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A critical analysis of the contemporary popular malayalam motion pictures as compared to the malayalam movies of 1980s /
Malayalam new wave films prominently made by Adoor Gopalakrishnan and Aravindan bagged several national awards which helped to make a mark in the history of Indian cinema. But these movies were not reaching the wavelength of general audience who found it difficult to relate to it. Later the types of movies were produced which was a synthesis of art films and commercial films. It was called middle stream cinema because it contained the aspect of realistic portrayal of human life and social issues. It was also easy for the general audience to grasp the content of those movies. So the period of 1980s where the middle stream films flourished was a mile stone in Malayalam cinema. The movies which were produced after 2000 in Malayalam also showed a sense of social reality in it compared to the previous decade. With the kind of technical advancement filmmakers of current era are able to experiment in the narratives maintaining the realistic feel of movies. The analysis showcases changing trends of the movies from the Malayalam movie industry taking into consideration the technological advancements, socio-economic and cultural factors. -
A critical analysis of the law relating to elementary education in India viz-a-viz minimum level of learning /
The “demand for free and compulsory education” started in the British period. The framers directed that the object of Article 45 must be achieved within ten years of the commencement of the constitution. After several judicial strictures the Constitutional (Eighty Sixth) Amendment Act 2002 (Amendment Act, 2002) declared ‘education’ as a fundamental right. -
A Critical analysis of the law relationg to elementary education in india Viz-A-Viz Minimum level of learning
The demand for free and compulsory education started in the British period. newlineThe framers directed that the object of Article 45 must be achieved within ten years newlineof the commencement of the constitution. After several judicial strictures the newlineConstitutional (Eighty Sixth) Amendment Act 2002 (Amendment Act, 2002) declared education as a fundamental right. To execute this mandate the Children Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 (RTE Act, 2009) was passed. However, the government has failed to fulfil the mandate of giving quality education in terms of minimum level of learning under the RTE Act. One of the newlineparameters of the Quality Monitoring Tool under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is newlineto give quality education in terms of minimum level of learning. But, when it was newlinerealized that the children from Government schools are completing their primary newlineeducation without minimum level of learning, three amendments had been made to the RTE Act 2009, i.e., during 2012, 2015 and 2019. Yet, the latest Annual Survey on Education Report shows that there is poor minimum level of learning among children who have completed their primary education in government primary newlineschools. Thus, the purpose of this research is to critically analyse the RTE Act 2009 newlineand the subsequent amendments to the Act of 2009 and to study various policies and schemes under SSA, to explore the reasons for low level of learning in government primary school and to make suggestion to improve the minimum level of learning. -
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A critical analysis of the zimbabwean political leadership in the practice of justice
Political leadership is a fundamental philosophical issue influencing governance newlineof states and the success of every state is directly or indirectly linked to the newlineleadership ideology of its political leaders. This study investigated the nature and newlinecharacter of political leaders in Zimbabwe by assessing their political philosophy in the context of the major historical events since 1890 masked by three eras namely the pre-colonial era, (characterised by little political activities) followed by the colonial era (dominated by socio-political system that weakened the African culture and governance) and lastly, the post-independence era (characterised by failure to uphold the constitution by the ruling party leadership). newlineThe scope of this study is based on benchmarking the concepts of the Zimbabwean political philosophy with political ideas from renown philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle and Gandhi. More specifically, the Gandhian philosophy was selected and conceptually applied to the Zimbabwean political situation in an attempt to develop an ideal political philosophy because of its illustrious wisdom with regards to good governance principles. A hermeneutics and newlinephilosophical analytic models were used to interpret relevant literature and leadership responsibilities as provided for in the Zimbabwe Constitution. Study findings revealed challenges in the current political leadership that calls for developing a new Zimbabwean political leadership philosophy. These include but not limited to partisan politics, political violence, unbridled favouritism and nepotism, ethnicity in leadership, state capture of key institutions, negative use of power by the state, political violence, poor electoral systems flouted with impunity and rampant corruption. These political challenges militate against democratic principles of common good that fight human oppression, repression and suppression. -
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A critical analysis onto the conundrum of valuation of IP assets as part of liquidation process under IBC, 2016
This study critically examines the valuation of Intellectual Property (IP) assets during the liquidation process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, emphasizing its profound impact on creditor recovery and the efficiency of insolvency proceedings. The research employs a rigorous mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative analysis of high-profile case studies with quantitative assessments of valuation methodologies, such as market, income, and cost approaches. The central research issue revolves around the complexities and challenges of accurately valuing IP assets, which are often unique and lack direct market comparables. The study also scrutinizes the regulatory framework and the pivotal role of registered valuers in ensuring transparent and equitable asset valuation. The findings reveal that precise valuation is not merely a procedural requirement but a critical determinant of liquidation outcomes, influencing the overall recovery rate for creditors and the viability of IP-backed financial instruments. The paper argues that the meticulous calculation of discount rates and adherence to standardized valuation practices can significantly enhance the credibility of the insolvency process, attract more substantial investments, and ultimately lead to superior financial recoveries. This research provides vital insights and robust recommendations for policymakers, legal professionals, and financial analysts, advocating for a more refined and transparent approach to IP asset valuation under the IBC, thereby strengthening India's insolvency framework and market integrity. 2025 Malque Publishing. All rights reserved. -
A critical assessment of technical advances in pharmaceutical removal from wastewater A critical review
Use of pharmaceutical products has seen a tremendous increase in the recent decades. It has been observed that more than thirty million tons of pharmaceuticals are consumed worldwide. The used pharmaceutical products are not completely metabolized in human and animal body. Therefore, they are excreted to the environment and remain there as persistent organic chemicals. These compounds emerge as toxic contaminants in water and affect the human metabolism directly or indirectly. This literature review is an endeavour to understand the origin, applications and current advancement in the removal of pharmaceuticals from the environment. It discusses about the pharmaceuticals used in medical applications such diagnosis and disease treatment. In addition, it discusses about the recent approaches applied in pharmaceutical removal including microbial fuel cells, biofiltration, and bio nanotechnology approaches. Moreover, the challenges associated with pharmaceutical removal are presented considering biological and environmental factors. The review suggest the potential recommendations on pharmaceutical removal. 2023 The Authors -
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A critical look on transformation on text into visuals - Martin scorsese's wolf of wall street /
Adaptations of texts to movies have always been a genre of their own in the world of cinema, where there have been many adaptations of which a few are successful while some have failed to convince the audience. This particular paper talks about how Martin Scorsese has adopted the art of making biographies where he has chosen his story lines from existing texts on biographies and his ability to make these biographies on personalities who are still alive. -
A critical review focussing on the synthesis and applications of monoclinic yttrium oxide nanophosphor
Research on monoclinic Y2O3 has been limited, not because of a lack of potential applications, but rather due to challenges associated with synthesizing phase-pure material. The limited understanding of the material and its properties has hindered researchers from further exploring this compound. Some studies suggest that the B-type polymorph of Y2O3 exhibits superior performance compared to its cubic counterpart. Additionally, there are reports indicating the existence of simple synthesis techniques that could potentially overcome the material's significant disadvantage highlighted by many researchers, namely, complex synthesis routes. To date, no comprehensive reports have summarized the key findings related to B-type Y2O3. In this effort, we aim to provide an exhaustive overview of research conducted on this polymorph. This includes an examination of diverse synthesis techniques employed by researchers, theoretical studies conducted on the material, an exploration of its luminescence properties, and an overview of various applications studied thus far. 2024 Elsevier Ltd -
A critical review of anticancer properties of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal with respect to the biochemical mechanisms of its phytochemical constituents
Cancer is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, the conventional chemotherapeutic drugs have been known for their toxicity and numerous side effects. A new approach to treat cancer involves phytochemical drugs. In the present review, anti-cancer activity of a class of steroidal lactones called withanolides obtained from Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal is discussed. The commonly studied bioactive compounds namely withaferin-A, withanoside IV, withanoside VI and withanolide-A among others obtained from methanolic and chloroform extract of the leaves and various alcoholic, aqueous and chloroform extract of roots have shown inhibition to various human cancer cell lines including skin, breast, colon, prostate, liver, ovary, cervical and lung. Prominent mechanisms of action include induction of apoptosis by NOS upregulation, ROS production and NBS2 or COX-2 inhibition; cytotoxicity by humoral and cell mediated immune response, activation of p53 and pRB and inhibition of various viral oncoproteins; cell cycle arrest by Cdc2 facilitated mitotic catastrophe, cyclin-D1 down-regulation and inhibition of transcription factors. Cancers are also controlled by inhibition of angiogenesis and metastasis of the tumor cells. In addition to anti-tumorogenic properties, W. somnifera also holds properties that make it a potential adjuvant in integrated cancer therapeutics and in enhancing the effectiveness of ongoing radiation therapy. Surya et al (2021). -
A Critical Review of Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its Powered Technologies in the Financial Industry
The present research shed light on the applications of AI technologies for the financial industry of the UK. The research has also investigated the different types of powered technologies of AI and their impact on finance operations and activities. This research possesses the tools and techniques used by the researcher in gathering the research evidence for the proper completion of the research work. 2022 IEEE. -
A critical review of Cr(VI) ion effect on mankind and its amputation through adsorption by activated carbon
A toxic heavy metal is a one which is plausibly dense metal or metalloid that is eminent for its prospective toxicity, particularly in environmental context. Heavy metal poisoning may crop up as an upshot of air or water contamination, exposure to industrial activities, foodstuffs, medicines, coarsely coated food containers, etc. The present review highlights various issues related to the effects of Cr (VI) heavy metal toxicity to human health and its adsorption from wastewater using low cost adsorbents. Many researchers have lay their endeavor to ascertain low-priced adsorbents that are effortlessly available and have power over the sensible adsorption capacity. It is perceptible from the literature survey that the revealed adsorbents have established stupendous removal capabilities for Cr (VI) metal ions. As the convention of heavy metal Cr (VI) is increased, it is implicit that there is a strong need for research to remove Cr (VI) heavy metal ions from wastewater to trim down the problem of soaring anthropogenic pressure and burly tendency to mount up in living organisms. 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. -
