bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Accessibility of Public Healthcare Services in Mysore City- A GIS Approach
Authors: V Minutha.
Published: May 2021

The main theme of healthcare is to provide complete health facilities, to protect every one for physical, social, and mental health, to decrease the death rate, to increase the life expectancy of human being. The accessibility of healthcare centers is one of the most important indicators for measuring the efficiency of a healthcare system. Accessibility is a complex indicator that reflects the number of health care institutions, their geographical distribution and the impact of different types of barriers social, Economic and culture [1]. Geographers are mainly concerned with geographical accessibility for the calculation. GIS is a technique which provide a set of tools for describing and understanding the spatial distribution of healthcare facilities, evaluating accessibility and barriers to health care delivery of health facilities and Creating a map of health infrastructure. In this paper an attempt has been made to analyze the functioning of health care services and its infrastructure facilities in Mysore city using GIS techniques. To identify the gap between the availability and the accessibility of health infrastructure services in terms of prescribed norms. The present study is based on both Primary and Secondary Data. The Base Map of Study area has been Geo-referenced and digitized using GIS Software. Location of healthcare centres will be mapped with the help of Global Position System (GPS). Data is analyzed though simple quantitative techniques and the spatial disparity of health centers were measured by applying location quotient. Various Maps have been generated to show the health care services in the study area. The results show that the availability of healthcare center is unequally distributed and there is scarcity in the availability of infrastructure and workforce among the study area.

Key words: Healthcare, Accessibility, Location quotient, GIS, GPS.
Effectiveness of Physiotherapy on Psychosocial Factors in COVID-19 Positive Patients:
An Interventional Study
Authors: Trivedi Isha , Shah Sweety
Published: May 2021

Objectives: Corona virus has impacted mental health a lot along with the physical health. The patients have to stay isolated and all alone at hospital for treatment purposes. So the aim of the study was to find out the effectiveness of physiotherapy on psychosocial factors in covid19 positive patients.
Methods: 26 patients were included. Three components of psychosocial health were assessed. Anxiety was assessed with Corona Anxiety Scale, Stress assessed with Corona Stress Scales and Depression assessed with Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) pre and post physiotherapy interventions.
Results: Significant improvement was seen in all the three components pre and post physiotherapy intervention.
Conclusion: According to the study it is concluded that physiotherapy plays a positive role in management of psychosocial factors in covid19 patients and it should be included as an integral part of treatment protocol in managing the same.

Key words: COVID-19, stress, anxiety, depression, physiotherapy.
Assessment of Posture Related Musculoskeletal Risk Levels in Restaurant Chefs using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
Authors: Karelia Bijal Jignesh , Rathod Deepali , Kumar Ajay
Published: May 2021

Background: Objective To assess the level of risk in posture associated work related musculoskeletal disorders in restaurant chefs using Rapid Entire Body Assessment [REBA].
Method: 30 subjects were included. Out of 30 subjects, all of them were males. The Mean Age, Weight, Height and working hours were 19.57 years, 52.06 kg, 185.28 cms and 8.63 hours respectively. Postures using REBA score sheet were evaluated based on the most difficult work tasks (based on observation and interview), the posture that was sustained for a longer period of time.
Result: Body posture was evaluated using REBA sheet and it can be concluded that the major areas susceptible to painful working postures were of the neck and the wrist positions having the most frequent risk reported. Followed by the upper arm and trunk position having moderate risk and the least frequent area involved were legs and lower arm position.
Conclusion: The study concludes that most of the restaurant chef’s fall under moderate risk of musculoskeletal disorders and require intervention and awareness about postural correction exercises to prevent further musculoskeletal injuries.

Key words: Restaurant chefs, Posture, Rapid Entire Body Assessment, Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal risk.
A Study to Compare the Immediate Effects of Inverse Ratio Breathing and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Pulmonary Functions and Thoracic Expansion in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Malavia Bharvi , Shah Sweety
Published: May 2021

Background: COPD leads to airway obstruction, hyperinflation, mechanical disadvantage of respiratory muscles which places accessory muscles in shortened position, leading to increase resistance to chest wall expansion, this causes decrease in pulmonary function. Breathing exercises assist by decreasing dyspnea. Diaphragmatic breathing aims to improve chest wall motion and distribution of ventilation. In Inverse ratio breathing, the ra­tio of I:E becomes 2:1. This study aims to compare the immediate effects of diaphragmatic and inverse ratio breathing in patients with COPD.
Method: Study was conducted on 60 patients having COPD. Subjects were randomly selected to perform diaphragmatic or inverse ratio breathing first on day 1, and other technique on day 2. Diaphragmatic breathing was performed for total duration of 5 minutes within 10 minute interval at 6-8 breathes/minute. Washout period of one day was given. Next day, subject was asked to perform inverse ratio breathing using visual video feedback (inspiration for 4 seconds and expiration for 2 seconds) for 10 minutes.
Outcome measures: Pulmonary functions (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, MVV) and thoracic expansion at 2nd, 4th, 6th intercostal space
Results: Result showed significant improvement for FVC, FEV1 and MVV, but FEV1/FVC shows no significant difference after diaphragmatic breathing. There was no significant difference for pulmonary functions after inverse ratio breathing. Results showed no significant difference for thoracic expansion after either of two breathing techniques.
Conclusion: Diaphragmatic breathing showed significant improvement in pulmonary functions, however no improvement was observed in thoracic expansion. Inverse ratio breathing showed no improvement in pulmonary functions or thoracic expansion.

