FishTaxa - Journal of Fish Taxonomy
type: channel
description: E-ISSN: 2458-942X FishTaxa - Journal of Fish Taxonomy is a peer-reviewed international journal to support free exchange of ideas and information in systematics, phylogeny and biogeography of fishes with a preference for large taxonomic works such as monographs, revisions and checklists. FishTaxa considers papers on all freshwater and marine fishes both living and fossil, and especially encourages descriptions of new fish taxa. All types of papers are considered, including theories and methods of systematics and phylogeny, taxonomic monographs, revisions and reviews, catalogues/checklists, biographies and bibliographies, identification guides, analysis of characters, phylogenetic relationships and zoogeographical patterns of distribution, descriptions of taxa, and nomenclature. FishTaxa publishes original research articles, high quality reviews and technical notes/short communication covering all aspects of fish systematics. The members of the FishTaxa scientific board are from well-known universities and research institutes to ensure high-quality publications. Manuscripts are processed using an online system, ensuring efficient and timely evaluations. Type of Journal: Academic/Scholarly Format: Print & Online E-ISSN: 2458-942X Website: www.fishtaxa.com Frequency: annually Language: English Article Processing Charges: 1500 USD Indexed and Abstracted: Yes Contact: editor@fishtaxa.com Scopes of FishTaxa includes: Biology, systematic ichthyology, phylogeny and biogeography of fishes both freshwater and marine (living and fossil fishes) Taxonomic monographs, revisions and reviews, catalogues/checklists Descriptions of taxa, and nomenclature Systematics and phylogeny Biodiversity Biogeography/phylogeography Population genetics Invasive species Morphology and osteology Publisher name: SCARLET PUBLISHING SOLUTIONS CO. L.L.C. UAE.
publisher: SCARLET PUBLISHING SOLUTIONS CO. L.L.C. UAE.
language: en
publication name: FishTaxa - Journal of Fish Taxonomy
issn: 2458-942X
items: The Dilemma of Choice: How Design Shapes Consumer Decisions
items: Administrative Indicators as drivers of Communication Effectiveness in Chinese Public Hospitals
items: Multimodal Analysis for Early Parkinson’s Disease Detection: Integrating Voice Analysis and Brain MRI Analysis with Web-Based Deployment
items: Generative AI For Automated Design of High-Intensity Interval Training Regimens: A Comparative Study Of Model-Based And Data-Driven Approaches
items: Reimagining India through Literature: Cultural Narratives Towards Vision 2047
items: Evaluation of Physico - Chemical Properties of Tea-Based Soils from Sagora Ashram, Jashpur District, Chhattisgarh
items: Visual Nationalism: A Critical Analysis Of Patriotic Discourses In Advertising Art
items: Infant Self-Recognition And Mother–Infant Attachment: Developmental Trajectories And Implications For Early Socio-Emotional Development
items: Comparing the vegetation diversity in Sacred Groves and agroforestry plots around them, a case study in the Konkan Region of Maharashtra
items: A Review of Nutritional Status of Workers in Textile Mills of India
items: Nephroprotective Potential of Selenium and Quercetin Nanoparticles Against Acrylamide-Induced Renal Toxicity in Male Albino Wistar Rats
items: The Economic War on Iraq After the End of the Iraq-Kuwait War Under International Law and Organizations
items: A Real-Time Hilsa Fish Identification System Based on YOLO Deep Learning Technique
items: Knowledge, Awareness and Consumption of Millets among the Rural Women of Bichoon Village, Jaipur District of Rajasthan, India
items: Employability Outcomes of PMKVY Beneficiaries: An Urban–Rural Comparative Study of Lucknow and Kanpur
items: Assessment of heavy metal contamination in freshwater ponds of Durg district of Chhattisgarh, india
items: Identification of Mirror Repeats within the SWI 6 Gene of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
items: https://fishtaxa.com/index.php/FishTaxa/article/view/222
items: Bridging Individual Behavior and Global Biogeography: A Machine Learning Framework for Biodiversity Conservation
items: Emergence of Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Pathogens in Cultured Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): Phenotypic and Molecular Insights
items: A study of Continuities and Shift in India and USA Strategic Engagement, 1993-2024
items: Antimicrobial Activity of Protease Enzyme Produced by Trichoderma Species Against Xanthomonas sp
items: Comparison of Traditional and Advanced methods of teaching English at school level
items: Consequence Of Excessive Digital Device Use On Academic Outcome And Family Cohesion Among Adolescents
items: Assess the knowledge and attitude of hpv vaccine Among non-medical undergraduate students at chennai
items: Assess The Dysmenorrrea And Quality Of Life Among Women In Rural Populations At Chennai
items: Reclaiming Development: Tribal Co-Authorship in a Decolonial Indian Framework
items: Adi Sanskriti: A NEP 2020–Aligned Digital Framework for the Preservation and Empowerment of India’s Tribal Knowledge Systems within the Bhartiya Gyan Parampara
items: Effects of Intradialytic Exercise on Fatigue, Biochemical and Physiological Parameters among patients undergoing Hemodialysis in selected tertiary hospital, Chennai
items: https://fishtaxa.com/index.php/FishTaxa/article/view/203

The Dilemma of Choice: How Design Shapes Consumer Decisions
type: item
description: Design: What is it about? At its core, it is meant to simplify flows, reduce friction, create experiences that feel effortless and ultimately make our lives easier. But somewhere along the way, design stopped being about usability. It became a smart and meticulously crafted system that shapes, guides and influences user choices, a strategy built to keep users hooked to the service. While that may still align with what good design strives to do, it is equally important to recognise the moment it blurs the line and turns manipulative. A manipulative design takes advantage of its users through subtle trickery, hidden beneath the illusion of a seamless experience. This paper explores dark patterns in UI and UX design, which are deceptive interface choices that manipulate users into performing actions that benefit businesses more than individuals. Every button, colour and word is placed with intent. From Netflix's hidden cancellation options to Amazon's auto-renewals and LinkedIn's contact traps, every element in a design is calculated to serve a business goal. Through secondary qualitative and quantitative research, this study examines how dark patterns influence consumer decisions, increase engagement and retention and at the same time reduce user autonomy. Observations from the reviewed literature and interface analyses suggest that although these tactics may deliver short-term business gains, they also risk undermining long-term user trust and brand credibility. The paper encourages a move towards ethical design that prioritises transparency, empathy and accountability, inviting designers and organisations to reconsider whether their work ultimately serves business objectives or the people who rely on these systems.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Dark Patterns, UI/UX Design, Consumer Decision-Making, Ethical Design, Behavioural Manipulation, Business Strategy, Persuasive Design, Consumer Trust
  topic: keywords
creator: Prashant S. Acharya
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-10-30
publication date: 2025-10-30
starting page: 422
ending page: 429
doi: 10.64149/

