bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fostering Holistic Development: A Comprehensive Empirical Analysis of Soft Skill Acquisition and Enhancement in the Bhopal Region
Authors: - Abhishek Shroti , - Neha Mathur , - Sangeeta Jauhari
Published: September 2023

This study investigates the level of preparedness of individuals within the Madhya Pradesh Region concerning the acquisition and comprehension of soft skills within the workplace context. Employing a sample of 119 respondents through the Snowball sampling technique, data analysis was conducted utilizing an Abductive approach. The assessment focuses on evaluating the proficiency of respondents in various soft skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership abilities. This exploration addresses the critical need to bridge the gap in soft skills within the Indian professional landscape.

The distinctiveness of this research lies in its contribution to the understanding of the current status of soft skill development among individuals in the Madhya Pradesh Region. In the face of a significant soft skills deficit in India's workforce, this study highlights the specific soft skills that individuals are adept at and actively cultivating within their workplace environments. The findings of this research have profound implications for the optimization of human resource development and training programs. They offer crucial insights into the areas warranting focused enhancement in soft skill cultivation to enhance overall workforce readiness.
A Study on Role of Communication Skills among Management Graduates of Bhopal Region
Authors: - Anubha Upadhaya , - Atul Loomba
Published: September 2023

Any business professional must be able to communicate effectively. Effective
communication skills help to build positive relationships among employees in addition to
facilitating the sharing of ideas with others. Nonverbal and verbal communication are
equally important. As a result, the current study was conducted with the goal of
emphasizing the topic's importance to students. The study's goal was to find out how
management students perceived the importance of the business communication course.
This data was gathered from 100 management students in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, who
attended both public and private schools. The non-probability convenience sampling
method was used to select the sample. The study's research instrument was a five-point
Likert scale-based questionnaire. The SPSS version was used to analyze the data. 25. The
study's findings suggested that, despite students' awareness of the course's importance,
they were not taking full advantage of it. They lacked communication skills, particularly
during group activities such as role-playing and group discussions. This is due, in part, to
the fact that most business communication students do not speak English as their first
language. This demonstrates that students need to focus more on these areas in order to
improve their communication skills. This will enable them to stand out during job
interviews, business meetings, and public speaking. During business communication
classes, students should be encouraged to participate actively in all activities.
Highlighting Speech and Language Characteristics in Angelman Syndrome: A Case Study
Authors: - Srabanti Khemka , - Priyanka Dubey , - Chandan Rana
Published: September 2023

Introduction
Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic neuro-developmental disorder diagnosed in one in 12000-20000 live births (NORD, 2018). Individuals with Angelman syndrome typically present with global developmental delay, learning difficulties, intellectual disability, seizures, ataxia, and a distinctive behavioral phenotype (Williams, 2010). One of the hallmark features of Angelman syndrome is severe speech and language impairment.
Aim
The study aimed to highlight speech and language characteristics in a case with Angelman syndrome.
Methodology
A case aged four- year Hindi speaking female child who reported with chief complaint of unable to speak clearly. Comprehensive Speech and language evaluation included administration of Receptive-Expressive Emergent Language Scales (REELS) (Kenneth R Bzoch), Communication Developmental Eclectic Approach to Language Learning (Com-DEALL developmental profile) (Pratibha Karanth, The Com-DEALL Trust), Speech intelligibility rating scale (AYJNIHH-7 point rating scale), Photo Articulation Test -Hindi (UNICEF project) , Com-DEALL Oro-motor Checklist (Pratibha Karanth, The Com-DEALL Trust) from a SLP perspective. The test scores were collected from the child’s behavior observation during clinical set-up and parental responses from daily life.
Result and discussion:
The preset study result indicated delayed developmental scores in receptive and expressive language, fine motor skills and cognition. Speech errors are noted in the domain of articulation. Post therapeutics findings indicated significant change in the developmental scores of all the domain.
Conclusion:
Research on assessment and intervention protocol of Angelman syndrome can be a stepping stone in terms of exploring information to provide adequate awareness and counseling of parents.
Thyroglossal Tract Cyst in the Elderly Subject: About Two Cases
Authors: - Zakaria El Hafi , - wah sidi el mokhtar abdallahi , - tarek dahan , - leila essakalli
Published: September 2023

SUMMARY:
Introduction:
Thyroglossal tract cysts (TTCs) are the most common congenital cysts of the neck. Approximately 50% of cases are detected in the first 2 decades of life, but may also appear later in adulthood.

