Graduate Departments Research Articles

A Study on the Differences of Online and Offline Classes in College Beauty Education Caused by COVID-19

This paper study the difference of online and offline classes in college beauty education caused by COVID-19 to respond the post-Corona era, and to use it as an opportunity for educational innovation. For this study, the questionnaire was approved by the Dongnam Health University Institutional Bioethics Committee on February 19, 2021 (1044371 202102-HR-001-01), and a survey was conducted using the Naver office form to 448 students and graduates of the beauty-related departments of colleges in the metropolitan area who experienced online and offline classes due to COVID-19 from April 1st to April 18th, 2021. For statistical methods, frequency analysis, paired t-test, reliability analysis, and χ<sup>2</sup>-test were used. The result are as follows; First, the difference in class satisfaction was significantly higher in online class at theoretical subjects, but in offline class at practical subjects. Second, the difference in immersion was significantly higher in offline classes for both theoretical and practical subjects. Third, the interaction between professor-students and student-student was significantly greater in offline classes in both theory and practice subjects. In conclusion, it is better to use online classes appropriately for theoretical subjects and offline classes for practical subjects.

Pre-service Chemistry Teachers’ Understanding About Equilibria in Acid-Base Solutions

One of the complex units of chemistry education is acid-base equilibria, and learners have difficulty constructing cognitive structures on the subject. The aim of this study is to examine the conceptions of pre-service chemistry teachers with regard to weak acid-base equilibria using a diagnostic test. A qualitative research method was employed as the research design of the study. There were 57 pre-service chemistry teachers who were both graduates of a chemistry department in a faculty of science and participants of postgraduate teacher training programs in the study. The diagnostic assessment instrument was employed as a data collection instrument. The data were subjected to content analysis and coding separated them into groups. Pre-service teachers’ conceptions were defined via these groups. In the study, two groups were determined: sound understanding and rote learning. Two lower levels at the sound understanding level and four lower levels at the rote learning level were also determined. These categories revealed the misconceptions of pre-service chemistry teachers with regard to weak acid-base equilibria. It was observed that many pre-service teachers had immature cognitive structures in respect to weak acid-base equilibria.

Are English Language Teachers Assessment Literate?

The study was conducted to bring the language assessment literacy (LAL) of English language teaching (ELT) teachers into focus. It also attempted to investigate how the pre-service education background of ELT teachers, and the departments they graduated from, affected their assessment literacy. The data were obtained from 180 ELT teachers using a mixed-methods research design through a questionnaire and follow-up interviews. The results indicated that the ELT teachers’ LAL was low, but they did not feel any serious need for assessment training. It was also found that the ELT teachers had different academic backgrounds in assessment. As ELT graduates received training in assessment, the graduates of other departments working as English teachers didn’t. Thus, it was observed that pre-service education background has a significant effect on teachers’ assessment literacy.

485 Opportunities Produced and Learning Outcomes Achieved Through a Design Thinking Approach to Problem Based Learning in an Animal Science Capstone

Abstract Incorporation of a design thinking approach to problem-based learning in an animal science capstone maximizes intellectual growth and critical reasoning while exposing students to relevant, current industry challenges. Briefly, students working within groups formulate a complex problem statement following facilitated interaction with statewide livestock commodity group stakeholders, then develop implementable solutions via utilization of a design thinking model. This course design structure allows students to demonstrate proficiency in multiple departmental learning objectives: implementation of effective animal management strategies, utilization of animal production systems to sustain economic resources, demonstration of critical thinking, effective communication across multiple mediums, preparation to engage in lifelong learning, and evaluation of socially responsible techniques to produce animal products. Pandemic based restrictions provided students the ability to attend face-to-face classes or work remotely. The capstone was simultaneously delivered on both platforms, but all assessments and feedback were provided online. Student experiences were evaluated weekly through group feedback prompts. Principal student-reported experiences include emergent themes of effective team building and collaboration, a deeper understanding of the value of quality scientific literature, a requirement to pursue in-depth thought to generate actionable solutions, and a desire to independently reach outside of the classroom to learn from other industry professionals. Student assessments prioritized the learning and revision process, with multiple opportunities to improve the synthesis, synopsis, formatting and mechanics of their work throughout the semester. The course concludes with student presentation of their complex problem solutions to a panel of industry stakeholders and department administration, faculty and graduate students. In conclusion, a capstone course utilizing a design thinking approach to problem-based learning effectively provides real-world learning opportunities for students to apply their content knowledge while expanding their universal skills of teamwork, communication, social responsibility and lifelong learning. This course also provides increased opportunity for student-stakeholder engagement.

