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Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth in Aotearoa New Zealand: How High-Schools Influence Student Wellbeing
Authors:   , MacKay Quinn
Published: September 2024

Under the Education and Training Act 2020, New Zealand schools must provide a physically and emotionally safe place where all students are able to meet their highest possible standard of educational achievement. The schools must be inclusive of, and cater for, students with differing needs, and take all reasonable steps to eliminate bullying and discrimination within the school. Yet, research shows the safety and educational needs of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) students are consistently being unmet in NZ high-schools, contributing to mental health and wellbeing disparities. This research examined the factors which impacted TGD student wellbeing in NZ high-schools, to provide insight into how these disparate conditions and outcomes may be addressed. The study used a qualitative phenomenological approach to understand TGD individual’s high-school experiences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with youth participants with lived experience as TGD high-school students in NZ, and organisation participants who work for a Rainbow support organisation that works closely with high-schools and TGD youth.

This study found that high-school policies and practices influenced experiences of gender-affirmation, which positively impacted on TGD student wellbeing, and experiences of gender minority stress, which contributed to negative mental health and wellbeing outcomes. Underlying cisnormative beliefs were present in all participants’ schools, but to varying levels. I found that participants’ experiences fell into three categories. Schools with fewer cisnormative beliefs, and greater underlying beliefs of inclusion, were found to have more inclusive values and foster TGD students’ access to gender-affirmation, with fewer reports of gender minority stress or negative wellbeing. Inclusive policies at other schools were rendered ineffective when these policies did not address the underlying cisnormative beliefs present in the schools’ culture. For some participants, the entrenched beliefs in cisnormativity and essentialist perspectives of gender resulted in a non-inclusive school environment, where experiences of gender minority stress were frequent, and contributed to the repression of self and negative wellbeing. These findings highlight the importance of addressing underlying beliefs in a school’s culture to enhance gender-inclusive policies and practices and support TGD student wellbeing.
THE COMMON FACTORS THEORY: EXPLORING THE EVIDENCE AND CRITIQUES OF THE COMMON FACTORS THEORY. AN ARGUMENT FOR TECHNICAL ECCLETICISM
Authors:   , Coad Madeleine
Published: September 2024

For decades the clinical psychology community has been grappling with a key question: what causal mechanisms of changes result in improvements for clients. One theory, known as the Common Factors Theory, posits that therapy is effective through a set of therapeutic factors that are common across all models of psychotherapy. Researchers point to the finding of treatment equivalency consistently indicated by meta-analyses’ in support of this theory. And whilst this theory is conceptually alluring, there are a number of pitfalls that make it unfounded. In this thesis I explored these pitfalls and critiques, namely the conceptually vague nature of common factors, the poor statistical evidence, and how e- therapy challenges the Common Factors Theory. Furthermore, I drew attention to the point that literature does exist which indicates that for some specific problems, presentations or populations literature has indicated that specific techniques or treatments are statistically superior (in line with the specific factors theory). Therefore, this thesis argued that therapy likely works through a combination of common and specific factors, to differing extents for different presentation. Furthermore, it argued that the treatment equivalency findings are both an artefact of poor statistical methods, but more importantly representative of system that is overwhelmed by noise. Our diagnostic categories and models of psychotherapy are too vague for any statistical interpretation or practical use. Therefore, it is important that we shift towards a more fine-grained approach where clinicians are able to identify problems as opposed to disorders and take a technically eclectic approach to responding to and treating identified problems that spans multiple different models of psychotherapy.
Māori mothers experiences of antenatal care in Aotearoa: The roles of support, wellbeing, and cultural identity
Authors:   , Below Anahere
Published: September 2024

Antenatal care (ANC) is imperative to maternal and fetal short and long-term health outcomes; however, the accessibility and experiences of these services for Indigenous Māori mothers remains understudied in Aotearoa. This thesis examines the perspectives of pregnant Māori women on this issue by discussing the structural, treatment, and systemic levels of ANC. Focus groups were held with three currently pregnant and twelve recently pregnant Māori women. Participants were asked questions about how they define antenatal support and wellbeing, whether they felt these definitions were attended to during ANC, and how they thought their cultural identity operated in their experiences. Thematic analysis was used to examine their collective responses, with five themes on the nature of their experiences identified: mana motuhake, identity, holistic wellbeing, continuity, and whakawhanaungatanga. Implementing these themes to assess how participants experienced ANC in Aotearoa, I conclude by discussing how self-determination is socially and politically relevant in ANC for Māori women’s wellbeing, what identity-in-care is to Māori mothers, and how antenatal health policy and organisations could be shaped to better meet their needs.
Design of Mold Flipper in an Effort to Improve The Efficiency of Mold Maintenance Process
Authors: Exstrada Zhafran Khrisna , Santoso Deri Teguh , Sena Boni , Kardiman Kardiman
Published: September 2024

