Volume 14 | Issue 5 |

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Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that has become a major public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions. The absence of specific antiviral therapy has increased the demand for alternative and supportive treatments using herbal medicines. The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal papaya syrup prepared from Carica papaya leaf extract for supportive management of dengue fever. Papaya leaves are rich in phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolic compounds, and enzymes which are reported to possess immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and platelet-enhancing activities. The papaya leaves were collected, shade dried, powdered, and extracted using water under controlled conditions. The prepared extract was formulated into syrup using sugar syrup as a base along with Vitamin B12, selenium, sodium benzoate, and distilled water. The formulated syrup was evaluated for various physicochemical parameters including visual appearance, aroma, taste, pH, solubility, refractive index, viscosity, and physical stability. The results showed that the syrup possessed a uniform greenish appearance, pleasant aroma, acceptable sweetness, and good palatability. The pH of the formulation was found within the acceptable range of 6-7, indicating suitability for oral administration. The syrup exhibited good solubility, appropriate refractive index, and satisfactory viscosity. Stability studies indicated absence of crystallization, microbial growth, or phase separation. The study concludes that the formulated herbal papaya syrup possesses satisfactory pharmaceutical properties and may serve as a supportive herbal formulation for dengue patients. Further pharmacological and clinical studies are required to establish its therapeutic efficacy and safety on a larger scale.

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Preparation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Anti-Dengue Syrup using Carica Papaya Leaf

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As discussions on women's reservation continue, it's important to understand the perspectives of people in education, especially teacher educators. Many studies on gender focus mainly on teachers and students, but very few focus on teacher educators. The objective of this study is to examine the awareness and attitudes of teacher educators regarding the women's reservation with reference to the Women's Reservation Act, 2023. Data was collected from teacher educators across Delhi NCR using a descriptive survey method. A structured questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale (strongly disagree to strongly agree) was employed, and convenience sampling was used to collect responses from 46 teacher educators through Google Form. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. To understand the distribution of responses, percentages were calculated. The findings reveal a good level of general awareness among the teacher educators. But they do not show uniformity in their understanding of key aspects, such as details of the implementation process and factual awareness of the percentage of seats reserved for women. Also, teacher educators showed positive attitudes toward the women's reservation, as it may promote inclusivity and gender equality. Although they critically reflect on the effectiveness of the reservation policy, they argue that the women's reservation policy alone may not address deeper social inequalities. The study suggests policy-related discussions in educational settings to raise awareness among teachers and students. They can play a role in addressing social issues by adopting a positive attitude towards reducing social inequalities.

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Women's Reservation, Awareness, Attitudes, Teacher Educators, Gender Equality, Political Participation

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Safe and independent navigation remains a major challenge for visually impaired individuals, particularly in crowded and unfamiliar environments. Traditional assistive tools such as white canes provide limited environmental awareness and are unable to detect obstacles beyond short distances. To overcome these limitations, this research proposes a phone camera-based deep learning navigation assistance system designed to support visually impaired people through real-time obstacle detection and intelligent audio guidance. The proposed system utilizes the built-in smartphone camera to continuously capture live environmental data. A YOLOv8-based deep learning model is employed to detect navigation-related objects such as pedestrians, vehicles, doors, stairs, and other obstacles in real time. The detected objects are analyzed according to their position and relative distance from the user. Based on this analysis, the system generates immediate voice instructions using text-to-speech technology, enabling users to navigate safely without relying on visual input. The smartphone-based implementation eliminates the need for expensive external hardware, making the system portable, affordable, and suitable for everyday use. Additional features such as GPS support, low-light enhancement, and emergency assistance further improve user safety and usability in different environments. Experimental evaluation demonstrates that the proposed system achieves reliable object detection accuracy with low response time and real-time processing performance on smartphone devices. The study highlights the effectiveness of combining deep learning, computer vision, and smartphone technology to improve mobility, independence, and environmental awareness for visually impaired individuals.

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Deep Learning, Visual Impairment, Object Detection, YOLOv8, Computer Vision, Smartphone Navigation, Assistive Technology, Audio Guidance, Real-Time Navigation, Artificial Intelligence

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Photovoltaic cooling; Nanofluid thin film; TiO?/water nanofluid; SiO?/water nanofluid; Thermal management; PV efficiency; Bibliometric analysis; Renewable energy

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Bael (Aegle marmelos) fruit has been traditionally employed for gastrointestinal ailments owing to its mucilage, pectin, and polyphenolic constituents, which confer gastroprotective, antiulcer, and antioxidant activities. These characteristics point to a possible combination with antacid excipients in a lozenge delivery method for the symptomatic treatment of heartburn and acid-related dyspepsia. In addition to pharmaceutical approaches for creating sugar-based or sugar-free compressed and molded lozenges that incorporate alkaline agents (such as calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, or sodium bicarbonate) and saliva-stimulating flavor systems to improve acid neutralization and mucosal coating, this mini-review summarizes research on the phytochemical basis and gastrointestinal (GI)-relevant pharmacology of bael fruit powder (BFP). BFP granulometry and load, antacid system selection and ratio, flavors and sweeteners for palatability, binding and film-forming agents to maximize hardness and suck-away time, and process choices (low-heat molding versus direct compression) to protect heat-sensitive phytoconstituents are important formulation considerations. Uniformity of dose, friability, hardness, disintegration/suck time, in vitro acid-neutralizing capacity (ANC), salivary pH regulation in a simulated buccal model, and stability of actives with moisture-protective packaging are all included in a suggested quality target product profile (QTPP).

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Antacid formulation, Hyperacidity, Calcium carbonate, Aegle marmelos, bael fruit powder, Lozenges.

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MSMEs are important to a country's development. MSMEs provide a significant contribution to the GDP of the Indian economy. Additionally, it contributes to the nation's job creation. MSMEs are an essential national pillar. As of December 4, 2023, there were around 3.16 crore MSMEs registered on the MSME portal. To help MSMEs survive and grow, the Indian government has implemented a number of initiatives. Digital transformation is currently at a revolutionary stage for businesses across. Digital transformation refers to the ongoing integration of digital technology, which has a positive impact on company processes, strategy, and performance. This study aims to provide an outline of the digital transformation of the Indian economy including the MSME sector's involvement. Businesses must overcome numerous obstacles in order to compete in the global market. Global technological advancements have made it necessary for Indian enterprises to adopt cutting-edge technologies in order to compete with developed nations. The MSME will play a significant role in achieving the developed nation platform. The goal of the Indian government's "Viksit Bharat" initiative is to make India a developed country by 2047. This vision is presented for India's 100th anniversary of freedom. The goal of "Viksit Bharat" is to establish a wealthy India that is in peace with nature, has modern infrastructure, and offers chances for all residents and regions to realise their potential. This vision encompasses economic, social, environmental, and governance development. This essay will discuss the reasons why the Indian government views MSMEs as the backbone of the country's economy. Additionally, it emphasizes how MSME may help realize the 2047 vision. This essay will concentrate on the reasons MSMEs are regarded as Bharat's backbone and why it is anticipated that they would make a substantial contribution to the "Viksit Bharat" vision. This study will look at how digitalisation affects MSMEs' decision-making, performance, and operational efficiency. It will emphasize how MSMEs must integrate sustainability and digitalisation to thrive in a cutthroat market. The nature of this investigation is qualitative. The information is gathered from a variety of publications, research papers, government studies, MSME annual reports, and other sources. A conclusion and a list of recommendations are included in the finding.

