PG Students Research Articles

Utilizing a Digital Escape Room to Improve Students’ Grasp and Understanding of Qualitative Research Methods

Utilizing the potential in game mechanisms for learning purposes is not new. This version of gaming for learning is about developing a Digital Escape Room (DER) revolving around a specific subject: qualitative research methods. Qualitative research methods have proved to be a difficult topic for many UG and PG students. It is thus important to develop tasks that will enable these students to obtain a deep learning experience. The significance of this project lies in that both qualitative and quantitative research methods seem to be difficult to learn for students. It seems to be a curriculum that the students need to invest more time learning than they expect and are willing to spend. Hence, seeking to utilize the potential that lies in immersive gaming. One of the aims of this project is to investigate if and how the DER approach will suit the step-by-step approach that is often used in qualitative research methods courses. Will this approach of solving puzzle-by-puzzle, and then combining answers in order to unlock the next level enable an emergence of more understandings of what the qualitative research is about? In this theoretical paper (work-in-progress), we will look at the DER literature and describe how the different components of the DER will contribute to pedagogical support regarding learning outcomes. In this next phase of this project, we are planning to develop our DER based on the current literature and previous evaluations of DERs, we will also conduct more semi-structure interviews, and further investigation is underway.

CeRA Utilization and Learning Outcomes: A Study of PG Students at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior

CeRA Utilization and Learning Outcomes: A Study of PG Students at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior

Evaluating the Role of Objective Structured Clinical Examination as a Summative Assessment Tool in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Psychiatry Residents.

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is the gold standard and universal format to assess medical students' clinical competence in a comprehensive, reliable, and valid manner. OSCE is gaining global popularity for assessing medical students in various specialties. Our country uses it in multiple disciplines, but its application in psychiatry remains limited. OSCE is a resource-demanding assessment method that can face numerous challenges. A comprehensive assessment of perceptions regarding OSCE can help identify areas that need improvement. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the perceptions of students and examiners toward OSCE in psychiatry. This study aims to evaluate the role of Objective Structured Clinical Examination as a summative assessment tool in assessing competency in undergraduate (as part of their ward leaving examinations in psychiatry) and postgraduate psychiatry residents (as part of their six-monthly assessments) and analyze the perceptions of students as well as of the faculty members regarding OSCE. Six MD students and 49 MBBS students took the OSCE as part of their ward-level exams in psychiatry. In the presence of four faculty members of the psychiatry department, students completed their six-month summative exams. The OSCE was held at separate times for UG and PG students. UG and PG students utilized different stations (PG students had a harder level). A 10-item questionnaire was given to examiners and students at the end of the OSCE to get their opinions regarding the OSCE. Furthermore, data gathered from the faculty through an open-ended questionnaire was compiled and displayed thematically. Since the Likert scale survey generated ordinal data, the statistical analysis was conducted using the median, interquartile range (IQR), and chi-square test. The chi-square test was used to compare the variables. A P-value of less than 0.05 was deemed statistically noteworthy. Four faculty members and fifty-five students in all answered the questionnaire. Regarding the OSCE's characteristics, validity, reliability, and transparency, the majority of students expressed positive opinions. In a similar vein, most examiners had positive perceptions pertaining to OSCE's administration, structure, and procedures. Certain areas, such as "improved confidence in teaching clinical skills" and "improved confidence in giving students structured feedback," were also emphasized by thematic analysis of faculty members. In general, both students and examiners had extremely favorable perceptions of and embraced the OSCE. Improved faculty orientation and student preparation for the OSCE may help allay anxiety and overcome hesitation related to the exam.

Effects of 60 versus 30 Minutes of Pilates Exercise on Cervicothoracic Alignment, Muscle Strength, and Endurance in University Students with Upper Crossed Syndrome.

Background/Objectives: This study determined the effects of 60 min or 30 min Pilates program on cervicothoracic alignment, muscular strength, and endurance in university students with upper-crossed syndrome (UCS). Methods: Twenty-six university students with UCS were randomly allocated into 60 min Pilates (60 PG, n = 9), 30 min Pilates (30 PG, n = 9), and control (CG, n = 8) groups. The 60 and 30 PG students participated in the Pilates program, focusing on relaxation, stability, mobility, and strengthening of the cervical, thoracic, and scapular muscles for 60 or 30 min per session, twice a week, for 12 weeks. Cervicothoracic alignment was measured using BodyStyle to determine craniovertebral angle (CVA), forward shoulder angle (FSA), head position angle (HPA), head tilt angle (HTA), and kyphosis angle (KA). We measured the muscular strength and endurance of the shoulder on the dominant side. Results: After the intervention, CVA, HPA, HTA, and KA significantly improved in the 60 and 30 PG (all p < 0.01) but not in the CG (p > 0.05). There were no significant differences between the 60 and 30 PG at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. Shoulder strength differed between shoulder flexion and horizontal abduction (p < 0.01). Shoulder endurance differed between extension, flexion, and horizontal abduction (p < 0.05, p < 0.01, and p < 0.001, respectively). Conclusions: This study confirmed the effectiveness of the Pilates program in improving cervicothoracic sagittal alignment and shoulder muscular function in university students with UCS. Additionally, the effects of participating in 60 and 30 min Pilates programs were found to be equivalent. Therefore, encouraging busy university students to participate in at least 30 min of the Pilates program is important.

