement Assessment in German Shepherd Dogs
Authors: Surer Elif , Cereatti Andrea , Evangelisti Maria Antonietta , Paolini Gabriele , Della Croce Ugo , Manunta Maria Lucia
Published: February 2020

Objective—To design and test a motion analysis protocol for the gait analysis of adult German Shepherd (GS) dogs with a focus in the analyses of their back movements. Animals—Eight clinically healthy adult large-sized GS dogs (age, 4 ± 1.3 years; weight, 38.8 ± 4.2 kg). Procedures—A six-camera stereo-photogrammetric system and two force platforms were used for data acquisition. Experimental acquisition sessions consisted of static and gait trials. During gait trials, each dog walked along a 6 m long walkway at self-selected speed and a total of six gait cycles were recorded. Results—Grand mean and standard deviation of ground reaction forces of fore and hind limbs are reported. Spatial-temporal parameters averaged over gait cycles and subjects, their mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variance are analyzed. Joint kinematics for the hip, stifle and tarsal joints and their average range of motion (ROM) values, and their 95% Confidence Interval (CI) values of kinematics curves are reported. Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—This study provides normative data of healthy GS dogs to form a preliminary basis in the analysis of the spatial-temporal parameters, kinematics and kinetics during quadrupedal stance posture and gait. Also, a new back movement protocol enabling a multi-segment back model is provided. Results show that the proposed gait analysis protocol may become a useful and objective tool for the evaluation of canine treatment with special focus on the back movement.
Left atrial appendage thrombosis in atrial fibrillation - current status of the problem
Authors: Krivosheev Yu. S. , Bashta D. I. , Krasilnikova S. Yu. , Vilenskiy L. I. , Kolesnikov V. N. , Chukov S. Z. , Romanov A. B.
Published: February 2020

This literature review looks at the current features left atrial appendage thrombosis in atrial fibrillation. Assesed morphologic and functional characteristics of the left atrial appendage as the risks of thrombosis. Viewed therapeutic options in anticoagulation therapy for the prophylactic and treatment of the left atrial appendage thrombosis.
Electroanatomic bipolar mapping for detection of arrhythmogenic substrate in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
Authors: Pavlov A. V. , Gizatulina T. P. , Kuznetsov V. A.
Published: February 2020

The article presents data comparing the results of late gadolinium-enhanced magnetic-resonance imaging and bipolar mapping. The results of studies on the use of bipolar mapping data for substrate modification in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation are presented, and perspectives for the development of the method are indicated.
Ethics of scientific publications
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: February 2020

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Esporte Universitário, Flag e Lazer Sério
Authors: Ferreira Bianca Inácio da Luz , Ribeiro Olívia Cristina Ferreira
Published: February 2020

A Perspectiva do Lazer Sério é um viés importante para compreensão do esporte universitário no tempo livre. Ela determina que praticantes de lazer sério apresentem persistência, carreira, empenho, benefícios duráveis, ethos único e identificação com uma prática de lazer. O flag – prática derivada do futebol americano, um dos esportes que mais se populariza no Brasil na atualidade – é praticado por atletas brasileiros também em nível universitário. Os objetivos desse estudo foram verificar a presença das qualidades do lazer sério nos atletas de flag do time masculino Eucalyptus Unicamp e verificar a importância do esporte em suas vidas. Este estudo de caso coletou dados por meio de observação, questionário, Inventário de Medidas em Lazer Sério e entrevistas. Os resultados apontam que as qualidades estão presentes no relacionamento atleta/flag, além de demonstrar a centralidade do esporte na vida dos participantes.
Estrutura Político-Administrativa dos Governos Municipais do Piauí e Investimento no Esporte e no Lazer
Authors: Santos Edmilson Santos dos , Starepravo Fernando Augusto
Published: February 2020

A participação dos governos municipais no investimento do esporte e do lazer é uma temática ainda pouco estudada e pouco se sabe sobre o assunto. Consequentemente, não temos informações se ter uma secretaria exclusiva de esporte aumentaria os investimentos. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo, de natureza descritiva buscou analisar se a estrutura político administrativa das prefeituras municipais do estado do Piauí interfere na capacidade de investimentos na Função Desporto e Lazer (FDL) per capita no ano de 2013. Concluiu-se que a estrutura político administrativa não interferiu na capacidade de gasto per capita na FDL.
Políticas Públicas de Esporte em Parques e a Inclusão de Pessoas com Deficiência
Authors: Silva Junior Vagner Pereira da , Silva Dirceu Santos , Sampaio Tânia Mara Vieira
Published: February 2020

O objetivo é analisar se as políticas públicas de esporte e lazer em parques de Campo Grande/MS promovem a acessibilidade metodológica e programática das pessoas com deficiência. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritivo-exploratória, realizada em cinco parques esportivos de Campo Grande-MS, por meio de entrevistas estruturadas. Os resultados indicam que o poder público não tem promovido a acessibilidade programática e metodológica, a partir do momento que inexistem ações políticas para esse público. A inclusão de pessoas com deficiência foi verificada apenas em um parque, promovida por uma ONG. Os programas analisados não adaptaram as regras com ênfase na acessibilidade metodológica e inclusão de todas as pessoas. Dessa forma, conclui-se que o direito de acessibilidade programática e metodológica das pessoas com deficiências nas práticas de esporte e lazer de Campo Grande/MS tem sido violado.
Tecnologias e Recreação em Hotel
Authors: Oliveira Luis André Pereira de , Schwartz Gisele Maria
Published: February 2020

