Volume 13 | Issue 9 |

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The cardinal focus of this article is to investigate into the pedagogical aspects of children's literature with special reference to Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar's Jwala Kumar and the Gift of Fire: Adventures in Champakbagh (2018). Shekhar's novella constructs subaltern spaces by depicting alternative childhoods in India and resists the generalised concept of childhood. Story telling is perhaps the best way to teach the children and children's literature serves this pedagogical purpose. Shekhar's novella offers a story of friendship, love, and fulfilment. In his novella, Shekhar has woven a magico-realist plot to allegorise the collective dreams of the poorest section of Indian society, far away from the financially secure middle class of the metropolis. The baby dragon in the novella symbolises the fulfilment of those dreams.

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Pedagogy, Resistance and Social Justice

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Dysthymia, Tobacco use, Adolescents, Rural health, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

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Although thermal power plants are essential to the world's energy supply, they have a big impact on local economics and public health. Hazardous pollutants such sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and fine particulate matter are released during their operations, which can cause neurological impairments, cardiovascular problems, and respiratory illnesses. Furthermore, incorrect industrial waste disposal contaminates water sources, increasing the dangers to human health. Economically speaking, thermal power plants ensure a steady supply of electricity while fostering industrial expansion and employment development. However, these advantages are frequently outweighed by pollution-driven agricultural decline, growing healthcare expenses, and environmental deterioration, which has a detrimental impact on nearby populations. To reduce harm while preserving economic stability, addressing these issues calls for a move toward cleaner technology, more stringent laws, and sustainable energy sources.

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Thermal Power, Population, Health, Economy

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The research conducted on stakeholder awareness about the carbon marketplace and trading covers a total of ten different areas: employee awareness, managerial awareness, training programs, information availability, level of emission reduction understanding, governmental communications, financial incentives, global trends, sustainability goals, and stakeholder participation. Using descriptive statistics and one-sample t-tests based on a group of 70 participants, it was observed that all the dimensional mean values remained significantly above the neutral threshold (p < .001), thus confirming a high degree of overall awareness. The high levels of awareness about sustainability goals, training programs, and communications by governments highlight institutional and policy support. On the other hand, relatively lower levels of awareness about global trends and employee-level understanding show areas of shortfall and demand for targeted training and enhanced acquaintance with global standards. These findings confirm the importance of awareness as a vital factor for efficient participation in carbon trading and highlight enhanced stakeholder knowledge as necessary to promote participation in climate mitigation and sustainable development.

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Carbon Trading, Sustainable Development

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Law enforcement professionals, particularly Investigating Officers (IOs) and Crime Scene Experts (CSEs), face persistent psychological challenges due to repeated exposure to traumatic crime scenes. This descriptive quantitative study examines the emotional and cognitive impact of such exposures and evaluates the perceived need for resilience-building interventions guided by positive psychology. Data were gathered from 30 professionals (15 IOs, 15 CSEs) using a structured 10-item questionnaire investigating trauma exposure frequency, psychological distress, coping methods, and attitudes toward resilience training. Results indicate high levels of emotional distress (83.3%), mental exhaustion (76.7%), and cognitive disturbance (53.3%). Adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies were observed, while 90% endorsed the need for resilience-focused interventions. Findings echo recent international studies highlighting high rates of PTSD and stress among forensic professionals, supporting calls for the institutional adoption of positive psychology approaches to mental health and capacity-building in law enforcement. Limitations include sample size, purposive sampling, and self-report bias. The study underscores the urgency for preventive, strengths-based psychological support in forensic policing.

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positive psychology, resilience, law enforcement, trauma exposure, stress management, Investigating Officers, Crime Scene Experts.

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Bhartiya kala mein nari ka saundaryatmak adhyayan

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Bhartiya kala mein nari ka saundaryatmak adhyayan

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Cyberbullying is an increasing concern among adolescents who frequently use online platforms, often leading to psychological, emotional, and academic issues. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured awareness programme in improving adolescents' knowledge about cyberbullying. A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used, involving 65 adolescents selected through convenient sampling. Exposure to cyberbullying was measured with an awareness scale, and knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire.The awareness programme included interactive lectures and visual presentations on the definition, types, consequences, preventive strategies, and reporting methods for cyberbullying. A post-test was conducted on the 7th day using the same tool.Results showed a significant increase in knowledge, with the mean pre-test score of 11.28 rising to 17.75 post-intervention. The paired t test indicated a highly significant difference (t = -17.433, p < 0.001), confirming the programme's effectiveness.The study concludes that structured educational interventions can empower adolescents to recognize, prevent, and respond to cyberbullying. Incorporating such programmes into school health education can foster safer online behavior and mental well-being. Further research with larger, diverse samples is recommended to evaluate long-term effects.

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Cyberbullying, Adolescents, Awareness Program, Intervention, Knowledge, Education

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The indigenous Bodo people of Northeast India have developed a distinctive culinary tradition that is firmly anchored in sustainable living and ecological harmony. This study examines how Bodo food practices closely align with their natural environment, utilizing local biodiversity and traditional ecological knowledge. Their cuisine, rich with indigenous rice varieties, wild vegetables, freshwater fish, and fermented foods, reflects a deep understanding of seasonal cycles and environmental stewardship. The agricultural practices of the Bodo community highlight both the cultural values and ecological importance embedded in their way of life. However, environmental degradation, globalization, and changing lifestyles are placing immense pressure on the survival of these precious traditions. By exploring the ecological roots of Bodo food culture, this paper emphasizes the urgent need to protect and celebrate indigenous food systems not merely as memories of the past, but as living, breathing expressions of cultural identity and deep, enduring connection to nature.

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Bodo, ecology, agriculture, biodiversity, food, heritage, and preservation.

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In today's rapidly evolving manufacturing industries, efficiency, quality control, and accountability are key factors driving competitiveness. Traditional job distribution and quality verification processes are largely manual, which often leads to errors, reduced productivity, and defective products. This thesis proposes a Smart Job Distribution and Quality Verification System leveraging Raspberry Pi, Arduino, RFID technology, and machine vision (OpenCV). The system automates raw job allocation to operators, enforces accountability, verifies product quality in real-time, and maintains a digital log of operations. The project aligns with Industry 4.0 principles, reducing human dependency, improving transparency, and minimizing defective output.

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Raspberry Pi, Arduino Uno, RFID, Image Processing, Quality Check.

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Remote sensing, a technique involves the use of satellites to gather data from Earth's surface has application across various domains. Over the past few decades, satellite imagery has been useful in large-scale land classification and monitoring agricultural activities. Agriculture monitoring has become very important to ensure food production and security. To maximize production and efficiently manage food supplies, accurate monitoring of agricultural activities on a larger scale is crucial. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, or NDVI, is a broadly utilized remote sensing indicator for agricultural management. This study addresses limitations in traditional monitoring methods by integrating Sentinel-2 satellite data with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). The methodology involves preprocessing of satellite imagery and conversion to NDVI images, followed by classification technique to categorize into non-vegetated, stressed, and healthy vegetation classes. This project attempts to address the fundamental problems in traditional agricultural monitoring methods in order to provide farmers and other agricultural stakeholders a convenient and efficient alternative.

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Satellite Data, Agriculture Vegetation Health Monitoring, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index).

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