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Mahabharata’s Shanti Parva and its Learnings on Good Governance
No full textMahabharata, this rich epic of Hindus is an intricately woven tableau comprising wisdom and insights for the inheritors of this legacy. Mahabharata is not just about kingdom and regalia; rather, it enunciates the nuanced understanding of governance and serves as an impeccable guide to stewardship. The main objective of this paper is to critically examine key dimensions of governance, specifically Raj dharma, justice, the dire need for a strong ruler and the safety and security of subjects, as delineated in the Shanti Parva. This conceptual paper is based on qualitative research methods. To do so, the existing literature on this topic has been dealt with and this paper is based on theoretical interpretation of books, articles and relevant websites. Despite not having civic democracies back in those days, this research has eventually come up with some ingenious parallels between the administrative practices of those days and contemporary precepts of effective governance.
Keywords: Ancient Indian Political Thought, Justice, Mahabharata, Raj Dharma, Shanti Parv
Anaemia and anthropometric indices of obesity in early rheumatoid arthritis patients attending the rheumatology clinic at Colombo South Teaching Hospital - Necessity to screen for anemia early
No full textIntroduction: The study's objective was to determine selected nutritional and anthropometric parameters of patients with early Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Methods: The socio-demographic characteristics, and haemoglobin (Hb), anthropometric parameters, and seven site skin fold thicknesses of early RA patients (n=100) were compared with healthy controls (n=100) from the year 2018-2020. Body densities (BD) and body fat percentages (BF%) were calculated according to Jackson & Pollock anthropometric equations. The data were analyzed by SPSS-version-20, considering p<0.05 as statistically significant. Results: The mean age of the participants was 48.6±7.6 years, and the majority were female (84%). Female RA patients had significantly higher BMI (26.9±4.5 kg/m2 ) (p=0.04), Waist Circumference (WC) [97.7±11.9 cm] (p<0.001), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) [0.98±0.10] values (p<0.001) compared to female controls (BMI-25.7±3.5 kg/m2, WC-91.0±9.5 cm, and WHR-0.93±0.06). Female patients had a significantly lower BD (1.030±0.010 g/ml) (p<0.001) and significantly higher BF% (26.3±5.1) (p<0.01) than controls. Abdominal obesity was evident among 95.0% of all RA patients and 92.0% of controls. Hb levels of male (12.5±1.2 g/dl) and female RA patients (11.9±1.1 g/dl) were significantly lower compared to healthy males (14.5±1.3 g/dl) and females (14.6±1.9 g/dl) (p<0.001). Anaemia was observed among 50% of total early RA patients and 5% of controls. Conclusion: A significant proportion of early RA patients was anaemic and had anthropometric impairment compared to healthy controls. Thus, the onset of nutritional impairment among RA patients should be evaluated even at the early stages of RA.Keywords: Early rheumatoid arthritis, Nutritional status, Anemia, Obesity, Anthropometr
Assessing ESG Implementation in the Indian Construction Industry: A Comparative Analysis of Global Reporting Initiative and Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting Frameworks
No full textThe construction industry enhances GDP of an economy and employment, however, it impacts the environment. Players thus have to take measures to prevent environmental harm. Players have also to disclose these. It helps in channelling industry funding . This investigation evaluates the adoption and efficacy of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) frameworks within the Indian construction industry. The study uses mixed methods approach through factor analysis and SEM. Differences were found in adoption of GRI and BRSR frameworks. GRI aligns with international standards while BRSR meets local regulations. Both frameworks face challenges in reporting practices. Findings suggest scope for standardized training and broader stakeholder engagement to improve quality and impact of sustainability reports. The study contributes to the theoretical understanding of sustainability reporting by balancing global best practices with local business realities, leading to more effective sustainability integration in the Indian construction sector
 
A Study on the Social Contribution of Graduates in Public Universities of Sri Lanka
