Volume 14 | Issue 3 |

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Abstract. The success of a school largely depends on its teachers, who are responsible for molding their students' moral, aesthetic, and intellectual personalities. Teachers must be resourceful and able to produce individuals who can apply their knowledge or experience in unfamiliar situations and think critically, creatively, objectively, discriminatively, and analytically. To explore students' creativity, the researchers attempted to examine secondary school students' creativity using a survey research method. A sample of 255 secondary school students was selected from four government and five private schools in Tamil Nadu, India. Data to assess the sample's creativity were collected by distributing the Passi Tests of Creativity along with the Test Manual. The study's key findings show that most school students had an average level of creativity.

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blocks test of creativity, consequences test, secondary school education, seeing problems test, square puzzle test, test of inquisitiveness, unusual uses test

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Tiphanie Yanique is a Caribbean American writer from Virgin Island. Through her novel Land of Love and Drowning, she depicted the trauma of female characters who are the heart and soul of real Caribbean history. The women are given enough space in this modern society, but still she is torn apart in the real make belief world. She is nurtured to endure in her own way. The circumstances built her soul rigid and tough. The female characters Anette, Eoene and Eve Youme raised questions in our minds whether women truly are freed from the patriarchal bonds which seemed to be the spinal structure of the society. Eoene had to witness the plight of her own baby who was thrown out off the balcony by her male counter part. Anette came to know the fact that Jacob was her half brother who became the father of her daughter Eve Youme. Eve Youme had to lead a life of a girl who happened to be the result of the insestual relationship. Women are bound by the double shadow of gender binaries. No one could save her from the ties of stereotypical image imposed upon her by the society. She is just like a ventriloquist's dummy as suggested by the post colonial theorist Gayatry Chakravokthy Spivak and she is either spoken of, or spoken at. Moreover by gender and class she is double binded. The coming generations should save the women from the shackles of binary opposition and epistemic violence. Through the essay "Can the Subaltern Speak?" Spivak raised the question whether women have any space provided for her in the male dominated world. Her voice became unheard, she became voiceless. Her identity became marginalised somewhere in the corner. She had to come out of her shell. All these years she lived a life of a cocoon. Now its time for her to be in the world which is there out for her. Surely she could straightened her wings and able to come out in flying colours just like Eve Youme. She is the only woman who initiated the protest against the privatization of the natives'beach. This situation proved the need for the Spivak's concept of strategic essentialism. The whole society supported and followed her. She could become an icon in the world which always tried to marginalise her in one way or the other.

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Patriarchy, Voiceless, Stereotypical image, Subaltern, Ventriloquist's dummy, Gender binaries

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Hesperidin; Iron oxide nanoparticles; Nanotoxicology; Brine shrimp lethality assay; Zebrafish embryo toxicity

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Beach profiling is an important coastal study used to understand shoreline shape, sediment movement, and seasonal changes along a coast. This paper focuses on Vettukadu Beach, a dynamic coastal stretch influenced by wave action, tides, and monsoon patterns of the Arabian Sea. Monitoring such beaches helps identify erosion and accretion trends and supports sustainable coastal management. The study is based on field data collected from September to December, a period that includes post-monsoon and winter coastal conditions. During this time, variations in , sediment deposition, and beach slope are observed, allowing analysis of short-term seasonal changes in beach morphology. The collected data helps assess shoreline stability, sediment transport patterns, and the overall morphology of the beach, which are essential for coastal planning, hazard prevention, and environmental conservation.

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beach profile, sediment transport ,beach erosion ,mitigation method,beach properties ,vettcaud beach

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Developmental delay (DD) is characterised by significant lag in achieving age- appropriate milestones in motor, cognitive, speech- language and social domains. Ayurveda describes childhood growth and development under the concept of Samvardhana (physiological growth and maturation) and disturbances therein may be conceptualised as Samvardhana Janya Vikara. To review developmental delay from modern and Ayurvedic perspectives, correlate it with Samvardhana Janya Vikara and summarise diagnostic and therapeutic approaches including Panchakarma and Rasayana therapy. Ayurvedic management includes Medhya Rasayana, Ghrita preparations, Nasya, Abhyanga, Shirodhara, nutritional modulation. Ayurveda provides a holistic and individualised framework for understanding developmental delay. Integrative approaches combining early stimulation and Ayurvedic therapeutics may improve outcomes.

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Developmental Delay, Samvardhana Janya Vikara, Balrog, Medhya Rasayana, Panchakarma

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Increased interest in environmental degradation and the condition of climate have introduced a new issue that people are now focusing on sustainability in other fields such as libraries. The green building ideas focus on the environmentally aware and resource saving practices applied during the life cycle of a building. Social and educational institutions such as libraries are important in implementing and encouraging sustainable infrastructure and service. This paper has a descriptive and analytical review of the concepts, principles and elements of green building as expressed in the theses presented by Library and Information Science (LIS) across the globe nationally. The paper will analyze the fundamental elements of the green building including sustainable site selection, water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management and indoor environmental quality based on their main use in library buildings. The paper based on the analysis of the selected Indian and international LIS thesis determines the research trends, methodological approaches, and gaps in the literature. The results indicate that although the green and sustainable libraries are getting more and more familiarized with the idea, it is not practiced extensively and on a framework basis. The paper mentions that empirical research and policy based models are required to help toward making traditional libraries sustainable and green.

