Volume 12 | Issue 6 |

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This study presents a comprehensive physicochemical analysis of the groundwater resources from three villages of Shahada Taluka, a region that is witnessing an increase in agricultural and urban activities. The primary objective was to evaluate the quality of groundwater to determine its suitability for domestic consumption and agricultural usage. The groundwater samples were collected from three villages (Dongergaon, Manrad, & Lonkhrda) of Shahada Taluka. The samples were analysed for a range of physicochemical parameters, including pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), hardness, electrical conductivity, chloride, fluoride, nitrate, sulphate, and heavy metals such as lead and arsenic. The findings revealed significant variations in groundwater quality across different areas of the taluka. In several locations, levels of TDS, hardness, and certain heavy metals were found to exceed permissible limits established by national and international water quality standards. Elevated nitrate levels were also observed in some samples, which could be attributed to agricultural runoff and inadequate wastewater treatment. The presence of contaminants such as arsenic and lead in specific locations raises concerns about potential health risks for the local population, particularly regarding drinking water safety. The study emphasizes the critical need for regular monitoring and management of groundwater resources in Shahada Taluka to maintain water quality and ensure the safety of both residents and agricultural operations. Potential solutions may include the implementation of water treatment systems, stricter regulations on agricultural practices, and increased public awareness about water conservation. Additionally, the study suggests further research to better understand the sources of contamination and its impact on local ecosystems. Future investigations could focus on identifying potential correlations between agricultural practices, industrial activities, and groundwater contamination. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to take appropriate measures for sustainable groundwater management in Shahada Taluka.

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water quality, sampling technique , natural analysis

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ABSTRACT The construction sector has a pivotal role in social and economic impact on the European Union (EU), which are contributing towards work opportunities that are over 20 million directly dependent jobs). However, it is significant to take into consideration about the negative impacts of this industry, especially in relation to the environment. As an important resources consumer, the construction industry can play an active role developing new strategies for minimizing impacts on the environment throughout the life cycle of buildings and its components. The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) has contributed to set the quality standards for building products. The inclusion of 'sustainable use of natural resources' as a basic requirement in the CPR has been an important step towards the acknowledgment of environmental impacts on construction products. Assessing about the negative part in the product development at the early stages is one of the most effective methods to improve their environmental performance. The concept of eco-design has emerged as an approach to environmental management, by considering environmental aspects in the product development, without compromising other basic requirements, such as performance, quality and cost. The consideration of this approach at the early stages of construction product development contributes to the improvement of their environmental performance. Several methodologies and tools regarding an Eco-design approach have been developed over the last years. However, there are still research opportunities regarding its application within the construction industry. In this paper, a concise review of the most significant tools, methods and regulation regarding the eco-design approach on the development of sustainable construction of products is given.

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environment, development, eco-construction, eco-design, sustainability,

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The tool life of the VSI rotor crusher undergoes lot of wear due to its work. This depreciation could be avoided by replacing existing material of the tool of the rotor with a new metal matrix composite. This could be done by finding the material composition of existing tool tip and replacing them with an enhanced metal composition which could serve the purpose better than the existing one because of increased wear resistance. It is found through various research papers that tungsten carbide cobalt matrix could provide better results as compares with present material. So, the cobalt binder ratio is altered to 8%, 10% and 12%. The sample of each is tested and the sample with better result could be made into a full tool and fitted into the machine and the depreciation rate is compared with existing one and improvement is recorded. With this tool tip the cost for new tool could be reduced and time wasted for changing the tool can be saved and thus the overall production could be improved.

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Tool life, Tungsten carbide, Cobalt binder matrix, VSI crusher tip

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This research paper explores the development and implementation of effective pedagogical strategies for teaching Gestalt Theory in photography. By integrating Gestalt principles into photographic education, the study aims to enhance students' compositional skills and understanding of visual perception. The research involves the observation of workshops participants, online tutorials, and curriculum materials, followed by an evaluation of their effectiveness through pre- and post-workshop assessments. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights into the most effective methods for teaching Gestalt Theory in photography, contributing to improved educational practices and enriched learning experiences for students.

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Gestalt Theory, Pedagogical, Photography, Composition, Thematic.

