ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts

PROMOTING TECHNOLOGY ENABLED LEARNING IN THE LIGHT OF NEP 2020

Dr. Sandeep Patil, Pintu Kumar — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a transformational walk towards amalgamating technology into education, endeavoring to promote an inclusive, equitable, and innovative learning ecosystem. This paper investigates how NEP 2020 fosters technology-enabled learning (TEL) approach to address the challenges in education, augment access to education along with preparing the learners for a digital future. NEP 2020 lays emphasis on the incorporation of digital tools, online platforms, and ground-breaking techno-pedagogies to promote better access, quality, and relevance of education across varied socio-economic contexts. The paper explores how NEP 2020 advocates the teacher training emphasizing digital competence development, personalized learning through adaptive technologies, and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics enhancing educational outcomes. It also deals with the challenges like digital divides, infrastructure limitations, as well as the need for vigorous cyber security measures while implementing TEL. The paper highlights the possible challenges as well as opportunities presented while promoting TEL in the light of NEP 2020.

REIMAGINING EDUCATION THROUGH AI CHATBOTS: INNOVATION AND IMPLICATIONS

Dr. Darshana Desai — Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots are fundamentally reshaping modern education by offering scalable, personalized learning and automating administrative workflows. This paper presents a comprehensive review of peer-reviewed research from 2016 to 2024, evaluating the capabilities, advantages, limitations, and ethical concerns associated with AI-powered conversational agents in diverse educational settings. The findings reveal that AI chatbots hold significant promise for improving student engagement, tailoring instruction to individual needs, and enabling 24/7 support. However, challenges remain, including insufficient emotional intelligence, potential biases in training data, risks to student data privacy, and issues related to the integration of chatbots into legacy Learning Management Systems (LMS). To maximize their benefits and mitigate these limitations, future research and development should prioritize the creation of emotionally aware, contextually adaptive, and ethically governed chatbot systems. This paper also provides practical recommendations for educators, researchers, and policymakers committed to fostering inclusive, effective AI-enhanced classrooms.

PRESIDENT PRATIBHA PATIL’S POLITICAL JOURNEY: AN ICON OF WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP

Pranita Chahande, Vimal Rathod — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This research paper reviews the political journey of India’s first woman President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, highlighting her rise from a small village in Maharashtra to the highest constitutional office in the country. As a pioneer in women’s leadership, her career reflects significant milestones in Indian politics, particularly in promoting equality and representation in a patriarchal culture. This study examines her contributions as a jurist, minister, governor and president, focusing on her role in empowering women, promoting education and advocating for social welfare. It also considers the symbolic significance of her presidency in challenging traditional patriarchal cultural roles in a predominantly patriarchal political system. While acknowledging the criticisms and controversies of her tenure, this paper highlights her enduring legacy as a pioneer for women in public life. By analysing her political journey and leadership style, this research provides insights into the evolving landscape of women’s political participation in India.

CHALLENGES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND THEIR SOLUTIONS

Dr. Prince Kumar Mishra, Dr. Krishna Kumar Paney — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Today in this competitive world education is most important and to be in higher position or in upper post the value of education has increased. Correct education makes way for achieving each and every goal. Education increases our area of knowledge, and also makes us mentally strong. Every child is having its aim likewise their parents are also having desires that their kids grow and get educated to become a doctor, an engineer, IAS officer and so on. To fulfil all the dreams and desire there is only one way and i.e. Higher education.
To become successful in life and fulfil once dreams and desire education is most important and plays a major role in achieving those goals. Education is the only key to every lock of those doors which opens to achieve our dream. Knowledge acquired during the whole educational process make the person strong it act as a spinal cord in person’s life. By saying this we can understand the importance of higher education and the knowledge and skills acquired by that. For the better future of young India government has launched many schemes and projects so, that the needs of today’s generation and developing India can be reached. So, to be in the topmost position and to make India in first position in world there is need of changes and addition of new things to the higher education for that various approaches has been made and a lot more things are added per day.

TRANSFORMING ACCOUNTANCY EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS-COMPETENCY BASED EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT

Dr. Upasana Chaudhary — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

With the introduction of National Education Policy 2020 the teaching, learning, and assessment done in the school education has changed. This transformation brings about the changes in the conventional style of the teaching and conceptualization of concepts to the skills and competency based education. The NCERT formulated the National Curriculum for School Education which provides suggestive curriculum for the teachers to introduce this transformation from traditional way of teaching in School Education to competency based education. NCERT also drafted Learning outcomes for Foundational to Secondary Stage for teachers enabling in implementing and incorporating the new competency based education, as suggested by National Education Poilcy,2020. Assessment aligned with new competency based education also underwent transformation in the new competency based education. It is no longer considered one time activity in testing the memory or factual recall but it is actually considered as a continuous ,regular and formative to give us an insight on what exactly students are learning and to make improvements on the teaching strategies. Competency-based assessment seeks to measure what the students know as well as their ability to utilize the knowledge and skills in diverse environments.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOCIETY OF THAT TIME IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PLAY MUDRARAKSHAS

