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The genre of gender studies in literature and visual media started as a means for the emancipation of women and later on it moved as a means for the portrayal of various gender diversities and sexuality too In the greatest Hindu epic Mahabharata, King Drupada, desiring an heir, sought Lord Shiva's blessing and was told a girl would be born to him, destined to become a man. Sikhandi, raised as a boy, was to marry the daughter of King Hiranyavarman. Upon realizing Sikhandi's true gender, tensions rose, leading to the threat of war. To prove Shikhandi's manhood, a yaksha named Stunakarna helped by temporarily exchanging sexes. Sikhandi, now a man, alleviated the conflict between the kings, ensuring peace and acceptance of his identity. The book Palace of Illusion by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an adaptation of Mahabhara; the character Sikandi is portrayed as a queer character, representing the inner feelings of someone from the trans community. Chitra Banerjee uses some metaphorical matters to convey the feeling of a person with gender diversity. This paper examines how Sikandi is characterised with different traits in both these texts, and where does the queer aspect lie in these texts.

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"Agri Connect," a pioneering digital tool in Malayalam, revolutionizes Kerala's agricultural landscape by offering farmers an array of specialized resources and utilities. Rooted in Malayalam, this app serves as a versatile farming companion, amalgamating advanced functionalities to optimize agricultural methodologies and streamline farming workflows. At its core, "AgriConnect" encompasses an expansive repository of crop-specific guides presented in Malayalam. These guides are a treasure trove of insights, seasonal recommendations, and effective pest management strategies. Alongside this knowledge repository lies an interactive marketplace designed for Malayalam-speaking farmers, facilitating seamless procurement of agricultural supplies and direct selling of fresh produce to consumers through an intuitive interface. Embedded within "Agri-Connect" is a robust supply chain tracking system that ensures transparency and reliability. This system meticulously traces the journey of agricultural products from farms to markets, fostering consumer trust. Additionally, leveraging cutting-edge algorithms, the app anticipates and alerts farmers about potential crop diseases, providing actionable insights communicated in their vernacular language. Moreover, "Agri-Connect" integrates intelligent tools for fertilizer recommendations, aiding farmers in choosing optimal fertilizers based on soil types and crop varieties. All features and functionalities are eticulously crafted in comprehensible Malayalam, enhancing accessibility and usability. "Agri-Connect" emerges as a pivotal digital platform, bridging technological advancements with agricultural practices in Kerala. It champions efficiency, sustainability, and prosperity within the region's vibrant agricultural sector, empowering farmers with knowledge and tools necessary for growth and success.

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Guidelines for flexible delivery of Student Affairs and Services programs during the Coronavirus 2019 pandemic were released in 2021 by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the form of CHED Memo no. 08, series of 2021. Guided by this memorandum, the office of Student Affairs and Services (SAS) of Tarlac State University included online services to enhance the offline services of its programs. It is on this premise that the study was conducted with the purpose of determining the students' level of awareness and satisfaction of the offline and online services offered by the different units of the office of SAS during the pandemic. The level of importance of the two modes of services was also determined. The study employed a descriptive design using an adapted and validated survey questionnaire. The 375 respondents of the study were composed of the second year to fourth year students coming from the different programs at Tarlac State University. The results of the study showed that the students were generally aware of the offline and online services and programs offered by the different units of SAS. The online services and programs that garnered the highest mean of level of awareness were the services provided by the student organization unit and the testing, monitoring and evaluation unit while the least known services were the dental services. Overall, the students were satisfied with the services and programs of SAS with the student organization receiving the highest level of satisfaction and the health services receiving the least level of satisfaction. Seven units whose services were deemed very important during the pandemic were the services offered by the scholarship and finance assistance, medical services, student discipline, services for specific students like students with disabilities and students belonging to indigenous groups, guidance and counseling services, career and job placement services and dental services. All other services were rated as important. The findings revealed that there are SAS programs and services that should be adequately disseminated to students through proper orientation of the type of support services that they can avail to help them adjust and succeed in the new learning environment. The suggestions proposed by the students to enhance the delivery of the programs of SAS may also be adapted. Guided by the results, the outcomes of this study may be used as benchmark for future research undertakings of the office of Student Affairs and Services and as a compliance report for accreditation. The instrument used may also serve as a tool for monitoring the effectiveness of SAS services and programs.

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Student Services and Programs, Level of Awareness, Level of Satisfaction, Level of Importance

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Predicting stock prices and the value of Bitcoin are important financial challenges that attract a lot of attention from analysts, academics, and investors. This abstract offers a succinct summary of the approaches, difficulties, and ramifications involved in forecasting stock and Bitcoin prices utilizing a variety of strategies, including deep learning models, machine learning algorithms, and instruments for data analysis..

