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Authors: Harshita Verma

Abstract: As enterprises adopt hybrid IT environments, traditional network perimeter defenses are no longer sufficient to protect critical resources. Identity has emerged as the new perimeter, with LDAP and Active Directory (AD) serving as foundational technologies for managing authentication, authorization, and access control across distributed systems. This review examines best practices for LDAP and AD management, including role-based access control, multi-factor authentication, automated provisioning and deprovisioning, monitoring, and incident response. It also explores integration strategies with cloud platforms, Single Sign-On (SSO), and DevOps workflows, highlighting real-world implementations and lessons learned from finance, healthcare, and government sectors. Finally, the article addresses emerging trends such as Zero Trust architecture, AI-driven behavioral analytics, and multi-cloud orchestration, emphasizing the evolving role of identity in securing hybrid IT infrastructures and ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and resilience.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17132184

 

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Authors: Sai Dubey

Abstract: Enterprises increasingly rely on hybrid IT environments that combine modern CRM platforms, such as Salesforce, with legacy systems like ERP, mainframes, and on-premises databases. Integrating these disparate systems is essential for operational efficiency, data consistency, and enhanced customer engagement. This review examines best practices for Salesforce-legacy system integration, including middleware solutions, API-based connections, data migration strategies, workflow automation, and CI/CD orchestration. The article also addresses identity and access management, security, and compliance considerations, highlighting real-world case studies in financial, healthcare, and public sector deployments. Finally, emerging trends such as AI-driven predictive analytics, cloud-native integration, and hybrid architectures are explored, providing insights into future-proofing CRM modernization efforts while maintaining operational resilience and regulatory compliance.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17132099

 

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Authors: Meera Joshi

Abstract: Hybrid cloud architectures are increasingly central to enterprise IT strategies, requiring platforms that integrate legacy systems with modern cloud-native applications. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and its middleware portfolio, including JBoss EAP, Fuse, and AMQ, provide a robust foundation for building secure, scalable, and resilient hybrid cloud environments. This review explores RHEL’s core capabilities, middleware integration, automation with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps workflows. Security, compliance, and governance frameworks are examined to ensure regulatory alignment and operational integrity. Real-world case studies in financial, healthcare, and public sectors highlight best practices and lessons learned. Finally, emerging trends such as containerization, Kubernetes orchestration via OpenShift, and AI-driven automation are discussed, illustrating strategies for future-ready, efficient, and agile hybrid cloud deployments.

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International Conference on AI’s Potential to Transform Education and Teacher Practices

ICAETP-2025

Organizing Institute 

S.T. College of Education, Patna

Conference Proceeding

The International Conference on AI’s Potential to Transform Education and Teacher Practices (ICAETP) aims to bring together eminent scholars, researchers, educators, industry experts, and policymakers from around the world to explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in education. This conference provides a platform to share research, case studies, and innovative practices focused on integrating AI into the teaching-learning process to promote inclusivity, effectiveness, and pedagogical innovation.
Participants will engage in keynote sessions, paper presentations, workshops, and interactive discussions, contributing to the global discourse on the future of education powered by AI.
The main theme of ICAETP 2025 is: “AI’s Potential to Transform Education and Teacher Practices”

Organizer

S.T. College of Education, known for its academic excellence and exceptional performance, has certainly raised the standard of education in B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. training programs. The college, recognized by the ERC, NCTE Bhubaneswar for B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. courses, is affiliated with Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University and Bihar School Examination Board, Patna, respectively. It is registered under the “MARYAM WELFARE & EDUCATIONAL TRUST” and was established in 2016. S.T. College of Education is a part of the S.T. GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS, which also includes S.T. College of Health Education, affiliated to B.U.H.S., Patna. S.T. International School affiliated to CBSE up to the 10+2 level and Raza International Girls School affiliated to CBSE up to the 10th level. The group’s primary aim is to provide high-quality professional education, offering expert classes and individualized support to students.

Important Dates:

Conference Date: October 7, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: May 31, 2025
Full Paper Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025
Camera-Ready Paper Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025

Paper Submission

• The manuscript should be submitted in PDF format, with a maximum length of 4 pages.
• Submit your manuscript to the following email: icaetp2025@gmail.com
• Upon submission, you will receive an acknowledgment email. All submitted manuscripts will undergo a peer-review process.

