bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUATION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CIVIL SERVANTS: A NEW APPROACH TO IMPROVING EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY
Authors: Priatna Deden Komar
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the magnitude of the influence of the implementation of existing education and training programs on the work productivity of civil servants. Based on the results of data processing, it is known that the elements of implementing education and training programs that must be considered and improved are as follows: Training Materials, Non-Formal Education, Training Schedule, Instructor Hospitality, Training Variations, Training Methods, and Training Manuals. While the elements of the education and training program organizers that must be maintained are as follows: Formal Education, Instructor Skills, Instructor Capabilities, Training Facilities, Training Curriculum, Training Evaluation. The implementation of the education and training program has an effect on the work productivity of civil servants and the effect of the implementation of the education and training program is more dominant, this is because the implementation of the education and training program is more frequent and more applicable even though it still seems theoretical in the work of civil servants. Therefore, the right education and training program will have an impact on increasing the productivity of its employees.
RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AS A ONE VILLAGE ONE PRODUCT (OVOP) APPROACH IN WEST BANDUNG REGENCY
Authors: Koswara Iwan , Gemiharto Ilham , Rumawan Erlandia Dedi
Published: November 2020

West Bandung Regency is a part of West Java Province, which has many rural areas that can be developed as tourism places. One that can and starts to run is through One Village One Product (OVOP). This study aims to see how rural tourism develops with the One Village One Product (OVOP) Approach in West Bandung Regency. The research approach uses a qualitative approach to explain phenomena, data collection with a library research approach, and a field consisting of in-depth interviews, observation, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The data analysis technique used in this study is an interactive model that classifies data analysis in three steps, namely data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The results of this study indicate that the KBB government began the development of tourism marketing through the OVOP program approach in Kampung Pasirangsana, Tourism Village, Renda, District of Cikalongkulon. The development of Tourism Villages in KBB through the OVOP program approach is a pioneering effort that still requires a timeless process to be able to produce the expected results. Several factors hinder the development of tourism village marketing through the OVOP approach, namely limited human resources and budget. Collaboration and consistency are needed for all parties to be able to realize the goal of developing tourist villages in the West Bandung Regency.
Modificación de memorias maladaptativas durante el sueño y la vigilia: una visión interidisciplinaria
Authors: Bonilla Matías , Jorge Camila Isabel , Moyano Malen Daiana , Forcato Cecilia
Published: November 2020

Las memorias consolidadas pueden atravesar por un período de labilidad frente a la presentación de recordatorios (claves ligadas al aprendizaje inicial), seguido de un proceso de re-estabilización conocido como reconsolidación. Por otro lado, el sueño tiene un rol activo en la formación y modificación de memorias, así como en la reducción del tono emocional de las experiencias. Durante el mismo, las nuevas memorias se reactivan, refuerzan e integran a las redes mnésicas preexistentes. Dentro del contexto terapéutico, se pueden evocar memorias antiguas según la necesidad del sujeto, lo que podría estar desencadenando constantes labilizaciones/reestabilizaciones, quizás sin ser conscientes de ello. En la presente revisión bibliográfica discutimos los avances neurocientíficos relacionados a la reactivación y modificación de memorias durante la vigilia y el sueño, así como los últimos desarrollos en terapias psicoterapéuticas para trastornos de ansiedad, con el objetivo de pensar una práctica más interdisciplinaria.
PENGARUH TURNOVER INTENTION, ORGANIZATION COMMITMENT, DAN LOCUS OF CONTROL TERHADAP DYSFUCNTIONAL AUDIT BEHAVIOUR
Authors: Setiawan Muhammad Yolly , Fitri Fauziah Aida
Published: November 2020

This study aims to find out and evaluate the influence of turnover intention, organization commitment and locus of control toward dysfunctional audit behavior. Based on the census method, th is research used samples of 64 respondents as auditors who work in Finance and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) of Aceh Representative. This study was conducted using primary data obtained through the questionnaire. The data analysis used multiple regression analysis with data processing using SPSS version 22. The result of the study shows that turnover intention does not have a significant influence on dysfunctional audit behavior. While organization commitment and locus of control have a significant influence on dysfunctional audit behavior.
The digitization of working life: Challenges and opportunities
Authors: Cazan Ana-Maria
Published: November 2020

In recent years, the role of technology in working life has increased. Technology and digitalization play a crucial role in the developmentof the organizations and the entire societies. The ascendance of digital organizations has also become a widely researched topic, the digital workplace environmentbeing an important organizational asset for increasing employee productivity (Köffer, 2015). Digitalization creates changes in the world of work, impacting not only business performance and worker productivity, but also job satisfaction, work/life balance, worker autonomy and monitoring across hierarchical levels. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in particular are essential components of working andimportant working tools (Korunka&Vartiainen, 2017).
Ups and downs on the roller coaster of task conflict: the role of group cognitive complexity, collective emotional intelligence and team creativity
Authors: Gheorghe Andreea , Fodor Oana , Pavelea Anișoara
Published: November 2020