Key words: COPD, diaphragmatic breathing, inverse ratio breathing, pulmonary functions, thoracic expansion
A Case Report on Hypervitaminosis D Mediated Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Authors: S Arunkumar , Alias Mebin , Jose Cindy
Published: May 2021

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) may be defined as prevailing persistent rheumatic malady of unknown etiology in childhood and predominantly presents with peripheral arthritis. Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (OJIA) was prevailing betwixt young female patients which consistently accompanied by anti-nuclear antibodies incontrovertibility and anterior uveitis. Disease complications differ from maturation retardation, osteoporosis and bone deformities. Due to severe Macrophage Activation System (MAS) leads to multi-organ insufficiency and loss of function. The primary goals of treatment are to distribute normal joint function, to perpetuate normal growth and to thwart long-term joint damage and retain normal body homeostasis.

Key words: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Vitamin D Toxicity, Hypercalciuria, Hypervitaminosis.
Da-Silva, Malmo Peritoneal Flap in Ventral and Incisional Hernia Repair Our Experience
Authors: Gandhi Chinmay , Zaware Mahesh
Published: May 2021

Large ventral hernia is a challenge to operate in tier 3 cities of India, because of economic constrains of local population. Here author reports three large ventral hernias operated with use of Da-Silva, Malmo peritoneal flap technique. Peritoneal flap should be integral part of abdominal wall repair procedures. It reduces cost, morbidity and mortality of a large ventral hernia repair. It is a useful method for repair of large ventral and incisional hernia when primary fascial closer is not achievable.

Key words: peritoneal flap, ventral hernia, incisional hernia.
Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy
Authors: Jagtap Sunil V. , Kshirsagar Nitin , Singh Ramnik
Published: May 2021

Caesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy (CSEP) is one of the rarest forms of ectopic pregnancy. We present a 30 year female presented with 8 weeks of amenorrhea. Her obstetric history was G3P2D2. Her B HCG levels were >10,000 IU/L. She had history of previous 2 lower uterine segment Caesarean section. She was referred to our hospital in stage of severe hypovolemic shock related to vaginal bleeding. USG findings were suggestive of death of fetus of about 6 weeks 5 days. Gestational -sac at lower uterine segment Caesarean section scar level. Radiological diagnosis was? Scar pregnancy. On histopathology diagnosed as Caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy with area of rupture in anterolateral wall of lower uterine segment and upper cervix. The endometrium was unremarkable. We are presenting this case for its rarity, clinical radiological and histopathological findings.

Key words: Scar ectopic pregnancy, Uterine rupture, Gestation, Caesarean section.
Factors Impacting the Attractiveness of Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho City
Authors: Quang Nguyen Ngoc , Minh Nguyen Ngoc , Quoc Nghi và Nguyen
Published: May 2021

The study aims to find out factors affecting the attractiveness of the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho City. The study data were collected from 308 visitors by direct interviews. The study has pointed out five factors affecting the attractiveness of the floating market. They include natural landscape, local culture, understanding, promotion activities, and differentiation. The natural landscape has the most influence on the attractiveness of the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho City. Besides, the study has proposed several policy implications to improve the attractiveness of the floating market.

Keywords: attractiveness, tourist, Cai Rang floating market.
Impacts of Climate Change and the Need to Define an Efficient Operating Methodology for Nangbéto Dam
Authors: Medewou M. , Klassou K. , Chetangny P.
Published: May 2021

Climate change is a major threat to industrial development because of its adverse effects on the energy sector, especially hydroelectric power plants.
This paper focuses on the analysis of the impact of climate change on the Mono River basin and the implications for the electricity production of Nangbéto Hydroelectric Power Plant. The approach consisted of combining historical hydrological data and physical, technical, and economic information to analyze the extent to which variations in average rainfall and global warming impacted the operation of the Nangbéto Hydroelectric Power plant.
Based on the curves obtained, the impacts of climate change on the Mono River and on the operation of the Nangbéto Power Plant were recorded. Also, the management of the Nangbéto dam water retainer by the current operator was analyzed to highlight the strengths relating to the optimization of electricity production and the economic profitability of the plant.

