INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND REVIEW
महिला कर्मचारियों के लिए सार्वजनिक स्थानों और यात्रा में सुरक्षा का अध्ययन
भारत में महिला कर्मचारियों की संख्या में निरंतर वृद्धि के साथ-साथ सार्वजनिक स्थानों और यात्रा के दौरान उनकी सुरक्षा एक गंभीर राष्ट्रीय विषय बन गई है। इस शोध का उद्देश्य यह जानना है कि भारत में कार्यरत महिलाओं को सार्वजनिक परिवहन और सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर किन सुरक्षा चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ता है और यह उनकी कार्य भागीदारी को किस प्रकार प्रभावित करती है। यह अध्ययन द्वितीयक आँकड़ों पर आधारित है, जिनमें NCRB (2018–2022), POSH अधिनियम की शिकायतें, और NFHS-5 (2021) शामिल हैं। शोध परिकल्पना यह है कि असुरक्षित सार्वजनिक स्थान और परिवहन महिला कर्मचारियों की कार्य भागीदारी को नकारात्मक रूप से प्रभावित करते हैं। NCRB 2022 के अनुसार महिलाओं के विरुद्ध 4,45,256 अपराध दर्ज हुए और सार्वजनिक परिवहन का उपयोग करने वाली 56% महिलाओं ने यौन उत्पीड़न का अनुभव किया। निष्कर्ष बताते हैं कि बुनियादी ढाँचे में सुधार, POSH जागरूकता, और सुरक्षित परिवहन व्यवस्था से महिला कर्मचारियों की स्थिति में उल्लेखनीय सुधार किया जा सकता है।
महिला सुरक्षा, सार्वजनिक परिवहन, यात्रा उत्पीड़न, POSH अधिनियम, कार्यक्षेत्र सुरक्षा
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Determine On Concept Of Leadership And Theories
Efficient administration, which may inspire employees to concentrate on reaching the company's objectives, relies on strong leadership What leaders do and how they behave have a huge impact on how followers act . But encouraging employees so that they may work enthusiastically and confidently is critical for every firm. Given the critical nature of leadership in any given organization, it is worthwhile to examine the many perspectives and recommendations offered by scholars in the field of leadership studies. Utmost importance to have a strong command of leadership that is strategic in nature. A number of authors have attempted to provide an explanation for what constitutes strategic leadership throughout the course of time. The capability of a leader to predict, envisage, and maintain flexibility, as well as the ability to empower others to make strategic change when it is necessary, are the defining characteristics of strategic leadership. This study additionally delves into the associated components and their interactions in an effort to discover a means to enhance it. The management effectiveness, conflict resolution strategies, and leadership styles of managers in the banking and automobile sectors in the NCR have been the subject of a large-scale literature review spanning the years 2000 to 2018. Leadership styles, conflict resolution strategies, and management performance were the topics included in the studies that made up the literature review.
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Digital Marketing In E-Commerce And Market Performance
Various analyses were conducted, and the research's findings represent the attitude of customers about the selection of online portals carried out by these social media sites. The vast majority of people who took the survey saw the internet as an important part of their daily life and a reliable resource for news and other information. Because it contains current information, people trust online sources and think it's safe to use the internet to get their facts straight. Social networking sites, such as Facebook, would occupy a significant amount of people's leisure time, with many more following closely after. The results of the study show clearly that people pay attention to ads for portals on various social media platforms, and that these ads encourage them to keep driving. According to the results, these social media platforms are always front and center when it comes to their ultimate purchasing choice. People are more inclined to utilize the information and make decisions when they receive affordable and helpful portals or offers, such as promotions and discounts on items. Additionally, the study found that when buyers have a good attitude about e-WOM and online advertising promoting brands, they are more likely to make a purchase. When deciding how to behave, customers will take into account the ease of the cancellation policy, the simplicity of the dispute resolution process, the variety and quality of the items, and their level of comfort with all the amenities offered by the portals.
