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Radical Wholeness: Depth Psychological Healing in IKS
Full text linkThis paper explores the fundamental concepts and healing methods within Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), particularly as they relate to yoga and Upanishadic philosophy. As the ultimate aim of healing, it presents the idea of radical wholeness (svāsthyaň), a state of profound psychological, emotional, and spiritual integration. The paper explores the philosophical framework of IKS in four dimensions: ontology (the nature of being), epistemology (the methods of knowing), axiology (the value systems), and praxeology (the principles of right action). It draws on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Upanishads, and Ayurvedic thought. It challenges the shortcomings of Western scientific paradigms that reduce the psyche to quantifiable phenomena and suggests an all-encompassing model based on the inner journey of the self and caturděṣṭi (the four lenses of knowledge). The paper traces a clear path from a fragmented, afflicted mind (vyutthita citta) to an anchored, luminous state of wholeness, the tranquil mind (samāhita citta), using the story of Bỹgu and the five kośa-s (sheaths of being). Additionally, it describes the stages of Yogic practice, which culminate in transformative awareness and jīvanmukti (liberated living), from deep inner inquiry (antarāṅga sādhanā) to outer discipline (bahiraṅga sādhanā). The authors present Citta Vidyā, a contemporary synthesis that revitalises the therapeutic potential of IKS by fusing ideas from depth psychology, performing arts, and experiential processes. The paper invites a reorientation toward inner stillness, dharma, and conscious living, offering a compelling vision of human flourishing that goes beyond symptom reduction
Hindrances to sustainable collaborative governance in delivering low-income housing
Full text linkThe purpose of this paper is to examine the hindrances to sustainable collaborative governance (SCG) in the delivery of low-income housing (LIH) in the city of Windhoek (CoW), Namibia. Using thematic analysis, nine themes about the hindrances to SCG in the provisioning of LIH in Cow were identified. Data were collected from 150 purposively sampled participants from the CoW, entailing local community leaders, CoW representatives, trade union representatives, National Housing Enterprise (NHE) representatives, private sector representatives, and civil society representatives. The primary qualitative data were analysed using NVivo to gain insights into the challenges faced by residents of low-income districts of CoW. The research findings confirmed that the efficient and effective delivery of decent LIH in the CoW is hampered by limited resources, lack of political will, red tape, rent-seeking behaviour and nepotism, discrimination, COVID-19, the cost of land, high input costs, and poor urban planning. Based on the findings, the study contributed to the existing body of knowledge about housing delivery challenges. Furthermore, the study findings assist policymakers, local authorities, and the national government in promulgating and implementing policies to mitigate the hindrances to the delivery of LIH in CoW
Optimizing a Single-Vendor Multi-Purchaser for Multi-Item Fuzzy Inventory System along Lead Time with Carbon Emission Cost
Full text linkMulti-item investigation with a multi-purchaser inventory system exposes remarkable perceptions of improved demand enhancement in overall income and manufacturing time proficiency. Similarly, lower transporting costs for multiple items positively influence minimum integrated total cost by lead time suitability. Owing to the imprecision of several factors, the objective seems to be inaccurate. As the development of fuzzy objective is uncertain, a model is formulated to suit assured problems and doubtful earnings with some indecision. The model is solved by means of graded mean integration technique with the addition of Kuhn-Tucker method when the fuzzy equivalent of the problem remains available. An algorithm is established to attain each item's optimal order quantity for each purchaser and the minimum integrated total cost for a whole inventory system. The evaluation of a fuzzy multi-item, multi-purchaser inventory system through crisp multi-item, multi-purchaser inventory system is completed utilizing mathematical illustrations. Lastly, the graphical demonstration establishes the suggested system
Heidegger's Being-in-the-World: A Relation between Man and the Environment
Full text linkMartin Heidegger, a foundational existentialist philosopher, introduced the concept of Dasein, which defines a unique relationship between humans and their environment. Dasein, meaning “being there” in German, denotes a mode of existence distinct from non-Dasein, emphasizing an engaged presence rather than a detached, objective stance. This paper explores how Dasein underpins human-environment relationships within existential philosophy, aiming to clarify its role in shaping ecological and ethical consciousness. It further examines Heidegger’s critique of intellectualism and rationalism, highlighting how Dasein establishes a basis for meaningful connections beyond abstract reasoning. Through Dasein, we propose a framework for environmental ethics that emphasizes direct, authentic interaction with the world, challenging modern perceptions of detachment
Exploring overtourism: A bibliographic Mapping of the research trends (2018-2023)