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Stock Prediction, LSTM, Min-Max Scaling, Streamlit

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A person's face represents their identity. The development of image processing tools has resulted in a significant shift in the approaches used to exploit this physical property. Every school, college, and library takes attendance. The professor calls on each student by name and logs their attendance in the traditional manner. The process of recording attendance takes time. This is a time-wasting exercise for every lecture. We're going to employ an automatic procedure based on image processing to prevent these losses. One of these pieces of software allows for the identification of individuals within organizations or colleges in order to track attendance. One major problem with computer-based communication is authentication. One significant area of biometric verification that has been applied extensively is human face recognition. The regular tasks of attendance marking and analysis are carried out with less human interaction when an attendance management system is used. We are utilizing a face detection and identification technology in this new method. Accurate attendance depends on face identification, which separates faces from non-faces. Facing recognition for recording the student's attendance is the other tactic. For this system, OpenCV has been utilized. The OpenCV module, which connects to the camera, transforms the picture into RGB format. This format is then translated to neural networks that have already been trained using the HOG technique to identify face pixels. This system provides a time-efficient, efficient method of managing the attendance system with vast scalability for future needs. The gadget automatically detects attendance, the histogram data is compared to an existing dataset, a Haarcascade classifier is used to detect faces, and the Local Binary Pattern Histogram (LBPH) Algorithm is used to distinguish faces in the image. Every hour, an Excel spreadsheet is generated with information from the relevant class instructor.

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LBPH, OpenCV, HaarCascade classifier, image processing, and face recognition.

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The abstract provides a comprehensive overview of the intricate relationship between comparative advertising and consumer protection within the framework of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, in India. It delineates how comparative advertising, while potentially beneficial for consumers when conducted transparently, can also pose risks of misinformation and unfair competition. The abstract discusses the legal provisions outlined in the Consumer Protection Act, including definitions of unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements, aimed at safeguarding consumers from deceptive advertising practices. It highlights the role of regulatory bodies such as the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) and the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) in enforcing consumer protection laws and ensuring compliance with ethical advertising standards. The abstract further explores judicial interpretations and landmark cases that have clarified the boundaries of fair comparative advertising, emphasizing the prohibition of product disparagement and the importance of truthfulness and fairness in advertising content. It addresses issues and challenges in the enforcement of consumer protection laws, such as resource constraints, lack of consumer awareness, loopholes in the legal framework, globalization of advertising, and limited regulation in business-to-business transactions.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from being perceived as a charitable activity to becoming an essential aspect of corporate governance globally. This paper delves into the intricate relationship between CSR and governance, particularly focusing on how integrating CSR initiatives into governance strategies can significantly enhance stakeholder engagement, trust, and overall sustainability in the business landscape. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical evolution of CSR, the regulatory framework governing corporate governance in India, and the theoretical underpinnings of integrating CSR into governance frameworks. The integration of CSR into corporate governance strategies involves a multifaceted approach that goes beyond mere compliance and philanthropy. It requires aligning CSR goals with the company's core values, mission, and long-term business strategies. This integration encompasses various key elements, Boards of directors play a pivotal role in providing oversight, leadership, and strategic direction in CSR matters. Establishing dedicated board committees or task forces focused on CSR ensures that CSR initiatives are integrated into the company's governance structure and decision-making processes. Effective CSR integration necessitates meaningful engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, communities, and regulatory bodies. Collaborative partnerships with stakeholders enable companies to identify key CSR priorities, address stakeholder concerns, and co-create value that benefits both the company and society at large. Integrating CSR into governance strategies requires robust risk management mechanisms to identify, assess, and mitigate social, environmental, and ethical risks. Adhering to regulatory requirements and adopting internationally recognized reporting standards ensures transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in CSR practices. Transparent reporting of CSR initiatives, outcomes, and impact metrics is essential for building trust, credibility, and accountability with stakeholders. Adopting frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) or Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) guidelines enables companies to effectively communicate their CSR efforts and demonstrate tangible social and environmental impact. The paper also discusses the profound impact of CSR integration on stakeholder engagement, including enhanced trust, reputation, employee morale, investor confidence, and community impact. It addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with CSR governance, such as regulatory compliance, balancing short-term profitability with long-term sustainability, leveraging technology and innovation, and fostering collaborative partnerships. Through in-depth analysis, case studies, and best practices, the study provides actionable recommendations for businesses in India to strengthen their CSR governance frameworks, foster meaningful stakeholder relationships, and drive inclusive growth. Embracing CSR as an integral part of governance reflects a commitment to ethical leadership, sustainability, and responsible business conduct, contributing to a more resilient and socially responsible business ecosystem.

