Past Issue

The implementation of motivational- based contextual model to increase the actualization of pancasila values”, International Journal of Development Research

This research is a classroom action research. The subjects on this study were students and teachers of Vocational High School of Karanganyar district, Central Java, Indonesia. The data collection techniques used wereobservation, documentation, questionnaires and tests. The data analysis techniques employed descriptive, critical and comparative techniques.

Hospitality: the perspective of the users of the hospital cassems in relation to the hospital-hotel

The purpose of the manuscript was to evaluate the quality and satisfaction of the Cassems clients (Caixa de Servencia de Servicos do Mato Grosso do Sul) in relation to the hospital-hotel. It is a quantitative study in which structured questionnaires were used to the relatives, friends and companions of the patients. The deductive method was used for the treatment and interpretation of the data obtained in the research.

Dimensions of social and personal skills in children and adolescents: age and gender differences

Personal and social skills play a key role in children and adolescents’ development, as well as their psychological wellbeing. Was used the Scale "For me it’s Easy" to assess personal and social skills in children and adolescents. The study includes 960 Portuguese children and adolescents with a mean age of 12.5 years (SD = 1.61). Included were 56.8 % boys of different educational levels.

Nutritional status, cognitive development and plasmatic levels of zink and aluminum in children with Down syndrome

The present study evaluated nutritional status and cognitive development of children and adolescents with Down syndrome. In parallel, plasma concentrations of zinc and aluminum were determined. The research was carried out in Campo Grande, Middle Western Brazil. Thirty individuals from 6 to 16 years old participated in the study. The Human Figure Drawing test III for the assessment of cognitive development was used. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is high, exceeding the rates observed in children with typical development.

Research of tuberculosis suggestive signs and respiratory symptoms in a prison of brazil

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease, which mainly affects the lungs caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can occur in other organs of the human body. Although it is more common in developing countries, it is difficult to eradicate it, being a very common disease in places of confinement like the prison, an environment quite conducive to its development.

Post and telegraphic communications in colonial Odisha- A critical analysis”, International Journal of Development Research

Transport system and means of communication is the backbone of progress of a nation. The economic prosperity, social welfare and political strength of a nation largely depends on the type of transport and communication it has. Healthy communication system of a state opens up new vistas for economic activity and socio-cultural interaction, which ultimately puts an end to the stagnation and isolation. Colonial Odisha was lamentably very backward in matter of transport and communication.

A survey on the current practice in the use of luting agents for zirconia restorations by general dentists

Aim: The aim of the survey conducted was to evaluate the current practice in the use of luting agents for zirconia restorations by general dentists. Materials and methods: The survey questionnaire consisted of 14 questions aimed towards evaluating the current practice in the use of luting agents for zirconia restorations by general dentists. This questionnaire was validated by a panel of senior prosthodontists and was sent to 1000 dental practitioners in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

Effect of spinal mobilization with arm movement in the treatment of cervicobrachial pain syndrome

Study Objectives: To Evaluate the effect of Spinal Mobilization with Arm Movement (SMWAM) and compare its effectiveness with conventional therapy in the treatment of Cervicobrachial pain syndrome. Design: Experimental study. Setting: Subjects were taken from different hospitals and physiotherapy clinics in Bengaluru. Methods: Informed consent will be obtained from the subjects. The total duration of the study was for 4 weeks. The treatment session was of 3 days per week for the total 4 weeks. i.e. 12 sessions.

Talent management and new generation workforce

In the present Global scenario, it has become necessary for the organizations to retain the available workforce, upgrade its talent and manage the same for the competitive environment. This paper explains the concept of Talent Management and New Generation Workforce and its correlation in Indian organizations with HR practices. The paper is divided in four parts. The first part explains the concept of talent management, its need, nature, significance, evolution and development, issues at global level, present scenario at Global and Indian level, etc.

Bibliometric study on 20 years of the evaluation of eco-efficiency in managing public works, based on the life cycle management

Eco-efficiency has stood out as an important innovative practice, linked to sustainable development, already practiced in the private sector and with a deep need for application in the public sector. Based on this context, the objective of this study is to map, by means of a bibliometric methodology, the eco-efficiency assessment theme in public works based on the management of the life cycle in the scientific literature, between the years 1996 and October 2017. Research activities indexed by the SCOPUS database and analyzed with the support of VOS viewer software have been collected.