Searching and Reading the Research Papers without Paying

Traditionally, scientific research has been tucked away behind paywalls of academic publishers. Not only is the access to papers often restricted, but subscriptions are required to use many scholarly search engines. This practice discriminates against universities and institutions with little funding who cannot afford the licenses. Closed publishing also makes it hard for people not affiliated with research institutes, such as the public, to learn about scientific discoveries.

Today, the proportion of research that is publicly accessible, at no cost, varies between disciplines. While in the biomedical sciences and mathematics, the majority of research published between 2009 and 2015 was openly accessible, this held true only for around 15 percent of publications in chemistry. Luckily, the interest in open access publishing is steadily increasing and has gained momentum in the past decade or so.

Nowadays, many governmental funding bodies around the world require science resulting from grant money they provided to be available publicly for free. The exact requirements vary and UNESCO is currently developing a framework that specifies standards for the whole area of open science.

Once I started my research on the topic, I was astonished by just how many open science tools already exist! I selected the 10 best tools for you that help you discover relevant literature, allow you to read it and save citations:

SCIENCEOPEN

Want to perform a literature search and don’t want to pay for Web of Science or Scopus or perhaps you are tired of the limited functionality of the free
 Google Scholar? ScienceOpen is many things, among others, a search platform for scientific articles. Despite being owned by a company, the platform is freely accessible with a visually appealing and functional design. Search results are clearly labelled by type of publication, number of citations, altmetrics scores, etc. and allow for filtering. You can also access citation metrics, i.e. display which publications have cited a certain paper.


READ BY QXMD

Available as an app or in a browser window,
 Read lets you create a personalised feed that is updated daily with new papers on research topics or from journals of your choice. If there is an openly accessible version of an article, you can read it with one click. If your institution has journal subscriptions, you can also link them to your Read profile. Read has been created by the company QxMD and is free to use.

CITATION GECKO

Citation Gecko is an open source web app developed by Barney Walker that can help you with your literature review. It works in the following way: First you upload about 5-6 “seed papers”. The program then extracts all references in and to the seed papers and creates a visual citation network. The nodes are displayed in different colours and sizes, depending on whether the papers are citing a seed paper or are cited by it and how many, respectively. By combing through the network, you can discover new papers that may be relevant for your literature search. You can also increase your network step by step by including more seed papers.
The underlying citation data that Citation Gecko uses is provided by Crossref and Open Citations.

LOCAL CITATION NETWORK

Similar to Citation Gecko,
 Local Citation Network is an open source tool that helps you discover new literature on your research topic. Local Citation Network was developed by Physician Scientist Tim Wölfle. The tool works best if you feed it with a larger library of seed papers than required for Citation Gecko. Therefore, Wölfle recommends using it at the end of the literature review process to identify papers you may have missed.

RESEARCHRABBIT

As an alternative to Citation Gecko and Local Citation Network, a reader recommended
 ResearchRabbit. It’s free to use and looks like a versatile piece of software to find literature by building your own citation network. ResearchRabbit lets you add labels to the entries in your network, download PDFs of papers and sign up for email alerts for new papers related to your research topic. Instead of a tool to use only once during your literature search, ResearchRabbit seems to work more like a private scientific library, storing (and connecting) all the papers in your field.

OPEN ACCESS BUTTON

Works like Sci-hub but is legal: You enter the DOI, link or citation of a paper and
 Open Access Button displays it if freely, accessible anywhere. To find an open access version, Open Access Button searches thousands of repositories, for example, preprint servers, authors’ personal pages, open access journals and other aggregators such as the COnnecting REpositories service based at The Open University in the UK (CORE), the EU-funded OpenAire infrastructure, and the US community initiative, Share.

If the article you are looking for isn’t freely available, Open Access Button asks the author to share it to a repository. You can enter your email address to be notified once it has become available.

Open Access Button is also available as a browser plugin, which means that a button appears next to an article when a free version is available. The tool is funded by non-profit foundations and is open source.

UNPAYWALL

Unpaywall is similar to the Open Access Button but only available as a browser plugin. If the article you are looking at is behind a paywall but freely accessible somewhere else, a green button appears on the right side of the article. Unpaywall is run by the non-profit organisation Our Research who has created a fleet of open science tools. I installed it recently and regret not having done it sooner, it works really smoothly!

ENDNOTE CLICK

Another browser extension that lets you access papers for free, if available, is
 EndNote Click (formerly Kopernio). As the reference manager, EndNote Click is part of the research analytics company, Clarivate.

EndNote Click claims to be faster than other plugins, bypassing redirects and verification steps. I don’t find the Unpaywall or Open Access Button plugins inconvenient to use but I’d encourage you to try them all out and see what works best for you.

One advantage of EndNote Click that a researcher told me about is the sidebar that appears when opening a paper through the plugin. It lets you, for example, save citations quickly, avoiding time-consuming searches on publishers’ websites.

