Jagran Lakecity University

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of the relationship between digital innovation and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a specific focus on the concept of green growth. Green growth refers to fostering economic growth while ensuring environmental sustainability, making it a critical framework for achieving the SDGs. By systematically reviewing a decade's worth of academic literature, we quantify the contributions of digital technologies to sustainable development initiatives. Utilizing data from prominent scholarly databases, we analyzed 271 articles to identify emerging trends, key themes, and research gaps within this interdisciplinary field. Our findings reveal significant patterns in how digital innovations, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT), are being leveraged to promote economic efficiency, resource conservation, and social equity—core tenets of green growth. Furthermore, we examine the geographical disparities in the adoption and impact of these technologies across developed and developing countries, highlighting unique challenges and opportunities. This bibliometric analysis not only underscores the transformative potential of digital tools in advancing sustainable practices but also emphasizes the necessity for targeted strategies that align technological advancements with the principles of green growth and inclusivity. The insights derived from this research provide valuable implications for policymakers, practitioners, and academics seeking to enhance the synergy between digital innovation and sustainable development.

Chemical delivery system (CDS) is customized by concede unambiguous enzymes solely on the desired site to induce drug action. Formerly, the hypothesis of CDS was used in many pharmaceutical applications with reference to the targeted sites, viz brain, eyes, and other organs in the body. Simplest way to reduce drug toxic behavior is to create metabolic stable drugs. At first peek, this initiative seems very simple, because to evade toxicity, easiest way is avoiding the metabolism of the drug and following a simple pharmacokinetic method for drugs controlled by renal excretion. The metabolic and toxicological properties of these molecules need to be taken into account during drug development. Metabolism of foreign substances by enzymes within the body leads to the formation of toxic or non-toxic metabolites. The use of chemicals in the distribution of drugs is not only beneficial but can also be dangerous due to their toxicity and other inconsistencies. The CDDS approach, such as the use of polymers, has a unique advantage in drug delivery applications and allows improving clinical and therapeutic outcomes in the design of new drug delivery systems. When designing distribution systems, care should be taken to select the correct polymer. The crucial objective is to realize cost-effective, biocompatible, and multifunctional, low-toxicity polymers that will help deliver products to various stages of clinical trials and help humans.

Many people prefer the oral drug delivery route due to its ease of use and possibility for successful therapeutic effects. Pharmaceutical research has increasingly concentrated on creating oral dosage forms that regulate the release and absorption of medications into the systemic circulation in order to improve patient compliance and drug absorption. The biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetic factors that are crucial to the design of peroral controlled release drug delivery systems (POCRDDS) are examined in this paper. In order to connect in vitro data with clinical performance, biopharmaceutics examines the interaction between drug formulation, physicochemical qualities, and the body's absorption processes. Pharmacokinetics studies the drug's distribution, metabolism, excretion, and absorption—all important aspects of assessing the safety and effectiveness of therapy. Numerous therapeutic advantages, including increased patient adherence, less side effects, and greater efficacy, are provided by oral controlled release dose formulations. Ideal candidates for POCRDDS are characterized by favorable physicochemical (diffusivity, solubility, stability, pKa, and partition coefficients) and biological (absorption, distribution, metabolism, half-life, and therapeutic index) characteristics. Generally speaking, controlled release formulations are not appropriate for drugs that are poorly soluble, rapidly eliminated from the body, or require high dosages. By reducing drug concentration peaks and troughs, controlled release systems improve patient compliance and therapeutic accuracy. Complicated formulation development, inconsistent patient response, and increased production costs are obstacles, nevertheless. To ensure consistent therapeutic effects, predict oral bioavailability, and optimize release rates and dosages, advanced technologies and mathematical models are crucial. Looking ahead, the focus will be on combining pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics to expedite drug research and discovery, which will ultimately improve the safety and effectiveness of controlled release drug delivery systems.

