Role of ICT in Higher Education in Global Era

Information and communication technologies (ICT) have become commonplace entities in all aspects of life. In the 21st century world is moving rapidly into digital media and information, so the role of ICT in education is very important .Higher education in the country is experiencing a major transformation in terms of access, equity and quality. ICT helps to share availability of best practices and best course material in education. ICT based education causes changes in the educational objectives in the conception of the teaching and learning process. In this regard the paper addresses the integration of ICTs in various aspects of higher education in the present scenario

Reflection of National Education Policy of India 2020 in the Cartoons of R. K. Laxman

R K Laxman Rasipuram Krishna swamy Laxman was born on 24 October 1921 in Mysore and died on 26 January 2015 in Pune India He is called the king of cartoons since he gave India s Common Man a voice No one skipped from his cheerful criticism not even his signature character Common Man The researcher calls him prophet as many predictions what he criticized he depicted in his cartoons are envisaged in 2020 though he died in 2015 As a school going boy Laxman did not like the school and study He mentioned this in his autography The Tunnel of Time that how arid and dreary were school days as some unpleasant events were related with his school time and school teachers So he strongly anticipates the changes in the Education Policy through his cartoons He raised the questions either wittily or humorously about school teachers and students It ironically manifests lacunas in Education System of Indi

Quality standards of Palasha Kshara Gritha with reference to different vessels

This article attempts to clear the dogma that exists in the preparation of Kshara Ghrita with reference to its critical final stage of Siddhi Laxanas. Palasha Kshara Ghrita (PKG) prepared from the Kshara of Palasha (Grewia asiatica) mentioned in Rasa Tarangini, which is indicated in the treatment of Granthi (tumor) is taken for the study. The present article is an extract of all the observations made during the pharmaceutical study of PKG. All these observations will be of great help when we go for large scale production. The study has tried to establish the ratios of Dravadravyas with Kshara, besides addressing the type of vessels appropriate in such preparations. After preparation of sample in different vessels, these were subjected to analytical study using relevant analytical parameters to find out any difference. During pharmaceutical process Copper vessel was found appropriate on the lines of pharmaceutical preparations. The analytical report of samples reveals no much difference in the parameter findings except pH of PKG 7.00, 9.91 and 9.46 in the vessels such as copper, iron and mud pot respectively. The particle size of Kshara was in between 429.7 to 667 nm under 15.00KV magnification 7.5 KX and EDAX report of Phalasha Kshara under 400 µm potassium Wt% 40.05 and Oxygen is Wt% 39.12. Under 50 µm potassium Wt% 48.91 and Oxygen Wt% 33.40. Under 70 µm potassium Wt% 27.90 and Oxygen Wt% 37.78. As per this study copper vessel is found better for PKG than Iron and Mud pot for assessment of end process and also on analytical paramete

Pharmaceutico-Analytical study of Kushtakuthara Rasa prepared according to the reference of Bhaishajya Ratnavalli

Majority of the population is suffering from different types of skin disorders in which the treatment protocols are by palliative means thereby leading to its reoccurrence. There are many formulations mentioned for a particular kind of skin disorder and Kushtakuthara Rasa plays an important role in this scenario as it is indicated for all kinds of skin ailments there by necessitating its need for research. Kushtakuthara Rasa was prepared according to the reference of Bhaishajya Ratnavalli, other methods adopted were Shodana of Parada, Gandhaka, Guggulu, Shilajatu, Tamra, Loha and Abhraka, Preparation of Kajjali and Rasasindhura, Marana of Tamra, Loha and Abhraka. Preparation of Kushtakuthara Rasa was done by preparing it in the form of Churna and Vati. Analytical parameters like organoleptic characters, Physico-chemical analysis and Instrumental analysis was done for Kushtakuthara Rasa (Churna), Hand rolled pills, Market Sample, Bhasmas and Rasasindhura. Organoleptic characters of prepared Kushtakuthara Rasa (Churna), Hand rolled pills and Market sample varied significantly. Physico-chemical analysis also differed. SEM-EDX of Metallic Churnas, Bhasmas, Kushtakuthara Rasa and Market sample showed the weight and atomic percentage of elements present, its particle size and image. Bhasmas showed the presence of oxygen, FTIR of the 3 samples showed the presence of Organic bonds, XRD of Kushtakuthara Rasa (Churna) showed the presence of elements and bonds, AAS of Rasasindhura showed the presence of Mercury

Conceptual review of Ghrita w.s.r. to its Medhya Karma

“Ghrita” obtained from Ksheera and Dadhi is considered to be Snehottama, having many good effects on human body and mind. One among being the Medhya Karma which is considered to be power of grasping and retention. Ghrita is being considered as Ajasrika Rasayana can be consumed on daily basis, therefore nourishing the Saptadhatu and Ojas which is important for proper functioning of body and mind. The effects are said to increase many folds when processed with other specified Dravyas. Ghrita is also known best for its Medhya Karma where the fat crosses the blood brain barrier thus helps in better absorption of Dravyas which will help in improving the higher mental functions

