Volume 12 | Issue 8 |

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Abstract: In parasitized bugs, H. vishwakarma nematode brings morphological, physical anatomical and biochemical changes. Abdomen of host becomes biconvex, cuticle becomes thin, host turns lethargic, flight abilities are lost, feeding propensities increase. Thoracic, abdominal and flight muscles are reduced. Reproductive organs testes vasa deferentia, ovaries, oviducts etc. are found distorted and greatly reduced. Many biochemicals found in the hemolymph, muscles, testes, ovaries are observed depleted in parasitized bugs as compared to control one. The parasite may be used as good biocontrol agent for L. augur.

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Key Words: Leptocoris augur, S. oleosa, H. vishwakarma, parasitization induced changes, morphological, anatomical, biochemicals.

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Ecocriticism has grown into a study of literature and environment from multidisciplinary point of view. The ecological crisis sends us back to a general crisis of society, politics, and existentialism. In an age of environmental crisis, This is now-a-days affecting every country in the world. Humans changing relationship in the natural world have become a matter of big concern to focus on natural disasters. Amitav Ghosh takes us into a world where desperate to hope and down to earth are supposed to be comprehended globally. But refugees trickle through borders like melting ice, but where mass animals find no scopes to ensure their existence.. Amitav Ghosh's works highlight the limits of human consideration when the environmental disaster is apprehended and thought globally. He says that the ongoing ecological disaster recognizes the changes the Earth is facing in view of collision of political, economic and environmental disasters. Climate change, illegal migration, human trafficking and refugee crisis stand as sole factors in view of ecological imbalance. The deranged attitudes for the environment are allegedly discoursed to mark the ecocritical status of the earth. In this paper, I would like to study on eco-critical issues reflected in Amitav Ghosh's The Hungry Tide, The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable and Gun Island. The main objective of this work is to portray the reasons for environmental degradation in view of ecological crisis.

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Environment, Ecological Issues, Recognition, desperate, Crisis, Earth, Disaster, Derangement

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Changing climate is an utmost challenging factor, especially in Dhemaji district of North East India, as, a significant portion of smallholder farmers reliant on rice production in rain fed conditions. Prolonged flooding and droughts, along with varied weather patterns, have significantly elevated the risk of food security. Especially flood have been responsible for severe crop loss which is a raising concern in this area. Developing flood-resilient varieties is a promising strategy to address this challenge. Although a number of such flood resilient varieties are found in this area, cultivation of such varieties is gradually decreasing due to different factors. A rebellion should persuade regarding this issue. To motivate the smallholder farmers, a study has been conducted with ten widely cultivated indigenous flood tolerant rice varieties (viz. Panikakuwa, Kakuwa, Miabao, Dalbao, Maguribao, Negheribao, Panidhan, Bhubao, Amana and Happybao), collected from different paddy growing fields of Dhemaji district, Assam to assess the enriched nutriments as foods high in Resistant Starch (RS) have the potentiality to improve human health. The proportion of RS in the diet can be increased by consuming starches with high amylose content. RS increases along with the increase of amylose content. Thus, high amylose assists in the management of diabetes, improves bowel health and function. Breeding for rice high in RS is of particular interest, as it will be easy to incorporate into the dietary-prevention strategy. Six cultivars have been identified as high protein cultivars (>10%). Dalbao has shown the highest total carbohydrate (88.4%), starch (83.25%) and protein (13.37%) content, whereas cultivar Bhubao shows highest amylose content (34.51%). Dalbao and Negheribao having superior nutritional quality may be considered for inclusion in deep-water rice breeding programmes.

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Resistant starch, amylose, indigenous, flood prone, nutriments

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It seems like you've provided a comprehensive overview of various aspects related to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and their synthesis methods. Here's a summarized breakdown: Nanotechnology and Silver Nanoparticles Nanotechnology is rapidly evolving, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) hold significant promise due to their unique properties such as electrical, optical, and bactericidal characteristics. They are widely used in medical applications like wound healing due to their antimicrobial properties. Synthesis Methods 1. Physical Approaches: Evaporation-Condensation: Involves heating and rapid cooling to produce nanoparticles. Laser Ablation: Uses laser pulses on metallic targets in solution to generate nanoparticles. Advantages include purity and absence of chemical reagents. 2. Chemical Approaches: Reduction Methods: Use of various reducing agents (e.g., sodium citrate, ascorbate, sodium borohydride) to convert silver ions (Ag+) to metallic silver (Ag0). Stabilizing agents (e.g., surfactants) prevent agglomeration. 3. Biological Approaches: Microbial Synthesis: Bacteria and fungi can use enzymes to reduce silver ions to nanoparticles. Examples include using nitrate reductase in bacteria and extracellular enzymes in fungi. Plant-Mediated Synthesis: Phytochemicals in plant extracts can also reduce silver ions, offering a green and rapid synthesis method.

