Volume 13 | Issue 5 |

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The convergence of Lean Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a transformative approach for achieving operational excellence in the automotive industry. While Lean principles focus on waste elimination, continuous improvement, and customer value, AI introduces advanced analytics, prediction, and real-time control. This research synthesizes insights from multiple studies and presents an integrated framework for AI-Lean synergy. Using Zenith Motors as a case study, we demonstrate how predictive maintenance, computer vision, digital twins, and AI-enhanced Just-In-Time (JIT) systems substantively improve production efficiency, quality, and responsiveness. The paper discusses the organizational, operational, and technological shifts necessary for successful implementation and provides strategic guidance for firms aiming to transition towards "Lean 5.0."

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Lean Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Predictive Maintenance, Smart Factories, Automotive, Kaizen, Digital Twin, Just-In-Time, Operational Excellence

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Fungal infections pose a major health concern globally, especially among immunocompromised individuals. With the rising resistance to conventional antifungal agents, the development of herbal alternatives is gaining prominence. This study aimed to formulate and evaluate an herbal antifungal cream using neem, turmeric, and salicylic acid combined with suitable excipients. The cream was tested for physicochemical parameters including pH, spreadability, smoothness, irritancy, and washability. All three cream formulations demonstrated acceptable performance with F3 showing the best spreadability and ease of washability. The study concludes that the developed herbal cream is a safe, effective, and cosmetically acceptable formulation for managing superficial fungal infections.

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Fungal infection, herbal cream, neem, turmeric, salicylic acid, topical antifungal, formulation evaluation.

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The Directive Principles of State Policy are outlined in Part IV of India's Constitution. Although these principles are unenforceable, they are crucial to the nation's governance. Article 44 of the Constitution, which imposes a requirement on the state to develop a Uniform Civil Code, contains one such directive principle. The Supreme Court has issued numerous directives for its execution over the years. But as a result of heavy politics, it remains just a pipe dream. Because there is no single rule that applies to all religious communities regarding personal issues like marriage, divorce, adoptions, etc., separate personal laws apply to each community. These laws, which permit gender discrimination, have their origins and legitimacy in the religious texts and customs of the country.

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Essential religious practices, Personal laws,, Right to Equality, Secular activities, Uniform Civil Code.

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Diagrid buildings incorporate diagonal members connected at specific angles along the building's perimeter, replacing conventional vertical columns for load transfer. These angled connections facilitate axial load transfer, enhancing lateral stiffness and overall structural efficiency. The performance of such structures is influenced by the orientation of the diagonals and the types of structural members used. This study focuses on analyzing the performance of a diagrid building featuring eccentric connections and replacing traditional built-up columns with Concrete Filled Steel Tubes (CFST). A G+30 diagrid structure with a 20m x 20m floor plan is considered. Dynamic wind and seismic analyses are performed to assess the impact of various parameters. Additionally, a nonlinear static analysis is conducted to evaluate the hinge formation pattern in the eccentrically connected diagrid structure.

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Diagrid building, Eccentric connection, Concrete Filled Steel Tube columns

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Urbanization is increasing daily, and cities and urban spaces influence the physical, mental, and emotional states of the inhabitants. This research paper explored the notion of `healing`in urban spaces, and I the writers identified multiple ways in which urban space can enable a citizen engaged in their purposeful choices be influenced by and healing for health and wellness. The paper synthesized a multitude of academic studies and life experiences that investigated how specific ordinary things in cities, such as vegetation, public art, community engagement, or urban closure and agency, can be determined as healing for resilience in city dwellers. The researchers presented ideas and strategies to move forward with a healing interpretation of an urban space while examining the potential and inevitability of challenges. The researchers presented support to understand that the way forward is to continue to view urban planning in the fullest way, and to accept by looking backward, and with intention; then we will be able to seek out the healing opportunities endowed by urban spaces in service of sustainable future cities, dwellers, and well-being. Ultimately, it is important to realize that we only seek the health, happiness, and lifeways as next steps.

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Healing, Urban Spaces, Well-being, Green Spaces, Community Engagement, Urban Planning.

