This study investigates the impact of overloaded school events on the overall well-being of students, focusing on physical, mental, and emotional aspects. With schools offering a myriad of extracurricular activities, clubs, and events, concerns arise about their potential effects on students health and academic performance. Using a descriptive research method, 51 students from the College of Education at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology were surveyed during the 2nd Semester of the 2023-2024 school year. The study found that overloaded school events negatively affect students physical health by causing exhaustion, disrupted sleep patterns, and increased stress. Mentally, students reported feelings of stress, frustration, and decreased confidence, impacting their academic focus and motivation. Emotionally, students experienced increased stress, emotional tension, and challenges in maintaining emotional resilience. Academically, students faced difficulties in focusing, missed lessons leading to educational gaps, and challenges in completing assignments and exams. The study highlights the need for schools to create a balanced learning environment that prioritizes students well-being alongside academic achievement. Recommendations include revising school event calendars, implementing stress reduction programs, promoting self-care and balance, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to address these issues effectively. Continuous evaluation of interventions is crucial to ensuring positive outcomes for students well-being and academic success. Subject Areas: Higher Education, Sociology KEYWORDS: overloaded school events, students well-being
{"title":"INFLUENCE OF OVERLOADED SCHOOL EVENTS ON STUDENTS' WELL-BEING","authors":"Mary Joy P. Cruz","doi":"10.36713/epra16952","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16952","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the impact of overloaded school events on the overall well-being of students, focusing on physical, mental, and emotional aspects. With schools offering a myriad of extracurricular activities, clubs, and events, concerns arise about their potential effects on students health and academic performance. Using a descriptive research method, 51 students from the College of Education at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology were surveyed during the 2nd Semester of the 2023-2024 school year. The study found that overloaded school events negatively affect students physical health by causing exhaustion, disrupted sleep patterns, and increased stress. Mentally, students reported feelings of stress, frustration, and decreased confidence, impacting their academic focus and motivation. Emotionally, students experienced increased stress, emotional tension, and challenges in maintaining emotional resilience. Academically, students faced difficulties in focusing, missed lessons leading to educational gaps, and challenges in completing assignments and exams. The study highlights the need for schools to create a balanced learning environment that prioritizes students well-being alongside academic achievement. Recommendations include revising school event calendars, implementing stress reduction programs, promoting self-care and balance, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to address these issues effectively. Continuous evaluation of interventions is crucial to ensuring positive outcomes for students well-being and academic success.\u0000Subject Areas: Higher Education, Sociology\u0000KEYWORDS: overloaded school events, students well-being","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141105906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shetal B. Desai, Dr. Sachin .B. Narkhede, Kantariya Mary K, Isha Rathva, Kuna Prashanthi, Piyusha Patel, Jincey Chauhan
Polyherbal formulations are one of the most preferred forms due to their synergistic effects considering various health problems. This abstract mainly emphasizes the polyherbal gel containing Curcuma Longa (Turmeric), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) oil for the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Turmeric and Ginger are well known for their anti-inflammatory as well as anti-oxidant properties which, provide soothing skin irritations, treating inflammations and promoting overall skin health inflammation, as well as that Marul oil prevents the formation of scar Tissue, provides intense hydration, nourishment and protection against environmental stresses. Gels are preferred over ointments because they avoid first pass metabolism, and gel absorbs quickly through the skin so it leaves no stain and is preferred over ointment because it results in the formation of film over the applied skin surface and causes staining of the clothes. KEY WORDS: Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) oil.
