Volume 12 | Issue 3 |

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The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a government initiative aimed at reshaping the education system to adapt to the pandemic's changes. The policy aims to provide more skill-based education to students, enabling them to make informed decisions for their future. By 2025, at least 50% of learners in schools and higher education will have exposure to vocational education. Vocational education is crucial for economic growth and aims to develop industry linkages and demand-driven courses. The policy also promotes creativity and curiosity among young learners, transforming them into global resources. The policy aims to overcome the social status hierarchy associated with vocational education and integrate it into mainstream education in all educational institutions. This paper examines the current status of vocational education and its future prospects in NEP 2020.

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NEP, Vocational Education, Skilled -Manpower, Occupation, Industry, Economic Growth

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With growing concerns about global warming and rising emissions, the asphalt industry is continuously working to reduce its emissions by lowering the temperatures at which the asphalt mixture is mixed and compacted without compromising the mix's qualities. The industry has access to a number of unique compounds that can assist in lowering the temperatures during mixing and compaction. The qualities of warm mix asphalt and combinations have been examined in studies. In order to properly coat every aggregate at low temperatures with easy workability, a binder with low viscosity must be used, and it must be produced at low heating temperatures. Warm Mix Asphalt is a low viscosity at low temperature binder technology.

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Warm Mix asphalt, zycotherm, Marshal stability & Static indirect tensile strength

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In most urban and semi-urban cities, the street lights are installed and maintained by municipalities. The most cities are still using a combination of high-pressure sodium lamps, fluorescent, CFL and metal halide bulbs, which does not meet area-wise lighting needs. The aim of this project is to develop a comprehensive and efficient system for the real-time detection of street light faults, precise location tracking, and streamlined maintenance processes in urban areas. This IoT-based system tackles manual street light monitoring. Sensors automatically detect malfunctions. GPS modules pinpoint faulty light locations for faster repairs. GSM modules send alerts with details to respective addresses. This offers several benefits: eliminates manual efforts, enables quicker response times, improves maintenance management through real-time data, and has the potential to optimize energy use. By leveraging advanced technologies, the goal is to enhance the overall urban lighting infrastructure, ensuring optimal functionality and energy efficiency. :

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Automated,Controller,StreetlightManagement System, IoT Energy Efficiency, Sensor Networks, Real-time Control, Smart City.

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Stem and root extracts from Girardinia diversifolia showed variable levels of efficacy against the following microorganisms: Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Aspergillus niger, Bacillus pumilus, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. The petroleum ether root extract yielded three distinct compounds: 3-hydroxystigmast-5-en-7-one, 7-hydroxysitosterol, and ?-sitosterol. Girardinia diversifolia has been traditionally used to treat microbial infections; this study provides scientific validation for this practice

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The rapid progress in electronics, nanotechnology, and computer science has led to transformative innovations with far-reaching implications across various domains. This comprehensive review synthesizes recent advancements and explores the synergistic interactions between these fields, highlighting their collective impact on technology and society. In electronics, breakthroughs in materials science, device miniaturization, and energy efficiency have fuelled the development of faster, smaller, and more powerful devices. Nanotechnology has played a pivotal role by enabling precise manipulation and control of matter at the nanoscale, leading to novel materials, structures, and functionalities. Moreover, the convergence of electronics and nanotechnology has paved the way for the emergence of nano electronics, offering unprecedented capabilities in sensing, computing and communication. Simultaneously, computer science has undergone significant evolution, driven by advances in algorithms, architectures, and computational methodologies. The integration of electronics and nanotechnology with computer science has spurred the development of new computing paradigms, such as quantum computing and neuromorphic computing, promising exponential gains in processing power and efficiency. This review explores key research areas where these disciplines intersect, including quantum computing, molecular electronics, nano-bio interfaces, and cyber-physical systems. Furthermore, it examines the implications of these synergies for diverse applications ranging from healthcare and environmental monitoring to information technology and smart infrastructure.

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Electronics, Nanotechnology, Computer Science, Synergy, Advances Comprehensive Review, Integration, Interdisciplinary, Emerging Technologies, Convergence, Innovation, Cross-disciplinary, Nanoelectronics, Computational Nanotechnology, Quantum Computing, Nanomaterials, Semiconductor Devices, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Smart Systems.

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In Wireless Networks, MANETs can dynamically create a network without relying on a central hub or infrastructure. These features will be helpful for scenarios such as disaster relief or military operations. However, the absence of a central authority presents challenges concerning security and routing, affecting the network's stability and capabilities. A proposed scheme incorporates the consideration of the power factor when selecting routes to handle the challenges efficiently. These are integrated with the widely used AODV routing protocol and simulated using the NS-2 simulator. We evaluate the simulated results to determine the impact of the proposed scheme on the network. The simulation outcomes demonstrate that the suggested approach significantly improves network performance concerning power consumption and stability. Including the power factor in route selection positively influences the network's capacity to maintain efficient communication and reduce the energy consumed. Review based Analysis.