Molding is a production process by forming raw materials using a rigid frame or model used in the manufacturing industry to mold materials called a mold. Injection molding is a technique in the manufacturing industry for molding thermoplastic materials. Thermoplasctic materials commonly molded with Injection Molding techniques are Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylatic) and others. The purpose of this research is to design and build a flipper molding tool for an easier and more efficient mold maintenance process. This research uses descriptive methods. Data is taken through direct observation and through reference books both from companies and websites and journals related to the report material.  The data obtained was analyzed using descriptive analysis. it is found that the material used in the work is Carbon Steel (S45C). The process of making Flipper Clamps Mold has several stages, namely the Design Making Process, Material Selection Process, Cutting Process, Milling Process, Grinding Process, Drilling Process, Welding Process, and Assembly Process.  With this Flipper Clamping tool, it is hoped that it can make it easier for operators to maintain and repair molds, because the previous mechanism requires two operators to flip molds that weigh more than 200 kg, now they only need to flip by turning the lever of this tool.
AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE OF THE SOVIET FLEET IN THE BLACK SEA REGION IN JUNE–AUGUST 1941
Authors: Tkachenko S.
Published: September 2024

The quantitative and qualitative composition of the reconnaissance aviation of the Air Force of the Black Sea Fleet and the Danube military flotilla on the eve and in the initial period of the Great Patriotic War, the main tasks and directions of its actions, the general characteristics of the organizational work of intelligence departments and the direct performance of aerial reconnaissance in the specific conditions of the outbreak of war are revealed. The characteristics of the technical side of aviation exploration are given, the difficulties of organization and problems during flights are considered. A number of previously unknown moments in the history of the fleet have been discovered, and some circumstances of known events have been clarified.
IMPOST AND IONIC IMPOST CAPITALS FROM CHERSONESOS TAURICA
Authors: Khrushkova L.
Published: September 2024

The article examines a group of Impost and Ionic impost capitals discovered in different years on the territory of the Chersonesos. This collection indicates that in the first half of the 6th century the import of marble products from Proconnes to Crimea was significant. The construction of most of the basilicas of Chersonesos dates back to this era.
THE FORMATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE CRIMEA IN THE LATE 20S – EARLY 30S OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Authors: Mutiyev A.
Published: September 2024

Based on the analysis of previously unexplored archival documents, the organizational features of the formation of physical education in higher educational institutions of the Crimea in the late 20s – early 30s of the twentieth century are considered. The article scrutinizes the activities of the Supreme Council of Physical Culture of the Crimea to ensure full coverage of physical education of students in educational institutions of the Crimea and the introduction of physical culture as a compulsory subject in the curricula of Crimean higher educational institutions. Since 1927, the Supreme Council of Physical Culture of Crimea has been actively attracting the attention of Soviet educational authorities to the problems of the lack of compulsory physical education in the curricula of Crimean institutes. His main efforts are aimed at solving the issues of staffing physical education of students. To do this, graduates of physical education universities of the USSR were sent to teach at institutes. By 1932, conditions were created for the organization of physical education departments in Crimean higher educational institutions.
SLOVENIAN «ROAD SCAM» 1969 (FROM THE HISTORY OF THE YUGOSLAV REPUBLICS’ STRUGGLE FOR INVESTMENTS)
Authors: Shakhin Y.
Published: September 2024

The Slovenian «road scam» is an acute conflict between the leadership of Slovenia and the Yugoslav federation over the distribution of foreign loans. It was provoked by the pressure of world financial capital on the Yugoslav government. Favorable internal conditions have developed for the crisis. In Slovenia, the team of S. Kavchich was in power, it advocated the creation of a national republican economy. For many years, the Slovenian press criticized the union center and supported the public opinion that all other republics lived at the expense of Slovenia. In 1969, these factors caused a campaign of pressure on the federal government, which was openly led by the leaders of the republic. Such a massive and public uprising against Belgrade had no precedent in the history of the Yugoslav federation. The crisis was overcome thanks to pressure from the country’s top party leadership, but did not lead to any systemic changes. The Slovenian leadership formally submitted and admitted that they were wrong. The “road scam” showed that the economic reforms of the 1960s, designed to eliminate the basis for conflicts between the republics and the federation, did not lead to the desired goal.
THE SECOND INTIFADA IN PALESTINE (2000–2005 YEARS)
Authors: Shchevelev S.
Published: September 2024