코로나-19 상황에서 대학 미용관련학과에서 실시한 대면, 비대면 교육에 대한 비교연구

The purpose of this study is to prepare a educational innovation in the post-corona era by conducting a comparative study on offline and online beauty education conducted by university beauty-related departments in the COVID-19 situation. To this end, from April 1 to April 19, 2021, 437 students and graduates of university beauty-related departments in the metropolitan area who experienced offline and online education under the COVID-19 situation are surveyed by the Naver office form. The questionnaire was analyzed by frequency analysis, t-test, and x2-test using SPSS 12.0. The study results are as follows; First, the proportion of students who wanted offline classes was higher in practical subjects than in theory subjects. Second, the most appropriate offline class time was 30 minutes per 1 class for both theoretical and practical subjects, but the practical subjects’ average was higher. Third, in both theoretical and practical subjects, the online content utilization class showed higher satisfaction than the real-time interactive class. Fourth, there was no problem with device accessibility during offline classes. Fifth, the most used, the highest understanding, and the most convenient device for offline classes were laptops. Sixth, in post-COVID, the most wanted theoritical class’s one is offline 60%-online 40%, and practical class’s ratio is offline 100%-online 0%, and hoped proportion of offline classes for practical subjects is more than theoretical one.

Histopathological spectrum of oral cavity lesions – A tertiary care experience

Oral cancer is one of a major health problem in some parts of the world especially in the developing countries. Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world whereas in India it is one of the most prevalent cancer. Oral cavity lesions are usually asymptomatic. Accurate diagnosis of the lesion is the first step for the proper management of patients and histopathology is considered as the gold standard. The objective is to study the different patterns of oral cavity lesions seen in a tertiary care hospital of Jammu: One year retrospective study. Post graduate department of pathology.: It was a retrospective study carried out in a tertiary care centre for a period of one year from March 2020 to Feb 2021. 148 cases of oral cavity lesions were included in this study. The parameters that were included in the study were sociodemographic data, site of the lesion, clinical features and histological diagnosis. Data collected was analysed.148 cases of oral lesions were identified during the period of study. The age of patients varied from 5 to 78years and Male to Female ratio was 2.2:1. Buccal mucosa (30%) was the most common site involved which was followed by tonsil (19%). Out of 148 cases 70 cases were malignant, 10 cases pre malignant and 21 cases were benign. Squamous cell carcinoma (33.7%) was the most common lesion present in our study. Oral cavity lesions have a vast spectrum of diseases which range from tumour like lesions to benign and malignant tumours. Our study concluded that squamous cell carcinoma was the most common malignant lesion of oral cavity. Histological typing of the lesion is important for confirmation of malignancy and it is essential for the proper management of the patient.

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BACKGROUND Around 4 million people are affected by peptic ulcer diseases worldwide annually. The incidence of around 1.5 % to 3 % has been estimated. Peptic ulcer perforation presents with an overall mortality of 10 %. The management is also associated with significant post-operative morbidity and mortality regardless of whether laparoscopic or open repair is performed. In this study, we wanted to find out the incidence of peptic ulcer perforation and its management. METHODS Our study was a prospective observational study conducted in post graduate Department of Surgery, Government Medical College Srinagar, from October 2018 to November 2020. All patients were evaluated properly with all baseline investigations followed by X-ray chest and abdomen and ultrasonography (USG). RESULTS In our study, 136 patients were diagnosed as cases of peptic ulcer perforation. The maximum number of patients were in age group of 41 - 50 years (27.20 %). The male : female ratio was 14.1 : 1. Abdominal pain was present in all patients as presenting symptom followed by abdominal distension. In this study, 124 patients (91.2 %) had perforation in first part of duodenum, 9 patients (6.6 %) had perforation in prepyloric region and 3 (2.2 %) patients had perforation in body of stomach. Graham’s Patch repair was done in 133 patients, 1 patient underwent primary closure, and 2 patients underwent distal gastrectomy with gastrojejunostomy. CONCLUSIONS Our study shows that young people with perforated peptic ulcer have fewer coexisting medical illness, a lower complication rate and a more favorable outcome as compared to elderly patients with perforated peptic ulcer. A majority of such perforations are in 1st part of duodenum with male preponderance. A plain chest radiograph is sufficient to make diagnosis in the classic case of sudden onset epigastric pain. KEYWORDS Perforation Peritonitis, Management of Peptic Ulcer Perforation, Graham’s Repair, Clinical Presentation of Peptic Ulcer Perforation