{"title":"FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL GEL CONTAINING TURMERIC, GINGER, TEA TREE OIL, MARULA OIL FOR THE TREATMENT OF HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA","authors":"Shetal B. Desai, Dr. Sachin .B. Narkhede, Kantariya Mary K, Isha Rathva, Kuna Prashanthi, Piyusha Patel, Jincey Chauhan","doi":"10.36713/epra16988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16988","url":null,"abstract":"Polyherbal formulations are one of the most preferred forms due to their synergistic effects considering various health problems. This abstract mainly emphasizes the polyherbal gel containing Curcuma Longa (Turmeric), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) oil for the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Turmeric and Ginger are well known for their anti-inflammatory as well as anti-oxidant properties which, provide soothing skin irritations, treating inflammations and promoting overall skin health inflammation, as well as that Marul oil prevents the formation of scar Tissue, provides intense hydration, nourishment and protection against environmental stresses. Gels are preferred over ointments because they avoid first pass metabolism, and gel absorbs quickly through the skin so it leaves no stain and is preferred over ointment because it results in the formation of film over the applied skin surface and causes staining of the clothes.\u0000KEY WORDS: Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) oil.","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141109643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The concept of Positive Psychology is comparatively new in the realm of psychology. It is related to the happiness of an individual or a group. Happiness or the frequent positive affective state of mind also impacts mental well-being and, hence, an individuals mental health and development. The educational system developed by Rabindranath Tagore in Santiniketan dated back to 1901 in the form of a Brahmacharya Vidyalaya had the prime aim of joy of mind of the students. Closeness to nature, classes in the open air, multidimensional curriculum were some of the significant principles of the educational institution established by a Rabindranath Tagore. All these principles certainly aim to strengthen the students happiness base. More than a century before, Tagore had applied these principles of positive psychology to his educational experiments. The present study is a humble effort to trace Tagores educational efforts related to happiness, positive psychology, and positive schooling. KEYWORDS: Positive Psychology, Positive Schooling, Rabindranath Tagores educational Practices
{"title":"POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY, POSITIVE SCHOOLING AND RABINDRANATH TAGORE’S EDUCATIONAL IDEAS","authors":"Dr. Prosenjit Saha","doi":"10.36713/epra16965","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16965","url":null,"abstract":"The concept of Positive Psychology is comparatively new in the realm of psychology. It is related to the happiness of an individual or a group. Happiness or the frequent positive affective state of mind also impacts mental well-being and, hence, an individuals mental health and development. The educational system developed by Rabindranath Tagore in Santiniketan dated back to 1901 in the form of a Brahmacharya Vidyalaya had the prime aim of joy of mind of the students. Closeness to nature, classes in the open air, multidimensional curriculum were some of the significant principles of the educational institution established by a Rabindranath Tagore. All these principles certainly aim to strengthen the students happiness base. More than a century before, Tagore had applied these principles of positive psychology to his educational experiments. The present study is a humble effort to trace Tagores educational efforts related to happiness, positive psychology, and positive schooling.\u0000KEYWORDS: Positive Psychology, Positive Schooling, Rabindranath Tagores educational Practices","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141117303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: A stroke can profoundly affect the functionality of the lower limbs. It can greatly influence a person’s ability to walk and maintain balance. disruption of the brain’s ability to control muscle movements, which is often a consequence of a stroke. No published studies focused on Body weight-supported treadmill training in improving lower limb functions. However, body weight treadmill training has proven successful in improving the lower limb functions of acute stroke patients. Aim: To examine the effects of body weight-supported treadmill training in improving the gait and balance in acute stroke patients. Methods: A comprehensive research on Pubmed, Medline, Google Scholar, and Science Direct databases using specific keywords stroke, interventions used in stroke, lower limb functions, and physiotherapy evidence-based database was utilized for quality assessment. Results: This review included ten studies; the findings of this review demonstrate that body weight-supported treadmill training will improve the lower limb functions of acute stroke patients. Conclusion: The results of this review offer abundant proof that body weight-supported treadmill training improves lower limb function in patients suffering from acute stroke. KEYWORDS: Treadmill training with weight support, stroke, evidence-based practice, lower limb functions, and evidence-based physiotherapy