The Arab-Jewish conflict is the longest and most complex international conflict in recent history. At the center of this conflict is the Palestinian problem, which has deep historical roots. In its development, it has gone through a number of stages, one of which is the two intifadas of the Arab population of Palestine. The article examines the events of the second intifada (2000–2005). The author indicates the reasons, considers the course and results of the second intifada. The article examines the activities of various Arab organizations during the first intifada in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The program settings of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Fatah and other organizations of the Palestinian Resistance Movement (PRM) are analyzed. The designated period is also key in the history of Islamic organizations participating in the intifada (Hamas, Islamic Jihad). The author examines their program documents and practical participation in the uprising. Attention is focused on the surge of terror on their part and the reciprocal brutal repressions of the Israeli army against the Arab population of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank of the Jordan River.
«STAGNATION, LETHARGY, INDIFFERENCE AND DROWSINESS ARE OBSERVED EVERYWHERE»: M. V. FRUNZE CRIMEAN UNIVERSITY IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE 20S OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ACCORDING TO THE EPISTOLARY LEGACY OF P. A. DVOICHENKO
Authors: Nepomniashchy Andrei
Published: September 2024

The eventful period of the history of the first Crimean university is considered. After V. I. Vernadsky’s departure from the peninsula, the university, named after Commander M. V. Frunze, tried to defend in teaching practice and scientific life the high standards laid down since its foundation by rectors R. I. Helvig and V. I. Vernadsky. However, the socio-political situation in the first half of the 20s of the twentieth century did not contribute to the dynamic development of the university. The New Economic Policy dictated other norms for the organization of the educational process, which eventually led to the liquidation of the university and the organization of a modest provincial pedagogical university on its basis. An interesting source about the situation inside the M. V. Frunze Crimean University are letters from Professor Pyotr Abramovich Dvoichenko (1883–1945) to the former rector of Taurida University, Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky (1863–1945). The article comments on the facts set out in the epistolary and the mentioned personalities, which makes it possible to get an objective idea of the scientific daily life of the Crimean university in this period.
AN OBJECTIVE LOOK AT THE ANCIENT LAND DEVELOPMENT ON THE HERAKLEIAN PENINSULA
Authors: Lisetskii F.
Published: September 2024

In 2022, with the publication of the second volume of the «Atlas of the Near Chora of Tauric Chersonesus» (the first volume was published in 2020), a team of six authors implemented a holistic plan to present aerial photographs of 1941–1944. in the context of multi–temporal satellite images for 430 blocks of land plots of ancient Chersonesos. The format of the publication – Atlas–monograph – made it possible, on a unified methodological basis of visual interpretation of aerial photographs, to compile a catalog of blocks of land plots reflecting their external boundaries and preserved signs of internal demarcation of plots, as well as to present in a series of informative chapters the history of the study of the nearby Chersonesean chora approaches to the reconstruction of ancient land management, measures area and its units of measurement. The review shows the significant achievements of the authors, which open new horizons for the analysis of the initial plan of the state land cadaster, the actual implementation of land management actions, the hierarchy of territorial units of land use and land ownership, related issues in the field of environmental management and economic activities of the ancient state. The review contains recommendations for the further use of the created geodatabase and planning and cartographic reflection of the land cadaster in terms of justification of representative blocks of land plots, their typological analysis, development of proposals for the creation of complex protected areas and their inclusion in long–term schemes of territorial planning and urban zoning of Sevastopol. The publication of the Atlas once again showed the promise of interdisciplinary research, in particular the use of geoinformation analysis technologies and interpretation of Earth remote sensing data for archaeological purposes.
THE MEMORY OF THE PEACEMAKER TSAR ALEXANDER III IN CRIMEA
Authors: Petrova E.
Published: September 2024

Interest in the personality and deeds of Emperor Alexander III has increased markedly recently – and not only out of a desire to deepen our knowledge of the Russian history in the second half of the XIX century, but also due to the need to understand how peace can be preserved (and in not the most favorable conditions in the international arena), effectively cooperating with other states and at the same time doing everything possible to restore and strengthen the military power of their country.
The Emperor left a good memory in the Crimea, where he visited many times. The seat of the royal family was Livadia. They were housed in the Small Palace (a monument to Alexander III was erected in its place in 2017). The article talks about those important innovations in the economic, military and cultural life of the Crimea that were associated with the name of Alexander III, and how the memory of the peacemaker emperor was preserved and preserved on the peninsula.
«WE ARE SETTLED BETWEEN THE MOUNTAINS…»: TO THE HISTORY OF THE VILLAGE OF BALTA-CHOKRAK IN THE SOUTHWESTERN CRIMEA AT THE END OF THE XVIII–XX CENTURIES
Authors: Ruev Vladimir , Leybenson Yu.
Published: September 2024

