The Relationship between Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Emotional Intelligence among University Students

The study was a descriptive correlational in nature in which scientific method was used to test the research objectives. The major objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Emotional Intelligence (E.I) among university students. A 33 items questionnaire concerning E.I and 80 items concerning MBTI was used to collect the data for the study.  Data was collected from 60 randomly selected students both male and female in master programs of the National University of Modern languages, Islamabad region, Pakistan. For data analysis mean, standard deviation and correlation were applied. The finding of the study showed that introvert, intuition, feeling and judging (INFJ) personality type were more emotionally intelligent than the extrovert, sensing, thinking and perceiving (ESTP) personality type. Keywords: Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Emotional Intelligence, university students

Biodegradable coordination polymer: Polycondensation of glutaraldehyde and starch in complex formation with transition metals Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II)

AbstractStarch a biopolymer, possesses many unique characteristics features accompanied with some shortcoming simultaneously. Some synthetic compounds are of great help to these demerits of starch and so by an addition of all these alternatively may acquire the tailor made features of starch-based compounds. By combining the individual advantages of starch and some other compounds and elements, starch-based biodegradable polymers were prepared for potential applications in biomedical and environmental fields. In this research, the structural analysis and characterization studies of starch glutaraldehyde polycondensed polymer were undertaken, and then the formation of polymer metal complexes with transition metal in coordinated form are carried out. FT-IR spectroscopy and 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectroscopy were used to analyze the functionality of the synthesized compound. CHN of the synthesized compound was supported by FT-IR and NMR which again proved helpful for structural analysis. Electronic spectroscopy confirmed the geometry of the synthesized compounds. Thermal studies were carried out by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Besides this the biodegradable studies were carried out by ASTM standards of biodegradable materials by CO2 evolution in respirometric titration method. All the polymers showed good thermal strength and reduced biodegradation on attachment of transition metals, Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II)

A Study Of Fungal Colonization In Newborn

Research Problem: What are the factors responsible for fungal colonization in newborns? Objective: To study the pattern of and predisposing fac­tors for the development of superficial candidiasis and fungal colonization in the newborns. Study Design: Prospective study. Setting: Neonatology unitof the Paediatrics department of a teaching hospital. Participants: Randomly selected pregnant mothers admit­ted to the maternity ward and the newborns delivered to them. Sample Size: 120 pregnant mothers and the newborns delivered. Study Variables: Candida, Site of colonization. Statistical Analysis: By tests of significance Results: Candida was isolated from 23 (19.16%) infants on the first day increasing to 52 (43.33%) infants on the sixth day. The most common site of colonization was oral cavity. Candida colonization was more common in prema­ture infants (p<0.05). Oral thrush was seen in 29 (24.17%) infants during the study and a significant number of these infants showed colonization from the first day of life. Conclusions: Fungal colonization of the newborns due to Candida species is quite common, and in the first week of life predominantly occurred in the ora I cavity. Superficial clinical candidiasis, especially oral thrush is more common in those colonized on the first day of life

Online assessments during COVID-19 pandemic - A paradigm shift in educational strategy

Objectives: Covid-19 pandemic has instigated changes in the teaching and assessment practices of institutions in many parts of the world, resulting not only in online teaching but also online assessments. The present study analyzes the perceptions of students regarding the first online assessments conducted at a medical college in Pakistan. Methodology: This Mixed method cross-sectional study was conducted in Wah Medical College, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan from July to November 2020. The questionnaire was developed after collaboration of the authors and review of the pertinent literature on online examinations. Universal sampling was done and all students of WMC were invited to participate in the study. Data collection was done by google forms and analysis was performed on SPSS. Results: Students from all five years of the MBBS program participated almost equally in the study. Students of 1st, 3rd and 4th year were not contented with their performance in online exams whereas students of 2nd and 5th year were satisfied. Most students considered technological issues as a basis of their poor performance and proposed technical training before online exams. They also provided suggestions related to improvement of examination formats and tools. Conclusion: Majority of the students found the online assessment more effective and helpful in improving their performance in exams. Student perceptions provided valuable insights for improving the online examinations system at Wah Medical College. Key words: Online Assessments, Medical education, e-assessments, student perceptions, Higher Education institute

Online assessments during COVID-19 pandemic - A paradigm shift in educational strategy

