High Socio Research Articles

Shakespeare Tragedy, Comedy and Historical Play

This particular research paper sheds light on common recognizable characteristics of Shakespeare tragedy, comedy and historical play. Shakespeare, the dramatist of all time, brought tragedy and comedy developed by classic Greek dramatists: Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes to a new level in the Elizabeth period. Within his theatre life which expands for 22 years, he produced ten tragedies, seventeen comedies and ten historic plays, which are staged with diverse modification all over the world, being translated to almost all the languages that are spoken in very nook and corner in the world. Shakespeare whom quoted next to the Bible is undoubtedly a social reality; his tragedy, comedy and historical plays have become the most timeless and placeless plays which touch the hearts of the audiences irrespective of social political and geographical differences. His tragedy showcases the downfall of the hero/heroine of high socio standing due to a tragic flaw, which finally causes the death of the protagonist either by being killed or committing suicide. His comedy is much more different from one another, although almost all of then end in poetic justice. His historical plays are based on the English history from 12th century to 16th century (from 1399 to 1485) and actual kings who ruled Great Britain in the particular period. However, Shakespeare added more dramatic effects into these historical plays constantly reminding the fact that he is not a historian yet a dramatist.

Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network Approach to Classifying Learning Modalities Under the New Normal

Because of community quarantines and lockdowns during COVID–19 times, the Philippine’s Department of Education (DepEd) implemented blended learning (BL) both online and offline distance learning modalities (LM) among basic educational institutions in the hope of continuing learners’ learning experiences amidst the pandemic. Learners’ LM are classified through the use of an Algorithm for Learning Delivery Modality as recommended by DepEd. Based on initial investigation, mismatches in learners’ LM were, however, observed, resulting in learners’ massive shifting from one LM to another in the middle of the school year. In this study, we introduced an approach to classifying learner’s LM using machine learning (ML) techniques. We compared the effectiveness of five ML classifiers, namely the random forest (RF), multilayer perceptron neural network (MLP NN), K-nearest neighbor (KNN), support vector machine (SVM), and Naïve Bayes (NB). Learner’s enrolment and survey form (LESF) data from the repository of a local private high school in the Philippines is used in model formulation. We also compared three existing feature selection (FS) algorithms (recursive feature elimination (RFE), Boruta algorithm (BA), and ReliefF)–integrated into the five ML classifiers as data feature reduction techniques. Results show that the combination of MLP NN and BA yielded a considerably high performance among the rest of the formulated models. Sensitivity analysis revealed that asynchronous LM is most sensitive to “existing health condition” feature, modified asynchronously, is highly characterized by low educational attainment and unstable employment status of parents or guardians, while synchronous learners have high socio–economic status as compared to other LM.

Exploring the Effects of Parental Socioeconomic Status on Educational Attainment of Special Needs Students at University Level

The study titled as “exploring the effects of parental socioeconomic status on educational attainment of special needs students at university level”. This study was completed by using Survey research method. The main objective of this research was to explain socio-economic status of parents and its effects on the educational attainment of special needs students. In this research questionnaire was used as a tool of data collection. Research tool for collection of data was created by using Likert scale. The data regarding all special students in the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahauddin Zakriya University Multan, and University of Sargodha as (universe of study) under study was taken from universities’ website. In this research researcher used convenient sampling technique for data collection. Findings of this study show that majority of respondents agreed that student of high socio economic class get better facilities as compare to low class students.

A study to assess the prevalence of -hypertension among males residing in the community –Area

One in three adults has raised blood pressure worldwide, a condition that causes around half of all deaths from stroke and heart disease and it’s a growing public health problem. Studies show that for every known person with hypertension there are two persons with either undiagnosed hypertension or pre hypertension.Research design: one group pre test post test design, sample: Male Sample Size: 236. The total number of study participants was 236 and their mean age was 53.7 ± 12.4 years. Around two-third (66.5%) were females. Majority (81.8%) of them were married. Only 18.6% were graduates & above. More than half of them (57.2%) were housewives and only 18.2% were having regular income. Around 47.9% were in high socio economic status (SES) and only 16.9% were in low SES. Majority (90.3%) of them were non-vegetarians.In this study, the results had showed that the prevalence of hypertension had significantly increased with time and is very high (52.1%) in the urban adult population of Puducherry in South India.