Administrative Indicators as drivers of Communication Effectiveness in Chinese Public Hospitals
type: item
description: Communication within Chinese public hospitals determines patient management, clinical safety and administrative response efficiency. In recent years, administrative performance indicators have become the primary mechanism for evaluating staff behaviour, reporting speed, documentation clarity and inter-department information flow. These indicators include timeliness KPIs, documentation accuracy scores, digital reporting dashboards, workload tracking systems and patient feedback handling benchmarks. This research examines how administrative indicators influence communication quality, collaboration and information transparency in public hospitals across China. A hospital-based dataset of 442 healthcare professionals was analysed through descriptive distribution, correlation testing and regression modelling. Results show that performance indicators positively improve communication clarity and timeliness when supported by digital reporting infrastructure and non-punitive feedback culture. However, excessive metric pressure increases communication stress and reduces open dialogue among professionals. The paper concludes that administrative indicators must be structured, balanced and technology-integrated to enable smooth communication culture across China’s public healthcare ecosystem.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Administrative performance indicators, Communication effectiveness, Healthcare management, Digital reporting systems
  topic: keywords
creator: Zhou MiaoWen, Oyyappan Duraipandi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-09-23
publication date: 2025-09-23
starting page: 209
ending page: 213
doi: 10.64149/

Multimodal Analysis for Early Parkinson’s Disease Detection: Integrating Voice Analysis and Brain MRI Analysis with Web-Based Deployment
type: item
description: Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting over 10 million people worldwide, characterized by motor dysfunction and voice alterations that manifest early in disease progression. Traditional diagnostic approaches rely on expensive neuroimaging and subjective clinical evaluation, limiting accessibility and early detection capabilities. This study presents a comprehensive multimodal framework combining voice biomarker analysis and brain MRI imaging for automated PD detection, encompassing nine distinct machine learning approaches and advanced convolutional neural networks. The voice analysis component employs Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients extracted from audio recordings, evaluated across four neural network variants including batch normalization, residual connections, and LSTM architectures, alongside five traditional ML models. The MRI component utilizes a custom CNN architecture with four convolutional blocks, batch normalization, and dropout regularization, trained on brain imaging data from Kaggle repositories. A production-ready Flask web application enables real-time multimodal assessment with voice-only, image-only, and combined prediction modes, featuring risk stratification, patient management, and comprehensive evaluation through confusion matrix analysis. Results demonstrate superior performance of ensemble methods and batch-normalized architectures, achieving high accuracy across stratified cross-validation and robust generalization. The deployed system provides accessible, cost-effective screening tools positioning this framework as a valuable clinical decision support system for early PD detection in telehealth and resource-constrained environments.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Parkinson’s Disease, Voice Analysis, Brain MRI, Deep Learning, CNN, MFCC
  topic: keywords
creator: Rashmi Pandey, Priusha Narwaria,Diya Khatri, Devraj Singh Yadav,Dr. Pallavi Khatri,Dr Anand Kr. Pandey
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-12-25
publication date: 2025-12-25
starting page: 190
ending page: 208
doi: 10.64149/

Generative AI For Automated Design of High-Intensity Interval Training Regimens: A Comparative Study Of Model-Based And Data-Driven Approaches
type: item
description: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is widely recognized as an efficient exercise modality for improving cardiovascular fitness, metabolic health, and overall physical performance. However, the effectiveness and safety of HIIT depend heavily on individualized prescription of intensity, interval duration, recovery structure, and progression. Recent advances in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) offer new possibilities for automating and personalizing HIIT program design, yet systematic comparisons between different AI-driven approaches remain limited. This study presents a comparative framework examining model-based and data-driven generative AI approaches for automated HIIT regimen design. The model-based approach relies on physiological principles and constrained optimization to generate safe and interpretable training prescriptions, whereas the data-driven approach leverages wearable sensor data, machine learning, and reinforcement learning to adaptively personalize training sessions. A unified representation of HIIT regimens is proposed, integrating session-level structure and program-level progression while enforcing safety and physiological constraints. Comparative evaluation criteria include safety compliance, physiological training stimulus, personalization capability, and predicted adherence. The study highlights that while model-based approaches offer superior interpretability and safety assurance, data-driven generative models demonstrate greater adaptability and personalization potential. The findings suggest that hybrid systems combining generative AI with physiological constraint layers may represent the most promising direction for scalable, safe, and effective automated HIIT prescription. This research contributes to the growing field of AI-driven exercise prescription by offering a structured methodological framework suitable for digital health, sports science, and human-centered AI applications.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Generative Artificial Intelligence; High-Intensity Interval Training; Exercise Prescription; Wearable Sensors; Reinforcement Learning; Digital Health; Personalized Training
  topic: keywords
creator: Min Fan, Mariusz Lipowski, Xinghao Wang, Taofeng Liu
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-12-20
publication date: 2025-12-20
starting page: 414
ending page: 421
doi: 10.64149/

Reimagining India through Literature: Cultural Narratives Towards Vision 2047
type: item
description: India’s Vision 2047 is working towards a nation that is innovative, inclusive, culturally rooted, and transformative. Literature becomes a key tool in imagining and shaping this future, both as a mirror and a catalyst for societal transformation. Indian English literature and regional writings portray the country’s historical experiences, cultural richness, social inequalities and emerging aspirations, creating a cultural foundation for imagining India’s future. By exploring themes such as nationalism, environmental sustainability, gender justice, technological change, and subaltern identities, literary narratives offer frameworks for reimagining a more impartial and progressive India. Furthermore, literature provides a platform for dialogue between tradition and modernity, allowing for critical reflection on India’s rich cultural, political, and ethical trajectories. As the nation approaches its centenary of independence, literature presents the moral imagination and intellectual tools necessary for forming a visionary and resilient India. This paper presents that literary narratives - past, present, and digital-play a central role in conceptualizing Vision 2047 and empowering India to make a future grounded in justice, diversity, and creative nation-building. By integrating literary insights into education, policy making, and public discourse, India can cultivate a citizenry capable of thoughtful, ethical, and innovative decision-making, indispensable for the realization of Vision 2047. In this way, literature becomes not only a record of India’s journey but also a dynamic force that leads national transformation and inspires all-around development.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Vision 2047, Indian Literature, Nation-Building, Gender and Social Justice, Cultural Imagination.
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr. Chandan Prasad
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-12-20
publication date: 2025-12-20
starting page: 409
ending page: 413
doi: 10.64149/

