Vidhyayana - An International Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed E-Journal - ISSN 2454-8596

AYODHYA'S RAM MANDIR AND AI: PILLARS OF INDIA'S GDP REVOLUTION

Samdish Sharma — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

The juxtaposition of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and Artificial Intelligence (AI) marks a significant confluence of cultural heritage and technological advancement that is poised to catalyze India's GDP revolution. The construction of the Ram Mandir, a symbol of India's rich spiritual and historical fabric, is more than just a religious edifice; it embodies a framework for economic growth through tourism, infrastructure development, and community engagement. As the temple attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists, it is predicted to generate substantial revenues, fostering a ripple effect in local economies and creating employment opportunities.

Simultaneously, AI is transforming industries across India, enhancing productivity and efficiency through innovative applications in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing. By harnessing the power of AI, Indian businesses are not only driving economic growth but also addressing social challenges—effectively optimizing resource utilization, improving healthcare delivery, and enhancing agricultural yields. The dual impact of the Ram Mandir and AI reflects a broader strategy of integrating cultural assets with cutting-edge technology, leveraging historical significance to stimulate economic activity while transitioning toward a knowledge-driven economy.

This paper explores the synergies between the cultural capital represented by the Ram Mandir and the disruptive potential of AI. Through comprehensive analysis, it presents a framework for understanding how traditional values and modern technology can coalesce to support sustainable economic development in India. The findings aim to contribute to discourse surrounding economic resilience and innovation, highlighting the importance of cohesive strategies that blend heritage with modernity to foster inclusive growth. Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and AI collectively represent a new paradigm of economic revolution in India, emphasizing a holistic approach that embraces both tradition and technology as vital pillars for GDP growth.

A Circumstantial Study on Digital Freelancing (Work From Home) in Ahmedabad's IT Sector

Juhi Chaudhary — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

The advent of digital freelancing, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, has revolutionised the landscape of labour in a variety of industries. This study will look into the dynamics, difficulties, and prospects of digital freelancing in Ahmedabad's Information Technology (IT) sector. This study takes a qualitative approach, integrating interviews and surveys with freelancers, employers, and industry experts to better understand the freelancing environment.

The rapid growth of the IT sector in Ahmedabad has led to an increase in job opportunities, particularly in digital freelancing. With the rise of remote work, digital freelancing has become a popular trend among professionals, allowing them to work from home while maintaining flexibility and autonomy. This study aims to investigate the scope of digital freelancing in Ahmedabad's IT sector, exploring its prevalence, benefits, challenges, and prospects.

The rise of digital freelancing (work from home) has transformed the way people work, especially in the IT sector. Ahmedabad, being a hub for IT companies, has seen significant growth in digital freelancing. This study aims to investigate the circumstantial factors influencing the adoption of digital freelancing in Ahmedabad's IT sector. The study explores the demographic characteristics, job preferences, and motivational factors of digital freelancers in Ahmedabad, as well as their experiences, challenges, and expectations. The findings of this study can provide insights for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and IT professionals to understand the opportunities and challenges associated with digital freelancing in Ahmedabad's IT sector.

The rapid growth of the IT sector in Ahmedabad has led to an increasing demand for skilled professionals who can work from home. Digital freelancing has emerged as a viable option, offering flexibility and autonomy to professionals. This study aims to investigate the trends, opportunities, and challenges faced by digital freelancers in Ahmedabad's IT sector. The study uses a circumstantial approach to collect data from 100 digital freelancers, including freelancers working in software development, content writing, graphic design, and other related fields.

Veracity in Poetry and Literary Criticism: Some Inter-disciplinary Musings

Sanjay Mukherjee — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Truth is an inter-disciplinarily contested topic. And the first two disciplines to contest on it were poetry and philosophy. Rather, philosophical and critical commentaries began debating on truth while poetry assumed that its representation of the world whether religious, spiritual or secular was true. And yet poetry – short-hand term for literature – has been accused of pedalling lies on the grounds of non-correspondence with the real world or lacking any hard empirical evidence. Then there is of course the rhetoricity of truth in literature where the objections are – for example, with, say, a line like Wordsworth’s ‘It is a beauteous evening, calm and free’ the only real communication would be that it is evening and not any other time of the day, the other attached adjectives forming mere extra baggage – that many literary expressions further only some sort of vague and subjective surplusage pandering as aestheticism. This working paper would attempt to look at the supposed impingement by poetry on other disciplines of knowledge, and how vis-à-vis disciplines of knowledge like science, poetry (rather, criticism, defending poetry) always had to offer explanations of its teleology.

