Science Stream Research Articles

Perception of Students on Agriculture as an Occupation- A Reference to Pondicherry University Postgraduate Students

This research article investigates the perception of postgraduate students at Pondicherry University regarding agriculture as an occupation. The study examines the demographic characteristics of the participants and explores their perceptions of agriculture. The sample comprises 56.4% female and 43.6% male respondents aged 21 to 28. Most (93.6%) of the participants fall within the 21 to 25 age group. Regarding the family type, most respondents (75.6%) belong to nuclear families, while a minority (20.5%) reside in joint families. Regarding residence, 53.8% of the respondents live in urban areas, while slightly over one-third (46.2%) reside in rural areas. The academic backgrounds of the participants are diverse, with approximately one-third belonging to the social science stream (34.6%), management stream (33.3%), and life science stream (32.1%), respectively. The study reveals that 65.4% of the respondents have a medium level of perception towards agriculture, while 34.6% have a high level of perception towards agriculture as an occupation. The article further presents the results of statistical analyses, including an independent sample t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA). These indicate no significant differences in perception of agriculture as an occupation across gender, nativity, course of study, and family type. These findings contribute to understanding postgraduate students’ perception of agriculture as a career option and provide insights for policymakers and educators in promoting agriculture as a viable and attractive occupation for future generations. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 10, Issue-3: 55-59.

Prevalence, associated factors, and reasons for the initiation of alcohol use among female college students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study from urban Bengaluru, India

BackgroundFemale alcohol users are increasing in recent days. Social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic would have worsened the situation. Hence, we aimed to determine the prevalence and reasons for the initiation of alcohol use among college students during the pandemic. MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional analytical study and qualitative in-depth interviews among female college students from medical, engineering and arts & science streams. WHO-AUDIT questionnaire was used to identify alcohol use and patterns. ResultsA total of 1111 students participated. The prevalence of alcohol use was 28.3% (95% CI 25.6–31.0). Of them, harmful use and alcohol dependency were 3.5% (95% CI 2.5–4.8) and 2.5% (95% CI 1.7–3.6), respectively. Age (APR = 4.95, p=<0.001), family history of alcohol (APR = 1.60, p=<0.001), friends consuming alcohol (APR = 1.53, p=<0.001) and tobacco use (APR = 1.70, p=<0.001) were associated with alcohol use. Mothers’ education (APR = 3.06, p = 0.043), family history of alcohol (APR = 2.53, p = 0.008) and type of college (APR = 2.65, p = 0.010) were associated with harmful use/dependency. Social influence, college and family environment were the main reason for the initiation of alcohol use. ConclusionHigh prevalence of alcohol use among female college students emphasizes the need for alcohol use prevention interventions in colleges.

Stress, Depression, and Anxiety of Female Adolescents of Higher Senior Secondary School: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study of Humanities, Commerce, and Science Streams.

A cross-sectional, representative sample from adolescent girls of higher senior secondary schools was collected for the study. We analyzed the data from 600 Punjabi Indian female adolescents (200 from humanities, 200 from commerce, and 200 from science stream) aged 15-17 years who were randomly selected from government and private schools. The symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress were assessed by the DAS questionnaire. Overall prevalence was 50.8%, 58.7%, and 68% for depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. A significant difference was reported for depression (.000), anxiety (.000), and stress (.002) between adolescents of three streams. The results of the study point out that there is a necessity for some interventions to educate adolescent girls about the negative effects of stress, depression, and anxiety on their body.

