Volume 12 | Issue 3

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This paper discusses the critical matter of SQL Injection Attacks (SQLIA), which are widely recognized as a prevalent vulnerability in web applications and are among the top 10 web security concerns identified by the Open Web Application Security Project. As social networking and e-commerce have proliferated, so have assaults such as spamming and phishing, which pose grave risks to the security of user data. SQLIA permits unauthorized database access, modification, and deletion; therefore, hackers must exploit details such as table and field names. In order to address this issue, we suggest implementing a divide-and-conquer strategy that utilizes randomization-based encryption algorithms and the Hirschberg algorithm to bolster security while decreasing the complexity of time and space. By substantially enhancing security and resilience against prevalent attack techniques such as dictionary and brute force assaults, our solution outperforms current methodologies. Through the implementation of cutting-edge encryption methods and algorithmic improvements, our objective is to construct a resilient collection of tools that can effectively protect databases against unauthorized entry. This will consequently guarantee an elevated level of security for both users and their data.

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SQL, SQLIA, Hirschberg, encryption

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ABSTRACT The present study was designed to examine the how residents residing in two different styles of residential settings with good and bad environmental quality conditions respond to various community lifestyle features of their housing environment and what are its likely consequences on health & well-being. The study was conducted on a homogeneous sample comprising of 320 residents who were heads their respective residential units. A 2X2 factorial design was employed in which equal number of respondents were drawn across environmental quality (good versus bad) and Type of housing (apartments versus duplexes). The major results of this study revealed that residents living in Duplex style of housing perceived their community life- style significantly better than their counterparts living in apartment complexes. Similar trends of result were found between environmental quality and community life - style with residents living in good environmental quality dwellings reported significantly better community life- style in their complexes than their counterparts living in bad quality housing. Finally, the results indicated that high level of community predicted better health & wellbeing. Thus, duplex type of dwelling and high-quality residential complex independently promotes better community life- style to its residents. However, housing type and environmental quality were not related to health & well-being. Finally, community lifestyle was found to be significantly correlated with health. All these results reported are on total scores obtained on Community life- style and health & wellbeing. Implications of the study were discussed.

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Keywords: Type of housing, environmental quality Community lifestyle, Health & Well-being

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In rural India, women constitute the backbone of the village economy. Women engage in a variety of jobs to supplement their income, and the majority of rural Indian women are employed in agriculture, the country's largest unorganised sector. A large portion of this labour force is landless and comes from lower socioeconomic classes. The technology of farming modifies women's function and status in the process of rural social transformation. The disaggregated pattern of development has varied impact on women members of every region, group, class and caste. In this backdrop, it is pertinent to examine the status of women across the levels of rural transformation consequent upon the technological and agricultural growth. Except a few studies conducted here and there, no serious study is done to explain this social phenomenon. So there is a need to make an attempt to study the women labour especially in agricultural field of YSR District.

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The pervasive impact and rapid advancement of the Internet have brought about changes in aspects of modern culture including the way businesses operate and interact with customers. Consequently there has been a surge in patent applications seeking to improve e-commerce and internet related technologies within the realm of property. This paper critically examines the challenges and potential drawbacks associated with internet and e-commerce patents in today's technological landscape. The digital era has ignited a wave of creativity leading to a rise in patent requests for inventions related to the internet and e-commerce. These advancements encompass a spectrum of ideas ranging from data analysis and personalized recommendation algorithms to marketplaces and payment systems. However due to limitations within the patent system and the evolving nature of internet technologies several significant issues arise. One such issue is the proliferation of ambiguous patents commonly referred to as "patent trolls" resulting from the increase in patent applications. These entities acquire patents not with the intention of utilizing these inventions themselves but rather employ litigation tactics to compel businesses into compliance thereby hindering competition and innovation. These tactics used by patent trolls have been shown to hinder the growth and innovation of businesses. They divert resources away from product development. Secondly, the rapid pace of advancements in the Internet and e-commerce sectors can render patented inventions obsolete within a short period. Innovations based on internet technologies may become outdated in a few years due to evolving customer preferences, emerging technologies or shifts in market dynamics. This raises concerns about whether it's appropriate to grant patents for innovations that may not have a lasting impact. Furthermore enforcing patents across countries poses challenges due to variations in patent laws and interpretations of patent claims. This can lead to conflicting judgments and hinder global efforts to protect intellectual property rights with the border nature of e-commerce. The limitations of internet and e-commerce patents also include drawbacks for innovation. While patents are intended to foster innovation by granting exclusivity they can inadvertently hinder collaboration and knowledge sharing, within the technology community. Sometimes innovators must navigate through a web of existing patents to avoid infringement, which hampers the development of ground-breaking ideas. With the increase, in Internet and e commerce patent applications it becomes crucial to consider a few risks. The emergence of patent trolls the evolving nature of technology the complexities surrounding enforcement and the challenges to open innovation have cast doubt on whether the current patent system is suitable for these dynamic industries. As technology advances further it is essential for policymakers, legal professionals and innovators to collaborate and address these concerns. This will ensure that the patent system continues to foster innovations than hinder progress, as a roadblock.