Evaluation of Physico - Chemical Properties of Tea-Based Soils from Sagora Ashram, Jashpur District, Chhattisgarh
type: item
description: Tea-based agro-ecosystems are recognized for their impact on soil qualities due to ongoing litter accumulation, substantial rainfall, and rigorous management techniques. This study assesses the physico-chemical characteristics of tea-based soils in the Sagora Ashram region of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, India, employing field observations, Soil Health Card (SHC) data, and laboratory analyses. Soil samples were obtained from tea cultivation regions at two depths (0–15 cm and 15–30 cm) to evaluate physical properties such as bulk density, porosity, and moisture content, as well as chemical properties including pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, and available macronutrients (N, P, and K). The findings revealed reduced bulk density, increased porosity, and enhanced moisture retention in surface soils relative to sub-surface layers. The soils were determined to be mildly to moderately acidic and non-saline. Organic carbon and accessible nutrients were markedly elevated in surface soils and diminished with depth. The research underscores the impact of tea production on soil quality and stresses the necessity for depth-specific soil management strategies to maintain soil health and productivity in tea-based systems.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Tea-based soils, Physico-chemical characteristics, soil fertility, soil health, Sagora Ashram.
  topic: keywords
creator: Abhay Gupta, Ashutosh Pandey, Kartikeshwar Dubey, J. P. Sahu
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-12-20
publication date: 2025-12-20
starting page: 403
ending page: 408
doi: 10.64149/

Visual Nationalism: A Critical Analysis Of Patriotic Discourses In Advertising Art
type: item
description: This study examines the visual and discursive construction of patriotic narratives in advertising art, situating commercial imagery within broader theoretical frameworks of nationalism and visual culture. Drawing on the concepts of imagined communities and banal nationalism, the research investigates how national symbols, collective identity narratives, and affective appeals to belonging are embedded within contemporary advertising visuals. A mixed-methods design integrating critical visual analysis, semiotic interpretation, and quantitative content analysis was employed to analyze a purposively selected corpus of print, digital, and outdoor advertisements produced between 2019 and 2024. The findings reveal that advertising art frequently mobilizes aestheticized and emotionally coded forms of nationalism, privileging subtle visual cues over overt political iconography. Statistical analysis further indicates a significant association between the presence of patriotic imagery and higher levels of audience engagement, underscoring the persuasive efficacy of national symbolism in commercial communication. The study contributes to scholarship on visual culture and media nationalism by demonstrating how advertising operates as a key site for the everyday reproduction and commodification of national identity. The findings have implications for critical media studies, advertising ethics, and the broader understanding of how nationalism is normalized within consumer visual culture.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Visual nationalism; Advertising art; Patriotic discourse; National identity; Visual culture; Banal nationalism; Media and ideology; Commercial imagery
  topic: keywords
creator: Tanya Gupta, Dr. Vandana Tomar
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-02-12
publication date: 2026-02-12
starting page: 13
ending page: 18
doi: 10.64149/fishtaxa.38.13-18

Infant Self-Recognition And Mother–Infant Attachment: Developmental Trajectories And Implications For Early Socio-Emotional Development
type: item
description: Infant self-recognition constitutes a critical milestone in early cognitive and socio-emotional development, marking the emergence of an organized and differentiated sense of self. Although self-recognition has traditionally been examined through maturational and perceptual frameworks, contemporary research increasingly highlights the significance of early relational experiences, particularly mother–infant attachment, in shaping self-cognitive development. This systematic review synthesizes developmental psychology and attachment research to examine age-related trajectories of infant self-recognition and their association with attachment patterns. Guided by PRISMA principles, peer-reviewed studies were systematically identified and analyzed to explore how secure and insecure attachment influence the timing, coherence, and emotional quality of self-recognition. The findings indicate that secure attachment facilitates emotional regulation, exploratory behavior, and reflective self-awareness, whereas insecure attachment patterns may delay or disrupt self-recognition and subsequent socio-emotional outcomes. The review advances an integrative developmental framework and offers practical implications for early parenting interventions and childhood policy aimed at promoting healthy socio-emotional development.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Infant self-recognition; mother–infant attachment; developmental trajectories; self-cognition; socio-emotional development
  topic: keywords
creator: Lyu Mi, Shahnaz Sheibani
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2024-11-27
publication date: 2024-11-27
starting page: 45
ending page: 49
doi: 10.64149/

Comparing the vegetation diversity in Sacred Groves and agroforestry plots around them, a case study in the Konkan Region of Maharashtra
type: item
description: The role of sacred groves in conserving biodiversity and providing other ecological services like water conservation and carbon sequestration is well known. Areas in the Konkan regions have rich sacred groves with conventional agroforestry plots in their vicinity, which together act as a crucial support for smaller mammals and birds. The conventional agroforestry plots with indigenous species can act as a buffer and connection of Sacred Groves. The current study compares tree diversity in two sacred groves from Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra and agroforestry plots around them.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Gayatri Oak, Dr. Bharat Bhushan Sharma
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-12-25
publication date: 2025-12-25
starting page: 185
ending page: 189
doi: 10.64149/

A Review of Nutritional Status of Workers in Textile Mills of India
type: item
description: The Indian textile industry, employing over 45 million workers, represents one of the country’s largest labor-intensive sectors and a critical contributor to national economic growth. The nutritional status of its workforce remains a neglected determinant of both worker welfare and industrial productivity. This review critically examines existing evidence on the dietary patterns, nutrient intake and health outcomes of textile mill workers in India, highlighting widespread deficiencies in energy, protein and micronutrients such as iron, vitamin D and calcium. The coexistence of undernutrition and rising risks of obesity and non- communicable diseases underscores the “double burden of malnutrition” within this population. Gender disparities further exacerbate vulnerabilities, with female workers disproportionately affected by anemia, reproductive demands and wage inequities. Occupational hazards such as dust exposure, heat stress and irregular work shifts compound these nutritional risks, yet current research remains fragmented and largely region-specific. Policy responses, while extensive on paper through schemes like the Public Distribution System (PDS) and POSHAN Abhiyaan, seldom reach the factory floor, revealing a persistent policy–practice gap. Limited workplace- based interventions such as subsidized canteens, supplementation and public–private nutrition partnerships have shown promise but lack scalability and sustainability. This review underscores the urgent need for workplace-centered, gender-sensitive and empirically grounded nutrition strategies to improve health and productivity among textile workers. Strengthening research methodologies, integrating nutrition into occupational health frameworks and bridging gaps between national policies and workplace realities are essential to safeguard the well-being of this vulnerable workforce while supporting the long-term growth of India’s textile sector.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nutritional status, textile mills, occupational health, malnutrition, gender disparities, workplace nutrition and policy gaps
  topic: keywords
creator: Vinita Chaturvedi, Dr. Pramod K. Raghav.
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-12-10
publication date: 2025-12-10
starting page: 171
ending page: 184
doi: 10.64149/fishtaxa.37.171-184

