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Executive function deficits in autism spectrum disorder analyzed through parental perspectives
Background: Executive function (EF) challenges pose difficulties to everyday functioning and autonomy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While research has investigated these impairments, results remain inconsistent regarding which aspects of EF (i.e., response inhibition, working memory, and mental flexibility) are most prominent, particularly in applied contexts. Much research has focused on laboratory settings or clinical assessments that may not fully capture the daily challenges faced by individuals with ASD. Objective: The current study is looking at parental perspectives on how EF deficits manifest in everyday life for individuals with ASD, particularly concerning social communication. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 parents of individuals with ASD (aged 1425years) to understand parental views on the EF challenges faced by their adolescent and young adult offspring. Thematic analysis is employed with ATLAS.ti to identify key themes that reflect the real-life challenges associated with EF deficits. Results: The results showed that response inhibition, especially impulsivity and interruptions, has potential risks on social interactions and academic performance, usually leading to social isolation. Deficits in working memory brought challenging outcomes of their own; the issues of retention, comprehension, and preparation difficulties were more salient. Mental flexibility challenges presented considerable obstacles to both academic and social situations and included task switching and adaptation to changed circumstances. Conclusion: The deficits in response inhibition, working memory, and mental flexibility made a significant contribution to the challenges of social communication and overall functioning in individuals with ASD, highlighting the importance of specific interventions. The Author(s) 2026. -
Executive functions and psychological flourishing in public sector employees
The present study examined the relationship between executive functions and psychological flourishing. Executive functions are based on three broad brain capacities namely: inhibitory control, working memory and cognitive flexibility. The participants for the study comprised 99 executives working in public sector organizations in India. Correlational analysis was computed to examine the relationship between executive functions and psychological flourishing. Multiple regression was used to find out if executive functions predicted psychological flourishing. The significant positive association of psychological flourishing with self-restraint, working memory, emotional control, focus, task initiation, planning/prioritization, organization, time management, defining and achieving goals, flexibility and observation was observed. The results of the multiple regression indicated that working memory, focus and observation predicted psychological flourishing. 2021 Ecological Society of India. All rights reserved. -
Executives Perception about Project Management Practices in BEML Bangalore
International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT & Management Vol.2, No. 7, pp 69-74, ISSN No. 2231-5756 -
Exopolysaccharides Derived from Probiotic Bacteria and their Health Benefits
Probiotic bacteria are producers of secretory products such as bacteriocins and polysaccharides. Both homopolymeric and heteropolymeric exopolysaccharides (EPS) present on the surface of microorganisms have shown beneficial properties. While the fact that they play a role in bacterial homeostasis is well established, studies exploring their health promoting effects have also gained traction. Some exopolysaccharides function by inducing immune tolerance, others act by evading immune responses such as those by B and T cells. The interaction between the EPS and the immune system helps protect the bacteria against an attack by the host immune system. Several exopolysaccharides also show tolerogenic properties by reducing the amount of pro-inflammatory cytokines and increasing IL-10 production. They are also associated with anti-bacterial activity, anti-biofilm activity and anti-tumour properties. This review highlights the different types of exopolysaccharides and their health benefiting potentials. Better understanding of these mechanisms will pave the way for harnessing their potential to improve our health. The Author(s) 2023. -
Exosomal mediated signal transduction through artificial microRNA (amiRNA): A potential target for inhibition of SARS-CoV-2
Exosome trans-membrane signals provide cellular communication between the cells through transport and/or receiving the signal by molecule, change the functional metabolism, and stimulate and/or inhibit receptor signal complexes. COVID19 genetic transformations are varied in different geographic positions, and single nucleotide polymorphic lineages were reported in the second waves due to the fast mutational rate and adaptation. Several vaccines were developed and in treatment practice, but effective control has yet to reach in cent presence. It was initially a narrow immune-modulating protein target. Controlling these diverse viral strains may inhibit their transuding mechanisms primarily to target RNA genes responsible for COVID19 transcription. Exosomal miRNAs are the main sources of transmembrane signals, and trans-located miRNAs can directly target COVID19 mRNA transcription. This review discussed targeted viral transcription by delivering the artificial miRNA (amiRNA) mediated exosomes in the infected cells and significant resources of exosome and their efficacy. 2022 The Authors -