Keywords: Climate change, hydropower plant, optimization, hydrological data.
Demographic Factors and Its Influence on Job Satisfaction in Adamawa State University, Mubi
Authors: Bello Sanusi , Nasiru Mohammed
Published: May 2021

This study identified the rationale that prompted the problems on how workers’ satisfaction can help eliminate and reduce the problems that led to the complains made by students and other stakeholders. The major objective of the study is to examine the influence of demographic factors on job satisfaction of workers in Adamawa State University, Mubi. The total population of the study is eight hundred and twenty four (824) which comprises of two hundred and thirty two Academic Staff (232) and five hundred and ninety two (592) non academic Staff of different carders, the sample size for this study is 269. The instrument used for collecting data from the respondents is the questionnaire, and the data collected from the respondents was analyzed using percentage analysis. The regression analysis shows that the t – statistics is negative and positively signed (r = -12.846, - = 0.243, 0.085 & -13.818, P < 0.05). Also the findings revealed that staffs are not satisfied with the content quality of their responsibility. The study therefore, recommends that management should be give due consideration when dealing with staff in a flexible ways not rigid, the management should also provide adequate technical support needed to carry out their duties diligently.

Keywords: Demographic, factors, influence, job & satisfaction.
Development of Historical Learning Media Based on Documentary Film to Strengthen Student’s Understanding of Local History
Authors: Setiawati Elis , Hidayat Bobi , Hartati Umi
Published: May 2021

One of the goals of learning history is in addition to fostering historical awareness, it also introduces the concept of collective identity in students. Awareness of identity is very important for the life of the nation and state amidst the strengthening of globalization. Strengthening awareness of collective identity through historical education can use a local historical approach that contains local identities. Local history has a more contextual position from the student's point of view because it is closer to and around students. So that strengthening the understanding of local history is the initial stage that must be taken. Therefore, the use of historical learning media that utilizes local history material in schools is important. This study uses the first level Research and Development method, with a focus on designing learning product designs. The results showed that the design of learning media for historical documentary films with the material of the Implementation of Ethical Policies through Colonization Policies in Metro Lampung was by the core competencies and basic competencies in the 2013 Curriculum. The results of validation by stage 1 material experts were 59.3% with the criteria "Eligible", the second stage material expert was 93.3% with the criteria "Very Appropriate", while the results of the validation of the 1st stage design expert were 76.6% with the "Proper" criteria, the 2nd stage design expert was 88.6% with the criteria "Very Feasible". The results of the responses of students to the design of learning media were 88.4% (Very Feasible). It was concluded that the learning media in the form of a historical documentary film with the material of Ethical Policy Implementation through Colonization Policy in Metro Lampung deserves to be tested as a historical learning medium to strengthen students' understanding of local history in high schools.

Keywords: Instructional Media, Documentary Films, Historical Understanding, Local History.
An Intriguing Case of Maxillary Canine with Two Canals: A Rare Entity
Authors: Bhadoria Anupriya , Nikhil Vineeta , Jha Padmanabh
Published: May 2021

One of the major causes of root canal treatment failure is inability to find and manage an extra canal (s). For achieving successful endodontic therapy, knowledge of root canal morphology and variations in the root is important. The purpose of this case report is to report a rare case of maxillary canine with two root canals. It describes the treatment of a permanent maxillary left canine having an additional canal (Vertucci’s Type II canal configuration) present in a 48 year old female patient. Clinical examination revealed a maxillary canine with a previously initiated access. Radiographic examination revealed a previously initiated access in left maxillary canine, having an additional canal.

Keywords: Endodontic treatment, maxillary canine, root canal anatomy, two root canals.
Analysis of Students' and Parents' Satisfaction through Service Quality at Al-Amjad Islamic School Medan
Authors: . Fadhullah , Sitompul Darwin , Sadalia Isfenti
Published: May 2021

Education is an important aspect of life. The more developed the world and the increasing population causes an increasing number of educational institutions, both formal and non-formal sectors. Parents are also increasingly selective in choosing the right education for their children. The growth of educational institutions are also affecting each of institution to planning and implementing a perfect formula in order to make them better than competitors or in other words called as competitive advantages for having satisfaction that were dreamed of customers. The purpose of this research is to find out that service quality consists of reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy, and responsiveness are affecting to customers satisfaction in Al-Amjad Islamic School Medan where the intended consumers are parents and students. Data collection are taken using questionnaires and analyzed with multiple linear regression analysis method. Research shows that service quality with reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy, and responsiveness variables has positive and significant effect to customer’s satisfaction. Partially, each of variable assurance and responsiveness also has positive and significant effect to customer’s satisfaction. The variables of reliability, tangibles, and empathy has positive effect to customer’s satisfaction but not significant based on partial test. Assurances is the dominating variable to customer satisfaction in Al-Amjad Islamic School Medan.

Keywords: customer satisfaction, service quality.
Overview of Indonesian Law in the Purchase Transaction of Home Ownership Credit (KPR)
Authors: Nasution Chairuni
Published: May 2021

Home is a basic need that is very important for everyone. However, some people still do not own their own homes. The contributing factor is the high cash price of the house. Therefore, the government through the minister of public housing created a Home Ownership Credit (KPR) program. This KPR program is aimed at low-income people, which is called subsidized KPR. the number of banks implementing the KPR purchase program. This thesis research concerns the KPR transaction system carried out by BTN Syariah North Sumatra and a review of Islamic law on the KPR transaction system at BTN Syariah North Sumatra. This type of research uses normative legal research with a conceptual approach to understanding the KPR BTN Syariah transaction system that uses Islamic principles. The results and discussion of this research are the KPR transaction system carried out by BTN Syariah using the murabahah and istishna sale and purchase contracts. A legal review in Indonesia of this sale and purchase agreement is with 3 approaches consisting of the review of the terms of sale and purchase, the legal terms of sale and purchase, and the terms of buying and selling credit. For the Istishna contract, BTN Syariah cannot use this contract because BTN Syariah is not a producer but a trader. In conclusion, the KPR transaction scheme carried out by BTN Syariah is not essentially a sale and purchase of murabahah or istishna, but of accounts payable / qardh.