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Capsicum annuum is a species of the plant genus Capsicum native to southern North America and northern South America, belonging to family, Solanaceae, is commonly consumed all over the world as spices. It is commonly known as red pepper in English and mirchi in Hindi. Historically, it has been known to possess medicinal properties like anti-inflammatory, Analgesic,Antipyretic, Hypoglycaemic. Anti- microbial activity and stomachic. C. annuum have highest proportion of capsaicin in placental tissue as one of the important chemical constituents

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Capsicum annuum , Christmas pepper , Antipyretic, Anti- microbial activity

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Every structural engineer should design a building with most efficient planning and also be economical. They should ensure that it is serviceable, habitable in healthy environment for its occupants and have longer design period. Structurally robust and aesthetically pleasing building are being constructed by combining the best properties of any construction material and at the same time meeting specific requirements like type of building and its loads, soil condition, time, flexibility and economy. In the view of above, the high-rise buildings are best suited solution. This paper discusses the analysis of a commercial building (G+8) located at Lucknow under effect of Seismic forces. Shear forces and bending moments of beams and columns are observed and concluded that larger span has more shear forces and bending moment.

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Structural design, ETABS, Seismic loads, Shear forces, Bending moments

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In each family a woman should be empowered to handle different kinds of situations in and around the family as well as in the world. A society cannot develop without women. All women should be given an equal participation in the decision-making process within the family. When women are allowed to taking part of each and every discussion they become empowered at least to some extent to have control over the resources. Women empowerment is a concept that makes women to improve their status in their family as well as in the society which leads to help them to take an active participation in every sphere of social aspects. One such beautiful and diplomatic character created by the renowned Indian writer, Kavery Nambisan is Nanji form her second novel The Scent of the Pepper. Nambisan has portrayed Nanji as a central character and the main plot of the story is based on her life started after marrying Baliyanna. With the opinion of dignified and respectful of women and their identity, Baliyanna marries child widow Nanji to give her life. Baliyanna is the head of the Kaleyanda family and representing the traditional values and customs of his community Coorg. He is a perfect man who reflects this by his deliberate responsibilities, decisions and actions with the power of authority and the position. With his loyal leadership and management of the family estate influence the lives of all family members. He is motivating Nanji to be empowered by giving away the responsibilities of taking care of his family members as well as the estates. She has become very strong in her family and also in the society of Coorg.

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Empowerment, society, identity, responsibility, culture, traditional values.

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In order to overcome the barriers impeding the growth of the Escerts market and to encourage voluntary entities to contribute towards India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) commitments, the development of a national carbon market within India becomes an imperative. In order for Indian carbon market to commence properly, the existing regulatory framework of PAT system should be brought under the Carbon Market. By making Escerts more fungible, having regular trading hours, changing the auto-expiry of Escerts and involvement of other sectors of the industry as well as connecting to foreign investors would definitely give the PAT system a boost. The paper looks into the National Carbon Market.

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Examination of growth of Indian Carbon Market

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The YouTube Comment Analyzer is a Python-based tool that helps content creators and marketers analyse and organize user-provided comments on YouTube videos. It uses Python's robust capabilities to efficiently process and categorize comments, overcoming challenges in the unstructured nature of comments. We categorize the user comments posted on YouTube video sharing website based on their relevance to the video content given by the description associated with the video posted. Comments are analysed for polarity and are further segregated as positive or negative. A comparative analysis of classifier using the Bag of Words and Association List approaches is presented

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YouTube comment, Sentiment Analysis, Classification, Machine Learning

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Engaged Buddhism emerges as a contemporary response to the dynamic challenges of the modern world, advocating for integrating Buddhist principles into active societal participation. This paper delves into the essence of Engaged Buddhism, elucidating its core tenets and practical applications in navigating today's complex realities. Through a synthesis of Buddhist philosophy, mindfulness practices, and social activism, Engaged Buddhism emphasizes the cultivation of compassion as a transformative force in individual lives and collective endeavors. By intertwining spiritual development with ethical action, practitioners of Engaged Buddhism strive to alleviate suffering, promote social justice, and foster sustainable relationships with both human communities and the environment. Drawing on diverse perspectives and case studies, this paper explores how Engaged Buddhism offers profound insights into addressing pressing issues such as inequality, environmental degradation, and intergroup conflict. Moreover, it examines the ways in which Engaged Buddhist practitioners embody resilience, empathy, and solidarity in the face of adversity, inspiring others to embrace compassionate action in their own lives. Ultimately, this exploration underscores the relevance and potency of Engaged Buddhism as a pathway toward personal fulfillment and societal transformation in the contemporary world.

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Engaged Buddhism, compassion, mindfulness, social engagement, ethical action, social justice, environmental sustainability, spiritual development, resilience, empathy, solidarity, contemporary challenges, transformative force, collective endeavors, and societal transformation.

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