Nephroprotective Potential of Selenium and Quercetin Nanoparticles Against Acrylamide-Induced Renal Toxicity in Male Albino Wistar Rats
type: item
description: Acrylamide, a toxic compound formed during high-temperature cooking, is widely known for its neurotoxic and carcinogenic effects, while its nephrotoxic impact remains less defined. This study evaluates acrylamide-induced renal toxicity in male Albino Wistar rats and examines the therapeutic efficacy of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) and quercetin nanoparticles (QNPs). Acrylamide exposure significantly impaired renal function, elevating serum creatinine (1.85 ± 0.22 mg/dL vs. 0.47 ± 0.08 in control) and urea (61.00 ± 4.58 mg/dL vs. 23.33 ± 6.02) while reducing albumin levels (2.25 ± 0.58 g/dL vs. 5.33 ± 0.25). Oxidative stress was evident through decreased GSH (3.25 ± 2.7 vs. 6.35 ± 2.01 mg/g tissue) and SOD (13.23 ± 4.01 vs. 28.66 ± 5.20 U/g tissue), alongside elevated MDA (36.10 ± 0.24 vs. 15.05 ± 0.28 nmol/g). Treatment with SeNPs and QNPs significantly ameliorated these alterations. SeNPs improved creatinine, urea, and albumin to 1.40 ± 0.04, 47.66 ± 3.51, and 3.26 ± 0.37, respectively, while QNPs showed greater normalization (1.30 ± 0.08; 35.20 ± 0.02; 3.40 ± 0.10). Oxidative markers also improved markedly, particularly in QNP-treated rats. Histopathological observations confirmed near-normal renal architecture following QNP treatment. These findings demonstrate the strong nephroprotective potential of SeNPs and especially QNPs, supporting their future application in mitigating acrylamide-induced renal damage and enhancing human kidney health.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Antioxidative Enzymes; Toxicity; In vivo; Histopathology, Oxidative stress
  topic: keywords
creator: Uzma Faridi, Yahya Al-Awthan, Mohamed Sakran, Nahla Zidan, Adel I Alalawy, Quseen Akhtar, Hebbatallah Atteia
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-08-22
publication date: 2025-08-22
starting page: 397
ending page: 402
doi: 10.64149/fishtaxa.36.1s.397-402

The Economic War on Iraq After the End of the Iraq-Kuwait War Under International Law and Organizations
type: item
description: This paper is an analysis of the economic sanctions that were imposed on Iraq after the Iraq-Kuwait war as a part of the international law and the role of the international organiza- tions, especially the United Nations. The study explores the determination of whether these sanctions were mainly motivated by the invasion of Iraq of Kuwait or by larger geopolitical interests, in particular, that of the Western powers. Based on the analysis of UN Security Council resolutions and empirical evidence, this thesis claims that economic measures were one sort of economic warfare that was not limited to the mentioned goals of reestab- lishing the sovereignty of Kuwait. The research uses a mixed-method methodology, the use of qualitative and quantitative data of the secondary sources such as governmental reports, scholarly sources, and records. The results indicate that the sanctions had great humanitar- ian costs to the civilian population in Iraq, casting serious doubt regarding their illegality before the international humanitarian law. The study proves that whereas the sanctions were supposed to force Iraq to comply with the international norms, they disproportion- ately impacted vulnerable groups, especially children, and had an outcome of widespread economic decline. The research is relevant to the academic discussion of the effectiveness and ethical consequences of comprehensive economic sanctions as a tool of international policy since it provides critical information on the conflict between state sovereignty, hu- manitarian obligations, and international enforcement of the law.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Bahaa Abbas Sachit Alshujairi, Prof. K. Sita Manikyam
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-01-14
publication date: 2026-01-14
starting page: 389
ending page: 396
doi: 10.64149/

A Real-Time Hilsa Fish Identification System Based on YOLO Deep Learning Technique
type: item
description: Hilsa is one of the commercially important fish species, Tenualosa ilisha and T. toli (Hamilton, 1822) as well as Hilsa kelee need an accurate identification for the sustainable management of marine fisheries. Classical identification of species through morphology is labour intensive and subject to human error, especially for closely related species. In this study, We developed a fish recognition system in real time with use of YOLO (You Only Look Once) deep learning method built to believe Tenualosa ilisha, T. toli, Hilsa kelee and duplicate hilsa based on the main morphological characters. The approach adopted was YOLOv8 model training based on 2,850 annotated images and being trained for a split ratio of 70:20:10 divided among the train-validation-test dataset samples. Rotation and horizontal flipping, box reshaping, brightness adjustment are augmented to make the model more robust. The system appropriately recognized species-specific morphological traits such as body depth ratios, dorsal fin position, structure of the operculum and patterning pattern. Results: Overall identification accuracy was 94.3% (phenotype-averaged mean AP at threshold IoU = 0.5: 91.8%). Identification at the species level for Tenualosa ilisha (96.2% accuracy), T toli, (92.7%), Hilsa kelee (91.4%) and overboard hilsha (93.8%). The developed system offers operational tools for the automated species identification to be used in fisheries surveillance, market control and biodiversity conservation in Indo-Pacihic hilsa habitats.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Hilsa fish identification, YOLO deep learning, species classification, morphological characteristics, Tenualosa ilisha
  topic: keywords
creator: Rahul Panola, Dr. Parth Gautam
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-08-21
publication date: 2025-08-21
starting page: 381
ending page: 388
doi: 10.64149/

Knowledge, Awareness and Consumption of Millets among the Rural Women of Bichoon Village, Jaipur District of Rajasthan, India
type: item
description: Purpose: Millets due to their enriched nutritional profile are gaining importance as ‘nutri-cereals’. However, reduced consumption of millets among the population is being observed in the present time. Thus, there is a growing need to assess knowledge, awareness and consumption of millets that could help develop strategies promoting awareness and consumption of millets among the people. The present study was conducted with an objective to assess the knowledge, awareness and consumption of millets among the rural women of Rajasthan. Design/methodology/approach: The present study was conducted among women (n=100) of >21 years of age belonging to Bichoon village (Rajasthan). A structured questionnaire was used for data collection related to knowledge, awareness and consumption of millets among the subjects. Additionally, anthropometric measurements were recorded and 24-hour dietary recall was conducted. Mean, SD, chi-square and odds ratio were used for statistical analysis of the data. Findings: A significant association of income group with knowledge (p=0.024) and consumption (p=0.033) was observed. Frequent consumption of millets being more than once a week had significantly (p=0.000) lesser odds (OR=0.075) of developing diseases including constipation, thyroid and others. Though, greater knowledge and frequent consumption was observed among majority of women, still it was limited to only pearl millet. Originality/value: The present study highlights the level of knowledge, awareness and consumption of millets among the women of Bichoon village of Rajasthan. No such study has been conducted, specifically including rural women belonging to village of Rajasthan.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Millets, rural women, knowledge, awareness, consumption of millets.
  topic: keywords
creator: Aastha Garg, Dr. Pramod K. Raghav
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-10-22
publication date: 2025-10-22
starting page: 164
ending page: 170
doi: 10.64149/fishtaxa.37.164-170