Renu Shukla, Vithika Das Vairagya — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The play Mudrarakshasam is an extraordinary play among Sanskrit plays. This play is a heroic play based on a political story. It is not necessary to consider any play as a mere story, because through every play the playwright presents some educational topic to the audience, which becomes very important for the audience. The play Mudrarakshasam written by Vishakhadatta is no exception. Through this play, the playwright has beautifully depicted social images, through which we get a clear idea of the state of society at that time. We cannot live without society because we are social beings and we learn through experience what society accepts. Just as Vishakhadatta has highlighted the social characteristics through the play Mudrarakshasam, we can learn about the social characteristics of that time through them, on the other hand, I believe that by adopting the characteristics that the society of that time finds acceptable, we can make the society more prosperous.

THE CONFLICT OF BUDDHISM IN THE MAHABODHI TEMPLE

Sita Kumari, Subhash Kumar Singh — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This paper explores the complex dynamics surrounding the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, offering an in-depth case study of how sacred spaces are negotiated, contested, and transformed in the modern era. Revered as the site where the Buddha attained enlightenment, Bodh Gaya serves not only as a vital pilgrimage destination for Buddhists worldwide but also as a contested religious and cultural landscape marked by historical shifts and contemporary challenges. The study traces the site’s historical evolution - from its ancient origins under Emperor Ashoka, through periods of neglect and revival, to its current status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Particular attention is given to the ongoing dispute over the administration of the Mahabodhi Temple, which is emblematic of broader tensions between Buddhist and Hindu communities. This conflict highlights issues of religious identity, historical ownership, and institutional power. Moreover, the paper examines the role of tourism and heritage management in shaping the experience and meaning of the site, revealing how economic interests and state policies influence the preservation and presentation of religious heritage. By providing an insider’s perspective on the intricate interplay between faith, politics, and tourism, this study sheds light on how sacred spaces like Bodh Gaya are far from static. Instead, they are dynamic arenas where religious devotion, political agendas, identity politics, and commercial forces converge - sometimes harmoniously, but often in conflict - ultimately shaping their present significance and future trajectories.

STUDY OF STEADY STATE THERMAL STRESSES IN A LIMITING THICK CIRCULAR PLATE WITH INTERNAL HEAT GENERATION

Chetana Bhongade — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The present paper deals with the determination of temperature, displacement and thermal stresses in a limiting thick circular plate with internal heat generation. A limiting thick circular plate is subjected to arbitrary known interior temperature under steady state, the fixed circular edge of limiting circular plate are thermally insulated and lower surface of limiting circular plate is kept at zero temperature. Here we compute the effects of internal heat generation in terms of stresses along radial direction and modify Kulkarni V. S. (2008). The governing heat conduction equation has been solved by the method of integral transform technique. The results are obtained in a series form in terms of Bessel’s functions. The results for stresses have been computed numerically and illustrated graphically.

A STUDY ON EFFECT OF FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL INCENTIVES ON STAFF PRODUCTIVITY

Shreyas Dingankar, Suresh Suryawanshi, Gunjan Behl, Kirti Kakde — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This paper aims to identify financial and non-financial incentives impacting the productivity of an employee in companies. The paper will discuss employees' productivity that affects the company’s performance and maintain a productive workforce. There is a strong bonding between incentive and productivity of an employee. The factors for improving employee productivity varies from industry to industry. Employees also gain a sense of purpose to work more efficiently when they work constructively, inspiring them to give their best. A study by Oxford faculty and the University of Oxford (named Employee Wellbeing, Productivity, and Firm Performance) found that employee inspiration was correlated with productivity and profitability, which on the whole affects employee loyalty.

MELTING HEAT TRANSFER IN MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC SLIP NANOFLUID FLOW OVER STRETCHING SHEET WITH OUTER VELOCITY

Seema, Kuldeep Tanwar, Vikas Poply, Rakesh Kumar — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Melting heat transmission characteristics of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) nanofluid flow over a stretching sheet, considering the effects of velocity slip and an external flow (outer velocity) has been examined. Similarity transitions converted the basic partial differential equations of nanofluid into a set of nonlinear ordinary differential equations. The Runge–Kutta–Fehlberg method is employed in conjunction with a shooting technique to numerically solve these equations. The analysis demonstrates that a narrower thermal boundary layer is because of an increase in the melting parameter. The fluid velocities decrease as the velocity slip and magnetic parameter increases. The velocity distributions are considerably influenced by the presence of an outer velocity, which in turn increases the convective heat transfer rates. Concentration decreases with an increase in Lewis number. These discoveries have practical implications for industrial processes that involve MHD nanofluids, including polymer extrusion, materials processing, and cooling systems, where precision heat transfer control is a critical parameter. This research will be essential for the development of heat sinks and cooling devices of varying morphologies, which will enhance the heat transmission capabilities of nanofluids and thereby expand their engineering potential.