Socio-cultural subgroups of Latina/o immigrants: A latent profile analysis

Socio-cultural factors, such as familismo, social support, machismo, and multigroup ethnic identity, are strongly associated with Latina/o immigrants’ alcohol misuse and depressive symptoms. However, research has rarely explored whether unobserved groups of Latina/o immigrants with similar socio-cultural factors exist. Latent Profile analysis can illuminate which subgroups to target, or which socio-cultural factors need to be supported, to have an impact on the prevention and treatment of alcohol use and/or depression in the Latina/o immigrant population. Cross sectional data from on ongoing longitudinal investigation was utilized (N = 518 Latina/o adults living in Miami-Dade County, Florida and have immigrated to the US within one year prior to assessment). Latent Profile Analyses (LPA) were conducted utilizing validated measures of familismo, social support, neighborhood collective efficacy, ethnic identity, machismo, caballerismo, and marianismo. The LPA revealed three, significantly different profiles: (1) low socio-cultural protection (n = 155, 29.98 %), (2) high socio-cultural protection (n = 21, 4.06 %), and (3) high socio-, low-cultural protection (n = 341, 65.96 %). Profile membership was associated significantly with immigrant documentation status, education level, and past family history of substance use. Results indicate that Latina/o immigrants in the low socio-cultural protection group had significantly higher alcohol use compared to high socio-, low cultural protection group. No significant differences were found for depressive symptoms. We discuss implications of our findings and encourage researchers to continue to unpack the complexities associated with socio-cultural factors and Latina/o mental and behavioral health. Specifically, research should focus on socio-cultural factors can provide protection from negative health outcomes and increase resiliency among this population.

Demographic variables and nutritional status: A comparative study

The purpose of this study was to measure the effect of demographic variables on nutritional status of the respondents. For this 200 adolescents were selected through purposive sampling technique. For collecting demographic information a schedule was prepared. The obtained data were analyzed on percentages of number and the differences of well nourished & under nourished respondents. Results confirmed the hypothesis of difference between well nourished & under nourished in their backgrounder variables viz. urban-rural, high socio economic status & low socio economic status and high caste and low castes.

Demographic variables and nutritional status: A comparative study

The purpose of this study was to measure the effect of demographic variables on nutritional status of the respondents. For this 200 adolescents were selected through purposive sampling technique. For collecting demographic information a schedule was prepared. The obtained data were analyzed on percentages of number and the differences of well nourished & under nourished respondents. Results confirmed the hypothesis of difference between well nourished & under nourished in their backgrounder variables viz. urban-rural, high socio economic status & low socio economic status and high caste and low castes.

A Comparative Study of Teachers’ Perspectives about Commercialization of Education at Elementary Level in Punjab

There is a rapid increase in demand for education across the country. Consequently, the trend of educating children in private sector schools is expanding. This article provides an overview of the teachers of private and public schools regarding commercialization of education at elementary level. A self-developed questionnaire was followed for data collection. No significant difference was found in the perceptions of both sectors teachers regarding positive attitude of parents towards private sector, high socio economic status of private sector students and low and high emphasis of commercialization of education in rural and urban areas respectively. Public school teachers views for acceptability of fee structure and promotion of quality of education for commercialization of education are significantly more positive than private school teachers. It is recommended that government should develop proper mechanism to regulate the private sector in the area of fee structure, overall quality of education and affordable for everyone.

Residential Segregation Based on Ethnicity (With Special Reference to Thimbirigasyaya DSD)

