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Divulging the teachers job satisfaction effect on better work performance
The achievement and ruin of man's presence depends on how he functions adequately. In the event that he acknowledges what he does, with all the information and capability he has, there won't be even a solitary explanation behind him not to succeed. This study is an endeavor to research or to discover the impact of job satisfaction on teacher's better work performance among secondary teachers especially in aided and unaided sectors in Bangalore. To accomplish this objective, a survey was organized and was regulated to a sample of 1294 among the secondary school teachers, educating in aided and unaided sectors in Bangalore. In the wake of gathering the surveys, the quantitative information was arranged, coded and isolated based upon the real subjects and the individual study hypothesis. The outcomes uncovered the job satisfaction impacts on Better Work Performance. The discoveries give us a superior comprehension of the way of the theories demonstrates that job satisfaction significantly affect teachers better work performance better way of the teachers chose under the specimen concentrate on. Maybe, the execution won't not hold an affecting variable on job satisfaction in business area. IAEME Publication. -
Use of zeolite and industrial waste materials in high strength concrete - A review
Concrete is widely used in construction material by the construction industry. It is considered as a vital material because of its properties. Different grades of concrete (M10, M20, M30, M40, M50, M60and M70) are used in construction and are chosen based on the requirements. Higher grade concrete requires cement of different properties. The manufacturing process of cement, releases a huge amount of Carbon footprints. To reduce the emission of CO2, usage of virgin cement can be minimized by partially replacing with pozzolanic materials or industrial wastes like zeolite, metakaolin, silica fume and fly ash. These materials improve the durability and strength of concrete by filling the pores and reduce the porosity and permeability of the concrete without compromising on the desired properties. For sustainable development and protecting the environment, enormous research has been done on concrete by using various industrial waste materials. This article is a state-of-the-art review of research on the use of industrial waste materials to produce High Strength Concrete (HSC). Different materials were studied to prepare HSC by using distinct methods. Different experimental tests were conducted on concrete when cement is partially replaced with industrial waste materials and are compared with conventional concrete. It is observed that the partial replacement of cement with zeolite, metakaolin, fly ash, and silica fume, the properties of concrete increases up to certain age and mixing proportions when compared to conventional concrete. It is observed that there is limited research was done on zeolite with the combination of industrial waste materials for health analysis of the structures at different w/c ratios for large production. So, further investigation is needed on the technical, environmental, economic aspects and educating the public through the use of industrial waste materials as a sustainable approach. 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. -
Mathematical Modeling for Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of High Strength Concrete with Natural Zeolite and Additives
The cement manufacturing industry is a major contributor to atmospheric pollution, primarily due to carbon dioxide emissions. Consequently, there is a pressing need to develop eco-friendly concrete capable of mitigating air pollution by sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide. In this context, the incorporation of Natural Zeolite in concrete has been investigated, as it can absorb environmental carbon dioxide. This study explored the effects of partial cement replacement with Natural Zeolite (5%) and varying percentages of Silica Fume, Metakaolin, and Fly Ash (5%, 10%, and 15%) on the mechanical properties and carbon sequestration potential of High Strength Concrete (HSC). Comprehensive testing was conducted to evaluate the split tensile, compressive, and flexural strengths of the modified HSC. Experimental results indicated that the addition of Natural Zeolite and Metakaolin enhanced the strength of HSC, with Mix 3 displaying a higher 90-day compressive strength compared to the reference mix. The findings suggest that incorporating Natural Zeolite and other supplementary cementitious materials in concrete has the potential to alleviate environmental pollution. The dataset, comprising 900 samples, exhibited no autocorrelation or multicollinearity issues, making it suitable for multiple regression analysis. The statistically significant regression models developed in this study can effectively predict concrete strength. (2023). All Rights Reserved. -
Bands used as PR tool in malayalam movies /
In recent times Rock Bands have done an outstanding work in the Malayalam Film Industry. Rock Bands are often used as PR tool to promote the movies. Till now Bands like Avial, Vidwan, Black Letters, Thakara, Kolam, The Down Troddence, Thaikkudam Bridge etc have made an exceptional mark in the industry. The research paper intends to shed some light on these bands and how they are portrayed as an emerging trend. The youth and crowd today are immensely attracted towards these. -
Hand ability and practice in congenitally blind children
