Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Learning Strategy for Enhancing Cyber Security Awareness of Higher Secondary Students

Learning based on evidence and empirical data always make students more involved in the content area and help to conceptualise how to take decisions, based on tangible evidence offered by both scientific literature and experiments, or by data and information obtained through various procedures. This is the era where digital natives inhabit and immerse in Google world for every single need and deed which may results in intentional or unintentional engagements in several social media platforms that may lead to serious cyber threats and issues, even crimes. The present experimental study analysed the effectiveness of Evidence based learning strategy for enhancing cyber security awareness among higher secondary students. From a total sample of 100 higher secondary students, 50 each were randomly selected as control and experimental groups and are given learning experience through ongoing activity-based method and Evidence based learning strategy respectively. Pre-test and post-test on cyber security awareness were conducted and results obtained were statistically analysed through mean, standard deviation, and t-test. Result of the study revealed that the group instructed through evidence-based learning strategy showed significantly higher level of awareness than the group instructed through ongoing method

Reasoning Ability as a Determinant of Teaching Aptitude: A study on Teachers Trainee Student of Durg-Bhilai Region

This research paper aims to highlight the importance of reasoning ability in selecting the students of teacher training colleges so that they are more likely to develop higher teaching aptitude during their training On examining the reasoning abilty score and teaching aptitude score of selected sample of student from teacher training colleges of Durg-Bhilai reason it was concluded that there was a high significant correlation between teaching aptitude and reasoning ability score of students It was also concluded that reasoning Ability was able to explain about 45 of variation in the teaching aptitude of teacher trainee students This can act as a benchmark to set entrance exam in such a way that at least 45 of the weight age is to be given to the the questions on reasoning abilit

Role of Optimism and Resilience in Determining Sports Performance

Purpose: Optimism refers to the tendency to expect positive outcomes and see setbacks as temporary and specific rather than permanent and pervasive and Resilience is the ability to bounce back after adversities in life. The present study was conducted to find out the relationship of Optimism, Resilience and Sports Performance. Methods: Total 60 participants (16 Females 44 Males) across NCR region; with cross sports participants as well as achievement at distinct levels beginning from district level to national/inter-university level of age between 15 to 25 years were selected as sample. For this purpose, Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT- R), Cannor-Davidson Resilience Scale 25 and Cross Sports Athletic Rating Scale were used to collect and data was statistically analyzed using correlation and regression analysis using SPSS. Result: The correlation was found by Pearson’s correlation and the statistical results indicate that there is a positive correlation between Optimism, Resilience and sports performance and regression analysis indicate that Resilience is a major predictor of Sports performanc

Genetically modified Cotton species detection by LISS-III satellite data

It is possible to infer the genetically modified species by using remotely sensed data. Using ERDAS software the algorithm of BT (Bacillus thuringiensis) Cotton in Punjab, India was developed successfully. GPS enabled space technology has the potential to identify the exact location of Bt Cotton by generating Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) for the calculation of total area covered by this species. It was possible to develop a correlation in between genetically modified Cotton crop and NDVI value. In parts of Bhatinda district of Punjab the yield of Bt Cotton and NDVI showing R2 value of more than 4.5 in regression analysis. A correlation matrix was also generated which shows that NDVI values of BT cotton has reasonably acceptable correlation with Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) of soil and water also

Genetically modified Cotton species detection by LISS-III satellite data

It is possible to infer the genetically modified species by using remotely sensed data. Using ERDAS software the algorithm of BT (Bacillus thuringiensis) Cotton in Punjab, India was developed successfully. GPS enabled space technology has the potential to identify the exact location of Bt Cotton by generating Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) for the calculation of total area covered by this species. It was possible to develop a correlation in between genetically modified Cotton crop and NDVI value. In parts of Bhatinda district of Punjab the yield of Bt Cotton and NDVI showed R2 value of more than 4.5 in regression analysis. A correlation matrix was also generated which shows that NDVI values of BT cotton also has reasonably acceptable correlation with Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) of soil and water

Scrub typhus in children: Clinical profile and complications at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Uttarakhand

Background: Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness caused by rickettsia Orientia tsutsugamushi. Rickettsial infections are grossly underdiagnosed in India because of their non-specific clinical presentation, low index of suspicion among clinicians, and lack of diagnostic facilities. Objective: Objective of the study is to study the clinical profile, complications, and outcome of pediatric scrub typhus. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Pediatrics, SGRR Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, over a period of 2 years from November 2013 to October 2015. Children up to 18 years of age with signs and symptoms compatible with scrub typhus along with serological confirmation were included in the study. Serological study was conducted using rapid immunochromatographic assay and/or immunoglobulin M enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique. Clinical presentation, laboratory findings, complications, and outcome of these children were recorded on a performa. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 for windows. Results: About 115 children were diagnosed as scrub typhus during the study period. All children presented with fever. Other common symptoms were myalgia (56%), vomiting (50.5%), abdominal pain (26%), headache (28%), facial puffiness (15%), and seizures (8.7%). Pallor was present in 48% of children. Other common signs were hepatomegaly (29%), splenomegaly (28%), hypotension (24%), edema (21%), oliguria (17%), maculopapular rash (10%), meningeal signs (10.4%), and conjunctivitis (3%). Thrombocytopenia (67%), anemia (51%), pleural effusion (23%), shock (16%), hepatitis (23%), acute kidney injury (17%), meningoencephalitis (10%), myocarditis (7%), and acute respiratory distress syndrome (7%) were the complications observed. Azithromycin, doxycycline or chloramphenicol were used for the treatment. Overall mortality rate was 12.2%. Conclusion: A high degree of suspicion and knowledge of geographicaldistribution of rickettsial diseases is crucial for its early diagnosis and favorable outcome. The presence of an eschar is a valuable clinical clue in the diagnosis of scrub typhus; however, its absence does not rule out the disease

