Volume 13 | Issue 4 |

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In today's rapidly evolving global economy, the gap between the skills required by employers and those possessed by job seekers--commonly referred to as the skill gap--has emerged as a pressing challenge across industries. As organizations strive to stay competitive in an era shaped by technological advancements, globalization, and shifting job roles, the demand for a workforce equipped with both technical and soft skills has significantly intensified. However, the education system has often struggled to keep pace, leaving many graduates underprepared for the realities of the workplace. The skill gap is not just a buzzword in academic or policy circles--it is a reality that affects students, educators, and employers alike. While students find themselves facing limited job prospects despite holding academic qualifications, industries continue to report shortages of skilled professionals. Meanwhile, educators are under growing pressure to adapt their teaching approaches and curriculum to bridge this widening divide. As new fields like information technology, client-oriented services, and digital platforms continue to expand, the urgency to rethink traditional educational models becomes even more apparent. One of the primary reasons behind this divide is the speed at which technology evolves. In sectors where innovation is constant, such as IT and service industries, the skills needed to succeed are changing faster than educational institutions can adapt. While high-income countries have been relatively successful in aligning education with industry needs, developing regions often lack the resources and infrastructure necessary to update teaching practices and equip students with modern competencies. This has led to a global imbalance, where access to quality education and training becomes a key determinant of employability and economic participation. The skill sets required today go far beyond technical proficiency. Employers now seek individuals who can think critically, communicate effectively, solve problems creatively, and collaborate across teams. These cognitive and interpersonal abilities are becoming just as important--if not more so--than traditional academic knowledge. For many students, especially those from underserved or rural backgrounds, limited access to resources and exposure to real-world experiences further compounds the challenge of acquiring these essential competencies. In light of these developments, the role of educators--particularly teachers--has never been more pivotal. Teachers are not only responsible for delivering content, but they also act as facilitators, mentors, and innovators. Their ability to design relevant curriculum, implement engaging teaching methods, and create inclusive learning environments can directly influence how well students are prepared for the professional world. Moreover, teachers who embrace technology, encourage creativity, and provide practical insights into the demands of the workforce contribute significantly to bridging the gap between education and employment. This study aims to explore how teachers can serve as catalysts in addressing the skill gap by enhancing student competencies. It investigates the root causes of the skill gap, the challenges faced by educational institutions, and the strategies educators can adopt to make learning more aligned with industry needs. By understanding the evolving nature of skills and the changing landscape of the job market, this research emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and proactive teaching practices. In an age where talent is the new currency, the findings from this study are expected to provide valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and employers alike--guiding them towards more collaborative, future-focused, and inclusive approaches to learning. Ultimately, bridging the skill gap is not the responsibility of one stakeholder alone--it requires a shared commitment across sectors, with teachers at the forefront of this transformative journey.

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Teaching Methodologies, Teachers & Trainers, Training Programs

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The air freight business is an important part of global trade and logistics because it allows goods to be transported quickly across continents. With the rise of e-commerce and time-critical deliveries, dependable air cargo operations are more important than ever. However, the industry has cargo monitoring and management issues, which can result in delays, missing shipments, and higher prices. To address these issues, this project introduces a cutting-edge Air Cargo Tracking System built on HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL technologies. The system offers a full solution for real-time cargo tracking and management, including a user-friendly interface, safe data processing, and efficient interactions with a MySQL database. The Air Cargo Tracking System delivers a multitude of features and advantages, enhancing efficiency, production, profitability, and ultimately customer satisfaction. This advanced system empowers cargo companies to monitor shipments in real time, delivering accurate and current updates regarding the status of shipments, their locations, and estimated delivery times. Furthermore, it encompasses an array of functionalities designed for the effective management of air cargo operations, including cargo tracking, route optimization, and logistics oversight. By leveraging this technology, businesses can refine their routes and schedules, thereby reducing travel durations and costs while simultaneously enhancing overall operational efficiency. The Air Cargo Tracking System has been meticulously crafted to be both scalable and malleable, ensuring that it can be tailored to accommodate the diverse requirements of various users and applications. Utilizing a modular design strategy, this system facilitates the incorporation of new features and functionalities as needed, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of innovation. To summarize, the Air Cargo Tracking System stands as a state-of-the-art solution for the real-time tracking and management of cargo, offering a robust platform for overseeing air cargo operations comprehensively.

