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Clinical Evaluation of the Efficacy, Safety, and In-Use Tolerability of a Diacnemide™-Containing Acne Kit (Facial Serum and Cleanser) Regimen for the Synergistic Management of Facial Acne in Adults.

Introduction Acne is a common inflammatory condition characterized by comedones, papules, and pustules, often resulting from increased sebum production influenced by hormones such as insulin-like growth factor-1 and androgens. Factors like Cutibacterium acnes, medications, sun exposure, cosmetics, and genetics exacerbate acne. This study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of a novel acne treatment regimen, including a cleanser and serum containing Diacnemide™ (manufactured by Beaucience India Private Limited, Faridabad, India), in improving acne symptoms in adults. Methods This prospective, interventional, open-label, single-center, single-arm clinical study was designed to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and in-use tolerability of the test treatment regimen (serum + cleanser) for facial acne. Ethical approval was obtained from the Independent Ethics Committee, and all participants provided written consent. The study assessed changes in the severity of acne by dermatological assessment using the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) scale, changes in inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions, skin hydration, sebum levels, and facial blemishes using various bioinstrumentations from Courage+Khazaka Electronic GmbH, Germany - Visiopor® PP34N, Corneometer® CM 825, Sebumeter® SM 815, and Mexameter® MX 18, respectively. Evaluations were conducted at baseline, T15 minutes, day 8, and day 15 post-usage. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS (version 29.0.1.0) and Microsoft® Excel 2019 software, with results reported using p-values and confidence intervals at a 5% significance level. Results Porphyrin measurements showed significant reductions over time, with a 27.18% decrease in quantity and a 39.86% reduction by day 15 (p < 0.0001). Porphyrin values dropped by 2.61% after 15 minutes and 7.82% by day 15 (p < 0.05). Skin hydration increased significantly, with a 97.54% increment after 15 minutes and a 102.74% increment by day 15 (p < 0.0001). Sebum levels were restored to normal levels with the dry skin observed at baseline, showing a 34.45% improvement on day 8 and 75.75% by day 15 (p < 0.0001). Facial dark spots were reduced by 10.66% by day 8 and 14.64% by day 15 (p < 0.0001), and erythema levels decreased significantly. Acne severity showed notable improvement, with 50% of the subjects having moderate acne at baseline, reduced to 20.69% with mild acne, and 79.31% with almost clear skin by day 15. Subject responses indicated high satisfaction, with 100% agreeing on the test treatment's effectiveness in reducing acne, oiliness, and inflammation and improving hydration and skin texture. Conclusion The ThriveCo acne regimen (serum + cleanser)manufactured by Anveya Living Private Limited, India, is both effective and safe for treating facial acne in healthy adults with acne. It significantly reduces porphyrin size and quantity, indicating a strong inhibition of P. acnes, and visibly improves dark spots and skin hydration. The components - Diacnemide™ and zinc pyrrolidone carboxylic acid - in the cleanser regulate sebum production and provide anti-inflammatory benefits, while the serum, containing Diacnemide™ and niacinamide, enhances skin barrier function and balances lipids. The synergistic effects of the ThriveCo Goodbye Acne Cleanser and Serum in this regimen effectively target surface bacteria like C. acnes and deeper follicular issues, promoting healthier skin and reducing acne-related symptoms.

BASF Catalysts India Private Ltd. inaugurates a new RD&A lab for automotive emissions control solutions

BASF Catalysts India Private Ltd. inaugurates a new RD&A lab for automotive emissions control solutions

Retaining Employees in Indian Private Banking Sector

The Indian banking industry is growing fast and needs talented workers. One of the biggest challenges for banks is recruiting and retaining staff. India's private banks are witnessing a spike in attrition rates, especially among younger, frontline staff. Research on retention strategies and banking industry factors is scarce for private banks. Employee retention strategies in select private banks in greater are studied. HDFC and ICICI banks are among the top five private banks surveyed. It identifies the retention factors and processes that influence employees' decisions to stay with the bank, analyses the similarities in retention strategies across select private banks, groups the banks by similarities, and interprets the relationship between demographics and satisfaction with banks' retention efforts. Descriptive statistics and single proportion test, ANOVA, Chi-square, Rank sum method, Post Hoc test, and paired comparison are used to analyse primary data. Salary, training and development, bonuses, workplace relations, and Medi-claim benefits influence private sector bank employees' decisions to stay. Bank employees expect rewards for their work, reasonable goals, and better communication to stay motivated and work there.

