Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): Using existing smartphone applications to monitor cellphone screen time can enhance focused or mindful cellphone usage, according to research recently published by Kaveh Abhari of San Diego State University and Isaac Vaghefi of City University of New York.
This, in turn, leads to higher perceived productivity and user satisfaction. The research was recently published in AIS Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction (THCI). The Positive Effect of Self-Monitoring
Abhari (associate professor of management information systems at SDSU's Fowler College of Business) and Vaghefi (assistant professor of information systems at the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College) said. At the same time, there was substantial research establishing the negative effects of cellphone screen time (intolerance, withdrawal, and conflict with job-related tasks), their research was designed to determine if self-regulatory behaviours could lead to modified user behaviour for more positive outcomes.
"We theorized that individuals who tracked their cellphone usage and set goals surrounding that users tended to have enhanced productivity and contentment with their productivity as they met their stated objectives," said Abhari. "Previous research has shown that goal setting tends to raise performance expectations and we wanted to see if this theory held true for smartphone screen time as well."
Putting it to the Test
To make this determination, the researchers surveyed 469 participating university undergraduate students in California, New York, and Hawaii. The three-week survey required all participants to complete four questionnaires and about half of them were required to download a screen-monitoring application to their phones. This app allowed users to monitor and set limits or goals with their cellphone screen time.
When the results were analyzed, researchers measured the perceived productivity of screen time reported by those surveyed, as well as the amount of screen time and the fatigue associated with self-monitoring. They also reviewed participants' contentment with their productivity achieved through cellphone screen time. "Self-monitoring appears necessary to encourage the optimized use of smartphones," said Abhari. "The results suggest optimizing but not minimizing screen time is more likely to increase user productivity."
The Effect of Fatigue
However, the researchers also found that self-monitoring induces fatigue and weakens the effect on productivity, though it was not a significant factor affecting the relationship between self-monitoring and contentment with productivity achievement.
In conclusion, Abhari and Vaghefi determined that while uncontrolled cellphone use (or cellphone addiction) could negatively impact people's lives, monitored screen time -- particularly observed screen time with specific goals in mind -- can result in positive outcomes and higher overall user satisfaction. "This study could lead system developers to embed features into mobile devices that enable self-monitoring," said Abhari. "These features could improve quality screen time and enhance the relationship between humans and digital technology." (ANI)

Freedom is the foundation of individual independence. In just social orders they have been conceded to shield individual from unnecessary state obstruction. Opportunity of articulation has been revered in article 19 of the Widespread Announcement on Human Rights. It is viewed as quite possibly of the most critical freedoms as it permits an individual to achieve self satisfaction and fortify the ability to appreciate opportunity completely.

The freedom guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution is fundamentally about responsible speech. Making sure that this doesn't happen is one of the biggest issues facing the autonomy and free speech principles. No one's freedom is exercised at the expense of another person or the disadvantaged group within society. In a diverse nation like India Castes, creed, faiths, and languages, this problem provides a significant challenge.

Hate speech refers to an objectionable speech that targets a person or group based on intrinsic traits like race, religion, or gender and may endanger social harmony. Hate speech is biased, bigoted, intolerable, or derogatory, which means it is prejudicial, scornful, or disparaging to a person or group.

Hate speech weakens social harmony and tolerance and incites violence. Sadly, there is nothing new about how destructive hatred can be. To the point that hate speech, even online, has become one of the most common ways to spread divisive language and beliefs on a global scale and endanger peace, hate speech's scope and impact are currently enhanced by modern communication technologies.

In the past, it was common to hear vitriol during election seasons. Now every now and then, hate speech is generated to keep the societal atmosphere tensed. Groups who were formerly considered fringe elements have now gained significant power and are able to manipulate people's emotions as they please. Hateful people aren't deterred by the law and keep making disparaging comments about a certain population. A recent trend is attacking a particular community and getting away with it.

Hatemogers frequently utter venomous comments and are unchecked. Hatemongers receive privileged protection while mocking the law. Contrarily, people who demonstrate against hate speech and prejudice are imprisoned for years under stringent laws of the land . All these enticing circumstances encourage bigots to rip apart the social fabric of the nation.

Supreme court of India has made some stern remarks seeing the rise of hate speeches in India. Even Supreme court had to say that debates on TV news channels are causing more pollution than anybody. In recent hearing court questioned the role of media for giving valuable airtime to hatemongers. Justice Joseph said “hate speech completely poisons the very fabric, it cann’t be permitted. We should have a proper legal framework. If it is hate speech that we are feeding on, where is our nation headed to ?”. SC seemed unhappy of government’s silence on hate speeches.  

Hatemongers and the forces that support them are unaware of the horrific consequences of their deed. Their habit of setting fire to their neighbor's home will result in the burning of their own home. India, which has a rich history and has had many ups and downs, will withstand these shocks and be safe.

Writer- Asif Khan

Each year the month of October brings back memories of the Hindu and Sikh genocide that took place in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after Pakistan attacked the state of Jammu and Kashmir on October 22, 1947.

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on whether to refer the plea on the practice of excommunication in the Dawoodi Bohra community to a larger bench.

The world is experiencing a number of issues as a result of the risingtemperature, including rapid glacier melting, heavy rain, severe droughts, and othernatural disasters. As society has industrialised and changed its way of life, anincreasing amount of greenhouse gases have been released into the atmosphere,contributing to global warming.

(1) तुम लोग मुझे वहां ढूंढ रहे हो मैं तुम लोगों का यहां इंतजार कर रहा हूं,

(2) देखो,ये देखो जिसने आज तक किसी के सामने सर नहीं झुकाया आज तुम्हारे सामने सर झुकाए खड़ा है,

 "मंजिलें कितनी भी ऊंची क्यों न हों लेकिन  रास्ते हमेशा उसके पैरों के नीचे ही होते हैं"

बीजेपी, जिसका पूरा नाम भारतीय जनता पार्टी है, भारत की एक प्रमुख राजनीतिक  दल है इससे न केवल भारत देश के लोग बल्कि विश्व के लोग भी परिचित होंगे। आज हर कही , हर कोई इस पार्टी के बारे में जानता है। वर्तमान में इसकी प्रसिद्धि में कही ज्यादा बढ़ोतरी हुई है इसका मुख्य कारण देश की सत्ता  में होना और कुशल, प्रभावी तथा मुखर नेता का  नेतृत्व है। बीजेपी आज जो इतनी विशाल, प्रभावशाली और फैली हुई नजर आती है उसका शुरू से ही देश में डंका नही था।इसने कई  चुनौतियों व बाधाओं का सामना करते हुए , देश के सबसे पुरानी पार्टी  और अपने मजबूत विपक्षी को हराते हुए आज अपने शीर्ष पर विराजमान है।  इस पार्टी ने भारत की एक दलीय राजनीतिक व्यवस्था को परिवर्तित  करते हुए उसे दो ध्रुवीय बनाकर के  एक नए गठबंधन  युग की शुरुवात की । तमाम उतार  चढ़ाव और मुश्किलों  को पार करते हुए अपना वर्चस्व स्थापित  करने में कामयाब हुई। जो की अन्य  पार्टियों  के लिए प्रेरणा का स्रोत है। आज पार्टी की चमक इतनी तेज है की  जनता की नजर में बाकी पार्टियों के कार्य , उपलब्धियां  धुंधली नजर आती हैं। बीजेपी शुरू से ही राष्ट्र  के प्रति अपने अथाह प्रेम को अभिव्यक्त करते आ रही है, और यह  राष्ट्र के प्रति समर्पण का भाव रखते हुए यह अपने आप को एक राष्ट्रवादी  राजनीतिक पार्टी के रूप में पेश करती है।

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