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Background, Silver nanoparticles, Methods for synthesis of silver nanoparticle, Synthesis of silver nanoparticles by fungi, Synthesis of silver nanoparticles by plants, need for green synthesis and silver nanoparticles, Silver Nanoparticles used in Diseases.

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This research paper explores students' perceptions of caring within their schools and by their school leadership, highlighting its importance in shaping the overall educational experience. Schools today are seen not just as centers for academic learning but as holistic environments that support emotional well-being and foster a sense of belonging. Through a comprehensive survey involving a diverse sample of students, the study examines various dimensions of caring, including empathy, support, inclusivity, and responsiveness. Findings indicate that strong teacher-student relationships and the approachability of school leaders are key in creating a caring environment. Students reported feeling valued when teachers were accessible and demonstrated genuine concern, while transparent decision-making by school leaders further contributed to a positive school climate. Additionally, promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity were found to enhance students' sense of belonging. The study calls for educators and school leaders to prioritize caring, inclusivity, and transparency to support the holistic development of students.

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Caring, Student perceptions, Teacher-student relationships, Inclusivity, Holistic education

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Why Bharat Matters" authored by Dr. S. Jaishankar is an in-depth analysis of the foreign policy of India and its global significance. Printed by Rupa Publications in the year 2024, this 256-page work deals with India's strategic choices and cultural background in international relations.This review assesses Jaishankar's arguments as well as the impact of the book on the world's understanding of India's role on the global stage.

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Why Bharat Matters, S.Jaishankar, International Relations, Diplomacy, Governance, Foreign Policy, Policy Making

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This work includes cost comparison between two Bridge forms RCC girder and PSC girder. A range in which these bridge forms are usually used. The bridge forms are designed in prepared Excel sheet and thereafter analyzed in Staadpro and this process is repeated for all the span length considered in the comparison. The detailed cost estimation of all these structures have been prepared and presented and thus suitability of the better bridge type have been scrutinized on the ground of economy.

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RCC Girder, PSC Girder

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The concept of self-actualization was brought into the mainstream by Abraham Maslow when he introduced his "hierarchy of needs" and self actualization is the top most level in that hierarchy. The study was conducted to assess self- actualization among school students. The study was conducted on 40 school going students from class 9th to class 12th. The data was collected through self actualization inventory tool and the results has revealed that majority of sample were in the age group of 13-15 years, according to class, 32.5% students were in 12th standard followed by 27.5% in 10th standard. According to gender 60% are male students and 40% were females students in the study. Study has also revealed that only 40% mothers and 58% fathers (parents) were educated among the sample selected for the study. The occupation of parents involve 52.5% mothers and 63.2% of fathers were working. The final analysis has revealed that majority 57% (23) of students were having medium degree of self esteem followed by 33% (13) of students were having high degree of self esteem and 10% (4) students were having low degree of self esteem.

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School Students, self actualization, Degree.

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This study explores the relationship between HR policies and employee engagement at ALTROSYN Technologies Pvt Ltd in Chennai. Focusing on how HR practices influence job satisfaction and overall engagement, the research aims to identify strategies that enhance workforce satisfaction. Utilizing a descriptive design, the study gathers data from 142 employees across different organizational levels through a closed-ended questionnaire. Quantitative methods, including confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling, are employed alongside tools like Percentage Analysis, Mann-Whitney U Test, and Kruskal-Wallis H Test to analyze the findings.

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HR Policies, HR Practices, and Job Satisfaction.

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India is primarily an agricultural nation, and the country's economy and people's standard of living are significantly influenced by agriculture. The majority of Indian farmers have the same issue of selecting crops that aren't optimal for the climate of their area. They will thus experience a notable decline in their total output. Crops are recommended based on soil, weather, humidity, rainfall, and other geographical factors in order to handle this problem. These factors all have a major influence on crop quantity and quality. Our research's objective is to examine each of these factors, match them to the requirements unique to each crop, and offer farmers the most advantageous option. Crop selection errors are decreased as a result, and output is increased. We will use an ensemble model with a majority voting technique to achieve our goal. This model will use a combination of Decision Tree, Logistic Regression, Naive Bayes, CNN, Random Forest (RF), and Extreme Gradient (XG) Boosts learners to recommend a crop for the site-specific parameters quickly and accurately.

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CNN, Decision Tree, Random Forest, XGBoost, Recommendation System, and Fuzzy Algorithm

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