Volume 14 | Issue 1 |

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Modern travel platforms often rely on static interfaces and manual filtering, which limits efficient interaction and decision support. This paper presents TravEase, an Agentic AI-based conversational travel management system that allows users to access and manage structured travel data through natural language queries. Built using Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash model, the system follows a tool-driven Agentic AI approach where the agent interprets user intent and dynamically invokes backend functions for data retrieval, analytics, and auditing. TravEase integrates a FastAPI backend, SQLite database, and real-time response streaming to ensure accurate, data-backed outputs. The system demonstrates improved usability, reduced manual effort, and reliable conversational decision support.

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onversational AI, Agentic Systems, Travel Management, ReAct Framework, Decision Support.

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The chronic gastrointestinal condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is brought on by the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, which can create bothersome symptoms and problems. It is one of the most common digestive problems in the world, greatly impairing quality of life and raising the cost of healthcare. Changes in nutrition, lifestyle, obesity, stress, and the widespread use of several drugs are all linked to the increasing prevalence of GERD. Heartburn and acid regurgitation are the most prevalent clinical manifestations of GERD, although extra-esophageal symptoms like laryngitis, asthma, chest pain, and persistent cough are becoming more well acknowledged. Transient relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter, poor esophageal clearance, delayed stomach emptying, and elevated intra-abdominal pressure are all part of the complex pathophysiology of GERD. In certain situations, endoscopy, esophageal pH monitoring, and manometry are used to support the diagnosis, which is frequently based on clinical symptoms. Surgical procedures, medication therapy, and lifestyle changes are all part of the management of GERD. The cornerstone of treatment is still proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), although worries about their long-term safety have spurred research into alternate treatments and step-down treatment approaches. With a focus on rational pharmacology and patient-centered care, this review attempts to give a current overview of GERD by examining its epidemiology, etiology, clinical aspects, diagnostic methods, and current treatment modalities.

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), proton pump inhibitors, acid reflux, heartburn, pharmacological management

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Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems are highly vulnerable to elevated temperatures and fire exposure, which can lead to rapid degradation of their mechanical and bonding performance. Consequently, effective fire-protective solutions are essential to ensure the safety of FRP-strengthened reinforced concrete structures. This review critically examines geopolymer-based and rubberized cementitious materials as protective systems for FRP applications under elevated temperatures. The paper synthesizes recent studies addressing thermal behaviour, damage mechanisms, residual mechanical performance, and mitigation strategies. Geopolymer materials demonstrate superior fire resistance, reduced spalling tendency, and higher post-fire strength retention compared to conventional OPC-based systems, attributed to their stable aluminosilicate network. Rubberized mortars and concrete, in contrast, provide enhanced thermal insulation, deformation capacity, and resistance to explosive spalling due to controlled rubber degradation; however, with reduced mechanical strength at high temperatures. Hybrid systems incorporating fibers or surface-modified rubber show promising potential by balancing thermal protection and mechanical integrity. The review highlights the complementary roles of geopolymer and rubberized cementitious materials as effective fire-protective layers for FRP-strengthened concrete members

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Geopolymer, Crumb Rubber, Fire Protection, Elevated Temperature, FRP Strengthening

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Modern lifestyles, driven by technology and consumption, have distanced us from the rhythms of the natural world. This disconnection leads to unsustainable habits that degrade ecosystems and weaken our physical and emotional well-being. Studies show that time spent in nature reduces stress, improves cognition, and forest empathy - qualities crucial for human growth and societal progress.

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Human Evolution, prerequisite

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In the present study around ten soil samples were collected various agricultural fields of Karur district, Tamil Nadu. The soil samples were collected as per standard procedure. Isolation of fungal species were done by serial dilution and plating on PDA agar followed by microscopic identification by LPCB mount. Totally 30 fungal flora belongs to eight family isolated and profiled. Percentage occurrence includes Aspergillus sp. (23%), Penicillium sp. (17%), Mucor sp. (14%), Rhizopus sp. (14%), Fusarium sp. (7%), Curvularia sp. (17%) and others species (each 3%). The overall finding on soil fungal flora of this research could help the researchers and farmers for a choosing crop growth promoting fungi such as mineral solubilizing fungi in and around the study sites.