A questionnaire study regarding knowledge, attitude and usage of artificial intelligence and machine learning by the orthodontic fraternity of Northern India

AimThe aim of the questionnaire study was to determine the knowledge, attitude, and perception of orthodontists regarding the role of artificial intelligence in dentistry in general and orthodontics specifically, and to determine the use of artificial intelligence by the orthodontist. MethodsThis cross-sectional study was done among the orthodontists of Northern India (clinicians, academicians, and postgraduates) through a web-based electronic survey using Google Forms. The study was designed to obtain information about AI and its basic usage in daily life, in dentistry, and in orthodontics from the participants. The options given were set specifically according to the Likert scale to maintain the correct format. The questionnaire was validated by one AI expert and one orthodontic expert, followed by pretesting in a smaller group of 25 orthodontists 2 weeks before circulation. A total of 100 orthodontists and postgraduate students responded to the pretested online questionnaire link for 31 questions in four sections sent via social media websites in a period of 3 months. ResultsThe majority of the participants believe that AI could be useful in diagnosis and treatment planning and could revolutionize dentistry in general. 84 % of the orthodontic academicians and clinicians, including PG students, consider AI a useful tool for boosting performance and delivering quality care in orthodontics, and 72 % see AI as a partner rather than a competitor in the foreseeable future of dentistry. 90 % of the participants believe that the incorporation of AI into CBCT analysis can be a valuable addition to diagnosis and treatment planning. 86 % of total participants agree that AI can be helpful in decision-making for orthognathic surgery, and 84 % find AI useful for bone age assessment. ConclusionsIt was observed that academicians are more aware of AI terminologies and usage as compared to PG students and clinicians. There is a consensus that AI is a useful tool for diagnosis and treatment planning, boosting performance and quality care in orthodontics. In spite of these facts, 62.5 % of clinicians and 40 % of PG students are still not using AI for cephalometric analysis (p = 0.033).

Is the current postgraduation batch less fortunate by missing the crucial junior resident 2 phase? A thought

ABSTRACT During Covid-19 core areas of medical education have taken a beating. After the first wave of COVID 19, PG admissions took place between May and July 2020. Due to the second wave of COVID 19, NEET PG 2021 exam was conducted 9 months late. JR 2 phase is also the time when the PGs have interdepartmental and outside postings in other speciality and super speciality sections, but due to the unavailability of a new batch, this thing also got hampered as the departments were reluctant to send them. Most of the PG students were not able to start work on mandatory requirements for exam due to massive workload with availability of lesser workforce. The overall conclusion is that the current PG batch students are losers in their JR 2 phase of learning, training, and teaching and the reason behind that is constant delays due to litigations.

Information Literacy Skills among PG Students and Researchers in Accessing the Resources

Information Literacy is essential for each individual to obtain the required Information from the vast availability of resources. With Information Literacy, one can identify, evaluate, apply and acknowledge the source of Information. Information Literate evolution plays a important function in the growth of the Nation. Significant steps need to be taken to transform the young Indians into Information literate Indians. The lifelong learning process should be an essential component of the Higher education system. The present study attempted to understand the level of understanding of information sources available in the university, recognize their level of digital Literacy, and find out their diverse search strategies.

Scrolling and Stress: Exploring Internet Usage for Social Media and Psychological Distress in Young Adults

Abstract Background: Internet usage is increasing significantly among young adults for various purposes. Understanding the extent of their social media engagement is crucial. This study aims to explore how much young adults use the Internet for social media and its link to psychological distress. Methods: The study included 423 UG and PG students from two private colleges in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. They were selected using a purposive sampling technique. An online survey collected data through a sociodemographic data sheet, the Internet Use Scale, and the Kessler 10 Psychological Distress Scale. Results: The findings revealed that 26% (n = 111) of students excessively use the Internet for social media activities. More males (56.76%) than females (43.24%) use this excessively. Around 23% of these heavy users have four or more social media accounts. Instagram is the most popular platform (32%), followed by combinations such as Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube (28%), and Instagram paired with YouTube (20%). Excessive Internet users (P &lt; 0.001) spend an average of 3.57 h on social media, while nonexcessive users spend 2.51 h. Over half of the excessive users had psychological distress (P &lt; 0.001). Significant positive correlations were found between average social media usage hours, Internet use score, and psychological distress (P &lt; 0.001). Conclusion: Internet usage for social media activity is rising among students, and using multiple social media accounts and excessive use are associated with psychological distress.

