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Increasing involvement of artificial intelligence in healthcare with special reference to strokes /
International Journal of Emerging Technologies And Innovative Research, Vol.5, Issue 6, pp.746-751, ISSN No. 2349-5162. -
Increasing underutilised data in India: Opportunities and challenges
India, a country with a population of 1.33 billion has observed a substantial increase in the number of smart phones and internet users. This increase in internet users has not only changed the way Indian spend their time but has also led to generation of huge chunks of structured and unstructured data in India. In todays world where data of consumers is significant, this rise of internet users in India can change the game. This study focuses on how this increase in underutilised data in India, especially unstructured data can provide various opportunities and challenges to businesses, government and healthcare sectors in India. 2019 SERSC. -
Inculcation of On- Campus Pet Companionship as an Animal- Assisted Therapeutic Intervention for the Psychological Well- Being of College Students
Research on developing coping strategies and therapeutic interventions is crucial for college students due to the seemingly unavoidable stressors they face as young adults. This chapter proposes the inclusion of on- campus pet companionship in higher educational institutions as an intervention to enhance distress tolerance, psychological resilience, and better- coping strategies among college students. It acknowledges existing research on pet companionship's positive effects on well- being while addressing the concerns about potential negative impacts. The study aims to explore the potential effects of pet companionship on college students, discuss methods for introducing on- campus pet companionship, and identify cost- effective and feasible approaches for implementation. 2024 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Ind as convergence and its impact on value relevance of accounting variables
This study investigates the correlation between accounting variables and stock prices in India from 2011 to 2022, emphasizing the impact of the Convergence of Ind AS with IFRS. Specifically, it explores how this convergence influences the value relevance of accounting data using the Ohlson Model. Beyond established vari-ables like Earnings per Share (EPS) and Book Value (BPS), the analysis introduces additional factors such as Dividend per Share (DPS) and Research and Development (R&D). Employing Ohlsons Pricing Model (1995), the research assesses the rela-tionship between these accounting variables and stock prices for 47 consistently listed firms in the NIFTY 500 index. Results show that DPS and R&D enhance the value relevance of the Ohlson Model, with the adjusted upper R squaredupper R squared increasing from 0.2 in 2011 to 0.6 in 2022. While overall value relevance improves after Ind AS convergence, BPS remains consistent when controlling for EPS. The Author(s). -
Independent partial domination
For p ? (0, 1], a set S ? V is said to p-dominate or par-tially dominate a graph G = (V, E) if|N[S]| |V | ? p. The minimum cardinality among all p-dominating sets is called the p-domination number and it is denoted by ?p(G). Analogously, the independent partial domination (ip(G)) is introduced and studied here independently and in re-lation with the classical domination. Further, the partial independent set and the partial independence number ?p(G) are defined and some of their properties are pre-sented. Finally, the partial domination chain is established as ?p(G) ? ip(G) ? ?p(G) ? ?p(G). L. Philo Nithya et al. -
Indexing exoplanets with physical conditions potentially suitable for rock-dependent extremophiles
The search for different life forms elsewhere in the universe is a fascinating area of research in astrophysics and astrobiology. Currently, according to the NASA Exoplanet Archive database, 3876 exoplanets have been discovered. The Earth Similarity Index (ESI) is defined as the geometric mean of radius, density, escape velocity, and surface temperature and ranges from 0 (dissimilar to Earth) to 1 (similar to Earth). The ESI was created to index exoplanets on the basis of their similarity to Earth. In this paper, we examined rocky exoplanets whose physical conditions are potentially suitable for the survival of rock-dependent extremophiles, such as the cyanobacteria Chroococcidiopsis and the lichen Acarospora. The Rock Similarity Index (RSI) is first introduced and then applied to 1659 rocky exoplanets. The RSI represents a measure for Earth-like planets on which physical conditions are potentially suitable for rocky extremophiles that can survive in Earth-like extreme habitats (i.e., hot deserts and cold, frozen lands). 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. -
Indexing of exoplanets in search for potential habitability: application to Mars-like worlds
