We have experimentally investigated the higher-order correction terms for Coulomb blockade thermometry using two-dimensional arrays of small tunnel junctions and compared our results to the theory for one-dimensional arrays. We find that the correction term for the conductance dip is two times smaller, whereas the correction term for the half-width has a slightly higher value than the theoretical prediction.

The study aims to assess the students’ attitude towards science in selected government and private schools at the secondary level in the Jammu district. A sample comprises 200 students from 5 private and government secondary schools of the Jammu district. The Science Attitude Scale (SAS) developed by Grewal (2012) was used to assess the students’ attitude towards science. The results show that the students in both government and private schools have a positive attitude towards science. This study revealed that secondary school students’ attitudes towards science differ significantly regarding their academic achievement. Female students were found to have a favourable attitude towards science as compared to their male counterparts. Results also showed that students at private schools possess a positive attitude towards science compared to students in government schools. They enjoy science and are ready to pursue their career in science as well.

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