Clinical cases:
A 62-year-old patient with no particular pathological history and a cervical mass that had been evolving for more than 30 years. Clinical examination revealed a cervical mass opposite the left lateral hyoid bone, measuring 3.5cm long, firm in consistency, regular in contour, painless, immobile on swallowing, with healthy skin and no signs of compression. and a 72-year-old patient with no particular pathological history, presenting with a cervical mass that had been evolving for over 5 years, with no signs of compression of adjacent organs. Clinical examination revealed a mass in the anterior cervical region at the level of the hyoid bone, measuring 2.2cm in long axis, firm in consistency, regular in contour, painless, immobile on swallowing, with healthy skin and no signs of compression. On CT scan, the appearance was suggestive of a left median and paramedian cystic formation, embedded in the homolateral infra-hyoid muscle, abutting the thyroid cartilage without lysis opposite, and fusing at the level of the HTE lodge corresponding to a cyst of the sub-hyoid thyreoglossal tract.
Exploratory cervicotomy in both patients revealed a cystic mass of the subhyoid thyreoglossal tract.
Exploratory cervicotomy in both patients revealed a superficial cystic mass, adherent to the body of the hyoid bone, raising strong suspicion of a thyroglossal tract cyst. Surgical excision was performed using the Sistrunk technique, removing the cyst en bloc with the body of the hyoid bone. The surgical specimen was sent for histological examination, which confirmed the diagnosis of a KTT.

Conclusion:
Thyroglossal tract cyst is a frequent pathology in children, but remains rare in adults. The key to its management is to be aware of it when faced with a cervical mass.
Materialities of Graves in Colonial Matobo, c1890-1960s
Authors: - Simon Bvurire
Published: September 2023

Matobo district is characterised with many landscape that speak into the history of the district. Matobo district’s history is summarised and archived in the various landscape in the district such as shrines, rivers, caves and hills. This article discusses the significance of landscape by focusing on graves as posters of belonging. It argues that graves in the district curate the history of how these communities have negotiated for belonging through time. By focusing at the graves of Europeans, the Ndebele and BaKalanga, this article posits that the state has had a dissimilar trajectory from local communities about Matobo graves. The article uses ethnographic methodologies to argue that the significance of Matobo graves to the state and local communities is different. Matobo communities and the state use graves to advance different trajectories. Matobo graves were capital in the hands of the state to dominate Matobo. On the other hand, Matobo communities weaponized the same graves to defy state power. The article submits that Matobo graves capture the nub of struggles between the state and communities at the periphery.
IoT Based Home Automation using Blynk Framework
Authors: - RAGU
Published: September 2023

The project discussed here is designed to control and monitor the home appliances via smart phone using (ESP-32) and Wi-Fi. All the appliances and sensor are connected to the internet via ESP-32 microcontroller. The core system of this work is embraced from the blynk framework. Smart automation (or) home automation is the automation process of having control over domestic appliances like fan, light. Home automation through Internet of Things (IoT) plays an important role by reducing the energy consumed by domestic appliances. The main objective of home automation security system is to help physically challenged people who enable themselves in controlling home appliances.
A Quantitative Survey to Check Out Burnout Rate among Staff Nurses of Government Hospitals in Kashmir
Authors: - Ozma Hamid
Published: September 2023

In modern era of materlism there is increase in the diseases, the increase in diseases lead to the increase in workload in hospitals which in turn causes the burnout in the staff especially in the nursing staff, hence proven to the psychological and psychiatric disorder of burns syndrome. The staff which is under the effect of burnout is proven to the fact of lack of interest in work, maleficence, practioner errors etc. It effects both personal and professional life of the staff. The emotional breakdown and disturbance are evident from the fact that there are frequent fights and quarrels with peer and patients in the ward. Hence there should be intervention from both Government and peer groups to relieve this problem of burn-outs to boost the morals and the profession in general.
Improving English Vocabulary of Primary School Students
Authors: - AJAY KUMAR SWAIN , - SURESH KUMAR TRIPATHY
Published: September 2023

Investigators conducted the present study for improving English vocabulary of class 5th students. Experimental method was adopted to conduct the study. 12 numbers of class five students were taken as sample. Pre-test was conducted before intervention programme. Treatment was given to the sample for improving the selected vocabulary and post test was conducted to find out the effectiveness of the intervention programme. The innovative strategies taken by the investigators proved effective & the vocabulary power of class 5th students increased to a great extent.
Risk Perception, Fear and Anxiety of COVID-19 among Antenatal Mothers
Authors: - Rajmi Gurung , - Rima Gurung , - Srijana Gautam , - Rinki Gurung
Published: September 2023