This study explores the association between task conflict and team creativity and the role of group cognitive complexity (GCC) as a potential explanatory mechanism in a sample of 159 students organized in 49 groups. Moreover, we analyzed the moderating effect of collective emotional intelligence (CEI)in the relationship between task conflict and GCC.As hypothesized, we found that task conflict has a nonlinear relationship with GCC, but contrary to our expectations, it follows a U-shaped association, not an inversed U-shape. In addition,the moderating role of CEI was significant only at low levels. Contrary to our expectation, the mediating role of GCC did not receive empirical support. Theoretical and practical contributions are discussed.
Fulfilled Expectations about Leaders Predict Engagement through LMX
Authors: Petrus Andreea
Published: November 2020

Drawing on the bandwidth-fidelity principle (Cronbach & Glaser, 1957), this paper challenges the use of broad ImplicitLeadership Theories (ILTs) domains in predicting organizational outcomes (i.e., prototypic ILTs and anti-prototypicILTs) and provides preliminary arguments for examining ILTs narrow traits (e.g., sensitivity, intelligence) effects onLMX and consequently on work engagement. Specifically, using polynomial regression and response surfacemethodology, I examined the effects of followers’ ideal-actual ILTs congruence on LMX. Additionally, using the blockvariable approach, I tested the mediation effects of LMX on the relationship between ideal-actual ILTs congruence andwork engagement, on a sample of 68 employees. The results showed that followers’ fulfilled expectations aboutsensitivity and tyranny had linear effects on LMX, indicating the generalized benefits for leaders to be high on sensitivityand low on tyranny to enhance followers’ LMX. Intelligence, dedication, dynamism, and masculinity had non-lineareffects, revealing that fulfilling followers’ expectations are the best option for leaders to develop high-qualityrelationships with their followers. The mediation hypothesis received partly support, suggesting that additionalmechanisms can explain the relationship between followers’ ideal-actual ILTs congruence and work engagement.
Workplace Bullying and Turnover Intention. The Role of Protective versus Vulnerable Personality Factors
Authors: Iliescu Dragos , Butucescu Andreea , Mutu Miruna
Published: November 2020

This study investigates the vulnerability/protection effects of the Big Five personality traits (extraversion, openness, agreeability, conscientiousness, neuroticism) on the relationship between bullying and turnover intention. Specifically, based on the assumption of Vulnerability-Stress Model we propose that bullying will predict turnover intention and that this relationship will increase or decrease in accordance with one’s level of certain personality traits. We collected a Convenience sample of 460 employees. Results of the moderation analysis suggests that bullied employees, as an attempt to coping are more inclined to turnover intentions, as preceded suggested by literature. Furthermore, out of all 5 factors, solely extraversion and agreeableness acts like a protective factor.
Equal, but so much different: examining socio-demographic differences of the employees in relation to organizational commitment, burnout and intention to leave
Authors: Tanculescu-Popa Lavinia
Published: November 2020

The current study was conducted among employees in various industries and sectors (N = 412) in Romania and examinedhow four socio-demographic groups differ with regards to three main organizational outcomes: organizationalcommitment, burnout and intention to leave. Multivariate analysis of variance showed that statistically significantdifferences exist between socio-demographic groups based on hierarchical level, sector of the employer, generation andperceived income level. Additionally, significant differences were shown at the dependent variables levels for certainsocio-demographic groups. One of the most expected set of results relate to the differences between generations in termsof all variables included in the study. Like the other findings, but most of it, in a complete form, this highlight could helporganizations in their endevour to bridge the generational gap and propose a tailored organizational employee valueproposition to their prospective targets.
Managerial discretion and structures in organizations: The case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors:   Belay Getachew Girma, International Leadership Institute (ILI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Girma Belay Getachew
Published: November 2020

Due to the turbulent of business environment, complexity of managing human resource and volatility of customer needs, it is a formidable managerial task to design structures which will be suitable to meet such requirements and free to exercise course of action for managerial discretion. However, in most of the case the structure type that can be designed and implemented in many organizations are to the interest of stakeholders and owners. Research also shows that the latitudinal action of management staffs and autonomous decisions are a theme of discussion in managerial discretion. The researcher used a conceptual study of both a qualitative and quantitative approach coupled with case study for this study. Based on the study, the research findings show that organizations that have managed by owner-manager has less experienced managerial discretion, and thereby came to conclude that managers who are free to choose course of action have led to company success than those company which managed by owner-manager.
Assessment of antioxidant properties and in-vitro bioaccessibility of some pomegranate products
Authors: İNCEDAYI Bige
Published: November 2020

