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Pages: 16-22
Firdausi Achmad (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri (STAIN), Pontiana No.19 Pontiana, West Kalimantan, Indonesia)

It is Johann Gottfried Herder, a German writer and journalist, who revealed the personality of Immanuel Kant as someone who was disciplined and not overburdening (Kant, 1990). Herder may be a representative of the admiration of the world over Kant's personality which according to history, Kant is described as someone who was neat and organized like a well-organized universe. This is the basic idea in Kant's moral philosophy. Kant explicitly criticized the metaphysics which he said did not correspond with the order of the human mind. The big name that can be compared with Immanuel Kant in relation to the theme of 'regularity' was Isaac Newton (1643-1727), an English physicist who much earlier had the hang of 'order' through his work Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, published in 1687 (Brumbaugh, 1963: 98).
Pages: 16-22 Firdausi Achmad (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri (STAIN), Pontiana No.19 Pontiana, West Kalimantan, Indonesia)
Pages: 9-15
Ismulyana Djan (Prod Manajemen Pendidikan, Universitas Pakuan, Bogor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia)

The research objective was to determine the lecturer commitment to the organization, which is directly affected by three variables; organizational culture, leadership, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment indirectly affected by organizational culture and leadership through job satisfaction. The research method used was survey method with causal techniques, and to analyze whether or not there is effect of one variable to another, path analysis was applied. In the analysis of research data to fully use the help of software SPSS (statistical product and service solutions), including descriptive statistical analysis, a prerequisite test data analysis and statistical hypothesis testing. The research indicates that there is a direct positive effect of organizational culture towards the organizational commitment (r41:0,271), leadership toward organizational commitment (r42:0,252), job satisfaction toward organizational commitment (r43 : 0,411), and organizational culture on job satisfaction (r31: 0,625) and there is a direct positive effect of leadership towards job satisfaction of lecturer ( r32: 0,303).
Pages: 9-15 Ismulyana Djan (Prod Manajemen Pendidikan, Universitas Pakuan, Bogor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia)
Pages: 1-8
Juma Abdu Wamaungo (Prodi Pendidikan Luar Sekolah, Sekolah Pasca Sarjana, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)

This study intended to investigate the role of community participation in the development of nonformal education programmes through community learning centers. The researcher used a qualitative method and the design was a case study. The research was conducted in two selected CLC's of Cimahi city council, West Java, Indonesia. Data collection was done through; observation, interview, documentation study, and audiovisual analyses with the intent of establishing the kinds of nonformal education programmes, forms of community participation, categories of community members that participate most, and to ascertain the role of community participation in the sustainability of nonformal education programmes in community learning centres. Findings of the study; the staff members at the two CLCs are aware of the kinds of nonformal education programmes, the CLC programmes are basically government programmes, the forms of participation are of three categories, that is; passive participation, information giving participation and consultative participation, the CLC staff conduct field analysis only during the socialization process of CLC programmes to the grassroot community, and the participants from CLCs are mostly from poor families with low economic background, but there were also those from well-off to do families. The recommendations made based on the findings of this research are: Nonformal education Professionals should be ready to face the needed desire for change in the development, planning and implementation of nonformal education programmes, Governments should allow educational and development programmes to come from the grassroot with the active participation of the would be beneficiaries, people should be encouraged to; improve their knowledge, Skills and attitudes with the aim of systemic change, and Government should set standards to be followed by community learning centres such that quality is maintained.
Pages: 1-8 Juma Abdu Wamaungo (Prodi Pendidikan Luar Sekolah, Sekolah Pasca Sarjana, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Pages: 627-629
Naveen (Independent Scholar History, Hisar, Haryana)

In the new millennium, students from diverse racial, ethnic, and language groups across the globe are seeking access to quality educational opportunities. These students, however, are increasingly different in background and culture from one another and from their teachers. It has been noted that student-teacher ratios increased. Orfield and Reardon (1993) discovered profound differences in the quality of educational opportunity and the teaching staff, with underresourced schools functioning at a grossly inferior level. This is the case for schools in Indian School as well. It is not surprising to find that students in disadvantaged schools score lower on standardized achievement tests and matriculation exams than do their more affluent counterparts and that they drop out at higher rates than those in advantaged schools. The present paper reviews on these differences in school levels in global context
Pages: 627-629 Naveen (Independent Scholar History, Hisar, Haryana)
Pages: 624-626
Hemant (Department of Economics, G.S.S.S, Rattakhera, Ratia, Fatehabad, Haryana)

Throughout the history we have seen how economic recession has profound effect on the lives of people and on society. People lose their job, there is a decline in business activities, stock markets fall, housing market lose its charm and people become more cautious about their spending. The 2008 subprime mortgage crisis which led to market crash around the world stands as a reminder that downturn in economy is one of the toughest times to deal with. Economic recession is a phase where there is severe contraction in economic activities. Most economists agree that if economy shrinks for two consecutive quarters, then economy is considered to be under recession. According to National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), “economic recession is significant decline in the economic activity spread across the country, lasting more than few months normally visible in real GDP, impacting growth in real personal income, employment, industrial production, wholesale and retail sales”. The present paper reviews on recession and its impact on Indian economy.
Pages: 624-626 Hemant (Department of Economics, G.S.S.S, Rattakhera, Ratia, Fatehabad, Haryana)
Pages: 621-623
Kuldeep Singh (Assistant Professor, Govt P. G. College, Hisar, Haryana)

