The Use of Web and its Resources among Research Scholars of Social Science at Guru Ghasidas University (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India: A Study

The main purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the different use of web and its resources among research scholars at Guru Ghasidas University (A Central University), Bilaspur, India. The study mainly focused on the use of web and preferred information source as well as methods to access the web. In this study a well-structured questionnaire survey of Eighty Nine (89) full-time research scholars of various departments under the faculty of the social science reveals that the majority of the respondents access the web regularly. Most of the research scholars’ access to web based resources with simple keywords. The poor connectivity of the internet was the major obstacle among maximum research scholars during access to the web in the library. The finding of the study would assist various universities certainly to make better use of web and its resources for research work especially

Biodiversity of the Indian Desert and it´s value

The state of Rajasthan is situated between 23º3’ and 30º12’ N latitude and 69º30’ and 78º17’ E longitude . The total land area of the state is about 3,24,239 km²out of which about 1,98,100 km² is arid and the rest semi arid. The physical features are characterized mainly by the Aravallis and to the some extent by the vindhyan formation, and the Deccan trap. A major portion of western Rajasthan has desert soils and sandy plains. Sand dunes occupy a greater part of western Rajasthan ( 1,20, 983 km²). The soils of the desert plains are loamy sand to loam and the eastern part has alluvial soil which supports good forests and agricultural crop. Occurrence of saline soils with pH up to 9.0 is a common feature in the sandy areas of Rajasthan. The average annual rainfall in the state is 525-675 mm, and the annual precipitation in different tracts of Rajasthan varies from 13 mm to 1766 mm. Out of the total areaforests cover only about 37,638 km² and are rich in biodiversity. Rajasthan is rich in biodiversity which has a great economic value. Characterization of different plant species of economic value was undertaken. (Table 1-6)

Effect of change in number and power factor of DG on optimal allocation for minimal actual power loss in RDS

Due to its remarkable techno-economic advantages, Distributed Generator (DG) penetration is growing drastically. To minimize the power losses and enhance the voltage profile, determining the precise size & position of DG is critical. The proposed paper compares the effect of variations in the number & power factor of DG on its optimal allocation in the Radial Distribution System (RDS) for minimizing the active power loss & enhancing the voltage profile using Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithm. The Direct Load Flow (DLF) approach is applied to address the system's power flow. Under altering DG parameters, the proposed method computes and compares appropriate DG allocation in standard IEEE 33 & 69 bus RDS

Philosophical Counselling through Meditative Inquiry: Insights for Holistic and Contemplative Educators and Practitioners

This paper explores how meditative inquiry can contribute to philosophical counselling, and how these two perspectives together can inform the work of holistic and contemplative educators and practitioners. After outlining the definition, goals, and practices related to meditative inquiry and pointing to its transformative potential, the author draws attention to how meditative inquiry and philosophical counselling share similar goals, such as engagement in authentic inner exploration of questions of deep existential significance, and highlights the benefits of processes related to meditative inquiry, such as developing attentive listening and observation, engaging in creative and aesthetic exploration, and connecting with nature. Rather than medicalizing and pathologizing personal and relational conflicts, meditative inquiry and philosophical counselling encourage us to delve deeper into them through critical thinking, self-reflection, and dialogue, and embrace authentic transformation. Given their emphasis on holistic understanding and transformation, the author believes that philosophical counselling and meditative inquiry can provide theoretical and practical support to holistic and contemplative educators and practitioners, including schoolteachers, university professors, mindfulness practitioners, and counsellors