Employability Outcomes of PMKVY Beneficiaries: An Urban–Rural Comparative Study of Lucknow and Kanpur
type: item
description: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) represents India’s flagship skill development initiative under the Skill India Mission, aimed at improving employability and workforce readiness. Despite large-scale implementation, empirical evidence on its effectiveness across urban and rural contexts remains limited. This study examines the employability outcomes of PMKVY beneficiaries through a comparative analysis of Lucknow and Kanpur districts of Uttar Pradesh. Using primary survey data collected from 768 beneficiaries, the study evaluates skill development, employment and entrepreneurial outcomes, training quality, curriculum relevance, post-training support, and institutional and media influence. To ensure analytical rigor and suitability for Scopus-indexed journals, the study consolidates multiple dimensions into four core hypotheses. One-sample proportion Z-tests and chi-square analysis were applied. The results confirm that PMKVY has significantly enhanced skill development and employability outcomes; however, curriculum relevance and certain institutional mechanisms require improvement. The study contributes policy-relevant insights for strengthening public skill development programs in emerging economies.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: PMKVY, Skill Development, Employability Outcomes, Urban–Rural Comparison, Public Policy, India
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr. Gaurav Bisaria, Dr. Mohd Ariz Siddiqui, Bushra Begum
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-01-07
publication date: 2026-01-07
starting page: 10
ending page: 12
doi: 10.64149/fishtaxa.38.10-12

Assessment of heavy metal contamination in freshwater ponds of Durg district of Chhattisgarh, india
type: item
description: Heavy metal contamination of freshwater ecosystems is a serious environmental and public health issue, particularly where agriculture is intensifying, industrialization and urbanization is occurring quickly. This study examines the levels of selective heavy metals in freshwater ponds like Kalyan Sagar Pond (KSP), Maroda Reservoir (MR), Tandula Canal (TC) and Risali Pond (RP) located throughout the Durg district of Chhattisgarh, India, during the pre-monsoon season. These metals include Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Cadmium (Cd), Arsenic (As), Chromium (Cr), and Zinc (Zn) and some selective pond fishes. Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) was used to measure the concentrations of heavy metals in water samples taken from several representative ponds. The findings showed that metal concentrations varied geographically, such as Ca (26.12ppm) and Hg (0.0002ppm) at KSP while Hg (0.0003ppm) in MR. Similarly, Mg level in KSP, MR, TC, and RP respective 7.19ppm, 4.1ppm, 3.55ppm, and 1.06ppm having major impact like osmoregulation issue and effect. with some locations having levels above the World Health Organization's (WHO) and Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) acceptable limits for drinking and irrigation water. The findings highlight the need for stronger pollution control, regular monitoring, and better water management to reduce heavy metal contamination and protect aquatic ecosystems.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Heavy metals, ICP-OES, pond water, environmental pollution, water quality.
  topic: keywords
creator: Rashmi Kujur, Ajay Kumar Harit
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-01-07
publication date: 2026-01-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 9
doi: 10.64149/fishtaxa.38.1-9

Identification of Mirror Repeats within the SWI 6 Gene of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
type: item
description: The SWI6 gene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as Switching Deficient 6, encodes a protein essential for the formation and function of the SBF complex (Swi4/Swi6 complex), a critical regulator of the cell cycle. SWI6 plays a pivotal role in facilitating the G1-to-S phase transition by partnering with the transcription factor Swi4 to activate the expression of genes necessary for DNA replication and cell division. Through its involvement in chromatin remodeling and transcriptional activation, SWI6 ensures proper cell cycle progression, particularly in the initiation of DNA synthesis. Mutations or defects in SWI6 disrupt the cell cycle, resulting in cell cycle arrest and impaired cellular proliferation. This study highlights the fundamental role of SWI6 in the regulation of cell division and provides insights into the molecular mechanisms controlling genetic stability in eukaryotic cells through the analysis of mirror repeats using the FASTA–Parallel Complement–BLAST (FPCB) method. To analyze SWI6's sequence and functional homology, we applied the FPCB FASTA–Parallel Complement–BLAST method, facilitating the identification of conserved motifs. Additionally, our research investigates mirror repeats in the SWI6 gene, exploring their potential impact on genetic stability and sequence evolution.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: SWI6, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, mirror repeats, Switching Deficient 6, cell cycle, FPCB .SWI6, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, mirror repeats, Switching Deficient 6, cell cycle, FPCB .
  topic: keywords
creator: Gargi, Vikash Bhardwaj, Namrata
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2025-12-15
publication date: 2025-12-15
starting page: 157
ending page: 163
doi: 10.64149/fishtaxa.37.157-163

https://fishtaxa.com/index.php/FishTaxa/article/view/222
type: item
title: Effect of dietary lipid levels on growth, intestinal enzyme activity, and expression of genes involved in long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid synthesis in scale carp, Cyprinus carpio var. communis fingerlings
description: Lipids play a significant role in growth and various metabolic activities in fish, inclusion of appropriate level of lipid is therefore essential in aquaculture. A 70-day feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of dietary lipids levels on growth performance, hemato-biochemical parameters, serum parameters, intestinal enzyme activity, and expression of genes involved in long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in scale carp fingerlings. Cyprinus carpio var. communis fingerlings (1.57 ± 0.02 g/fish) were fed isonitrogenous diets (428 g/kg crude protein) containing varying lipid levels (20, 40, 60, 80,100 and 120 g/kg). Fish were fed twice daily to triplicate group of 20 fish per tank at 09:00 and 16:00 hours at the rate of 4% body weight/day. The results show that growth parameters including live weight gain (LWG%), protein efficiency ratio (PER), specific growth rate (SGR%), feed conversion ratio (FCR) and proximate composition vary significantly (P < 0.05) with different dietary lipid levels. While, no significant (P > 0.05) differences in body ash content were observed among the treatments. Hematological and serum parameters also showed significant variation among the treatment. Higher enzymatic activity, with the exception of amylase, was observed at 60.0 g/kg lipid diet. Fatty acid desaturase 2 (FADS2) and elongase of very long chain fatty acids (ELOVL5) mRNA showed higher relative expression at 60.0 and 80.0 g/kg lipid fed diets, respectively. Based on the findings of quadratic regression analysis the optimal dietary requirement of linseed oil as a lipid source for maximum growth in scale carp fingerlings was established at 68.0 g/kg in presence of 20.0 g/kg of cod liver oil of dry diet.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Scale carp, Lipid level, hemato-biochemical parameters, growth performance, fatty acid synthesis.
  topic: keywords
creator: Aamir Majeed, Imtiaz Ahmed, Nazir A. Dar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-08-20
publication date: 2025-08-20
starting page: 365
ending page: 380
doi: 10.64149/fishtaxa.36.1s.365-380.