This article presents the history of the population of the village of Balta-Chokrak with the Southwestern Crimea, a settlement with different ethnic composition. Until the beginning of the XIX century, the village was inhabited by the Crimean Tatars, but subsequently Balta-Chokrak and its agricultural territories (cultural landscape) are bought to the treasury from the noblewoman Kalitsa Ivanovna Mazganina. After the Crimean Tatars leave the village and travel to the Ottoman Empire, a colony from Greek families who came from Anatolia is founded here. Instead of the mosque that existed in Balta-Chokrak Greek colonists build a church, and begin to actively develop agriculture. What is important, the article on the basis of archival documents and field research for the first time gave a reconstruction of the Crimean Tatar stage of the history of the village, presents the peculiarities of the structure of new immigrants, the difficulties that they had to face in a new place. The point of view established in historiography about Balta-Chokrak as a Greek-Bulgarian colony was also questioned and the features of the composition of the cultural landscape of Balta-Chokrak were revealed, the history of the construction in 1818 and subsequent rebuilding of the Panteleimon Church and the spiritual life of the colonists were detailed.
THE RELIGIOUS POLICY OF THE SHAHS OF THE SAFAVID DYNASTY
Authors: Spivak I.
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the religious policy of the representatives of the Safavid dynasty, who solved the historical task of spreading and affirming Shi’ism of the Isna’asharite persuasion on the territory of Iran. The paper identifies the reasons why Ismail I chose this particular direction of the Shiite movement, declaring it the state religion of his country. The ways in which the Safavid shahs managed to turn an initially Sunni country into a state with a predominant Shiite population are shown. It is concluded that the most effective measures for the spread of Islamism were government measures aimed at attracting reputable Shiite scholars to the country and sponsoring their activities, organizing the state apparatus, with the inclusion of officials who provided communication between the government and the Shiite clergy, the establishment of a network of madrasahs and the organization of a religious education system. Attention is focused on the activities of the shahs to develop pilgrimage centers associated with Isna’asharite imams. The analysis of historical events allowed the author to trace the evolution of the relationship between the Shiite clergy and state power in the Safavid era. The failure of Nadir Shah’s religious policy aimed at merging the Sunni and Shiite branches of Islam is considered as confirmation of the conclusion that thanks to the efforts of the Safavid Shahs, a national Iranian identity was formed, inextricably linked with Isna’ashari Shiism.
EXPLORING YOUTH’S PERCEPTION ON OTT FILMS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN CHENNAI
Authors: S. Gokulraj , J. Yuvaraj , N. Nazini
Published: September 2024

OTT has emerged as a fantastic source of entertainment in 2019 amid the epidemic, delivering high quality Content online. Over the past few years, OTT has emerged as one of the best distribution channels for major movies. Youths' behaviour changed significantly as a result of OTT. OTT has altered the way that traditional movie theatres operate. Nowadays, many people prefer to view movies at home because they are instantly released on OTT. How OTT viewing affects young people's behaviour, mental health and also concentrate on how OTT affects young people (specify age) is investigated . Researcher adopted quantitative research method and implemented Survey method to collect the data. The researcher wants to determine what young people watch based on the survey's findings. The statistical analysis is done by the researcher. The researcher identified the effects of OTT on young people thanks to the way the questionnaire was put together.
CONTEMPORISING ANTIGONE
Authors: M R Binil Kumar , Justine Liya
Published: September 2024

Retelling and contemporising a mythological character of a classic work of literature into a modern literary work with the same vigour and significance needs careful scrutiny and creativity. This article analyses Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie that retells Sophocles’ Antigone. Antigone and other characters are shifted into a contemporary setting without disturbing the framework of the canon that has been presented by Sophocles, the Greek tragedian.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUMITIES FOR RURAL WOMEN ENTREPRENUERS OF TUMAKURU DISTRICT – A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY
Authors: N Vijayalakshmi. , A. M Narayanaswamy.
Published: September 2024

Women entrepreneurship is gaining importance in India in the wake of globalization and economic liberalization. Women entrepreneurs tend to be highly motivated, self-disciplined & self-directed. Women's entrepreneurship is important for women's position in society, and economic development of women will lead to development of family, community and country. It opens up new avenues for creating employment opportunities for women and men. The present paper focuses on parameters to be focused to enhance the entrepreneurial skill of rural women and in turn their empowerment. Rural women's economic and social development is necessary for overall economic development of society and nation. Rural women are now increasingly run their own business yet their entrepreneurial potential, managerial skill and socio-economic contribution remain largely neglected. Women entrepreneurship development is the instrument of women empowerment. Empowerment through entrepreneurship leads to self-fulfillment and makes women aware about their status, existence, right and their position is in the society. In modern era, women are becoming socially empowered, and economically empowered through business ownership. On the other hand, empowerment of rural women is also very significant. Economic empowerment of rural women will lead to the development of our country and it is very necessary to give keen attention over the empowerment of women in the rural areas for the real development of our country in all spheres.
THE KEYBOARD WAR: EXPLORING BJP VS. CONGRESS RHETORIC ON X DURING THE 2021 ASSAM ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
Authors: Sarma Debashis Pratim
Published: September 2024

