Volume 14 | Issue 3 |

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This research examines the role and significance of Swaras within the realm of Carnatic music. Swaras can be likened to octave notes, akin to a well-designed structure. At the heart of this systems the Shadja, commonly known as the tonic note. The other notes ascend or descend at specific intervals from this foundational point. Essentially, Swaras work like letters in a language; their combination forms melodies, much like words create sentences. Within the context of Shruti, once a tonic (Sa) is establshed, the perfect fifth (Pa) follows suit. Each of the five primary notes has two variations, culminating in 12 distinct musical positions across an octave.

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Carnatic Music, Swara, Tala, Compositions, Ragam, Pedagogy

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Before the internet and other technological advancements, traditional advertising methods like television, magazines, newspapers, and pamphlets were utilized for informing the public about the product or brand. However, the internet and social media made it possible for people to easily know about a product and also raise consumer awareness. Like all other industries, the food industry has expanded significantly due to technological innovation. Social media was extremely important in the marketing of the food products. Marketers can quickly identify the consumers they are targeting and offer them products and services according to their preferences and needs. Social media platforms that use digital advertising draw consumers and encourage them to buy products. It serves as a two-way channel of communication between marketers and consumers. Although there are a variety of digital ads, in this study, we aimed to discover the impact of social media food ads on consumer purchase intention. Since many consumers are active on social media, marketers make use of this opportunity to promote their product in the social media platforms. A structured questionnaire is used in this study to collect data from consumers by using a descriptive methodology.

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Food ads, Social Media Platforms, Digital ads, Consumer perception

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In today's world designing prosthetic fingers remains a complex task, as achieving natural hand function often requires balancing biomimetic movement with mechanical simplicity. Existing prosthetic fingers often struggle to achieve both joint coupling and shape adaptation simultaneously, resulting in unnatural movement or reduced grip strength. The proposed work addresses these limitations through the design and prototyping of a biomimetic, underactuated finger mechanism (HyFi) actuated by a single DC motor via an inelastic tendon. This configuration enables coordinated motion across three joints (MCP, PIP, DIP) while minimizing mechanical complexity. The system is validated through CAD modeling, simulation, and 3D-printed prototyping. Additionally, a dual control approach using voice commands and a flex sensor is proposed to enhance user accessibility and interaction in future iterations. This addition is intended to enhance system adaptability and improve user interaction across different user conditions.

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Prosthetic finger, underactuated mechanism, tendon-driven actuation, voice control, flex sensor, biomimetic design. ______

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Examination-related stress is a common phenomenon among undergraduate students and often results in heightened anxiety, mental fatigue, and emotional exhaustion. In recent years, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) meditation has emerged as a novel relaxation technique that utilizes soothing auditory stimuli to promote calmness and psychological well-being. The present study aimed to explore the perceived effects of ASMR meditation on stress reduction among Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib) students immediately after a semester examination. A descriptive survey design was employed, and a sample of 50 students participated in a guided ASMR meditation session followed by the administration of a self-constructed Likert scale questionnaire titled ASMR Meditation Experience and Stress Reduction Questionnaire, consisting of 15 items. The ASMR session incorporated gentle whispering, buzzing wind sounds, soft flute music, flowing waterfall sounds, and chirping of birds to induce relaxation. Findings revealed that 88 % of respondents experienced a noticeable reduction in overall stress levels, while nearly 80% reported feeling mentally lighter and emotionally relaxed after the session. A majority of students also indicated reduced anxiety, enhanced present-moment awareness, physical relaxation, and feelings of safety and comfort. The study concludes that ASMR meditation is an effective, accessible, and non-invasive intervention for reducing post-examination stress among undergraduate students.

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ASMR Meditation, stress reduction, examination anxiety, auditory relaxation, student well-being

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Background: Human behavior is shaped in a way that majorly interplays between emotions and cognitive processes. Emotional dependency refers to the act where an individual puts an excessive amount of Reliance on others for validation, emotional support, reassurance. Whereas on the other hand, the sense of cognitive agency reflects on the view where individual processes on its own perception of being controlled in by their own thoughts, decisions and their mental processes. The individuals who are emotionally dependent on others generally seek their external affirmation rather than trusting their own judgment, therefore we weaken their sense of cognitive autonomy. Despite these both constructs being well established in psychological literature individually, the direct relation between them still remains unexplored. Therefore, the study is going to be grounded in a way that understands how the interpersonal emotional Reliance may shape an individual's cognitive independence and sense of self-authorship. Methodology: A systematic literature review paper was examined which were relevant for the study, the papers were extracted from peer-reviewed general across psychology, psychiatry, and social work. Studies were selected on the basis of its relevance, emotional dependency and sense of agency and comparative analysis was done. Results: Based on the theoretical framework reviewed, that includes the work of: including the work of Bowlby (1958), Bandura (2001), Bornstein (1992), Synofzik et al. (2008), and Ryan and Deci (2000), it was analysed that the higher level of emotional dependency will always be negatively correlated with the sense of cognitive agency among adults. Individual who demonstrated the greater emotion Reliance on others were highly expected to report a depleted perception of control over their own thoughts and decision making that highly suggest the emotional over-dependence may compromise cognitive autonomy. Conclusion: The finding of the study showed that there is a need to contribute to the meaningful understanding of how emotional Reliance on others profoundly shapes, an individual cognitive independence. The study also showcases the importance of addressing emotional dependency which is not merely as an interpersonal pattern, but as a factor that is significantly influenced by one's own cognitive sense of self-authorship. The insights that were carried were practical implication for psychological counseling, mental health promotions, and educational intervention, which highly aims to foster the autonomy and self-regulation in young adults.