Following the transition into society, adolescents' rehabilitation and social integration are the main concerns for child care institutions (CCIs). By recognizing the challenges adolescents face, it is possible to facilitate their rehabilitation and integration into society. This study aims to identify the issues and obstacles impeding care leavers' rehabilitation and integration process, as perceived by caregivers. The researcher employs social constructivism as a theoretical framework and qualitative description method as the research design. The study involved eight participants, selected through purposive sampling, and semi‐structured interviews were used to collect data. The study's findings elucidate the risk and protective factors associated with the issues faced by care leavers, including caregiving environment and support, social and community support, educational challenges, psychological and emotional challenges, social isolation and discrimination, among others. Based on the findings, the researcher has developed a Holistic Care Integration and Transition (HCIT) framework for practitioners and policymakers.

Drug delivery technologies have been developed to improve treatment outcomes in many pathways, such as by enhancing therapeutic efficacy, reducing toxicity, increasing patient compliance, and enabling entirely new medical treatments. Drug delivery can be done through various routes such as oral (through the mouth), topical (skin), transmucosal (nasal, buccal, sublingual, vaginal, ocular, rectal), parenteral (injection into systemic circulation), and inhalation routes. The drug delivery systems can basically divide into two main types: conventional drug delivery system and novel drug delivery system. The conventional dosage forms provide drug release immediately after administration, and it causes fluctuation of drug level in blood depending upon dosage form. We cannot modify drug release pattern in conventional drug delivery system, therefore, to maintain the drug concentration within therapeutically effective range, and patient compliance needs novel drug delivery system (NDDS). NDDS is a combination of advanced techniques and newer dosage form with controlled and sustained drug release to the target at specific site. In controlled drug delivery system, drug concentration rise quickly to achieve effective level and maintain it for longer duration. The controlled release drug product includes various types of oral extended-release rate dosage forms, including sustained release, sustained action, prolonged action, long action, slow release, and programmed drug delivery. In this chapter, we discussing about various alternative route of administration tools used for various kind of controlled release drug delivery systems along with advantages and disadvantages of controlled release drug delivery systems.

Industry 4.0, characterized by automation, data exchange, and smart technologies, is reshaping industrial and design processes globally. In India, where cultural heritage and resource constraints coexist, this revolution presents unique opportunities and challenges for sustainable development. This study explores how Indian design education can bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and emerging technologies to foster sustainability. Using a qualitative research design, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 educators, industry professionals, and students, alongside case studies of the National Institute of Design (NID) and an IIT design program. Findings reveal significant curriculum gaps in digital fluency and sustainable design, limited access to Industry 4.0 tools in rural institutions, and the untapped potential of traditional crafts for sustainable innovation. Recommendations include curriculum reforms integrating IoT and AI with indigenous practices, industry-academia partnerships, and policy interventions to address infrastructure disparities. This study underscores the need for a localized, interdisciplinary approach to prepare designers for sustainable Industry 4.0 practices while preserving India's cultural heritage.

Individuals who leave foster and institutional care after attaining age 18, commonly referred to as care leavers, encounter numerous obstacles that impact their overall welfare. This study pesents a holistic method for comprehending individual experiences by incorporating several social, psychological and developmental perspectives. This comprehensive framework recognizes the intricate interaction among personal attributes, the societal environment and systemic elements that impact the lives of individuals transitioning out of care. This study intended to use a combination of different theoretical viewpoints to design an integrated model for more complete and effective interventions. These interventions may address the many needs of care leavers and increase their overall well-being.

The female solo travel trend is getting very popular globally , but females often face challenges related to their safety and security during their travel. The current study aims to identify the association among electronic word-of-mouth (e-WoM), brand reputation, brand engagement, attitude towards the brand and Indian solo female travellers' hotel booking intention with the moderating role of perceived risk by incorporating the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-OR) theory. A survey was conducted with 218 Indian solo female travellers to meet the study's objectives. Findings revealed that e-WoM positively impacts the hotel brand reputation, brand engagement, attitude of respondents towards the hotel brand and hotel booking intention. Moreover, brand reputation and brand engagement influence the hotel booking intention. However, no association is found between attitude towards hotel brands and hotel booking intention. Perceived risk moderates the association between e-WoM and Indian solo female travellers' hotel booking intention. In addition, theoretically, a research framework is developed by extending the SO -R theory with perceived risk as a moderating factor. Moreover, this study contributes numerous practical implications for the stakeholders of the Indian hospitality industry.