Retroperitoneal Primary Yolk Sac Tumour in Adult Male

Yolk sac tumour also called as endodermal sinus tumour is a malignant germ cell tumour. Extra gonadal germ cell tumours are very rare. The most common extra gonadal site is mediastinum. Retroperitoneum is the second most common site of occurence. We report a case of a primary extragonadal yolk sac tumour in an adult male who presented with abdominal pain, Imaging showed a very large retroperitoneal mass. Histopathology of the biopsied specimen showed it as a Yolksac tumour

Correlation of lipid profile of infertile men with abnormal semen parameters

Background: Male’s inability to impregnate a fertile female is referred as male factor infertility. It accounts for 40-50% of infertile couples and affects almost 7% of all men. Male comorbidities and conditions, which negatively affect men’s health, have been repeatedly associated with impaired reproductive functioning. Cholesterol is the main substrate for steroid synthesis and it plays crucial role in formation of sperm plasma membrane and thus in spermatogenesis, highlighting the role of serum lipids in male fecundity. Purpose of the study is to evaluate correlation lipid profile of male partners with abnormal semen parameters in infertile couples. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in the infertility clinic of a tertiary care hospital for over 18 months and 151 infertile men with abnormal semen parameters (as per WHO 2010 criteria) were enrolled. Evaluation of lipid profile was done and its relationship with abnormal semen parameters was analyzed. Results: Significant positive correlation was seen between LDL and Triglyceride with sperm concentration and total sperm count. However, significant negative correlation was seen between Triglyceride and sperm motility and TMSC. Total and progressive motility was found to be significantly associated with total cholesterol (p<0.05). Infertile men having higher total cholesterol were found to have better total and progressive motility compared to men with less total cholesterol. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrated that lipid profile has significant correlation with semen parameters, specifically sperm concentration, count and motility

Late blight of potato and its management through the application of different fungicides and organic amendments: a review

Late the blight  of  potato is  a  devastating  and  one of  the  economic diseases  of potato  and  other plants  belonging  to family Solanaceae. Late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, is one of the most threatening pathogenic diseases which not only results in direct crop losses but also cause farmers to embrace huge monetary expenses for disease control and preventive measure. It was first reported during the Irish Potato Famine, leading to massive starvation in Ireland and other parts of Europe during the middle of 19th century. Phytopthora harms the foliar portion in the field and also the tuber in the storage that can result in complete crop failure in potato. The pathogen has distinct survival mechanisms and two life cycles infection processes. The development of a sexual spore known as oospore includes two types of pairs, A1 and A2. The spores are introduced to good plants by wind and rain. Different methods for prevention of crops from late blight has been developed and used worldwide. An integrated disease management strategy includes successful control of this disease. Cultural control, chemical management, and advanced disease management are the most effective interventions. Integration of late blight control in tropical regions with abundant fungal inoculants in most months of the year was also seen as one of the best choices in disease management. This paper reviews the significance of late blight of potato and controlling strategies adopted for minimizing yield losses incurred by this disease by the application of synthetic fungicides and different organic amendments

Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) decline by dieback disease, root pathogens and their management: a review

Shisham or sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo) is an important multipurpose tree with great economic importance, but this tree has been infected by various root pathogens. This review article shows the works conducted on root pathogens and die back disease of Shisham and their management. Around seventy-one endophytic fungus has been found in sissoo trees in Nepal. Several fungi, including, Fusarium solani, F. oxysporum, Ganoderma lucidum, Phellinus gilvus, Polypours gilvus, Rhizoctonia solani, Polyporus spongiosum, etc. cause sissoo diseases. Ganoderma Lucidum and F. Solani are two main pathogenic agents in Shisham, all of which causes root rot and vascular wilt diseases, and are the causes for the large-scale death of this tree species. Root rot ganoderma is wide spread in both natural and plant-based forests. Older trees in Shisham are usually attacked by these pathogens and cause large-scale death. However, when sissoo is grown as a re-forested pure plant without the removal of the stumps or root of the initial plant, a serious problem of root rot can develop. Field sanitation and proper management of field are necessary to control the fungal diseases of Shisham. Another deleterious disease of  Shisham is dieback disease, where sissoo plantations have been confirmed to this disease when the infected trees begin to get dry from the top. There is no suitable solution for control of dieback of Shisham. There is a need of developing resistant varieties and to improve the quality of seed. This review may be useful tool for Forest Pathologists and other persons who are working in forestry and natural conservation sectors. &nbsp