Exosome mediated cell signal toward breast cancer metastasis: A comprehensive review
Breast cancer (BC) is among the most frequent cancer and is, more challenging to treat due to its heterogeneity and metastatic ability. Among extracellular vesicles, exosomes are quite significant for diagnosis and prognosis, given their pleiotropy and drug-carrying abilities. Studying their functions, morphology, biogenesis, and involvement in important pathways can help us understand their role in BC proliferation. A detailed review of their roles in different stages of BC as metastatic disease, such as proliferation, intravasation, epithelial to mesenchymal transition, extravasation, immune evasion, and metastatic growth, can help us understand how to target therapy as well as diagnosis. In the metastatic process, exosome involvement can also be tied to the seed and soil hypothesis, allowing us to understand the direction of progression. From their isolation to the study of their contents in relevance to BC in the process of detection, we have therapeutic applications and can make a significant contribution to the field of oncology. Hence, the present review focuses on this exosome-mediated cell signaling molecule and its importance in BC progression and development. 2022 Anushka and Pappuswamy, et al. -
Exosomes as an emerging nanoplatform for functional therapeutics
The release of a division of extracellular entities with 40-100 nm dimension from both tumor and varied mesenchymal stem cells during pathologic conditions is termed as exosomes that are shown to actively participate in chemical signaling events occurring in multicellular organisms infection. Exosomes act as a vehicle for shifting amino acids, lipids, and genetic components that are readily engulfed by far-flanging cells (or adjacent cells) at the site of release for remolding the receptor cell functions once the biological contents get activated. Furthermore, pathogens too display the dispense of exosomes to temper the hosts immune response and trigger the infection rate, making them apt investigation markers for diseases. Additionally, aiding in antigen presentation and immune response stimulation, exosomes are significant in showing contrasting role as initiating anticarcinogenic responses and involving in promoting tumorigenesis as they are released from tumor cells. Due to their site specificity, cell lineage property, and encapsulation of specific constituents, exosomes can be potentially utilized as a precious investigatory and prognostic tool along with a possible carrier of drugs and gene shipment for curative goal. Since exosome groundwork is at the infancy stage, deeper insight is required to know its composition, formation, and targeting mechanism along with its significant role in disease diagnosis and treatment. This states, as mentioned previously, we have tried to focus solely on the functional and clinical implications of exosomes in-depth in this review. 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. -
Expanding the Notion of Personal Well-Being During COVID-19 Campus Closure in India: Results from a Mixed-Methods Study with Members of Higher Education
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged lives globally in unprecedented ways. While numerous studies have discussed the impact of this pandemic on human lives, this descriptive study examined how this pandemic affected personal well-being (PW) for members of Indian higher education in the early phase of the pandemic in 2020 when there were no vaccines and remedies available. Research participants (n = 551) were faculty members, graduate students, and non-teaching staff in Indian higher education. At the time of data collection, when all campuses were closed, all participants were functioning in their roles in the academic communities via virtual platforms. This descriptive study, based on a mixed-methods research design with concurrent triangulation strategies, collected data from all regions of India. Resulting data identified and discussed the impact of the pandemic on six domains of PW in the life of participants: (a) self-care; (b) professional growth; (c) quality of interrelationship within the family; (d) relationships with significant others outside of the family; (e) process of experiencing/facing and addressing challenges; and, (f) relationship with spirituality/transcendental dimensions. The relevance of the last domain may be unique to Indian participants socio-cultural context and ethos. The findings and discussion explain how PW is a composite of all these six domains, and the pandemic expanded the notion of PW for the members of Indian higher education. Further, the findings also provided a general orientation on how educational leadership teams and institutions can enhance at least three specific dimensions of their community members and thus increase the likelihood of improving the quality of their professional and personal life. The findings may also have relevance for academic communities worldwide and inform clinicians working with members of academic communities, educational institutions, and policymakers. Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2024. -