Main Qualifications Required for Employment of Recreation Experts: The Perspective of Sector Representatives

Recreation experts are employed in public institutions at a very limited level. Employment limitations in the public institutions direct the graduates of the recreation department to the private sector. This situation necessitates that the qualifications of the recreation department graduates must coincide with the characteristics that the private sector sought in the recreation expert. In line with this requirement, the aim of the research is to determine the basic characteristics required of the recreation department graduates to be employed in the recreation industry in Turkey. In the study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants who were determined by the criterion sampling method. The research group consists of senior managers of businesses that provide sports recreation, tourism recreation, shopping recreation, park recreation, adventure recreation and outdoor recreation services with a high number of employment. Content analysis, one of the qualitative data analysis methods, was conducted on the data obtained as a result of the interviews. When the research findings are examined, it is seen that the characteristics sought in recreation graduates are gathered under five themes. The resulting features can be used as a guide in the recomposition of training programs and in the employment processes. In this study, suggestions are presented on the basic characteristics of recreation department graduates needed in industry and the development of recreation department education programs.

The Use of Negative Politeness Strategies in Casual Conversation Among the Graduate Program Students

A conversation is considered as the center of human interaction. People used politeness strategies to minimize and avoid conflict that may occur in conversation. The phenomena showed that the graduate students spontaneously did their conversation with their friends who have different cultures did not realize that they used negative politeness strategies. This study aims to explain the use of negative politeness strategies in casual conversation among the English Education Department's graduate program students. The participants of this study were fourteen students of the graduate program of the English Education Department. Descriptive qualitative research with interpretative data analysis was employed in the present study. The results showed that the students used negative politeness strategy, which consists of; be conventionally indirect, question and hedge, be pessimistic, minimize the imposition, apologize, impersonalize the speaker and the hearer, state the FTA as a general rule, and go on record as incurring debt or as not indebting the hearer. It can be concluded that the study found eight sub-strategies out of ten sub-strategies of negative politeness. It has benefits for the students to improve their knowledge, especially in using negative politeness strategies.

TO STUDY THE PREVALENCE OF ANAEMIA IN INDOOR PATIENTS OF TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

Introduction: Anaemia is a global health problem, prevalent among the individuals of all age groups. It has great impact on the mental as well as physical growth and development. Material And Method: The present study is prospective in nature conducted in the Post graduate department of Pathology, GMC Jammu which included 1600 indoor patients. History, physical examination and primary blood investigation were done in all the cases. Results: Moderate anaemia was prevalent in female patients. Majority of the female patients were in the age group of 61-70 years. Mild anaemia was prevalent in male patients and 51-60 years was the most common age group. Conclusion: Study of anaemia is important to reach the underlying etiological factor in order to direct the early management of anaemia.

