Volume 13 | Issue 9 |

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The SkillShift Model represents an innovative, scalable intervention targeting the development of 21st-century skills--innovation, creativity, curiosity, risk-taking, and collaboration--among K-12 learners. Implemented in partnership with Harvard Business Publishing, the model delivered a structured two-day curriculum to grades 8 and 9 students at D. Y Patil Dyan Shakti, Akurdi, Pune, blending digital tools and project-based learning. Analysis of pre- and post-test scores and detailed student feedback demonstrates significant skill enhancement, high engagement, and promising potential for broader educational transformation. The findings support international trends emphasizing future-ready competencies in K-12 education.

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SkillShift Model, 21st-century skills, K-12learners, innovation, creativity, project-based learning, future-ready competencies

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Effectiveness, Knowledge, crash card management

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Pazhan Thamizharin Panpattu Kalaigal

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The evolution of education from ancient learning hubs, such as the monastic university of Nalanda, to the digitally connected and globalized educational environment of the twenty-first century is examined in this article. This paper demonstrates a recurrent conflict between the forces of scalability, accessibility, and technology and localized, immersive, and residential models of knowledge transmission. The democratization of knowledge made possible by the printing press and the recent paradigm shift toward individualized, on-demand learning made possible by digital technologies are just two examples of the fundamental changes in pedagogy, curriculum, and the very goal of education that are revealed by a comparative analysis. The fundamental human and social purposes of education promoting critical thinking, advancing human development, and acting as a vehicle for social progress remain unaltered in spite of these changes. The article concludes by discussing the challenges and ethical considerations posed by digital education and outlining potential pathways for the future of learning, emphasizing the need for equity, engagement, and intentional design.

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Education history, Nalanda University, printing press, digital education, educational technology, learning theory, educational equity.

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Climate change is a critical health threat of the twenty-first century, directly impacting human health through increased temperatures and extreme weather. Health risks are manifesting globally, with reports of additional health-threatening days and severe impacts in regions like India. Direct health effects include injuries from disasters, heat-related illnesses, and exacerbated cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Furthermore, climate change threatens food security, increases vector-borne diseases, and poses mental health challenges. A resilient healthcare system and proactive measures from health professionals are essential for addressing these challenges. Governing bodies must integrate health into climate policies, promote resilience, and prioritize vulnerable populations to mitigate the impacts. Immediate, coordinated action can lead to a healthier future.

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climate change, impacts on health, Nurses role climate change

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Code-mixed language is the language of social media, where speakers switch between two or more languages ever more frequently. In a multilingual environment such as Punjab, the users usually write in code-mixed form, i.e., English mixed with Romanized Punjabi, which makes processing a bit difficult for Natural Language Processing (NLP). This paper presents a Transformers-based model for word-level language identification (LI) in English-Punjabi (Romanized) code-mixed text, with a training corpus of 150,000 annotated tokens. We conducted experiments that achieved an accuracy of 97.09%, outperforming traditional methods such as Conditional Random Fields (CRF) and Hidden Markov Models (HMM). Such a system could be utilized to develop efficient preprocessing tools for a wide range of NLP tasks, including part-of-speech (POS) tagging, sentiment analysis, and machine translation in code-mixing scenarios.

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Code-Mixed Text, Language Identification, English-Punjabi, Romanized Punjabi, BERT, Transformer Models, Social Media NLP __________

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Psychological effect on North Indian classical music.

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Psychological effect on North Indian classical music.

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The Hindu philosophy prescribes numerous paths for a seeker in his/her journey towards spiritual awakening. One may embark on anyone or multiple paths such as Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga in the journey towards spiritual awakening. The Vedas and Upanishads are the foundational texts that lay down the practises and rituals to be followed in the spiritual journey. The process of spiritual awakening leads to a deeper insight into the nature of self and reality. The ultimate goal is to transcend the ego through self-enquiry, self-improvement and self-mastery and in the process experience oneness with the divine. This paper explores art with specific reference to Indian Classical Dance and Dancers as a path towards the journey of spiritual awakening. The Natyashastra (NS) written by Bharat Muni and referred to as the fifth Veda is the foundation text for Natya. It is the sacred guidebook that stands as a preamble to the Indian classical dance fraternity for generations. One of the purposes of the Natyashastra is to enhance the spiritual enrichment of the dancer in his/her understanding of the aesthetics, ethics and the human experience. This research paper is a phenomenological inquiry that probes into the existential and spiritual metamorphoses undergone by practitioners of Indian classical dance. It elucidates the dancer's capacity to catalyse profound spiritual awakenings. The researcher, through an in-depth examination of the lived experiences of classical dancers, seeks to illuminate the mechanisms by which dance facilitates introspection, personal growth, and self-actualization. A qualitative research design has been adopted comprising in-depth interviews, narrative surveys, and observational methods. This paper probes the dialectical relationships between espoused theories, practical applications, and interpersonal dynamics within the dance community. The emergent findings underscore the transformative potential of dance to reconfigure belief systems, practices, perceptual frameworks, and relational dynamics, thereby cultivating heightened self-awareness and spiritual consciousness among dancers.

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Espoused theory, Hindu philosophy, Indian classical dance, Phenomenology, Spiritual awakening, Spiritual experiences, Transformation.

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This study investigated civic participation in basic education and students' learning outcomes its' implication for educational administration. This quantitative study was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. The study adopted the correlational survey design. The study's population consisted of 594 teachers in junior secondary schools The study's sample size consisted of 234 teachers. Civic Participation in Basic Education Questionnaire (CPBEQ) and Students' Achievement Scores in Basic Science (SASBS), were the tools used for gathering data. The CPBEQ was validated by seasoned professors and reliability coefficients of 0.80 and 0.84 were established through Cronbach alpha method. The researchers, along with an assistant, administered the tools to the sampled teachers. The second term basic science examination mean achievement scores of all the students taught by sampled teachers were computed. For CPBEQ, mean scores was employed for data analysis to provide answers to the questions raised and Pearson r to test the hypotheses. The results revealed: low extent of civic participation in infrastructure development, safety and security and monitoring. Significant association was found between civic participation in basic education and efficacious teaching; and a significant association between civic participation in education and students' learning outcome. Thus, recommendation preferred amongst others, that government should formulate a policy on civic involvement in education to help make the instructing and learning of basic science more pleasurable and productive.

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Civic participation, educational administration, implication, students' learning.

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The automotive sector is undergoing a significant transformation driven by rising fuel costs, depleting fossil fuel reserves, and evolving global energy policies. Among various sustainable solutions, hybrid and alternative energy technologies, including hydrogen and electric vehicles, are gaining increasing attention. Solar-powered cars, being one of the earliest innovations in renewable-based transportation, continue to offer valuable insights for the expanding electric mobility sector. The integration of telemetry systems in solar race cars has further enhanced the understanding of energy consumption patterns, efficiency optimization, and design improvements, which are equally applicable to modern electric vehicles. Beyond their role in competitions and experimental projects, solar cars provide a foundation for research in areas such as lightweight materials, photovoltaic integration, aerodynamics, and advanced battery management. Despite challenges like limited energy conversion efficiency, dependency on weather conditions, and high initial costs, ongoing advancements in solar panels, energy storage, and power electronics are steadily improving their feasibility for real-world applications. This paper reviews the evolution of solar and electric vehicles, explores their technological progress, and presents an overview of a typical solar car model. The study also highlights future opportunities for solar mobility as a complementary technology to electric vehicles, emphasizing its potential role in achieving cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable transportation systems.

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Solar Car, Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy, Telemetry, Sustainable Transportation, Photovoltaics

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