CITEAS

You discovered a promising paper, read it and now you want to cite it? 
CiteAs is a convenient tool to obtain the correct citation for any publication, preprint, software or dataset in one click. Funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, CiteAs is operated partly by the non-profit, Our Research.

There you have it. 10 Open Science tools that help with your literature search!

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INDIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM

By: Vansh Aggarwal
About author: I’m a first-year B.Tech CSE student at Amity University, Mohali. Coding is my passion, and I enjoy listening to music. In 12th grade, I scored 91%.
Title of Article INDIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
Article Content THE challenges faced by the educational system in develop ing countries like India are intimidating. Most parents spend a substan tial amount of their income to help their children to lead a quality life. Unfortunately their enthusiasm for education is not enough to overcome the barri es to progress posed by inac- säility and poor infrastruc fre Children are restricted from going to schools, there’s inconsistent teaching quality, little individualised learning and a poor emphasis on con ceptual mastery. ConveGenius was founded with the long-term objective of digitising education to solve for issues of accessibility of high-quality educational con- tent through its innovations in the fields of educational peda gogy artificial intelligence and cognition processes It is a platform that provides a self learning experience by pre senting quality content mapped to the NCERT curricu lum in the form of levels or stages of a game. It is support ed with real-time data to effec tively measure and improve learning levels, make learning fun, engaging and more mean ingful for a child Born in the twenty-first century, today’s kids have intuitive fluency in the digital language of computers, video games. and Intemet. The CG Slate leverages this immense oppor tunity to create meaningful learning experiences for the child. Through this platform and pre- sentation of interactive content accompanied by game dynam- ics of incentivisation, rules experiences-achievements approach of a game, we bring back the ‘play’ to learning Moreover, the CG Slate is a child-centric product enabling personalisation of learning In order to address different learning needs of each child. CG Slate is adaptive and its rec ommendation engine uses data of the child’s performance and choices to create an individualised leaming paths

Indian Economy

By: Krishna Balaji Muskawad
About author: I am currently a third year engineering IT student. Have experience of researching and creating the reports and presentation’s content for representing the different tech related topics. And the ease of learning has always been a priority. So, the novice learners will be able to get the clear-cut idea regarding any particular topic from scratch to a remarkable level. Have also conducted a seminar at college level by researching different journals to provide understandable information regarding a topic through presentation. And, very excited for this particular internship to get the experience and knowledge to excel.
Title of Article Indian Economy
Article Content Indian Economy – Turning savings to credit The Indian economy has changed a lot over time. People used to save a lot and not borrow much. But things have shifted. Now, borrowing money, or getting credit, has become more common. This change has affected how people invest their money. Compared to earlier times, people in India now prefer different ways to invest their money. Some like to put it in real estate, some in stocks or mutual funds, and some in things like gold. What influences these choices? Well, factors like how much risk someone is willing to take or what they think will give them the most profit play a big role. India is slowly becoming a place where borrowing money, or using credit, is more common. This affects how much people spend and how fast the economy grows. It’s like people are more comfortable buying things on credit, which means they’re spending more, and this helps the economy grow. So, overall, the Indian economy has shifted. People used to save a lot, but now they’re also comfortable borrowing money. This has changed how they invest and save, making the economy grow differently than before. Comparison with other countries’ economies When we look at how India’s economy works compared to other countries, we see some interesting stuff. Every country’s economy is a bit like its own recipe. Some use more spices, some use less, but they’re all trying to make things work. India’s economy, for example, used to be really focused on saving money. But now, it’s starting to lean more towards using credit, which means borrowing money. Other countries might have already gone through this change or might still be big on saving money. Each country’s economy also depends on different things. Some rely on things like oil or manufacturing a lot, while others might focus on technology or services. It’s like each country has its own special ingredients that make its economy unique. Savings and Credit: In the past, India was more inclined towards saving money compared to some other nations. Countries like China and Japan also had strong savings cultures. But lately, India has been shifting towards using more credit, similar to economies like the United States or some European nations. This shift means people are getting more comfortable with borrowing money for various needs. Economic Structure: India’s economy is diverse, with agriculture, services, and manufacturing playing significant roles. Comparatively, some countries might rely heavily on specific industries. For instance, countries in the Middle East might focus a lot on oil, while others like Germany might be big on manufacturing. Consumer Behavior: The way people spend and save in India might be quite different from countries like the United Kingdom or the UAE. Some nations have a higher spending culture, while others prioritize saving more. This affects how much money flows in the economy and how fast businesses grow. Government Involvement: India’s government plays a substantial role in the economy compared to places like the United States, where the private sector has more influence. Other countries might have different levels of government involvement, which impacts how policies are made and how businesses operate. Global Integration: India’s economy has become more interconnected with the world in recent years, similar to countries like China. However, some nations might be more self-reliant or have different levels of dependency on international trade and investments.