A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON CURRICULAR SATISFACTION OF COLLEGE STUDENTS: THE CASE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING DEPARTMENTS

This study was conducted to explore the opinions of English Language and Literature (ELLS) and English Language Teaching (ELTS) undergraduates about the course content and course delivery modalities. Accordingly, this article includes the evaluative and comparative voices of ELLS and ELTS of their undergraduate education. In Turkey, the graduates of both departments can work as English language teachers upon completion of formal training and meeting various criteria. Although these departments adopt language-rich curricula throughout the formal training they offer, there are differences in terms of the courses offered and the delivery modalities followed. The main purpose of this descriptive research was to compare and analyze ELL and ELT departments in terms of course content, requirements, and the course delivery modalities through the eyes of undergraduate students. For data collection, two questionnaires developed by the researchers were used. The questionnaires included questions to elicit opinions about the courses offered, requirements, and the course delivery modalities. It was administered to 462 students enrolled in the mentioned departments at 7 state-run universities across Turkey. The findings suggested that ELLS feel more satisfied with their undergraduate training, that is, the overall curriculum they are offered. It is assumed that the findings drawn from the study will provide valuable insights to the curriculum developers. Given the scarcity of studies conducted on the effectiveness of curriculum, it is hoped that the current study will fill a gap in the related literature. Article visualizations:

Serological and molecular study of Leptospira in pediatric patients at a tertiary care centre of northern India

Leptospirosis is considered as one of the most neglected zoonotic tropical diseases. Animals and humans acquire this infection through direct contact with contaminated urine or body fluids of infected animals. This prospective study was undertaken to know the proportion of leptospirosis in pediatric patients presented with acute febrile illness at the Post Graduate Department of Microbiology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Blood samples were collected over a period of one year from January to December 2018 from 70 pediatric patients aged up to 0–12 years presented with febrile illness for 3–14 days. Out of the 70 samples, 7 (10%) samples were found positive by IgM ELISA, 4 (5.7%) samples were positive by MAT and 3(4.3%) were found positive by PCR. Risk factors such as contact with infected animals and contaminated environment were highly associated with seropositivity of leptospirosis. Clinical symptoms such as fever, chills, myalgia, headache, abdominal pain and cough were significantly associated (p < 0.05) with the seropositivity of leptospirosis.

Autonomy Orientations of English Language Teachers in Turkey

The present study aimed to explore autonomy orientations of English language teachers' work at an intensive language school in Turkey. The autonomy orientations of the teachers were analysed through self-determination theory. The study also investigated if these orientations vary according to the teachers’ gender, years of experience, and department of graduation. The investigation was carried out through an autonomy orientations questionnaire. Data were collected from 111 language teachers, 11 of whose opinions were utilized for further analysis. The results showed that teachers had moderate autonomy supportive orientation, which was reported to be risky. Moreover, gender was the only variable that had a significant effect on the autonomy orientations. The teachers mainly blamed the education system for restricting their adoption of the autonomous orientations. The results imply the necessity of explicit training on how teachers can be encouraged to have more autonomy supporting orientations.

Analysis Of Constraints Of Tourism Institutions An Applied Study Of A Sample Of Hotels And Motels In Erbil In 2020

The development of tourism institutions, especially hotels and motels in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, aims at the flow of revenues to the region, as well as providing job opportunities for youth in these institutions, especially for graduates of tourism departments in colleges and universities. But there are internal and external obstacles to the tourism institutions to achieve these goals. The research reached a number of conclusions, including:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hotels and motels depend mainly on the experience of the owner, which is a hindrance to the development of the hotel or motel, by (120.3). The political situation in the region is an obstacle to the number of hotel and motel guests, especially in the central and southern governorates, and by (129.47%). In addition, the investment process does not encourage the expansion and development of hotels, motels and tourist villages, and by (127.53%). Administrative and security obstacles negatively affected the number of hotel guests, motels and tourist villages by (136.7%). Raise taxes by the provincial government, negatively affected hotels, motels and tourist villages, and by (143.97%). al crisis in the region, negatively affected the activity of hotels, motels and tourist villages, and by (142.03%).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The research reached a number of proposals, including: The responsibility of the Tourism Authority in the Kurdistan Region is to deal with the long administrative routine and the duplication of governmental procedures in government institutions, especially for private tourism establishments such as hotels, motels, tourist villages, restaurants, etc. ease the administrative and security obstacles to the flow of tourists and increase the duration of their stay in the Kurdistan Region. 3- work to reduce taxes on private tourism institutions, and achieve tax justice among these tourism institutions. The Tourism Authority shall have the necessary support and facilities for the private tourist institutions in order to increase tourism investments in the Kurdistan Region, especially in light of the current financial crisis.