Digital Marketing , E-Commerce , Market Performance
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मधुबनी (बिहार) में मतदाता सहभागिता, राजनीतिक जागरूकता तथा लोकतांत्रिक भागीदारी का विश्लेषण
मधुबनी बिहार के मिथिलांचल क्षेत्र में स्थित एक महत्वपूर्ण लोकसभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्र है, जहाँ जनगणना 2011 के अनुसार 44,87,379 की कुल जनसंख्या में से 96.4% ग्रामीण है तथा जिले की साक्षरता दर केवल 58.62% है। यह शोध पत्र 2009 से 2024 की अवधि के प्रमाणित चुनावी आँकड़ों के आधार पर मधुबनी में मतदाता सहभागिता, राजनीतिक जागरूकता और लोकतांत्रिक भागीदारी का विश्लेषण करता है। शोध का उद्देश्य जाति, लिंग और साक्षरता जैसे सामाजिक कारकों का मतदान व्यवहार पर पड़ने वाले प्रभाव को समझना है। अध्ययन में भारत निर्वाचन आयोग के प्रमाणित आँकड़े और जनगणना 2011 का उपयोग किया गया है। परिकल्पना है कि जाति-आधारित राजनीतिक गोलबंदी, निम्न महिला साक्षरता और सीमित नागरिक जागरूकता मतदान की गुणात्मक भागीदारी को प्रभावित करते हैं। परिणाम दर्शाते हैं कि 2024 लोकसभा में मधुबनी का मतदान प्रतिशत 53.04% रहा, जो राष्ट्रीय औसत से काफी कम है। महिला मतदाताओं की संख्या में वृद्धि सकारात्मक है, परन्तु राजनीतिक जागरूकता अभी भी सीमित है। निष्कर्षतः साक्षरता विस्तार, नागरिक शिक्षा और महिला सशक्तिकरण ही मधुबनी में लोकतांत्रिक भागीदारी को गहरा कर सकते हैं।
मतदाता सहभागिता, राजनीतिक जागरूकता, लोकतांत्रिक भागीदारी, मधुबनी बिहार, जाति राजनीति
An Empirical Analysis of Agricultural Income Growth and Its Challenges in Bhojpur, Bihar
This empirical research examines agricultural earnings growth trends and points out the most pressing issues that afflict the farming households in the Bhojpur district of Bihar in India. The goals are to study trends in agricultural income and crop production in 2015-16-2023-24 and study the socio-economic factors that hinder the growth of income. A descriptive analytical research design was adopted using secondary data including the Bihar Economic Survey, Agriculture Census, NABARD NAFIS, NSO 77th Round and Directorate of Economics and Statistics. Compound Annual Growth rate (CAGR) analysis, growth rate divergence ratio analysis and Pearson correlation coefficient were used to test three hypotheses. It concludes that the agricultural income CAGR of Bihar (4.32) is significantly lower compared to the national CAGR (7.35), and the level of absolute income difference between 2015-16 and 2021-22 expanded by 151%. In spite of average crop production growth of 6.08% CAGR, the growth in income was at 4.32%, which validates the production-income disconnect. The analysis of cross-state correlation demonstrates that there is a strong negative correlation (r = -0.888, p < 0.01) between marginal landholding proportion and the income of the farm. The research paper concludes that agricultural development in Bhojpur is necessary, which can be achieved by land consolidation, credit growth, diversification of crops, and enhancement of market infrastructure.
Agricultural Income, Bhojpur District, Land Fragmentation, Empirical Analysis, Farmer Livelihood
Evaluating the Relationship between Local Startup Ecosystems and MSME Development in Pune, Maharashtra
The present study evaluates the relationship between the local startup ecosystem and the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Pune, Maharashtra. The primary objective is to examine how startup incubation infrastructure, government policy support, and venture funding mechanisms influence MSME growth indicators such as registration, employment generation, and sectoral output in the Pune district. A descriptive-analytical research design was adopted, utilizing secondary data sourced from the Udyam Registration Portal, DPIIT Startup India database, MSME Annual Reports (2019–2022), and KPMG Maharashtra Startup Ecosystem Report. The study hypothesized that districts with stronger startup ecosystem components demonstrate higher MSME registration and employment figures. Results indicate that Pune district recorded the highest number of Udyam-registered MSMEs in Maharashtra, with 1,29,197 micro, 6,502 small, and 832 medium enterprises by July 2021, employing over 8.5 lakh persons. The startup ecosystem's contribution through incubation centres, seed funding, and technology transfer was found to be positively associated with MSME formalization and output diversification. The study concludes that integrated policy frameworks connecting startup incubators with MSME clusters can significantly accelerate industrial development in emerging urban economies like Pune.
