Volume 13 | Issue 1 |

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Schizophrenia is a mental condition that is affecting approx. 1.0 percent of the worldwide population, with devastating consequences for affected individuals and their families. Homoeopathy could be an effective alternative mode of treatment and can minimize the consequences of it.This study is done to have a brief review of the condition of Schizophrenia and to evaluate the role of Homoeopathy as an alternative mode of treatment in patients suffering from this condition.The research is performed as an retrospective study by searching Pubmed, IJRH, ISOR-JDMS, WHO, and Medscape databases. Reference books related to medicine and homoeopathy were also reviewed. The search used the keywords like Schizophrenia, Homoeopathy, psychiatry, hallucinations, paranoia, ICD-10, DSM-5, etc.This study is conducted at Peripheral Health Centres, Karode centre for Mentally ill women, EMMAUS Rehabilitation centres at Ummancode, Mekkamandapam and also at the OPD for Psychiatry in Sarada Krishna Homoeopathic Medical College, Kulasekharam.Schizophrenia alters the thinking, feeling and behavior of affected person and is presented in form of delusion, hallucination with social withdrawal. Homoeopathy can be an alternative mode of treatment to not only help in improving this condition but also treat the same. There are not much studies that has been conducted to evaluate the role of Homoeopathy in schizophrenia. Out of few, one study has suggested improvement in the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia using Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) score system.Schizophrenia is a psychiatric condition not only affecting routine of daily of life but also the Quality of life. Homoeopathy is a non-toxic, gentle, permanent treatment which is based on totality of symptoms (TOS) and individualization. In the process of construction of TOS and individualization, more importance is given to mental symptoms. As again pschizophrenia is a psychiatric condition which affects the mental process of patient, Homoeopathy can be used as an effective method of treatment but to establish the efficacy of it, more studies including randomized controlled trials are suggestede analytical framework contains.The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of stress levels with the menstrual cycle in adolescents. These deserve careful evaluation as uncorrected menstrual problems may adversely affect the daily routine and quality of life. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 students in different colleges in India, by administering a questionnaire consisting of premenstrual symptoms and psychosocial stress Assessment scale. Psychosocial stress was assessed using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS10). This study found a strong link between stress levels and menstrual cycle abnormalities in adult female students who experienced premenstrual symptoms such anxiety, mood swings, irritability, headaches, and dysmenorrhea. This suggests that measures to lessen stress can enhance the menstrual health of adult females, lowering future health risks and enhancing quality of life.

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Schizophrenia, Homoeopathy, BPRS scale, individualization

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This paper investigates the history, beliefs, and cultural practices of the Khas community in the Eastern Himalayan region, particularly of Darjeeling and Sikkim. Historically, the community traces its roots to the western Himalayan region of Nepal, and later extended to the Darjeeling Hills and Sikkim in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Their movement was driven by political uncertainties in Nepal and the growing demand for labour in colonial India. Over a period of time, the Khas people, comprising primarily Bahun and Chettri groups with Brahmin and Kshatriya status, adapted to the indigenous traditions of Darjeeling and Sikkim while preserving their Vedic religious foundations. The study further investigates the engagement of the Khas people with reformist religious movement, such as the 'Pranami Sampradaya' and its promotion of syncretic practices that reflect the plural religious milieu of the Himalayas. This research examines the linguistic shift of the Khas from Khas Kura to modern Nepali, analyzing oral traditions, festivals, rituals, and social status within the community. It also explores how caste, kinship, and language have continued to shape the life and identity of the Khas community while negotiating modernity, state, and identity politics. The study also scrutinizes the active involvement of the Khas Community in regional ethno-political movements, including 'Gorkhaland Movement' and political representation in Sikkim. Ultimately, the paper analyses how the Khas balance traditions with modernity and how their dynamic cultural identity connects past with present experiences linking local and diasporic contexts.

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THE KHAS OF DARJEELING AND SIKKIM: HISTORY, FAITH, AND CULTURE

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The integration of web-based Open Educational Resources (OERs) in secondary education has the potential to enhance teaching effectiveness and student engagement. However, the successful adoption of these resources largely depends on teachers' perceptions and their digital literacy levels. This study explores the relationship between secondary teachers' digital literacy competencies and their perceptions of web-based OERs. A descriptive-correlational research design will be employed, using structured questionnaires to assess both digital literacy and OER perceptions among secondary school teachers. The study aims to identify the extent to which digital literacy influences teachers' attitudes toward OER adoption and to highlight challenges that may hinder effective implementation. Findings from this research are expected to inform professional development programs and guide school policies to support the integration of web-based OERs in secondary education.

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Web-Based Open Educational Resources (OERs), Digital Literacy, Teachers Perceptions, Secondary Education, Educational Technology

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Diaspora, once associated primarily with exile and displacement, has evolved into a complex and multifaceted condition shaped by globalization, transnational mobility, and cultural exchange. This paper explores the diasporic mind through a comparative analysis of Imaginary Homelands by Salman Rushdie and the introductory essay to At Home in Diaspora by Jackie Assayag and Véronique Bénéï. While Rushdie foregrounds memory, imagination, and loss as central to diasporic consciousness, Assayag and Bénéï conceptualize diaspora as a normalized and productive condition of modernity. Drawing on key theoretical frameworks from diaspora studies, including the works of Stuart Hall and Avtar Brah, this paper argues that the diasporic mind is characterized by hybridity, multiplicity, and ongoing negotiation between past and present, home and hostland. The analysis demonstrates that diaspora is no longer merely a site of nostalgia but a dynamic space of identity formation and cultural innovation.

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Diaspora, Hybridity, Memory, Identity, Transnationalism

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Language is the primary medium of human communication through which ideas and experiences are expressed using a system of conventional symbols. Among the four fundamental language skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing--writing is considered the most complex and is generally acquired last. Writing plays a vital role in effective communication, particularly in conveying ideas to distant readers, and it fosters clarity, accuracy, responsibility, and precision in expression. Despite its importance, many students experience significant difficulties in writing, especially at the upper primary level. The present study focuses on identifying the writing difficulties of VII grade students studying in Kannada medium schools, with specific reference to handwriting and spelling in the English language. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the nature of writing difficulties, analyze difficulties in script and cursive handwriting with respect to gender and type of school

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Writing difficulties, Need and Importance of the study, Objectives of the Study, Analysis and interpretation of data, Educational implication

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Vaishaalee Jile Kee Kishoriyon Mein Poshan Star Par Saanskrtik Maanyataon Ka Prabhaav

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Vaishaalee Jile Kee Kishoriyon Mein Poshan Star Par Saanskrtik Maanyataon Ka Prabhaav

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In this paper we discussed some of mathematical applications of artificial intelligence in the following real life areas namely Agriculture, Medicine, Master of business administration, Master of Computer Application, Bachelor of Business Administration, Civil Engineering (core subject), Veterinary Sciences, Army, Mechanics, Construction mainly in agriculture integration, crop monitoring and disease, in medicine rapid gene sequencing, artificial Intelligence in Disease.

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Management, different types of vaccines, IT Projects, Building Design, Constructions, Robotics, Military Technology

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This paper aims to discuss the Complex verbs of the Telugu language found in Basavapur??amu of P?lkuriki S?mana (1160-1240), a famous and first poet on Saivism in Telugu literature. His works include Pandit?r?dhya caritra, Anubhava ??ramu, Vrsadhipa ?atakamu, and Caturv?das?ramu. This is a bilingual descriptive study of the Complex Verbs observed in P?lkuriki S?mana's Basavapur??amu. This article is composed of Vowel deletion, Syllable deletion, Syllables deletion, Addition of consonants and Co-alternations.

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P?lkuriki S?mana, Basavapur??amu, Saivism, Complex Verbs, Vowel deletion, Syllable deletion, Syllables deletion, Addition of consonants and Co-alternations.

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Abstract This study examines the factors driving digital payment adoption among Kirana and micro-retail stores in Assam and investigates the relationship between adoption levels and sales performance outcomes. The study's approach used a cross-sectional survey of 312 Kirana and micro-retail stores across five districts in Assam was conducted using stratified sampling. The study employed the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework, measuring perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, and customer demand pressure as antecedents to adoption. Sales outcomes were measured through growth rates, ticket sizes, and stability indicators. The results indicate that perceived usefulness (?=0.34, p<0.001) and customer demand pressure (?=0.28, p<0.001) are the strongest predictors of digital payment adoption. Urban stores demonstrate significantly higher adoption rates (M=68.4) compared to rural counterparts (M=45.2, p<0.001). Adoption levels show positive associations with monthly sales growth (r=0.42, p<0.001) and sales stability (r=0.35, p<0.001). The study is limited to Assam's retail ecosystem and employs cross-sectional data. Longitudinal studies could strengthen causal inferences regarding adoption-performance relationships. Its practical implications suggest that financial service providers and policymakers can leverage findings to design targeted interventions, particularly focusing on usefulness demonstrations and addressing rural-urban adoption gaps.

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Keywords: Digital payments, UPI adoption, Kirana retail stores, Technology acceptance, Sales performance,

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Digital Raajaneetik Sanchaar Ka Ubharata Paridrshy: Bhaarateey Chunaavon Mein Soshal Meediya Ke Prabhaav Ka Ek Vyavahaarik Adhyayan

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Digital Raajaneetik Sanchaar Ka Ubharata Paridrshy: Bhaarateey Chunaavon Mein Soshal Meediya Ke Prabhaav Ka Ek Vyavahaarik Adhyayan

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