Volume 12 | Issue 1

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Diabetic neuropathy is a common and early complication of diabetes, but its understanding and effective treatment have presented challenges. The pathophysiology of neuropathy in diabetes is complex, and this, along with the lack of a straightforward treatment regimen, may have contributed to insufficient attention to this complication. However, there have been gradual advancements in the clinical management of diabetic neuropathy, including the proposal of diagnostic criteria and clinical staging for early detection of nerve deficits and treatment guidance. Recent progress in the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy has been made, shedding light on the underlying pathology of this condition. The emergence of pain-relieving agents has also contributed to improving the quality of life for patients experiencing symptomatic neuropathy. Despite these advances, there is still a need for a clearer understanding of the mechanisms leading to the development of diabetic neuropathy, the identification of reliable clinical indices for nerve deficits, and the prediction of prognosis. In summary, while diabetic neuropathy poses challenges, ongoing research and advancements in clinical management are gradually improving our understanding and ability to address this complication associated with diabetes.

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Diabetic neuropathy, signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment

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A 70-year-old woman presented to our emergency department with a severe left-sided headache. The headache's location and accompanying symptoms are consistent with paroxysmal hemicrania. On workup, a cervical computed tomography scan incidentally revealed a righ t carotid body tumor, and the patient was referre d to vascular surgery. After the resection of the tumor, the patient recovered well in the following months. Furthermore, she no longer experienced any additional headache episodes, which were likely caused by the carotid body tumo

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RIGHT CAROTID BODY TUMOR

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Plants are used for a variety of purposes. The history of natural product is relatively old and dates back to the time when early man became conscious of his environment. Cultured and civilized man has been on earth for two or three million years. He has struggled for his life for the era. Medicinal oils are receiving increasing attention worldwide, as they are effective sources of several bioactive compounds. Several studies highlight the beneficial effect of oils extracted from medicinal plants on curing human diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, diarrhea and obesity. Oils obtained are either used for edible purposes or medicinal uses and cooking purposes. Recently, oil-yielding plants have attracted more attention due to an increasing demand for their vegetable oils, livestock feed, pharmaceutical biofuels and other chemical industries. The present study includes 22 different plants available from Utkarsha Vanaushadhi Udyan. Different plants parts of various species are used as medicinal oil for treating various diseases. For each species the following information is provided: Family, Common name, Medicinal uses along with photographs of plants and their oil products.

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Medicinal uses, oil yielding species, oil products, oil extraction, Nagpur.

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Bruce Lee, the legendary martial artist listed as one of the 100 influential men of 20th century , who was also an actor, philosopher, director and screenwriter gained popular recognition both for his style of unarmed combat as an exponent of Chinese martial arts as well as an actor for his acting skills, grimaces and fighting styles through his films both in Hollywood and Asian films. He was the one who contributed to the surging interest of martial arts and never- seen- before armless action scenes among the audience. But besides popularising martial arts in films , he through his action films , threw a challenge to the long-running racist stereotyped presentation of asians to the audience of the West including that of Hollywood. This paper will try to explore in brief the history of asian(esp. Chinese) stereotyping in films and how Bruce Lee's advent in films broke this barrier of typecasting .

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Bruce Lee, Martial Arts (films), Asian Stereotyping ,Chinese-Asian Stereotyping,Western Media, Western media, Hollywood

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Solar Rooftop PV systems are becoming more popular these days as it is proven to lower electricity bills and potential contributory to lessen CO2 emissions. Three models of 1.215 kWp solar rooftop PV systems, namely: on-grid, off-grid and hybrid were designed and installed at Room EB217 of the College of Engineering building, Tarlac State University, Romulo Boulevard San Vicente, Tarlac City in order to determine their individual characteristics in terms of (1) design analysis and wiring diagram; (2) solar PV System components and total cost of installations; (3) amount of savings incurred in the solar generation and (4) rate of return and recovery period. The result showed that for the same amount of solar panel capacity, the on-grid model has the simplest design and wiring diagram as compared to the off-grid and hybrid models. Also, the on-grid model has the least number of components and no battery and thereby it is the most economical model to install since it is 58% cheaper than the two other models. In terms of actual amount of savings incurred in the solar generation, the hybrid model offers the highest savings of P2,798.40 per month, followed by the on-grid model at P2,126.40 per month while the off-grid model had the lowest monthly savings of P1,017.60 per month. Among the three models, the on-grid offers the highest ROR on investment at 2.72% per month and the shortest period of recovery of 3 years. The hybrid had an ROR of 2.08% per month and a recovery period of 4 years while the off grid had the lowest ROR of 0.75% per month and the longest recovery period of 11 years. It is concluded that the on-grid model offers the most feasible and viable alternative in solar rooftop PV system design and installations.

