Volume 4 Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2026

The Karbi Indigenous Community A Sustainable Relationship With Their Natural Environment

Authors: Ramesh Birua

Abstract: The Karbi people of Assam, India, are indigenous people with cultural practices that are deeply rooted in nature. Community knowledge of ecology, which is passed from generation to generation, enables community members to utilize biodiver-sity for subsistence activities and conservation practices while integrating traditional botanical knowledge. This relationship is also endorsed by traditional knowledge, com-munity-based resource management, and spiritual and animistic beliefs. The Karbi are part of the ecosystem and this fosters a sense of responsibility amongst them for envi-ronmental protection. Indigenous land-use practices are a reflection of wider Indige-nous worldviews about the interconnectedness of humans and nonhumans, which is a key element in ecological balance. The cultural practices like totemic beliefs, sacred groves and sustainable farming practices are closely associated with forest ecology. All of this, in combination, helps to conserve biodiversity and to ensure the long-term healthy environment and good health of the community. But with the advent of mod-ernization, this precarious social-ecological relationship faces serious challenges and therefore it is important to look at the Karbi model of sustainability. The biocultural concept is a helpful lens through which to conceptualise customary governance systems as a means to enhance the resilience of ecosystems under human stressors. These frame-works also illustrate the linkages between cultural values and ecological health, and how local institutions can contribute to community response to chronic environmental changes. Indigenous lands are also designated as centers of biodiversity and cultural heritage, and incorporating traditional ecological management systems is in line with this global recognition.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23078605

Annihilating Caste On Screen: Inter-Caste Intimacy And Constitutional Morality In The Tamil Film Pariyerum Perumal

Authors: Dr. Aniket Parmar

Abstract: Mari Selvaraj’s Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal B.A., B.L. (2018) stages the encounter between a Dalit law student and the caste order of southern Tamil Nadu as a drama of endogamy, the mechanism that Dr. B. R. Ambedkar identified as the very essence of caste. This paper reads the film through Ambedkar’s early sociology in “Castes in India” (1916), his analysis of inter-marriage in Annihilation of Caste (1936), and his account of constitutional morality in the Constituent Assembly. It argues that the film moves the question of caste violence from the spectacle of atrocity to its structural logic: the policing of who may sit, speak, study, love, and live beside whom. Through close readings of the opening sequence involving the dog Karuppi, the law-college episodes, and the film’s refusal of a conciliatory ending, the paper shows how the film translates Ambedkar’s theory into affective cinematic form. It further examines the politics of Dalit authorship and the burden of forbearance the film places on its protagonist, and concludes that the film’s power lies in holding constitutional promise and social resistance in unresolved tension.

Data- Driven Leadership Models For Managing Hybrid Work Environments

Authors: Dr. Hemalatha G, Ms. Hemalatha S, Ms. Kanisha. P, Ms. Yakshitha. M

Abstract: The increase in hybrid working scenarios after the pandemic period has brought about new challenges to organizational leadership and the need for new approaches reconciling the two aspects of data analytics and distributed workforce management. This research paper is aimed at presenting the results of analysis of data-driven leadership models applied in hybrid working conditions. The analysis performed within this paper is based on the review of relevant literature in the field (2021-2026) and empirical results of various studies that have been conducted. The main gap found in the existing literature concerns the difference between traditional models of leadership and the needs of hybrid work environment. We suggest a framework combining the concepts of workforce analytics and humanistic approach to leadership, namely the transition from output to outcomes evaluation. The methods applied in our research include the application of ensemble learning algorithms in order to estimate the patterns of employee turnover and productivity and the use of sentiment analysis in order to evaluate employee engagement. It has been proven that organizations adopting data-driven leadership models exhibit much better performance in terms of employee retention and productivity than traditional models of management.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23095472

Apiculture and Its Role in Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: A Review of Economic, Social and Ecological Dimensions

Authors: Assistant Professor Dr. M. Stephen

Abstract: Apiculture, or scientific beekeeping, is increasingly recognized as a multifunctional livelihood activity that integrates income generation, agricultural productivity, food security and ecosystem conservation. Unlike many agricultural enterprises, beekeeping requires relatively limited land and water resources and can be incorporated into existing farming systems. Honey, beeswax, propolis, royal jelly and other bee products provide opportunities for household income diversification, while bee-mediated pollination contributes to crop yield, quality and biodiversity. Recent evidence indicates that participation in beekeeping can generate measurable improvements in household income, although outcomes vary according to production systems, technical knowledge, market access, environmental conditions and institutional support. In Ethiopia, for example, participation in beekeeping was associated with a 51% increase in income per person after controlling for observed and unobserved differences between participating and non-participating households. Indian studies similarly identify apiculture as an emerging livelihood and entrepreneurial opportunity for smallholders, rural youth and women. However, climate variability, pesticide exposure, bee diseases, forage scarcity, inadequate technical training, weak market linkages and gender-related barriers can constrain the sustainability of beekeeping enterprises. This review examines the contribution of apiculture to rural livelihoods through five interconnected dimensions: income diversification, agricultural pollination, value addition, social empowerment and environmental sustainability. The review further discusses production and market constraints and proposes strategies for strengthening apiculture through scientific management, capacity building, cooperative marketing, value-added processing and pollinator-friendly agricultural practices.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23096887

Land, Identity, And Ecological Memory: Exploring Environmental Ethics In Contemporary Canadian Literature

Authors: Dr. J. Felcia Pushpalatha

Abstract: Land occupies a central position in the construction of cultural identity and ecological consciousness in contemporary Canadian literature. While earlier Canadian literary traditions frequently represented nature through wilderness, exploration, and national identity, contemporary writers increasingly portray land as a living, historical, cultural, and ethical presence. This paper examines the relationship between land, identity, ecological memory, and environmental ethics in selected contemporary Canadian literary works. Particular attention is given to Thomas King’s The Back of the Turtle (2014), Lee Maracle’s Celia’s Song (2014), Cherie Dimaline’s The Marrow Thieves (2017), Waubgeshig Rice’s Moon of the Crusted Snow (2018), and Ed O’Loughlin’s Minds of Winter (2017). Through an ecocritical and environmental-humanities approach, the study explores how land functions not merely as geographical setting but as a repository of memory, identity, cultural knowledge, ecological relationships, and ethical responsibility. Recent scholarship on Canadian literature demonstrates that Indigenous-authored and environmentally engaged texts increasingly challenge colonial and anthropocentric understandings of land. Eppley, Wood, and Stagg-Peterson (2024), for example, demonstrate that land and place are represented as constitutive of Indigenous identity rather than as passive backgrounds. Similarly, Šlapkauskaitė (2023) develops the concept of “eco-memory” to examine how memory can function as an ethical mode of ecological relationality in contemporary Canadian fiction. The study argues that contemporary Canadian literature reimagines environmental ethics through relationships among people, land, water, animals, memory, and community. Land consequently becomes not only a physical territory but also a cultural archive and an ethical relationship through which human identity is formed and ecological responsibility is negotiated.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23096988