No full textOvertourism is a phenomenon that can negatively impact both the quality of life for local communities and the experiences of tourists. The growing concerns surrounding overtourism have garnered the attention of researchers worldwide, leading to a substantial body of literature on the topic. Numerous studies have explored the impacts, challenges, and potential solutions related to overtourism. However, relatively few bibliometric analyses provide an overarching view of this research field. This gap motivates our study, which aims to offer a comprehensive overview of overtourism research, analyse emerging trends, and identify potential future research directions using bibliometric tools. Specifically, we utilised the Web of Science (WoS) database to collect literature published between 2018 and 2023. The data were analysed using VOSviewer, a statistical tool for visualising bibliometric networks, to map key themes, co-authorship patterns, and citation trends. The findings reveal a growing global interest in overtourism research, with significant emerging areas, including tourism's cultural dimensions, governance, management, and policy development. This bibliometric mapping highlights the global nature of overtourism, stressing its implications for countries currently affected and those potentially at risk. The study underscores the importance of proactive research into preventive measures, particularly in regions where overtourism has not yet become a pressing issue. By providing a comprehensive knowledge map, this study contributes to the understanding of overtourism and supports the development of strategies to mitigate its negative impacts
Effects of Surface Roughness on Transient Viscoelastic Fluids Flow Driven by Peristaltic Pumping
No full textPresent study investigates the impact of sinusoidal surface roughness on the behaviour of viscoelastic fluid being transported in physiological vessels by peristaltic pumping, a vital mechanism in biological systems, and can be applied in industrial processes. Most of the biological surfaces are smooth however it is not complete smooth and some roughness is always present. To understand and examine the roughness effects and viscoelastic behaviour, a mathematical model is developed, incorporating a low Reynolds number and long-wavelength approximation. In this study, viscoelastic fluid behaviour is analysed by considering the Jeffrey model. The study focuses on the effects of the ratio of relaxation time to the retardation time and roughness height on key fluid characteristics, including axial velocity, pressure gradient, pressure distribution, volumetric flow rate and skin friction. The results reveal that increased surface roughness height leads to a reduction in fluid flow, as indicated by decreased axial velocity, volumetric flow rate and increased pressure gradient. Conversely, an increase in surface roughness height elevates skin friction, highlighting the additional resistance encountered by the fluid. These findings are critical for optimizing fluid transport systems that involve viscoelastic fluids, especially in applications where precise control of fluid dynamics is required. The insights gained from this study are particularly valuable for improving the analysis of fluid behaviour in medical diagnostics and other related fields
Recent Trends on Destination Marketing in Tourism: A text mining and Network Analysis of Literature
No full textThe aim of this study is to identify the recent trends on Tourism in Destination Marketing. The Destination Marketing literature has grown, but a systematic analysis of lessons learned, and future research prospects is required. This is accomplished through a bibliometric analysis of literature and network analysis. The study's data is based on Scopus-published English Scholarly publications. After reviewing, collecting, and sorting papers from 1184 publications, it was determined that 728 articles were relevant to the study's scope of work. This article adds to the literature by offering a different way of evaluating the impact of Destination Marketing research on tourism
Explaining the Linkage Between Contactless Practices and Consumer Behaviour: An Empirical Investigation of Hotel Services
No full textCorona Virus Infections Disease 19 (COVID-19) has forced the hotel community to adopt contactless services practices. In this reference, the current study aims to examine consumer awareness, expectations, and experience with Contactless Services Practices (CSP) and their impact on consumer satisfaction and perceived performance outcomes. The association between contactless practices and hotel performance outcomes is examined, along with the role that customer satisfaction plays as a moderator. Structural equation modelling, SEM-PLS is used to analyze a total of 337 responses using the SPSS 22 version. The results indicate that contactless practices have a significant impact on customer satisfaction and performance outcomes in terms of length of stay. The results also showed that the relationship is mediated by customer satisfaction between contactless service practices and perceived performance outcomes. The study adds to the understanding of how "innovative service design" can improve customer satisfaction, passionate connection, and mental assessment of accommodation brands. The novelty of this study is showing the relationship between contactless practices and consumer behaviour in hotel services during the pandemic
Insight into Indole Derivatives by Experimental and Theoretical Methods
No full textSolvent effect on fluorescence and absorption spectra of fluorescent Indole derivative viz, 5-chloro-3-phenyl-1H-indole-2-carbohydrazide (CPIC), is studied in different solvents at room temperature. The shifts in the position, intensities and shapes of the absorption and fluorescence bands are observed. The ground and excited state dipole moment of the fluorescent molecule are calculated from the Solvatochromic shift method. The excited-state dipole moments were estimated from Lippert, Bakhshiev and Kawski–Chamma–Viallet equations by using the variation of the Stokes’ shift with the solvent dielectric constant and refractive index. The Reichardt’s microscopic solvent polarity parameter is used to calculate the change in dipole moment. It is found that the excited-state dipole moments were higher than those of the ground-state dipole moment. The large value of dipole moment in the excited state is due to the increased polar nature. The HOMO-LUMO energy gap and MEP map are estimated theoretically by using B3LYP/6-31+G (d, p) basis set of the Gaussian 16 program