Volume 12 | Issue 12 |

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This study seeks to understand how a corrupt tourist guide Raju playing the central role in R. K. Narayan's The Guide is metamorphosed into a saint. Conceptually-ethically, morally, lawfully-a tourist guide is not desired to misguide the tourists but in The Guide Raju instead of showing the right path to the tourists follows the wrong means to guide his visitors. However, things related to unethical means do not continue and consequently he gets exposed as a criminal in the context of forging Rosie's signature. His imprisonment ending to his career as a tourist guide makes a turning point in his life and the turning phase of Raju's life is the point of study in this paper. The jailbird Raju, after his release from the prison cell, is mistaken for a spiritual guide and later made to sacrifice his life to save the lives of the people. Raju's transformation from a tour guide to a spiritual leader symbolizes the search for meaning amidst societal change. This paper analyzes key character dynamics, narrative techniques, and the symbolic elements that contribute to the novel's rich tapestry, ultimately revealing how The Guide serves as a profound reflection of the soul of India.

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R.K. Narayan, The Guide, Indian culture, spirituality, identity, post-colonial literature, Malgudi, self-discovery, tradition, modernity

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Although mushrooms have long been valued for their culinary and medicinal qualities by many cultures, more recent scientific discoveries have revealed the amazing potential of mushrooms in the cosmetics industry. An overview of the newly emerging topic of mushroom cosmetics is given in this abstract, which also highlights the mushrooms' exceptional qualities, sustainability, and prospective advantages for skincare and attractiveness. Cosmetics made from mushrooms offer a fresh take on environmentally friendly and sustainable beauty products. Bioactive substances found in mushrooms, such as polysaccharides, beta-glucans, and antioxidants, have several positive effects on skin health. Because of their proven anti- inflammatory, hydrating, and anti-aging qualities, these natural substances are perfect for use in skincare products. Furthermore, mushrooms can improve the skin's natural brightness and shield it from external assaults. Mushrooms are used in cosmetics in response to consumer demand for natural and eco-friendly goods. Because they can be grown in regulated conditions, mushrooms have less of an environmental impact than traditional cosmetic materials. Additionally, they can be composted and biodegraded, which supports sustainable beauty practices. A number of mushroom species have become well-known in the cosmetics sector; shiitake, chaga, and reishi mushrooms are among the more well-known varieties. With their wide variety of advantages, these fungi are utilized in serums, creams, masks, and other skincare products, providing a comprehensive approach to skincare. Mushroom cosmetics represent a viable path for innovation as the beauty industry moves toward more environmentally friendly and naturally inspired products. In order to meet the increasing demand from consumers for natural, eco-friendly, and potent skincare products, this abstract introduces the idea of mushroom cosmetics and highlights their potential to transform the beauty business.

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Mushroom, Beneficial Components, Bioactive properties, Commercial Status.

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Abstract: Tuberculosis is a hypersensitive granulomatous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (M.TB).In India 40% people are affected by T.B. So need of knowledge about T.B. and the pathogenesis of T.B is more important to People or society. Pathophysiology means, when a human being is suffering from a disease this is Because of change in function on that organ or human body. Infection is caused by air- borne droplets Of organisms person to person. The main objective of this review is how to diagnose and how it is cure or treat the tuberculosis . It is Diagnosed by PPD, IGRA, Sputum studies, X-rays and Biopsies. Mostly antibiotics are preferred.

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Tuberculosis, Sputum studies, Antibiotics, Pathophysiology

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In recent years, the global community has increasingly recognized the urgent need to address environmental challenges, including climate change and resource depletion. As a significant contributor to carbon emissions and resource consumption, the construction industry plays a crucial role in shaping our sustainable future. Adopting green and sustainable building practices is paramount in mitigating environmental impact and ensuring a resilient built environment for generations to come.

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This research seeks solutions for efficient water supply, energy conservation, alternative green materials and resources, and improvement of the indoor environmental quality of buildings.

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This paper solves a real-world problem of rider safety by ensuring helmets are worn through the use of the machine-learning technology, YOLO v8, used for helmet detection. The goal is to develop a system that can accurately detect helmets in real-time video feeds. starting from the high-resolution recording of video captures made from the camera on the rider, image processing is deployed to enhance the quality of the frames and make it easier for features to be identified. The real-time processing system efficiently detects whether the rider is wearing a helmet. several processes are involved namely, collecting data, preparing images, choosing the correct architecture, and building up the model. Training the model is essential, and during this stage, the enhancement of the model by the addition of optional data augmentation can significantly help improve the model's performance and make it less sensitive to certain variations, like lighting and pose of the rider. the YOLO v8 model consists of very efficient layers that help with the quick identification of helmets on riders. This has been trained on a lot of data, and its performance has been reported regularly to find efficiency in classifying any object as a rider with/without a helmet. if a helmet is detected, the servo motor, in conjunction with the buzzer, will be activated to alert the rider. The feedback here is instantaneous and encourages them always to buckle up. This is a so-called proactive attempt to better rider safety with the addition of smart technology with the sole aim of proper wearing of helmets.