Bridging Individual Behavior and Global Biogeography: A Machine Learning Framework for Biodiversity Conservation
type: item
description: Global biodiversity is currently experiencing a catastrophic average decline of 73%, yet a critical "knowledge shortfall" persists due to the disciplinary silo between macro-scale biogeography and individual-scale behavioral ecology. Traditional models often fail to account for the mechanistic behavioral responses that determine species' persistence in fragmented, climate-stressed landscapes. This paper proposes the "Digital Nature" framework, a transdisciplinary machine learning architecture designed to bridge these scales. The framework integrates multi-source data—including hyperspectral satellite imagery, edge-computing acoustic sensors, and citizen science—using an ensemble of Bipartite Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) for distribution modeling, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for behavioral pose estimation, and Reinforcement Learning (RL) for restoration policy optimization. Evaluation using 2024 and 2025 empirical datasets demonstrates that the GNN approach achieves high predictive accuracy (0.82–0.94 AUCROC) in species distribution modeling. Case studies on model systems reveal that individual-level behavioral sentinels, such as a 50% plummet in juvenile pika recruitment and transgenerational dysfunction in sticklebacks, provide high-sensitivity early warning signals of biogeographic range collapse that are often missed by traditional structural metrics. Integrating behavioral dynamics into global conservation frameworks significantly enhances the precision of extinction risk assessments and spatial planning. The proposed framework offers a scalable decision-support system to operationalize the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s "30x30" targets, potentially improving conservation efficiency by 37% and reducing associated government spending by 40% through synergistic climate-biodiversity policy alignment.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial Intelligence, Behavioral Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Biogeography, Machine Learning.
  topic: keywords
creator: Suresh Palarimath
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-11-05
publication date: 2025-11-05
starting page: 352
ending page: 364

Emergence of Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Pathogens in Cultured Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): Phenotypic and Molecular Insights
type: item
description: The emergence of antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture poses a significant threat to both fish health and public safety. In this study, rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) from the Kokernag trout-rearing unit were collected to isolate and characterize bacterial pathogens, assess antimicrobial susceptibility, and detect antibiotic resistance genes in the fish. Based on phenotypic and genotypic characterization, six bacterial isolates, including Aeromonas sobria, Escherichia coli, Flavobacterium psychrophilum, Pseudomonas spp., Staphylococcus spp., and Yersinia ruckeri, were identified. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing revealed variable resistance patterns, with high resistance observed against ampicillin, oxytetracycline, and erythromycin, whereas florfenicol, gentamicin, ceftazidime, and meropenem remained effective. Molecular screening confirmed the presence of sul1 and blaTEM antibiotic resistance genes among the isolates. These findings highlight the prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria in trout aquaculture, underscoring the importance of prudent antibiotic use, continuous surveillance, and integrated disease management strategies to safeguard both aquaculture productivity and public health.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Aquaculture, Fish Pathogens, Antimicrobial Resistance, One Health, Antibiotic Resistance Genes.
  topic: keywords
creator: Aamir Majeed
creator: Ishfaq Ahmed
creator: Shigufta Ali, Tanveer Ahmad Mir, Muzamil Liakat Mir
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2024-11-20
publication date: 2024-11-20
starting page: 1
ending page: 7
doi: 10.64149/fishtaxa.34.1-7

A study of Continuities and Shift in India and USA Strategic Engagement, 1993-2024
type: item
description: This study looks at the strategic relationships between India and the US from 1993 to 2024, looking at how they have stayed the same and changed over three time periods. In these steps, there is healing after the Cold War, institutional strengthening, and a strategy shift as the world's politics change. The article examines how early diplomatic efforts turned into a strategic relationship, starting with India's economic change and a drop in Cold War distrust. The 1998 Singh-Talbott meeting, the 2005 Civil Nuclear Agreement, and the improvement of the military and technology relationship under different administrations are all looked at. After 2017, there will be the Indo-Pacific alliance, the Quad renewal, and new technology cooperation led by (iCET). The text talks about shared values and common interests, like managing China's power in the area, but it also looks at disagreements over trade, human rights, and global disasters. The main idea of this piece is that the friendship between the US and India is practical and strong. This partnership is based on a need for strategy alignment and a shared understanding of our regional and global duties. The study comes to this opinion by looking at scholarly books, government documents, and international events.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject:
  topic: keywords
  value: India–US strategic partnership, bilateral relations, Indo-Pacific strategy, QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), defense cooperation, civil nuclear agreement, geopolitical shifts, emerging technologies (iCET), realism and foreign policy, institutionalization of diplomacy, strategic autonomy, trade and economic diplomacy, counterterrorism cooperation, US Pivot to Asia, China containment strategy, Major Defense Partner status, 2+2 dialogue format, multilateral engagement, technology diplomacy, non-alignment and post-Cold War realignment.
creator: Riya Sanoria, Dr. Amit Kumar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-06-19
publication date: 2025-06-19
starting page: 150
ending page: 156

Antimicrobial Activity of Protease Enzyme Produced by Trichoderma Species Against Xanthomonas sp
type: item
description: This study evaluates the antimicrobial potential of protease enzymes produced by Trichoderma species (TD1–TD6) against the phytopathogenic bacterium Xanthomonas sp. (Xm-1). The enzymes were extracted and tested at four concentrations: 25, 50, 75, and 100 µg/mL, using the agar well diffusion method to assess antibacterial activity. The results demonstrated a clear concentration-dependent response, with zsones of inhibition increasing as the enzyme concentration increased. Among the tested isolates, TD-3 exhibited the most significant antimicrobial effect, showing a maximum inhibition zone of 24 mm at 100 µg/mL. Other isolates, such as TD-2 and TD-4, also showed moderate activity, while TD-1, TD-5, and TD-6 displayed relatively lower inhibition. These findings indicate that the protease enzymes produced by certain Trichoderma isolates possess promising antibacterial properties. In particular, TD-3 appears to produce either more active protease or additional antimicrobial compounds that enhance its efficacy against Xanthomonas sp. The results support the potential application of protease-producing Trichoderma strains as eco-friendly biocontrol agents in agriculture to manage bacterial plant diseases. Further studies, including purification and molecular characterization of the active compounds, are recommended to explore the mechanism of action and optimize their use in integrated pest management strategies.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Protease enzyme, Trichoderma, Xanthomonas, antimicrobial activity, zone of inhibition, biocontrol.
  topic: keywords
creator: Deepa Bansal, Suchi Modi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-12-17
publication date: 2025-12-17
starting page: 345
ending page: 351

