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The sciences and the humanities are treated as two incompatible discourses and the former enjoys a superior status both within and outside the academic society. This dominance of science as a discourse synonymous with knowledge while humanities and its methods are devaluated come from the assumption that scientific domain is a linear progression of facts discovered using a rational methodology. Thus, it's worthwhile to lay bare the ruptures and the remedial rhetoric that lie behind the façade of 'objectivity' and 'rationality' in science in order to revise the existing academic framework. My attempt here is to re-articulate the discourse of science as shaped and subject to elements traditionally thought to be extra scientific or even anti-scientific in the positivist notion of science. Drawing from the postpositivist philosophy of science put forth by Michael Polanyi, Thomas Kuhn and Paul Feyerabend which dismisses an objective methodology in science, this paper argues that rhetoric plays a constitutive role in scientific knowledge by making scientific progress possible. By establishing rhetoric rather than methodology as the decisive element in the advancement of science, the boundaries between science and non-science begin to blur.

Not Available ; Women play substantial roles in farming systems and are vigorously involved in farm and livestock management, but their contribution in farming systems is generally overlooked and undervalued which has reflected them as invisible workers. Considering the importance of women's role in farming systems, the present study was conducted to study the extent of work performed by women in pre-dominant farming systems of western plain zone of Uttar Pradesh (WPZ). A total of 60 farm women were selected as respondents through random sampling technique. The results of study reveals that the farm women spent their maximum time (2204 hr) in livestock management activities amongst which fodder collection (574 hrs)was found the most time consuming activity. In crop production, maximum time was spent in detrashing and detopping (290-276 hr) of sugarcane followed by weeding activities (104 hr). Hoeing and weeding (198 hr) were found most time consuming activitiy amongst horticulture.The farm women found solely engaged in household, post-harvest management and processing activities. The status of farm women reported to be low due to her limited access to economic resources, viz. agricultural land, animals, income from farm etc. The study has shown that on an averagea farm woman contributes nearly 5232 hr annually in the pre-dominant farming systems as family worker which has an estimated economic value worth ` 10,104,6 whereas, the farm women working as hired labourers contribute 1656 hours annually receives ` 33,007 which is 14 to 35% less than the government wage rate. ; Not Available

Not Available ; Women play substantial roles in farming systems and are vigorously involved in farm and livestock management,but their contribution in farming systems is generally overlooked and undervalued which has reflected them as invisible workers. Considering the importance of women's role in farming systems, the present study was conducted to study the extent of work performed by women in pre-dominant farming systems of western plain zone of Uttar Pradesh (WPZ). A total of 60 farm women were selected as respondents through random sampling technique. The results of study reveals that the farm women spent their maximum time (2204 hr) in livestock management activities amongst which fodder collection (574 hrs)was found the most time consuming activity. In crop production, maximum time was spent in detrashing and detopping (290-276 hr) of sugarcane followed by weeding activities (104 hr). Hoeing and weeding (198 hr) were found most time consuming activitiy amongst horticulture.The farm women found solely engaged in household, post-harvest management and processing activities. The status of farm women reported to be low due to her limited access to economic resources, viz. agricultural land, animals, income from farm etc. The study has shown that on an averagea farm woman contributes nearly 5232 hr annually in the pre-dominant farming systems as family worker which has an estimated economic value worth ` 10,104,6 whereas, the farm women working as hired labourers contribute 1656 hours annually receives ` 33,007 which is 14 to 35% less than the government wage rate ; Not Available

PurposeTo provide a review of the general aspects of tsunamis and the specific aspects of the 2004 tsunami impacts on the coastal areas of India and surrounding islands.Design/methodology/approachThe approach is a general discussion of the 2004 tsunami and its effects in areas in South East Asia, followed by the specific impacts in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including the damage to water supply and power systems, and a situation analysis of the communities, land and housing.FindingsThe impact of the 2004 tsunami highlights the vulnerability of the coastal areas and islands of India. The multi‐hazard situation existing on the sea coast of the mainland as well as in the islands of Andaman and Nicobar require a holistic multi‐hazard mitigation approach as a long term measure. The recovery programs presently in hand are being planned taking the multi‐hazard situation in view, so as to provide protection from such hazards in future.Originality/valueProvides a review of the effects of the 2004 tsunami in the coastal areas and islands near India.

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly across the world, prompting governments to impose lengthy restrictions on both movement and trade. While lockdowns reduce the prevalence of COVID-19 disease, they may have a negative impact on the economy and job levels. Dental medicine has been one of the most severely impacted industries during this crisis. Dental professionals are exposed to environments with high levels of occupational hazards, additional risks of viral exposure, and transmission. METHODS: We analyzed 705 anonymous questionnaires filled out by dentists, dental students, and postgraduate students about their willingness to consider a new SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. RESULTS: Our findings show a statistically significant relationship between an individual's unemployment rate and their ability to be immunized with a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. CONCLUSION: As part of the global vaccination program's alertness, these data may be used to forecast patterns in vaccine adoption or denial depending on economic burden during the COVID-19 pandemic by various industries.