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Background India is home to 2.1 million HIV patients. Stigma and depressive morbidity related to HIV infection has serious individual and public health ramifications. With this background in mind the present study aimed at assessing the level of depression and stigma in People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA). Materials and methods A cross sectional study was conducted over a period of four weeks among 148 PLHA, who consented to be part of the study and were selected by Stratified random sampling. Perceived stigma and depression was assessed among study subjects using the standardized Berger stigma scale and BDI II. Pearson correlation and Chi square test were used to assess the relation between depression and stigma and the association of study variables with demographic variables. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23 software. Results The majority of the study population had moderate to severe levels of depression and experienced severe levels of stigma in all the domains (>90%). The mean scores, 64.99 + 6.8 revealed that public attitude was most predominant type of stigma. A positive correlation existed between depression and all stigma domains. Depression was associated with socioeconomic status, whereas stigma was found to be associated with age, marital status, socioeconomic status and presence of children. Discussion Most of the PLHA attending the ART centers had severe levels of depression and stigma. Depression was also found to be positively correlated with stigma. Thus high prevalence of depression and stigma underscores the need for screening of PLHA for the same, to achieve better health outcome.

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HIV/AIDS, stigma, depression, ART, PLHA

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The current study focused on the impact of social media usage on students' academic achievement in mathematics. The descriptive study was based on two research hypotheses using an unknown senior secondary student population. One hundred and twenty-one pupils from Avinash Junior College in Secunderabad were selected randomly. A four-point Likert rating system, which was part of the self-developed "Influence of Social Media on Academic Achievement in Mathematics" tool, was used to gather the students' opinions regarding social media usage and mathematical academic achievement. We used t-test and other statistical measures including the Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (1) to determine the type of relationship between social media usage and math academic success and (2) to find the relationship between students' actual usage of social media and their opinions on social media usage. The study discovered that social media's addictive qualities have a detrimental effect on students' academic achievement. A lack of time management leads students to spend more time on social media, which negatively impacts their mathematical performance. There is a negative correlation between students' actual usage of social media and their opinions on social media usage. So, students are unable to implement what they think actually about social media due to its attractiveness. Ultimately they are diverting towards too much usage of social media though they know the fact that it spoils their academic scores in mathematics. From random samples from the unknown population, it was found that the average usage of social media by senior secondary students is 132 minutes and the average mark in math tests is 72. Also, we found that the majority of students are spending on Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and Google search engines. The present research results suggest that all educational institutions should establish regulations that limit or monitor students' use of social media, with parental involvement. Additionally, the government should monitor cyberspace and prohibit websites that are harmful to students' mental health.

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Keywords: academic performance, influence, social media, mathematics, senior secondary or intermediate students.

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Information Mining may be a procedure that's performed on a huge database for extricating covered up designs by utilizing combinational techniques from measurable examination, machine learning and database innovation. Advanced, restorative information mining is an amazingly critical inquiry about the field due to its significance within the improvement of different applications in prospering healthcare spaces. Whereas outlining the passings happening around the world, the cardiac infection shows up to be the driving cause. The recognisable proof of the conceivable outcomes of cardiac illness in an individual is complicated tests for therapeutic professionals since it requires a long time of involvement and a serious therapeutic test to be conducted.

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Machine Learning, Data Mining, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Logistic Regression, Naive Bayes

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The aim of this study is to create and assess a herbal cosmetic face pack that uses natural components to promote glowing skin. These days, everyone aspires to have lovely, light skin. Because natural medicines are thought to be safer and have less adverse effects than synthetic ones, they are more widely accepted. By allowing blood to flow through the veins in our faces, they both assist us in taking care of our skin and demonstrate its value. The study's findings provided scientific confirmation that a herbal face pack had the capacity to effectively brighten skin. Because of the entire study's beneficial effects on people, it can be used to support claims made about products.