{"title":"THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BODY WEIGHT SUPPORTED TREADMILL TRAINING IN IMPROVING THE LOWER LIMB FUNCTIONS IN ACUTE STROKE PATIENTS","authors":"S. Fayaz, Dr.Prasanna Mohan, Dr.Prabhu Sanker","doi":"10.36713/epra16980","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16980","url":null,"abstract":"Background: A stroke can profoundly affect the functionality of the lower limbs. It can greatly influence a person’s ability to walk and maintain balance. disruption of the brain’s ability to control muscle movements, which is often a consequence of a stroke. No published studies focused on Body weight-supported treadmill training in improving lower limb functions. However, body weight treadmill training has proven successful in improving the lower limb functions of acute stroke patients.\u0000Aim: To examine the effects of body weight-supported treadmill training in improving the gait and balance in acute stroke patients.\u0000Methods: A comprehensive research on Pubmed, Medline, Google Scholar, and Science Direct databases using specific keywords stroke, interventions used in stroke, lower limb functions, and physiotherapy evidence-based database was utilized for quality assessment.\u0000Results: This review included ten studies; the findings of this review demonstrate that body weight-supported treadmill training will improve the lower limb functions of acute stroke patients.\u0000Conclusion: The results of this review offer abundant proof that body weight-supported treadmill training improves lower limb function in patients suffering from acute stroke.\u0000KEYWORDS: Treadmill training with weight support, stroke, evidence-based practice, lower limb functions, and evidence-based physiotherapy","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141116397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Estefanny Dayana Villafuerte Ruiz, Maricarmen Vélez Chimbo, María Elena Vélez Rojas, Lizbeth Estefanía Cárdenas Suárez, Byron Fabián Pinos Reyes, Maria Alexandra Verdugo González, Laura Karina Pauta Muevecela, Roberto Paolo Calle Tenesaca, Evelyn Daniela Rivera Rosas, Bryam Esteban Coello García
Introduction: Scaphoid fractures are the most common fractures of the carpal bone and commonly occur in young males. Inadequate treatment of these fractures commonly leads to pseudarthrosis, resulting in pain and significant disability. Tenderness to palpation and/or pain with axial loading of the thumb should be managed as if it were a scaphoid fracture until proven otherwise. Objective: to detail current information related to scaphoid fractures, description, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Methodology: a total of 37 articles were analyzed in this review, including review and original articles, as well as clinical cases, of which 20 bibliographies were used because the other articles were not relevant to this study. The sources of information were PubMed, Google Scholar and Cochrane; the terms used to search for information in Spanish, Portuguese and English were: fracture, scaphoid, carpal bones, trauma, surgery. Results: Scaphoid fractures account for 2% to 7% of all fractures and 60% to 70% of carpal bone fractures. They are infrequent in children with approximately 3% of all pediatric hand and wrist fractures. Non-displaced fractures have high healing rates with cast treatment. Radiographs may miss fractures up to 25% of the time. Physical therapy is important in both operative and nonoperative treatment. Conclusions: Knowledge of the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of scaphoid fractures is of utmost importance, because sometimes this type of fracture can go undetected on radiographs, which can lead to complications such as pseudarthrosis. The diagnosis of scaphoid fractures is sometimes complicated, so when there is clinical suspicion, appropriate complementary examinations should be performed to better determine the pathological condition, as is the case of computed tomography. Conservative or surgical management will depend on the type of fracture. Smoking cessation is recommended to improve fracture healing and physiotherapy both after surgical and non-surgical treatment. KEY WORDS: fracture, scaphoid, carpal bones, trauma, surgery.
