Volume 13 | Issue 8 |

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Homestays in Himachal Pradesh have garnered significant attention in recent years as an alternative form of accommodation that provides authentic sociocultural richness to the tourist's overall travel experience. Homestays are considered a good investment option these days. This research paper explores the emerging trend of homestays in Shimla and challenges-problems faced by homestay operators in day to day running of their business. The research is based on both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected through the administration of questionnaires to homestay operators in the Kufri and Dhalli areas of Shimla. For nuanced measurement a five-point Likert scale was employed to assess the responses. Secondary data was sourced from existing literature, various reports and relevant publications to support and strengthen the analysis.

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Homestay Tourism, Homestay Operators, Rural Tourism, Travel Accommodation.

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This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and Patola (Trichosanthus dioica) in treating Dadru Kushta (Tinea infection). Forty patients diagnosed with Dadru Ku??ha were randomly allocated into two groups: Group A received Guduchi treatment, and Group B received Patola treatment. The study followed ethical guidelines, including obtaining informed consent and approval from the institutional review board. Both subjective and objective parameters were assessed before and after treatment. Statistical analysis revealed significant improvements in symptoms in both groups post-treatment, indicating the efficacy of Guduchi and Patola in managing Dadru Kushta

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Dadri kushta,Guduci,Patola,Clinical Study

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Adolescence age is period that occurs in between childhood and adulthood. This is a period from the age of 11-18 years. During this period the adolescents faces many problems. Adolescence is a crucial period in which they consider themselves as capable of doing every thing and thinking themselves and they will consider them as adults. During this period they will feel stress, strain and they may have different mood swings. The physical changes occurs during this period. It is not easy period for girl children and their parents. In this period the adolescents may face different problems. Some of the problems facing by the adolescents.

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Education plays very important role in everybody life. It makes persons to develop knowledge that helps to know which is good and bad. For Girls it is need to have good education. In olden days, girls have no proper education. Some times it also may not be. Some communities still shows discrimination against the girl's education. Girls are the future mothers. So for girls education is very essential to have empowerment, development, prosperity and welfare. But, the time changed girls also h

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We have used the Holzapfel adapted polynomial of second order (AP2) equation of state (EOS) for determining pressure derivatives of bulk modulus up to third order for NaCl and MgO corresponding to different values of volume compression. It has been found that there exists a quadratic relationship for in terms of P/K where is the first pressure derivative of bulk modulus K at pressure P. Values of pressure derivatives of bulk modulus up to third order have also been calculated using the quadratic equation. The results are found to present good agreement with the corresponding values based on the Holzapfel AP2 EOS establishing the validity of quadratic relationship between versus P/K.

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Holzapfel AP2 EOS, Pressure derivative of bulk modulus, Quadratic relationship for pressure derivative of bulk modulus, NaCl, MgO

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लेख का उद्देश्य भारतीय राजनीति को आकार देने में हिंदी भाषा द्वारा निभाई गई महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका का पता लगाना और उसका विश्लेषण करना है। विभिन्न पहलुओं पर प्रकाश डालते हुए इसमें बताया गया है कि भारत में सबसे अधिक बोली जाने वाली भाषाओं में से एक के रूप में हिंदी देश के राजनीतिक परिदृश्य को कैसे प्रभावित करती है। इस उद्देश्य को प्राप्त करने के लिए विभिन्‍न बिंदुओं पर भी विचार किया गया है जैसे स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के दौरान हिंदी की भूमिका और राष्ट्रीय अस्मिता से इसके जुड़ाव, भारत में भाषाई विविधता और विभिन्न भाषाई समुदायों के बीच एक आम कड़ी के रूप में हिंदी, बहुभाषी समाज में संचार की भाषा के रूप में हिंदी का प्रयोग और चुनौतियां, भारत सरकार की आधिकारिक भाषाओं में से एक के रूप में हिंदी की संवैधानिक स्थिति, आधिकारिक संचार में हिंदी के प्रयोग को बढ़ावा देने के लिए सरकार द्वारा बनाई गई नीतियों और शिरू की गई पहलों पर चर्चा।

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मुख्यधारा, अंतर्दृष्टि, परिदृश्य, संप्रेषित, सारांश, एकीकृत कारक, बारीकियां, परिष्‍कृत, समावेशिता, परिभाषित, आख्यान, बहुमुखी भूमिका, ताने-बाने, पारंगत, लोकतांत्रिक संचार, बहुसांस्कृतिक, बहुभ�

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This paper calls into question the inclusion of the ADR mechanisms under restorative justice and transformative justice principles within the Indian criminal justice system as one of the pathways toward transformative justice. It argues that ADR runs counter to the retributive state-centered model and promotes a more holistic victim-oriented and reparative approach. It emphasizes the growth of statutory and judicial connotations to mediation and compounding of certain offences under the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and important decisions of the Supreme Court, which intend to ease up the burdened judicial system, weighing in favour of victim empowerment, authentic accountability of the offender, and healing of the community.Besides, the analysis does engage into some serious challenges and limitations, including coercion with power imbalances inherently present (i.e., domestic violence), lack of a cohesive legislative framework, institutional resistance, and cultural bottlenecks. It cautions against the unqualified use of ADR for serious crimes, emphasizing that RJ must be tied with TJ's concern for structural inequalities to be truly transformative. Pragmatic recommendations for reforms into policies, capacity development, and robust safeguards for victims are used as a conclusion, arguing that if done correctly through a comparative international lens, a hybridized use of ADR holds promise to transform the Indian criminal justice system into something more efficient, fair, and oriented toward healing rather than punishment.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Restorative Justice, Transformative Justice, Indian Criminal Law, Victimology, Judicial Backlog, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Mediation.

