Torch Bearer Research Articles

Development of Indigenous Language Orthographies: Setting Up English as the Torch Bearer

Development of Indigenous Language Orthographies: Setting Up English as the Torch Bearer

Diana Scully: A Feminist Mentor and Torch Bearer.

In this piece, two former students and colleagues of Diana Scully reflect on her influence on their academic, professional, and personal lives. The authors provide a general overview of Scully's contributions to gender equity in terms of scholarship and curricular development, as well as her commitment to mentoring students and junior colleagues. They share their individual journeys developing expertise and working in the field of violence against women, as well as their collaborations as teachers, researchers, advocates, and service providers that were influenced, guided, and promoted by Scully.

All-solid-state flexible supercapacitor based on a binary transition metal dichalcogenide grown on 2D/2D heterostructure materials

The spellbound effect of two-dimensional (2D) materials over the industry of nanotechnology and opto-electronic devices is a trending topic during the past decade or so. Among the plethora of 2D materials, transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDs), MXenes and other graphene analogue materials have been frontiers in the research of energy storage application. To overcome the low energy density, long-standing restacking issues of these material-based supercapacitors, herein a facile in situ hydrothermal method has been reported for the synthesis of a ternary MoWS2@BCN@Ti3C2TX MXene as an electrode material for high performance and efficient all-solid-state supercapacitor device. The pristine, binary (MoWS2@BCN) and ternary (MoWS2@BCN@Ti3C2TX) electrodes are vividly characterized by various microscopy and spectroscopy techniques. The electrochemical studies revealed that the solid-state symmetric device exhibited an areal capacitance of 289 mF/cm2 at 0.6 mA/cm2 with the energy and power density of 19.73 μWh/cm2 and 538.09 μW/cm2 respectively. Further, device upheld a robust 91 % cyclic stability and 95 % coulombic efficiency over 5000 rhythmic charge-discharge cycles. The flexible all-solid-state device based on MoWS2@BCN@Ti3C2TX MXene ternary electrode can be a torch bearer for the real time application of efficient supercapacitors. Further to analyse the structural and electronic properties of binary and ternary electrodes, the first principle simulations are performed. We have presented the orbital interactions, charge transfer and quantum capacitance for binary and ternary hybrids. The estimated quantum capacitance has shown the improvement in an order which is in the same line as experimentally observed specific capacitance. The inter-layer interactions involve transfer of charge from the Mo 4d orbital of MoWS2 and C 2p orbital of BCN to the C 2p orbital of MXene which may be one of the basic driving forces behind the improvement charge transfer performance of ternary MoWS2@BCN@Ti3C2TX.

Climate Change and Climate Justice in Rural Sindh: Evidences and Experiences from the Rural-Based Population of Khairpur District

The present research study was carried out to collect the evidences of the climate change impact on the local communities of district Khairpur and to understand the views of people how they experience the climate change impact on their lives. The current study was undertaken employing the qualitative research methodology with a small sample size of villages aging from 25 to 65 age from a single union council. Qualitative research cannot be generalized as qualitative findings are generalized where large sample size is selected to collect the data. The study was carried out on four major areas of the climate change stressors which are Changes in weather patterns, floods, heat waves and heavy rains. All four stressor have direct severed effect on the lives of rural-based population. The findings of the study reveal that climate change has severe impact on the lives of common people which bear lots of pain in terms of agriculture loss where their standing crops are vanished away , their homes are destroyed completely, livestock is dying off due to the diseases spread and lack of pastures in the vicinity where flooded water stand. Other than this, findings tell us that the role of government seems very pathetic towards the affected people of district Khairpur where score of people have no food items to eat, no shelter to live in and other temporary things at the time of heavy rains and floods. This study can be a torch bearer for the policy makers, governments to formulate the policies according to the ground realities. The vulnerabilities of people due to these climate change stressors are visible to governments. Hence, Climate disasters are affecting every corner of the Sindh, and its marginalized communities are left to face a disproportionate share of the impacts of climate change which is violation of UN Framework for climate change.

Research Landscape on Student Suicide: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis of 62 Years (1959-2021).