Comparison of Traditional and Advanced methods of teaching English at school level
type: item
description: Teaching and learning both are two sides of a coin, without talking about heads we can’t talk about tales. when we toss the coin we can see only one face at a time, this is also pity of our education system that we always talk about one side either teaching or learning. Efficiency in teaching will be reflected in the performance of learner, so we want to see how efficiently we taught we have to see the performance of learner. English is a second language in India and to teach it effectively we need adroitness as well as selection of proper methods of teaching English as second language as well as a global language. its duty of our education system not to produce people who are not fit for global economy. we should see English language in a bigger frame .it should work as a wheel for our students not a hindrance in their growth and progress. Now a day every employer is in search of a good and efficient employee, it doesn’t matter from which part of world the person belongs, on condition that the person is able to communicate in global language and this status is being enjoyed by English since a long time .so ,to make our students fit for world economy we need to make them proficient in speaking skills .Earlier English was taught as a subject in schools but now there is need that we should taught as a language so that our students could be able to speak and communicate in English .Teaching methods play an important role in acquisition of a language .This is a big challenge for even a good and efficient teacher that which method of teaching English as a second and global language is appropriate or more effective in acquisition of a language
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Sarita, Dr. Deepika Mishra
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-12-17
publication date: 2025-12-17
starting page: 341
ending page: 344

Consequence Of Excessive Digital Device Use On Academic Outcome And Family Cohesion Among Adolescents
type: item
description: Background: The widespread integration of digital devices in adolescents’ daily lives has revolutionized education and communication. However, excessive device use has raised significant concerns regarding its impact on academic performance and family cohesion. This study aimed to assess the relationship between digital device overuse, academic outcomes, and family relationships among adolescents. Methods: A descriptive quantitative study was conducted among 80 adolescents aged 12–17 years at a Government Higher Secondary School in Tamil Nadu, India. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire on socio-demographic variables, a 5-point Likert scale assessing digital device use, the Carson Birchmeier Academic Performance Scale, and the Carl V. Rabstejnek Family Interaction Scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson’s correlation and Chi-square tests, were used for analysis. Results: The findings revealed that 40% of participants reported mild device usage, 17.5% moderate, and 2.5% high. A negative correlation was observed between excessive digital device use and academic performance (r = –0.42, p < 0.01), as well as between device use and family cohesion (r = –0.39, p < 0.01). Age, gender, and mother’s education were significantly associated with digital device use (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Excessive digital device use adversely affects both academic outcomes and family cohesion among adolescents. Promoting digital literacy, parental guidance, and school-based awareness programs can foster balanced device use and support adolescents’ holistic development.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Digital Device Use, Academic Performance, Family Cohesion, Adolescents
  topic: keywords
creator: Aleena Meety Lal, Sweetha D, Swetha J, Swetha V.
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-12-15
publication date: 2025-12-15
starting page: 142
ending page: 149

Assess the knowledge and attitude of hpv vaccine Among non-medical undergraduate students at chennai
type: item
description: Introduction: Cervical cancer is one of the leading gynecologic cancers globally, ranked 4th among all cancers in women. It significantly affects women’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Diagnosis and treatment can disrupt daily life, relationships, and careers. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude toward the HPV vaccine among non-medical undergraduate students. Methodology: A total of 358 undergraduate students were selected from Dwaraka Doss Govardhan Doss Vaishnav College in Chennai. Data was collected using an interview method with a structured questionnaire designed by the researcher to assess knowledge, and a 3-point Likert scale was developed to assess attitudes. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results: The study showed that 83% of students had inadequate knowledge about the HPV vaccine, with only 13% demonstrating moderate knowledge. Additionally, 77% of students exhibited a negative attitude toward vaccination. The mean knowledge score was 1.20 (SD = 0.44), and the mean attitude score was 1.22 (SD = 0.47), indicating poor knowledge and attitudes. A positive correlation (r = 0.32, p = 0.001) was found between knowledge and attitude, suggesting that lack of knowledge contributes to negative attitudes toward the HPV vaccine. Conclusion: Non-medical students show a lack of knowledge and negative attitudes toward the HPV vaccine. Implementing awareness programs in colleges can improve knowledge, foster positive attitudes, and increase vaccine acceptance among students.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Mrs. Gayathri.T, Mr. Akash. S, Ms. Bhuvaneshwari. M.P, Mr. Dominic Rakesh. A, MS. Gifty Olive Sharon. D, MS. Anitha .M
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-12-15
publication date: 2025-12-15
starting page: 137
ending page: 141

Assess The Dysmenorrrea And Quality Of Life Among Women In Rural Populations At Chennai
type: item
description: Introduction: Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is a common condition that significantly impacts women’s quality of life. In rural areas, challenges such as limited healthcare access, lack of menstrual hygiene products, and cultural stigma make it difficult for women to manage the condition. Many rely on inadequate products, which worsen symptoms and increase the risk of infections. Methodology: A total of 380 women from a rural population were selected from the primary health center in Thodukadu, Tiruvallur. Data was collected through interviews using a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher to assess dysmenorrhea. The WHOQOL-BREF tool was used to evaluate the quality of life. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis. Results: The study shows that the majority of women were aged 20–25 years (51%), married (54%), and 43% had completed secondary education. Significant proportions (60%) were in the low-income category. Dysmenorrhea affected 59% of the women, with 53% experiencing moderate symptoms and 33% reporting severe symptoms. The average score for dysmenorrhea was 2.18 (SD = 0.65), and for quality of life, it was 3.61 (SD = 0.67). A significant correlation (r = 0.19, p = 0.0001) was found, indicating that dysmenorrhea negatively impacted quality of life. Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea is prevalent among rural women and significantly affects their quality of life. Addressing this issue through awareness programs and targeted interventions is essential for improving their health and well-being. By reducing the severity of dysmenorrhea, the overall quality of life for women in rural communities can be enhanced.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Mrs. Rosy.P, Mr.Pavan Surendran, Mr. Parthasarathy.B, Ms.Pooja.P, Ms. Pavithra S, Ms.Nizy k Mahesh
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-12-15
publication date: 2025-12-15
starting page: 132
ending page: 136

