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A. Suresh ¹, K. Ramachandran ¹, Malar Jayachander ²

Affiliations
1 Defence Institute of Psychological Research R & D Organization, Ministry of Defence, Delhi, IN
2 St.Stephen`s College University Enclave, Delhi, IN

Abstract

Kundalini Yoga is a systematic method of arousing and meditating on Kundalini Shakthi. It is practiced to enhance life energy by transforming sexual energy is in to spiritual energy. Simplified Kundalini Yoga along with Meditation&physical exercises as an approach of health promotion enhances wellness and prevents illness. This study investigates the impact of Simplified Kundalini Yoga on cognitive performance, psychological wellbeing, health locus of control, emotional and social health among young adults. The sample (N=138) consists of school and college students. The subjects were divided in to four groups. Group -1 consists of Simplified Kundalini Yoga (School N=24&College N=24), Group -2 consists of Simplified Kundalini Yoga with Simplified Physical Exercises, Meditation (School N=25&College N=25), Group -3 is consists of Simplified Physical Exercises, Meditation(School N=25&College N=25) and Group -4 is a Control Group(School N=25&College N=24). The subjects were assessed on cognitive performance, psychological well-being, emotional and social health. The collected data were analyzed using repeated measure ANOVA. The results indicated that intervention groups showed significant improvement in mid and post assessment on psychological well-being, internal locus of control, memory, sense of support and significant reduction in anxiety&anger. This study implies Simplified Kundalini Yoga as a comprehensive, holistic approach to health promotion.

Keywords

Kundalini Yoga,psychological Wellbeing,sense of Support,young Adults

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V. M. Moralev ¹, K. Ramachandran ¹, K. P. Ramachandran ¹

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1 United Nations Development Programme Mineral Development in Tamil Nadu Project, Madras, IN

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V. S. Sharma ¹, N. Satyanarayana ¹, K. Ramachandran ¹

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1 UPASI Tea Research Station, Cinchona, IN

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M. V. Viswanathan ¹, K. Kashyapa ¹, K. Ramachandran ¹

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1 CSIR, New Delhi, IN

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R. S. Beyo ¹, L. Divya ¹, K. Ramachandran ¹, O. V. Oommen ¹, M. A. Akbarsha ²

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1 Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, 695585, IN
2 Derpartment of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli, 620 024, IN

Abstract

Corpus luteum is a transient and well known endocrine gland that develops from the ruptured follicles in the female vertebrate ovaries, immediately after ovulation. A major source of progesterone, this gland is concerned with gestation in the viviparous animals and retention of eggs in the oviduct in the oviparous species. Caecilians are a group of amphibians with several aspects of reproductive anatomy and physiology unique. In as much as corpus lutem has been described in a few caecilian species, it has not been described from ultrastructural perspectives. Here in we describe the ultrastructural features of corpus luteum of a single specimen of Gegeneophis ramaswamii, which was captured immediately after it laid the eggs. The corpus luteum is formed by three types of cells, namely granulosa lutein cells, thecal lutein cells and phagocytic cells. Both the types of lutein cells are characterized by abundant mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus. The granulose lutein cells abound with discrete granules. The phagocytic cells engage in phagocytosing cell debris. The cellular features are discussed in relation to information from oviparous as well as viviparous vertebrates. Thus, the paper describes, for the first time the corpus luteum of a caecilian from ultrastructural perspectives.

Keywords

Corpus Luteum, Endothelium, Theca, SER, Follicle Cell.

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D. Ravi ¹, K. Ramachandran ¹, Bhhavya ¹

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1 Defence Institute of Psychological Research, Defence Research and Development Organization, New Delhi, IN

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The aim of the study is to develop and validate the Mental Toughness Questionnaire (MTQ). Initially 120 items were generated and finally it reduced 40 items based on item analysts. To establish the reliability, test retest (0.635) and internal consistency reliability (0.912) were identified and to study the latent structure principal component factor analysts earned out and its three factors structure explains 45.4 % of the total variance. To cross validate the latent structure, confirmatory factor analysts carried out, and it supports the three dimensional oblique model. For concurrent validity, it is significantly correlated with mental toughness scale and for convergent validity it is related with the theoretically relevant constructs. For the predictive validity the scale is discriminating the successful and unsuccessful shooters. Finally, Mental Toughness score was positively correlated with the Social desirability score, however its magnitude was relatively small.

Keywords

Mental Toughness, Shooters, Factor Analysis.

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K. Ramachandran

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The book, on the evaluation of mercury, lead, cadmium and three of the food additives amaranth, Diethylpyrocarbonate and n-octyl gallate brought out by the Expert Committee of the FAO/WHO, can be credited for the clarity, lucid style, and prolonged experimental work.

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Akancha Srivastava ¹, K. Ramachandran ², A. Suresh ²

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1 Indian Institute of Management, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, IN
2 Defence Institute of Psychological Research, R&D Organization, Ministry of Defence, Timarpur, Delhi, IN

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Owing to its positive impact, employee engagement has been widely studied across different countries. Survey reports and researches have shown that level of engagement are increasing universally but shifting across regions. Within countries employee engagement is heavily influenced by the organizational culture and the demographics of the work force. In an attempt to find out the status of employee engagement in India, this paper endeavors to find out the type of work which is being carried in India in the field of engagement. The article presents reflective viewpoints of some of the definitions of employee engagement, thereby exploring the empirical and conceptual work on employee engagement. With the help of annual reports, of Nifty 50 we explored the Indian companies where employee engagement is being practiced as business strategy. Subsequently, we studied the sectors with in which employee engagement is being practiced.

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Employee Engagement, India, R & D Sector, Annual Report.

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Vidushi Dixit ¹, K. Ramachandran ²

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1 P .G. Department of Psychology, Munshi Singh College (BRABU), Motihari, Bihar, IN
2 Defence Institute of Psychological Research, DRDO, Timarpur , Delhi, IN

Abstract

The present article was a theoretical review regarding the use of Transactional Analysis as Marital therapy and its effectiveness. Married couples often hope for a perfect relationship. Unfortunately now days intimate relationships are often unsatisfying and marked by numerous conflicts. On the basis of review of literature, it was found that in India the rate of divorce and separation has increased drastically. Common problems include poor understanding, lack of recognition and acceptance, financial independence, lack of communication, ineffective communication etc. The popular marital therapies being used by counselors include CBT, Psychodynamic counseling, Gottman method attachment therapy , etc. But use of transactional analysis as marital therapy was found to be limited in Indian context. Literature proves the effectiveness of TA while dealing with relationship conflicts, understanding and eliminating negative ego state behaviors, developing personal awareness and improving the quality of relationship between people. Therefore the suggestions for using T A as marital therapy as well as for conducting future researches were suggested.

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Marital Relationships, Marital Therapies, Transactional Analysis.

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