Background: COVID-19 is a new disease and is having the most devastating effects globally, its emergence and spread are causing confusion, anxiety and fear among the general public. Antenatal mothers are the most critical population group which needs additional precautions against COVID-19 due to risk of vertical transmission. The prenatal anxiety, depression and stress are also considered as prevalent health issues among pregnant women. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the risk perception, fear and anxiety of COVID-19 among antenatal mothers, to find out relationship between risk perception, levels of fear and anxiety among antenatal mothers and to measure association between risk perception, fear and anxiety with selected variables. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was used to assess among antenatal mothers using non-probability convenient sampling technique in Antenatal OPD of Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital Research Centre, Kaski District. Data was collected by using semi-structured interview with Likert scale to measure risk perception, fear and anxiety among antenatal mothers. Results: Most of the respondents (83.3 %) had low, 9.3% had moderate, 7.4% had high perceived score. Three fourth of the respondents (71%) had mild to moderate fear with mean FCOVID-19 score of 2-3, 17.3% had score of 1 and only 11.7% had 4-5 FCOVID-19 score. Almost half of the respondents (46.3%) had no or little anxiety, 26.5% had moderate anxiety, 21.6% had mild anxiety and 5.6% had severe anxiety disorder. There was significant strong positive correlation among risk perception, fear and anxiety (p- value <0.05). There was a significant association between ethnicity and generalized anxiety disorder, education level and fear, occupation and risk perception, family type and generalized anxiety disorder (p-value <0.05).
Prevalence of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 Patients in Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review
Authors: - Fan Shi Yi Phoebe , - Gaurangkumar Patel , - Hong Khye Yi , - Isabella Barie anak Peter , - Heng Seng Kiat , - Dr Shane Varman
Published: September 2023

Objective: This systematic review aimed to determine the prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 patients in Southeast Asia and explore associated factors.

Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted in relevant databases. Studies reporting on the prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, cognitive impairment, and post-traumatic depression in COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 patients in Southeast Asia were included. Data were extracted and analysed to determine the prevalence rates and associated factors.

Results: A total of 7 studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings revealed a high prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms among COVID-19 patients in Southeast Asia. Fatigue was reported by approximately 43.3% of patients during active COVID-19 infection and 45.1-54% in the post-COVID-19 phase. Anxiety affected 14.3-28.1% of COVID-19 patients, with comorbidities and severity being closely associated. Depression was prevalent in 3.6-38.7% of COVID-19 patients, with healthcare workers showing a higher prevalence. Sleep disturbances were reported in approximately 16.1% of post-COVID-19 individuals. Various factors such as age, gender, quarantine duration, and socioeconomic status were identified as potential contributors to these symptoms.

Conclusion: Neuropsychiatric symptoms, including fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, cognitive impairment, and post-traumatic depression, are prevalent among COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 patients in Southeast Asia. These symptoms have a significant impact on patients' lives and warrant attention in clinical management. Further research is needed, particularly in the ASEAN region, to better understand these symptoms, explore gender differences, and develop effective management strategies. The findings of this study emphasize the importance of early detection and holistic treatment that addresses both physical and psychological symptoms in COVID-19 patients.

Funding: This research is supported by the International Medical University Joint Committee on Ethics and Research (IMU-JC).

Conflicts of Interest: No conflicts of interest.
Chronic Kidney Disease Prediction Using Machine Learning
Authors: - O.Nikhilesh Reddy , - K SAI GOWTHAM , - DVM KARTHIK , - SHAIK ABDUL SAMI
Published: September 2023

In today's era everyone is trying to be conscious about health although due to workload and busy schedule one gives attention to health when it shows any symptoms of some kind. However, CKD is a disease that either exhibits no symptoms at all or exhibits no signs that are particular to the condition, making it difficult to forecast, identify, and prevent such a disease and this could be led to permanently health damage, but machine learning can be hope in this problem it is best in prediction and analysis. We will employ several machine learning approaches, such as Decision Tree, KNN, Random Forest, SVM, Naive Bayes, using data that contains 24 health related attributes like age, blood pressure, sugar, glucose, taken in 2-month period of 400 patients in which 11 numeric and 14 nominal attributes in which it consists of class label named ‘Class’ which classifies patients having disease and not present. To build a model with maximum accuracy of predicting whether CKD or not and if yes then its Severity.
Factors Influencing People’s Behavior and Perception About Online Shopping: A Study in the Context of Covid-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh
Authors: - Chanchal  Molla
Published: September 2023

E-commerce expanded more quickly as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown. As in the majority of other nations, the coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19) has drastically changed consumer habits in Bangladesh and has been a major factor in the rise of commercial online activities. This study work has tried to discover many elements that influence their online purchase behavior as well as the patterns of relationships among these aspects. Online purchasing is likewise becoming more and more common in emerging nations. Questions about the sorts of products, the frequency of online purchases and the reasons driving these decisions have increased as a result. A study of Dhaka city residents in Bangladesh was performed to learn more about many factors. The poll included 150 participants from the Bangladeshi metropolis of Dhaka. Five factors which are convenience, website features, security, time value, and internet accessibility—were formed into a conceptual framework and are explained by 19 variables. Low pricing, a discount, customer reviews, the quality of the goods and the information are all discovered to be significant considerations. In internet shopping, associations between demographic parameters including age, gender, income, and education are also important. Methods of quantitative and qualitative research have both been used. The study found a substantial correlation between each independent variable related to online purchase decision and the results unmistakably show that if convenience, website features, security, time value, and accessibility to the internet could be guaranteed, individuals would be more likely to engage in online purchasing. If properly adjusted, the findings of this study should be a big help in enhancing Bangladesh's e-commerce industry.
Public Elementary School Intermediate Grade Teachers’ Responses in Managing Pupils’ Misbehaviors
Authors: - Mac Taner T. Almazan
Published: September 2023