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Air Freight Industry, Real Time Tracking, Visibility.

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Abstract: "Governments and local communities worldwide have realized the crucial role of promoting entrepreneurship, especially among young people, in creating wealth and driving regional growth. Entrepreneurs are the innovative minds behind new ventures, and the act of starting a new business is known as a Start-up. Entrepreneurship is a continuous wealth creation, leading to the formation of small to medium enterprises that play a significant role in generating wealth, increasing employment, improving living standards, and fostering innovation to boost productivity. In recent years, women have emerged as active participants in the entrepreneurial landscape, marking a significant shift from the traditional male-dominated business world. Government policies have celebrated this transformation, including measures to support student entrepreneurs through various incentives and rewards. Understanding students' attitudes towards entrepreneurship has become a focal point, with entrepreneurial education now integrated into the curriculum of many private and public higher education institutions. This research assessment is dedicated to exploring students' perspectives on entrepreneurship, identifying the obstacles that hinder young individuals from starting their enterprises, and uncovering the incentives that can drive youth towards entrepreneurship as a viable career choice."

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Keywords: Assessment; Communities; Entrepreneurship; Employment; Male dominated.

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In this fast-paced world, shopping malls and retail shops play a crucial role in enhancing human comfort. However, traditional billing systems create inconvenience by causing long queues during the checkout process, leading to significant time consumption. To address this issue, a new system called Real-Time Cart Checkout Using RFID and IoT has been developed. This system integrates the Internet of Things (IoT) and RFID technology, where an Arduino microcontroller works with an RFID reader to scan products equipped with unique RFID tags. Upon scanning, the product data is sent to a mobile application via a Bluetooth module. The app then retrieves matching details from a web server or database, automatically updating the pricing and product list in real-time. Users can manage their selected items efficiently, and the cart enables them to view the total amount directly in the app. By streamlining and automating the shopping experience, this IoT-based smart shopping cart significantly reduces checkout time, enhances convenience, and improves the overall retail experience.

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Internet of Things, RFID, Bluetooth, ArduinoUno, RFID Tag

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Banana fiber, which comes from the pseudostems of banana plants (Musa spp.), is gaining attention as a sustainable material. This natural fiber boasts a high content of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, giving it impressive mechanical strength, thermal stability, and resistance to chemicals. These standout features make banana fiber a fantastic option for a variety of industrial uses, such as in textiles, composite materials, paper and pulp products, and even biomedical applications.In a closer look at banana fiber (BF), which is derived from the pseudostems of Musa spp., researchers examined its physical and mechanical properties to assess its potential in industry. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) measurements showed that the fiber diameter ranges from 150 to 200 ?m.Its unique characteristics make it a compelling alternative to conventional materials, offering benefits like biodegradability, renewability, and a smaller carbon footprint.

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Banana Fiber,Basket and diversified uses,cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, and applications.

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This study explores the effect of the school environment on emotional and social intelligence among Indian students studying in Kuwait, with a specific focus on gender differences during adolescence. Adolescence, a critical stage of emotional and social development, is marked by significant changes in cognitive, emotional, and social processing. Emotional intelligence (EI) and social intelligence (SI) are examined in relation to the social, cultural, and educational context in which students are situated. The research highlights how gender influences these forms of intelligence, with females generally showing higher levels of emotional intelligence, particularly in empathy, emotional regulation, and recognition. Social intelligence, which involves understanding social cues and navigating relationships, is also impacted by gender, with females often being more adept in these areas due to societal socialization patterns. Social Intelligence Scale developed by N.K. Chadha and Usha Ganeshan (1986), Hyde, Pethe and Dhar's Emotional Intelligence Scale (2002) and School Environment Inventory by Mishra (2000) were used to gather the relevant data from the respondents. Key terms such as adolescence, school environment, gender, emotional intelligence, and social intelligence are operationally defined to contextualize the study. The research also considers the influence of cultural factors, suggesting that while gender differences exist, they are shaped by societal and cultural norms. The findings of this research will contribute to a deeper understanding of how the school environment influences emotional and social intelligence and how these differences manifest across genders in diverse cultural settings.

