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The present investigation was carried out during the year 2023-24 and 2024-25 to study the effect of different growing media on growth and flowering of lilium cultivars, namely Colares and Pavia. The earliest bulbs sprouting was recorded in the growing media leaf mould+control (23.50 days), followed by control+leaf mould+cocopeat (26.00 days). The minimum number of days taken to bud initiation was observed in the growing media leaf mould + control (127.50 days) compared to other growing media. Cultivar Colares recorded the earliest flower bud initiation (144.28 days).

Stress is an inevitable part of life. Stress is a very common factor in both the personal and professional life. At work an individual experiences stress according to his age, experience, and his expectations, nature of job, work culture and organizational set up. Irrespective of the nature of the organization like service industry, manufacturing sector or trading firm stress is a common phenomenon seen at all the types of companies. Stress, its causes exploration and management has become the most important task for the organization including the human resource department.

The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the evidence concerning the effectiveness of physiotherapy intervention in the treatment of low back pain related to spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. A literature search of published and unpublished articles resulted in the retrieval of 71 potential studies on the subject area. Fifty-two of the 71 articles were studies, and these studies were reviewed using preset relevance criteria.

Introduction: Migrant women, especially those of reproductive age, are in a more vulnerable situation, facing barriers that compromise access to reproductive planning and comprehensive health care. Primary health care nurses play a strategic role in ensuring sexual and reproductive care. Objective: To analyze the barriers and facilitators encountered by nurses working in services related to reproductive planning for migrant women. Methods: A qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study was conducted with 20 nurses working in primary health care units in Boa Vista-RR.

Objectives: To evaluate the long-term effect of a specific conservative treatment method for patients with lumbar disc prolapse. Background data: Low back pain and symptoms of disc herniation have a good prognosis. Methods: Fifty consecutive patients with clinically and neuroradiologically confirmed lumbar disk prolapse, who responded to the first five daily physiotherapy sessions with pain centralization, were prospectively treated with mechanical physiotherapy with repeated end range spinal movements and leg movements.

Background and objectives: Osteoarthritis (OA) is among the most common degenerative diseases that induce pain, stiffness and reduced functionality. Various physiotherapy techniques and methods have been used for the treatment of OA, including soft tissue techniques, therapeutic exercises, and manual techniques. The primary aim of this systemic review was to evaluate the short-and long-term efficacy of manual therapy (MT) in patients with knee OA in terms of decreasing pain and improving knee range of motion (ROM) and functionality.

The present paper examines the health care facilities available to rural women who are working in the agricultural sector as a labourer. Women’s health is a critical component of rural development in India, as women play a central role in sustaining households, agricultural activities, and community life. Despite their vital role, rural women face multiple health disadvantages due to poverty, limited education, nutritional deprivation, frequent pregnancies and inadequate access to health care services.

Generative AI is profoundly reshaping higher finance education, bringing opportunities such as personalized learning support and research efficiency improvement while posing challenges like vague value orientation, weakened humanistic care, and ethical risks in algorithm application. Against the backdrop of China’s "new quality productive forces" strategy and the demand for ethical and professional finance talents, this study aims to address the gap between technological empowerment and value guidance in current finance education.

This study explores attachment styles such as secure, dismissive, preoccupied, and fearful among undergraduate students in Punjab, India, focusing on their prevalence and variations by gender. Conducted in a culturally rich region, the research uses survey methods to assess how early bonding influences psychological well-being in emerging adults. Using Revised Adult Attachment Styles scale by Collins (1996). Researchers aim to quantify attachment distribution in this population and identify gender disparities, addressing gaps in Indian-context studies.

Introduction: Adolescent with chronic illness, heavy menstrual blood loss or who are underweight or malnourished are at increased risk for iron deficiency and should be screened during health supervision or specialty clinical visits. Among girls however menstruation increases the risk for iron deficiency anemia throughout their adolescent and childbearing years. Objectives: 1.To assess the pre-test and post-test levels of knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls aged 17–19 years.