In this research, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate sour sauces and pomegranate jams were evaluated in terms of some physicochemical properties including hydroxymethylfurfural, total phenolic content, antioxidant capacity and bioaccessibility. While ascorbic acid of these products ranged between 0.89-19.78 mg 100g-1, total phenolic contents changed between 31.40-2061.10 mg gallic acid equivalent 100g-1. Antioxidant capacities of the products were determined as 34.01-2377.52 mg trolox equivalent 100g-1 with DPPH assay and 18.9-6439.0 mg trolox equivalent 100g-1 with CUPRAC assay. The bioaccessibilities regarding phenolic substance and antioxidant capacity after simulated gastrointestinal digestion ranged between 74-247% and 53-213%, respectively. High HMF levels, which were reflected on color and sensory features, have indicated the necessity of improving the production and storage conditions. On the other hand, the highest ascorbic acid, total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of pomegranate molasses and the bioaccessibility of pomegranate jams in terms of antioxidants showed the importance of consumption of these products in the daily diet. So, this study can be regarded as a case surveillance study that can be used by producers, nutritionals and authorities to make assessments on manufacturing conditions, consumer health and nutrition.
Investment attractiveness of Republic of Crimea and its assessment
Authors:   Institute of Economics and Management (structural unit) of the Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education «V. I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University», Primyshev I. N.
Published: November 2020

In the article, the author calculated the value of the investment attractiveness index for the subjects of the Russian Federation that are part of the southern Federal district. A SWOT analysis of the investment attractiveness of the Republic of Crimea is conducted. Measures aimed at implementing the investment development of the Republic of Crimea are proposed. The analysis of the structure of the gross regional product by type of economic activity is carried out. It is revealed that the largest share in the structure of the regional economy falls on the industrial complex of the Republic of Crimea. The main tasks and measures for the strategic development of the industrial complex of the Republic of Crimea are defined. Assessing the investment attractiveness of the region is of interest to authorities, investors and local business communities
Conditional analysis of free will and consequence argument
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Sekatskaya M. A.
Published: November 2020

The conditional analysis of the meaning of the phrase “free will” is a classical compatibilist strategy, first introduced by David Hume and still widely used by compatibilists. The consequence argument is an influential argument against compatibilism. If the consequence argument is sound, then physical determinism is incompatible with alternative possibilities for any agent. In this article, I consider the relationship between the consequence argument and classical compatibilism. I demonstrate that the consequence argument uses premises that should be rejected by proponents of the counterfactual conditional analysis of free will
On derivative consequence argument
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Razeev D. N.
Published: November 2020

The article gives critical remarks to the derivative consequence argument proposed by Bogdan Faul. The first critical remark concerns the ontological status of the laws of nature, the second remark deals with the term «physicalism». It is demonstrated that conceptual vagueness of the terms used by B. Faul in his article undermines the validity of the proposed derivative argument
Person of the Month: Alfred Adler (1870-1937)
Authors: Ankit Patel
Published: November 2020

Alfred Adler was an Austrian doctor and therapist who is best-known for forming the school of thought known as individual psychology. He is also remembered for his concept of the inferiority complex, which he believed played a major part in the formation of personality. Alder was initially a colleague of Sigmund Freud, helped establish psychoanalysis, and was a founding member of the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society. Adler’s theory focused on looking at the individual as a whole, which is why he referred to his approach as individual psychology. Adler was eventually expelled from Freud’s psychoanalytic circle, but he went on to have a tremendous impact on the development of psychotherapy. He also had an important influence on many other great thinkers including Abraham Maslow and Albert Ellis.
A Cross Cultural Study on Aggression in a Group of College Students from West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir
Authors: Bilal Ahmad Lone  , Sadhan Dasgupta
Published: November 2020

The present study was to examine a cross cultural study on aggression in a group of college students from west Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir. Cluster sampling procedure was taken for the selection of sample total 491 college students (both male & female) in the study. The ex-post facto correlation design was used and results showed that there is relationship between experience & expression of aggression and each of the variables, namely, personality, frustration, parental bonding and perceived life stress.
A Study of Suicidal Tendency among Annamalai University Students
Authors: M. Amin Wani  , Dr. R. Sankar  , Binshad M.  , Nargees S.  , Anicham J.
Published: November 2020