No full textSri Lanka continues to offer free education from grade one through the completion of a first degree, aiming to foster human capital as a key driver of socio-economic development. Despite the government's significant investment in maintaining this policy, households also allocate substantial resources to education. Graduates represent the ultimate output of this free education system, making it crucial to examine their social contributions to the nation. As education serves as a fundamental indicator of a country's development, the role of graduates has gained prominence in the current context of multiple crises. This study aims to assess the social contributions of Sri Lankan graduates in the face of shifting macroeconomic conditions. Data for the research were gathered through structured questionnaires and interviews with graduates from the Kurunegala district. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was employed to analyse responses from a sample of 500 participants. Most graduates (73.41%) are not members of any local organisation, society, or club, while a minority (26.59%) are. This suggests graduates often avoid societal involvement, likely due to busy schedules. Annual gatherings have a significant impact on social relationships, with a median value of 79.412, benefiting participants and enhancing their social esteem. However, the societal contributions of graduates remain insufficient, prompting a need for state universities and authorities to encourage greater involvement
A study of the creative peculiarities of the Rasa Polowa short story cycle රස පොළොව කෙටිකතා චක්රයෙහි නිර්මාණාත්මක සුවිශේෂතා පිළිබඳ අධ්යයනයක්
No full textShort story cycle is a new genre that is in between the two, neither a short story nor a novel. The first short story cycle that was consciously written based on the genre purpose of the short story cycle in the Sinhala short story field was Rasa Polawa written by Prabath Jayasinghe. The research problem of this study was "What are the creative peculiarities of the Rasa Polawa short story cycle?". The main objective was to identify the creative peculiarities of Rasa Polawa in accordance with the short story cycle genre. The study was conducted using qualitative research methods, through the study of primary and secondary sources. Accordingly, the potentialities expressed by the short story writer in Rasa Polawa in accordance with the genre of the short story cycle were identified here. Accordingly, the author has established the short stories in the Rasa Polawa short story cycle independently and has also been able to maintain the interrelationship between the short stories well. Due to this, each short story has an independent semantic aesthetic and a thematic dimension that is raised through the entire short story cycle can also be identified. In Rasa Polawa, formal peculiarities consistent with the short story cycle genre can also be seen. Consciously created gaps in the short stories, open endings, etc. The language used in Rasa Polawa is also excellent and elegant. The characterization is also connected to the semantic function of the short story cycle. The main conclusion of this study was that the creative peculiarities used by Prabath Jayasinghe in the Rasa Polawa short story cycle are more consistent with the characteristics of the short story cycle genre. It seems that he has written the short story cycle Rasa Polawa with a thorough study and knowledge of the new genre called short story cycle and with a specific purpose. This study will help to draw the attention of readers and critics to the short story cycle, the latest genre introduced into the Sinhala short story field through Rasa Polawa
INSECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFInsecurity has become a significant topic of discussion worldwide, with an increasing number of terror-related incidents being reported on various media platforms. Nigeria has been identified as a country plagued by terrorism, with kidnappings, banditry, protests, drug-related crimes, and social unrest affecting the country's stability. Two specific objectives guided the study, and 323 SMEs were surveyed using Cochran's formula to arrive at a representative sample. The study adopted a quantitative research design and employed Pearson's Product Moment Correlation to analyse the data obtained through the survey. The results indicated that drug or substance abuse had a significant impact on how SMEs engage their employees in Anambra State. Based on this finding, social media propaganda negatively affects SMEs' information management capabilities in the state. The study concluded that insecurity adversely affects Anambra state's business environment, thereby impacting the operations of SMEs. The study recommends that SMEs acquire business software and tools for event analysis and predicting future events