{"title":"PANORAMIC REVIEW OF ACUTE SCAPHOID FRACTURES: DESCRIPTION, EPIDEMIOLOGY, ETIOLOGY, PRESENTATION, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND PROGNOSIS","authors":"Estefanny Dayana Villafuerte Ruiz, Maricarmen Vélez Chimbo, María Elena Vélez Rojas, Lizbeth Estefanía Cárdenas Suárez, Byron Fabián Pinos Reyes, Maria Alexandra Verdugo González, Laura Karina Pauta Muevecela, Roberto Paolo Calle Tenesaca, Evelyn Daniela Rivera Rosas, Bryam Esteban Coello García","doi":"10.36713/epra16993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16993","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Scaphoid fractures are the most common fractures of the carpal bone and commonly occur in young males. Inadequate treatment of these fractures commonly leads to pseudarthrosis, resulting in pain and significant disability. Tenderness to palpation and/or pain with axial loading of the thumb should be managed as if it were a scaphoid fracture until proven otherwise.\u0000Objective: to detail current information related to scaphoid fractures, description, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.\u0000Methodology: a total of 37 articles were analyzed in this review, including review and original articles, as well as clinical cases, of which 20 bibliographies were used because the other articles were not relevant to this study. The sources of information were PubMed, Google Scholar and Cochrane; the terms used to search for information in Spanish, Portuguese and English were: fracture, scaphoid, carpal bones, trauma, surgery.\u0000Results: Scaphoid fractures account for 2% to 7% of all fractures and 60% to 70% of carpal bone fractures. They are infrequent in children with approximately 3% of all pediatric hand and wrist fractures. Non-displaced fractures have high healing rates with cast treatment. Radiographs may miss fractures up to 25% of the time. Physical therapy is important in both operative and nonoperative treatment.\u0000Conclusions: Knowledge of the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of scaphoid fractures is of utmost importance, because sometimes this type of fracture can go undetected on radiographs, which can lead to complications such as pseudarthrosis. The diagnosis of scaphoid fractures is sometimes complicated, so when there is clinical suspicion, appropriate complementary examinations should be performed to better determine the pathological condition, as is the case of computed tomography. Conservative or surgical management will depend on the type of fracture. Smoking cessation is recommended to improve fracture healing and physiotherapy both after surgical and non-surgical treatment.\u0000KEY WORDS: fracture, scaphoid, carpal bones, trauma, surgery.","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141115235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This article delves into the evolving landscape of ‘Self-learning’ within the area of higher education in India. With the proliferation of technology and digital resources, ‘Self-learning’ has emerged as a prominent alternative or complement to traditional classroom-based education. The article reviewed and examines the drives behind the rise of self-learning, including the accessibility of online platforms, the demand for flexible learning opportunities, and the need for continuous skilling in a rapidly changing world. Furthermore, it explores the challenges and opportunities associated with self-learning in the Indian context, such as issues of digital divide, quality assurance, and recognition of self-taught skills. Now-a-days Distance mode of education (non formal education) in Higher Education is very much popular and effective in India and the Self-learning concept is very much essential for achieving the goal. This paper reviews the existing literature on the connection of self-learning and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). With the proliferation of digital tools and platforms, ICT has significantly influenced self-learning practices, enabling learners to access resources, collaborate with peers, and personalize their learning experiences. Reviewing previous empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, literatures this study is aimed on the impact of ICT on various aspects of self-learning, including accessibility, engagement, effectiveness and inclusivity. Additionally, it explores the barriers hindering effective implementation, including issues of accessibility, digital literacy, and privacy concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education systems worldwide, prompting a rapid shift towards remote and self-directed learning modalities. In India, where the pandemic has exacerbated existing educational inequities, self-learning has emerged as a critical strategy to ensure continuity of education. This paper also discussed the impact of the COVID-19 situation on self-learning in India, exploring the challenges faced by learners and educators, as well as the opportunities for innovation and suggestions for enhancement. KEYWORDS: Self-learning, Higher Education, ICT, COVID-19, Online-Learning, Digital Resource, Digital divide, Distance Education
