Abraham Sekhar - Academia.edu (original) (raw)
Papers by Abraham Sekhar
ArXiv, 2020
Wearables equipped with pervasive sensors enable us to monitor physiological and behavioral signa... more Wearables equipped with pervasive sensors enable us to monitor physiological and behavioral signals. In this study, we revised 55 off-the-shelf devices in recognition and analysis of emotion, stress, meditation, sleep, and physical activity, especially in field studies. Their usability directly comes from the types of sensors they possess as well as the quality and availability of raw signals. We found there is no versatile device suitable for all purposes. Empatica E4 and Microsoft Band 2 are good at emotion, stress, and together with Oura Ring at sleep research. Apple, Samsung, Garmin, and Fossil smart watches are proper in activity examination, while Muse and DREEM EEG headbands are suitable for meditation.
Justice means giving all persons their due. Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable. ... more Justice means giving all persons their due. Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable. India has the largest democracy in the world. It has become noticed globally by most other countries, on the one hand, for its significant economic growth during the past two decades; and on the other hand, for its domestic unrest among people of different religions and castes. Under the rule of the present political party, India's economic growth has experienced sudden decline during the past three years. This drew my attention to find out the reasons for such decline. A literature survey, analysis and review, reveal that religious persecution and social injustice seem to contribute to this economic decline. Considerations of the Biblical worldview, an evaluation of judiciary system, and another relevant case study become supportive of my research. My hypothesis is that democracy and justice in India are failing the Indian people. By identifying the policy issues that are interlinking the decline in economy and domestic unrest among the religious and caste minorities, the need for restoration of justice in present government is highly recommended. Further research is proposed for implementing restorative procedures. First and foremost, I thank God and give Him all the Glory, which is due Him, for enabling me to complete writing my Thesis for the partial fulfilment of my Master of Arts Degree in Public Policy Course My sincere, heartfelt thanks to Dr. Mary Prentice, Helms School of Government, my professor, for guiding me in every step, by making herself available to interact, right from the conception of the topic till the completion of writing of the Thesis and the defense My heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Greg Mathison, Helms School of Government, my professor, for all his input into shaping my Thesis with corrections and valuable suggestions, through his reading, and bringing in the focus that was needed, to the point of completing my writing and defense I do not want to forget to thank my wife, Sheila, for standing by my side all through, in this challenge of completing my course And I want to remember and thank my friends and colleagues from India, who kept updating me with day to day happenings in India, till this date, which is an integral part of this research topic
ArXiv, 2020
Wearables equipped with pervasive sensors enable us to monitor physiological and behavioral signa... more Wearables equipped with pervasive sensors enable us to monitor physiological and behavioral signals. In this study, we revised 55 off-the-shelf devices in recognition and analysis of emotion, stress, meditation, sleep, and physical activity, especially in field studies. Their usability directly comes from the types of sensors they possess as well as the quality and availability of raw signals. We found there is no versatile device suitable for all purposes. Empatica E4 and Microsoft Band 2 are good at emotion, stress, and together with Oura Ring at sleep research. Apple, Samsung, Garmin, and Fossil smart watches are proper in activity examination, while Muse and DREEM EEG headbands are suitable for meditation.
Justice means giving all persons their due. Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable. ... more Justice means giving all persons their due. Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable. India has the largest democracy in the world. It has become noticed globally by most other countries, on the one hand, for its significant economic growth during the past two decades; and on the other hand, for its domestic unrest among people of different religions and castes. Under the rule of the present political party, India's economic growth has experienced sudden decline during the past three years. This drew my attention to find out the reasons for such decline. A literature survey, analysis and review, reveal that religious persecution and social injustice seem to contribute to this economic decline. Considerations of the Biblical worldview, an evaluation of judiciary system, and another relevant case study become supportive of my research. My hypothesis is that democracy and justice in India are failing the Indian people. By identifying the policy issues that are interlinking the decline in economy and domestic unrest among the religious and caste minorities, the need for restoration of justice in present government is highly recommended. Further research is proposed for implementing restorative procedures. First and foremost, I thank God and give Him all the Glory, which is due Him, for enabling me to complete writing my Thesis for the partial fulfilment of my Master of Arts Degree in Public Policy Course My sincere, heartfelt thanks to Dr. Mary Prentice, Helms School of Government, my professor, for guiding me in every step, by making herself available to interact, right from the conception of the topic till the completion of writing of the Thesis and the defense My heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Greg Mathison, Helms School of Government, my professor, for all his input into shaping my Thesis with corrections and valuable suggestions, through his reading, and bringing in the focus that was needed, to the point of completing my writing and defense I do not want to forget to thank my wife, Sheila, for standing by my side all through, in this challenge of completing my course And I want to remember and thank my friends and colleagues from India, who kept updating me with day to day happenings in India, till this date, which is an integral part of this research topic