A city can comprise of settlements with different ethnic backgrounds in a given geographical space. Ethnic groups can be separately located spatially but that does not imply that their quality of life is similar and facilities are equally distributed. This study thus conducted to identify the patterns of segregation of population according to their ethnicity and the factors behind the ethnically segregated neighbourhood in Thimbirigasyaya Divisional Secretariat Division (DSD), with the help of population data in 2017. This paper employed the Duncan and Duncan’s (1955) method of Dissimilarity Index to calculate the Segregation Index of population by using Microsoft excel software. The levels of segregation are categorized in this study according toMassey & Denton’s (1988) method for Dissimilarity Index.The Geographical Information System (Arc map10.1) was employed to map out the Index of Segregation of twenty Grama Niladhari Divisions (GNDs) in Thimbirigasyaya DSD. Factors behind the segregation were identified by the questionnaire survey in selected GNDs. Results revealed that the patterns of segregation can vary in urban spaces. North-central and North-Eastern part of Thimbirigasyaya DSD received high Segregation Index value for Sinhalese with high socio economical levels. Tamils are moderately segregated in the South-western corner of the DSD. Muslims’ segregation is relatively low in the DSD, but according to Grama Niladhari Divisions (GND) wise, Kuppiyawatta east and Dematagoda GNDs show the highest Muslim population. When different ethnically segregated neighbourhoods in DSD are compared, it is clear that there are several social and economic inequalities, which affect the minor groups comparably. Muslim neighbourhoods are located in underserved areas with fewer facilities and unclean environment with lower economic levels. Therefore, better solution to minimise these problems is to develop mixed ethnic neighbourhood in urban spaces in Sri Lanka.

A STUDY ON LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS AMONG 2ND YEAR STUDENTS OF B.ED. COLLEGES IN MYSORE CITY, INDIA

This present study was conducted on “A study on Level of Educational Aspiration among 2 nd year students of B.Ed. colleges in Mysore city”, INDIA. The researcher work smoothly and confine the study to specific frame work, the objectives of the study were; to study the level of educational aspirations among 2 nd year students of B.Ed. colleges in Mysore city, to study The significance difference among the following categories with reference to Educational Aspiration: a) Gender (male and female), b) Locality (Urban and Rural), c) Socio-economic Status (high/low socio economic status); d) Types of schools (Government, Private Aided and Private Unaided). Main variables of the study were Educational Aspiration and background variables were Gender, Locality, Socio-economic status and Types of schools. The study was conducted by using Descriptive Survey research methodology to find the degree to which the interaction affect exists among the selected variables. Population of the study was 2 nd year students of B.Ed. colleges belonging to Government, Private aided and private unaided colleges in Mysore city, Mysore District, Karnataka State. The sample for the study was selected using the proportionate stratified random sampling techniques. The proportion of the sample was selected according to Daryle W. Morgan’s table. In Mysore city there are 37 B.Ed. colleges. According to Morgan’s table 10 colleges were selected out of 37 through lottery system. To collect the required data from the sample of 242 students of B.Ed. colleges the researcher used standard tool “Level of Education Aspiration Test” by Dr. Yasmin Ghani Khan. The research findings were; there is significant difference between male and female of 2 nd year students of B.Ed. colleges’ in Mysore city with respect to their Levels of Educational Aspiration, no significant difference seen between urban and rural with respect to their Levels of Educational Aspiration among 2 nd year students of B.Ed. colleges in Mysore city, there is significant difference between high and low socio economic status of 2 nd year students of B.Ed. colleges in Mysore city with respect to their Levels of Educational Aspiration and no significant difference between Government, private aided and private unaided B.Ed. colleges in Mysore city with respect to their Levels of Educational Aspiration. The study recommends the needs to investigate separately the educational aspiration, vocational aspiration and economic aspiration etc. of B.Ed. colleges’ students and factors determining them in order to have a better understanding of the children and help them to guide in the right direction without losing the most precious resource. Further research may be planned and conducted on the same. Article visualizations:

Eight crime factor model for youths in Mexican violence contexts

The impact of youth violent interactions promoted by: collective fear, and individual coping strategies: youth coping mechanisms, posttraumatic stress traits, measured individually but considered at a collective level and identified as PTSD traits in a community, and social vulnerability as predictors of multifactorial high violence social contexts, are the main psychological mechanisms that Diagnostic on Vulnerability Effectiveness model (DOVE-8) consider as multifactorial factors underpinning cycles of violence, the priority for this diagnostic model examine abovementioned constructs and their association in youth’s efficacy, as a collective outcome, DOVE-8 analysis model states that teenagers dealing with specific or widespread fear in violent scenarios, develop certain coping strategies, that furthermore strengthen collective fear. Gradually, an impact on life quality is established, promoting unhealthier mental states and poor social relationships, that consolidate a collective inefficacy, in addition, particular associations were found between high impact crimes and above cited main constructs, that provide a research tool to provide insight into: main fears, coping mechanisms and youth outcomes translated into social ineffectiveness such as: low cohesion, tolerance, participation and respect to law and social norms. Youth cope can be explained by cognitive and physical strategies. Several traits of posttraumatic stress can promote physiological arousal, followed by emotional or affective coping at violent stimuli or criminal events and, all abovementioned become predictors of crime fear, also known as social anxiety, especially in youth communities with high socio economic and cultural vulnerability. Confronting cognitively a context of violence triggers a rise on risk perception, basically, in privileged- low vulnerability groups with crucial health implications, unnecessary high expenses to cope with crime expectancies in private security at a household level, and stressful fearful coping strategies such as: information distortion, discriminatory processes, low social cohesion, fear based reactions to confront crime, a factor that seen at a glance, might diminish criminal widespread or emotional fear, undoubtedly, this fear type was not found in high vulnerability groups under study. Risk perception was a specific fear commonly found in youth groups with low vulnerability. Both diverse type of fears: specific (risk perception) and widespread fear (social anxiety /crime fear), gather together in a heterogeneous youth community, diminishing collective effectiveness: promoting poor cohesion, low tolerance, discrimination processes, lower levels of social agency, recurrent violent cycles arousals in the community, among other consequences.

Challenges in the conservation of over-harvested plant species with high socio- and economic values

Challenges in the conservation of over-harvested plant species with high socio- and economic values

Challenges in the conservation of over-harvested plant species with high socio- and economic values as illustrated by the case of Chinese endemic agarwood Aquilaria sinensis

Challenges in the conservation of over-harvested plant species with high socio- and economic values as illustrated by the case of Chinese endemic agarwood Aquilaria sinensis

Factors Associated with Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Common Eye Diseases in General Population: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study from Pakistan.

High prevalence of blindness coupled with low public awareness of eye diseases is a severe problem in Pakistan. The objective of this study was to evaluate the awareness, attitude and practices related to common ocular problems and eye care use among general population of Punjab, Pakistan. Data were collected cross-sectionally, using random selection of participants from five districts of Punjab, Pakistan. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect the data from January to March 2017. The ordinal data were converted to interval--based data by Rasch analysis, which is termed as “knowledge score” and ranges from −3 to +3. Descriptive statistics, linear regression, binary logistic regression and chi square analysis were performed to evaluate the data. Of the 2073 people contacted, 96.4% (2019) responded the interviewer. The mean (SD) age was 39.9 (11.4) years, majority were males (64.8%) and only 3.1% were illiterate. The majority (68.1%) of respondents were aware that blindness can be prevented and are least aware of age-related macular degradation (31.4%). Multivariate analysis to knowledge scores demonstrated that male gender (β = 0.53 95%CI = 0.39, 0.66, p < 0.001), higher education (β = 0.31 95%CI = 0.25, 0.37, p < 0.001) were significantly associated with knowledge score. Eighty-two percent of our respondents had a positive attitude towards health-seeking behavior and those who had adequate income on most of occasions were 1.82 (AOR = 1.82 95%CI = 1.26, 2.62 p = 0.001) times more prone towards health-seeking behavior than those who had insufficient income. Out of all respondents, 21.5% had an eye examination at least once a year and this frequency was significantly higher in lower age, females, high education and high Socio Economic Status level (p < 0.05). Among the general population of Pakistan, awareness about prevention of blindness and refractive error was optimum, while awareness of blindness causing eye conditions, like age-related macular degradation was low. Intensive improvements in the health literacy and public interventions—specifically in old age people, males and respondents with lower education—are urgently needed.

Prevalence and determinants of dental caries among primary school children in urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu: a cross sectional study

Background: Dental caries is a preventable multi factorial disease which shows increase in prevalence over last five decades in India. In order to reduce its magnitude and for effective prevention and control, the risk factors and distribution should be well known. This study was planned with the objective of assessing the prevalence and determinants of dental caries among primary school children in an Urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.Methods: This school based cross sectional study was carried out between November 2017 and February 2018 using a sample size of 430 selected from two schools by simple random sampling. Data were collected using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire, which were analyzed using SPSS version 16.0 and presented using descriptive and analytical statistics.Results: Among the study participants, 52.9% had dental caries. Plaque accumulation was noted in 46.2%. About 74% were taking junk foods daily. About 47.1% children were rinsing their mouth daily and 34.6% were brushing more than once daily. Factors found to be protective against dental caries were high socio economic class and daily mouth rinsing habit. Odds of getting dental caries was more among children with visible dental plaque, daily junk foods intake, brushing once daily and failing to brush after foods.Conclusions: Dental caries is a high prevalent, preventable disease affecting both young and old aged individuals that can be mitigated by health education activities. Proper oral hygiene can prevent dental caries. Hence more importance should be given for oral hygiene and behavioral changes in dietary habits.