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Internet, E-commerce, Modern culture, Patent applications, Property, Challenges, Digital era, Drawbacks, Data analysis, Personalized recommendation algorithms, Marketplaces, Ambiguous patents, Patent trolls, Litigation tactics, Rapid advancements, Obsolescence, Customer preferences, Emerging technologies, Global enforcement, Knowledge sharing, Open innovation, Technology advancement, Risk

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A patient's demand for comfort and assurance is paramount. A primary nursing duty is to ensure comfort; health care interventions may be performed based on traditions and routines that practitioners no longer critically examine. A broad lens through which to evaluate pain and pain treatment options is the context of comfort. Patients in hospitals frequently experience procedural pain, which they all naturally attempt to avoid. Any intramuscular injection will undoubtedly hurt where it is injected. Individual experiences of pain after intramuscular injection can be influenced by a number of factors, including anxiety, culture, age, gender, and expectations of pain treatment. Aim and Objectives: The purpose of this research is to assess the Helfer Skin Tap Technique's effectiveness in treating intramuscular pain in patients receiving injections at the Bhagyoday Thrift Charity Hospital in Sagar (M.P.). The objectives of this study was to gauge the degree of discomfort before to using the Helfer skin tap procedure, Use the tap technique to gauge the impact of the Helfer skin on the degree of discomfort experienced during intramuscular injection delivery, to assess the difference in discomfort between the application of the Helfer skin tap method and after intervention and using the Helfer skin tap technique, to determine the relationship between a subset of demographic characteristics and the degree of discomfort. Methods: After receiving approval from the Bhagyoday Tirth Charitable Trust in Sage, Madhya Pradesh, the researcher proceeded with data collection, selecting samples using the purposive sampling technique. The researcher received formal permission to conduct the study from the principal of Bhagyoday Tirth Nursing College. The researcher-built relationships with the attendees, staff, and patients and gave assurances regarding the confidentiality of the data gathered. They were administered the intervention named the helfer skin tap procedure and asked to record their answers. In order to analyse the data, descriptive statistics were used. The chi-square test was employed to establish a correlation between the patient's chosen demographic factors and the efficacy of the Helfer skin tap technique for intramuscular injection. Results: The study's outcome and analysis were predicated on the statistical analysis of the "t" test results, which were used to determine whether there was a significant difference in the amount of discomfort experienced during an intramuscular injection before and after using the Helfer skin tap technique. Chi square was utilized to determine whether certain demographic factors were associated with the degree of discomfort experienced after the delivery of an intramuscular injection using The Helfer Skin Tap Technique. The mean difference and "t" test were used to compare the data collection results before and after applying the Helfer skin tap technique. The results indicate that the mean score was 5.33 before and 0.93 after applying the Helfer skin tap technique, with a mean difference of 4. Thus, the outcomes demonstrate the efficacy of the Helfer skin tap procedure. According to the data, 53.33% of adult patients reported no pain, 40% reported mild pain, 6.67% reported moderate pain, and 0% reported severe or worse pain. Conclusion: This study found that the Helfer skin tap method was a highly useful way to lessen injection-related discomfort. According to this research, 53.34% of patients had no pain at all, 40% had mild pain, only 6.67% had moderate pain, and 0% had severe or worse pain. This is a better outcome than what was obtained with the Helfer skin tap approach previously. Prior to the Helfer skin tap, the mean was 5.33; after the skin tap, the mean was 0.93.

