Volume 13 | Issue 9 |

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The growing adoption of Storage as a Service (STaaS) as a transformative solution for data management within higher education. Universities and colleges face unprecedented data growth from research, administrative records, and a shift toward digital learning. This study examines how STaaS addresses these challenges by offering a scalable, cost-effective, and secure alternative to traditional on-premise storage. Through a review of current literature and an analysis of key benefits and risks, this paper argues that while STaaS provides significant advantages in efficiency and flexibility, institutions must navigate complex issues of data security, privacy, and vendor lock-in to ensure a successful transition.

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Cloud Computing, Storage as a Service, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Scalability, Cost-Effectiveness.

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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and impaired insulin secretion or action. Despite advancements in synthetic drugs, limitations such as high cost, side effects, and limited accessibility necessitate exploration of alternative therapies. Medicinal plants have long served as valuable sources of bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. Xanthium strumarium is widely distributed weed belonging to the Asteraceae family, is traditionally used for diverse ailments, including inflammatory, hepatic, and skin disorders. The present study was designed to isolate, extract, and characterize the active constituents of X. strumarium with anti-diabetic potential. Extraction was performed using ethanol and methanol, followed by fractionation through column chromatography. Active compounds were characterized using UV-Vis, FTIR. Pharmacological evaluation was carried out on streptozotocin-Nicotinamide induced diabetic rats to determine fasting blood glucose levels, body weight, and biochemical parameters. Results revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, and sesquiterpene lactones, with significant hypoglycemic effects comparable to standard metformin treatment. The findings suggest that X. strumarium contains bioactive compounds that could be developed into natural anti-diabetic agents. Further studies, including clinical evaluation and toxicity profiling, are warranted.

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Xanthium strumarium, diabetes mellitus, phytochemicals, extraction, isolation, characterization, anti-diabetic activity

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Abstract: Generation Z (born 1997-2012) represents the first truly digital-native cohort, reshaping politics, spirituality, social media culture, and consumer behavior in ways that significantly impact both global and South Asian contexts. This study, titled, Generation Z and the Shaping of Tomorrow: Politics, Spirituality, and social media in the Global Future, critically examines how Gen Z mobilizes across these dimensions. Relying on secondary data from global institutions, government reports, scholarly publications, and press sources (2018-2025), the research investigates five interlinked objectives: political engagement, spiritual orientations, social media and identity formation, consumer behavior in the digital economy, and case studies of South Asian transformations. Findings highlight that Gen Z is not merely a demographic group but an active force of change. Politically, they exhibit issue-based activism, leveraging digital platforms for low-cost, high-impact mobilization--as seen in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Spiritually, Gen Z demonstrates hybrid practices, participating in large-scale rituals such as the Kumbh Mela 2025 while simultaneously consuming online spiritual content. Socially, their identities are shaped by social media ecosystems where self-expression, activism, and consumer lifestyles intersect. Economically, Gen Z emerges as ethical consumers who prioritize sustainability, authenticity, and digital-first experiences. Case studies confirm that Gen Z's influence is both disruptive and constructive, blending tradition with innovation to reshape civic life, cultural belonging, and the digital economy. The study concludes that Generation Z embodies a "glocal" identity--locally rooted yet globally connected--making them pivotal actors in shaping political accountability, religious adaptation, consumer markets, and digital cultures. By contextualizing Gen Z's role in South Asia alongside global patterns, this thesis offers insights for policymakers, educators, spiritual institutions, and businesses to engage effectively with a generation that is redefining the contours of tomorrow.

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Keywords: Generation Z; South Asia; Digital Natives; Political Engagement; Spirituality; Kumbh Mela 2025; Social Media Identity; Digital Economy; Consumer Behavior; Youth Movements; Nepal Protests 2025; Bangladesh Student Movements; Sri Lanka Economic Crisis; Hybrid Spirituality; Global Identity

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This paper presents a comprehensive and data-driven analysis of the Effect of inflation and interest rate Movements on investment portfolios. Renowned for their profound influence on financial markets, inflation and interest rates are critical macroeconomic variables that shape investment strategies and portfolio performance. In our approach, we examine historical data and economic trends to assess how various asset classes--such as equities, bonds, real estate, and commodities--respond to changes in inflation and interest rates. To achieve this, we construct diversified portfolio models and simulate performance under different economic scenarios. These models exhibit insightful patterns in asset behavior, enabling investors to make informed decisions in volatile market conditions. We delve into the underlying economic theories, modeling techniques, and risk mitigation strategies employed to optimize portfolio resilience. Furthermore, we present empirical evaluation results using standard financial performance metrics, demonstrating the sensitivity of portfolios to inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts. The study's practical relevance is underscored by its actionable insights for both institutional and individual investors navigating uncertain economic environments.