A mother of one planning to restart job

By: Shaloo Sharma
About author: I am a mother of one child .I have my dreams to fulfill but tied to responsibilities of wife and mother.I want to be financially independent.
Title of Article A mother of one planning to restart job
Article Content I am a mother of one child .I have my dreams to fulfill but tied to responsibilities of wife and mother.I want to be financially independent. I have worked with Infosys for almost three years.I have realised how important it is to be financially independent. I am looking forward to hear from you.If given chance I can put my whole self into this job.

Ram and Shyam

By: Ram and Shyam
About author: Ram and Shyam Ram and Shyam Ram and Shyam
Title of Article Ram and Shyam
Article Content Ram and Shyam Ram and Shyam Ram and Shyam Ram and Shyam Ram and Shyam

Benefits of Internship in Govt Organisations

By: Sumit Kumar

Interning at government organizations can offer a myriad of benefits that contribute to professional development, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of public service. Here are several advantages of undertaking an internship in government:

Practical Experience: Government internships provide hands-on experience in a structured environment. You can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, gaining insights into how policies are formulated, implemented, and assessed.

Networking Opportunities: Interning in a government setting exposes you to a diverse network of professionals, including policymakers, civil servants, and experts in various fields. Building these connections can be invaluable for future career prospects.

Learning Governance and Policy-making Processes: You’ll gain a deeper understanding of governance structures, regulatory frameworks, and the intricate process of policymaking. This exposure helps you comprehend the complexities of public administration.

Professional Development: Government internships often involve working on projects that contribute to the public good. This offers a chance to develop critical skills such as research, analysis, problem-solving, and project management.

Understanding Public Service: Internships in government organizations provide insight into the significance of public service and its impact on communities. It fosters a sense of civic responsibility and a deeper appreciation for the role of government in society.

Resume Building: Having a government internship on your resume can enhance your credibility and attractiveness to future employers, showcasing your ability to navigate complex environments and work within governmental structures.

Exposure to Diversity: Government agencies serve diverse populations. Interning in such environments exposes you to various perspectives, cultures, and challenges faced by different communities, enriching your understanding of societal needs.

Potential for Future Opportunities: A successful government internship can lead to future job offers or pave the way for other opportunities within the public sector, leveraging the experience and connections gained during the internship.

Contributing to Public Good: Internships in government enable you to contribute meaningfully to projects that directly impact society, whether it’s in healthcare, education, infrastructure, or policy development.

Understanding Regulatory Compliance: Exposure to government regulations, compliance standards, and administrative procedures equips you with a comprehensive understanding of legal and ethical considerations in decision-making processes.

Overall, interning in government organizations can be an enriching experience that not only shapes your professional path but also cultivates a sense of civic duty and responsibility towards serving the public interest.

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Program Associate at NUIA

 

National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA):

Established in 1976, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is a premier institute of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, for research and capacity building for the urban sector in India. NIUA’s broad objective is to bridge the gap between research and practice on issues related to urbanization. For more than 40 years now, NIUA has been the vanguard for contributing to and building the urban narrative for a fast evolving urban India. The Institute has been actively working on bringing forth key areas of concern for urban India in order to build the urban discourse at various urban scales. It has utilized its competencies in research, knowledge management, policy advocacy and capacity building to address urban challenges and continuously striving to develop sustainable, inclusive and productive urban ecosystems in the country. It has emerged as a thought leader and knowledge hub for urban development in India and is sought after by both Indian and international organizations for collaborations and partnerships in India’s urban transforming journey. NIUA is committed towards aligning its efforts towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through all its initiatives and programmes.

About the Center for Digital Governance (CDG):

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has formulated the National Urban Innovation Stack (NUIS) strategy and approach with the vision to unlock urban innovation and promote collaboration across the entire urban ecosystem. The objective is to create an open digital public good which can enable co-creation and collaboration across the “quadruple helix” of government, industry, academia, and civil society and citizens’ groups in urban India.

With the goal to facilitate adoption and put technology as the core of operations for digital transformation across the ecosystem, the need for an anchor was felt to tie the strengths of all stakeholders together. Responding to this pressing necessity, Centre for Digital Governance (CDG) was institutionalised under the ambit of National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA). Envisioned to function as a trusted partner for distributed governance, CDG envisages establishing five practice areas on Research and Advocacy, Digital Advisory, Partnerships, Engagement Advisory and Digital Governance. The aspiration of CDG is to allow digital forces to enable the ease with which citizens, industry and government can connect, collaborate, transact, and share information; State and city administrators can increase productivity by automating routine tasks; and facilitate data-based decision making to drive governance and policy making.

The Urban Platform for deliverY of Online Governance (UPYOG), as one of the flagship programs of the CDG, will identify or create a number of the building blocks and governance mechanisms envisaged by NUIS.

