Volume 11 | Issue 12

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Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana is the branch of Ayurveda which deals with the preparation of herbal, mineral and herbomineral preparations. Various dosage forms have been described in Bhaishajya Kalpana. Avaleha Kalpana and Khanda Kalpana are two of those. One such formulation that is explained in Sahasrayoga Leha Prakarana is Bilwadi Leha. Khanda Kalpana is a modification of Avaleha Kalpana. It is done to solve concerns with palatability and prolong the product's shelf life. Madhura Dravya is an essential ingredient in the manufacturing of medications. This study was conducted to comprehend the quality of Leha and its modification into Khanda Paka prepared using two different Madhura Dravyas that is Jaggery, and sugar candy in each dosage form.

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Bilwadi Leha, Guda, Khanda Sharkara, Khanda Kalpana

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Abstract: Cultural intelligence is the ability of a person to interact effectively in multicultural situation. The role that cultural intelligence plays as an enabling factor for better cross-cultural adjustment. A significant difference was expected in the academic performance of the students between high and low level of cultural adjustment. Conducting the present study to help reduce friction among students in the institutions. Bangalore district divided into four segments for the study. Further, two colleges from each of four segments focusing under graduation programme on random sampling basis as a representation for research study. Descriptive survey method of research used for the study. Finally, 50 each from 8 colleges accounting total sample as 400 under graduate students for the study. Data base covering of two components a) Eight characteristics on Socio-economic status of respondents. Cultural intelligence tool accountable with 20 statements on five point Likert scale, ranging from 1-5 scores from strongly disagree to strongly agree with four concepts, Meta Cognitive (4 statements), Cognitive (6 statements), Motivational (5 statements) and Behavioural (5 statements). The minimum score for the cross cultural adjustment as 20 and maximum score as 100. Statistical measures used are number, percent, mean and standard deviation. Under inferential statistical test applied are Chi-square test to measure the association between selected socio economic characteristics and Cross cultural adjustment and statistical F-test for comparing means of different aspects of cultural intelligence. Majority of the respondents (46.0 %) found as 18 years of age, boys predominant (56.0 %), belongs to 1st year PUC and language background as English (90.0%) followed by Hindi (82.0 %). Further, second ordinal position with majority (48.0 %) and number of sibling being as one (40.0 %). Academic performance found as 61-72 marks noticed with 40.0 percent and higher respondents emerging from home (56.0 %) as residence. Regarding residential background majority (82.0 %) emerged from urban family background and religion being Hindu (58.0 %) respondents. The result indicate that 40.0 percent of respondents possess with adequate cross cultural adjustment level as compared to remaining 60.0 percent respondents noticed with moderate cultural intelligence level. Regarding Mata cognitive (56.0 %), cognitive aspects (16.0 %) and Motivation aspect (48.0 %) showed adequate level as compared to Behavior aspects (38.0%). There exists significant difference between mean response on different aspects of cultural intelligence scores among respondents (F=5.47*, p<0.05). The Association between age group (?2 = 9.28*), gender (?2 = 4.57*) and class studying (?2 = 86.17*) on cross cultural adjustment level among under graduate students found to statistically significant (p<0.05).

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cognetive, meta cognative, motivation , behaviour, cultural Intelligence

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Variable Data Printing is best suited to be reproduced using a digital printing process. Among all the available digital printing processes in the current time, Electrophotography process is the most common process used by the printers for printing the Variable Data Printing Jobs. The invention of this process dates back to the mid-20th century, when an American Physicist invented this process and filed an application for patenting this process of digital printing. This technology is now commonly used in the modern office printers. This process has evolved throughout the time in terms of technology, speed, quality, reliability and cost efficiency. Recent developments in the field of printing and allied industry have enabled this technology to reproduce excellent results in multi-colour jobs. When the question comes to the point of "quality" in a multi-colour job, there are few parameters that can be checked for ensuring the acceptable print quality. Gray Balance is one such parameter that can be very handy for checking print quality during print production and that too with just visual tools. For accuracy purpose, standard tools for colorimetry measurement may also be used for evaluation of print quality. In this study, a systematic approach is implemented to determine the print quality based upon reproduction of Gray Balance on Gloss Coated Paper using two different presses based upon Liquid Toner Technology and Dry Toner Technology.