Comparitive clinical study on the effect of Mahatriphaladi Ghrita Tarpana and Jeevantyadi Ghrita Tarpana in Parathama Patalagata Timira w.r.t. Keratoconus

Keratonus is one of the important causes of progressive myopia and its incidence is 1 in 500 worldwide. Keratoconus is a degenerative disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than the more normal gradual curve. Keratoconus typically starts at puberty as a progressive myopia causing substantial distortion of vision and marked astigmatism rapidly. This results in significant visual impairment leading to problems in doing routine works like driving and reading. Only temporary measures like Contact lenses and Surgery are available. In Ayurvedic terms, it can be correlated with Prathama Patalagata Timira. As Tarpana is considered to be supreme among all the Kriyakalpas in treating timira, it has been selected for the study. Giving due importance to the doshas and the site of pathology involved, Jeevantyadi Ghrita and Mahatriphaladi Ghrita are selected. Hence a clinical study has been done to compare the efficacies of Mahatriphaladi ghrita tarpana and Jeevantyadi Ghrita tarpana in Keratoconus

SEM-EDAX Analysis of Rasasindhura prepared according to the reference of Rasatarangini

Kupipakwa Rasayana’s plays a major role in the field of therapeutics in Rasashastra. It is a procedure developed mainly for Gandhaka Jarana for which Kupi is used in the preparation. The procedure involves placing of Kajjali into the Kupi and subjecting it for paka for a specific period of time by supplying a uniform pattern of heat. Ancient Indian alchemist transformed lower metals to higher metals and in this way they used to potentiate and transform mercury to higher levels by the process of Jarana. In such experimentation of Jarana, Kupipakwa method was adopted. This article deals with the preparation of Rasasindhura followed by its analysis via SEM-EDX which proved that there was reduction in some of the elements present in the drug after subjecting it to heat. In elemental analysis of Rasasindhura there was presence of Sulphur and Mercury. Atomic % of Sulphur was 54.23 and Mercury atomic % was 45.77. There was no presence of heavy metals in the prepared sample of Rasasindhura. The particles present in the preparation were clearly distinctive and the particle size were clearly analysed which was in the range of 118 to 138.2 nm at a magnification of 20.00 K X

Sidharthakadi Lepa in Mukhadushika - A Clinical Study

Background: Acne vulgaris is a very common malady of adolescents. It is common enough to be called as a physiological process but is better regarded as a disease due to its inflammatory component and the disfigurement. Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder of pilosebaceous unit that primarily affects the face which if not treated leads to pigmentation. Mukhadushika is a Kshudra Roga which mainly involves Kapha and Vatadosa with Raktha. This is a common illness affecting 80 % of adolescents. Lepa is one of the external therapies explained in Ayurvedic classics. Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Sidharthakadilepa in the management of mukhadushikaw.s.r. to acne vulgaris. Methods: 30 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected. They were given Sidharthakadi Lepa for external application over face for one month. Patients were observed for changes on 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th day. The response to therapy was evaluated at the end of 28 days by calculating acne lesion score and the efficacy was determined by the percentage reduction in ALS. Results: The analysis revealed that 40% of patients had complete remission, 30% patients showed marked improvement and 30% showed moderate improvement

Cooling Performance of a Novel Circulatory Flow Concentric Multi-Channel Heat Sink with Nanofluids

Heat rejection from electronic devices such as processors necessitates a high heat removal rate. The present study focuses on liquid-cooled novel heat sink geometry made from four channels (width 4 mm and depth 3.5 mm) configured in a concentric shape with alternate flow passages (slot of 3 mm gap). In this study, the cooling performance of the heat sink was tested under simulated controlled conditions.The lower bottom surface of the heat sink was heated at a constant heat flux condition based on dissipated power of 50 W and 70 W. The computations were carried out for different volume fractions of nanoparticles, namely 0.5% to 5%, and water as base fluid at a flow rate of 30 to 180 mL/min. The results showed a higher rate of heat rejection from the nanofluid cooled heat sink compared with water. The enhancement in performance was analyzed with the help of a temperature difference of nanofluid outlet temperature and water outlet temperature under similar operating conditions. The enhancement was ~2% for 0.5% volume fraction nanofluids and ~17% for a 5% volume fraction

Community Based Disaster Risk Analysis (CBDRA): case studies from Uttarakhand, India

CBDRA is a tool to analyze the community involvement in disaster management programmes and strategies because the ultimate aim of any disaster management is for safer the community and also the local communities are always the first responder It helps to prepare people respond to disasters and recover from emergencies This paper deals with the concept of community based disaster management CBDM CBDRM explains different disasters and their impacts of disasters in Uttarakhand through disaster risk analysis and case studies For the data collection authors have used Participatory Rural Appraisal PRA tools interviews secondary data etc and for data analysis different techniques and software s like GPS Ilwis 3 7 Statistics and Arc 9 etc have been applie