Role & Responsibilities:

The Program Associate will support in the execution of in the operationalisation of the CDG and its programs. The Program Associate will provide input to the design, planning, and management of the Centre and NUDM.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in implementing the programs and policies of the operationalising the CDG Program, coordinating with stakeholders at NIUA and MoHUA, in states, and across the urban ecosystem.
  • Manage strategy, implementation, and optimization of processes associated with the implementation of NUDM.
  • Follow up on performance indicators/ success criteria, targets and milestones, and the preparation of reports.
  • Analysis of the situation in the program, identification of operational and financial problems, and development of solutions.
  • Work with key stakeholders to create efficient practices and provide insights for the program.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with program partners at the Central, State and city levels.
  • Identify and communicate opportunities and plans for partners.
  • Travel to monitor program implementation at state and city levels on need basis.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

  • Qualification: Bachelor’s in Urban Planning or Urban Management or equivalent degrees in public policy, law, commerce or others in a closely related field from a premier institute. 
  • Experience: 2-4 years in implementing programs related to technology / product management, public policy or government consulting
  • Excellent communication and Writing skills including the ability to communicate with and manage expectations of senior executives/experts and their staff.
  • Strong analytical, conceptualization and communication skills, good understanding of market research techniques and data analytics, outstanding attention to detail.
  • Skilled at stakeholder management, and coordinating teams and multi-party processes
  • Experience of working at Central/State/PSU/NGO level in the urban sector
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with and manage expectations of senior executives/experts and their staff.
  • Experience in developing preliminary communications strategies and campaigns for government stakeholders
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, including ability to work independently and autonomously

Location: Based out of the office at NIUA, New Delhi, with travel to various Indian states as and when required.

Duration: 12 Months – extendable

Reporting Officer: Chief Program Officer, National Urban Digital Mission/Centre for Digital Governance, NIUA

Application process: Submit your application through the NIUA Job Portal

No. of Positions: 

1

Last Date to Apply: 

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Research Associate (Climate Adaptation) at NIUA Delhi

 About the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA):

Established in 1976, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is a premier institute of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, for research and capacity building for urban sector in India. NIUA’s broad objective is to bridge the gap between research and practice on issues related to urbanisation. For more than 45 years now, NIUA has been the vanguard for contributing to and building the urban narrative for a fast-evolving urban India. The Institute has been actively working on bringing forth key areas of concern for urban India in order to build the urban discourse at various urban scales. It has utilised its competencies in research, knowledge management, policy advocacy and capacity building to address urban challenges and continuously striving to develop sustainable, inclusive and productive urban ecosystems in the country.

About the Research Project:

Funded by KfW, the research project/study aims at identifying the complex interrelationship between gender inequality and high climate vulnerability and to provide important and previously missing knowledge on the background and causes of the vulnerability of women and other marginalised groups in the urban context.

The three key objectives of the research project/study are:

  1. Analyse key exposure and vulnerability factors regarding the reduced ability or possibility of women and other marginalised groups in Indian cities to mitigate multiple climate risks against the backdrop of gender equality at the city level.
  2. Recommend concrete climate adaptation approaches for FC projects (GG2 and GG1) to be undertaken in the field of sustainable urban development.
  3. Propose output and outcome indicators to measure the direct impacts of FC measures on women, girls and other marginalised gender-groups in key FC intervention areas in the urban development sector in India.

The study comprises four work packages.

  • The work packages 1 and 2 address the key objective 1 (“key exposure and vulnerability factors regarding the reduced ability or possibility of women and other marginalised groups in Indian cities to mitigate multiple climate risks against the backdrop of gender equality at the city level are analysed”).
  • Work package 3 concentrates on the identification of effective climate adaptation measures to reduce the vulnerability of women and other marginalised population groups regarding the climate risks of flooding due to heavy rainfall events and river floods, heat, water scarcity, cyclones, and coastal erosion. It relates to objective 2 accordingly (“concrete climate adaptation approaches for FC projects (GG2 and GG1) to be undertaken in the field of sustainable urban development are recommended”).
  • Work package 4 is dedicated to the development of suitable outcome and output indicators to measure direct impacts. The specific tasks and deliverables are presented in further detail below and addresses the key objective 3 (“output and outcome indicators to measure the direct impacts of FC measures on women, girls and other marginalised gender-groups in key FC intervention areas in the urban development sector in India are proposed”).

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the Research Associate (Climate Adaptation), under the overall guidance and supervision of the Program Director, CITIIS as well as the Research Manager will include, but not be limited to:

  • Undertake literature reviews related to climate change; gendered nature of vulnerabilities; gendered adaptations to climate change in urban slums in India;
  • Stakeholder mapping to identify all relevant stakeholders for the study (e.g. experts, think tanks, municipal, state, and national actors, women representative and or associations, NGOs, other IFIs, scientists to be interviewed and/or involved further etc.);
  • Support in the planning and coordination (or conduct) of expert interviews; focus group discussions with women and/or women’s representatives in the case study areas; social mapping exercises’ and in -depth surveys in the case study areas;
  • Assist in the design and field-testing of survey instruments;
  • Data collection and analysis;
  • Spatial analysis/ GIS;
  • Contribute to analysis and drafting of reports;
  • Support the planning and conduct of workshops.

