Formation Of Self Research Articles

Writing the Self: Identity Formation in Dalit Women’s Life Writings

The formation of self in Dalit women’s writings is a historical process which is based on their lived experiences, centuries of suffering and resistance against the atrocities meted out on them because of untouchability and being women. They depict their struggle for survival and protest through the experiences from their daily lives of poverty, hunger, humiliation and exploitation. Uniquely, Dalit women’s ‘Self’ stands for individual identity as well as the collective identity of the community they belong to. At the intersection of class, caste and gender they are considered as ‘Dalit among Dalits’. In the pages of history, they remained neglected and suffered the ‘triple’ subjugation of caste, class and gender. Presently, they have embarked their self-identity on the literary canon through their life writings as resistance against their subordination – both caste and patriarchy. Their writings are mostly in form of autobiographies, biographies, memoirs and autobiographical fiction and most of them have been written in regional languages which lead to the formation of Dalit ‘Self’. Recently, a few Dalit women’s writings have been translated into English and have got access to the wider range of readers. These translated works, though few in number, have paved ways for Dalit women’s formation of self and have succeeded in establishing a standpoint for themselves – a Dalit Feminist Standpoint. Taking up the analysis of three groundbreaking Dalit women’s autobiographies namely The Prisons We Broke by Baby Kamble, The Weave of My Life by Urmila Pawar and Karukku by Bama, the focus of the paper centers around Dalit women’s suffering and how they successfully combat the hegemony of their oppressors and formed a separate branch of identity for themselves on the literary canon as Dalit feminism.

Methods of forming skills for improving students' knowledge of competence busy in aquafitness

The article marked the main methods of improving the competent knowledge of students busy in aquafitness, the direction of developing the structure and content of the conditions that involve the use of information technologies that promote the creation, implementation and correction of individual projects of healthy lifestyle and provide the formation of self- government skills for cognitive activity within the physical culture - health and professional orientation. as well as ways to optimize the formation of students of a higher education institution desire for systematic aquafitness lessons. The aim of the study. To determine the methods of improving the competence knowledge of the students of education in the course of aquafitness classes. Methodology. Methods were used to solve the research tasks: theoretical analysis of scientific and scientific-methodical literature, survey, pedagogical observation, testing and methods of mathematical statistics.
 To master the system of knowledge, skills, motor skills, their creative use in educational activities and physical self- improvement during aquafitness classes, the method of giving students freedom of choice was used, to improve the competence knowledge of students, the method of anticipatory independent work was used, with the aim of creating conditions for overcoming cognitive difficulties during aquafitness classes, a problematic method was used. Scientific novelty of the research. The methods of influencing the formation of special abilities and skills among students during aquafitness classes with the aim of improving competence knowledge have been determined. Conclusions. Trends in the development of modern society, its pronounced informatization necessitate the increasingly widespread use of information technologies in the field of education, where the need for their creation and use during aquafitness classes is especially growing.

Self-incompatibility of the subgenus <i>Cerasus</i> (Mill.) A.Gray (review)

The selection of pollinators when planting plantings in crop production and parental pairs during hybridization in breeding is closely related to the problem of self-incompatibility. The results of numerous studies show that self-incompatibility is realized through a variety of biological mechanisms and is aimed primarily at preventing inbreeding within a population. Self-incompatibility in many species is determined by one S-locus with many S-alleles. In this case, the S-haplotype combines male and female specificity determinants (S-determinants), and pollen recognition occurs due to a molecular allele-specific interaction between them. In representatives of the genus Prunus, self-incompatibility is controlled by the interaction of genes belonging to the S locus, the combination of variants of which forms a specific S haplotype. Molecular S-genotyping methods are based on S-RNase gene sequences, which allow the identification of S-alleles and the classification of varieties with respect to incompatibility groups. To date, 31 S-haplotypes have been identified in sour cherries and sweet cherries, and some of the haplotypes are identical to each other. In sour cherry, 12 functional S-haplotypes and 9 nonfunctional ones have been described. 6 S-haplotypes of sour cherry species have also been described. Mutations that occur not only in the S-RNase and SFB genes, but also in regions not associated with the S-locus can lead to disruption of the self-incompatibility mechanism. Studies on the identification of self-incompatibility alleles of representatives of the Cerasus subgenus were in many cases carried out on the species P. avium L. The formation of self-(in)compatibility of tetraploid genotypes of sour cherry is due to the presence of mutations in the S-locus genes, which lead to the appearance of non-functional S-haplotypes. Self-incompatibility of pollen in sour cherry occurs when one fully functional S-allele in the pollen corresponds to one functional S-haplotype in the pistil. Currently, the study of the mechanism of self-incompatibility continues, and genotyping of sour cherry and sweet cherry varieties is carried out at S-loci. DNA analysis data is promising for predicting the level of compatibility of varieties during pollination and fruit set during hybridization.

An Investigation of Social Factors Contributing to Unrealistic Self-Assessment

The phenomenon of self-inflation, characterized by individuals overestimating their abilities and accomplishments, has been observed throughout history and is influenced by various factors. This article explores the underlying reasons for unrealistic self-evaluation, focusing on the impact of socialization, culture, and social media. The formation of self is shaped by feedback and validation received from social relationships, which can lead individuals to overestimate themselves to cope with feelings of inadequacy. Cultural values and norms also play a role, with individualistic cultures promoting self-enhancement while collectivistic cultures value modesty. Furthermore, social media platforms exacerbate the trend of exaggerated self-perception by fostering competition and the need for social validation. However, it is essential to maintain a balanced approach to self-evaluation, striving for a realistic assessment of one's abilities and limitations. This balanced perspective promotes mental health, well-being, and improved decision-making. By understanding the factors contributing to unrealistic self-evaluation, individuals can develop a healthier and more accurate sense of self-worth, facilitating personal growth and better relationships.

Politics of Remembering: An Exploration of C D Narsimhaiah’s N for Nobody

Autobiography is an archive of memory. It is not a simple act of narrating all events of life, however, a politics of remembering. The writer has a variety of experiences and memories, but he selects certain memories and reconstructs them according to desired aesthetics in Michel Foucault’s words ‘discursive regime’ that is a political notion of the regime. It is a process of selective memory for the discursive formation of self. The self articulates not as a complete self but as a part of the whole. Each autobiography has a core motive, and the writer draws threads from the warehouse of memory which revolves around the desired self. To understand this conceptual underpinning, we do the contrapuntal reading of C D Narsimhaiah’s N for Nobody (2005).

Empowering Women Through Timbaktu Collective

Empowering Women Through Timbaktu Collective Dr.G.Ramamohan Reddy The basic activity is formation of Self¬ Help Groups (SHGs) which is the organizational base for the eco¬nomic activities of women. These groups are federated at the Mandal level as MATCS (Mutually Aided Thrift Cooperative Societies)-Adisakthi MATCS in CK Palli Mandal, Ananthasakthi MATCS in Roddam Mandal, and Mahilasakthi MATCS in Ramagiri mandal. Taking these fur¬ther, a federation of the Societies has been formalized as the Mahasakthi network. The network focuses on improved governance of the Societies and approaches to solv¬ing broader social issues faced by the members. The work of the Societies takes place chiefly through thrift (sangha) meetings that happen weekly. Each Society runs a legal aid and counseling cell in their respective Mandal for helping members resolve family and other social issues that often need legal support. In this paper an attempt is made to analyze the impact of Timbaktu promoted SHGs on sample respondents. Before analyzing various impacts an attempt is made to present socio- economic background of respondents, which have far reaching impact on various impacts. Academic Consultant, Department of Political Science & Public Administration, Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh. Mobile No: 9849587835, Email Id: srinivasreddysku@gmail.com.

Bonding of activated ethylene–propylene rubber to surface–modified stainless steel

Film formation of self synthesized Polymer EPM–g–VTMDS (ethylene–propylene rubber, EPM, grafted with vinyltetramethyldisiloxane, VTMDS) was studied regarding bonding to adhesion promoter vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS) on oxidized 18/10 chromium/nickel–steel (V2A) stainless steel surfaces. Polymer films of different mixed solutions including commercial siloxane and silicone, dimethyl, vinyl group terminated crosslinker (HANSA SFA 42100, CAS# 68083-19-2, 0.35 mmol Vinyl/g) and platinum, 1,3-diethenyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane complex Karstedt's catalyst (ALPA–KAT 1, CAS# 68478-92-2) were spin coated on V2A stainless steel surfaces with adsorbed VTMS thin layers in order to analyze film formation of EPM–g–VTMDS at early stages. Surface topography and chemical bonding of the high performance polymers on different oxidized V2A surfaces were investigated with X–ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). AFM and SEM as well as XPS results indicated that the formation of the polymer film proceeds via growth of polymer islands. Chemical signatures of the essential polymer contributions, linker and polymer backbones, could be identified using XPS core level peak shape analysis and also SERS. The appearance of signals which are related to Si–O–Si can be seen as a clear indication of lateral crosslinking and silica network formation in the films on the V2A surface.

Grappling with LDS Identity Formation: A Review of Recent Young Adult Novels

Grappling with LDS Identity Formation: A Review of Recent Young Adult Novels

Rimal and Writing the Nation: Building Democracy in South Asia

In his play Masan (1946), the modern Nepali playwright Gopal Prasad Rimal (1918–1973) captures the national aspiration for political change in the 1940s. He weaves a narrative in and around the protagonist Krishna as the typical member of the ruling elite. The play explores his inability to understand the dynamics of conjugal and family life at the personal level, representing the failure of the rulers to grasp the changing spirit of the society. The play sets Krishna in a politically analogous situation of the nation in which the repressive order dominates the people. Consequently, the nation searches for a new form of governance to get rid of the repression of the Rana rule. At the same time, Rimal grasps the spirit of the awakening of the South Asian countries in the process of democratization during the 1940s. He uses a very personal narrative of Krishna to discuss the impacts of larger political ideology of patriarchy in the formation of self like Helen, Bagmati, or the Bride. Presenting Krishna’s world as a microcosm for the whole nation, the playwright depicts the national political ethos in the play. The victimization of the innocent characters and the tension resulting from therein parallel the suffering of the nation. The denial of creative potential appears as the central device through which he approaches the national quest for change. Giving a new historicist reading to the play, this paper argues that Rimal’s play prepares a ground to justify the call for radical change in the existing order of the Rana regime in the 1940s in Nepal.

An experimental study to assess the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) on level of self-esteem of nursing students in selected nursing colleges of Delhi / UP

Introduction: Self- esteem is an evaluative component of self- concept, it is an overall assessment of the individual’s worthiness, expressed in a positive or negative orientation towards them. Self-esteem plays a very important role for development during adolescent period. The formation of self -esteem and shaping of personality is of pronounced significance during adolescent period. If adolescents are given suitable instructions/intervention during this period; their self -esteem levels can be elevated which will affect their personality development. The present study is undertaken with the aim to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) on self-esteem of nursing students studying in selected nursing college of Delhi / UP. Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-test post-test research design was adopted with convenient sampling technique was used for selecting the samples for study. The sample consists of 60 nursing students studying in selected nursing colleges of Delhi / U.P. (30 for control group and 30 for experimental group). A pre-assessment was done on the 1st day for both the groups and Cognitive behaviour Therapy (CBT) was administered to subjects in experimental group in three sessions i.e., Day 3, day 6, and day 9. The post assessment was done after one week. Tools developed and used for data collection were, structured interview schedule and Rosenberg self-esteem scale to check the self-esteem among nursing student. Results: The researcher found that cognitive behaviour therapy is effective in improving self-esteem of nursing students. The data was analysed and interpreted as per objectives and the research hypothesis stated. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results shows that there was significant difference between mean post test scores of nursing students in experimental group (31.16) is higher than the pre-test self- esteem score (29) and Calculated Paired t test value (3.5828) is greater than the table value 2.045, which is statistically significant at 0.05 level of significance. The CHI Square test and Fisher’s exact test was used to find out the association between the post-test SE score with the demographic variables. It was found that, there is no significant association between the post-test SE scores with selected demographic variables found as the p value obtained is greater than 0.05. Conclusion: The conclusion of the study reveals that Cognitive behaviour Therapy is effective in improving the self-esteem of nursing students.