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Branding was initially developed to distinguish between similar products. It is now possible to purchase clothing items (products) based on the psychological requirements they represent rather than only their physical attributes and need-satisfying qualities. The expansion of the branded apparel sector in India is partly attributable to the increasing brand recognition that has existed since the 1980s and the ease that ready-to-wear clothing provides (Indian Retail Report, 2020). Young customers are crucial to the market because they have a significant impact on how spending power is distributed among an increasing number of product categories, including clothing (Margret Hogg, 1998). In light of the fact that they are the ones that open up new opportunities for fashion firms, young consumers are therefore crucial for marketers and researchers. This study attempts to comprehend from the past reviews the variables and motivations behind buying branded clothing. It also examines numerous brand-related factors that have an impact on the purchasing choices of the millennials (Gen Y). The study will provide suggestions for improving the National Textile Policy 2000's marketing and promotional strategies for the textile industry, and specifically ready-made apparel, to the government and decision-makers. The study will provide useful insights and recommendations to enable CMAI, the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India, to make better and informed decisions when developing their marketing and communication strategies to appeal to millennials, and thereby aid in growth of this industry in economy based on the review of literature been conducted.

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Brand, Millennials, Buying Behaviour, Ready - Made Garments

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India, with one of the world's fastest-growing populations, is a nation in great need of contraceptive counselling. Contraceptive advice is a vital component of good community health. The study was conducted among married women residing in Babhalgaon, Latur with aim to assess the knowledge regarding contraceptive methods among married women. sixty samples were selected for the study using simple random technique, and they were administered a Structured Questionnaire. Data collection was done by demographic variable and structured questionaries. Data were analyzed using descriptive and interferential statistics. Data analysis related to the level of knowledge revealed that 25% of the samples had good knowledge (Score 19 and above), 45% of the samples had adequate knowledge (Score 14-18), and 30% of the samples had poor knowledge (Score 0-13). The data analysis shows that the chi-square values are greater than 0.05. Therefore, it is concluded that there is no association between knowledge and demographic variables. From the results of the study, it is evident that most of the married women residing in Babhalgaon, Latur, have adequate knowledge regarding contraceptive methods.

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Assess, Knowledge, adoption, contraceptive methods, married women.

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The purpose of this study is to present the current state of E-Commerce and to examine the current developments in E-Commerce. The study goes on to look at the important factors that influence the success of E-commerce business models. Objective: The study's goals are to: 1. comprehend the current state and developments of e-commerce; and 2. identify the important factors affecting the rising use of e-commerce. In today's commercial world, e-commerce is booming. Electronic commerce is referred to as e-commerce. Ecommerce (Electronic commerce) entails the purchase and sale of goods and services, as well as the transmission of payments and data, over an electronic network, most commonly the Internet. Electronic commerce (E-commerce) is a paradigm change that affects both marketers and customers. E-commerce, on the other hand, is more than just another technique to improve existing company operations. It is pioneering a complete transformation of the traditional business model. This huge shift in business paradigm is gaining traction all across the world, and India is no exception. environmental consequences Although the concept is widely employed in today's commercial environment, it has yet to be fully explored. undertaken to define the E-Commerce scenario and study the E-Commerce trends The study goes on to look at the important factors that influence the success of E-commerce business models and its growth in India over the years.

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Ecommerce, Indian Market, Growth in India, Internet, E-commerce in Jammu and Kashmir.

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A study conducted by Salisbury P, Hall L, Kulkus S, Paw MK, Tun NW ett.al.(2016) on family planning, knowledge, attitude and practices in refugee and migrant pregnant and post- partum women. A study was conducted in Thailand-Myanmar Border between January to march 2015 with the we to assess the efforts to improve contraceptive practices among the marginalized population. The quantitative data was collected from the 978 high parity women using in depth interview for cross sectional survey and focus group discussion. The result of the study revealed that 90% of women had some knowledge about contraceptive about birth spacing and 60% of them using family planning supplies. But above 90% of them lacking awareness of emergency contraception and concluded that specific action should be taken to motivate use of IUDs and the role of husband attitude should acknowledge by women.

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'A study to assess the attitude towards birth spacing among the married women in child bearing age at selected rural areas of Moradabad.'

