CoyoteLab - Linux Containers for Educational Use

CoyoteLab is an exploration in the use of Linux container technology as a means to simplify the way students in computing fields access and complete laboratory work in their educational career. This project provides two main benefits: creating a simple way for students to log in and access their coursework without anything more than their web browser, and providing course instructors a way to verify that assigned work is completed successfully. Thanks to advances in container technology and the advent of WebSockets, this becomes a middle layer between a WebSocket opened up on the client’s browser and the SSH daemon running in the user’s container on a remote server

Opinion: “An Emerging Entrepreneur Popping Out from Nowhere to Everywhere, Created His Own Space”

Everyone in the business make profits, everyone do service in the non profit organization , everyone play a cricket in a team, everyone give the suggestions and advices, everyone will think about the new ideas but that idea who will create to process,  making action and implementation to the reality become entrepreneur. From the word entrepreneur my mind gives always the person to be inspiring i.e. Mr. Ammireddy Uday Sagar, Founder and chairman of Golisoda Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad. In 2014 when we met him in the national fest of Sri venkateswara University Tirupati, he told me “Be a better person in the society, not as the best” these words made me thought provoke towards entrepreneurship. The journey of his life consists of many risks which are a part of life still he never bend to any obstacles on his way.  The key advantage of his entrepreneurial journey from 2015 onwards has a Startup India scheme also joined at the early of 2016. The idea which came to his mind was very helpful to everyone making this unorganisational business to organizational business which is risky to start in competition. Majorly , business related to traditional and encouraging of Green Supply Chain in the process of raw materials to finished products like the most , The journey started with the PASSION prior to the market research , the results came positive from the market and surveys has been conducted and also taken suggestions from  experts through various conclaves and summits. This networking activity boosts his energy to make one-step ahead where to start his business as a first layout (Stall). Market analysis gave trends towards Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, and Tirupati. The decision was like where to establish the stall if we consider the location again where it comes in the mall? In the market? Near the temples? Mobile vehicles? The decision of location activity by him in Bangalore location because of the floating population will be high and decided to start over there. Now, the second point again in the risk is Supply Chain Design, from where to get raw material (Glass bottles)? And where to store? And how to maintain supplier relationship? He analyzed and got two options 1. Bring the material from the Kolkata to Bangalore, 2. Bring the material from Firozabad to Bangalore, in terms of raw material cost from the point one we have distance factor and the cost is high than the option 2 because the glass city has Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh helped a lot in the minimization of the cost on the upstream activity, I inspired from this the wise decision may help for long run and the decision helps for the short term activities. As a part of this, now the decision related to design of the Stall in the taken space is to be cautious because as we know in the Bangalore region the value of the space is cost oriented and after approaching some student designers among his friend circle got to conclusion which he felt to design accordingly to the allotted space in that particular area. The key outcome from this activity is “Learn from others” is needed to each individual before doing or planning is noticed. Financing, Which is like egg , need to invest to purchase some assets, operational activities, maintenance of working capital made him under confusion how much is required to allot for the assets, working capital and how to get finance for the business. He met his friends and relatives, other financial consultants but in vain. He waited for ten to twelve days with patience and in the meantime he planned for the business proposal in the detailed project report. He approached to the banks with the reports every bank is giving the same answer “we will call you” finally he got finance from the family members and her sister to start the business which we call it as initial capital. I inspired from this financing activity is “Patience gives the solution with perfect and correct approach”. Operational activities started after getting the registration from the companies act 2013, and initially the sales like five bottles a day, gradually it got increasing because of the stall design and we won’t this product availability and on another point added here is natural drink and if it is available means may be on the roadside and customers may feel the hygienic conditions also added a boost to the sales. The operational Head Mr. Korcha Teja Sai advised some activities like promoting natural drink like the coconut water and changing some designs to the external /outer part of the stall attracted the customers like a wave in the sea. As a part of operations in the stall they are conducting some activities like one plus one and door to door delivery in the tech park( Sigma Tech Park, Whitefield, Bangalore) these are the strategic framework done by Mr. Korcha in a tremendous manner not only to boost sales but to retain the existing customers. I inspired from operation in Golisoda Enterprises is “If you find the right person who is having same goal like Operational head we can lift the Himalayas also together”. The enterprenural journey which has initiated from 2016 onwards changed many personalities among them Mr.Ammireddy uday sagar inspires me a lot due to his commitment and the decisions implementation always a lesson to my steps to my life. I hope and wish his company vision become true with the mission which made in the incorporation of GoliSoda enterprises Pvt Ltd

