Volume 11 | Issue 6 |

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The objective for the selection of the topic is to study theINFP personality type and its relationship with seasonal affective symptoms. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that affects individuals on a seasonal basis, typically during the fall and winter months. This disorder is characterized by symptoms such as low mood, lethargy, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, and loss of interest in activities. Research has suggested that personality traits may play a role in the development and severity of SAD symptoms. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between ENFP personality type and SAD symptoms. The findings of this study will have both theoretical and practical implications. Theoretical implications include contributing to our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of SAD and the role of personality traits in the development and severity of SAD symptoms. Practical implications include the development of targeted interventions to help individuals manage their SAD symptoms more effectively based on their personality traits. Additionally, this research may help to identify high-risk individuals and inform preventative strategies for reducing the incidence of SAD. Overall, this study aims to contribute to the growing body of literature on the relationship between INFP personality type and SAD symptoms. By shedding light on this relationship, we hope to improve diagnosis and treatment of SAD and ultimately improve the lives of individuals affected by this disorder. Responses were collected face to face. Research sample was of 120 participants divided into three groups. The Myers-Briggs Preference Questionnaire (Personality Test) and Personal Inventory for Depression and SAD was administered on the participants.

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personality type, seasonal affective symptoms, introversion, intuition, feeling, perception.

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Abstract Libraries provide services for everyone, despite their social or economic background, so that the users have a non-discriminatory nature while providing services in the library. Social enclosure through libraries for society is a new move that is expected to be able to promote community social-economic development and widen people's insights, especially in rural people that are far from access to information. Every library offers its patrons the basic services they need, but libraries that serve tiny, rural populations have the opportunity to do more than just give its users access to information; they can also help those communities grow. The rural library is revitalised with original and creative programmes in which anyone can take part. Libraries, as institutions that offer information services, also serve as centres for promoting literacy, which is intended to help improve social and economic conditions and reduce overall poverty by encouraging creative and innovative ideas.

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Key Words : Rural Library, Rural Society, Social Justice and Equity

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Statistical methods for survival data analysis have continued to flourish in the last two decades. Applications of the methods have broadened from their historical use in cancer and reliability research used in the fields of business, criminology, epidemiology, and social and behavioral sciences. Survival analysis consists of studies of the survival time of a subject (days, weeks, months, or years), which is the time that elapses between the baseline and the moment an adverse event occurs, or the subject drops out of the trial. A retrospective study of 468 breast cancer patterns over a period of one year, i.e., from December, 2021 to November 2022, was collected from the medical records at the Jakka Sujathamma Cancer Detection Centre, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. The log-rank test revealed a statistically significant difference in patient survival times, and it can be deduced that tumor size, family history, advanced stage, and age all have an impact on the disease. The three main risk factors for breast cancer death are stage, grade, and tumor size. Age is one of the most significant risk factors in the Cox PH model analysis; as age rises, so does the likelihood of developing breast cancer.

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Breast Cancer, Death, Survival analysis, Kaplan-Meier Method, Cox Proportional Hazard model

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The proliferation of cloud computing and web-based technologies have made it possible for universities to expand their academic networks reaching a wider range of students. In an effort to expand offered services while reducing costs, universities began exploring the use of distributed software platforms and middleware infrastructures to make laboratories accessible over the Internet. Through this framework, which we call Lab-as-a-Service (LaaS), students can remotely execute labs designed by instructors. LaaS incorporates a middleware approach in which it can be used universally across a wide range of experimentation types. Seamless experience of software development and learning can be made easy. The LaaS Framework enables students to engage more actively in courses that need hands-on components. Throughout this paper, we have demonstrated at a small scale how the LaaS framework can be used to transform a traditional learning experience to a remote learning experience that can complement existing MOOCs. This helps to promote courses that require lab facilities to also be incorporated to the online learning environment. For future work, we plan to extend the LaaS framework to take into consideration scalability and complexity of more sophisticated lab equipment that are required for courses in engineering, science, among others.

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LAAS, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservice Architecture, Cloud Computing, Distance Learning.

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Financial education programs play a crucial role in promoting financial literacy and empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions. This abstract examines the initiatives undertaken in various countries, including India, the United States, Australia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Germany, to improve financial literacy. In India, the National Center for Financial Education (NCFE) and Margadarshak, among other initiatives, focus on developing educational material, conducting training programs, and raising awareness about financial matters. The United States emphasizes financial education in schools through organizations like the Jumpstart Coalition and provides consumer resources through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). Australia's ASIC MoneySmart program offers a wide range of resources, while Singapore's MoneySENSE and the Institute for Financial Literacy (IFL) collaborate to provide financial education through workshops and training. Japan's "Let's Learn Finance!" campaign focuses on educating different age groups, and South Korea integrates financial education into the school curriculum through the Financial Education Curriculum Development Project. In Brazil, the Central Bank launched the National Financial Education Strategy (ENEF) to promote financial literacy. The United Kingdom incorporates personal finance education into the curriculum, and the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) in New Zealand provides resources and tools through initiatives like Sorted. Germany's financial education initiatives, led by organizations like the German Savings Banks Association (DSGV) and the Federal Ministry of Finance, include campaigns and workshops. These programs aim to equip individuals with knowledge and skills related to budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding financial products and services. By improving financial literacy, these initiatives strive to enhance financial inclusion, empower individuals, and promote overall financial well-being. While the approaches and methodologies vary, financial education programs across these countries share the common objective of equipping individuals with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of personal finance and make informed financial decisions. Continued collaboration and evaluation are vital to ensuring the success and impact of these programs in fostering economic stability and growth