{"title":"EXPLORING THE ASSIMILATION OF SELF-LEARNING & INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN HIGHER EDUCATION: COVID-19 PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVE IN INDIA","authors":"Dr. Ujjwal Paul","doi":"10.36713/epra16959","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16959","url":null,"abstract":"This article delves into the evolving landscape of ‘Self-learning’ within the area of higher education in India. With the proliferation of technology and digital resources, ‘Self-learning’ has emerged as a prominent alternative or complement to traditional classroom-based education. The article reviewed and examines the drives behind the rise of self-learning, including the accessibility of online platforms, the demand for flexible learning opportunities, and the need for continuous skilling in a rapidly changing world. Furthermore, it explores the challenges and opportunities associated with self-learning in the Indian context, such as issues of digital divide, quality assurance, and recognition of self-taught skills. Now-a-days Distance mode of education (non formal education) in Higher Education is very much popular and effective in India and the Self-learning concept is very much essential for achieving the goal. This paper reviews the existing literature on the connection of self-learning and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). With the proliferation of digital tools and platforms, ICT has significantly influenced self-learning practices, enabling learners to access resources, collaborate with peers, and personalize their learning experiences. Reviewing previous empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, literatures this study is aimed on the impact of ICT on various aspects of self-learning, including accessibility, engagement, effectiveness and inclusivity. Additionally, it explores the barriers hindering effective implementation, including issues of accessibility, digital literacy, and privacy concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education systems worldwide, prompting a rapid shift towards remote and self-directed learning modalities. In India, where the pandemic has exacerbated existing educational inequities, self-learning has emerged as a critical strategy to ensure continuity of education. This paper also discussed the impact of the COVID-19 situation on self-learning in India, exploring the challenges faced by learners and educators, as well as the opportunities for innovation and suggestions for enhancement. \u0000KEYWORDS: Self-learning, Higher Education, ICT, COVID-19, Online-Learning, Digital Resource, Digital divide, Distance Education","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141118570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leonard Ouma Mrongo, Peter Kihara, Vivian Cherono, Eunice Gacheri Thiankolu
Road infrastructure drives global economic growth by facilitating the movement of goods, services, and people, enhancing trade and regional integration; recent improvements in developing countries have reduced cost overruns, highlighting the importance of effective strategy implementation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability considerations for project success. The aim of the study was to establish whether leadership styles influence the performance of road projects by Kenya Rural Roads Authority. The study sought to establish whether leadership styles influence the performance of road projects by Kenya Rural Roads Authority. The study employs multiple theories, including Resource-Based Theory, Agency Theory, and others, within a mixed-methods approach guided by pragmatism. Focused on 140 Development Road Projects by KeRRA, it includes 104 Strategy Implementation Officers, Contractors’ CEOs, and KeRRA officials. Data, gathered through questionnaires and interviews, underwent statistical analysis revealing a significant positive correlation (r = 0.508, p < 0.05) between leadership styles and project performance, using SPSS Version 27. The study suggests that project managers at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority demonstrate positive leadership qualities, such as agreeableness and visionary leadership, which are linked to timely completion of road construction projects, although challenges like resistance to change and laissez-faire leadership tendencies may impede project success. Recommendations include reinforcing and promoting positive leadership qualities among project managers at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority, focusing on aspects such as agreeableness, visionary leadership, and developmental leadership, while addressing challenges related to laissez-faire and resistance to change through training and support initiatives, and emphasizing the importance of directive leadership to improve project outcomes and ensure successful completion of road construction projects. KEY WORDS: Leadership Styles, Performance of Road Construction Projects, Kenya Rural Roads Authority
{"title":"LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PERFORMANCE OF ROAD PROJECTS UNDER KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY IN KENYA","authors":"Leonard Ouma Mrongo, Peter Kihara, Vivian Cherono, Eunice Gacheri Thiankolu","doi":"10.36713/epra16950","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16950","url":null,"abstract":"Road infrastructure drives global economic growth by facilitating the movement of goods, services, and people, enhancing trade and regional integration; recent improvements in developing countries have reduced cost overruns, highlighting the importance of effective strategy implementation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability considerations for project success. The aim of the study was to establish whether leadership styles influence the performance of road projects by Kenya Rural Roads Authority. The study sought to establish whether leadership styles influence the performance of road projects by Kenya Rural Roads Authority. The study employs multiple theories, including Resource-Based Theory, Agency Theory, and others, within a mixed-methods approach guided by pragmatism. Focused on 140 Development Road Projects by KeRRA, it includes 104 Strategy Implementation Officers, Contractors’ CEOs, and KeRRA officials. Data, gathered through questionnaires and interviews, underwent statistical analysis revealing a significant positive correlation (r = 0.508, p < 0.05) between leadership styles and project performance, using SPSS Version 27. The study suggests that project managers at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority demonstrate positive leadership qualities, such as agreeableness and visionary leadership, which are linked to timely completion of road construction projects, although challenges like resistance to change and laissez-faire leadership tendencies may impede project success. Recommendations include reinforcing and promoting positive leadership qualities among project managers at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority, focusing on aspects such as agreeableness, visionary leadership, and developmental leadership, while addressing challenges related to laissez-faire and resistance to change through training and support initiatives, and emphasizing the importance of directive leadership to improve project outcomes and ensure successful completion of road construction projects.