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Relationship between Explosive Strength and Agility among College Level Football Players
Authors: Priya S. , Umananda Mallya , Devika K. M. 
Published: August 2023

Context:
For a successful performance, influence of certain biomechanical factors enhances learning and mechanical effectiveness of performance in football. For a player, dynamic strength ability gives acceleration to the body which affects explosive strength and physical abilities.

Aims:
The aim of the study was to find out the relationship between explosive strength and agility among college level footballers.

Settings and Design:
A pilot study was conducted among college level football players from different colleges of Dakshin Kannad.

Materials and Methods:
Twenty male college level football players (21.25 ± 2.0 years) participated in this study, wherein each participant took part in two kinds of testing sessions: countermovement jump and t-test. Explosive strength was assessed using My Jump application, and agility was assessed using t-test.

Statistical Analysis Used:
Karl Pearson correlation coefficient test was used for analysis.

Results:
There was a significant moderate negative correlation between explosive strength and agility among college level football players (r = −0.536 and P = 0.015) and was statistically significant.

Conclusions:
The present study concluded that there was a moderate negative correlation between explosive strength and agility among college level football players. Greater the explosive strength, lower is the time taken to perform t-test.
A Study Using Ultrasonography as an Assessment Tool to Compare the Effectiveness of a Structured Land and Aquatic Based Exercise Program on Overweight and Obese Health-Care Professionals
Authors: Chivate Dhaval , Gandhi Monali , Mendes Glenda , Gosavi Shreya 
Published: August 2023

Context:
Overweight and obesity being a health hazard for people of any age and profession requires an effective treatment protocol for weight loss. The benefits of land and aquatic exercises on obesity have been researched individually. Clinical trials are lacking where effectiveness of a structured exercise program in water and on land was compared for weight loss on health care professionals.

Aim:
The present study aims to compare the effectiveness between structured land and aquatic-based exercises on anthropometric measures, serum lipid level, and body fat.

Settings and Design:
A randomized clinical trial was conducted at the tertiary health-care center of Belagavi.

Materials and Methods:
Thirty-two overweight or obese health care professionals were recruited for the study. Participants were divided into two groups, i.e., aquatic and land exercise group. An exercise program for 6 days a week for 3 week was performed. The study outcomes included were ultrasonographic assessment of abdominal obesity along with blood triglyceride and cholesterol levels.

Statistical Analysis used:
SPSS Version 23.0 was used for analysis. Pre and post data were compared and analyzed using paired t-test.

Results:
Statistically significant reduction in body fat percentage with respect to anthropometric measurements, serum lipid levels, and fat thickness was observed in both the groups. However, there was a greater change in the mean difference of the aqua group as compared to the land group which suggests structured exercises in water are more effective than on land.

Conclusions:
The current study concludes that a structured exercise program for 3 weeks in water for overweight and obese health-care professionals showed better outcomes compared to land exercises.
Effect Of Thermal Stimulation And Mirror Therapy On Hand Functions In Patients With Stroke: An Interventional Study
Authors: Raut Aishwarya , Ganvir Dr. Suvarna , Harishchandre (PT) Dr. Maheshwari 
Published: August 2023

Background: Thermal stimulation can be used as an intervention to enhance sensory function. Activated areas by thermal stimulation are greater than those by tactile or mechanical stimulation. Mirror therapy creates the illusion of normal movement with the mirror image of the unaffected upper extremity. Thermal stimulation provides somatosensory stimulation that causes the forced use of the involved extremity as a protective response to heat which provokes volitional/reflexive motor activity. Somatosensory stimulation may induce brain plasticity.
Purpose: This study was carried out to determine the effect of thermal stimulation and mirror therapy in the sensorimotor and functional recovery of hand in stroke patients with hand impairment.
Methods: 18 stroke survivors were randomly assigned to Thermal Stimulation rehabilitation treatment and Mirror Therapy rehabilitation group (30 minutes daily for 3 weeks). Three measures, including Brunnstorm stage, Wolf motor Function Test, and Revised Nottingham Sensory Assessment scale was used as an outcome measure to assess the motor and sensory recovery.

Results: The Thermal Stimulation group showed a potential trend for improved recovery stage as measured by Brunnstorm staging for motor recovery of hand as compared to the Mirror therapy group. The Thermal Stimulation group also showed a statistically significant and large improvement in tactile, proprioception and stereognosis score as measured by Revised Nottingham sensory assessment scale whereas Mirror Therapy group showed significant improvement in stereognosis score alone.