Sexual Orientation Differences in the Relationship Between Victimization and Hazardous Drinking Among Women in the National Alcohol Survey

This study examined relationships between past experiences of victimization (sexual abuse and physical abuse in childhood, sexual abuse and physical abuse in adulthood, and lifetime victimization) and hazardous drinking among sexual minority women compared to exclusively heterosexual women. Data were from 11,169 women responding to sexual identity and sexual behavior questions from three National Alcohol Survey waves: 2000 (n = 3,880), 2005 (n = 3,464), and 2010 (n = 3,825). A hazardous drinking index was constructed from five dichotomous variables (5+ drinking in the past year, drinking two or more drinks daily, drinking to intoxication in the past year, two or more lifetime dependence symptoms, and two or more lifetime drinking-related negative consequences). Exclusively heterosexual women were compared with three groups of sexual minority women: lesbian, bisexual, and women who identified as heterosexual but reported same-sex partners. Each of the sexual minority groups reported significantly higher rates of lifetime victimization (59.1% lesbians, 76% bisexuals, and 64.4% heterosexual women reporting same-sex partners) than exclusively heterosexual women (42.3%). Odds for hazardous drinking among sexual minority women were attenuated when measures of victimization were included in the regression models. Sexual minority groups had significantly higher odds of hazardous drinking, even after controlling for demographic and victimization variables: lesbian (OR [sub]adj[sub] = 2.0, CI = 1.1–3.9, p \u3c .01; bisexual (OR [sub]adj[sub] = 1.8, CI = 1.0–3.3, p \u3c .05; heterosexual with same-sex partners (ORadj = 2.7; CI = 1.7–4.3, p \u3c .001). Higher rates of victimization likely contribute to, but do not fully explain, higher rates of hazardous drinking among sexual minority women. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)

Strengths and coping strategies in the life narratives of sexual minority women

This study explored self-described strengths and strategies for coping with stress among sexual minority women (SMW), drawing on qualitative narratives of sexual minority and heterosexual women who were recruited from a population-based sample. In-depth follow-up qualitative telephone interviews were conducted with 48 women who had participated in the National Alcohol Survey, a U.S. population-based survey. Participants included 25 SMW and 16 matched exclusively heterosexual women. Narrative data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis and constant comparison to explore the study aim, with an emphasis on themes that diverged or that were particularly salient for SMW relative to heterosexual women. Strengths and coping strategies that were especially meaningful in the narratives of sexual minority women emerged in two areas. First, participants described development of intrapersonal strengths through nurturing an authentic sense of self and embracing multifaceted identity. Second, participants described multiple strategies for cultivation of interpersonal resources: navigating distance and closeness with family of origin, cultivating supportive friends and chosen family, connecting to community, finding solace and joy with animals, and engaging in collective action. Findings underscore the importance of considering protective factors that are salient to SMW in developing or refining prevention and intervention efforts

Психологія здоров'я як всебічне вдосконалення людини

Психологія здоров'я – новий напрям у вітчизняній психології, який переживає період становлення, визначає пріоритети своїх наукових інтересів, зв'язок з суміжними областями наукового знання. Центральною проблемою психології здоров'я є збереження, зміцнення та розвиток здоров'я, спираючись на його психологічну складову, коли саме здоров'я у єдності його духовної, соціальної і соматичної компонентів стає реальною передумовою повного розкриття потенціалів людини, його саморозвитку, самовдосконалення, самоактуалізації і самопізнання. Вочевидь, що мета психології здоров'я – всебічне вдосконалення людини. Актуальність проблем психології здоров'я диктується сучасним наростанням навантаження на нервову систему, психіку людини

Gender Differences in Public and Private Drinking Contexts: A Multi-Level GENACIS Analysis

