Phule Pune University Research Articles

A study of the use of artificial intelligence by student-teachers

Aim. The study aims to know how student-teachers of B.Ed. courses make use of AI for education and their opinion about the use of AI in education, in general. Methods. The Survey method was used for the study. There were 72 student-teachers of B.Ed the course of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, and studying at Tilak Col- lege of Education, Pune, India, participated in the survey. The questionnaire was the data collection tool for the study. The questionnaire was circulated on WhatsApp group through Google Form which had 12 questions with choices based on the status variable. Results. The data analysis of the 12 questions was done by using percentages and it was presented in Pie charts for each question. The results summarise that most of the stu- dent- teachers use ChatGPT, most of the student-teachers use AI for lessons, practicals, reports, and presentations and student-teachers use AI sometimes in a limited manner. According to the analysis of student-teachers, the use of AI should not be banned but regulations and guidelines should be there. Conclusions. The study underlines that student-teachers use AI in their course and they are in support of use of AI in education. Hence there is a need for general guidelines from the apex bodies regarding use of AI in Education rather than a blanket ban on AI.

INTEGRATED ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH ON KORKU TRIBES IN 2020 (INDIA, MAHARASHTRA). PRELIMINARY RESULTS

Introduction. In February 2020, the third season of the Russian-Indian Anthropological expedition was conducted in Maharashtra. The field work was coordinated by Paleoethnology Research Center (Russia) and Department of Anthropology of Savitribai Phule Pune University (India). The goal was to examine Korku people, who are members of the Mundo-speaking branch of the Austroasiatic family. Data and methods. A total of 293 people were examined from three different Amravati district locations. The sociological questionnaire indicated that 285 individuals were members of the Korku, of which 196 individuals were children and teenagers (95 male, 101 female) and 89 individuals were older than 17 years (58 male, 31 female). Following the traditions of the Russian anthropological school, the study of Korku was conducted using as many morphological techniques as possible, including the collection of data on somatometry, cephalometry, cephaloscopy, dental anthropology, dermatoglyphics, and anthropological photo. All data was collected according to the law protecting personal data and the principles of bioethics. Results and discussion. Korku people tend to have dark pigmentation of the eyes, hair and skin, and soft, wavy hair. Males are orthognathic in the vertical profile of the face, females are mesognathic. Horizontal profiling in both sexes is characterized by average values. The lateral profile of the nasal bridge is flattened, the eye gap is of medium width and has horizontal orientation, while epicanthus is rare. According to the head index, males are mesocephalic with a tendency to subbrachycephaly, the proportions of the face and nose are characterized by average values. Women are also mesocephalic, relatively leptorineic. According to somatometric indicators, males have an average body length (164.4 cm). According to the proportions of the body, males and females are brachymorphic. The body length and chest circumference of children increases smoothly with age. The same growth curve is typical for body weight with a slight jump in the transition from 10–11 y.o. to 12–14 y.o. Composite portraits of Korku males and females were compiled in three standard norms. Dermatoglyphics and dental anthropology data are still being analyzed. Conclusion. The Russian-Indian Anthropological Expedition examined the Korku people using an integrated anthropological approach during the 2020 field season. The Korku's somatometric, cephalometric, and cephaloscopic characteristics were acquired and presented for the first time.

Report on ‘The Deccan - Next’, International Conference, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, Maharashtra, India, 1 - 5 October, 2023

Report on ‘The Deccan - Next’, International Conference, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, Maharashtra, India, 1 - 5 October, 2023

Q&A: Thekke Variyam Ramanathan

Abstract The head of the statistics department at Savitribai Phule Pune University in India was voted best teacher there earlier this year

Correlating Job Satisfaction with Job Stress and Work-Family Conflict among Higher Education Teachers

The higher education teachers are imposed with frequent stressful circumstances that create great levels of stress. These situations have an impact on the interpersonal relations and the work life stability as they affect the psychosomatic conditions and physical health of the teachers. The study intends to inspect the association between the three variables namely: Work stress, Work life conflict and Job Satisfaction with regards to higher education teachers. Xxx higher education teachers working with Savitribai Phule Pune University were considered for the study. The data was collated by using job stress scale (Parker and DeCotiis Organ Behav Hum Perform 32(2):160–177, 1983), the work-family conflict scale (Kopelman et al. Organ Behav Hum Perform 32:198–215, 1983), and the job satisfaction scale (Singh and Sharma 1986). The data was analysed using the Karl Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient. The study revealed that there is a positive correlation with high significance between job stress and work family conflict; negative correlation with high significance between job stress and job satisfaction of higher education teachers; and negative correlation but not significant between job satisfaction and work family conflict among the higher education teachers. The outcomes sustain the job strain model. These findings will help to trace the areas of concern among the higher education teachers, which can be of reference to the therapists and counsellors. The outcomes of the study will help in building a cohesive work environment thereby facilitating work life balance by proposing interventions that will minimize the work family conflict and job stress among the higher education teachers. These interventions will enhance the on-the- job performance thereby benefiting the students and institutes at large.

