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Journal Id: 8625
ISSN 2319-3611
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Volume 1(2) February
2013
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Research Papers
Cardiovascular Risks from the Simple Anthropometric Indices among
Punjabis of North India
Abha Mishra1, A.K. Kapoor2
Research Fellow1, Professor2
Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi-110007,
India.
Vol. 1(2): pp 83-90 (2013)
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the levels of
blood pressure, its association with obesity indices and risk of cardiovascular
disease with obesity indices. A cross sectional study was conducted among 512
Punjabi adults (230 males and 282 females) aged 20-70+ years in Delhi, India.
Correlation was calculated between systolic and diastolic BP and various indices
of obesity to see the association of obesity indices with blood pressure. Odds
ratio was calculated for assessing the risks of hypertension associated with
obesity indices using multiple logistic regression. Correlations of BP with all
indices of obesity were found to be significant (p<0.01). BMI and WHtR were
found to be the good screening tools for assessing the risk factor among Punjabi
adults supported by strong correlation of BMI and WHtR with Systolic and
Diastolic blood pressure and by high odds ratio for systolic as well as
diastolic hypertension.
Keywords: Hypertension, Obesity indices, BMI, Blood pressure, WHtR,
Cardiovascular diseases.
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MALL for Second Language Acquisition in India: Exploring
Possibilities
Malavika Mohapatra1, Dr. Swayam Prabha Satpathy2
Assistant Professor1, HOD2
Department of Humanities, ITER, SOA University, Bhubaneswar, India.
Vol. 1(2): pp 91-100 (2013)
Abstract: 21st century education is going through a paradigm
shift where new technologies challenge our learning and modes of instruction.
New literacies and new media are shaping the instructional and pedagogical
practices of the global education system. An emerging technology in this
scenario is Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL). Technologies like MALL
holds immense possibility to increase the overall effectiveness of language
learning within and beyond the classroom in countries like India, where English
is taught as a second language, while engineers, content developers and
instructional designers are working towards making MALL an accessible reality,
English teachers should start taking into consideration the unbound potential of
this revolution in language learning.
The field of mobile assisted language learning for ESL learners in India is yet
to be seriously explored and instructional and pedagogical framework is still
lacking. A collaborative effort needs to be made by ESL learners and teachers to
make the above context a reality in India. This paper is an exploratory study
about the potential of mobile learning (m-learning) in second language
acquisition and teaching in India. The paper analyses the challenges, prospects
and consequence of using mobile-assisted language learning, for learners and
trainers in the India.
Keywords: Mobile assisted language learning, ESL, Communication,
Education, M- learning, MALL..
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Use of Public Bus Services in the Development of Transportation
Infrastructure: An Empirical Study of Coimbatore, India with Special Reference
to SETC
V. Vimala
Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Avinashilingam Institute for Home
Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, India.
Vol. 1(2): pp 101-106 (2013)
Abstract: This research provides a platform to understand the performance
of the public bus services such as SETC Bus-Services in the road transportation
of the Coimbatore, awareness level, usage of new innovative services and other
infrastructural developments in the city to improve the transportation and its
beneficial impact on the financial System. It highlights the current weakness of
the existing development in the area selected for the study. The study focuses
on the public bus services such as SETC buses, with the help of a structured
schedule for the general public and personal interviews with the passengers and
the employees - employers of the SETC in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu state, India. It
concentrates on the new emerging challenges in infrastructural development and
its opportunities, issues and policies in SETC services and upgrade technical
know-how in the road transportation with special reference to Coimbatore to
provide maximum benefits to the general publics.
Keywords: SETC, Transportation Corporation, Bus Passengers, Road ways,
Infrastructural Development and General Public, Public Bus Service.