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The increasing demand for seamless, efficient, and intelligent communication tools has spurred the development of innovative messaging platforms. This paper presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of a real-time chat application built on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), integrated with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities powered by TensorFlow[1]. The primary goal of this project is to enhance user experience by combining real-time messaging with intelligent word suggestion features, thereby addressing both the need for instant communication and reducing user input time. The chat application utilizes WebSocket technology to ensure continuous and real-time communication between users, delivering instant message updates without latency, a key factor in modern communication tools[2]. In addition to standard messaging features, the application is enhanced with a machine learning model built using TensorFlow and Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. This model suggests contextually relevant words and phrases as the user types, improving communication speed and reducing typing effort. The word suggestion feature leverages an AI-powered engine to predict and suggest words, thereby streamlining conversations and assisting users in formulating responses more quickly. The system includes robust features such as secure user authentication, dynamic message delivery, personalized word suggestions, and basic group chat functionalities. The performance of the system is evaluated through comprehensive testing, with a focus on real-time data synchronization, responsiveness of the user interface, and the accuracy of the word suggestion model[3]. Additionally, the paper outlines key challenges faced during the development process, including the integration of AI with real-time communication technologies, and how these challenges were addressed. The expected outcomes of this work include a highly responsive and user-friendly chat platform capable of offering both immediate communication and predictive text enhancements. In addition to its core functionality, this paper highlights potential areas for future enhancements, such as the implementation of end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy, advanced media sharing options, and further scalability improvements to handle larger user bases[4]. This research demonstrates the potential of integrating AI into chat applications and presents a comprehensive framework for building scalable, intelligent, and secure communication platforms for modern digital communication[5].

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Real-time communication, MERN stack, MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, TensorFlow, Natural Language Processing, NLP, machine learning, deep learning, word prediction, word suggestion, predictive text, WebSocket, chat application, intelligent messaging, AI-powered features, secure authentication, user experience, user interface, data synchronization, message delivery, group chat, socket communication, backend integration, frontend design, API communication, latency reduction, response time,

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The power and fuel sectors face critical safety hazards like gas leaks, fires, and toxic spills, endangering human life and the environment. To address these risks, this project presents a semi-automated Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) for hazard detection and management. Equipped with a live-streaming camera, Receiver, ESP, DC gear motors, and rubber-treaded wheels, the rover enables real-time navigation and monitoring. Controlled remotely via a user-operated transmitter. Integrated sensors for gas, temperature and humidity expand its environmental monitoring capabilities. The system is designed using 3D-printer for durability and robust motor mounts, ensures mobility over uneven terrain. Powered by a rechargeable battery, this solution reduces human exposure to danger, supporting safer and more efficient operations in the power and fuel industries.

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Hazard Detection, Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), Real-time Monitoring, User-operated.

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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) is rapidly gaining attention as a high-performance composite material with promising applications in modern transportation infrastructure. Composed of a cementitious matrix reinforced with alkali-resistant glass fibers, GFRC significantly improves mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural capacity, and impact resistance--effectively overcoming many of the limitations of traditional concrete. This paper highlights the diverse applications of GFRC in transportation-related structures, including bridges, pavements, tunnel linings, and sound barriers. Its enhanced durability under dynamic and harsh environmental conditions--such as freeze-thaw cycles, chloride penetration, and chemical exposure--makes it a reliable solution for long-term infrastructure needs. Furthermore, GFRC's lightweight characteristics contribute to reduced structural loads, simplify handling and installation, and ultimately shorten construction timelines while lowering overall costs.

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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete, GFRC, Transportation Infrastructure, Durability, Mechanical Performance, Sustainability, Precast Structures, Pavements, Bridges, Crack Resistance.

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This study explores the evolution of womanhood through feminist narratives in Bernardine Evaristo's Girl, Woman, Other. The novel weaves together the lives of twelve diverse characters, offering a multifaceted portrayal of women's experiences across generations, races, and social classes. By examining the intersectionality of gender, race, sexuality, and class, this paper analyses how these personal stories reflect the dynamic nature of feminist identity and empowerment. Each character's journey provides insight into the broader struggles women have faced, from the restrictive norms of past generations to the more fluid, intersectional feminist identities emerging today. Through these varied narratives, Evaristo critiques conventional feminist frameworks, presenting a more inclusive and expansive vision of womanhood. The study also examines the novel's structural choices, highlighting how the interwoven stories underscore the evolution and transformation of feminist thought, demonstrating the ongoing redefinition of womanhood across different eras.

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Gender Identity, Feminist Narrative, National Identity, Intersectionality, Cultural Trauma, Social Justice, Identity Crisis, Subaltern Voices

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