Government Degree College, Doru (Urdu;گورنمنٹ ڈگری کالج ڈوُرو) also known as Degree College Dooru or GDC Dooru is a University of Kashmir affiliated non-autonomous degree college located in Dooru, Verinag in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is affiliated with University of Kashmir and is recognised by University Grants Commission India, under sections 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC, Act 1956.
BACKGROUND:Depression is a major global health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. It is especially widespread in regions such as Asia and Africa, where the number of affected individuals is significantly high. Women are particularly at risk, with studies showing they are almost twice as likely as men to suffer from depression. One helpful explanation comes from Silencing the Self (STS) theory, which suggests that many women tend to suppress their true feelings in relationships to maintain peace. This pattern of emotional suppression can lead to increased psychological distress and contribute to the development of depression. AIMS:This study looks at how family communication patterns (FCPs), specifically conversation and conformity orientations, affect STS and depression among Indian women. METHOD:An online survey was conducted with 304 women aged 25 to 35, who were in relationships. They completed questionnaires assessing FCPs, STS, and depression. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the relationships between these constructs. RESULTS:The results showed that conformity orientation (a family communication pattern focused on following rules and authority) strongly predicted self-silencing behaviors, which in turn increased depression risk. Conformity orientation indirectly affected depression through STS, while conversation orientation had a more direct effect on depression. CONCLUSIONS:The study highlights STS as a key link between family and societal influences on women's mental health. Despite limitations like the use of self-report measures and a cross-sectional design, the study emphasizes the need for addressing both sociocultural and cognitive factors in interventions for depression in women.
Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.9Ti0.1O3 (BCZT) ceramics possess exceptional dielectric, ferroelectric, and piezoelectric properties, making them a compelling choice for manufacturing microelectronic devices. The BCZT ceramic materials were replaced with Ba0.85Ca0.15–xSrxZr0.9Ti0.1O3. The samples were calcinated at 1150°C for 4 h in a conventional high-temperature muffle furnace. The powders were then sintered in a microwave furnace at 1450°. The cubic structure of the material at room temperature was confirmed using Rietveld X-ray diffraction. Dielectric studies, which were temperature and frequency dependent, showed that the dielectric constant and dielectric loss increased with SrO substitution upto x = 0.10. Relaxor behavior was observed in all Sr-substituted samples. The degree of diffuseness was calculated using the modified Curie–Weiss law.
Mercuric chloride (HgCl2) contamination in aquatic environments poses significant threats to aquatic life, disrupting cellular functions and overall organism health. The impact of sublethal concentrations of HgCl2 on the freshwater food fish Channa punctatus was examined in this 60-day study, with an emphasis on cellular and molecular reactions, specifically DNA damage and the related signaling pathways. A total of 135 fish were distributed among 3 groups and exposed to sublethal concentrations of HgCl2 at 0.0 (group I), 0.039 (group II), and 0.078 mg L−1 (group III). Elevated DNA damage was observed in fish exposed to HgCl2, as quantified by the comet assay, with the highest DNA tail length in the group exposed to the highest HgCl2 concentration. A significant (p < 0.05) increase in apoptotic cells (AC), in a dose-dependent manner was also noted. Upregulation of mRNA transcripts for Ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM), checkpoint kinase 2 (CHK2), tumor protein (P53), and (P21) indicated enhanced apoptotic and cell cycle arrest mechanisms. The study also highlighted elevated activation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) pathways, particularly p38 MAPK, in the liver and kidney tissues, implicating their role in mediating stress responses and inflammation. Histological analysis and SEM analysis corroborated these molecular findings, revealing significant tissue damage, including hepatic inflammation and renal tubular disorientation. Regression analysis showed strong correlations between various molecular markers in liver tissues, while kidney tissues exhibited variable responses, suggesting different regulatory mechanisms. These results underscore the comprehensive impact of HgCl2 on cellular integrity and stress response pathways, providing novel insights into the tissue-specific effects of heavy metal toxicity.
In this study, cadmium zinc bismuth phosphate (CdBiZnP) glasses were synthesized using the melt quenching method, incorporating varying concentrations (0.1 to 1 mol
[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22308.].