Head Circumference Features of Under One Year Old Children at Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan

A descriptive cross sectional study to have normal values of the bead circumference of under one year old children in Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan had been done during january to February 1990. The sample size determined based on formula, was 356 (178 boys and 178 girls). Each sex group was devided proportionally by age in months. Only children with good nutritional status and middle to high socio economic level were included in this study.&#x0D; The mean value of the head circumference is still in the range of the mean of Nellhaus standard. Tbe Nellhaus standard can be used as a standard of bead circumference of under one year old children at Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan.

Oral Hygiene Practices and Prevalence of Dental Caries Among School Children in Niger State, Nigeria

The study investigated the oral hygiene practices and prevalence of dental carries among school children (6 – 12 years) in Niger State, Nigeria. A total of 477 pupils constituting 246 boys and 231 girls were used in the study. Stratified randomly sampling was used in selecting pupils from 9 public primary schools based on high, middle and low socio –economic levels. Data obtained from this study was analysed using percentages and Chi-Square statistic at 0.05 level of significance. Results of the study revealed that, the practice of toothbrushing was not statisfactory among pupils for the reason that a large numbers of pupils 202 (42.3%) did not brush their teeth at all. Also the prevalence and the number of dental caries were greater in the pupils of low socio-economic areas (66.5%) than the others. The high and middle socio-economic areas had a similar overall prevalence of dental caries of 59.4% and 60.1% respectively. Toothbrushing behavior among the pupils was strongly related to the parental education and their socio economic statuses however, there was no statistical significance in the prevalence of dental caries among the socio-economic groups. Health education programmes such as, brushing of teeth twice daily, especially at night before going to bed to improve oral hygiene practices was therefore recommended.

Role of socio economic conditions on students’ education

Socio economic condition plays an important role in acquiring quality education. Students’ results are influenced by the educational resources which are based on parents’ economic condition and literacy of parents. Families with high socio economic status often are more successful in preparing their young children for higher education. For doing this research on the socio-economic status of their parents, 600 students are selected from different colleges, junior colleges and higher secondary schools of Kokrajhar district.

Value patterns of Science and Arts students in relation to their Socio Economic Status and Type of School

Values give meaning and strength to a person’s character by occupying a center place in his life. Values are the bases on which the actions, reactions, emotions and judgments of an individual depend. The Study was designed to examine the Value patterns of Science and Arts students in relation to their Socio Economic Status and type of School. Participants were 200 adolescents of 10+2 grade of Science and Arts stream from Amritsar city. The findings of the study revealed that no significant differences exist in the six values of Science and Arts Students. There is no significant difference in value patterns of Science and Arts students belonging to High Socio Economics Status. Science and Arts Students belonging to low Socio Economic Status differ significantly on Aesthetic Values and Religious Values and no significant differences exist in the Value pattern of Science and Arts Senior Secondary School Students studying in Government and Private Schools.

Effective parental involvement in education: experiences and perceptions of Turkish teachers from private schools

Parental involvement has been associated with numerous student benefits. However, related literature reveals that neither parents nor teachers are content with the scope and depth of parental involvement in schools. This may be partly due to differential understandings that both sides have on the concept of parental involvement. In this study, teachers’ experiences and perceptions of effective parental involvement in the private middle school context of Turkey were examined. Participants are 38 teachers, from five different schools, who were selected by the maximum variation sampling technique. This study provides an insight into how teachers make sense of the educational involvement of the middle to high socio economic status (SES) parents with whom they theoretically share similar cultural capital. The findings of this collective case study demonstrate there are important misunderstandings and related tensions among parents and teachers over the roles of each party. Teachers believe that parents’ educational roles are mostly performed at home. On the contrary, parents are shown as having a higher desire to participate in educational decisions. This divergence between parents and teachers seems to decrease productive partnerships between the two parties. Future studies are needed in order to search for collaboration mechanisms that would work for all actors involved.