The study focused on the pupils’ misbehaviors encountered by the teachers, the reasons why pupils misbehave in class, the responses employed by the teachers in managing pupils’ misbehaviors, the assessment of the effectiveness of the responses employed by the teachers in managing pupils’ misbehaviors, and the correlation of teacher respondents’ profile to the extent of effectiveness of responses employed by the teachers in managing pupils’ misbehaviors.
Radical Impact of Digital Humanities on Art
Authors: - BUSHRA NASEEM , - HINA FATIMA MOI’NEE
Published: September 2023

The paper addresses arts practices that are bending the horizons of digital humanities. Collectively, digital humanities, technology and art using automated tools and computational method are creating miraculous, significances. Intellectuals consider it a post-convergent form of art. Significantly, this digital revolution is transforming the mind-set in the field of culture blending with works of art.
Contextualization of Indigenous Knowledge in the Selected Elementary Schools
Authors: - Julie Ann B. Almeda
Published: September 2023

This study focused on the contextualization of indigenous knowledge in selected elementary schools in the La Trinidad District. The knowledge of teachers in contextualizing Indigenous Knowledge is limited to translation of words and mentioning practices; teachers are limited to teaching only what is available at hand without mapping what needs to be learned on Indigenous Knowledge; essential Indigenous Knowledge lessons and practices are not identified in different levels of the curriculum; and challenges of teachers are in instruction, curriculum, teachers and L1 of learners. The informal interview was used as the main instrument in gathering the needed data for this study. The results were narrated and analyzed citing direct quotes and narratives from the respondents.
The presentation of the data included direct quotes from verbal narratives to enrich the themes that emerged during the interview. The findings revealed that the respondents’ knowledge of contextualization was the use of the different mother tongue of the learners and the use of available indigenous resources. The contextualization teaching practices in using Indigenous Knowledge were the basics of localization and indigenization; the respondents frequently made use of contextualized teaching practices on Indigenous Knowledge; and the teachers encountered challenges categorized as to teachers; learners; and parental and other stakeholders.
Vachana Sahitya: A Revisitation to the Contribution of Sivasaranes (Women Saints ) to the Literary World
Authors: - Suvarna V Patil
Published: September 2023

It was presumed that writing was the talent of only the male bastion till the recent past. Women were not to be seen or heard in the scenario of literature. To the contrary, the pages of history give some instances of women’s writings, such as hymns from the Rig Veda by Lopmudra, Gargi, Maitreye ; the testimonials of Buddhist nuns from the sixth century BC; body of work by 12th century Vachanakartiyaru (Women Saints) and a number of works by unknown women poets, novelists and so on.
When we look at the status of women during various historical ages, we realise that it is not very satisfactory except during the Rig Vedic period. It was the same during the early 12th century. The women were controlled by the old orthodox traditions and rigid practices with no freedom and no voice of their own. The multi-faceted socio-religious movement called Sarana Movement or Vachana Chaluvali brought huge changes in the society. This movement involved all spheres of life such as social, economic, religious and literary reforms. The movement aimed at establishing a casteless, classless society and sowed the seeds of Gender equality. The movement brought women an honourable existence. Women were not only given opportunities to realize their physical and spiritual potential but also enjoyed equality with men.
A free atmosphere during the 12th century led more than thirty women writers to express their independent and new thoughts. The vachanas became the medium to express their every day experiences. Since the ‘Saranas’ & ‘Saranes’ used common regional dialect to compose the poems they were able to reach the people. Through this simple medium called ‘vachanas’ they were able to bring in changes in the society. Women writers like Akkamahadevi, Bonta Devi Sattyakka, Lakkamma, Nilambike, Gangambike and others wrote about various concerns, mystic experiences, vows, nature, kindness, blind beliefs & other ill practices in the society. This paper is an attempt to revisit the contribution of women saints to the literary world.
Enhancing Business Resilience: Predicting Hard Disk Failures with Machine Learning for Efficient Resource Management
Authors: - Rajasee Thakre , - Shruti Kulkarni , - Anushka Kulkarni , - Jayesh Suryawanshi
Published: September 2023

