Sunday, February 1, 2026

वाचन संकल्प महाराष्ट्र २०२५

 महाराष्ट्र शासनाच्या वाचन संकल्प महाराष्ट्र उपक्रमांतर्गत सेंट फ्रान्सिस इन्स्टिट्यूट ऑफ टेक्नॉलॉजी (ऑटोनॉमस), बोरीवली येथील Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) मार्फत १ जानेवारी ते १५ जानेवारी २०२६ या कालावधीत विविध वाचनविषयक उपक्रमांचे आयोजन करण्यात आले.

या उपक्रमांचा उद्देश विद्यार्थ्यांमध्ये वाचन संस्कृतीचा विकास करणे, नियमित वाचनाची सवय निर्माण करणे तसेच बौद्धिक, सर्जनशील व संवाद कौशल्ये वृद्धिंगत करणे हा होता. विद्यार्थ्यांसह प्राध्यापकवर्ग व शिक्षकेतर कर्मचारीवर्गाचा या उपक्रमांना सकारात्मक प्रतिसाद मिळाला.

राबवलेले उपक्रम

वाचन संकल्पना महाराष्ट्र अंतर्गत खालील उपक्रम यशस्वीरीत्या राबवण्यात आले:

  • वाचन प्रतिज्ञा

  • बुकमार्क मेकिंग / सर्जनशील कॉर्नर

  • ऑनलाइन ग्रंथालय व वाचन प्रश्नमंजुषा

  • एक पुस्तक • एक आठवडा वाचन आव्हान

  • पुस्तक परीक्षण फलक / अभिप्राय बोर्ड

  • संस्थांतर्गत विशेष व दुर्मिळ पुस्तकांचे प्रदर्शन

  • मोठ्याने वाचन सत्र

  • गट वाचन सत्र व ग्रंथालय स्वच्छता

  • पुस्तकदान सत्र

  • लेखक भेट

  



 
  



उपक्रमांचे परिणाम

या उपक्रमांमुळे विद्यार्थ्यांमध्ये वाचनाविषयी सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोन निर्माण झाला आणि नियमित वाचनाची सवय अधिक दृढ झाली. पुस्तक परीक्षण फलकावरून मिळालेल्या अभिप्रायाच्या आधारे ग्रंथालयाचा पुस्तक निर्गमन कालावधी ७ दिवसांवरून १४ दिवस करण्यात आला, ज्यामुळे ग्रंथालयीन सेवांची कार्यक्षमता वाढली.

विशेष व दुर्मिळ पुस्तकांच्या प्रदर्शनामुळे विद्यार्थ्यांना उच्च दर्जाच्या संदर्भसाहित्याची ओळख झाली, तर लेखक भेट कार्यक्रमामुळे लेखन व सर्जनशीलतेबाबत मौल्यवान मार्गदर्शन मिळाले.

निष्कर्ष

वाचन संकल्प महाराष्ट्र २०२५ अंतर्गत राबवलेले उपक्रम संस्थेच्या गुणवत्ता वृद्धी, सहशैक्षणिक उपक्रम आणि वाचन संस्कृती जोपासण्याच्या धोरणाशी सुसंगत आहेत. या उपक्रमांमुळे ग्रंथालयीन सेवांबाबत सकारात्मक अभिप्राय प्राप्त झाला असून महाविद्यालयात वाचनाची प्रेरणादायी व शैक्षणिकदृष्ट्या समृद्ध वातावरण निर्माण झाले आहे.

Friday, January 30, 2026

First Inter-Collegiate Book Review Competition Held at SFIT LIRC

The Institution Innovation Council (IIC) in collaboration with the Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology (Engineering College), successfully organized the First Inter-Collegiate Book Review Competition on 21 January 2026 at the SFIT LIRC (2nd Floor, B Wing).

The competition was conducted from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. with the objective of promoting a reading culture, enhancing writing and critical thinking skills, and providing students with a platform to express their literary insights creatively.

The programme was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Mr. Albert W. D’Souza, Chairman, St. John College of Engineering and Management. His encouragement and motivational address inspired students to actively engage in reading, writing, and intellectual pursuits.

A total of 24 students from various institutes participated in the competition. Each participant submitted a written review of a book of their choice, showcasing diverse genres and perspectives.

The reviews were evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges:

  • Mr. Praveen M. Kurien, Assistant Professor, Department of Basic Science and Humanities

  • Dr. Vijaya Pable, Assistant Professor, Department of Basic Science and Humanities

The entries were assessed based on originality, creativity, depth of analysis, critical thinking, and clarity of expression.