Esse estudo qualitativo investigou a aceitação dos pais sobre a incorporação de atividades recreativas remasterizadas, utilizando tecnologia virtual, ao programa de recreação, para crianças de 6 a 12 anos, em dois ambientes: 1- hotel (urbano) e 2- hotel-fazenda, do Circuito das Águas Paulista. Aplicou-se um questionário misto, a uma amostra intencional de 34 pais, após a participação das crianças em caça ao tesouro com WhatsApp. Os dados foram analisados descritivamente, por meio de Análise de Conteúdo, com duas categorias: 1- hotel e 2- hotel-fazenda. Os resultados apontam que os índices de rejeição e aceitação dos pais, em ambos os ambientes, sobre a incorporação de atividades recreativas remasterizadas, foram bem semelhantes, entretanto foram apontadas ressalvas, como a utilização por tempo limitado e controlado, a necessidade de adequação do conteúdo à faixa etária e a manutenção das atividades dinâmicas.
Conhecimentos Ludopedagógicos na Aprendizagem da Natação Infantil
Authors: Saraiva Sergio Bruno Freitas , Oliveira Braulio Nogueira de , Matias João Lucas Pinto , Oliveira Bérgson Nogueira de , Machado André Accioly Nogueira , Oliveira Antônio Ricardo Catunda de
Published: February 2020

O presente estudo tem por objetivo analisar o uso dos aspectos lúdicos nas aulas de natação, bem como suas contribuições no processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa em que foram entrevistados nove professores de Educação Física que trabalhavam com o ensino da natação infantil. Para análise dos dados, foi utilizada a técnica de análise de conteúdo do tipo análise temática. Os resultados apontam a relevância do lúdico no processo ensino-aprendizagem, que apesar de ser uma prática não rígida, requer tratamento pedagógico, além do fato de que algumas escolas de natação insistem no ensino tecnicista. Conclui- se que é preciso fomentar a manifestação do componente lúdico como forma de potencializar a fruição, o processo educativo e a participação criativa na cultura.
ANALISIS PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI PADA KOMITMEN ORGANISASI SERTA IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI NEGERI SIPIL DINAS PENDIDIKAN SE-PROVINSI SUMATERA SELATAN
Authors: Harun Harun
Published: February 2020

Latar belakang penelitian ini, yaitu untuk meningkatkan kinerja pegawai negeri sipil pada Dinas Pendidikan di Kabupaten/Kota dan Provinsi Sumatera Selatan. Hipotesis penelitian ini adalah terdapat pengaruh :Â  1) gaya kepemimpinan terhadap komitmen organisasi, 2) budaya organisasi terhadap komitmen organisasi, 3) gaya kepemimpinan dan budaya organisasi secara simultan terhadap komitmen organisasi, 4) gaya kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja pegawai, 5)Â  budaya organisasi terhadap kinerja pegawai, 6) komitmen organisasi terhadap kinerja pegawai, 7) gaya kepemimpinan, budaya organisasi dan komitmen organisasi secara simultan terhadap kinerja pegawai.Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dan verifikatif dengan melibatkan sampel penelitian sebanyak 200 orang Pegawai Negeri Sipil pada Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten/Kota dan Provinsi di Sumatera Selatan. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan proporsional random sampling dan pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan model persamaan struktural (Structural Equation Modelling) dengan program aplikasi LISREL 8.70Hasil penelitian ini dengan menggunakan 2nd CFA (Second Order Confirmatory Factor Analysis), menunjukan bahwa : 1) terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan gaya kepemimpinanÂ  dan Budaya organisasiÂ  baik secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap komitmen organisasi, 2) terdapat pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan, budaya organisasi dan komitmen organisasi secara parsial dan simultan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa gaya kepemimpinan merupakan faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi komitmen organisasi dan komitmen organisasi tersebut merupakan faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi kinerja pegawai khususnya dimensi tekad bulat/kemauan kuat pada indikator kemauan bekerja keras untuk mencapai tujuan organisasi.Kesimpulan: untuk meningkatkan kinerja pegawai padaÂ  Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten/Kota dan Provinsi di Sumatera Selatan diperlukan gaya kepemimpinan selling dan komitmen organisasi yang berorientasi pada tekad bulat/kemauan kuat.Â Kata Kunci : Gaya Kepemimpinan, Budaya Organisasi, Komitmen Organisasi,Â Â  dan Kinerja.Â
Pengaruh Penerapan Good Corporate Governance Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Rumah Sakit di Kota Lubuklinggau dan Kabupaten Musi Rawas Dengan Pendekatan Balanced Scorecard
Authors: Kesuma Indrawati Mara , Nurhayati Yuli
Published: February 2020