Qualification, Experience, and Competencies:

  • Master’s degree or higher in the field of urban planning, environmental sciences, social sciences, gender studies, and economics, or similar field of expertise.
  • International or national experts with at least 5 years’ work experience in the field of urban development, climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, as well as gender, both in research and practice.
  • Proven work experience in comparable project contexts
  • Proven qualitative and quantitative research skills in the urban context in India
  • Understanding of spatial analysis tools
  • Proven experience in the conduction of climate risk assessments and the conceptualization of climate adaptation projects
  • Excellent knowledge of urban development dynamic in India
  • Experience in the cooperation with KfW will be preferred

Location of the position: National Institute of Urban Affairs, New Delhi 

Duration: 12 months

Application Process: Submit CV and cover letter through NIUA portal

No. of Positions: 

1

Last Date to Apply: 

Friday, 12 January 2024

Vacancy for Project Associates at SPA Delhi

 

Positions: Project Associates
No. of Vacancies: 02 Nos.
Institution: SPA Delhi
Qualification ✔️  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning.
Experience: ✔️ Min. 02 Years
Job Description: ✔️ Details Provided Below.
Type: Full Time / Contractual
Location: New Delhi
Salary: ✔️ Rs. 35K-40K Per Month.
Apply at: ✔️ Apply Link Provided Below
Last Date: 06 January 2024
Date of Interview: 10 January 2024 (Tentative) from 10AM to 1PM

You can apply using this LINK 

  1. Project Management:

    • Contribute to the planning, execution, and monitoring of research or academic projects within the department.
  2. Research Support:

    • Assist faculty members or researchers in conducting research activities related to architecture, planning, or related fields.
    • Contribute to literature reviews, data collection, and analysis.
  3. Documentation:

    • Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation of research findings.
    • Maintain accurate records of project-related activities.
  4. Collaboration:

    • Collaborate with other researchers, faculty, and project team members to achieve project objectives.
    • Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration if the project involves multiple departments.
  5. Data Analysis:

    • Utilize relevant tools and techniques to analyze data collected during research activities.
    • Provide support in generating insights and drawing conclusions from research data.
  6. Community Engagement:

    • Depending on the nature of the project, Project Associates may be involved in community engagement activities.
    • Facilitate communication between the academic institution and external stakeholders.

Vacancy for Research Associates at SPA Delhi

 

Positions: Research Associates
No. of Vacancies: 02 Nos.
Institution: SPA Delhi
Qualification ✔️ Master of Planning.
Experience: Nil
Job Description: ✔️ Details Provided Below.
Type: Full Time / Contractual
Location: New Delhi
Salary: ✔️ Rs. 50K Per Month.
Apply at: ✔️ drspsnrao@hotmail.com
Last Date: 01 January 2024

Research Associates in Architecture and Planning typically play a crucial role in conducting research, analysis, and providing support in various projects related to architecture and urban planning. Their duties may vary depending on the specific needs of the organization or project, but generally include the following:

  1. Literature Review:

    • Conduct literature reviews to gather information on relevant theories, methodologies, and best practices in architecture and planning.
    • Stay updated on current trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in the field.
  2. Data Collection and Analysis:

    • Collect, organize, and analyze data related to architectural and planning projects.
    • Utilize quantitative and qualitative research methods to draw meaningful conclusions.
  3. Project Support:

    • Provide support in the planning and execution of architectural and planning projects.
    • Collaborate with project teams to ensure research objectives align with project goals.
  4. Report and Documentation:

    • Prepare detailed reports, research papers, and documentation summarizing research findings.
    • Clearly communicate research results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  5. Mapping and Visualization:

    • Use GIS (Geographic Information System) tools to create maps and visual representations of spatial data relevant to planning projects.
  6. Policy Analysis:

    • Analyze policies and regulations related to urban planning and architecture.
    • Provide insights into how policies may impact proposed projects.
  7. Community Engagement:

    • Engage with local communities and stakeholders to gather input and feedback on architectural and planning initiatives.
    • Facilitate meetings and workshops to involve the community in the decision-making process.
  8. Collaboration:

    • Collaborate with architects, urban designers, planners, and other professionals to integrate research findings into design and planning processes.
  9. Grant Writing:

    • Assist in the development of grant proposals to secure funding for research projects.
    • Work on fundraising efforts to support research initiatives.
  10. Continuous Learning:

    • Stay informed about the latest research methodologies, tools, and technologies in architecture and planning.
    • Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to network with professionals and stay updated on industry trends.
  11. Project Management:

    • Contribute to project management activities, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring progress.
    • Ensure that research activities are conducted within established timelines and budget constraints.

Research Associates in Architecture and Planning need to be versatile, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and have a solid understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of architecture and urban planning. They play a vital role in advancing knowledge within their field and contributing to the successful implementation of projects.