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Keywords: Inflation, Interest rates, Investment portfolios, Macroeconomics, Financial modeling, Risk management

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Background: Overweight individuals often experience reduced endurance, which can negatively affect daily functioning and overall health. Exercise interventions such as treadmill walking and cycle ergometer training are commonly prescribed to improve endurance. However, limited evidence exists comparing their relative effectiveness in overweight adults. Objective: To compare the impact of treadmill and cycle ergometer exercise on endurance among overweight individuals. Methods: A comparative study was conducted using a convenient sampling method to evaluate the effects of treadmill and cycle ergometer training on endurance in overweight individuals. Thirty participants (Body Mass Index 25-29.9) aged 20-40 years were recruited and allocated into two groups: Group A (treadmill training) and Group B (cycle ergometer training). The study was carried out at Cure 'N' Care Physiotherapy and Fitness Centre, Ayanavaram, Chennai, where participants underwent a 3-week intervention. Endurance was assessed pre- and post-intervention using the Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Individuals with cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, metabolic, or lifestyle-related risk factors were excluded from the study. Results: Statistical analysis revealed that the post-test mean 6MWT distance was 420 meters for Group A and 385 meters for Group B. The mean difference of 35 meters was statistically significant, with a p-value of 0.021 (p < 0.05). This indicates that treadmill training resulted in greater improvement in endurance compared to cycle ergometer training. Conclusion: Both treadmill and cycle ergometer exercises enhanced endurance in overweight individuals. However, treadmill training was found to be significantly more effective than cycle ergometer training. These findings suggest that treadmill-based exercise may be the preferred intervention for improving endurance in overweight adults.

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Overweight, Endurance, Treadmill Exercise, Cycle Ergometer, Six Minute Walk Test

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This study examines how well rural Indian children in grades 3-6 perform in reading and numeracy while using AI-driven personalized learning (AIPL) systems. The study compares the learning outcomes of 24 rural schools that used an AIPL intervention with 24 matched control schools over the course of a school year using a mixed-methods quasi-experimental approach. Attendance, platform engagement analytics, and pre- and post-intervention standardized literacy and numeracy tests are examples of quantitative metrics; student focus groups, instructor interviews, and classroom observations are examples of qualitative data. The findings show improved retention and engagement metrics, more improvements among students with lower baselines, and statistically significant gains in both reading and numeracy scores for the intervention group (effect sizes: d = 0.38 for literacy, d = 0.44 for numeracy). According to qualitative research, culturally relevant information, adaptive pace, and instant feedback improved student motivation and assisted teachers in focusing their lessons. Recommendations for scalable implementation, infrastructural investment, teacher professional development, and policy alignment are included in the paper's conclusion.

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AI-driven personalized learning, adaptive learning, literacy, numeracy, rural education, India, mixed-methods, edtech, learning analytics

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ABSTRACT: Insurance is a protection against financial thrashing arising on the happening of an unexpected event. Insurance policy helps in not only modifying risks but also provides a financial influence against adverse financial loads suffered. Insurance is a contract between two parties, the insurer or the insurance company, and the insured, the person in search of the protection. Within this contract, the insurer agrees to pay the insurer for financial losses arising out of any unexpected events or risk in return for a regular payment of premium. Therefore, these insurance plans are also called as a Risk Cover Plans, which refers to financially reimburse for losses that occur uncertainly through accident, illness, theft, natural disaster. Inadequately protected families often put burden on public resources for their welfare. The essentials of demand for risk security are 'Age', 'Income', 'Affordability', 'Wealth' and finally 'the aspiration to protect income from Inflation'. Though aggregate demand is driven by these factors, various researches have shown that there is little connection between a specific family's need for security and its actual purchase of insurance.

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Keywords: Beneficiary: Life Insurance, Industry, Insurer, Awareness, Assurance

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Imagination in children's stories is often labeled as mere fantasy, but in reality, it serves as a vital tool for coping with pain, grief, and loneliness. Katherine Paterson's Bridge to Terabithia (1977) illustrates this power through the friendship of Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke, who together create the imaginary world of Terabithia. This paper explores how imagination acts as a healing force in the novel. By examining Jesse's journey through literary analysis, it shows how the act of creating and inhabiting Terabithia helps him manage feelings of exclusion, face his fears, and ultimately endure the loss of his closest friend. The study draws on both literary and psychological perspectives to argue that Terabithia is not simply a retreat from reality, but a meaningful space where Jesse learns resilience, empathy, and emotional strength. The conclusion suggests that imagination functions as a transformative process, turning sorrow into growth and enabling children to find hope in the midst of loss.

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Imagination, healing, children's literature, grief, Bridge to Terabithia, resilience

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The geographical and cultural condition of Chhattisgarh state makes it very suitable for community media. There is a lot of diversity here culturally and linguistically as well. Language, lifestyle of people, food, art and folk music, all effectively define the culture of Chhattisgarh, but the mainstream media has been constantly ignoring these heritages and the cultural aspirations of the people, for which there is a need for a medium that can become the voice of the people. Due to inaccessible hilly terrain, dense forests and the network of rivers, many areas of this state remain cut off from each other. During the rainy season many areas are in the grip of heavy rains and it becomes difficult to reach these areas. In such a situation, even restoring communication services is a big challenge, in which the mainstream media has often failed. According to the geographical economic and cultural situation of Chhattisgarh, radio proves to be the most suitable of all mediums of communication. Here the need of communication of the people can be fulfilled easily and effectively through the broadcast media. This paper points out the challenges towards the community radio. It also discusses about the relevance of the community radio as a medium of communication for marginalized people.

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community media, Community Radio, Broadcasting, Chhattisgarh, Development.

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MOCRISPONGE GEL, IMIQUIMOD

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