Usage of Cloud Computing Application by Students from Kurukshetra University

The term "cloud computing" refers to a variety of tools and applications used byorganizations to manage their work processes online. Apart from providing theexpected benefits, the gadgets and applications of the cloud are helpful for education.The purpose of this study is not to examine the outcomes of cloud computing inuniversities, but to examine how students use cloud applications. A survey researchdesign was used to examine how students of Kurukshetra University use cloudcomputing applications. 200 students from the streams of science, management, socialscience, and arts were randomly selected to answer a structured questionnaire. Aresponse rate of 95% was achieved by 48 students in Science, 50 in Management, 48in Social Science, and 44 in Arts who completed and returned the questionnaire on time.The analyzed data is presented in a table that includes the Likert scale mean, standarddeviation, and the cross-table Chi-square test. In the study, most students highlypreferred G Suite Cloud (57%) and Microsoft (40%) learning applications. It can beseen from the study that WhatsApp (98%), Facebook (96%), and YouTube (97%) arethe most preferred cloud-based social media among the students, most studentspreferred Google Meet (95%) and Zoom (91%) meeting application, and most studentspreferred Google Drive (68%) and pCloud (67%) for data storage.

KAJIAN FENOMENOLOGIKAL: MENEROKA KESAN AKTIVITI SAINS DI LUAR BILIK DARJAH TERHADAP PELAJAR ALIRAN SAINS DI PULAU PINANG

The experience of outdoor science activities is one of the most enjoyable learning strategies. Various activities can be carried out through hands-on experiences and can help engage students' interest in science. However, the time constraints faced by teachers in schools prevent the traditional teaching and learning methods from being transformed into more engaging ones. Nevertheless, there are higher education institutions that carry out science activities with school students outside the classroom. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the effects of science activities provided by one of the higher education institutions in Penang on science stream students in premier secondary schools. This phenomenological study utilizes a qualitative design involving eight informants, including five students and three facilitators, to explore their views and experiences during outdoor science activities. The phenomenological approach was chosen as it provides a deep understanding of the experiences encountered by the informants. The data were collected through interview sessions. The data were thematically analyzed and yielded three themes: innovative science activities, thinking skills, and student attitudes. The study found that after participating in these science activities for four months, the informants' self-confidence levels increased and their thinking skills improved, especially when they achieved results from the science activities in national or international competitions. Their attitudes also became more mature and confident when facing judges and the public. They became more interested in science and continued to choose science-related fields as they pursued higher education. The findings of this study provide information for policymakers, schools, higher education institutions, teachers, parents, or other stakeholders to better understand the importance of organizing and conducting science activities outside the classroom.

Synthetic approaches and applications of an underprivileged 1,2,5-oxadiazole moiety: A review.

1,2,5-oxadiazole belongs to five-membered heterocyclic compounds with two nitrogen and one oxygen atom. In comparison with other heterocyclic moieties, 1,2,5-oxadiazoles moiety is considered as underprivileged as it attracted little attention of the researchers although lot of scopes and possible applications in medicinal, material and agriculture science. 1,2,5-oxadiazole and its derivatives have been reported as good pharmacophores as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, antibacterial, vasodilating agents, antimalarial, anticancer, etc. In the presented manuscript, we reviewed granted patents and different synthetic strategies which have been reported for the synthesis of 1,2,5-oxadiazoles such as cycloaddition, dimerization, cyclodehydration, condensation, thermolysis, nitration, oxidation and ring-conversion. These synthetic methods have also been analysed for their merits and demerits. The manuscript also highlighted various applications of 1,2,5-oxadiazole and its derivatives. We hope that researchers across the scientific streams will be benefitted from the presented review articles for designing their work related to 1,2,5-oxadiazoles.

Designing and testing a module based on the integrated approach between the subjects of geography and natural sciences. A case study of the common core science stream in the Moroccan high school