This paper attempts to understand the election rhetoric of the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in X during the Assam Assembly Election, 2021. The election was marked by intense political rivalry and diverse campaign methods. The growing use of social media has made it crucial for political parties today to establish a positive presence on these platforms. Political parties employ various strategies to appeal to voters in order to achieve this. The study collected X posts from both the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party to analyse the discourse on social media during the Assam Assembly Election, 2021. The posts were analysed and themes were identified utilising the six-step guide by Braun and Clarke. The study found that both political parties endeavoured to undermine each other while seeking to persuade the audience in their favour. The study illustrates a contrast in using X for election discourse between the two political parties. The results contribute to the wider field of political communication by offering valuable insights into the dynamics of electoral campaigns in a region known for its complex identity politics and rapid socio-economic shifts.
THE CONCEPT OF ALAṄKĀRA IN SANSKRIT POETICS
Authors: Samani Nirali Rakesh , Santhanam Lalitha
Published: September 2024

As ornaments embellish the body, so do figures of speech adorn language. Traditionally and most commonly defined as ornamentation, Alaṅkāra transcends mere decoration, serving as a vital mechanism for evoking rasa - aesthetic experience and enhancing the emotional resonance of poetic works. These ornaments are classified into two main categories: Śabda-alaṅkāra (sound-based ornaments) and Artha-alaṅkāra (meaning-based ornaments). Śabda-alaṅkāra focus on the musicality and rhythmic aspect of language. Artha-alaṅkāra deal with the conceptual and interpretive aspect of language. Alaṅkāra plays an integral role in the poetic process as it bridges the gap between the literal and the figurative. Hence it enables poetry to transcend ordinary language and touch upon the sublime. In this way, alaṅkāra is not just a decorative element but a fundamental aspect of Sanskrit poetics, central to the creation and appreciation of poetic art. Ultimately, this exploration reaffirms alankara's status as an essential pillar of Sanskrit aesthetics, illuminating the profound connection between artistry and the human experience in the realm of poetry.
RELATION BETWEEN GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MYTHOLOGY
Authors: V Niharika , Aparna Wudali Kruthica , Adipudi Shria , Banerjee Kingshuk , Varma Vyshnavi , Solanki Chaitanya
Published: September 2024

Graphic design plays a huge role in our lives, starting from logos to animations to comics. It is very hard for us to imagine a world without graphic design. Graphic design dates back to the prehistoric time of cave paintings and now as digital media. It is a part of visual communication which helps us to deliver a specific message to the target audience using art. Mythology is the ancient information that our older generations have been passing down to the next generation for us to understand our culture, belief, literature and world. Using Graphic design as a medium to enlighten people about our mythology is increasing and helps our younger generation to know about our culture better, but this also has its own set of disadvantages. This paper is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on how Mythology affects Graphic Design – Comics, Animations, Character Making etc and how these stories have been reimagined, retold in today's world. This analysis was started off with a sample of 100 papers which included books, research papers and articles out of which 20 papers were deemed eligible for the research. The aim of this paper was to find out how different mythologies have affected today’s graphic design. The findings of this review can help the future researchers to understand how mythology affects graphic design and vice-versa. The research was accomplished using the databases from Taylor and Francis, SAARC Culture etc. The review concludes with findings on aspects of mythology, graphic design, change in time and how the socio-economic prevalence has changed the way the stories and characters from mythology have been portrayed in today’s world and the way this change is received by the younger audience. Thorough research is required for going in depth on any topic for detailed aspects.
A STUDY ON CUSTOMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS MOBILE- WALLET AMONG YOUTH WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO COIMBATORE CITY (GPAY & PHONEPE)
Authors: K. Mirunalini , S. Murugan
Published: September 2024

According to the examine it seems that many human beings truly consider the authorities at the usefulness of cashless financial system because it enables to combat towards terrorism, corruption, cash laundering however one largest hassle with inside the running of cashless financial system in India is cybercrime and unlawful get right of entry to number one facts. It became observed that demographic component anticipate schooling does now no longer have a good deal effect at the adoption of the virtual fee. It shows that adoption of virtual fee is inspired through the instructional degree of the Payments. The increase of customers of clever telecast smartphone and net penetration in such location additionally facilitated the adoption of virtual fee.
JINGLE BELLS IN THE HISTORICAL WAYS OF CAROL SONGS
Authors: D. R. Fancy , Joseph Solomon Asha , Mathew Leena Liz , S. Saran
Published: September 2024

Carols traditionally held a central place in the celebration of the Christmas season. It is believed that the angels sang the first carol on the day of Jesus' birth on the first Christmas night. But Carols before the birth of Jesus come to our attention as we travel through history. The beginning of the carol is detailed in history as it was part of the Winter Solstice celebration. There was also a time when carols were written and sung for all four seasons. May carols, Harvest carols etc. were celebrated. Thus in the beginning, Christmas carols were more secular rather than sacred and religious. The secularization didn’t destroy the significance of this carols, it only took the celebration back to its roots and reminded us of the social significance of early secular carols. However, it is a fact that the tradition of singing carols at Christmas only continued later. Many carols today have little to do with Christmas. Are they good signs that carols are becoming secular like in the early days? In the world of music, many songs have been composed about Sacrifice, Love and Peace. How Christmas carols have lasted so long, remaining in people’s minds for centuries and millennia? A study in search of the roots of the Christmas Carols is intended here. An attempt has also been made to associate the immortal Christmas Carols to the centuries in which they were born.
A STUDY OF TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
Authors: A Arockia Doss , Manickam P. Susai
Published: September 2024

