Volume 11 | Issue 8 |

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The rainbow is the symbol of pride, signifying not only the SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity), but also telling the stories behind each colour that attaches to the psychological existence of each group within the queer community. When the rubric of masculinity within this queer spectrum is probed, it is noted that bisexual man takes the advantage of power dynamics over the gay men, while the transmen are almost existing in the periphery. But when these two masculinities of gay and bisexual men encounter each other, a sheer colour of power dynamics operates, along with emotional narrative structure of queer performativity. The adaptation of Kundalkar's own novel Cobalt Blue into a film propagates the morphology of queer masculinity and semiotics of colours conglomerating to create an aesthetic exuberance of phenomenological cartography of queer performativity. The story is set up in 1996 Kochi, in Kerala, and is about a paying guest and the Maharashtrian Brahmin family he stays with. Although it convolutes beyond the loci of interactions with the family members, especially with Tanay, who is a young adult and is exploring his own sexuality, it becomes more interesting for the audience that in the entire film no name has been given to this character of paying guest, played by Prateik Babbar. The Dixit family doesn't even probe to find out his background, while the film professed his rebellious characteristics in terms of social norms and normativity, and challenges the characteristics of masculinity. The purposive unnaming of the paying guest almost juxtaposes the alter ego that Tanay, played by Neelay Mehendale, creates amidst the staunch traditional structure of his family. He deciphers his own cocooned liberty amidst a different colour that semblances with the paying guest. The significance of blue in the title of the film depicting not only a masculine symbol but also the psychological depiction of loneliness and freedom attached to queer masculinity will be evaluated in details. This paper will probe into this colour psychology of queer masculinity in the semiotic narratological structure of the film. The narrative frame of the film moves at different levels: one at the physical reality, the other at psychological reality, and the third level is at the metaphysical reality. Kuldalkar's creativity not only deals with this metaphysics of reality but also the phenomenological structure of psychological existence of queer masculinity, that he portrays that with the semiotics of colour. This paper will also discuss the theoretical understanding of adaptation while justifying the psychological mapping of colours with the protagonists in the film. The gap between the novel of 2013 in the neo-liberalised society and the film releasing in 2022 in the post-neo liberalized society deal with the whole paradigmatic shift of psychological frames of the Indian cinematic audience. The politics of releasing the film in Netflix will also be addressed.

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Emotions, Blue Colour, Film, Gay, Bisexual

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Introduction: Hypertension has become a systemic disease with more incidence and prevalence rate among the modern generation. Dietary and lifestyle changes can lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of health complications, although treatment with medication is still often necessary in people for whom lifestyle changes are not enough or not effective. Dietary and lifestyle changes can improve blood pressure control and decrease the risk of health complications, although drug treatment is still often necessary in people for whom lifestyle changes are not enough or not effective. A number of important contributory factors for hypertension have been identified, including overweight/obesity, excessive dietary sodium intake, low physical activity, smoking, and high alcohol intake. Previous studies have shown that being overweight or obese is associated with a higher risk for hypertension. Hypertension, a condition developed as a result of high blood pressure and is strongly correlated with Body Mass Index. Obesity was noted to be a single best predictor of hypertension incidence, and was regarded as a major controllable contributor to hypertension. Overweight and obesity is conveniently determined from Body Mass Index. Research Methodology: The study was conducted among hypertensive patients, for assessing the association between Body Mass Index and Hypertension. At first a rapport was established with the patients and the purpose of the study was explained to them. The sample of 100 was selected by using non- probability convenient sampling technique. On the first day of data collection, the investigator introduced him and explained the nature, purpose of the study to the clients. Verbal and written Consent was obtained to participate in the study and confidentiality of their responses was assured. Hypertensive patients were identified and their blood pressure, height, weight and abdominal girth were collected. Demographic variables and clinical variables were collected using demographic variable proforma and clinical variable proforma. Body Mass Index was calculated according to the universally accepted formula. Result : On analysng data, a strong association between Body Mass Index and Hypertension was found. Regarding socio demographic variables there was association between Age, sex, occupational status and marital status with hypertension. Whereas, no association was there for educational level, residing place, family income and type of family with Hypertension. Regarding Clinical variables, there was association between Type of food and Frequency of meal with hypertension. Whereas no association was found for Co morbid illness and Common cooking methods with Hypertension. Conclusion: The study revealed that there is association between age, sex, occupational status and marital status with hypertension whereas, no association was found for educational level,residing place, family income and type of family with Hypertension. On analyzing data, we can deduce that 42% of the sample were overweight 52% were of normal weight and 6 % were underweight .There is significant association between Systolic blood pressure and Body Mass Index. There is significant association between Diastolic blood pressure and Body Mass Index. Hence the researcher concluded that the is an association between Body Mass Index and Hypertension.

