Papers by Parwinder Singh
Rumination Moderates the Association between Neuroticism, Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Indian Women
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
Background: The higher prevalence of depressive symptoms among women demands an in-depth explorat... more Background: The higher prevalence of depressive symptoms among women demands an in-depth exploration of every possible mechanism through which depressive symptoms may prevail. Identifying any malleable mechanism may open a new pathway through which such symptoms could be targeted. We explored the association between neuroticism, rumination, anxiety, and depressive symptoms and tested a moderated mediation model with anxiety as a mediator in the relationship between neuroticism and depressive symptoms, and rumination as a moderator of the effect of neuroticism on anxiety. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on Indian women living in the state of Punjab. A total of 671 adult females responded to the translated versions of standardized questionnaires measuring the relevant constructs. Results: The mean (SD) age of the sample was 23.71 (6.09) years. As hypothesized, anxiety significantly mediated the relationship between neuroticism and depression, and the use of rumination...
Blockchain for Economy of Scale in Wind Industry: A Demo Case
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2022
Community-Based Intervention Targeting Depressive Symptomatology in Indian Women: An Exploration of Its Efficacy in a Non-Specialized Healthcare Setting
Community Mental Health Journal
Loneliness and Social Anxiety as Predictors of Problematic Phone Use and Compulsive Internet Use Among Youth of Punjab
Psychological Studies
Emotion Regulation Difficulties and Health-Risk Behaviours in Adolescents
Behaviour Change
Health-Risk Behaviours (HRBs) are significantly associated with avoidable mortality in adolescent... more Health-Risk Behaviours (HRBs) are significantly associated with avoidable mortality in adolescents, and preventing HRBs requires an adequate understanding of related factors. Among associated factors, emotion regulation difficulties may impact youths’ engagement in HRBs. Researchers explored the relation of emotion regulation with HRBs; however, specific emotion regulation difficulties for less severe and more prevalent HRBs, such as self-harming behaviour, risky-driving, violence, unhealthy dietary behaviour, and poor adherence to prescribed medication, has not been much explored. The current study aimed to explore the predictability of adolescents’ specific difficulties in emotion regulation in relation to their engagement in HRBs. For this purpose, six different HRBs, that is, self-harm, violence, risky-driving, unhealthy dietary behaviour, inadequate physical activity, and lack of medication adherence, were studied. A total of 617 (Males = 356) adolescents (Mage = 15.77) from fi...
Exploration of a Psychological Defensive Syndrome Against Depressive Symptomatology in a Community Sample of Indian Women
Psychological Reports
The prevalence of depressive symptomatology in Indian women and the associated treatment gap are ... more The prevalence of depressive symptomatology in Indian women and the associated treatment gap are alarming and require interventions at a community level. Such interventions may succeed if the specific risk and protective factors are appropriately identified and addressed. Identifying such factors may suggest a Psychological Defensive Syndrome (PDS) against depressive symptomatology, and inculcating this PDS through specific interventions may help individuals manage depressive symptomatology. For evaluating the feasibility of such an idea, a two-phase research project was initiated, and the current paper presents findings of its first phase. The primary aim of the first phase was to explore the predictive relationship between depressive symptomatology and rumination, reappraisal, resilience, self-efficacy, neuroticism, and extraversion. A total of 671 women (Mage = 23.71) responded to standardized questionnaires in a semi-structured interview setting. The obtained data were subjected...
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the Comparative study of Bow legs between Rural & Urban... more Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the Comparative study of Bow legs between Rural & Urban Student's of Government Primary Schools of Mansa District. Method: One hundred sixty six (N=166) male students from different primary schools district Mansa were participated as subjects and they were further divided into Rural and Urban, each group was comprised of eighty three students. Bow legs were measured of rural and urban area in this study. Bow leg was measured with sliding caliper. Results: A statistical significant difference and alternative hypotheses was found between bow legs of rural and urban areas of district Punjab. Conclusion: It is conducted that bow leg is a part of postural deformities when we checked the bow legs between rural and urban area and significant result was found in this study. Introduction Posture concern the way of person carries himself while walking, lying, sitting and standing. Poor posture is the posture which results from certain muscles tigh...
Semantic Search System For Real Time Occupancy
2021 IEEE International Conference on Internet of Things and Intelligence Systems (IoTaIS), 2021
This paper presents an IoT enabled real time occupancy semantic search system leveraging ETSI def... more This paper presents an IoT enabled real time occupancy semantic search system leveraging ETSI defined context information and interface meta model standard- “Next Generation Service Interface for Linked Data” (NGSI-LD). It facilitates interoperability, integration and federation of information exchange related to spatial infrastructure among geo-distributed deployed IoT entities, different stakeholders, and process domains. This system, in the presented use case, solves the problem of adhoc booking of meetings in real time through semantic discovery of spatial data and metadata related to room occupancy and thus enables optimum utilization of spatial infrastructure in university campuses. Therefore, the proposed system has the capability to save on effort, cost and productivity in institutional spatial management contexts in the longer run and as well provide a new enriched user experience in smart public buildings. Additionally, the system empowers different stakeholders to plan, forecast and fulfill their spatial infrastructure requirements through semantic data search analysis and real time data driven planning. The initial performance results of the system have shown quick response enabled semantic discovery of data and metadata (<2 seconds mostly). The proposed system would be a steppingstone towards smart management of spatial infrastructure which offers scalability, federation, vendor agnostic ecosystem, seamless interoperability and integration and security by design. The proposed system provides the fundamental work for its extension and potential in relevant spatial domains of the future.
Current Psychology, 2022
Health-Risk Behaviours (HRBs) are significant antecedent conditions of adverse health outcomes am... more Health-Risk Behaviours (HRBs) are significant antecedent conditions of adverse health outcomes among adolescents, and their prevention requires an in-depth understanding of associated factors. Like any other behaviour, HRBs may be an outcome of a complex interplay between personal and situational factors that determines our responses. Among other factors, emotional tendencies, specific behavioural patterns, and psychosocial environment may be the significant factors working at different hierarchical positions within a system and guiding human behaviours, including HRBs. Previous studies have explored the role of these specific factors in developing and maintaining HRBs, but mainly among the adult population, and no conclusive results could be observed regarding their contribution to HRBs in adolescents. The present study explored the predictability of adolescents' engagement in HRBs with regard to three representations of the mentioned factors, i.e., emotion regulation difficulties, perceived parenting practices and personality traits. A total of 723 (Males = 440) adolescents (M age = 16.05, SD = 1.1) provided relevant information on the standardized questionnaires. Structural equation modelling was applied to test the stated hypotheses. Analysis revealed that the adolescents who reported more difficulty regulating one's emotions, perceived parenting practice as maladaptive, scored high on neuroticism and low on conscientiousness, showed more engagement in HRBs than their counterparts. Further, the findings indicated that emotion regulation difficulties and perceived parenting practices are stronger predictors of HRBs than personality traits. Interventional programs targeting HRBs among adolescents should address specific facets of emotional dysregulation and sensitise parents about their role in moderating adolescents' HRBs.
International journal of physical education, sports and health, 2018
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine Effect of the Percentage body fat on Speed and Flexibil... more Aim: The aim of this study was to examine Effect of the Percentage body fat on Speed and Flexibility of Junior Free Style Wrestlers according to their weight categories. Method: One hundred fifty (N=150) male junior free style wrestlers were participated as subjects and they were further divided into five groups according to their weight categories, each group was comprised of thirty wrestlers. Body fat percentage was estimated by using Durnin and Womersley equation, Speed was measured with 10m Shuttle and flexibility was measure with sit and reach test. Results: A positive relationship was also observed percentage body fat related with Shuttle run timing and percentage body fat was also found negative relationship with flexibility. Conclusion: It is concluded that the free style wrestling is a weight classified sport; therefore the correlation of body composition of the wrestlers with Speed and flexibility is important. The results of the present study also demonstrated the effect ...
Focus in Sports: Strategies to Enhance and Maintain Focus during Competition
Indian journal of positive psychology, 2012
Focus in most sports is a complex process that involves myriad cues on which athletes must focus.... more Focus in most sports is a complex process that involves myriad cues on which athletes must focus. If athletes are unable to focus on relevant information, they have little chance of performing at their highest level and achieving their goals, therefore, focus during competition is essential in achieving optimal performance. Each sport has qualities and conditions that make it unique and that require a specific understanding of optimal focus. Because of its complexity, researches have been challenged to understand focus, and consultants and coaches have struggled with how they can help athletes improve their ability to focus in training and competition. Clarifying what focus is, how it affects performance and the ways it can be developed is an essential step for athletes to optimize their ability to focus and maximize their competitive performance.Focus is a state of consciousness in which athletes are totally absorbed in the activity in which they are engaged (Jackson & Csikszentmih...
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine weight and the body composition of different weight cat... more Aim: The aim of this study was to examine weight and the body composition of different weight categories of junior free style male wrestlers. Method: One hundred fifty (N=150) male junior free style wrestlers were participated as subjects and they were further divided into five groups according to their weight categories, each group was comprised of thirty wrestlers. Body fat percentage was estimated by using Durnin and Womersley equation and Body weight was measured with weighing machine. Results: A statistical significant positive correlation was found between weight and BMI, skinfold thickness and %BF. Conclusion: It is concluded that the free style wrestling is a weight classified sport, therefore the correlation of weight of the wrestlers with body composition is important. The results of the present study also demonstrated the effect of age, height, BMI, and BF % on the weight of junior free style wrestlers.
Journal of Exercise Science & Physiotherapy, 2018
The aim of this study was to observe effect of the percentage body fat on muscular endurance of j... more The aim of this study was to observe effect of the percentage body fat on muscular endurance of junior free style wrestlers according to their weight categories. Method: one hundred fifty (N=150) male junior free style wrestlers were participated as subjects and they were further divided into five groups according to their weight categories, each group was comprised of thirty wrestlers. Body fat percentage was estimated by using Durnin and Womersley equation, In Push up test, recorded the number of push-ups performed in 1 minute. Results: Percentage body fat was found negative relationship with muscular endurance. Conclusion: it is concluded that the free style wrestling is a weight classified sport; therefore the correlation of body composition of the wrestlers with muscular endurance is important. The results of the present study also demonstrated the effect of age, height, weight, BF % on the muscular endurance of junior free style wrestlers.
Common Allergens Prevalent in and Around Ambala, Haryana: An Intradermal Study among Patients with Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis and Atopic Dermatitis
Indian journal of dermatology
Identification of allergens by intradermal test in patients with asthma, allergic rhinitis, and e... more Identification of allergens by intradermal test in patients with asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema. Intradermal test was performed in 100 patients of Ambala over an 8-year period to identify the common allergens. A total of 197 allergens including 50 types of pollen, 19 fungi, 17 insects, 14 types of dust, 6 animal dander, 7 types of fabric and feather and 82 types of foods, dust mite, and parthenium were tested. In this study, the major allergens were pollen (51%) followed by foods (28.9%), insects (26.9%), fungus (12.6%), dusts (6.7%). Among pollen allergens, (8%) was a major allergen followed by (7%) and (6%) and (5%). Among the fungal group, sp., (3%), (2%) were found. In the insect group, mosquito (7%), ant (6%), grasshopper (5%), locust (male), moth, and house fly (4%) were the major allergens. Among the dust allergens, grain dust rice (3%), straw dust, house dust, and grain dust bajra (2%) were found. Among the food allergens, prawn (5%), almonds, Baker's yeast, Benga...
Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 2016
Considerable attention has been given to the study of various dynamics of aggressive behaviour an... more Considerable attention has been given to the study of various dynamics of aggressive behaviour and psychologists have come up with different causal mechanisms explaining aggression. Social scientists need to integrate previous findings and devise intervention plans for the dysfunctional aggression so that deterioration of society can be prevented. The present study was carried out with a purpose of reducing aggressive tendencies by applying social cognitive intervention (SCI). A total of 313 participants with the mean age of 13.60 years (SD = 1.03 years) were administered Aggression Questionnaire. Out of 313 participants, 126 participants scoring high on aggression were screened in and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The Experimental group was given a six-session SCI designed specifically to reduce aggression and hostile attribution of intent (HAI). The intervention mainly focused on modifying cognitions and information processing style of aggressive adolescents used by them in ambiguous social situations involving negative outcome. Significant reduction in aggression level and HAI was observed among participants in experimental group as compared with control group. For adolescents at risk, SCI may hold a promise to change information processing patterns and subsequent aggressive tendencies.
Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 2017
Silver-doped hydroxyapatite (AgHAP) nanopowders (NPs) have been receiving immense attention in or... more Silver-doped hydroxyapatite (AgHAP) nanopowders (NPs) have been receiving immense attention in orthopedic and dental implant applications owing to high bioactivity and antimicrobial properties. This study comprehensively investigated the influence of in vitro immersion durations of 7 and 30 days on structural and physico-chemical properties of AgHAP NPs. XRD revealed that different immersion durations formed different secondary phases. Rietveld refinement suggested that with the increase in duration of immersion, inter-atomic distance between atoms and crystallinity of NPs decreased, whereas distortion of lattice parameters, crystal size, and micro-strain of NPs increased. FTIR supported XRD phase analysis and confirmed the formation of apatite in all NPs. NPs that were agglomerated consisted of particles of irregular shapes and sizes as revealed by SEM. EDX corroborated with XRD phase analysis and detected all desirable elements constituting HAP phase. Disparity between hydrodynamic diameter (DLS testing) and crystal sizes determined using Scherrer formula and Rietveld refinement was observed. In vitro pH measurement of SBF suggested the bioactive nature of NPs and also revealed the higher rate of solubility of AgHAP NPs. AgHAP NPs gained weight after 30 days of immersion in SBF.
Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 2017
Bioinert cum bioactive titania reinforced hydroxyapatite (T-HAP) nanopowders (NPs) have been rece... more Bioinert cum bioactive titania reinforced hydroxyapatite (T-HAP) nanopowders (NPs) have been receiving great attention in load-bearing orthopedic and dental implant applications. This study comprehensively evaluated the in vitro performance of T-HAP NPs immersed in SBF for different durations for 7 and 30 days. Duration of immersion had little effect on phase constitution of phase pure and T-HAP NPs as suggested by XRD analysis. Rietveld refinement suggested that with the increase in duration of immersion, inter-atomic distance between atoms of HAP phase and crystallinity of NPs decreased, whereas lattice parameters, cell volume, crystal size, and microstrain in T-HAP NPs increased. FTIR supported XRD phase analysis and suggested bone-like apatitic formation in all NPs. SEM indicated the agglomeration of NPs composed of particles of irregular shapes and sizes. EDX results corroborated with XRD and FTIR results. Hydrodynamic diameter measured using DLS were compared to be significantly bigger than crystal sizes (Rietveld and Scherrer) calculated using XRD data. During in vitro study, pH measurement of SBF suggested the bioactive nature of all NPs and also revealed the higher rate of solubility of T-HAP NPs. All T-HAP NPs gained weight after respective days of immersion in SBF. Hence, this study systematically and minutely evaluated the in vitro performance of T-HAP NPs immersed for different durations in SBF.
Load sensitive flow management extensions to QoS routing based on OSPF
2012 IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Communications Workshops, 2012
Optimum network resource utilization and network resource pooling to deal with network congestion... more Optimum network resource utilization and network resource pooling to deal with network congestion in present time is one of the biggest challenges faced by various research, development and monitoring network groups or organisations. IETF research group has proposed various solutions to improve the Quality of Service (QoS) of internet communication. Routing solutions with effective operations can enhance the performance by managing the network resources efficiently, which in turn can enhance the performance of end to end TCP/IP connections. In this paper a comprehensive solution called OSPFxQoS-LSFM, based on OSPF and QoS routing mechanisms has been proposed and presented with an aim to optimize the utilization of network capacity by avoiding network congestion.
Journal of Exercise Science & Physiotherapy, Apr 1, 2016
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the body composition and hand grip strength of differen... more Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the body composition and hand grip strength of different weight categories of junior free style male wrestlers. Method: one hundred fifty (N=150) male junior free style wrestlers were participated as subjects and they were further divided into five groups according to their weight categories, each group was comprised of thirty wrestlers. Body fat percentage was estimated by using Durnin and Womersley equation and the strength was measured from hand grip test. Results: A statistical significant positive correlation was found between the hand grip strength and age, height, weight, BMI, skinfold thickness and %BF. Conclusion: it is concluded that the free style wrestling is a weight classified sport; therefore the correlation of weight of the wrestlers with strength is important. The results of the present study also demonstrated the effect of age, height, BMI, and BF % on the hand grip strength of wrestlers.
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