Objective: – Suicide is third leading cause of death among modern youth and second leading cause of death among college students. The present study examined effect of gender and faculty on suicidal tendency among students. Method: – This study is based on sample of 100 students divided into two groups 50 males and 50 females. In each group 25 students have science & 25 have arts subjects. Samples were selected through sample random sampling method. The suicidal tendency among the students was measured by Suicidal Tendency Scale constructed by Dr. D. J. Bhatt and Dr. R. G. Meghnathi. Mean & ANOVA were applied for data analysis. Results: – The results of the present study demonstrated that female student’s shows high suicidal tendency than male students as the mean score of female students (74.38) is more than mean score of male students (71.06). Results also revealed that students from science faculty have also high suicidal tendency than arts students as the obtained mean scores of science students (76.88) is more than mean scores of students of arts faculty (68.56). Conclusions: – Female and science students have high suicidal tendency than male students and arts students.
A Study on the Relationship of Parenting Style with Emotional Maturity of Secondary School Students
Authors: Jisha K V
Published: November 2020

A parenting style is a psychological   construct representing standard strategies that parents use in their child rearing. There are many differing theories and opinions on the best ways to rear children, as well as differing levels of time and effort that parents are willing to invest.  Parental interest starts soon after birth. This includes the process of birth, breast- feeding, affirming the value of the baby’s cry as the parent.  The present study was intended to find out the relationship of parenting style with emotional maturity of secondary school students in Kannur District. The major objective of the present study were To find out parenting style of secondary school students for the whole sample and based on the relevant sub sample- gender, type of management and locate ,to find out the emotional maturity of secondary school students for the whole sample and based on relevant subsample – gender, type of management and locate, To find out the relationship between parenting style and emotional maturity of secondary school students for the whole sample and relevant subsample, gender, type of management and locate. The findings of the study is useful to find out the way of improving emotional maturity with respect to parenting style. Also the researcher thinks that the findings of the study would yield valid information regarding the problem at parenting style effects child development.
Personality Traits and the Feeling of Loneliness of Post-Graduate University Students
Authors: Dr. Satyananda Panda
Published: November 2020

Loneliness  as  a  psychological  phenomenon  is  a  state  of  mind  rather  than  an  objective condition.  Individuals  may  feel  lonely  while  totally  surrounded  by  others  or  may  be totally fine  on  their  own. The purpose of this research was to examine personality traits and the feeling of loneliness of post-graduate university students. For this purpose, a non-clinical sample of 60 post-graduate students (30 male and 30 female) from various disciplines in the age group of 21 to 24 years were administered NEO Five-Factor Inventory-3 (NEO-FFI-3) and perceived loneliness scale. Correlation analysis showed that three Big Five personality dimensions which are openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness are negatively and moderately correlated with loneliness of post-graduate university students. However, significant differences were not found among male and female post-graduate university students on loneliness and Big Five personality dimensions. But since high level of mean scores of feeling of loneliness were found among both male and female post-graduate university students in this study, professionals need to pay attention to university students’ psychosocial state.
Understanding Cyber Bullying: Motives and Deterrents
Authors: Suman
Published: November 2020

International Journal of Indian Psychology, 3 (3), DOI: 10.25215/0303.006, DIP: 18.01.006/20160303With the advent of modern technology, cyber bullying (use of e-mail, cell phones, text messages etc.) has increased in India. Easy access to internet, cheap mobile phones, and virtually no law to stop the abuse of school children by their fellow classmates, the problem of cyber-crime among children and young adults have increased. According to a survey, conducted in 2012, 53% of Indian children between 8 and 17 years have been bullied online. The Global Youth Online Behavior Survey conducted by Microsoft ranked India third in cyberbullying of children. (after China and Singapore). Cyber bullying is a virtual offence with real consequences. The motives for cyber bullying can vary from gaining satisfaction from hurting the victim whom the perpetrator might dislike or be jealous of, feeling better about themselves, revenge for perceived provocation by the victim or just for fun where they are not be concerned about the effect on the target. However, anonymity is major contributor to cyber bullying as the perpetrator feels that his identity cannot be revealed. Like traditional bullying, it is intentional and repetitive and has psychological and physiological effect such as development of negative self-esteem in the victim ,somatic problems, anxiety, social withdrawal and isolation which in turn can lead to school absenteeism, academic problems, depression and aggressive acts ( homicidal or suicidal). Parents, being less enlightened about modern technology than adolescents and young adults, are often in the dark about the horrific experiences of their children and are unable to provide the necessary support. The present article focuses on the internal and external motives of cyber bullying and how adults (parents and teachers) and peers can effectively intervene to prevent cyberbullying.
Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention: Outcomes for Children with Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Authors: Thyagarajan. R.  , Tripathi, M. A
Published: November 2020

