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Indigenous womens carework and environmental pedagogy in select contemporary native American fiction
This article explores how Indigenous womens fiction functions as a site of environmental education, reimagining pedagogy through relational ethics, affective care, and land-based knowledge. Drawing on The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich (Chippewa), Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford (Cherokee), and The Removed by Brandon Hobson (Cherokee), the paper examines how storytelling, domestic labour, and ecological care become pedagogical practices that sustain cultural continuity. Grounded in Indigenous feminist and environmental humanities frameworks, the study integrates Leanne Betasamosake Simpsons (Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg) concept of land as pedagogy, Mishuana Goemans (Tonawanda Band of Seneca) idea of spatial sovereignty, Kelli Keelers (Cherokee Nation) theorization of land as agent, and Beth Piatotes (Nez Perce) notion of the feminine everyday. Together, these theories reveal how the everyday practices of Indigenous women enact sustainable learning rooted in reciprocity and care. The analysis demonstrates that these literary works do not simply represent ecological consciousnessthey perform ittransforming narrative into a relational curriculum. By situating Indigenous storytelling within environmental education, the article argues that carework, kinship, and ecological reciprocity form a decolonial pedagogy aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (Quality Education), (Climate Action), and (Life on Land). 2026 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. -
Indium oxide decorated graphitic carbon nitride/multiwalled carbon nanotubes ternary composite for supercapacitor applications
A hybrid ternary composite In2O3/g-C3N4/MWCNT (GCI) was synthesized by combining three-dimensional In2O3, two-dimensional g-C3N4, and one-dimensional MWCNTs employing a one-pot solvothermal method. The resulting In2O3/g-C3N4/MWCNTs composite leverages the combined benefits of the integration of different dimensionality materials and the synergy between its components. Integrating 1D, 2D, and 3-D materials can create hybrid structures with 3D architectures. It exhibits hierarchical porosity that provides better conductive pathways for ion transport and improves the rate performance. The distinct spatial structure of the composite with short ion diffusion paths maximizes the exposure of the active sites and enhances the conductivity, leading to superior energy storage performance. The electrochemical assessment of the In2O3/g-C3N4/MWCNTs composite exhibited a remarkable specific capacitance of 1081 F g?1 at 1 A g?1 with a commendable capacitance retention of 97.5 % at 3 A g?1 over 5000 cycles. An asymmetric supercapacitor fabricated using In2O3/g-C3N4/MWCNT//AC showcased a notable energy density of 57.5 Wh Kg?1 with an impressive power density of 2760 W Kg?1 at 1 A g?1. The outstanding electrochemical attributes of the fabricated device underscore the potential of the material for future applications in hybrid energy storage systems. 2024 Elsevier Ltd -
Individual and Community Interests: A Critical Analysis with the Help of Gandhian Philosophy
The chapter tends to contribute more towards the debate on individual and community interests. It broadly explains both the concepts by analysing their interdependence and importance and gives readers a competitive critical analysis of the stance taken by different western philosophers and Gandhi on it. The chapter comes out in five major heads and commences by explaining the intricacies of the debate between the two in its first segment. The second part of the chapter puts forward the western framework of ideas and brings into picture various philosophers of the west and their ideologies on the subject. The third section sketches out an analysis of individual and community interests from Gandhian lens and throws light on various ideas promulgated by him such as satyagrah, Swaraj (self-governance), Sarvodaya (rise of all), Ekadash Vrat (eleven principles). The fourth head talks about the role of these ideas in addressing the conflict between the two interests that exist in society. It concludes by drawing out how Gandhian ideology acts as a guiding light to bridge the gap between the two contrasting ideas of individual and community interests. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022. -
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP VARIATIONS IN WAYFINDING AMONG USERS IN AN EDUCATIONAL BUILDING
The effective performance of users in an Educational Building is determined by the available resources and also the environment in which they dwell. Wayfinding is a daily occurrence for every user of an academic institution and this is facilitated through the distinct articulation of different spaces and recognizable circulation systems. The user behavior in a known/unknown building varies as an individual and with a group of individuals. This variation can be observed in an enclosed space and public setting. For an individual, the psychological state could influence navigating within the building whereas, for a group of individuals, the group dynamics could influence each other to navigate. The paper uses mixed methods to understand and assess the individual and group variations in wayfinding. The study was undertaken in a recently constructed School of Architecture at CHRIST University, Bengaluru. The understanding was accomplished with elaborate literature studies and the assessment was through the field observation techniques and surveys carried out with identified users like frequent individuals, new individuals, frequent groups, and new groups.The study tells that for both individuals and groups, the parameters like architectural elements, sensorial qualities, wayfinding behavior, gender, and psychological state influence them in wayfinding. It was also noted that most of the student users prefer shortcuts rather than the formal entance and lobby to navigate the classrooms. Accomplishing easy, comfortable, and efficient wayfinding within an educational building requires effective layout planning. These findings aim to contribute to the detailed understanding of effective layout planning in an educational building and its impact on user behavior for architects and decision-makers. ZEMCH Network. -
Individual and Relational Outcomes of Inter-religious Marriage: A Scoping Review
Inter-religious marriages, where partners come from different religious affiliations, pose unique challenges and opportunities. This scoping review aims to examine the literature on individual and relational outcomes of inter-religious couples and their families, synthesising existing evidence on their social, psychological, and cultural aspects. While numerous studies exist on this topic, their findings have not yet been systematically synthesised. The question for this scoping review was how existing studies explore the individual and relational outcomes of interfaith marriages. A comparative search, following Arksey and OMalleys five-step framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines, was conducted across Scopus, ScienceDirect, APA PsycNet, JSTOR, PubMed, Google Scholar, and ProQuest databases from 2004 to 2024. After screening 1,276 references based on inclusion criteria, 19 peer-reviewed articles were selected for the scoping review. Four key themes emerged: (1) Marital adjustment and tensions, (2) Psychological impacts, (3) Marital instability and dissolution, and (4) Strengths and opportunities. This scoping review emphasises the intricate challenges encountered by inter-religious couples, encompassing familial opposition, identity dilemmas, cultural and religious disputes, marital instability, and psychological distress. The review highlights the need for increased societal and institutional support and calls for further research into adaptive coping strategies across diverse cultural contexts. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2025. -
Individual Effect of Spatially Periodic Vertical Surface Temperatures and Nanoparticles on Natural Convection in Water
This paper considers the thermo-convective boundary-layer flow (BLF) of a water-copper mono-nanofluid over a flat vertical surface which is subjected to three types of periodic temperature variations described by the sinusoidal, sawtooth, and triangular waveforms. The temperature of the fluid at the flat surface is greater than the surrounding ambient temperature. The governing equations describing the BLF have been reduced to a non-similar form using an appropriate stream function formulation. The Keller-Box method is used to obtain numerical solution of the boundary-value problem. The effect of the pertinent parameters on the nature of the flow and the heat transfer has been discussed using actual thermophysical data. The results about the shear-stress and heat transfer rate at the surface are presented as well. To study the nature of BLF, the velocity and thermal boundary-layers, the streamline and isotherm plots have been considered, which reveal that the nanoparticle volume-fraction, amplitude of surface temperature variations, and the Grashof number play a pivotal role in enhancing/diminishing heat transfer. The final outcome reveals that the heat transfer is highest for the sinusoidal waveform, followed by that of the triangular and then, the sawtooth. An important inference is that a symmetric periodic temperature distribution at the surface enhances heat transfer more than that of a constant surface-temperature. 2023 by ASME. -
Individual effects of four types of rotation modulation on RayleighBard convection in a ferromagnetic fluid with couple stress
The effect of trigonometric sine, square, triangular, and sawtooth wave types of rotation modulation on RayleighBard convection in a ferromagnetic fluid with couple stress is investigated in this paper using linear and nonlinear analyses. The expression for the critical Rayleigh number and the correction Rayleigh number is deduced from the three-mode linearized Lorenz model using the Venezian approach. The effect of rotation modulation on heat transport is studied using the generalized fifth-order Lorenz model. The study reveals that the Taylor number stabilizes the no-modulation system and decreases the heat transport, and this situation remains so in the presence of rotation modulation. It is found that the effect of all four types of modulation is to stabilize the system and diminish heat transport. It is also observed that the sawtooth wave type of modulation has the least diminishing effect on heat transport and the square wave type of modulation diminishes the most. 2021 Wiley Periodicals LLC -
Individual effects of sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal gravity modulation on Rayleigh-Bard convection in a ferromagnetic liquid and in a nanoliquid with couple stress
The effects of sinusoidal (sine wave) and non-sinusoidal (square wave, triangular wave, and sawtooth wave) forms of gravity modulation on Rayleigh-Bard Convection (RBC) in a ferromagnetic liquid and a nanoliquid with couple stress is examined using linear and non-linear stability analyses. From the linear analysis, the stability of the system is investigated by calculating the correction Rayleigh number using the Venezian method. The heat transfer coefficient is obtained by solving the non-autonomous Lorenz equation. The influence of various non-dimensional parameters on the onset of convection and heat transfer is analyzed. It is observed that the couple stress parameter stabilizes the system and decreases the heat transfer. It is found that the square type of gravity modulation facilitates more heat transport compared to other types of gravity modulation. The ferromagnetic parameters are shown to have their known influence on the onset of convection and heat transport. The results of the single-phase ferromagnetic nanoliquid with couple stress are extracted from the results of the ferromagnetic liquid with couple stress. Advancement of onset due to nanoparticle presence and thereby enhanced heat transfer is discussed. The higher concentration of alumina is shown to be preferable to the rather expensive copper nanoparticles in obtaining the same quantity of heat transfer. 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to EDP Sciences, SocietItaliana di Fisica and Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature. -
Individuals Attitude Concerning Memes: A Study Reference to Active Social Media Users
Todays digital world, memes are more popular among the youngsters to express ones emotion. Nowadays, almost everyone is largely relying on social media to send memes and emojis in order to share the information in a humorous way. Lots of research article are reviewed about the social media memes, internet memes and this paper summarizes the usage of social media and following the trending pattern in communicating or sharing information through the social media platform. This study is aimed to study about the individuals attitude towards memes and its effect among the social media users. Through survey, total of 193 samples were collected by using questionnaire and statistical tools like Reliability test, Chi square and Correlation analysis have been used to interpret the collected data. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024. -
Indole-3-Carbinol Upconversion with Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Supported Graphitic Carbon Nitride: A Sustainable Approach
Electro-organic chemistry offers a sustainable and efficient approach to organic synthesis by utilizing electrochemical processes. This field has gained significant attention due to its potential for minimizing waste, reducing energy consumption, and enabling selective transformations. Herein, we report the development of a graphitic carbon nitride-coated carbon fiber electrode modified with electropolymerized amino-2-thiazole and electrodeposited Cu2O nanoparticles from copper nitrate trihydrate for the oxidation of Indole-3-carbinol (IC). Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies were carried out to characterize the developed electrode. Cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and bulk electrolysis techniques were employed for the electrochemical studies. The enhanced electrochemical activity of the Cu2O-pAT-GCN-TCFP electrode compared to the individual GCN and polymer electrode was studied using electrochemical characterization, which revealed a 3-fold increase in the current response for Cu2O-pAT-GCN-TCFP (0.0011 A) compared to the bare electrode. The reaction was carried out using an aqueous carbonate buffer solution as an electrolyte via bulk electrolysis at a set potential of 0.82 V. The product obtained was isolated by column chromatography to obtain a yield of 74% and characterized by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy. Additionally, the Cu2O-pAT-GCN-TCFP electrode was studied for its stability, reproducibility, and selectivity. 2024 The Electrochemical Society (ECS). Published on behalf of ECS by IOP Publishing Limited. All rights, including for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies, are reserved. -
Indoor Localization and Tracking with IoT: A Critical Survey of Technologies, Challenges, and Future Trends
Indoor localization and tracking have been important areas of research throughout the past 10 years, driven by the expanding Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The shortcomings of conventional GPS in indoor environments have called for the development of replacement localization methods. This paper presents a methodical review of IoT-enabled indoor localization techniques covering both well-known technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and Wi-Fi fingerprinting, as well as newer approaches such as Visible Light Communication (VLC). We critically evaluate these technologies by way of a comprehensive analysis of modern research and case studies, emphasizing significant performance criteria such as accuracy, scalability, and energy efficiency as well as pragmatic concerns such as cost and security. Our work looks at field trends still in development, highlights significant gaps and problems, and integrates the current state of the art. We also stress potential application fields - such as smart homes, healthcare, and industrial automation - that stand to benefit significantly from advances in indoor localization. Finally, we outline future research intended to address current limitations, including the need of higher accuracy in complex environments and more robust security measures. 2025 IEEE. -
Indoor location tracking using time of arrival estimation method
Background & Objective: Location-based services enable collection of location-oriented information which finds use in various fields. Methods: With its utility found in so many applications, various localization techniques are adopted to improve these services. One such property of a signal which is used for these estimations is known as Time of Arrival property. The Time of Arrival property of a signal is the time difference for a signal to go from the transmitter to the receiver. The most common application is to navigate through places, finding or tracking your personal belongings, targeted advertisements by knowing the nearby popular places and various other services like augmented reality gaming among others. Results & Conclusion: Through this paper, we demonstrate a method to track the location of a mobile sensor node using Trilateration algorithm with the help of Time of Arrival (ToA) property of signals. The time of arrival of packets at each node is recorded and data collected from the simulation of a wireless sensor network for this experiment is spread across various distributions to find the op-timum statistical inference. 2020 BenthamScience Publishers. -
Induced acyclic path decomposition in graphs
A decomposition of a graph G is a collection ? of graphs H1, H2,...,Hr of G such that every edge of G belongs to exactly one Hi. If each Hi is either an induced path in G, then ? is called an induced acyclic path decomposition of G and if each Hi is a (induced) cycle in G then ? is called a (induced) cycle decomposition of G. The minimum cardinality of an induced acyclic path decomposition of G is called the induced acyclic path decomposition number of G and is denoted by ?ia(G). Similarly the cyclic decomposition number ?c(G) is defined. In this paper we begin an investigation of these parameters. -
Induced Graphoidal Decompositions in product Graphs
Journal of Discrete Mathematics Vol.2013, Article ID 892839 ISSN No. 2090-9845 -
INDUCED nK2 DECOMPOSITION OF INFINITE SQUARE GRIDS AND INFINITE HEXAGONAL GRIDS
The induced nK2 decomposition of infinite square grids and hexagonal grids are described here. We use the multi-level distance edge labeling as an effective technique in the decomposition of square grids. If the edges are adjacent, then their color difference is at least 2 and if they are separated by exactly a single edge, then their colors must be distinct. Only non-negative integers are used for labeling. The proposed partitioning technique per the edge labels to get the induced nK2 decomposition of the ladder graph is the square grid and the hexagonal grid. 2022, Krasovskii Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics. All rights reserved. -
INDUCED REGULAR PERFECT GRAPHS
A graph G is said to be R-perfect if, for all induced subgraphs H of G, the induced regular independence number of each induced subgraph H is equal to its corresponding induced regular cover. Here, the induced regular independence number is the maximum number of vertices in H such that no two belong to the same induced regular subgraph in H, and the induced regular cover of H is the minimum number of induced regular subgraphs in H required to cover the vertex set of H. This article introduces the notion of induced regular perfect graphs or R-perfect graphs through which we study the structural properties of R-perfect graphs and identify a forbidden class of graphs for the same. This further leads to the characterization of R-perfect biconnected graphs. With these results, we derive and prove a general characterization for R-perfect graphs. 2023, RAMANUJAN SOCIETY OF MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES. All rights reserved. -
Induced signed graphs of some classes of graphs
A signed graph is a graph with positive or negative signs assigned to edges. An induced signed graph is a signed graph constructed from a given graph according to some pre-defined protocols. An induced signed graph of a graph G is a signed graph in which each edge uv re ceives a sign where : V(G) Z. In this paper, we discuss two types of induced signed graphs and determine the structural properties of these signed graphs such as balancing, clustering, regular-ity and co-regularity. 2020 Jangjeon Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences and Physics. All rights reserved. -
Induction of radio frequency transmission in indian railway for smooth running of traffic during fog
Our railway system drives whole sole based on its electrical signaling but due to poor visibility it becomes impossible to run the traffic smoothly We are suggesting to use radio wave communication technology for running of train when conventional signaling cant be followed due to poor visibility. During winter season, due to heavy fog especially in North India and East India it becomes almost impossible to drive the train on time. Our idea can remove this problem permanently. A dedicated radio frequency band will be used by railway service and a specific frequency will be assigned to all tracks running to a specific direction. All trains will be equipped with a transmitter and a receiver. Train drivers will get notification of received radio frequency within a certain circumference (5 km). So if it receives the same frequency which it is transmitting then the driver will understand another train is there on the same track so signaling room and the driver will also be aware of the fact. Then the control room or the driver can take action considering speed and distance between this two accordingly. If another train will be running on the next track then also it will receive signal but in that case it will run at as usual speed. 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, London. -
Industrial Applications of Hybrid Nanocatalysts and Their Green Synthesis
Abstract: The era of industrial revolution has been hugely dependent on a myriad of catalysts. The present era has contributed another dimension to this by the advent of nanocatalysts. The last decades saw even more fine tuning with the use of hybrid nanocatalysts by the integration of a plethora of functionalities into a single nanoparticle. The extremely high surface area, low toxicity, easy recovery and reusability, high product output and possibilities of green synthesis makes hybrid nanocatalysts significant in various fields like bioremediation, fuel cell production, cleaner energy production, dye degradation etc. Metal based hybrid nanocatalysts are highly appealing due to their extremely high surface over volume ratio, entailing unique electronic properties and access to more reaction sites. The recent years have seen more thrust being given to greener modes of synthesis of nanocatalysts, rather than the classical modes (which uses hazardous chemicals), aligning with sustainability goals.The current review is an attempt to explore the myriad uses of magnetic, metal and metal oxide hybrid nanocatalysts and their green synthesis methods. Optimizing the use of hybrid nanocatalysts in various domains would definitely help us achieve the SDGs of the United Nations for a more sustainable life on this planet. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.] Highlights: Types of hybrid nanocatalysts have been described. Industrial applications of hybrid nanocatalysis has been summarized. Ways of greener synthesis of hybrid nanocatalysts for environmental sustainability depicted. Advantages and limitations of hybrid nanocatalysts have been evaluated. 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature. -
Industry 4.0 and Sustainable Supply Chain: An academic review, emerging trend & analysis with future agenda and case study
The fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, is characterized by integrating advanced digital technologies such as cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies are significantly transforming various sectors, including the pharmaceutical industry. Industry 4.0 technologies offer immense potential for enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and sustainability of supply chains. The integration of advanced digital technologies known as Industry 4.0, including cyber-physical systems, IoT, and AI, is reshaping diverse industries towards greater sustainability. This study uses a case study methodology to explore the effects of Industry 4.0 on creating more sustainable supply chains across these sectors. 2026 selection and editorial matter, Pantea Foroudi, Maria Palazzo and Satyendra Upadhyay; individual chapters, the contributors.