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RDAH-health notification: IOT based health notification and real time doctor availability checking in hospital using machine learning /
Patent Number: 202041041351, Applicant: Dr. Babburu Kiranmai.
Our Invention RDAH- Health Notification• is a monitoring system for a person includes a processor coupled more than one wireless nodes a wearable mobile appliance in communication with the client and one or more wireless nodes. The invention also implemented agents with rules executed by the processor, the rules being selected to respond to a client communication relating to a predetermined health condition each agent communicating with another computer implemented agent, the client or the treatment professional. -
AI-Based Chatbots for Education: A Framework for Ethical and Social Perspectives
AI-based chatbots in education are extensively used. This chapter discusses the challenges and benefits of AI-based chatbots for students, teachers, and administrators. The use cases of AI-based chatbots reveal benefits and concerns. This chapter provides ethical and social implications and discusses the framework for the effective implementation of AI-based chatbots in education. The framework offers ethical implications such as fairness, accountability, transparency, accuracy, and autonomy. Further, it mentions the social implications such as equity, mental health, social interaction, assessment and feedback, and privacy and security. Lastly, it gives the policy implications and future research directions. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Generative AI: fuelling e-commerce revenue growth
Generative AI (GenAI) is a novel technology that has transformed businesses across various industries. E-commerce companies are increasingly using cutting-edge technologies, such as GenAI, that could drive revenue growth. This study leverages the lens of social-technical systems and dynamic capabilities theories to examine how e-commerce companies adopt GenAI and its subsequent impact on their revenue generation capabilities. This study investigated the factors influencing the adoption of GenAI in e-commerce companies. This study considers both Social factorstop management support, organizational readiness, competitive pressure, and vendor support) and Technical factors (security concerns, technological readiness, and AI explainability). Further, it investigates how the use of GenAI affects the development of technological capabilities and leads to financial performance, particularly in sales growth, revenue generation, profitability, and cost reduction. To validate the proposed model, we surveyed e-commerce company managers and analyzed the collected data using PLS-SEM. These findings offer valuable insights for e-commerce companies and their managers, enabling them to leverage GenAI for revenue generation. This novel study makes a significant contribution to the academic understanding of GenAI adoption and how it can be adopted for successful revenue generation. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited 2025. -
Reimagining Automotive Manufacturing with Generative AI: A Technolology-Organization-Environment Perspective
Generative AI (Gen-AI) is transforming industries, and the automotive sector is no exception. Auto Component Manufacturing (AutoCM) organizations face strong pressure to adopt Gen-AI for competitiveness, yet little research has examined adoption factors in this context. This study investigates the determinants of Gen-AI adoption in AutoCM firms using the Technology-Organization-Environment framework. A model was developed and tested through survey data from 490 managers, validated via PLS-SEM. The findings reveal key predictors of adoption: perceived intelligence, data quality, absorptive capacity, IT infrastructure, top management commitment, vendor support, competitive pressure, and government support. Results further show that adoption intention drives potential use of Gen-AI, but this relationship is weakened by concerns over Gen-AI hallucination. This research identifies crucial drivers of Gen-AI adoption in AutoCM, extends TOE framework literature, and provides actionable insights for practitioners to strategically harness Gen-AIs transformative potential in the sector. 2025 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. -
The Metaverse Marketplace: Exploring the Drivers of Consumer Purchase Behavior in Metaverse
This research explores factors influencing consumer intention to shop in Metaverse E-commerce, an area with limited existing research despite its potential for novel consumer experiences. A quantitative study involving 1,070 respondents used PLS-SEM to analyze a model based on technology readiness dimensions and Metaverse-specific variables. Key findings indicate that optimism and innovativeness are positively associated with consumer shopping intention in Metaverse E-commerce. Conversely, discomfort and insecurity show a negative association. Additionally, a sense of immersion, perceived interactivity, perceived personalization, perceived enjoyment, and perceived serendipity were found to significantly influence shopping intention within Metaverse E-commerce. This study enhances the academic literature on Metaverse shopping by integrating technology readiness dimensions and Metaverse-related constructs. The findings also offer practical insights for managers and marketers in developing effective Metaverse E-commerce strategies. 2025 IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Monopsonistic exploitation in contract farming: Articulating a strategy for grower cooperation
Contract farming has been considered a new hope to instil dynamism in third world agriculture. However, there remains serious concern whether small peasants will be able to benefit from this system since buyers may often be a single large or at most, few large corporations, a typical case of monopsony. In this paper we question the basis of the fears that are often raised in the literature. A clear analytical approach to understanding the (economic) meaning of monopsony helps us articulate a strategy for grower cooperation that could effectively deal with monopsony power in contract farming systems. Copyright 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. -