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Rumah Sakit yang berada di Kota Lubuklinggau dan kabupaten Musi Rawas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengalisis pengaruh Good Corporate Governance dalam meningkatkanÂ Â  Kinerja Rumah SakitÂ  di Kota Lubuklinggau dan Kabupaten Musi Rawas dengan Pendekatan Balanced Scorecard Variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini adalah Kinerja berbasis balanced scorecard (Y). Variabel bebas dalam penelitian ini adalah prinsip-prinsip Good Corporate Governance yang terdiri dari 5 (lima) prinsipÂ  yaitu transparansi (X1), akuntabilitas (X2), responsibilitas (X3), independensi (X4) dan kewajaran (X5).Â  Objek penelitian yaitu pada Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah ( RSUD) Sobirin dan Rumah sakit Siti Aisyah.Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini secara statistik mengunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dan analisis koefisien determinasi R2 (R Square) atau koefisien determinasi yang digunakan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar prosentase sumbangan pengaruh variabel independen secara bersama-sama terhadap variabel dependen. UjiÂ  F digunakan untuk menguji pengaruh variabel independen secara bersama-sama terhadap variabel dependen dan Uji t digunakan untuk menguji pengaruh variabel independen secara parsial terhadap variabel dependen.Â  Pengujian hipotesis dengan menggunakan regresi linear berganda melalui komputer program SPSS Versi 20. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, penerapanÂ  prinsip-prinsip Good Corporate Governance berpengaruh positifÂ  signifikan terhadap kinerja dengan pendekatan Balanced Scorecard pada Rumah Sakit Sobirin dan Rumah Sakit Siti Aisyah baik secara parsial maupun simultan.Kata Kunci; Good Corporate Governance, Balanced Scorecard, Kinerja
Sumbangan Sheikh Sa’id Hawwa (1935-1989): sorotan awal proses tazkiyah al-nafs sebagai wadah pembersihan jiwa
Authors: Zainol Nur Zainatul Nadra
Published: February 2020

Tazkiyah al-nafs is a method of purification of the human soul in the form of internal purification and external formation in order to suppress desires and bad habits that lead to mental health and behavioral disorders. Sufism figures have introduced the method of purification of the soul, including Sheikh Sa'id Hawwa, which further explains Imam al-Ghazali's method of purification of the soul. This article aims to highlight the contribution of this figure in this field and analyse the approach presented by Sheikh Sa'id Hawwa in the method of tazkiyah al-nafs. This study is a qualitative study with content analysis design. The results show that Sheikh Said Hawwa has highlighted the method of tazkiyah al-nafs that is able to educate the human soul to avoid mental health and behavioral disorders. This study can provide early guidance and highlights on the method of purification of the soul based on the Quran and al-sunnah
श्रीमद्भागवत में योग के विविध आयाम
Authors: षर्मा रष्मि
Published: February 2020

योग ब्रह्मा द्वारा निर्दिष्ट एक षाष्वत विज्ञान है, साधना पद्धति है। जो मनुष्य को सभी प्रकार के आवरणों एवं विक्षेपों से सदा के लिये मुक्त करता हुआ ऐसा विषुद्ध अंतःकरण वाला बना देता है कि परमात्मा से उसका अभिन्न सम्बन्ध स्वतः ही स्थापित हो जाता है। पौराणिक साहित्य जनसाधारण के समक्ष बहुत ही सहज ढ़ग से ऋषियों द्वारा प्रतिपादित योग के इसी उद्देष्य को प्रस्तुत करता है। श्रीमद्भागवत महापुराण जहाँ एक ओर कथाओं के माध्यम से जनसाधारण को परमात्मा की भक्ति की ओर आकर्षित करता है, वहीं दूसरी ओर योग के गूढ़तम रहस्यों का प्रतिपादन करते हुए उसके विविध आयामों का विवेचन करता है। भागवत में ज्ञानयोग, भक्तियोग, कर्मयोग व अष्टांगयोग के माध्यम से कृष्ण तत्व का ही वर्णन प्राप्त होता हैै। श्रीमद्भागवत ज्ञानयोग के अन्तर्गत समस्त वृŸिायों से परे निर्गुण ब्रह्म तत्व का विवेचन हुआ है। श्रीमद्भागवत की एक विषेषता यह है कि इसमें भक्तिसंगत ज्ञान का वर्णन है। कर्मयोग के अन्तर्गत कर्म को फलभोग का हेतु माना गया है। यद्यपि कर्ता भगवान श्रीकृष्ण ही हैं परन्तु मायारूपी अविद्या के कारण ही जीवों को कर्तापन की भ्रांति होती है। इसीलिए इसमें अपने समस्त कर्मों को भक्ति भाव से भगवान श्रीकृष्ण में समर्पित करने की बात कही गयी है। श्रीमद्भागवत में वर्णित अष्टांगयोग उपनिषदों और पातंजल योगसूत्र के अष्टांगयोग का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है। इसमें वर्णित अष्टांगयोग में भी भक्ति का सम्पुट है। इस तरह यह राजयोग और भक्तियोग का अनूठा समन्वय प्रस्तुत करता है। प्रस्तुत षोधपत्र का उद्देष्य जनसाधारण को श्रीमद्भागवत महापुराण में वर्णित योग की विविध धाराओं से अवगत कराना तथा इस सहज मार्ग की ओर जीवन की दिषा धारा को प्रेरित कराना है।
Concept of Ānanda in Śrīmad Bhāgavad Gītā
Authors: Choudhary Lokesh , Khatri Upendra Babu , Mishra Nandlal
Published: February 2020

