Category: Volume 4 Issue 4
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The Questions of Ethics and Power: Nuances of Politicizing Performance
Author Details C.S.Biju Ph.D, Associate Professor in English, St.Thomas’ College( Autonomous), Thrissur, Kerala, India. Abstract In Anna Deavere Smith’s performance project on presidency and power, various characters were interviewed and presented on stage from politics, media and academia. Through Staton and Montecello tour guide Penny Kaiser, Thomas Jefferson’s presidential life and his attitude towards slavery…
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A Study on Factors Influencing the Intention to Online Share Trading
Abstract : This study investigates personal variables which influence on investors’ intention to online share trading. In order to study with different variables under the factors influencing intention to trade such as internet skills, social and cultural, perceived advantages, attitude towards adopting and intend to use the internet. Data were collected with the help of a structured…
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Effect of Sand Plyometric Training on Sprinting and Jumping Performance of School Volleyball Players
Abstract : The sand plyometric training significantly improved sprinting variables namely 30 m dash and 50 m dash performance of the experimental group. The sand plyometric training significantly improved jumping variables namely vertical jump and long jump of the experimental group. In the present study thirty volleyball players were selected randomly from Don. Bosco Hr.Sec.School, Chennai. The…
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Isvara Pranidhana : A Practical Approach Given In Mukunda Mala
Abstract : The term ‘Isvara Pranidhana’ is made up of two words; Isvara, which translates as ‘Supreme Being’ or ‘God’, and Pranidhana, which means ‘surrendering’. The term Isvara Pranidhana has been used in two contexts in Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. It is included as one of the five niyamas (Chapter 2, sutra 32), which are basically…
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Effect of Yoga on Sleep Quality
Abstract : To investigate the role of yoga practices in improving sleep quality. Experimental group and Control group with self reported Pre and Post Data. Participants in the experimental group reported a significant improvement in the onset of sleep and also with regard to continuity in sleep. Effectiveness of yoga practice as a means to overall…
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Impact of the Astanga Yoga Practices on General Health Status and Wellbeing of the Employees
Abstract : The purpose of the present study is to find out the impact of the astanga yoga practices on general health status and wellbeing of the employees. The study is conducted on 40 employees. Totally two groups, namely, control & experimental group I, consisting of 20 employees underwent 12 weeks of practice in Yogic…
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An Exploratory Study of Low Back Pain among Yoga Practitioners and Non Yoga Practitioners in Relation to Anger and Heart Rate
Abstract : The purpose of the study is to investigate an exploratory study of low back pain among the yoga practitioners and non yoga practitioners in relation to specific life style factors. The subjects are equally assigned to random sampling procedure into two equal groups, i.e., the experimental group and control group. The experimental group…
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Effect of Meditative Practices on Quality of Life among the Male Geriatric People
Abstract : To study the effect of meditative practices on quality of life among male geriatric people. Experimental group and Control group with the self reported Pre and Post Data. Participants in the experimental group reported significant improvement in the physical, physiological and psychological quality of life. Role of meditation in improving the quality of life…
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme (Vatp) on Knowledge Regarding Occupational Hazards and Safety Measures among Workers of Selected Sawmill at Thiruvarur
Abstract : “A study to assess the effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme (VATP) on knowledge regarding occupational hazards and safety measures among workers of selected saw mill at Thiruvarur”. The objectives of the study are 1. To assess the level of knowledge regarding occupational hazards and safety measures among workers of saw mill. 2. To assess…
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Impact of Specific Training on Selected Speed, Explosive Power and Muscular Strength Parameters among Long Jumpers
Abstract : The purpose of the present study was to investigate the Effect of specific training on speed, explosive power and muscular strength parameters among long jumpers. To achieve the purpose of the study thirty men players were selected from Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Thambaram during the year 2016-17. The subjects’ age ranges from 14 to 18 years. The…