Volume 13 | Issue 12 |

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Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, waking up before the desired time, and unrefreshing sleep; Insomnia is a common and challenging complaint in older adults (> 65 years) because of age-related alterations in sleep physiology. it can be accompanied by attention deficit and mood instability and has a minimal duration of three months. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder worldwide and is characterized by difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep, early-morning awakening and an inability to return to sleep, occurring for at least three nights a week over a three-month period. Insomnia impairs daytime functioning and can be caused by a variety of factors. It frequently co-occurs with underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, renal disorders, or obstructive airway diseases. The long-term use of certain medications, psychological disorders, substance use disorder (SUD) aging, genetic predisposition, or traumatic brain injuries can also contribute to its development. A systematic review report that 52.57% of the global population experienced sub-threshold insomnia, while 13.75% suffer from moderately severe clinical sleeplessness, and approximately 2.5% have severe clinical insomnia. In the india it affects approximately 33% of adult population. If left untreated, chronic insomnia can significantly impact an individual's economic, social, and occupational wellbeing.

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Insomnia, homoeopathy, geriatric, APA, repertory Arsenic, Sac lac

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The present study investigates the relationship between the academic achievement of secondary school students and their self-concept, achievement motivation, and attitude in the Chennai Educational District. The sample for the study consists of 300 students selected randomly from nine secondary schools. The findings of the study reveal that: (i) there is a positive correlation between academic achievement and self-concept, achievement motivation, and attitude among secondary school students. This indicates that students with higher self-concept tend to achieve higher academic scores. It also shows that academic achievement and achievement motivation are interrelated, implying that students with higher levels of achievement motivation perform better academically. Furthermore, the results indicate that students with more positive attitudes tend to have higher academic achievement.

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Academic Achievement, Self-Concept, Achievement Motivation and Attitude.

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KEYWORDS:Muscle energy technique, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation technique, SPADI, VAS and Periarthritis shoulder.

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The paper addresses several marketing implications regarding the 4Ps of the marketing mix as they relate to the emerging market of India. The report is based on discussions and briefings on macro-environmental factors and business practices provided by senior management of various local and international businesses, U.S. officials, and faculty members from local and international universities in India. In addition the paper reviews the literature on marketing in India. The findings of this study together with those of previous studies provide relevant information to international marketers for developing appropriate marketing strategies for conducting business in India.

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Marketing, 4Ps, India.

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A novel anthraquinone-thiophene Schiff base was synthesized by condensing 2-aminoanthraquinone with 2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde in ethanol under mild acidic conditions. The synthesized compound was characterized using FT-IR, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). FT-IR analysis confirmed the successful formation of the Schiff base with the expected functional group transformations. XRD results revealed that the compound exhibits a microcrystalline nature, while SEM images showed a rough and porous surface morphology with well-defined microcrystalline features. The antioxidant activity of the Schiff base was evaluated using the DPPH radical scavenging method, demonstrating notable free radical inhibition and indicating its potential biological importance. Overall, the structural and biological findings suggest that the synthesized Schiff base is a promising candidate for further applications in coordination chemistry, material science and medicinal chemistry

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Schiff base, Spectroscopy Microcrystalline nature, Antioxidant activity.

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Pain during intravenous (IV) cannulation is a common distressing experience for preschool children, often leading to fear, anxiety, and reduced cooperation during medical procedures. Non-pharmacological interventions such as distraction are recognized as effective, safe, and simple methods for reducing procedural pain. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the squeezing ball distraction technique on reducing pain during IV cannulation among preschool children. A quasi-experimental post-test only control group design was adopted, and 50 preschool children were selected through purposive sampling and divided equally into experimental and control groups. Pain was assessed immediately after cannulation using the Wong-Baker Facial Pain Rating Scale. Findings revealed that children in the experimental group experienced only mild pain, with 52% reporting "Hurts Little Bit (2)" and 48% reporting "Hurts Little More (4)." In contrast, the control group demonstrated significantly higher pain levels, with 44% reporting "Hurts Even More (6)," 36% "Hurts Whole Lot (8)," and 8% "Hurts Worst (10)." The mean pain score of the experimental group (2.96) was considerably lower than that of the control group (6.80). The calculated t-value of 71.1 at p < 0.05 confirmed a highly significant difference between the two groups. Chi-square analysis further showed that demographic variables had no association with pain levels. The study concludes that the squeezing ball distraction technique is a simple, cost-effective, non-invasive, and highly effective method for reducing pain during IV cannulation among preschool children. This technique can be readily integrated into routine pediatric nursing practice.

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ain, distraction, squeezing ball, preschool children, IV cannulation, Wong-Baker Scale.

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Abstract: Estimating Body Mass Index (BMI) typically relies on physical measurements, such as height and weight, which can be challenging to obtain in remote or resource-limited environments. To tackle this issue, this study introduces an ML-based BMI prediction approach that relies solely on facial images. The system combines face detection, preprocessing, feature extraction, and several machine-learning models, including Random Forest, SVM, CNN, ResNet, MobileNet, and the Vision Transformer (DINOv2). By learning structural and visual patterns in facial features, the model can estimate BMI with high accuracy. This non-invasive solution is well-suited for telemedicine platforms, fitness monitoring tools, and large-scale public health applications.

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Keywords: BMI Estimation, Machine Learning, Facial Recognition, CNN, ResNet, MobileNet, Vision Transformer.

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Data Science refers to an inventory of principles, problem definition, algorithm and processes that aim at extracting non-obivious and significant pattern from huge datasets. The terms Data Science, Machine Learning are oftenly utilized.

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Machine Learning, Statistical Modelling, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling/Munging Data Cleaning, Hypothesis Testing, Regression.

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Tinospora Cordifolia, Pharmacological Activity, Active components, Nutritional Potential, Anti-inflammatory, Medicinal plant, Gulvel, Anti-oxidant.

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This study presents the synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation of cardanol-phenol-formaldehyde (CPF) resin as a sustainable alternative to conventional phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin for plywood manufacturing. Cardanol, a renewable phenolic compound derived from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), was utilized as a partial substitute for petroleum-based phenol. CPF resins with varying cardanol substitution levels (10-50%) were synthesized via base-catalyzed polymerization, and their physicochemical properties, bonding performance, and curing behaviour were evaluated. Results demonstrated that up to 30% substitution provides optimal viscosity, solid content, gel time, and bonding strength comparable to commercial PF resins. The study confirms cardanol's potential as a bio-based feedstock for eco-friendly plywood adhesives.

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organic resin , Cardanol Resin

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