Startup Ecosystem, MSME Development, Pune, Entrepreneurship, Udyam Registration
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Learning, Population Education, and Genetic Advancement: An Analytical Study
The present study analytically examines the interdisciplinary convergence of environmental learning, population education, and genetic advancement within the broader educational landscape, with particular reference to India. The primary objectives are to analyse the integration of environmental and population education across curricular frameworks and to assess the role of genetic literacy in strengthening interdisciplinary pedagogical approaches. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical research design, drawing upon secondary data sourced from government reports, UNESCO databases, and peer-reviewed publications up to 2019. It is hypothesized that interdisciplinary curricular integration of environmental learning, population education, and genetic literacy significantly enhances educational outcomes and sustainability awareness. The results, presented through six data tables from verified national and international sources, reveal that while environmental education enrolment and awareness have shown measurable improvement (Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education reaching 26.3% by 2018-19), population education coverage remains inconsistent, and genetic literacy scores remain below 66% globally. The discussion establishes that an integrated interdisciplinary framework aligning these three domains can address critical gaps in curricular design. The study concludes that policy-driven, structured interdisciplinary models are essential for holistic educational reform in India.
Interdisciplinary Education, Environmental Learning, Population Education, Genetic Literacy, Curricular Integration.
Influence of Cloud Technologies on Strategic IT Planning and Digital Transformation in Modern Enterprises
Cloud computing has emerged as a transformative paradigm reshaping enterprise operations across global industries. This research investigates the influence of cloud technologies on strategic IT planning and digital transformation in modern enterprises. The primary objectives include examining the relationship between cloud adoption and organizational performance, identifying key factors affecting cloud-based strategic planning, evaluating the impact of cloud services on business agility and operational efficiency, and analyzing security challenges associated with cloud implementation. The study employs a descriptive research methodology utilizing secondary data analysis with quantitative assessment of enterprise cloud adoption statistics, market trends, and performance indicators from 2020-2023. The hypothesis posits that organizations implementing comprehensive cloud strategies demonstrate significantly higher digital transformation success rates compared to non-adopters. Results indicate that 94% of enterprises utilized cloud services by 2023, with organizations reporting 20-30% operational cost reductions and enhanced business agility. Cloud adoption contributed to 14% improvement in organizational performance goals achievement. However, 39% of businesses experienced cloud-related security incidents in 2023, emphasizing the need for robust governance frameworks. The study concludes that strategic cloud integration significantly accelerates digital transformation, though organizations must balance innovation with comprehensive security measures and effective IT governance to maximize value creation.
Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Strategic IT Planning, Enterprise Technology, Business Agility.
Constitutional Foundations and Political Dynamics of Secularism in India
Secularism in India represents a unique constitutional philosophy that distinguishes itself from Western models by embracing all religions equally rather than separating religion from the State entirely. This paper aims to examine the constitutional foundations of secularism as embedded in the Indian Constitution and to critically analyse the political dynamics that have shaped, challenged, and redefined secularism in post-independence India. The study adopts a doctrinal legal research methodology, relying on primary sources including constitutional provisions, landmark judicial pronouncements of the Supreme Court of India, parliamentary debates, and statutory enactments, supplemented by secondary sources such as authoritative legal commentaries, journal articles, and government reports published up to 2022. The findings reveal that while the constitutional framework provides a robust foundation for secularism, political instrumentalisation of religion has consistently tested its boundaries, leading to judicial interventions that have both strengthened and complicated the secular mandate. Indian secularism remains a contested but constitutionally resilient principle whose survival depends on judicial vigilance, political accountability, and civic engagement.
Secularism, Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, Religion and Politics.