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Binders are the agents used to increase the adhesiveness into the dosage form, where tablet formations contains binders that increase bond interaction between them. The various natural binders are used as binding agents , there are two type of binders according to the sources i.e natural and synthetic, where natural binders for binding includes gum acacia , gum tragacanth, starch etc. The scientist trying to novel ingredients for efficient use as binding purpose for dosage manufacturing for process. Binding agent shows response by modifying physiochemical properties such as size and the hardness nature of dosage forms.

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Binders, Natural , Tablet , Gum acacia , Formulations , Excipients etc.

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This study aims to investigate and analyze the factors influencing customer satisfaction in the usage of taxis in Coimbatore, India. With the growing popularity of ride-hailing services and the expansion of the taxi industry, understanding customer satisfaction has become crucial for service providers to enhance their offerings and retain customers. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, comprising both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with taxi users in Coimbatore. The quantitative phase involved distributing structured questionnaires to a diverse sample of taxi passengers, considering factors such as service quality, driver behavior, cleanliness, convenience, and price. Subsequently, statistical analysis, including regression and correlation, was conducted to identify the significant determinants of customer satisfaction. The qualitative phase involved in-depth interviews with selected participants to gain deeper insights into their experiences and perceptions. The findings revealed that factors like punctuality, cleanliness, driver behavior, pricing transparency, and ease of booking significantly influenced customer satisfaction. Moreover, prompt response to customer complaints and grievances emerged as crucial elements for service providers to maintain a positive brand image and retain loyal customers.

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Usage, Taxis, Brand image

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Introduction: Coronary artery disease is the single largest killer of both men and women worldwide. Coronary artery disease (ischemic heart disease) has been defined as "impairment of heart function due to inadequate blood flow to the heart compared to its needs, caused by obstructive changes in the coronary circulation to the heart." There is an estimated 4.5 million patients of coronary artery disease in India. Matrial And Methods: The research design adopted for the study was quasi experimental design. The study was conducted at selected villages at Chhattisgarh. The samples selected were 60 of which 30 samples were allotted in the experimental group and remaining 30 were in the control group. The sample were recognized based on the inclusion criteria and selected by convenient sampling technique. Self-administered questionnaire on knowledge and perception statements based on 3 point likert scale was used as a tool for data collection after confirming validity and reliability. Instructional module was given to the experimental group only. The data obtained were analyzed and interpreted using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The scores of the instructional module were compared within the groups by un paired 't test. The findings revealed the value of knowledge and perception of adults with control group were 1.16 (p<0.001) and 1.56(p<0.001). The obtained "t" test value of knowledge and perception of adults within experimental group was 28.57(p<0.001) and 23.34 (p<0.001). Thus, it infers that the experimental group and a higher score compared to the control group. The scores of the instructional module were compared between the two groups by independent 't' test. The independent 't' test value for comparison of knowledge and perception between control and experimental group was 23.6 (p<0.001) and 23.8 (p=<0.001). This is said to be significant. Conclusion: The study results revealed that, there is significant difference on the instructional module on coronary artery risk factors in control and experimental group. The study concluded that the implementation of instructional module on coronary artery risk factors will increase knowledge and perception of adults.