Winners of the Competition

The winners were announced on the same day during a brief award ceremony:

  • First Prize: Ms. Sarah Mendonca – St. Francis Institute of Technology

  • Second Prize: Ms. Bidisha V. Mahapatra – St. Francis Institute of Technology

  • Second Prize: Ms. Riya Dhanesh Rajput – St. Francis Institute of Technology

  • Third Prize: Ms. Tejashri Anand Maske – A. P. Shah Institute of Technology, Thane

  • Consolation Prize: Ms. Sharvari Ganesh Patil – Vidyavardhini’s College of Engineering and Technology

The winning reviews covered renowned literary works such as Pride and Prejudice, The Book Thief, Wings of Fire, Frankenstein, and The Fault in Our Stars. Participants demonstrated thoughtful interpretation of themes like social values, human empathy, perseverance, ethical responsibility, and emotional resilience.

All participants were awarded E-Certificates of Participation in recognition of their efforts.

The competition received overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants and attendees. The judges appreciated the high quality, maturity, and originality of the submissions, noting that many reviews reflected deep engagement with literature. Students expressed enthusiasm for participating in similar literary initiatives in the future.

The First Inter-Collegiate Book Review Competition proved to be a resounding success, fostering a strong culture of reading, critical analysis, and creative expression among students. The event strengthened inter-collegiate academic collaboration and highlighted the role of reading as a vital tool for intellectual and personal growth.

Encouraged by the success of this initiative, SFIT, through IIC and LIRC, looks forward to organizing more such inter-collegiate literary and academic activities in the future.

📚 Knowledge Connect (38): Three Days National Workshop on Information & Cyber Security for Educational Institutions

The INFLIBNET Centre has announced Three Days National Workshop on Information & Cyber Security for Educational Institutions (offline mode) scheduled to be held at the Information and Library Network Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, during 16 -18 March 2026.

For Online Registration and more: https://lnkd.in/gHaTNxBR

Friday, January 23, 2026

📚 Knowledge Connect (37): Academic Roundtable titled “Reimagining English Studies in the Digital Age” on 31st January 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Christ College, Pune.

Department of English and Cultural Studies- Christ University Lavasa CHRIST University, Pune - Lavasa – Hub of Analytics will be organising an Academic Roundtable titled “Reimagining English Studies in the Digital Age” on 31st January 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Christ College, Pune.

The roundtable aims to provide a focused academic platform to explore how digital technologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and evolving research practices are reshaping English Studies. The session will feature an eminent panel and will include short position statements, moderated discussions, and audience interaction.

Who can attend:
Faculty members, research scholars, students and parents of prospective students.

Registration Fee: ₹120 (inclusive of GST)
Certificates: Provided
Lunch: Provided

🔗 To register:
Please scan the QR code on the attached poster or click the link below:
Link: https://lnkd.in/d6cBvS4Z

Friday, January 16, 2026

📚 Knowledge Connect (36): Two-day workshop on “Generative Artificial Intelligence Research Projects Development Inspired from Indian Knowledge System” at SPIT, Mumbai

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai, is organizing a two-day workshop on “Generative Artificial Intelligence Research Projects Development Inspired from Indian Knowledge System.”

This workshop aims to explore how concepts from the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) can contribute to modern Generative AI research, and why this integration is increasingly relevant in 2025 and beyond.
Workshop Details:
Dates: 30th – 31th January 2026
Venue: Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400058 or Online through Google meet
The sessions will be delivered by eminent academicians as well as researchers and are designed to benefit:
Participant Category: Students/Faculty/Researcher/Academicians

Participants will gain insights into interdisciplinary research ideas, emerging AI trends, and practical directions for research project development.

Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dWx52qXq

Friday, January 9, 2026

📚 Knowledge Connect (35): Call for Papers for 3rd International Conference on recent trends in Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communications Systems (ICMACC-26)

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao (VNR) Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology,  Hyderabad, Telangana, India is organizing the 3rd International Conference on recent trends in Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communications Systems (ICMACC-26) in association with IEEE Hyderabad Section during 5th -7th November, 2026.


The 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communications Systems (ICMACC-26) aims to bring together leading academicians, researchers, and industry experts to share their insights on the latest technological advancements. The conference focuses on emerging trends, research challenges, and innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving domains of Microelectronics, Automation, Computing, and Communication Systems. ICMACC-26 provides exceptional opportunities for both academic and industrial communities to engage in discussions on cutting-edge technologies and future research directions. The event will feature keynote addresses, invited talks, refereed papers and poster presentations, pre-conference tutorials, product exhibitions, and panel discussions.