Additive manufacturing service bureau selection: A Bayesian network integrated framework

Additive manufacturing service bureaus (AMSBs) are crucial for enabling manufacturing organizations to leverage the benefits of additive manufacturing (AM) technology, such as on-demand manufacturing, production speed, etc., all while eliminating the expense of maintaining inventories. Consequently, many organizations favor AMSBs for expertise, cost efficiency, and access to diverse equipment, materials, and post-processing, reducing the necessity for substantial in-house investments. While researchers have explored evolving business models and the types of AM services offered by AMSBs to some extent, there is a noticeable research gap in selecting the most compatible AMSB for specific customer requirements, which this research would like to address. Initially, this research identifies various types of services offered by AMSBs, classifying them into eight groups: generative, evaluative, explorative, facilitative, constructive, decisive, selective, and assistive. Then, a knowledge-based expert system is introduced to select a suitable type of AM service. Further, 101 AMSB selection criteria are identified and grouped into criteria and sub-criteria by incorporating insights from literature and experts. Then, 26 pertinent criteria were shortlisted through Delphi. Neutrosophic best-worst method is then utilized to quantify criteria weights. Finally, a Bayesian network is used to calculate the selection probability of each AMSB, identifying the AMSB with the highest probability as the most compatible. The robustness of this framework is validated through sensitivity analysis. The practical effectiveness of the framework was demonstrated through a case study involving Ferro Oil-Tech India Private Limited. The analysis of the results provided valuable managerial insights and suggested ways to enhance the business competitiveness of the organization.

An In Vitro Analysis of the Effects of Mouthwashes on the Surface Properties of Composite Resin Restorative Material.

Restorative composite resins have clinical prime importance in modern dental practice, but numerous factors influence their prognosis in the oral environment. Their interaction with oral care products, like mouthwashes, is one such factor. This study aimed to evaluate the quantifiable effects of different mouthwashes on the surface properties of the composite resin restorative material. The method involved formulating 90 samples of nanohybrid composite resins (Medicept Dental India Private Limited, Mumbai, India). The samples were treated with 1% alcohol, without alcohol, and with a saline solution (control). Surface roughness (Ra values) and microhardness had been checked before and after an exposure period of 24 hours. Data were thus tabulated, and from that, average values of surface roughness and microhardness were derived. This data was analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, V. 26.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and a t-test were used to compare the means of the variables. The level of significance was fixed at p < 0.05. The surface roughness value was significantly highest in the ethanol-containing mouthwash-treated samples after 24 hours of exposure (p < 0.05). The microhardness was statistically lower in these samples (p < 0.05). These research data give quantitative information, however, about the mass effect of mouthwashes on the composite resin restorative material. The presented changes, which were illustrated by the values of surface roughness and microhardness, are drawing attention to the fact that a cautious approach must be taken in the recommendations for oral care in the provision of intensive treatments with restorative composite resins.

Comparative Evaluation of the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate vs. Bacterial Cellulose Nanocrystal-Reinforced Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: An In Vitro Study.