The Vedanta is one of the most prominent philosophies of Indian philosophical traditions. It describes the fundamentals of ānanda(bliss). One of the most popular and much discussed text Śrīmad Bhāgavad Gītā also elaborates this concept in various chapters throughout the book . Most often Gītā is perceived as a religious and action-inspiring text while some of its other aspects remain relatively obscure. There is no systematic research found on the elaboration of the concept of ānanda. This paper will discuss the concept of ānanda from  various perspectives. It will also investigate the methodologies and  practices to attain it.
A Comparative Study of Green and Non-Green Environment on Mental Health and Emotional Maturity
Authors: Kumar Dipankar
Published: February 2020

Research  from a variety of scientific fields suggests that physical activity in nature and feelings of connection to nature enhance psychological health and well-beings. The main purpose of this research was to find out mental health and emotional maturity among green and non-green environment. The total sample consisted of 120 students out of which 60 green and 60 non-green environment were selected purposively, non-probability sampling technique, from Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar with age group of 20-24 years, average age group of 22 years. Ex post facto research design used in following study i.e. without previous intervention. Mental health was measured for the selected subjects using the questionnaire developed by Dr. (Smt) Kamlesh Sharma and Emotional Maturity Scale by Dr. Yashvir  Singh and Dr. Mahesh Bhargav. The obtained data was analyzed t-test to know the mean difference between green and non-green environment and Karl Pearson correlation method was used to know the relation between emotional maturity and mental health variables. Here t-test result revealed that there is a significant difference in emotional maturity and mental health at 0.05 level. t-test statistical method used as to examine the significance of hypothesis. Also a  positive correlation was observed between mental health and emotional maturity. As per above result it shows that green environment highly impacts our overall dimensions of life i.e. physical, mental, emotional as well as spiritual health.
Immediate Role of Two Yoga Based Mantra Recitation on Selective Attention in Undergraduate Students
Authors: KUMAR NAROTTAM
Published: February 2020

Aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of Gayatri mantra recitation and Om recitation on selective attention as measured by color stroop. The study was performed on undergraduate students (Male=30) with age range of 18 to 30 years. All students were trained for reciting Gayatri mantra for 3 days. The baseline data were used. The participants participated in Gayatri mantra and Om recitation about 15 min for two consecutive days. The sequence of the session was assigned randomly to the participants. The attention was assessed using color stroop test before and immediately after each session. Within-group comparison showed that due to GM recitation and Om recitation, Stroop scores improved or significant improvement of Stroop scores in both groups (P < 0.001;Wilcoxon signed rank test). The percentage improvement of Stroop score was 16.16 % after GM recitation whereas 9.26 % after Om recitation. This pilot study shows that both Gayatri mantra and simply sitting led to improvement in attention, as measured by Stroop Task. But the influence of Gayatri mantra was significantly higher than Om recitation.
Teachers’ Pedagogical Skills and Students’ Learning of English Language in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: EGWUASI PRINCEWILL I. , NNODI NNENNA F. , UDOATAI ANIEFIOK S.
Published: February 2020

An investigation into teachers’ pedagogical skills and students’ learning of English Language in public secondary schools in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State was carried out. Three major variables namely; teachers’ classroom management skill, teachers’ lesson delivery skill, and teachers’ level of communication, were studied to show how it relates with students’ learning of English Language. Three research questions and three research hypotheses were raised. The research adopted a descriptive survey approach using a researchers’ designed questionnaire titled teachers’ Pedagogical Skills and Students’ Learning of English Language Questionnaire (TPSSLELQ) with reliability coefficient of 0.857 to collect data from 130 respondents from 10 secondary schools in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to test all the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study revealed that teachers’ classroom management skill, teachers’ lesson delivery skills, and teachers’ level of communication, have a significant relationship on students’ learning of English Language. The study recommended among others that teachers should evaluate their lessons at every point as it provides feedback so that students’ misconceptions may be clarified. Also, educational stakeholders should take the training and retraining of teachers seriously to boast their competence and managerial skills as it is shown to have a positive relationship on students’ learning of English Language.
साहित्यिक कृति: एक भाषिक अभिव्यक्ति
Authors: निधि करूणा
Published: February 2020

प्रस्तुत आलेख में साहित्य और भाषा की अभिन्नता को वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण से प्रकट करने का प्रयास किया गया है। इसमें साहित्य को लेकर भाषावैज्ञानिक और भाषा को लेकर साहित्यकारों की विश्लेषणात्मक दृष्टि की सामंजस्यता पर विचार किया गया है, जो आज दो विरोधी धाराओं से बिल्कुल अलग है। इसका कारण इन दोनों के मध्य एक वैज्ञानिक विश्लेषणात्मक प्रणाली की उपलब्धता कही जा सकती है, जो प्राचीन होते हुए भी आज की साहित्यिक आलोचना पद्धति के लिए सर्वथा नवीन उपकरण है, जिसे ‘शैलीविज्ञान’ के नाम से जाना जाता है। इसलिए यहाँ विश्लेषणात्मक प्रविधि को अपनाते हुए भाषा, साहित्य और शैली तीनों के अभिन्नात्मक स्वरूप को बतलाया गया है। आज भाषा का प्रौद्योगिकी के साथ संबंध होने के कारण प्राकृतिक भाषा संसाधन के रूप में भाषा संबंधी शोध, अध्ययन और विश्लेषण के नए आयाम लिए हुए हैं, जिसमें एक क्षेत्र शैलीविज्ञान का भी है। इसके सिद्धांतों और उपकरणों का प्रयोग कर इस क्षेत्र में कंप्यूटर ग्राह्य आदि अनेक नियमों को निरूपित कर शैली-अभिज्ञानकों और शैली-विश्लेषकों का निर्माण किया जा सकता है, जो पाठ विश्लेषण की प्रक्रिया में उपयोगी साबित हो सकते हैं, जो अपनी प्राचीनता में भी नवीनता को समाहित किए हुए है।
श्रीअरविन्द के चिन्तन में चेतना की परामनोवैज्ञानिक अवधारणा
Authors: चौधरी कृष्णा
Published: February 2020

