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Culinary influence on Bengaluru as a tourism destination /
International Journal of Recent Technology And Engineering, Vol.8, Issue 4, pp.766-774, ISSN No: 2277-3878. -
Digital Twinning of an Electric Two-Wheeler for Real-Time Battery State Estimation and Augmented Reality Visualization
This paper describes the design and structure of a digital twin system for an electric two-wheeler. It enables real-time battery state estimation and augmented reality visualization. Using digital twin technology, the system improves battery monitoring, rider experience, and operational efficiency through real-time simulation and optimization. The structure includes a physical sensing layer, an ESP32-based processing unit, cloud-based data management using ThingSpeak, and an AR front-end. It tackles key challenges in estimating the state of LiFePO4 batteries, such as voltage plateau behavior, temperature sensitivity, and accuracy of algorithms. The system also considers the limits of microcontroller-based sensing and data interfacing, ensuring reliable performance in real-time. 2025 IEEE. -
Alexithymia and Internet Addiction: Mediating Role of Social Connectedness, Impulsivity, and Moderation by Depression
Internet addiction is a mounting concern in current times. Recent studies indicate a link between alexithymia and Internet addiction, but the underlying mechanisms of this association require more investigation. The present study explores the relationship between alexithymia and Internet addiction, with the mediating effect of Impulsivity and social connectedness, and the moderating effect of depression. A convenience sample of 362 participants between the ages of 18 and 25 years participated in this study and completed the Youngs Internet Addiction Test, Toronto-Alexithymia Scale, The Social Connectedness Scale, Barratt Impulsiveness Scale 15, and The Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale Revised. The results indicate that the direct effect of alexithymia on Internet addiction is partially mediated through impulsivity and social connectedness. Further, the moderating effect of depression is found to be non-significant. The results revealed two possible pathways through which alexithymia influences Internet addiction. Future research and interventions on Internet addiction can use these findings to mitigate the adverse outcomes of Internet addiction. 2025, PsychOpen. All rights reserved. -
Deep Learning-Based Health Risk Prediction in Contact Sports Using Wearable Sensor Data
This study presents a deep learning-based approach to predicting physiological health risks in athletes engaged in contact sports using wearable sensor data. Motivated by the need to detect early warning signs of collapse or severe fatigue, this study employs a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural network to analyse multivariate time-series data. Key physiological signals, including heart rate, body temperature, and motion, were extracted from the PAMAP2 dataset to train and validate the model. The LSTM demonstrated strong predictive performance, achieving an accuracy of 98.3% in identifying potentially dangerous physiological states. In addition to its high classification accuracy, the model effectively captured temporal dependencies in the data, underscoring its suitability for health risk prediction in dynamic, high-intensity sports environments. This study highlights the potential of wearable data and LSTMbased analysis in supporting proactive athlete health management and injury prevention. 2025 IEEE. -
Did we just open a can of worms?
Learning outcomes: The case study intends to explain attrition and employee engagement & its impact on attrition. The case discussions enable students/learners to identify and analyze factors that lead to attrition and affect employee engagement, most of which are not easily recognizable. The deliberations will help students/learners appreciate the importance of employee engagement for the employee and the organization. Case overview/synopsis: The case study is an original story about a company in Hyderabad in the telecom infrastructure industry with an illustrative scenario on facing high attrition. The case study delves into the underlying factors influencing employee satisfaction and attrition, emphasizing the importance of effective HR strategies in managing employees. The critical implications of this case can be used to teach the essence of employee satisfaction and employee engagement and their role in prevention of attrition or employee turnover and concepts related to them. Through qualitative research methods, the insights gathered from employees and management of the company provide important lessons to learners on shaping HR practices that prioritize long-term retention and taking care of employees. Ultimately, the companys experience serves as a compelling illustration of the challenges facing organizations in todays dynamic work environment. Complexity academic level: The case is of medium difficulty and can be used for post graduate students/entry level HR practitioners who have a basic understanding of Human Resource Management concepts and theories. Supplementary material: Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code: CSS 6: Human Resource Management. 2025, Emerald Publishing Limited. -
Hotel manager's perspective of managerial competency among graduating students of hotel management programme /
International Journal Of Computer And Mathematical Science, Vol.3, Issue 5, pp.593-612, ISSN No: 2347-8527. -
Synergistic advancements in energy storage: g-C3N4/NiFe2O4/PANI composite with augmented electrochemical capabilities
This study examines the electrochemical behaviour of a hybrid composite material of graphitic carbon nitride/Nickel ferrite/Polyaniline (g-C3N4/NiFe2O4/PANI) synthesized by hydrothermal method, coupled with in-situ polymerisation. The ensuing g-C3N4/NiFe2O4/PANI composite demonstrates superior characteristics for energy storage applications. Through a comprehensive analysis, we elucidate the combined effects of the distinct components, revealing improved electrochemical properties. The composite exhibits improved galvanostatic charge/discharge exhibiting a specific capacitance of 770 Fg?1 at 1 Ag?1 current density. This research underscores the perspective of the g-C3N4/NiFe2O4/PANI composite as a promising candidate for advanced energy storage systems. 2024 Elsevier Ltd -
A Phased approach to solve the University Course Scheduling System
International Journal of Computational Engineering Research Vol.3, Issue 4, pp. 258-261, ISSN No. 2250-3005 -
Smart and sustainable PVA/cellulose-ZnO/anthocyanin Films: Dual-action packaging for extended shelf life and real-time freshness detection
Sustainable sensing films for intelligent packaging applications are the need of the hour. Herein, for the first time, cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) from pineapple pomace are used as the host polymer for preparing cellulose-ZnO (CZnO) powder. The structural and dimensional properties of the CZnO powder were confirmed using different characterization techniques. Red cabbage-derived anthocyanin and CZnO were infused with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to make the antibacterial sensing films (CZnO/PVA (CPVA) and CZnO/anthocyanin/PVA (CAPVA)). The effective bonding between the PVA and the fillers is studied using the AT-FTIR analysis. The incorporation of C-ZnO and CZnO/anthocyanin resulted in the improving the UV screening ability of the developed films. The tensile strengths of the CPVA and CAPVA films were 14 and 11 % greater than that of the neat PVA film. The interaction with water was significantly reduced when CZnO was added to PVA making the material more hydrophobic. This was further confirmed using wettability studies. In 100 days, in wet conditions, the PVA, CPVA, and CAPVA showed biodegradability of 17, 37, and 39 %, respectively. As a packaging material, CPVA and CAPVA films increased the shelf life of fresh shrimp by up to 4 days as they have significant water barrier properties and antibacterial activity with an inhibitory zone of 28 and 20 mm (for CAPVA) against S. aureus and E. coli respectively. Furthermore, the release of volatile amines from shrimp spoilage caused the color of the CAPVA films to change over time from pink to yellow, indicating the possibility of using these films for real-time freshness monitoring. 2025 Elsevier B.V. -
A study on IT enabled crowd sourcing /
International Journal of Trend in Research and Development, Special Issue, pp.12-14, ISSN: 2394-9333. -
Challenges and pathways in autism education in India: special educators insights from pandemic experiences
Objectives: The landscape of autism education in India before the pandemic has already been unpromising, marked by inequities in education and therapy. The study aimed to highlight the impact of inadequate resources, policies, and practices in autism training during COVID-19 and to suggest measures to address inequities in access or attainability of services within the context of the experiences of special educators. Methods: We interviewed 12 special educators, exploring their virtual teaching experiences and parental participation and inferring insights on bridging gaps in autism education using a semi-structured interview guide. Results: Pre-pandemic disparities like inadequate resources, lack of policy implementation, and non-accessibility to therapy services impacted remote learning. It was disrupted by the non-availability of devices with good connectivity and limited technological skills among educators, students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and parents. The special educators and parents lacked the knowledge and skills to meet their unique needs. Skill regression, health issues, and behavior challenges were observed post-COVID. Conclusions: The study revealed that the existing challenges greatly affected education, health, and social life during the pandemic. Individuals with ASD who require very substantial support were the most affected group. It calls for immediate intervention in professional skill development, parental involvement, and policy revision. 2025 The British Society of Developmental Disabilities. -
Populism and the question of sovereignty in democracy with special reference to India
The sovereign manner of decision-making in a democracy is reckoned extremely crucial to stable governance. It is unfortunate, therefore, if the question of sovereignty acquires public attention predominantly in the wake of totalitarianist tendencies. It is the case now that with the emergence of several populist voices and nationalist sentiments, contemporary democracies actively debate the question of democratic sovereignty. This article is a critique of the complacency arising out of what is often wrongly perceived as the reassurances of the letter, or for that matter the spirit, of the constitutions of liberal democracies. Regardless of whether populism is traced within the electoral context or outside of it, the question of sovereignty offers a vantage point for understanding it from a theoretical perspective. In this regard, the article utilises the insightful yet contrasting notions of democratic sovereignty put forward by the philosophers Giorgio Agamben and Jacques Derrida. They approach the question of sovereignty from historical and/or linguistic points of view, illuminating the notions of sharing, sovereign violence and its overarching theological underpinnings. The articles findings, purposes and effects are meant to be educational and cultural in the first place. It employs, for the purpose of exemplification, a commentary on the Indian democratic scene. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024. -
Tuning the electronic dimensionality and bandgap in Cs2AgBiX6 (X = Br, Cl) for photovoltaic applications: a DFT-1/2 study of cation disorder
Nontoxic, stable, and experimentally realized lead-free halide double perovskites, Cs2AgBiX6 (X = Br, Cl), attracted much attention for solar cell applications. However, their reduced electronic dimensionality and indirect (wide) bandgap, limiting solar energy absorption efficiency, are not mostly suitable. To address such issues, we employ the computationally efficient DFT-1/2 + SOC method to study the electronic structure of cation-ordered and cation-disordered materials comparatively. Our study explores the impact of cation disorder in tuning the electronic dimensionality, demonstrating how the disorder effect reduces bandgaps, increases solar energy absorption, enhances band dispersion, and decreases carrier effective masses for better photovoltaic performance. We observe an evolution of the electronic dimensionality in the disordered systems, influencing the carrier effective masses and absorption properties. Fractional (and non-integer) electronic dimensionality appears to be an essential concept in understanding the optoelectronic properties. The direct bandgap, high absorption in the desired energy range, and mostly lower effective masses of the disordered systems make them suitable for solar cell applications. 2024 The Royal Society of Chemistry. -
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 -
Mindfulness-based relapse preventionA meta-analysis
Addiction is of varied types and over the years the focus has not only been on the growing issues of addiction but also on how to prevent relapse on recovering clients. According to Buddhist teaching craving is the cause of suffering and suffering festers itself due to attachment. Once an individual is enlightened he will be able to find a path that ceases such suffering. Mindfulness helps bring about such enlightenment through being conscious and reflective of every moments experience. Mindfulness does not stop at being aware alone but extends its teaching to accepting such experiences as they are and letting go. Relapse prevention has long been researched on and new therapies developed to facilitate the same. This conceptual paper looks at how Mindfulness-based relapse prevention therapy works to prevent relapses. The paper focuses on understanding each of the eight-week therapy process and how it progresses in changing thoughts and reducing stress. The paper shows how Mindfulness-based relapse prevention helps clients understand their craving and how to change thoughts in order to deal with a craving thus preventing relapse. 2019, 2019 The Author(s). This open access article is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 license. -
Where to Check Homework? The Emphasis on Supportive Feedback via Social Media by Teachers in CALL and Its Consequences on EFL Learners' Self-assessment, Academic Success, Academic Enjoyment
This study investigates the impact of Facebook-mediated supportive feedback on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners' self-assessment, academic enjoyment, and academic success in a Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) context. Using a sequential exploratory methodology, this study holistically investigates the research objectives using qualitative and quantitative approaches. Two intact classrooms of lower-intermediate EFL students in an Iraqi language institute were selected; one class was designated as the experimental group receiving Facebook-mediated tasks and the other as the control group using conventional teaching strategies. Among the tools for data collecting were a teacher-made test, semi-structured interviews, and observation. Compared to the control group, the experimental groupwhich received extra Facebook-mediated tasks and conventional course materialsshowcased notably greater degrees of self-assessment, academic enjoyment, and academic success. Positive perceptions of Facebook-mediated interactions were found through the qualitative analyses of observations and interviews, thereby stressing learners' higher motivation, collaboration, and sense of community. The implications of the study are discussed. 2024, The Pacific Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (PacCALL). All rights reserved. -
Hybrid Mobile-Spinalnet with feature extraction for brain tumor detection using MRI images
Brain tumors are deadly and can hinder the normal functioning of the human body. Generally, surgical methods are preferred for treating brain tumors. Early and accurate detection remains a problem, due to the complexity of tumor shapes and poor generalization to diverse tumor types. To address this, a hybrid Mobile-SpinalNet is established in this paper for the detection of brain tumors with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images. This system involves seven stages, including input image acquisition, image preprocessing, skill stripping, tumor segmentation, data augmentation, feature extraction, and brain tumor detection. Initially, image acquisition is carried out, and then the input image is preprocessed by using a Mean filter. Subsequently, the skull stripping is performed using Fuzzy C-Means (FCM). After that, by using the TransUNet, the tumor region is isolated in the segmentation module. Furthermore, the data augmentation is carried out, and then the feature mining takes place in the feature extraction phase to excerpt features such as Speeded Up Robust Features (SURF), Oriented Fast and Rotated BRIEF (ORB), Fuzzy Local Binary Pattern (FLBP) and statistical features. At last, the brain tumor is identified by employing a hybrid Mobile-SpinalNet. This framework fuses the MobileNet and SpinalNet depending on regression modeling with applied Fractional Calculus (FC). The Mobile-SpinalNet is validated for its efficacy by comparing it to other techniques, and it showed better performance with a precision of 0.953, accuracy of 0.943, and recall of 0.970. 2025 Elsevier Ltd -
Redesigning brand strategies in the phygital era
Phygital Era is changing the brand strategies. Blending conventional marketing methods with digital innovations as per the growing expectations of consumers. This chapter analyses the impact of Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality which blend seamless brand and consumer relations while emphasizing the need for online & offline integration to further increase engagement and loyalty. The Case studies of Nike, Sephora, IKEA, and McDonald's, showcase how brands harness technology for a better customer experience. It also focuses on the challenges of Phygital branding. Lastly, it observes the role digital advancements have played in changing consumer psychology, purchase behavior, and constructive brand loyalty with attention to issues such as data privacy and digital fatigue. Finally, it highlights the future trends of hyperpersonalization and metaverse that are set to boom in the era of Phygital branding. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
The intermix of social media in propelling the social change /
Indian Journal Of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue 7, pp.540-541, ISSN No: 2249-555X. -
Shifting mold of media technology and content with main thrust on Pandora's Box /
Journal Of Media and Social Development, Vol.2, Issue 1, pp.528-539, ISSN No: 2320-8244.