Journal of East-West Thought (JET) ISSN (O) : 2168-2259 UGC CARE I
Journal of East-West Thought (JET) ISSN : 2168-2259 (Online) UGC CARE I is published by the International Association for East-West Studies (IAES, https://iaesonline.org; http://www.cpp.edu/~iaes). JET is included in The Philosopher's Index and EBSCO. As a scholarly peer-reviewed and printed journal dedicated to advancing constructive, creative, critical, theoretical, and forward-looking thoughts and ideas in East-West studies, it provides a forum for interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, global, and philosophical examinations of all subject matters within East-West studies. JET's ISSN is 2168-2259 (Online). Websites are: http://www.cpp.edu/jet (Print Only ) http://www. Jetjournal.us (Online) after 2020 Journal of East-West Thought September 2020 // Scholar Works (calstate.edu) Journal of East-West Thought - Bronco Scholar Journal of East-West Thought // Scholar Works (calstate.edu) Call for Papers JET welcomes articles on East-West Thought in the following categories: Universalism, Cosmopolitanism and Global Justice Theories of Justice Pluralism, Enclusivism and Muilty-culturalism Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Epistemological Issues Contemporary Esthetical Issues Contemporary Ontological Issues Civilizational Coexistence and Cooperation Reformation, Institutionalization, and Constitutionalization Philosophy of Disasters, Crises, and Conflicts Theories of Communications Theories of Languages and Hermeneutics Naturalism and Ecological Thoughts Contemporary Capitalization and Privatization Post-Modernism, Post-Marxism, Post-Communism, and Post-Revolutionism Americanism, De-Americanism, Anti-Americanism, and Post-Americanism Globalization and Polarization Scientification and Technologication Nationalism, Patriotism and Militarism Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology Management, Commerce Social Sciences Education Business, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Management and Accounting Strategy and Management Business and Accounting Management of Technology and Innovation
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कबड्डी खिलाड़ियों की निर्णय क्षमता का अध्ययन
यह आम तौर पर माना जाता है कि उच्च स्तरीय प्रतिस्पर्धी खेलों में मनोवैज्ञानिक कारकों का महत्वपूर्ण महत्व है। संज्ञानात्मक चिंता की विशेषता प्रदर्शन के बारे में नकारात्मक चिंताएं, ध्यान केंद्रित करने में असमर्थता और बाधित ध्यान हैं (क्रैन एंड विलियम्स, 1994)। दैहिक चिंता में एक व्यक्ति की धारणाएं शामिल होती हैं, जो पसीने से तर हथेलियों, तितलियों और कंपकपी (मार्टेंस, बर्टन, वीली, बम्प और स्मिथ, 1990) जैसे संकेतों से पहचानी जाती हैं (मार्टेंस, बर्टन, वीली, बम्प और स्मिथ, 1990)। जहाँ तक कबड्डी का सवाल है, यह सुझाव दिया गया है कि मनोवैज्ञानिक कारक किसी प्रतियोगिता में और भी अधिक निर्णायक भूमिका निभाते हैं, जो सफल और कम सफल टीमों के बीच अंतर करते हैं। एथलेटिक प्रदर्शन के लिए निर्णायक प्रतिस्पर्धा के विशेष रूप से महत्वपूर्ण समय के दौरान वांछित एथलेटिक प्रदर्शन स्तर को बनाए रखने की क्षमता है, जैसे दबाव वाली स्थितियों के दौरान जो आम तौर पर चिंता के ऊँचे स्तर को जन्म देती है (उदाहरण के लिए, करो या मरो, सुपर टैकल) या अप्रत्याशित प्रतिकूलताओं के संपर्क में आने पर (उदाहरण के लिए, महत्वपूर्ण बिंदुओं पर प्रतिकूल अंपायर कॉल)। इस प्रकार की स्थितियाँ स्पष्ट रूप से महत्वपूर्ण हो जाती हैं जब एथलीट, जो सीमांत शारीरिक और तकनीकी मतभेदों से अलग होते हैं, करीबी मुकाबले वाले मैचों, खेलों या दौड़ में लगे होते हैं। ये काफी हद तक एथलीटों की मनोवैज्ञानिक विशेषताओं पर निर्भर हैं। ये विशेषताएँ मानसिक दृढ़ता और भावनात्मक स्थिरता प्रतीत होती हैं।
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From Tradition to Treatment: Examining the Impact of Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy on Mental Health Access in Jaipur
This study investigates the impact of mindfulness-based psychotherapy on mental health access in Jaipur, India. The integration of traditional mindfulness practices with modern psychotherapy techniques has gained traction in recent years, potentially offering a culturally sensitive approach to mental health treatment. Through a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and quantitative analysis of mental health service utilization data, this research examines how the introduction of mindfulness-based psychotherapy has affected mental health access, awareness, and treatment outcomes in Jaipur. The findings suggest that this approach has led to increased mental health service utilization, reduced stigma, and improved treatment outcomes, particularly among populations previously hesitant to seek conventional mental health care.