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Electrophotography, Gray balance, Liquid Toner, Dry Toner, Gloss Coated Paper

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Abstract: - Agriculture, crop ranking play a vital role in agriculture development. In this study mainly the ranking of the crops has been analysed from the year 2000-01 and 2015-16 by using secondary data, different taluks of district is having different ranking in the different year. The production of crops is depends on the soil, temperature, rainfall, irrigation and agriculture technique, each taluk having different soil texture, availability of water resource. In this attempt have been made to analyse cropping pattern and crop ranking of the study region. Horticulture crops were dominated because of this study area having humid climate which is suitable for crops like areca nut, coconut, cashew nut and rubber etc.

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Keywords: - Agriculture, Cropping Pattern, Crop Ranking. Horticulture

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Natural radiation is a fact of life. All living organisms have been exposed continuously to ionizing radiation, which always existed naturally. People are constantly exposed to small amounts of ionizing radiation from the environment as they carry out their normal daily activities known as natural background radiation. Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORMs) is a source of natural radiation found on earth of terrestrial origin or from natural processes. The radiological risk due to the presence of natural and man-made radionuclides in beach sands from several public beaches like Kanyakumari, Colachel, Kadiapattanam, Sanguthurai was estimated in this study. Specific radionuclides concentrations in the sand samples were determined by standard gamma-spectrometry. The radioactivity concentration of different beach sands was estimated.

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An inventive way to realize the full potential of herbal treatments is through the herbal nanotechnology. The use of nanotechnology in herbo-applications has considerable promise for improving the efficacy, efficiency, and targeting of herbal therapies. It has the ability to transform conventional herbal therapy and offer novel treatments for a variety of medical ailments.The use of nanoscale drug delivery systems for herbal remedies holds promise for improving their efficacy and resolving issues with plant-based remedies. The conventional medical system is crucial in combating the rise in chronic illnesses. The utilization of phytomedicine-based nanoformulations, plant-mediated manufacturing of metal nanoparticles to treat burn wound sepsis, and phyto-informatics models of the wound healing process to choose suitable nanotherapeutic agent. The overview for reducing of use also the production of dangerous chemicals that harm living organisms creates an opportunity for a beneficial partnership between plant sciences and nanotechnology.This collaboration has the potential to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between these two fields.The topic of nanotechnology is one that is quickly developing and has enormous potential benefits for industry, medicine, and cosmetics.The development of nanoherbal medications by nanotechnology will bring forth a new era in the study of herbal drug discovery. Many nanoparticle medicines are now being researched for drug delivery. The most extensive application of nanotechnology is in pharmaceuticals.

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Over the past ten years, employee relations--which seek to create and preserve a friendly relationship between workers and the organization, managers, and other workers--have gained attention. The reasons for bad employer-employee relations, the importance of management relationships, and the role that co-worker relationships play in fostering positive employee relations were the main topics of the essay. Discussions of the findings and recommendations based on the analysis were held. The worker believed that improved basic work culture would improve employee interactions and be provided by the organization. Good supervisory practices and a trustworthy work environment were determined to be the most important elements influencing positive employee relations.