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Keywords: Emotional Dependency, Sense of Cognitive Agency, Young Adults, Autonomy, Cognitive Control, Self-Regulation, Interpersonal Dependency

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Regionalized networks known as micro grids must be able to operate independently by severing their connection to the main grid in order for a system to stay stable. Customers' dependability can be improved by providing a more robust power supply. Due to reversed energy flow from distributed generator units, regional fluctuations, transitory micro grid modes, significant frequency discrepancies in electrically isolated mode operation, and supply and demand uncertainties, the primary problems with micro grids are, in fact, consistency, dependability, and security. Although their main objective is to increase the hybrid micro grid's stability, delivering electrical energy from the AC side to the DC side and from the DC side to the AC side makes the system more unstable. As a result, a variety of circuit breakers, buck boost converters, grid bidirectional converters, and intermediate IC (interlinking converter) are employed to preserve the stability of the hybrid micro grid. This article explains how to build a bidirectional power flow through an interactive converter using MATLAB stability evaluation.For the best outcomes, simulation may improve the circuit's performance. The results of the best hybrid micro grid stability were shown. This study uses an interlinking converter, which improves micro grid stability when power flows through the AC and DC grids in both directions. A MATLAB simulation may be utilized to acquire the results. This strategy also has the advantage of reducing the amount of time required for the system to stabilize. hence improving system reliability and providing a high-quality supply.

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interlinking converter, distributed generators, bidirectional power flow, and hybrid micro grids (HMGs) are some related terms.

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This project presents the design and development of a GSM-based pneumatic arm control system for remote operation in industrial and automation applications. The system uses GSM communication technology to control a pneumatic robotic arm from a remote location through SMS commands. A microcontroller processes the received commands and activates pneumatic actuators using solenoid valves to perform movements such as gripping, lifting, and rotating.The pneumatic arm provides fast and reliable motion using compressed air as the power source. The integration of GSM technology enables long-distance control without requiring internet connectivity. The system includes components such as a GSM module, microcontroller, relay driver circuit, solenoid valves, pneumatic cylinders, and air compressor.Experimental testing shows that the system responds quickly to SMS commands and performs accurate arm movements. The proposed system can be used in hazardous environments, industrial automation, and remote material handling applications. Future improvements may include camera integration, feedback sensors, and mobile application control for improved precision and monitoring.

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Gsm communication,pneumatic robotic arm,muscle signal control,assistive robotics,ESP 32.

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Background: Antimicrobials are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in tertiary care hospitals. Inappropriate and excessive antimicrobial use contributes significantly to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), increased healthcare costs, prolonged hospital stay, and adverse drug reactions. Medicine application studies (DUS) give a methodical approach to estimate antimicrobial prescribing patterns and support rational use enterprise (1 -3). Ideal To review antimicrobial medicine application patterns in tertiary care hospitals and punctuate the part of medicine application studies in promoting rational antimicrobial use and strengthening antimicrobial stewardship programs.

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Antibiotics, Utilization study, Prescription pattern, Antimicrobial resistance, Tertiary care hospital

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Mobile wallets have become a disruptive financial technology with their fundamentalism changing the traditional transactional paradigms. There is however an unequal adoption with willingness by consumers to use these platforms strongly influenced by demographic factors including age, income and education. This study fits the specific research design as a quantitative, cross-sectional research design to identify the specific demographic factors that affect how mobile wallets are adopted in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). A stratified sample of 50 active smartphone users (specifically between Generation Z and older generations: Millennials and Generation x) was considered as the data was gathered through the use of a structured questionnaire. The empirical evidence indicates crashing behavioral disunity among demographics. The Gen Z shows interest in using the electronic wallet on a regular basis with the intention of 80 percent of the young generation, and 50 percent of the older generation displays the intention to do so. Moreover, the perceptions regarding trust in digital security are strongly connected with the socio-economic status; perceived trust in the regulatory frameworks is 71 percent among people in the upper-middle-income group versus 32 percent among individuals in the lower-middle-income group. Moreover, the formal education is an important driving force to the digital self-efficacy profession with more than 81% of the most educational respondents computing confidence in their ability to navigate the technology compared to about 27% of the less educated participants. The research finds that the digital divide has developed into a cognitive and financial ability divide. In order to be truly financially inclusive, the FinTech providers will need to go beyond the monolithic application designs and demographic-based interventions that cater to different intensities of trust and digital literacy.

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Mobile Wallet Adoption, Demographic Determinants, Generation Z, Digital Self-Efficacy, Perceived Trust, Financial Inclusion, Delhi NCR.

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This paper presents MindMate AI is an innovative AI-powered mental wellness platform designed to provide personalized emotional support and well-being insights. It integrates intelligent modules - AI Therapist Chat, Smart Journal, Wellness Dashboard, Therapy Sessions, AI Art Therapy, Wellness Challenges, and Dream Generator - to help users monitor, express, and improve their mental health. By combining natural language processing, data visualization, and therapeutic AI models, MindMate AI acts as a 24/7 compassionate digital companion that supports emotional awareness, self-reflection, and mental resilience. The platform is built on a Four-Tier architecture using React 18, Express.js and MySQL powered by Groq LLaMA 3.370B for therapeutic conversations FastAPI based Microservice for real-time emotion classification. With a 7-layer security architecture MindMate AI delivers professional grade mental wellness support that is intelligent, secure and accessible to everyone.

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Mental Wellness, Artificial Intelligence, Groq LLaMA, Natural Language Processing, Emotion Classification, FastAPI, Therapeutic AI.

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