A heuristic analysis of equity and equality in the institutionalisation of property rights: The Baliraja water distribution experiment, India
Natural resource management perceived as a search for institutions that can ensure simultaneous fulfilment of three goals: productivity (or efficiency), sustainability and equity. In this article, we study the implications of pursuing the goal of equity in the management of surface water resources for irrigation with a heuristic model incorporating a Leontief-type fixed production function. The analysis has been carried out in the backdrop of the Baliraja water distribution experiment in India. One suggestion is that the allocating tradable water rights over water, a common property natural resource, can be used as an instrument to improve equity. Unfortunately, advocating the use of water distribution as an instrument of poverty alleviation is fraught with implicit assumptions about the rural economy and uncertain outcomes. It is important for planners to understand that the concepts of equity and equality are applicable to inputs and outputs or outcomes. We attempt to understand the implications of equality in water distribution on social welfare with a simple heuristic analysis. Theoretical analysis shows the possible outcomes of such a policy and also intended to raise pertinent questions and hypotheses in studying the effectiveness of irrigation and watershed initiatives where rights over water have been redistributed equally. Copyright 2009 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. -
E-Commerce and Consumer Trust Impact of Industry 4.0 on MSME Sales and Business Practices in India
The role of Industry 4.0 in business practices and consumer preference is gaining high importance in Indias MSME economy. This study examines if e-commerce implementation has influenced MSMEs sales volume, which encouraged them to shift from offline to online business. This study suggests global regulatory norms to promote e-commerce practices in consumer markets. In order to study this issue, data from 407 respondents were collected and processed using advanced statistical software IBM SPSS and AMOS, paying special attention to the inter-relation between Industry 4.0 interventions and consumer behavior. Advanced statistical software, including Structural Equation Modeling and path analysis, describe how Industry 4.0 influences company practices, consumer confidence, and sales in the MSME economy. Advanced research demonstrates high inter-relation between Industry 4.0-initiated improvement and consumer confidence, and they demonstrate insights into complexity about how technological innovations influence corporate operations and consumer attitudes. Findings of this study demand stringent regulations that enhance effective standards and consumer psycho-logical well-being in e-commerce. This study contributes to the building block of effective utilization of e-commerce in Indias fast-evolving industry, and it stresses the top priority for comprehensive frameworks that address the challenges emerging from advanced technologies. Firms can navigate complexity in e-commerce interactions better by acknowledging the implications and establishing trust. Lastly, this study highlights the key role of e-commerce in shaping consumer behavior and demands global regulatory norms to make e-commerce practices in consumer markets effective and sustainable. Findings provide a road map to policymakers and firms to frame and implement policies that enhance customer confidence and encourage long-term prosperity in the MSME economy. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2026. -
Partition Refugees in Jammu Cry for Protection of Land and Job Rights
Article 370 was presented as an obstacle in the complete integration of Kashmir and it had denied citizenship and land rights to around 1.5 lakh West Pakistan Refugees (all Hindus) since their migration in 1947. However, after the lapse of merely five years of the abrogation, these WPRs, the new citizens of Jammu and Kashmir, have started feeling disillusioned and demanding protection of lands and jobs under Article 371 of the Indian Constitution. 2024 Economic and Political Weekly. All rights reserved. -
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Networks Simulation: Research Based Implementation using Tools and Approaches
The advancements in computer networks and communication technology keep network-related research in high demand. Protocols are designed to improve the environment and it is mandatory to test their effectiveness before deploying them. Deploying an untested protocol in a full-fledged real environment is not desirable as there exists uncertainty about its success. Simulation software is one of the essential tools in network research areas. It gives a platform for testing and observing newly developed protocol's behavior with less cost and risk. Different kinds of network simulators are available., some are exclusive for wired or wireless., and some are for both. There are many simulators available hence selecting the most appropriate simulation tool among them is a difficult task. This paper focuses on giving a detailed review of popular simulation tools. 2022 IEEE. -
A Review of Channel Estimation Mechanisms in Wireless Communication Networks
The fluctuating nature of wireless networks influences network performance. Estimation of channel condition is essential for many reasons. The accurate estimation and prediction help to improve the performance, like better rate adaptation in Wi-Fi, improved video streaming, reduce energy consumption, and better scheduling. There are many different approaches introduced past two decades. In this paper, we are focusing on providing a brief review of different channel estimation approaches and their importance in improving performance. 2021 IEEE. -