Autism is a Neuro-developmental disability characterized by severe social, communicative and cognitive deficits, resulting in significant lifelong disability. Autism requires long-term treatment, yet, despite the severity of this disorder, some children achieve remarkable long lasting gains. Over the years, many studies have been published on comprehensive treatment approaches that seek to reduce the general level of impairment in autism. An increasing body of empirical research suggests that early, intensive, structured intervention, based on the principles of applied behavior analysis, is effective in remediating the intellectual, linguistic, and adaptive deficits associated with autism. Early intervention programs are indeed beneficial for children with autism, often improving developmental functioning and decreasing maladaptive behaviors and symptom severity at the level of group analysis. To study the efficacy of early intensive behavioral intervention, 40 children were selected and two groups were formed. Written consent was taken from parents. Therapy was provided at the centre for autism spectrum disorder, Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation. Individual intervention and pre-post design was used for the study. Each group consisting 20 children diagnosed with autism between age group of 3 to 6 years. Group-I received intensive behavioral intervention 4 hours 6 days a week for 1year and Group-II received regular treatment for the same period. Pre-post assessment was done by VSMS, DST, GDT, and ISSA. Result indicates significant improvement in the domain of Social Relationship and Reciprocity (SRR), Emotional Responsiveness (ER), Speech Language and Communication (L&C), Behavior Patterns (BP), Cognitive Components (CC) Sensory Aspects (SA) and intellectual ability.
Conception of Ageing: Perspective of the Young and the Elderly
Authors: Ms. Tanya Sharma
Published: November 2020

‘Ageing’ is a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change. There occurs systematic stereotyping and discrimination against people because they are old. Ageist attitudes may perpetuate in many ways leading to a variety of psychological consequences. The present study aims to explore qualitatively; myths, attitudes and stereotypes towards old age. A sample of 10 participants was selected; five each from the age group of 18 to 30 years and 65 to 85 years, semi-structured interviews were conducted and the data was subjected to thematic analysis. Findings indicate certain commonalities and differences in the ways the two age- varying groups perceive ageing which has an implication on the relationship between the two groups.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Training in the Treatment of Adults Who Stutter
Authors: Sanjeev Kumar Gupta  , Yashodharakumar G. Y.  , Vasudha H. H
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Stuttering is a developmental speech disorder with multiple etiological factors. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) has shown effectiveness in reducing anxiety symptoms and dysfluent speech in adults who stutter (AWS). So we planned to study the comparative efficacy of CBT and CBT combined with mindfulness training (MT) in AWS. Aim: The aim of this preliminary study was to examine and compare the efficacy of CBT and CBT combined with MT in reducing anxiety symptoms, and dysfluent speech and increasing communication attitude, quality of life, self-esteem and speech fluency in AWS. Method and Materials: A matched two group pretest and posttest interventional design was employed. The sample consisted of ten adults with the diagnosis of stuttering (ICD-10, 1992) who were randomly allotted to Group One (CBT; N=5) and Group Two (CBT+MT; N=5). The therapeutic program included 15-20 sessions of one hour each. Statistical Analysis: Obtained data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test for within the group, before and after intervention comparison and Mann Whitney U Test for between group comparisons. Results: Significant difference in both CBT group and CBT+MT group is observed in the area of communication attitude (U=1.00, p<0.05). Conclusion: The findings of the study show that CBT and CBT+MT are effective in the treatment of AWS, but CBT+MT is more effective than CBT alone.
Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer: Does Knowledge of Cancer Diagnosis Matter?
Authors: Dr. Hosamani Marilingappa
Published: November 2020

