Volume 14 | Issue 1 |

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ABSTRACT: Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad, serves a diverse academic community comprising undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, and faculty members from various disciplines of science, engineering, technology, and management. To meet the evolving academic needs of this community, the university library has made significant investments in digital resources and ICT infrastructure. The availability and effective utilization of e-resources play a crucial role in enhancing teaching quality, improving research output, and increasing overall academic productivity. The rapid expansion of digital information has transformed academic libraries into technology-driven knowledge centers. This study focuses on the e-resources and their usage patterns in the library of Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad. It examines the types of e-resources available, including e-journals, e-books, databases, digital repositories, and open-access materials, and evaluates how effectively they support the teaching, learning, and research needs of students and faculty members. The study highlights user awareness levels, access behaviour, preferred resources, and the role of ICT infrastructure in facilitating digital access. It also identifies challenges such as limited information literacy skills, authentication issues, inadequate promotion, and rising subscription costs. Based on the analysis, the paper proposes strategies for improving the visibility of digital resources, strengthening training programs, optimizing subscriptions through usage statistics, and enhancing off-campus access. The findings emphasize that the effective utilization of e-resources can significantly contribute to academic excellence, research productivity, and the overall quality of library services at VFSTR, Hyderabad.

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KEYWORDS: E resources, Digital Library, Academic Libraries, Electronic Journals, Institutional Repository, Library Services.

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Shaivism has played a foundational role in shaping the religious landscape, cultural ethos, and architectural traditions of Bengal from ancient times through the early medieval period. The region, encompassing present-day West Bengal and Bangladesh, emerged as a significant centre of Shaiva worship, as evidenced by archaeological remains, epigraphic records, literary references, and living ritual traditions. Ancient Shaivite temples of Bengal were not merely sacred spaces for ritual worship but also functioned as nuclei of social organization, artistic expression, economic activity, and cultural continuity. This paper undertakes a comprehensive historical and archaeological investigation of the ancient Shaivite temples of Bengal, focusing on their origin, spatial distribution, architectural forms, ritual practices, and cultural significance. Special attention is given to the distinctive regional adaptations of Shaiva temple architecture, particularly the Rekha Deul tradition and the extensive use of brick and terracotta, which reflect both environmental constraints and indigenous creativity. The study also situates Shaivism within the broader religious milieu of Bengal, highlighting its interaction with Buddhism, Vaishnavism, and Shakta-Tantric traditions. Methodologically, the paper integrates literary analysis, epigraphic study, archaeological evidence, and historiographical review to present a nuanced understanding of Shaivism as a dynamic and evolving tradition rather than a monolithic religious system. By examining major temple sites such as Jatar Deul, Ichhai Ghosher Deul, and Tarakeswar, the paper demonstrates how Shaivite temples contributed to the formation of Bengal's regional identity and sustained popular religious life over centuries. The study further addresses the heritage value of these temples and critically examines contemporary challenges related to conservation, neglect, and environmental degradation. It argues that the preservation of ancient Shaivite temples is essential not only for reconstructing Bengal's early history but also for safeguarding the pluralistic and syncretic cultural legacy of eastern India.

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Shaivism, Bengal, Temple Architecture, Rekha Deul, Shaiva Heritage, Early Medieval India

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'Existentialism' is basically the philosophy of common people. This type of philosophy has been developed by focusing on the various problems of human life. Currently, my main topic of discussion in this essay is how the existentialist philosopher Martin Heidegger describes the individual. A review of Martin Heidegger's philosophy shows that the main problem in his famous book 'Being and Time' (Sein und Zeit) is the focus on the individual and in this book he refers to the individual as 'Dasein'. Although he recognized the importance of other animals living in the world, he gave the highest place to man. Because, according to him, that man has the possibility by which he can raise questions about his own existence. While discussing about man, Heidegger mentions three characteristics of man, there are- 1) Existenz, 2) Facticity and 3) Fallenness. The main purpose of his philosophy is to show how a person can be called an ideal person by living his life. And discussing it, the concept of individual freedom and death is very important. Heidegger says that the individual is familiar with the world through a certain mood, he says this mood is 'Angst' or 'Dread'. Heidegger believes that through this angst the individual realizes his freedom. The question that naturally arises is, does death have any role in realizing this freedom? According to him, through death that one becomes self-aware or comes to know one's true nature. And Only when a person faces the truth he can realize his true freedom.

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Dasein, Facticity, Existenz, Authentic Existenz, Inauthentic Existenz, Freedom, Fallenness, Angst, Death

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The institution of Nyibu constitutes the core of religious authority and ritual life among the Tagin community of Arunachal Pradesh. Nyibus function as priest-shamans who mediate between humans and the spirit world, ensuring cosmological balance through ritual performances, divination, healing, and sacrificial rites. This paper examines the institution of Nyibu by analysing its types, roles, and sources of religious authority within Tagin society. It identifies different categories of Nyibu based on ritual specialization, spiritual competence, and modes of knowledge transmission, including apprenticeship, hereditary succession, and spiritual calling. The study further explores the multifaceted roles of Nyibu in life-cycle ceremonies, agricultural rituals, conflict resolution, and community well-being. Religious authority among Nyibus is legitimized through ritual expertise, mastery of sacred chants, adherence to taboos, and collective recognition by the community. By situating the Nyibu institution within the broader Tagin cosmological framework, the paper contributes to the anthropological understanding of indigenous priesthood and shamanic traditions in Northeast India, highlighting their continued relevance amid socio-cultural change.

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Nyibu, role, preserver, knowledge, healer.

