Abstract: The socio-economic status of the family affects the offspring’s participation in physical activities and sports in school or outside the school. The current study aimed to assess the effect of socio-economic status determined by family income, parental education and parental occupation on the sports participations and the perception about participation barriers among sports and non-sports participants in higher education in the UAE. The study demonstrated a higher prevalence of female students among non-participants and a trend of lower participation among students from low income, parents’ education and occupation. The socioeconomic status components showed influences on the students’ perception on barriers of sports participation. Low parents’ education was related to more significant perception of peer pressure barrier among participants. Similarly, low income and parents’ education were related to considering sociocultural barrier as an important barrier among non-participants. Unexpectedly, high income and parents’ education were related consider low priority and lack of interest as significant barriers among participants. The study re-emphasizes the effect of the socioeconomic status on sports participation and the university students’ perception for participation.

This paper aims at analyzing and evaluating English syllabuses of technology-centric universities of Bangadesh. The findings are analyzed from the perspective of document analysis. To collect data six departmental syllabuses have been selected from six technology-centric universities in Bangladesh. From the data it was found that the syllabuses were not sophisticated enough in terms of enhancing four language skills of the learners as the syllabuses do not cover four language skills equally. Reading and writing skills are the major focuses of the syllabuses. Little attention is paid to speaking and listening skills. On the basis of inadequacies of the syllabuses, several recommendations are made in order to develop the four English language skills of the learners, rather than focusing on merely reading and writing skills. All of the universities must provide language lab facilities so that the teachers can give importance to listening and speaking skills. Well-written aims and objectives must be included in the syllabuses. Teaching aids or materials, teaching methods and techniques, assessment techniques and reference books should be mentioned in the syllabuses for the guideline of the teachers.

Abstract: Pain in the neck can be more than just a hassle. The objectives of this study were to determine and compare the role of Maitland mobilization and stretching exercises along hot pack therapy in both groups. Total 30 subjects were selected and divided into group A & B sample was collected through simple random sampling with chronic cervical pain and fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The treatment was gives as: Group A: Maitland mobilization of cervical spine along with hot pack. Group B: Cervical stretching exercises along with hot pack. This study was a comparative experimental study and it used assessment form, consent form, examination couch, Goniometer, Visual Analogue Scale, Neck Disability Index Scale and Hot pack. Patients were evaluated for their pain profile using VAS, their ROM using the Goniometer and neck disability using NDIS. Time Frame for this study and data collection was one year and the source of data was Liaquat National Hospital Physiotherapy Out Patients Department, Karachi, Pakistan. Pre and post treatment parameters were collected on assessment form and later evaluated further on SPSS 21 through independent sample T-test. The results indicated that both techniques produced a hypoalgesic effect as revealed by improved NDIS and decreased VAS. Both the techniques when compared with each other with respect to post treatment NDIS, VAS and ROM, showed significance difference (VAS P= 0.012, NDIS P= 0.042, Cervical Ranges < 0.05).The combination of all findings has supported the use of Maitland technique in chronic cervical pain.

The essence of poetry lies in its expression of emotions, as is the case with poetry translation, which aims not only to express the meaning, but more importantly, to convey the emotions in the original poem. The study of Pound’s Cathay explores into the gains and losses in his translation of emotions from his idea of “Energy in Language” as well as his creative translation. The translation practice in Cathay shows that his two strategies of image juxtaposition and absolute rhythm have greatly enhanced the emotional effect in poetry translation. However, what cannot be neglected is that due to the distinct cultural background, there have been misreading about the poetry images and misunderstanding of the form of Chinese poetry, which inevitably lead to loss of emotional effect in poetry translation. It is hoped that this study can enlighten poetry translators and arouse their attention to the translation of emotions in poetry to gradually improve the translation quality of classical Chinese poetry.

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to know about prevelance of back pain among physicaltherapist and how early they are affected by this problem.They are potentially exposed to back pain due to occupational risks such as poor working postures and frequent manual handling activities, often undertaken in difficult environments and with variable training regarding personal safety.This study was planned to collect data about prevalence and responses to work related back pain reported by physical therapist employed in Karachi – Pakistan. A survey questionnaire was constructed as the data collection method. The questionnaire was distributed among 90 physical therapists randomly selected from Liaquat national hospital, Agha Khan University, Ziauddin hospital and National medical centre. The questions included occupational history of physical therapist and musculoskeletal symptoms, special areas, tasks, job – related risk factors and response to injuries. The possible injuries occurred mostly in lower back. The highest risk factors in causing the injury was transferring the patients and lifting. Other job risk factors were sustained demanding postures, manual therapy techniques, repetitions and excessive work loads. Most injured physical therapist modified their techniques for continueing work by modifying body mechanics, increased use of physio aids, frequent change of work position. Among all physical therapists, 43% physical therapists had complained mild back pain, 41.9% physical therapists had complained moderate back pain and 6.5% physical therapists had complained severe back pain.The lower back was the most frequently affected body part. Onset of symptoms for the majority was within five to ten years of practices.

