Volume 14 | Issue 1 |

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The visionary policies introduced by Shri Naveen Pattnaik played a crucial role in bridging the gap between the government and the common masses, especially among the marginalised communities. His initiatives helped in bridging the long-standing social cleavages among the tribal population of Odisha. Over the course of more than two decades in power, his government implemented a range of targeted tribal development programmes that not only uplifted the socio-economic conditions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled tribes but also fostered a sense of inclusion and empowerment. This paper tries to analyse these transformative policies which were mainly focused the development of SC and ST communities and their impact on Odisha's journey towards inclusive Development. It also aims to explore how these populist Schemes influenced and reshaped the voting behaviour and political consciousness of the marginalised communities, ultimately consolidating his enduring political legacy.

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Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Inclusive growth, Marginalised communities, Populist scheme, Naveen Patnaik, Odisha.

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Kaumarbhritya is one of the branches of the "Ashtanga Ayurveda". Balgraha is an abstract that is a part of Kaumarbhritya. The concept is quite distinctive which portrays the disease caused by the invisible vectors. This idea of Balgraha is not very acceptable nowadays due to Modernization of this era. For that reason, an attempt has been made to relate it to the modern era on the basis of the science and clinical application that can be practically applied on the patients. This review critically examines the classical Ayurvedic understanding of B?l Graha with a comparative analysis to modern pediatric disorders such as epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, night terrors, and psychosomatic disorders. By integrating Ayurvedic principles with contemporary scientific insights, this paper aims to contextualize the relevance of B?l Graha in modern child healthcare, explore potential correlations, and evaluate the therapeutic significance of Ayurvedic management strategies. The study also highlights the scope of interdisciplinary research to bridge traditional pediatric wisdom with modern neurodevelopmental science.

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B?l Graha, Ayurveda, Kaumarbhritya, Balgraha, Graha Roga,,child psychiatry, pediatric neurology, behavioral disorders.

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Photography has developed through many technologies, from early camera obscura principles to contemporary digital systems. In contemporary photography culture, the aim is often to capture the perfect image in a fraction of a second. Within contemporary photography, attention has shifted towards clarity and visual precision, while visual ambiguity is considered a defect and even an image failure. Drawing on photography theory, this article discusses how softness and reduced sharpness contribute to the aesthetic experience. Using a qualitative, conceptual, and interpretive approach, the study suggests that visual ambiguity in digital pinhole photography challenges dominant expectations of photographic realism. Rather than treating this phenomenon as a fault, the paper argues that ambiguity serves as an important expressive aesthetic strategy that invites contemplative viewing. By bringing together various discussions of photographic and pinhole photography theory, the article highlights the need to reconsider sharpness as a culturally constructed value within contemporary digital photography.

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Softness, Sharpness, Photographic Aesthetics, Digital Photography, Pinhole Photography

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Abstract Zn doped mixed metal oxide nanoparticles have attracted significant attention owing to their enhanced physicochemical properties and superior photocatalytic efficiency under UV and visible light irradiation. In the present work, ZnO-SnO? nanoparticles were synthesized by a simple sol-gel assisted co precipitation method. The prepared nanomaterials were characterized using X ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), to investigate their crystalline structure, morphology, and functional groups. XRD analysis confirmed the formation of crystalline mixed oxide phases with nanoscale crystallite size. SEM images revealed agglomerated nanoparticles with nearly spherical morphology. FT IR spectra indicated the presence of characteristic metal-oxygen vibrations, confirming successful synthesis. The photocatalytic activity of the synthesized nanoparticles was evaluated by degradation of methylene blue dye under UV light irradiation. Zn doping significantly enhanced the photocatalytic performance of SnO? due to improved charge separation and reduced electron-hole recombination. Among the prepared samples, ZnO-SnO? exhibited superior photocatalytic efficiency. The results suggest that ZnO-SnO? nanoparticles are promising materials for environmental remediation applications.

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Zn doped nanoparticles; ZnO-SnO?; Photocatalysis; Dye degradation Pineapple peels

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The Longchang community is a sub-tribe of Tangsa tribe that resides in Changlang District, Arunachal Pradesh. The Tangsas are one of the largest ethnic groups with many sub-groups that speak distinct dialects. In earlier time there was no such discussion on gender dysphoria as society were not aware. But as society are open up they come to understand about gender dysphoria especially today's youth who are experience this. Gender Dysphoria is a form of identity crisis experienced by today's youth, where they perceive a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity. It is also known as gender identity disorder, where an individual feels like their soul is in the wrong body because she/he thinks that they have a different identity as compared to their biological one. These problems were also found among the youths of the Longchang community. This gender dysphoria creates chaos in their lives where they experience mental and emotional breakdown, get anxiety, depression, and become a victim of bullying in their society, schools, and peer groups. Even their family members' acceptance becomes difficult for them, especially where the family has a patriarchal mindset. As LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer or Questioning) people were coming into the light, this gave some relief to those youth with gender dysphoria where they can get a proper direction to figure out their actual identity or sex orientation.

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Gender Dysphoria, Identity Crises, Mental and Emotional breakdown, Family Acceptance, LGBTQ.