Background: Gastrointestinal cancer is the first leading cause of cancer related deaths in men and the second among women in Iran. The present study examine the anxiety and depression in this group of patients and assess whether the knowledge of cancer diagnosis affect their psychological distress. Methods: This was a cross sectional study of anxiety and depression in patients with gastrointestinal cancer attending to the Tehran Cancer Institute, Iran. Anxiety and depression was measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Demographic and clinical data also were collected to examine anxiety and depression in the sub-group of patients especially in those who knew their cancer diagnosis and those who did not. Results: 142 patients were studied. The mean age of patients were 54.1 (SD = 14.8). 56% were Male. 52% did not know their cancer diagnosis and their diagnosis was related to esophagus (29%), stomach (30%), small intestine (3%), colon (22%) and rectum (16%). The mean anxiety score was 7.6 (SD = 4.5) and 8.4 (SD = 3.8) for depression. Overall 47.2% and 57% of patients scored high on both anxiety and depression. There were no significant differences between gender, educational level, marital status, cancer site and anxiety and depression scores whereas those who knew their diagnosis showed a significant higher degree of psychological distress [mean (SD) anxiety score: knew diagnosis 9.1 (4.2) vs. 6.3 (4.4) did not know diagnosis, P < 0.001; mean (SD) depression score: knew diagnosis 9.1 (4.1) vs. 7.9 (3.6) did not know diagnosis, P = 0.05]. logistic regression analysis indicated that those who knew their cancer diagnosis showed a significant higher risk of anxiety [OR: 2.7, 95% CI: 1.1–6.8] and depression [OR: 2.8, 95% CI: 1.1–7.2]. Conclusion: Psychological distress was higher in those who knew their cancer diagnosis. It seems that the cultural issues and the way we provide information for cancer patients play important role in their improved or decreased psychological well-being.
ICT Immersion in Different Domains of Teaching Profession – A Literature Review
Authors: Shabir Ahmad Bhat,  , Dr. Anoop Beri
Published: November 2020

Information and communication technology (ICT) plays a vital role in various domains of teaching profession. It is directly concerned with different perspectives of teaching and incorporated the teachers to cope with the forthcoming challenges of educational society viz a viz quality and efficiency of education, access to knowledge, flexibility, lack of qualified and skilled teachers, teaching learning activities, high dropout rates and so on. In the present paper researcher explored some of the important domains about the teaching profession with special reference to ICT effective usage and integration as: i) Competency, ii) Motivation, iii) Work Stress, and iv) Accessibility. Comprehensive details of this paper revealed that ICT immersion in different domains of teaching profession strengthen the overall educational system throughout the globe.
Integrating Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods in Health Communication Research
Authors: Prabhakararao Sampathirao
Published: November 2020

Health Educators working to promote health behaviors have realized that mere quantitative research surveys alone not necessarily provide all of the data inputs that are needed to develop effective communication strategies. Therefore, qualitative methods such as focus groups and in-depth interviews, besides less precise, but useful semi-quantitative approaches, such as intercept surveys, have emerged as part of their research gamut. In an ideal Health Education/IEC program, researchers use both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a more complete picture of the issue being addressed, the target audience and the effectiveness of the program itself. The purpose of this paper is to look at how these two different research approaches can be integrated to inform the development of an effective social marketing program.
Study of Adolescent Stress In Relation To Grade, Gender and Perceived School and Home Environments
Authors: Dr Monika M. Dass
Published: November 2020

Kapani and Rao’s (2007), research highlights the significant role that family functioning plays in relation to attachment style and psychological distress. For healthy family functioning, there needs to be a focus on strengthening the emotional bonding of members within the family; improving interpersonal communication within the family; enhancing families’ relatedness with others in society and creating an atmosphere which promotes individual growth and freedom. Therefore, the major implication of the study is that it highlights the need to focus on family education and parenting skills training to prevent the development of vulnerability and to promote positive individual and familial well-being. Warner (2008) found that negative effects of stress at home lingers and affects teenagers’ academic performance at school.
A Study of Early Schooling Children on Personality Factors
Authors: Dr. Bobinder
Published: November 2020

The objective of this study was to measures of personality factors of children. Total sample consisted of 320 subjects (160 rural & 160 urban children) were selected from the district of Baghpat (U.P.). A 2x2x2 factorial design was used. In each group of 160 subjects were 80 male and female early schooling and proper schooling. Early School Personality Questionnaire (E.S.P.Q.) was administered. There are two version of the tool i.e., English and Hindi, but here use only Hindi version standardized in Indian condition on population. E.S.P.Q. measure objectivity 13 primary personality dimensions as the child begins his school years. It is meant for the age group from 6 to 8 years. The result show that the time of schooling significantly affects the reserved/ outgoing personality factors of children. Subjects of early schooling has high mean score of factors A, while the subjects of proper schooling age has low mean scores. They were reserved detached, critical and cool.
Challenges Faced By Parent Due To the Presence of Mentally Handicapped Person in the Family
Authors: Dr. Meeta, Mukherjee  , Dr. Vijay, Shignapure
Published: November 2020

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

A structured behaviour modification programme relatively improves the various skill behaviours among children with intellectual disabilities as well as decreases the problematic behaviours, when it is used in a systematic way in school classrooms. Present study represents the effect of systematic representation of differential reinforcements to decrease the problematic behaviours among the children with intellectual disabilities. The main objective of the present study was to study the effect of differential reinforcements in decreasing problematic behaviours among children with intellectual disability. This study was conducted on the sample of twenty students, selected from the Regional Institute for Mentally Handicapped Chandigarh, with informed consent of parents with pre selected inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly assigned to the two groups. Experimental group was treated by the experimenter with intervention package after pre test up to 60 sessions and control group was remained untreated. After the treatment and analysis, experimenter found that students of experimental group who treated with the treatment package have significant decrease in problematic behaviours with t value 8.450, in comparison to control group.
Undeclared Social Bracketing Of Ex-Soldiers: A Potential Bottleneck for Their Successful Transition
Authors: Rajesh Verma
Published: November 2020