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EFFECT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE OF INDIAN STUDENTS STUDYING IN KUWAIT

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Textiles are an essential component of human existence. These days, textile finishes can offer exceptional sanitary qualities, such as making a fabric antibacterial, in addition to improving the feel and drape of materials. Even while human skin is perhaps the most crucial barrier to keep microbes out of the body, it also encourages the growth of germs due to metabolic byproducts like acidic, basic sweat and urine. Anti-microbial finish is most widely used in the textile applications for health care textile, home textiles, medical textiles etc. Herbal finish pillow cover is designed to interdict the growth of micro-organisms for example bacteria, fungi, virus etc., on the fabric surface which cause skin infection. It increases the quality of sleeping and prevents from respiratory problems. The herbal extract from Salvia Rosmarinus have been applied to the fabrics by boiling method. The presence of anti-microbial properties in these leaves is used as a traditional medicine and also for cosmetic products. This study has been undertaken to apply anti-microbial finish extracted from Salvia Rosmarinus on bamboo woven fabric. The leaves are dried and then it is converted into powder. It is applied to the fabric in the form of boiling method. The fabric first undergoes pre-treatment process and then it undergoes finishing process. After finishing process, the fabric is printed using blocks which is known as Block printing using wooden blocks a tradition method of printing techniques. These herbal finish pillow cover helps to prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi and other odor-causing micro-organisms. It is eco-friendly and gives longtime freshness. It prevents skin from irritation problems and also for hair problems. Using this herbal finish pillow cover are used to increases quality of sleep and it gives pleasant smell naturally.

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Key words: - herbal extract (Salvia Rosmarinus), anti-microbial properties, boiling method, block printing, bamboo pillow cover.

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This study examines employee benefits at Novotel and Ibis, two prominent brands within the Accor Hotels group, focusing on their impact on satisfaction and retention. Using surveys and interviews, the research reveals that while employees appreciate existing benefits like health care and work-life balance, there are notable gaps in career development and flexibility. Enhancing these areas could boost employee engagement and loyalty, benefiting overall organizational performance. Recommendations for improving benefits strategies are provided to better align with employee needs.

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Employee Benefits, Novotel and Ibis Chennai Sipcot, Employee satisfaction, Employee Retention, Hospitality

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There has been an increasing focus on development of new routes of drug administration to provide tailored treatments for patients, without decreasing efficacy of analgesia, in proportion to the progression of the knowledge of pain mechanisms. While acute pain acts as an alarm, chronic pain is a syndrome requiring meticulous selection of analgesic drugs of high bioavailability forlong-term use. Such criteria are challenges that topical medications aim to overcome, allowing progressive delivery of active component, maintaining stable plasma levels, with a good safety profile. This review presents recent findings regarding topical formulations of the most widely used drugs for pain treatment, ; Disclosed herein is a herbal balm composition and the method of preparing said composition. The composition comprising extracts of organically certified herbs, organic essential oils and organic beeswax, wherein the extract is prepared employing a super critical fluid extraction (SCFE) and where in the essential oils used herein is obtained by cold pressed method. The oils used in it is used as a pain killer.

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Natural pain relief balm , Beatel leaf ,camphor , Eucalyptus oil.

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Background--Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes. While its exact etiology remains unclear, emerging evidence suggests that genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and dietary factors contribute to disease progression. Current pharmaceutical treatments primarily manage symptoms without altering disease progression, and over two hundred drug candidates have failed clinical trials in the past decade, highlighting the complexity of AD. In recent years, medicinal plants and herbal remedies have gained significant interest as complementary and alternative interventions. Numerous studies have identified various medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds with neuroprotective properties, including anti- inflammatory, antioxidant, and cognitive-enhancing effects. Methods--This review systematically examines recent studies exploring the role of neuroprotective herbs and their bioactive compounds in the prevention and management of AD-related dementia. Relevant literature was sourced from PubMed Central, Scopus, and Google Scholar, with studies selected based on their relevance to herbal interventions for AD.

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Alzheimer's disease; neurodegeneration; ashwagandha; brahmi; cat's claw; ginkgo biloba; gotu kola; lion's mane; saffron; shankhpushpi; turmeric; triphala

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