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Ethnic Food: A Solution With Sustainable Food Resources A Study On Consumer Awareness Of Ethnic Food And Its Impact On Consumption Attitude
Food has seen numerous transformations over the centuries and has been a focus of study pertaining to culture and evolution. Besides being a celebration of diversity and a marker of human adaptations, food is also a broad knowledge domain that represents various geographic, cultural and lifestyle outlooks. Ethnic food relates to a heritage or the culture of an ethnic group with them incorporating the local produce and animal sources into their diet. Ethnic food also has a sustainability aspect to it in terms of food miles and carbon emissions since more transportation involved means higher level of GHG released, economic aspect such as with composition changes and food security, and community relationship. This paper finds that when consumer awareness of ethnic food increases, the consumption attitude towards it does, too. This could be of importance in policy implementation and identifying sustainability systems. A connection with the land and a community relationship involving food could help represent more ethnic food, to increase awareness on a global level and also allow more people to experience these vast cultural diversities. If understood well and implemented, ethnic food could be of use as a tourism brochure, sustainability driver, economical promoter and community supporter. The Electrochemical Society -
Sustaining Sustainable: Investigating the Full Spectrum of Food Waste, from Production Through Consumption to Disposal
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to explore the primary factors that contribute to food waste. Additionally, it creates practical strategies to cope with food waste and encourages to perform sustainable practices to improve the environment. Additionally, the study presents an analytical framework for supply chain problems as well as the methods that are environmentally friendly. Methodology: The research begins by defining how sustainable development should be incorporated in the hospitality sector and by briefly outlining its attributes. Next, it discusses the expanding interest in supply chain management and outlines an overview of the breadth of academic research on sustainability in the literature related to the hotel industry. Findings: The paper examines the enormous ecological and economic effects of food waste, including how it contributes to the adverse global warming, the dwindling of natural resources, and also the loss of worthwhile financial investments. Additionally, it highlights the social effects of food wastage, such as how it contributes to gaps in access to nourishing foods and food insecurity. Research Limitations: It attempts to shed light on the scope of food loss, identify major contributing variables, and suggest methods to reduce food loss along the whole supply chain through an examination of current literature and data. Practical Implication: The practical application of this research is to offer evidence-based insights and practical recommendations to policymakers, organizations, and people with an aim to decrease food waste and enhance the effectiveness of the food system. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024. -
Occupancy improvement in serviced apartments: Customer profiling
Sustaining and improving higher occupancy and generating steady revenue by bringing the experience of 'Home away from Home'for the Customers is the business model of ServicedApartments Industry. Serviced Apartment Industry has to be highly competitive. Its performance is governed by many factors such as competition, technology, social factors and lastly Customers themselves. This study focuses only on Customer profile. To achieve results, the Serviced Apartment Owners/Managers will need to study Customers' profile and their needs. Customer satisfaction and retention lead to better customer loyalty, occupancy rates, and revenue. In this paper a methodological framework to analyze and profile Serviced Apartment Customers is discussed, focusing on the factors and particularly the Customer information which could help in increasing the Occupancy. There is a trend that would normally go unnoticed if analysis of data is taken at the aggregate level but looking at them individually, it provides interesting information. 2012 Taylor & Francis Group. -
Occupancy improvement in serviced apartments: Customer profiling
Sustaining and improving higher occupancy and generating steady revenue by bringing the experience of Home away from Homefor the Customers is the business model of ServicedApartments Industry. Serviced Apartment Industry has to be highly competitive. Its performance is governed by many factors such as competition, technology, social factors and lastly Customers themselves. This study focuses only on Customer profile. To achieve results, the Serviced Apartment Owners/Managers will need to study Customers profile and their needs. Customer satisfaction and retention lead to better customer loyalty, occupancy rates, and revenue. In this paper a methodological framework to analyze and profile Serviced Apartment Customers is discussed, focusing on the factors and particularly the Customer information which could help in increasing the Occupancy. There is a trend that would normally go unnoticed if analysis of data is taken at the aggregate level but looking at them individually, it provides interesting information. 2012 Taylor & Francis Group, London. -
