Indian Universities Research Articles

Association Between the Big Five and Trait Emotional Intelligence Among College Students.

Personality traits are relatively stable and may influence various aspects of human behavior. Trait emotional intelligence (Trait EI) presents the non-cognitive element of intelligence. Trait EI also enables individuals to deal with different stressors of life. Thus, understanding the relationship between personality traits and Trait EI can be beneficial. The current study explores the role of the big five personality factors in influencing Trait EI. The study included three hundred and twenty university students from a multidisciplinary Indian university. They were administered the Trait EI questionnaire-short form (TEIQue-SF) and the big five inventory (BFI-44). A cross-sectional design with non-probability sampling was used for the current study. Findings of the study show that the big five have a significant relationship with global Trait EI, as the big five traits contributed to a 42.7% variance in predicting global Trait EI. Neuroticism was the foremost predictor of global Trait EI. Concerning Trait EI factors, neuroticism, and conscientiousness contributed to all except emotionality. All big five traits except agreeableness influenced well-being and sociability. Neuroticism and conscientiousness predicted self-control. However, agreeableness and extraversion predicted emotionality. There is a close association between personality traits and Trait EI. However, the relationship is incremental as the big five traits jointly influence the global Trait EI more than individually on the four factors. The study's findings may enable psychologists, counselors, and other mental health professionals to develop training programs for college students to enhance emotional stability and the ability to deal with stress.

Data analysis and qualitative assessment of 5000 meter male middle distance runners

Sports and games has a great importance in education and also in maintaining health and fitness. To develop endurance, one may include middle distance run in their daily fitness activities. The 5000-meters middle distance running events are contested at all global athletics championships including India. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the pacing strategies of foreign elite male athlete and Indian male athlete in 5000-meter middle distance race. The study is to exhibit whether split 100 meter times of 5000-meter are varied in between foreign elite male athlete and Indian male athlete. Ten male leading foreign athletes are selected as foreign athletes from readily publically available data of the International Association of Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Athletics Championship 2017, World Athletics Championship 2019 and ten male Indian athletes are selected as Indian athletes from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) All India Inter University Athletics Championship 2020. The research brings forth how the variations occurs among the Indian athletes of Male population and foreign athlete of Male population. The constant variation in their running pace, velocity of the foreign athletes is exhibited in accordance with their distance parameter including the distance coverages world championship from 100 meter to 5000 meter.

Electronic Theses and Dissertation (ETDs) by Indian Universities in Shodhganga Project: An Overview

Electronic Theses and Dissertation (ETDs) by Indian Universities in Shodhganga Project: An Overview

Prevalence of Bedtime Procrastination in University Students and Reexamination of the Bedtime Procrastination Scale.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of bedtime procrastination (BtP) among Indian university students and to evaluate the performance of the Bedtime Procrastination Scale (BPS).Methods: The BPS (scoring range, 9-45), with separate, additional questions related to sleep and influences thereon, was administered to all on-campus graduate and postgraduate students attending Navrachana University, Gujarat, India. The variable of regular sleep habits was defined as a BPS total score of 9-18 and BtP as a BPS total of 36-45. The BPS was examined using factor analysis. The study was conducted from November 2021 to December 2021.Results: Completed forms were received from 560 of 567 eligible students. The mean BPS total score was 29.1. BPS total scores did not differ significantly between males and females. Few students (n = 54, 9.6%) had study-defined regular sleep habits. One-fifth of the sample (20.2%) had study-defined BtP. Higher BtP total scores showed a small but statistically significant correlation with daytime tiredness (r = 0.26). Factor analysis of the BPS yielded a 2-factor solution that explained 49.3% of the variance in the data. The latent variables appeared to represent "Going to bed late" and "Going to bed on time." Potential problems, not previously discussed in the literature, were identified based on the manner in which BPS items were presented and scored.Conclusions: Few university students have regular sleep habits. BtP is present in a sufficiently large enough proportion of students to be of health concern. The BPS is likely to require modifications for future use.

Interest and Confidence in Death Education and Palliative Psychology in Italian and Indian University Students of Psychology: Similarities and Differences.

Teaching death education and palliative psychology in universities has proven to be of great importance, especially in the health professions. The present study aims to evaluate the similarities and differences in interest and confidence in death education and palliative psychology between university psychology students from two culturally different countries: Italy and India. For this study, 63 Italian and 35 Indian psychology students were recruited to take part in a course on death education and palliative psychology. The results showed the positive impact of a death education and palliative psychology course on the training of professionals. In particular, this course was useful in helping students become familiar with and learn how to manage future professional situations related to death and dying. Specific differences between the two countries also emerged, particularly with regard to their approach to the end-of-life field, due to different cultural contexts. There is still much to be done by institutions to improve the dissemination and academic teaching of this area, which in turn can promote job opportunities for young people and encourage them to work in this field.