Keywords: Indonesian law, mortgage, legal relief.
PENGUNAAN EKSTRAK TANAMAN KROKOT, KEMANGI DAN MENGKUDU ALTERNATIF PENGGANTI EEG STIMULAN PADA BURUNG PUYUH (Coturnix coturnix japonica L)
Authors: Adam Komarudinn , Sjafani Nur , Salim M. Ade
Published: May 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah Â mengetahui pengaruh pengunaanÂ  ekstrakÂ  tanaman krokot, kemanggi dan mengkudu sebagai alternatif pengganti egg stimulan pada burung puyuh (Coturnikx cotunikx japonica L). Metode yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dan dilanjutkan dengan uji LSD. Ransum dan air minum diberikan secara ad libitum. Parameter yang diamati pada penelitian ini, yaitu umur pertama bertelur, daya tetas, fertilitas dan bobot tetas. Terdiri dari perlakuan Â 4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Masing-masing R0 = Kontrol; R1 = Campuran Ekstrak 7,5% + air; R2 = Campuran Ekstrak 15% + Air, R3 = Campuran Ekstrak 22,5%+ air. Hasil dari penelitian ini memperlihatkan pemberian ekstrak tanaman krokot, kemangi dan mengkudu dalam air minum puyuh memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan (P<0,01) terhadap fertilitas dan daya tetas, sedangkan umur pertama bertelur dan bobot tetas memberikan pengaruh berbeda tidan nyata (P>0,01).Â Â  Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah penggunaan ektrak tanaman krokot, kemangi dan mengkudu dapat digunakan sebagai pengganti egg stimulan dalam air minum pada puyuh..Kata Kunci :Â  Puyuh, fertilitas,, daya tetas, bobot tetas.
PENGARUH IMPLEMENTASI CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: An Naser Robitul Khoirot , Bandrang Tirsa Neyatri
Published: May 2021

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) adalah sekumpulan kewajiban organisasi
untuk melindungi dan memajukan masyarakat di mana organisasi berada. PT
Bangun Jaya Alam Permai-01 merupakan perusahaan terbatas yang bergerak di
bidang perkebunan kelapa sawit dan industri pengolahannya yang dijadikan
objek dalam penelitian ini. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah
implementasi program CSR PT Bangun Jaya Alam Permai-01 berpengaruh
terhadap peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu
untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh implementasi program CSR PT
Bangun Jaya Alam Permai-01 terhadap peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat.
Penelitian ini digolongkan ke dalam penelitian lapangan (field research) dengan
data primer diperoleh dari kusioner dan data sekunder dari dokumentasi jurnaljurnal perusahaan. Sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu berjumlah 44 responden.
Metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Penelitian
ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif statistik deskriptif dan data diolah dengan
menggunakan software SPSS 25. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan
bahwa variabel Program CSR berpengaruh secara postif namun tidak signifikan
terhadap peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan
perolehan hasil uji t yaitu sebesar 2,305 t hitung > t tabel atau 2,018 (t hitung > t
tabel 2,305 > 2,018) dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000 (0,026 < 0,05).
Berdasarkan hasil uji koefesien determinasi (R2) diperoleh hasil 0,112 sehingga
sumbangan pengaruh variabel (X) program CSR terhadap variabel (Y)
peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat adalah sebesar 11 persen di desa Sukorejo
dan sisanya 89 persen dipengaruhi variabel lain yang tidak dijelaskan dalam
penelitian ini.
ANALISIS TINGKAT PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PROGRAM LUMBUNG PANGAN DESA (KASUS DI KELOMPOK TANI KEMBANG PENDITA DESA UJUNGGEBANG, KECAMATAN SUSUKAN KABUPATEN CIREBON)
Authors: Dwirayani Dina , Suciaty Tety
Published: May 2021

Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah menganalisis tingkat partisipasi masyarakat terutama anggota kelompok terhadap program lumbung pangan. Penelitian dilakukan di Desa Ujunggebang, Kecamatan Susukan, Kabupaten Cirebon, Provinsi Jawa Barat. Responden penelitian ini adalah para anggota Kelompok Tani Kembang Pendita yang berada di Desa Ujunggebang, Kecamatan Susukan, Kabupaten Cirebon. Analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif dengan menggunakan mean atau rata-rata. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan mayoritas anggota kelompok tani menghadiri rapat untuk merencanakan kegiatan lumbung pangan. Anggota kelompok tani mengikuti aktif dalam program lumbung pangan, mereka memanfaatkan program lumbung pangan yang diharapkan dapat membantu solusi masalah keuangan. Tingkat partisipasi anggota kelompok tani pada tahap evaluasi berada pada kategori tinggi. Mayoritas anggota kelompok tani aktif mengontrol program lumbung pangan. Mereka selalu mengikuti setiap kegiatan dan melakukan kontrol untuk menghindari kesalahan.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KONSUMSI DAN ELASTISITAS PENDAPATAN TERHADAP PENGELUARAN PANGAN DAN NON PANGAN KARYAWAN PT SALONOK LADANG MAS
Authors: Perdana Rio Cahya , Bandrang Tirsa Neyatri
Published: May 2021

Pola konsumsi karyawan memiliki perbedaan pada tingkat jabatan dan
pendapatan sehingga berpengaruh terhadan tingkat konsumsinya serta pola
konsumsi dan pengeluaran konsumsi suatu rumah tangga pada karyawan serta
berbeda pula persentase penggunaan pendapatan yang digunakan untuk
konsumsi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pola konsumsi
karyawan PT Salonok Ladang Mas, sehingga dapat dilihat perbedaan pola
konsumsi pangan antara karyawan pimpinan dengan karyawan pelaksana,
selanjutnya dapat diketahui besarnya perubahan konsumsi pangan akibat
perubahan pendapatan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah secara
purposive dengan alasan keragaman pendapatan yang sangat bervariasi.
Pengambilan sampel karyawan sebanyak 14 sampel untuk karyawan pimpinan
dan 90 sampel untuk karyawan pelaksana. Dengan metode simple random
sampling. Jumlah sampel ditentukan dengan Metode Slovin. Metode di analisis
dengan metode analisis deskriptif, menghitung persen rata-rata pengeluaran
konsumsi pangan, Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC), dan Elastisitas
pendapatan. Hasil penelitian diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa tidak terdapat
perbedaan yang signifikan mengenai pola konsumsi hanya yang membedakan
adalah jumlah bahan pangan yang dikonsumsi dan besarnya pengeluaran
konsumsi. Pengeluaran konsumsi pangan karyawan pelaksana lebih tinggi di
bandingkan karyawan pimpinan, ini menunjukkan tingkat kesejahteraan
karyawan pimpinan lebih tinggi dibandingkan karyawan pelaksana. tingkat
pendapatan terhadap jumlah pengeluaran konsumsi pangan adalah â€œ inelastisâ€.
Efficient Estimator for Population Mean in Stratified Double Sampling in the Presence of Nonresponse Using One Auxiliary Variable
Authors: Anieting A.E. , Enang E. I. , Onwukwe C. E.
Published: May 2021

A modified form of the population mean estimator suggested by Anieting and Enang (2020) in stratified double sampling in the presence of nonresponse using a single auxiliary variable has been proposed. The Mean Squared Error (MSE) and the bias of the proposed estimator have been given using large sample approximation. The empirical study shows that the MSE of the suggested estimator is more efficient than all other existing estimators in the same scheme. Determination of the optimal values of the first and second phases samples has also been done
A Commentary on Affirmative Action Policies for Women in India in the Backdrop of International Commitments
Authors: Shailla Draboo
Published: May 2021

Affirmative action is often used as a tool by policymakers to promote women empowerment and gender sensitivity. This paper examines the affirmative action policies for women in India and highlights their impact on uplifting their social and economic status. India is a signatory to various international conventions on women's rights. This paper aims to study India's affirmative action policies to see whether they match with its global commitments under various frameworks like United Nations etc. An analysis of the existing research studies has been done to understand the benefits accrued to women as a result of affirmative action in the areas of education, politics and fiscal budgeting. A holistic picture of this issue has been presented so that relevant conclusions can be drawn about the efficacy of this programme.
SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE OF HIGHER SECONDARY STUDENTS IN RELATION TO THEIR SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS
Authors: R Gnanadevan
Published: May 2021

The present study aims at finding out the social intelligence of higher secondary students in relation to their socio-economic status. Social intelligence scale by Chadha and Gananesan was administered to a random sample of 400 higher secondary students. Social Intelligence of higher secondary students was found to be high. The social intelligence scores of higher secondary students were found to differ significantly with resepect to caste, motherâ€™s education and parentâ€™s income. Differences with respect to gender, fatherâ€™s education and motherâ€™s occupation were not significant.
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF AWARENESS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN B.ED. TRAINEES OF THIRUVALLUV AR UNIVERSITY, TAMIL NADU
Authors: P. Gershom Jebaraj  , K Barathi
Published: May 2021

This article aims to stress the relevance and desirability of introducing technology in the field of education in India. The understanding behind such a use of technology in what is called â€˜the learning processâ€™ is that technology being a product of the human mind would enhance teaching skills and add to the available repertoire of knowledge resources.
Book Review
Authors: B.L Raina  , Surinder Kour
Published: May 2021

