Volume 12 | Issue 6 | June 2024

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An iconic, tropical and climacteric fruit Durian (Durio zibethinus) Family: Malvaceae is cultivated in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It is also recognized as the King of fruits. This family has 51 genera, and the genus Durio consists of approximately 28 species. Durian is distinguished by its large size and spikey, hard outer shell. The flesh of this fruit smells slightly pungent defined as an onion-like, sulphury aroma and has a texture similar to custard with a large seed. The pulp is found mainly in yellow and white colour and rarely found in red and green colour. This pulp is a good source of nutrients such as carbohydrates, dietary fats, proteins and fibre, and volatile Sulphur compounds. An over-ripped durian consists of polyphenols and flavonoids which are beneficial to human health. Durian leaf and root decoctions have medicinal and anti-malarial properties. Many types of research have claimed that there is great commercial and economical demand for Durian fruits due to their wide significance in the medical field, food industry, Nutraceutical industry and construction.

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Polyphenols, Antimalarial, Sulphur compound, Tropical, Pulp

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The present study pertains to the examination of the academic contributions made by teachers of library and information science (LIS) to their profession in India. The teachers in the profession plays a significant role in bringing LIS programs by designing, evolving a curriculum effectively based on society desires to create human resources with appropriate knowledge and skills in the varying scenario of global market in the field. The primary objective of the study is to understand the contribution areas of teachers in the academic in India. This study also aimed to identify the academic contribution of LIS teachers towards the profession in India based and designation. The data source employed for this inquiry is the quantitative data pertaining to the contributions of teachers. The data was collected through a structured questionnaire by using a survey method. There were a total of 353 teachers from 106 state universities and 19 teachers from central universities. The response rate was 81.30%, with 287 respondents. The results of the study show that out of three categories of LIS teachers with respect to designation, professors have contributed more in academic activities followed by associate professors.

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Academic contribution, Academic activities, Library science, Library profession, Information science, Profession development.

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The present study was carried out to compare bal/balika ashram and parent home adolescent students on Locus of Control. A sample of 360 (90 male and 90 female from bal/balika ashram and 90 male and 90 female from parent home adolescent students) were selected randomly for the present study. The result of the study reveals that there is no statistical difference in the Locus of Control of bal/balika ashram and parent home adolescent students.

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Bal/Balika Ashram, Parent Home, Adolescents, Locus of Control

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The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in late 2019, continues to reverberate globally in 2023. This work explores the multifaceted impact of the pandemic on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the evolving dynamics and challenges that have emerged as the world adapts to the ongoing crisis. The pandemic disrupted progress towards several SDGs, most notably in the areas of health, education, and economic inequality. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic wrought a profound impact on entrepreneurship and social change, catalyzing a surge in digital transformation, the rapid rise of innovative startups addressing pandemic- specific needs, a notable shift towards remote work and collaboration technologies, and a heightened focus on healthcare and biotechnology innovation. Entrepreneurs also leveraged this moment to champion social impact initiatives, with startups addressing issues like food insecurity, mental health, and community support. The pandemic further heightened environmental awareness and sustainability concerns, necessitated policy and regulatory adaptations, spurred interest in supply chain resilience, and triggered shifts in consumer behavior, propelling new business models. The imperative of mental health and well-being drove the growth of digital mental health services and wellness products. Collectively, COVID-19 reshaped the landscape of entrepreneurship and fostered a renewed emphasis on social change and adaptability. However, Lockdown strained SDG 3 (Health), education disparities setback SDG 4 (Education), economic inequalities hindered SDG 10 (Inequality), COVID-19 posed questions for SDG 13 (Climate), gender equality (SDG 5) faced new challenges, and international cooperation (SDG 17) strained. Yet, the pandemic fostered innovation and resilience in alignment with SDG 9 (Innovation). Hence this work emphasizes the necessity for continuous research into the effects of COVID-19 on entrepreneurship, social change, and the need for policy initiatives to address the evolving impact on SDGs. As the world navigates with immediate health concerns and the pandemic's enduring consequences,it highlights the value of strategies that prioritize health, education, economic recovery, and climate resilience in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future, even a midst persisting challenges.

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Covid-19; Digital Transformation; Innovative Startups; Entrepreneurship; Social Changes; Sustainable Development goals (SDGs); Strategies

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A child's future health depends on proper nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life, as well as during pregnancy and the early years of life. According to research, the diet of the mother, weight, and lifestyle choices might affect the infant's immune system, organ development, and metabolism. Building a relationship with parents or other caregivers in a secure and loving setting, eating the right foods. The 1,000 days hold both great possibility and great fragility in a child's life. The ability of a child to develop, learn, and thrive is significantly impacted by how well or how poorly mothers and children are fed and cared for throughout this period. This review aims to discuss the importance of maternal nutrition and how it impacts the development and expansion of a child during this critical period of development, which is supported by the most recent literature.

