Volume 11 | Issue 5 |

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Online courses and education have gained greater popularity and there has been greater awareness and inclination among students toward this emerging structure. Additionally, in September 2022, the University Grants Commission announced that further forward, degrees earned through online learning will be regarded as being equal to degrees earned through traditional learning (Times of India, 2021). Our study's purpose is to compare and examine the levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Online and Offline Education in Graduate Students using a quantitative, cross-sectional research approach. A sample of 104 students was taken, 52 students each in the offline and online groups. The data collection method was through a self-administered DASS-21 questionnaire which included questions related to depression, anxiety, and stress. Independent sample t-tests were used to compare the means of the mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, and stress) between the two groups once the data had been gathered (online vs. offline). In order to do the statistical analysis, IBM SPSS version 29.0 was used. The study concludes that students who are engaged in online learning experience more anxiety and stress than those who opted for offline classroom settings. Students who opted for offline classroom settings or online programs experience similar degrees of depression. The findings of our study have significant implications for online learning because they imply that this kind of education may be detrimental to students' mental health, specifically their levels of stress and anxiety.

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Online education, Offline education, Graduate students, Depression, Anxiety, Stress

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Climate change refers to the long-term shift in temperatures and weather patterns. Currently, climate change is predominantly caused by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels like natural gas, oil, and coal. These activities release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, leading to global warming. Climate change is also associated with phenomena like wildfires, changes in temperature and precipitation, and the spread of diseases. It has significant impacts on food production, quality, pricing, and distribution systems. While climate change is a natural process that has occurred over thousands of years, the current rate of change is largely influenced by human actions. This paper aims to discuss the accelerated human-induced climate change happening today.

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Climate, Global warming, Greenhouse gases, Fossil fuels, Food, Wildfire.

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The non-renewable energy sources are continually running out, and their usage has detrimental consequences on the ecosystem. Three-quarters of the global greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to the use of fossil fuels for energy, raising worries about global warming. The ideal solution to the aforementioned issue is the generation of clean energy from renewable energy sources. Renewable energy is energy produced from a source that is continuously and organically regenerated and does not get exhausted when consumed. There is no requirement for land while utilizing floating solar PV since we can generate electricity from the water's surface without it Additionally, there is no requirement for land, freeing up that space for other uses. Additionally, water evaporation is forbidden, reducing the possibility of water shortages and allowing for the production of energy. We will build a working model of a floating solar power plant as part of this project to generate electricity using sunlight, a renewable source of energy. We have chosen to carry out our working model project on a lake inside the boundaries of Vishwairti Agrotourism in Shirur because the location is an agrotourism resort and has a lake inside its boundaries as well as abundant sunlight that will help us generate continuous energy and calculate the amount of energy needed to run our project. The generated electrical energy can be also used to fulfill their basic electricity needs such as lightbulbs and chargers as the result of our projects meets the basic needs of the hotel as well as its lake will be used for electricity generation purpose.

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Keywords - Solar energy, Renewable source, Floating Solar Panel

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In this project, a unique method for detecting and controlling water flow using a piezoelectric vibration sensor module is presented. This system's primary goal is to address the problem of water waste brought on by accidentally left open water tap. To measure water flow, the device uses a piezoelectric vibration sensor module mounted to a flat's output pipe. If the user is at home and the water flow continues for a predetermined amount of time, the system notifies them. In order to reduce water waste when the user is not present, the system operates the solenoid valve to control the main water supply. The system utilizes a microcontroller that processes the detected signal and analyzes it to determine the water flow status. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed system in detecting water flow accurately and controlling it by the solenoid valve. This system can be used in various applications, including domestic, industrial, and agricultural sectors, where water wastage needs to be minimized. Overall, this project aims to reduce water wastage caused by unintentional water taps being left open.