Indian Diaspora in Australia as Strategic Actor in India-Australia Relations
India and Australia share growing strategic, economic and cultural relations marked by their converging geopolitical and economic interests and expanding people to people linkages. Their relationship was upgraded to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership in June 2020. Their mutual understanding and shared vision of a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific is the staple of their relationship. Among the many factors playing role in their partnership, the Indian diaspora in Australia is an important strategic actor. This paper examines role of diaspora in diplomacy, economic relations, education and people-to-people engagements. An attempt has been made to highlight role of diaspora in shaping bilateral relations and strengthening soft power.
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This paper intends to explain and examine the various dimensions/ facets of globalisation, which naturally require to discuss typological traits and trends of each of its variants within the framework of advantages/ merits and disadvantages/ demerits of globalisation. In other words it would be objectively rational and reasonable to review the available literature followed by cost- benefit analysis of globalisation . The overall perspective of this paper is to examine evolutionary trajectory of globalisation and its implications for global civil society, particularly in the context of sovereignty and political economy.
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The Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa as Ādi-Kāvya: Literature, Philosophy, and Governance Ideals
The Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa is universally revered as the Ādi-kāvya, the first classical Sanskrit epic, for its seamless integration of poetic artistry, ethical inquiry, and governance philosophy. This research paper re-examines the Rāmāyaṇa as a multidimensional text an aesthetic masterpiece, a treatise on dharma, and a foundational articulation of political ethics. As literature, the epic codifies the earliest standards of Sanskrit poetics using metre, imagery, and rasa, while crafting characters who embody literary archetypes of virtue, loyalty, conflict, and heroism. Philosophically, the Rāmāyaṇa places dharma at its moral core, portraying human action as a negotiation between personal duty, social responsibility, and cosmic order. Through the episodes of exile, suffering, and moral testing, Vālmīki articulates a virtue-ethical framework in which integrity, compassion, and self-discipline guide ethical decision-making.
ROLE OF CRICKET DIPLOMACY IN INDIA-AUSTRALIA RELATIONS
Cricket diplomacy has not only entertained fans but also brought India and Australia together on cricket pitch as well as in their trade, investment, defense and strategic relations. Cricket and culture diplomacy are interconnected and serve as a diplomatic bridge to build people to people contacts. India and Australia share flourishing bilateral relations and are also member of Quad and Indo-Pacific, cultural diplomacy has been an essential part of these developments. Both India and Australia understand the fact that cultural diplomacy can act as shock absorber by maintaining societal goodwill despite divergence in strategic interests. Cricket being the strongest symbol of cultural diplomacy has played and will be playing a great role in India-Australia relations.
Insurgent Activities and Prospects of Entrepreneurship Development in Northeast India: An Overview
This study examines the impact of insurgent activities on the socio-economic development of Northeast India and explores entrepreneurial prospects in the region. Insurgency in the Northeastern Region (NER) has produced deep and multifaceted effects, influencing social structures, political stability, and economic progress. The feasibility of entrepreneurship in the region largely depends on the nature of economic activities pursued, shaped by factors such as the availability of local resources, education and skills, entrepreneurial capacity, access to markets, and support services (Bhaumik, 2009; Das, 2012). Adopting a qualitative research approach, the study relies on secondary data to provide a comprehensive understanding of insurgency-related challenges alongside emerging opportunities for enterprise creation. Findings highlight both the constraints posed by prolonged conflict and the untapped potential for entrepreneurship as a driver of sustainable socio-economic transformation in Northeast India.
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Fostering Public Involvement in Decision-Making Through Educational Empowerment
Even though authority is derived from citizens, greater public involvement in governing processes is still required. Various contemporary instances across the world demonstrate how administrative strategies and policy frameworks can be redesigned to promote stronger community participation in governmental affairs. Laws passed with popular support will prove to be more beneficial. The goal of this project is to increase citizen participation in Governance. This paper relied on additional sources such as books, academic papers, governmental publications, and newspapers. This study's findings revealed that constituencies with female MPs developed faster, while corruption in such places decreased comparably. Local democracy progresses when residents have institutional assistance. A 'Panchayati Raj consolidated Fund' can be established in India to support policy efforts for local self-government, eliminating the need for Panchayats to rely on central or state governments for funding. They are increasing the power of administrative authorities to improve educational Governance. These authorities’ operations and evaluation processes must be transparent to the public.