Automated Contactless Continuous Temperature Monitoring System for Pandemic Disease Controlling Infrastructures
People are being thermally screened in hospitals and in such facilities, all the data collected must be stored and displayed. The person responsible for keeping track of people's body temperatures must put in more time and effort. This approach is a tedious task, especially during times of dealing with the pandemic diseases like Covid-19. Hence, in this paper, an automated contactless continuous temperature monitoring system is designed to eliminate this time-consuming process. If a person's temperature is too high, that is, higher than the usual temperature range, the system records it and monitors it continuously via a mobile application. In this paper, we present the development of an Automated contactless continuous body temperature monitoring system using a Raspberry Pi camera and mobile application. 2023 IEEE. -
Cost Effective and Energy Efficient Drip Irrigation System for IoT Enabled Smart Agriculture
The conventional methods of smart farming consume a significant percentage of the resources such as water, electricity, and manpower. This approach demands more time, money, and effort. The state of the art drip irrigation methods make use of the solenoid valve to control the water flow. The problem with such a system is reflected in its power consumption which is a significant factor for large-scale demands. The method proposed in this paper addresses this problem by developing an automated drip irrigation system that replaces components used in conventional methods with its economical counterparts in the market. A system using Node MCU, DC submersible motor, and soil moisture sensor is developed to automate the irrigation process ensuring efficient water and energy consumption. Since the proposed system utilizes economically cheaper components, it provides an upper edge over other systems in terms of expenditure and in turn economically feasible for large-scale demands. A mobile application is also developed to control, monitor, and schedule irrigation processes. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024. -
Experimental Investigations on the Thermal Diffusion Characteristics and Photoluminescence in Multiphase Micro Fluids Containing ZnO Micro Tubes and Fluorescein Dye
Abstract: Scattering of light by disordered structures is normally detrimental to their applicability in many optoelectronic devices. However, some micro and nanostructures are useful in enhancing several optical and thermal properties like emission, heat diffusion etc. For this purpose, we have optimized the low temperature hydrothermal growth method for the ZnO micro tubes which leads to the growth of ZnO as mono dispersed micro tubes. Further, these samples were used to enhance the fluorescence efficiency of disordered media consisting of micro tubes of ZnO and fluorescein dye and to optimize the thermal diffusion of the mixture which will help us optimize the composition of these microscopic inclusions in designing a random lasing medium. Dual beam thermal lens method was used for this purpose. 2020, Pleiades Publishing, Ltd. -
Parental beliefs about positive affect and parental depressive symptoms predicting parents' positive emotion socialisation in India
Emerging literature examines implications of parental socialisation of positive affect (PA) for children's socio-emotional functioning, though little is known about predictors of parental PA socialisation behaviours in diverse families around the world. Based on the literature that suggests that parental cognitions (Okagaki & Bingham, 2005) and their own mood state contribute to their parenting (Dix & Meunier, 2009), we examined two parent-related factors (parental beliefs regarding PA and depressive symptoms) as predictors of parental responses to their adolescents' PA in an urban middle-class sample of mothers and fathers from India (N = 267; 40.4% mothers). Parents completed measures of their PA-related beliefs, depressive symptomatology, and their responses to adolescents' PA at two-time points, 5 months apart. Parental PA-related beliefs showed low stability and depressive symptoms showed moderate stability across time. There were concurrent bivariate associations between parental PA-related beliefs and their socialisation behaviours, though these relations did not hold in multivariate path analyses across time. Parental depressive symptoms at T1 inversely predicted family savouring at T2 and positively predicted dampening at T2. These findings provide the first line of evidence indicating that parental cognitions and their own mood contribute to their emotion-related parenting behaviours in India. 2022 The Authors. International Journal of Psychology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Union of Psychological Science. -
