Indian Scenario Research Articles

Industry 4.0 and supply chain sustainability: benchmarking enablers to build reliable supply chain

PurposeThe existing literature reflects that the connection between enablers of Industry 4.0 (I4.0), Supply Chain (SC) sustainability and reliability is understudied. To cover this gap, the purpose of this study is to identify and benchmark the enablers of I4.0 for SC sustainability to build a Reliable Supply Chain (RSC).Design/methodology/approachThis study benchmarks the I4.0 enablers for SC sustainability for building a RSC and analyses them with a multi-method approach. The identified potential enablers are validated empirically. A multi-method approach of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) and Preference Ranking for Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluation (PROMETHEE-II) was used to investigate the influence of the identified benchmarking enablers and develop an interrelationship diagram among the identified enablers.FindingsThis study benchmarks the potential enablers of I4.0 to achieve high ecological-economic-social gains in SCs considering the Indian scenario. Digitalization of the supply chain, decentralization, smart factory technologies and data security and handling are the most prominent enablers of I4.0 for SC sustainability to build a RSC.Originality/valueThe findings from the study may benefit managers, practitioners, specialists, researchers and policymakers interested in I4.0 sustainability applications.

Students’ Perception towards Online Learning across Multiple Disciplinary Courses in India—A Qualitative Analysis

Online learning has become essential to the teaching and learning approach during the pandemic. Due to its enormous benefits, online or e-learning can be sustained. The acceptability of online or e-learning depends on the student’s perception and the availability of infrastructure. Data from various streams and age groups has been collected from students in different institutions. After collecting the data, this research incorporates descriptive statistics for a thorough analysis and utilizes the Chi-square test to provide scientific evidence. This study finds that the majority of final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students support online education. The student’s economic status affects their preference for online or e-learning. Having a smart device and internet access also influence the decision to pursue online or e-learning. Gender is positively associated with access to Internet facilities and has a cascading effect on preferences for online or e-learning. Female students prefer online classes but require additional internet resources. Higher education institutions could enhance their online course offerings by targeting specific groups, such as female students for postgraduate programs, if they could better understand their preferences. Even though some existing studies in the literature have examined the Indian scenario to understand the factors influencing the adoption of online education, none of these studies have considered the fundamental need for online or e-learning. Moreover, the preferences were not studied based on different demographics. This research work has collected and utilized data from various educational disciplines across multiple institutes, marking the first endeavor of its kind in the literature.

Sedation Practices during VV-ECMO in Indian Scenario: A Retrospective Survey

Sedation Practices during VV-ECMO in Indian Scenario: A Retrospective Survey

Towards a sustainable geoliner construction in landfills by potential blending of fly ash with kaolin clay alternative: a review with an insight to Indian scenario

Towards a sustainable geoliner construction in landfills by potential blending of fly ash with kaolin clay alternative: a review with an insight to Indian scenario

Frequency Selectivity of the Auditory System in Females with Anemia: An Indian Scenario

Frequency Selectivity of the Auditory System in Females with Anemia: An Indian Scenario

Barriers of supply chain for Industries in Indian scenario: Pandemic Covid-19 impact using ISM approach

Global pandemic has provoked industries with unprecedented challenges. Stratagems to squash the COVID-19 bow like communal lockdown, social isolation, work at home, containment zones and all restraints sited on travel with stay home orders issued by the authorities led to sharp failure in revenues of service and manufacturing industries. The COVID-19 pandemic has shattered the transportation links with supply chain amongst suppliers, production amenities and consumers. Mostly the business executives are penetrating about passable strategies and plans for restoring production lines to encounter customer mandates. In this paper the pandemic effect of Indian business is considered which are affected by critical barriers of supply chains in the Indian scenario. These critical barriers are identified on a priority basis using the MADM approach. Furthermore, the study will help the scholars to grow conceptual models for maintaining a better supply chain to overwhelm this world-wide problem.

Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI): Current Trends, Latest Autopsy Protocol, Indian Scenario, and Statistics

Vaccination has been one of the most effective public health interventions in human history, saving countless lives and reducing the burden of infectious diseases. However, as with any medical intervention, vaccines can sometimes lead to adverse events following immunization (AEFI). This article explores the current trends, the latest autopsy protocols, the Indian scenario, and statistical insights into AEFI. Understanding and addressing AEFI is essential to maintain public trust in vaccination programs. Vaccine related deaths need to be investigated properly and exact cause of death can be determined with autopsy

Cannabinoids in anesthesia and chronic pain: Where do we stand?

Cannabis derivatives have been conventionally employed globally for their curative and restorative properties for various ailments. However, its recreational use and consequent legal restrictions have substantially cramped its scientific research. An emerging interest regarding the profound therapeutic potential of cannabinoids has been observed among clinicians. Despite a rich cultural background, high-quality research on cannabinoids is lacking in the Indian scenario. This review readdresses the challenges on this front and brings an insight into the current status of cannabinoids and their utility in scientific exploration. Cannabinoids have a significant medicinal value in various clinical disorders. Its use so far has been based on scarce resources and corroborations, as evidence-based substantiation is limited. Through this review article, we emphasize the remarkable role enacted by cannabinoids in the treatment of various clinical disorders and an utterly significant need to formulate stringent research methodologies to promote its systematic investigation.

Religious Coping in the Indian Scenario

Religious coping plays a crucial role in how individuals manage stress and trauma, particularly within the diverse cultural context of India. This study explores the interrelationships between religious coping, post-traumatic growth (PTG), and psychological well-being (PWB) among a sample of 150 cancer patients aged 30-50 years admitted to Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Bikaner. Using the Brief RCOPE (Religious Coping Scale), the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G), and the PostTraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), we found that positive religious coping strategies are significantly associated with higher levels of PTG and PWB, whereas negative religious coping correlates with poorer psychological outcomes. These findings highlight the beneficial impact of positive religious coping on psychological resilience and growth while emphasising the detrimental effects of negative religious coping. The results underscore the importance of integrating spiritual and religious dimensions into mental health interventions to foster holistic healing and well-being. Despite its contributions, the study is limited by its reliance on selfreport measures and a cross-sectional design. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies and qualitative approaches to deepen understanding and develop culturally sensitive mental health practices that incorporate religious coping mechanisms.

Basel Capital Regulations over Pre and Post Basel III Regime: An Indian Scenario

The adequacy of capital has become a concerned issue because banks being the highly leveraged sector face high risks. So, it is desirable to know at which level of capital is adequate for banks. The focus on capital have existed for a long time but now the definition of capital has changed for banking business due to changes and advancement in banking operations. A bank with higher capital adequacy ratio is considered safe and capable to meet its obligations. The Reserve Bank of India requires all scheduled commercial banks to meet the capital level as stipulated under Basel III norms to comply with international standards. According to the guidelines of Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the banks should maintain that level of capital where a bank can easily recover unexpected shocks and crisis. The adequacy of capital is the measure of financial soundness of banks and indicator of financial health of banks. The banking activities are exposed to various kinds of risks and to manage these risks, banks must maintain sufficient capital. Therefore, it is necessary to set the regulatory guidelines for limits of capital hold by banks. Thus, the present study intends to examine the trends and consistency of capital adequacy ratio of twenty one Indian public sector banks for the period of ten years (2008–2017). The results conclude that the level of capital ratio as per Basel III norms maintained by Indian public sector banks determines the bank’s strength and position.

Drone Regulations: the Indian Scenario

Drone Regulations: the Indian Scenario

Cryptocurrency Regulations: The Indian Scenario

Cryptocurrency Regulations: The Indian Scenario

Self-inflicted accidental penile fracture: A rare case report in Indian scenario.

Self-inflicted accidental penile fracture: A rare case report in Indian scenario.

Optimizing Anesthesia Care in TAVR Patients: A Case Report and Review of Literature against Indian Scenario 

Optimizing Anesthesia Care in TAVR Patients: A Case Report and Review of Literature against Indian Scenario 

Activity ordering task: conceptualization and development of a novel context-based working memory task with a metacognitive facet.

The aim of the present study was to conceptualize and develop a novel context-based working memory (WM) task which would possess the potential to assess the context-based WM in an Indian scenario and incorporate a task-linked metacognitive facet to understand an individual's self-perception of performance. Employing the ADDIE instructional design model, comprising Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation phases, the present study focused on the initial four phases. In the Analysis-phase, the needs and objectives for creating a context-based WM task were identified. Design-phase included task conceptualization and content validation of the conceptualized context-based WM task. In the Develop-phase, the designed context-based WM task was developed in an animated video format. Five content experts and fifteen lay experts were involved in the content validation process. In the Implementation-phase, a pilot study was done on ten adults to assess the feasibility of the novel context-based WM task. The task obtained good content validation index and understandability scores on the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool. Preliminary data trends from the implementation-phase revealed the task's potential to detect age-related WM differences. Significantly correlated with established WM tasks, the novel Activity Ordering Task (AOT) effectively measured WM-spans. Observed discrepancies between performance and prediction/postdiction spans during metacognitive facet administration highlighted the AOT's utility in evaluating metacognition. Addressing the limitations of context in traditional tasks, the AOT appears to be a promising tool that not only measures WM but also assesses metacognition, thereby enhancing its utility beyond an everyday WM assessment.

Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Patients with Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders – A Cross-sectional Study

Background: Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) such as oral leukoplakia, erythroplakia, lichen planus, and oral submucous fibrosis have been shown to have a high rate of transformation to oral cancer. Although many studies have already been done on the risk factors of OPMDs and oral cancer, there are only a few literature on oral health status of patients suffering from OPMDs in Indian scenario. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status and treatment needs of patients with OPMDs. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was carried out at the Department of Oncology, Rajarajeswhwari Medical college and hospital and Outpatient Department of Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital in Bengaluru after obtaining required permission from the concerned authorities and due ethical clearance. Clinical examination was conducted using the World Health Organization Oral Health Assessment Form for Adults, 2013. Results: Majority of the participants were males, with an age range of 21–75 years, and majority were suffering from leukoplakia (49.9%). Decayed, missing, and filled tooth component was statistically significant (P < 0.05) when comparing mean Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth scores between age, gender, and socioeconomic status. The highest CPI score (score of 2) was found highest in participants (32.47%) with leukoplakia. Regarding the treatment needs, about 94.5% of the participants needed prompt treatment (including scaling). Conclusion: Results revealed that the oral health status of participants with OPMD was average. The CPI score (periodontal status) was high in most participants with OPMD, with the maximum score of 2 found in a large number of participants.

Advancement in Understanding and Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcer in Indian Scenario: A Comprehensive Review

This advanced review focuses on preventing and managing Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs), with a particular emphasis on the Indian context. It explores a range of strategies, including patient education, empirical therapeutics, advanced diagnostics like Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and innovative treatments such as maggot therapy, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), Proximal Tibial Cortex Transverse Distraction (PTCTD), Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP), Leukocyte-Platelet-rich Fibrin (L-PRF), regenerative stem cell interventions, and novel applications like sucrose octasulfate dressings. The study underscores the critical role of patient education and timely interventions in preventing DFU complications. Advanced therapies, including maggot therapy, NPWT, PTCTD, PRP, and L-PRF, show promising results in expediting wound healing and reducing recurrence rates. Innovative approaches like antibioticloaded nano fibres and electrical stimulation offer new avenues for inhibiting bacterial growth and promoting wound healing. In summary, the prevention of DFU infections hinges on the trifecta of patient education, empirical therapeutics, and scrupulous wound management. Advanced therapeutic modalities offer a frontier of exciting possibilities for refining outcomes, particularly in regions like India with its unique infection profiles. This multidisciplinary tapestry, interwoven with emerging technologies, holds great potential for elevating the management of DFUs and ultimately enhancing the quality of life for those afflicted by this ailment. This advanced study represents the vanguard of DFU research, offering insights into pioneering strategies that warrant further exploration through rigorous research and large-scale clinical trials, thereby guiding the evolution of DFU management practices.

Introduction to Indian clinical practice consensus guidelines for the management of squamous cell carcinoma the head-and-neck: Update 2022

Head-and-neck cancer (HNC), a malignant tumor of the upper aerodigestive tract, is the sixth most common cancer worldwide. In India, around 30-40% of all cancers are HNCs. Even though there are global guidelines and recommendations for the management of HNCs, these may not be appropriate for the Indian scenario. In order to discuss current practices, and latest developments, and to come to a consensus on management strategies for different anatomical subsites of HNCs for Indian patients, a group of experts (medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists, and dentists) came together. A review of literature from medical databases (PubMed, Google Scholar) was conducted to provide the best possible evidence, which was reviewed by experts in 2019 when the first consensus guidelines were developed. These guidelines were published in the Indian Journal of Cancer in February 2020. To update these guidelines regularly, the experts reconvened on July 27, 2022, and updated the recommendations for all subsites based on the recent evidence.

Chapter 6: Risk Stratification and Surveillance in Differentiated Thyroid Cancers

ABSTRACT Surveillance strategies in differentiated thyroid cancers (DTCs) differ from other head-and-neck subsites by virtue of their excellent prognosis. Guidelines in this chapter are based on a comprehensive literature review, particularly in the Indian setting concurred upon by experts in the field. Key recommendations include serial measurement of thyroglobulin values, thyroglobulin antibodies, and risk-based suppression of thyroid-stimulating hormone during follow-up of treated DTCs, with radioactive iodine scan and structural imaging based on dynamic risk stratification. These recommendations take into consideration prevailing Indian scenario related to reliability of follow-up, insurance coverage, as well as burden on health-care systems.

E-Waste Generation, Management and Impacts: A Review in Present Indian Scenario

E-Waste Generation, Management and Impacts: A Review in Present Indian Scenario