Volume 12 | Issue 7 |

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Pattern recognition plays a crucial role in various domains, including virtual cloud computing, software design, document verification, human activity recognition, and IoT devices. This paper focuses on the application of pattern recognition in cloud computing environments. We delve into different machine learning algorithms such as Naive Bayes, Genetic Algorithm, and deep learning approaches, exploring their efficacy in preventing and detecting Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, recognizing software design patterns, verifying documents, and recognizing human activities in the cloud. Further, we discuss the segmentation of 3D point cloud data, instance segmentation using fused modalities, and general pattern recognition using machine learning in cloud environments. Through a detailed analysis of existing literature and case studies, this paper aims to provide insights into the current state of the art, challenges, and future directions in pattern recognition for cloud computing.

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Pattern Recognition, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

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Given that teacher shortage is an international problem, teacher job satisfaction merits closer attention. Not only is job satisfaction closely related to teacher retention, but it also contributes to the well-being of teachers and their students, overall school cohesion and enhanced status of the teaching profession. This study investigates the relations between teacher job satisfaction, school working conditions and teacher characteristics for eighth grade mathematics teachers. The study employs TIMSS 2015 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) data from Sweden. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling are used as main methods. Results demonstrate a substantial association between school working conditions and teacher job satisfaction. More specifically, teacher workload, teacher cooperation and teacher perceptions of student discipline in school were the factors most closely related to teacher job satisfaction. As to teacher characteristics, female teachers, teachers with more exposure to professional development and more efficacious teachers tended to have higher levels of job satisfaction. In addition, it was found that the relationship between the extent of teacher cooperation and job satisfaction was more pronounced for male teachers, while student discipline was more important for job satisfaction of teachers with lower self-efficacy beliefs. Implications for policy are further discussed.

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Job Satisfaction, School Working Conditions, Teachers Characteristics

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The appointment of arbitrators in institutional arbitrations for construction-related cases in India involves a structured process guided by specific institutional rules and the Arbitration Conciliation Act, 1996. Key institutions such as the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), the Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA), and the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) play an important role in dealing with these arbitrations. The start begins with the submission of a request for arbitration, followed by the selection and appointment of arbitrators based on the arbitration agreement. When the parties cannot agree on arbitrators, the institutions appoint them from their panels, ensuring that selected arbitrators possess the necessary expertise, impartiality, and availability. The procedures also allow for challenging and replacing arbitrators to maintain fairness and efficiency. This framework ensures that construction disputes are resolved by qualified professionals, promoting confidence in the arbitration process within the Indian construction industry.

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Arbitration and conciliation Act 1996, Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA), Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA), Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Institutional Arbitration, Arbitrator, Construction Industry.

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This research critically evaluates the impact of women-centric policies and yojanas introduced post-2014 on female empowerment and development in Bharat, with a focus on awareness and academic choices among female youth. The methodology involves a combination of purposive and convenience sampling of young women in higher education institutions, utilizing Google Forms for data collection. The analysis integrates primary data from surveys of college going young girls aged above 18 years of age (n = 63) and secondary data from government reports to assess policy effectiveness. The findings highlight the Maternity Benefit Amendment's significant improvements in maternity leave provisions and the Women Entrepreneurship Platform's role in supporting female entrepreneurs. However, gaps in policy implementation and awareness are evident. The Criminal Law Amendment Act has introduced stricter penalties for sexual offenses, aiming to enhance social security. Meanwhile, the Reservation Bill and the Triple Talaq Bill are examined in terms of their socio-political implications and contributions to gender equality. The study reveals that while these policies have made notable strides in empowering women, there remains a disparity in awareness and access among female youth, impacting their academic and career decisions. This research contributes to the literature on women's empowerment by providing empirical insights into the real-world outcomes of recent policies and offering recommendations for enhancing their effectiveness and reach.

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Female empowerment, Financial decision making, Security Issues, Views on politics and democracy