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Employee engagement is emerging as a key differentiator for successful organizations. It's crucial to consider employee engagement as a competitive advantage and a core value proposition when striving for organizational success and efficiency. This concept has gained global traction, and this study investigates the current state of employee engagement in two medium-sized IT companies. Through a qualitative research approach utilizing deductive reasoning, the study aims to explore the factors that drive engagement within these organizations. A convenience sample of employees of two medium-scaled IT Organizations (n = 232) completed a survey on employee engagement and their outcomes on Organisational Effectiveness. The data were analyzed using correlation analysis. The results showed that there was a significant, positive relationship between employee engagement and organization Effectiveness. These findings indicate that employee engagement is a significant and strong factor that determines the individual performance of employees which directly impacts on organizational Effectiveness. The findings also indicate that Engagement dimensions: Recognition, rewards, wellness, growth opportunities, and work-life balance all positively impact job satisfaction. This implies that companies do need to consider how to promote employee engagement in the organization for effectiveness

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In some clinical applications, the performance of a machine learning algorithm may be negatively impacted by patient incorrect label uncertainty during training for a supervised learning job. For instance, because of uncertainty in the patient's condition or the unreliability of the diagnostic criteria, even clinical professionals may be less confident when making a medical diagnosis for some patients. Thus, certain examples utilised in algorithm training could have incorrect labels applied to them, which would negatively impact the algorithm's performance. In certain situations, professionals might be able to measure their diagnostic uncertainty, though. In order to account for such clinical diagnostic ambiguity while training an algorithm to predict individuals who develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), we provide a robust technique that uses support vector machines (SVM). A condition of the severely sick known as ARDS is identified using clinical criteria that are known to be unreliable. Our method of representing ambiguity in the diagnosis of ARDS involves assigning a graded weight of confidence to every training label. In order to limit overfitting, we also employed a unique time-series sampling technique to address the issue of intercorrelation among the longitudinal clinical data from each patient utilised in model training. Based on preliminary results, we may compare our technique that takes into account the uncertainty of training labels with a traditional SVM algorithm and obtain a significant improvement in the system's ability to diagnose patients with ARDS on a hold-out sample.

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Machine learning, support vector machine, label uncertainty, acute respiratory distress syndrome, sampling from longitudinal electronic health records (EHR).

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Vibhitaki (Terminalia belerica) is populary known as the ingredient of Triphala. The tree is abundantly found in the forests and plains of India. It is very useful in various diseases like Kasa, Visarpa, Mukha roga, asmari etc.It is proven to have antihypertensive activity, antiulcer activity etc. The present review covers the properties and uses of Vibhitaki along with categorization and research studies etc..

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In recent years, artificial intelligence and machine learning has made major strides in the field of medicine. The medical sector requires a high level of accountability and transparency. Reliable machine decisions and predictions require explanations to justify their outcomes. This necessitates increased interpretability and a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms of algorithms. However, the black box nature of deep learning remains a challenge, leading to limited comprehension of many machine decisions. The reason radiologists are weary of using AI is because they do not trust model predictions without any form of explainability. Thus, we aim to create a system that not only focuses on interpretability and explainability but also has a high enough accuracy to make it reliable enough to be trusted and used by radiologists.

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Every silk industry has a value-added chain from silkworm eggs to fabrics or finished garments. In this chain, every activity has its own importance and specialized knowledge is required to perform each and every activity. Different activities in the supply chain are widely spread all over the state. The activities performed in the areas formed clusters such as clusters of Cocoons production, Silk Reeling, Spinning, Dying, and Weaving. All the activities are interdependent with each other. But the linkage among all the players of the chain is established by some intermediaries or traders. Blockchain can provide supply chain transparency also it reduces risk and cost across the supply chain. We proposed a more secure method to supply chain management for silk production using Blockchain technology. Security and transparency will be provided through a face recognition hardware device and QR scanner. Customers can see details of all stages of silk production. Due to such transparency in the system, the silk business will increase and farmers and all units of a cluster will benefited.