Conclusion: Thermal stimulation has more positive effect in the sensorimotor and functional recovery of hand in acute stroke patients with hand impairment within 3 weeks in comparison to Mirror Therapy. Thermal stimulation protocol should be added in the clinical setting of rehabilitation in stroke patients with hand impairment on the basis of the result of this study.
KNOWLEDGE OF RURAL POPULATION ABOUT LOW BACK PAIN AND ITS RELATED RISK FACTORS- CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Bhagra (PT) Dr. Shwetanjali , Anap (PT) Dr. Deepak , Jadhav (PT) Dr. Priyanka 
Published: August 2023

Background and purpose :Low back pain (LBP) has been reported as a worldwide health problem, affecting individuals physically, socio-economically and psychologically [1]. The global burden of low back pain is the highest ranked condition contributing to years of living with disability.The general public, including patients living with LBP, lack knowledge about the causes and contributing factors of LBP [22].This implies that during management of LBP, patients’ knowledge about their pain should be identified and followed by education regarding their pain.This study aims to find out knowledge of rural population about low back pain and its related risk factors
Methodology :This was a cross sectional study conducted on villagers visiting VikhePatil Hospital, Ahmednagar, in a duration of 6 months. The sampling method was convenient sampling with sample size of 100. A self -administered questionnaire consisting of 4 sections in Marathi language was designed. In the first three section, participants were asked about definition of Low back pain. In the fourth section, participants have to answer a 15 question quiz, focusing on general facts, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options for low back pain. After approval of ethical committee, consent form were collected from the subjects. The questionnaire was given to subjects according to the inclusion criteria.
Result & Conclusion:- The study had 100 subjects. Approximately 58% were males, with 31% between 30-39 age .66% of samples identified the underlying mechanism of low back pain as there is some compression of nerve passing through the vertebra,57% believed cartilage on the ends of vertebra wears down over time.The majority 58% had their source of information about low back pain from other patients suffering from low back pain,54% from the internet and social media, 48% had personal experience and 82% sample knew a relative or a friend suffering with low back pain. The result of the study concluded that the rural population visiting the VikhePatil Hospital exhibited good knowledge about Low back pain and its risk factors. Some misconceptions about the general facts and risk factors were identified.
Internship learning contract in physiotherapy
Authors: S K (PhD) Prof. Dr. Khatri , V A Mewada , K Barot , P Choudhari 
Published: August 2023

Background: A learning contract is an agreement negotiated between student and supervising teacher that gives an information about what you want to learn and how you plan to learn it. The main objective of the present study was to find out if internship learning contract could be beneficial in individualized self directed learning with the instructional support from supervisors in undergraduate physiotherapy program.
Methods: A total of 32 physiotherapy intern students participated in this study. They were requested to complete the questionnaire and discuss with their internship supervisor. After this, intern and supervisor were separately interviewed for their opinion and satisfaction pertaining to this activity.
Results: Almost every participant and supervisor liked the internship learning contract concept and there was significant level of satisfaction amongst interns and their supervisors.
Conclusion: The use of a learning contract during BPT internship may be beneficial in enhancing self directed learning and instructional support.
Prevalence and associated risk factors of urinary incontinence among menopausal women living in rural area
Authors: Anushree Pawar , Shyam (PhD) Prof. Dr. Ganvir 
Published: August 2023