Conference Contact Details:
Mr. Shilnidhi – 9308711834
Mr. Om Prakash Yadav : 7759993111

Website: www.stcebedcollege.com
E-mail: stcepatna@gmail.com
Convener : Dr.Shashi Kumar
Co-convener: Mr. Deena Nath Yadav

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Authors: Kevan Tamboli, Manmeetsinh Mandora, Heval Shah, Aryan Maheshwari

Abstract: Academic timetable creation is a constraint-rich and repetitive task that is often handled manually, making it slow, resource-intensive, and prone to errors. This paper presents an Automated Timetable Generator designed with a hybrid architecture that combines a a React-based web frontend with Tailwind CSS, a Node.js middleware for orchestration and persistence, and a Python (FastAPI) microservice using Pandas/NumPy for tabular processing and Pydantic for model validation.We present a fully implemented Automated Timetable Gen- erator that ingests four structured spreadsheets (Teachers, Sub- jects, Rooms, FixedSlots) and produces conflict-free teacher-wise, batch-wise, room-wise schedules and exportable to CSV/Excel for sharing.The system enforces hard constraints such as preventing teacher or room double-bookings, matching course type to room type, enforcing workload limits, and respecting pre-assigned slots/fixed slots. It also accommodates soft constraints like teacher subject preferences, shift preferences, and designation- aware fairness.Experiments on departmental-scale datasets show zero hard- constraint violations and sub-second runtimes, indicating that transparent rule-based scheduling can reliably automate institu- tional timetabling without metaheuristics or specialized solvers.

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Authors: Dev Tilak, Divyakshi Sharma, Mayuri Umaretiya, Neel Keshruwala

Abstract: Restaurants nowadays require more than technology that improves efficiency—ought to be actively enhancing people’s dining experience. Towards facilitating this, we propose a Smart Restaurant Ordering System developed with the MERN stack, where customers can use special, table-numbered QR codes to instantly view and interact with the electronic menu [1], [2]. It reduces wait time, streamlines the process of ordering, and reduces unwanted physical contact [6]. The most accessible of the system’s functions is its allergy filter, which allows consumers to rule out ingredients and dine with confidence, especially the health-conscious or dietary-restricted [3], [5]. This is consistent with a shifting trend in consumer demand towards individualized food choice and increased dietary prominence [7], [11]. In addition to its current capabilities, the platform is designed to be scalable for further development and incorporate future features like AI-powered food suggestion, personalized dietary guidance, and functional aspects like secure online payment processing and kitchen connectivity in real-time [8]–[10], [12]. By prioritizing safety, personalization, and user control, this research sets a robust and scalable platform for further generations of smart dining technologies that not only scale up operations but also deepen customer experience [4]. Index Terms—Smart Restaurant System, QR Code Ordering, Food Recommender System, MERN Stack, Allergy Filter, Secure Payments.

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Authors: Theertha Prasad K

Abstract: – This study investigates the long-term socioeconomic consequences of Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in the Indian FinTech sector through a quantitative survey approach. The primary objectives were to assess economic effects such as productivity gains, employment impacts, and cost efficiency; evaluate social outcomes including financial inclusion, consumer trust, digital equity, and user satisfaction; capture stakeholder perceptions of opportunities and risks; and examine whether AI contributes to inclusive growth or reinforces divides. Data were collected from 412 FinTech professionals across India’s major financial hubs—Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Delhi-NCR—using a structured questionnaire comprising 28 items. Stratified random sampling ensured representation from startups, mid-sized firms, and large enterprises. Responses were analyzed using SPSS v.28, applying descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. The results revealed strong positive economic impacts, with professionals noting significant gains in productivity, decision-making speed, and profitability, though employment effects were mixed. Socially, AI was perceived to advance financial inclusion and customer satisfaction, while concerns remained regarding digital divides, privacy, and trust. Regression results showed that stakeholder perceptions were the strongest predictor of inclusive growth, highlighting the decisive role of professional views in shaping sustainable AI adoption. The findings contribute to filling the literature gap by quantifying interconnected economic, social, and perceptual outcomes, offering critical implications for policymakers, practitioners, and academics in ensuring AI fosters equitable and inclusive development in India’s FinTech ecosystem.