Investigation for Preliminary Assessment of Lifestyle Influence and Socioeconomic Determinants in Cardiovascular Health and Disease Risks, in Fategarh Sahib District, Punjab, India

Dr. J. Samuel Kamanda — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

This pilot study investigates the lifestyle influence and socioeconomic determinant on cardiovascular health and disease exposure risk, in Fatehgarh Sahib District Punjab, India, with a focus on assessing the likelihood of a larger study or investigative initiative. Refining data collection methods, estimating sample sizes, and addressing ethical concerns were the key objectives included in this study.

Twenty (20) participants from four tehsils (Amloh, Bassi Patha, Ftehgarh Sahib and Khamanon), in Fatehgarh Sahib District Punjab State were recruited through convenient sampling, and data was collected in two phases via a Google Form questionnaire distributed through WhatsApp contacts.

The study assessed participants' knowledge and insight of lifestyle influence and socioeconomic impacts on cardiovascular health in the region under study. Using Cronbach’s alpha and Pearson correlation coefficients, internal consistency and test-retest reliability were calculated respectively, in order to test the methodology and other instrument for the main study. Most measures demonstrated well to excellent reliability, particularly in test-retest reliability, suggesting high stability and consistency over time. Nevertheless, the internal consistency for "Indicators that Determine Cardiovascular Health (CVH)" was moderately low, indicating the need for refinement in that area.

The study successfully identified the viability or feasibility of the research methodology and highlighted the reliability of the instruments, setting a strong basis for the actual study. Slight methodological changes, particularly in cardiovascular health indicators, are recommended to ensure sturdiness.

ગાંધીજી: ભૂતકાળ, વર્તમાન અને ભવિષ્ય માટેનો બહુ-આયામિક અભ્યાસ

Nilam Parmar — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

મહાત્મા ગાંધીનો ભારતની સ્વતંત્રતા અને વૈશ્વિક શાંતિ આંદોલનો પર અમિટ પ્રભાવ હતો, જેને અંદાજવા માટે શબ્દો ઓછા પડતાં હોય. ગાંધીની રાજકીય યાત્રા માત્ર બ્રિટિશ ઉપનિવેશી શાસનથી ભારતને મુક્ત કરવાના વિષય પર માત્ર ન હતી; પરંતુ તે વિરોધ અને સંઘર્ષના મૂળ સ્વરૂપને બદલવાનો પ્રયત્ન હતો. તેમના વિરોધના અનોખા અભિગમ, જે અહિંસા (અહિંસા) અને સત્ય (સત્ય) પર આધારિત હતો, એ માનવતાના મૂલ્યોને દુનિયાને પ્રદાન કરી, જે માત્ર ઉપનિવેક્ષિકતા સામે પડકાર નહોતું ગોઠવતું પરંતુ વૈશ્વિક રાજકીય અને સામાજિક પરિવર્તન માટે નવા મૉડલની પણ સ્થાપના કરી. ગાંધીજીની વિચારધારા રાષ્ટ્રીય સીમાઓથી પરિપ્રેક્ષિત હતી, જે ભાવિ વૈશ્વિક નેતાઓ અને સામાજિક આંદોલનો માટે એક આભા આપી.

Study of Dielectric and Electric Properties of BaTiO₃ Composites Doped with Varying Concentrations of Silicon

Sarjeetkumar H. Prajapati — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Barium Titanate (BaTiO₃) is a ferroelectric material with diverse applications in capacitors, actuators, and sensors. The introduction of silicon (Si) as a dopant provides a novel pathway to tailor its electrical, dielectric, and structural properties for specific industrial needs. This study investigates the effects of varying Si concentrations (1%, 5%, and 10%, by weight) on BaTiO₃, focusing on dielectric constant, dielectric loss, AC conductivity, and structural changes. Measurements are performed across a range of frequencies (1 kHz to 1 MHz) and temperatures (25°C to 40°C). The findings reveal a significant dependency of electrical properties on Si concentration and operating conditions, highlighting optimal doping levels for specific applications. This paper synthesizes these results, providing insights for material optimization. The advent of advanced functional materials has propelled the exploration of dielectric ceramics such as barium titanate (BaTiO3), which exhibit exceptional properties suitable for electronic applications. Measurements of dielectric constant, dielectric loss, and AC conductivity were conducted over a wide frequency range (1 kHz to1 MHz) and at various temperatures (25°C, 30°C, 35°C, and 40°C). The findings reveal that Si doping significantly modifies the dielectric behaviour of BaTiO₃. At lower Si concentrations, the dielectric constant increased due to enhanced polarization arising from improved lattice distortions and defect interactions. As the Si concentration increased further, a saturation effect was observed, indicating a limit to the beneficial impact of doping. Dielectric loss decreased with moderate Si doping, suggesting reduced energy dissipation, but increased slightly at higher concentrations, likely due to the formation of secondary phases. Similarly, AC conductivity demonstrated distinct frequency dependence, with conduction mechanisms strongly influenced by Si content and thermal activation at different temperatures.