A critical review of determinants of financial innovation in global perspective
Financial innovation is the widely accepted process across the globe. 'What forces drive the financial innovation?' is the research question since long. Many studies were conducted in the past to answer and each study identified some or other factors that prominently driving financial innovation landscape in their respective economy. The present study critically review existing Literatures to suggest a comprehensive list of determinants. The study uses descriptive research design. A sample of 54 literatures focusing on financial innovation and it's determinants during the time period 1983 to 2018 is included in the study. Further, content analysis and descriptive statistics are used to explore the determinants. The study identified 23 different determinants of financial innovation and classify those under two bases. First, on the basis of influencing power and second on the basis of nature of the determinant. The study found that technological development, competition, firm size and regulations are the major sources of financial innovation from different categories. The study also raised the research agenda to study determinants of financial innovation in Asian context, as there are scanty literature covering Asian economies. 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. -
A Critical Study in ADR Mechanism in India with Reference to Court Annexed Mediation in Family Disputes
Mediation has been in vogue in India since time immemorial. Sadly, it is yet to evolve into a major dispute resolution mechanism. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms like arbitration, mediation, conciliation, courtannexed ADR, and summary jury trial would help in resolving all types of disputes, including those of a civil, commercial, industrial and family nature. newlineGenerally, ADR mechanisms would use a neutral third party that help the parties to communicate, discuss their differences and resolve the dispute. With matrimonial dispute numbers rising and the significance attaching to matrimonial bond in our country, the researcher set out to examine the country s court-annexed mediation mechanism to ascertain how the flaws, if any, that obtain in the mechanism can be addressed. It should lead the researcher to recommend a strategy for a seamless and hassle-free implementation of the relevant regulatory provisions. The researcher embarked on descriptive research, employing the survey method, in the newlinecircumstances. She collected data from primary and secondary sources for the newlinepurpose. The ensure bias minimisation and accuracy of findings, she interviewed two categories of respondents, namely, litigants numbering 100 and mediators numbering 100. She used a 4-point Likert scale to elicit the newlinerespondents replies to the queries raised in the Interview Schedule. Since the two variables used in the study were categorical and nonordinal, she used the Chi-square test to examine the relationship. The researcher s analysis of the data led her to conclude that there obtains a certain degree of lack of clarity in terms of the enforceability of the outcomes of mediation. For example, in court-annexed mediation, a settlement reached newlineby the parties is not enforceable automatically. It is unfortunately assumed in newlineour country that mediation is resorted to by litigants who do not have a strong newlinecase. It is also assumed that the litigant that chooses mediation is the one that newlineblinks first. -
A CRITICAL STUDY IN UNDERSTANDING THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL FINANCIAL APPLICATION IN ENHANCING THE ACCOUNTING PERFORMANCE IN ORGANISATIONS
Failure to innovate in this era of rapid IT growth is a significant obstacle to the modernization and growth of industries and increases the competitiveness of such organizations in the market. Strong innovation and competence are more than necessary to turn innovative ideas into reality, gain new competitive advantages and achieve sustainable long-term growth. Innovation is not only an important tool for companies to increase their competitiveness, it is also an important driver of long-term economic growth for a country. Regular engagement in high-quality innovation activities should be mandatory for organizations that intend to successfully adapt to today's fast-paced digital economy. If companies want to improve their chances of survival in the coming years and continue to grow, they need to invest in their innovation capabilities. Many companies now operate under the assumption that updating their accounting systems with advanced software will provide better results than relying on old, time-honored methods. Concrete steps are needed, such as developing powerful data-driven tools to improve how individuals, organizations and governments spend their money. Beginners still have to put in the effort to learn new skills because they often have trouble imagining using a device they've never used before to accomplish a task. Due to the increased automation of this financial system, the risk of error has increased; So it is very important. In fact, you can manage your needs exactly with this tool. 2024 Published by Faculty of Engineering. -
A critical study on acetylene as an alternative fuel for transportation
With the traditional power sector hindered by fuel shortage and climate changes, the promotion of green energy becomes the most prioritized objective of the government. The ministry's move becomes significant because conversion to cleaner energy sources is the best way to minimize global warming and to reenergize the global economy. Among the available alternative gaseous fuels, acetylene caters to these needs because of its property similarities with hydrogen. In this research, the suitability of acetylene as an engine fuel is analyzed. Also, the production methods, combustion properties, abnormal combustion, and safety issues were discussed. This review paper describes about the various possible modes of fuel induction techniques to be adopted. The research establishes the utility of acetylene as a commercial fuel for internal combustion engines in the future years by the adoption of suitable methodologies. 2021 Author(s). -