Time of Emergence and Future Projections of Extremes of Malaria Infections in Africa
The spread of malaria is a major health burden, which affects many people in Africa, depends on climate but also socio-economic conditions. Thus, it is important to gauge the impact of anthropogenic global warming on malaria and attribute anthropogenic causes. Here we compute the Time Of Emergence of vector density and of the entomological inoculation rate (EIR) in the SSP3-7.0 scenario using 50 bias-corrected members of Community Earth System Model version 2 Large Ensemble simulations. This reveals that vector density, which depends on climate conditions, and EIR, which depends on both climate and population density, will rise significantly and permanently above the pre-industrial background variability due to anthropogenic causes in Africa. Both the vector density and EIR have areas, mainly in central Africa, where anthropogenic causes have already significantly changed, and many more areas will experience anthropogenic caused changes in the period 20302050 and toward the end of this century. Our simulations also show clear evidence that extremes of vector density and EIR increase in the future by almost 100%, suggesting that major malaria epidemic outbreaks will become much more likely. We also perform simulations with constant population and with no global warming which partly reveal underlying malaria dynamics. Our results highlight the need to prepare for an expansion and intensification of the malaria burden if no health interventions are being taken. 2025 The Author(s). GeoHealth published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Geophysical Union. -
Pilot Study on Adoption and Usage of AI in Food Processing Industry by UTAUT2
Artificial intelligence (AI) improves the efficiency of work and effectiveness in the output. Currently, food processing industries have started using AI in their business operations. It is crucial to have an in-depth understanding of the adoption and usage of AI systems in food processing industries. Therefore, this paper validates the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) in the context of the food processing industry. This study applied AI to the food processing industries in the Bengaluru region. The study's objective is to build a clear vision of the factors that affect the user acceptance and behaviour intention of the user by pilot test. The pilot survey collected 62 responses through the questionnaire. The respondents were employees from the food processing industries in Bengaluru. The reliability test of the questionnaire was done by using Jamovi 2.3.16 software. The questionnaire was tested in three ways: Cronbach Alpha, McDonalds Omega, and Inter-rater reliability. The results of the entire test were reliable since overall Cronbach Alpha of 0.874, which is within the range of 0.800.90, and considered good internal consistency. Similarly, McDonalds Omega is within the range of 0.800.90, which is excellent consistency, and Inter-rater reliability is within the range of moderately acceptable scores from 50 to 75%. 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG. -
Examining the Components of Organizational Attractiveness: An Employee Perspective
This study examines the key components influencing organizational attractiveness in the Information Technology (IT) sector in Bangalore, India. A multistage sampling technique was employed to gather data from employees across twenty IT software companies in Bangalore. A structured questionnaire was administered, and a total of 740 responses were collected. Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Programme for Social Sciences (SPSS 25.0), incorporating descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Exploratory factor analysis with Promax rotation was applied to extract the primary factors contributing to organizational attractiveness. The analysis revealed nine critical factors influencing organizational attractiveness: career growth opportunities (CGO), corporate social responsibility (CSR), flexible work practices (FWP), perceived organizational prestige (POP), perceived organizational support (POS), happiness at work (HAW), professional stability (PS), work options (WO), and compressed workweeks (CW). CGO and FWP emerged as the most impactful factors, reflecting employees' preferences for career advancement and work-life balance. CSR and POP highlight the importance of organizational values and reputation. The Author(s). -
Diversity Equity Inclusion Trifecta: Crafting Catchment Belonging Through Employer Branding
This conceptual paper explores the innovative approach of DEI trifecta crafting catchment belonging through branding. The study proposes a novel approach for organizations to tailor their employer branding efforts to the socio-cultural context of their catchment area, enhancing their ability to attract, engage, and retain a diverse workforce. This study draws an extensive review of literature from newspapers, HR Magazines, employer branding, and DEI. Through the synthesis of these concepts, a novel concept of Trifecta is framed. This study unveils the significance of catchment-specific employer branding in acknowledging talents diverse and unique expectations within a local community. It emphasizes that DEI efforts are most impactful when contextualized within the cultural norms and values of the catchment area. However, by integrating these principles into branding strategies, organizations create a stronger sense of belonging and employee engagement. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