श्रीअरविन्द के विचार में चेतना की परामनोवैज्ञानिक अवधारणा सर्वथा नये आयामों में प्रकट हुई है। चेतना के सन्दर्भ में उनके विचार भारतीय चिन्तनधारा की ही विस्तृत अभिव्यक्ति है। उनके चिन्तन में चेतना के विभिन्न प्रचलित अर्थों को नया स्वरूप मिला और उसके सूक्ष्म से सूक्ष्मतर स्तर की अभिव्यक्ति सम्भव हो सकी है। श्रीअरविन्द ने विशेष अर्थों में चेतना को चित्-शक्ति कहा है। उनकी चेतना संबंधी अवधारणा आधुनिक युग में भारतीय मनोविज्ञान का प्रतिनिधित्व करती है और साथ ही पाश्चात्य मनोविज्ञान से उसका गहरा अन्तर भी स्पष्ट करती है। श्रीअरविन्द ने मानव जीवन में मानस चेतना का बहुत महत्त्व बतलाया है। वे मानस चेतना को विश्व चेतना से जोड़ने वाली अनिवार्य कड़ी मानते हैं। मानस चेतना को मानव जीवन के रूपान्तरण एवं उध्र्व विकास का अनिवार्य एवं महत्त्वपूर्ण केन्द्र मानकर वे इसके सूक्ष्मतम पहलुओं को उजागर करते हैं। मानस के सूक्ष्म तलों की विवेचना ही उनके परामनोवैज्ञानिक विचारों का स्वरूप है। इस सन्दर्भ में श्रीअरविन्द मानस चेतना के अतीन्द्रिय चार लोकों की विवेचना करते हैं एवं आधुनिक मनोविज्ञान के लिए मानवीय मन के उच्च भागों में नयी संभावनाओं को तलाशने का मार्ग प्रशस्त करते हैं। मानस से अतिमानस के मध्य श्रीअरविन्द चेतना के विकास का विश्लेषण कर सर्वथा नई परामनोवैज्ञानिक अवधारणा की सृष्टि करते हैं।
Self development through scientific spirituality
Authors: KUMAR PRAVIN
Published: February 2020

In modern scientific age everything including the traditional spiritual practices get accepted only after proper evidence or logic is provided. Ācārya Śrīrām Śarmā had proposed scientific spirituality for evolution of every person; this contains four pillars (4S) Sādhanā, Swādhyāya, Saṁyam and Śevā. Individual development is the basis for the development of the society and the entire humankind. Citta is purifed by Sādhanā of Cāndrāyana practice. Manas is purifed by Swādhyāya (Self study). One can change  the muscular tension  while speaking from muscle tension level 10µV to 2-3µV in EMG reading. Saṁyam of speech for 3 months changes the brain wave pattern in occipital region and left hemisphere Broca's and Wernike's area. 4. Śevā (Service) comes only after self transformation; as according to Ācārya Śrī, Śānti Kunj is a nursery where people come and practice spirituality and cultivate good character; when they go back in the society they change it. These practices are not based on any specific religion, but instead they are for the entire human kind, as Ācārya Śrī set a goal of Yug Nirmān (transformation of the era). Since early 1970s, this nursery has been cultivating ideal human character. It is hoped that eventually an ideal human society will be formed; as one candle can light every other candle without losing anything.
मानवतावादी जीवनदृष्टि: आधुनिक परिप्रेक्ष्य में
Authors: झरे कृष्णा
Published: February 2020