يندرج هذا العمل ضمن الدراسات التي تروم تطوير المناهج الدراسية بالمدرسة المغربية، وذلك عبر تقديم نتائج دراسة ميدانية متعلقة بتصميم وتجريب وحدة تعليمية قائمة على المقاربة التكاملية بين مادتي الجغرافيا وعلوم الحياة والأرض، ترتكز على أجرأة مكون الامتدادات والتقاطعات بين برنامج المادتين بمستوى الجذع المشترك علوم. سعت الدراسة للإجابة عن السؤال الإشكالي التالي: ما مدى تأثير التدريس بالمقاربة التكاملية بين مادتي الجغرافيا وعلوم الحياة والأرض على مستوى التحصيل الدراسي لتلاميذ مستوى الجذع المشترك علوم؟ وذلك انطلاقا من الفرضية التالية: "إن من شأن تطبيق دروس في إطار وحدة تعليمية قائمة على المقاربة التكاملية بين مادتي الجغرافيا وعلوم الحياة والأرض أن تحقق فروقا دالة بين مكتسبات تلاميذ الجذع المشترك علوم". تبنت الدراسة المنهجين التجريبي والوصفي التحليلي، ووظفت الإحصاء الوصفي والاستدلالي، واعتمدت أداة الاختبار في التجريب بين المجموعتين الضابطة والتجريبية. خلصت الدراسة إلى تفوق المجموعة التجريبية على المجموعة الضابطة على مستوى نتائج التحصيل سواء بالنسبة للنتائج العامة أو النتائج التفصلية وعلى مستوى جميع مجالات التعلم. وهو ما سمح بالتقدم بمجموعة من الاقتراحات لأجرأة مكون الامتدادات والتقاطعات بين المواد الدراسية داخل المنهاج التعليمي المغربي.

Effects of portfolio-based assessment on EFL students’ conceptions and approaches to writing

Researches in general education as well as in language teaching have clearly shown the pivotal role conceptions of learning played on students’ learning outcome. However, there are paucity of researches on instructional and assessment schemes that promote deep conceptions of writing. The main objective of this study, therefore, was to examine the effects of Portfolio-Based Assessment (PBA) on EFL students’ conceptions and approaches to writing. To this end, a pretest posttest control group quasi-experimental research design was adopted, and two sections were chosen from first-year Natural Science Stream students at Wollo University, Dessie Campus. From the two groups, totally 60 participants were chosen randomly, and four types of data collection instruments namely; conceptions of writing scale, essay writing tests, interviews and reflection sheets were employed. The quantitative data were analyzed mainly by using one sample t-test and independent samples t-test, and the qualitative data were also analyzed thematically. During the intervention that stayed for 8 weeks, the students in experimental groups were assessed by writing portfolios. The students in controlled group, however, were assessed by using conventional assessment schemes. As the findings revealed, significant changes in students’ conceptions of writing and writing performances were observed between participants in experimental and controlled groups. The findings suggest that PBA influences EFL students’ deep and meaningful conceptions of writing by way of supporting their independent and out-of class learning endeavor. Moreover, the findings hold implications for using PBA to boost EFL students’ writing self-efficacy beliefs and concern for reflection and revision.

Overlooked contributions of Ayurveda literature to the history of physiology of digestion and metabolism.

Ayurveda is a traditional system of healthcare that is native to India and has a rich documented literature of its own. Most of the historians agree that the documentation of core Ayurveda literature took place approximately in between 400 BCE and 200 CE, while acknowledging that the roots of its theoretical framework can be traced back to a much earlier period. For multiple reasons many significant contributions of Ayurveda literature to various streams of biological and medical sciences have remained under-recognized while recounting the historical milestones of development. This is true in the context of the physiology of digestion and metabolism too. In this communication we try to reconstruct a picture of the processes of digestion and metabolism as had been understood by ancient Ayurveda scholars. Though this understanding was primitive and insufficient in many ways, we argue that this deserves to be documented and acknowledged. To help with grasping the importance of these contributions, we juxtapose them with the corresponding insights pertaining to this subject reported by prominent western scientists. The major contributions of Ayurveda that have been recounted in this paper are those related to the description of three distinct phases of digestion (Avasthapaka), multiple sets of transformative entities acting at different levels of metabolism (Agni), and the roles ascribed to various internal and external factors in executing these physiological functions.