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Two Social Reformers in India and Sri Lanka who confronted British
Imperialism
M.A.S.R. Sanjeevi Manthrirathne
Senior Lecturer, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Sri
Jayewardenepura, Gangodavila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
Vol. 1(2): pp 107-112 (2013)
Abstract: As a result of the expansion of British imperialism to Asia,
Sri Lanka and India became British colonies in the 18th and 19th
centuries, respectively. Subsequently due to the mode of administration
introduced by the British, many significant changes were occurred in political,
social, economic, cultural and religious spheres. Most of these transformations
were not beneficial for the people of both these countries as they rather
conformed to the British way of life. Mostly affected by these were the ordinary
people while a section of the middle class society in both countries acquired
the English education and were actively supporting the British another section
of the same class who was also nurtured by English education worked with
dedication to safeguard the indigenous identity. This section further formed the
necessary background for liberating their countries from British imperialism by
initiating social reforms.
Keywords: British imperialism, Raja ram mohan roy, Anagarika dharmapala,
Social reforms, India, Srilanka.
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Analytical Study of India as a Prime Health Tourist Destination -
With Special Reference to Gurgaon, India
Dr. Anupama Sharma1, Dr. Anjana Sharma2
Assistant Professor1, Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, C-4
Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058, India.
Head of Department2, Tourism Department, P.G Government College,
Sector-9, Gurgaon, India.
Vol. 1(2): pp 113-119 (2013)
Abstract: Medical tourism is a new form of a niche tourism market which
has been rapidly growing in the recent years. The term medical tourism is the
act of traveling to other countries to obtain medical, dental and surgical care.
Connell (2006) describes medical tourism as a popular mass culture where people
travel to overseas countries to obtain healthcare services and facilities such
as medical, dental and surgical care whilst having the opportunity to visit the
tourist spots of that country.(2)
Present paper highlights the potential of Medical Tourism industry in Gurgaon.
It also helps in introspection of the Hospital Accreditation system for Medical
Tourism, examining the role of Insurance Companies in Medical Tourism, analyzing
the latest trend to increase the flow of Medical tourism. For analyzing the
potential and significance of medical tourism in Gurgaon, the data has been
collected through secondary sources includes books, magazines, journals,
E-journals and websites, etc.
It can be concluded that India is in an advantageous position to tap the global
opportunities in the medical tourism sector. The government’s role is crucial to
the development of medical tourism. The government should take steps in the role
of a regulator and also as a facilitator of private investment in healthcare.
Mechanisms need to be evolved to enable quicker visa grants to foreign tourists
for medical purposes where patients can contact the Immigration Department at
any point of entry for quick clearance.
Keywords: Medical tourism, Medical tourist management, Medical care,
Rejuvenation centers, Quality policy, Medical visa.
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Role of Technology in the Child Learning Process
Akash Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities, Ajay Kumar
Garg Engineering College, Delhi-Hapur Bypass Road, Adhyatmik Nagar, Ghaziabad,
U.P., India.
Vol. 1(2): pp 120-124 (2013)
Abstract: Learning in the first five years of childhood has critical
implications for wellbeing and later success in school, at work, and in the
community than learning in any other stage of life. It is essential to ensure
that first relationships should focus on building trust and caring, as early
relationships provide an important foundation for later development of self and
the society. There is an implicit assumption that growing up in the digital
world involves a whole new set of media literacies or competencies, which
include new orientations to learning, communication and social interaction.
Keywords: Lapware and infantware, Digital children, Edutainment, Perry
preschool project, Prenatal and postnatal, Developmentally appropriate practice.
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Challenges of Managing NGOs signed on Partnership System in Delhi,
India
Sarita Chaudhary
Assistant Professor, IIMT Group of Colleges, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh,
India.
Vol. 1(2): pp 125-132 (2013)
Abstract: This paper seeks to layout various problems related to the
management of NGOs in National Capital of India and the extent to which
non-government organizations are managed. It has been observed that NGOs in
Delhi are mushrooming day by day; it has created discourse around the importance
of NGO management. Many NGOs are facing funding problems due to their poor
institutional management and lack of transparency, corruption in many NGOs has
rendered their operations ineffective. Lack of accountability among many
non-government organizations has resulted in misusing of funds by top officials.
The research concludes that poor management and governance in many NGOs has
resulted into their inability to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in their
activities and many of the NGOs have been found to be unable to sustain their
operations with the available resources. Furthermore, reduced financial
resources have impacted the NGOs financial and human resource bases.
Keywords: Non government organization, Voluntary action cell, Strategic
management, Democracy, Governance, Partnership system.
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