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Data stream clustering algorithms have become essential tools for analysing high-volume data streams in real-time. One of the main challenges in data stream clustering is achieving high accuracy and efficiency in handling large and high-dimensional data streams. In this survey paper, we review the efficiency metrics used to evaluate data stream clustering algorithms, including processing time, memory usage, scalability, and accuracy. We also discuss the recently used data stream clustering algorithms, such as onlineK-Means, CluStream,DenStream ,DGCI, D STREAM , BIRCH and STREAM and their efficiency in handling data streams. Furthermore, we highlight the need for developing new algorithms that can handle dynamic and evolving data streams with high efficiency and accuracy. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the efficiency of data stream clustering algorithms and their potential applications in various domains. Data Stream clustering algorithms are continuously evolving to handle the challenges posed by dynamically changing data distributions. In this literature review, we explore the latest advancements in datastream clustering algorithms and present a comprehensive overview of a state-of-the-art approach. Additionally, we provide pseudocode to aid in understanding the algorithm's implementation.

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Keywords:Data stream, onlineK-Means,cluStream, DenStream, DGCI, BIRCH

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The development of new kind of high performance concretes, such as self-consolidated concrete (SCC) or lightweight concrete (LWC) responds to some requirements of the construction industry. Lightweight concrete has been used for a number of applications and is known for its good performance and durability. In structural applications the dead load of a concrete structure is important Sintered fly ash aggregate is the best for the use in structural applications. In addition to the light weight aggregate fibres which are best known for resisting cracks, fatigue , bending , durability etc are also included to get more effective outputs from the members. Specimen were casted with fibres and sintered fly ash aggregate , allowed to cure for a period of 28 days . After the curing period of 28 days specimens are allowed for temperature study of different temperatures at 100?C, 300?C, 600?Cand 900?C . Then allowed to heat in high temperature furnace equipment which has a capacity of 1000?C for 3 hours at each standard temperatures. Compressive strength is known after cooling by using compressive testing machine and then results are compared with normal SCC mixes of M2o and M3o grade of partially replaced with 10,20,30 and with coarse aggregate concrete and consulate produced with sintered flyash aggregate and fibres . Reduction in dead load, cracking, fire resistance of the structure using these light weight aggregate combined with fibres.

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Component, formatting, style, styling, insert

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Yoga is a way to achieve complete balance between the body, mind, and soul. The Sanskrit word 'yuj', which implies union, is where the word yoga first appeared. Fusion of the individual and the collective mind. Practicing yoga can help you keep your equilibrium. Avoiding various health issues requires proper equilibrium. Your body gains a lot from yoga. Your ability to focus and how you approach problems both increases. It's a lifetime choice rather than just an activity. Your mind, body, and spirit will all benefit from it in various ways.

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Yoga, mind, body, balance, Pr???y?ma.

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Modern lifestyle has an impact on our health in various aspects of physical, mental and social. It is important to increase awareness among people about the effects of modern life in order to control the effects of life. The purpose of Yoga is the achievement of physical, mental and spiritual harmony. It is the first science of personal development that cleanses your mind and body and maintains perfect balance and harmony between them. Yoga is the scientific art of controlling our mind. Promoting a healthy lifestyle includes healthy eating, exercise and better ways of communicating and interacting in the community. All these positive effects we can get only by practicing Yoga. Yoga will reduce the risk of many diseases that arise from our daily life. In this article, I will try to analyze the importance of Yoga in modern life for the health of human life. Health is the main goal of everyone and therefore without spending a lot of money by practicing Yoga, one can achieve good health. Therefore this article discusses the importance of Yoga in modern life to encourage the reader to practice Yoga to maintain physical, social and spiritual health. Yoga is a process of training the mind and developing the power of its subtle understanding so that people can discover for themselves the spiritual truths on which religions, beliefs and morals are based. The world practices Yoga for health.

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Keywords: primordial, spiritual truth, good health

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Abstract Labour welfare plays a vital role in the industrial economy of a nation. It promotes and improves the productivity and production besides enabling the workers to raise their standard of living. Labour welfare also builds the morale and loyalty and paves the way to reduce absenteeism and labour turnover. Knowing the importance of labour welfare the government of India had enacted many welfare and social security legislation and the employers are under statutory legal obligation to abide by the provisions of those legislations. Welfare may help retain the employee. Most welfare facilities are hygiene factors according to Frederick Herzberg, they create dissatisfaction if not provided. Replace dissatisfaction, place an employee in favourable mood, provide satisfiers, and then motivation will take place. Welfare facilities besides removing dissatisfaction, help develop loyalty in workers towards the organization. Keywords: labour, welfare, productivity, employee, organization