Currently, smartphones are an essential component of every person's life. A survey aimed at determining the variables contributing to health effects from smartphone use among college students in the 17–20 age range who are enrolled in undergraduate courses, respectively, is used to support this research. For the study, about 272 college students from two colleges in the Trichy district were recruited. Indicators of smartphone addiction and use, as well as their relationships to demographic and health behavior-related characteristics in college students, were examined in this study. Therefore, this research article offers methods for reducing the negative effects of smartphones as well as identifies the numerous health issues that College students use of smartphones has led to. The focus of this work will be on how a person's addiction to technology can negatively impact their social life and lead to both psychological and physical issues. For the research, the researcher has focused specifically on college students and their use of smartphones, as they are in the process of transitioning from adolescence to adulthood in terms of both psychological and physical development. Any adolescent going through this critical transitional stage needs to know that using a smartphone at this age increases the likelihood that it may negatively affect the adolescent's physical and mental health, which in turn affects their social well-being.
THE ROLE OF TIBETAN BROCADES IN VARANASI'S HANDLOOM INDUSTRY: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
Authors: Tiwari Ayush , Chaudhary Dr. Kavita
Published: September 2024

The use of hand-woven textiles in India predates recorded history by an enormous margin. People from rural and semi-urban areas make up a large portion of this industry's workforce. Many of these craftspeople come from low-income backgrounds and are women. Some of the traits shared by this industry include the following: the availability of cheap and plentiful labour; the utilisation of local resources; the utilisation of distinctive artistry in product production; and the increasing admiration of the industry by international customers. Keep in mind that this industry contributes only a tiny fraction of India's total exports to global markets, despite its unique characteristics. Therefore, it is critical to promote and direct the industry's goods so that its untapped potential may be realized. This study aims to shed light on the cultural relevance of the handloom by offering an overview of its history, its role before and after independence, its rebirth, the technique, and the varieties of handloom that are popular in India.
GLOBALIZATION AND METAL REPOUSSÉ CRAFT OF VARANASI: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Pathak Sachin , Dave Dushyant
Published: September 2024

Varanasi, on the Ganges River in India, is recognized for its old crafts and culture. Metal repoussé is one of several art forms that reference millennia-old aesthetics and methods. Varanasi metal repoussé had problems and possibilities with globalisation. This abstract explores Varanasi's metal repoussé craft's complex relationship with globalisation, its problems, and potential for sustainable expansion. Globalisation has benefited and hurt Varanasi crafts like metal repoussé. Artists may present their work abroad with greater connection and market access, boosting economic and cultural interchange. Globalisation causes loss of authenticity, mass-produced replacements, and artisan exploitation for profit. Metal repoussé artists in Varanasi battle to preserve their skills and creations despite progress. Globalisation might destroy ancient traditions. Customers want quicker, cheaper goods; therefore, craftspeople must decrease their quality and authenticity requirements to compete. Globalisation has commercialized craft, turning it into commodities. Commercialization devalues each piece's work, ability, and cultural relevance, exploiting artists who are already suffering. Despite these constraints, globalisation may reinvigorate Varanasi's metal repoussé craft. One solution is using digital networks and technology to reach more people while retaining creative expression. Handicrafts are respected more because internet markets and social media allow craftspeople to exhibit their work, engage with buyers, and share their story. Collaborations with cultural organisations, historians, and designers may modernize and experiment with methods. Craftspeople may attract more customers and stay up with the market by incorporating new ideas and design features while keeping their trade. Varanasi craftsmen may benefit on the rising demand for environmentally and ethically manufactured goods by presenting their products as cultural heritage and sustainability. Craftspeople may attract socially conscious clients by emphasising local resources, eco-friendly processes, and fair trade. In today's globalized world, the Varanasi metal repoussé craft has many obstacles but also many potentials for development and creativity. Collaboration, technology, and historical preservation help craftspeople participate in the global market.
STUDENTS' ATTITUDES TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY IN THEIR DESIGN PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Kushwaha Rahul
Published: September 2024