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Power factor, MANETs, AODV, Energy

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Ajuga bracteosa is a member of the lamiaceae family, which is expanding over the Indian subcontinent, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and South East Asia. It is a component of many traditional remedies that treat a range of illnesses. A. bracteosa have a variety of medicinal effects. Flavonoids, saponins, phenols, tannins, terpenoids, xanthoproteins, glycosides, and other compounds are among them. According to this review ethanol extract had the highest level of flavonoid concentration while chloroform-methanol extract had the highest level of radical scavenging ability. Its primary applications include hepatoprotective, antihypertensive, anticancer, antidiarrheal, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. This review paper provides details on the many pharmacological actions of A. bracteosa , which could serve as a basis for more investigation.

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Ajuga bracteosa, traditional remedies, antihypertensive, pharmacological actions

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This paper presents a systematic review on different thermal comfort models in Indian residential buildings, to identify which model and building techniques are best suitable for designing affordable housing in warm and humid climate in India. Many case studies and models were reviewed and it was found that comfort studies in Indian residential buildings are scarce, scattered and unorganized. Further, due to differences in socio-cultural set-up and local adaptations, the prodigious variations in occupant's comfort requirements are reported. A literature case study is been done in which a longitudinal field research and in-situ field measurements are used to examine thermal adaptation in Mumbai, India's low-income homes. The comfort-related behaviours in low-income dwellings were influenced by temporal considerations, spatial arrangement, and underlying societal norms. Rather than thermal needs, the gendered socio-cultural practice of the purdah regime and western influences dominated clothing adaption. The study is useful in assessing how occupant behaviour affects building performance, which helps to guide building operation and design. The creation of design criteria for housing plans to produce low-income, thermally comfortable homes could have policy implications.

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Human thermal comfort, literature search, affordable housing, thermal comfort, India, comfort standards and perceptions.

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During 2021-2022 field visit to Narmada district has obtained information about identification of various medicinal plants and their uses. Narmada district was formed on October 2, 1997 in the southern part of Gujarat. The district is bounded by Vadodara district to the north, Tapi district to the south, Maharashtra state to the east and Bharuch district to the west. Rajpipla is the headquarters of this district. Medicinal plants available in various forests of Narmada district and useful to local tribal people are mentioned here. The total forest area of Narmada district is 114709.33 ha. The area of this district towards Dediyapada and Nandod is surrounded by dense forests. Dediyapada area in this district has maximum forest area of 64340.94 ha. Enumeration and uses of medicinal plants comprising 570 species belonging to 108 family have been demonstrated during field work visits. Here the species of trees (126), Shrubs (93), Herbs (269), climbers (30), twinners (22) etc. were recorded during the visit with most flora belonging to Papilionaceae and Poaceae families.

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Medicinal plant, traditional knowledge, herbal medicine, tribal tribes, various disease.

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Abstract: In the intricate realm of global commerce, nations constantly seek an equilibrium between fostering their domestic industries and adhering to international trade obligations. The Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) , established under the auspices of the World Trade Organization (WTO), aims to curtail investment policies that can distort trade. Yet, protectionist measures, driven by national economic interests, often stand at odds with the principles of TRIMs. This paper dives into the dialectical relationship between these protectionist measures and the TRIMs Agreement, unravelling the complexities they introduce to the global trade landscape. Protectionist measures, encompassing a range of policies from tariffs to subsidies to quotas, primarily serve to shield domestic industries from external competition. These measures, often borne out of economic nationalism or strategic interests, have seen a resurgence in recent years, especially amidst geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainties. On the other hand, the TRIMs Agreement, grounded in the principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994, particularly the notions of national treatment and the prohibition of quantitative restrictions, endeavours to ensure that domestic regulations do not discriminate against or hinder foreign products in favour of domestic ones. A central challenge arises when nations, in their pursuit of economic self-reliance or geopolitical strategies, implement measures that arguably contradict the TRIMs Agreement. Instances include local content requirements or trade-balancing measures that ostensibly prioritize domestic products or production processes. Such measures, while beneficial for domestic economic agendas, risk contravening the TRIMs Agreement and souring trade relations. However, the dialectical tension isn't solely adversarial. On occasions, the interplay between TRIMs and protectionist measures has fostered creative policymaking, where countries craft policies that uphold the spirit of free trade while strategically advancing their economic interests. For instance, nations might leverage investment incentives, which fall outside the direct purview of TRIMs, to achieve similar objectives to direct protectionist measures without overtly flouting WTO rules. In conclusion, the dance between protectionist tendencies and the TRIMs Agreement paints a vivid picture of the ongoing evolution of global trade. While conflicts between national interests and multilateral commitments are inevitable, understanding this dialectic is crucial. It informs policymakers' decisions, aids businesses in strategizing their international ventures, and shapes the trajectory of the international trade regime. Future discourse should focus on finding pathways that reconcile these divergent pulls, ensuring that global trade remains both equitable and robust.

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Protectionism, Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs), Free Trade, Global Economy

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