Smt. Shanti Gupta Centre for Women Studies (2009). Women Achievers of J&K Short Biographies, Arun Art Printers, Jammu. Pages: 134, Rs.300.00
INNOVATIONS IN HIGHER TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN INDIA: A STATUS REPORT
Authors: Ankur Gupta
Published: May 2021

The objective of this research paper is to examine the status of educational innovations in the field of higher technical education in India by looking at some of the successful innovations and provide some insights into widening the scope of educational innovations to reach the teeming technical institutes of India.
IMPACT OF LENGTH OF SERVICE AND SUBJECT SPECIALIZATION ON TEACHER MOTIVATION AT SENIOR SECONDARY STAGE IN JAMMU CITY
Authors: Gursangat Singh
Published: May 2021

The study was conducted to assess the impact of length of service and subject specialization on motivation of postgraduate teachers. By using incidental sampling technique, a sample of 153 male and female teachers, junior and senior teachers, Arts, Science and Commerce teachers from 16 senior secondary schools of Jammu city was selected. A standardized Employees Motivation Schedule by Srivastava (1998) was used to collect data. Results of the study revealed significant differences between male and female postgraduate teachers on the need for social affiliation and conformity component of motivation. Subject specialization was also found to have some impact on motivation of postgraduate teachers. However, no significant differences were found to exist between junior and senior postgraduate teachers on motivation and its components.
INTEGRATING ICT IN TEACHER EDUCATION
Authors: G.L Gulhane
Published: May 2021

The aim of this study is to develop a suitable Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training module and evaluate its effectiveness in teacher education. One of the greatest challenges facing teacher education today is preparing good quality teachers for an ever-changing world. Teacher trainees are the key components in any system of teacher education. Unless they are trained we cannot expect any qualitative change to come out of the system of teacher education. Diagnosis and remediation are also basic needs of curriculum transaction. An attempt has been made in this paper to develop an ICT training module and test its effectiveness in teacher education. The study reveals that there is no significant difference between the theoretical and application awareness in the concept of ICT among male and female teacher trainees.
IMPACT OF DISCIPLINE ISSUES ON SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS: THE VIEWS OF SOME GHANAIAN PRINCIPALS
Authors: Inusah Salifu  , Joseph S Agbenyega
Published: May 2021

This research focuses on discipline issues as one of the major concerns of educators in public schools in Ghana. Qualitative and quantitative enquiries were undertaken into discipline issues and their implications on student learning as perceived by senior high school principals in Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. The study reveals that senior high school administrators perceived indiscipline as an issue affecting their administration, and prevented the provision of congenial atmosphere for effective teaching and learning. In addition, it tarnished the image of the schools before the outside world, thus discouraging donors, parents and other interest groups from having interest in the schools. Recommendations for involvement of students in decision making and the provision of guidance and counselling services are explored.
A STUDY OF THE ATTITUDE OF TEACHERS, PARENTS AND ADOLESCENTS TOWARDS SEX EDUCATION
Authors: Kamalpreet Kour Toor
Published: May 2021

This study is an attempt to investigate attitude of teachers, parents and adolescents towards sex education in relation to some demographic variables. The sample consisted of 50 teachers, 50 parents and 100 adolescents from Ludhiana district of Punjab. Descriptive survey method was used for the present study. Using convenient sampling method the data was collected. Three self-constructed attitude scales entitled 'Attitude towards Sex Education', one each for parents, teachers and adolescents were used for the study. From the results it was found that mostly teachers have favourable attitude towards sex education. Majority of the teachers reported that teachers need special training in discussing sexuality with students. Mostly parents believed that sex education would help children to be more responsible in their sexual behaviour. Findings also showed that male teachers had a significantly more favourable attitude towards sex education as compared to female teachers; Fathers showed significantly more favourable attitude towards sex education than mothers; Highly educated parents had significantly more positive attitude towards sex education than less educated parents. The results also reveal that economic status of parents has no effect on their attitude towards sex education. The attitude of boys towards sex education is significantly more favourable as compared to girls.
TEACHER EDUCATION SCENARIO IN INDIA: CURRENT PROBLEMS & CONCERNS
Authors: D.R Goel  , Chhaya Goel
Published: May 2021

The intent of the present paper is to enhance the teacher education quality in India by focusing on the emerging issues & related concerns. Various issues of teacher education namely, institutional inertia, brand inequity, quality crisis, overgrowing establishment, rare humane and professional teachers, poor integration of skills, alienated and incompatible modes of teacher education, little contribution to higher education, domain pedagogy mismatches, identity crisis, rare innovations, stake holders' non-alignment, inadequate technology infusion, little choice base, poor research scenario, vision and vision mismatches, non-scientific manpower planning, illusive laboratories, over activism of distance/open universities, invalid recognition and accreditation and no teacher education policy have been dwelt on in this paper. The paper concludes that teacher education system in India calls for revolutionary changes.
MENTAL HEALTH AS A PREDICTOR OF EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE OF PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS OF SCIENCE IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
Authors: Karata Singh Thakur  , Sanjeev Kumar
Published: May 2021

This paper reports on mental health as a predictor of emotional competence of prospective teachers of science. The present investigation is descriptive in nature. The study was carried on 120 prospective teachers of science from four districts of Himachal Pradesh. The investigator used Scale of Emotional Competence (SEC) developed by Sharma and Bhardwaj (1998) to measure emotional competence while Mental Health Inventory developed by Jagdish and Srivastava (1996) was used to study the mental health of prospective teachers of science. The findings of the study revealed that prospective teachers of science belonging to general and reserved categories were significantly different in their emotional competence. No significant difference was found in the emotional competence of high and low mentally healthy prospective teachers of science. The study also reported that no significant interactional effects were found between the variables. The researchers have suggested the means to improve the mental health and emotional competence of the prospective teachers of science.
A Study of Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Stress of School Going Children
Authors: Kiran Narwal  , Sushama Sharma
Published: May 2021

Emotional intelligence of an individual plays an important role in one's well-being and so does stress. The present study endeavoured to explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic stress of school going children using descriptive survey research methodology on a sample of 50 male students of classes IX-XII from government schools. Data was collected by administering the Multidimensional Measure of Emotional Intelligence (MMEI) scale and an adapted version of the Students' Academic Stress Scale (SASS). The study revealed that there is no significant relationship between emotional intelligence and academic stress of school going children.
The Impact of Inquiry-Based Virtual Laboratory on Students' Inquiring Abilities
Authors: Dinda Nadia Mutiara Ifthinan  , Sri Atun
Published: May 2021

This study aimed to determine the ability of inquiring in the class using an inquirybased virtual laboratory. The research design of this study was based on quasiexperimental research using the pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group design. The results showed that the inquiring abilities for the experimental class had increased as a result of the learning process. A significant value was obtained based on the t-test for the experimental class. In the control class, there was an increase in the process of asking questions, making hypotheses and conclusions and communicating. A significant difference was found in the inquiring abilities of students in the classroom using the inquiry-based virtual laboratories as compared to students who had not used the virtual laboratory.
The Influence of Personal Attributes on Demand for Bachelor of Education Degree Among Non-Graduate Teachers in Transnzoia County, Kenya
Authors: Joseph Amulioto Opanda  , Maureen Olel  , Tony Okwach
Published: May 2021

There has been a rapid expansion in the field of of higher education. This has been precipitated by factors of demand and supply leading to various innovations in programmes and modes of study. A new trend has emerged where a wide scope of working professionals, including teachers are undertaking continuing education. To teach at the primary level in Kenya, a Primary 1 (P1) certificate is minimum requirement. However, a significant number of teachers at this level either hold or are pursuing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree. As of December 2016, of the 4,406 teachers in public primary schools in Trans-Nzoia, 896 possessed a B.Ed. degree. Despite the minimum qualifications for the primary school level teaching, there is concern over the increasing number of teachers pursuing B.Ed. degree without corresponding improvement in learner performance in KCPE where the mean mark has remained below 250 for over a decade. The purpose of this study was to determine the personal attributes that influence demand for a Bachelor of Education degree in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. The findings indicated that personal attributes, occupational, institutional and socio-economic factors all account for the surge in demand for B.Ed. degree although the economic factor is the most important one. The study also found that teachers’ qualifications have a significantly low effect on learners’ academic performance. The findings will help policymakers and educational planners plan for relevant, efficient, effective, equitable and quality education.
The Effect of School-Family Partnership on Teacher-Parent Communication at Secondary Education
Authors: Zeynep Tonbak  , Çiğdem Apaydin
Published: May 2021

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of school-family partnership on teacher-parent communication. The population of the study consisted of the parents of 4937 students studying in the 12th grade of Vocational and Technical Anatolian High Schools in five districts (Aksu, Kepez, Konyaaltı, Muratpaşa and Döşemealtı districts) in Antalya, Turkey. In order to represent the target population, the proportional distribution technique, which is one of the stratified sampling methods, was used. 450 questionnaires were distributed to reach the sample number, out of which 364 were completed. The tool used was, an adapted version of the School-Family-Community Partnership Scale, developed by Epstein et al. (2009). The validity and reliability analyses of the scales were established with explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses. The findings revealed that majority of parents were primary school, secondary school, or high school graduates. Decisions in the family were found to be made either jointly by the mother and the father or in some cases by father only. The level of mothers' decision-making regarding children were found to be low. It was also found that Parents go to school at least once and maximum four times in a year. However, parent of one out of ten students did not visit the school to get information about their child. The relationship between school-family partnership and teacherparent communication was found to be directly proportional and fairly high. In other words, a strong partnership between the school and the family increases the communication between the teacher and parents.
Perceptions and Experiences of B.ED. Students About Internship and Sessional Work
Authors: Suman Gupta
Published: May 2021