In 2002, the United Nations designated the years 2004-2015 as the "Decade of Education for Sustainable Development," with the purpose of integrating education into social development that adheres to sustainable principles. The deficiency of attachment to one's garments and their disposal after a single usage have become the standard of the day.  The fashion business adds to the burden on Earth's limited resources. Global warming has been progressively growing; it reached 1.2°C in 2022, and there is a strong risk of topping 1.5°C within ten years. In 2022, global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reached a new high of 36.8 giga tones. The fashion sector accounts for 10% of all global carbon dioxide emissions. This industry accounts for 20% of industrial wastewater contamination. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Index assesses 193 nations' progress toward sustainable goals. The Sustainable Development Goals are far off-track midway through the 2030 Agenda. The globe is also far from meeting Sustainable Development Goal 13 and the Paris Agreement's climate goals. This study seeks to investigate the attitudes and understanding of design students aged 18 to 25 regarding sustainability. A sustainability survey was done utilizing a questionnaire among 110 first-year students and 110 fourth-year students. A questionnaire survey was carried out using Google Forms. This study exposed that, despite spending three years more in college than first-year students, fourth-year students do not have a significantly greater understanding of sustainability.
TRIPURI MEITEIS IN NATIONALIZATION OF MANIPURI DANCE: AN APPRAISAL OF THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS
Authors: Lilabati Devi P. , Devi Soibam Priyadarshini
Published: September 2024

Manipur, a far northeastern state of India is known for its rich cultural heritage, prominently manifested in its performing arts. Among the performing art forms of Manipur, Manipuri Dance is regarded and well known nationally and internationally as one of the classical dances of India. It is of great importance that the great poet of India, Rabindranath Tagore institutionalized Manipuri Dance in Santiniketan and paved its way to nationalization of the dance form. And even more, of great significance, that it is the Manipuri Diasporic Community of Tripura that showcased its platform as a dance form of rich heritage and of Manipuri cultural embodiments. So far, little research and study have been done regarding the contributions of Manipuri diaspora community in Tripura and their role in the propagation of Manipuri Dance.The paper is a humble study on the contributions of Manipuri Diaspora, notably the Manipuri Queens in Tripuri Royal citadel, aid of Tripuri kings in providing the platform which culminates into popularizing it beyond the kingdom, through the efforts of Rabindranath Tagore.
AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION INTO RELATIONSHIP OF SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING: AN INSIGHTFUL PERSPECTIVE OF NETWORKING SOCIETY
Authors: Uikey Seema , Parmar Urvashi
Published: September 2024

Social media has seamlessly integrated into the lives of individuals, significantly influencing their daily routines. This widespread adoption of social media has led to notable physical and mental repercussions. Research indicates that the usage of social media can notably impact one's emotional state, with outcomes flowing in both directions. In a recent study, researchers delved into the perceptions of psychologists regarding the intricate interplay between social media utilization and the psychological well-being of its users. The main perspective of the study is to understand the societal changes occurring due to excessive usage of social media. Through structured interviews conducted with five psychologists, the responses were meticulously recorded and analysed. The findings of this investigation underscore that social media undeniably exerts a psychological sway on its users, manifesting as a dual-edged influence encompassing favourable and adverse aspects. This duality hinges upon the nature of the online content individuals are exposed to. The results also reveal that the use of social media prompts individuals to engage in social comparison.
SOCIO-CULTURAL RESONANCE OF MAHADEV VISHWANATH DHURANDHAR’S ART: TRACING HIS INFLUENCE AND LEGACY IN INDIAN PAINTING
Authors: Das Saday Chandra
Published: September 2024

M.V. Dhurandhar a renowned Indian artist left an indelible mark on the world of Indian art through his unique style, technique and thematic choices. This paper aims to delve into Dhurandhar’s artistic contributions focusing on his socio-cultural significance and the lasting impact his paintings have had on Indian art. By considering his style technique and themes we can gain a deeper understanding of Dhurandhar’s artistic prowess and the socio-cultural context in which his works were created.
EFFECT OF ONLINE LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL SCREEN TIME ON SCHOOL-GOING CHILDREN’S VISION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A REVIEW
Authors: Angom Meenakumari , Angom Sarjubala Devi
Published: September 2024

Mankind has faced a tremendous impact of the Covid-19 pandemic which has left us shattered, with many of us lost our near and dear ones. Among the numerous impacts felt, effect on vision of numerous school going children due to online classes and leisure screen time was an important one. In the present review it observed that usage of mobile phones was maximum with 44.57% followed by computers 26.85%, tablets 24.44% and televisions 4.14% during the pandemic. They spend 4.9hrd-1 during Covid-19 while it was 2.05hrd-1 before Covid-19, leading to increase incidence of Myopia in the age group of 6 -12 years and development of Computer Vision Syndrome in the >12 years old age group.
ARTISTIC INTERPRETATIONS OF WATER ISSUES IN THE CONTEXT OF URBANISM : THE YAMUNA RIVER IN DELHI
Authors: Pratibha
Published: September 2024