Expansion of BRICS Countries Stimulating Multipolar World Order: A Critical Study in the Context of Russia-Ukraine Crisis
The 21st century formation of BRICs grouping, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, provided a platform for emerging economies to collectively work for the required position in international scenario. With the two expansions in 2011 and 2023 more developing countries became its members. Such a coalition devised a strategical move from unipolarity to multipolarity in global order. However, no proper attention is given to this grouping considering it as a "loose association. " The main objective of this chapter is thus to explore the evolution of BRICS+ countries, its various interactions within the group and with other international bodies, and its role in the context of conflicts of interests and Russia-Ukraine Crisis. Using doctrinal methodology's analytical and critical methods, the chapter explains the significance of this grouping. The study finds that BRICS+ is an effective body for the Global South in order to make a strong stance in the global scenario. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Expatriate perceptions towards commitment based HR practices: impact on job retention in Indian IT industry /
International Journal Of Management And Development Studies, Vol.6, Issue 8, pp.29-45, ISSN: 2320-0685 (Online) 23211423 (Print). -
Experience of psychic restructuring among refugees in the context of life in refuge
Changes in the inner voice, thoughts, and feelings due to the recurrent experiences in social and cultural reality are defined as psychic restructuring (PR). Any collective trauma can drastically change a persons psyche in multiple ways. The first argument of the study is that PR happens in individuals as a result of exile, which has manifold reasons. The second argument is that first-generation older adults crave for their homeland more intensely because of their subtle memories of the left behind. The third argument is that there are metaphorical representations of exilic experiences in the art forms that would depict their inexplicable quest for PR. Finally, it suggests the possibility of constructive PR in refugees with the aid of clinically driven and standardized art-based therapies (ABT). These arguments have multicollinearity in the context of PR, which still needs to be studied. The study tries to bridge the gap or lacuna in this research arena. 2023 The Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector. -
Experiences of Students with Learning Disabilities in Higher Education: A Scoping Review
Background: As the number of students with learning disabilities (SwLD) entering higher education (HE) increases, a need arises to improve the services provided to them by understanding their experiences. This scoping review explores the extent and type of evidence on the experiences of SwLD in HE. Method: The review followed the six stages outlined by Arksey and OMalley. PubMed, Science Direct, EBSCO, ProQuest, and APA PsycNet were searched for primary data, and studies published between January 2012 and July 2022 were included. The following information was extracted and collated from the included studies: author/s, year, location, objective/aim, study design, materials and methods, and major findings. Results: The search yielded 3729 titles and abstracts. Their screening resulted in 26 eligible articles. The review of these articles identified three major themes: (a) academic concerns, (b) psychosocial experiences, and (c) support systems and accommodations. The academic concerns included difficulties in areas such as reading, writing, and spelling. The studies on psychosocial experiences showed that SwLD experience stress, anxiety, and lower self-esteem. The studies on support systems and accommodations indicate that they get academic support, technological support, and extra time for examinations from educational institutions. Conclusion: The SwLD experiences academic and psychosocial challenges during higher studies. However, the existing support systems do not address these challenges, and there is a need for further research in this area. 2023 The Author(s). -
Experiential Learning: Benefits, Challenges and Pedagogical Insights for Students Performance at Workplace: Effective Teaching Methods for Students in Organisational Psychology