To guide and provide orientation to research on student suicide, this study aimed to analyze the research status on student suicide with the help of bibliometric analysis. Utilising bibliometric methodology, this study complements existing literature by giving a comprehensive, reliable thematic representation of this topic. A Scopus search was done and all published research papers were reviewed. A total of 187 papers published between 1959 and 2021 were analyzed. We identified the most influential journals in this field, the most prolific nations and institutions, as well as the years with the most publications, the most cited papers, notable authors, and most researched areas, It was followed by use of the VOSviewer software (version 1.6.18) to construct and visualize the bibliometric networks like co-authorship network map, inter-country co-authorship network map, and keywords co-occurrences network maps. The analysis reveals the current research trend where the number of publications on 'student suicide' reflects an overall upward trend over the years, suggesting that research on student suicidology is fast evolving but the pace is slow. The maximum publications were in the year 2020. The United States made the largest contribution (n = 85). The most productive institution was the University of Rochester, New York (n = 10). Allan J Schwartz was the most prolific author, with nine research papers. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy (n = 13) was the journal and Medicine (n = 118) was the discipline with the highest number of publications. The study potentially has important implications for designing more comprehensive screening and assessment tools for suicide risk. Future work should pay more attention to developing effective intervention programs for students. The results also highlight the need for more research work on student suicidology. More research in this area is needed to create awareness among students. Consequently, this study can be a big critique and torch bearer at the same time.

Sheikh Mansur: The Harbinger of 19th Century Chechen Resistance

The freedom struggle of Caucasian people includes several instances of heroism and valor. Sheikh Mansur holds a unique position among these champions and his image is reverently recorded in the annals of history. He was an incredible organizer, an unrivaled general, and an unparalleled politician. He exuded intelligence, nobility and integrity. For his entire life, he was the torch bearer of liberty. With his fiery oratory, he inspired the highlanders to rise up in rebellion against their invaders. The present study highlights the role played by Sheikh Mansur in the resistance movement of Chechnya.

A Study of the Relationship Between Job Crafting and the Job Performance of Employees in Pakistan

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between JC and the job performance of employees through an explanatory role of work engagement. An employee dedicated with his job is open to practice JC, ultimately develops the task and contextual performance of employee. This study is cross-sectional in nature and data was collected from IT sector specifically software houses employees using standard questionnaires. Total 350 questionnaires were distributed electronically and 300 valid questionnaire responses are used for data analysis purpose. Random sampling technique, is adopted to collect data from software houses employees. IBM SPSS version 20 software was used for preliminary data analysis and Smart PLS 3 was used to test the hypotheses of the study. Results revealed that relationship between JC and job performance is significant and work engagement partially mediates their relationship. A significant implication for practitioners here is that improvement in job performance of employees requires a bottom-up approach of JC in the organizations. Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) serves as a torch bearer in this study.

ROLE OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA IN THE REVIVAL OF DEMOCRACY IN PAKISTAN IN THE FIRST DECADE OF THE 21ST CENTURY

Electronic media has revolutionized the nook and corner of the world, either political challenges, economic issues or social impediments; electronic media become a yard stick to make accountable to the political institution which enhance democratic dispensation in the country; it is torch bearer for the deprived and common people. Not only this; electronic media has provided awareness to common peoples regarding their fundamental political, economic and social rights. Since third world countries are engulfed with political crisis due to lack of education and leadership that makes democratic process week. Pakistan since its inception has been facing such problems. In the globalized world electronic media has provided opportunity to the suppressed classes and enhance inept political systems to reform and strengthen democratic process. The focus of this research is to highlight the role of electronic media for the enhancement of democracy in Pakistan. Electronic media has highlighted the issues of corruption of the political parties in Pakistan it has helped the judicial activism in the country against the dictatorial regime of General Pervaiz Musharraf Key words: Electronic Media, Democracy, Pakistan’s Political Scenario

Synoptic review on Amavatari Rasa

Amavatari Rasa (AR) is a well-known Kharaliya Rasayana that is frequently used in various diseases including Amavata (rheumatoid arthritis). AR has not been mentioned in Bruhattrayi and described by Rasendra Chintamani by Dhundhukanatha in 15th century for the first time, and amended for many times till today. Because of its efficacy and demand in clinical settings, many pharmaceutical companies are preparing this formulation and easily available in the market. But it is important to know details of the medicines one using in their clinical practice. This study was planned to get thorough idea related to its composition, method of preparation, therapeutic uses, organoleptic and physico-chemical parameters through various REFERENCES. Various Rasa classics having same ingredients of AR or having name as Vatari Rasa or AR with different ingredients were reviewed. Rasapanchaka (Ayurveda principles of drug action) and Dosha Karma (therapeutic action) of ingredients were compiled from Bhavaprakash Nighantu. Available published articles were searched through Research gate, J-gate, Google scholar, Dhara and Pubmed for its organoleptic and analytical parameters. It was found that AR has been described in 12 classical texts. Among these texts, AR has been mentioned by different names and ingredients in nine texts. Dose for AR is given as 6 Gunja (750 mg), whereas Vatari Rasa is given as 1 Karsha (12 g). Difference in Anupana (liquid to be taken along with medicine) was also found in Vatari Rasa and AR. Screening through various texts revealed that REFERENCES related to AR are available in 12 texts with few modifications inferring its efficacy in mentioned diseases since many years. This work may prove a torch bearer for future research works on Amavatari Rasa.

PICTORIAL ELEMENTS OF INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING

This paper discusses the magnificent contribution of Indian miniature painting as the torch bearer of Indian visual culture for the future generations with transitions and various idioms. It’s Visual imagery raised to paramount importance from the auxiliary position to the religious text. Artist has not imitated from nature but imbibed the spirit of divinity and greater love and passion on Indian culture. Its function is religious as well as decorative. “Horrorvacuue” the desire of filling space is the common characteristics of an Indian is often appears in Indian painting. The articulations of line, colour , space are discussed in this article The Climatic conditions might been allowed the Indian painter to experience unusual color patterns. The deep rooted veneration for religion and nature and to fulfill the taste of his patron. Which made him as a distinct artist in the world forever.

Feasibility of the novel ‘Tobacco-Free Hospital’ model and its compliance assessment at a tertiary care hospital of New Delhi, India

Tobacco is one of the biggest threats to the public health. Tobacco harms not only human health but also the environment. The Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) was implemented in India in 2003. Compliance of these laws in public places is mandatory. This study presents an innovative model to make hospitals tobacco-free. The aim is to assess the effectiveness of implementation of tobacco-free hospitals among security guards, tobacco users, and key observers visiting a tertiary care dental hospital through a comprehensive strategy. An exploratory study was conducted in three phases. Structured training was organized for all security guards (n = 25) along with pre- and post-assessment using a validated questionnaire. All the patients and attendants entering the hospital were screened for tobacco products by security guards. Those patients who were carrying tobacco products to the hospital (n = 107) were interviewed using a validated questionnaire. Opinions of key observers (n = 223) who witnessed the event were also recorded. Descriptive statistics (means, frequency distribution) and inferential statistics (Chi-square test) were calculated. At the baseline, only 20% security guards were aware about tobacco legislations, whereas after 1 month, more than 80% security guards were aware about the laws. Around two-third of study participants of both the groups were aware of COTPA Section 4. Approximately 33.6% of tobacco users and 58.4% of key observers were aware of COTPA Section 6b. Forty tobacco users in the study availed tobacco cessation services of the hospital. Every staff should be a torch bearer of tobacco control. The study highlights a comprehensive approach of integrating hospital staff and linking vital cessation services by implementing Sections of COTPA.

Overview on metamaterial: History, types and applications

Metamaterial has received great interest during the last ten years in distinct field, owing of its key characteristics such as enhancement in bandwidth, radiated power, directivity and controls the direction of electromagnetic radiation. It is a smart or a new class of manmade invented materials that can achieve electromagnetic properties that do not occur naturally, such as electromagnetic cloaking or negative index of refraction. These materials exhibit negative value of permittivity, permeability and refractive index. In addition, metamaterial extract their properties from their structure rather than the material of which they are composed of. Further, these materials exhibit excellent design flexibility with their customized properties and their tunability under external stimuli. Due to these attractive properties, metamaterials have enabled the development of new devices and concepts and possible utilization in diverse novel applications. Thus, metamaterials find wide application in medical sector, automotive, aerospace, and many other devices (biosensor, crowd control, absorbers, antennas, optical filters, infrastructure monitoring, smart solar power management, energy harvesters and even shielding structure from earthquakes etc). Hence the aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of different metamaterial, historical development and their applications in different sectors. In addition, perspective about the challenges and future scope for development of metamaterial is also presented, so that this article could become the torch bearer for the new researchers working in the area of advanced materials.

English-2 The Socio-Political & Economic Contribution of Sufis in Society; A Case of District Muzaffargarh

Abstract
 The primary aim of this paper is to explore how Sufis played their positive role and worked to uplift the society through their teachings. This article primarily deals with the socio-economic contribution of Sufis in the society of District Muzaffargarh. The Sufis played an important role in the social construction of the new society as representatives of the Islam. Many well-known Sufis arrived in this region and had done splendid job in the preaching of Islam but also worked for the welfare of the society through their socio-economic support to the people. After the advent of Islam and they proved the torch bearer of Islam during the period of darkness. They worked for the prosperity of the society and abolished all kind of differences among the mankind. Humanism was basic task of their preaching and they created cultural and mutual cooperation and understanding among the people. People became best companion of each other without any discrimination. Muzaffargarh District was an important and well-populated district between the two rivers and the land was fertile. People accepted the message of peace and humanity and Islam spread rapidly. The credit of this dispensation goes to the noble Sufis. This research paper highlights the socio-economic services of Sufis in Muzaffargarh.

The Art of Saving Money: Women as a Catalyst Builder

Today the world is jostling with Covid 19, which has shaken many people lives in various ways. In fact, Covid 19 has thought a lesson to be cautious and conscious on one’s health, protect environment, help one another and financial saving. However Covid 19, has not only created a health crisis but equally economic crisis which is also one of the major conflict faced by every individual all over the world. Due to reduced productivity, trade disruption, loss of job, close of business, disrupt in the transport, tourism, disfunctioning of many industries, etc.every individual met the financial slug which changed the life style of people in a very poor way. Covid 19 has made people to protect their health and as well as gave an awakening and opened the eyelid of the people, to save money, which would help them in need of the hour. People realized to the saying that, “A light purse is a heavy curse” and barely felt the need of saving the money. To this regard, especially women in the family were a torch bearer who managed the monetary crisis by their art of saving habitual behaviour, not only during the need of the hour but always. Hence this conceptual paper would bring out the art of saving money by women in the family, which not only protect her family but even the society.

The role of additive manufacturing for biomedical applications: A critical review

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a digital manufacturing technology, rapidly revolutionizing in the medical sectors for printing of distinct body parts having intrinsic shapes and offering customized solutions to every patient. In the past few decades, AM is used as a versatile and cost-effective method for the manufacturing of geometrically complicated shape in the medical industry. In addition, AM technology is used for the development of products from dental implants to heart valves and joint replacements etc. This is the technology that makes a physical model directly from CAD models by adding materials in layer by layer fashion and offers robust mechanical properties. This review paper aims to consolidate the contribution of various researchers in the area of AM especially focusing the applications in the medical field using various technologies of AM, materials and their mechanical properties, so that this review paper could become the torch bearer for the futuristic researchers working in this area.

Immunity boosting diet during Covid 19

WHO declared Covid 19 /SARS -COV-2 as a global pandemic.Till date, there is no medicine for COVID-19. If the Infection arises in the body then the defence mechanism activated against infection. A recent study suggests that temporarily augmenting the body's immune system in the early stages of COVID-19 can help patient to avoid severe symptoms as it is rightly said prevention is better than cure. Ayurveda approaches to develop physiological reactions to facilitate immunity. Planning of diet is most important to boost immunity.As per many researches to provide supplementary food which contains Zinc, Vitamin C,Vitamin D and immunity boosting foodsuch as citrus natural products, custard apple, apple, papaya is among the Fruits. Vegetables include broccoli, onion, garlic and green leafy vegetables. Nuts, ginger, turmeric, pepper, egg yolk, shellfish, mushroom. The need of the hour is a quick boost to immune system to keep it fit, fighting. One should get the right amount of nutrients from the diet, supplementation regimen to boost immune system.In this review, there are few common supplements and super food studies have been included. It might be a torch bearer as sample menu and their alternatives are given for a normal adult. Needy may change contemplated according to age, sex, body mass index and daily physical activities.

A Tale of Two MRIs

A Tale of Two MRIs

The Visionary Torch Bearer of Indian Agriculture: Prof. Virender Lal Chopra

The Visionary Torch Bearer of Indian Agriculture: Prof. Virender Lal Chopra

Trending Applications of 3D Printing: A Study

The popular name which is known by the most people and the market is 3D printing. It is an emerging manufacturing technology used to fabricate, real life parts using CAD data by adding material in layer fashion in distinct form (solid, liquid and powder). 3D printing technology is the reverse of conventional/subtractive manufacturing, owing to its design flexibility, customization, material complexity, size range, waste minimization, tool less and the ability to manufacture complicated shapes. This review paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of distinct 3D printer applications in different sector. In addition, this review paper summarizes the merits, demerits, future and challenges, so that this review paper could become the torch bearer for the futuristic researchers working in the area of 3D printing.

Overview of cold spray coatings applications and comparisons: a critical review

PurposeThis paper aims to consolidate the results of various researchers focusing the different applications, so that this paper could become the torch bearer for the futuristic researchers working in the domain of cold gas dynamics spray coating.Design/methodology/approachA study on the cold spray coating is presented by summarizing the data present in literature. Important factors such as coating temperature, pressure, coating thickness, particle size, which affect the erosion-corrosion (E-C) resistance, physical and mechanical properties of boiler steel are stated. This paper also addresses the use of cold spray coating and compares it with other different thermal spray processes.FindingsFrom the literature review, it was noticed that cold spray technology is best as compare to other thermal spray processes to reduce porosity, increase hardness, adhesion strength and retention in properties of feedstock powders.Originality/valueCold spray coating technology has a great potential in almost every field especially in restoration of surfaces, generation of complex surface, biomedical application, resist hot corrosion, wear, oxidation and erosion corrosion.