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Economy, Development, Sustainability, MSME, and Digitalisation

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Abrasive flow machining (AFM) is a popular fine finishing process for polishing hidden internal surfaces, radii and other areas of components during the current manufacturing scenario. This consists of a media containing abrasive particles forced to flow back and forth, through the workpiece under pressure, allowing for consistent finishing even in complex internal geometries. In the present study, a brass workpiece is held securely within a nylon fixture, and a two-way AFM setup is employed, where the media reciprocates between two chambers through the workpiece to achieve effective surface finishing. The abrasive-laden media typically consists of Guar gam as carriers mixed with magnetic abrasive particles and is extruded under controlled pressure. Although the process is highly effective for precision finishing, it generally has a low material removal rate and is relatively time-consuming. To improve the surface finishing of AFM, a modified technique called Electrochemical assisted Magnetic Helical Abrasive Flow Machining (ECMHAFM) was employed to finish the internal surface of a brass workpiece. The present investigation focuses on analysing the effect of electrochemical machining combined with magnetic assistance using helical profile rods on key quality characteristics, including material removal and the percentage improvement in surface roughness.

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Abrasive flow machine, Guar gam, Electrochemical assisted magnetic helical abrasive flow machine.

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We can observe on present days the online reviews are significantly influencing the consumer behavior and purchasing decisions. This study used to exploring the role of Google Maps reviews in shaping consumer perceptions and purchase intentions, which is particularly in the East Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh. As we know on these days the businesses are increasingly rely on digital marketing strategies, mostly Google Maps has emerged as a vital tool for the enhancing of local visibility and trust. This study is highlighting that how the review attributes such as volume, polarity, and credibility are directly impact consumer trust and engagement. Most of the negative reviews, especially, to attract more attention and influence on customer judgments, which is notably among female consumers. Furthermore, the companies who are actively manage their Google Maps profiles, by responding to the reviews of customers and updating the business details, they tend to experience the improved customer interactions and also local search visibility. The research mostly underscores that Google Maps reviews act as the electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM), which affecting the both brand image and competitive positioning. For this research collected survey data from various consumer demographics, the study is demonstrates that the businesses with higher ratings and favorable reviews will attract more customers. Thus, the Google Maps reviews are not just seeing as the feedback tools but it can be the powerful digital marketing assets to driving the consumers to take decision-making.

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Google Maps, Consumer Engagement, Trust in Reviews, Online Reputation, Digital Marketing.

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"A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO-ASSISTED TEACHING METHOD ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING ROAD SAFETY MEASURES AMONG SCHOOL-GOING CHILDREN IN SELECTED SCHOOLS OF VIDARBHA REGION."

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Teenage years are a crucial period of development that are characterized by fast changes in biological, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of a person's life. During this period of transition, teenagers are confronted with a variety of stressors that include academic demands, peer interactions, familial expectations, exposure to social media, and uncertainty regarding their future careers. An unhealthy amount of stress that is not properly controlled can have a detrimental impact on a person's mental and physical health, as well as their academic performance and personality development. Using a psychological point of view, the current study paper investigates the notion of stress among adolescents, focusing on its causes, the effects it has, and the methods that can be used to manage it. The article provides an explanation of how stress arises and how it impacts the functioning of adolescents by drawing on significant psychological theories such as Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, and the Bio-Psycho-Social Model. Significant factors that contribute to stress among adolescents are also discussed in the essay. These factors include academic pressure, peer influence, family problems, emotional instability, and exposure to digital media. In addition to this, it investigates the psychological, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and social repercussions that result from stress that is not properly controlled. The latter part of the article is devoted to the presentation of evidence-based stress management treatments. These strategies include problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping, mindfulness, counseling, social support, developing resilience, and school-based interventions. Furthermore, the study highlights the critical need for comprehensive mental-health support systems in schools and families in order to promote healthy adolescent growth and emotional resilience. Stress, adolescents, psychological perspective, coping strategies, academic stress, mental health, stress management, and emotional well-being are some of the keywords that can be used to describe this topic.

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Adolescents, Stress, Psychological Perspective, Coping Strategies, Academic Stress, Mental Health, Stress Management, Emotional Well-being.

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