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In conclusion, this comparative review reinforces that both CS and PRP have legitimate roles in the management of chronic plantar fasciitis, but their utility differs fundamentally. Corticosteroids remain the agent of choice for short-term pain relief, especially when rapid return to function is paramount. Platelet-rich plasma, however, offers superior medium- to long-term improvements in pain, function, and safety, making it the more sustainable option for chronic cases. Clinicians should therefore adopt an individualized, stepwise approach, integrating patient goals, chronicity of symptoms, and risk profiles into the decision-making process. By aligning treatment choice with patient needs, healthcare providers can optimize outcomes, minimize complications, and move closer to resolving the persistent clinical challenge of chronic plantar fasciitis.

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Zuo, A., He, P., Zhou, Y., Hu, Y., & Tian, D. (2025). Platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection for plantar fasciitis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 20(1), 55.

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and caregiver engagement. Interventions that educate parents and promote interactive, balanced media environments are essential, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where reliance on screens is rapidly increasing.

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and caregiver engagement. Interventions that educate parents and promote interactive, balanced media environments are essential, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where reliance on screens is rapidly increasing.

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Background: Deviated nasal septum (DNS) is a common anatomical abnormality causing nasal obstruction, sleep disturbance, recurrent sinusitis, and impaired quality of life (QoL). Septoplasty is the standard surgical treatment, and in recent decades, endoscopic techniques have been introduced to enhance precision and reduce complications. Evaluating the impact of endoscopic septoplasty on QoL is crucial for guiding clinical decision-making, particularly in Indian healthcare settings where routine use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) is limited. Aim: To systematically assess the impact of endoscopic septoplasty on QoL in adults with DNS and to compare its effectiveness and safety with conventional septoplasty. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, focusing on studies published between 2000 and 2025. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, and meta-analyses that reported QoL outcomes using validated PROMs-- such as the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE), Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT- 22), and Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI)--were included. Data on demographics, baseline scores, postoperative changes at 1, 3, and 6 months, and complication rates were extracted and synthesized narratively. Results: Patients undergoing endoscopic septoplasty demonstrated substantial improvement in QoL, with mean NOSE reductions of approximately -48 points at six months and SNOT-22 improvements of 18-20 points, both exceeding minimal clinically important difference thresholds. Symptom relief was evident at one month and remained stable up to 12 months. Compared with conventional septoplasty, endoscopic techniques showed comparable PROM gains but with significantly fewer complications, including reduced synechiae and hemorrhage. Predictors of poorer outcomes included allergic rhinitis, psychological distress, and nasal valve dysfunction.Conclusion: Endoscopic septoplasty is a safe, effective, and patient-centered intervention that provides rapid and sustained QoL improvements in adults with DNS. Incorporation of PROMs such as NOSE and SNOT-22 into routine Indian practice is recommended to standardize outcome measurement. Larger multicenter Indian RCTs with long-term follow-up are warranted to strengthen evidence- based practice.

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Keywords: Deviated nasal septum, Endoscopic septoplasty, Quality of life, NOSE scale, SNOT- 22, PROMs

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Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory disease with increasing global prevalence and substantial socioeconomic burden. Traditionally explained by epidermal barrier defects and immune dysregulation, AD is now recognized as a systemic disorder influenced by the gut-skin axis, where alterations in the gut microbiome contribute to disease initiation and progression. Aim: This review synthesizes current evidence on the role of the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of AD and evaluates microbiome-targeted management strategies including probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, dietary interventions, and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). Findings: Patients with AD exhibit gut dysbiosis characterized by reduced microbial diversity, depletion of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing taxa, and impaired tryptophan and bile acid metabolism. These microbial changes promote Th2/Th17-skewed immune responses, barrier dysfunction, and systemic inflammation. Preventive probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and infancy reduces AD risk by approximately 20%, particularly with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Bifidobacterium breve. Treatment trials demonstrate modest, strain-specific improvements in clinical scores (SCORAD/EASI), though results remain inconsistent. Prebiotics and synbiotics show emerging potential, while postbiotic strategies remain experimental. Dietary interventions, especially Mediterranean-style diets and fermented foods, enhance microbial diversity and exert anti-inflammatory effects, whereas restrictive elimination diets without confirmed food allergies are discouraged. Early RCTs of capsule-based FMT in moderate-to-severe AD demonstrate clinically meaningful reductions in disease severity with good short-term safety. Conclusion: The gut microbiome plays a pivotal role in AD pathogenesis and represents a promising therapeutic target. While probiotics and dietary modulation offer safe, accessible adjuncts, FMT and postbiotics require further validation. Future research should focus on strain-specificinterventions, standardized biomarkers, long-term safety, and personalized microbiome profiling to enable precision medicine in AD management.

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Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; gut microbiome; probiotics; synbiotics; fecal microbiota transplantation; gut-skin axis; precision dermatology.

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