Study of exoplanets is one of the main goals of present research in planetary sciences and astrobiology. Analysis of huge planetary data from space missions such as CoRoT and Kepler is directed ultimately at finding a planet similar to Earththe Earths twin, and answering the question of potential exo-habitability. The Earth Similarity Index (ESI) is a first step in this quest, ranging from1 (Earth) to0 (totally dissimilar to Earth). It was defined for the four physical parameters of a planet: radius, density, escape velocity and surface temperature. The ESI is further sub-divided into interior ESI (geometrical mean of radius and density) and surface ESI (geometrical mean of escape velocity and surface temperature). The challenge here is to determine which exoplanet parameter(s) is important in finding this similarity; how exactly the individual parameters entering the interior ESI and surface ESI are contributing to the global ESI. Since the surface temperature entering surface ESI is a non-observable quantity, it is difficult to determine its value. Using the known data for the Solar System objects, we established the calibration relation between surface and equilibrium temperatures to devise an effective way to estimate the value of the surface temperature of exoplanets. ESI is a first step in determining potential exo-habitability that may not be very similar to a terrestrial life. A new approach, called Mars Similarity Index (MSI), is introduced to identify planets that may be habitable to the extreme forms of life. MSI is defined in the range between 1 (present Mars) and 0 (dissimilar to present Mars) and uses the same physical parameters as ESI. We are interested in Mars-like planets to search for planets that may host the extreme life forms, such as the ones living in extreme environments on Earth; for example, methane on Mars may be a product of the methane-specific extremophile life form metabolism. 2017, Springer Science+Business Media B.V. -
INDIA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA IN A CHANGING WORLD: Exploring Relationship Prospects for a Sustainable Future
This book presents a comprehensive analysis of Indias relationship with the Southeast Asian nations in the context of the changing dynamics of international relations and the emergence of Indo-Pacific as the theatre of world politics. It covers a wide range of themes, from strategic to political, economic, diplomatic and security aspects, and assesses how Indias redefining of its role in world politics unfolds through its posture towards the Southeast Asian region. The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of Asian studies, both South Asian and Southeast Asian studies, and politics and international relations. It will also be useful for public policy analysts and think tanks and policymakers. 2025 selection and editorial matter, Shailza Singh, Philip Varghese, Shalini Balaiah and Sarish Sebastian. -
India as a climate leader in the indo-pacific: challenges and opportunities
The non-traditional security threats in the form of incessant floods, cyclones, and all-time rising sea levels in the Indo-Pacific region call for an integrated and constructive response led by a climate leader. Climate change is seen way beyond the lens of a mere environmental catastrophe having the potential to destabilize a nations economy and polity. The global state and non-state actors have acknowledged climate change to be an alarming global security threat. However, the failure of collective management of the climate crisis has mandated a responsible climate leader to monitor the mitigation efforts. In the context of initiatives like the National Solar Mission that envisages India to be a global leader in solar energy, the paper intends to weigh the possibilities for Indias role as a cogent climate leader in the Indo-Pacific region. It seeks to evaluate Indias climate leadership based on its green policies and assistance to Indo-Pacific countries. 2024 Indian Ocean Research Group. -
India Gateway Program: Transformational learning opportunities in an international context
Internationalisation is increasingly important in the social work curriculum. With globalisation and international resettlement, social workers require competencies to work locally with diverse populations as well as overseas. Study abroad experiences are used to enhance international content, cultural sensitivity and self-awareness in curricula. This article evaluates an Australian study tour focussing on students perspectives. Indications are that it was effective in enhancing cultural sensitivity, understanding of factors contributing to inequity, the lived experience of poverty, personal growth and professional identity. For students, it was a valued and transformational learning experience. 2015, The Author(s) 2015. -
India-Maldives Development Partnership: Promises and Possibilities
Indias approach towards Development Partnership with the external world has been inclusive, humanistic, unconditional, comprehensive and futuristic. India-Maldives Development Partnership has to be seen in the context of India-Maldives relations that have been described as close, cordial and multi-dimensional. The Maldives undoubtedly occupies a very special place in Indias Neighborhood First policy. Indias development partnership with the Maldives goes with the `SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision of the Government of India. The partnership is characterised by transparency and as per the needs and priorities of the Maldivians. It touches every facet of the development of the Maldives to enhance stability and prosperity of the atoll state. Involving about US$ 3 billion in terms of grants, loans, budgetary support, capacity building and training assistance, the development partnership support is intended to reach the beneficiaries directly via the local councils. However, there are various challenges in the process of implementation of the projects under the development partnership. Yet, the future of the partnership looks promising. The main objective of the paper is to answer the following questions: What is the context of development partnership between India and Maldives? In what manner India has extended development assistance to its neighbour? Are there any challenges in the process of rendering such assistance? What is the way forward? 2024 Indian Council of World Affairs. -
India's Consumer Protection Bill 2015: Redefining notions of liability