Constraints in utilization of social media by PG students of SKRAU and RAJUVAS, Bikaner and invite suggestions to overcome the constraints

Social media has gained high popularity among the students; there are millions of students who have account on one or the other social media platform. The study was being undertaken in the constituent campus colleges of SKRAU and RAJUVAS, Bikaner. Under SKRAU, Bikaner three colleges were selected for the present study which is situated in SKRAU, Bikaner campus. One college under the RAJUVAS, were selected for the present study which is situated in RAJUVAS, Bikaner. To have an appropriate proportion of representation from both the universities, the technique of proportionate random sampling was applied. The total numbers of 160 respondents (109 Master level students and 51 Ph.D. level students) were selected. Thereafter, data were collected by using interview method and statistically analysed by applying appropriates and required statistically parameters and lead to following results : Constraints faced by postgraduate students in using social media. The overall data revealed that the “technical constraints” was perceived as most important constraint by the master level students and perceived as most important constraint by the Ph.D. students which were rank first.Last category observed the majority of specific problems faced by the students were “Time spending” got overall rank 1st with master level and Ph.D. students. All the given suggestions by the students were calculated by mean per cent score and assigned ranks accordingly. Revealed that “Students may be educated to use social media for academic communication” as suggested by the majority of the master level students were rank first and “More research work is required on use of social media for academic use by students” by the overall Ph.D. students were rank.

Extent of knoweledge of PG students of Swami Keswanand Rajasthan Agriculture University and Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner about the social media

The study therefore, aims to find out the utilization pattern of the popular social media for educational purpose. The study will explore how and to what extent students use social media for educational purposes. The study was being undertaken in the constituent campus colleges of SKRAU and RAJUVAS,Bikaner. Under SKRAU, Bikaner three colleges were selected for the present study which is situated in SKRAU, Bikaner campus. One college under the RAJUVAS, were selected for the present study which is situated in RAJUVAS, Bikaner. To have an appropriate proportion of representation from both the universities, the technique of proportionate random sampling was applied. The total numbers of 160 respondents (109 Master level students and 51 Ph.D. level students) were selected. Thereafter, data were collected by using interview method and statistically analysed by applying appropriates and required statistically parameters and lead to following results: Data regarding extent of the knowledge of the respondent were collected, analyzed and presented fewer than five categories. First category, are you aware about the following social media? Majority of the respondents were aware about “YouTube” and “WhatsApp” which was ranked first. In second Category majority of the respondents aware about “Entertainment services” of social media were ranked first. In the third category, Majority of the Ph.D. level students know that “Agriculture department”, “Kisan call centers”, “ATICs” and “KVKs”provides needed information related to agriculture development and its allied fields were ranked first.In the fourth category majority of the master level and Ph.D. level students know about “Messaging” and “Whatapp” service were ranked first from different social media. In this category majority of the master level and Ph.D. students known that “Information of research work” and “Information about technological knowledge” were ranked first.

Information Seeking Behaviour of PG students of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication: A case study of Karnataka University, Dharwad

Information Seeking Behaviour of PG students of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication: A case study of Karnataka University, Dharwad

ICT in Hospitality: A textbook for PG students

ICT in Hospitality: A textbook for PG students

Use and Impact of Electronic Information Resources among PG Students of UAS, Dharwad

Use and Impact of Electronic Information Resources among PG Students of UAS, Dharwad

Textbook on Digital Marketing for PG Students Authors

Textbook on Digital Marketing for PG Students Authors

Pandemic perspectives: How students navigate social relationships

The development of social bonds helps to keep the social fabric of society intact. However, The Covid-19 outbreak has caused mayhem on social relationships and has changed the manner individuals interact with one another. Face-to-face communications were typically limited to primary members amid the apex of Covid-19 restrictions because some 'weak' ties were lost, and connections grew more confined to those closest. The case study approach was used in this qualitative work to understand students' perceptions of many facets of social relationships (family, relatives, teachers, classmates, coworkers, friends, and strangers) and how the Covid-19 Pandemic affects their interpersonal relationships. Six Post graduate students at Kashmir University participated in the study and were purposively selected and interviewed. The data for this study was collected by semi-structured interviews. The face-to-face interview with PG students at Kashmir University lasted up for forty-five minutes per student focused on the individuals’ stories and interpretations of their viewpoints about social relationships and experience of change in social relationships brought about by the Covid-19 outbreak. The results of this research lead to the conclusion that the existence of social ties has a great beneficial influence on psychological and physiological health, adding to an individual's overall well-being, but the lack of social relationships increases the likelihood of psychological discomfort. Social relationships provide freedom of self-disclosure to expose one's personal difficulties and feelings. The loss of in-person interactions as a result of the Covid 19 outbreak, as well as the total shift to virtual connections, had been a major difficulty. Increased virtual relations has created societal chaos and diminished value system. A significant drift in norms of interaction has been found.