Authorpreneurs: Navigating the Intersection of Artistry and Entrepreneurship

 In the ever-evolving landscape of the literary world, a new breed of creators has emerged – the authorpreneurs. These individuals are not just writers; they are entrepreneurs who understand the artistry of words and the business of publishing. Embracing the fusion of creativity and commerce, authorpreneurs navigate the intricate web of book creation, marketing, and sales with a unique mindset that combines passion for storytelling with the strategic acumen of an entrepreneur.

The Rise of Authorpreneurship:

Traditionally, authors relied on traditional publishing houses to bring their work to the masses. However, the rise of self-publishing and digital platforms has given birth to a generation of authorpreneurs who take charge of every aspect of their literary careers. These individuals are not content with merely creating compelling narratives – they actively engage in the business side of publishing to ensure their work reaches a global audience.

Crafting a Brand:

Authorpreneurs recognize the importance of personal branding in a saturated market. They understand that building a brand extends beyond the book cover; it involves cultivating a distinct authorial identity. From social media presence to public appearances, authorpreneurs strategically position themselves to connect with their target audience and foster a loyal readership.

Entrepreneurial Mindset in Writing:

An authorpreneur approaches writing not just as an artistic endeavor but as a scalable business. They conduct market research, identify trends, and tailor their content to meet reader demands. This strategic approach is evident in the diverse genres and formats authorpreneurs explore, from traditional novels to serialized content, podcasts, and even multimedia adaptations.

Embracing Technology and Innovation:

Technology has become a powerful ally for authorpreneurs. From leveraging social media platforms for marketing to utilizing data analytics to understand reader preferences, these entrepreneurs embrace innovation to stay ahead of the curve. Additionally, the advent of self-publishing platforms and user-friendly design tools enables authorpreneurs to independently create and distribute their work globally.

Diversifying Revenue Streams:

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Global dissemination and acceptance of Indian traditional medicine culture

 The Ministry of Ayush has marked a significant milestone in the year 2023 by reaffirming the implementation of its vision and objectives on National and International levels. This year has witnessed the global dissemination and acceptance of Indian traditional medicine culture. Ayush has advanced to a new degree of international recognition and left several permanent footprints of success.

The visionary support and direction of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi translated well into Ayush’s efforts in the fields of healthcare infrastructure development, research collaborations, export promotion mechanisms, educational reforms, global expansion of the Indian traditional medicine system and more.

Chintan Shivir: The inaugural “Chintan Shivir” in February provided a roadmap for Ayush’s future, focusing on digital health, strategy, challenges, and collaboration, reinforcing its commitment to growth.

Inclusion of Traditional Medicine in G-20 New Delhi Leaders Declaration: India’s G20 presidency provided a golden chance to showcase this efficacy more intimately to world leaders and healthcare experts in a focused manner. The Ministry of Ayush actively participated in all relevant deliberations to communicate to the global community how traditional healthcare sciences of India have been performing to negotiate the ever-growing challenges of humanity and the environment while remaining focused to SDG 3 of “Good Health and Wellbeing.” The Ayush Ministry proactively participated in all the Health Working Group events during India’s presidency. This resulted in Para 28 (vii) of G-20 New Delhi leader declaration where it has been mentioned of “Recognize the potential role of evidence-based Traditional and Complementary Medicine in health, and take note of international efforts in this direction, including WHO’s global and collaborating centres, and clinical trial registries.”

First SCO Conference: The first Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Conference generated trade interest of ₹590 crores, highlighting Ayush’s growing significance in international markets. Under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush, Invest India conducted B2B meetings at the event with the support of Ayushexcil (Ayush Export Promotion Council). More than 56 exhibitors and buyers from 19 countries discussed and expressed their interest in trade in traditional medicine. More than 50 one-to-one meetings between buyers and sellers were conducted during the conference. Over 75 meetings took place during the event, where participants from India, Tajikistan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Bahrain & Sri Lanka engaged. The trade interest of ₹590 crores was received in the B2B meetings from companies like Damaira Pharma, AIMIL Global, Herbal Strategi Homecare, Almaty, Dindayal Industries, Fidalgo Healthcare and many more. Multiple meetings between buyers &and sellers as delegates from 19 countries interacted with exhibitors at the Expo with interest in multiple product categories Participating countries like India, Tajikistan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka expressed their interest in traditional medicine trade.

Dedicated vertical for Ayush at BIS: Bureau of Indian Standards has also created a dedicated vertical for Ayush at BIS. In a short span of time, BIS has published 7 Ayush related Indian standards, and further 53 are in process of development and publication. BIS is also making stronger presence in ISO for Ayush and a dedicated Working Group (WG 10 – Traditional Medicine) has been created in ISO under ISO/TC 215 – Health Informatics to formulate International Standards on Ayush Informatics. This will help in more acceptance and will open the door of huge exports of Ayurveda products and services in more than 165 countries.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released the first ISO standard technical report titled “ISO/TR 4421:2023 Health informatics- Introduction to Ayurveda informatics”. This technical report aims to provide a foundational understanding of the Ayurvedic medicine system. It introduces numerous aspects and processes that are inherent and necessary in Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment. An ISO TC 215 dedicated working group (WG 10) on Traditional Medicines was formed in response to a proposal presented by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for standardization in the field of Ayurveda Informatics. Ministry of Ayush and BIS has been working since 2019 to formulate Indian Standards and ISO deliverables for Ayush systems. Three more Indian applications are currently being considered for the WG 10 Traditional Medicine within the ISO TC 215 Health Informatics to produce international deliverables.