The ex-soldier, henceforth will be referred as ex throughout this paper, is someone who had retired from active defence service with pension from defence fund. The purpose of the study is to explore and explain the imperceptible humiliation (Undeclared Social Bracketing) ex-soldiers face in the course of their transition period and after that. The complex social set-up of the Indian civilization is passing through a technology modulated collective revolution; soldier cannot remain aloof. The soldier when in active service enjoy the highest regard in the society, but once he hangs up his uniform, he faces awkward situation. It is not easy for him to re-assimilate with the society which he left long ago. The transition from military life to civilian life is tricky issue for him. Surprisingly, the issue is not yet considered worthy of studying. I tried to highlight the finer points of the predicament the ex faces in the second innings of his life. Various rehabilitation and resettlement policies run by state as well as central governments too are on back foot at this front. The cause behind the situation is the goody-goody mindset and judgmental attitude of the members of the society. The author also tried to suggest some from the horse’s mouth simple solutions. However, constructive suggestions, views, reviews on the subject are warmly solicited.
Adjustment Level of Post Graduate Science and Social Science in Relation to Their Gender
Authors: Lokanath S Puthanikar
Published: November 2020

The present study aimed to assess the level of adjustment of post-graduate science and social science students. It was hypothesized that post-graduate science students have lower adjustment than post-graduate social science students. It was also hypothesized that post-graduate social science male students have lower adjustment than post-graduate social science female students. Post-graduate science male students have lower adjustment than post-graduate science female students. In order to verify the above hypotheses a sample of 160 subjects with science and social-science background were selected from the Karnatak University Dharwad, Karnatak, India. Each group consist to 80 subjects with male (N=40) and female (N=40). To measure the adjustment, Adjustment Inventory developed and standardized by Asthana (1967) was administered individually, it has 42 items. The data were subjected to ‘t’ analyses and the major findings of the study revealed that the science post-graduate students have significantly higher level of adjustment than social-science post-graduate students. There is no significant difference between the male students of social science and science departments and also the female students of science departments. There is significant difference between the science male and science female students on adjustment pattern.
Challenges for Teachers in Knowledge Society
Authors: Dr. Md. Mahmood Alam
Published: November 2020

Education is going through new transformations and, therefore, it will have to evolve in the direction of new globalizing knowledge society. The attempt to create the knowledge based society starts off successfully by bringing together the entire set of present day values that must prove the capacity of recreating the attitudes and practices of a global society. The perspective of knowledge summons and aligns the efforts towards: (i) Producing new knowledge through research activity (ii) Transferring knowledge through education and professional training (iii) Disseminating the knowledge by publishing and (iv) Utilizing knowledge in the society’s best interest, especially through innovation. The need to find out new teaching methods and approach to learning arises from a complex range of factors – among them, changes in society and the economy; the potential for new forms of communication using emerging technologies; and rising expectations amongst learners that education will maximize their potential for personal fulfillment etc. In the 21st century, teachers need to be lifelong learners, adapting continuously to changed opportunities and demands of the knowledge economy. Therefore, the development of the knowledge based society minimizes the growing knowledge divide, reduce skill mismatches and promote a country’s international competitiveness. If today’s students want to compete in this global society, they must be proficient communicators, creators, critical thinkers, and collaborators (the “Four Cs”). This paper focuses on the characteristics, competencies and role of modern teachers for global world.
Yoga Benefits for Health
Authors: Razia Saleem
Published: November 2020

Nowadays yoga become more popular among the all age peoples it employs a broad holistic approach that focuses on teaching people a new lifestyle, way of thinking, and way of being in the world. In the process, however, it is also found to bring a myriad of healing effects. By attending to practices for improving, regaining or retaining general good health, a person is likely to find that some of his more specific difficulties tend to disappear. Many of the healing effects of yoga are clinically verified. the most important benefits of yoga is its application in relieving stress, fatigue, invigoration and vitality and its anti-aging properties and its application for relaxation therapy. Yoga has become more popular than ever, with celebrities, politicians, business people, and almost every walk of life currently practicing. The word yoga is Sanskrit for Yoke, or union. In the practice of yoga we seek to create union between the mind and body. Yoga is dynamite to make you feel younger and healthy with heightened mental prowness. Longer life often results from following yogic ways of health maintenance. When both external dangers and internal diseases and habits leading to degeneration have been removed, one naturally lives healthy and longer.
Quality of Work Life of Muslim Women
Authors: Dr. Zeenat Zahoor
Published: November 2020