This study aims tocompare and assess the compression strength, microhardness, and surface texture of two sets of materials: mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) PlusTMand bacterial cellulose nanocrystal (BCNC)-reinforced MTA PlusTM. According to the ASTM E384 standard, the cylindrical molds made of plexiglass with an internal diameter of 6 mm and a height of 4 mm were fabricated using computer numerical control laser cutting. A total of 20 samples (n=10) in each group were considered in this experimental study: Group I (control group) MTA PlusTM (Prevest DenPro Limited, India)and Group II (experimental group) BCNC (Vedayukt India Private Limited, India)-reinforced MTA PlusTM. After preparation, the molds were incubated at 37°C in a fully saturated condition for about 24 hours, and then the compression strength, microhardness, and scanning electron microscopy analyses were performed at different magnifications. The obtained data were then statistically analyzed. Quantitative analysis revealed that there is a statistically significant difference between MTA PlusTM and BCNC-reinforced MTAPlusTM (p<0.002). The Wilcoxon signed-ranktest and Mann-Whitney U-test revealed that BCNC-reinforced MTA PlusTM showed significantly higher compression strength (33.80±3.83 MPa, p=0.00) and surface microhardness (642.85±24.00 μm, p=0.00) than the control group. Based on ourfindings, it was concluded thatthere is a statistically significant difference between both study groups. Thus, incorporating BCNC into the MTA PlusTM significantly increased the compression strength and surface microhardness of the MTA PlusTM cement. Numerous dental applications have been investigated for bacterial cellulose. Many benefits of bacterial cellulose are available, which includeits effects on moldability, low cost, high water retention capacity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. Furthermore, the addition of BCNC to MTA PlusTM accelerates the material's hardening process and decreases its setting time, which in turn shortens clinical chairside procedural timing and thereby improves patient satisfaction.

Quantification of heavy metals in wild gravid female mud crab (Scylla olivacea) collected from different rivers of Sundarbans mangrove region

Heavy metals pollution is one of our major problems in Sundarbans mangrove zone as we all their surrounding rivers. The presence of industrial development in the nearby areas of coastal and marine aquacultures sites are the cause of heavy metals pollution. The aim of the research was to quantify heavy metals in gravid female mud crabs (Scylla olivacea) in three different rivers of Sundarbans region. Mud crabs and their surrounding water and soil sediments were collected from Mongla, Kholpetua, and Kopotakkho rivers. Analysis of river water was conducted in the laboratory of Shiva Analyticals (India) Private Limited, India, whereas live mud crabs and sediment samples were analyzed from Quality Control Laboratory (QCL), Khulna, Bangladesh for the quantification of heavy metals. The results showed that the heavy metals As, Cr, Cd, Hg and Pb were detected in mud crabs and their surrounding river water and sediments, but the concentration of heavy metals in mud crabs was remains below the limit of human’s consumptions except the heavy metal Chromium (Cr). Maximum concentration of heavy metals was detected Kopotakkho river followed by Mongla and Kholpetua river. The concentration of heavy metals was highest in soil sediments followed by mud crabs and river waters. Mud crabs were contaminated by heavy metals that bioaccumulated from their surrounding sediments and water sources. The hierarchy of mean concentrations (mg/kg) of the heavy metals were Pb>As>Cr>Pb>Hg. Heavy metals are carcinogenic for human consumption when exceeded their permissible levels. It is urgent to stop pollution in Sundarbans mangrove zone and led to serve healthy foods for the nations.

EMPLOYEE PERCEPTION ABOUT ORGANIZATIONAL HR PRACTICES AND ITS CULTURE

A study on employee perception about organizational HR practices and culture at IWL India Private Limited. This study explores employee perceptions of organizational HR practices and culture and their impact on employee satisfaction and engagement. The research aims to understand how employees perceive various HR practices, such as recruitment, training, performance management, and compensation, and how these practices influence their perceptions of the organization's culture. The study also examines the relationship between employee perceptions of HR practices and their job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and intention to stay with the organization. The research adopts a descriptive research design to analyze the perspectives of 200 employees through a survey questionnaire. Using SPSS 16 for data analysis, quantitative research methodology is used. The questionnaire assesses the overall HR practices and culture. The transparency, flexibility, monetary rewards and remuneration, HR practices and culture which makes task easier and comfortable, and employee’s opinions and ideas in the study. The findings aim to provide insights into how employees perceive these practices and their impact on organizational culture. This study contributes to the existing literature by offering a comprehensive analysis of employee perceptions, which can guide organizations in improving their HR practices and fostering a positive organizational culture. Key Words: HR practices, organisational culture

A study on factors influencing churn at Enerlife India Private Limited

This research is about a study on factors influencing churn at Enerlife India Private Limited (Nabati). This company provides fast-moving consumer goods products all over India. The origin of the company is from Indonesia. Nabati Group is a business group that has a business focus in the field of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), especially food. The company was initially only engaged in the snack food business with a home industry scale. Assessing the impact of factors such as job satisfaction, cost Implications, leadership and management, employee burnout, career development, and flexible work arrangements. Proposing recommendations and best practices for reducing employee churn and fostering a more engaged and stable workforce. By studying the external factors, that influence churn in the organization, job security perceptions and career advancement opportunities on churn are the objectives. This study contributes valuable insights to the existing literature on employee churn in the company by identifying new factors or confirming existing ones that influence churn rates within the organization. In research methodology a questionnaire to collect data from the employees. Stratified random sampling is a type of probability method using which a research organization can branch off the entire population into multiple non-overlapping, homogenous groups (strata) and randomly choose final members from various strata for research which reduces cost and improves efficiency. This research study underscores the importance of churn at the company. As the employees always looking for new roles for their career growth, the company should ensure that the employee will have their career growth in the company. Giving importance to the employee’s insights and suggestions will make as one of the retention strategies used by the company. Churn poses significant challenges for organizations, impacting productivity, morale, and financial stability.

Redesigning the HR processes for scaling up ISOQAR (India) Private Limited

Learning outcomes Post analysis of the case study, students will be able to comprehend the significance of Six Sigma and its integration with the human resources (HR) processes in the service sector. Post case study discussion, students will be able to: examine the HR processes of ISOQAR (India) and deduce the reasons to seek change in their approach; validate the importance of integrating Six Sigma in the human resource management (HRM) framework of an organization; and categorize the difficulties encountered while implementing Six Sigma in the service sector compared to those in a manufacturing environment. Case overview/synopsis In September 2006, four senior employees of an audit firm made the decision to start their own venture. They identified a gap in a sizable and fiercely competitive auditing industry. Nishid Shivdas, Suhas Risbood, Shiv Prakash Bhutra and Burgis Bulsara, co-founders of ISOQAR (India), had distinct leadership experiences that drove the organization to concentrate on developing a broad range of services, with a focus on management consulting, training and audit services. They created a distinctive positioning in market in a short span and reported growth by building strong customer relationships, providing high-quality service and personalized attention to individual clients and meeting deadlines. The wide gamut of services included areas such as the payment card industry, data security standard, information security management systems, business continuity management, service management systems, food safety management system, Responsible Jewellery Council certification services, retail audit services and risk assessment services. They concentrated on collaborating with UKAS for their accreditations. The focus on offering great services with faster response times, a varied array of services and the expertise of its founders let them to price their services at par with some of its competitors, and even higher in few cases. It did not have a large support staff; however, the ones they had were multifaceted, both full time and contractual. Being in the service industry, the founders realized that to maintain growth as the firm aims to grow geographically, their heavy engagement in the existing operations would have to give way to more standardized processes in general and HR in particular. Ensuring the integration of the current workforce to the Six Sigma framework presented challenges. Complexity academic level This case is designed for second-year students enrolled in Master of Business Administration/Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA/PGDM) or equivalent postgraduate-level programmes, in the domain of “Human Resource.” It will enable the students to engage with the significance of “Six Sigma” being used in various processes in the HRM framework. It can also be taught to students in the domain of Marketing because of its relevance to the service sector. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 6: Human Resource Management.

A Study on Employees Perception From Govche India Private Limited Towards Investing in Indian Stock Market

Stock market investments have become a typical occurrence for all people today. The development of the country's stock markets has a significant impact on the growth of the national economy. Global financial market developments have opened up a wide range of markets and investment opportunities for investors. Making investment decisions is a difficult undertaking that requires extensive analysis. Research has been conducted to identify the variables affecting investors' preferences and investment choices. Through the use of a structured questionnaire, primary data is acquired. The study included 107 respondents as its sample size. Data was analysed in this study using percentages, chi square, and Anova. It has been discovered that economic factors such as currency strength and legal considerations have an impact on investment choices.

Privatisation of Higher Education in India: Forms and Patterns

This paper examines the trajectory of policy changes and increasing significance of the private sector with regard to higher education in India. The phenomenon of privatisation of higher education, its forms and patterns in India, is discussed in this paper. The concept of education privatisation, its pattern and trend are discussed using evidence from secondary data. It is argued that privatisation in the education sector differs from the concept of privatisation in general due to the fact that this process can take place without the transfer of ownership from the public to the private sector. The Indian version of education privatisation may be characterised as a by-product of response to the economic crisis that happened in the late eighties, which shifted the overall policy towards privatisation due to the adoption of neoliberal policies in the aftermath of the 1991 crisis. It has progressed gradually over the three decades post-1991 and consequently converging towards the international consensus. Notably, the shift towards privatisation is witnessed both in policymaking and by the judiciary, which further confirms that education privatisation in India cannot be classified as an abrupt move under the pressure of simply an economic crisis. The private sector has been dominant in stand-alone institutions and deemed universities in the initial phase. The increasing presence of the private sector in universities is the most recent phenomenon. However, government’s commitment towards financing higher education is an instrumental factor in determining the size of the private sector. Thus, the prime reason behind privatisation is largely a policy choice, either proactive measures towards education privatisation or low priority given to the expansion of higher education in the government sector.

Application For NGO Food Supply Chain

Food is a common problem in our society. Food management is crucial since it can improve our environmental and economic sustainability. We have identified the use of mobile technology to reduce food management and built an android mobile application that allows individual user or restaurants to donate and share their foods and leftovers with people in need. This app will enable users to register, login, view items, add items, add items to cart, remove an item from the cart, and log out. This app is using the sql storage and real-time database. Any user in need can see all the food images donated by different users and add it to his or her cart. SWIGGY and ZOMATO have emerged as the biggest players in online food ordering and delivery marketplace in India. Some of the other major players operating in the Indian market are, Faaso’s Food Services Private Limited, Food vista India Private Limited, Food Panda and Uber EATS, etc. Like these we are making system for remaining food of our home or programme , these food we can supply to ngo through the application.

Marketing of Hospitality and Tourism Services by Prasanna Kumar, McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, (2016; Pages: 349)

The tourism and hospitality industry has been evolving globally as the most attractive service sector, uncovering unlimited potentialities. The endless avenues have been fragmented into countless tiny streets, creating various professions and other miscellaneous livings and broadening this service sector's scope. Since the delivery of a hospitality service is composed of a higher portion of emotional aspects and more toward subjective decision-making, professionals in the hospitality sector require a sound knowledge of every sharp/sensitive corner of the tourism and hospitality sector. We can praise this book because we felt the necessity of a simple book that anyone can read and understand without too much technical jargon.Marketing of Hospitality and Tourism Services" by Prasanna Kumar is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate marketing world within the hospitality and tourism industry. As someone interested in this field, the book is a valuable resource, offering insights and strategies to benefit beginners and veteran professionals. This book is well-streamlined and organized into 15 uncomplicated chapters. The internal order of the chapters is very similar, from the meaning and definition of the particular concept and relevant content to practice questions. The reviewers applied the academic approach used by De Silva et al. (2023), De Silva and Hettiarachchi (2023), Gamage (2021), Iddagoda and Dewasiri (2021), Peiris et al. (2020), and Dewasiri and Samarasinghe (2019) in reviewing this valuable masterpiece.

A Study On Distribution Channels To Improve Retailer Satisfaction Towards Unibic Products At Unibic Foods (India) Private Limited

The Objective of the study is to examine pricing strategies and quality maintenance are satisfactory for retailers. Identify factors influencing retailer satisfaction towards unibic products. and examine the Distribution channel efficiency to Motivate the retailers, and conference proceedings This descriptive study Used Reliability analysis, T-test, Annova, and Correlation Analysis. This research investigates distribution channels aimed at enhancing retailer satisfaction with Unibic products. The research delves into the strategies and mechanisms through which Unibic products are channeled to retailers. The primary objective is to understand how these distribution channels impact retailer satisfaction and subsequently, the brand's market presence. The research employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze data gathered from retailers and industry experts. The findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics between distribution channels and retailer satisfaction in the context of Unibic products Index Terms- Retailer Satisfaction, Pricing, Quality, Delivery times, advertising, Brand Awareness

Book Review: Advertising and Promotion: An Integrated Marketing Communication Perspective, George E. Belch, Michael E. Belch, and Keyoor Purani (McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, Special Indian Edition (2013) Pages: 1016)

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A Comparative Analysis Between the Employee Safety Practices in Selected Public and Private Sector Heavy Manufacturing Organisations

The current research paper is aimed to understand the implementation of employee safety practices in the selected public and private sector organisaitons. The study considered Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited and JCB India Private Limited. There are totally 1500 samples collected from the select organisaitons and analysed by over the employee safety practices in the concerned companies.

The need for prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation inclusion in early pediatric intervention centers in India: A viewpoint.

The article focuses on the need for prosthetic and orthotic services in India to improve the quality of life of children with disabilities through early identification and intervention. Early intervention is the earliest identification and comprehensive service and support for children with developmental delays and disabilities ranging from 0 to 6 years to improve their ability to adapt to society. A practical early intervention delays or prevents future complications and prepares the child for functional adult life. It may positively affect the quality of life of the differently abled and their family members, and they can lead an active personal and social life. Also, such interventions promote the well-being and dignity of the differently abled and their parents, which may result in national economic progress. Prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation facilities under the leadership of qualified professionals are needed in India's government and private setups.

Essentials of Pediatrics: Padmasani Venkat Ramanan and Ramachandran P (eds) : Published by Universities Press (India) Private Limited, Hyderabad, India; 2023; ISBN: 978-93-93330-40-6; Pages 724; Price: ₹ 1575.

Essentials of Pediatrics: Padmasani Venkat Ramanan and Ramachandran P (eds) : Published by Universities Press (India) Private Limited, Hyderabad, India; 2023; ISBN: 978-93-93330-40-6; Pages 724; Price: ₹ 1575.

Assessment of the Menstrual Problems among Teenage Girls: A Tertiary Care Center Study.

Due to shame over discussing menstruation and fear of illness, many adolescent girls with monthly problems never visit their family doctor or gynecologist. The presentation can be delayed as a result. The current study's goal was to assess the sociodemographic characteristics of adolescent females experiencing menstruation issues and the nature of those problems, and how they were handled. The problems faced by the adolescent girls attending the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology were analyzed retrospectively, and all their study characteristics and conditions were evaluated. The descriptive demographics are only represented in the current study. Two hundred-two teenage girls with menstruation issues visited our hospital overall. 64% of them were late adolescents, 96% lived in cities, 89 were unmarried, and 50% belonged to the middle class socioeconomically. Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstrual periods affected 86 (61%) people, 38 (27%) people, and 17 (12%) people, respectively. Patients were treated with appropriate counseling and medicinal and/or surgical care. Most of the teenage girls in our study had anemia. Therefore, it is essential to educate people on the importance of nutrition, different menstrual disorders, normal physiology, and the prevention and management of anemia. Adolescent-friendly health care has been attempted and partially developed in India's governmental and private systems. As a result, counseling and management of adolescent menstrual difficulties must be offered in the current health and medical care systems.