Beverage Drinking and Snacks Eating Habits of UG &amp; PG Students from Pune City

Beverage Drinking and Snacks Eating Habits of UG &amp; PG Students from Pune City

Examining the Effectiveness of Virtual Training under the Kirkpatrick Model: A Post-COVID Study

Teaching and training through online tools were used by most Higher Education Institute (HEIs) worldwide during COVID-19 to cater to the needs of students who stay far away from educational institutions. After the pandemic, the virtual model of education and training became a trend. The students and teachers are also more used to this trend which is giving more opportunities to both learners and instructors. One of the notable benefits of virtual teaching and learning platform is that it provides a flexible environment to gain knowledge, skills, and attitude simultaneously along with formal off-line education. From the earlier studies it is found that the majority of studies have focused on traditional, offline training methods and only a few studies have focused on virtual training. Therefore, the present study examined the effectiveness of virtual training using the Kirkpatrick model. For this purpose, a research instrument based on the Kirkpatrick model was constructed and distributed among the UG and PG students in Mangalore City. A total of 143 responses were collected, of which 132 were completed responses and all of them were considered for analysis. Descriptive statistics and one sample t-test are employed to analyse and interpret the data. The findings revealed that virtual training is more effective compared to traditional and offline training methods. Henceforth, the training and education provided through virtual platforms made significant contributions to the employability of youngsters.

Learning Behavior of UG &amp; PG Students of University College of Physical Education, Guru Kashi University Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda (Punjab) During Lockdown Period

The main purpose of this study to examine the learning status of online classes of under graduate and post graduate student related to physical education department of Guru Kashi University Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda (Punjab) during lockdown period. For this study an online survey was conducted to collect the data through Google form from 15 July 2021 to 25 July 2021. A self-structural questionnaire prepared in the Google form and sent to students through WhatsApp and E-mail. A total 230 students provide complete details. The percentage method was used to analysis the learning status of under graduate and post graduate students related to Physical Education courses during lockdown period. During the lock down period 80% students were actively participated in online learning or classes. Out of this percentage most students used mobile phone in online learning. Student facing many problems like stress, depression anxiety, poor internet facility, lack of study environment at home, lack of practical activity in physically manner. Students from rural area faced huge challenges during online classes. Finding of this study to create a positive space for online study of students related to physical education courses. Colleges and Universities make plan to develop an online education system for physical education related students.

Environmental Awareness Among Higher Education Students

Environmental awareness is the impression of being knowledgeable about the environment. It states the set of principles, opinions, and morals that assist us in contributing to the well-being of the natural environment thus analysing and understanding the problems associated with it. In the existing scenario, knowing, identifying, and familiarizing ourselves with our environmental surroundings has made us aware of the crucial danger that it is in. The conservation, protection, and preservation of the natural environment have become of the highest importance because of the constant neglect that the students have shown towards it. Environmental education plays a significant role in the development of environmental awareness. So, the researcher wanted to conduct this research. The objective of the present study was to find out about Environmental Awareness among Higher Education Students. This study is done by using the Descriptive Survey Method and the Researcher has analysed data in a qualitative approach. A total of 100 samples have been taken from UG and PG students of various departments of the University of Kalyani. The Researcher framed one questionnaire consisting of 30 questions with 4 options. After the data analysis, the Researcher found that - PG students are more aware than UG students, Male students are more aware than Female students, Rural and Urban students are equally aware of Environmental Awareness, Reserve and Unreserve category students are equally aware of Environment Awareness, and Science students are more aware of Environment Awareness than Arts students.

Impact of Recruitment Training Skills of Employability of Management Graduates in Rayalaseema Region

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to identify the recruitment training aspects that may have an impact on the employability of private university management graduates in Hyderabad's Rayalaseema region.&#x0D; &#x0D; Method: The authors employed SEM analysis to assess the hypothesised connection that exists between each independent variable and the dependent one, using AMOS (24). The research has done on 270 management UG and PG students.&#x0D; &#x0D; Result: The result shows that recruitment training had moderate positive effect on employability of management graduates. The above outline provides a general structure for a research paper on the impact of recruitment training skills on the employability of management graduates in the Rayalaseema region.&#x0D; &#x0D; Conclusion: The findings of this research can provide valuable insights for educational institutions, policymakers, and recruiters to optimize recruitment training programs and improve the employability prospects of management graduates. The study investigates how recruitment training programs enhance job readiness, provide a competitive advantage, and increase the employability of management graduates.