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Green technology is potentially important concept which plays a role to achieve the global sustainable development. Today the world needs a new serious innovation, which would lead for a better environment. The basic objective of the study is to realize the requirement of innovative green products for today's global market and also try to identify the negative impact of non-green products. For the purpose of the study, a particular city (Coimbatore city - Tamil Nadu State) has been selected, collected required data from various available resources, analysed with suitable statistical methods and identified facts. The study reveals that the so called green products or organic products has more positive impact to the mankind's and helps to eradicate certain issues pertaining to green technology. It helps for the sustainable development. The study also throws a light on future research opportunities.

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Abstract: As India experiences rapid advancements in healthcare digitization, the need for secure and efficient medical data management solutions becomes paramount. This research article presents a comprehensive review of the applications, challenges, and future prospects of blockchain technology in the context of medical data management in India. Examining the unique challenges and opportunities within the Indian healthcare landscape, this article explores the potential of blockchain to revolutionize data security, interoperability, and patient-centric healthcare delivery.

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Electronic Health Records, Blockchain, IOMT,Challenges,Remote Monitoring Devices

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Recent progress in deep learning and machine learning (ML) technology has led to notable developments in language, playing a crucial role in communication, particularly in engaging with deaf individuals to stimulate thought and emotion. A novel approach has emerged to connect language with spoken/written expressions through the application of deep learning methods. This paper emphasizes the creation of hand gestures that align with unclear sentences, aiming to enhance communication efficiency. Additionally, we underscore the significance of the introductory sentence in each step of the design process. This focus not only enhances the precision of generated characters but also facilitates the incorporation of spoken/written concepts and recommendations.

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This research study investigates the intricate relationship between stress and sleep disturbances among adults. Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human well-being, and its disruption can have profound effects on physical and mental health. Stress, a prevalent facet of modern life, has been linked to sleep problems, but the specific mechanisms and their impact on different age groups within adulthood remain less explored. Tools used for this research are the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Sleep Quality Scale (SQS). There is a negative correlation between sleep and stress was proved to be significant. The results revealed a significant correlation between stress levels and sleep disturbances, with higher stress levels consistently associated with poorer sleep quality.

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In Internet of Things (IoT) networks, every device that is connected to a network should ideally be able to communicate with other devices connected to the network. The availability of intermediary nodes in the network and their proper operation are necessary for node connectivity. To increase the connectivity, the bandwidth and spread factor of each relay should be assigned maximum. As each link will have its respective time of transmission, the optimization should minimize the transmission time thus minimizing energy consumption. In this work an optimization framework using Opposition based Marine Predators Algorithm (OMPA) is designed for energy efficiency and long-term communication in IoT networks. The fitness function is derived in terms of bandwidth, spread factor, total transmission time and energy consumption ber bit. Then relay nodes are selected based on maximum fitness function. By simulation results, it has been shown that OMPA-OF achieves maximum energy efficiency and packet success rate with reduced packet loss rate

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Internet of Things (IoT) , Opposition based Marine Predators Algorithm (OMPA), energy efficiency, connectivity

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SpeedLock, an innovative project, enhances safety in restricted areas using RFID-enabled speed control. The ESP8266 microcontroller orchestrates communication between the RFID reader and DC motor, ensuring compliance with speed limits. Authorized vehicles with RFID tags gain access, while the system reduces speed for unauthorized or speeding vehicles. Real-time monitoring via Wi-Fi enables remote access to logs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. SpeedLock is scalable, prioritizes safety measures, and integrates seamlessly for comprehensive security in designated zones.

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Micro controller unit; RFID Module RFID Cards, DC Motor.