Human beings are basically psychosomatic entities. They join organizations in their capacities to satisfy their economic, social and psychological needs. In any organization an employee has to adhere to the given quality of working life and play pre-formatted prescribed roles. Hence, a good quality of working life in any organization play an integral part to develop employee’s working skills, positive attitudes towards their job in particular and organization as a whole, level of job satisfaction and commitment for their respective organization. This theoretical endeavor reviews the historical perspective of quality of work life, nature and definitions of quality of work life, dimensions of quality of work life, construct of quality of work life, components of quality of work life and approaches and scopes of quality of work life. This article also explores some important aspects of Muslim female employee where quality of work life has positive effects. The article concludes with vibrant implications of quality of work life in any organization which is in thrust of development.
Children’s Perspective on Parenting Styles: A Developmental Approach
Authors: Dr. Suhina Chatterjee
Published: November 2020

The study was conducted on a sample of 320 high school students situated in Ranchi District. The main purpose of this research work has to see the impact of parental behaviour on adolescent’s frustration level. Three dimensional parental behaviour inventory developed by Ojha( 2009) and Frustration test developed by Chauhan and Tiwari (1972) were used for data collection work. The stratified random sampling technique was used during data collection. The main results indicate that adolescents having restrictive parents experience significantly more frustration as compared to adolescents having permissive parents. Result further revealed that restrictive father groups are more frustrated than permissive groups (‘t’=2.82;P<0.01).
Culture and Emotional Development
Authors: Prabhakararao Sampathirao
Published: November 2020

Emotions can be biologically born, but socio-culturally nurtured. Emotions are more than our personal reactions their antecedents. They play important social and political roles and are fundamental to identity and community attachments rather than simple biological bases. Suppression of emotions affects mental health. Emotions are formed and structured within particular social and cultural environment. The cultural organization of emotion development implied here is related to the prevailing cultural model of self-construal—the independent or the interdependent self.
Effect of Media Violence on Aggression, Attitude and Emotions of Adults
Authors: Dr. Soni Kewalramani  , Ms. Alka Pandey
Published: November 2020

Current scenario of crime rate in India is increasing day by day. Increasing of crime rate in India depicts an extremely poor condition of our country law and order. According to national crime bureau (NCRB), ministry of home affairs, Government of India, during 2010, a total of 67,50,748 cognizable crimes comprising 22,24,831 Indian Panel Code crimes (IPC) crimes and 45,25,917 special and local laws( SLL) crimes were reported that there was an increase of 1.1% over 2009 (66,75,217). According to Indian Penal Code crime rate has increased by 3.9% over 2009. Crime rate from 1953-2011 shows that crimes such as dacoity and burglary/house breaking has been decreased by 59 years but crimes such as murdered, rape, kidnapping and abduction, robbery and riots have been increasing day by day. Murder has increased by 250.0% (from 9,802 in 1953 to 34,305 in 2011), rape 873.3% (from 2,487 in 1971 to 24,206 in 2011), kidnapping and abduction by 749% (from 5,261 in 1953 to 44,664 in 2011) and riots by 233.7% (from 20,529 in 1953 to 68,500 in 2011).
Effectiveness of Cognitive Retraining In Chronic Mental Illness
Authors: Ashwini D  , Rejani T.G  , Chauhan, A
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Cognitive impairment is the core feature in several chronic mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar mood disorder. Its effect permeates to areas like work, social relationships and capacity for independent living. It determines the rate of rehabilitation and there lies the need to study cognitive retraining as a measure of effectiveness for psychiatric rehabilitation. Method: A sample of 10 patients was chosen for the study educated upto a minimum of Vth Grade and aged between 30-45 years. All ten patients were assessed prior to intervention and post intervention on Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Global Assessment of Functioning and selected tests from NIMHANS neuropsychological battery for adults (Color trails test, Stroop test, NBack test and WCST). Five patients were randomly selected for cognitive retraining (12 sessions for 4 weeks, 3 sessions each week for one hour). Results & Conclusion: The analysis of scores at post intervention suggested no statistically significant differences in performance of intervention group and control group in the areas of attention, working memory, response inhibition and set shifting. However differences in mean for time taken on color trails and total correct scores, total errors and overall stroop effect, indicates a positive trend for improvement in these functions in the intervention group post cognitive retraining. The one month intervention duration is a likely limiting factor.