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Financial literacy, Financial Education, Financial Inclusion

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When it comes to talking plants and trees, history is replete with umpteen number of anecdotes and allegories. If Muhammad had a detailed conversation with the weeping palm tree, Alexander the great often conversed with a happy talking tree. In the Geek culture, Druids possessed the power to speak to the trees for oracles. Through this essay, I want to dwell on the prompt that plants really talk, and how this claim can be substantiated with reference to research and evidence.

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TALK

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Digital images are often used in several domains. Large amount of data is necessary to represent the digital images so the transmission and storage of such images are time- consuming and infeasible. Hence the information in the images is compressed by extracting only the visible elements. Normally the image compression technique can reduce the storage and transmission costs. During image compression, the size of a graphics file is reduced in bytes without disturbing the quality of the image beyond an acceptable level. Several methods such as Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT), DWT, etc. are used for compressing the images. But, these methods contain some blocking artifacts. In order to overcome this difficulty and to compress the image efficiently, a combination of DCT and fractal image compression techniques is proposed. DCT is employed to compress the color image while the fractal image compression is employed to evade the repetitive compressions of analogous blocks. Analogous blocks are found by using the Euclidean distance measure. Here, the given image is encoded by means of Huffman encoding technique. The implementation result shows the effectiveness of the proposed scheme in compressing the color image. Also, a comparative analysis is performed to prove that our system is competent to compress the images in terms of Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR), Structural Similarity Index (SSIM) and Universal Image Quality Index (UIQI) measurements. We introduce a new way to use fractal coding for image compression, based on the parallel use of a fractal encoder and a DCT encoder. The two encoders are given the complementary roles to capture the information of edge and smooth variation, and the information of detail respectively. We show the advantage of using this hybrid coding scheme over the use of a fractal encoder alone, or a DCT encoder alone. This coding scheme is also the occasion to demonstrate a new concept of coding by nonlinear feature separation based on regular and uniform algorithms, suitable for real-time VLSI implementation

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Pixel,Image,frame,video

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Currently, in most of the educational organizations attendance is being taken using conventional methods which is time consuming and is prone to human errors. These methods include signature of students on paper, calling their names in the classroom. Through these methods it gets really difficult to manage attendance of large number of students. As technology is evolving, new techniques and algorithms have been developed and optimised to improve face recognition and in the field of machine learning. The proposed model, uses these Machine learning techniques to take attendance with minimum human intervention. We are employing Haar cascade classifier with OpenCV to determine the positive and negative characteristics of the face(i.e. face detection) and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) algorithm for face recognition and classification, all of which are implemented using Python, Tensorflow and OpenCV libraries.

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Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Haar cascade classifier, Python, OpenCV, Tensorflow libraries, Database, Attendance of Student

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The objective of this study was to demonstrate and evaluate the suspending property of newly isolated and purified EmCell in liquid oral suspensions of paracetamol. Isolation of cellulose from Citrus limetta was done by following the process and modifying it for citrus limetta that is described by Sania Naz et.al[11]. , and then it was characterized by solubility, pH, flow rate and viscosity. The characterized cellulose was then used as a suspending agent for the preparation of suspensions containing paracetamol as a model drug. The prepared formulations were then evaluated for different parameters such as sedimentation volume, redispersibility, flow rate, pH, viscosity, and other physical examination. The isolated cellulose is a polysaccharide with no impurities and nontoxic in nature. It has got enough swellability and good viscosity. The prepared suspensions were evaluated, and the results such as sedimentation volume, redispersibility, flow rate, pH, viscosity, and other physical examination showed its suspending property. The comparative study shows that EmCell showed the suspending ability, various concentration of EmCell is used and the suspension is formulated and evaluated. Thus, by this study, it can be stated that the EmCell possesses all the criteria needed by a standard suspending agent.

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EmCell (cellulose obtained from Citrus limetta ), suspending agent, sedimentation volume

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This article explores the profound influence of choices on human existence as depicted in the literary works of David Foster Wallace, specifically focusing on his novels Infinite Jest and The Pale King. Through a comprehensive analysis of characters, events, and themes, this article highlights Wallace's ability to challenge societal values, raise consciousness, and provide deep insights into the human condition. By delving into the philosophical nature of Wallace's writing, readers are invited to reimagine prevailing ideologies and embrace a broader perspective. This study sheds light on the depth and significance of Wallace's works, offering a compelling exploration of their profound impact on readers and their capacity to provoke philosophical contemplation.

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Entertainment, Addictions, Consciousness, Philosophical Exploration, Sincerity, Cultural shifts, Media influence.

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