Reflexion as the Factor in Shaping Attitudes Towards Love and Sex at Adolescence

IntroductionВuilding psychologically close relationships with the partner is an important task of development in adolescence. Dysfunctional relationships is a source of stress, can lead to mental disorder. Reflection is a mental (rational) process aimed at analyzing, understanding, realizing oneself: one’s own actions, behavior, speech, experience, feelings, states; reflexion is a condition of orientation in interpersonal relations, formation of attitudes, perceptions, values, refinement and formation of self and partner image.ObjectivesThe aim was to study the reflection role in of the romantic relationship attitudes formation at adolescence.MethodsThe techniques were completed by 84 students 17-21 age (M = 19.23; SD=1,21; M/F= 83.3 / 16.7 %) 1. Attitudes About Love and Sex by C. Hendrick and S. Hendrick (Ekimchik, 2007) 2. Differential Test of Reflection (Osin, Leontiev, 2014) 3. Reflexivity Questionnaire (Karpov, 2004).ResultsThe dominant types of reflection are «Systemic reflection» and «Reflexivity of future activity» (A.V. Karpov), which correlates with age-related developmental tasks. «Reflexivity of communication and interaction with others» is found at a rather low level. Cluster analysis highlighted three groups of respondents with different types of reflection: «reflexive» (40 %), «dreamers» (36 %), «communicative» (24 %). The most pronounced types of love are Eros and Agape. There are significant differences in the expression of the love style in three groups of respondents (H-criterion Kraskel-Wallis).ConclusionsReflexion features are a factor in the formation of the cognitive-behavioral component of a love in adolescence. Optimal type of reflexion creates conditions for prevention of destructive relationships in youth.DisclosureNo significant relationships.

“My life disappeared in illness”: bipolar disorder and themes in narrative identity

ABSTRACT Bipolar Disorder (BD) has substantial consequences for the course of life and the formation of self and identity. In the present study, we extended the existing literature by examining narrative identity. Fifteen female outpatients with remitted BD and fifteen non-clinical control participants described past and future chapters in their life stories. The chapters were coded for agency, communion, redemption and contamination. Patients diagnosed with BD described their past chapters with lower agency, lower communion and more contamination compared to the control group. Contrary to our expectations, the future chapters described by the BD patients did not differ significantly from the control group. A focus on narrative identity may contribute to understanding the disorder and inspire interventions targeting personal recovery.

Fabrication of low-density poly(lactic acid) microcellular foam by self-assembly crystallization nucleating agent

In this study, branched PLLA was obtained by mixing linear PLLA with chain extender. And adding different contents of self - assembled nucleating agent to further modify its crystallization properties. The crystallization and rheological properties were tested by POM, DSC and rheometer. It is proved that TMC- 300 was an effective crystallization nucleating agent for branched PLLA, self- assembled fiber could provide large number of crystallization nucleation sites to improve the crystallinity. The appropriate content of TMC- 300 can be self- assembled into fiber network framework to regulate the crystallization behavior of branched PLLA, and to increase storage modulus step by step. It can improve the melt strength of branched PLLA for low- density microcellular foaming at high temperature. The increase in the number of crystallization region and formation of self- assembly network framework can not only provide large number of cell nucleation sites, but also limit the growth of PLLA cells. And low- density microcellular foam with crystallinity of 36.5% was prepared by further synergistic interaction between TMC fiber framework and induced PLLA crystal. Compared with pure branched PLLA, the density of PLLA microcellular foams added with 1wt% TMC is increased by two orders of magnitude, the cell size is reduced to 10 μμm, and the foaming expansion ratio is up to ten- fold at 130 ℃.