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This comparative study explores the educational setups of elementary schools in Chandigarh(India) and Dubai (UAE). The research investigates various dimensions including principal role in the school set up, school planning, school administration, school working environment, school admission policy, selection of teaching staff, school finance, priorities areas for running school, syllabus, textbooks, curriculum transaction, pedagogical practices and teacher qualifications. By employing quantitative methods, data was collected through surveys method from sample of 20 schools in both cities. Educational setup questionnaire was developed by the researcher. The data were analysed by using SPSS Statistics. The difference in the scores of educational set up in schools of India (Chandigarh) and UAE (Dubai) was found to be -3.002. The negative sign indicates that the score of UAE (Dubai) was higher than the score of India (Chandigarh). The p-value for scores was found to be significant at .05 level (t=3.002, p=.008). Hence the null hypothesis stating "There is no significant difference in scores of educational set up in schools of India (Chandigarh) and UAE (Dubai)" stands rejected. This implies that there is significant difference in scores of educational set up in schools of India (Chandigarh) and UAE (Dubai). Hence educational set up in schools of UAE (Dubai) is better as compared to educational set up in schools of India (Chandigarh). The findings highlight similarities and differences in educational philosophies, resource allocation, and educational outcomes between the two regions. This study contributes to a better understanding of global educational practices and provides insights for policymakers and educators aiming to improve elementary education in diverse cultural contexts. The author suggested to share findings with policymakers, educators, and researchers in both regions through conferences, publications, or workshops. This can foster dialogue and collaboration aimed at improving educational practices globally.

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Elementary school, School Administration, Education setup questionnaire

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This study investigates user perspectives on privacy regarding WhatsApp and Instagram among a demographic of individuals aged under 18 to 65 and above. Based on survey responses from 65 participants, we analyze their privacy concerns, trust levels, awareness of data collection, comfort with data sharing, perceived control over privacy settings, and opinions on transparency and recent privacy controversies.

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User Perspectives Privacy Concerns WhatsApp Instagram Demographic Analysis Trust Levels Data Collection Awareness Comfort with Data Sharing Privacy Settings Control Transparency Privacy Controversies Survey Responses Age Demographics Social Media Privacy Privacy Policies User Trust Data Protection Social Media Platforms

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Abstract The world has witnessed revolutions, revolts, wars, famines, droughts, earth quakes, cyclones and tsunami's that have drastically affected the human life till 20 th century. But the beginning of 21 st century has faced a greater tsunami in the form of electronics. Undoubtedly the achievements of science and technology have brought unexpected and unimaginable achievements in human life. Today people live in a paradoxical situation. The present complex situation has industrial, mechanical progress and scientific advancement on one hand, and social unrest, Race, caste and feminist movements and violent terrorist attacks on another hand. The paper discusses the complexity of life in the present times.

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Paradoxical, unimaginable,complexity,scientific advancement

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This study aimed at assessing patients' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding diabetes and its medication among patients with diabetes and identifying factors that increase knowledge. Thorough interviews were conducted in various diabetes clinics and hospitals in Vadodara and Anand. Patients were provided with a questionnaire in both English and Gujarati. Utilizing the Chi Square Method, the collected data underwent thorough analysis. The findings revealed a commendable level of awareness among patients regarding the effects and proper usage of diabetes medication, along with a keen understanding of associated complications. Moreover, patients demonstrated a clear recognition of the significance of regular check-up's and follow-ups for effectively managing their health. Despite these positive indicators, a notable disparity emerged between patients' perceptions and their actual practices. Specifically, many patients appeared to overlook essential aspects of diabetes management, such as adhering to scheduled eye examinations. This underscored the necessity of addressing barriers hindering patients from translating their knowledge and positive attitudes into consistent health practices. By targeting these obstacles, the potential exists for substantial enhancements in diabetes management outcomes, ultimately improving the overall well-being of affected individuals. Henceforth, there is a need for patient counselling during check-up's and the dispensing of medicine.

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Diabetes, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Medication, Awareness, Side effects, Routine examinations, Monitoring, Health behaviours, Patient counselling

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The need for secure and covert communication has become paramount in the digital age. This project presents a method for hiding messages within digital images using a combination of steganography and encryption techniques. The process begins with the user inputting a secret message, which is then encrypted using a Caesar cipher with a user-defined shift key. This encrypted message is further secured by embedding it into an image, leveraging the pixel values as carriers. The embedding process uses a user-provided security key to XOR the ASCII values of the encrypted message with the key, ensuring an additional layer of security. The resultant stegano image retains its visual integrity while concealing the secret message within its pixel data. The extraction process reverses these steps, requiring the correct security key to retrieve and decrypt the hidden message. This method balances simplicity and security, making it accessible while providing robust protection against unauthorized access. Experimental results demonstrate the technique's effectiveness in preserving the visual quality of the carrier image and securely embedding and retrieving hidden messages. Future work will explore enhancing the algorithm's robustness against various image processing attacks and optimizing the embedding capacity without compromising image quality. These qualities make it suitable for various applications, from personal privacy to secure communication in sensitive fields.

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cipher,stegnography,attacks.emcrypt

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Hemodialysis, End Stage Renal Disease, Urine Output, Electrolytes, Kidney Disease Quality of Life

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