Volume 12 | Issue 1 |

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The lack of menstrual education among adolescent girls in the 21st century is a pressing issue perpetuated by societal taboos and cultural restrictions. This ignorance about menstruation and hygienic practices can lead to adverse health outcomes. UNESCO's research shows a connection between menstruation and girls dropping out of school, a widespread challenge. In India, up to 1 in 5 girls leave school after their first period. Many schools worldwide struggle to provide adequate facilities for girls. Raising awareness and championing formal menstrual hygiene management (MHM) education within and outside schools is our goal. Our mission includes challenging the stigma surrounding menstruation and providing menstrual health education from an early age. This initiative can impact various aspects of a girl's life, including education, economic opportunities, health, participation, and dignity. The menstrual education status of secondary school students will be critically evaluated in our study, with emphasis placed on the necessity for proactive measures and enhancements. The goal of this research is to instigate positive change in the menstrual education landscape, ensuring that knowledge and support are received by girls. It is deemed essential to initiate improvements and take initiative to overcome these challenges.

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Menstrual hygiene awareness, Physical and mental discomfort, Gender sensitization, Role of education in MHM.

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From optical image evaluation point of view Strehl ratio is an important quality criterion. It has direct relation with the image formation process. Strehl ratio is commonly defined as the ratio of image irradiance at the diffraction focus with apodisation to one without apodisation. For small aberrations, Strehl ratio is an approximate measure of the fraction of the diffracted radiant flux that is concentrated in the central bright core at the image of the point object. The Strehl ratio maximizing means increasing the brightness of the image. Several researchers have investigated and developed various methods to maximize its value. Strehl ratio is not a physically measurable quantity;

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Aberration, Aperture, Hanning pupil and Strehl ratio etc

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This project tackles hot axle and brake binding issues in railways, prioritizing safety and efficiency. Using advanced technologies, data analytics, and collaboration, the goal is to identify root causes and implement innovative solutions for friction reduction and improved reliability, ensuring a safer and more efficient rail transportation system.

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Railway Systems, Hot Axle, Brake Binding, Friction, Heat Generation, Safety, Operational Efficiency, Sensing Technologies, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Root Causes, Preventive Maintenance, Innovative Materials, Lubrication Techniques, Reliability, Longevity, Real-world Testing, Industry Collaboration, Rail Transportation, Infrastructure Solutions

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Background: There are about 100 types of cancers including oral cancer, breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma. But in all of these, breast cancer is most common among women impacting 2.1 million women each year, and also causes the greatest number of cancer related deaths among women. Methodology: The Researchers conducted a cross sectional study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards breast cancer screening among 200 conveniently selected women living in rural areas of Varanasi. After validation and reliability of the tool was done using Cronbach's alpha the self-administered tool was administered to the study participants. Results: On assessing the knowledge of on breast cancer screening 24% were having adequate knowledge level, 58% moderately adequate and remaining 18% inadequate. So, the study reveals that most of the participants were having moderately adequate level of knowledge. On assessing the attitude on the breast cancer screening, 48.5% of the study participants were having average attitude, 29.5% good and remaining 22% having poor attitude regarding breast cancer screening. On assessing the practice of the breast cancer screening method, the results depict that 13.5% of the participants were having good practice of breast cancer,19.5% average and 68.5% poor practice. On associating the demographic variable with the knowledge of breast cancer screening it was found that there was a significant association with demographic variables like Age, education, occupation, marital status, age at marriage, duration of marriage, no of children and source of information. On calculating the co-relation between the knowledge and practice of breast cancer screening among women (20-60yrs of age) using "Pearson's correlation formula" the R value is -0.5486 which means moderate negative correlation. Conclusion: Thus, the study concludes that more training regarding self-breast examination and health education on breast cancer screening is needed among the women

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breast cancer, cancer screening, knowledge, attitude, practice

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Diabetic neuropathy is a common and early complication of diabetes, but its understanding and effective treatment have presented challenges. The pathophysiology of neuropathy in diabetes is complex, and this, along with the lack of a straightforward treatment regimen, may have contributed to insufficient attention to this complication. However, there have been gradual advancements in the clinical management of diabetic neuropathy, including the proposal of diagnostic criteria and clinical staging for early detection of nerve deficits and treatment guidance. Recent progress in the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy has been made, shedding light on the underlying pathology of this condition. The emergence of pain-relieving agents has also contributed to improving the quality of life for patients experiencing symptomatic neuropathy. Despite these advances, there is still a need for a clearer understanding of the mechanisms leading to the development of diabetic neuropathy, the identification of reliable clinical indices for nerve deficits, and the prediction of prognosis. In summary, while diabetic neuropathy poses challenges, ongoing research and advancements in clinical management are gradually improving our understanding and ability to address this complication associated with diabetes.

