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Gender Inequality in the Workplace

This paper examines the fundamental issues of gender equality in the workplace. Gender inequality is omnipresent and cross-cultural, irrespective of geography or the nation's GDP. The paper thus seeks to explore the works of women in various occupations and the complaints they raise against the persistent wage gap, the so-called pay gap. There is a distribution of women about the spheres of their active engagement and working areas available, and men have managed to retain most of the 'good' spheres.

Published by: Shaurya Suyal

Author: Shaurya Suyal

Paper ID: V10I5-1297

Paper Status: published

Published: October 15, 2024

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To Sell or Recycle Electronic Waste; Evidence from a Survey Experiment in Mumbai

Electronic waste is a growing concern in many cities, but little is known about how much people participate in certain waste streams with their previous products. The question which this research paper will be talking about is ‘What are the barriers to responsible electronic waste reuse and recycling in Mumbai?’. Matters will also be discussed such as why studying electronic waste is important, what the large environmental concerns of electronic waste consist of, and the problems that electronic waste causes in the city of Mumbai. A survey has also been conducted. Around 100 people have filled out the survey. All of the people who have filled out this survey are situated in the city of Mumbai, India. This survey asks basic questions about electronic waste such as what effect it has on us humans and on the environment. A survey experiment about an old TV was also conducted in the survey. In this experiment, the resale price of the old TV constantly decreases and the people filling out the survey decide whether they want to give/throw away the old TV, sell the TV at a particular resale price or keep the TV as backup. If they chose to give/throw away the TV or sell it at the given resale price, they would be directed to another section where they would be told that the resale value of the TV actually increased to $150 from the original resale price. The user would then be asked whether they regretted their decision of not keeping the TV. The results from the survey show that when the respondent does not keep the old TV at a lower price and when they find out that the resale value has changed $150, they tend to regret their decision more. In this survey when the initial resale value of the old TV was $10, most of the respondents did not keep it, but when they were told that the resale value of the old TV was actually $150, many of them regretted their decision of not keeping the old TV. This implies that the price determines the fate of old electronics. The higher the value, the more likely someone is willing to keep the old electronics.

Published by: Krish Advani

Author: Krish Advani

Paper ID: V10I4-1188

Paper Status: published

Published: October 14, 2024

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A Study on Financial Performance and Working Capital in Yuvaraj Scaffolding Private Limited, Madurai.

Working capital is considered to be the life force of an economic entity and it's efficient management decides the tradeoff between liquidity and profitability. The words of H. G. Guthmann clearly explain the importance of working capital. "Working Capital is the life-blood and nerve center of the business." In the words of Walker, "A firm's profitability is determined in part by the way its working capital is managed." The object of working capital management is to manage firm's current assets and liabilities in such a way that a satisfactory level of working capital is maintained. If the firm cannot maintain a satisfactory level of working capital, it is likely to become insolvent and may even be forced into bankruptcy. Thus, need for working capital to run day-to-day business activities smoothly can't be overemphasized. So, in this perspective, the present study is undertaken to examine and evaluate the working capital management of Yuvaraj scaffolding private limited Limited by adopting Ratio Analysis.

Published by: S Sreeja, Keerthana.S

Author: S Sreeja

Paper ID: V10I5-1309

Paper Status: published

Published: October 14, 2024

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Automatic Number Plate Recognition

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems have become essential for various applications, including traffic monitoring, law enforcement, and toll collection. This paper presents a comprehensive study of an ANPR system that utilizes advanced image processing techniques and machine learning algorithms to achieve high accuracy in license plate detection and recognition. The proposed system employs a multi-step approach: image acquisition, preprocessing, plate localization, character segmentation, and optical character recognition (OCR). By integrating deep learning models for feature extraction and classification, the system demonstrates improved performance in diverse environmental conditions. Experimental results show that the proposed ANPR system achieves a recognition accuracy of over 95%, indicating its potential for real-world applications. Furthermore, the paper discusses challenges faced in ANPR implementation, including variations in plate design, illumination conditions, and occlusions, and suggests future directions for research to enhance robustness and efficiency.

Published by: Swanand Joshi, Pramod Jejure, Vishal Jankar, Chatrasal Jadhav

Author: Swanand Joshi

Paper ID: V10I5-1308

Paper Status: published

Published: October 14, 2024

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The Impact of Social Media Use on Identity Formation among Adolescents

This study examines the relationship between social media use and identity formation among adolescents aged 14 to 21. A quantitative survey (n = 131) assessed social comparison, online identity, and the influence of social media feedback on self-esteem. Results show a significant correlation between social comparison and the importance of online identity. Adolescents who spend more time on social media report a stronger influence of online reactions on their self-esteem. While social media fosters identity exploration, it also encourages validation-seeking behavior. These findings underscore the need for mindful social media use among adolescents.

Published by: Sora Pazer

Author: Sora Pazer

Paper ID: V10I5-1307

Paper Status: published

Published: October 13, 2024

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Standard Model of Particle Physics and String Theory

Quantum Physics remains an unapproachable and intimidating topic for high schoolers. Research papers available online contain complicated mathematics, rendering topics such as Quantum Field Theories in the Standard Model and String Theory inaccessible for students trying to gauge interest in these fields. This paper aims to provide an intuitive understanding, at the least, of these topics. It contains concise, relatively detailed explanations of the quantum field theories that explain the presence and interaction of the fundamental forces in our universe. It explores first the Standard Model, familiarizing readers with QED, QCD and Electroweak theory. The study examines flaws in this model before describing key attempts at the unification of forces in the quantum world: Grand Unification theory, Kaluza-Klein Idea and Supersymmetry. It links then to String Theory. The paper tries an interdisciplinary approach, by examining the implication of String Theory from the perspective of physics and mathematics. Conclusively, more research is required before one can determine whether String theory is realistic or not.

Published by: Mishita Manish Mhatre

Author: Mishita Manish Mhatre

Paper ID: V10I5-1287

Paper Status: published

Published: October 10, 2024

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