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Background: Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurobehavioral disorder often found in children. It interferes with social, academic and occupational functioning and it is characterized by in-attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. While ADHD symptoms typically emerge in preschool or early years of life. In Ayurvedic text disorders related to psychiatric and behavioral disturbances are discussed under the chapter of Unmada, the sign and symptoms of ADHD are co-related with Unmada. It is primarily associated with Vata imbalance, leading to hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. As per the Ayurvedic treatment protocol for vata imbalance like Kosthashodhana, Basti, Shirodhara and Nasya, Viddhakarma were followed and before, after treatment and during follow ups assessment of patient was carried out. And found that the given treatment was effective in the management of ADHD. Materials and Methods: The study involved the holistic treatment approach based on Ayurvedic text by using Medhya rasayana, Panchakarma procedures, and Viddhakarma depending upon the predominance of Doshas in the patient of ADHD of age 7 years old male child and the result was monitored. Result: The planned treatment showed benefits in reducing ADHD symptoms in the treated child, as evidenced by improvements noted on the ADHD rating scale. Discussion: Apart from the modern diagnosis like ADHD, Ayurvedic modality of the treatment helped in balance Vata and Pitta doshas. These interventions improved behaviour, and maintain emotional stability without side effects. Ayurveda provides a holistic and natural approach to managing ADHD, offering an effective alternative to conventional treatments. Key Words: ADHD, Viddhakarma, Panchakarma, Ayurveda interventions.

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Financial inclusion has emerged as a cornerstone of inclusive growth strategies in India, particularly for rural development. With nearly two-thirds of its population residing in rural areas and dependent on agriculture and allied activities, India faces the persistent challenge of extending financial services to its hinterlands. Bridging gaps in access, usage, and quality of financial services is critical not only for poverty reduction but also for enhancing productivity, fostering entrepreneurship, and achieving sustainable development goals. This article examines the evolution, current status, key initiatives, challenges, and recommendations for strengthening financial inclusion in rural India.

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Financial Inclusion, Rural development, Equitable Growth

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This paper investigates STEMROBO, an assistive artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem created to improve K-12 STEAM education, operating under the brand name STEMROBO Technologies. According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, the study sought to determine how well STEMROBO's integrated components the AI Connect platform, physical and virtual innovation labs, and teacher professional development programs promote inclusive, experiential, and inquiry-based learning. Ten educators and three administrators participated in semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and observations of both in-person and virtual innovation lab sessions as part of a qualitative descriptive technique. The results of the thematic analysis showed that STEMROBO successfully combines hardware kits, AI-powered platforms, and scaffolded curriculum to increase teacher capacity, promote inclusion, and enhance student engagement. However, barriers such as limited digital infrastructure, high initial costs, and the need for sustained technical support were identified. The findings suggest that STEMROBO holds significant potential as an assistive AI tool for STEAM education, provided that systemic challenges are addressed through targeted investment and capacity-building initiatives by the school administrations.

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Key Words - STEAM Education, Assistive AI, Robotics, UDL, NEP 2020, STEMROBO Technologies.

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Object detection plays a vital role in modern computer vision applications by enabling automated understanding of visual scenes. This paper presents an efficient deep learning-based human detection system using a YOLO-based object detection architecture. The proposed model is trained on a large-scale, single-class annotated dataset to ensure robustness against variations in scale, position, and environmental conditions. Data preprocessing and augmentation techniques are employed to improve generalization and reduce overfitting. The model's performance is evaluated using standard metrics including Precision, Recall, mAP@0.5, and mAP@0.5-0.95. Experimental results demonstrate steady loss convergence and consistent improvement in detection accuracy across training epochs, indicating reliable learning behavior. The framework achieves accurate localization of human instances while maintaining computational efficiency, making it suitable for real-time applications such as surveillance, crowd monitoring, and intelligent vision systems. The proposed approach provides a scalable foundation for future extensions to multi-class detection and deployment on edge-based platforms.

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Object Detection, YOLO, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), PyTorch, Model Training, Precision, Recall and MAP Evaluation.

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In the financial landscape of 2026, portfolio management has evolved from a static exercise in asset allocation to a dynamic, AI-integrated discipline. This paper explores the transition from Harry Markowitz's Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) to modern "Alpha-Enhanced" strategies. We examine the critical role of diversification in an era of global value chain disruptions, the rise of AI infrastructure as a core asset class, and the shift from traditional ESG to pragmatic, climate-resilient investing. The study concludes that successful management now requires a "human-in-the-loop" approach, leveraging predictive analytics while maintaining ethical oversight.

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Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT), Asset Allocation, 2026 Financial Trends, Artificial Intelligence in Finance, Risk Management, Sharpe Ratio, ESG Pragmatism.

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Healthy food nourishes body mind and soul. Like pure water, sunlight, clean air, good sleep and exercise, nutritious food is another important requirement for healthy life. Ayurveda considers proper food as the best medicine for body, mind, and soul. Healthy food promotes healthy life and unhealthy food promotes illness and affects metabolism. Hinduism in India through Sanatan way of life, promotes various foods which are essential for a healthy life. The Sanatan practices through religious rituals promotes such foods according to occasions and seasons. In many such rituals Panchamrit is used as a prominent mixture of different food elements for bathing of idols. It is developed by mixing of five elements which are milk, curd, Ghee, Honey and raw sugar or jaggery. These five elements are called as five amrit or five great elements to promote healthy life. This paper here is an attempt to understand the nutritional and medicinal values of five elements used in Panchamrit through case study method.

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Food, Ritual, Nutrition, Health, element

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