Volume 11 | Issue 12 |

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Asthma, a heterogeneous and chronic respiratory condition characterized by variable expiratory airflow limitation and chronic airway inflammation, affects individuals globally, with a prevalence ranging from 1% to 18%. In India, approximately 2.05% to 3.5% of the population is affected. While asthma is seldom a direct cause of mortality, its impact rises exponentially after middle age, particularly in low- and middle-income groups. Complementary approaches, such as the Buteyko breathing technique, present an alternative for managing asthma symptoms. Originating in Russia in the 1950s, this method involves specific breathing exercises, breath-holding, and a recommended four-week treatment protocol. Studies suggest its efficacy in reducing asthma symptoms and improving walking capacity.

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Asthma, Sugarcane workers, Buteyko breathing technique, walking capacity, Borg scale

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Mustard one of the popular oil seeds is investigated for drying in Batch fluidized beds. Experiments were conducted to assess the kinetics of drying for the variation in the inlet air temperature, the inlet air flow rate and the solids holdup in the fluidized bed. The drying rate was found to increase significantly with increase in temperature and with flow rate of the heating medium, while decrease with increase in solids holdup. The duration of constant rate period was found to be insignificant, considering the total duration of drying. The drying rate was compared with various exponential time decay models and the model parameters were evaluated. The page model was found to match the experimental data very closely with the maximum root mean square error (RMSE) of less the 2.0%. The experimental data were also modeled using Fick's diffusion equation and the effective diffusivity coefficients was found to be within 1.69x10-11 to 3.26x10-11m2/s for the range of experimental data covered in the present study with RMSE less than 4%.

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Fluidized Bed, Drying Kinetics, Food Grain Drying

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Misuse, abuse, and nonmedical use of prescription and OTC drugs are terms used to describe the misuse of these drugs. Misuse refers to using drugs for purposes other than those prescribed or recommended. The scope and magnitude of the problem of misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is increasing worldwide. The main factors are availability, Accessibility, affordability, perceived safety, and self-medication. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance misuse, it's important to seek help from a healthcare provider or a local support group. Conclusion In conclusion, the misuse of prescription and over-the-counterdrugs is a growing public health concern. This review has Highlighted the various ways in which these drugs are Misused, the reasons behind this misuse, and the potential Health risks associated with such behavior. It is clear that more Needs to be done to educate the public about the dangers of Misusing these drugs, and to provide better support for those Who are struggling with addiction. Furthermore, stricter Regulations may be needed to prevent these drugs from falling into the wrong hands. Ultimately, it will require a concerted Effort from healthcare professionals, policymakers, and Society at large to address this issue effectively.

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Misuse, Drug interaction, OTC Drugs, Prescription, Medicine, Patient, Pharmacist, Prescriber, Abused, Non-Medical.

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The Reserve Bank of India has implemented several cashless transaction or payment systems from time to time to check corruption, black money and money laundering in the country. Which includes paper based instruments like cheque, demand draft etc. and online payment settlement systems like ECS Credit, RECS, ECS Debit, EFT, NEFT, RTGS etc. After the achievements made by India in the field of information technology after 2000, internet based online transactions have been started by mobile banking, ATM or point of sale machines, UPI etc. The number of paper based transactions was 12067 lakhs in the year 2016-17 which has come down to 6999 lakhs in 2021-22. Similarly, there has also been a decline in the value of paper-based transactions. On the contrary, card payments and retail electronic clearing like ECS Debit, ECS Credit, NEFT, IMPS, NACH, UPI etc. have increased both in terms of percentage and value of total transactions. But at the same time the cash to GDP ratio in the Indian economy has also increased to 14.7%. Along with this, the number of fraud cases in online transactions is also increasing continuously and the amount involved has almost doubled from 2018-19 to 2020-21. The conclusion is that with the expansion of the economy, the number and value of cashless transactions have increased but at the same time the cash-to-GDP ratio has also increased, indicating that India is moving towards a cashless economy along with economic growth but the rate of progress is slow. In order to reduce the increasing number of frauds in online transactions along with the progress towards cashless economy, there is a need to promote strong online payment system and financial literacy among the people; so that the economic loss to the people can be reduced and online transactions can also be made popular.