The present paper explores the reflection of water issues within urban spaces in contemporary art practices, specifically focusing on the Yamuna river in Delhi. The Yamuna holds historical and religious significance and plays a crucial role in meeting the water needs of Delhi's 31.2 million population. However, the rapid urbanization of Delhi has led to detrimental consequences for the river, including increased pollution levels, encroachment on river banks, water scarcity, reduced water flow and detachment from its surroundings. The paper examines contemporary artistic interventions that address these ecological concerns through new media, site-specific art projects and public art. The aim of this paper is to identify those artists and to discuss the various artistic modalities in which these ecological concerns are addressed in the form of aesthetical structures and to discover how art is functionalized as a social and collective agent to create awareness among the public. It also aims to explore how artists are incorporating the ecological aspect of Urbanity in their works. the methodology involves interviews with artists, where their creative insights are explored to discern the multifaceted relationship between the river's ecological challenges and urban development. The study employs an interdisciplinary approach that sheds light on the complex interplay between environmental concerns and artistic expression. the paper concludes how art functions as a social and collective agent, raising awareness among the public about the ecological urgency caused by rampant urbanization.
TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES – REPRESENTATION OF CHANGING GENDER DYNAMICS IN SELECT INDIAN TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS
Authors: Joseph Solomon Asha , Mathew Leena Liz , D. R. Fancy , S. Saran
Published: September 2024

Advertisements are primarily intended to persuade the consumers to buy a particular brand of product. In modern times Television advertisements or TV commercials as they are known, have emerged as one of the most visible and popular form of advertisements. Traditionally, selling a product entailed roping in a celebrity to either pose with the product or to highlight its advantages over other products. But the advent of various domestic and foreign channels offered the viewers the option to skip the advertisements and switch over to more interesting content in other channels. Besides, the stiff competition between the brands necessitated the advertisements to be more creative, resulting in the incorporation of engaging storylines. Thus, advertisements have transitioned from a means for merely selling products to cultural artefacts mirroring the socio-cultural practices and values of the society. They portray social norms, cultural reality, and gender patterns in keeping with the patriarchal ideology. Culture profoundly impacts gender-related behavior, roles, values, identity, and their perception in various social contexts. It governs the expectations placed on men and women and influences their attitudes and behavior. Since advertisements are predominantly created by men with the intention of appeasing the male consumers, women are often objectified. The recent decades have seen women progress in leaps and bounds but the advertisements have been slow in acknowledging their achievements. The winds of change have been very subtle but steady progress is being made in making progressive and socially relevant ads which has captured man - woman equation from a different angle. This paper proposes to analyze select TV advertisements that appeared after 2000 which show both men and women breaking away from the narrow confines of patriarchy to don new and unconventional roles.
MISUSING PREVENTIVE DETENTION IN SECURITY LEGISLATIONS: A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS FROM THE LENS OF PERSONAL LIBERTY
Authors: Sardar Lohit
Published: September 2024

Preventive Detention is an extraordinary instrument used during times of crisis to prevent the commission of criminogenic behaviour by curtailing individual liberty on the apprehension of a criminal act, in the interests of national security. However, within Indian law, this extraordinary power holds a peculiar position in the sense that it is applicable during peacetime as well, an anomaly from the juristic position that it occupies in other jurisdictions. The historical roots of this power are traceable from the colonial era, wherein it was used as a means to silence dissent against the colonial State, yet, even after independence, it was given constitutional recognition and included and incorporated into the constitutional mechanism within Article 22. This is perhaps attributable to the exceptional circumstances surrounding the birth of this nascent nation, yet, over the past seven decades, it has been used as a means of silencing dissent and curtailing the voices of opposition, primarily due to its loose, imprecise, and vague connotation, as well as the blanket power that has been constitutionally granted on the State to exercise preventive detention. Curiously, although the judiciary has historically been an avowed protector of individual liberty and freedom, petitions challenging the validity of preventive detention legislations have often fallen on deaf ears, with the judiciary repeatedly valuing the principles of national security that these legislations envisage to protect over the individual rights of liberty and freedom. Thus, over the past seven decades, the misuse and abuse of preventive detention have become a dark spot in Indian legislative and judicial history. Against this backdrop, this paper is interested in examining the historical development and application of preventive detention laws in India, starting from the colonial period and expanding the discussion to the present, to understand the reasoning for its implementation during the British era, its subsequent inclusion within the constitutional framework, its use and misuse over the decades and the judicial opinion towards its imposition, to try and understand the nuances that this extraordinary power has carried in Indian jurisprudence.
Importância do patrimônio natural e ambiental em conjunto com o desenvolvimento econômico no meio urbano
Authors: Ijano Valdirene , Sandeville Junior Prof. Dr. Euler
Published: September 2024

A proposta deste trabalho consistiu em descrever as características ambientais sobre o patrimônio natural do município de Mogi das Cruzes, especificamente a Serra do Itapeti e pontuar os fatores que