In today's data-driven business landscape, maintaining the resilience of digital infrastructure is paramount. One of
the most critical components of this infrastructure is the hard disk drive (HDD). The potential for HDD failures poses a
significant risk to data integrity and operational continuity. To address this challenge, this paper presents an innovative
approach to enhancing business resilience through the predictive analysis of hard disk drive failures using machine learning
techniques. Our research leverages machine learning algorithms to predict HDD failures, enabling organizations to proactively
manage resources and mitigate potential disruptions. By harnessing historical data, system behavior patterns, and SelfMonitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) metrics, our model can accurately forecast when an HDD is
likely to fail. This predictive capability empowers organizations to optimize resource allocation, reduce downtime, and enhance
data security.
Effectiveness of Proprioception Training for Patients with Forward Head Posture (FHP) - A Literature Review
Authors: - Lakshmi Suresh N , - Akshitha Rajashekar
Published: September 2023

Background: Forward head posture (FHP) is a condition marked by the anterior placement of the head, often leading to musculoskeletal issues. Proprioception training, which improves body awareness and movement, has been proposed as a potential intervention for FHP.
Methods: A detailed search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Sci-Hub, focusing on studies published since 2013. The selection process involved reviewing titles, abstracts, and full texts. A total of six relevant studies were analysed, including randomized controlled trials, experimental studies, comparative studies, systematic reviews, and case-control studies.
Result: A total of 6 articles were selected. The review of six studies underscores the potential of body awareness exercises in alleviating discomfort and enhancing balance for individuals with Forward Head Posture (FHP). Customizing these training methods to individual needs is crucial for maximizing their effectiveness.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the effectiveness of proprioception training in addressing Forward Head Posture (FHP) becomes evident through these studies. The exercises, such as head relocation and eye-head coordination, offer a promising approach to alleviating discomfort, improving neck mobility, and enhancing overall body awareness. Embracing proprioception training emerges as a valuable strategy for managing FHP and enhancing overall posture and well-being.
Prevalence of Hip Flexor Tightness in Young Adults
Authors: - Trupti Ravindra Kadam , - Riya Sony , - Pathak Anupama Anand
Published: September 2023

This study investigates hip flexor tightness in young adults aged 18-25, focusing on its prevalence and potential contributing factors. A representative sample of 385 participants was involved, and 94.3% of them showed tightness. Sedentary behavior and decreased physical activity were identified as contributing factors. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing hip flexor tightness, as it can lead to discomfort, compromised movement patterns, and decreased quality of life. The study emphasizes the need for interventions promoting regular physical activity and ergonomic practices. Further research is recommended to explore the causal factors and long-term consequences of hip flexor tightness.
Comparison of Quality Assurance of Three Different CT Scanner Models: A Five-Year Study
Authors: - Bhudevi Soubhagya. NK. , - Dr. M. Chandra Shekar , - Dr. Alok Kumar
Published: September 2023

This study focused on analysing the effectiveness of some CT scanner models; in this concern, this selected Siemens Medical CT Scanner, Philip CT Scanner, and GE Discovery STE. This study gathered primary data, which was the CT scan report of a patient, used by Philip CT Scanner. This report presented the patient’s scanning report for five years, which allowed a comparative study among these three machines. This study found that the Philip CT Scanner is less reliable due to its noise-reduction technique, while the Siemens Medical CT Scanner is most advantageous due to its PET/CT support to provide more efficient scanning.
A Present-day Portuguese Settlement in Mirpur, West Bengal
Authors: - Md Jahidoor Rahaman
Published: September 2023

Some Portuguese families still present in a village for last 400 years.
Adsorptive Removal of Pb (II) from Aqueous Solution using Pyoaurite Type Sorbent, Cerelite, Activated Carbon, Goethite and Rice Husk
Authors: - Dr. Anju Singh , - Aneesh Ahmad
Published: September 2023

Removal of divalent lead from aqueous solution, a comparative study of six sorbents was carried out by batch as well as column processes. The order of lead removal capacities for these chemical adsorbents was found to be IRA > PTS> PAC > PLC > FeO(OH) > RH. This is probably due to several factors such as molecular size, molecular polarity, pH lead reactivity and retentivity, sorbent properties and environmental conditions. The leaching order should be reverse of the sorption order. The sorption of lead ions goes on increasing as their concentration decreases from 10 to 0.1 mg/l. Thus, the removal was about 20 % less than what it was in the batch process Leaching increases as the flow rate increases. Solution pH significantly affected the extent of contaminant removal.
Amherstia Nobilis: an Approach to in Vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity
Authors: - Jasna T J , - Nikhila V S , - Marva Ashraf
Published: September 2023