G.R. Udas Memorial Lecture, 21st March 2023, Department of Environmental Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

G.R. Udas Memorial Lecture, 21<b>st</b> March 2023, Department of Environmental Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Information consolidation and repackaging for augmented reality library service: a special reference to the Layar app

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to introduce the Layar augmented reality (AR) application among library users and to understand the user’s satisfaction towards the information services provided by the Layar application with the help of the structural equation model (SEM).Design/methodology/approachAccording to Thomas (2016), action research is mainly undertaken to develop new skills or new approaches and to solve issues and problems with direct application to any applied setting. The present study helps to develop new skills and approaches to repackaging information using AR applications. Researchers have identified the question of what could be done to increase the awareness of Layar AR applications among students. Because the Layar augmented application is one of the new tools for an academic library to repackage information for mass accessibility. Therefore, in the present action research approach, researchers encompass two activities action and research. Researchers have used participatory action research methods by collecting data from 17 MBA institute libraries affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. Researchers have systematically used the Layar application in the library by obtaining permission from each higher authority. Researchers have designed a Layar satisfaction model using the SEM with AMOS and SPSS.FindingsThe researcher found that the relationship between experience, performance and service quality is positively significant. The user’s experience is satisfied with the Layar application, but users are not satisfied with the service quality and performance of the Layar application.Research limitations/implicationsThis study tested Layar AR application in MBA libraries affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University in the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad areas.Practical implicationsThe Layar app helps the academic library to convert selected print collections into an AR feel for library users. This is an additional method of providing information services to users through mobile devices. A total of 157 students downloaded the Layar application from their handsets and provided feedback through a questionnaire. Researchers have found that the relationships between users and Layar experience, performance and service quality are positively significant. The user experience is satisfied with the Layar application, but users are not satisfied with the service quality and performance of the Layar application.Originality/valueThis study examined the performance, service quality and user experience of Layar applications. Structural equation and Modelling theories were used to examine the relationship between user satisfaction and information services using the Layar application.

Evaluation of HbA1c from CGM traces in an Indian population.

The development of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) over the last decade has provided access to many consecutive glucose concentration measurements from patients. A standard method for estimating glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), already established in the literature, is based on its relationship with the average blood glucose concentration (aBG). We showed that the estimates obtained using the standard method were not sufficiently reliable for an Indian population and suggested two new methods for estimating HbA1c. Two datasets providing a total of 128 CGM and their corresponding HbA1c levels were received from two centers: Health Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune and Joshi Hospital, Pune, from patients already diagnosed with diabetes, non-diabetes, and pre-diabetes. We filtered 112 data-sufficient CGM traces, of which 80 traces were used to construct two models using linear regression. The first model estimates HbA1c directly from the average interstitial fluid glucose concentration (aISF) of the CGM trace and the second model proceeds in two steps: first, aISF is scaled to aBG, and then aBG is converted to HbA1c via the Nathan model. Our models were tested on the remaining 32 data- sufficient traces. We also provided 95% confidence and prediction intervals for HbA1c estimates. The direct model (first model) for estimating HbA1c was HbA1cmmol/mol = 0.319 × aISFmg/dL + 16.73 and the adapted Nathan model (second model) for estimating HbA1c is HbA1cmmol/dL = 0.38 × (1.17 × ISFmg/dL) - 5.60. Our results show that the new equations are likely to provide better estimates of HbA1c levels than the standard model at the population level, which is especially suited for clinical epidemiology in Indian populations.

Corrigendum to “Implications of Implementing Promulgated and Prospective Emission Regulations on Air Quality and Health in India during 2030” [Aerosol Air Qual. Res. 22, 220112

Original article available at https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.220112 The original version of this article contained an error in Affiliation 2, which was incorrectly given as ‘Development of Atmospheric and Space Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India’. The correct affiliation is listed below: Department of Atmospheric and Space Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India The original article has been corrected.

Current Practices Of Acquisition Of E-Resources: A Study Of Academic Law Libraries Affiliated To Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune

Current Practices Of Acquisition Of E-Resources: A Study Of Academic Law Libraries Affiliated To Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune

AN ANALYTICAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND DEPRESSION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Purpose- This paper aims to understand the impact of sleep deprivation and depression on the academic performance of Master's students at Savitribai Phule Pune University, India. The study attempts to find a causal relationship between the dependent and independent variables. The research also observed exogenous factors affecting the study's variables. Design/methodology/ approach- Data were collected from 49 students across various departments. The following study was causal-comparative and conclusive research. The data analysis was done using correlation and statistical regression methods in IBM SPSS Version 25. Findings- There was no correlation observed between sleep deprivation and academic performance. The study sample reveals that students have good sleep hygiene practices, which positively impacts their quality and quantity of sleep. Practical Implications- Factors affecting students' sleep quality and mental status has been studied, which will help students and guardians to work on those factors which will lead a student towards the state of sleep deprivation and depression. Thus, the study will allow students to schedule and re-schedule their daily routine and habits by controlling the harmful activities and creating a positive sleep environment.