A Comparative Analysis Of Global Educational Systems: Then And Now

Authors: Dr. K. Chitra

Abstract: Global education has undergone a transformation of extraordinary scale. During the middle of the twentieth century, formal schooling remained inaccessible to large sections of the world’s population, secondary education was far from universal, higher education served a relatively small elite, and knowledge was distributed mainly through teachers, textbooks, libraries and institutional settings. By contrast, the contemporary educational landscape is characterized by mass participation, rising completion rates, large-scale higher education, international measurement of learning outcomes, digital platforms, hybrid learning, expanding expectations for lifelong learning and the rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence. Yet this transformation has produced a paradox. Access to schooling has improved much faster than the capacity of all systems to guarantee meaningful learning, equitable progression and relevant capabilities.This article examines that paradox through a comparative historical and statistical analysis of global education from approximately 1950 to the present. The study synthesizes evidence from UNESCO and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal monitoring framework, the World Bank, OECD/PISA, UNICEF, ITU and major peer-reviewed research. It compares changes in enrolment, completion, exclusion, learning poverty, international assessment performance, teacher supply, digital connectivity, tertiary participation, gender and socioeconomic inequality, education finance, pedagogy and the emerging role of artificial intelligence. The analysis distinguishes carefully between indicators that are directly comparable over time and indicators whose definitions or population coverage differ The evidence shows remarkable progress. UNESCO reports that about 47% of children aged 5–14 were enrolled in school in 1950, whereas contemporary participation is close to 90% at primary age and 86% at lower-secondary age [1]. Global completion rates rose between 2015 and 2024 from 85% to 88% in primary education, from 74% to 78% in lower secondary education and from 53% to 60% in upper secondary education [6]. Tertiary participation has expanded from roughly 10% of the relevant age cohort around 1970 to more than 40% in the contemporary period [2], [7]. At the same time, 272 million children and youth remained out of school in 2024, the out-of-school rate was 36% in low-income countries compared with 3% in high-income countries, and learning poverty was estimated at 70% among ten-year-olds in low- and middle-income countries in 2022 [3], [6]. OECD PISA 2022 also recorded historically large declines in mathematics and reading performance compared with 2018 [4].The article concludes that the defining educational challenge has shifted. The twentieth century was dominated by a problem of educational scarcity: insufficient school places, teachers and opportunities. The twenty-first century increasingly confronts a multidimensional problem of capability: ensuring that access leads to completion, that completion leads to learning, and that learning develops the knowledge, judgment, creativity, adaptability and ethical capacity needed in a digital and AI-rich world. Educational progress should therefore be evaluated not simply by how many students enter institutions, but by what they actually learn, how equitably they learn it, and how effectively they can apply knowledge in changing social and technological environments.

Ancestors of Gor Banjara: The Original Pioneers and Architects of the Indus Valley Civilization

Authors: Professor (Dr.) Lalith Kumar Dharvath

Abstract: This study establishes a distinct line of structural and behavioural continuity between the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and the modern Gor Banjara community by cross-examining Sir John Marshall’s 1920s excavation data with surviving Gor Boli oral traditions, functional architectural memories—such as reinterpreting the Mohenjo-daro basin as a communal grain warehouse (Gor Vamshiyokahud)—and the adaptive socio-spatial matrix of the portable Tanda. This study evaluates the groundbreaking historiographical hypothesis that the Gorvamshiya (ancestors of the Gor Banjaras) were the primary pioneers, engineers, and architects of the ancient Indus Valley (Sindhu) Civilization. Conventional South Asian archaeology has long relied on deductive logic and materialistic estimates to interpret excavated spaces, frequently overlooking the living, intangible oral archives of regional communities. By cross-examining the foundational 1920s excavation field reports of Sir John Marshall with surviving Gor Boli oral traditions, folk music, and material culture, this paper establishes a distinct line of structural and behavioral continuity bridging the ancient urban centers of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa with the modern migratory community. Linguistic and architectural mapping reveals that the intricate urban grid frameworks documented by Marshall are explicitly preserved in the collective folk memory of “1,800 lanes and 1,600 gates,” alongside specific architectural descriptors like Maadi (multi-story buildings) and Haveli (mansions). The study offers a functional reinterpretation of the iconic 31 x 23 x 8-foot basin at Mohenjo-daro, demonstrating that its dimensions and waterproofing methods match a communal subterranean grain warehouse—the Gor Vamshiyokahud—rather than a speculative ritual bath. This structural interpretation is corroborated by identical agricultural preservation wells found throughout medieval Afghanistan, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, as well as the community’s deep-rooted, multi-varied wheat processing traditions (Pataliroti, Poli, Papad). Furthermore, this paper analyzes the severe climate shifts and hydro-tectonic river avulsions of 1750 BCE not as a point of total civilizational extinction, but as a catalyst for strategic socio-spatial adaptation. As documented in the ancestral migration song “Mat Chutjayse meri Baburi Haveli,” the population compressed their urban neighborhood blueprint into a portable, highly organized caravan network known as the Tanda. Finally, the study explores how the socio-spiritual commands of leaders like Sant Sevalal Maharaj functioned as a cultural lock, preserving this ancient heritage against colonial criminalization and modern state policy actions. The paper concludes that the modern Gor Banjara identity represents an unbroken, living archive of the primary architectural planning of the ancient Sindhu basin.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23102969

Multimodal Digital Signals for AI-Assisted Detection of Depression and Anxiety: A Comparative Analysis of Questionnaire, Language, Speech and Wearable Data

Authors: Mansi, Assistant Professor Dr. Grace M. BasanShrieh

Abstract: No single source of information captures the full experience of depression or anxiety. Artificial intelligence (AI) research has therefore turned to multiple digital signals, including standardised questionnaires, electronic health records, written language, speech, facial behaviour and passively sensed smartphone and wearable data. This paper compares these modalities for AI-assisted detection of depression and anxiety. Drawing on the literature synthesised in a doctoral study, it maps each modality to the symptom domains it can reflect (cognitive, emotional, behavioural, physiological and functional), summarises the features typically extracted, and appraises each against six practical criteria: clinical validity, scalability, participant burden, privacy protection, interpretability and cross-cultural robustness. It also compares early, late and hybrid fusion strategies. The analysis shows that the modalities are complementary rather than interchangeable. Questionnaires and language are strongest for cognitive and emotional symptoms, speech and facial signals for psychomotor and affective expression, and wearables for behavioural and physiological rhythms. Late fusion of modality-specific models offers the best balance of robustness to missing data and auditability for early clinical research. The paper concludes with design recommendations for building multimodal datasets that can support valid, fair and clinically interpretable AI screening.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23119749

