{"id":7104,"date":"2018-12-28T11:58:45","date_gmt":"2018-12-28T11:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/139.59.14.25\/?page_id=7104"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:40:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:10:04","slug":"ug-homescience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo.sdmesociety.in\/sdmcollege\/ug-homescience\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7104\" class=\"elementor elementor-7104\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d0bec4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9d0bec4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31e83dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"31e83dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec81428 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec81428\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Department of Home Science<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be2a64c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be2a64c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Established in the year 1977.<\/p><div align=\"justify\"><p align=\"justify\">Home Science is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the science and art of managing resources efficiently to improve the quality of life. It integrates principles from science, humanities, and commerce to develop skills in areas such as nutrition, textiles, human development, resource management, and interior design.<\/p><p align=\"justify\">The subject is not limited to home management but extends to professional fields like teaching, dietetics, fashion designing, social work, entrepreneurship, and mass communication. Home Science education equips individuals with practical knowledge and life skills that contribute to both personal well-being and societal development.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3012fcc section-title-style-style1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tpg-section-title\" data-id=\"3012fcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tpg-section-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rt-container-fluid rt-tpg-container tpg-el-main-wrapper clearfix  section-title-style-style1\">\n\t\t\t<div class='tpg-header-wrapper'>\n        <div class=\"tpg-widget-heading-wrapper rt-clear heading-style1 \">\n            <span class=\"tpg-widget-heading-line line-left\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class='tpg-widget-heading'>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t                    <span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHighlights of the Department\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>            <span class=\"tpg-widget-heading-line line-right\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9a3c28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9a3c28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Excellent performance in board\/university exams with high pass percentage.<\/li><li>Conducted workshops on nutrition, diet planning, and food preservation.<\/li><li>Hands-on training sessions on textile designing, stitching, and embroidery.<\/li><li>Training on baking, culinary arts, and traditional food preparation.<\/li><li>Innovative projects on sustainable living, eco-friendly products, and waste management.<\/li><li>Research on food adulteration, nutrition deficiency, and consumer awareness.<\/li><li>Awareness programs on health, hygiene, and nutrition at community level.<\/li><li>Organizing food fest and community meals programs.<\/li><li>Skill development initiatives for self-employment (e.g., tailoring, baking, and craft-making).<\/li><li>\u00a0Promoting sustainable fabrics and natural dyes in textile studies.<\/li><li>\u00a0Incorporation of technology in home management.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2417cb section-title-style-style1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tpg-section-title\" data-id=\"a2417cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tpg-section-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rt-container-fluid rt-tpg-container tpg-el-main-wrapper clearfix  section-title-style-style1\">\n\t\t\t<div class='tpg-header-wrapper'>\n        <div class=\"tpg-widget-heading-wrapper rt-clear heading-style1 \">\n            <span class=\"tpg-widget-heading-line line-left\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class='tpg-widget-heading'>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t                    <span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCareer Preparation and Opportunities\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>            <span class=\"tpg-widget-heading-line line-right\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b8f849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b8f849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Home Science education prepares students for the most fundamental vocation including:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Teaching &amp; Research<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Academics, scientific studies, and curriculum development.<\/li><li><strong>Nursing &amp; Dietetics<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Healthcare, clinical nutrition, and wellness industries.<\/li><li><strong>Welfare &amp; Social Work<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Community service, NGOs, and counseling.<\/li><li><strong>Management &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Hospitality, resource management, and business ventures.<\/li><li><strong>Art &amp; Design<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Interior decoration, textile designing, and fashion.<\/li><li><strong>Extension Work<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Public awareness and community outreach.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f26b874 section-title-style-style1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tpg-section-title\" data-id=\"f26b874\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tpg-section-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rt-container-fluid rt-tpg-container tpg-el-main-wrapper clearfix  section-title-style-style1\">\n\t\t\t<div class='tpg-header-wrapper'>\n        <div class=\"tpg-widget-heading-wrapper rt-clear heading-style1 \">\n            <span class=\"tpg-widget-heading-line line-left\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class='tpg-widget-heading'>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t                    <span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOpen Elective Papers\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>            <span class=\"tpg-widget-heading-line line-right\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5827fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b5827fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"text-align: left; width: 100%;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #cccccc;\">\r\n<td><b>Semester<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Electives<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"83\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">I<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"335\">Food Preservation<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"83\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">II<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"335\">Teaching Materials For Early Childhood Education<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"83\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">III<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"335\">Fundamentals of Interior Decoration<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"83\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">IV<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"335\">Fashion Designing<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32dc422 section-title-style-style1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tpg-section-title\" data-id=\"32dc422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tpg-section-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rt-container-fluid rt-tpg-container tpg-el-main-wrapper clearfix  section-title-style-style1\">\n\t\t\t<div class='tpg-header-wrapper'>\n        <div class=\"tpg-widget-heading-wrapper rt-clear heading-style1 \">\n            <span class=\"tpg-widget-heading-line line-left\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class='tpg-widget-heading'>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t                    <span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDid You Know ?