Herbal plant compounds were used in the inhibition of inflammation from traditional period and its main benefit is the less side effects. The aim of this study is to determine the anti-inflammatory potential of Amherstia nobilis by albumin denaturation method. The leaves of the plant were collected, dried and powdered. The egg albumin, phosphate buffer and different concentrations of the plant extracts were incubated at 37°C for 15 minutes and heated at 70°C for 5 minutes. The rate of inhibition of protein denaturation is calculated. The result verified the anti-inflammatory potential of Amherstia nobilis and its prospective use in alleviating inflammation as a natural remedy.
Clinical Profile of Various Mnd Cases that Presented to a Tertiary Centre over the Past 3 Years
Authors: - Yatish Gujjar L , - Madusudhan c , - Teena chandran
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION:
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a disabling and ultimately fatal disease of the motor system, with few effective treatments. Considerable heterogeneity is observed in the clinical motor features of MND, with extra-motor manifestations now also recognized as part of the condition. Progressive motor weakness and bulbar dysfunction lead to premature death, usually from respiratory failure. Diagnosis remains clinical. There are no specific laboratory markers which make the diagnosis independent of the clinical pattern but there are a few appropriate investigations to exclude mimics. The clinical syndrome once observed is recognized easily because of a distinctive appearance and course.
OBJECTIVES:
To demonstrate and compare the etiology, demography & clinical profile of various forms of Motor Neuron Diseases
DESIGN:
Cross sectional (Observational) study
SETTING:
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre
METHODS:
30 MND cases diagnosed clinically (as per Awaji Shima modification of the El Escorial Criteria) with few supportive investigations that presented to our centre over the past 3 years were compiled and compared
CONCLUSIONS:
Mortality rates in MND depends on type of MND and subtypes like Madras Motor Neuron disease, SMA, PLS has the slowest progression and best prognosis of all the subtypes. Secondary MND due to exposure to heavy metals has faster progression and worst prognosis
Socio-demographic Profile, Risk Factors, and Outcomes among Patients with Covid-19 Reinfection in a Tertiary Government Covid-19 Referral Center
Authors: - Junmar Y. Valdez , - Rizalyn L. Banga
Published: September 2023

COVID-19 reinfection is an emerging concept in the evolution of this pandemic. Protection conferred from active disease and vaccinations are not fully known. Other patient related factors need to be identified and investigated. The current study describes patients’ profile and identifies possible risk factors that significantly contribute to the likelihood of COVID-19 reinfection and outcomes.
This is a single center retrospective study on COVID-19 reinfected patients admitted in a government referral center in Davao City from January 2021 to December 2021. The socio-demographic profile of the patients was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Linear and logistic regression analysis were utilized for assessment of risk factors, COVID-19 severity, and outcomes to COVID-19 reinfection.
There were 45 COVID-19 reinfected patients identified. Two thirds were adults ages 19 to 44 years-old. Female patients account for 60% of the cases. Almost fifty percent were health care workers. One third of the patients had 1 comorbidity. Sixty percent of the patients had weakened immunity. There were 71.11% of the reinfected patients were vaccinated.
Female patients and health care workers are three times more likely to be reinfected. Patients with weakened immunity are twenty-nine times more likely to be reinfected. Reinfection increases the number of hospital days by 6.51. Increasing number of comorbidities and weakened immunity are significant factors for longer ICU stay. Wherein, weakened immunity has 2.8 more days in ICU. Patients with weakened immunity are eleven times more likely to need oxygen or ventilatory support. In contrast, vaccinated patients less likely require oxygen by 29%.
A Novel Green Synthesis of 1, 8-dioxo-octahydro Xanthenes by Using Ionic Liquid
Authors: - Dr. Girish Deshmukh , - Dr. Chanda Gawande
Published: September 2023

By using ionic liquid as a solvent synthesis of 1, 8-dioxo-octahydro Xanthenes derivatives having so many special advantages as environmental friendly, very easy to work up and gives good yield.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Different Stages of Education
Authors: - Jhumur Basuri
Published: September 2023

In today's era, we are living in a cybernetics society. Nowadays Artificial intelligence is developing and its application is spreading at an alarming rate. AI has changed the way people learn as well as lifestyle. Artificial intelligence has been adopted by a huge number of countries to upgrade their conventional education system and give it a new touch-up. Considering the increasing practice of Artificial intelligence, this paper is going to discuss the principles and characteristics of Artificial intelligence along with its impacts on the different states of education. This paper is based on secondary data. In future AI will continue to play an important role in providing targeted interventions and support to meet the diverse needs of students, promoting inclusion in education. And also AI will help make teaching and learning much more active and much more engaging.
Baghelkhand Ki Sansakritik Dharohar Kaithi Lipi
Authors: - Shikha Tripathi
Published: September 2023

kisi bhasha ki pahchan uski lipi se hoti hai yah shodh is lipi ko fir se jan samanya tak pahuchane ki or dhyan akrisht karta hai.
Tagore Creates Nation through Purusha and Prakriti Synthesis
Authors: - SRIJAN JOSEPH GOMES
Published: September 2023