Stakeholder-Centric Corporate Social Responsibility: Creating Shared Value Through Strategic Engagement

Authors: Research Scholar Parul Chaudhary

Abstract: The notion of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evolved from an ancillary activity of philanthropy to a strategic approach towards building trust, reputation, and relationship with stakeholders. This research examines the perception of CSR awareness, perceived authenticity, stakeholder engagement, and creation of shared value, and its associations with the variables of trust, reputation, satisfaction/loyalty and behavioral intentions. The data collection instrument comprised 24 items in Likert-type scale form and measured eight variables. The reliability of the measures was checked using Cronbach’s alpha, while the Pearson correlation, ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, one-way ANOVA, and independent sample t-test were used for statistical analysis. All Cronbach’s alphas fell within the range .67 to .77, showing acceptable reliability, and construct means ranged from 3.52 to 3.70. However, none of the proposed hypotheses was supported, since correlations were weak and statistically insignificant (|r| < .13), and explained less than 4% of variance in satisfaction/loyalty and behavioral intentions (all p > .50). Satisfaction and loyalty significantly differed among different age groups (p = .023), with younger respondents expressing greater satisfaction and loyalty, while there was marginally significant gender difference in stakeholder engagement (p = .085). There were no significant differences by any other demographic variable or stakeholder type.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23161622

How To Write Your First Research Paper: A Beginner’s Guide

Authors: Professor Lalith Kumar Dharavath

Abstract: Writing a research paper for the first time can be a daunting task for beginners, but it becomes highly manageable when broken down into a systematic, multi-step process. This guide establishes a foundational six-step roadmap designed to transition students from initial ideation to a finalized manuscript. The process begins with selecting a focused research question within a balanced scope, followed by conducting strategic literature searches across credible academic databases. Writers are then guided to organize their findings using a structured outline—typically adopting the traditional Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRaD) framework. The final phases emphasize drafting fluidly without the pressure of immediate perfection, applying rigorous discipline-specific citation styles to maintain academic integrity, and executing a dual-level revision strategy that addresses both logical flow and micro-level grammatical edits. Ultimately, this framework demystifies academic writing, transforming it into an iterative, structured, and entirely achievable objective for novice researchers.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23183471

Technology Transfer and Technology Upgrading in Bangladesh’s Emerging Electric Vehicle Industry

Authors: Abdullah Al Ruhul, Shiwei Wang

Abstract: This study examines the relationship between Technology Transfer (TT) and Technology Upgrading (TU) in the context of Bangladesh’s emerging electric vehicle (EV) industry, an early-stage sector in which technology transfer is widely proposed as a channel for building domestic manufacturing capability. Because primary survey data from Bangladeshi EV-sector firms are not yet available, the analysis is conducted on a 300-observation dataset simulated for statistical demonstration purposes, applying the complete quantitative workflow — descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression — that a primary-data study of this relationship would follow. TT and TU are each measured on multi-item five-point Likert scales (four and five items, respectively) and combined into composite scores. Both scales show strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.858 for TT and 0.885 for TU). The composite TT and TU scores are strongly and positively correlated (r = 0.678, p < 0.001), and a simple linear regression indicates that TT is a significant predictor of TU (B = 0.659, SE = 0.041, t = 15.918, p < 0.001), explaining approximately 46.0% of the variance in TU (R² = 0.460). These results confirm that the analytic pipeline is correctly specified and ready to be applied to real industry data; they are reported as a methodological template rather than as evidence about Bangladesh’s actual EV sector. The paper closes with a concrete sampling, instrumentation, and analytic design for the primary-data study that would be required to test the TT–TU relationship among real EV-sector firms. Data-status statement: All quantitative analyses in this manuscript use simulated observations for methodological demonstration. No result is presented as evidence from actual Bangladeshi EV-sector firms.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23184160

What Drives Profit in Coastal Fisheries Enterprises? Processing Technology, Packaging and Branding: Evidence from a Coastal District of Tamil Nadu

Authors: Dr. K. Suganthi, Assistant Professor Mrs. P. Nisha, J. Rifka Nasreen, G. Divya, T. Gayathiri

Abstract: Value addition is widely promoted as a route to higher incomes in the fisheries sector, but little primary evidence exists for the coastal enterprises of Mayiladuthurai District. This study examines the effect of seven value-addition dimensions (product quality, product innovation, packaging, branding, shelf life, processing technology and product variety) on enterprise profitability. Primary data were collected through a structured five-point Likert questionnaire from 120 respondents (24 each of enterprise owners, processing unit owners, traders/wholesalers, vendors/retailers and fishermen engaged in value addition) in nine coastal villages. Reliability was acceptable (Cronbach’s alpha 0.751 for value addition and 0.724 for profitability). Pearson correlation, multiple regression and a regression-based path model were applied. Overall value addition correlated strongly with profitability (r = 0.700, p < 0.001); the seven dimensions jointly explained 52.9% of the variance in profitability (F = 18.004, p < 0.001), and the standardised path from value addition to profitability was 0.718. Processing technology, packaging, branding and product variety were significant individual predictors, with processing technology the strongest. The findings suggest that investment in processing technology, packaging and branding should be prioritised in enterprise strategy and support schemes.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23184756

QR-Based Traceability As A Driver Of Consumers’ Willingness To Pay A Premium For Traditional Rice Varieties: Evidence From Tamil Nadu, India

Authors: Dr. K. Suganthi, Assistant Professor Mrs. P. Nisha, S. Abinaya, T. Sathiyavani, S. Thahaseen Sameeha, P. Nisha

Abstract: Traditional rice varieties of Tamil Nadu, such as Seeraga Samba, Karuppu Kavuni and Mappillai Samba, are experiencing renewed consumer demand, yet buyers find it hard to verify whether the rice sold under these names is authentic, and farmers rarely capture the premium that consumers are prepared to pay. This study examines the role of quick response (QR) code–based traceability, relative to brand trust and product awareness, in explaining consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP) a premium for traditional rice. A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 51 urban and semi-urban rice consumers in Tamil Nadu in September 2026. Five-point Likert constructs for awareness, trust in branding, QR acceptance and WTP were reliable (Cronbach’s α = 0.66–0.91). Spearman correlations showed that all constructs were positively related to WTP, with QR acceptance the strongest (ρ = 0.61). In a multiple regression explaining 60% of the variance in WTP, QR acceptance was the only significant predictor (β = 0.70, p < 0.001), while trust in branding (β = 0.00) and awareness (β = 0.10) were not significant once QR acceptance was controlled. The result was retained when 18 uniform-response cases were excluded (β = 0.66, p = 0.002). Half of the respondents (51%) were willing to pay a premium, most commonly up to 20% above the price of ordinary rice. The findings suggest that verifiable, scannable proof of origin may matter more than brand identity alone in converting positive attitudes into premium-price intention. Given the small, non-probability sample, the results are indicative and should be validated with larger samples and real-purchase data.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23185510