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Crop cultivated soil, PDA, LPCB mount, Soil fungi

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Upper extremity function plays a vital role in performing daily activities such as reaching, lifting, writing, and handling objects. These tasks require not only strength but also adequate upper extremity endurance, which allows muscles to sustain activity over time. Muscular endurance is also a core component of physical fitness among university students and contributes significantly to cardiovascular performance, body composition, and overall physical health. Evidence shows that students engaged in endurance-based activities demonstrate better physical fitness and wellness, highlighting the importance of structured endurance training in academic settings

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TO EVALUATE UPPER EXTREMITY ENDURANCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS USING UNSUPPORTED UPPER LIMB EXERCISE TEST A CROSS - SECTIONAL STUDY

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The aim of this study was to conduct a comparative study of health-related physical fitness components in young weightlifting and powerlifting athletes. In this research, weightlifting and powerlifting athletes from various districts of Maharashtra state were selected for the study. A total of 40 athletes were selected, comprising 20 weightlifters and 20 powerlifters, all within the age group of 18 to 23 years. To measure the health-related physical fitness of the selected subjects, certain components were chosen, including cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and muscular endurance. These components were then tested using the Cooper 12-minute run/walk test, sit-and-reach test, and sit-up test, respectively. A Student's t-test and Average was used to analyze the scores obtained from the tests and to compare the health-related physical fitness of weightlifting and powerlifting athletes. The significance level for this study was set at 0.05. It was concluded that there are significant differences in health-related physical fitness and its components--flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscular endurance--between weightlifting and powerlifting athletes. Weightlifters exhibited higher levels of health-related physical fitness and its components (flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscular endurance) compared to powerlifters.

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Health-Related Physical Capacity, Weightlifting and Powerlifting Athletes

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Teaching English in multilingual classrooms presents complex pedagogical, linguistic, and socio-cultural challenges for educators. In contexts such as India, where students come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, English language teachers often face difficulties related to language interference, varied proficiency levels, learner anxiety, and limited exposure to English outside the classroom. This paper explores the major challenges encountered in teaching English in multilingual classrooms and examines their impact on teaching-learning processes. It also highlights practical strategies and pedagogical approaches that can help teachers address these challenges effectively. The study adopts a descriptive and analytical approach based on existing literature, classroom observations, and pedagogical practices. The findings suggest that while multilingualism poses significant challenges, it can also be leveraged as a valuable resource for inclusive and effective English language teaching.

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Multilingual classrooms, English Language Teaching (ELT), ESL learners, language interference, linguistic diversity

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Clearly, India has the potential to be a global power. Does India have the vision and the will to be a global power? At the time of independence in 1947, the leaders of the Independence movement had targeted the year 2000 as the date for realizing their vision to be a great global power. This vision guided India's Five year Plans under the Mahalanobis model, when economic development followed socialistic pattern with a centralized public sector at the commanding heights of the economy. It is with the advent of the nineties that economic liberalization started taking roots. But for the vision of the political leadership, the domestic opposition to economic reforms would have ensured that the process collapses even before it could kick-start. There is now, a broad political consensus among the mainstream political parties that the process of economic reforms is irreversible. India's rise towards the great power status shall be based on the edifice of the economic reforms, which have been pursued elentlessly over the last decade.

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Opportunities and challenges for Indian foreign policy in its emergence as a great global power

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This paper analyses the decision-making processes of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and its efficacy in reconciling inflation control with economic growth within the Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework. A quantitative study design was employed to gather data from 384 respondents with varied demographic and professional backgrounds, aimed at evaluating perceptions of RBI's data-driven decision-making, inflation control, and economic growth management. Reliability and validity assessments demonstrated substantial measurement robustness, and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was employed to examine the causal linkages among the principal variables. The findings indicate that the RBI's data-driven decision-making substantially enhances both inflation control and economic growth, with inflation control serving as a partial mediator between decision-making and growth outcomes. The paper emphasizes the essential function of evidence-based monetary governance in improving macroeconomic stability and stresses the significance of analytical policy frameworks in bolstering India's resilience amid fluctuating economic conditions.

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT), data-driven decision-making, inflation control, and economic growth management, Monetary policy.

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