The two-year B.Ed. programme has three components, i.e. theory, practicum and internship. Sessional work and internship programme in teacher education are of great significance because they ensure the preparation of prospective teachers in a professional manner. The study dealt with the perceptions, experiences and challenges of the pupil teachers during their internship and sessional work. The sample for the study was chosen from the college where the author was working and consisted of 80 student-teachers selected through random sampling. Data was collected using an openended questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The results showed that studentteachers viewed the internship programme as a real opportunity to refine and improve their teaching skills in an actual school setting. Student-teachers were also of the view that the concerned supervisor played an important role in enhancing their teaching skills. The results of the interviews showed that hands-on experiences and longer duration of field experience helped the students in understanding the classroom teaching process in a better manner. The challenges perceived by student-teachers were mainly in the area of classroom management, long distance of practice school from home, a large number of lesson plans, conducting constructivist approach-based lessons at the school level, administration, scoring and interpretation of psychological tests, data collection for action research, preparing presentations for sessional work, etc. Some measures were also suggested by student- teachers for making the internship programme and sessional work more fruitful.
Identity Formation: Role of Academic Achievement and Gender Among College Students
Authors: Navneet Kaur  , Kulwinder Singh
Published: May 2021

Erikson's work on identity development focused on the question, 'who am I'? As in society, identity formation is argued to be one of the key developmental tasks. This study aims to explore identity formation among undergraduate college students of Punjab across gender and achievement. The study was carried out on 200 undergraduate students (80 males and 120 females) from colleges under Punjab University, Chandigarh. The objective was to measure the Ego Identity Status which was done by using a tool developed by Bennion and Adams (1986). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to test the hypothesis formulated for the study. It was found that majority of undergraduate college students are in diffusion and achievement identity status. Female students outnumbered the male students in 'Identity Achievement', 'Foreclosure' and 'Moratorium' status. There were no significant gender differences in the academic achievement of undergraduate college students. There was an interaction effect of gender and identity formation on achievement. It was found that among males identity achievement and foreclosure identity status groups performed better than moratorium and diffusion groups of undergraduate college.
Technology Leadership: Principals' Concerns in Leading Schools
Authors: Sailesh Sharma
Published: May 2021

This paper addresses the concerns of leading technology integration in Malaysian schools. It addresses the status of technology leadership of principals, their challenges and their training needs, to foster adequate technology integration by their teachers. The challenges and the subsequent training needs were discussed in depth to highlight the current status of technology leadership in Malaysian schools. The initiatives that could enhance and expedite the improvement process towards generating strings of technology leaders in the school to raise quality learning across Malaysia have also been discussed.
Challenges and Experiences Of EFI Teachers And Newly Arrived Refugee Students: An Ethnographic Study in Turkey
Authors: Halis Gözpinar
Published: May 2021

The need within the Turkish education system to educate the overwhelmingly large influx of refugees is becoming a never pressing issue. This present paper examines the challenges and experiences of Turkish secondary school English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers and newly arrived refugee students towards the current refugeeoriented education. It also aims to gain suggestions from them to improve education, particularly language education. This study was based on qualitative research. It used an ethnographic approach and provided information by using multiple sources of data in a culturally inclusive and multilingual environment. The participants were eighteen EFL teachers from five different schools and eight refugee students. The results indicated that most of the teachers had fears, stress and insufficient experience. They also agreed that EFL classrooms were unique, neutral and safer places to encourage and increase the active participation of refugee students.
Investigation of Attitudes Toward Chemistry and Learning Experiences of Pre-Service Chemistry Teachers
Authors: Dwi Wahi/udiati  , Hari Sutrisno  , Isana Supiah YL
Published: May 2021

The objective of this research was to investigate the level of students' attitudes toward Chemistry and Learning Experience (ATCLE). The research sample included 191 students (61 male and 130 female) from three universities; Universitas Negeri Mataram, Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram, and IK1P Mataram, Indonesia. The sample has been selected through cluster random sampling and snowballs random sampling. Mixed method research with a descriptive correlational survey model and a semi-structured interview was employed for the study. The data were collected by Chemistry Attitudes and Experiences Questionnaire (CAEQ) and an interview guide. Results showed no significant correlation in the level of attitude toward chemistry based on gender and grades. The finding also revealed that the attitude of pre-service chemistry teachers based on gender and grade were more positive towards research in chemistry than jobs related to chemistry. However, grades influenced the students learning experience, but there was no influence of gender on students learning experience. It is suggested that teachers need to develop a positive attitude toward chemistry and learning experiences of the students through inquiry-based learning practices.
The Application of Body Movement as a Teaching Tool in Children's Group Singing Lessons
Authors: Wong Kwan Yie  , Wang I Ta
Published: May 2021

The purpose of this research was to investigate the use of body movements as a teaching tool in the Malaysian primary school's children group singing lessons. This study used a qualitative methodology. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six music teachers. Data was analysed using a theme-based analysis of the narratives. The findings demonstrated that body movements helped the children to improve their vocal techniques and achieve a more successful sound in group singing. Music teachers also stated that emphasis on body movement activities in the class helped children to be more involved in singing. Such movements require to be encouraged to improve the quality of music learning. Training programmes for music teachers also require to incorporate body movements as a teaching tool for effective group singing.