Governance And Public Administration: Modern Paradigms

Authors: Professor (Dr.) Lalith Kumar Dharvath

Abstract: Modern governance and public administration are undergoing a profound transformation driven by the interplay of globalization, digitalization, strategic organization, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability, shifting traditional bureaucracies toward adaptive, collaborative networks that co-create public value. Modern paradigms in governance and public administration are undergoing a profound shift, driven by complex global forces and evolving societal expectations. This abstract explores how contemporary governance frameworks adapt to the interplay of seven critical pillars: structural paradigms, globalization, digitalization, strategy, organization, stakeholders, and sustainability. Globalization has dismantled traditional national boundaries, forcing public administration to transition from insular state-centric management to interconnected, globalized governance networks. Simultaneously, digitalization acts as a powerful catalyst for public sector innovation, embedding advanced technologies to streamline service delivery, enhance transparency, and foster data-driven decision-making. To navigate this fluid landscape, modern organizations require robust internal strategy and agile organization designs. Public institutions must shift from rigid bureaucracies toward adaptive, collaborative networks capable of executing long-term public policies in volatile environments. Furthermore, the democratic legitimacy of modern public administration hinges on its relationship with diverse stakeholders. Government entities must actively engage citizens, civil society, and private sector actors to co-create public value and build trust. Anchoring all these dynamics is the imperative of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Modern public administration is no longer judged solely by administrative efficiency, but by its capacity to achieve sustainable development goals and ensure long-term societal resilience. Ultimately, integrating these seven paradigms creates a holistic framework for public sector institutions, equipping them to remain effective, equitable, and accountable in a rapidly changing world.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23187214

An Inquiry on the Contribution of Civic Education in Social and Economic Among Youths in Zambian Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Selected Secondary Schools in Chongwe District of Lusaka Province

Authors: Catherine Changwe, Dr. C. Maria Ugin Joseph

Abstract: This study investigates the contribution of Civic Education to the social, economic of youths in Zambian secondary schools, with a focus on selected secondary schools in Chongwe District. Civic Education plays a significant role in equipping learners with knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary for responsible citizenship and active participation in national development. The study seeks to examine how Civic Education influences learners’ understanding of social responsibilities, economic empowerment. A mixed-methods research design will be employed, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data will be collected from teachers, pupils, and school administrators through questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. The findings are expected to reveal the extent to which Civic Education promotes civic awareness, democratic values, leadership skills, community engagement, and informed decision-making among youths. Furthermore, the study aims to identify challenges affecting the effective implementation of Civic Education and propose strategies for enhancing its impact in secondary schools. The study will contribute to the existing body of knowledge on civic learning and provide recommendations to policymakers, curriculum developers, and educational stakeholders on strengthening Civic Education for sustainable social and economic Development among Zambian youths.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23212730

Mindfulness In Education: Measuring The Short-Term Effects Of Anapanasati Meditation’s Impact On Insight Learning In High School Students

Authors: Sridivya Modekrutti

Abstract: This study measures the immediate effects of Anapanasati meditation on cognitive performance, specifically focusing on insight learning among high school students aged 14-18. The growing interest in meditation within Western cultures has prompted deeper exploration into its potential benefits for cognitive functions like concentration, awareness, and memory retention. Anapanasati meditation, a traditional Buddhist breathing technique, is known to cultivate mindfulness and improve mental focus. This research assesses how a 15-minute session of Anapanasati meditation can affect students’ immediate insight learning, a critical skill for problem-solving and creative thinking. The study employs a single-group pretest-posttest design to measure the impact of Anapanasati meditation on cognitive performance. A cohort of 18 high school students participated in a 15-minute guided Anapanasati meditation session, after which they were assigned a series of insight-based problem-solving tasks to assess any changes in cognitive performance. The same tasks were administered before the meditation session for baseline comparison. The results showed a significant improvement in insight learning, with a 16% increase in overall problem-solving performance post-meditation, suggesting that even a brief session of Anapanasati meditation can have immediate positive effects on cognitive functions. These findings highlight the potential for integrating mindfulness practices into educational settings to enhance cognitive skills and stress resilience among high

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23256187

Digital And MHealth Approaches For Improving Maternal Healthcare: A Review Of Healthcare Access, Health Promotion And Digital Support

Authors: Prashant Kori, Karan Hunchigide, Hemangi Patil, Niraj Pawar, Pratiksha Malpote

Abstract: Maternal healthcare remains a paramount public health priority, particularly within rural, urban slum, and underserved communities where pregnant women encounter multifaceted structural, economic, and informational barriers. Limited healthcare ity, financial constraints, excessive transit distances, prolonged facility waiting times, informational deficits, and low health literacy severely compromise antenatal care (ANC) utilization and perinatal outcomes. Concurrently, the proliferation of digital health and mobile health (mHealth) paradigms offers transformative mechanisms to supplement traditional healthcare delivery via mobile-enabled health education, remote teleconsultations, automated reminders, and clinical decision support. Thisaccess! comprehensive review synthesizes findings across three core domains extracted from contemporary literature: structural healthcare access barriers, mHealth-driven health promotion, and macro-level digital health interventions. By critically examining pivotal studies by Shrivastava et al., Small et al., and Guerrero et al., this paper elucidates the manifold benefits, systemic challenges (including shared device ownership, digital literacy gaps, and privacy vulnerabilities), and future developmental vectors required for scalable, equitable, and sustainable digital maternal health integration.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23277449

From Feature Checking To The Classroom: A Hierarchy Of Difficulty And Its Pedagogical Implications For Ebira Learners Of English

Authors: Kingsley Akinade Ajayi

Abstract: Teaching English grammar to Nigerian learners has long rested on the idea that a learner’s first language leaves its mark on the second, yet few studies have tied that idea to a modern account of how grammatical features are checked and spelled out. This paper takes the contrastive findings of a Minimalist study of Standard English and Ebira Tao and asks what they mean for the classroom. The data were thirty Ebira constructions elicited from three bilingual speakers in Okene, each paired with an English equivalent and analysed in the TP, vP and CP domains. Every contrast in tense, aspect, number, case and negation was examined against four criteria drawn from the Feature Reassembly Hypothesis: whether Ebira has a matching category, how far the English form lies from the Ebira form, whether English bundles features that Ebira keeps apart, and how easily the English marker is overlooked. The result is a hierarchy of difficulty with eight levels, running from shared word order and time reference at the base to stacked auxiliaries at the top. The analysis suggests that Ebira learners rarely lack the syntactic categories that English needs. Their main task is to learn how English spells those categories out. The paper draws up a staged teaching sequence that builds on what Ebira already provides, and it sets out implications for teachers, materials writers and curriculum planners. Because the hierarchy is predicted from contrast and not observed in learner output, it is offered as a set of claims to be tested

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23281411

AI-Driven Recruitment Analytics for Intelligent Candidate–Job Matching

Authors: Assistant Professor Dr. G.M.Vinothani, Associate Professor Dr.M.Lavanya

Abstract: The explosion of data from candidate-job interactions due to digitization in recruiting has exceeded the ability of manual curation and exposed the inadequacies of lexicon-based applicant tracking systems. In this paper, we develop a new AI-driven recruitment analytics paradigm that reimagines the candidate-job matching problem as a multi-signal reasoning problem. Our approach integrates three complementary computational paradigms: contextualized semantic embeddings using transformers and sentence embeddings, relational reasoning on a heterogenous recruiting graph using dual perspective graph convolution, and temporal reasoning on a timestamped knowledge graph of career and skill trajectories. The three signals are aggregated into an explainable matching layer which assigns reasons for match decisions to help build trust and ensure regulatory compliance. The model is tested against twelve state-of-the-art matching methods across different benchmarks, with ablation and stratification experiments evaluating contributions of each signal and performance among different candidate experience groups. We find that combining semantic, relational, and temporal reasoning leads to improved match predictions consistently over any single-paradigm method, with the greatest improvements being seen for candidates with non-linear career progression and cold starts.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23332289

Framing Migration In European Economic News Narratives: A Linguistic And Economic Analysis

Authors: Palina Salei, Tetiana Koroi

Abstract: Migration has become a prominent and often contested issue in European economic and political discourse, particularly in relation to labour-market dynamics, public expenditure, economic growth, demographic change, and social welfare. News media play a significant role in shaping public understanding of migration by selecting particular linguistic expressions, emphasizing specific economic consequences, and constructing narratives that frame migrants as economic contributors, labour-market competitors, fiscal burdens, or essential resources for economic development. This study aims to investigate how migration is framed in European economic news narratives through an integrated linguistic and economic perspective. Drawing on critical discourse analysis and framing theory, the study examines lexical choices, metaphors, evaluative language, agency representation, and the use of economic statistics in news coverage. It also explores how these linguistic strategies construct competing representations of the economic costs and benefits of migration. A comparative analysis of selected European news outlets may reveal variations in migration framing across national contexts, editorial orientations, and economic circumstances. The proposed study adopts a qualitative-dominant mixed-methods approach, combining linguistic and thematic analysis with quantitative content analysis of selected news articles published within a defined period. By connecting media language with economic narratives, the research seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of how news discourse mediates public perceptions of migration and its economic implications. The findings are expected to advance interdisciplinary scholarship in media linguistics, migration studies, and political economy while highlighting the role of news framing in shaping debates on migration policy and European economic development.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23338237

ACCESSIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN INDIAN SCHOOLS:- An Analytical Study

Authors: Debasish Sarkar

Abstract: The rapid proliferation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Digital Learning Resources (DLRs) has fundamentally transformed the pedagogical landscape globally. However, for students with disabilities in Indian school settings, digital transformation presents a dual reality of unprecedented educational opportunity and severe systemic exclusion. This doctoral study investigates the physical, pedagogical, and technological accessibility of digital learning platforms and evaluates their empirical effectiveness on learning outcomes, cognitive engagement, and social inclusion for students with diverse disabilities across primary and secondary schools in India.Employing a mixed-methods sequential explanatory research design (N=450), data were systematically collected across urban, semi-urban, and rural school establishments in West Bengal, Maharashtra, and the National Capital Region (NCR). Quantitative assessments involved Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA) technical compliance audits of flagship state and national digital portals (including DIKSHA, PM e-VIDYA, and SWAYAM Prabha) alongside standardized Likert-scale surveys measuring technological self-efficacy, user satisfaction, and learning gains

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23332609

Robotics-Integrated STEM Education: Fostering Creativity, Innovation and Scientific Inquiry

Authors: Associate Professor Dr G. Kokila Selva Kumari

Abstract: Robotics-integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education offers opportunities to connect theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving, creative design, and scientific investigation. By designing, constructing, programming, and testing robotic systems, learners can explore scientific principles, apply mathematical reasoning, develop technological skills, and evaluate engineering solutions. This thematic article examines how robotics-integrated STEM education can foster creativity, innovation, and scientific inquiry, while considering the teaching approaches and institutional conditions that influence its educational value. The discussion draws on published systematic reviews and meta-analyses, alongside established perspectives on constructionist learning, inquiry-based education, and engineering design. Existing evidence suggests that educational robotics can support STEM learning and creativity, although outcomes vary according to learners’ age, instructional design, subject area, duration, and teacher support. Robotics activities are most educationally meaningful when learners investigate authentic problems, generate and compare alternative solutions, test prototypes, interpret evidence, and revise their designs. However, equipment costs, unequal access, insufficient teacher preparation, excessive emphasis on coding, and limited assessment of creative and scientific processes may restrict the benefits. The article argues that robotics should be integrated into STEM curricula as a means of inquiry and design rather than treated merely as a technical activity. It proposes a pedagogical framework linking problem identification, scientific investigation, creative design, prototype testing, evidence-based revision, and reflection. The article concludes that the educational value of robotics depends less on the presence of robotic equipment than on the quality of the learning experiences developed around it.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23334342

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SPREAD OF HIV INFECTION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA

Authors: Okey-Uchendu Ezinne Ogonna, Prof. S.S. Ifah, Assoc. Prof. Ambrose W. Ogidi

Abstract: Substance abuse and HIV infection are interlinked public health problems among young people in Nigeria, yet context-specific evidence for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) remains scattered. This paper reviews existing evidence to identify the factors that encourage substance abuse among young people in the FCT, to examine patterns of drug use and how they relate to the spread of HIV infection, and to identify the factors associated with both drug abuse and HIV transmission. A desk-review design was adopted. Peer-reviewed articles, national surveys and technical reports, published mainly between 2010 and 2025, were identified through academic databases and institutional websites, screened against stated inclusion criteria, and analysed through thematic synthesis guided by Differential Association Theory, the Social Ecological Model and the Health Belief Model. The evidence shows that peer and family influence, poverty and unemployment, easy availability of psychoactive substances and weak enabling environments encourage drug use. Cannabis, tramadol and codeine-based syrups dominate use in Nigeria; injecting is less common but carries the highest per-act risk of HIV transmission, while non-injecting use raises risk through unprotected sex, multiple partnerships and transactional sex. Stigma, criminalisation, low risk perception and limited youth-friendly services link drug abuse to HIV acquisition. The paper recommends integrated, multi-sectoral and youth-centred programmes that combine prevention, harm reduction, HIV services, livelihood support and rehabilitation, and calls for primary studies in the FCT..