मानवतावादी जीवनदृष्टि में व्यष्टिगत् और समष्टिगत जीवन विकास के आदर्श निहित हैं। यह मनुष्य जीवन को इस धरती पर अति विशिष्ट जीवन के रूप में स्वीकारती है एवं मानव, प्रकृति और परमात्मा के बीच साम´्जस्य एवं पारस्परिक विकास के आदर्श प्रस्तुत करती है। सभी मानवतावादी विचारधाराओं एवं सिद्धान्तों में इसी जीवनदृष्टि की अभिव्यक्ति हुई है। इस धरा पर मनुष्य जीवन के साथ ही मनुष्यता रूपी आदर्श भी जन्मा है। मानवतावादी जीवनदृष्टि इसी आदर्श को जीवन में साकार बनाने में प्रयत्नशील रहती है। मनुष्य जीवन में अपने विकास के साथ-साथ जिस तरह विचारों और भावनाओं मंे एकरूपता, साम´्जस्य का व्यापक स्वरूप प्रकट होता गया वही मानवतावादी जीवनदृष्टि के विकास का संवाहक रहा है। इस जीवनदृष्टि का सैद्धान्तिक व व्यावहारिक क्षेत्र अत्यन्त व्यापक रहा है। मानवीय जीवन के कई ऐसे अनिवार्य पक्ष है जो मानवतावादी जीवनदृष्टि के स्वरूप का सृजन और विकास करते रहे हैं। नैतिकता, धार्मिकता, दार्शनिकता, सामाजिकता, आध्यात्मिकता आदि जीवन के ऐसे प्रमुख अंग हैं, जिनके अन्तर्गत मानवता के विकास एवं स्वरूप निर्धारण करने वाले सिद्धान्तों का प्रतिपादन होता रहा है। अपनी भिन्न-भिन्न दृष्टि और आदर्शों के बावजूद भी पूर्वी और पाश्चात्त्य चिन्तन में प्रमुखतया नैतिक, धार्मिक और सामाजिक दृष्टि पर आधारित ऐसे कई सिद्धान्तों का प्रतिपादन हुआ है, जिन्हें प्रकारान्तर से मानवतावादी सिद्धान्त के रूप में समझा गया है। इसके साथ ही ऐसे कई विचारक भी हुये हैं, जिन्होंने इस जीवनदृष्टि के आधार पर मानवता के मूल्य को केन्द्र में रखकर अपने मानवतावादी सिद्धान्तों का प्रतिपादन किया है। मनुष्य जीवन के सर्वोच्च आदर्श एवं मूल्यों की प्रतिष्ठा का आधार मानवतावादी जीवनदृष्टि ही है। इसलिए इसका महत्त्व और प्रासंगिकता जीवन के समानान्तर सदैव मौजूद है। वर्तमान के परिप्रेक्ष्य में तो इसकी सर्वोपरि आवश्यकता है। क्योंकि इक्कीसवीं सदीं के मानव जीवन में हजारों तरह के विघटन और समस्याएँ हैं, परन्तु सबसे बड़ा संकट मानव जीवन के अस्तित्व का है और इसका एक मात्र समाधान मानवतावादी जीवनदृष्टि में है।
Micro Financing Regulation and Women Empowerment
Authors: JEET SHOBHNA
Published: February 2020

India has achieved phenomenon economic growth in the past decade, but found lacking in the achievement of targets fixed under millennium development goals by 2015. These development goals have fully acknowledged the incredible role of women in the system, and prompted the policymakers to address the gender issues on every front be it economic, political and social. In this spirit, the empowerment of women has been well considered in the recent literature for making the present systems smoother. The recent initiative of Indian Government in the form of launching a “Women Bank” seems a remarkable step in the direction of women empowerment. However, it raises various questions related to the lending to women and women run businesses, supporting women self-help groups, financial inclusion, etc. There are various measures for women empowerment, but present study is an attempt to explore the existing credit facilities for women in particular through self-help groups. The study aims to highlight key legal provisions in this direction and tries to address the monitoring and regulatory aspect in particular, as the importance of financial regulations at macro level has been widely pronounced by the policymakers for stable financial system.
ऊँ उच्चारण एवं नाड़ीशोधन प्राणायाम का विद्यार्थियों के मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पर प्रभाव का अध्ययन
Authors: गुर्वेन्द्र गायत्री , गुर्वेन्द्र अमृत
Published: February 2020

प्रस्तुत शोध का मुख्य उद्देश्य ऊँ उच्चारण एवं नाड़ीशोधन प्राणायाम का विद्यार्थियों के मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पर पड़ने वाले प्रभाव का अध्ययन है। इस अध्ययन में प्रयोगात्मक एवं नियंत्रित समूह अभिकल्प का प्रयोग किया गया। क्रमबद्ध प्रतिचयन विधि द्वारा गायत्री विद्यामंदिर, नीमच (म. प्र.) से 11 से 15 वर्ष की आयु के 60 विद्यार्थियों का चयन किया गया। जिनमें 30 विद्यार्थियों को प्रयोगात्मक समूह तथा 30 विद्यार्थियों को नियंत्रित समूह में रखा गया। आंकड़ों के संग्रहण मानसिक स्वास्थ्य मापनी द्वारा किया गया। प्रयोगात्मक समूह को एक माह तक प्रतिदिन सुबह 30 मिनट ऊँ उच्चारण एवं नाड़ीशोधन प्राणायाम का अभ्यास कराया गया। सांख्यिकीय विश्लेषण हेतु ‘टी-परीक्षण’ का प्रयोग किया गया। अध्ययन से प्राप्त परिणामों में यह पाया गया कि ऊँ उच्चारण एवं नाड़ीशोधन प्राणायाम के अभ्यास का विद्यार्थियों के मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पर सकारात्मक प्रभाव पड़ता है।
A Vedic Approach to Environmental Injustice: An Exploration into the Nature of the Ganga and Interconnected Consciousness
Authors: CORRITORE CARLY
Published: February 2020

