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Academic Equations as Bridges: Making Abstract Concepts Tangible Academic Equation Creating and learning through academic equations transforms abstract concepts of social sciences and soft sciences into tangible relationships. Such equations act as concise summaries of concepts and principles to visualize how variables, components, subsystems or factors interact. This method moves beyond rote memorization, fostering critical thinking by requiring learners to deconstruct, reconstruct information, and create equations and formulas to understand and solve problems as ready reckoner. Examples Here are a few equations to understand intelligence and its role in poltics and education. Intelligence: Thought + Feeling + Reason + Wisdom Politics – Intelligence = Social Chaos + Sectarian conflicts + Destruction Education – Intelligence = Inner strife + Self-destruction  

  Active Learning and Life: Growing Through Doing We build our worlds with hands that strive, And hearts that feel and keep alive. By doing things, we understand, Connect to others, hand in hand. We try, and pause, and look again, What worked? What didn't? Where to mend? Then start anew, with clearer sight, To do it better, and more right. This way we learn, a lifelong quest, To do, reflect, and put to test. Relate to all, with open mind, True wisdom, of a human kind.

  DESCRIBING AN ALERT THROUGH MICRO POEMS CINQAIN Alert, No likes, no hate, Finds peace in balanced view, Self-content, nothing holds his heart, Free. QUINTAIN An alert mind, quite keen and so bright, Finds indulgence a troublesome plight. Abhorrence, the same, A destructive, harsh game, Content in its own balanced light. QUATRAIN Alert's detached, a spirit free, Contentment blossoms like the trees. A tranquil equanimity, An alert one doesn't crave ease.

 Navkar Mantra of Jainism is Moolmantra Urging for Overpowering Inner Enemies  In Jainism, the Navkar Mantra is the most fundamental mantra with the freedom to be recited at any time of the day since it is related the invoking of virtues instead of worshiping a single entity.   In Jainism, Nirvana – the ultimate aim of life - is the attainment of omniscience or Arihanta stage of life by defeating the inner-enemies.  The Jain faith deems that our mental evils   in the form of passions like anger, violence, lust, ego, greed, attachment, deceit, etc.,   as inner enemies which defile the pure nature of our being   - our soul or Arihanta existential stage.  The Navkar mantra, as calligraphically written in the inset picture by Pardeep Arora, noted for his mandala drawing, is the basic verse of Jainism, which goes like this:   Namo Arihantanam / Namo Siddhanam / Namo Ayriyanam / Namo Uvajjhayanam / Namo Loe Savva-sahunam.  It is foll...

  Nomad Day is celebrated on April 8 to recognize the lifestyle of people who move on can work from anywhere. It highlights the ideas of freedom, flexibility, and being part of a global community. This day reminds us of the endless opportunities that come with remote work and encourages people like digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and remote workers to connect with each other all over the world. The day is also about bringing together nomads and gypsies to share their stories, create a sense of community, and celebrate their unique traditions and cultures. Local governments are encouraged to engage with the nomad community to help foster a new, flexible mindset by experiencing various cultures and environments. Nomads are groups of people who do not have a permanent home and often move between different places. This includes hunter-gatherers, pastoral nomads who have livestock, and those who trade or tinker. In the 20th century, the number of nomadic tribes started to decline, and no...

  Geofencing employees, making smart phone attendance compulsory: A Limerick A smart phone, for work, a new way, With GPS to track all the day. Ace recognition's face, Geofencing in place, Trust-n- privacy're lost, some dismay.