Teaching English to Law Students: Interview with Suman Luhach, School of Law, Bennett University, India

She received her Ph.D. from BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, in 2017. Her observations on college students’ endeavors to pen down their ideas led her to choose Scaffolding Writing Skills for Indian College Students as her doctoral research topic. The work has contributed to understanding the importance of learning management systems to maximally impact classroom instruction of writing skills through a learner-centric, collaborative approach. After being awarded the institutional fellowship in 2011, She taught courses like Technical Communication, Technical Report Writing, and Effective Public Speaking at BITS Pilani to UG and PG students. Before this, She did M. Phil. in English Literature from MGS University, Bikaner, in 2009 and wrote a dissertation on the works of V S Naipaul from a Postcolonial perspective. She qualified for UGC NET (English - Language and Literature) in 2012. While doing a short-term course with RELO, US Embassy, in 2012, She was awarded Outstanding Achievement in Exploring Web 2.0: Tools for classroom teaching and professional development. During her Master (in English Literature), She received Prof. SBL Rawat Memorial Trust Award for achieving the second rank at the University level. She also wrote a dissertation on comparative analysis of G B Shaw’s Caesar and Cleopatra and William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra in MA. Her research areas are Teaching of Writing Skills in Language Classrooms at Tertiary Level, Online Collaborative Language Learning, literary theories, and Contemporary Drama. She has also served as the co-convenor of Departmental seminars in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, BITS Pilani in 2013-14. She was a member of the editorial committee of BITS CAN- a biannual BITS Pilani magazine, and the organizing committee for the International Conference Interfacing Language, Culture and Technology.

How to enter paradise on earth: a case study of Aava

Theoretical basis This case has been tested twice in the classroom of 40 students in two leading Indian institutions, IIM Ahmedabad (among a group of 40 faculty development programme participants) and Central University of Kashmir (among a group of 40 MBA marketing students). The teaching note has been well prepared and all modifications in both the main case as well as teaching note stand updated. Research methodology The data for the case was collected using both primary and secondary sources. The author managed to have a face-to-face interview with the company's Vice President, Mr Sheroy Mehta at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and get the preliminary data for the case. The author could also manage to carry out personal interactions with PureMax mineral water owners, a leading brand in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Some of the supplementary data were sourced from secondary sources and properly referenced. Case overview/synopsis The discussion questions invite students to consider several environmental challenges often faced by entrepreneurs. Students are encouraged to demonstrate their practical and theoretical knowledge by addressing genuine challenges across a typically broad entrepreneurial management spectrum, including product design, positioning and sustainability. This case was written following extensive interaction with the founding entrepreneurs at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, using a critical marketing perspective and the author's primary research. This case is targeted at postgraduate and undergraduate management students taking a marketing, strategic management or entrepreneurship course. Complexity academic level This case study is relevant for marketing management and brand management courses and could also be used for strategic management classes. This case was written to view the general requirement of the MBA marketing syllabus in most Asian universities in general and Indian universities in particular. This case can also be used for undergraduate students of business management and commerce.

Perceived Wellbeing, Happiness, and Related Challenges among Indian College Students.

The present study aimed to examine the conceptualisation and determinants of happiness among Indian college students and identify areas in which they require help. The sample consisted of 362 students in the age group of 18 to 30years (Mage = 20.9, SDage = 2.25) from two locations in North and South India. Online forms, including the Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985), Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (Watson et al. in J Pers Soc Psychol 54:1063-1070, 1998) and a qualitative survey, were used to collect the data. Results indicated that participants from institutions that offered mental health initiatives reported higher well-being than those who did not. Findings from the qualitative survey suggest that most participants conceptualised happiness in terms of needfor satisfaction and well-being. The responses also indicated that leisure activities and time spent with the family determined the participants' happiness. Concerns related to interpersonal relationships made the participants unhappy, and most of them were willing to seek help in this regard. Factors beyond immediate self and interpersonal networks had a limited role in participants' perceived happiness and unhappiness. Study findings could guide the development of customised mental health and well-being promotion initiatives to meet the needs of Indian college students.

Content Analysis of Management Doctoral Thesis in Indian Universities

The discipline of Business management is witnessing a considerable increase in the number of applicants in Ph.D. programs in Indian Universities.Amidst the growing demand for studies based on content analysis of doctoral thesis, this study explores the trends in management thesis submitted during the last twenty years in Indian Universities. The study utilizes quantitative content analysis on dissertations published by Indian Universities within the last twenty years (2000–2020) to present a research business thesis submitted in Indian Universities. The results from the quantitative content analysis of the business management thesis shall help the researchers understand scholarship expectations and identify deficiencies for better policy and practices.