A review on eminent application and performance of nano based silica and silica fume in the cement concrete

In last few years, the revolution of nanotechnology has escalated great in varied science streams. In the, study of effective utilization of Nano particles in construction industry has become a conspicuous one. While implementing the sustainability in construction, the adoption of nanotechnology has done a greater impact and there is still need more to explore. The Nano particles are usually possess incredible physical and chemical properties that enable it to use as a better constructionmaterials which help to enhance the properties like strength, durability and rheology of concrete and it also helps to counteract the environmental pollution. Additionally, the cement based materials which is prepared along with Nanomaterial helps to assess and examine the resistance towards deterioration in concrete and the extent of rebar corrosion. This paper reviews the literature on the nanotechnology application particularly in the construction industry. At first, the preliminary details of nanotechnology have been discussed and then, it exclusively focuses the effective nanoparticles like Silica fume and Nano silica which are proved as a ready thing to improve the property of concrete.

Caste, gender, and intersectionality in stream choice: evidence from higher secondary education in India

ABSTRACT We investigate how social identity, namely gender and caste, affects stream choice at the higher secondary level of schooling in India. The choice of science stream at this level is a crucial determinant of subsequent science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and labor market outcomes. Using nationally representative data spanning a decade, we show that females and individuals from historically disadvantaged castes are significantly less likely to study science. We analyze the role of various socio-economic and schooling-related factors in explaining these gaps. We also highlight the interplay between caste and gender using an intersectionality framework.

A Challenging Dialogue in the Gegenwart: The Current Meaning Generation Reflected by Emotional Awareness.

From a cultural and psychological perspective, everyday life's meaning generation is a treasure box of highly important and complex mechanisms. The potential use of the cultural thinking stream, inhabiting the individual's perception of their reality, is increasingly connected and connects to a multitude of psychological and scientific streams. By generating a new model, the concepts of irreversible time will be connected with you- (from self and other constructed concepts) and I-positioning generations, allowing us to dive deeper into the complexity of the Gegenwarts-experienced phenomena. Unfortunately, the direct application of such a theoretical elaboration to the individual phenomena is rare, wherefore the redefined model will be discussed using a wide range of daily occurrences. In this paper, the question of "how multi-dimensional visualizations are used to define the concept of now and how they impact the self in form of self-dialogues between inner voices?" is generated. The potential for therapeutical measures and theoretical implications will be derived from the findings and subsequently presented. Meanwhile, the theoretical baseline will be used to link the concepts of how beings perceive their reality and how art and science can function as interactive tools for a more I-centered expression of inner distress.

Factors of Decision Making in Science Stream Course in Higher Learning Education

The declination of science interest appears to be a significant concern as becoming a global trend issue. As the government will face negative impact from this issue, the government encourage any contribution effort from the universities and industries to increase the social interest. Thus this study was conducted for the purpose of investigating the influencing aspects in students’ stream choice of either physics or biology stream. 36 respondents chosen are students from third semester for 2017/2018 session of Diploma in Science from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Perak Branch Tapah Campus. Data collection was done quantitatively from questionnaires participated by all respondents through an academic program named ‘Running Physicists’ which organized by the faculty. Demographic and contributing factors from family background, peer, and passion were measured as the prompting aspects in student’s stream choices. Cronbach’s Alpha for demographic factor is 0.815 of consistency value gives reliable value for measuring respondents’ opinion. The contribution factors show significant relation on family, peer, and passion with mean value of 3.59, 2.95 and 4.32 respectively for physics respondents and mean value of 3.71, 2.71 and 4.43 correspondingly for biology respondents. The enrolment of respondents in stream choice is dominated by personal abilities and passion with the subject’s background.