Background: Urinary incontinence is social plus hygiene problem. It is one of the common symptoms attributable to hormonal changes during menopause which significantly affects quality of life of women. This study was aimed to estimate the prevalence, risk factors of urinary incontinence and its impact on everyday activities.
Method: This study was carried out in rural areas of Ahmednagar district. Two hundred women above 40 years of age were included. Incontinence was assessed using international consultation on incontinence questionnaire.
Results: Statistical analysis was done using spss, where the mean was 48.12±8.9 years, one hundred thirteen females were postmenopausal and eighty-seven were premenopausal.
Conclusion: A moderate prevalence of urinary incontinence among rural area. Multi parity, occupation, hysterectomy, comorbidities were identified risk factors for incontinence. Significant difference was found in occupation, comorbidities, parity and hysterectomy in studied population
Trends of patients undergoing physiotherapy at tertiary care hospital – A Retrospective study
Authors: Sakshi Rameshwar Chilwant , Deepak  (PhD) Prof.Dr. Anap , Shwetanjali Gandhe 
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are prevalent across the globe, and in India are the commonest causes of long-term pain and disability, affecting millions of people. As physiotherapy plays an important role in preventing and helping in recovering these MSDs. This study is aimed to determine the trend of musculoskeletal conditions among patients undergoing physiotherapy treatment at tertiary care hospital. In a tertiary setup, a particular trend of the disorder might help in formulating a new treatment program that will involve physiotherapy & prevention strategies.
PURPOSE – To study the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions in patients undergoing physiotherapy at tertiary care hospital.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: It was a retrospective observational study in a tertiary care setup. Trends of patients having different musculoskeletal disorders have been observed from January 2022 to January 2023. The Disorders were divided into traumatic and non-traumatic categories. After arranging the data condition-wise analysis was done and the percentage of each condition was calculated accordingly. A total of (n = 6413) patient’s one-year data was analysed for different musculoskeletal conditions.
RESULTS: Results showed a majority of disorders that patients in the rural setup are experiencing are lower limb fractures accounting for 44.0%, low back pain at 31.12%, and neck pain at 21.25% of all conditions.
CONCLUSION: There is a high prevalence of occupation-related musculoskeletal disorders comprising back pain and neck pain under a non-traumatic domain & lower limb fracture under a traumatic domain in tertiary care hospital. Attempts should be made to educate the rural population about physiotherapy and prevention strategies related to increased work demands, to prevent trauma.
Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of body Composition analyzer in young adults aged 18-25 years
Authors: Arshi Mehta , Jalak Limbasiya , Bansi Pambhar , Henu Desai , Dipali Trapasiya 
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND: Bodecoder (model no.CHL-818E) is a body impedance analyzer for clinically assessing body composition, but psychometric properties of which has not been tested for clinical purpose. The study aims to determine intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of body composition components of equipment in healthy adult population.
METHODOLOGY: The examination of 125 healthy young adults (18-25 years) performed by trained raters using the bodecoder equipment. For intra-rater reliability, same rater performed the examination on three alternative days at the same time. For inter-rater reliability, 2 different raters performed examination on 2 different days at same time.
RESULT: ICC value for inter-rater and intra-rater was excellent for weight (0.986- 0.994), BMI (0.901-0.996), VFI (0.980-0.996), TBW% (0.974-0.988), BMC (0.967- 0.995) and BMR (0.970-0.987), whereas found good for SM% (0.864-0.856) and moderate for ULB (0.563-0.699). Here, TBF% (0.300-0.987) showed poor inter-rater reliability and excellent intra-rater reliability. Whereas, BB (0.465- 0.679) showed poor inter-rater reliability and moderate intra rater reliability. But, LLB showed both poor intra-rater and inter-rater reliability.
CONCLUSION: It is evident that Bodecoder equipment can be used for examining body composition components, but cannot be considered for examining total body fat percentage as well as balance components.
El currículo: antes, ahora y después de la pandemia
Authors: Londoño José Ramiro Galeano 
Published: August 2023

El artículo “El currículo: antes, ahora y después de la pandemia” es el resumen de tres investigaciones realizadas en el departamento de Antioquia Colombia, sobre la innovación de los docentes. En la primera, la educación en el departamento anda sin visión, aunque se hicieron los estudios y las propuestas, estas no fueron tenidas en cuenta por los gobiernos de turno, en los distintos niveles de planificación de la educación, departamental, municipal e institucional. Se concluye en una educación sitiada por el paradigma técnico-instrumental. En la segunda se hace una crítica al “Aseguramiento de la Alta Calidad de la Educación” y la innovación de los docentes y se ofrecen propuesta de cómo actualizar los docentes, y docentes directivos haciendo uso de la metodología de escenarios. En la tercera se centra la atención sobre la Innovación del maestro hacia el 2050.
Christian Religious Studies Teachers’ Content Knowledge: Do Areas of Specialisation, Teaching Experience, Professional Qualification and Academic Qualification Matter?
Authors: Mensah Eric , Ansah Serwaa Ampofo 
Published: August 2023

This paper ascertained the influence of the area of specialisation, teaching experience, professional qualification, and academic qualification on CRS teachers’ content knowledge. Cross-sectional survey was the design employed to conduct the study. The population comprised 3,523 individuals including both CRS teachers and students from form 1 and 2. The study utilised a sample size 423 made up of 23 teachers and 400 students. The students were sampled using the proportionate random sampling procedure from a population of 3,500 whereas all the teachers were selected with the census method from eight senior high schools. Data from CRS teachers and students were collected using questionnaires. The results showed that teachers of CRS have a high level of content knowledge even though more than half of them did not specialise in religion. It was found that there was no statistically significant effect of CRS teachers’ area of specialisation, teaching experience, professional qualification, and academic qualification on their Content knowledge, F (16, 6) = 1.097, p = .489, partial ƞ2 = .245. There was a significant interaction effect of teachers’ area of specialisation and professional qualification on their content knowledge F (1, 6) = 0.00, p = .001, partial ƞ2 = .000. This indicates that the effect of area of specialisation on a teachers’ content knowledge depends on their level of professional qualification. There was also a significant interaction effect of teachers’ professional qualification and academic qualification on their content knowledge F (1, 6) = 0.00, p = .000, partial ƞ2 = .000, implying that, the effect of professional qualification on content knowledge depends on the teacher’s level of academic qualification. It is recommended that the Ghana Education Service in the Eastern region ensure regular workshops and upgrading are provided for teachers of CRS despite their high level of content knowledge. This is because more than half of the teachers did not specialise in religion and may encounter some bottlenecks in their lesson delivery.
English Language Literacy Initiatives in the Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo (UoC), Sri Lanka
Authors: Ratnayake RMSN 
Published: August 2023