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This study explores the impact of relationship marketing on customer loyalty in banking context. In particular, it will discuss the significance and influence of the underpinnings of the relationship marketing such as trust, commitment, values and empathy on customers' loyalty in the banking sector. The central thrust of the marketing activities of an organization is to develop, maintain and enhance customer loyalty towards its products or services. Relationship with loyal customers are typically less expensive to serve, and loyal customers contribute to the organization by buying more and paying premium prices, and engaging in behaviors that are beneficial to the organization such as acting as advocates of the organization, other benefits also accrue. Customers who enter a relationship with an organization as a result of a personal referral tend to be more loyal than those who buy because of an advertisement. This paper is an attempt to explore the dimensions of relationship marketing in context to banking sector.

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Relationship Marketing, Loyalty Customer, Service Quality, Empathy, Banking Sector

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Freshwater mussels are an essential component of the aquatic ecosystem and play a crucial role in biogeochemical cycle. Freshwater mussels are ecological as well as economically important, and they are potent candidates for aquaculture. Now a days aquaculture of freshwater mussels increases rapidly in India and also in all over world because of their pearl producing ability, high nutritive values and their ecological contribution towards aquatic ecosystem. This article provides detailed available information on freshwater mussel aquaculture in India with special reference to Lamellidens marginalis.

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Fresh water mussel, Aquatic ecosystem, Aquaculture, Pearl, Lamellidens marginalis

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Numerous researchers are currently focusing on enhancing concrete properties by incorporating various types of materials. This study aims to investigate the behavior of M40 grade concrete with a water-cement ratio (w/c) of 0.43 and to determine its compressive strength, flexural strength, and split tensile strength when cement is replaced by fly ash, rice husk ash, and steel fiber. Different replacement levels were considered, including 10%, 20%, and 30% of fly ash and rice husk, as well as combined replacements. The steel fiber content in the concrete was varied from 0% to 1.0%. The results indicated that the workability of the concrete decreased with increasing percentages of fly ash (FA), rice husk ash (RHA), and steel fiber. Among the various combinations, the maximum compressive strength achieved after 28 days was 53.77 N/mm2 with a 10% replacement of cement by fly ash (FA). Similarly, the maximum flexural strength recorded at 28 days was 5.89 N/mm2 with a 10% replacement of cement by fly ash (FA). Additionally, the maximum split tensile strength attained after 28 days was 4.21 N/mm2 with a 10% replacement of cement by fly ash (FA). The most favorable strength results were observed with a combination of 20% fly ash and 10% rice husk ash, along with 0.75% steel fiber in the concrete. These findings demonstrate the potential of using fly ash and rice husk ash as partial replacements for cement, along with the inclusion of steel fibers, to improve the strength characteristics of concrete.

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Fly ash(FA), Rice husk ash(RHA), Steel Fibres(SF), Compressive Strength, Flexural Strength and Split Tensile Strength.

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This research study delves into the challenges faced by mathematics teachers in the context of distance learning. Employing a descriptive quantitative research design, the study employed a survey questionnaire as the research instrument, along with descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis. The findings indicate that the majority of teacher-respondents are female, in their middle adulthood, and possess significant experience in the teaching profession. The teachers face considerable challenges concerning the impact of distance learning on their instructional practices. However, the study did not find any significant difference in the challenges faced by mathematics teachers when categorized according to their demographic profiles. To address these challenges, teachers can benefit from in-service training courses focusing on distance education practices, methodologies, techniques, and material usage. Furthermore, online professional guidance applications can be implemented to enhance students' motivation and increase their engagement in the learning process. Addressing potential technical issues is crucial, and the presence of reliable internet infrastructure, access to computers, and computer proficiency among both teachers and students can contribute to minimizing such problems. Responsibility for resolving technical issues lies with relevant educational institutions, ensuring a smoother distance education experience. A proposed intervention plan has been developed to facilitate the professional development of mathematics teachers and improve the delivery of distance learning education in this context. By implementing this intervention plan, mathematics teachers can be better equipped to navigate the challenges of distance learning effectively.

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Distance Education, Challenges, Mathematics, Mathematics Teachers

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