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Green Building, Sustainable Libraries, the Green Library Concepts, Library Science Theses, Sustainability

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Abstract: Model organisms are the indispensable tools in biological research, providing simplified, tractable systems for uncovering fundamental principles of life. Biological research depends on model organisms, species that are well-studied and experimentally accessible to uncover fundamental life processes. These models enable controlled experiments and genetic manipulation, allowing insights that often apply broadly due to evolutionary conservation. The choice of a model depends on the research question, genetic tractability, and relevance. Arabidopsis thaliana, a small, fast-growing flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, is the foremost model organism in plant biology. Being native to Europe and parts of Asia, this non-crop plant has become the model organism in many allied fields of Plant Sciences due to its short life cycle and small genome size. These characters have rendered it as one of the principal model systems. Additionally, numerous large T-DNA insertion mutant collections are available. The advent of molecular biology and the completion of the Arabidopsis genome sequence have contributed to helping researchers discover a large variety of mutants identified for their phenotypes. Arabidopsis is closely related to crops like cabbage and broccoli, and its rapid life cycle (5-6 weeks) and small genome make it ideal for genetic studies. Plants like Arabidopsis thaliana are used as "stand-in" objects for molecular, genetic, and physiological studies due to their simplicity and rapid growth. The present article emphasizes the key features of Arabidopsis thaliana to be used as a phytological model in conducting research in various fields of Plant Sciences like Genomic research.

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Arabidopsis thaliana, phytological models, Genetic Simplicity, Experimental Accessibility

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Abstract Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger (2008) presents a powerful narrative that exposes the socio-economic inequalities embedded in contemporary Indian society. Through the voice of Balram Halwai, a poor village boy who eventually becomes an entrepreneur in Bangalore, the novel reveals the harsh realities of poverty, class hierarchy, corruption, and moral degradation in a rapidly globalizing India. The narrative functions as a critique of the structural injustices that shape the lives of marginalized individuals while highlighting the contradictions of India's economic growth. This paper examines the various dimensions of social criticism in The White Tiger, focusing on class disparity, systemic corruption, caste hierarchy, and the socio-psychological mechanisms that sustain oppression. The study employs textual analysis and socio-cultural interpretation to analyze how Adiga uses satire, symbolism, and narrative structure to expose the darker realities of Indian society. The research also explores the symbolic significance of the "Rooster Coop" metaphor and the transformation of Balram Halwai as a representation of rebellion against oppressive structures. By examining the novel within the broader context of post-liberalization India, the paper argues that The White Tiger functions as a literary critique of economic globalization and its uneven social consequences. Ultimately, the study demonstrates that Adiga's work serves not only as a fictional narrative but also as a social document reflecting the complexities and contradictions of modern India.

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Keywords: Social criticism, class inequality, corruption, globalization, caste hierarchy, post-liberalization India, Indian English fiction

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Purpose: This research examines the transition of Human Resource Management (HRM) from traditional rational-performance paradigms to emotionally intelligent systems. It investigates the impact of emotional management on employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational performance. Methodology: The study employs a mixed-methods approach, utilizing a five-point Likert scale survey and qualitative analysis. Ten hypotheses were formulated to test the correlations between emotional intelligence (EI) training, managerial support, and workforce stability. Findings: Empirical results indicate that while emotional well-being is a primary driver of retention, over 65% of surveyed organizations lack formal emotional management policies. The study confirms that high managerial emotional intelligence significantly reduces attrition and enhances discretionary effort. Originality: The paper proposes a strategic framework that moves beyond financial incentives, advocating for the institutionalization of emotional intelligence within core HR functions.

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Emotional Management, Human Resource Management, Employee Engagement, Retention, Organizational Behavior, Emotional Intelligence.

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Handloom weaving is one of India's most important craft-based industries and represents the largest cottage industry in the country. It plays a crucial role in providing employment and income generator especially in rural and semi-urban areas, and is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of regions like Tamil Nadu. Despite its significance, the sector faces numerous challenges threaten its survival. One of the major problems is the intense competition from power loom and machine-made fabrics, which are cheaper and produced more rapidly, making it difficult for traditional weavers to compete. In addition, weavers suffer from health issues due to long working hours and poor infrastructure conditions, along with low and unstable incomes that make it difficult to sustain their livelihoods. On the marketing side, issues such as poor-quality control, dependence on middlemen, and high competition further affect profitability and growth. These combined production and marketing challenges have placed immense pressure on the traditional handloom industry. This study explores the key problems faced by handloom weavers and stresses the urgent need for policy measures aimed at improving market access, providing financial and health assistance, promoting fair trade practices, and preserving the cultural and economic value of this age-old craft through targeted interventions.

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Handloom Sector, Production Problem, Marketing Problem, Training Programme, Financial Assistance.

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