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The article discusses various scientific aspects of Indian Vedic Agnihotra Vijnan and Mantra therapy. It has been scientifically proven in many recent experiments and literature that Homa therapy is effective in diseases control through inhaling therapy, generates negative ions responsible for happiness, organic homa krishi (farming) is best for humans, and it is a boon for mental and physical fitness. The authors present a series of small experiments in support of few of the above results and confident enough that gradually this therapy will be popular and accepted globally by one and all. Indian culture and science is scientific and full of components to uplift the human consciousness and ease life. The present study supports this fact by visualizations and sensor-based experiments. In the 21st century, it is crucial to accept with open minded the good features this alternate therapy in view of the multiple waves of the pandemic caused by COVID-19 and other global threats. Copyright © 2022, IGI Global.
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This research paper is a step towards the study to see how Vedic Homa Therapy is an effective natural approach for treatment of any pollution, heavy PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles and the use of mango wood, cow dung and bargad wood in the cure of ailment, depression, pollution control by just focusing on its lyrics, sound, diction when done continuously. By performing Yagya, two energies are produced. Heat energy from fire of Yagya and the sound energy from vibration of the Vedic mantras;both the energies are combined to give self-healing results on any disease and its ionisation produces a vital role in curbing polluting particles. The study has done comparative analysis on emission of gaseous particles after Yagya post-second wave of COVID-19 and also through ML algorithms and statistical analysis;it demonstrates the auto correlation and high correlation on different parameters responsible for pollution measurement and for AQI.
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This book offers an overview of India's emerging digital economy and the resulting challenges and opportunities for urban workplaces. It examines contemporary economic and social transformations in India by focusing on how new technologies and policies are shaping urban work practices and patterns. The book emphasizes inclusive and equitable practices that consider the needs of the formal and informal sector workforce as essential to India's urban development. Drawing on cross-disciplinary frameworks, it examines key issues related to work trends in the Indian urban economy and its digital landscapes, including Industry 4.0 and technology-labour nexus, smart cities and innovation, urbanism and consumerism, workplace transitions such as service industry and remote work, digital divide, skill development initiatives, and the impact of socio-economic inequalities and disruptions. The authors provide perspectives on the digital future of urban work in India and other emerging economies in the post-COVID-19 phase, and underscore the importance of enacting balanced policies, remodelling institutions, and equipping the labour force for adapting to new demands related to future employability and investments. This book will interest students, teachers, and researchers of urban studies, urban sociology, sociology of work, labour studies, human and urban geography, economic geography, urban economics, development studies, urban development and planning, public policy, regional planning, politics of urban development, social and cultural change, urban sustainability, environmental studies, management studies, South Asian Studies, and Global South studies. It will also be useful to policymakers, non-governmental organizations, activists, and those interested in India and the future of the global economy. © 2022 Nidhi Tandon, Pratyusha Basu, Omkumar Krishnan and Bhavani R.V. All rights reserved.
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OBJECTIVES: The Government of India prohibited the sale of tobacco products during the COVID-19 lockdown to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This study assessed the tobacco cessation behaviour and its predictors among adult tobacco users during the initial COVID-19 lockdown period in India. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 801 adult tobacco users (both smoking and smokeless tobacco) in two urban metropolitan cities of India over a 2-month period (July to August 2020). The study assessed complete tobacco cessation and quit attempts during the lockdown period. Logistic and negative binomial regression models were used to study the correlates of tobacco cessation and quit attempts, respectively. RESULTS: In total, 90 (11.3%) tobacco users reported that they had quit using tobacco after the COVID-19 lockdown period. Overall, a median of two quit attempts (interquartile range 0-6) was made by tobacco users. Participants with good knowledge on the harmful effects of tobacco use and COVID-19 were significantly more likely to quit tobacco use (odds ratio [OR] 2.2; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.2-4.0) and reported more quit attempts (incidence risk ratio 5.7; 95% CI 2.8-11.8) compared to those with poor knowledge. Participants who had access to tobacco products were less likely to quit tobacco use compared to those who had no access (OR 0.3; 95% CI 0.2-0.5]. CONCLUSIONS: Access restrictions and correct knowledge on the harmful effects of tobacco use and COVID-19 can play an important role in creating a conducive environment for tobacco cessation among users.
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COVID-19 , Smoking Cessation , Tobacco Use Cessation , Adult , Communicable Disease Control , Cross-Sectional Studies , Humans , India , SARS-CoV-2ABSTRACT
SARS-CoV-2 virus spread rapidly all over the globe in 2020 and the second wave has taken our nation, India by storm. The pandemic has posed unique challenges in people with metabolic disorders, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, pulmonary, cardiovascular, kidney and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Uncontrolled diabetes, in conjunction with endocrine, inflammatory and metabolic effects of the infection itself has made management of hyperglycemia in COVID-19 infection particularly challenging. Furthermore, the post-COVID-19 syndrome has also emerged as a sequela in COVID-19 survivors, increasing the risk of death, complications and adding further burden on the health care system. With more than a year of experience, we have gained substantial insight;and now provide practical recommendations on the management of hyperglycemia in COVID-19 as well as post COVID-19 syndrome. © 2021 Journal of Association of Physicians of India. All rights reserved.
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The purpose of this study isto introduce the various risk factors of commercial banks with the help of models and techniques which are used to calculate the probability of default and the minimum capital requirement for each stated financial institution. The paper explores the relationship between bank performance and their risk management capabilities. Various models such as Merton's Model is used to value credit risk, basic indicator and standardized approach is used to value operational risk and variance at risk is used to measure market risk. Along with micro factors, regulatory factors are also considered to analyse the effect of those factors on bank liquidity and solvency. The findings of the empirical study reveal that better risk management practices lead to minimum capital requirements and reduces probability of default and have positive effect on the movement of share price of the respective institution. The study indirectly demonstrates that underperforming banks have poor risk management capabilities. The study is not subjected to the Covid-19 scenario as the author focussed on the operation of the banks in the normal circumstances. This is since Covid-19 is not a cyclical threat to the operation of the bank. © 2021 Ecological Society of India. All rights reserved.
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The world is facing one of the worst situations, battling with COVID 19 and education sector is not an exception. COVID-19 has resulted in a countrywide lockdown in India, which led to closure of schools and colleges. University Grant Commission (UGC), an apex educational body has come up with several guidelines for Higher Education Institution (HEI).This study is an attempt to understand the perception of respondents towards the online teaching, which is the new way of teaching adopted by each educational institute after the pandemic. The study shows that overall, the respondents are satisfied by the online teaching .From the study it may be concluded that the online classes favour the impact on the students and diversification in teaching methodology is imperative apart with the regular lecture teaching.