Poetry is one of the greatest treasures of Chinese literature and culture. We aim to explore into the actualization of image-gestalt (referred to as image-G) in conveying the original poetic realm in poetry translation. In this article, the images-G in different poetry translations are analyzed under three circumstances: “emotions are born out of sceneries”; 2) “sceneries are influenced by emotions”; and 3) “emotions are co-existent with sceneries”, so as to realize the reproduction of the Image-G in literary translation. It will bring enlightenment to researchers who study the English translation of Chinese poetry from a new perspective.

Global interests in both pre and post-colonial periods dominate conservation practices in Africa. The argument that human beings and their activities are the drivers of environmental degradation served as a bedrock for the formation of early-protected areas across the continent. Other stakeholders who do not necessarily bear the costs realize the huge benefits of conservation. Equally important is the fact that, in both the colonized and non-colonized geographies, replication of similar, though not identical conservation policies evolved and dominated the biodiversity conservation patterns and the current scene of policies at least in some East African countries. This paper seeks to analyze the historical incidents that triggered these countries, namely (Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Kenya) to adopt Fortress Conservation approach from the outset and unable to change under growing pressures from local and global stakeholders interested in resource use and conservation alike. To that end, the historical survey of literatures devoted to conservation practices and approaches of these countries, comparative analysis of the actual conservation policies at work, and the different interests mobilized by different actors were identified and systematically analyzed.

Implementation of PCPNDT Act strictly in past few years has created terror in mind of doctors who are operating imaging technology and infertility clinics. The terror is mainly due to criminal liability under the Act and adverse media publicity. Many doctors had to face criminal charges for trivial things like non-putting of Apron or nameplate, size of display board, clerical errors in filling of form etc. The punishment is serious in the form of imprisonment and penalty further leading to cancellation of medical practitioner licence. Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA) has taken up the issue seriously and taking the issue to various courts to avoid unnecessary harassment of doctors. Various judgements have come and depicts the stern view of the Courts. The most effective precautionary measures are to maintain records scrupulously, fill the Form-F as provided in the Act, accurately and correctly, submit and maintain the records to the appropriate authority within the stipulated time. Although there is no gap between the intent of the legislature and stand of doctors. Both are in favour of stopping female foeticide and avoiding sex discrimination. Doctors need that PCPNDT Act should serve the intent of stopping sex determination but not as a harassment tool with authorities which is taking away doctor’s self-respect and giving nightmares

Chronic myeloid leukemia is a malignant clonal expansion of hemato¬poietic progenitor cells causally linked to a specific chromosomal abnormality, the Philadelphia chromosome. It occurs uncommonly in childhood, accounting for only 2 to 5% of all pediatric leukaemias with an annual incidence of about 1 per million in this age range. We describe one such case of chronic myeloid leukemia in an 11 year old boy, who presented with massive splenomegaly and hyperleukocytosis. The diagnosis was made from peripheral blood smear examination, supported by karyotypic study. Because of the infrequency of its occurrence, it was thought of interest to report this case of CML and to review certain interesting features of this entity in the pediatric population

Increased feminine entrepreneurial activity heralds a progress for women’s rights and improvement of their economic and social living index. Ladies entrepreneurship is synonymous with ladies authorisation. Parallel to the male counterparts, feminine entrepreneur’s area unit chemical process in job creation, innovation and over tangible contribution to the value of the country. Associate in nursing economy thrives once ladies get a level enjoying field as men. Innovation works as a catalyst or associate in nursing instrument for entrepreneurship. Indian ladies, despite all the social hurdles stand tall from the remainder of the group and area unit applauded for his or her achievements in their individual field. The transformation of social cloth of the Indian society, in terms of inflated academic standing of ladies and varied aspirations for higher living, necessitated a modification within the life type of Indian ladies. This paper endeavours to explore studies associated with ladies entrepreneurship and innovation in republic of India. Few examples from Rajasthan, republic of India are taken to grasp the study in a very higher means

Love and marriage is the eternal theme of literary works among which Pride and Prejudice and Story of Stone are two of the most famous ones. In recent years, it is a hot topic to understand the concept of love and marriage. Although created in different cultural contexts, Pride and Prejudice and Story of Stone have revealed love views which have a strong relevance. Under the theoretical framework of feminism, this study aims to find the common and different characteristics of the love view of the heroines in Pride and Prejudice and Story of Stone and analyzes the reasons to help people have a better interpretation of love.

Aviation industry is facing severe challenges such as increase in fuel prices, heavy competition, and changing customer needs. By giving importance to the human resource issues and strategically utilizing staff capabilities, firms in aviation industry can better addresses such challenges. In this context, in current study, our objective was to test the effects of High Performance Work System (HPWS) on employee’s perceived psychological empowerment and proactive behavior. Additionally, the employee’s perceived psychological empowerment is proposed as mediator between the relationship of HPWS and employee proactive behavior. Primary data for this study is collected using the survey measure adapted from previous sources. Through convenience sampling, data is collected from staff from selected airline firms located in the UAE region (n=177). Findings indicate that HPWS dimensions including training and compensation have positive and significant effects on employee’s proactive behavior. Similarly, the HPWS dimensions including recruitment and compensation have positive and significant effects on employee’s perceived psychological empowerment. Further, our findings indicate that psychological empowerment function as a mediator between the HPWS dimensions of recruitment and compensation and employee proactive behavior. Our findings have implications for the management of the aviation industry firms.

This article attempts to examine how songs are associated with discursive and communicative activities in the traditional xoy ceremony in Seereer country. It proposes a reflection on the coupling between the verbal communication and the singing communication to demonstrate their complementarities and then to analyze the influence of the one on the other with respect to the functional process of the communicational exchanges. The article also emphasizes the multiplicity of communicative functions that songs play in the interactive device set up in the framework of a highly cultural and ritualized ceremony, during which the right to speak is not given to everyone; and the strategies of triggering and linking exchanges are done by the use of songs to give a new orientation to the speeches. All this is done and expressed by and in the communicative value of the songs, a value molded by an illocutive force that easily reaches and stimulates the target hearers.

Mobile phone usage has become an essential component of daily life. Several studies have raised concerns about the possible deleterious effects on the nervous system due to exposure of electromagnetic radiations. We aimed to study the effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) on the spinal cord of albino rats. In the present study twenty-four adult albino rats of either sex weighing 180-200 grams each were divided into four groups: 1 control and 3 experimental and were exposed to RF-EMR via complete missed calls of 45 seconds duration each. Both the experimental and control groups were then sacrificed and spinal cord was isolated for tissue processing. The processed tissue was then stained (hematoxylin and eosin) and observed under light microscope. Light microscopy of the spinal cord showed the cellular size of the neuronal cells was reduced in dorsal and ventral horn interneurons, their nucleus was heterochromatic. Neurons were irregular, loosely arranged, darkly stained and decreased in size. Ventral horn cells of the spinal cord showed absent cytoplasm, heterochromatic nucleus with invisible nucleoli. Dose dependency with more radiation exhibit more changes in comparison to less exposed rats. From our findings, it is suggestive to protect the population living around base stations and users of mobile handsets. For this the government and regulatory bodies adopt safety standards which minimizes the hazardous effects of mobile radiation

Sudden demonetization of 500 and 1000 rupee notes forming a major portion of circulating currency by the Indian Government in November, 2016 is a daring step in the national interest. It created an instant chaos in the country. Besides inflicting a major blow to holders of unaccounted money and counterfeit currency, it also caused suffering for the common man. It was opposed by some on this ground. Many felt that if a short-term suffering was the price for a substantial long-term gain, it would be justified. The present study is based on secondary data from an extensive consultation of sources of information on this topic. It attempts to analyze the pros & cons and the rationale for demonetization. Amidst conflicting ideologies, politics, and self-interests dividing intellectuals, leaders and economists on this move, an unbiased approach to study the available literature on demonetization and to arrive at conclusions has been made. After short-term set-back the long term benefits are showing up. A comprehensive survey of the long-term outcomes is beyond the scope and time-frame of this study, but is a fertile ground for future research. The learning from the study would offer guidance for reforms through demonetization and the needed course-corrections. Other developing, emerging and developed economies would gain useful insights from this study when contemplating such measures