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Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea(FHA) is a condition with multifactorial pathophysiology affecting the Gonadotropin-releasing hormone secretion. This happens due to the Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian(HPO) axis disruption, leading to the persistent cause of amenorrhea. Several factors such as Psychosocial stress, weight loss, diet with calorie restriction, excessive exercise or a combination of these acts as triggers. Young women with FHA often struggle to manage stress and are prone to mood swings, depression and anxiety. Since FHA causes hormonal disturbances, chronic hypoestrogenemia results in a negative influence on growth of bones. Low levels of estrogen inhibits the gene expression of osteoprotegerin and influences the apoptosis of osteoblasts. In addition to this, hypoestrogenemia also delays the formation of bone growth factors and bone remodelling. This in turn reduces bone mineral density, making them more fragile and vulnerable to the risk of fractures. Furthermore it poses risks to cardiovascular health and reproductive well-being. Treatment includes an interdisciplinary approach to address bone health, psychological support, nutritional deficiencies and fertility support. Restoring hormonal imbalance and ensuring overall well-being are the key factors of management.

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Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea(FHA), Gonadotropin releasing hormone, Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian(HPO)axis, Hypoestrogenemia, Bone mineral density, Cardiovascular health, Hormonal imbalance

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The purpose of this research paper is to examine how non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh support women's empowerment. Because of the distinct socioeconomic and geographic features of Himachal Pradesh, women face a variety of opportunities and problems. For this reason, it is critical to assess the NGO initiatives that have been put in place to improve the status and agency of women in the area. The study uses a thorough methodology, integrating qualitative and quantitative techniques, to evaluate the effects of different projects run by non-governmental organizations in Himachal Pradesh.

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Women empowerment, Non-Governmental Organizations, Himachal Pradesh, Gender Equality, Socio-economic Development.

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Background of the study Cancer is an uncontrolled division of cells, can originate in almost in any tissue of the body. According to cancer Research UK, there are about 60 different organ tissues in the body where cancer can originate. Among all the Cancers the leading cause for cancer death in women is cervical cancer next to breast cancer. As per the WHO statistics, cervical cancer kills over 33,000 women in India annually and about one fourth of the world's cervical cancer patients reside in India.1 Cervical cancer is malignancy of the cervix, it is one of the most common cancer affecting women of all ages. The cervix is the narrow portion of the uterus where it joins the top of the vagina. Most cervical cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, arising in the squamous (flattened) epithelial cells that line the cervix. Adenocarcinoma, arising in glandular epithelial cells is second most common type, cancer can arise very rarely in other types of cells in the cervix.2 Aim of the study:To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and self reported practice regarding cervical cancer and its prevention among reproductive age group women. Methodology: A "Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research" research design was used. The present study was conducted in selected rural area of vijayapur, district. The sample size for the present study is 120 selected through Quota sampling technique. Results: Majority 43.3% of respondents are in the age group of 15 - 25 years, and 66.7% of the respondents are Hindus, majority 32.5% of the respondents had non formal education, majority 43.3% of the respondents are in private job,42.5% of the respondents are having >20000 income per month, 45.8% of the respondents are married, 43.3% of the respondents were unmarried and no children, 58.7% of the respondents are belongs to nuclear family, 54.2% of the respondents were not using any contraceptive methods, Majority 50.8% of the respondents were never heard about cervical cancer.In the pre-test prior to the administration of structured teaching programme data reflects that out of 120 reproductive age group women, in pre test score 100% had inadequate knowledge score and no one had moderately adequate knowledge score and in post test score 47.5% had adequate knowledge score, 52.5% had moderately adequate knowledge score and there were no respondents with inadequate post test knowledge scores. In pre test self reported practice score, 95% had low self reported practice and very few 5% had high self reported practice and post test score 79.2% had high self reported practice and 20.8% had low self reported practice score regarding cervical cancer and its prevention.There is a significant association found between pre tests knowledge scores of respondents with the selected demographic variables such as age (?2 =23.85(P=0.0001), Religion(?2=8.477(P=0.037), Education (?2 =95.20(P=0.0001), Occupation (?2 = 44.42 (P=0.0001), Income (?2 =50.07(P=0.0001), Marital status (?2 =51.76(P=0.0001), No of children (?2 = 59.18(P=0.0001), Contraceptive used (?2 =15.52(P=0.0001), Heard about cervical cancer (?2 =91.70(P=0.0001), Sources of information (?2 =8.359(P=0.015). There is a significant association between self reported practice scores with Education (?2 =8.409(P=0.03), No of children (?2 = 11.87(P=0.018), Contraceptive used (?2 =1.107(P=0.575), Heard about cervical cancer (?2 =2.188(P=0.138), Sources of information (?2 =8.359(P=0.015).