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RESEARCH PAPER - Abstract Empowering Woman to Wield The Power - Blasphemy of 21st C A Glimpse In To the Rural India By- Neal Bhatia Women living in rural India face problems due to realities of their rural living. Among various challenges they face, the important ones are gender discrimination, financial dependence, lack of education, health problems due to low immunity level, lack of hygiene and sanitation around their living places etc. It is all the more tough life, if it is a farmer family by occupation, because then they also have to play the roles of care takers of all members of the family including children and old people as well as those male members who work in the fields. And, they also contribute towards work in the farm fields. In spite of huge role played in different aspects of day to day living, women is not strong economically, as, she is not able to experience the financial independence. Much to surprise that this condition contradicts with the claims being made about the 21st century, wherein, the society is believed to be practicing important values such as gender equality, non-discrimination etc. This research paper would make a sharp analysis of whether these conditions are silently affecting social and emotional health of woman in India, who are believed to be symbolizing the 'Strength and Power'. Woman is embodiment of love and compassion as well as the support to growth and development. Any social change begins strongly only from woman. Therefore the concept of growth and development cannot be fulfilled without her significant contribution. It is important not only to pin point the grave problems at social and emotional level, it is required also to come up with the practical solutions in the form of programs, measures that can be put into action immediately. More importantly, as individuals, how can we make difference in the life of others, is a thought one cannot let go.

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In this article, we consider a Generalized Lucas sequence {?GL?_n } defined by the recurrence relation?GL?_n= aL_(n-2)+bL_(n-1) ; for all n>=2; where L_0=2,L_1=1. We derive its recursive formula using simple explicit form of ?GL?_n. We also arise some interesting identities for this sequence.

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Lucas sequence, Fibonacci sequence, generalized Lucas sequence, Binet formula

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This study aims to describe and analyze the role and function of indigenous institutions in the community in running the government in the village. This study uses the theoretical framework of Soren Kierkegaard's existence theory to analyze the existence of traditional institutions in the lives of the people in Soba Village. The approach used in this study is a descriptive-qualitative approach. The reasons for the use of a descriptive-qualitative approach with a view to explaining and revealing the facts that occur in society. This research was conducted in Soba Village, Amarasi Barat Sub-District, Kupang-NTT Regency. The reason for choosing the location is that Soba Village is one of the villages that have traditional institutions, but in line with global development, the existence of traditional institutions in the community has faded. Informants in the study consisted of village heads, traditional leaders, community leaders, and Soba village communities. Field data were obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, and literature studies on the existence of traditional institutions in Soba Village. Data analysis was conducted using interactive models, including data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results showed that formal institutions do not exist, but all the roles attached to the bodies of traditional institutions have been carried out by traditional leaders and community leaders and supported by the village government. The role of adat institutions in cultural preservation and as a media in conflict resolution is an important role of adat institutions (adat leaders and community leaders). Community life is more closely attached to traditional leaders, and people behave in accordance with community values that are inherited and interpreted as a hereditary tradition through behavioral attitudes and the implementation of traditional customs.

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Yoga is the most rapidly growing health movement of today, despite having existed thousands of years already. People attitude towards health, spirituality, way of life and our place in society have changed quite dramatically, as people are looking for answers for their everyday problems. The application of yogic practices will relief number of chronic physical, psychological and psychosomatic diseases. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of yogic practices such as asanas and Surya Namaskara on flexibility and muscular endurance among working women in textile industry. To facilitate the study, 120 working women were selected from a textile unit in Satara, Maharashtra, India. The Analysis of Covariance is used to validate the results obtained. The results of the present study proved that there was significant improvement on flexibility and muscular endurance due to twelve-week yoga asana training and twelve week Suraya Namaskara training compared to the control group. It was suggested that a similar study may be conducted with larger samples, which would support the findings of this study.

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Asana, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Surya Namaskara, Yoga

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Helminthiasis is the most common infection caused by worms that is contaminant to human body parts. Normally, the worms live in the gastrointestinal tract, liver and other organs. The currently available anthelmintic drugs, including albendazole, mebendazole, thiabendazole, niridazole, dietylcarbamazine, ivermectin, praziquantel, are widely used to control helminthiasis. But these drugs have serious drawbacks such as hepatotoxicity, loss of appetite, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache and diarrhoea. Thus, it is necessary to look for more effective anthelmintic drugs with the minimum side effects. Eighty percent of the world's population relies on traditional medicines and plant extracts and the active constituents are used to meet people's primary health care needs. This review focuses on helminthiasis and the role of traditional plants in the treatment of helminthiasis.