A study to evaluate the self-confidence of undergraduate dental students in relation to oral and maxillofacial surgery to assess the teaching curriculum at Indian university

Background: Self-confidence is an essential attribute required for dental students to succeed in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the self-confidence levels of undergraduate dental students in India in relation to OMFS and assess the effectiveness of the teaching curriculum. Materials and Methods: The study involved 100 undergraduate dental students from a university in India, and a self-confidence questionnaire was used to assess their confidence levels. Results: The results showed that the self-confidence levels of the students were moderate, with most students reporting low levels of confidence in performing OMFS procedures. Conclusions: The study concluded that there is a need for the university to review and update the OMFS teaching curriculum to improve the self-confidence of the students in this area.

A study on use of over-the-counter drugs among medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study

Background: Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are those that can be obtained without the need for a prescription, providing a convenient pathway to address everyday health concerns. These non-prescription remedies cater to minor health issues and are easily accessible. However, it is important for users to carefully follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the drugs packaging to ensure safe and effective usage. Aims and Objectives: The present study is undertaken, the prevalence of OTC drug utilization among medical undergraduate students, with the aim of uncovering the factors that contribute to such usage. Materials and Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional survey among 500 medical undergraduates from an Indian university. The survey aimed to evaluate their utilization of OTC drugs, information sources, and awareness regarding potential side effects. Data collection utilized a self-administered questionnaire. Results: According to the findings, 450 of the 500 students participated in the survey. Analgesics (85.3%) and antipyretics (61.8%) were the most popular choices among respondents (81.3%). Friends and family (46.2%) were the most common sources of information about OTC drugs. Notably, the majority of students (69.1%) were aware of the potential side effects of OTC drugs. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of educating medical students on the proper use of OTC drugs as well as the importance of seeking advice from health-care professionals. Furthermore, it emphasizes the significance of increased regulation of OTC drug sales and the dissemination of accurate public information.

Factors influencing the outcomes of university-based Indian incubators

The study explores the factors that could influence the performance of incubators hosted by Indian universities. Sustainability of these TBIs depends on the determiners of these/performance. The study tries to identify if there exist any differentiator among the TBIs like the sector, public or private TBIs that perform better. The methodology adopted is primary data collection using a questionnaire designed for this purpose. Complete enumeration method is adopted for data collection. The questionnaire was circulated to the incubator heads of 67 incubators and 30 responses were obtained. It was found that number of years of operation and government grant are two significant factors that contribute to the successful outcome of incubators. No significant difference in the incubator performance was found between private and public universities to which the incubator is attached. However, sector specificity is proven to be significant in the success or otherwise of an incubator.

The impact of antibiotic resistance training programs on knowledge, attitude, and practice reflection among Indian higher education students

Background and Aim: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is one of the most pressing public health issues. Resistant pathogens originate from antibiotic misuse and unsustainable socioeconomic patterns. Co-financed by the European Commission, the Erasmus + capacity building project, PREVENT IT | Risk Management and Prevention of ABR, aims to improve the effectiveness of the study programs of Indian universities vis-à-vis ABR. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the ABR training programs on the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) reflection of undergraduate and postgraduate students from five Indian universities. Materials and Methods: In this multicentric study, the KAP reflection of the students was assessed before (pre) and after (post) the intervention of experiential ABR training. Paired t-test and one-way analysis of variance were used to analyze the impact of intervention using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. Results: A total of 515 students participated in the study. The findings indicate a significant improvement in the knowledge and attitude scores, while a minor change was observed in practice reflection. Conclusion: The intervention conducted within the framework of the project could set a good practice for the prevention and risk management of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Keywords: health, antibiotic resistance, training, innovations and health, attitude and practice, capacity building, equal access, awareness, increasing life expectancy, international health policy.

Managing Indian universities' need of single national regulator of higher education

Managing Indian universities' need of single national regulator of higher education

Detection and classification of anxiety in university students through the application of machine learning

Mental Health has recently transformed into a domain that caused interest in almost every field and has garnered attention in recent years, millions of people suffer due to mental illnesses that are often left unaccounted for, a vast majority of these people are youngsters, a large chunk being students belonging to various universities. This research's aim was to pinpoint the extent of anxiety, in conjunction, its effects, as noticed in Indian university students. The dataset was gathered using a questionnaire, that was matching with Likert scale measurement criteria, which consisted of university engineering students. This questionnaire was distributed amongst 127 engineering students, as a result, the level of anxiety was quantified, and its causes and effects were identified, a series of statistical reliability and validity tests were performed on the dataset. Machine learning algorithms are applied in the end to classify the anxiety level based on the effects of anxiety after being trained on pre-existing data points. It was found that the Cronbach's alpha value for the entire dataset was 0.723 and Pearson's correlation coefficient was 0.823, the accuracy for the naïve bayes, decision tree, random forest and support vector machine algorithms were 71.05%, 71.05%, 78.9% and 75.5% respectively.