Reclaiming Development: Tribal Co-Authorship in a Decolonial Indian Framework
type: item
description: India’s tribal policy landscape is defined by a stark contradiction: an unprecedented proliferation of targeted missions (PM JANMAN, Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, PVTG Development Mission) coexists with enduring realities of land dispossession, cultural erasure, and eroded autonomy. This study moves beyond the isolation–assimilation–integration trilogy and advances a fourth, decolonial paradigm—tribal communities as co-authors and knowledge-holders, not beneficiaries, of India’s developmental and ecological futures. Using a mixed-method, four-zone (Central, Western, Southern, North-East) design and two original analytical tools—the Cultural Continuity Index and Autonomy Perception Scale—the study finds that tribal conceptions of “development” centre on secure land relations, linguistic and ritual continuity, and meaningful self-rule, rather than infrastructure and welfare provisioning. Persistent PESA (1996) and FRA (2006) implementation failures, the cultural illiteracy of major missions, and the rapid erosion of indigenous epistemologies expose a deeper epistemic rupture between state developmentalism and community worldviews. The paper proposes a transformative blueprint: restoration of Gram Sabha sovereignty; integration of indigenous pedagogy, ecological knowledge, and traditional medicine into public systems; tribal-led digital and data ecosystems; and statutory recognition of community intellectual property. A development model that places tribal worldviews at its epistemic core—rather than at its administrative margins—is essential for achieving a future that is culturally just, ecologically grounded, and genuinely decolonial.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Tribal autonomy, indigenous epistemology, decolonial development, Cultural Continuity Index, PESA–FRA implementation gap, Gram Sabha sovereignty, PM JANMAN, PVTG Mission, cultural continuity.
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr Harendra Pratap Singh Chouhan, Dr. Roli Pradhan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-05-11
publication date: 2025-05-11
starting page: 121
ending page: 131

Adi Sanskriti: A NEP 2020–Aligned Digital Framework for the Preservation and Empowerment of India’s Tribal Knowledge Systems within the Bhartiya Gyan Parampara
type: item
description: The Adi Sanskriti Digital Learning Platform, inaugurated by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) on 10 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marks a historic milestone in the digital preservation and revitalization of India’s tribal heritage. Conceived as the world’s first “Digital University for Tribal Culture,” this initiative directly advances the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which calls for the integration of India’s indigenous knowledge systems, promotion of multilingualism, experiential learning, digital inclusion, and the preservation of endangered languages and cultural heritage. At a time when rapid globalization, technological disruption, and cultural homogenization threaten the continuity of traditional knowledge systems, Adi Sanskriti leverages artificial intelligence, digital repositories, and e-learning frameworks to not only safeguard tribal wisdom but also democratize access and participation, embodying NEP 2020’s emphasis on equitable, technology-enabled, and culturally rooted education. This study argues that Adi Sanskriti’s strength lies in its integrated design, structured around three core pillars: Adi Vishwavidyalaya (Digital Tribal Art Academy), Adi Sampada (Socio-Cultural Knowledge Repository), and Adi Haat (Digital E-Marketplace). Together, these components operationalize a holistic and multidisciplinary framework in which heritage-based education, systematic documentation, skill development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods are interlinked. This model reflects NEP 2020’s focus on vocational education, experiential learning, community engagement, and linking education with employability and economic empowerment. The paper examines the platform’s technical and institutional architecture, the convergence of stakeholders—MoTA, tribal research institutes, artisans’ collectives, trade federations, and the Digital University of India—and the early socio-economic transformations observed through field-ba…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject:
  topic: keywords
  value: Tribal Empowerment, Digital Heritage, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, TRIFED, Digital University, Cultural Preservation, Tribal Research Institutes, e-Marketplace, Socio-Cultural Repository, Adi Sanskriti, Bhartiya Gyan Parampara, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Tribal Knowledge Systems, NEP 2020, Digital Heritage Preservation, Indigenous Cultural Empowerment, Digital Decolonization, AI-enabled Linguistic Preservation, Community-centered Digital Learning
creator: Dr Harendra Pratap Singh Chouhan, Dr. Roli Pradhan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-04-10
publication date: 2025-04-10
starting page: 112
ending page: 120

Effects of Intradialytic Exercise on Fatigue, Biochemical and Physiological Parameters among patients undergoing Hemodialysis in selected tertiary hospital, Chennai
type: item
description: Introduction: Patients undergoing hemodialysis are most likely to be physically inactive, and this is associated with several detrimental clinical outcomes. Fatigue and elevated metabolic markers are directly linked to decreased physical activity. Intradialytic exercise is a non-pharmacological treatment for hemodialysis patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), although it is rarely utilized in most hemodialysis centers. This study aims to evaluate the effects of an intradialytic exercise program (IDEP) on fatigue, biochemical and physiological parameters in hemodialysis patients with end-stage renal disease. Methods: Using a quasi-experimental design, 40 patients from two dialysis centers were recruited and randomly assigned to 20 intervention and 20 control groups. Patients in the intervention group received IDEP education twice a week for 25 minutes each, while patients in the control group merely received standard care. Fatigue, biochemical, and physiological indicators were assessed at baseline and at various points after IDEP. While there was minimal change in the physiological and biochemical markers, such as potassium, urea, creatinine, and hemoglobin, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure, fatigue steadily decreased in the intervention group. The majority of patients in the control group reported no change in their degree of fatigue. In certain instances, the level of fatigue is increased. Conclusion: IDEP is a non-pharmacological, complementary, safe, and affordable treatment for fatigue that can be used during hemodialysis. The patient's level of fatigue will be decreased without requiring more time if IDEP is incorporated into routine therapy.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Dr.Kavinmozhi James, Dr.Vahitha Mala K, Mrs.Sheeba Basil B, Ms.Kavikuilrani B, Mr.Muthu Selvan N V, Shevani B
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-12-05
publication date: 2025-12-05
starting page: 99
ending page: 105

https://fishtaxa.com/index.php/FishTaxa/article/view/203
type: item
title: A comparative study to evaluate the efficacy of applying ice packs versus applying manual pressure on discomfort at the pentavalent vaccination site among newborns who were attending the immunization clinic at a selected hospital in Coimbatore.
description: A field experiment was conducted in Karbala Governorate/Tawrij District in 2024 on a silty clay soil to investigate the role of the chisel plow in loosening the hardpan layer and promoting crop growth. A New Holland TD80 tractor was used in this experiment. Two components were examined: operating speed (2.80, 4.65, and 6.15 km/h-1), and plowing depth (50 and 65 cm). Mechanical unit technical metrics such drawing force, slippage percentage, fuel usage, and maize plant output were examined. The experiment used a three-replicate Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). The lowest slippage percentage was 6.90% and the lowest traction force was 618.11 kg at 2.80 km/h-1. The lowest fuel usage was 9.99 L/ha and the maximum plant output was 8.05 t/ha at 6.15 km/h-1. A 50 cm plowing depth yielded the lowest pulling force (613.21 kg), slippage (7.57%), and fuel usage (11.91 L/ha). The maximum plant output was 6.76 t/ha at 65 cm. All attributes were significantly affected by the speed-plowing plot interaction. Operating speed, traction force, plant productivity, slippage, Chisel Plow.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Chisel Plow, Hardpan Layer, Crop Growth
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr. D. Ruby Anitha ,M.Sc ( N) , Ph. D ( N), principal, United college of Nursing , Coimbatore
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-12-05
publication date: 2025-12-05
starting page: 106
ending page: 111