Prevalence of major depressive disorder and its associated factors among students of private higher secondary schools of science stream, Rajkot city, Gujarat: A cross-sectional study

Background: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and a loss of interest in activities. There is an emerging concern about the prevalence of MDD among high school students. Aims and Objectives: The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of MDD among students of private higher secondary schools and to find association between MDD with sociodemographic variables and other predictors of MDD. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of private higher secondary school of science stream in Rajkot city of Gujarat. A total of 1219 students were enrolled in the study. The students were screened for MDD by Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) modified for teens. Severity of the depression according to PHQ-9 scale had been described as Minimal Depression, Mild Depression, Moderate Depression, Moderately Severe Depression, and Severe Depression. Data were entered and analyzed using Microsoft excel 2007 and Epi info version 7.1.5.2. The Chi-square test was used to check association between MDD and its various predictors. Results: The prevalence of MDD was found to be 3.20% with highest proportion (9.21%) in Muslim students. Significant association found between MDD and its predictors such as physical illness, flow of ongoing study, and performance in study and addiction. Conclusion: It is recommended that the students should be assessed periodically to know their depression status and academic performance-related problems. Responsible factors should be identified and addressed with the help of parents, teachers, psychologists, and psychiatrists for prompt resolvement.

Determinants of Depression Among Higher Secondary Students of Private Schools of Science Stream in an Urban Area of Western India.

Depression, due to its devastating consequences, emerged as the third leading cause of mortality among adolescent school-going children. This necessitates research on determinants of depression among students for effective management. The present study evaluated the various determinants associated with depression among the science students of a private school in Rajkot city, India. A cross-sectional study was carried out among the 1219 students of a private school of science stream in Rajkot city, adopting multistage sampling methods. Students were screened using Patient Health questionnaire-9 (modified for teens) for depression. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess the determinants associated with depression. Binary logistic regression analysis was done to find out predictors of depression. About 31.99% of students were found suffering from depression. Physical illness, academic performance, substance abuse, feeling study tough, difficulties in transport, food, monetary and accommodation at a hostel or home, pressure from parents for study, physical activities, sleep disturbance, and bad relations with teachers and classmates were significantly associated with depression. While parental education, physical illness, addiction to any substance, and academic performance emerged only as a predictor of depression. The present study showed a significant proportion of students suffering from depressive symptoms and revealed predictors of depression among the students. These required integrated efforts to minimize the risk of depression among the students.

ATTITUDE OF THE PH.D RESEARCH SCHOLARS OF DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY TOWARDS USING WEB-BASED INFORMATION RESOURCES

The web-based information resources are any kind of information resources that are received from various websites in the form of verbal, non-verbal, pictorial, auditory, written, video, podcasts, documentaries, movie, e-books etc. The necessity of web-based information resources is felt not only by students and academicians and scholars but by every human on earth, this is because of its easily accessible and “create and share” nature. The educational institutions of all levels are seen accessing and relying upon these web-based information resources. The Ph.D. research scholars are seen using the web-based information resources in abundance for their research purpose. Thus, this study prioritizes to find out the difference between male and female Ph.D. research scholars of Dibrugarh University in their attitude towards using web-based information resources and difference among Arts, Commerce, Science stream Ph.D. research scholars of Dibrugarh University in their attitude towards using web-based information resources. The researcher found that there was no difference between Male and Female Ph.D. Research Scholars of Dibrugarh University in their attitude towards using Web-Based Information resources. There is a significant difference in the attitude of the Arts and Science Stream Ph.D. Research Scholars towards using Web –Based Information Resources. There is a significant difference in the attitude of the Arts and Commerce Stream Ph.D. Research Scholars towards using Web –Based Information Resources. Whereas, there is no significant difference in the attitude of the Science and Commerce Stream Ph.D. Research Scholars towards using Web –Based Information Resources.