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This study examines the environmental effects of electric vehicles (EVs) by performing a thorough Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). The whole life cycle of EVs--including raw material extraction, production, vehicle usage, and end-of-life management--is painstakingly examined in this study. Examining the energy use and ecological effects during the production process, the study examines the effects of mining vital minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel on the environment. Additionally, the study evaluates the emissions and environmental effects of electric vehicles when they are in operation, taking energy efficiency and electricity sources into account. The study also examines recycling procedures and the environmental effects of getting rid of electric car parts, with a focus on batteries. This research intends to provide useful insights for customers, manufacturers, and policymakers by offering a thorough and nuanced knowledge of how electric vehicles either exacerbate or mitigate environmental challenges. The results are important because they help shape sustainable practices in the automotive sector and help make well-informed decisions on the development and acceptance of electric vehicles.

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This research explores the relationship between high and low pet attachment with parental bonding, adverse childhood experiences, and prosocial behaviour among young adults. Using convenience and snowball sampling methods, 100 participants aged 18 to 25 were recruited to complete a questionnaire comprising measures such as the Parental Bonding Instrument, Adverse Childhood Experience Scale, Prosocialness Scale, and Lexington's Pet Attachment Scale-M. Pearson correlation analysis was employed to examine the associations between these variables. Results revealed significant correlations, indicating a positive relationship between pet attachment and prosocial behaviour, and a negative association between adverse childhood experiences and pet attachment. Furthermore, nuanced findings regarding the influence of parental bonding on social behaviours were observed.

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This study aims to Comparing Pacing Profiles between speed ratio for 20 and 35 km race walking athlete ,also to identify the prediction ratio of achievement record for 20 and 35 km race walking athlete , the researcher used the descriptive method , the research sample consisted of athletes participating Budapest 2023 20 and 35 km race walking , the researcher used Excel version 2021 in processing data and chart analysis , the researcher reached prediction ratio of achievement record depends on race stages ,also reached the speed ratio approach in 20 and 35 km race walking

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Over the past few years, there has been a large investment in information and communication technology(ICT) in the teaching/learning process. In this context we have to know the perception of teacher trainees towards the use of ICT in teacher education programme. Three government teacher trainees institution of Cuttack were selected as population by using purposive sampling and by using random sampling select 100 B.Ed students. Out of which 50 male and 50 female students and 60 science and 40 Arts students. The investigator used descriptive survey method for this study. Data were analyzed by using statistical techniques like mean, standard deviation and t-test. The objectives were to identity the perception of teacher trainees towards using ICT in relation to they are sex and stream. The main findings were that most of the teacher trainees perceive the case of ICT in teacher education programme favorably. There is no difference in the perception of male and female teacher trainees towards the use of ICT in teacher education programme. Both science and arts teachers trainees perceived the dimensions in equal manner. It was also disclosed that teacher trainees need to be introduced more opportunities and exposure regarding using ICT and also proper practical training needed for ICT implementation and betterment of teaching learning process in teacher education programme.

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Perception, exposure teaching learning process Teacher trainees, Information and Communication Technology(ICT)