Rate Adaptation Mechanism for Multirate WLAN with Background Traffic Awareness
In recent times wireless communication has become more popular with its commercial usage. WLAN has evolved over the years to facilitate wireless communications for commercial usage. IEEE 802.11 working group focuses on developing global standards that can support the WLAN evolution. There are many features that IEEE 802.11 working group emphases on to provide the best experience for the Wi-Fi user. The popularity of Wi-Fi among commercial users has demanded more importance in terms of traffic and congestion. IEEE 802.11 have come with many updates enhancing with additional spectrum space, method of spectrum utilization, and so on. There are a few aspects of Wi-Fi adoption that have been kept outside the scope of the 802.11 standards, which are open for research. Wi-Fi rate adaptation is one of newlinethe important aspects of research. Many researchers have contributed with effective newlinemethodologies to improve user experiences. The literature review proves the importance of rate adaptation in the performance of wireless communication. The different version of the IEEE 802.11 standard provides a set of transmission rates to choose from for single-stream transmission. It is important to switch the transmission rate dynamically for more efficient utilization of the physical medium in a fluctuating environment. Dynamically identifying the optimal transmission rate from a list of single-stream transmission rates is a tedious task. There are different causes for the change in channel conditions and packet loss in the network. Identifying the best data transfer rate for the next transmission is a tedious task in such a network. It requires identification of the exact cause of loss. Improper channel estimation may lead to the channel may be underutilized or overused. Both situations will degrade the newlineperformance of the network. Evaluating and identifying the latest channel condition is newlineimportant. -
Stability of porous medium convection in polarized dielectric fluids with non-classical heat conduction
International Journal of Mathematical Archive Vol.4, Issue 4, pp.136-144, ISSN No. 2229-5046 -
Directional injection-driven contaminants transport in groundwater system with asymptotically varying dispersion coefficients
This work examines the effect of asymptotic dispersion for different contaminants, like heavy metals, biological, and radiological types, in heterogeneous groundwater systems. The migration of contaminants within groundwater systems is controlled by advection, dispersion, and sorption phenomena, and these mechanisms are mathematically modeled using the Advection-Dispersion Equation (ADE). Using the Thomas algorithm, a numerical simulation with the Peaceman - Rachford Alternating Direction Implicit (PR-ADI) scheme is applied to solve the ADE under the directional injection boundary (axial input sources). The study on asymptotic dispersion coefficients revealed a broader plume evolution. Non-linear sorption models depended on the saturation limit, and various parameters revealed physically relevant results. The iso-concentration figures depict flow patterns for diverse directional hydrological inflows, supporting stability interpretations. This study introduces a computational approach for modeling contaminant transport in groundwater systems, emphasizing asymptotic field conditions that introduce heterogeneity, coupled with nonlinear sorption effects on the plume morphology. The results highlight how plume morphology responds to variable dispersion and velocity, offering guidance for field-scale aquifer analysis and water quality management. The study is also aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 6 - Clean water and sanitation. 2025 Elsevier B.V. -
A Pilot Feasibility Study of Reconnecting to Internal Sensations and Experiences (RISE), a Mindfulness-Informed Intervention to Reduce Interoceptive Dysfunction and Suicidal Ideation, among University Students in India
Although 20% of the worlds suicides occur in India, suicide prevention efforts in India are lagging (Vijayakumar et al., 2021). Identification of risk factors for suicide in India, as well as the development of accessible interventions to treat these risk factors, could help reduce suicide in India. Interoceptive dysfunctionor an inability to recognize internal sensations in the body has emerged as a robust correlate of suicidality among studies conducted in the United States. Additionally, a mindfulness-informed intervention designed to reduce interoceptive dysfunction, and thereby suicidality, has yielded promising initial effects in pilot testing (Smith et al., 2021). The current studies sought to replicate these findings in an Indian context. Study 1 (n = 276) found that specific aspects of interoceptive dysfunction were related to current, past, and future likelihood of suicidal ideation. Study 2 (n = 40) was a small, uncontrolled pre-post online pilot of the intervention, Reconnecting to Internal Sensations and Experiences (RISE). The intervention was rated as highly acceptable and demonstrated good retention. Additionally, the intervention was associated with improvements in certain aspects of interoceptive dysfunction and reductions in suicidal ideation and eating pathology. These preliminary results suggest further testing of the intervention among Indian samples is warranted. 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. -
Efficacy study of readiness for smoking cessation programme among male adolescents in bengaluru