WHO-Global Summit on Traditional Medicine & Gujarat Declaration: First ever Global Summit on Traditional Medicine (17-18 August 2023) was organised by the World Health Organisation, and co-hosted by the Ministry of Ayush, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The main outcomes of the global summit were released by the World Health Organisation in the form of Gujarat declaration. In the summit, WHO also has shared the initial findings of the global survey on Traditional Medicine that indicates that the reach of Traditional Medicine is on the rise across the globe. “Gujarat Declaration” emphasised that the importance of Traditional Medicine is recognised for the attainment of universal health coverage and WHO’s commitment to work toward it through evidence generation and policy support to member states.

This event also saw “Health Ministers conclave of G20 Nations on Traditional Medicine”, on the side line of G20 Health Ministers meet, whereby the G20 nations talked about role and prospects of Traditional Medicine in their respective countries.  

Advanced R&D through Ayush based fundamentals: Under Centre of Excellence of Ministry of Ayush at Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) CSIR, relation of Ayurveda Prakriti is made with the Genome sequence, making it a landmark study toward personalized preventive and predictive medicine, they are also getting promising outcomes on Gut Microbiota and working on advance biology of metabolomics, Proteomics etc. to shape the future of healthcare sector.

International Day of Yoga: The 9th edition witnessed unprecedented outreach, setting two world records, including a Guinness record for participation at the UN Headquarters. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from thousands of Yoga enthusiasts from over 135 nationalities, setting a Guinness World Record for participation by maximum number of nationalities in a Yoga session. IDY 2023 also witnessed another feather in the cap of IDY whereas Surat (Gujarat, India) made a Guinness world record for the largest gathering of people for a yoga session in one place. More than one lakh people took part in the event.

The highlight of 9th International Day of Yoga was the unique concept of the creation of the Ocean Ring of Yoga, ‘Yoga for Arctic to Antarctic’, ‘Yoga at North and South poles’, ‘Yoga Bharatmala’ and ‘Yoga Sagarmala with a massive participation of around 23.14 Crore individuals.

Nearly 3500 naval personnel on board 19 Indian Naval ships travelled over 35,000 Km as ambassadors of Yoga in both national and international waters. This includes over 2400 personnel on 11 IN ships at foreign ports/international waters. Notably, IDY was celebrated on board ships of several foreign Navies in concert with our overseas Missions, involving over 1200 foreign Navy personnel.  

For engaging with rural communities Ministry of Ayush had elaborately planned to spread message of “Har Aangan Yoga”. Yoga demonstrations were organized at Panchayats, Anganwadi, Health and Wellness Centres, and schools, around 2 lakh Common Service Centres, Ayush Gram Unit and location on Amrit Sarovar.

Ayush Visa boosting Medical Value Travel: As announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji in GAIIS 2022, the Ministry of Home Affairs notified Ayush Visa (category AY) for foreign nationals for treatment under Ayush System/Indian System of Medicines. The introduction of Ayush Visa introduces a special visa scheme for foreigners visiting India seeking treatment under Indian system of Medicines like therapeutic care, wellness, yoga etc. Ayush Visa will boost medical value travel and is intended to promote India as a medical value travel destination. Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare are working together to develop a one-stop ‘Heal in India’ portal to promote India as a Medical Tourism destination of the world.

Ministry of Ayush and India Tourism Development Corporation has signed an MoU in January 2023 to work together for the promotion of Medical Value Travel in Ayush sector in India.

Research Impact: The Prime Minister’s mention of ‘Ayush’ in “Mann Ki Baat” significantly contributed to the sector’s growth and it was compiled and published in a special issue of JRAS Journal of CCRAS. Ministry initiated many collaborative and integrative researches with Basic Science Ministries/departments and reputed scientific organizations at national and international levels.

Integrative Health: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Ministry of Ayush and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on 11th May 2023 to promote and collaborate on Integrative Health Research. Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Hon’ble Minister of State for MOHFW, Dr. V. K. Paul, Hon’ble Member, NITI Aayog, Secretary, Ayush, Secretary (Health), Secretary and DG (ICMR) and other senior officers of both ministries were present during the MOU signing. Further, this cooperation will explore the possibility to work on public health research, take initiatives for addressing diseases of national importance and look at possibilities of conducting high-quality clinical trials jointly on identified areas/disease conditions of national importance with promising therapies of Ayush system to generate evidence for wider acceptance. The MoU will facilitate looking at the possibility of inclusion of research on Integrative Medicine in the “National ethical guidelines for biomedical and health research involving human participants” by ICMR-DHR. This MoU will also strengthen research capacity through training of Ayush researchers.