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As we all know big data is used anywhere and everywhere, a big data is a large diverse set of structured, semi-structured and unstructured data. Here we are discussing about use of big data in bioinformatics. A project of bioinformatics to identifying protein disulfide bonds. Disulfide bonds (SS) are post-translational modifications important for the proper folding and stabilization of any cellular proteins with the rapeuticuses, including antibodies and other biologics. With budding advances of biologics and biosimilar, there is a mounting need for a robust method for accurate identification of SS. Even though several mass spectrometry methods have emerged for this task, their practical use rests on the broad effectiveness of both sample preparation methods and bioinformatics tools. Here we present a new protocol tailored toward mapping SS; it uses readily available reagents, instruments, and software. For sample preparation, a 4-h pepsin digestion at pH1.3 followed by an overnight trypsin digestion at pH6.5 can maximize the release of SS-containing peptides from non-reduced proteins, while minimizing SS scrambling. For LC/MS/MS analysis, SS-containing peptides can be efficiently fragmented with HCD in a Q Enactive Orbitrap mass spectrometer, preserving SS for subsequent identification. Our bioinformatics protocol describes how we tailored our freely downloadable and easy-to-use software, Spectrum Identification Machine for Cross-Linked Peptides (SIMXL), to minimize false identification and facilitate manual validation of SS-peptide mass spectra. To substantiate this optimized method, we've comprehensively identified 14 out of 17 known SS in BSA.

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Big data, Bioinformatics, Protein, disulfide bond, faasta file, python, spectrum machine

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The study aims to explore the relationship between demographic factors and impact of social media usage. The objectives of the study are to understand the demographic characteristics and how these independent variables i.e. gender, age, region, marital status and social media literacy impact the social media usage variables with respect to university students. The researcher used a convenience sampling technique to select the 463 sample respondents among university students. The data has been analysed by applying simple frequency distribution, independent sample t test and one-way ANOVA. Understanding all aspects, the respondents as well as the academic institutions should formulate the strategies that can enhance the communication, collaboration, and engagement within the academic community.

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Social Media, University Students, Demographics, Impacting and Usage.

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Self concept and self efficacy are two of the foremost important motivational predictors of educational outcomes. As most research has studied these constructs separately, little is understood about their differential relations to see ability, opportunities to find out in classrooms, and academic outcomes. This study aimed at exploring the relationship of Academic self concept and Self efficacy of adolescents and to find out the differences in these two variables with respect to their gender. The objective was to find out the differences in Self efficacy and Academic Self-concept with respect to gender. The data analysis revealed no significant differences in Self efficacy and academic self-concept of students with respect to their gender.

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Women Writing in English in India present the dilemma which modern women are facing nowadays. The women have to suffer due to their self-will and individual ideas. In the novels of Jhabvala, there are girls who have to suffer due to the blind imitation of western culture. Jhabvala presents their modernity with great irony. Through the description of the Indian woman, which Jhabvala gives in her different novels. The paper focuses on Jhabvala's portrayal of women, especially those women who desire eagerly for modernity. Her women characters try to be modern and refuse to comply with their surrounding because of their fascination for modernity. Here Jhabvala presents a vast picture of modern Indian society through her female characters. Jhabvala wants to highlight vivid facets of women's nature. In Esmond in India, Jhabvala portrays different types of women with their nature and attitudes such as - Gulab, Uma, Shakuntala, Madhuri, Lakshmi, Indira and Betty. All these women are different in their nature, manners and attitudes to life. Jhabvala highlights how Westerners come to India with the bright hope of finding a spiritual peace and inward solace and satisfaction but finally, they leave it all disappointed.

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Dilemma, blind imitation, modernity, irony, portrayal, fascination, vivid facets, attitudes, spiritual peace, inward solace, disappointed.

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This study sheds light on the question of Codification of Islamic Law. It tries to explain historical attempts made for unification of Islamic law and explore the factors made these attempts fruitless. The study hinges upon a historical and analytical method and concludes some important finding. According to the study attempts of codification go back to the era of the Abbasid Caliphate. Freedom of Ijtihad was one of the main hindrances making codification of the Islamic Law prohibitive. However the Islamic State has presented different ways to unify the laws.

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Codification, Islamic Law, Ijtihad, Shari'ah, Fatwa

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: Running an Enterprise is not an easy task. In the present world it is a challenge. Any kind of enterprise is always a risky job to do. It binds many things with it. One of the striking factor which binds to the enterprise is the capacity to generate employment. From the society point of view, employment is very important. This employment is very important as it runs the financial belly of the society. Employment brings a financial stability to the society. This will help the many people in short run as well as long run for short term investments and long run investments. But with the growing population, enterprises find it very difficult to manage employment. First challenge is to provide employment to all the present individuals. Another challenge is to get right person for right job. To build the trust of individuals in the domain of employment, private enterprises have started coming up with the idea of Corporate Social Responsibility. This kind of strategy would not only build a good enterprise but also would help in building the society. With this the Enterprises would also build a sound factor of trust amongst the people. This paper discusses about the impact of CSR on Unemployment Rate under Indian conditions.

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Corporate Social Responsibility, Unemployment Rate.

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