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Structured teaching programme, knowledge, self reported practice, cervical cancer, reproductive age group women.

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An unforgettable star in the world of modern Bengali fiction is Pratibha Bose. The pen of the self-promotional yet strong self-confessed writer effortlessly captures the picture of the low-class, middle-class lifestyle. She has also shown the happiness and sorrow of the neglected, oppressed women. Non-Aryans lady has placed the character Draupadi of Mahabharata next to Non-Aryans, black girls. Her pen did not stop only doing on sketch of daily life. The oil painting of memory on the canvas of heart while traveling abroad with her husband has been used in her travel literature. There will be an opportunity to find the uniqueness of her creation in the main article under discussion.

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Index words: 'Swadharma', thought-consciousness, sense of life, religion and non-religion, non-Aryans, feminist, independent.

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Abstract: This research paper examines the intricate relationship between economic growth and unemployment, aiming to shed light on the multifaceted dynamics that govern these two critical aspects of a nation's economy. The paper explores various theories, empirical evidence, and policy implications to provide a comprehensive understanding of how economic growth impacts unemployment rates and vice versa. By analyzing historical data, case studies, and existing literature, the research aims to contribute valuable insights for policymakers, economists, and stakeholders in devising strategies that foster sustainable economic development while addressing the challenges of unemployment.

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Leadership is a factor in improving organisational performance. However, the role autocratic leadership plays in contributing to the performance of organisations in Nigeria's manufacturing sector had not been sufficiently explored. The leadership style was based on subordinates carrying out orders amid lack of enough requisite skilled labour for production purposes. It was on this basis that this study investigated the effect of autocratic leadership style on the performance of selected food and beverages manufacturing companies in South-West, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. The questionnaire was used for data collection. Slovin's formula was used for obtaining the sample size. Stratified sampling technique was the basis for classifying the employees into levels - top management, middle management, and low-level workers while simple random sampling was adopted in collecting data from each level. The predictor and outcome variables were measured on a four-point Likert scale that ranged from strongly disagree, 1, to strongly agree, 4. The results of the study indicated positive effect (? = .712, t = 13.428, p < 0.05) of autocratic leadership style on corporate performance. The implication of the results was that autocratic leadership style had the potential to boost the market share of the studied companies. It led to attaining goals in the companies. However, the value of the coefficient of determination, .325, indicated poor predictive ability of the regression model. Based on the findings of the study, the conclusion was that it was necessary for the studied companies to explore the potential contribution of other leadership styles to performance. This would enable the companies to determine the extent of emphasis to place on individual leadership styles in the process of pursuing corporate goals.

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Composite membranes of All- purpose flour and S-PEEK (Sulphonated-polyetheretherketone) was prepared using solution casting and solvent evaporation method .The prepared membranes were thus characterized by Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) to verify sulfonation. Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) was carried out to investigate the thermal stability of the sulfonated membranes. Surface morphology and tensile strength were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and UTM, respectively. Sorption experiments were conducted to observe the interaction of sulfonated polymers with water and methanol. The ion exchange capacity (IEC), which is a measure of proton conductivity was evaluated and found to be comparable with the commercially available NafionTM membranes. The membranes showed sufficient thermal stability also, the water uptakes and swelling ratios of the composite membrane increased with increase in the weight percent of the reinforcement. The membrane was assessed for its potential at different weight percent of All-purpose flour to serve as proton exchange membranes (PEM) in fuel cells and the results were promising.

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SPEEK, PEMFC, Composite polymer membranes

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