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TEACHING THROUGH SYNECTICS: PAVING WAY TO INNOVATIVE PRACTICES

William J. J. Gordon and his associates designed Synectics, an interesting approach to the development of creativity. Analogies are the chief element of Synectics. In Synectics exercises students ‘play’ with analogies until they relax and begin to enjoy making more and more metaphoric comparisons. Then they use analogies to attack problems or ideas. It is designed to lead students into slightly illogical world to give us the opportunity to invent new ways of seeing things, expressing ourselves and approaching problems. There are two strategies based on Synectics procedure.

VOLTAMMETRIC STUDY OF PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE USING GLASSY CARBON ELECTRODE

The oxidative behaviour of pyridoxine hydrochloride was studied at a glassy carbon electrode in 0.06 M Na2HPO4 – NaH2PO4 buffer using cyclic voltammetry (CV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and square wave voltammetry (SWV). The oxidation process was shown to be irreversible over the entire pH range studied (5.0 - 9.0). The influence of the operational parameters like scan rate, pulse amplitude, and pulse period for the analytical signal was investigated.

STUDIES THE EFFECT OF TIG WELDING PARAMETERS ON IMPACT STRENGTH OF 5083 ALUMINUM ALLOY

Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding is a high quality welding process used to weld the thin metals and their alloy. 5083 Aluminium alloys play an important role in engineering and metallurgy field because of excellent corrosion properties, ease of fabrication and high specific strength with best combination of toughness and formability. TIG welding technique is one of the precise and fastest processes used in aerospace, ship and marine industries. TIG welding process is used to perform experiment and analyze the recorded data in the form of tables and figures.

COLLECTIVE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR ALGORITHM FOR SOLVING OPTIMAL REACTIVE POWER DISPATCH PROBLEM

This paper presents a collective animal behavior (CAB) algorithm for solving the multi-objective reactive power dispatch problem in power system. Modal analysis of the system is used for static voltage stability assessment. Loss minimization and maximization of voltage stability margin are taken as the objectives. Generator terminal voltages, reactive power generation of the capacitor banks and tap changing transformer setting are taken as the optimization variables A meta heuristic algorithm for global optimization called the collective animal behavior (CAB) is introduced.

THE PROBLEM OF DISABILITY IN INDIA: HOW TO BE TACKLED

There have been efforts internationally to include children with disabilities in the educational mainstream. Geoff Lindsay (2007:1) suggests that ‘inclusive education/mainstreaming is the key policy objective for education of children and young people with disabilities’.

ENGENDERING THE PROFESSIONS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN

Today, we find an increasing number of women in various professions, including the so-called male-dominated professions like Engineering, Management, Finance, Police, Defense and so on. However, very few reach the highest ranks in the professions. ‘Higher the fewer’ appropriately describes the position of women in professions. The graph of their professional development and advancement is far from satisfactory. This is due to socio-cultural, psychological and professional barriers which they face. Several studies have pointed out the under-achievement of professional women.

A JOURNEY TOWARDS IMPLEMENTING DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY AN ANALYSIS OF LANDMARK CASES

Directive Principles are essential in the governance of the country and the state must and is bound to take positive actions in the implementation of the same in order to secure the concept of “Welfare State” as laid down by the founding fathers of the Constitution. These principles as rightly pointed out by Amartya Sen can be coined as “social rights” which are very indispensable to achieve the socio economic needs of the society. Hence, such principles should and must be implemented under every circumstance and the obligation to secure the same lies on the State.

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS AND SELF ESTEEM AMONG PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE- A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to improve understanding of the psychological variables level on  recent performance of physiotherapy students. METHOD: The self reported measures Rosenberg self esteem scale and depression, anxiety and stress scale were used.  Data Analysis was done using SPSS v. 15. RESULT: A moderate relationship was observed between the scores of anxiety and depression, anxiety and stress(r=.45, r=.55, p<.05) of participants.

AGEING- NATURE AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES: AN INTRODUCTION

Ageing is an individual process and a universal phenomenon that occurs at different rates in different people. Although the biological causes of development are similar in all cultures, the social experience varies among countries, and even within countries. Adulthood is the period in which a human being reaches the peak of his/her powers. Generally there have three dimensions of ageing: physiological, psychological, and social.

THE MYTHICAL STRUCTURE, FOLKLORE AND SUBJECTIVITY IN GIRISH KARNAD'S NAGA MANDALA

“The real function of literature in human affairs is to continue myths’ ancient and basic endeavor to create a meaningful place for man in a world oblivious to his presence” says Vincent B. Leitch. In that context, Girish Karnad’s plays reflect upon contemporary Indian cultural, religious, psychological and social life through the use of myths, folktales and historic legends. His ‘Naga-Mandala’ revolves round the tale of Rani who is treated as a dumb member by her father and her husband, with neither voice nor choice.