Digital Banking and Its Impact on Financial Accessibility in India
Digital banking—mobile and internet banking, UPI-based payments, Aadhaar-enabled services, and fintech-led onboarding—has reshaped financial accessibility in India by lowering transaction costs, expanding reach beyond physical branches, and enabling real-time, low-value payments at scale. This paper assesses how digital banking contributes to financial access across three dimensions: availability (reach and touchpoints), affordability (cost and convenience), and usage (regular adoption for payments, savings, and credit). Using official scheme and system indicators, we show that India has built a large base for access via financial inclusion (PMJDY) and rapid expansion of digital payments (UPI). Evidence indicates UPI transaction volumes rose from 92 crore (FY2017–18) to 13,116 crore (FY2023–24), while total digital payment transaction volume increased from 2,071 crore (FY2017–18) to 18,737 crore (FY2023–24). (Department of Financial Services) We also document enabling infrastructure: 57.52 crore PMJDY beneficiaries as of 28/01/2026, a large national internet subscriber base, and expanded payment touchpoints supported by policy initiatives like PIDF. (pmjdy.gov.in) The paper concludes that digital banking has materially improved day-to-day financial access, but persistent barriers—digital divide, capability gaps, fraud risks, and uneven rural infrastructure—still constrain equitable outcomes.
Digital banking, financial accessibility, UPI, PMJDY, digital payments, Aadhaar, fintech, India, inclusion.
Role of Caste Identities in Shaping Democratic Processes in Madhubani District of Bihar
The present study examines the role of caste identities in shaping democratic processes in Madhubani district of Bihar, a region deeply embedded in the Mithila cultural landscape where caste-based social hierarchies continue to influence political behaviour. The primary objectives of this research are to analyze the extent to which caste identities determine voting patterns and to assess caste-based representation in electoral politics within Madhubani district. The study employs a descriptive-analytical research design, utilizing secondary data sourced from the Election Commission of India, Census of India 2011, and published scholarly literature. The hypothesis posits that caste identities significantly determine voter preferences and candidate selection processes in Madhubani. The findings reveal that caste remains a decisive variable in electoral mobilization, candidate nomination, and alliance formation. Upper castes, OBCs, and Scheduled Castes demonstrate distinct voting alignments linked to specific political parties. The discussion highlights that while developmental narratives have gained some traction, caste arithmetic continues to dominate seat-level electoral strategies. The study concludes that democratic processes in Madhubani are substantially mediated through caste identities, necessitating policy interventions that promote issue-based political engagement over identity-driven mobilization.
Caste Identity, Democratic Process, Electoral Behaviour, Madhubani, Bihar Politics
आधुनिक भारतीय हिंदी लेखकों के चयनित साहित्य में गरीबी और निम्नवर्गीय परिवारों का चित्रण
भारतीय हिंदी साहित्य में गरीबी और निम्नवर्गीय परिवारों का चित्रण सामाजिक यथार्थवाद का केंद्रीय तत्व रहा है। प्रेमचंद से लेकर समकालीन लेखकों तक, साहित्यकारों ने दलित, किसान, मजदूर और वंचित वर्गों की पीड़ा को गहन संवेदनशीलता से प्रस्तुत किया है। प्रस्तुत शोध पत्र का उद्देश्य आधुनिक हिंदी साहित्य में गरीबी के साहित्यिक चित्रण और निम्नवर्गीय परिवारों की सामाजिक-आर्थिक स्थिति का विश्लेषण करना है। इस अध्ययन में विवरणात्मक एवं विश्लेषणात्मक शोध पद्धति का प्रयोग किया गया है। प्रेमचंद के रचना संसार, स्वातंत्र्योत्तर हिंदी कहानियों और समकालीन उपन्यासों का साहित्यिक विश्लेषण किया गया है। परिणाम दर्शाते हैं कि हिंदी साहित्य में गरीबी केवल आर्थिक अभाव तक सीमित नहीं है बल्कि यह जमींदारी शोषण, जातिगत भेदभाव, कृषि संकट और मजदूर उत्पीड़न का व्यापक चित्रण प्रस्तुत करती है। समकालीन साहित्य में कृषि संकट और २१वीं सदी के उपन्यासों में मजदूर वर्ग का यथार्थपरक अंकन मिलता है। निष्कर्षतः हिंदी साहित्य निम्नवर्गीय परिवारों की वास्तविकता को प्रामाणिकता से अभिव्यक्त करता है। DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2026-66449315
गरीबी, निम्नवर्गीय परिवार, हिंदी साहित्य, सामाजिक यथार्थवाद, साहित्यिक चित्रण
Interactive Dashboard–Based Analysis of Personal Financial Transactions for Budget Control and Savings Enhancement
Personal financial management has become increasingly complex due to the rapid growth of digital payments and diverse spending channels. Individuals often struggle to track expenses, understand spending behaviour, and maintain consistent savings. This paper presents an interactive dashboard–based analytical framework for personal financial transaction analysis aimed at supporting effective budget control and savings enhancement. The proposed system integrates a relational database for structured data storage, spreadsheet-based preprocessing for data refinement and indicator computation, and a business intelligence platform for real-time interactive visualization. The framework enables users to explore category-wise expenses, payment mode patterns, monthly trends, and savings performance through intuitive dashboards. Experimental evaluation demonstrates that the proposed system significantly improves visibility of financial behaviour and supports informed decision-making for sustainable financial planning.