Unveiling the transformative role of chatbots: An insight from industry
In the 21st century, technological advancements have left an indelible mark on various industries. This study seeks to gauge the effectiveness of Chatbots with a specific lens on four pivotal sectors: Banking, Healthcare, Education and Information Technology. Acting as virtual conversation agents, Chatbots simulate human-like interactions. Through the lens of the Dialogue Manager theory, this research aims to pinpoint crucial attributes spanning distinct dimensions. These include the realm of the attributes, namely customer experience (user-friendliness, attentiveness, clarity, awareness and security), company experience (passion, timeliness, customer engagement, tracking customer), communication experience (observer, respectfulness, emotions, good listener, preciseness) and technology experience (updated technology, industry applied, quick response, problem-solving, high backup). This study investigates user perceptions, facilitating a more profound comprehension of Chatbot efficacy. The outcomes benefit the aforementioned industries, aiding them in refining their automation processes for heightened user-friendliness. Moreover, the potential for extending this research with empirical analysis opens avenues for further exploration. 2025 Shimmy Francis and Sangeetha Rangasamy. All rights reserved. -
Unveiling Future Trends in Employer Branding: Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis
Employer branding, an emerging area in Human Resource Management (HRM), has gained significant importance. Despite its importance, the literature on employer branding remains fragmented due to the absence of a comprehensive review that consolidates the intellectual structure of the field. This study addresses the existing knowledge gap by conducting a systematic literature review accompanied by bibliometric analysis utilizing performance analysis and science mapping through the Tableau software package. Through a comprehensive review of 27 articles, this study reveals the key branding elements, top journals, contributing countries, industries, citation trends, sample statistics, theoretical contribution, and six key themes (i.e., Employer branding attributes, sustainable employer branding, employee-centric employer branding, social media employer branding, recruitment strategies, HRM practices of employer branding) that characterize the body of the employer branding. Finally, the study has identified an integrative framework and set the direction for future research. It offers actionable recommendations for HR practitioners, emphasizing technology integration in employer branding initiatives and incorporating sustainable practices to enhance organizational attractiveness. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the concept of employer branding. It provides valuable guidance for organizations seeking to navigate and optimize their employer branding strategies for the future. (2025), (Regional Inform. Center for Sci. and Technol.). All rights reserved. -
Hyperchaos in a three-dimensional non-autonomous system
This paper extends the weakly nonlinear stability analysis reported by Francis et al. [J. Eng. Math. 139, 5 (2023)] to cover post-convective regimes of the gravity-modulated Rayleigh-Bard convection in a Newtonian liquid, bounded by rigid-free isothermal boundaries. Weakly nonlinear stability analysis is performed by considering second harmonics in the Fourier series expansion of temperature, while the second harmonics in the velocity field is neglected owing to the assumption of small-scale convective motions. The occurrence of hyperchaos within the three-dimensional non-autonomous system is observed, induced by modulation, emerging for varying, random combinations of frequency and amplitude values. This result has not been reported in the literature before, to the best of the authors' knowledge. Bifurcation analysis is carried out for varying combinations of modulation parameters. It is found that gravity modulation, in general, stabilizes the convective system under consideration. 2025 Author(s). -
Influence of magnetic field modulation on thermomagnetic convection in a layer of ferrofluid bounded by rigidfree boundaries
