Social Science Motivation for Youth in Schools Today | Chapter 3 | Recent Progress in Science and Technology Vol. 6

 The purpose concerning this chapter is to explain the impact of reinforcement, aim orientation, motivation, and hall behavior on test performance. Results from miscellaneous reinforcement studies, including the assorted methods study inside this chapter, indicate extreme variability according to school tactics, procedures, and culture. It is clear that students are capable to set learning goals that correctly determine how well they will fix time. Their academic performance on tests can clash according to the amount of demeanor referrals they receive during the school period. Overall, reinforcement is a recommended procedure for those in the social sciences (e.g., instruction, psychology, social psychology, and economics), provided that it really supports students’ instructional needs over period.

Author(s) Details:

Kelly C. Dreger,
Department of Leadership, Technology and Workforce Development, Valdosta State University, 1500 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31698, USA.

William F. Truby,
Department of Leadership, Technology and Workforce Development, Valdosta State University, 1500 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31698, USA.

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Informal Care Regimes and Aging: The ‘Care Chain' in Rural Greece| Chapter 11 | Research Developments in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 3

The continuous ageing of society has a significant influence on the demand for better care for the elderly and those with disabilities. The goal of this study is to get a better knowledge of the processes of informal service provision in rural Greece, as well as the facilitators and limits to such operations. The foundation of this paper is a field study done in two different Greek towns. The goal of this study is to explain the reality of dependent elderly and disabled persons in terms of demographic and residential features, as well as their informal caretakers and the availability of informal care. The article examines and contrasts differences in where people live as a factor in the development of a unique care and support system for the elderly and disabled. The essay looks at regional trends and how they affect citizens' access to social services and the health-care market. The study contributes by bringing the specific elements of place of resident into the examination of informal welfare regimes.

Author(s) Details:

Aikaterini Ntaflou,
Local Government, Social Policy and Information and Communication Technologies, Athens, Greece and  Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece.

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School Factors and Support System for Positive Mental Health and Well-Being | Chapter 10 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 5

 Mental health is the cornerstone for an individual's well-being and effective functioning, according to the World Health Organization [1]. Mental health is a state of equilibrium both within and outside of oneself. The complete gamete of a person, which includes their physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and other environmental elements, has an impact on their mental health. Teaching is one of the most stressful occupations, and teachers' mental health is paramount. The majority of teachers approach this problem in their own unique way. This article focuses on variables within the institution that may contribute to teachers' mental health problems and a lack of well-being. Teachers with good 'Mental health' and 'Physical health' will contribute to the kids' and school's well-being. The purpose of this article is to inform school administrators about the various elements that affect teachers' "Mental Health," as well as how teachers and schools can improve the situation in order to achieve teacher well-being. Instructors, like students and parents, are human beings with needs of their own. As they encourage students and parents, teachers will need motivational help from counsellors. A psychological evaluation can objectively examine the institution's "Mental Health" issues and develop well-being criteria. Teachers must strive for ‘Mental Health Well-Being,' which will provide them with renewed energy to pursue their professional goals as well as the overall development of the pupils under their supervision.

Author (S) Details

Vini Sebastian
St. Xavier’s Institute of Education, Affiliated to the University of Mumbai, India.

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Early Loaded Single Implant Reinforced Mandibular Overdenture: A Case Report | Chapter 12 | Highlights on Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 10

 For implant retained removable overdentures in the mandible, rehabilitating atrophied mandible with two-implant supported dentures is a frequent therapeutic option. This research attempts to design a treatment modality for a severely atrophied mandibular ridge using a single implant reinforced overdenture with an early loading strategy. Single implant overdentures can be a more cost-effective and less intrusive treatment option than two-implant retained overdentures. According to research, a single implant mandibular overdenture considerably improves the satisfaction and quality of life of edentulous individuals. The most common complication associated with single implant and two-implant retained mandibular overdentures is midline fracture of the prosthesis. To address this issue, a thin metal mesh is employed to support the overdenture while also making the prosthesis lighter and less expensive than traditional cast metal framework.

Author(s) Details

K. Nischal
Department of Prosthodontics, Raja Rajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore 560074, India.

R. Chowdhary
Department of Prosthodontics, Raja Rajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore 560074, India.

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Nanocomposites – A Promising Tool in Safe and Effective Drug Delivery | Chapter 7 | Trends in Pharmaceutical Research and Development Vol.3

Nanocomposites are highly unique and high performing materials, which have now become an
assuring area of research and development. The particle size in nanomaterials makes it more
practicable to be used conveniently in formulating novel drug delivery system and can also be used as
a novel carrier for delivering or targeting drugs. A solid material with one of the phases being one, two
or three dimensional structure with less than 100nm size is called as nanocomposite. Nanofillers are
used in the polymer matrix to improve the properties of nanocomposites. Such nanofillers help in
rendering the nanocomposites higher in weight and increased properties with respect to thermal,
mechanical, chemical, optical, magnetic, electrical properties, etc. leading to much advantageous
drug delivery compared to the basic composites. Recent researches in drug delivery using
nanocomposites is becoming a trend in targeted and site specific drug delivery where many scientific
data have been proved to have safe and effective drug delivery at a faster rate in comparison with
conventional dosage forms. Thus the current review deals with the study of nanocomposites in safe
and effective drug delivery.

Author(s) Details

Dr. X. Fatima Grace
Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Porur, Chennai – 600116, India.

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