Особенности организации работы по обучению навыкам оказания первой доврачебной помощи в техническом вузе

An inquiry into the modern scientific sources and the global and Russian trends in the development of human life safety issues pointed to the importance of premedical first aid knowledge and skills. This study considered the organization of educational and extracurricular processes of the graduate department of a technical university aimed at the formation of premedical first aid skills in students. It examined the possibilities of the university divisions and the features of how educational, extracurricular, career guidance and other training work is organized in two structural divisions where the teaching staff of the department takes part in the activity under study. The paper offers examples of the author developments in teaching Health and Wellness (all Bachelor majors and training programs) to Bachelor, Master and Specialist students in groups assigned to the graduate department. The types of work that contribute to acquiring the necessary competencies by students of the Institute of Postgraduate Professional Education were analyzed. The paper shows additional possibilities of the graduate department in the organization of extracurricular and vocational guidance activities, aimed at formation of the premedical first aid skills, and gives examples of activities in which the practical component is particularly important. A distinction of all activities in which the teaching staff of the department participates is that they are held consistently, thus contributing to the consolidation of the learning outcome in students of different categories at a technical university.

Socio-demographic profile of tobacco consuming students in age group of 15 to25 years in Jammu region

Introduction: Consumption of tobacco leads to a myriad of ill effects among the smokers as well as those in their proximity. This study was conducted in the population in the age group of 15-24 years, the vulnerable period of life when most of health-related behaviours develop. Materials and Methods: 1.Study design: Cross- sectional study. 2. Participants: 300 students; 75 each from Schools, degree colleges, professional colleges and post graduate departments of University of Jammu, in the age group of 15- 24 years belonging to different regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. 3. Sampling: Stratified Systemic Sampling technique. 4. Study instrument: A subset of key questions from Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2nd edition. Results: Prevalence of smoking was 11.33%. Non indulgence in smoking was seen among students aged below 16 years, and was seen to be twice among over 20 years (16.77%) as compared to 17-19 years group (9.37%). Among male students, it was ten- times (20.66%) higher than females (2%). It was higher in government than in private institutions (13.33% vs. 9.33%). Prevalence of smokeless tobacco consumption was 2%; 3.35% in ?20 years age group, 1.04% among 17-19 years and nil among ?16 year age. Male to female ratio was 5 to 1. Ratio of prevalence in Private institutions to government institutions was more than 3 to 1. Conclusion: There is an urgent need to curb the use of tobacco among the sub-groups of students with higher prevalence. This can be achieved by strengthening political and administrative will, implementing tobacco free school guidelines and establishing effective multi-sectoral coordination, as tobacco control is beyond the scope of health department. Keywords: Framework Convention for Tobacco Control, Global Adult Tobacco Survey, Non Communicable Diseases.

AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY GERMAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE STUDENTS' VIEW ABOUT YDS

Finding a good job, making an academic career and advancing in a profession requires a high level of foreign language proficiency whose evidence is provided through proficiency exams. In Turkey’s case, proficiency exams in various languages are designed, administered and graded under the name of foreign language proficiency exam (YDS) by the Measuring, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). It's one of the important exam which is broadly accepted in relation to the business life, academic carier and for language proficiency. For graduates of German Language and Literature departments, this exam is also highly crucial and can only be passed with great effort and hard work. This study aims to evaluate the graduates who failed in this exam, and who became successful in such a difficult situation. To this end, opinions and suggestions of 40 participants, who are graduates of Akdeniz University German Language and Litarature, about YDS were taken with the questionnaire and the complications encountered along passing the exam were tried to be determined in many aspects, the reason for failiure and thing to be done for success were investigated. Data were analyzed through employing the frequency analysis, means scores, the correlation analysis, Cramer’s V and discourse analysis. Results were presented and discussed in the findings section. In the last section, implications and suggestions for success in short time and easily in YDS were presented. Findings presented contain useful information in revising the curriculums and their contents. In addition, the study will ease and shed light on preparation process of German Language and Literature, German Teaching and German Translation and Interpretation students for YDS. Keywords: Foreign language level / placement test, student views, success, failure