A CONCISE REVIEW ON SYNTHESIS OF ACETAL AND RECENT ADVANCES

Department of Chemistry, Fergusson College, Autonomous Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411 004, India

Water Resources of Western and Central Regions of India: Status, Issues and Strategies

One of the important events in the field of Geology especially Hydrology and Hydrogeology was jointly organized by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune and Geological Society of India, Begaluru during 10th - 11th January 2019. The present event was associated with various brain storming sessions to pin-point the status, potentials, management issues and strategies, especially pertaining to the water resources of western and central regions of India covering the six major states, namely, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh. All these states have unique set up of geology, geomorphology, climatic diversities in addition to the well established hydrological and hydrogeological characteristics. This brain storming event was jointly organized to brought out the above mentioned special volume - 12 ( ix + 261 pages). This special volume has been grouped under the very explicit themes, defining i) Water resources of western and central regions of India: perspectives, ii) Resource potential and development and iii) Resource management and strategies: science and technology. The publication comprises in all 25 articles, covering mainly three themes. The first theme encompasses the volumetric data on entire reserves of water resources of western and central regions of India, under which the three research papers have been published. This theme clearly brings out that “India is the largest user of surface and groundwater across the globe and hence the challenges are equally complex”. Also, the schemes/policies to manage the both water resources should be site-specific because hydrological and hydrogeological set ups of the states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh are all together different. Hence, an integrated approach in the water resource management and their regulatory mechanism need to be given specific “vision” for the further future developments. The second theme appears to be very comprehensive by including all the states of western and central regions of India and apprehends the surface and groundwater resource potential of the states covered by these regions of India. The data-base of surface water as well as groundwater resources are discussed in detail from the states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh as well as Goa with their unique hydrological and hydrogeological distinctiveness. Some research papers attract the viewer's attention for their particular orientation in degradation of water quality due to sea water intrusions at the sites of coastal Maharashtra; water crisis in Gujarat; ground water quality worsening in parts of Rajasthan with emphasis on fluoride problems and the contamination potential of groundwater from Goa. In addition, the pragmatic approach of groundwater conservation and artificial recharge strategies in Madhya Pradesh has been very well dealt with! An overview of the data-base has also been supplied for the groundwater resources in some of the states as well as management issues and future strategies for sustainability have also been discussed in greater detail. The third theme has been based on the induction of science and technological edge for the water resource management and the strategies implemented in western and central parts of India. “Water resource management in India: a peep through ages” is a plausible rendition on ancient water resource management systems in India. The two other papers are interesting and very specific in their core premise, i) groundwater management at the interface of an aquifer and the community and ii) a case study from upper Nira River Basin for delineation of phreatic basaltic aquifers. Besides, two research papers make us to apprehend the heap of data-base from two neighbours, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Herein, the subjects like groundwater scenario, issues and management strategies have been argued, and also highlighted the quality issues (salinity, nitrate, fluoride), cropped out from the arid and semi arid Rajasthan. The authors have aptly tried to put their manuscripts very clearly with their research findings and field traverse recordings. This special volume accomplishes the integrated comprehensive outlook of hydrogeological settings of western and the central parts of India with immense data given through more than 140 figures and 110 tables. The authors' wide experience and the placing of the thematic approach for the research findings are the added merit of this special volume. I personally feel that this special volume is an ideal data-set for researchers, trainee hydrogeologists, NGOs and even the geo-scientists working in various organizations/ institutions dealing with hydrology/ hydrogeology. I congratulate both the authors for their contribution in aptly combining the “treasure” of ground water resource data as well as the Geological Society of India, Bengaluru for bringing out this volume in very praise worthy form.

Library and information science theses in Shodhganga repository: a study

The study aims to analyse the availability, visibility, impact, and trend of LIS PhD theses deposited in Shodhganga. Data for the study were obtained from Shodhganga ETD repository (http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/) and Google Scholar till December 2019. Ninety six Indian universities have deposited 1767LIS theses in the Shodhganga repository. Detailed analysis of the top five universities contributing to Shodhganga reveals that only 15.68% of the theses were cited. Theses from Savitribai Phule Pune University received the maximum number of citations. Most productive research guides in LIS research based on e-theses in Shodhganga have also been identified.