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Authors: Azar Djamali

Abstract: In his essay "The Future Isn't What It Used To Be," Victor Papanek critiques the prevailing drive to systematise design, arguing that an over-reliance on scientific predictability has led to a critical disconnection from fundamental human sensory responses to natural environmental conditions (Papanek 1995, cited in Margolin and Buchanan 1995). He observes that modern, hermetically sealed interiors—products of post-war development—have subjected inhabitants to a prolonged experiment in artificial living, severing vital connections to atmospheric phenomena like natural light and air. This intellectual foundation establishes an urgent imperative for design: to take conscious responsibility for manufactured environments that support rather than damage human health and performance. Within this critical framework, this paper considers whether robotic arms can serve as tools for thinking, assisting architects in reimagining the architectural design process for extraterrestrial habitats on the Moon and Mars, where creating viable sensory environments constitutes a fundamental prerequisite for survival rather than merely an aesthetic concern. This article envisions a future where architects employ robotic arms as cognitive tools in the design process, transforming creative efforts into an interactive blend of ideas and physical actions. It highlights how these robotic systems can extend human thinking capabilities, enabling architects to visualise and manipulate designs in previously impossible ways. Research synthesized from over 100 papers reveals that robotic arms provide immediate feedback during design processes, allowing architects to explore multiple concepts simultaneously and develop innovative solutions for extraterrestrial habitats. For example, when designing a structure on Mars, architects can use robotic arms to experiment with various materials and configurations, refining ideas in real time. A pertinent real-world example is the "Mars Ice Home" concept designed by the firm SEArch+ (Space Exploration Architecture) for NASA. This project exemplifies the principles of habitability and in-situ resource utilisation, proposing a radiation-shielded, pressurised habitat constructed from Martian water-ice. The architects at SEArch+ prioritised the psychological well-being of inhabitants by designing a layered, light-filtering ice shell to create a connection to the external Martian environment, directly addressing Papanek's critique of sensory-disconnected interiors (SEArch+ 2021). This cognitive collaboration enhances problem-solving capabilities and encourages architects to expand creative boundaries. However, a significant gap remains in understanding how to fully integrate robots as cognitive and creative partners in architecture. Further research is needed to explore human-robot interaction dynamics and optimise these relationships for design processes. By embracing robotic arms as thinking partners, architects can optimise resource utilisation and develop new approaches to architectural challenges, paving the way for advancements in extraterrestrial living.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17129640

 

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Authors: Ranjan Kumar, Vishal Kumar, Niranjan Kumar Mandal

Abstract: This study reports the successful synthesis and comprehensive characterization of a novel hydrazone ligand, (E)-N'-(2-fluoro-6-hydroxybenzylidene)-4-methoxybenzohydrazide, along with its coordination complexes with nickel(II), cobalt(II), copper(II), palladium(II), manganese(II), and iron(II) ions. Structural elucidation was achieved through spectroscopic techniques including FT-IR, 1H and 13C NMR, and mass spectrometry, confirming ligand coordination and complex formation. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of the free ligand and its metal complexes were evaluated against a range of pathogenic strains. The complexes exhibited enhanced antimicrobial efficacy relative to the parent ligand, with significant inhibitory zones observed against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as fungal species. These findings suggest that metal complexation improves bioactivity, indicative of potential applications in therapeutic agent development. This work contributes to the growing field of bioinorganic chemistry by providing insight into structure-activity relationships of hydrazone-metal complexes as promising antimicrobial candidates.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17121205

 

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Authors: C. S. Azad, Prateek Mohan Mishra, Niranjan Kumar Mandal

Abstract: A novel Schiff base ligand, (2E,3Z)-3-(((E)-2,3-dichlorobenzylidene)hydrazono)butan-2-one oxime, was synthesized and characterized, along with its coordination complexes with Mn(II), Fe(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Ni(II), and Pd(II) ions. The ligand and its metal complexes were characterized using various spectroscopic techniques, including FTIR, NMR, UV-Vis, and elemental analysis, to confirm their structural integrity and coordination behavior. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of the ligand and its complexes were evaluated against a range of pathogenic bacterial strains (e.g., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus) and fungal strains (e.g., Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger). The metal complexes exhibited enhanced antimicrobial activity compared to the free ligand, with the Cu(II) and Ni(II) complexes showing particularly potent inhibitory effects. The structure-activity relationship suggests that the coordination of metal ions enhances the lipophilicity and interaction with microbial cell membranes, thereby improving bioactivity. These findings suggest potential applications of these complexes in the development of new antimicrobial agents.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17120985

 

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