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23335554

Cultural Identity and Core Values of an Ethnic Group in the Philippines

Authors: Ma. Leodevina C. Batugal, Warly B. Apaling, Ryan O. Alejo, Ressie Mondejar

Abstract: Learners of Indigenous People (IP) communities in the Philippines have shown declining interest in and appreciation for cultural heritage and traditional literature due to technological advancement and external cultural influences. This study explores the literary characteristics and cultural values of a tribe in the Philippines, aimed at preserving cultural heritage. Employing a descriptive research design and stratified random sampling, with 212 participants, the results indicate a moderate level of knowledge regarding the tribe’s short stories, fables, songs, and dances, however high level of familiarity with legends. Gender was not a significant factor in the IP literary knowledge; however, age showed a notable difference. The literary pieces reflect values centered on the individual, family, community, and environment, mirroring the group’s interests, aspirations, life conditions, and identity. Problems are encountered with cultural practice and preservation of tradition and culture. In response to these findings, the researchers recommend initiatives aimed at promoting and sustaining the literary heritage of the IPs in the Philippines.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23386970

Bridging The Digital Divide: Transforming Higher Education Through Inclusive Digital Learning

Authors: Dr.Shailly Pandey

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23392713

Social Hierarchies, Cultural Expectations, and Psychological Well-Being in India

Authors: Chumki Bose

Abstract: Psychological well-being is shaped not only by individual cognition, emotion, and behavior but also by the social environments in which people live. In India, family relationships, social hierarchies, gender roles, educational expectations, economic status, and cultural norms influence how individuals understand themselves, regulate behavior, and respond to psychological distress. These social structures provide belonging, security, identity, and practical support, but may also create pressure to conform, inhibit self-expression, and complicate psychological recognition.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23395774

Influence of Financial Literacy on Investment Decision of Working Women

Authors: Km. Neha, Dr.Manaka Biswal, Dr. Evgeniya Zharikova

Abstract: This study examines the impact of financial literacy on the investment decisions of working women in INDIA, revealing a positive correlation between higher literacy, improved investment divers, and increased confidence. While risk aversion often drives a preference for traditional, safe assets, increased financial knowledge empowers women to shift toward informed, strategic, and higher-yield instruments In today’s volatile and rapidly changing financial markets, financial literacy—the capacity to understand and apply skills like budgeting, investing, and risk management—has become a vital, global imperative. Financial literacy, now a top global priority, is defined as the ability to use knowledge and skills to make info, effective money management decisions. Financial Literacy is the amalgamation of skill, knowledge, attitude and behavior that transforms into relevant financial decisions and proper usage of financial services.Financial literacy improves the quality of life an individual can afford as it helps to equip persons with fundamental tools for budgeting, facilitates them to attain the discipline towards saving and thus, make sure that they can benefit and can plan a good life post retirement. The strength of this study is that it is the reflection of women’s voices, ideas and concerns. For women, emotion, money, and family are issues that are difficult to separate.

When The Tiger Eats The Sun: Indigenous Ecospirituality and The Ethics of Interconnectedness in Easterine Kire'S Spirit Nights

Authors: Aravinth S, Dr. J. Kiruba Sharmila

Abstract: Easterine Kire's Spirit Nights (2022) retells a Chang Naga story of sudden darkness as a crisis in the relations that hold a world together. This essay reads the novel through Indigenous ecospirituality, a term I use for worldviews in which land, animals, ancestors, and spirits are bound to human beings by obligations that are at once ethical, ecological, and sacred. I argue that the novel does not treat nature as a backdrop to a spiritual drama. Its environment acts, remembers, and demands a response, and so the failure of the sun registers as the failure of a moral ecology. Close attention to the cosmic tiger, spirit-stones and boundary markers, agricultural ritual, healing knowledge, and the presence of the dead shows how taboo, restraint, and reciprocity operate in the narrative as forms of environmental ethics. The essay also asks what it costs to read such an ethics too tidily, and it considers how Kire's decision to turn an oral story into a novel makes fiction itself a carrier of ecological memory. Placing Naga cosmology within current environmental humanities, the essay suggests that Spirit Nights offers less a program for sustainability than a different account of what counts as ecological knowledge.

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ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS AND TRAUMA EXPERIENCES AMONG SURVIVORS OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE

Authors: Ms Sheela Dang, Dr. Avinash DeSousa

Abstract: Narcissistic abuse refers to psychological and emotional abuse that includes manipulation, humiliation, coercive control, gaslighting, and constant dehumanization of an individual. Experiences like these can greatly affect the psychological well-being, emotional stability, relationships with others and personal identity of survivors. The current study, titled an ‘Analysis of Psychological Symptoms and Experiences of Trauma among Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse’, reports the psychological symptoms and experiences related to trauma among survivors of narcissistic abuse. The anxiety, depression, and emotional distress, low esteem, hyper-vigilance and helplessness, is followed by difficulty in trust establishment. This includes trauma experiences from long-lasting emotional manipulation, social isolation, invalidation, and controlling behaviours. The researcher adopts a quantitative method, with an anticipated sample size of 200 respondents who suffered from narcissistic abuse. Through an appropriate structured questionnaire covering some relevant demographic details, abuse-related experiences, and measures of psychological symptoms and trauma responses, data will be collected.Analyses for frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation will be used to study the distribution and severity of experience reported. The relationship between trauma experiences and psychological symptoms can also be investigated using suitable inferential statistical techniques. The study seeks to clarify survivors’ mental issues and highlight the areas that require appropriate psychological support and intervention. Through an examination of abusive experiences and psychological distress reported, the study aims to enhance awareness that is survivor-centered, early recognition of trauma-related difficulties, and development of strategies for informed support. The findings could be a helpful resource for counsellors, mental health practitioners, researchers and the support organisations that assist survivors of narcissistic abuse.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23470626

Caffeine Consumption, Sleep Patterns, and Psychological Well-Being Among Grade 12 Students: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study

Authors: G. Sai Madhurima, Satya Sri. Marapala

Abstract: – Background: Caffeine is widely consumed to improve alertness and reduce perceived fatigue. However, caffeine consumption may interfere with sleep, potentially affecting daytime concentration and psychological well-being. These concerns are relevant to Grade 12 students, who may experience substantial academic demands.Objective: To examine the associations between caffeine-consumption patterns, self-reported sleep characteristics, and psychological experiences among Grade 12 students.Methods: A school-based, cross-sectional mixed-methods study was designed for Grade 12 students aged under 18 and 18 years. The proposed study combines an anonymous questionnaire assessing caffeine consumption, sleep duration, sleep-onset latency, perceived sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and academic stress with semi-structured interviews exploring students' experiences. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and appropriate comparative tests, while interview data was analyzed thematically.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23471297

Basic Concept of Parts of Speech

Authors: Amit Jalindar Sawant

Abstract: Parts of speech are important to understand.After understanding we can differentiate very well.Only reading the concept is not sufficient.Understanding of concept is the main thing.There are eight parts of speech.And article also a part of speech.Eight parts of,speech,arenoun,pronoun,verb,adverb,adjective,conjunction,interjection,preposition.Words get devided into different parts of speech as per there performance in the line or group of words.Noun is for specific identity,pronoun is reference to the particular noun,verb is an action,state,adverb is an aditional information of adverb itself,adjective,verb.Adjective refers to description of a noun or pronoun,conjunction is a joiner,preposition tells position,direction,interjection is surprising,exciting word.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23471998

Between Collectivism and Globalization: Adolescent Identity Formation and Educational Socialization In Russia and China

Authors: Anastasiia Agafonova

Abstract: Adolescent identity development in non-Western transitional societies is shaped by the tension between institutionally promoted collectivism and the individualizing influence of global digital media. This paper examines how cultural values and educational systems jointly shape adolescent identity in Russia and China, two societies in which schools and families actively promote collectivist values. Drawing on secondary literature, this study combines Erikson’s psychosocial identity theory, Triandis’s individualism–collectivism framework, and the bicultural alternation model of LaFromboise, Coleman, and Gerton. Through this lens, it compares the roles of family, national identity, teachers, and peer groups in each country. It also considers digital environments as a source of individualizing pressure that is itself mediated by family and state regulation. The analysis suggests that adolescents do not simply replace collectivist identity with individualism. Instead, they appear to operate in two partially distinct registers: compliance within institutional settings and more individualized self-presentation in digital spaces. This pattern is produced through different mechanisms. In China, family, school, and nation form a mutually reinforcing chain of obligation, whereas in Russia, collectivism operates through institutions that function more independently of one another. The paper discusses the implications for educational policy and notes the limitations arising from its reliance on secondary sources and national-level generalization. It concludes that a single approach to globalization’s effect on youth identity is unlikely to work equally well in both settings.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23479736

Historicity And Characterization In Christopher Marlowe Edward II

Authors: Dr. G. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Dr. Ch. Paul Krupakar, Mr.M. Venkateswara Reddy

Abstract: This paper highlights dramatization of history, enacting the slanderous legend about his Spanish queen Elionor of castle. Edward II is the forerunner of Richard II of Shakespeare. He showed rare skill in construction and a whole admirable power of characterization. Marlowe’s contributions to English drama are manifold and raised the subject matter of the drama to a higher level , provided big heroic subjects that appealed to the imagination. He gave life to characters, they were no longer puppets pulled by a string but living and breathing realities. His creation of blank verse paved the way for Shakespeare, followed three unities of drama. Plays before him had been formless, a succession of isolated scenes often with no proper connecting link. He was the first to realize the importance of the Romantic drama and in this he was different from the other university wits who advocated a servile imitation of the classical models. Thus we find that in a number of ways Marlowe led the way which Shakespeare was to follow. He was a man exceptionally brilliant and easily the greatest among the predecessors of Shakespeare

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23533845

Emotional Intelligence And Humor In Stephen Leacock’s My Financial Career

Authors: Dr. G. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Dr. Ch. Paul Krupakar

Abstract: This paper deals with emotional Intelligence and humor in Stephen Leacock’s story, My Financial Career. It explains a crisis in the life of author. In this story he explores the subtle process of Emotional Intelligence, humor a person’s first experience in the bank. When he visits the bank, he feels nervous. The narrator feels horror at the sight of bank employees, money. The story revolves around an imperfect world as a testing ground for the ultimate realization of human nature. Protagonist experience hijack of emotions, emotional imbalance, miscommunication. By embedding subtle nudges to pause, reassess, and act with deliberate intent rather than panic, it proves a simple truth: calm minds resolve challenges faster. This approach is anchored in real-world expertise, steering clear of empty theory.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23536885

An Emperical Survey On Contracted College Teachers Across Kolkata

Authors: Professor Debalina Chattopadhyay, Dr Rajarshi Mukherjee

Abstract: The term Human Capital was coined by T A Schulz in 2007. The Human Capital consists of the resources or people who contribute towards the Organization.The last 21 years since 2005 has seen a 30% increase in the number of contractual staff members in General Degree Colleges of Kolkata.This number is more in case of Teaching Staff (70%) than that of Non Teaching Staff.The contractual teachers surveyed (N=100) from across different colleges have already served the college for 5 years and looking for a shift immediately.The Contractual Non Teaching Staff ( N =50 ) are ready to move out with a better opportunity whenever availed.Though 60 teachers out of 100 teachers surveyed feels that they were not satisfied with the pay scale they receive.Although, hygiene factors like nature of work, conditions of working, ( for example a vestibule of a Seven Star Hotel with all facilities which has been developed at IHM Taratala, Kolkata City), favourable time for research teaching and Work Life Balance is there for teachers. Though, the tag of “ contract teachers” is a detrimental aspect to their societal image.The present study has surveyed on both State and Centrally Aided Colleges. A total number of N =100 teachers were observed.Relevant tests and Cases are developed to justify the study.Findings and Conclusions with suggestions have been rendered by the researcher as was observed by him.Some Suggestive measures were also rendered by the researchers.Perspectives of teachers have been shared by the researcher. His personal observation is highlighted which might differ from one researcher to another.

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Maintenance Funding Adequacy and Students’ Competence in Workshop and Studio Practices in Higher Institutions in Rivers State: Implications For Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education)

Authors: Azonwu Martha E., Kayii Numbarabari E

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between maintenance funding adequacy and students’ competence in workshop and studio practices in higher institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria, with implications for Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education). The study adopted a correlational research design. The population comprised 1,002 workshop and studio instructors, technicians, and technologists in four selected higher institutions in Rivers State. A sample of 286 respondents was selected using proportionate stratified sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Maintenance Funding Adequacy and Students’ Competence in Workshop and Studio Practices Questionnaire (MFASCWSPQ). The instrument was validated by experts in technical and vocational education, educational measurement and evaluation, and research methodology. A reliability coefficient of 0.70 was established using Cronbach’s alpha. The research questions and hypotheses were analysed using Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient with the aid of SPSS version 23 at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed a weak positive and statistically significant relationship between the adequacy of maintenance funding and students’ practical competence. The study also found a positive and statistically significant relationship between the promptness of the release of maintenance funds and students’ practical competence. Consequently, both null hypotheses were rejected. It recommended that higher institutions should make realistic annual allocations for routine and preventive maintenance and establish predictable schedules for releasing maintenance funds. These measures could improve practical-learning conditions and contribute to the attainment of SDG 4, particularly in promoting relevant skills and providing safe, effective educational facilities.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23610755