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Environmental justice is typically defined as distributive justice, which is the equitable distribution of environmental risks and benefits. Some definitions address procedural justice, which is the fair and meaningful participation in decision-making. Other scholars emphasise recognition justice, which is the recognition of oppression and difference in environmental justice communities. People's capacity to convert social goods into a flourishing community is a further criteria for a just society. However, initiatives have been taken to expand the notion of environmental justice beyond the three pillars of distribution, participation, and recognition to also include the dimensions of self-governing authority, relational ontologies, and epistemic justice. The goal of the environmental justice movement is to achieve agency for marginalised communities in making environmental decisions that affect their lives. The global environmental justice movement arises from local environmental conflicts in which environmental defenders frequently confront multi-national corporations in resource extraction or other industries. Local outcomes of these conflicts are increasingly influenced by trans-national environmental justice networks. Environmental justice scholars have produced a large interdisciplinary body of social science literature that includes contributions to political ecology, environmental law, and theories on justice and sustainability. The article reviews two decades of scholars' claims that exposures to pollution and other environmental risks are unequally distributed by race and class, examines case studies of environmental justice social movements and the history and politics of environmental justice policy making in the United States, and describes the emerging issue of global climate justice. The authors engage the contentious literature on how to quantitatively measure and document environmental injustice, especially the complex problems of having data of very different types and areas (such as zip codes, census tracts, or concentric circles) around polluting facilities or exposed populations. Also considered is the value of perspectives from critical race theory and ethnic studies for making sense of these social phenomena. The article concludes with a discussion of the globalization of the environmental justice movement, discourse, and issues, as well as with some policy implications of finding and understanding environmental justice. One unique feature of this review is its breadth and diversity, given the different approaches taken by the three co-authors.

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Disproportionate impact, exposure, inequality, mobilization, pollution, race, unequal impacts, social justice, climate justice imp

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Textile-based innovations in the realm of bone medical present a compelling avenue for addressing challenges in orthopedic treatments and bone regeneration. This review examines recent advancements in utilizing textiles for bone-related applications, including scaffolds for tissue engineering, implants, and wearable devices for monitoring bone health and facilitating rehabilitation. Key developments involve the incorporation of biocompatible and bioactive materials into textiles to promote osteogenesis and enhance mechanical properties. Additionally, smart textiles equipped with sensors offer real-time monitoring of bone healing processes, enabling personalized interventions and improving patient outcomes. The review discusses challenges such as biomechanical compatibility, long-term stability, and clinical translation, alongside potential future directions in harnessing textile-based approaches for bone medicine.

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Textile-based innovations, bone medicine, orthopedics, bone regeneration, tissue engineering, scaffolds, implants, wearable devices, bone health monitoring, rehabilitation, smart textiles, sensors, osteogenesis, biomechanical compatibility.

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The primary aim of the Automatic Railway Bridge System is to assist physically challenged passengers in moving from one platform to another. Crossing the railway track within the station premises poses significant challenges, especially for the handicapped and elderly individuals, who often require assistance from others. In this study, the agents utilize various resources such as train characteristics, driving regulations, and information pertaining to other trains to formulate their action plan. Many elderly individuals suffer from ailments such as leg cramps, walking difficulties, vein issues, and chronic foot pains, making it imperative to address this issue. To tackle this problem, we propose a project involving the implementation of a horizontally adjusted platform connecting both station platforms. This innovation eliminates the need for both adults and children to climb bridges, thereby saving time for passengers and ensuring smoother operations for all

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Railway Systems, Platform Bridge, IR SENSOR (E18-D80NK Infrared Proximity Sensor), DC Motor.

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Environmental justice is typically defined as distributive justice, which is the equitable distribution of environmental risks and benefits. Some definitions address procedural justice, which is the fair and meaningful participation in decision-making. Other scholars emphasise recognition justice, which is the recognition of oppression and difference in environmental justice communities. People's capacity to convert social goods into a flourishing community is a further criteria for a just society. However, initiatives have been taken to expand the notion of environmental justice beyond the three pillars of distribution, participation, and recognition to also include the dimensions of self-governing authority, relational ontologies, and epistemic justice. The goal of the environmental justice movement is to achieve agency for marginalised communities in making environmental decisions that affect their lives. The global environmental justice movement arises from local environmental conflicts in which environmental defenders frequently confront multi-national corporations in resource extraction or other industries. Local outcomes of these conflicts are increasingly influenced by trans-national environmental justice networks. Environmental justice scholars have produced a large interdisciplinary body of social science literature that includes contributions to political ecology, environmental law, and theories on justice and sustainability. The article reviews two decades of scholars' claims that exposures to pollution and other environmental risks are unequally distributed by race and class, examines case studies of environmental justice social movements and the history and politics of environmental justice policy making in the United States, and describes the emerging issue of global climate justice. The authors engage the contentious literature on how to quantitatively measure and document environmental injustice, especially the complex problems of having data of very different types and areas (such as zip codes, census tracts, or concentric circles) around polluting facilities or exposed populations. Also considered is the value of perspectives from critical race theory and ethnic studies for making sense of these social phenomena. The article concludes with a discussion of the globalization of the environmental justice movement, discourse, and issues, as well as with some policy implications of finding and understanding environmental justice. One unique feature of this review is its breadth and diversity, given the different approaches taken by the three co-authors.