In an era of rapid technological disruption, today's world of work is driven by these advancements, resulting in business uncertainties and a demand for project-ready recruits. Organisations now require role-ready hires, rendering extended training periods obsolete. Eligibility exams post job offer have replaced this, with successful candidates placed directly into projects. Hence, this study argues the pedagogy of human resource (HR), organisational behaviour, organisational development (OD), and Business Psychology at the master's level needs to be experiential so that students transition seamlessly into jobs with industry-aligned competencies. while existing research evaluates teaching methods such as case studies and lectures in academic settings, few examine their workplace applicability. This qualitative study fills this gap by investigating how pedagogical approachesspecifically continual assignments, case studies, presentations, OD activities deployed in the classroom and the internship experience gear them up to secure jobs and perform efficiently. The study implies that these methods cultivate systems thinking, equipping students to diagnose and address organisational disparities. It calls for curriculum redesign to integrate such practices, supported by heuristic evidence from OD practitioners. 2026 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. All rights reserved. -
EXPERIENTIAL TOURISM: Nature-based Tourism Trends in India
The rise of experiential tourism in recent years is seemingly gaining momentum. Tourism providers are marketing immersive travel experiences by engaging visitors with the destinations history, residents, and environment. Experience tourism entails immersing oneself in the essence of the destination in its truest sense. Authenticity involving emotions and values is of great importance for tourism marketing. Experiential travel rejects the idea of the traditional visitor experiences and gets back to the roots of travel. Over the last decade, nature-based tourism has become a widespread phenomenon and contributes more than US$120 billion to global GDP. The recent pandemic has additionally stimulated the demand for spending time and nature. Thus, experiential nature-based tourism could play an important role in the sustainable recovery of global tourism. This chapter discusses Indias critical experiential tourism trends through the marketing perspective and provides innovative marketing solutions for nature-based experiential tourism planning and development. Extensive and comprehensive literature has been used in this study to identify and critically reflect on vital nature-based experiences worldwide and the recent trends in the market. 2023 Taylor and Francis. -
Experiment investigations of effect of laminate thickness on flexural properties of GLARE and GFRP laminates
The study focuses on the fabrication of Glass Fiber Reinforced Aluminum (GLARE) laminates and evaluation of their flexural properties. Aluminum 2024 (T3) sheets were used for the fabrication of GLARE laminates along with E-glass fiber in the form of chopped strand mat and epoxy resin. Different thickness of aluminum sheets ranging from 0.2 mm to 3.5 mm was used to fabricate the GLARE laminates. Hand layup technique is used to bond together aluminum sheets and epoxy/E-glass fiber laminates under different configurations. The test specimens were prepared as per ASTM standards, and standard three-point bending test was carried out to evaluate different bending characteristics. An increase of 60% in load-bearing capacity was observed when aluminum sheet thickness was an increase from 0.2 mm to 0.35 mm. Similar The results were compared with similar glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) laminates to analyze improvements, whereas, the maximum deflection of the laminate decreased. There were not many improvements in case of bending strength and bending modulus when aluminum sheet thickness was varied. Fracture surface analysis indicated three modes of failure namely, interfacial delamination, delamination bonding, and fiber breakage. When compared with glass fiber reinforced plastics of similar configuration, a substantial increase in bending strength was observed. 2018 IOP Publishing Ltd. -
Experimental analysis and RSM-based optimization of friction stir welding joints made of the alloys AA6101 and C11000
In the present study, the evaluation of FSW input parameters on output response ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of the friction stir welded AA6101-C11000 joint is in agreement. The response surface methodology (RSM) was adapted for generating the mathematical regression equation to predict the UTS and to develop the FSW parameters to attain the highest UTS of the FSW joints. The central composite design (CCD) method from RSM with five levels and three factors, i.e., tool rotational speed, feed rate, and tool offset used to conduct and minimize the number of tests. During FSW, base sheet cu (hard metal) was stationed on the advancing side (+1 mm, +1.68 mm tool offset) and the base sheet Al (soft metal) on the retreating side (?1 mm, ?1.68 mm tool offset). The radiography studies were accomplished to inspect the internal flaws of the FSW joints (Al-Cu).The XRD and SEM investigation of the ruptured specimens during the tensile test to evaluate the IMCs phase anatomy and fracture analysis. The maximum UTS value measured during the experimental work was 142.69 MPa at 1000 rpm, 40 mm min?1, and ?1.68 mm tool offset. The highest joint efficiency obtained was 82% compared with the AA6101 UTS value. RSM adapted for this work was 92% accurate and satisfactory. 2023 The Author(s). Published by IOP Publishing Ltd. -
Experimental analysis of biofuel produced from fat derivatives of bird and animal as an additive fuel in CI engine