Being a colonial country under the British government for 150 years, Sri Lankans as a society familiar with English language. Recognizing that enhancing the literacy of English Language gives a better life, IHRA (UoC) has been in the process of improving the knowledge of English from the beginning. The undergraduates of IHRA, though they are considered as normal full-time students, are employed adults who have responsibilities in their working places as well as in the family. These responsibili- ties become barriers when it comes to both studying and reading materials. Since the people who were exposed to the Education system in Sri Lanka after 1956 are mainly mono-lingual the em- ployed students also have to put extra effort to learn English. The library of the IHRA has taken several steps to motivate its students to borrow books in English from 1992 to 2011. But the statistics did not show whether there was an improvement of their borrowing books in English. Therefore a study was being carried out in 2011 and in 2013 it was repeated. The purpose of the survey was to find out the nature and extent of the usage of the materials in English of the BLE students in IHRA. To achieve this objective, a sample of students of IHRA engaged in higher studies while being employed was selected and a questionnaire was distributed among them to identify the emographic information, to examine the nature and extent of reading books in English and attitudes towards learning English. Though the majority of students have a positive attitude towards learning English, they do not end to read in English. When compared to 2011, they did not even interested in indicating preferences if they get a chance to read in English. According to the survey results, the students were aware of the importance of learning English as well as other languages.
Customer Responsiveness on Banking Technology Products in Rural South India
Authors: Vidyapriya P. , Mohanasundari M. 
Published: August 2023

This project is about “customer responsiveness on banking technology products in rural south India”. This study is mainly done to measure the customer responsiveness towards the technology products of banks in rural Tamil Nadu. Indian banks today are as technology-savvy as their counterparts in developed countries. Branch networking coupled with ATM networks has resulted in expansion of banking services across the country. Introduction of new technology based products and services have put the bankingindustry on a new growth trajectory. The purpose of this research is to study the extent of usage of various banking products and services by customers. Field surveys with structured questionnaires (interview schedule) were used to collect primary data from the customers on random sample basis in Branches in rural Tamilnadu. Indian Banks have effectively leveraged technology and introduced several variants of traditional products and new e-based services. While ATM has become popular for cash withdrawals, other services like mobile banking and internet banking are suboptimally used. Customers are still not using the full range of services available in ATMs. This research would surely help the bank branches to know about the responsiveness level of rural customers towards technology products and helps them to take necessary steps to improve.
A Study on Internet Marketing and its Impact on Buying Behaviour of Traders in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Sunderaraj R. , Loheswari M. 
Published: August 2023

Marketing provides services in order to satisfy the customers. Internet marketing refers to advertising and marketing efforts that use the web and e-mail to drive direct sales via e-commerce as well as sales leads from websites or emails. Internet marketing is a growing business, mainly because more and more people use the internet every day. Internet marketing is the marketing of products or services over the internet. The internet has brought many unique benefits to marketing included low cost in distributing information and media to a global audience. E-Commerce is fundamentally changing the way consumers shop and buy goods and services. Consumers have begin to learn how to act in an ever-changing electronic marketing environment. Like any diffusion of innovation, there is a learning curve for most consumers to behave in e-commerce in a way they feel the most comfortable. Some of the most popular web sites for online shopping are Myntra.com, flipkart, jabong, eBay etc.,
Job Satisfaction: A Case Study with Special Reference to Employees in Tirumala Milk Products Private Limited
Authors: Rao Patcha Bhujanga 
Published: August 2023

Research has been conducted in order to critically evaluate and examine the level of employees’ satisfaction among the employees of Tirumala Milk Products Private Limited. The purpose of this study is also to observe and analyze the factors which create job satisfaction especially among the hardworking employees, and to find out the reasons of dissatisfaction if any. The primary data for this study was compiled through questionnaire filled in on a one-to-one basis by 125 respondents from a representative sample of employees of Tirumala Milk Products Private Limited. The results have shown that working environment, compensation, growth opportunities and training & development are the most important significant factors which directly influences in affecting Job Satisfaction. According to a number of literatures studied, lack of job satisfaction is a serious issue in various organizations and job dissatisfaction has become a major obstacle in employees’ productivity and organization’s growth. There are numbers of factors which can create job dissatisfaction among employees but in this study the very critical factors are discussed upon which the Tirumala Milk Products Private Limited management should really work on the job satisfaction of its employees.