Nature has traditionally been a vital complement of human life in Indian tradition. The sacred river Ganges holds deep spiritual and mythological symbolism and has earned the reverence and worship of Indians for centuries.  Now there is a mentality developing in India in which new hierarchies of values are being created and traditional teachings and core ethics are compromised.  The current scenario in India speaks of a disconnection from ancient intrinsic values of the interconnected roles of humans and nature. By using the Ganges as a case study this study will explore the shift and renewal of the spiritual essence of the interconnection. In an attempt to understand the shift of values, this study will examine the human-nature relationship given in Vedic philosophy and core values and ethics existing in this interconnectedness.  The study will investigate how and why the relationship between human beings and nature has changed, what ethics and values have been undermined, and how the ethics necessary for coexistence can be rediscovered and renewed today.
ब्रज संस्कृति में पर्यावरण चेतना
Authors: चतुर्वेदी सुजाता
Published: February 2020

ब्रज में बसे प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य और सांस्कृतिक सौहार्द के मूल में कल्याणमय पर्यावरण पोषण एवं संरक्षण का भाव निहित है। इस शोध पत्र द्वारा सूर-साहित्य में निदेर्शित कृष्ण-लीलाओं और ब्रज संस्कृति में व्याप्त पर्यावरण संरक्षण के विविध आयामों को खोजने की चेष्टा की गयी है। यह संरक्षण का भाव कहीं पशु-पालन की प्रवृत्ति में मिलता है, तो कहीं ग्राम्य संस्कृति में वनों और वृक्षों के अपूर्व महत्व में झलकता है। जैव-विविधता, वन-संरक्षण, वृक्षारोपण, जल-संरक्षण, पर्यावरण नैतिकता आदि आयामों का बहुत स्पष्ट द्योतन ब्रज संस्कृति में प्राप्त होता है। ब्रज संस्कृति द्वारा पर्यावरण संरक्षण हेतु अपने परिवेश से पूर्ण तादात्म्य स्थापित करने का मर्म खोजकर इस शोध पत्र द्वारा प्रस्तुत करने की चेष्टा की गई है। विश्व भर में पर्यावरण को लेकर विविध मंचों पर वैचारिक मंथन हो रहे हैं। किन्तु आज आवश्यकता है आत्म मंथन की- जिसके द्वारा अपनी प्राचीन भारतीय संस्कृति से प्रेरित होकर मनुष्य को सहज-सरल जीवन शैली अपनाकर सम्पूर्ण पर्यावरण के अभिन्न अंग के रूप में पर्यावरण पोषण में सहायक भूमिका निभानी होगी। इस शोध पत्र द्वारा साहित्य के माध्यम से पर्यावरण संरक्षण के इस आयाम पर प्रकाश डाला जा रहा है।
The Image of Bharatiya Nari as Projected by Indian Television Soap-Operas
Authors: DAS SHASWATI
Published: February 2020

Television soaps and serials in private television channels have swept the Indian market in the last few decades. These soap operas have been upholding the socio-cultural patterns of the country through their contents. In the construction of Indian cultural landscape Indian women and their roles in society are the most vulnerable sites. The linkage of national identity and tradition with Indian women’s roles in society places them in a problematic position, given the patriarchal nature of Indian society. Soap operas on Indian television mostly depict women as homely and tradition-bound. Though there are portrayals of educated, professional women but they are also shown to find solace in the family. This paper tries to trace the image of the Indian Woman that has been endorsed by the Indian soap operas since its beginning and in doing so it tries to explore the implications of certain myths and ideologies that drive the story writers and the producers to de-recognize the changes in the contemporary society and to fall back on projecting stereotypical images; thus giving preference to social identity while ignoring individual identity of a woman.
The Study of Rudraksha Bead showing a Symbol of OM
Authors: RAI DURG V. , JAWLA SUNIL , BAJPAI SAURABH
Published: February 2020

A considerable interest has been generated since ages for knowledge about the bead with the universe symbol- Om.  The word Om is known and considered as the beginning, middle and the end of present, past and the future. The chanting of Om brings awareness about the physical reality of the world and the human body, the subtle impressions of the mind, emotions, thoughts and beliefs of our life. According to the Indian philosophy, Om is a spiritual symbol referred to as Atman (soul) and Brahman (reality, entirety of the universe, truth, divine, supreme spirit, cosmic principles & knowledge). This syllable is one of the most important symbols in universal religion, and often found in Vedas, Upanishads & other ancient texts. It is the sacred spiritual chanting made during the recitation of spiritual texts, puja and prayers, ceremonies, weddings, meditations & Yoga. In the present work, morphological studies have been carried out to see the surface of rudraksha (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) which indicates the presence of the universal symbol as a common sight in the divine beads of rudraksha. During microscopical studies it was observed that the Om symbol was present on the surface of various cells of rudraksha bead indicating the existence of Om at cellular level. The present study further strengthens the belief that the presence of symbol Om in Universal.
यौगिक अभ्यासों का दृश्टिहीन विद्यार्थियों के भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता स्तर पर प्रभाव
Authors: चक्रधारी केवल राम , सिंह विजय कुमार
Published: February 2020