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Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Integrated Strategies, Trust, Reputation, Sustainability, India

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Three medicinal plants with strong anti-inflammatory potential--Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers., Cassia tora Linn., and Cassia alata Linn.--were chosen for this study and will be combined into polyherbal gel.The dried methanolic extracts of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers., Cassia tora Linn, and Cassia alata Linn were used to create the gels. Studies on skin irritation, viscosity, spreadability, pH, and homogeneity of polyherbal gel formulations were assessed. Rat paw edema produced by formalin and carrageenan were used to measure the anti-inflammatory effects. In both acute and chronic settings, it was discovered that the individual and polyherbal gel of Cassia alata Linn, Cassia tora Linn, and Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers had an anti-inflammatory effect. Comparing polyherbal gel to separate gels, which likewise demonstrated a synergistic effect

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The extent and comprehensive vision of government spending in the field of economics for local production in Iraq, especially after going through the period after the Iraqi occupation by America and the deterioration of Iraq's conditions. The importance, status and types of public expenditures are clarified by determining the impact of total public expenditures on GDP growth. Determine the impact of both current expenditures and investment expenditures on GDP growth.

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Government spending, Iraqi economy, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Economic growth, Post-2003 period, Reconstruction efforts, Fiscal policies, Infrastructure investment, Socio-economic development, Public sector investment, Private sector participation, Employment generation, Diversification of economy, Investment in key sectors, Political stability, Institutional reforms, Corruption, Bureaucratic efficiency, Sustainable development and Long-term prosperity.

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The right to live with dignity and self-respect as a human being leads to a continuous analysis of policies and services aimed at marginalized sections. UNICEF's Medium-Term Strategic Plan for 2002-05, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, demands that 'all children have access to and complete an education of good quality'. Inclusive practice is a teaching technique that acknowledges and utilizes the diversity of students. It ensures that all pupils have access to instructional knowledge equitable. Also, have the opportunity to fully participate in their inclusive education studies. The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights, and Full Participation) Act of 1995 provided equal opportunities, protection of rights, and full participation to people with disabilities. The Integrated Education of Disabled Children Act is a federal law that mandates that disabled children get an integrated education. The National Trust Act was enacted in 1999. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is an excellent start for all kids interested in universal elementary education. The New Education Policy 2020 is to make education universal from pre-school through secondary school. Aarogya Setu is a mobile application that aims to "bridge the gap between excellent health and happiness." The purpose of inclusion is to include everyone. Discrimination based on race, gender, or disability. As a result of eradicating prejudice and intolerance, this comes down to equal access and opportunity. Secondary data was gathered from a variety of journals and websites. The higher education system follows the comprehensive core structure. In India, similar vocational training projects are being implemented. This initiative program aims to overhaul India's educational system by 2040.

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This research paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the working capital management practices adopted by HDFC Bank is one of the leading private-sector banks in India. The study delves into various aspects of HDFC The bank's working capital management, includes current asset management, current liability management, and working capital ratios. The research methodology involves data collection from the bank's annual reports and secondary sources, followed by data analysis using statistical tools. The findings reveal insights into HDFC Bank's liquidity, solvency, profitability, and financial performance over seven years. The paper concludes with recommendations for the bank's operational efficiency and future success.

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HDFC Bank, working capital management, liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, profitability, financial performance, data analysis, banking sector, India

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The manufacturing as well as marketing of counterfeit or duplicate products and goods lead to consequential financial, health, and safety threats to end users. It also hurts the economic growth of original manufacturers and businesses through revenue loss, product defamation, downtime, replacement expenses, forcing many brands to spend money on fighting counterfeits, trust among business partners can also be at risk, stealing sales, etc. To overcome and stop these crucial effects of counterfeiting, a blockchain-based system is used in the identification of original products and also detects duplicate products to ensure the identification of original goods. In this project, with massive emerging trends in wireless technology, QR (Quick Response) codes, and barcodes provide a technique to cut down the practice of counterfeiting products. The fake products are identified using a camera scanner, where the QR or barcode of the product or goods is linked to a blockchain to store product details, and the guaranteed unique code of each product is stored as blocks in the database. If the code in the product matches, the notification will be sent to the customer indicating the authenticity of the product and if it does not match the code in the database, a notification will be sent to the customer indicating that the product is fake or counterfeited and notification is also sent to the manufacturer about the place of purchase if the customer accepts the request made by the application. This approach to cutting down counterfeit ensures that consumers won't completely rely on merchants to determine if products are original or forged.