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Cashless economy, Digital transactions, Cashless transaction challenges

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This research highlights the importance of visual art in Ghana's contemporary fashion design, focusing on its impact on cultural dynamics and creative processes. The region's rich history of artistic traditions, including indigenous Ghanaian art forms, has influenced the growth of fashion design in Ghana. The study areas, including Asante, Fante, Gas, Ga-Adamgbes, Dagombas, and the Ewes, were chosen based on their rich cultural traditions, particularly textiles and clothing. The research aims to understand the relationship between Ghanaian visual art and modern fashion design, as well as the potential for collaboration between dispersed subjects and study topics with stronger correlations. The findings may encourage multi-subject and cross-thematic research in the field of art and design. The idea of combining traditional art forms into contemporary fashion design has gained popularity recently. Many Ghanaian fashion designers have begun including components of Ghanaian visual art in their collections, producing one-of-a-kind clothes that are important to the country's culture. This confluence of fashion and art not only highlights Ghana's traditional heritage but also gives designers and artists a platform to showcase their talents and advance the global fashion industry. This cannot be done in a single day, but it can be done with the dedication and perseverance of key stakeholders, including the government, professors, designers, and trend spotters. Once the desired look has been developed, professors should be required to use it as a training tool for design students so that when they create their own sense of personal style, they are conscious of the Ghanaian aesthetic. It's important to note that these are just potential implementations, and the actual study design may vary depending on the specific research goals, available resources, and the expertise of the researchers involved.

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Examining the Evolution and Influence of Visual Art on Modern Fashion Design in Ghana

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Bianchi type-VIII magnetized cosmological model for perfect fluid distribution is investigated in general relativity. We assume that F23 is the only nonzero component of electromagnetic field tensor Fij. For the complete assessment of the model, we assume that ?_1^1?? which leads to B=A^n where A and B are the metric potentials and n is constant; ?11 is the x-component of shear tensor ?ij and ? is the expansion in the model. The physical and geometrical significances of the model in the presence of magnetic field are discussed.

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Bianchi type-VIII; Magnetic field; General Relativity.

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Nabhi is one of the many concepts in Ayurveda science which are not yet fully clear.In classical texts of Ayurveda,scattered references regarding Nabhi are available like Nabhiis mentioned as a vital spot (Marma),Sira Prabhava and Pranayatana of body. It is also included among the fifteen Koshthanga of body.Nabhi is present in between the Pakvashayaand Amashaya and dominant place of Pitta Dosha. Available literature and commentary on Nabhi interprets it as a Navel but practically it doesn't make a sense to stick with this interpretation. Therefore; it is needed to review classical texts of Ayurveda and contemporary literature to get clear and definite meaning of the word "Nabhi". After thoroughly reading and interpreting the literature available regarding Nabhi; it has considered as an important structure in the body and centre of all the organs of the body and core of physiological process.

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Koshthanga,Nabhi, Pitasthana,Prana

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Research in the area of behavioral finance has demonstrated that investors exhibit irrational behavior while making investment decisions. Investor behavior usually deviates from logic and reason, and consequently, investors exhibit various behavioral biases which impact their investment decisions. The purpose of this paper is to rank the behavioral biases influencing the investment decision making of individual investors investment decisions in perspective to consortium securities , India. This research would provide valuable insight into the different behavioral biases to investors and other participants of the capital market and help them in improving investment decisions.

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Investment, Behavior, Biases, Perspective.

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"VISION 2020, THE RIGHT TO SIGHT" was a global initiative launched in 1999. Drug delivery to the inner eye is still a challenge in ocular therapy. Current the administration of drugs for the treatment of eye diseases is mainly carried out using solutions, ointments and suspensions. These systems are relatively ineffective as drug delivery systems; often just 1% of the available drug is absorbed by the eye. Ocular iontophoresis is a non-invasive technique which provide a convenient way of administration for many therapeutic indications. This review highlights the basic concept of ocular iontophoresis, iontophoretic devices, trans corneal and trans cleral iontophoresis of various drugs with an emphasis on applied current density and duration of treatment used by investigators.

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: Iontophoresis , cornea, Iontophoresis applicator ,noninvasive, emphasis, transcorneal .

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Selye (1956) defines stress as "any external event or any internal drive which threaten to upset the organism equilibrium is stress". Stress is a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize. In the present competitive age it is reported that young generation are found to be more in stress. We got the information related to depression, attempt to suicide and some psychological symptoms among the youth. Sometime we got the information related to suicide, attempted suicide depression, dropout and many more psychological symptoms among the youth. Now scenario has been changing most of us aware about the stressor which affect the college students and maintain the environment which induces the positive thinking among youth. The measures have also taken by the individuals and different organization to conduct the various programs to reduce the stress.

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Effectiveness; Adhumukha Savasana Therapy Stress; Primary School Teacher, Diet etc

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