In the present work, an alternative form of biofuel for the Compression Ignition (CI) Engine is generated from inedible disposable chicken skin and pig tallow. The collected resources are heated up to 80C to extract fat and subjected to a trans-esterification process to obtain biofuel. The process resulted in 730ml and 950ml of high viscous biofuel from 1000ml of fat from waste chicken skin (WCS) and pig tallow (PT) respectively. The pure biofuels from WCS and PT have 38.07% and 41.68% higher viscous than diesel. The obtained biofuel is blended with diesel at 10, 20, and 30% by volume. The thermal, physical, and chemical properties of blended fuel are determined and found closer to the diesel properties. The engine tests indicate that the brake power of the B30 blend was decreased by 15.78% while the B10 combination produces 11.02% less power as compared to diesel at full load. The efficiency was reduced by 22.15, 7.59 % for B30, and B10 respectively at full load condition. About 3.9% and 34% of reduction in NOx, 22.5%, 27.5% of reduction in HC emission were recorded for respective blends at the same operating condition. This paper emphasizes on deriving value-added products from waste resources and its effective utilization. The findings from work indicate that the derived biofuel could be used in combination with diesel for the adequate partial replacement of diesel in CI engines without any significant alterations. 2020 International Journal of Renewable Energy Research. -
Experimental and Analytical Study of High-Strength Concrete Containing Natural Zeolite and Additives
The study compares the durability of Natural Zeolite with Metakaolin, Silica Fume, and Fly Ash on high-strength concrete. 300 concrete specimens were tested for compressive strength before and after an acid attack, modulus of elasticity, water absorption, and rapid chloride permeability. 5%, 10%, and 15% of the cement were replaced with cementitious elements while maintaining the same quantity of Natural Zeolite. In this investigation, the water-cement ratio was maintained at 0.35. After 28 days, the specimens were tested for durability. Samples of all mixes were TG/DT and FTIR tested. The optimal percentages of cementitious materials that resulted to the maximum durability enhancements were reported as the study results. Experimental results showed that Natural Zeolite and Metakaolin strengthened the durability of concrete. All the data show that 5% Natural Zeolite with 10% Metakaolin performs well. Good R2 values and appropriate independent variable coefficients suggested that the regression findings for high-strength concrete durability were accurate. The P values of all models were less than 0.005 and the F values were statistically significant and appropriate; therefore, the generated models predict concrete's strength with authenticity. 2022 by the authors. Licensee C.E.J, Tehran, Iran. -
Experimental and finite element analysis of thermal stress on thermal spray coated AISI 304 stainless steel specimen using low cost solid lubricant
The scope of this work is to investigate the thermal stress on the CaF2 coated AISI 304 stainless steel substrate using both finite element analysis and experimental method. The influence of temperature and coating thickness on the thermal stress was investigated by conducting the test at different temperatures ranging from 100C to 1000C and by varying the coating thickness at 250, 350 and 450m. Stoneys equation was then used to investigate the thermal stress analytically and the finite element analysis results were then compared with the analytical results. From the experimental results it was found that the specimen coated with 450m coating thickness has better resistance to thermal stress compared to other samples taken for investigation. The experimental results were then validated to confirm the effectiveness of the coating thickness by conducting a confirmation test using thermal shock test to validate the results experimentally. The samples after the thermal shock test were examined using SEM, revealing numerous cracks, voids and peel off of the coating as the major reason for higher thermal stress on samples coated with 250 and 350m. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag France SAS, part of Springer Nature 2023. -
Experimental and finite element studies on the mechanical properties of high-strength concrete using natural zeolite and additives
Addressing high carbon footprints is a critical global problem in cement production. Using environmentally friendly materials has proven to be a solution to environmental challenges. In this study, High-Strength Concrete of M60 is produced with Natural Zeolite and industrial waste materials. The combinations of 5 % zeolite and varying percentages of industrial wastes such as Silica Fume, Metakaolin, and Fly Ash are tested for mechanical properties. The laboratory test data is compared with numerical simulations to assess the accuracy and determine the error percentage for concrete strength predictions. The process involves the development of numerical solutions by ANSYS to predict strength. The developed numerical solution determines the accuracy of identifying the difference between the experimental and numerical data. The present research on the comparison of experimental and numerical data by ANSYS showed the lowest error percentage, which is acceptable for all the strength properties of concrete. 2024