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Ayush and Ports Shipping and Waterways and Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare jointly inaugurated the Department of Integrative Medicine at Safdarjung hospital, New Delhi on 7h February 2023. The Department of Integrative Medicine will offer services in specialty OPD, Panchakarma Therapy, and diet consultation for the patients.

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences and Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital signed a MoU on the 25th October 2023 for establishing and integrated medicine centre. The integrated centre will help for collecting research data for the impact of integrated treatment approach of allopathy as well as Ayurveda in disease management.

Ministry of Ayush and the Department of Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has signed an MoU in March 2023 to integrate Ayurveda in 10 ECHS polyclinics across India. This MoU will further expand Ayush health services in defence sector. In addition, there are already operating Ayurveda Centres in 12 Military Hospitals of AFMC and 37 Cantonment Board Hospitals.

Effective Documentation of Research in Ayush: Huge repository of extensive research works by various stakeholders in Ayush is created online at a dedicated website: Ayush research portal, cataloguing 41743 research publications (as on 28.12.2023). The portal is actively managed by CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush and is made in a searchable format and includes publications in indexed journals. This provide a showcase of evidence based Ayush systems and a ready solution of researchers and academicians.

SMART Program: The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), for regulating medical education and conducting scientific research respectively, have launched ‘SMART’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals) program aimed to boost scientific research in priority healthcare research areas through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals.

National Ayush Mission: One of the initiatives is implementing a flagship scheme i.e., Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM), to support the UT / State Governments in developing infrastructure and improving access to the Ayush healthcare.

Ministry of Ayush organized a 2-day National Ayush Mission (NAM) Conclave- State/UT Ayush/Health Ministers’ Conference on 18th and 19th May 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated the Conclave. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare was the chief guest on this occasion. Dr. Mahendrabhai Munjpara, Hon’ble Minister of State for Ayush and Women & Child Development and 13 Health & Ayush Ministers from participating States/UTS attended this Conclave. A roundtable discussion with Ayush & Health Ministers of various states was held on the sidelines of the NAM Conclave. During the inaugural session of this Conclave, E-Learning Management System (eLMS) and comprehensive AHMIS, an upgraded EHR system, were launched.

 

Further, through National Ayush Mission, Ministry of Ayush completed the process for approval for upgradation of 12,500 Health facilities into Ayush Health and Wellness Centre under the Ayushman Bharat. As per the data received from States/UTs, 8.42 Crores beneficiaries benefitted through these facilities during 2022-23 and 6.91 crores from January 2023 to October 2023.

Ayurtech IIT Jodhpur: Ministry of Ayush under Centre of Excellence (CoE) scheme has sponsored the AyurTech center at the IIT Jodhpur in May 2023.  The CoE AyurTech is part of the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Precision Healthcare at the school of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AIDE) at IIT Jodhpur. The aim of this centre is to establish an AI-driven integrative framework for population and individual risk stratification and early actionable precision health interventions. The Centre for AyurTech is being proposed as the first-of-its-kind initiative in the precision health and medicine space that would combine Electronics, Digital health and AI and multi-omics technologies for realising ‘Evidence-based Ayurveda’ solutions in a transdisciplinary framework.to establish AI-driven integrative framework for population and individual risk stratification and early health interventions

Focus on North-East development:    

Ministry of Ayush contributed significantly to accelerate the pace of socio-economic development of North-east region through its various schemes, infrastructure development, & various summits and conferences, Ayush Parv and Expo etc. To foster Ayush Infrastructure in the region in the year 2023 following measures were taken:

  • 819 Ayush Health & Wellness Centres have been constructed or sanctioned
  • Construction of more than 100 Ayush pharmacies has been approved
  • More than 50 Ayush hospitals have been sanctioned
  • Financial assistance was provided for the development of educational institutions

First B2B conference under the Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO) on traditional medicine was organised in Guwahati, Assam. International Expo was organized on the sidelines of the main event, paving the way for International Collaborations and fostering trade ties.

Ayush in International Classification of Disease: Ministry of Ayush supported for inclusion of Ayush Morbidly and standardized codes for inclusion in 2nd Module of Traditional Medicine Chapter of ICD-11.

WHO Collaboration:  The Ministry signed a Project Collaboration Agreement with WHO, aiming to propel the formulation of a global strategy, focusing on elevating the standards, quality, safety, and effectiveness of traditional and complementary medicines over the next 5 years.

Leadership to India in AI Talking Group for Traditional Medicine at W.H.O/ITUFocus Group on AI in Health: Talking Group (TG) for AI for traditional medicine has been formed under Focus Group on Artificial Intelligence for Health (FG-AI4H) at W.H.O/ITU-Focus Group on AI in Health. Ministry of Ayush would lead this work together with other traditional medicine partners.

In summary, 2023 marked a transformative year for the Ministry of Ayush, showcasing its global influence, commitment to traditional medicine, and efforts to enhance healthcare on a national and international scale.

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