Volume 14 | Issue 7 |

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Mathematical problem-solving is the all-important skill that is expected from a student at the undergraduate level as it builds logical reasoning, analysis and decision making. However, the conventional lecture-based teaching mode usually leads to emphasis on procedures rather than conceptual understanding, leaving the students to encounter problems when dealing with new or practical mathematical problems. The new advancements in educational technology have provided opportunities to innovate mathematics education through blended and hybrid learning environments. Recent innovations in educational technology have offered opportunities to innovate mathematics education in blended and hybrid learning environments. The paper suggests that a Technology-Integrated Blended and Hybrid Learning (TIBHL) Pedagogical Model can be used to improve mathematical problem-solving of undergraduate students. The suggested model combines the classroom teaching model with Learning Management Systems (LMS), GeoGebra, Desmos, learning with ChatGPT, formative assessment online, video lectures, collaborative learning and learning analytics. Proposed is a quasi-experimental design with 70 undergraduate students, where half of the students are assigned to an experimental group using TIBHL model while the other half are assigned to a control group using traditional teaching with 35 students being allocated to each group. The pre- and post-tests and structured student questionnaire will be used to gather data, and a student engagement scale will also be utilized. It is hoped the proposed model would make conceptual learning in mathematics, mathematical reasoning, mathematical involvement, self-study, and student learning achievement better. The results are likely to help mathematics teachers create learning environments supported by technology that promote deeper understanding and appropriate mathematical problem solving.

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Blended Learning; Hybrid Learning; Mathematical Problem-Solving; Technology-Integrated Pedagogy; Artificial Intelligence in Education; Higher Education; Learning Analytics; Technology-Integrated Blended-Hybrid Learning Model (TIBHLM).

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ABSTRACT: The most forward-thinking, competitive, and self-aware shoppers and consumers are those who belong to Generation Z. The biggest influences on decision-making include social media and the social networks that are already present in their environment, such as family, friends, and coworkers. Many complex buying decisions taken by Generation Z members are based on reviews and benefits they receive from their surroundings. Generation Z always tries to explore new alternatives. They are conscious of themselves as well as how their actions affect their environment. Owning a car is a necessity nowadays, but keeping in mind the harmful effects of conventional cars, i.e., air pollution, depletion of important resources and emission of harmful gases, people are moving towards an environmentally friendly idea of electric cars. By gathering and analysing the replies of 98 samples, a study has been conducted to learn more about the attitudes and preferences of Generation Z towards electric vehicles. In this paper, the objective is to know what the factors are which affect the purchasing decision of Generation Z, know the preferred price range of EVs in India and test the effect of subsidies provided by the government and charging station availability on purchasing decisions of Generation Z. It was found that Generation Z prefers more range for electric vehicles and adequate infrastructure for charging stations, which positively affects their EV purchasing decisions. Price expectations as per the Indian market range from 5 to 12 lakhs. Brand also plays an important part, which considers the origin of the brand and the variety or choices of EVs offered by the brand to customers in different segments.

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Generation Z, Consumer Behaviour, Electric Vehicle

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Phytosomes, Metformin HCl, Syzygium cumini, Nanovesicles, Antidiabetic, Synergistic Efficacy.

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This research paper interrogates the 'Theatre of Roots' movement, a seminal post-independence paradigm in Indian theatre that sought to dismantle the aesthetic hegemony of Western realism. By comparatively analyzing Habib Tanvir's 'Naya Theatre,' which derived its vitality from the tribal and folk traditions of Chhattisgarh, and Kerala's 'Tanathu Natakavedi' (Indigenous Theatre), which synthesized ritualistic art forms with modern sensibilities, this study explores the reconstruction of indigenous performance languages. The investigation focuses on the dialectical relationship between tradition and modernity, the evolution of non-proscenium theatrical structures, and the sociopolitical identities inherent in these two movements.

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Internet Addiction, Higher Secondary Students, Academic Performance, Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Depression,Sleep Disturbances

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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease affecting millions worldwide and is associated with significant morbidity and reduced quality of life. Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (SMART) has improved asthma management; however, treatment success depends largely on patient knowledge, adherence, and self-management practices. Objective: To evaluate the impact of patient counselling on knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP), medication adherence, and quality of life among asthma patients receiving SMART therapy. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted among 20 asthma patients receiving SMART therapy in a tertiary care hospital. Baseline and follow-up assessments of KAP, medication adherence, and quality of life were performed before and after counselling. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: Significant improvements were observed following counselling. Mean knowledge scores increased from 60% to 88% (p=0.001), attitude scores from 66% to 82% (p=0.004), practice scores from 52% to 78% (p=0.001), and medication adherence scores from 54% to 79% (p=0.001). Quality-of-life scores improved significantly from 48% to82% (p=0.014). Conclusion: Patient counselling significantly improved KAP, medication adherence, and quality of life among asthma patients receiving SMART therapy, highlighting the important role of pharmacists in asthma management.

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Asthma, SMART therapy, KAP, Medication Adherence, Quality of Life, Pharmacist Counselling.