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Diabetic neuropathy, signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment

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A 70-year-old woman presented to our emergency department with a severe left-sided headache. The headache's location and accompanying symptoms are consistent with paroxysmal hemicrania. On workup, a cervical computed tomography scan incidentally revealed a righ t carotid body tumor, and the patient was referre d to vascular surgery. After the resection of the tumor, the patient recovered well in the following months. Furthermore, she no longer experienced any additional headache episodes, which were likely caused by the carotid body tumo

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RIGHT CAROTID BODY TUMOR

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Plants are used for a variety of purposes. The history of natural product is relatively old and dates back to the time when early man became conscious of his environment. Cultured and civilized man has been on earth for two or three million years. He has struggled for his life for the era. Medicinal oils are receiving increasing attention worldwide, as they are effective sources of several bioactive compounds. Several studies highlight the beneficial effect of oils extracted from medicinal plants on curing human diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, diarrhea and obesity. Oils obtained are either used for edible purposes or medicinal uses and cooking purposes. Recently, oil-yielding plants have attracted more attention due to an increasing demand for their vegetable oils, livestock feed, pharmaceutical biofuels and other chemical industries. The present study includes 22 different plants available from Utkarsha Vanaushadhi Udyan. Different plants parts of various species are used as medicinal oil for treating various diseases. For each species the following information is provided: Family, Common name, Medicinal uses along with photographs of plants and their oil products.

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Medicinal uses, oil yielding species, oil products, oil extraction, Nagpur.

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Bruce Lee, the legendary martial artist listed as one of the 100 influential men of 20th century , who was also an actor, philosopher, director and screenwriter gained popular recognition both for his style of unarmed combat as an exponent of Chinese martial arts as well as an actor for his acting skills, grimaces and fighting styles through his films both in Hollywood and Asian films. He was the one who contributed to the surging interest of martial arts and never- seen- before armless action scenes among the audience. But besides popularising martial arts in films , he through his action films , threw a challenge to the long-running racist stereotyped presentation of asians to the audience of the West including that of Hollywood. This paper will try to explore in brief the history of asian(esp. Chinese) stereotyping in films and how Bruce Lee's advent in films broke this barrier of typecasting .

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Bruce Lee, Martial Arts (films), Asian Stereotyping ,Chinese-Asian Stereotyping,Western Media, Western media, Hollywood

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Solar Rooftop PV systems are becoming more popular these days as it is proven to lower electricity bills and potential contributory to lessen CO2 emissions. Three models of 1.215 kWp solar rooftop PV systems, namely: on-grid, off-grid and hybrid were designed and installed at Room EB217 of the College of Engineering building, Tarlac State University, Romulo Boulevard San Vicente, Tarlac City in order to determine their individual characteristics in terms of (1) design analysis and wiring diagram; (2) solar PV System components and total cost of installations; (3) amount of savings incurred in the solar generation and (4) rate of return and recovery period. The result showed that for the same amount of solar panel capacity, the on-grid model has the simplest design and wiring diagram as compared to the off-grid and hybrid models. Also, the on-grid model has the least number of components and no battery and thereby it is the most economical model to install since it is 58% cheaper than the two other models. In terms of actual amount of savings incurred in the solar generation, the hybrid model offers the highest savings of P2,798.40 per month, followed by the on-grid model at P2,126.40 per month while the off-grid model had the lowest monthly savings of P1,017.60 per month. Among the three models, the on-grid offers the highest ROR on investment at 2.72% per month and the shortest period of recovery of 3 years. The hybrid had an ROR of 2.08% per month and a recovery period of 4 years while the off grid had the lowest ROR of 0.75% per month and the longest recovery period of 11 years. It is concluded that the on-grid model offers the most feasible and viable alternative in solar rooftop PV system design and installations.

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Solar, On-grid, Off-grid, Hybrid

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Branding was initially developed to distinguish between similar products. It is now possible to purchase clothing items (products) based on the psychological requirements they represent rather than only their physical attributes and need-satisfying qualities. The expansion of the branded apparel sector in India is partly attributable to the increasing brand recognition that has existed since the 1980s and the ease that ready-to-wear clothing provides (Indian Retail Report, 2020). Young customers are crucial to the market because they have a significant impact on how spending power is distributed among an increasing number of product categories, including clothing (Margret Hogg, 1998). In light of the fact that they are the ones that open up new opportunities for fashion firms, young consumers are therefore crucial for marketers and researchers. This study attempts to comprehend from the past reviews the variables and motivations behind buying branded clothing. It also examines numerous brand-related factors that have an impact on the purchasing choices of the millennials (Gen Y). The study will provide suggestions for improving the National Textile Policy 2000's marketing and promotional strategies for the textile industry, and specifically ready-made apparel, to the government and decision-makers. The study will provide useful insights and recommendations to enable CMAI, the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India, to make better and informed decisions when developing their marketing and communication strategies to appeal to millennials, and thereby aid in growth of this industry in economy based on the review of literature been conducted.

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Brand, Millennials, Buying Behaviour, Ready - Made Garments

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