प्रस्तुत षोध अध्ययन में यौगिक अभ्यासों का दृश्टिहीन विद्यार्थियों के भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता स्तर पर पड़ने वाले प्रभाव का अध्ययन किया गया। इस षोध की पूर्ति के लिए छत्तीसगढ़ के रायपुर जिले के दृश्टि एवं श्रवण बाधित विद्यालय से उद्देष्यपूर्ण प्रतिचयन विधि द्वारा 30 दृश्टिहीन विद्यार्थियों का चयन किया गया। प्रयोज्यो को 3 महीनो तक प्रतिदिन 50 मिनट प्रज्ञायोग व्यायाम, नाड़ीषोधन प्राणायाम, ओ३म् उच्चारण एवं नादयोग साधना का अभ्यास कराया गया। भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता स्तर को मापने के लिए ए. के. सिंह एवं श्रुति नारायन द्वारा निर्मित‘ भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता स्केल‘ का प्रयोग किया गया। इस षोध में ‘एकल समूह पूर्व-पष्चात् परीक्षण षोध अभिकल्प‘ का प्रयोग किया गया। प्राप्त आंकड़ों का विष्लेशण टी-टेस्ट सांख्यिकीय विधि द्वारा किया गया। सांख्यिकीय विष्लेशण से प्राप्त ष्जष् का मान 0.01 स्तर पर सार्थक पाया गया। परिणाम यह प्रदर्षित करता है कि यौगिक अभ्यास से दृश्टिहीन विद्यार्थियों के भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता स्तर में वृद्धि हुई। इससे यह निश्कर्श निकलता है कि यौगिक अभ्यासों का दृश्टिहीन विद्यार्थियों की भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता स्तर पर सकारात्मक प्रभाव पड़ता है।
वर्तमान शिक्षा समस्याओं के सन्दर्भ में स्वामी विवेकानन्द का शिक्षा दर्शन
Authors: झरे प्रिज्मा
Published: February 2020

भारतीय दृष्टिकोण में शिक्षा आन्तरिक प्रतिभा, ज्ञान एवं मूल्यों के वर्द्धन करने का श्रेष्ठ माध्यम है। यहाँ शिक्षा ही व्यक्ति एवं समाज को ऊँचा उठाने वाले जीवन मूल्यों को अर्थ प्रदान करती है। आदिकाल से भारतीय शिक्षा में मूल्यों-आदर्शों के रूप में केन्द्रीय तत्त्व अध्यात्म रहा है। यहाँ की शिक्षा पद्धतियों में आध्यात्मिक प्रवृत्तियाँ सदैव विद्यमान रही हैं और शिक्षा में आध्यात्मिक जीवन मूल्यों को सर्वोपरि महत्त्व दिया गया है। स्वामी विवेकानन्द आधुनिक शिक्षा व्यवस्था में भी ऐसे ही आध्यात्मिक जीवन मूल्यों का समर्थन करते हैं। इसके विपरीत वर्तमान शिक्षा पद्धति में जो ज्ञान दिया जाता है, वह प्रधानतया बौद्धिक धरातल तक ही सीमित है। यह पद्धति जीवन को सर्वांगपूर्ण विकास की ओर उन्मुख बनाने वाली शिक्षा की आवश्यकता को पूरा करने में असमर्थ दिखाई देती है। आज मूल्यहीनता, अनुशासनहीनता, बेरोजगारी, एकांगीपन और व्यावसायिकता की प्रवृत्ति भारतीय शिक्षा के लिए गम्भीर समस्याएँ बनकर सामने खड़ी है। इन समस्याओं का कारण विद्यार्थियों में जिज्ञासा की कमी अथवा अनुशासनहीनता ही कारक नहीं है अपितु शिक्षा का निम्न स्तर, अनावश्यक बोझ बढ़ाने वाले पाठ्यक्रम, दोषपूर्ण पाठ्यक्रम तथा समुचित निर्देशन व मार्गदर्शन का अभाव भी बड़े कारण है, जिसके कारण वर्तमान शिक्षा में अनेक विसंगतियाँ उत्पन्न हो गई हैं। वर्तमान की शिक्षा समस्याओं के सन्दर्भ में स्वामी विवेकानन्द के शिक्षा दर्शन से सार्थक समाधान निकल कर सामने आते हैं। उनके चिन्तन में शिक्षा के सनातन मूल्य एवं व्यावहारिक आदर्श मौजूद है। इस तरह स्वामी जी के शिक्षा दर्शन एवं शिक्षण प्रक्रियाओं में शिक्षा जगत् की वर्तमान समस्याओं का समग्र समाधान प्राप्त होता है।
Escritura, realidad e invención en Arturo, la estrella más brillante, de Reinaldo Arenas
Authors: Bustamante-Bermúdez Gerardo
Published: February 2020

Se realiza un análisis contextual y literario de Arturo, la estrella más brillante, una de las novelas breves menos conocidas de Reinaldo Arenas, en la que hace un homenaje al escritor Nelson Rodríguez. Se hace énfasis en la metaficción, la intertextualidad y los recursos retóricos de los que se vale el autor para construir la narración. La obra recrea el horror de los campos de concentración para disidentes sexuales y políticos de la Cuba castrista. Al mismo tiempo que se inscribe dentro de la literatura testimonial y la autobiografía, esta novela propone la imaginación como una forma de evasión creativa que se opone a la censura.
La culpa es de Mariana
Authors: Estrada-Ramírez Alexander
Published: February 2020

Poemario dividido en momentos concretos que giran alrededor del mar y horrores nocturnos.