The Role of Technology in Higher Education

Present status and use for educational purposes, technology is fulfilling an ever increasing role in both the traditional education field, and in other fields which are utilizing technology for educational purposes. Within the educational field we can see technology as a means of removing barriers for students and teachers alike. First, technology can remove financial and geographical barriers through distributed learning. This allows students and teachers to experience educational opportunities that they might have otherwise never been able to encounter. Second, technology is bringing about a new focus on problem and skill based learning. Information databases are being used to assist teachers in the acquisition of new knowledge and provide professional support outside of the traditional professional development seminar. In regards to future action, we should continue to utilize the successful trends in education as a means to fulfil their developmental potential and see increased impacts on our field. In particular, we should continue the use of distance learning as a means of professional development for teachers, by providing more opportunities aimed at improving their job related performance. Distance learning for students should also be an area of focus by providing software that allows for increasing authenticity in simulations, multimedia content, and social connections. We should continue to focus on technology that allows students to interact with other students and environments located outside of their current environment, locality, and culture. Information systems are also in need of continual investment. Information systems perform two important roles for the educational system: Focus on this paper, technology has already served an important role in education in multiple fields. Specifically, technology has been of great use to the educational field in terms of its focus on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the educational experiences of both students and teachers. Continued use and development of technology can serve to further benefit the educational field and recommendations based on the development of existing trends in education should be pursued for great gains in educational achievement. 

INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS IN CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION

The main strategy of modern education should focus on the student's independent activity, the organization of self-learning environments and experimental and practical training, where students have a choice of actions and can use initiative as well as flexible training programs where students can work in a comfortable rhythm. Today, we should talk about the use of interactive methods of training, which encourage interest in the profession promote the efficient acquisition of training material form patterns of conduct provide high motivation, strength, knowledge, team spirit and freedom of expression and most importantly, contribute to the complex competences of future specialists. We will give an overview of the modern teaching methods that are most widespread in the scientific and methodological literature and have the potential to form the competences of future professionals. The training, case study, behavioural modelling, peer feedback, play project, metaphor game, storytelling, basket and action learning methods and their potential in professional training are briefly described

MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG RURAL POPULATION IN SOUTH INDIA – CROSS SECTIONAL ANALYSIS

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a group of disorders that affect the structures including the nerves, tendons, muscles, joints and inter vertebral disc. MSD could result in pain, injury, illness poor quality of life and reduced productivity. These disorders were equally prevalence among rural population. Aims & objectives of this original research was to analyses the prevalence of MSD among rural population of Kanchipuram district southern India. Also, to lay the importance of strengthening tertiary heath care in rural India. Methods: Community health screening and treatment by physician, physiotherapist and pharmacist were conducted once a month during the period from October 2016 to January 2017. 600 subjects identified with MSD were evaluated and treated. Home programme was taught to them. Various MSD such as low backache, osteoarthritis, cervical spondylosis, shoulder and other ailments were recorded and treated with physiotherapy specific therapy for MSD. Their level of literacy, occupation tobacco and alcohol habits were recorded and analyzed. Results: 62% female subjects have MSD, 31% have osteoarthritis, 26% low backache and 66% of the subjects were between 30-60 years. 18% of the participants were above 60 years. While 53% of male subjects had low backache, female participants had 58% with osteoarthritis knee, 51% with shoulder and 68% with neck ailments related to MSD. Conclusions: The findings of the study points at strengthening of our rural health care system, for musculoskeletal disorder prevention and management. Primary health care in India needs to be re- evaluated and immediately reformed. Concrete steps to be taken for effective rural health care planning and delivery so as we can collectively develop with our fellow rural brother

The Scope of Newspaper as a Futuristic Medium for Publicity

The news paper as a medium for publicity and Advertisements is losing its luster and relevance in America and some western countries. But the same medium has shown remarkable growth in India. Circulation increased by more than 23 million copies a day between 2006 and 2016, according to a new report from India's Audit Bureau of Circulation. That's average growth of nearly 5% per year. Meanwhile, circulation came down in major Western countries including the U.S. (-3%), France (-6%), Germany (-9%) and the U.K. (-12%). Despite the strong growth of digital media in India, the traditional formats of television and print still account for the largest portion of total media ad expenditure. India remains somewhat unusual in that print revenues continue to grow, with newspapers specifically still serving as an effective way for advertisers to reach a significant audience. The research reports point out that newspaper growth was really coming from papers published in Hindi and in other local languages and dialects—generally referred to collectively as “vernacular” papers. English is used in India’s largest cities, leaving readers in smaller cities and rural areas with an appetite for content in their local languages. The scope of the present research paper is to identify reasons for this and futuristic scope for news paper as a medium for publicity

HERITAGE TOURISM MARKETING IN TAMIL NADU: ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENTS

Heritage tourism marketing plays a significant role in attracting tourists to heritage destinations. Tamil Nadu boasts an abundance of historical and archaeological sites. Well-planned marketing of these heritage destinations is a primary requirement to attract both foreign and domestic tourists. Several barriers can impede the successful marketing of heritage tourism Tamil Nadu. Poor and inadequate infrastructure facilities and management, non-availability of basic facilities in tourist places, lack of domestic and international airports, inadequate transport systems, and lack of requisite hotel accommodation. The conservation and protection system of heritage destinations is weak in our country, which plays a negative role in the marketing of these places. The present study is based on both primary and secondary data. The primary data has to be collected directly from the respondents, tourists, through a well-structured questionnaire and interview schedule. The secondary data was collected from the relevant articles published in different national and international journals, books, and pamphlets of the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation. The study invokes an outcome to develop knowledge and inhibit the importance of these heritage destinations among the youngsters, and modernization of these tourism products with an appropriate marketing mix upon the tourist requisition improves heritage tourism in Tamil Nadu. The development of new marketing strategies always brings in a new segment of people to visit these sites to make them live and flourish for more years

POST TOTAL HYSTERECTOMY OBESITY ON QOL

Introduction: Women undergoing major gynecological surgery, with pre surgical physical and mental agony associated and post operative obesity, musculoskeletal disorders fatigue and depression. This original research study aims at to evaluate the role of specific physical exercises on obesity and quality of life of a 38 years old female who has undergone a total hysterectomy. Materials & Methodology: As this subject developed low back and knee pain with 6 kgs of weight gain she was treated with non-pharmacological means by specific physical exercises during the period from February 2017 to April 2017 with twice a week frequency. Results: BMI, WC, and QOL were evaluated and analyzed with pre and post scores recorded with a reduction in obesity and improved quality of life as evidenced by (P<.01) statistical evidence. Conclusion: An improved quality of life with a reduction in obesity was born in the women after gynecological surgery with conservative physical exercises was the key outcome of this research

TEACHER EDUCATION FROM E-LEARNER TO E-TEACHER

E-learning and e-teaching systems are involved in teachers professional activities and development in several ways (a) If e-learning/e-teaching is the technology which supports the process of teachers learning of university courses, the teacher is in the position of e-learner; (b) If e-learning/e-teaching is the content of the teachers university curricula in order to be applied in the teaching process, the teacher switches from the position of e learner to the one of e-teacher in blended or total e-learning systems. Systematic formal teacher education concerning e-learning/e-teaching implementation, and the structure of teachers ICT competencies and e-competencies, as well as the reasons for their occurrence, are considered. Teachers can be in a position of the creator of e-teaching process or the user of the e-teaching/e-learning attainment. Teachers need to re-think their underlying assumptions about teaching, about learning process, and, most fundamentally, about their role as educators. Teacher activities in e-teaching scenarios can be broken into two major tasks: providing the content for the students and supporting communication between students and tutors. Both tasks pose problems to teachers who are used to follow more traditional teaching methods so far. Therefore, modern teachers and e-teachers must be able to organize different types of e-learning and e-teaching scenarios. E-teaching requires a wide spectrum of e-roles. It is necessary for teachers in e-education environment to acquire sufficient knowledge about e-teaching and e-learning. e-learning can contribute to addressing each challenge by enhancing the preparation of new teachers, providing high quality and readily accessible professional development opportunities for active teachers, and making the teaching profession more attractive. The paper suggests that e-learning potential is a powerful tool for directing the teacher’s quality challenges and obtaining e-teaching competencies. E-learning for teachers must reflect the principles of effective teachers’ professional development

Optimization and Evaluation of the Physical Properties of a Functional Tooth Cream Formulation Containing Cocos Nucifera Extracts for Remineralization of White Spot Lesions

Background: Modern toothpaste formulations incorporate various active ingredients designed to preserve enamel integrity and provide an effective cleaning experience. However, their effectiveness in preventing and managing white spot lesions in orthodontic patients is still under debate. A detailed examination of these active ingredients\u27 functional properties is essential to maximize their benefits. This study aimed to optimize a functional toothpaste formulation containing Cocos nucifera extracts for the remineralization of white spot lesions and to assess its physical properties in comparison to commercially available ACP-CCP toothpaste formulations.Materials and Methods: Freshly extracted coconut was sourced from the local farm. Pulp was grated and equally split into two halves. One part of the prepared pulp extract was ground in a motor, and milk was extracted. This was then stored at -4 degrees. The other part was lyophilized and free dried at -80 degrees. This was then ground into a paste. Both of these extracts were separately used in the preparation of two tooth cream formulations of Cocos nucifera. The two tooth cream formulations, along with a commercial formulation of ACP- CCP paste, were taken separately, and the physical properties of these materials were then evaluated. These included color, odor, taste, smoothness, relative density, tube inertness, homogeneity, determination of spreadability, sharp and edge abrasive particle determination, foamability, moisture, and volatile matter determination. Results: The formulated toothpastes, bright white with aromatic odor and satisfactory taste, demonstrated good consistency, smooth texture, stability, and appropriate pH levels (control: 10, C. Milk: 8.7, L. Coconut: 9). Abrasiveness tests revealed 5% abrasive particles in C. Milk and less than 20% in L. Coconut, with equal foamability across samples. Spreadability was highest in the control, moderate in C. Milk, and lowest with visible abrasives in L. Coconut.Conclusion: The study successfully formulated novel tooth creams from Cocos nucifera pulp extracts, with the coconut milk paste demonstrating comparatively better results in consistency, stability, and spreadability than the lyophilized coconut paste and showing similar properties to commercial ACP-CCP tooth cream