ATTITUDE OF THE PH.D RESEARCH SCHOLARS OF DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY TOWARDS USING WEB-BASED INFORMATION RESOURCES

The web-based information resources are any kind of information resources that are received from various websites in the form of verbal, non-verbal, pictorial, auditory, written, video, podcasts, documentaries, movie, e-books etc. The necessity of web-based information resources is felt not only by students and academicians and scholars but by every human on earth, this is because of its easily accessible and “create and share” nature. The educational institutions of all levels are seen accessing and relying upon these web-based information resources. The Ph.D. research scholars are seen using the web-based information resources in abundance for their research purpose. Thus, this study prioritizes to find out the difference between male and female Ph.D. research scholars of Dibrugarh University in their attitude towards using web-based information resources and difference among Arts, Commerce, Science stream Ph.D. research scholars of Dibrugarh University in their attitude towards using web-based information resources. The researcher found that there was no difference between Male and Female Ph.D. Research Scholars of Dibrugarh University in their attitude towards using Web-Based Information resources. There is a significant difference in the attitude of the Arts and Science Stream Ph.D. Research Scholars towards using Web –Based Information Resources. There is a significant difference in the attitude of the Arts and Commerce Stream Ph.D. Research Scholars towards using Web –Based Information Resources. Whereas, there is no significant difference in the attitude of the Science and Commerce Stream Ph.D. Research Scholars towards using Web –Based Information Resources.

Optimization and Performance Analysis of Fractional Order PID Controller for DC Motor Speed Control

Multi-Agent System (MAS) technology is one of the cores and promising areas in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as in the stream of Computer Science. The technology is comprised of multiple decision-making agents that exist in an environment to achieve common or conflicting goals. Multi-Agent System technology has a rapid growth and evolution due to its marvelous features such as flexibility and intelligence that are very useful when solving complex distributed problems. This paper focuses on the history and evolution of MAS technology, present applications, and future trends by addressing more detailed explanations about the foundations or key principles of Multi-Agent System technology such as agents, agent taxonomy, agent communication approaches, MAS development frameworks as well as the history of agent technology. The goal of this paper is to provide broad and comprehensive knowledge about Multi-Agents System technology.

Past, Present and Future Trends in Multi-Agent System Technology

Multi-Agent System (MAS) technology is one of the cores and promising areas in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as in the stream of Computer Science. The technology is comprised of multiple decision-making agents that exist in an environment to achieve common or conflicting goals. Multi-Agent System technology has a rapid growth and evolution due to its marvelous features such as flexibility and intelligence that are very useful when solving complex distributed problems. This paper focuses on the history and evolution of MAS technology, present applications, and future trends by addressing more detailed explanations about the foundations or key principles of Multi-Agent System technology such as agents, agent taxonomy, agent communication approaches, MAS development frameworks as well as the history of agent technology. The goal of this paper is to provide broad and comprehensive knowledge about Multi-Agents System technology.

Impacts of Achievement in Secondary School on Performance in Accounting Professional Examinations in Bumiputra’s Academic Institution

Professional accounting examinations among students and mature students were perceived as slightly challenging to pass for several reasons. Some previous empirical studies have compared students' results at the secondary school level and their results at higher education levels. Good students are expected to perform similarly in their higher education during school. In accounting professional examinations like ACCA, past studies have shown that only students with excellent results in secondary school should be allowed to join this programme as many students are having difficulties completing their studies. The purpose of this study is to find the relationship between the student’s past achievement in a secondary school based on the total numbers of A's and distinctions for a particular subject at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) – a national examination similar to O-Level with their performance in the examination of ACCA. This study focuses on Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA – a private university college in Kuala Lumpur. The methodology used in this study is by collecting data from the Institute of Professional Studies in KUPTM Academic Division database intake from 2015 until 2018. Data were analysed using SPSS Version 23. Our results showed that most students with 6 A’s and above, and A’s in Additional Mathematic subject in SPM is the main contributing factor to graduating in the ACCA examination, followed by distinction A’s in Additional Mathematic and A’s in English subject. Students from science stream backgrounds also contributed to the number of graduating in the ACCA professional examination. Other than that, this study reveals the distinction in Principles of Accounting subject during SPM and factor of gender do not contribute positive impact to be graduated or pass in professional accounting examinations in KUPTM.