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>            <span class=\"tpg-widget-heading-line line-right\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e4448 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"68e4448\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3515f9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f3515f9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8a3524 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8a3524\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>&#8220;Home Science provides a wonderful opportunity for self-employment.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af240e5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"af240e5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6bf04a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c6bf04a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a27c039 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a27c039\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1700\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1700\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Association &amp; Activities <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The department operates an association called &#8220;GRUHAVANI,&#8221; under which student-supportive activities are organized, including the following:<\/p><ul type=\"disc\"><li>Class Seminars<\/li><li>PPT Presentations<\/li><li>Group Discussions<\/li><li>Value Education<\/li><li>Current Issue Discussions<\/li><li>Guest Lectures<\/li><li>Class Quizzes<\/li><li>Radio Talks<\/li><li>Wall Magazines<\/li><li>Student Research Projects<\/li><li>Extension Activities<\/li><li>Student-Faculty Preparation<\/li><li>Field Visits<\/li><li>Remedial Courses<\/li><li>Student-Alumni Interactions<\/li><li>Lab-in-Cab Sessions<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Best Practices of the department<\/strong><\/p><ul type=\"disc\"><li>Integration of modern technology in food science and textiles.<\/li><li>Encouraging entrepreneurship and self-reliance through skill-based learning.<\/li><li>Real-life exposure through internships and fieldwork in industries like fashion, nutrition, and childcare.<\/li><li>Inviting experts from various fields of Home Science to share their knowledge and experience with students.<\/li><li>Conducting sessions on healthy eating, fitness, and mental well-being, catering to both students and the surrounding community.<\/li><li>Providing training in soft skills such as communication, leadership, and conflict resolution, which are vital for home management and community service.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1701\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1701\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Community Orientation <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1701\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-597354a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"597354a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1701\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9499ef8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9499ef8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff9912 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ff9912\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Nutrition Awareness Program<\/strong>: Organized at school level and Self-Help Group (SHG) centers, this program aims to educate the community on the importance of balanced diets, proper nutrition during pregnancy and childhood, and effective ways to combat malnutrition.<\/li><li><strong>Health and Hygiene Workshops<\/strong>: Conducted in different schools, these workshops focus on promoting personal hygiene, sanitation, menstrual health, and preventive health measures, providing valuable information for individuals and families.<\/li><li><strong>Sustainable Living Programs<\/strong>: Conducted for women in (SHG\u2019s) these programs emphasize sustainable home practices, including waste management, recycling, water conservation, and eco-friendly cooking techniques, fostering an environmentally conscious community.<\/li><li><strong>Parenting and Child Development Programs<\/strong>: Organized at Anganwadi Kendras for children parents these programs provide parents with valuable information and effective strategies on child growth, parenting techniques, and early childhood education, supporting them in fostering a nurturing and developmental environment for their children.<\/li><li><strong>Cooking and Culinary Skills Classes<\/strong>: Organized for college students, these classes focus on teaching essential cooking techniques, emphasizing the preparation of nutritious, affordable meals, and fostering culinary skills for personal and professional growth.<\/li><li><strong>Family Welfare and Counseling Services<\/strong>: Organized for Government College students, these services provide guidance and support on various aspects of family dynamics, mental health, and relationship management, helping students navigate personal challenges and enhance their well-being.<\/li><li><strong>Senior Citizens&#8217; Support Programs<\/strong>: Conducted at old-age homes, these programs focus on providing resources and training for elderly care, promoting geriatric health, and offering emotional and social support to enhance the quality of life for senior citizens.<\/li><li><strong>Community Gardens and Organic Farming<\/strong>: A workshop organized at \u201cVIMUKTH\u201d center for rural women, focusing on sustainable farming practices, the benefits of organic gardening, and empowering women to cultivate their own food, promoting health, self-sufficiency, and environmental sustainability.<\/li><li><strong>Skill Development Programs for SHG Women<\/strong>: These programs aim to empower women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by giving training in various skills such as tailoring, embroidery making, soft toys making, craft, glass painting and baking.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1702\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1702\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Research outputs <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 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design, textile technology, sustainable fashion, and the socio-economic implications of clothing in different cultures and communities.<\/li><li><strong>Health and Wellness<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Investigating health issues, hygiene, preventive healthcare, mental health, fitness, and wellness practices within households and communities.<\/li><li><strong>Home Management and Resource Management<\/strong>: Studying efficient management of home resources like time, finances, and energy. This includes topics like household budgeting, energy conservation, and waste management.<\/li><li><strong>Child and Family Welfare<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Researching strategies for improving the well-being of children and families, including interventions for better living standards, family counseling, and addressing social issues like domestic violence.<\/li><li><strong>Sustainable Living and Eco-friendly Practices<\/strong>: Investigating sustainable practices in home management, including waste management, recycling, water conservation, and energy-efficient living.<\/li><li><strong>Community Nutrition and Health Promotion<\/strong>: Research focused on improving public health through community-level nutrition education, promoting healthy eating, and addressing public health challenges like malnutrition or chronic diseases.<\/li><li><strong>Gerontology and Elder Care<\/strong>: Exploring the care, needs, and well-being of elderly individuals, as well as how families and communities can support aging populations.<\/li><li><strong>Food Science and Technology<\/strong>: Studying the technological aspects of food production, food preservation methods, food safety, and innovations in food processing and packaging.<\/li><li><strong>Entrepreneurship in Home Science<\/strong>: Research on creating business opportunities in areas like catering, textile production, home-based enterprises, and small-scale industries related to Home Science fields.<\/li><li><strong>Gender Studies and Empowerment<\/strong>: Investigating the role of women in society, gender equality in the home and workplace, and empowerment through education and skill development.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1703\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" 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