Design and development of digital information product and service using colour QR codes for smartphone user's of academic libraries

PurposeThe objectives of the study include the following: (1) to design and develop digital information products by using Quick Response (QR) codes (2) to make an awareness of QR codes in library users; (3) to study user preferences for black and green QR codes in the library services of management institutes and (4) to raise awareness of the product layer among the library profession.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a participatory action research approach. The researcher implemented QR codes in the library, and participants scanned QR codes through their smartphones. All data analyses were performed using IBM SPSS and Microsoft Excel 2016.FindingsThe researcher found that both QR codes will be popular in the future; however, users will prefer to scan the green QR code multiple times due to the code's increased benefits and advantages (which have been discussed in this report).Research limitations/implicationsThis study implemented QR codes in MBA libraries affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University in the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad areas.Originality/valueThe current study implemented a QR code in the library service with green and black colours. This study examined which QR code will be popular in the future owing to QR code's advanced features and specifications. This, in turn, will assist the library in designing such a collection and developing more QR codes that will be recommended to users. This will assist in the creation of good digital information products for smartphone users.

Impact of Fitness Applications on Level of Physical Activity And Body Composition Among Students

The physical activity level (PAL) is a way to express a person's daily physical activity as a number and is used to estimate a person's total energy expenditure. Body composition is the proportion of fat and non-fat mass in your body. The purpose of this study is to find the effect of fitness apps on the level of physical activity and body Composition among students from Savitribai Phule Pune University. This study was carried out on 100 students 50 in the control and 50 in the experimental group. Data were collected by using the Physical activity index questionnaire and body composition excel sheet formula in the form of google Form. Analysis of data was Quantitative, independent sample t-test was computed to find the effect of the Use of fitness app on level of physical activity and body composition among students of Savitribai Phule Pune University. In the case of Level of Physical Activity, the calculated t value is 1.775 which is not significant at 0.05 level of significance. (P=0.080) similarly, for Body composition, the calculated t value is 1.973 which is not significant at 0.05 level of significance (P=0.54). All the statistical analysis was done by SPSS version 19. The findings of this study indicated that there is no significant effect of fitness apps on the level of physical activity and body composition among students.

Evidential sighting of Mottled Wood-Owl Strix ocellate (Lesson, 1839), in Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune, Maharashtra

The Mottled Wood-Owl (Strix ocellate) is rarely seen endemic species to the Indian subcontinent. It is listed as Least Concern by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The sighting of this species is very rare. This species usually prefers nesting away from the human settlement area. There was no previous record of its presence and nesting in the Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus (SPPU). In this note, we are reporting the first evidential sighting record of the Mottled Wood-Owl in Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus (SPPU).

Project-Based Learning: Teaching Methodology to Impart Knowledge and Skills

For an enhanced learning experience, along with conventional classroom and laboratory teaching, project-based learning (PBL) has been introduced in the curriculum to motivate students to learn by working in a group cooperatively. However, true learning depends on the successful implementation of Project-Based Learning teaching methodology. In this paper, a case study of the implementation of the PBL over a semester is presented with outcome measurement for the Second Year Electrical Engineering students. Initially, a project-based learning implementation strategy is designed in line with the curriculum prescribed by the Savitribai Phule Pune University (formerly Pune University). It is then carried out over a semester as per the predefined schedule. Outcome measurement is done at the end of the semester by collecting course feedback from individual students. The analysis of the course feedback showed the development of knowledge and skills of the subject matter in students. Keywords—Course Feedback; Outcome Measurement; Project-based learning; Teaching Methodology.

Scientometric Analysis of the Research Productivity of Savitribai Phule Pune University

The study is about the Scientometric analysis of published articles under the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune since 2001 to 2019. Total of 6449 documents were studied. Specialisation Index and the Research Priority Index have been used for analysing the subjects and their sub-subjects Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Engineering. The study provides an overview of research conducted by the University and tries to show the weaker and stronger areas in four major subjects. The study measures and illustrates the research efforts taken by the Savitribai Phule Pune University in comparison with research efforts taken by the Nation and the World in the same subjects. The study found ‘Physics’ as a specialised subject in the University which obtained 1.455 SI Index Value. The study also reveals that ‘Medical Chemistry’ with 333.2 PI Value in Chemistry, ‘Polymer Science’ with 757.87 PI Value in Physics, ‘Microbiology’ with 1090.51 PI Value in Biology, and ‘Biotechnology Applied Microbiology’ with 936.9 PI Value in Engineering have received the highest research priority and corresponds to the Nation’s research productivity efforts in the same Sub-subjects. The study provides different ranking such as author’s productivity, most cited authors, author’s impact (h-index, g-index, m-index), most-cited journals and most contributed journals.

Information Seeking Behaviour of Teachers from Science Departments of Savitribai Phule Pune University

Information Seeking Behaviour of Teachers from Science Departments of Savitribai Phule Pune University