Does PhD enrolment improve the research efficiency of educational institutes A comparative assessment of Indian universities using data envelopment analysis

Does PhD enrolment improve the research efficiency of educational institutes A comparative assessment of Indian universities using data envelopment analysis

Mobile learning determinants that influence Indian university students' learning satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the whole world went under strict lockdown, including educational institutions. This led to the quick reshaping of educational systems to provide uninterrupted education to the students. Preferably, both teachers and students switched from physical classrooms to online classrooms. This overnight change brought numerous challenges for a country like India. But the authors of this study see it as an opportunity and aim to explore mobile learning (m-learning) determinants that influence Indian university students' learning needs during the COVID-19. For this, the data were gathered using a web-based questionnaire from 557 students of seven different universities (both public and private) in India. Next, the data were quantitatively analysed using reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and multiple regression analysis. The results show that out of three first-order m-learning variables, only two (system and service quality items) have a positive impact on students' learning satisfaction in the Indian context. In the end, the implications of the study in the adoption of m-learning at different Indian universities have been discussed.

Data analysis and graphical representation of 1500-meter male middle distance runners

The fifteen-hundred-meter intermediate distance running events are contested at all worldwide athletics championships including India. The purpose of the study is to investigate the pacing plans of foreign top male athlete and Indian top male athlete in fifteen-hundred intermediate distance race. The study is to display whether divided hundred-meter times of fifteen-hundred meter are different in between foreign top male athlete and Indian top male athlete. Ten male foremost foreign athletes are selected as foreign athletes from readily openly accessible information of the International Association of Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Athletics Championship and Olympics also ten male Indian athletes are selected as Indian athletes from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) All India Inter University and other Athletics Competition. The study tried to discover intermediate distance running plans of Indian and foreign top athletes.

Cyberbullying: A study of its extent, coping resources, and psychological impact among college students.

Bullying is an aggressive act with a hostile intent to dominate, abuse, or intimidate an individual(s) with a lesser social or physical power, repeatedly over a period of time. Though bullying can manifest in any social situation, its pernicious presence in the educational institutions has become a source of concern to all stakeholders. With their self-esteem and world view entwined in cyberspace, the present generation of young adults derive their social status and self-worth through affirmations through the internet via social networking sites. Cyberspace is an ideal environment for bullies as it is relatively anonymous, allows the participation of a large audience, and is almost impossible to supervise. To estimate the extent, coping resources, and psychological impact of cyberbullying among Indian college students. This cross-sectional study was carried out among undergraduate medical students of Sikkim. Cyberbullying, cybervictimization, coping strategies used by students, self-esteem, and levels of depression, anxiety, and stress were estimated using standardized self-report scales. Out of 213 medical students, more than half of the college students (60.6%) were victims of cyberbullying. Coping strategies commonly used by cybervictims were technical coping, support from friends, and assertively confronting the bully online. Victims of cyberbullying had significantly more depression, anxiety, stress, and lower self-esteem (p values <0.05) compared to students who did not experience cyberbullying. This study illuminates the extent and nature of cyberbullying among Indian medical students. The negative mental health consequences of cyberbullying are worrying. Mental health professionals and stakeholders need to create an awareness and formulate strategies to combat cyberbullying in colleges.

Investigating multilingualism and its association with executive functioning: An exploratory study comparing bilingual, trilingual and quadrilingual college students in India

Multilingualism has both advantages and disadvantages. Past research has highlighted this dichotomy by exploring the impact of linguistic ability on individuals’ executive functioning. This study explores the relationship between individuals’ linguistic ability (number of languages spoken) and their executive functioning, specifically, working memory – measured using the Corsi Block-Tapping task (Mueller, 2011a), inhibitory control – measured using the Go/No-Go task (Mueller, 2011b) and problem solving – measured using the Tower of London task (Mueller, 2011c) among bilingual, trilingual and quadrilingual Indian colleges students. Results from a Kruskal Wallis test indicated non-significant results for problem solving among the three groups. However, significant differences were found between groups for working memory (p = 0.050) (particularly between bilinguals and quadrilinguals, and trilinguals and quadrilinguals) and inhibitory control (p = 0.020) (particularly between trilinguals and quadrilinguals). The mixed results indicate a need for further research in this domain within the vast and diverse population of India.