Volume 13 | Issue 8 |

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porous concrete, rainwater harvesting, urban pavement, permeability, sustainable construction, green infrastructure.

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Lepidoptera, Papilionidae, Butterfly, Swallowtails, Monsoon, Pollination, Food chain, Taranagar.

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This study investigates the psychological qualities of Intercollegiate women athletes participating in six sports: volleyball, basketball, hockey, badminton, Kho-Kho, and kabaddi. The research focuses on two key psychological variables - competitiveness, and goal settings using the Sports Personality Questionnaire (SPQ-20). A sample of 251 athletes was selected through stratified random sampling. Data were analysed using ANOVA and Scheffe's post hoc test. The study highlights the importance of psychological training in enhancing athletic performance recommendations for coaches and policymakers to develop tailored interventions for athletes. The results of the Competitiveness show less favour of Volleyball players then Basketball, Hockey and Kho- Kho players. Basketball and Hockey players are shows significantly better Competitiveness, than Badminton players. Further the result of Goal Settings was significantly higher for Badminton player and very low for Volleyball players. Hence it was concluded that Volleyball players are poor in Competitiveness and Goal Settings and Hockey, Basketball plyers were better in Competitiveness and Badminton players show significantly high in Goal Settings then the rest of the players.

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Psychological qualities, women athletes, SPQ-20, Competitiveness, Goal Setting, Inter collegiate sports.

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Education is essential for individual success and plays a vital role in shaping lives. Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world." Over the past century, the education system has evolved significantly, especially with the advent of technology and the internet, which have transformed both personal and professional lives. Social media has become an important platform for educational institutions, facilitating interaction and information exchange. It enhances the education system by introducing innovative teaching and learning methods. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift from in-person to online learning, making social media indispensable for reaching learners in various ways. Social media, including text, audio, and video sharing, has a profound impact on education, particularly in areas such as general knowledge, study habits, and mental health for secondary school students. It provides easy access through various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. This paper focuses on the study of social media awareness among 9th-grade students at a Jnanasagara Central CBSE Secondary School in Shivamogga city. The sample consisted of 47 students, including 27 males and 20 females. The survey method was used to collect data. The findings revealed that male students had a significantly higher level of awareness regarding social media compared to female students across all streams.

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Social Media, Awareness, Secondary School Students.

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Women are fundamental component of a society and play a pivotal role in various aspects of life. Women empowerment is the key to socio- economic development of the community. Empowering women is an essential tool for reducing poverty and sustainable development. Women empowerment refers to the activities undertaken to improve the economic, social and political status of women in the world. Regarding women empowerment, Self Help group plays a vital role. Through self help group, women can bring economic development not only to their family but also to our society. This article aims to study the impact of SHG highlighting their contribution to socio-economic development. The study also aims to discuss the role of SHGs in rural areas.

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Women Empowerment, Self Help Group, Economic freedom of women, Developmemt.

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This paper presents a descriptive analysis of gender representation in a curated sample of 50-75 contemporary children's books published in India between 2020 and 2025. Using a content analysis approach, the study examines how male, female, and non-binary characters are portrayed in terms of frequency, primary roles, occupations, personality traits, and spatial settings (e.g., home vs. public spaces). The objective is to offer a current, data-driven snapshot of gender representation, highlighting prevailing stereotypes as well as progressive trends. This research serves as a valuable resource for educators, parents, and publishers seeking to understand the implicit gender messages conveyed through children's literature in the Indian context.

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gender representation, children's literature, India, content analysis, gender stereotypes, children's books

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Skin, hair, and nails are all impacted by ringworm, a common fungal infection brought on by Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton species. Charota Bhaji, a medicinal plant with antifungal and anti-inflammatory qualities, has long been used in Chhattisgarh traditional medicine. ¬ The purpose of this study is to assess how well Charota Bhaji extract works to cure ringworm infections. Fungal strains isolated from affected persons were evaluated against the ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Charota Bhaji leaves. Agar well diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) techniques were used to evaluate the antifungal activity. ¬ According to preliminary findings, fungal growth was significantly inhibited, on par with that of common antifungal medications. Within a week of topical administration, clinical use on infected persons also showed observable improvement in symptoms such itching, redness, and scaling.¬ According to the results, Charota Bhaji has potential antifungal qualities and may be used as a successful herbal treatment for ringworm infections. To confirm its medicinal potential, more study on formulation standardization and clinical trials is advised.¬

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Charota Bhaji, Ringworm, Antifungal, Herbal Medicine, Chhattisgarh¬

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Abstract: In an increasingly digital world, the ability to access and navigate digital technologies is no longer a luxury and it is a necessity. This study explores the level of digital literacy and the barriers to digital inclusion among individuals in Kerala. The study Used a descriptive statistical analysis of survey data from 229 rural respondents in Thrissur district. The findings reveal moderate digital literacy across the sample, with higher proficiency in tasks like mobile app usage and online banking, but noticeable weaknesses in email communication and participation in online meetings. The study identifies key barriers to digital inclusion, including the lack of digital guidance, difficulties in understanding technology, and infrastructural limitations such as poor internet connectivity. The result found that a statistically significant difference between the income levels of respondents and their digital literacy, suggesting that income remains a critical determinant in shaping digital competencies.

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Keywords: Digital Literacy, Digital Inclusion, Socio-Economic Factors, Rural Kerala

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The selection of an appropriate solvent plays a crucial role in determining the efficiency of oxidation reactions, particularly in the case of bio-molecules like tryptophan. This study presents a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) approach using the TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) method to evaluate and rank five solvents--Chloroform (CF), Dichloroethane (DCE), Dichloromethane (DCM), Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and Dimethylformamide (DMF)--based on five performance parameters: Initial Decomposition Constant (IDC), Quenching Fluorescence Constant (QFC), Maximum Fluorescence Constant (MFC), Binding Percentage of Chromium Complex (BPCC), and Binding Tendency of Electron Accepting Chromium Complex (BTEACC). The decision matrix was normalized, weighted equally, and analyzed to determine the ideal and negative-ideal solutions. The results indicate that DMSO exhibits the highest closeness coefficient, emerging as the most suitable solvent for the oxidation of tryptophan by chromium complexes, followed by DMF. The findings provide a quantitative basis for solvent selection in coordination chemistry and oxidative bio-reactions.

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TOPSIS, Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), Tryptophan Oxidation, Chromium Complexes, Solvent Selection.

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DevSecOps is a paradigm shift in software development where security is now built in security into every part of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This approach has now superseded the old ineffective, counterproductive systems of security and has incorporated a preventative, shift-left approach in which security becomes a collaborative activity between the development, security, and operation teams. DevSecOps supports application security in such a way that automated security scanning and continuous monitoring have been built in and by doing so, it minimizes the number of vulnerabilities, increases security, and shortens the deployment cycle. This white paper expounds on the underlying principles, advantages, obstacles, and the key practices of DevSecOps leading to an in-depth case study of applying the same to a contemporary e-commerce application, providing an exhaustive blueprint that an organization would follow in its bid to deliver secure high-quality software in a super-fast way.

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DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Container Security, Docker, Security Automation

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