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) delivery is moving from isolated pilot trials toward routine use in logistics, healthcare, and disaster-response operations, driven by parallel advances in Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), real-time path optimization, and Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI). Because these three research threads have largely developed within separate communities - robotics, operations research, and machine-learning interpretability, respectively - the literature that connects them for the specific case of autonomous UAV delivery remains fragmented. This paper addresses that gap with a structured review that surveys and synthesizes 40 verifiable peer-reviewed and archival sources published between 2005 and 2025. The literature is organized into four technology areas: localization and mapping, path planning and optimization, perception and obstacle avoidance, and explainable decision-making. Representative techniques within each area are compared using structured tables covering their operating principles, strengths, and limitations. Building on this synthesis, the paper abstracts a generalized layered system architecture and operational workflow that captures common design patterns across the reviewed systems, and benchmarks five representative real-world UAV delivery deployments. A critical analysis distills six recurring research gaps, including GPS-denied localization robustness, the opacity of AI-driven flight decisions, energy-constrained operation, and multi-UAV coordination at scale. The review closes by outlining future research directions - including edge and federated learning for onboard inference, standardized XAI reporting suitable for airworthiness review, and swarm-level explainability - intended to guide subsequent system-level research on AI-driven autonomous UAV delivery.

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unmanned aerial vehicles, UAV delivery, SLAM, path optimization, explainable AI, autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, literature review

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With the rise of digital streaming platforms, the contemporary cinema has transformed, providing the filmmakers with the narrative freedom to explore complex, psychological, and social themes. In this study, it has exploration of the portrayal of Trauma in some Hindi OTT films released between 2019 and 2022. Chhichhore (2019), Chhapaak (2020), The Girl on the Train (2021), Qala (2022), A Thursday (2022), and Darlings (2022) are the selected films which are used to investigate this issue. In the context of this study, Trauma refers to the conceptualization of deeply distressing experiences that causes the disruption of emotional stability and shape identity while encompassing academic pressure, abuse, loss, violence, and relational conflict. By making the use of qualitative content and thematic analysis, this research aims to investigate the causes, psychological symptoms, behavioural responses, narrative, representation, social reactions, and diagnosis/resolution of Trauma experienced by the protagonist in the film. The findings of the study reveal that Trauma is a central narrative driver, which influences character development, decision-making, and interpersonal dynamics. The selected films make use of diverse cinematic strategies, including flashbacks, symbolic imagery, fragmented timelines, and silence to convey subjective experiences and internalised distress of the character. The responses from the family, society and institution are also mentioned to either mitigate or exacerbate suffering, whereas the narrative outcomes are meant to range from partial recovery and resilience to unresolved or tragic consequences. This study demonstrates that Trauma is foregrounded within the contemporary Hindi OTT cinema as both a psychological and socio-cultural phenomenon which is offering nuanced insights into vulnerability, endurance, and identity formation. These films contribute to a deeper understanding of mental health, empathy, and resilience in Indian society by highlighting the interpersonal and societal factors which positions OTT platforms as a critical space for complex storytelling in the exploration of Trauma.

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Trauma, Hindi OTT films, psychological themes, Narrative analysis, Mental health, Socio-cultural representation.

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By increasing employee engagement and strengthening retention tactics, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing contemporary human resource management (HRM). Chatbots, predictive analytics, machine learning, and personalized learning platforms are examples of AI-powered technologies that assist businesses in better understanding employee needs, enhancing communication, identifying attrition risks, and improving the workplace. This study looks at the advantages, difficulties, and potential applications of AI in employee engagement and retention. The study suggests that although AI greatly improves business performance and employee satisfaction, successful application requires addressing ethical issues with privacy, prejudice, and openness.

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Predictive analytics, chatbots, human resource management, artificial intelligence, and employee engagement and retention.

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Background: Farmers face multiple occupational stressors, including heavy workload, climatic uncertainty, crop failure, market fluctuations, and financial instability, which may adversely affect their mental and spiritual well-being. Understanding the relationship between the agricultural work environment, perceived stress, and spiritual well-being is important for promoting holistic health among farmers. Objective: This study aimed to assess the agricultural work environment, perceived stress, and spiritual well-being among farmers and examine the relationships among these variables. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional correlational study was conducted among 74 farmers in Odisha, India. Data were collected using a researcher-developed Agricultural Work Environment Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS). Descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, Pearson's correlation, and simple linear regression were used for data analysis. Results: Farmers reported moderately adverse agricultural work environments and moderate levels of perceived stress. The Agricultural Work Environment Scale demonstrated acceptable reliability (Cronbach's ? = 0.737), the PSS-10 showed acceptable reliability for exploratory research (? = 0.687), and the SWBS demonstrated excellent reliability (? = 0.909). Agricultural work environment was positively associated with perceived stress (r = 0.529, p< 0.001) and significantly predicted perceived stress, explaining 27.8% of the variance. No statistically significant associations were found between agricultural work environment and spiritual well-being or between perceived stress and spiritual well-being. Conclusion: Poorer agricultural work environments were associated with higher perceived stress among farmers. Although participants reported relatively high levels of spiritual well-being, it was not significantly associated with agricultural work environment or perceived stress in this sample. These findings suggest that improving agricultural working conditions and strengthening mental health support may help reduce stress among farmers. Further studies with larger and more diverse samples are recommended to confirm these findings.

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Agricultural work environment; Perceived stress; Spiritual well-being; Farmers; Occupational health; Cross-sectional study; Odisha.

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Bundelkhand ki Parampara aur Swatantrata Sangram mein Lakshmibai ka Yogdan

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Bundelkhand ki Parampara aur Swatantrata Sangram mein Lakshmibai ka Yogdan

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