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Counterfeit Products, Cryptography, Encryption, Decryption, QR Code, Mobile App, Webservice

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Since COVID-19, the time spent on the smartphone has increased [1]. Increased use of smartphones might lead to problematic usage which can have negative effects on physical and mental health [2]. Studies have concluded that problematic smartphone usage is positively associated with mind wandering [3]. Thus, an increase in problematic smartphone usage will result in increased mind wandering. Both problematic smartphone usage and mind wandering resulted in poor academic performance, road accidents, academic procrastination, sleep problems, loneliness, anxiety, and depression [4]. Studies have shown that young adults engage in problematic smartphone usage and they report more mind wandering. Also, people use their smartphones [5] and mind wandering [6][7] as a coping strategy to deal with negative thoughts and emotions, which is maladaptive. These factors make the intervening of these variables the need of the hour. The present study aimed to find the effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention that addresses difficult thoughts and emotions on problematic smartphone usage and mind wandering among college students in Chennai. The sample consisted of 70 female college students between the ages 18-22 years. The 70 students were randomly assigned to intervention (n=35) and control group (n=35). Results revealed that at post-intervention a significant difference in the problematic smartphone usage (t (30) =6.611, p< 0.001) and mind wandering (t (30) =6.165, p< 0.001) scores were observed in the intervention group whereas no difference was observed in the control group. The effect size of the intervention was also found to be large for problematic smartphone usage (d= 1.6) and mind wandering (d= 1.5). In conclusion, mindfulness-based intervention that addresses difficult thoughts and emotions can reduce problematic smartphone usage and mind wandering among college students in Chennai.

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Problematic smartphone usage, Mind wandering, Mindfulness, Smartphone addiction

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In the present investigation, a simple, sensitive, precise and accurate RP- HPLC method was developed for the quantitative estimation of Albendazole and Levamisole in bulk drug and pharmaceutical dosage forms.Albendazole was found to be soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, strong acids, and strong bases. It is slig htly soluble in methanol, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and Acetonitrile. Albendazole is practically in soluble in water. Levamisole was found to be freely soluble in water; soluble in ethanol (~750 g/L), soluble in methanol and propylene glycol, slightly soluble in chloroform.Methanol: TEA Bufferl(pH-3.8) (30:70v/v) was chosen as the mobile phase. The solvent system used in this method was economical.The %RSD values were within 2 and the method was found to be precise. The results expressed in Tables for RP-HPLC method was promising. TheRP-HPLC method is more sensitive, accurate and precise compared to the Spectrometer methods.This method can be used for the routine determination of Albendazole and Levamisole in bulk drug and Pharmaceutical dosage forms.

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CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION

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Socio-emotional learning (SEL) plays a pivotal role in the holistic development of young children, impacting their academic achievements, relationships, and overall well-being. This article reviews the importance of SEL in early childhood, exploring key concepts, developmental stages, and influential factors. It further discusses effective strategies and interventions for promoting SEL in educational settings, highlighting the role of educators, parents, and the community. Additionally, the article examines the benefits of SEL on long-term outcomes, emphasizing the need for comprehensive SEL programs to nurture children's socio-emotional skills from an early age.

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KEYWORDS: Knowledge, Communication Manual, Therapeutic communication.

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Traveling is one of the therapies that might help us all feel less stressed in today's hectic environment. A wanderer lacks plans yet has many dreams. Even if the user is certain of the location to visit, he may not always find all the information he needs in one location. It would take him several days to create an itinerary, even if he obtains all the information about the location. As a result, this initiative offers trip planning insights that will enable users to make better travel plans. It will make it easier for consumers to locate all the information they need in one location. Additionally, it will allow the user to freely create their own personalized itinerary by factoring in things like user preferences and the distance between locations, among other things. In addition to offering the user other travel options, it will recommend the top hotels and locations based on online reviews. Thus, the customer will save a great deal of time with this fast itinerary generation.

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better travel plans, personalized itinerary, user preferences, fast itinerary generation.