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child's future health, 1,000 days, maternal nutrition and critical period

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Gladiolus (Gladiolus Species) is herbaceous plant belonging to the family Iridaceae .It is important bulbouls plant used for cut flowers.In Gladiolus flower production technology ,dormancy of corm is one of the important factor .With this object study was undertaken to treat the corms by using various chemicals and growth regulators for better growth, good quality of cut flowers production. A field experiment was conducted at Bharati Vidyapeeths College of Horticulture, Kadegaon , in Randomized Block design with three replications and twelve treatments. The treatments given to gladioli corms before planting comprised of GA3(100 and 200 ppm), Ethrel (100 and 200 ppm), Thiourea (500 and 1000 ppm), KNO3, (1000 and 2000 ppm), BA (25 and 50 ppm), Water soaking and control (without any treatment). However, higher corm and cormel yield was obtained under BA 50 ppm treatment.

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Gladiolus, Chemicals, Growth Regulators, Sprouting, Corm Yield

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Study showed that the problems faced and its extent with respect to various major aspects of house design viz., problems related to house design in general entrance and stairs, bedroom, bathroom and water closet and kitchen were recorded. When the selected respondents asked to indicate their response with respect to above variable less than 25.00 per cent have considered them as a problem causing variables and majority of the selected respondents (more than 75.00%) have considered them as not problematic. For problems related to house in general and bedroom male and female revealed more or less similar mean percentage i.e. 25.83, 24.00 and 20.17, 20.56 respectively. Problems with respect to entrance and stairs bathroom and water closet and kitchen mean percentage of male respondents found to be more than female viz., 32.75 vs 17.13, 25.69 vs 18.24 and 29.60 vs 21.38 respectively. However, irrespective of gender problems related to kitchen was found to be the highest with the mean per cent of 22.85. However t-value for gender difference for various problems faced was not significant. Thus statistically male and female do not differ for problems faced with respect to various aspects of house design.

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Residential interior, general entrance, stairs, bedroom, water closet, kitchen , living room etc.

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Agriculture is a cornerstone of many economies worldwide, yet gender disparities in agricultural activities and decision-making processes persist. The present study was conducted in Milkipur block of Ayodhya district in Uttar Pradesh to find out decision making activities performed by men and women in farm activities and understand gender role in deferent activities. The major outcome of the study were the majority of respondents (58.82%) belong to the middle age group (30 to 50 years) belongs to the nuclear family (77.45%) and most of them (60.78) were illiterate. After analysis of data it was clear that most of the decisions related to farm activities as number of crop, area for each crop, its variety, seed treatment practice, fertilizer application, irrigation timings and plant protection measures were taken by husband only (78.77%) followed joint decision (12.7%) taken with their wife or other family members. The decisions related to animal husbandry like number and breed of draught and milch animals were mainly taken by men (68.02%) followed by joint decision (20.84%). In the same manner decisions related to money matters again dominated by men with average 69.12 percent followed by joint decision with average 23.04 percent. In all criteria only few women were found who take their own decisions with average percentage of 6.26, 11.28 and 7.84 respectively.

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Gender, Participation in Decision Making of Farm Activities- A Comparative Study

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Education is the foundation stone for the development of an economy. The Indian higher education system is the world's third largest, providing education and training in almost every discipline. From 3.85 crore in 2019-20, the total number of students enrolled in higher education has climbed to about 4.14 crore in 2020-21. The number of students enrolled has increased significantly by almost 72 lakh (21%) from 2014-15. But still India is unable to improve basic problems of higher educational institutes, ultimately it resulted in unemployment among youth. As per the new mission of Atmanirbhar Bharat, there is a need to make the people of India selfreliant. So, there is need to improve the standard of higher education to train fresh graduates in new skills. Beside it, the India's target of Atmanirbhar Bharat can be achieved only if government, industry and academia come together and form a golden triangle. Through This paper, an attempt is made to highlight the important initiatives taken by the government for the promotion of higher education in India and its effect on gross enrollment ratio.

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Education, GER, Atmanirbhar Bharat

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The NBFC sector is about to undergo a dramatic transformation propelled by cutting-edge technology like automation and artificial intelligence (AI). A more complex picture is emerging, notwithstanding the concerns of some that these developments could result in job losses. Automating routine processes like as data processing and loan eligibility checks is a possibility. But this allows NBFC staff members to concentrate on higher-value tasks. Imagine loan officers with enhanced client service and the ability to customize loan products thanks to AI-powered creditworthiness analysis tools. In a similar vein, personnel can concentrate on strategic goals and cultivating deeper customer relationships by freeing up time with automated back-office operations that streamline processes. A workforce that is more tech-savvy will be required for this tech-driven transition. NBFCs will be better equipped to navigate the future if they place a high priority on staff training and upskilling. NBFCs can guarantee that their staff members have the abilities to prosper alongside intelligent technology by promoting a culture of continuous learning, which will increase employee engagement and satisfaction.

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NBFC, Employee Engagement, Job Satisfaction, Emerging Technologies

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