The legislative validation of the concepts of product liability and unfair contractual terms through the Consumer Protection Bill (CPB) paves the way for attuning Indian consumer laws with the global wavelength. Though the Indian judiciary has dealt with issues concerning product liability and unfair contractual terms, legal certainty has remained elusive, necessitating predictability. The extension of consumer protection to the domain of e-commerce further reformulates the existing notion of liability and the prevalent impunity. This paper analyses the manner in which the CPB redefines the notions of liability and the existent lacunae that need to be remedied. The Author 2017. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. -
India's Role as a Net Security Provider in the Indian Ocean Region: Issues, Challenges, and Trends
Since former US Defense Secretary Robert Gates introduced the term 'net security provider' at the Shangri La Dialogue in 2008, India's role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has been much discussed and deliberated. The chapter tries to specify and elaborate on what this entails for India and the countries in the IOR. India's strategic location in the IOR provides distinct advantages and challenges. India cannot remain indifferent to the evolving maritime geopolitics of the region, as well as its geoeconomic interests. Over the years, India's aspiration to be a net security provider in the IOR has been much debated. It reflects India's desire to enhance its strategic presence and reach in the IOR and beyond. An assessment of India's maritime doctrine and strategy is also imperative to understand India's role in the IOR. India's intent to be a net security provider in the IOR has to be backed up by a clear strategy as well as intent. It will also be circumscribed by regional security constraints. The chapter looks at many issues, events, and developments that impact India's role as a net security provider in the IOR, viz., capacity building and enhancement, maritime diplomacy and engagement, maritime security operations, deployment of maritime forces, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. 2025 Adluri Subramanyam Raju and R. Srinivasan. All rights reserved. -
IndiaA Growing Hub for Global Education
Purpose/Objective To understand the stakeholders perspective of different methods by which internationalization of education has been happening in India. Design/Methodology/Approach A qualitative research approach based on the interview method is adopted, along with a review of historical data on the growth of different formats. Findings India needs to regain its lost glory from the pre-independence era as a global education hub by working on all three formats of internationalization of higher education: encouraging student exchange programs, enabling Indian Universities to expand overseas, and welcoming foreign institutions to set up campuses in India. Originality This research will be the first of its kind to present themes emerging from student interviews and opinions about the three formats of internalization of higher education in India. This research contributes to the ongoing transformation of India's higher education landscape, aligning it with global standards and aspirations. 2025 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. -
IndiaEuropean Union Trade Integration: An Analysis of Current and Future Trajectories
In a dynamic global environment of increased economic interdependence, nations are more than ever seeking to remove barriers to trade, despite growing trends of protectionism. In this context, India and the EU-27 have initiated talks for the establishment of a Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) in an attempt to bring their economies together. However, after 16 rounds of negotiations, the failure to conclude this agreement has raised questions regarding the benefits of the agreement to India. This study attempts to examine the current trade scenario and the effects of the proposed regional trade agreement by estimating a structural gravity model. This study employs the Poisson Pseudo Maximum Likelihood (PPML) estimator for analysing the trade-creation and trade-diversion effects of the BTIA to overcome the shortcomings of ordinary least square (OLS) estimators. For the empirical analysis, the merchandise export data from the Gravity database has been taken for a period of 19 years from 2001 to 2019. The results indicate that the BTIA could lead to trade creation and trade diversion, highlighting the need for a re-evaluation of Indias trade policy. JEL Classification: F10, F13, F14, F15, O24 2021 National Council of Applied Economic Research. -
Indian Budget 2022: A Make-or-Break Moment for Cryptocurrency
People are liable to the tax rate if they transfer digital assets during a specific fiscal year. There is no distinction between income from businesses and investments or between short-term and long-term gains because the 30% tax rate is applicable regardless of the sort of income. By clearly stating how it would be charged, the Indian budget 2022 has provided some direction. Losses were consequently experienced by both new and old cryptocurrency buyers. Under Section 115 BBH, it is illegal to offset cryptocurrency losses with cryptocurrency gainsor any other gains or revenue, for that matter. The implementation of the 30% tax rule on digital assets has caused the collapse of the cryptocurrency market, and there is a possibility that investors will continue to suffer losses in the future. 2023 P. Nanjundan et al.,. -
Indian Emotional Alignment Score (I-EAS): A Pilot Framework for Culturally-Aware AI Evaluation in Multilingual Contexts