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ABSTRACT PURPOSE: This paper intends to analyse the predominant Rohingya outcast emergency from political and compassionate points of view and investigates the political and philanthropic parts of the Rohingya outcast emergency. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY: Applicable writing has been assessed for reasonable comprehension. This study is engaging and subjective in nature and in view of optional wellsprings of information. FINDINGS: The primary drivers of the Rohingya emergency like political and helpful angles. Issues, for example, segregation and vagrancy, and public safety worries that provincial legislative issues scapegoated the Rohingya to fuel provincial pressures. In addition, outfitted clashes, political radicalization, security concerns,basic freedoms infringement and low media consideration contrasted with other dislodged families have made the future of the Rohingyas are exceptionally dubious. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The Rohingya emergency has broad ramifications for homegrown and provincial legislative issues as well concerning relations with significant world powers. With regards to territorial security and international affairs, this study gives understanding into the polarisation and politicisation of the Rohingya minority. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: This examination offers a fundamental investigation of the Rohingya exile emergency, diving into its multi- layered political and helpful aspects, contributing new bits of knowledge to address a squeezing worldwide concern. KEYWORDS: Rohingya, Refugee, Political, Humanitarian, Bangladesh, Myanmar PAPER TYPE: Research paper

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MIGRATION, INDIA, RUINGAA ETC.

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This research work titled "Impact of Labour Welfare Measures on Employee Satisfaction Sunshine International Agritech", was done with the main objective to study the labour welfare measures provided by the Sunshine International Agritech. To find out the effectiveness of labour welfare measures provided by the Sunshine International Agritech. To provide practical recommendations for enhancing labour welfare strategies at Sunshine International Agritech Theni. It is descriptive research design. The Primary data has been used to collect data with the help of Questionnaire. The sample size is 120. Tools used in this study Correlation Chi-Square and the major findings are the majority 59.2% of the respondents are of the gender male. The majority 64.2% of the respondents are Production Department. The suggestions for the betterment of the company and to make sure employees know about available benefits and how to use them. Offer flexible schedules or remote work to help employees balance work and personal life. Provide training to help employees grow in their roles and careers. Regularly review salaries to ensure they're competitive and fair. Create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels valued.

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Medical facility, Intramural facility, Employee Satisfaction, Workplace Wellbeing

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Background: Awareness of alarming signs among pregnant women is the first essential step in accepting appropriate and timely referral. Also, it is important in improving maternal and fetal health outcomes. Aim: The present study aimed to assess the practice of antenatal women towards identification of alarming signs leading to obstetrical emergencies during pregnancy, labour and puerperium. Methods: A quasi experimental reserach design was utilized at khanam's Hospital and Nursing Home, Hazuri Bagh, Srinagar on 30 pregnant women who had been chosen by convenient sampling technique. A structured interview schedule was used based on the recent reviews of literature. The tool included Socio-Demographic Characteristics, Obstetrical Characteristics, assessment of risk factors related to alarming signs leading to Obstetrical emergencies, Practice assessment towards identification of alarming signs leading to Obstetrical Emergencies. Results: revealed that in Experimental group, 66.7% had present history of obstetric complications, 66.7% had some medical condition presently, 66.7% had family history of medical while as in Control group, 53.3% of the subjects had previous history of obstetric complications, 66.7% had present history of obstetric complications, 66.7% had some medical condition presently, 60% had family history of medical condition. Thus the most commonly reported risk factor related to alarming sign was present history of obstetric complications, present medical condition, family history of medical condition. The findings also reveal that in pre test, majority of the subjects in Experimental Group (60%) and Control Group (66.7%) had inadequate practice. Least found risk factor was nutritional deficiency. In the post test, majority of the subjects in Experimental Group (86.7%) had adequate practice while as in Control Group, majority (60%) of the subjects had inadequate practice. Thus there was no improvement in the post test practice scores of Control group. The mean post test practice score of Experimental group is 82.22% which was much higher than the mean post test practice score of Control group that was only 48.15%. The Chi-square value showed that in Experimental group, there was no significant association between the pre-test practice score and demographic variables However, there was significant association between the pre-test practice score with the Obstetric variable (Gestational age). In the Control group, it was found that there was significant association between the pre-test practice score and demographic variable i.e., Age. Also there was no significant association between the pre-test practice score of Control group with the Obstetric variable. Conclusion: The current study questions were answered where inadequate practice towards identification of alarming signs leading to obstetrical emergencies were reported among pregnant women. According to the actual practices taken by pregnant women to overcome their alarming signs during current pregnancy, taking adequate rest and self-care practices was the most commonly reported actual practice. Recommendations: The study recommended developing antenatal classes programs for all pregnant women about alarming signs and about the actual time to seek emergency medical care. In addition, increase the mass media to disseminate correct and relevant information about alarming signs of pregnancy to pregnant women, families and communities.

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Antenatal, Alarming signs, Obstetrical emergencies, labour, puerperium

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