महाराष्ट्रातील शासकीय जिल्हास्तरीय ग्रंथालयातील वाचन साहित्य संग्रह: एक अभ्यास
प्रस्तुत लेखामध्ये संशोधकाने महाराष्ट्र राज्यातील जिल्हा शासकीय ग्रंथालयांमधील वाचनसाहित्य संग्रहाचा आढावा घेतला आहे. जिल्हा शासकीय एकूण ३५ ग्रंथालायांपैकी पैकी २८ ग्रंथालयांचा प्रतिसाद संशोधकास प्राप्त झाला आहे. तसेच प्रस्तुत लेखामध्ये जिल्हा शासकीय ग्रंथालयांना स्वतःची इमारत आहे किंवा नाही याबाबतचा आढवा देखील घेतला आहे. सार्वजनिक ग्रंथालय हे असे ग्रंथालय असते की, जे समाजामधील सर्वसामान्य व्यक्तींसाठी खुले असते. या ठिकाणी प्रत्येक व्यक्तीला विनामूल्य किंवा अत्यल्प शुल्कामध्ये वाचन, अभ्यास, संशोधन आणि माहिती प्राप्त करण्याची सुविधा दिली जाते. या जिल्हा शासकीय ग्रंथालयांच्या माध्यमातून ज्ञान आणि माहितीचा प्रसार करणे, सर्वच प्रकारच्या वाचकांमध्ये वाचनाची आवड आणि वाचनाची सवय निर्माण करणे, सांस्कृतिक विकास साधने आणि समाजामधील लोकांमध्ये माहितीविषयक साक्षरता निर्माण करण्याचे एक अत्यंत महत्वाचे व मोलाचे कार्य ही ग्रंथालये पार पडत असतात. या दृष्टीकोनातून प्रस्तुत संशोधनात्मक लेखामध्ये प्रतिसाद प्राप्त २८ ग्रंथालयांमधील वाचनसाहित्यसंग्रह व ग्रंथालयाची स्वतंत्र इमारत याविषयी आढावा घेतला आहे.
सचिन भाऊराव काळे, डॉ. विलास अशोकराव काळे
Agentic Business Process Management in the Age of Smart Automation: Balancing Autonomy, Governance, and Human Collaboration
Business Process Management (BPM) has evolved into a new paradigm with the rise of argentic systems AI-driven agents capable of autonomous process execution and intelligent decision-making. This study investigates how organizations can effectively integrate agentic BPM while maintaining an equilibrium between autonomy, governance, and human collaboration in the era of smart automation. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining quantitative survey data from 200 BPM professionals across India, Germany, Japan, and the United States with qualitative insights from 20 expert interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS v29 to examine correlations between agent autonomy, governance strength, and process performance, while qualitative data were explored through thematic coding in NVivo 14. Findings reveal a strong positive relationship between agent autonomy and process efficiency (r = 0.72, p < 0.05), indicating that increased automation improves performance when supported by robust governance mechanisms. The quality of human collaboration significantly mediates the relationship between automation and trust, influencing both satisfaction and innovation outcomes. The study concludes that a balanced governance framework combined with human-in-the-loop oversight ensures the sustainable and ethical implementation of agentic BPM systems. These insights have important implications for policymaking, workforce reskilling, and organisational design in AI-integrated business environments.
BEYOND GROWTH: THE RELEVANCE OF MAHATMA GANDHI’S ETHICAL ECONOMICS IN TODAY’S ECOLOGICAL CRISIS
This paper explores the profound relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s economic and ethical philosophy in the context of today’s global environmental crisis. At a time when consumerism, industrial growth, and widening inequality are placing immense strain on the planet’s ecosystems, Gandhi’s vision offers a radically alternative path centered on simplicity, self-restraint, and justice. Drawing from contemporary global data on pollution, climate change, and inequality—as well as examples like the Bhopal Gas Tragedy—the paper critiques the current model of development that prioritizes the wealth and comfort of a global elite at the cost of the poor and the environment. Gandhi’s insistence on meeting the basic needs of the most vulnerable, and his belief that the earth has enough for everyone’s need but not for anyone’s greed, are examined as foundational principles for sustainable development. The paper concludes by emphasizing the urgency of re-centering development planning around the lived realities of the marginalized and adopting a model of economic progress that aligns with ecological balance and human dignity. In an age of climate breakdown and spiritual emptiness, Gandhi’s ethical economics appears not only relevant but necessary for a livable future.ethical economics appears not only relevant but necessary for a livable future.
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An Empirical study on the Influence of Smartphone Usage on E-Commerce in India
The rapid rise of smartphone usage in India has fundamentally reshaped the e-commerce sector, transforming the way consumers browse, purchase, and engage in online transactions. This empirical research examines how smartphone adoption influences the growth of e-commerce in the country by analysing the major factors that drive consumer behaviour, acceptance, and continued usage. A mixed-methods research design was adopted, combining qualitative and quantitative techniques. Data were gathered through a survey of 1,000 participants and detailed interviews with 30 industry experts and consumers. The results indicate that smartphone usage significantly enhances e-commerce adoption, with convenience, easy accessibility, and mobile-optimized platforms standing out as key contributors to consumer involvement. Nevertheless, issues such as concerns about data security, low levels of digital literacy, and infrastructural gaps remain notable obstacles. The study highlights the need for improved mobile optimization, targeted marketing strategies, and seamless payment systems to strengthen user experience. Overall, the research adds to the body of knowledge on e-commerce and mobile commerce, offering meaningful insights for businesses, policymakers, and other stakeholders seeking to leverage the growing impact of smartphones on India’s dynamic digital marketplace.
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भारत में सुशासनः पहल, चुनौतियाँ एवं सुझाव
सुषासन एक बहुआयामी अवधारणा है जो बेहतर षासन-प्रषासन की ओर इंगित करता है। देखा जाय तो यह अवधारणा विष्व बैंक की एक रिपोर्ट के प्रकाषित होने के बाद उभर कर आया, तत्तपष्चात् अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय एवं राष्ट्रीय राजनैतिक, प्रषासनिक एवं अकादमिक क्षेत्र में इस पर चर्चा-परिचर्चा का दौर आरम्भ हुआ। भारत में देखे तो प्राचीनकाल में राम राज्य की अवधारणा देखने को मिलती है और स्वतन्त्रता के पष्चात् भारतीय संविधान के भाग-3 व 4 को एक साथ मिलाकर पढ़ने से सुषासन व मानवाधिकार दोनों की छाप उभर कर आती है। अतः हम कह सकते हैं, कि सुषासन की अवधारणा हमारे लिए नई नहीं है बल्कि उन्हीं बातों को नए कलेवर में प्रस्तुत किया गया है। प्रस्तुत षोध पत्र में षोध कर्ता द्वारा द्वितीय श्रोतों एवं वर्णनात्मक एवं विष्लेषणात्मक प्रविधि का प्रयोग किया गया है। इस षोध पत्र में सुषासन का अर्थ-परिभाषा तथा सुषासन की प्रमुख विषेषताओं को बताने के साथ ही इसके मार्ग में आने वाली बाधाओं के बारे में विचार किया गया है। सुषासन के मार्ग के अवरोधों को कैसे दूर किया जाए इस हेतु कुछ उपयुक्त सुझाव भी प्रस्तुत किया गया है
सुशासन में नागरिक चार्टर की भूमिका: एक विश्लेषण
सुशासन का मूल कार्य नागरिकों तक लोक सेवाओं का लाभ कुशलता पूर्वक एवं प्रभावी तरीके से पहुँचाना है। प्रशासन को अब उसी तरह व्यवहार करना होगा जैसे एक निजी कम्पनी अपने ग्राहकों के साथ व्यवहार करती है। प्रस्तुत शोध पत्र में सुशासन का उद्देश्य, अर्थ, अवधारणा और उसके घटकों व नागरिक चार्टर की ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि, उद्देश्यों के बारे में चर्चा किया गया है इस शोध पत्र में यह भी बताने का प्रयास किया गया है कि सुशासन एवं नागरिक चार्टर कैसे अन्तर सम्बन्धित है और एक दूसरे का सहगामी हैं इसके लिए यहां पर नागरिक चार्टर के प्रमुख सिद्धान्तों के विषय में बात किया गया है। इस शोध पत्र में यह उद्घाटित करने का प्रयास किया गया है कि सुशासन को स्थापित करने में नागरिक चार्टर किस तरह से अपनी महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है तथा नागरिकों को और बेहतर सेवाएं कैसे दी जायें इसके बारे में समाधान तलासने का प्रयास किया गया है ताकि शासन एवं प्रशासन लोकतांत्रिक के साथ ही लोकोन्मुखी हो सके।
A Framework for Strengthening Science Learning Using Innovative Teaching and Inquiry-Based Methods
Science learning has undergone significant pedagogical shifts in response to evolving cognitive theories, technological integration, and contemporary demands for problem-solving competence, critical reasoning, and experiential understanding. This review paper critically examines the convergence of innovative teaching strategies and inquiry-based learning approaches as a comprehensive framework for strengthening science education across varying academic stages, emphasizing how instructional transformation facilitates deeper conceptual acquisition, sustained learner engagement, and the development of higher-order thinking skills. Drawing upon theoretical foundations, empirical research, and classroom-based applications, the review highlights the transition from didactic knowledge transmission toward participatory, constructivist, student-centered models that embed experimentation, reflective questioning, collaborative exploration, and authentic real-world connections. The paper further investigates the influence of teacher competency, learning environments, resource accessibility, interdisciplinary connections, and assessment paradigms that support or hinder effective implementation of inquiry-driven science instruction. By synthesizing the contributions of contemporary scholarship, this work provides a structured analytical perspective demonstrating how pedagogical innovation strengthens scientific literacy, supports cognitive development, and prepares learners to navigate increasingly complex STEM landscapes. The review concludes by proposing an integrated conceptual alignment between inquiry methodology, instructional innovation, reflective scaffolding, and learner autonomy as a sustainable path for strengthening science education and fostering meaningful learning outcomes.