Faculty Digital Competence and Institutional Challenges to Criminology Instructional Competence Across Campuses in Cabanatuan City

Authors: Jemuel C. Mabagos,, Dr. Emerson G. Aliswag,, Dr. Elmer C. Perez, Dr. Hademar Joey M. Negosa, Dr. Jejomar D. Quiros, Bayani H. Salamanca

Abstract: This study examines faculty digital competence and institutional challenges affecting instructional competence in criminology education across campuses in Cabanatuan City. As higher education institutions increasingly integrate digital technologies into teaching and learning, criminology faculty members are expected to demonstrate proficiency in digital tools, online learning platforms, digital instructional materials, and technology-enhanced teaching strategies. However, differences in digital skills, access to technological resources, institutional support, internet connectivity, and professional development opportunities may influence the effective delivery of criminology instruction. The study aims to assess the level of faculty digital competence, identify the institutional challenges encountered in integrating digital technologies into instruction, and determine how these factors relate to instructional competence among criminology faculty members. It also seeks to examine the availability of technological infrastructure, technical assistance, and training programs that support digital teaching practices. A descriptive-correlational research design may be employed, using a structured survey questionnaire administered to criminology faculty members from selected higher education institutions in Cabanatuan City. Appropriate statistical tools may be used to analyze the respondents’ profiles, levels of digital competence, perceived institutional challenges, and instructional competence, as well as the relationships among the study variables. The findings are expected to provide a basis for developing recommendations and institutional strategies that strengthen faculty digital capabilities, improve technology-supported instructional practices, and enhance the quality of criminology education across campuses. Ultimately, the study may contribute to more effective, accessible, and responsive teaching and learning experiences in criminology programs.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23617677

Socio-Economic Drivers of Language Shift and Extinction: A Community-Based Study in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Authors: Afolayan C.K., Prof. T.K. Akinwamide

Abstract: This study examined the socio-economic factors contributing to language shift and extinction, the effects of globalization and urbanization on minority-language preservation, the consequences of shift for cultural identity and social cohesion, and strategies for revitalization, among residents of Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Language change or the gradual replacement of a mother tongue with a dominant language is a global danger to language diversity and minority languages in sub-Saharan Africa are particularly at risk. However, evidence at community level on socio-economic factors contributing to this process in Nigeria is still scanty. A convergent mixed-methods design combined a structured Likert-scale questionnaire with semi-structured interviews. Fifty adult residents were purposively sampled across age groups, educational levels, occupations, and mother tongues. Quantitative data were summarized using frequencies and percentages, and interview data were examined through thematic analysis, framed by Fishman's theory of reversing language shift. Respondents identified globalization (80% agreement), educational policies favouring dominant languages (76%), urban migration (74%), and economic opportunity (70%) as the principal drivers of shift. Reduced use of minority languages in public domains (90%) and the influence of global media (82%) were the most strongly endorsed effects of globalization and urbanization. The most-cited consequences were loss of cultural identity (86%) and erosion of social cohesion (86%). Government support (80%), community initiatives (80%), educational reforms (84%), and media promotion (86%) were endorsed as preservation strategies. Language shift in Oye-Ekiti is driven primarily by structural socio-economic forces rather than speaker indifference. A coordinated response combining supportive language policy, community-led revitalization, curriculum reform, and minority-language media is required to safeguard endangered languages.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23660146

The Blessed Accountant How Artificial Intelligence Reclaims Time, Eliminates Error, and Elevates Strategy

Authors: Millad Hossan

Abstract: The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the accounting profession by automating routine tasks, improving data accuracy, and enabling more strategic decision-making. This paper, titled The Blessed Accountant: How Artificial Intelligence Reclaims Time, Eliminates Error, and Elevates Strategy, examines the evolving role of AI in modern accounting and its implications for accounting professionals, organizations, and financial management. AI-powered tools can streamline bookkeeping, invoice processing, bank reconciliations, tax compliance, fraud detection, and financial reporting, thereby reducing manual workloads and minimizing the risk of human error. Beyond operational efficiency, AI enables accountants to shift their focus from repetitive transactional activities toward analytical interpretation, strategic planning, risk management, and advisory services. The paper also explores the challenges associated with AI adoption, including data privacy, cybersecurity, algorithmic bias, implementation costs, technological dependence, and the need for continuous professional development. It emphasizes that AI should be viewed not as a replacement for accountants but as an enabling technology that strengthens professional judgment, ethical responsibility, and value creation. The effective integration of AI into accounting requires a balanced approach that combines technological innovation with human expertise, regulatory compliance, and appropriate governance mechanisms. The study concludes that AI has the potential to redefine accounting as a more efficient, accurate, and strategically oriented profession, provided that its adoption is guided by transparency, accountability, and responsible use. Ultimately, the future of accounting lies in the collaboration between intelligent technologies and skilled professionals, empowering accountants to deliver greater organizational value.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23662907

Higher Education and Employment Among The Lambada Community in Telangana State: An Analysis of Educational Attainment, Occupational Structure, and Employability.

Authors: Lavudiya Nageswar Rao

Abstract: Higher education is widely regarded as a mechanism for improving employment opportunities, income security, and socio-economic mobility. However, educational attainment does not necessarily translate into secure or appropriate employment, particularly among historically disadvantaged communities. This study examines higher education and employment-related conditions among the Lambada community in Telangana State using published findings from the Telangana Socio-Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey 2024, supplemented by recent peer-reviewed studies published between 2023 and 2026. The research adopts a descriptive secondary-data design and distinguishes community-specific statistics from indicators relating to the wider Scheduled Tribe (ST) population. The SEEEPC Survey reports approximately 24.04 lakh people under the Lambadi community category, representing about 6.8% of the enumerated population. The survey's Independent Expert Working Group report indicates that 40.6% of ST individuals aged 21–65 were engaged in daily-wage work. It also reports that Lambadis accounted for 11% of approximately 89,000 children identified as daily-wage workers. Complementary field research by Gugulothu and Korra (2025) reported that 9.9% of the Lambada population represented in its educational-attainment table had graduated and 1.0% had postgraduate qualifications. These findings establish the importance of investigating educational progression and employment vulnerability together. However, the available published figures do not establish a verified employment rate specifically for Lambada graduates. The study argues that graduate employment must be measured through qualification-specific labour-force data, including employment status, occupation, earnings, and job–qualification matching. It recommends improved educational retention, professional skills development, career guidance, and community-specific graduate tracking to support evidence-based policy formulation in Telangana.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23684730