Depreciation in Quality Teaching & Learning – (A Deterrent to Sustainable Development)

 Today, education and technology are the master keys for respectable survival and progress. Progress and prosperity of any country depends on the kind of education that is provided to the people and to make them able enough to respond positively to emerging needs, Opportunities and Challenges of today’s Globalization and hence to achieve Sustainable Development. But in present scenario, one of the common debates creeping in the background of our education system is that “quality” of the teaching & learning has declined a great deal over the past few decades. Although, the argument that “quality of teaching & learning has depreciated substantially” is sometimes taken for granted, its empirical backing is actually quite thin, and not as clear-cut as some might believe. The question that still derives our concerns is: “has really quality teaching & learning depreciated over time?” This paper tries to answer this particular question and investigates the causes of this decline or depreciation in the quality teaching & learning (more precisely; in our education system). Here, investigations are made through documents, literature, experts, head teachers, teachers and students concerned; all are explained and analyzed. And thus, in the light of the reviewed literature and gained opinions, conclusions are drawn and recommendations are made. The primary or general meaning of the word “depreciation” is the fall in quality or value of a fixed asset through physical wear and tear in use or passage of time or from any cause. Depreciation takes place irrespective of regular repairs and efficient maintenance. Depreciation charge is not an exact amount but based on estimate. Depreciation is a charge against the profits. And, that’s what happening actually, as; no doubt, today the literacy has increased to a great extent but we are lacking in the quality. This stage is showing that we are growing in terms of quantity but not in terms of quality. Today, we are still not that, what we could be; after so many years of our independence. The study explored that over-population, unemployment, poverty, ignorance, low enrolment & high dropout rate, low budget allocation, delays and suspensions of educational matters (recruitments & admission processes, etc.) ineffective administration, non-flexible curriculum and outmoded teaching methods used by teachers, the imperfect evaluation system and bad inspection, improper health facilities, political interference, lacking of co-curricular activities, lack of scholarships are the main reasons of declining educational standards and quality teaching & learning; and hence declining the standards of education which thereby deterring the sustainable development of our country

Experience of a recreational diabetic day by a non-governmental organisation, T1 Diams, in Mauritius

Background: T1 Diams, a non-profit organisation on the island of Mauritius, has been working on the implementation of therapeutic and educational activities for its members. It regularly organises a recreational diabetic day (‘Enjoy life’ or ‘T1 Diams en Balade’).Aim: To give an overview of a typical diabetic recreational day.Methods: The author participated in several of these activities organised by the organisation in 2014 and 2015.Results: A total of 22 patients came to the event; 11 (≥ 12 years old) attended for the day. The morning session was dedicated to diabetic therapeutic education and was carried out by two diabetes nurses. During the afternoon session there were physical activities for those > 12 years old and low-intensity activities for the other group. The menu for lunch was devised by a nutritionist. Blood glucose levels were regularly monitored. The patients did their own insulin injections.Conclusion: This recreational diabetic day gives an opportunity for parents to be reassured that their diabetic children can be autonomous. The day was carried out in a professional way so as to empower the patients. These activities should be organised regularly during the year.Keywords: diabetic recreation day, diabetic therapeutic education, T1 Diams, Type 1 diabete

EFFECTIVENESS OF E-CRM IN BANKING SECTOR

ABSTRACT The advancement in the information Keywords: E-banking, Customer relationship management, Banks and Customers, Service organization INTRODUCTION Customer relationship management (CRM) is the process of carefully managing detailed information about individual customer and all customer "touch point" to maximize loyalty. A customer touch point is any occasion on which a customer encounters the brand and product from actual experience to personal or mass communication to casual observation. For a Banking Sector the touch point of their customers includes interest rates and banking facilities such as saving interest rate, fix deposit interest rate, recurring deposit interest rate, loan's interest rate and locker facility etc. Massey et al., 2000 believes that CRM is about attracting, developing maintaining and retaining profitable customers over a period of time

A Cultivated Differential Evolution Algorithm using modified Mutation and Selection Strategy

In the present study a modified new variant of Differential Evolution (DE) is proposed, named Cultivated Differential Evolution (CuDE). This algorithm is different from basic DE in two ways. Firstly, the selection of the base vector for mutation operation is not totally randomized while in basic DE uniformly generated random numbers serve this task. Secondly, information preservation concept is used to generate population for the next generation. The performance of the proposed algorithm is validated on a bed of eight benchmark problems taken from literature and compared against the basic DE and some other variants of DE. The numerical results show that the proposed algorithm helps in formulating a better trade-off between convergence rate and efficiency. Keywords: Differential Evolution, Mutation, Selection, Information Preservation, Population Segmentatio