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Internet of Things (IOT), Flow induced vibrations, sensors, contactless water flow detectio

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The quality of electric power and disturbances occurred in power signal has become a major issue among the electric power suppliers and customers. The power quality disturbances caused by large-scale grid connection of nonlinear loads and distributed generations seriously affect the safe and stable operation of precision computers and microprocessors in the power grid, and may cause serious security accidents and economic losses in some cases. Therefore, the accurate classification of power quality disturbances is of great significance for the power supply quality improvement. Most of the disturbances are non-stationary and transitory in nature hence it requires advanced tools and techniques for the analysis of PQ disturbances. This project work presents an algorithm based on the Hilbert Transform for the classification of single multiple and multistage power quality disturbances. These power quality disturbances signals are generated using the simulation models and integral mathematical models of PQ disturbances using the MATLAB Environment. The single Power quality disturbances considered in this study are voltage sag, voltage swell, voltage interruption, the multiple power quality disturbances considered in the study are voltage sag with harmonics, voltage swell with harmonics, voltage interruption with harmonics and the multistage power quality disturbances considered in the study are multistage voltage sag, multistage voltage swell, multistage voltage sag with swell. These signals are processed using the Hilbert transform to obtain the power quality index curve and extract features from it. Multiple cases of power quality disturbances are created by varying the parameters and a dataset is created. A feature vector is created by processing the dataset signals using Hilbert transform in order to train and test the ANN classifier. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is obtained by calculating the efficiency of proposed algorithm. A thresholding based approach is also used to classify the single, multiple and multistage power quality disturbances.

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Power Quality, ANN, Power Quality Disturbances, Wavelength Transform , Hilbert Transform etc.

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Work-life balance is the ability to balance the demands of work and personal life in a way that promotes well-being and satisfaction. Achieving work-life balance is becoming increasingly important in today's fast-paced and demanding work environment. The benefits of work-life balance include improved physical and mental health, increased job satisfaction, and greater productivity.A study on work-life balance in various sectors has shed light on the challenges and opportunities for achieving work-life balance in the modern workplace. The study has highlighted the importance of work-life balance for individual well-being and organizational success and has identified best practices for achieving work-life balance.The study has shown that work-life balance is particularly challenging in high-pressure and demanding sectors such as healthcare, education, and corporate settings. In these sectors, employees often struggle to manage the demands of work and personal life, leading to stress, burnout, and lower job satisfactionHowever, the study has also identified best practices for achieving work-life balance, including the implementation of flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and policies that support work-life balance. For example, employers can offer telecommuting, flexible schedules, and paid time off to support employees' personal lives. Policies such as paid parental leave, affordable childcare, and access to healthcare can also support employees in achieving work-life balanceThe study also highlights the role of individuals in achieving work-life balance. Employees can advocate for themselves by setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and communicating with their colleagues and employers about their needs. In addition, employees can seek support from their employers when needed and negotiate for flexible work arrangements.Overall, the study on work-life balance has important implications for employers, employees, and policymakers. By prioritizing work-life balance, organizations can create a more productive, healthy, and sustainable workplace for all.

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Work-life balance, Well being, Satisfaction, Challenges, Opportunities, Demand of work, Personal life, Physical and mental health, Productivity, Stress, Job satisfaction, Flexible work arrangements, Support and Self-care.

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In this project we are generating electrical power as non-conventional method by simply running train on the railway track. Non-conventional energy system is very essential at this time to our nation. Non-conventional energy using locomotive path needs no fuel input power to generate the output of the electrical power. The main aim of the concept is to utilize the train crossing time on a railway track. The power is produced by the railway track power generation equipment. Here the train flat is rubbing the roller held on the axle with the gear set which rotates the generator to generate electricity during the roller rolling. The roller will be rolling for the entire length of the train moving on it, and the energy generated will be stored in the battery and also showing the output by glowing a set of LEDs. The stored energy is shown by glowing a set of street lights.

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Locomotive, Power generation, LEDs, Railway track

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To evaluate the effectiveness of learning package on knowledge and practice in care of preterm babies among postnatal mothers. Methodology: One group pretest and posttest Pre-experimental design was used. 30 samples were selected using non-probability convenient sampling. A self administered questionnaire and observational check list was used to evaluate the knowledge and practice. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: The study findings revealed that the learning package was effective on knowledge and practice of postnatal mothers on care of their premature babies.In the pretest, among 30 postnatal mothers regarding level of knowledge 16(53.7%) had inadequate knowledge, 10(33.3%) had moderate knowledge and 4(13.3%) had adequate knowledge in pretest. The level of knowledge was improved after intervention, in the post test 0(0%) had inadequate knowledge and 22(73.3%) had moderate knowledge and 8(26.7%) had adequate knowledge.In the pretest, among 30 postnatal mothers in terms of level of practice 14(46.7%) had inadequate practice, 11(36.7%) had moderate practice and 5(16.6%) had adequate practice in pre test. The level of practice was improvedafter intervention, in the posttest 0(0%) had inadequate practice and 10(33.3%) had moderate practice and 20(66.7%) had adequate practice Among 30 postnatal mothers on care of their preterm babies, the pre test mean knowledge score was 12.6 and the post test mean was 18.1. The mean difference 5.5 was a true difference. The standard deviation of pre test was 4.6 and post test was 3.6. The calculated paired 't' value 9.3 was highly significant the table value (2.6) at 0.05 level. Hence the hypothesis was accepted. It was inferred that learning packages was effective in improving the knowledge of the post natal mothers.

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M.P.: Madhyapradesh, H: Hypothesis, df: Degree of freedom

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This review article examines the relationship between stress and anxiety. Discusses the physical and psychological processes involved in the stress response Due to the rising cost of prescription drugs and their side effects, patients are seeking green and other natural remedies to manage and treat mental disorders. This review focuses on herbal remedies as effective treatments for anxiety and stress. raising awareness about the use of drugs and creating additional strategies that minimize risk and maximize profit. Here we review the most commonly used herbs for the tips above and products that are provided by them, focusing on their medical data and safety profiles. Lavender, hops, maypop, lemon balm, and valerian have consistently been shown in clinical trials to provide relief from minor ailments, particularly depression, anxiety, and depression anxiety.

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Stress And Anxiety, Herbal Drugs, Insomnia, Anxiolytics, Hypertension, Anti insomnia

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This paper represents the quality of the gravel used in road construction has a profound positive impact on road service life. The potential use of calcium chloride as a dust control agent and material for stabilizing the base of unpaved roads has been researched. However, the quality of the gravel may be impacted if calcium chloride is introduced as a dust suppressant into it. The main aim of this research is to examine the increase in strength of soil specimens treated with calcium chloride and to evaluate how different proportions of calcium chloride as a dust suppressant and base stabilizer affect the California Bearing Ratio value of the soil samples. Mixtures of natural gravel and gravel with varying amounts of calcium chloride were analyzed for their Atterberg limits, grading, maximum dry density, CBR properties, and optimum moisture content. The changes in the characteristics of the gravel-calcium chloride mixtures were analyzed. It was found that the particle size distribution and Atterberg limits remained largely unchanged. However, the optimum moisture content (OMC) decreased from 9.2% to 7.6%, 7.4%, and 7.2% with calcium chloride added at percentages of 2 percent, 3 percent, and 4 percent per volume of dry soil, respectively. Observation of the mixture revealed an increase in the maximum dry density (MDD) as the ratios of calcium chloride were altered. The maximum dry density significantly increased from 2.15 Mg/m3 to 2.31 Mg/m3, 2.35Mg/m3, and 2.36Mg/m3, respectively. Along with this, the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) demonstrated an improvement of 25% to 29%, 32%, and 36% at 95% compaction with an increase in the ratios of calcium chloride. The increase in dry density can be explained by the improved bonding between particles and the reduction of air voids. This increase in dry density, in turn, positively influences the California Bearing Ratio by transforming soil structure from a dispersed state to a flocculated state. It can be inferred from the results that calcium chloride has the potential to function as a stabilizer for unpaved roads. The findings of this study are expected to reduce life cycle costs for unpaved roads, provide insights into the best approach to materials analysis for unpaved roads, and contribute to environmental benefits by minimizing dust emissions into the atmosphere and reducing the release of chemicals into nature.

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dust control, calcium chloride,

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