Objectives: Covid-19 pandemic has instigated changes in the teaching and assessment practices of institutions in many parts of the world, resulting not only in online teaching but also online assessments. The present study analyzes the perceptions of students regarding the first online assessments conducted at a medical college in Pakistan. Methodology: This Mixed method cross-sectional study was conducted in Wah Medical College, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan from July to November 2020. The questionnaire was developed after collaboration of the authors and review of the pertinent literature on online examinations. Universal sampling was done and all students of WMC were invited to participate in the study. Data collection was done by google forms and analysis was performed on SPSS. Results: Students from all five years of the MBBS program participated almost equally in the study. Students of 1st, 3rd and 4th year were not contented with their performance in online exams whereas students of 2nd and 5th year were satisfied. Most students considered technological issues as a basis of their poor performance and proposed technical training before online exams. They also provided suggestions related to improvement of examination formats and tools. Conclusion: Majority of the students found the online assessment more effective and helpful in improving their performance in exams. Student perceptions provided valuable insights for improving the online examinations system at Wah Medical College. Key words: Online Assessments, Medical education, e-assessments, student perceptions, Higher Education institute

Reversible Data Hiding in Encrypted Text Using Paillier Cryptosystem

Reversible Data Hiding in Encrypted Domain (RDHED) is an innovative method that can keep cover information secret and allows the data hider to insert additional information into it. This article presents a novel data hiding technique in an encrypted text called Reversible Data Hiding in Encrypted Text (RDHET). Initially, the original text is converted into their ASCII values. After that, the Paillier cryptosystem is adopted to encrypt all ASCII values of the original text and send it to the data hider for further processing. At the data hiding phase, the secret data are embedded into homomorphically encrypted text using a technique that does not lose any information, i.e., the homomorphic properties of the Paillier cryptosystem. Finally, the embedded secret data and the original text are recovered at the receiving end without any loss. Experimental results show that the proposed scheme is vital in the context of encrypted text processing at cloud-based services. Moreover, the scheme works well, especially for the embedding phase, text recovery, and performance on different security key sizes

Some Differential Identities in Prime Γ-rings

abstract: Let M be a prime Γ-ring and U be a nonzero ideal of M . An additive . In this paper, we investigate the commutativity of prime Γ-ring satisfying certain differential identities

A Vision Transformer-Based Approach to Bearing Fault Classification via Vibration Signals

Rolling bearings are the most crucial components of rotating machinery. Identifying defective bearings in a timely manner may prevent the malfunction of an entire machinery system. The mechanical condition monitoring field has entered the big data phase as a result of the fast advancement of machine parts. When working with large amounts of data, the manual feature extraction approach has the drawback of being inefficient and inaccurate. Data-driven methods like the Deep Learning method have been successfully used in recent years for mechanical intelligent fault detection. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) were mostly used in earlier research to detect and identify bearing faults. The CNN model, however, suffers from the drawback of having trouble managing fault-time information, which results in a lack of classification results. In this study, bearing defects have been classified using a state-of-the-art Vision Transformer (ViT). Bearing defects were classified using Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) bearing failure laboratory experimental data. The research took into account 13 distinct kinds of defects under 0-load situations in addition to normal bearing conditions. Using the short-time Fourier transform (STFT), the vibration signals were converted into 2D time-frequency images. The 2D time-frequency images are used as input parameters for the ViT. The model achieved an overall accuracy of 98.8%

Exogenous application of ascorbic acid stimulates growth and photosynthesis of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under drought

Drought causes considerable reduction in plant growth. A hydroponic experiment was conducted to appraise the potential role of exogenously applied ascorbic acid in alleviating the effect of drought on wheat. Two contrasting wheat genotypes, a drought tolerant cultivar Chakwal-86 and a drought sensitive strain 6544-6 were used in the study. Drought was induced by dissolving 20% Polyethylene glycol (PEG8000) in the nutrient solution producing -0.6MPa osmotic stress. Drought caused a significant decrease in chlorophyll pigments and net photosynthesis resulting in growth reduction of both wheat genotypes. However, this decrease was more severe in the genotype 6544-6 compared to Chakwal-86. Ascorbic acid (AsA) was applied through rooting medium, as a foliar spray and seed soaking treatment. Ascorbic acid treated seedlings of both genotypes maintained higher chlorophyll contents, net photosynthesis and growth compared to the non-treated plants. Of the three different modes of ascorbic acid application, rooting medium was more effective in alleviating the adversities of drought in wheat.