The current Emotional Intelligence (EI) standards of large language models (LLMs) are predominantly Western, thereby excluding billions of non-Western users from being judged fairly by AI. I-EAS, a new culture-based evaluation system, is grounded in indigenous epistemology and a computational evaluation framework to address a critical gap in AI Fairness. I-EAS takes into account four weighted factors: Emotional Alignment, Cultural Resonance, Coherence, and Code-Switching. It prioritizes cultural appropriateness and maintains a rigorous methodology. The pilot study uses 150 systematically crafted prompts in Hindi, Tamil, and English in diverse Indian cultural scenarios to test three LLMs: Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-4o-mini, and Krutrim-Base. The results highlight the inherent drawbacks of automated cultural assessments, as the weak relationships between human and automated assessments indicate that current NLP models are unable to respond to cultural nuances. The human evaluation was more discriminative than the automated evaluations, as the automated code-switching evaluations were not successful. The limitations of the pilot study include the presence of only one annotator. However, they prove I-EAS as a preliminary methodological and theoretical framework to equitable AI evaluation in culturally diverse situations and the necessity to use hybrid human-computational measures of AI systems in different cultural contexts. 2025 IEEE. -
Indian folk art form grooms and improves education with personalized learning methods
The chapter investigates the intricacies and complexities involved in the making of an art form kathakali from India known for its unique formation process and exposition procedure. It unravels its mysteries involved in the exceptional personalized learning methods born out of them. The chapter discusses the various nuances in merging personalized learning methods with education, each in a selected singular appropriate method. It refers to a much refined and reformed process. It focuses on whetting of learner's comprehension skills to evolve befitting solutions to education problems producing effective redress for every serious global issue. The chapter proposes convincing concepts exemplified to apply in individual instances. The researcher suggests that these personalized methods are exemplary and worth emulating for the future generations. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Indian government bonds sensitivity to macroeconomic and non-macroeconomic factors: A quantile regression approach
This paper introduces a new dataset of Clearing Corporation of India Limiteds broad total return index (BTRI) and liquid total return index (LTRI). The paper examines the impact of macroeconomic and non-macroeconomic factors on BTRI and LTRI during monthly periods from January 2010 to December 2018 using quantile regression methodology. This paper finds that the GDP has positive and significant impact on BTRI and LTRI for the upper quantiles. Further, CPI shows positive impact on both BTRI and LTRI. Moreover, both the indices are influenced by IR and there is an inverse relationship between them. ER also significantly affects both the indices. The EPUI has negative and significant impact on BTRI and LTRI for the intermediate and upper quantiles. No clear relationship is found between BTRI and Nifty, whereas Nifty has significant impact on LTRI. BTRI is not affected by VIX but LTRI is affected for the intermediate quantiles. Copyright 2021 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. -
Indian Parents Vocational Inferences of Play and Communal Strategies to Regulate the Adverse Effects of Childrens Excessive Screen Time
Background: Since time immemorial, childrens intrinsic desire to immerse themselves in amusing, autonomous activities in vast, open spaces has engendered their holistic development through play. However, the steady decline in playgrounds has compelled children to seek solace in a digital landscape, which offers them a plethora of innovative play opportunities that pushes them away from the outdoors and pull them indoors. This infiltration of technology in urban households enhance childrens propensity to engage in media-centric activities due to their proclivity toward electronic devices. Consequently, the passive entertainment afforded by the dominance of digital culture predisposes children to inertia, insomnia, sedentary lifestyle diseases and public health issues like screen dependency disorders (SDD) and gaming disorders, which are officially recognized by organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO). This necessitates a conscious, synergetic effort by health practitioners, researchers and policy makers to ensure that children have access to safe and affordable spaces for active, outdoor play to counter the adverse effects of excessive screen time (EST). Methods: Therefore, this qualitative research aims at understanding how urban parents perspectives of play are governed by their sociocultural milieu and their respective professions by expounding their outlook on the relevance of play in a digital era. It also delineates the pivotal role of parents in curtailing the mediating role of discretionary screen time (DST) over childrens physical inactivity through semi-structured interviews of 13 mother-father dyads who reside in the metropolitan city of Bengaluru in Karnataka, India. Results and Conclusions: Findings from the directed content analysis revealed parents initiation of healthy movement behaviors during childrens formative years by employing mediation tactics and role modeling healthy screen habits like digital detox to regulate the aftermath of prolonged screen time on childrens psychosocial development 2025 The Author(s). This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage).