IOSR-JHSS   Volume-22 ~ Issue-8 ~ Aug-2017

Abstract: Does coaching really work? Does it help improve leadership effectiveness? This empirical study aims to answer these questions by tracking the progress of 50 executives participating in a six-month coaching and 360 feedback process. The effectiveness of coaching session on the five Leadership competencies (Self-management, People Management, Business Communication, Decision-making and Customer relation) was studied. A 360 degree survey was implemented to get feedback from Boss, peers, and direct reports before and after the individual coaching sessions...........

[1] Goldsmith, M., Lyons, L., Freas, A (Eds.) (2000). Coaching for Leadership. Jossey-Bass/ Pfeiffer, San Francisco, CA. Proceedings Papers:
[2] Cunningham, S (1991). ``Coaching today's executive'', Public Utilities Fortnightly. Vol. 128 (2): pp. 22.
[3] Thach, L (1998). ``14 ways to groom executives'', Training Magazine. Vol. 35 (8): pp. 55.
[4] Kilburg, RR (1996). ``Towards a conceptual understanding and definition of executive coaching'', Consulting Psychology Journal. Vol. 48 (2): pp. 134-144.
[5] Thach, L., Heinselman, T (1999). ``Executive coaching defined'', Training and Development Journal, Vol. 53 (3): pp. 34 - 39..

Abstract: Instructional strategies are different methods which are used to impart the subject matter. It has a pivotal role in exchanging the content and knowledge as it is the bridge that connects teachers and pupils. So it is very important to select the instructional strategies in accordance with the demands of the subject material. Mathematics is an alluring subject which starts with easy arithmetic and moves on to abstract ideas. A teacher in Upper Primary class should be intelligent enough to use a wide range of instructional strategies to make the students innovative and interesting in learning.............

Keywords: Instructional strategies, mathematics learning & Upper Primary Mathematics teachers

[1] Grouws, D. A. (2004) "Chapter 7. Mathematics." In Handbook of Research on Improving Student Achievement, 3rd ed., edited by G. Cawelti. Arlington, Va.: Educational Research Service.
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[3] Protheroe, N. (2007). "What Does Good Math Instruction Look Like?" Principal 7(1), pp. 51 – 54.
[4] Tileston, D.W. (2011). Ten Best Teaching Practices: How brain research and learning styles define teaching competencies. Thousand Oaks :Sage
[5] Warner, R.H. (1965). Elementary School Teaching Practices. Prentice Hall of India: New Delhi..

Abstract: This paper has theoretically presented that there is a relationship between power and conflict management. Power and its dynamics in international politics determine how states interact and even the outcome of their interaction. The paper argues that states that are endowed with power fight to retain their domination through conflict management and sometimes perpetrating conflicts with other states. First, the paper has unfolded the concept of power, creating more understanding on its typologies, forms, faces, measurement and balance. Secondly, the paper demystified the concept of conflict management. The paper also in its findings established that there is a relationship between............

KEY WORDS: Conflict, Conflict Management, Power, Peacemaking

[1] Amin T. K. Zana, (2014), "Why did United States lead an invasion of Iraq in 2003?" International Journal of Political Science and development, 2(11) 301-308
[2] Arendt Hannah, (1972), "On Violence." in: Crises of the Republic, New York: Harcourt, Brace Jovanovich
[3] Bachrach Peter and Baratz S. Morton, (1962) "Two Faces of Power", The American Political Science Review, 56(4)
[4] Baldwin David, (2013), Power and International Relations , (ed) in Walter Carlsnaes, Thomas Risse and Beth Simmons, Hand Book of International Relations, Sage
[5] Barnett Michael and Duval Raymond, (2005), "Power in International Politics", International Organization, 59..

Abstract: Abuse and violence towards elderly can be thought as a neglected kind of abuse. Generally, while handling violence problem in general or while handling problems of old age, topics like abuse and neglect of elderly have been neglected. In other words violence towards elderly mostly has been disregarded. In terms of elder abuse and violence towards elder people it is noteworthy to comprehend the fact that despite the increasing prevalence of cases awareness about what is violence and what is not is unclear both for the victim and for the perpetuator. Therefore, in this study it was aimed to perform an unsystematic review about elder abuse in literature with the hope that it will increase............

Keywords: Elder abuse, ageism, neglect, violence towards elderly, prevention of elder abuse

[1] Baltaş, Z. (2000). Sağlık Psikolojisi. Ankara: Remzi Kitabevi.
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urban Native Americans. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 15, 562–564.
[3] Cooper, C., Selwood, A., Livingston, G.(2008). The prevalence of elder abuse and neglect. Age and Ageing, 37(2), 151-160.
[4] EuroPEAN Project. (2011). The European Reference Framework Online for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Neglect- Background, Good Practices and Recommendations-Retrieved 02.12.2016, from http://www.preventelderabuse.eu/doc /1977.pdf
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Abstract: Conflict is one of the defining features of the modern world. However, diasporic media have a grave impact on conflict situation. They can either escalate conflict by accentuating disagreements, foregrounding confrontations, and lending air time to forceful voices, or, conversely, reduce the conflict by shunning extremism, giving room for alternative voices and visualizing peaceful solutions. The media situation in and around Nigeria provides an interesting context for discussing these issues. The lingering Boko Haram insurgency in the North Eastern part of Nigeria.............

Keywords: conflict, conflict resolution, potential, diasporas, media, Insurgency.

[1] Aliyu U. T (2014). "An in-house Survey into the Cultural Origins of Boko Haram Movement in Nigeria". www.wikipedia.com.
[2] Cohen, R (2008) Global Diasporas: An Introduction. Oxon: Routledge.
[3] Cottle, S. (2000) Ethnic Minorities and the Media: Changing Cultural Boundaries. Buckingham: Open University Press.
[4] EXCLUSIVE, (2015). "Boko Haram pledges baya to the Islamic State". www.wikipedia.com.
[5] Forsyth, D.R. (2009). Group Dynamics (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning

Abstract: The objective of this descriptive study was to determine the level of writing proficiency public relationspractitioners are equipped with to meet the requirements put forward by the ever evolving new media space. The study has also attempted to identify the perceptions of academicians from leading communications institutes/colleges on the writing abilities of communications students and the changes made by them to adapt the writing skills required by the new media. This study, combining survey results of senior practitioners of India's largest public relations consultancy and academicians teaching communications across the country, confirms the significant dissatisfaction amongst..........

[1] Austin, B.A., Ventura, P.G.(1985, May). Employer perceptions of needed communication functions in business organizations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Providence, RI
[2] Baxter, B.L.(1986). Public relations practitioners offer course recommendations. Journalism Educator, 40(4), 9-10.
[3] Cole, R.T., Hembroff, L.A. & Corner, A.D. (2009). National assessment of the perceived writing skills of entry-level PR practitioners. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, Spring, 10-26.
[4] Cutlip, S. M., Center, A. H., ve Broom, G. M. (1994) Effective Public Relations, Prentice Hall,7th Edition, New Jersey.
[5] Faigley, L.& Miller, T.P.(1982). What we learn from writing on the job. College English, 44(5), 555-569
[6] Faigley, L., Miller, T.P., Meyer, P.R.& Witte, S.P.(1981). Writing after college: A stratified survey of the

Abstract: Over the last few years, it has become apparent that social media has captured the fancy of most people. The extensive use of social media has drastically changed the way people communicate and share information. PR practitioners use social media every single day to get the word out about clients, to communicate with customers and to respond to questions or problems. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social sites have quickly become important tools in a PR practitioner's overall toolkit. However, this study explores how PR practitioners (n=146) use the power of social media to connect, and develop relationships with the journalists as against the traditional method of face-to-face...........

KEY WORDS: Social Media, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Social Media Platforms, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, PR Groups, Quora, Instagram, Google+, Blogs

[1] Aronoff, C.E. (1975). Credibility of public relations for journalists. Public Relations Review, Fall, pp.45-56.
[2] Augustine Pang, 2013, Corporate Communications: An International Journal Vol. 15 No. 2, 2010 pp. 192-204
[3] Bardhan, N. and Sriramesh, K. Public Relations in India Review of a Programme of Research, Journal of Creative Communications 2006; 1; 39, 2006.
[4] Bajkiewicz, T. E., Kraus, J. J., & Hong, S. Y. (September 01, 2011). The impact of newsroom changes and the rise of social media on the practice of media relations. Public Relations Review, 37(3), p. 329-331.
[5] Briones, R.L., Kuch, B., Fisher Liu, B., & Jin, Y. (2011). Keeping up with the digital age: How the American Red Cross uses social media to build relationships. Public Relations Review 37, pp.37-43.

Abstract: The basic knowledge content of the Anganwadi workers (AWWs) and the spectra of problems they encounter were assessed in this study. The present study was carried out in two blocks, Matigara and Phansidewa, of Darjeeling district. A total of 50 Anganwadi workers, 11 from Matigara II gram panchayat of Matigara block and 39 from Ghoshpukur gram panchayat of Phasidewa block, were selected. In order to construct their profile, the basic information of the workers including their name, age, education and their working experience was collected. For the ASSESSMENT of their knowledge regarding ICDS services, a scoring system was developed. Most of AWWs belonged to the age..............

KEY WORDS: Anganwadi workers, Anganwadi Centre, profile, knowledge, problems.

[1] UNICEF-Respecting the rights of the Indian Child, March 22, 2011
[2] ICDS-WCD, Chapter 3, www.icds-wcd.nic.in, p.27, 2009-10
[3] Kular Sarbjit Singh. A Study on Anganwadi Workers in Rural ICDS Blocks of Punjab, International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention ISSN (Online): 2319 – 7722, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 7714 www.ijhssi.org Volume 3 Issue 9 ǁ September. 2014ǁ PP.01-04
[4] Jena Prasanti. Knowledge of Anganwadi Worker about Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS): A Study of Urban Blocks in Sundargarh District of Odisha, MA thesis, p. 14.2013
[5] Thakare, M.M. Kuril B.M. Doibale M.K. and Goel N.K. Knowledge of Anganwadi Workers and their problems in an urban ICDS block. Journal of Medical College Chandigarh.pp.15-19, 2011.

Abstract: Students form a huge and potential force for the development of a society. Besides ensuring education, the students could bring drastic changes in the society. For that purpose students are required to be organized and make them aware about their capabilities. They should provide equal opportunities to understand and take active participation in various socio-political and economic issues of a society. Therefore, students since long past, in fact all over the world, raised their voices from time to time against various problems that have been facing by the society. Many of them were also emerged as successful. In the context of Assam, the Assam Agitation of 1979-85 can be cited as one of the best example which proves the indomitable power of students.

[1] Altbach; Philip G.: Students and Politics, Source: Comparative Education Review, Vol. 10, No. 2, Special Issue on Student Politics (Jun, 1966), pp. 175-187, published by: The University of Chicago Press.

[2] Deka; M: Students Movement in Assam, Pp-04
[3] Feuer; L: Patterns in the History of the student movements,(mimeographed, Berkely: University of California, 1965) Pp-180
[4] Lenin; V.I: Collected work, vol-31

[5] Deka; M: opt.cit., Pp-18

Abstract: Nga-Ayaibais one of the most indispensable food items of Manipur since time immemorial. It is a non-fermented preserved fish product prepared from raw fishes by furnace drying technique. Processing of Nga-Ayaiba is one of the oldest traditional and economical methods of producing and preserving fishes. In Manipur, various traditional non-fermented fish products such as Nga-Ayaiba (Ngaphak, Nga-thangjee); and fermented food products i.e. soyabean(Hawaijar), bamboo shoot products (soibum/soijin, soidon), Ngari, Hentak, beverages (Yu Atingba; Rice beer), etc. are being consumed as a regular food item over a period of long time. The practice of these food habits is passing down through generation by generation. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to highlight the traditional making process of Nga-Ayaiba in terms of its cultural significance.

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[2] FAO. 2007. The state of world Aquaculture and Fisheries 2006. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Fisheries and Aquaculture Department. Rome, Italy.
[3] Holma, K. Ayinsa, and B.K. Maalekuu ,2013.Effect of traditional fish processing methods on the proximate composition of red fish stored under ambient room conditions.American Journal of Food and Nutrition. pp.73-82
[4] Jeyaram, K., Singh, T. H., Romi, W., Devi, A. R., Singh, W. M., Dayanidhi, H., Singh, N. R. and Tamang, J. P., 2009. Traditional fermented foods of Manipur. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. pp. 115-121.
[5] Mohammad Abdul Momin Siddique and MahbubaAktar, 2011. Changes of Nutritional Value of Three Marine Dry Fishes (Johniusdussumieri, Harpodonnehereus and Lepturacanthussavala) during Storage. Food and Nutrition Sciences, 2, pp. 1082-1087

Abstract: This paper examines competitive advantage of Yemeni international trade in the market of the USA. Because Yemen is under the special situation from 2011 after the "arab spring", in our analyses we will just use the 2 digits SITC for selected seven years from the period 2000-2011. For this purpose in our analysis we have used Balassa´s index as a measure of competitive advantage (CTA).Though this approach is wroldwide used in literature, we aware that this index has some empirical lack but it give us a feature of gross sectoral competiveness of examined country or group of countries. According to our empirical analyses we found that Yemen has during the selected period an international trade competitive advantages, according to Balassa´s index in the global level, in a few groups of commodities, which are concentrated in the energy and the phishing sectors.

KEY WORDS: Competitive Advantage, International Trade, EU, USA, Yemen

[1] Balassa, B.(1965), Trade Liberalisation and Revealed Comparative Advantage, The Manchester School, Vol. 33, No.2..
[2] Balassa, B. and Noland, M.(1989): Revealed Comparative Advantage in Japan and the USA. Journal of International Economic Integration 4(2), autumn 1989, 8-22. http://e-jei.org/upload/1w100053.pdf
[3] Central Statistical Organization (2004): Foreign Trade Database, CD, Republic of Yemen
[4] DG Statistics (2005): EU Bilateral Trade and Trade with the World.
[5] Diarmaid Addison-Smyth (2005): Ireland's Revealed Comparative Advantage. Quarterly bulletin, 1, 2005..

Abstract: Teachers are called 'the torch bearers' of creating social cohesion and a learning society. The teacher education should be such that is capable of producing teachers who are equipped with life skills, can play multi-dimensional role as supporters, humane facilitators in teaching learning situation and should be the true followers of ideals stated in the constitution.

[1] http://www.teachersity.org/resource.php?cat_id=8&content_id=86
[2] http://www.cbse.nic.in/cce/life_skills_cce.pdf
[3] http://www.globaleducationconference.com/events/international-seminar-on-teacher-education-for-peace-and-harmony
[4] http://coexistence-peace-harmony.webs.com/
[5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teacher_education

Abstract: The model of development communication implemented has not considered the conditions, characteristics and backgrounds of different target communities. Therefore, in the study of Islamic communication, it is necessary to consider relevant approaches to the conditions of the society that are the target of communication in North Sumatra Province. It explains that development communication includes the role and communication function as a reciprocal message exchange activity among all parties involved in the development effort; especially between the community and the government, from the process of planning, implementation and assessment of development.............

KEY WORDS: innovation development; group communication; Diskominfo; public service

[1] Ahmadi, Abu. Psikologi Sosial. Jakarta: Rineka Cipta, 2007.
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[4] Baron, R. A. dan Byrne D. Psikologi Sosial. Jakarta: Penerbit Erlangga, 2003.
[5] Barker, Cris. Cultural Studies Teori dan Praktik. Yogyakarta: PT. Bentang Pustaka, 2009.
[6] Baron, Robert A. dan Don Byrne, Psikologi Sosial. Jakarta. Erlangga, 2003..

Abstract: Due to globalization, outsourcing has become one of the widely embraced strategies for delivering outstanding services in the educational sector. However, in spite of the increasing trend in outsourcing arrangements, there are inadequate literature underpinnings on how outsourcing activities affect the performance of educational institutions in Ghana. In order to bridge that gap, this research seeks to evaluate the effects of outsourcingstrategy on procurement performance of some selected Technical Universities in Ghana. The main data collection instrument employed in this study is the structured questionnaire. The study employed the purposive and stratified sampling technique............

KEY WORDS: Outsourcing Strategy, Procurement Performance, Public Procurement Act, Technical Universities

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