The study examines the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) culture on the relationship between CSR strategy–sustainability linkages, ethics and the CSR outcomes in public sector organizations in India. Using a sample of 200 lower-, middle- and upper-level CSR managers, a mediation model by Baron and Kenny was outlined and tested. Results demonstrate that CSR strategy–sustainability linkages and ethics have a positive relationship with CSR culture and CSR outcomes. Further, CSR culture has a positive relationship with the CSR outcomes of employees’ CSR perceptions and competence. While CSR culture fitfully mediated the relationship between ethics and competence, partial mediation was found in all other cases. Thus, the adoption of strategic and sustainable CSR not only leads to desirable CSR outcomes but is also associated with a better fit between CSR and culture. Hence, strategic and sustainable CSR and organizational ethics must facilitate greater congruence between CSR and organizational culture.

This research article investigates the impact of big data usage on firm performance in the dynamic context of Indian organizations. With a focus on understanding how these organizations leverage big data techniques to enhance various functional areas and the role of strategic planning within this framework, the study contributes to bridging existing knowledge gaps. The study employs the dynamic capability view theory to explore the intricate relationship between big data resources, data analysis capabilities, and competitive advantage in the Indian business ecosystem. Through a comprehensive analysis of empirical data from diverse Indian organizations, the research aims to provide practical insights into the relationship between big data usage and firm performance. The findings not only guide Indian firms in optimizing their utilization of big data but also offer valuable information for policymakers and industry stakeholders. The study further delves into the mediating role of strategic planning in the relationship between big data usage and firm performance. This research article not only contributes to the theoretical foundations of big data analytics and strategic planning but also offers practical guidance for Indian organizations seeking to harness the full potential of these capabilities for enhanced firm performance. The findings underscore the transformative power of big data and emphasize the need for strategic planning to fully capitalize on this transformative potential in the Indian business context.

The news media landscape is evolving worldwide, thanks to various factors, such as market interventions, the changing political economy, integration of emerging communication technologies and the like. The economic and regulatory pressures on news media are becoming more visible in contemporary times with a majority of journalism organisations shifting from public service models to market models (Livingstone, & Lunt, 1994). Indian journalism, particularly, is witnessing its best times in terms of the vastness of viewership and readership and is also going through its worst phase with the ethical foundations plummeting drastically and with advertising dominating everything (Lloyd, 2013). In the World Press Freedom Index 2021, India ranked 142 out of 180 countries surveyed as compared to 2002 when India ranked 80 out of 139 countries (Gopalakrishnan, 2018, April 26). Indian journalists say they feel intimidated, ostracised if they are critical of political parties and policies. U.S. Retrieved November 2, 2022, from https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-politics-media-analysis-idUSKBN1HX1F4). These developments are bound to affect the nature of duties journalists perform in their newsrooms some of which may include losing their critical voices. This chapter intends to analyse Indian journalists’ use of social media and the relational gratification that they draw from their direct public engagement vis-à-vis their functions in the newsrooms. It will also examine the identities they form for themselves through their social media usage and the impact of such engagements in the virtual, as well as physical, world in the light of the virality of their social media posts. Methodologically, the article builds on the formal and informal interactions with select journalists and reviews of their social media posts along with the subsequent user engagement with these posts.

Digital transformation in supply chain management is a critical response to the evolving business landscape and the demands of modern customers. This transformation involves the adoption of advanced technologies, automation, and data-driven decision-making to streamline and enhance supply chain operations. This exploration outlines the definition of digital transformation in supply chain management, its pivotal importance in today's business landscape, and the pioneering role played by visionary leaders such as Al. The limitations of traditional supply chain management underscore the necessity of this shift. Manual processes, limited visibility, and inventory management issues highlighted the need for digital transformation.