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This paper identifies various areas of problems, like, failure of cooperatives for different reasons, poor living conditions of weavers, problems of marketing, problems of production, lack of training for weavers, lack of loyalty among members to PWCs, problem of procurement of yarn, problem of water logging, problem of flood during pick time, illegal competition from powerloom, failure of Reservation Act for handloom and failure of welfare schemes. Areas of prospects of handloom of these districts are good demand of handloom products of these areas, environment friendly production system, low capital investment, employment generation, contribution in revenue generation of districts, concentration of industrial development and different types of linkage creation.

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Abstract: This paper explores the significance of indigenous knowledge (IK) in Tribe of Rayagada, Odisha, India, and the need for its documentation. Traditionally, the people of Rayagada have relied on local knowledge systems inherited from their ancestors, which have been crucial for their livelihoods, particularly in agriculture. Over time, this localized knowledge has evolved into Indigenous Knowledge (IK), specific to particular communities and regions. With the modernization of society, the importance of IK for marginalized populations, including ethnic minorities, rural and tribal communities, and women, has come to the forefront. This trend is not unique to India but is observed globally, with recognition of IK by international bodies such as the United Nations. Odisha, with its rich cultural heritage and diverse communities, possesses a wealth of indigenous knowledge, especially among its tribal populations. The paper emphasizes the need for documenting this indigenous knowledge to preserve and utilize it effectively for sustainable development in the state.

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Indigenous knowledge, Odisha, local knowledge, traditional practices, modernization, sustainable development, documentation, tribal communities, cultural heritage, marginalized populations

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The present study aims to focus on the comparative aspects and characterization in the selected novels as well as to compare and contrast the characters through a female gaze.The novels of these writers (Krishna Sobti and Pratibha Ray) convey new questions about femininity and power structures by depicting modern women continuously fighting to negotiate their own identity in the new nation. These women writers presented the quest for a woman's identity at time when feminism was not an integral part of social and intellectual discourse as it has become over the past few decades.

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Krishna Sobti, Pratibha Ray, Patriarchy, Feminism, Female characters, Independent Identity, Female Persona, Comparative Literature

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This project demonstrates the creation of a Python-based voice assistant for desktop environments, aiming to create a flexible and intuitive assistant that can perform tasks using natural language. The application uses text-to-voice synthesis, natural language processing (NLP), and speech recognition to achieve accuracy in user commands. The assistant interprets and comprehends user intent using NLP techniques, enabling it to perform various activities effectively. Voice assistants are essential tools in modern computing, enhancing convenience and productivity. The voice assistant uses speech recognition libraries to translate spoken instructions into text, enhancing user engagement. It uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods like tokenization, part-of-speech tagging, and syntactic parsing to analyze user input. The assistant offers a range of tasks, including sophisticated tasks like email sending, calendar organization, and controlling smart home appliances, as well as simple tasks like note-taking, weather checking, and web browsing. The assistant's architecture is modular and extendable, allowing developers to add new features and modify it for specific use cases. Its user interface is simple and easy to use, providing relevant information and feedback in an understandable way. This project aims to demonstrate the practicality and effectiveness of creating a Python-based voice assistant for desktop settings. The assistant enhances productivity and the user experience by allowing users to communicate with their computer

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Voice Assistant, Python's Speech Recognition, Python text-to-speech library pyttsx3,

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Dr. Stephen L. Defelice, the author and president of the Foundation of Innovation Medicine (FIM) in Crawford, New Jersey, handed the first description of the term nutraceutical. in recent times Health experts and the public have shown particular interest in the pharmaceutical product Nutraceuticals. include colourful food products similar as salutary fibre, antioxidants, polyunsaturated adipose acids (PUFA), probiotics, prebiotics, and other herbal/ natural food kinds due to its nutritive supplements. Nutraceuticals are foods, or portions of foods, that have health and remedial parcels that can help and treat complaint. Fruits and vegetables high in nutrients are essential to a balanced diet. Nutraceuticals are vital for maintaining health, precluding complaint, and perfecting quality of life. Their main ingredients include nutrients, botanicals, and salutary supplements. These nutraceuticals aid in the fight against several of the century's most burning health issues, including diabetes, cholesterol, osteoporosis, cancer, heart complaint, and rotundity. This composition's thing is to bandy current exploration on the use of different nutraceuticals in uncommon diseases.