The vision of ICMACC-26 is to foster collaboration and brainstorming so that researchers can exchange ideas, address critical issues in their respective fields, and identify actionable insights that can be implemented in ongoing and future research activities. The Conference is organized into focused engineering tracks, enabling deeper discussions and highly relevant knowledge sharing.

The Conference is technically co-sponsored by IEEE Hyderabad Section and is approved by IEEE with the conference ID: #69869.

Prospective authors are invited to submit original research papers (not being considered for publication elsewhere) in standard IEEE conference template

 https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html describing the new theoretical and/or experimental research results.

The topics of the conference include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

1️⃣VLSI Circuits & System Design
2️⃣Robotics, Automation & Internet of Things
3️⃣Communications, Sensors and Mobile Networking
4️⃣Signal, Image, and Multimedia Processing
5️⃣Computational Intelligence and Computing
6️⃣Data Science Engineering
7️⃣Power, Energy and Power Electronics
8️⃣Additive Manufacturing

Detailed conference tracks/subtracts can be explored at https://icmacc.org/


Deadline for Full Paper Submission: 25th  May 2026
 
All accepted and presented papers in ICMACC-26 will be submitted to IEEE for further quality/scope check and review. Papers passing the final review will be published by the IEEE Xplore (IEEE’s digital repository, which is Scopus Indexed). Best papers in each track of the Conference will be selected for awards by ICMACC-26.

Friday, December 26, 2025

📚 Knowledge Connect (34): Call for Papers for "Discover Mechanical Engineering"

 Advances in Fatigue and Structural Integrity of Emerging Materials and Structures

The continuous evolution of emerging materials and advanced structural concepts has revolutionized the landscape of engineering design and performance. In recent years, innovations such as meta-structures, l...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 30 September 2026

Advanced Materials for Energy Harvesting and Conversion in Mechanical Systems

We invite original research contributions that explore the role of advanced materials in enhancing energy harvesting and conversion within mechanical systems. This interdisciplinary topic bridges key areas o...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 27 June 2026

Intelligent Controller Design for Dynamic System

At the foundation, the design of the controller begins with system modeling. Various dynamic systems, such as robotic manipulators, electrohydraulic actuators, and renewable energy components, electrical dri...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 20 June 2026

Integrated Vibration Control and Energy Recovery in Engineering Systems

As the demand for efficient energy utilization and enhanced performance in mechanical systems increases, the fields of vibration control and energy harvesting have become critical areas of research. This Col...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 09 March 2026

Advances in Stochastic Control and Perturbation Analysis in Mechanical Systems

This Topical Collection aims to bring together cutting-edge research on stochastic perturbation analysis, with a particular focus on systems governed by Poisson random measures and Markovian switching. The c...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 21 January 2026

Sustainable Development and Mechanical Performance of Bio-Based Composites

The increasing demand for sustainable materials in engineering and manufacturing has led to a significant interest in bio-based composites. These materials offer a unique blend of lightweight properties, mec...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 15 January 2026

Biomedical Applications of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensors not only utilize the well-known electrical benefits of silicon but also harness its unique mechanical properties to create integrated structures that can detec...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 May 2026

Robotics in Agriculture

With the projected increase in global population, the demand for an increase in global food production remains one of the most critical global challenges. Developing more efficient and capable agriculture ro...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Recent Advances in Additive Technologies

The progress in the field of mechanical engineering is currently supported by the rapid development of technologies and materials, which make it possible to produce new components with improved functional, a...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 January 2026

Contribution of AI and Machine Learning Approaches for Prediction and Material Characterization

Nowadays with the growth of material data from experiments and simulations, a huge amount of data are available which present a new challenge in term of how to process these amount of data. This state requir...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Sustainable Advancements in Mechanical Engineering

In today's dynamic global landscape, Mechanical Engineering emerges as a pivotal force in addressing the challenges outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Of particular signific...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Recent Advances in Ground Mobile Robotics

The adoption of ground mobile robots to replace direct human intervention in dangerous or polluted environments or to avoid risks for the personnel, or to collaborate with them, is going to increase remarkab...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Mechatronics Technology in Intelligent Transportation

Mechatronics refers to integrating mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering with computational capabilities. Designing a mechatronic system involves various disciplines and aims to achieve unique a...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 28 February 2026

Exclusive Papers of Editorial Board Members

Note that articles in this collection are by Editorial Board Members only.

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: Ongoing

State-of-The-art in Optimisation Based Driveline Design

The design and engineering of machines is increasingly based on optimisation. This enables the minimisation of the initial cost of the components and the electrical energy required to power these machines wi...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: Ongoing

 

SOURCE: Springer Link

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