A Study on Developing a Web Application for Construction Services
Get PDFAlmost every industry in the world has used the Internet to widen its business opportunities. This has even moved into the construction industry as well, but it’s unusual that they are slow to adopt new technological advances for their processes. According to the observation, which was made on the Internet, it could be found that purchasing land, finding the service providers, selecting house plans, and purchasing hardware items are accomplished in a traditional way or users can access websites that provide only a single service. Five experts with experience in the construction industry were interviewed to identify the requirements and benefits that should be supported by a website for home construction. This study is based on the development and evaluation process of the proposed web application which provides guidance, consultation, and other services for users
Influence of Tax Digitization on Voluntary Tax Compliance among Medium Sized Taxpayers in Tanzania
Get PDFThe objective of the study is to assess the influence of tax digitalization on taxpayers’ voluntary compliance among medium-sized taxpayers in Tanzania by employing the relevant economic theories guiding the study. The study employs a mixed research approach, survey research design, which was conducted through interviews with 150 taxpayers in Tanzania. The analysis of the logistic regression model will involve a Cronbach’s coefficient test for reliability of the scale and a comprehensive literature review for validity of the content. The results of the research reveal that voluntary tax compliance is directly affected by tax digitalization. So, the government must reinforce the examination of tax payments, tax declarations, and tax repayments of companies. Moreover, the study concluded that voluntary tax compliance has a significant impact on increased government revenue
Book Review of “The Great Crashes: Lessons from Global Meltdowns and How to Prevent Them” by Linda Yueh
Get PDFThis book review aims to offer a comprehensive assessment of "The Great Crashes: Lessons from Global Meltdowns and How to Prevent Them," authored by Linda Yeh, providing a complete overview of its content, critically evaluate its arguments and proposals, and asses its strengths and weaknesses
Ehela Kola Kayama (Traditional Polyherbal Preparation) Mentioned in Deshiya Chikitsa Samgrahaya Introduced as a Functional Food for Malnutrition
Get PDFEhela Kola Kayama (EKK) in Deshiya Chikitsa Samgrahaya is a distinctive Sri Lankan traditional preparation for malnutrition. WHO defines malnutrition as deficiencies, excesses, imbalances, and impaired utilization; Sri Lanka's underweight children rise to 15.3% in 2022. The study aimed to review the ingredients of EKK with pharmacodynamic properties and introduce it as a functional food for malnutrition. The study follows PRISMA guidelines and searches 64 journal articles in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science databases, and Google Scholar search engine from 2021 to 2023. The ingredients of EKK are Ehela Kola (Cassia fistula), Parana Siyambala (Tamarindus indica L.), Suduru (Cuminum cyminum), Mahaduru (Foeniculum vulgare), Asamodagam (Trachyspermum ammi), Sudu Lunu (Allium arenarium), Sungu (Pistacia integerrima), Aralu (Terminalia Chebula), Viyali Iguru (Zingiber officinale), Gammiris (Piper nigrum), and Thippili (Piper longum). Upon analyzing Katu (pungent) and Kashaya (astringent) tastes, Laghu (lightness) and Ruksha (roughness) properties were prominent. Ushna Veerya (hot potency) and Katu Vipaka (post-digestive effect) are found in most ingredients. Deepana (appetizer) and Pachana (digestive), Ushna Veerya, Katu and Tikta Rasa, Laghu, Ruksha, and Thikshna Guna promote Agni (digestive fire) and relieve Srotorodha (channel obstruction), which corrects Dhatu Poshana Krama (nourishes the tissues). Ayurveda emphasizes the correction of Agni, a vital factor for health, and treating ailments including malnutrition. It improves Ojas (immunity) and provides Vyadhikshamathva (resistance to diseases). Most components contain active chemicals, such as Glycosides, Fatty Acids, Flavonoids, vitamin B complexes, and Iron, which are nutritional and digestive stimulators with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties. As per the reviewed data, it can be concluded that EKK is a potent digestion promoter in individuals, enhances metabolism, and empowers the process of Saptha Dhatu (essential body tissues) formation and Ojas, thereby having potential qualities as a functional food. Further clinical and chemical studies must be conducted to introduce it as a functional food for malnutrition.