\u0000KEY WORDS: Leadership Styles, Performance of Road Construction Projects, Kenya Rural Roads Authority","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141114697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OBJECTIVE: This study explores the effectiveness of cognitive stimulation therapy to improve cognition in people with dementia. SELECTION METHOD: PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Cochrane from these databases, articles were searched using keywords. SELECTION CRITERIA: The articles were collected based on the inclusion criteria focusing on the cognition in people with dementia. RESULTS: The preliminary results suggested that the tasks like measuring attention, memory, speed processing, executive functions, and speed processing following the cognitive stimulation treatment (CST). Evidence shows that CST promisingly improves people’s cognitive functions as measured by the (MMSE) mini-mental state examination. This test investigates memory, orientation, language, and visuospatial abilities. CST has led to significant improvements in quality of life, along with care givers. Analyses suggests CST is equally effective as many dementia drugs. CONCLUSION: Cognitive stimulation therapy improves cognition in people with dementia and benefits the quality of life. Evidence from several studies indicates that cognitive stimulation therapy along with multiple component interventions improves not only cognition but also the language, behavior, and quality of life of people with dementia. Results from interviews of CST sessions found key themes, including positivity being in the groups, due to a supportive and good environment, improvements in confidence, mood, and concentration. KEY WORDS: Non-Pharmacological intervention, Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST), People with Dementia (PwD), Cognition, Older adults, assessment scales, Quality of life (QoL).
{"title":"EFFECTIVENESS OF COGNITIVE STIMULATION THERAPY(CST) AMONG PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA - A NARRATIVE REVIEW","authors":"Reshmathi R, Dr. Alice Jeba, Dr. Natasha Verma","doi":"10.36713/epra16957","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16957","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE: This study explores the effectiveness of cognitive stimulation therapy to improve cognition in people with dementia.\u0000SELECTION METHOD: PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Cochrane from these databases, articles were searched using keywords.\u0000SELECTION CRITERIA: The articles were collected based on the inclusion criteria focusing on the cognition in people with dementia.\u0000RESULTS: The preliminary results suggested that the tasks like measuring attention, memory, speed processing, executive functions, and speed processing following the cognitive stimulation treatment (CST). Evidence shows that CST promisingly improves people’s cognitive functions as measured by the (MMSE) mini-mental state examination. This test investigates memory, orientation, language, and visuospatial abilities. CST has led to significant improvements in quality of life, along with care givers. Analyses suggests CST is equally effective as many dementia drugs.\u0000CONCLUSION: Cognitive stimulation therapy improves cognition in people with dementia and benefits the quality of life. Evidence from several studies indicates that cognitive stimulation therapy along with multiple component interventions improves not only cognition but also the language, behavior, and quality of life of people with dementia. Results from interviews of CST sessions found key themes, including positivity being in the groups, due to a supportive and good environment, improvements in confidence, mood, and concentration.\u0000KEY WORDS: Non-Pharmacological intervention, Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST), People with Dementia (PwD), Cognition, Older adults, assessment scales, Quality of life (QoL).","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141117843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Scholars from all around the world have always been interested in the life of Mahatma Gandhi since it is a classic and unique subject. They have studied him from a wide range of sources and discussed him in a variety of ways in various contexts. These include articles, special workshops, international or national conferences and symposia, biographies and autobiographies, books by well-known authors, journals, and his works (a publication of the Government of India). The trilithon framework of truth, love, and non-violence that characterizes Gandhian philosophy is how the understanding of Gandhian management is expressed. The good of an individual is contained in the good of all, while the good of all is contained in the good of individuals. We are developing, we are progressing and we are shining often used synonymously, without any regard to queries. Who is developing? What is developing? How are we developing? How much have we moved towards our destination? and What means we are using for development? This paper is an attempt to apply principles of Gandhian Thoughts, skills, and approaches to manage the organization to make a sharable life world. KEYWORDS: Management, Managerial Skills, Self-Search, Principles, Deadly Sins.