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Background: Kleda is a fundamental yet underexplored concept in Ayurvedic pathophysiology, representing the functional expression of Jala Mahabhuta responsible for tissue moisture, lubrication, and metabolic fluid balance. In its vitiated state (Vikrita Kleda), it plays a crucial role in the development of Kapha-dominant disorders, eg. Sthaulya and Prameha. Classical texts describe Sthaulya as a Medo-pradoshaja and Santarpanajanya Vyadhi, wherein deranged Meda Dhatu and impaired Medodhatwagni lead to excessive internal moisture and metabolic imbalance. However, Kleda has rarely been assessed as a measurable etiopathological entity using objective parameters. Aim: To evaluate Sthaulyagata Vikrita Kleda as an etiopathological factor and to explore its correlation with selected laboratory parameters. Methods: A clinical observational study was conducted on 100 subjects, comprising 20 patients each of Prameha, Sthaulya, Sotha, Kushta, and Vrana. Assessment was performed using a specially designed proforma based on classical Ayurvedic features of Kapha Vriddhi and Ama, supported by laboratory investigations including serum cholesterol and body mass index (BMI). A diagnosis of Vikrita Kleda was considered when four or more predefined features were present. Results: Sthaulya patients exhibited the highest prevalence of Vikrita Kleda features, particularly Swedadhikya (100%), Kshuda Adhikya (95%), and Pipasa Adhikya (90%). Prameha subjects showed overlapping Kleda manifestations, indicating a shared metabolic pathology. Elevated serum cholesterol was predominantly observed in Sthaulya and Prameha, while BMI analysis confirmed severe obesity in the majority of Sthaulya patients. Other disease groups demonstrated localized or minimal Kleda involvement. Conclusion: The study validates Sthaulyagata Vikrita Kleda as a central etiopathological factor in Sthaulya and allied metabolic disorders. The observed correlation between classical Kleda features and modern laboratory parameters highlights the potential of integrative assessment in understanding disease pathogenesis and supports the clinical relevance of Kleda as a functional marker of metabolic derangement in Ayurveda

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Ayurveda, Kleda, Sthaulya, Prameha, Vikrita Kleda, Serum Cholesterol, BMI

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Otomycosis is a common superficial fungal infection of the external auditory canal, especially prevalent in humid and tropical regions. It is characterized by itching, ear fullness, mild pain, and thick whitish discharge, and shows a high tendency for recurrence. In Ayurveda, these clinical features correlate with Kaphaja Kar?ash?la. The present randomized controlled clinical study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of Gugguladi Karnadhoopan in comparison with Clotrimazole 1% ear drops in the management of otomycosis. The study assessed symptomatic relief, clinical improvement, and safety of both interventions. Results demonstrated that Gugguladi Karnadhoopan provided significant relief in itching, discharge, and ear heaviness, with good tolerability, suggesting it as an effective alternative therapeutic modality.

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Otomycosis, Karnashoola, Karnadhoopan, Guggul

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This work presents an improved MobileNet-SSD framework incorporating two novel modifications: class-specific confidence calibration and adaptive non-maximum suppression (NMS). Experimental results demonstrate a 7.2% increase in mean average precision (mAP) on Pascal VOC benchmarks while maintaining real-time performance (31 FPS on CPU). The system particularly improves small object detection, achieving 15.3% higher recall compared to baseline implementations.

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MobileNet-SSD, Class Specific Confidence Calibration, Adaptive Non Maximum Suppression.

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This review paper examines the impact of new generation media, particularly social media, on body image, social interaction anxiety, and self-esteem. The widespread use of social media platforms has led to increased exposure to idealized and unrealistic beauty standards, contributing to body dissatisfaction and negative body image. The constant stream of curated images and virtual interactions can also exacerbate social interaction anxiety and decrease self-esteem, particularly among vulnerable populations such as adolescents and young adults. This paper synthesizes existing research on the topic, highlighting the complex relationships between new media exposure and psychological outcomes. The review identifies key factors influencing these relationships, including media literacy, self-esteem, and social support. The paper concludes with implications for interventions and strategies to promote healthy media use and mitigate potential negative effects on mental health. Furthermore, the virtual nature of online interactions can disrupt face-to-face communication skills, contributing to increased social anxiety and decreased self-esteem. This study aims to investigate the impact of new generation media on body image, social interaction anxiety, and self-esteem, and explores potential moderators and mediators of these relationships. The findings have implications for developing targeted interventions to promote healthy media use and mitigate potential negative effects on mental health.

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New Generation media, social media, body image, social interaction anxiety, self-esteem, mental health

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This project addresses the critical need for advanced structural analysis and design of high-rise buildings, focusing specifically on a G+20 multi-story twin tower structure integrated with connecting skywalks. The inclusion of a skywalk connecting the towers at multiple levels (4th, 9th, 14th, and 19th floors) adds considerable complexity to the structural behavior, particularly concerning load transfer and lateral stability under various loading conditions, including dead loads, live loads, wind loads, and seismic forces, in compliance with Indian Standard (IS) codes, notably IS 456:2000, IS 875, and IS 1893. The structural analysis and design were performed using software STAAD.Pro. The model incorporated twin circular towers subjected to detailed seismic and dynamic wind analysis. The analysis results demonstrated high structural integrity and confirmed the stability of the design. The seismic evaluation confirmed a highly symmetrical and regular distribution of mass and stiffness, evidenced by an identical Base Shear (Vb) of 23024.88 kN in both the X and Z directions. The maximum vertical displacement of Skywalk in (Y-Translation) is -7.624 cm (76.25mm) at Node 8 and maximum Horizontal displacement (X-Translation) is -2.86445cm ie 28.6mm Node 33. In conclusion, the design is validated as safe and durable, demonstrating that the structural system, including the integrated skywalk, can efficiently withstand extreme environmental and gravitational loads.

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High Rise, G+20, STAAD Pro, Skywalk.

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