Literacy is important for all aspects of an individual's life, from handling personal affairs, to raising children, to engaging in the workforce, to participating in a democratic society. Literacy has multiple conceptions, which range from a focus on the most fundamental survival skills to more complex definitions that encompass the skills needed to thrive in a variety of contexts, such as the home, the workplace, and the community. Literacy skills are also needed for adults to participate in a democratic society. Such activities as keeping apprised of local and national issues, understanding one's rights and responsibilities, reading ballots, and voting all require literacy skills. Literacy skills are needed in a variety of work contexts applying for a job, traveling to and from work, choosing a benefits package, and understanding and handling paychecks. The present paper reviews on the adults literacy skills and their assessment.
Pages: 621-623 Kuldeep Singh (Assistant Professor, Govt P. G. College, Hisar, Haryana)
Pages: 615-620
Ramnath (Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana)

Risk behaviors are not, however, random, inevitable, or uncontrollable. Indeed, there is accumulating evidence identifying determinants of adolescents' health risk behaviors that in turn may increase the likelihood of experiencing adverse health outcomes. Furthermore, there is ample empirical evidence indicating that risk behaviors are preventable and amenable to change through interventions. Risk factors may be either directly or indirectly related to a particular health outcome or disease. For example, smoking cigarettes is a behavioral risk factor that increases the likelihood of experiencing negative health outcomes (e.g., emphysema, increased blood pressure) and disease (e.g., cancer). Health risk behaviors are very common nowadays in sports person too. The present paper reviews on health risk behaviors among sports person.
Pages: 615-620 Ramnath (Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana)
Pages: 611-614
Kuldeep Singh (Assistant Professor, Govt P. G. College, Hisar, Haryana)

Water pollution, together with loss of biodiversity, climate change, energy and socioeconomic issues, is one of the main threats and challenges humanity faces today. Human activities and human-related substances and wastes introduced into rivers, lakes, groundwater aquifers and the oceans modify the environmental water quality and make huge quantities of water unsuitable for various uses. This is the case not only for human-related uses such as drinking, bathing, agricultural irrigation and industrial production but also for terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems for which clean, fresh water is a prerequisite for life. The present paper reviews on water pollution in Ganga River, its action plan and future
Pages: 611-614 Kuldeep Singh (Assistant Professor, Govt P. G. College, Hisar, Haryana)
Pages: 608-610
Surender Kumar (Independent Scholar, Psychology, Charkhi Dadri, Haryana)

Professionals who work in higher education and investigate issues such as student adjustment, attrition, retention, and success have focused on various aspects of academia. Steps have been taken at many colleges/universities to engage students in a satisfying experience at the university both academically and socially in order to assist in students' adjustment to university life, thus, retaining the majority of students who have entered into the higher education system. Peer mentoring groups, professor mentoring groups, tutoring services, student employment assistance, internship assistance, academic advising, first-generation support groups, personal counseling and disability accommodation services are just a few of the many services offered at most universities which focus on helping students toward successful transition and navigation through the complexity of the university. The present paper reviews school adjustment in relation to parenting style and self-efficacy.
Pages: 608-610 Surender Kumar (Independent Scholar, Psychology, Charkhi Dadri, Haryana)
Pages: 603-607
Rupinder Kaur (Research Scholar, Monad University, Hapur, UP)

Mutual Fund is considered as an institutional arrangement wherein savings of millions of investors are pooled together for investment in a diversified portfolio of securities to spread risk and to ensure steady return. Mutual Funds provide an option of investing without getting lost in these complexities. Fund managers are paid to understand these issues and the Asset Management Company invests in further research in this field. Throughout the world, Mutual Funds are considered as a reliable instrument.. Mutual Funds mobilize the saving, particularly from the small & Household sectors for investment in securities and stocks. Mutual Fund is the most suitable investment for the common man as it offers an opportunity to invest in a diversified, professionally managed basket of securities at a relatively low cost. The present paper review history, concept, pros &cons of mutual fund in India.
Pages: 603-607 Rupinder Kaur (Research Scholar, Monad University, Hapur, UP)
Pages: 600-602
Surender Kumar (Independent Scholar, Psychology, Charkhi Dadri, Haryana)

The role of self-efficacy within the academic setting affects the “forethought, performance, and self-reflection” of college and over all adjustment. From the early phases of the college experience and throughout, students must make decisions about courses of study and career aspirations. As they make these choices, students are better able to visualize what might be a good fit for their future career goals. “The work role which we begin to envisage for ourselves at the end of childhood is, under favorable conditions, the most reassuring role of all, just because it confirms us in skills and permits us to recognize ourselves in visible works (Erikson, 1977). The present paper reviews on relation between self-efficacy and adjustment among college students.
Pages: 600-602 Surender Kumar (Independent Scholar, Psychology, Charkhi Dadri, Haryana)
Pages: 596-599
Rupinder Kaur (Research Scholar, Monad University, Hapur, UP)

Mutual Funds play a vital role in resources mobilization and efficient allocation of these financial resources to the productive channels of an economy. Throughout the world, Mutual Funds are considered as a reliable instrument in bringing charges in financial intermediation, development of capital markets and growth of corporate and industrial sectors. Mutual Funds mobilize the saving, particularly from the small & Household sectors for investment in securities and stocks. It receives money from the unit holders invests it earn on it, attempts to make it grow and agrees to share prosperity with the unit holders. It ensures a reasonable return liquidity safety and security to the investment besides providing growth prospects and other advantages. The present paper review characteristics and factors affecting mutual funds in Indian industry.
Pages: 596-599 Rupinder Kaur (Research Scholar, Monad University, Hapur, UP)
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