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Rider Safety, Helmet Detection, YOLOv8, Machine Learning, Object Detection, Real-Time Processing, Buzzer Feedback, Servo Motor.

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Vatarakta is the disease caused due to avarana of raktha on vata , that commonly affects adya(rich) and it is characterised by pain in multiple joints , associated with swelling. Based on the aetiology and symptoms of vataraktha , it can be corelated to gout , which is a metabolic disorder caused due to hyperuricemia , Here a case report of a 35 year old male patient having history of vataraktha from last 4 months which have been treated with ayurvedic management for a total duration of 30days .

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vatarakta , avarana , adya , gout , hyperuricemia

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The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has been a key initiative in improving the socio-economic well-being of rural households by providing guaranteed employment. Despite its widespread success, there is a need to assess its long-term impact on rural life, particularly in terms of health, self-respect, purchasing power for durable goods, expenditure on social ceremonies, and access to essential groceries. This study evaluates the impact of MGNREGS on these aspects over a decade of its implementation. Based on primary data collected from 660 MGNREGS beneficiaries across 12 villages in Mangalagiri Mandal, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, the study reveals that the scheme has significantly enhanced the sense of self-respect, access to food security, and improved health outcomes for rural households. However, its impact on purchasing durable goods and expenditures on social ceremonies was less pronounced. The study highlights the importance of refining MGNREGS to include skill-oriented employment opportunities, improve health infrastructure, and provide financial literacy programs to maximize its socio-economic impact. These findings suggest that a focused approach on sustainable livelihoods and equitable access can further strengthen the program's role in rural development.

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MGNREGS, impact, health, self-respect, durable goods, food security

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Background: Teenage pregnancy is still a problem in world especially in developing countries. NFHS-4 estimated that about 11.8 million teenage pregnancy were noted in the year of 2017. Most of the time teenage pregnancy is affected to maternal health as well as newborn outcome. The special NICU admission rate will be more found in babies born with a teenage mother. Objective: This study was aimed to assess the effect of teenage pregnancy on maternal and newborn outcome, their predictor for adverse newborn outcome and complication during postpartum time. Method: Quantitative retrospective survey method and purposive sampling technique was used for this study. The data was collected from MRD department of selected hospital of Badly Talk from 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2023. Total sample was 328 teenage mothers and 332 babies (including four twin pregnancy). Result: The majority 227 (69.21%) of teenage mother had normal vaginal delivery with episiotomy. About 67 (20.43%) had LSCS. 282 (85.98%) Teenage mother delivered baby at 38 to 40 weeks of gestation age at the time of the delivery. About 38 (11.59%) mother had complication during time of delivery. About 152(46.10%) newborn had LBW, 94 (28.48%) need if NICU admission majority reason was LBW 68(72.34%). The odd ratio with p-value < 0.05, showed that only mode of delivery, significantly predicts the type of feeding, indicate that it has a statistically signifihttps://ijcrt.org/archive.php?vol=12&issue=12&pubmonth=December%202024cant impact on newborn outcome. Conclusion: The finding of the study showed that teenage pregnancy is slight effect on maternal and newborn outcome.

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Assess, effect, teenage pregnancy, newborn, maternal outcome, newborn outcome, and predictors.

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Economic crimes are crime which is committed against the society at large amount. There are different types of economic crimes i.e. fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, corruption, bribery, cyber financial crimes, etc. There are many legal and regulatory frameworks to regulate economic crimes such as Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, The Companies Act, 2013, Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, and The Income Tax Act, 1961.

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Economic Crimes, crime against society, fraud, money laundering, legal frameworks.

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The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of social aspects on the sustainability of the city, the analysis method used is model analysis using a dynamic system. The dynamic system model is used to answer the research objectives, namely how the influence of social aspects on the sustainability of Surabaya city as a metropolitan city in East Java, Indonesia. The research was conducted using secondary data with an observation period of 2023-2033. The results showed that the city of Surabaya as a metropolitan city tends to become an unsustainable metropolitan city in the next ten years until 2033, one of the most influential aspects in social aspects is such as the rapid increase in population which can be seen from the number of incoming migration and the number of births.

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Population, Education, Health, Sustainable city, System dynamic.

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