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Nutraceuticals, Dietary supplements, Various disease

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Abstract In Modern times, financial operations of the NBFCs are far superior in terms of hassle free approach to customer, approvals of loans and accelerated disbursement of the sanctioned loans because of the Integration of Innovative financial services with the Technological solutions. One of such arrangement is peer to peer lending (P2P), an online lending platform. It can be defined as "the use of an online platform that brings lenders and borrowers together in order to provide unsecured loans. People who want to borrow money (borrowers) connect with people who have money to lend (lenders)". The main characteristic of peer-to-peer lending is that both the parties do not have any relationship existing between them and still can have a safe and successful transaction. It is a win-win situation for both, as borrowers can get credit with fewer hassles and lower interest rates, while lenders can gain higher returns on their invested capital. RBI has issued guidelines to regulate peer lending companies as non-banking financial companies (NBFCS) under section 451 (f)(iii) the RBI Act. At present, there are 26 P2P lending platforms registered with RBI. The paper is prepared to scrutiny the overview of P2P Lending, policy guidelines of RBI and performance of one of the leading P2P companies viz LenDen club. Analysis reveals that it is an upcoming sector in the Indian financial sector landscape exhibiting a growth of more than 10 times in one year since its evolution in 2012. In 2023 year, peer-to-peer lending has seen a large number of new entrants into the market. Till date, 3-3.5 million investors have opened investment accounts across various P2P lending platforms in India. Further, these Platforms have invested approximately Rs 20,000 crore in loans. This sector is playing pivotal role in bridging the gap between Traditional banking system and unmet financial needs of individuals and SME business. This alternative lending model not only enhances access to credit but also fosters financial inclusion and empowers a broader spectrum of individuals to participate actively in India's growing economy. In recent times, most of the small investors finding this sector more profitable than the equity market with less risk. Hence, RBI has to sharpen its regulating teeth to protect the small investors. Performance analysis of LenDen club reveals that more than 1 crore customers have registered with Rs. 13693 crores invested since its inception. It has been a largest P2P with an annual growth of 400%. In the forthcoming years, the platform of P2P lending will be great source of finance individuals and SME businesses.

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P2P lending; NBFCs; RBI; LenDen club; Borrowers; Lenders; SME business

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The "Pothole Alert System for Safer Two-Wheeler Riding" project addresses the pressing issue of road safety in India, particularly during the monsoon season when hazardous potholes are prevalent. Potholes are responsible for approximately 6% of accidents, with a significant number involving two-wheeler vehicles. To mitigate these accidents, this innovative system employs a GPS module to pinpoint potholes' exact locations and assess their severity. The data is stored on the device and later transmitted to a remote database when an internet connection is available. A dedicated web page displays this information on a map, allowing both the public and municipal officials to understand the distribution of potholes. The system processes real-time sensor data to instantly identify and classify potholes by severity. When a pothole is detected, it generates immediate alerts for riders through various communication channels, including visual indicators on the vehicle's dashboard and audible alarms. Integration with a web platform also provides historical data on pothole occurrences and road conditions. This project's goal is to reduce accidents caused by potholes by implementing an intelligent system that rapidly detects and communicates pothole severity to two-wheeler riders. It not only enhances road safety but also encourages collaboration between the public and relevant authorities to facilitate proactive road maintenance. In summary, the Pothole Alert System is a comprehensive solution that leverages technology to address a critical safety issue on Indian roads and fosters a more proactive approach to road maintenance and safety.

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LiDAR technology, IoT, Road safety, GPS module, Geolocation, Real-time sensor data, Alert system, Web platform

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