Place and the (Trans) Formation of Self- Identity in Ezzedine Fishere's Farah's Story

Place and the (Trans) Formation of Self- Identity in Ezzedine Fishere's Farah's Story

Negotiating Authenticity in Technological Environments

Essentialists understand authenticity as an inherent quality of a person, object, artifact, or place, whereas constructionists consider authenticity as a social creation without any pre-given essence, factuality, or reality. In this paper, we move beyond the essentialist-constructionist dichotomy. Rather than focusing on the question whether authenticity can be found or needs to be constructed, we hook into the idea that authenticity is an interactive, culturally informed process of negotiation. In addition to essentialist and constructionist approaches, we discuss a third, less well-known approach that cannot be reduced to any of the two forms. This approach celebrates the authenticity of inauthenticity by amplifying the made. We argue that the value of (in)authenticity lies not in choosing for one of these approaches, but in the degree to which the process of negotiating authenticity enables a critical formation of selves and societies. Authenticity is often invoked as a method of social control or a mark of power relations: once something is defined as authentic, it is no longer questioned. Emerging technologies—especially data-driven technologies—have the capacity to conceal these power relations, propel a shift in power, and dominate authentication processes. This raises the question how processes of authentication can contribute to a critical formation of selves and societies, against the backdrop of emerging technologies. We argue in favor of an interactionist approach of authenticity and discuss the importance of creating space in authentication processes that are increasingly influenced by technology as an invisible actor.

“Not the Paradise We Imagined”: The Discursive Politics of the “True Self” in Queer Middle Eastern Refugee Migrations

The use of “true self” in western media coverage of queer Middle Eastern refugees is a contradictory, unattainable identity for queer Middle Eastern refugees. This “true self” suggests that queer Middle Eastern refugees are only able to live out their essential queer selves after receiving asylum and moving to the west. This narrative of true selfhood ignores the rupturing, transformative process of refugeehood, as well as the geographical-historical conceptions of identity, and relational, place-based making of self in which refugees become refugees. True selfhood, disguised as western freedom, serves as merely another normative script in which queers in the west must present their identities as legitimate to a heteronormative, cisnormative society that does not conceptualize of other formations of self. Here, the contradiction between true selfhood and queer Middle Eastern refugeehood becomes a site where the logic of political asylum regimes breaks down, and where other understandings of queer Middle Eastern refugee selfhood may start to emerge.

Injectable Thixotropic β-Cyclodextrin-Functionalized Hydrogels Based on Guanosine Quartet Assembly.

Facile method for the preparation of β–cyclodextrin–functionalized hydrogels based on guanosine quartet assembly was described. A series of seven hydrogels were prepared by linking β–cyclodextrin molecules with guanosine moieties in different ratios through benzene–1,4–diboronic acid linker in the presence of potassium hydroxide. The potassium ions acted as a reticulation agent by forming guanosine quartets, leading to the formation of self–sustained transparent hydrogels. The ratios of the β–cyclodextrin and guanosine components have a significant effect on the internal structuration of the components and, correspondingly, on the mechanical properties of the final gels, offering a tunablity of the system by varying the components ratio. The insights into the hydrogels’ structuration were achieved by circular dichroism, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and X–ray diffraction. Rheological measurements revealed self–healing and thixotropic properties of all the investigated samples, which, in combination with available cyclodextrin cavities for active components loading, make them remarkable candidates for specific applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. Moreover, all the prepared samples displayed selective antimicrobial properties against S. aureus in planktonic and biofilm phase, the activity also depending on the guanosine and cyclodextrin ratio within the hydrogel structure.

РОЗВИТОК СОЦІАЛЬНО-ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ЗРІЛОСТІ МАЙБУТНЬОГО ПЕДАГОГА У ПРОЦЕСІ КОМУНІКАТИВНОЇ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ

For constructive communication, it is important not only to know and take into account the individual characteristics of students and one’s own, but also to have methods of constructing optimal strategies of pedagogical influences. To do this, future teacher of foreign languages ​​must focus on the formation of self and students' communicative qualities, the ability to adequately assess interpersonal relationships. The specificity of pedagogical activity determines the special significance of socio-professional qualities that contribute to interpersonal and role interaction of teachers and students. These include reflexivity, flexibility, empathy, communication, ability to cooperate, emotional curiosity. Pedagogical reflection is the use of all characteristics (thinking, aimed at understanding and comprehension of their own forms and prerequisites; substantive consideration of knowledge, critical analysis of its content and methods of cognition; self-knowledge, revealing the internal structure and specifics of the spiritual world), which allows teachers to see their work from the position of another person. Pedagogical reflection determines the teacher's attitude to oneself as a subject of professional activity. The ability to contrast, compare self-awareness with the assessments of other participants in the interaction helps the teacher to understand how one is perceived and evaluated by other people – students, colleagues, parents. The formation of a culture of professional and pedagogical communication involves the meaningful assimilation of the norms of the future teacher of foreign languages with students, parents, colleagues. Guided by these norms, the teacher adjusts one’s emotional perceptions, will, personal manifestations of character. The culture of communication of the future teacher of pedagogy presupposes the emergence of a dialogue in which each participants’ expression is meaningful to all. During dialogic communication, the subject moves not only from the outside to the inside, i.e. internalization, but also from the inside to the outside, thus creating equality of interlocutors. This understanding of pedagogical communication is based on a respectful attitude to the student as an equal participant in the dialogue with the teacher, the subject of communication. Constructive communication with students largely depends on how emotionally the teacher perceives what is there behind on the available facts. The main thing is to understand the state of the student, their mood and adjust oneself to the perception of emotions. It is necessary to be able to let the student know that adults see, hear, understand them. The main product of communication on the basis of such a skill is understanding that includes the ability to predict the logic of actions and behavior according to a certain position, the ability to accept messages, highlighting the main and secondary facts, arguments. The ability of an individual to empathize (the level of its formation may be different) is characterized by such parameters as the peculiarities of its directivity, breadth, stability, effectiveness of manifestations.

FORMATION OF SELF-EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCE FUTURE EDUCATORS PRESCHOOL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

In the article self-education as a component of professional training acts as a way to implement it. In this context, the self-education of future educators, we mean the process that ensures the continuity of raising the educational level and expanding the information field of professionals, improving the quality and raising the level of their competence and professionalism, related to personal development and participation in general and pedagogical culture. Serves to form a worldview, because the student is the subject of management of their own educational activities during professional training. Based on the analysis of different approaches to the definition of "self-educational competence" in the context of this study, we consider this term as an integrative phenomenon characterized by stable internal motivation, the formation of professionally significant personal qualities, skills and abilities to organize cognitive personality. search activities aimed at a continuous process of professional development; and is an integral part of the professional competence of the specialist and an indicator of the success of his professional activity. Given the above, it is possible to state the close connection between the concept of "self-education" and the concept of "vocational training"; self-education should be understood as a way to implement this training, which, accordingly, aims to form a skilled worker capable of developing strategies for professional development as a result of self- education. This is one of the most important prerequisites for further professional realization of him as a specialist In this regard, higher education faces the task of developing more effective learning technologies and creating conditions that would be focused on stimulating students' self- education. The purpose of the article is to theoretically substantiate the key concepts "educator", "future educator", "self-education", "competence", "formation of self- educational competence". Methods: analysis, systematization and generalization of psychological and pedagogical literature in order to clarify the state of development of the research problem and clarify the conceptual apparatus.

Living with the Norm

This article examines the transition ritual (nirvanam) in a specific community of thirunangais, a regional transfeminine community characterized by ritual practices of worship and labor, to inquire into forms of religious worlding and subject- formation that take place at the margins of dominant systems of religion, citizenship, and gender. Unlike those who identify exclusively with the category of transgender, thirunangais’ formations of self and subjecthood draw not only from modern and secular discourses such as those of human rights and identity politics but also from religious discourses and practices. These involve embodied experiences of sacrifice and pain that are considered “premodern” and abject even within hegemonic norms of religion in India. Drawing from how thirunangai narratives of self construct the nirvanam as an encompassing assemblage of both ritual observances and more medicalized practices of sex reassignment, the article looks at how thirunangais consistently queer modern prescriptions of the relationship among political, private, and religious spheres. What can thirunangais tell us about those bodies, practices, and discourses that are seen as inimical to the constitution of the modern religious subject in postcolonial contexts?