Organizational and pedagogical conditions for arranging educational practice in the process of vocational training of future managers

This article is dedicated to determination of organizational and pedagogical conditions for arranging educational practice in the process of vocational training of future managers in the university. The relevance of this topic is substantiated by dissatisfaction of the pedagogues, students and employers&amp;rsquo; representatives with the results of educational practice. The author compares the international models of management education, and highlights the key differences in the Russian and foreign approaches towards arranging educational practice for the bachelors in management. The author describes the basic organizational and pedagogical conditions for improving the effectiveness of educational activity, implemented in Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia within the framework of the Bachelor&amp;rsquo;s Program in Management. The novelty of this research consists in the proposal of criteria and indicators for assessing the results of organization of educational practice from the perspective satisfaction of its subjects, as well in elucidation of the key mechanisms for improving the stages of training and conducting educational practice, such as individualization of the process of vocational training of future managers, establishment of long-term relations between the graduate departments and employers&amp;rsquo; representatives, continuous improvement of the content and mechanisms of its organization. Practical importance of this work consists in the possibility of application of the selected organizational and pedagogical conditions for arranging educational practice in development and implementation by the institutions of higher education of the basic programs of vocational education for training future specialists; development of &amp;nbsp;the programs for educational, industrial and other types of practices; as well as creation of the corporate internship programs.

Academic Or Functional Skills? Using Enterpreneurship To Determine Students’ Output At Polytechnic Of Health-Ministry

The purpose of this research is to reveal various theoretical foundations and their implementation in the field, including those related to the following, namely obtaining understanding and analyzing the implementation of life skill-based academic service quality management evaluation activities in the Department of Dental Nursing, Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health, Tasikmalaya and Bandung in improving quality of education. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the Quality Mode l Life Skill-Based Academic Service which was formulated based on the evaluation results using the CIPP model can improve entrepreneurial behavior of graduates of Higher Education Department of Dental Nursing, Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health, Tasikmalaya and Bandung. The model is designed based on a philosophical foundation that supports administration with an interdisciplinary theory to ensure that the model can solve the problem of the lack of entrepreneurial behavior in Dental Nursing Department graduates. The model is formulated based on rational arguments for the probability of success and the logical choice to apply the model with the best chance of achievement. The implementation model helps organize the academic service process better in an effort to achieve quality and output in the form of changes in entrepreneurial behavior that are indicated to be proactive, innovative, dare to take risks to be more effectively achieved.

Childhood cardiomyopathies: a study in tertiary care hospital of Kashmir

Background: Cardiomyopathy constitutes a group of diseases that directly affect the structural or functional ability of myocardium. They are the most common form of heart diseases that are inherited in children and responsible for sudden deaths in healthy young adults. The Aim of our study was to provide a detailed description of clinical profile, epidemiology and etiology of cardiomyopathies in children.Methods: This was a hospital based prospective observational study, conducted over a period of two and half years from September 2017 to March 2020 in the Post Graduate Department of Pediatrics Government Medical College Srinagar. Study group included all patients aged between 1 month and 18 years diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. They were subjected to a detailed clinical history and physical examination. All the patients underwent echocardiography.Results: During the study period 37 patients were diagnosed with different types of cardiomyopathies. Dilated cardiomyopathy was commonest seen in 19 (51.35%), followed by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 13 (35%) cases. Fast breathing was most common presenting complaint in dilated cardiomyopathy while most of cases with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy were asymptomatic. There was one case of distinct form of cardiomyopathy isolated left ventricular hypoplasia. Males were more involved 21 (56.76%) cases. Majority of patients 18 (48.64%) were less than one year at time of diagnosis. Parental consanguity was seen in 6 (16.22%) cases. Underlying cause was identified in 10 (27.02%) cases with myocarditis being the commonest cause.Conclusions: Pediatric cardiomyopathy represents a considerable percentage of children with cardiac disorders. Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common type usually presented with congestive heart failure, majority of cases of hypertrophic CMP were asymptomatic. Male preponderance was seen in dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Parental consanguinity was seen in significant number of patients. Myocarditis and inborn error of metabolism was seen in significant number of patients.