Role of Different Educational Agencies in Value Based Education

Values are the standards and codes of conduct, which are conditioned by one‟s cultural tenants, guided by conscience, according to which one is supposed to conduct himself and shape his life pattern by integrating his beliefs, ideas, and attitudes with a view to realizing the cherished ideals and aims of life. High values lead to fair and correct decisions and actions and ensure the welfare of all concerned, while low values carry out exactly the opposite. Values are essential for the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of an individual. Value is the relationship between a person and environmental situations, which evoke an appreciative response in the individual. Values contribute to the welfare of the larger social unit such as the family, the community, and the nation of which the individual is a member.Today is the time when we are badly in need of Value basic education and a Teaching System that inculcates among the young students values that they need to imbibe and embalm within because there is a crisis of values among all- somewhere little, somewhere huge!. Value is the major determinant of accepted behavior and the guiding principle for interaction in all human societies (Olyai, 2005)1. It is the extent to which a behavior conforms to the value system of the people that determines the acceptability of such behavior. Value-based education is the prime need of today‟s world as it imparts social, moral, integrity, character, spirituality, and many more. It builds the qualities of humility, strength, and honesty in a person; so that, they can become better citizens of the country. People with high ethical values will never cheat others. Through values education, People are taught to cooperate with each other, they make their lives happier and work hard to make others happy. Value-based education is the only means by whichcan give the younger minds the right direction

Kinetics and Mechanism of the Oxidation of Aliphatic Aldehydes by Benzimidazolium Dichromate

Kinetic and mechanistic studies of the oxidation of aliphatic aldehydes, (in organic non-aqueous solvents), were discussed with an emphasis of correlation of structure and reactivity. The reactions were of first order with respect to BIDC and hydrogen-ion. However, Michaelis-Menten type kinetics were observed with respect to aldehyde. The deuterium isotope effect for the oxidation of acetaldehyde (kH/kD = 6.36 at 298 K) indicated an α-C–H bond cleavage in the rate-determining step. Based on kinetic data, analyses of the solvent effect and results of structure-reactivity correlation along with some nonkinetic parameters suggested a mechanism involving rate-determining oxidative decomposition of a aldehyde- BIDC complex via a cyclic transition state to give a carbocationic species through hydride-ion transfer from the aldehyde to the oxidant. (doi: 10.5562/cca1694

Use of Super Conducting Magnet for Energy Storage in Shunt Active Power Filter

Huge application of non-linear load and electronics apparatus in power system generates harmonics. That makes the current wave form distorted and causes huge power loss in power system. This problem can be overcome by application of Shunt Active Power Flitter (SAPF). Shunt Active Power Filters in an electric power network can improve the quality of power system by removing harmonics which are generated by non- linear load. In this project, a voltage-source PWM converter, and a Super Conductor Magnet for energy storage is used to design a Shunt Active Power Filter. Earlier use of copper inductor to store the energy for compensation the harmonics in Shunt Active Power Filter causes a power loss, to reduce these power losses instead of copper inductor a Superconductor Magnet is placed in Shunt Active Power Filter. Shunt Active Power Filter is designed by using ‘Instantaneous Power Theory’ or ‘p-q Theory’. Switching pulses for Voltage source converter is generated by using Hysteresis Band Controller. DC/DC is also designed to control the Super Conductor Magnet. Charging and Discharging of Magnet is base switching operation of DC/DC converter. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in wave, during charging and discharging of Magnet is calculated and presented in this paper .The results of simulation are satisfied with all the property explained by the theory. This paper describes simulation and evolution of SAPF for removing the harmonics. Simulations are done using MATLAB/Simulink Software and results are presented

CLINICAL EVALUATION OF ARAGHVADHADI VIRECHANA YOGA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HYPOTHYROIDISM

Thyroid gland is the most important gland of the endocrine system. Thyroid hormones manage the metabolic activity of the body. When the secretion of these hormones gets hampered, the thyroid gland fails to complete the metabolic need of the body. This condition is called as hypothyroidism. This problem is a great challenge for both developing as well as developed countries. It is seen 7 to 8 times more common in females than males. The only treatment available is levo-thyroxine tablets which patients have to take lifelong. Due to high prevalence of the disease in the society, the present study was taken to evaluate the efficacy of the management by Ayurvedic principles. In Ayurvedic literature there is no direct reference of this disease. It may be considered due to the disfunctioning of Jatharagni which may leads to the manifestation of this disease. According to the symptoms of this disease, dominance of Dosha may be understand as Pittaand Kapha. Virechana is the best treatment for the Pitta Dusthi and also an effective treatment for the Kapha Dosha. Hence, in present study, total 20 patients of hypothyroidism with TSH more than 5.0 mIU/ml irrespective of the level of serum T3 and T4 were selected and treated with Virechana karma with Araghvadhadi yoga. Effect of Virechana karma was seen extremely significant on symptoms like fatigue, dry and coarse skin, unexplained weight gain, muscle ache, puffiness of face and breathlessness. After the treatment, the average TSH value reduced from 153.03 to 138.41. This is observed that the TSH level was reduced up to 9.88%

Impact of Education on Family Size: A Comparative Study of Educated and Uneducated Families in Moradabad District

India being a developing country has many problems; no doubt, among them the most crucial single problem is the increase in population, which has serious implications for a human beings in both the short and the long run. Now, it is universally recognized that excessive rates of population growth ultimately hamper the progress of mankind of the whole world. Too rapid population growth seriously hampers efforts of raising living standards, further education, improving health and sanitation, providing better housing and transportation, forwarding cultural and recreational opportunities - and even in some countries assure sufficient food. In short, the human aspiration, common to men everywhere, to live a better life is being frustrated and threatened. Thus, the present paper tries to study and explore the Impact of Education on Population Growth (family size) that contributes to Educated and Uneducated families in Moradabad District, and the result shows that there is a significant difference between the Educated and Uneducated families in Moradabad District. The findings were discussed with a view to stipulate recommendations for improvement to increase awareness and education to control population growth