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Anthelmintic drugs, Albendazole, Mebendazole, Thiabendazole and Niridazole. I. INTRODUCTION :

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The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act was recently amended in 2022, simplifying and accelerating the adoption procedure, which has given the orphaned and abandoned children residing in child care facilities in Odisha great hope in finding loving families. The Central Government legal modifications have given district collectors the authority to approve adoptions instead of the judiciary, streamlining and expediting the adoption procedure which saw the light of the day with cases as below. In the case analysed SECRETARY, SUBHADRA MAHATAB SEVA SADAN OF KOLATHIA & ANR. V. STATE OF ORISSA, AIR 2013 ORI 110 discusses the procedural hindrances which were undergone for adoption of two girl children later leading to such amendment to expedite the adoption processes and judicial proceedings followed.

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This review investigates the relationship between Human Serum Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) activity and complications in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Recognizing the critical role of PON1 as an antioxidant enzyme associated with HDL. A comprehensive literature review spanning from 2013 to 2023 was conducted, utilizing PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. The search strategy incorporated relevant keywords and medical subject headings (MeSH) related to "Paraoxonase 1," "Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus," and associated complications. To enhance search precision, Boolean operators were used. Compromised PON-1 activity was consistently identified in T2DM, showing correlations with dysregulated lipid markers, cardiovascular complications, atherosclerosis, diabetic nephropathy, and diabetic retinopathy. Gender-specific variations in PON-1 activity, particularly pronounced in women, were also observed. There is a bidirectional relationship between diabetes and PON-1 and it can be used both as a diagnostic and prognostic marker, assessing risk and complications in T2DM. Further research is necessary to validate these findings and pave the way for targeted therapeutic interventions encompassing diverse populations.

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PON-1(Paraoxonase-1), Metabolic disorder, Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Diabetes Complications, Risk assessment, Predictive Marker

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This study delves into the lives of children residing in and around railway stations in India, a significant yet often overlooked segment of the nation's marginalized population. These children, frequently excluded from mainstream discussions on welfare and education, encounter unique and complex challenges in accessing essential services and opportunities. The research embarks on a comprehensive exploration of their lives, unraveling the intricate factors that shape their experiences. Through a thorough investigation of socio-economic determinants, living situations, and institutional impediments, the study aims to shed light on the inequities and service gaps hindering the well-being and educational attainment of these children. By delving into the intricacies of their daily existence, the research seeks to provide actionable insights and policy recommendations that can effectively promote inclusive education and social upliftment for railway children in India. The ultimate goal of the findings is to contribute to a paradigm shift towards a more just and equitable society for street children, ensuring their equal rights and opportunities for growth and development.

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Keywords: Railway children, India, socio-economic determinants, living conditions, institutional barriers, inclusive education, social upliftment

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Solubility is the process by which a solid dissolve in a liquid phase to form a homogeneous mixture. The aqueous solubility of drug affect the physical, chemical & dose stability; it sets a standard for purity, dissolution rate and extent of absorption. A majority of active pharmaceutical ingredients that are being developed (drug) are lipophilic with limited aqueous solubility leading to problems in preclinical pharmacokinetic and toxicological investigations. Due to rapid advancement in combinatorial chemistry, high-throughput screening this increase of poorly aqueous soluble drugs have been observed. Solid dispersions have attracted considerable interest as an efficient means of improving the dissolution rate and hence the bioavailability of a range of poorly water-soluble drugs. Solid dispersions of poorly water-soluble drugs with water-soluble carriers have been reduced the incidence of these problems and enhanced dissolution. The focus of this review article on advantages, disadvantages and the method of preparation, and characterization of the solid dispersion.

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Solubility, Solubilization Techniques, Bioavailability, Solid dispersion

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