The assumption that blind children will improve in ability with practice in spatial tasks was tested in a group of 90 congenitally blind and blindfolded sighted children between the ages of 5 and 15 years. All the children were tested for hand preference. The children were then pre-tested and post-tested on four tasks that measured various hand skills with their left and right hands. The period of practice between the pre and post-test was four months. Results indicated a percentage gain with practice during development for the left and the right hands of the blind children. The left and right hands of both groups of children did not differ in percentage gain, indicating little or no relationship between hand preference and hand ability. The effects of practice showed gains for the blind children compared to the sighted blindfolded children in the post-test. Results are discussed with a view that use of self- referent cues can improve spatial ability in blind children. Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2009. -
Knowing Human Gaze
Studies have examined the understanding of human gaze in animals. Gaze following in human infants has been successfully demonstrated, showing that infants can follow the eye direction of another though the ability to represent the intentions of gaze behaviour emerges only after the onset of object permanence or a period over eighteen months of age. Comparative studies indicate that gaze following or gazing at humans vary in different species of animals. Wolves for example were observed to look least at human experimenters during a performance task, whereas dogs turned to look more often and monkeys looked to a lesser extent at their experimenters. It is of interest to discuss that gaze following is different from understanding gaze. Dogs have been observed to be successful in gaze following and almost at par with young children. However, the intention of another's gaze is not as clearly understood by dogs as in humans. We (Ittyerah and Gaunet 2009) have shown that the response of dogs to the gaze of their caretakers did not differ between guide dogs of the blind and pet dogs of sighted people. Both groups of dogs seemed to have responded to the head direction of their caretakers during a search task, indicating that the visual status of the caretaker did not affect the dog's understanding of human gaze. Further some breeds of dogs may respond more often to gaze, while larger inter ocular distances in large dogs could facilitate their response to visual cues. Therefore awareness of interactions between breed and physical size could contribute to studying gaze and cognition among dogs. 2012 Nova Science Publishers, Inc. -
Knowing human gaze
Studies have examined the understanding of human gaze in animals. Gaze following in human infants has been successfully demonstrated, showing that infants can follow the eye direction of another though the ability to represent the intentions of gaze behaviour emerges only after the onset of object permanence or a period over eighteen months of age. Comparative studies indicate that gaze following or gazing at humans vary in different species of animals. Wolves for example were observed to look least at human experimenters during a performance task, whereas dogs turned to look more often and monkeys looked to a lesser extent at their experimenters. It is of interest to discuss that gaze following is different from understanding gaze. Dogs have been observed to be successful in gaze following and almost at par with young children. However, the intention of another's gaze is not as clearly understood by dogs as in humans. We (Ittyerah and Gaunet 2009) have shown that the response of dogs to the gaze of their caretakers did not differ between guide dogs of the blind and pet dogs of sighted people. Both groups of dogs seemed to have responded to the head direction of their caretakers during a search task, indicating that the visual status of the caretaker did not affect the dog's understanding of human gaze. Further some breeds of dogs may respond more often to gaze, while larger inter ocular distances in large dogs could facilitate their response to visual cues. Therefore awareness of interactions between breed and physical size could contribute to studying gaze and cognition among dogs. -
The response of guide dogs and pet dogs (canis familiaris) to cues of human referential communication (pointing and gaze)
The study raises the question of whether guide dogs and pet dogs are expected to differ in response to cues of referential communication given by their owners; especially since guide dogs grow up among sighted humans, and while living with their blind owners, they still have interactions with several sighted people. Guide dogs and pet dogs were required to respond to point, point and gaze, gaze and control cues of referential communication given by their owners. Results indicate that the two groups of dogs do not differ from each other, revealing that the visual status of the owner is not a factor in the use of cues of referential communication. Both groups of dogs have higher frequencies of performance and faster latencies for the point and the point and gaze cues as compared to gaze cue only. However, responses to control cues are below chance performance for the guide dogs, whereas the pet dogs perform at chance. The below chance performance of the guide dogs may be explained by a tendency among them to go and stand by the owner. The study indicates that both groups of dogs respond similarly in normal daily dyadic interaction with their owners and the lower comprehension of the human gaze may be a less salient cue among dogs in comparison to the pointing gesture. 2008 Springer-Verlag. -
A decade of climate change concern in India: Determinants of personal and societal climate concern
Scientists have called for a culturally relevant investigation of factors impacting public climate concern to devise relevant behavioural and policy interventions. Although India will be adversely affected by climate change, there is a shortage of models that track changes in Indian climate concern across time. The study tracked the growth of climate concern from 2006 to 2020 and identifies determinants of personal and societal climate concern. Secondary analyses of survey data from the International Science Survey and World Values Survey (2006-2020, N = 9254), were conducted to predict climate concern across the year, environmental protection versus economic growth preferences, and socio-demographic variables. Within responses from 2020 (N = 3176), the predictive role of anthropogenic climate change beliefs, trust in scientists, adequate government action, collective efficacy, environmental protection preferences, and sociodemographic variables were evaluated to understand personal and societal climate concern. Binary logistic regression found that climate concern increased significantly from 2006 (2.6%) to 2020 (89.5%) and was predicted by education and preferences for environmental protection. Multiple regression results identified personal climate concern as predicted by education, anthropogenic climate change beliefs, trust in scientists, and environmental protection preferences; while government action beliefs and favouring left-wing affiliation predicted societal climate concern. There was mixed support for the political polarization of climate concern. The study shows an increase in Indian climate change concern over the past decade, with personal and societal climate concern being influenced by different psychological characteristics. Important implications for future climate communication research and social policy development are discussed. 2024 by author(s). -
Challenges and concerns of assisted reproductive treatments: A systematic review
India, once a highly populated country with a Total fertility rate of 5.7 1(year 1960) now has one of the least fertility rates of the world around 2.3 1 (year 2015). In just one decade, with the rising economy, improving life expectancy and lifestyle, we have embraced a new disease Infertility 2. There are numerous reasons for rising infertility amongst Indians, some related to life style changes, some infections and some are occupational hazards. As a remedy to this new disease, hospitals in India were quick enough to learn Assisted Reproductive Technologies from foreign countries and practice the same in our home country. There are many ART clinics in every city however; this solution to the problem of infertility is a problem in itself. The paper uses a systematic review process to unravel the causes of infertility and highlights the concerns revolving around infertility treatments and finally presents suggestions to policy makers. 2019, Institute of Advanced Scientific Research, Inc.. All rights reserved. -
Leveraging history to invoke nationalism: from the annals of history to social engineering of present and future in Hindi cinema
Nationalism calls for ones loyalty and affiliation towards their chosen nation. Various versions of nationalism emphasise that one must prioritise said nation above themselves and their personal ethics, hence, allowing the nation to overpower the nationalists individuality. In this article, we use Critical Discourse Analysis to deconstruct the narratives of nationalism as portrayed in two popular films, viz. The Kashmir Files and Uri: The Surgical Strike, which are based on real historical eventsthe exodus of Kashmiri Hindus and the surgical strike by the Indian Army in retaliation to the Uri attack. Both films use narrative strategies to frame key historical events into certain ideological contexts, and hence they serve the populist purpose of swaying viewers opinion in favour of the dominant socio-political class. 2024 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. -
AI enabled applications towards intelligent transportation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a machine to perform cognitive functions like perceiving, reasoning, learning and problem-solving which humans are capable of performing at ease. AI has gained traction since the past two decades across the globe due to availability of huge volume of data generated through Internet. There has been a huge benefit to governments and businesses by processing this data using advanced algorithms in the recent past. The robust growth of machine learning algorithms supported by various technologies like Internet of Things, Robotic Process Automation, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing have enabled the growth of AI. This article is a compilation of various issues plaguing Transport Industry classified under Intelligent Transportation Systems. Some of the sub-systems considered are related to Traffic Management, Public Transport, Safety Management, Manufacturing & Logistics from Intelligent Transportation Systems where AI benefits are put into use. The study takes up specific areas of concern in transport industry and its related issues that have possible solutions using AI. The approach involves a secondary study based on the country-wise data available from various sources. Further, discussions on AI solutions to resolve issues in transport industry across various countries in the globe and in Indian states is taken up. 2021 -
Advancing equity in digital classrooms: A personalized learning framework for higher education institutions
Since the introduction of technology-enabled education systems, personalizing the learning process has become more regarded as a promising methodology for revolutionizing the academe. Acknowledging the difference in the learning capability of students across various levels of the academic segment, a personalized learning approach is of paramount importance, especially when teachers cannot efficiently monitor each student (e.g., during emergency remote education). This chapter focused on the necessity for higher education institutions that offer courses from various streams to adopt a personalized learning initiative as a means of offering better online education services. For the successful creation of a personalized online learning experience, this chapter likewise developed a framework that provides a step-by-step guide to educational institutions in moving in this direction. As online education is a trend for future learning, this blueprint could be valuable as well in the post-pandemic era. 2022, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Ai-assisted models for dyslexia and dysgraphia: Revolutionizing language learning for children
Dyslexia and dysgraphia are two common learning disabilities that affect children's ability to read, write, and spell accurately. These disabilities can significantly impede a child's academic performance, leading to lack of self-confidence, anxiety, and frustration. Traditional approaches to address these disabilities often involve one-on-one sessions with a tutor or special education teacher, which can be time-consuming and expensive. Artificial intelligence (AI) language learning models have shown tremendous potential in assisting children with dyslexia and dysgraphia. These models can provide real-time feedback and personalized instruction to help children overcome learning difficulties. This chapter highlights the importance of addressing these challenges and proposes a solution that leverages AI language learning models to assist children with dyslexia and dysgraphia. By embracing AI language learning models, educators and parents can empower children with dyslexia and dysgraphia, providing them with the necessary tools and support to overcome their learning challenges. 2023, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Harnessing technology for mitigating water woes in the city of Bengaluru
Industrialization has caused most of the world's environmental problems like climate change, water security issues, biodiversity issues among others. Water-related issues like water scarcity, lack of water quality, water sanitation issues, lack of proper water resources management are some of them. Urbanization, population increase, pollution has led to an increase in water demand. Water being the elixir of life, is essential for the day-to-day living of an individual. The Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies like AI, IoT, Blockchain, Machine Learning have the capability of bringing solutions to these issues. The current study focuses on the water woes of Bengaluru, a fast-growing urban city, due to its migrating population. The woes are also due to the irresponsible behaviour of builders converting lakes into real estate infrastructure leading to clogged drains, excess sewage creation and flooding. A huge mismatch between demand and supply of water is created due to these issues. Before the city hits the Day Zero - no water day, it is significant to set up water infrastructure along with technology implementation which will help resolve this burning issue at the earliest. Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd. -
Transparency and effective e-Governance: a case of telecentres in the Indian State of Karnataka
Purpose: It is the responsibility of any government to ensure efficient, transparent and reliable services to the common man through telecentres. The purpose of this study is to take into account the influence of people and process on transparency that leads to effective e-governance. Design/methodology/approach: This study involved collecting data through questionnaire method from 400 citizens who visited the telecentres. Data were analysed by conducting chi-square test and independent sample t-test, and it was found that there exists significant influence of location on transparency. Findings: The current study reiterates the fact from literature that transparency in transactions enables effective e-governance. Beneficiaries perceive that people and processes have influence on transparency. Research limitations/implications: The research adds up to the literature in establishing that there exist differentials among the rural and urban population with respect to transparency. Results could be skewed, as there could be an impact of population density across urban and rural areas. Practical implications: This study brings out a framework and an action plan for the government to implement and ensure transparency in processes leading to effective e-governance. Social implications: The action plan ensures transparency in service delivery leading to effective e-governance. Increased transparency empowers citizens with increased trustworthiness towards services delivered through telecentres. Originality/value: This paper fulfils the need for an action plan to assure citizens to use deliveries through telecentres with better transparency. The aspect of transparency is not being studied in the present context of service delivery by the government authorities in India. Moreover, the influence of transparency on e-governance is also under-explored. 2017, Emerald Publishing Limited. -
E-governance diffusion in the telecenters of Karnataka-a gender analysis
E-governance is the interaction between a government and its citizens to deliver services in an efficient manner by means of information technology and telecommunication. The current study takes into account three aspects namely-economical, governance and services that impact the e-governance diffusion in the telecenters set up at the hobli level of Karnataka state. A framework is created with these aspects and validated through the present study. The study explores whether gender differentials exist in the e-governance diffusion process. The research adds up to the literature in establishing that gender differentials disappear when the e-governance is in the stage of maturity. One-way ANOVA is used to identify the gender differentials in e-governance diffusion through the NadaKacheri centres of Karnataka. The study proposes policy changes by the government to render better services and governance to the citizens. 2017 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. -
Is digital GOOD for providing water security?- A case study of India
We live in an urbanizing world. Large cities with population greater than 750,000 would represent US$21.8 trillion in economic activity or 47.7% global GDP. These cities are already home to 1.7 billion people, about 24% of the worlds population. By the year 2050, it is expected that ninety percent of the worlds urban population growth will occur in Asia and Africa. Economic growth goes hand-in-hand with the urban growth. With the population increase in cities, there is a need for ample and consistent supply of water. The supply of water is a fundamental component of the environmental, economic and social health of cities. There is a huge investment of US$90 billion a year in water supply infrastructure to ensure delivery of clean water to the citizens. If the current trend continues, the volume of urban water need will have to go up by 80% by the year 2030. In this context, The World Economic Forum classified water security as one of the greatest threats to global prosperity in the year 2014. Hence, it becomes essential to manage the water resources in an efficient manner to cater to a large population. The world around us is transformed by various technologies and adopted by humans. Improvement in the performance and cost of computing power, storage and bandwidth are the causes of these technologies. Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies like Virtual & Augmented Reality, Big Data Analytics, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Block Chain have created disruption in various industries through the way businesses are run. India as a country has an advantage of monetising digital technologies for solutions related to social issues due to STEM qualified expertise and experience. AI4SG has got the potential to provide the most sought after Water Security for a country like India. The current study attempts to identify whether there is a dearth in the supply of water due to lack of rain or excess exploitation; or is it that the resources are available but the management of water resources is not efficient. State-wise analysis across India is conducted to identify the gap. The measure used for this study is the Composite Water Quality Index devised by Niti Aayog. The study has found that the gap between supply and demand of this significant resource can be bridged with the proven technology of Block Chain. Issue of Water loss, Water trading and Water quality could be resolved using Block Chain technology. The most common areas of improvement in Water management across various States of India are Water supply, Ground water restoration/rejuvenation, Participatory Irrigation, On-farm use, and Waste water treatment. Block Chain as a technology solution is proposed to bring in possible resolution to these issues to improve upon the water management process. 2019 SERSC. -
Information Systems in Bangalore Traffic: A Case Study
Ushus Journal of Business Management, Vol-11 (1), pp. 67-79. ISSN-0975-3311 -
REIT: A Regulation Framework to Educate and Engage Investors, Improves Trust Ability, Creative Thinking and Transparency
Purpose: This study focuses to understand the Investor?s perception about REITs, REIT provides all the solution to the worries of investors and provide a frame work to educate and engage investors, improve their trust and build transparency. So that they can change their perception that how this underutilised instrument can gain popularity in country as it does in other leading economies. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study's sample design is convenience sampling, and the research design is descriptive. The sample size for this study is 41 and the sample frame is all types of investors in Country. A systematic questionnaire will be used to gather the main source of data. Utilising statistical methods, the data gathered by the questionnaire will be examined. Findings: The results of the study indicate that there is a positive perception amongst the investors in Country regarding REITs, however the study found that the performance of REITs in Country has been promising, with consistent growth in the past few years, and it is expected to continue in the future. Practical Implications: The study's conclusions can help investors, financial institutions, and governments better understand REITs and their expansion in Country. This study may also aid in educating Countryn investors about REITs. Social Implications: This study can have a significant impact on the Countryn economy as with more awareness in the field of REITs, small scale investors or people with low capital can invest in Countryn Real estate through REITs and help in growth of real estate sector and can be a key role in the growth of the real estate sector. Originality/Value: This study is original and valuable as it sheds light on the Countryn investors? perception about REITs. By highlighting the elements that affect investors' perceptions of Countryn REITs, it also adds to the body of current material. 2023, Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities. All Rights Reserved.