With a focus on rigidfree boundaries, the impact of magnetic field modulation on thermomagnetic convection in ferrofluids is studied. The effects of large and small-scale modulations are examined using linear theory. Utilizing the superposition principle and several perturbation modes, small-scale modulation is investigated. The case of large-scale modulation is dealt with the aid of Mathieu equation to shed light on the prevalence of subharmonic motions. Utility of Floquet theory resulted in an infinite linear system from which the critical magnetic Rayleigh number was evaluated in the case of large-scale modulations. Weak non-linear theory is used in arriving at the non-autonomous tri-modal Lorenz system, from which bifurcation and post-convective analyses are done. It was found that magnetic field-modulation has significant, yet varying stabilizing effects on the convection process, and is uniquely determined by the conditions of the medium and magnitude of the modulation. Another important outcome of the study is that magnetic field modulation induces hyperchaos within the tri-modal autonomous system, and occurs for random combinations of modulation parameters. The emergence of chaos for rigidfree boundaries is confirmed to occur between the equivalent rigidrigid and freefree cases. 2025 -
Removal of cadmium heavy metal ion using recycled black toner powder
The presence of heavy metal ions in the industrial effluents is considered as a major threat to humans and to the ecosystem. Among the available various types of heavy metal ions, cadmium is widely used in many industrial applications and is also considered as the hazardous heavy metal ion even in low level of concentration. In this present work, an attempt has been made to utilize the recycled black toner powder as a low cost adsorption material in the removal of toxic cadmium heavy metal ion. Batch adsorption technique was used for the removal of cadmium heavy metal ion. The experiments were conducted by varying the pH values from 3, 5 and 7, contact time from 15, 30, 45, 60 and 75 min and the dosage of the adsorbent from 2, 4, 6 and 8 g/L. Experimental results shows that the cadmium heavy metal ions were effectively removed for pH value of 5 and increasing the adsorbent dosage doesn't aid in increasing the adsorption rate. Rapid adsorption of cadmium heavy metal ions was observed only during the first 30 min of contact time and it reached equilibrium after contact time of 45 min. 2021 -
Removal of arsenic using ecofriendly egg shell and black toner powder
This work is primarily focused on the study of the possible usage of ecofriendly black toner powder and egg shell powder as adsorbent material for the removal of arsenic from industrial effluent. Batch experiments were conducted by varying the concentration, size of the reinforcement particles, time and its pH value. The optimal pH for the effective removal of arsenic was found to be 7. The size of the particles played a significant role in removing the arsenic. Smaller size particles outperformed the bigger size particles and the joint action of intra-particle transfer and pore diffusion mechanism played a major role in the removal of arsenic. 2022 -
Design and Analysis of Vortex Bladeless Wind Turbine
Vortex bladeless turbine antiquates the conventional wind turbine and adopts a radically innovative and novel approach to captivate the moving wind energy. This device effectively captures the energy of vorticity, an aerodynamic instability condition. As the wind passes a structure, the flow steers and cyclical patterns of vortices are generated. Once the strength of wind force is suffice, the structure starts vibrating and reaches resonance. Vortex bladeless is a vortex induced vibration resonant power generator. It harnesses wind energy from a phenomenon of vorticity, called vortex shedding effect. Clearly bladeless technology consists of a cylinder fixed vertically on an elastic rod, instead of tower, nacelle and blades which are the crucial parts of a conventional wind turbine. The cylinder oscillates on a specifically mentioned wind range, which then generate electricity through an alternator and a tuning system. In this paper the vortex turbine is designed with certain existing parameters of dimensions in Solidworks and the same is analyzed for different materials and dimensions of mast, which is an important part in the vortex turbine. Also various performance parameters like displacement, frequency etc. are also compared among different models. 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. -
Modelling and CFD simulation of vortex bladeless wind turbine
When the forces act on a bluff body in the wind flow direction, vortices are formed. Vortex bladeless wind turbine oscillates as a result of the vortices generated due to VIV. When the vortex shedding frequency is nearer to the natural frequency of the structure, maximum amplitude of vibration occurs and coincidentally power is generated. 3D models are designed to stimulate flow at a Reynolds number of 50000. This paper focuses on modelling the bladeless wind turbine based on semi-vortex angle and also 1) to study the vortices pattern and vorticity of different models 2) to study the drag and lift coefficients. In this paper vortex turbine is designed with certain parameters of dimension in Solid Edge and CFD analysis is carried out in Simscale software. Different model performance parameters like power, natural frequency and coefficient of power are compared among different models to opt for the best vortex bladeless wind turbine design. 2022 Author(s).