The present paper is an essay in miniature proposing to illuminate on the debate about the cultural identity of India, the place of religion, caste, class and gender in it, initiated by Rabindranath Tagore in his novel ‘Gora’ (1909) at the beginning of the twentieth century. Situated within the larger conflict between modernisation and the Hindu tradition – inevitable in a British-occupied India further complicated the question of freedom, gender’s role in nation-building and selfhood. The author here goes on to explode the fallacy of the supposedly inclusive western ideals which alienate a few from the millions of Indians as also the negative social consequences of accepting uncritically a monolithic Hindu tradition. Thus Gora as a novel attacks the absurdity of looking at cultural options with characters possessing contesting ideologies and aims not at individual, static utterances, but at dialogic negotiations in understanding the creation of a new revived nation free of confronting socio-political ideologies and the role of gender in it. That the main protagonist Gora recognizes the intellectual woman and thinking human being in Sucharita is indicative of accepting prakriti– the feminine principle of creation as well. Thus prakriti, the feminine principle of creation in Sucharita affects Gora’s ideology of defensive orthodoxy, subtly and indirectly, propelling him towards sympathy and understanding of Bharatvarsha, the gendered way.
Collective Violence In India
Authors: - Priyanka Mandlik
Published: September 2023

Collective communal violence is one of the defining features of post-Independence Indian politics. Although Hindu-Muslim violence predominates, violence against Buddhists, Christians, Sikhs and Hindus (in states where they are a minority) is not unknown.
A Study of Financial Development in India: A Comprehensive Approach
Authors: - Sana Pathan , - Archana Fulwari
Published: September 2023

Financial sector development is one of the crucial requirements for the economic growth and development of a country. The financial sector is multifaceted in nature with several dimensions to its development be it in terms of access to finance, depth of the financial sector vis-à-vis the real economy, efficiency with which financial services are provided, and its resilience in times of crisis. This forms a 4 x 2 conceptual framework of financial sector development comprising four dimensions, namely, access, depth, efficiency and stability across two components of the sector, viz., financial institutions and financial markets, developed by the World Bank. Each dimension of financial development comprises a vast array of indicators. India made concerted efforts to liberalize its financial sector along with the economic reforms introduced in 1991. While financial development of India has been captured by several studies as in the case of cross-country comparison studies or in India-specific studies, most of the research work is with reference to a single year for country-comparisons or extend to a few years. No study is found that traces the long term development of the financial sector of India encompassing its varying dimensions. With this premise, the present study proposed an Index for a comprehensive measurement of the financial sector development in India over a long period. The Index of Financial Development (IFD) was constructed to measure the overall development of the financial sector by creating a pyramid structure of primary, secondary, and tertiary level indices. The study used the dimensions of both financial institutions as well as financial markets for inclusion in the index. The index was constructed for a 20-year period from 2001-2020, based on the availability of data. The indices showed continuous improvement in financial development and was found to be positively associated with economic growth.
Assessment of Zanzibar Improvement Student Prospect (ZISP) Project on Provision of Quality Education in Zanzibar
Authors: - Masoud Rashid Ali , - Eugenia Lucas Wandela
Published: September 2023

The study findings revealed that ZISP constructed infrastructure and facilities, emphasizing teachers’ professional development through in-service training and curriculum modified by reviewed science subject topics to ensure quality education is achieved. However there are setbacks like overload for science subject teachers, construction was not completed and there are lack of sustainability of project planning which all affect the provision of quality education in Zanzibar.
Possible intervention measures that can be used were improvement of some areas commonly infrastructure and facility and collaboration between school, community,
Examining the Role of India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Sector in Exports and Foreign Exchange Reserves
Authors: - Vivek kumar yadav , - Arvind Mohan
Published: September 2023

Across the globe, MSMEs have come to be seen as a key driver of economic expansion. When it comes to boosting inclusive growth and making significant contributions to economic development, the MSMEs sector plays a crucial role. The focus of this study is on the role that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play in the Indian economy. This research tries to examine the link between exports, foreign exchange reserves, and the MSMEs industry. To establish the association, the augmented Dickey-Fuller Test and Philip Perron tests were employed to assess the amount of stationarity of the data, additionally, Johanson's cointegration technique and Granger causality tests were utilized to determine the purpose of the study. The timeframe scope of the study encompasses the period from 1992-93 to 2021-22. One of the primary findings of this study is the presence of a unidirectional association between micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and exports, as proven by a causality test. Therefore, the conclusions drawn from this study suggest the need to prioritize the implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the condition of MSMEs and establishing a conducive environment for their long-term viability. This is crucial in order to bolster India's export capabilities and foreign exchange reserves.
Integrated, Enjoyable and Engaging L2 Acquisition through Computer-aided Language Learning
Authors: - Prasad Kiran Kumar , - Prof. TKV Srinivasa Rao
Published: September 2023

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Financial Analysis of Commercial Honey Production in Uttara Kannada District
Authors: - VIVEKANAND A. MANE , - D.H. MITRANNAVAR
Published: September 2023