Among the remarkably challenging preventable cause for death all over the world is cigarette smoking behavior.Smoking among adolescents in cities has proved unusually challenging in spite of determined efforts in developed and developing countries.Dearth of governmental will and source to implement wide-ranging anti-smoking policies to reverse the trends in youth smoking (StantonandMcGee,2009) makes the need to develop an attitude change towards smoking cessation very crucial in controlling the smoking behavior. newlineA novel approach to smoking cessation is considered in this study, here the emphasis newlineis laid on the importance of acquiring skills to quit rather than quitting itself. The newlineobjectives of the study were achieved through several phases, where in the relevant newlineliterature was reviewed and an apt theoretical framework was built, based on which the program content was developed and finalized under the guidance of experts in the field. The final step was the creation of a manual for the RSCP. The outcome measures were selected considering the study sample characteristics. The study was carried out by randomly assigning the study participants in the two groups with respective interventions. Outcome measures were determined before and after the training. The results indicate that the two groups significantly differed in the variable Readiness to change , Defensiveness and behavioral components of change. newlineSpecifically, the experimental group was ready to change their behavior when compared to the controlled group, suggesting that the developed RSCP facilitates adolescent s to realize a more realistic aspect of themselves relating to smoking behavior and are very much willing to make lifestyle changes which would eventually result in behavioral change among adolescents when compared to providing a general awareness on smoking behavior. -
EXPERIENTIAL TOURISM: Nature-based Tourism Trends in India
The rise of experiential tourism in recent years is seemingly gaining momentum. Tourism providers are marketing immersive travel experiences by engaging visitors with the destinations history, residents, and environment. Experience tourism entails immersing oneself in the essence of the destination in its truest sense. Authenticity involving emotions and values is of great importance for tourism marketing. Experiential travel rejects the idea of the traditional visitor experiences and gets back to the roots of travel. Over the last decade, nature-based tourism has become a widespread phenomenon and contributes more than US$120 billion to global GDP. The recent pandemic has additionally stimulated the demand for spending time and nature. Thus, experiential nature-based tourism could play an important role in the sustainable recovery of global tourism. This chapter discusses Indias critical experiential tourism trends through the marketing perspective and provides innovative marketing solutions for nature-based experiential tourism planning and development. Extensive and comprehensive literature has been used in this study to identify and critically reflect on vital nature-based experiences worldwide and the recent trends in the market. 2023 Taylor and Francis. -
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Exploring the economy of creativity and culture in the light of Industry 5.0: a systematic literature review of the setup ofcreative industries
Purpose: This study aims at stirring up the existing research conducted in the field of creative economy (CE) and also in the context of Industry 5.0. CE encompasses all the creative industries/businesses which form a major part of the knowledge-based economy. The functionalities of these setups, their global trends and developments are to be assessed for a better understanding of its present circumstances and its prospective opportunities by augmenting Industry 5.0 and its core principles. This provides a comprehensive illustration to enhance the economic, social, creative and sustainable performances of the creative industry. In addition, the study also seeks to identify the dynamics of creative units and how it could highly contribute to the glorification of the creative and cultural history in the Indian economic backdrop. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopts a systematic literature review process to fulfill the research objective. Four critical databases in Scopus such as Emerald Insight, Springer Link, Sage Publications and Taylor and Francis have been chosen for the review process. Following the critical literature review process, the chosen articles from each database have been retrieved for an exhaustive analysis within a time frame of 20132023 to evaluate the research evolution on the subject area. Findings: The paper identified various research dimensions and perspectives of the researchers in the area of study. This gives a platform to extensively evaluate the capabilities and functionalities of the sector for strategy building and enhancing returns from the sector. Research limitations/implications: As the methodology was restricted to top 5 articles from 5 important databases, the study was limited to only those articles and the other open-access peer-reviewed articles/journals/databases have not been considered which is a major limitation. Alongside, as the time frame was restricted for a period of 10years and only English language papers were chosen, prior study has not been considered, which is also a key limitation to the study. Practical implications: Policymakers, i.e. government and institutions, can understand the existence and contribution of the CE in different geographical regions for a specified period of time. This helps them understand the new revolution, Industry 5.0, and how they could merge their concepts to bring innovations in the sector and support in building sustainable cities in the emerging economies. Originality/value: As the paper works on bringing out the viewpoints of multiple authors and research works, it is considered to be a novel study as none of the previous studies, especially systematic literature review works, have been done only in high-quality journals of Scopus database. Therefore, the study holds high-quality information which can be significantly used by creative business units. 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited.