Tolerance against single-event burnout (SEB) caused by terrestrial neutrons is one of the urgent issues in practical application of SiC power devices. This paper presents evaluation results of neutron-induced SEB in SiC power diodes and differences between SiC and Si devices from the SEB stand point of view.

Context: Despite so many efforts to control dengue, the disease has a huge impact on the health, well-being, and economy of the population. The key success to control dengue depends not only on services provided by health authorities but also on the awareness of the community about preventing practices and their health-seeking behavior. Hence, the present study was conducted to assess the awareness regarding dengue and its determinants among urban adult population of Rohtak. Aims: To assess the awareness regarding dengue and its determinants among urban adult population of Rohtak. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study. Methods and Materials: Data were collected using a pretested, semi-structured interview schedule from 210 participants which included information on the demographic profile of the subject, awareness about the symptoms, transmission, vector behavior in terms of biting time and breeding places, preventive measures and treatment of dengue fever, and responsibility of vector control. Cumulative awareness was calculated on the basis of correct answers provided. Statistical Analysis Used: Categorical data were presented as a percentage. Pearson's Chi-square test was used to evaluate differences between groups for categorical variables. Results: The level of awareness was better among males (statistically significant). The difference in the level of awareness with respect to education, occupation, and the socioeconomic class was found highly statistically significant. Conclusions: Awareness regarding dengue and its preventive measures were specifically low in women; mostly housewives, in participants of the lower socioeconomic group, and those who were illiterate.

Background: Malnutrition is one of serious public health problem affecting children in developing countries like India. Adequate nutrition during childhood is vital for proper physical and mental development. The purpose of this study was to assess the association of malnutrition with scholastic performance of school going children of rural Rohtak. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 392 school children of age 5 to 19 years of village Makrauli in Rohtak, Haryana, India. Malnutrition was assessed using anthropometric measurements and school records were used to analyse scholastic performance. Values of height, weight and BMI were recorded and converted into respective Z scores using WHO ANTHRO PLUS software. Z scores were categorized into <-3SD,-2SD to-3SD, Normal and >2SD according to WHO 2007 Z score charts. Result: A total of 392 children across 2 private schools and 1 government school were evaluated. In our study 27.5% children were found to be underweight. Stunting was present in 66 children (16.8%). Wasting was found 23.7%. Significant association between malnutrition and academic performance was observed. Conclusion: Present study established a positive relationship between nutritional status and academic performance. Malnutrition is a major limiting factor for overall development of children.

Background: Bullying is a problem which is commonly faced by so many school going children and adolescents usually in the form of nasty teasing, name-calling, threatening, physically hurting, exclusion from group, spreading false rumors etc. A victim of bullying is at increased risk of behavioural and emotional problems, depression, psychotic symptoms including anxiety, insecurity and poor school performance. The objectives of the study were to measure the prevalence of bullying behaviours among adolescents and to determine the effects of bullying and being bullied on psychosocial adjustment.Methods: Cross-sectional study was carried out from August, 2016 to February, 2017 among school going adolescents 11-18 yrs of age. A total of 300 students were chosen using multi stage sampling from ten schools of five community development blocks of Rohtak.Results: Out of 300 participants 176 (58.7%) were male, 124 (41.3%) were female. 21.6% (65) students bullied other students, 19% (57) were being bullied. More boys reported bullying others and being victims of bullying.Conclusions: The effects of being bullied are direct, pleiotropic and long- lasting with the worst effects for those who are both victims and bullies.

Background: Myths and misconceptions about diabetes and its treatment are a major obstacle in control and prevention of diabetes which is a disease of national concern.Methods: Cross-sectional study was carried out from July 2016 to June 2017 among known diabetics more than 18 years of age. A total of 400 diabetics were chosen using Simple Random Sampling from five urban health posts attached to PGIMS, Rohtak. A predesigned and pretested semi-structured questionnaire was filled by interviewing known diabetics in their vernacular language individually.Results: Among 400 urban participants, 204 (51%) were male and 196 (49%) were female. Mean age of study participants was 58.05±11.63 years. Majority of urban participants 328 (82%) fall in category of moderate level myths and misconceptions.Conclusions: Majority diabetics despite having long standing disease and regular outpatient diabetic care have moderate level myths and misconceptions about disease. Myths and misconceptions were more common in illiterate and participants with diabetes of less than 5 years duration.