{"title":"GANDHIAN MANAGEMENT","authors":"Prof. Dr. Gurudutta P Japee","doi":"10.36713/epra16971","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16971","url":null,"abstract":"Scholars from all around the world have always been interested in the life of Mahatma Gandhi since it is a classic and unique subject. They have studied him from a wide range of sources and discussed him in a variety of ways in various contexts. These include articles, special workshops, international or national conferences and symposia, biographies and autobiographies, books by well-known authors, journals, and his works (a publication of the Government of India). The trilithon framework of truth, love, and non-violence that characterizes Gandhian philosophy is how the understanding of Gandhian management is expressed. The good of an individual is contained in the good of all, while the good of all is contained in the good of individuals. We are developing, we are progressing and we are shining often used synonymously, without any regard to queries.\u0000Who is developing?\u0000What is developing?\u0000How are we developing?\u0000How much have we moved towards our destination? and\u0000What means we are using for development?\u0000This paper is an attempt to apply principles of Gandhian Thoughts, skills, and approaches to manage the organization to make a sharable life world.\u0000KEYWORDS: Management, Managerial Skills, Self-Search, Principles, Deadly Sins.","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141122759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Low back pain has shown detoriation in patient health. Absenteeism has found to be increased in work place. There is a high need to find a effective treatment for the cause. Objective: The aim of the study is to find out whether muscle energy technique is effective in case of low back pain. Study design: Systemic review Method: Around 65 articles were screened for the study with the help of google scholar, PubMed and Cochrane. Out of which 10 articles were considered for the review on the basis of inclusion criteria. These articles were verified and read thoroughly. Results: Muscle energy technique came out to be effective in treatment of low back pain. As it aimed to decrease pain and improve functional disability. Conclusion: This study conclude that the muscle energy found to be effective in individual with low back pain. It helps in improving the joint range of motion, managing the pain, improves stability, strengthening weak muscles. MET has shown effect in LBP in chronic condition, involvement of SI joint, mechanical LBP and also non-specific low back pain. KEYWORDS: low back pain, muscle energy technique, non-specific back pain
{"title":"A SCOPING REVIEW TO DETERMINE THE EFFICACY OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE ON LOW BACK PAIN","authors":"Divya Kumari, Pinky Dutta, D. Arnold Nikhilesh","doi":"10.36713/epra16955","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16955","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Low back pain has shown detoriation in patient health. Absenteeism has found to be increased in work place. There is a high need to find a effective treatment for the cause.\u0000Objective: The aim of the study is to find out whether muscle energy technique is effective in case of low back pain. \u0000Study design: Systemic review\u0000Method: Around 65 articles were screened for the study with the help of google scholar, PubMed and Cochrane. Out of which 10 articles were considered for the review on the basis of inclusion criteria. These articles were verified and read thoroughly.\u0000Results: Muscle energy technique came out to be effective in treatment of low back pain. As it aimed to decrease pain and improve functional disability.\u0000Conclusion: This study conclude that the muscle energy found to be effective in individual with low back pain. It helps in improving the joint range of motion, managing the pain, improves stability, strengthening weak muscles. MET has shown effect in LBP in chronic condition, involvement of SI joint, mechanical LBP and also non-specific low back pain.\u0000KEYWORDS: low back pain, muscle energy technique, non-specific back pain","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141119881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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