Bhausaheb Balkrishna Mandhare, Dr. Poonam B. Waghmare
Systematic Review of Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of Users in Military Education Institutions
The systematic review examines existing research on information needs and information seeking behaviour (ISB) of users in military education institutions, with a focus on understanding how defense-oriented academic contexts influence access, motivation, and usage of information resources. Military educational environments such as defense universities, academies, and staff colleges—operate under strict command structures and confidentiality norms that shape users’ informational behaviour differently from traditional academic institutions. Following a systematic review protocol inspired by the PRISMA framework, this study synthesizes findings from 48 peer-reviewed journal articles, dissertations, and institutional reports published between 2000 and 2025. The review explores five thematic domains: (1) typologies of information needs, (2) behavioural patterns of information seeking, (3) the role of technology and digital infrastructure, (4) institutional and psychological barriers, and (5) strategies for optimizing information services in defense academic systems. The results indicate that information behaviour in military educational settings is task-oriented, hierarchical, and security-driven, where users prioritize mission relevance and reliability over information diversity. Faculty and officers show high dependence on intranet-based resources, while cadets exhibit structured search patterns guided by academic assignments and superiors’ directives. Psychological factors such as discipline, time constraints, and cognitive control further distinguish their information practices from those in civilian institutions. The study proposes an adapted conceptual model that integrates technological mediation, command influence, and emotional discipline as key determinants of ISB. Findings have implications for designing secure, efficient, and user-responsive information systems within defense education.
Mrs. Rupali Rajesh Gaikwad, Prof. Dr. Aparna Sanjay Choudhary
FORUM COMPETITION AND REGULATORY SIGNALLING: HOW THE UNITED KINGDOM, SINGAPORE, AND INDIA CRAFT THEIR ARBITRATION IDENTITIES IN THE GLOBAL MARKET
International arbitration has become a competitive global marketplace in which states deliberately construct and promote distinct regulatory identities to attract cross-border commercial disputes. This research delves into how the United Kingdom (UK), Singapore, and India, three influential yet contrasting jurisdictions, engage in forum competition through a blend of legislative design, judicial behaviour, institutional development, and market-driven branding. Drawing on theories of regulatory signaling, the research conceptualizes arbitration reform as a strategic communicative act by which states convey neutrality, efficiency, enforceability, and international commercial sophistication to global users. UK exemplifies stability-based signaling, leveraging the Arbitration Act 1996, a disciplined common-law judiciary, and the prestige of the London Court of International Arbitration to project an image of doctrinal consistency and commercial reliability. Singapore, by contrast, operates as a model of regulatory entrepreneurship, frequent targeted amendments, a strong pro-enforcement judiciary, and state-supported institutions, such as SIAC and Maxwell Chambers together signal innovation, efficiency, and user-centric governance. India represents a reform-driven trajectory, using successive amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, evolving jurisprudence, and nascent institutional efforts to rebuild credibility after decades of perceived judicial interventionism. By comparing the distinct signaling strategies across these jurisdictions, the research illustrates how different pathways, stability, innovation, and reform, shape global perceptions, and market share in international arbitration. It further highlights how mismatches between legislative ambition and judicial practice, especially in emerging jurisdictions, can dilute signaling effectiveness. The research delineates that successful arbitration identity formation requires coherent coordination among law-making, judicial conduct, and institutional capacity, supported by consistent messaging to international users. The research offers broader insights into how states participate in the global competition for dispute-resolution authority, with implications for policymakers, arbitral institutions, and the evolving international arbitration landscape.
Using GIS for urban planning and development
Urban planning and development demand accurate, data-driven approaches to address the challenges of rapid urbanization, resource management, and sustainable growth. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become an essential tool for urban planners, offering advanced capabilities to collect, analyze, and visualize spatial and non-spatial data. This paper explores the role of GIS in various aspects of urban development, including land use planning, infrastructure management, transportation systems, environmental monitoring, disaster risk reduction, housing, public health, and policy formulation. Case studies from India, Singapore, the United States, and Brazil highlight practical applications and demonstrate the transformative impact of GIS in shaping modern cities. The advantages of GIS-such as accuracy, efficiency, integration, and participatory planning-are discussed along with challenges like data limitations, cost, and technical complexity. Looking ahead, the integration of GIS with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Internet of Things (IoT) will further enhance its potential to support smart, resilient, and sustainable urban futures.
Analyzing Software Risks and Risk Management Dimensions for Improving Firm Performance in SE IT Organizations
Though the risk management concept is as old as management concept, but has been neglected until recently it gained the importance in the light of financial crisis and global recession. But, the existing business literature on risk management majorly focuses on small organizations skewed towards financial organizations. SEs too face many risks and to be managed so that they are survived and contribute to the development of economy. Financial risk, operational risk, internal risks, external risks to name a few. So, the aim of this research was to explore the current state of risk management in Pune district, Maharashtra, India, and to identify the most significant parameters of risk management of an SE IT Project Organization. A questionnaire was developed to assess the SEs whether they have identified their risks and if so, how they are managing their risks were collated. Second part of the questionnaire addresses the influence of risk management on organizational performance. The study enables in understanding on the various dimensions of risk management, which acts as predominant source of literature for body of knowledge. The parameters that constitute RM in SEs were empirically tested. Further the influence of these RM dimensions was tested on firm performance. The finds out the most significant RM dimensions and the most influenced factors of firm performance i.e non-financial firm performance. The results of the study were culminated into a structured RM assessment model for SE sector, which will contribute in reducing the number of SE failures and thereby to the economy as a whole. Software risks are uncertain events in the process of software project management and development, and may bring harm or loss to the project plans and system quality. Project managers must identify the risk, analyze them and take action to manage the risks. This paper introduces the concepts of software risk, risk analysis and risk management. It discusses the processing methods of software risks and the means of estimating and managing risks. It mainly analyses the relationship of software risks and development process models. Risk management activities involve several important steps, including identification of the risks, analyzing them, and assigning priorities. Researching on software risk analysis and management has a great role for software production and software engineering.
Early Fault Detection and Quality Prediction in Software Development: A Fuzzy C-Means Clustering Approach with Attribute Selection and Evaluation
Modern systems heavily rely on software-based systems, where software quality and reliability have emerged as significant concerns during the software development process. Developing software without any defects have proven challenging, as faults are inherent in software modules and can lead to failures in executable projects. Detecting fault-prone software components at an early stage becomes crucial for verification experts to focus their efforts effectively. This research proposes a novel approach using Fuzzy C-Means clustering for software fault and quality prediction. The approach employs attribute selection to identify crucial attributes and reduce their number, followed by attribute evaluation to assign weights. Through a ranking process, the most significant attributes are identified. Subsequently, Fuzzy C-Means clustering is utilized to group data points, where each cluster maintains a centroid value. A metric threshold is employed to determine cluster quality, with clusters having centroid values exceeding the threshold labeled as faulty, while those below the threshold are labeled as non-faulty. This methodology contributes to early fault detection and quality prediction in software development.
Advances in Animal Health Monitoring: Internet Of Things (IoT)- Driven Precision Livestock Farming
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an advanced technology that is restructuring the contemporary agriculture practices, transforming the traditional farming into smarter and more effective methods. Considering the crucial role animals play in supplying dairy and meat products for human consumption, the implication of IoT becomes especially apparent in the monitoring and management of cattle health. Contemporary technology simplifies the continuous monitoring of vital health indicators such as their mobility, food and fluid intake and body condition score, shifting to reactive responses to disease outbreaks. Farmers are now able to proactively recognize, anticipate, and avert disease outbreaks by harnessing the capabilities of artificial intelligence and machine learning. This technology simplifies more informed decision-making and more rapid treatments. Through the employment of the Internet of Things, farmers can closely monitor the health of their animals in real time, enhancing the welfare of animals and enhancing productivity
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Drawing the Nation: Amar Chitra Katha and the Construction of a "Pan-Indian" Childhood
This paper critically analyzes the Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) comic book series as a potent instrument for cultural and national identity formation in post-independence India. Emerging from a perceived cultural amnesia among Indian youth regarding their own heritage, ACK sought to create a unified, accessible canon of Indian stories. This paper argues that through its curated selection of narratives, its distinctive visual style, and its underlying ideological framings, ACK effectively constructed and popularized a specific, marketable version of a "pan-Indian" childhood. It examines the editorial choices that privileged a Brahminical, North Indian, and Hindu-centric worldview, often marginalizing regional diversities, heterodox traditions, and complex historical ambiguities. The analysis delves into how the comic’s visual grammar—its color palette, character design, and iconography—created a standardized, easily recognizable "Indianness." By simplifying complex mythological and historical figures into archetypes of virtue, sacrifice, and nationalism, ACK played a pivotal role in shaping the moral and cultural imagination of generations. Ultimately, this paper contends that while ACK was phenomenally successful in making Indian heritage engaging for children, it did so by presenting a homogenized and often ideological sanitized narrative that continues to influence contemporary understandings of Indian identity.
अच्छी पत्नी' का मिथक और हिन्दी उपन्यासों में नारीवादी प्रतिरोध
यह शोध पत्र 'अच्छी पत्नी' की उस सामाजिक-सांस्कृतिक मिथकीय संकल्पना का विश्लेषण करता है, जो पितृसत्तात्मक व्यवस्था का एक प्रमुख आधार रही है। इस संकल्पना के अंतर्गत नारी से यह अपेक्षा की जाती है कि वह त्याग, समर्पण, चरित्र और सेवा की मूर्ति बनकर परिवार विशेषकर पति के हितों की रक्षा करे। यह पत्र इस मिथक के विरुद्ध हिन्दी उपन्यासों में अभिव्यक्त नारीवादी प्रतिरोध की समीक्षा प्रस्तुत करता है। मन्नू भंडारी के 'महाभोज' और 'आपका बंटी' तथा मृदुला गर्ग के 'अनित्य' और 'चित्कोब्रा' जैसे उपन्यासों को केंद्र में रखते हुए, यह अध्ययन दर्शाता है कि कैसे इन रचनाओं की नायिकाएँ पति, परिवार और समाज द्वारा थोपे गए इस आदर्श को चुनौती देती हैं। यह पत्र इस बात की पड़ताल करता है कि कैसे विवाहित जीवन की नीरसता, अकेलेपन, मनोवैज्ञानिक संत्रास और यौनिक इच्छाओं का साहसपूर्ण चित्रण स्वयं एक राजनीतिक कार्य बन जाता है। इन उपन्यासों में नारी पात्र केवल पीड़ित ही नहीं हैं, वे सक्रिय प्रतिरोध की भाषा गढ़ते हुए, अपनी इच्छा, अस्मिता और स्वायत्तता के लिए संघर्ष करती दिखाई देती हैं, जिससे 'अच्छी पत्नी' का पारंपरिक ढाँचा टूटता और बदलता नज़र आता है।
"Export of a Mystic": Representations of Yoga in Western Literature from Colonial Encounter to New Age Adoption
This paper traces the evolution of the literary representation of yoga and the figure of the "yogi" in Western literature from the 19th century to the late 20th century. It argues that Western authors consistently refashioned yoga to serve their own cultural and philosophical needs, a process that facilitated its global popularity but simultaneously divorced it from its foundational contexts. Beginning with the Transcendentalists, who saw in yoga a confirmation of their own universalist spirituality, the depiction shifted towards a more complex Orientalist fantasy in the high colonial period. Modernist writers like T.S. Eliot and Aldous Huxley then appropriated yogic concepts as an antidote to Western spiritual decay, while the mid-century counterculture, epitomized by Hermann Hesse, embraced it as a path of rebellion and self-discovery. Finally, the paper examines how these cumulative literary representations, by privileging experiential and psychological aspects, paved the way for yoga’s contemporary incarnation as a mainstream wellness activity. Through close textual analysis, this study demonstrates how literature was not merely a reflector but an active agent in the "export of the mystic," shaping a globalized image of yoga that is often deeply intertwined with Western consumer culture and divorced from its philosophical and soteriological roots in South Asia.
The Regional and the Universal: A Comparative Study of the "Animal Bride/Groom" Motif Across Different Indian Cultures
The folktale motif of the "Animal Bride" or "Animal Groom" represents one of the most pervasive and adaptable narratives in world folklore, serving as a profound metaphor for the relationship between the human and the natural world, the transformative power of love, and the navigation of social otherness. This paper conducts a comparative analysis of this motif as it manifests across three distinct Indian cultural landscapes: the Bengali Ksheermohini and associated serpent-groom tales, the Tamil folktale of the monkey-groom, and the Punjabi legend of the snake-prince, Mirshikar. By examining these regional variations, this study investigates how localized ecological environments, social structures, and religious philosophies—including Shakta worship in Bengal, temple-centric Agamic traditions in Tamil Nadu, and the syncretic Sufi-Islamic influences of Punjab—fundamentally reshape the narrative’s plot, characterizations, and moral imperatives. The analysis reveals that while the core universal theme of transcending superficial appearances to discover inner worth remains constant, its articulation is deeply inflected by regional priorities. The Bengali version emphasizes devotion and the power of the feminine divine, the Tamil tale focuses on karma, duty, and societal integration, and the Punjabi narrative highlights faith and the grace of a saint. Ultimately, these variations do not fragment a pan-Indian identity but rather showcase a shared cultural grammar that accommodates and celebrates regional diversity within a unified worldview centered on dharma, the cycle of karma, and the ultimate unity of the cosmos.