This multi-national study hypothesized that higher levels of country-level gender equality would predict smaller differences in the frequency of women’s compared to men’s drinking in public (like bars and restaurants) settings and possibly private (home or party) settings. GENACIS project survey data with drinking contexts included 22 countries in Europe (8); the Americas (7); Asia (3); Australasia (2), and Africa (2), analyzed using hierarchical linear models (individuals nested within country). Age, gender and marital status were individual predictors; country-level gender equality as well as equality in economic participation, education, and political participation, and reproductive autonomy and context of violence against women measures were country-level variables. In separate models, more reproductive autonomy, economic participation, and educational attainment and less violence against women predicted smaller differences in drinking in public settings. Once controlling for country-level economic status, only equality in economic participation predicted the size of the gender difference. Most country-level variables did not explain the gender difference in frequency of drinking in private settings. Where gender equality predicted this difference, the direction of the findings was opposite from the direction in public settings, with more equality predicting a larger gender difference, although this relationship was no longer significant after controlling for country-level economic status. Findings suggest that country-level gender equality may influence gender differences in drinking. However, the effects of gender equality on drinking may depend on the specific alcohol measure, in this case drinking context, as well as on the aspect of gender equality considered. Similar studies that use only global measures of gender equality may miss key relationships. We consider potential implications for alcohol related consequences, policy and public health

Motivation to maintain sobriety among residents of sober living recovery homes

Douglas L Polcin, Rachael KorchaAlcohol Research Group, Public Health Institute, Emeryville, CA, USABackground: The study of motivation in the substance abuse field has typically examined the extent to which substance users want to quit or reduce substance use. Less frequently examined is the desire to maintain sobriety after achieving abstinence. The current study examined motivation to maintain sobriety among residents of sober living houses (SLHs), a type of recovery home for individuals with alcohol and drug problems. Previous research on this population showed favorable longitudinal outcomes over 18 months. Resident views about the costs of not using substances (ie, the difficulties encountered when not using), as well as the perceived benefits of not using, were strong predictors of substance use outcomes.Methods: This study adds to these findings by conducting two focus groups with individuals familiar with the structure and day-to-day operations of SLHs, including administrators of SLH organizations, owners, and peer managersResults: Focus group results supported the importance of costs and benefits as motivational forces influencing abstinence. However, participants also emphasized characteristics of the sober living recovery environment as important factors influencing motivation. Interactions among recovering peers offer unique opportunities for feeling understood, recognizing vulnerability in others, identifying with the recovery processes of others, receiving supportive confrontation, and engaging in mutual accountability. These experiences are important elements of motivation that become activated by involvement in the SLH environment and are difficult to replicate outside of that context.Conclusion: In addition to recognizing how motivation can be enhanced by addressing costs and benefits experienced by individuals, operators of recovery homes need to understand motivation as a function of the recovery home social environment. Additional studies are needed on motivation as a longitudinal construct in a variety of peer-oriented environments. Studies are also needed to better specify interactions within SLHs that increase and hinder motivation among different types of residents.Keywords: recovery residence, sober living house, social model, social environmen

Gender Differences in Public and Private Drinking Contexts: A Multi-Level GENACIS Analysis

This multi-national study hypothesized that higher levels of country-level gender equality would predict smaller differences in the frequency of women’s compared to men’s drinking in public (like bars and restaurants) settings and possibly private (home or party) settings. GENACIS project survey data with drinking contexts included 22 countries in Europe (8); the Americas (7); Asia (3); Australasia (2), and Africa (2), analyzed using hierarchical linear models (individuals nested within country). Age, gender and marital status were individual predictors; country-level gender equality as well as equality in economic participation, education, and political participation, and reproductive autonomy and context of violence against women measures were country-level variables. In separate models, more reproductive autonomy, economic participation, and educational attainment and less violence against women predicted smaller differences in drinking in public settings. Once controlling for country-level economic status, only equality in economic participation predicted the size of the gender difference. Most country-level variables did not explain the gender difference in frequency of drinking in private settings. Where gender equality predicted this difference, the direction of the findings was opposite from the direction in public settings, with more equality predicting a larger gender difference, although this relationship was no longer significant after controlling for country-level economic status. Findings suggest that country-level gender equality may influence gender differences in drinking. However, the effects of gender equality on drinking may depend on the specific alcohol measure, in this case drinking context, as well as on the aspect of gender equality considered. Similar studies that use only global measures of gender equality may miss key relationships. We consider potential implications for alcohol related consequences, policy and public health