Beekeeping enterprise is highly profitable but less aware enterprise among Indian farmers. The present study was focused to investigate the cost and returns involved honey production in Uttara Kannada district. The 120 sample beekeepers and 20 market intermediaries were selected in multistage random sampling method and used as sample beekeepers for the study. The results reveled that the two methods was found in commercial honey production in study area namely, Stationary and migratory honey production and the total fixed cost (TFC) was ₹5,722.26 and ₹6274.12, with total variable coat (TVC) of ₹1,371.18 and ₹1,559.77 respectively. The financial analysis reveled that the NPV was ₹ 20,712.58 and ₹42,363.03, BCR of 3.61 and 6.75, IRR of 62 per cent and 112 per cent and PBP of 11 months and 7 months and 10 days respectively at 12 per cent discount rate for 10 years time period. It indicates that the either methods of honey production found to be financially feasible and migratory method was much more feasible than stationary method.
Is Provision of Medical Instrument for Use Without Any Consideration a Supply Under GST?
Authors: - Keerthana S
Published: September 2023

With the advent of GST in India, supply became the taxable event and this made the place of supply and time of supply particularly, and the act of supply in general significant. The GST laws mandate registration under section 22 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (hereinafter referred as the CGST act, 2017) for all business. Almost every realm of service is now covered under the scope of supply under section 7 of the CGST Act, 2017 and free supplies are also clearly covered within the scope of the said section.
Few Pharmaceutical companies are engaged in importing and distributing medical equipment and providing healthcare solutions in India and beyond. These Companies place certain medical equipment at unrelated hospitals, labs etc., on a free-of-cost basis in exchange of a minimum purchase obligation arising out of an agreement between its clients.
In a sequence of rulings from the AAR to the Kerala High Court and back to the AAR, questions regarding a unique case of free supply of Taxable Pharmaceutical Instruments based on a periodic supply contract was presented before the Authority. The discussed rulings answered what is Periodic Supply Contracts, Composite Supply, Naturally Bundled Supply and Indivisible Supply and raised various new questions and avenues for discussion. And, this article, in particular, attempts to analyse the nature of such purchase agreements and the possibility of availing Input Tax Credit on the medical instruments.
Basic Concepts of Physics and Their Relation With Vaastu-shastra
Authors: - Mithlesh Kumari
Published: September 2023

The concepts of physics and ancient Indian science vaastu shastra are strongly co-related to each other. As physics is the knowledge of nature , the vaastu principles are related with the natural energies of earth and vaasu-shastra prescribes desirable characteristics for sites and buildings based on flow of energy.If a house is build according to vaastu guidelines , the residents can lead a peaceful, healthy ,serene and tranquil life.
Callus Induction And Antibacterial Activity Of Verbesina Encelioides Leaves
Authors: - Chhaya Nenarsia , - Monika Karnawat
Published: September 2023

Verbesina encelioides belongs to the Asteraceae family and also known as golden crown beard and wild sunflower. In present study callus was raised from the leaf explant of V. encelioides. Callus was obtained on MS medium formed using 3% sucrose and 0.8% agar incorporated with 2mg/L BAP and 0.5 mg/L IAA. The callus was used for antibacterial activity identification. The results indicated Callus was brownish yellow in color and compact. E. coli and B. subtilis which showed almost similar activities. B. subtilis was most responsive in methanol extract (14mm), E. coli was inhibited best by ethyl acetate. This study proves that V. encelioides callus extracts were more prominent and showed much efficient activity in comparison to that of leaf extract.
Prospects and Challenges Faced by Indian Banks During The Implementation of CSR Activities
Authors: - Nausheen Sultana , - Suresh Sharma
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this paper is to investigate what issues and challenges banks face while implementing CSR practices. The methodology employed is a conceptual approach, involving a cross-sectional study that qualitatively analyzes the CSR activities undertaken by Indian public sector banks.
As the significance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has steadily grown, Indian corporate entities have come to recognize that the ultimate objective extends beyond merely generating profits. Instead, it encompasses the cultivation of trust and the development of a sustainable rapport with society. This article centers its attention on examining and evaluating the various facets and hurdles of CSR practices within the Indian banking industry.
The practical implications of this research paper are significant. The insights presented can guide organizations in designing CSR programs based on their objectives, proactiveness, activity nature, characteristics, and potential benefits. Additionally, it sheds light on the opportunities and challenges faced by organizations in the context of CSR during a pandemic.
Factor that Drives Consumer to Shop Online
Authors: - Arif Hussain Haidary
Published: September 2023

The growing infiltration of internet and the prolific growth of smart phone use among Indian consumer has made a significant transformation in the manner of how consumer in present time does its business. Indian consumer is extremely specific about what product or service they have to buy and from where to buy given the choice of online and offline. However, limited are the studies that gives a comprehensive result of what factor that drives a consumer to shop online. Therefore, to fill this void this study will only focus consumer intention to purchase online through online.