Ecofeminism in Graphic Narratives: Exploring the Works of Amruta Patil
This paper explores how Amruta Patil’s graphic novels Kari (2008), Adi Parva: Churning of the Ocean (2012), and Aranyaka: Book of the Forest (2019, with Devdutt Pattanaik), develop a unique ecofeminist vision in Indian literature. Moving from the polluted cityscapes of Kari to the mythological waters of Adi Parva and finally to the forest-centered wisdom of Aranyaka, Patil’s work traces an expanding ecological consciousness. The analysis highlights how her stories connect gender, sexuality, and environment, showing that social marginalization and ecological harm are deeply linked. Patil’s visual choices of shifting color palettes, fluid boundaries between bodies and landscapes, and recurring images of water create a distinctly ecofeminist aesthetic that emphasizes interdependence over separation. The collaboration with Pattanaik in Aranyaka brings mythological scholarship into dialogue with Patil’s visual feminism, producing both tensions and possibilities. Together, these texts suggest that graphic narratives can do more than retell myths: they can help us imagine new, embodied ways of relating to nature in an era of climate crisis.
Varinder Bhattacharya, Dr Vinay Tripathi
Comparative Analysis of Chetan Bhagat’s Half Girlfriend and Its Film Adaptation
Chetan Bhagat’s Half Girlfriend (2014) and its 2017 cinematic adaptation directed by Mohit Suri represent an intriguing intersection of literature and cinema in contemporary India. The novel, told in Bhagat’s signature accessible language, examines themes of love, aspiration, class divide, and linguistic anxiety in post-globalized India. The film adaptation reinterprets these same ideas through visual narrative, music, and character condensation. This paper conducts a comparative analysis of both versions, examining how the core narrative, character portrayal, and thematic emphasis shift across mediums. The study highlights the transformation of Madhav Jha and Riya Somani’s characters, explores the representation of gender and social hierarchy, and critiques the adaptation’s treatment of Bhagat’s linguistic realism. By juxtaposing the literary and cinematic texts, the paper investigates whether the film enriches or simplifies the novel’s exploration of social and emotional boundaries. Ultimately, it argues that while the novel offers a broader socio-linguistic commentary on class and identity, the film prioritizes emotional appeal and visual romanticism, thereby redefining Bhagat’s narrative for mass audiences.
From Displacement to Defiance: Cultural Conflict and New Womanhood in the Diasporic Fiction of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Bapsi Sidhwa
This research article offers a comparative analysis of Americanah published in the year 2013 authored by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, along with another novel An American Brat published in the year 1993 authored by Bapsi Sidhwa. The authors, Sidhwa, along with Adichie, presented the protagonists as the 'New Women'. The protagonists were depicted as 'educated, self-aware, independent women'. The research work has analyzed the 'constant changing of womanhood, cultural tensions, and the life journey of the protagonists'. In addition, the research work investigates the impact of 'geographical displacement, which propels the women to resist the set patriarchal structures in society'. The research work has identified the connections between 'gender, race, and immigration in the postcolonial feminist period'. The research article, in this manner, highlights the diasporic women's identities, which are continuously reconceived by the decussate power structures of marginalization.
Dr. Balaji Shinde1 Dr. Abhijeet Dawle2 Dr. Amol Dapkekar3
Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel 2-(5-(butylamino)- 1,3,4-thiadiazol-2- ylthio)-N-(4-(4-bromophenyl) thiazol-2-yl) Acetamide as Potential Anti-Cancer Drug”
During the last two decades, tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) has gained significant attention as an efficient metal-free homogeneous phase-transfer catalyst [1]. TBAB is an environmentally benign, non-volatile, non-corrosive, non-flammable, low-cost, commercially available ammonium salt with high chemical stability [2]. It has been successfully used in the liquid–liquid or solid–liquid phase-transfer alkylation of the NH groups of aromatic amine[3], amides[4], lactams[5], sulfonamides[6] and other heterocyclic nitrogen containing compounds[7].However, from literature survey, TBAB play limited. role either phase-transfer catalyst or catalyst but not having any other significance.
Shweta Rajaram Shinde, Makrand Balasaheb Karwal, Nikita Rushikesh Handore