Personal finance analytics, expense tracking, interactive dashboards, Power BI, financial decision support, data visualization.
Digital transformation has reshaped many public and institutional services; however, election management in several environments still depends heavily on physical polling and manual procedures. These conventional approaches suffer from limited accessibility, operational complexity, delayed result generation, and susceptibility to human error. This paper presents the design and implementation of a secure and scalable virtual voting system that enables remote participation while preserving the integrity and confidentiality of the voting process. The proposed system employs OTP-based authentication for voter verification, role-based access control for election administration, encrypted vote storage, and automated vote tallying. A web-based architecture implemented using the Django framework supports multiple elections, candidate management, and real-time monitoring by authorized administrators. The platform is designed to prevent duplicate voting, ensure voter anonymity, and provide a transparent and auditable workflow. Experimental evaluation demonstrates that the system supports secure authentication, reliable vote submission, and accurate result computation with low latency. The proposed solution is suitable for institutional, organizational, and community-level elections and provides a practical foundation for future large-scale digital voting systems.
virtual voting, e-voting, OTP authentication, secure web application, election management system, Django.
AI-Powered Skill Gap Identification and Career Guidance Platform Using Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing
The rapid transformation of industry driven by automation, artificial intelligence, and digital services has significantly altered workforce requirements. A major consequence of this transformation is the widening gap between the skills possessed by individuals and the competencies demanded by employers. Conventional career guidance mechanisms are typically static, manually driven, and poorly aligned with real-time labour market dynamics. This paper presents an AI-powered skill gap identification and career guidance platform that integrates natural language processing, machine learning, and recommendation techniques to provide personalized career pathways. The proposed system automatically extracts skills from user profiles and resumes, predicts suitable job roles, computes a Skill Gap Index (SGI), and recommends targeted learning resources. The platform is implemented using a lightweight machine learning pipeline and a web-based service architecture. Experimental results demonstrate that the system can reliably identify user skills, predict relevant career roles, and generate actionable recommendations for upskilling. The proposed framework offers a scalable and transparent decision-support solution for modern career development ecosystems.
Skill gap analysis, career guidance, machine learning, NLP, recommendation system, employability analytics.
The Impact of Spirituality Management on New Private Sector Banks in India: A Review
This paper examines the growing intersection of spirituality management and organizational effectiveness in new private sector banks in India. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, this research investigates how dimensions of workplace spirituality including meaningful work, sense of community, and alignment with organizational values influence both employee outcomes and organizational performance. The findings reveal that spirituality management practices positively impact employee job satisfaction, organizational commitment, stress management, and ethical decision-making, which in turn enhance customer service quality and organizational performance. However, implementation challenges exist, including measurement difficulties and contextual variations. The paper concludes that spirituality management represents a valuable yet underutilized approach for new private sector banks in India, offering recommendations for practitioners and suggesting directions for future research that addresses current knowledge gaps.
Spirituality management, workplace spirituality, private sector banks, organizational effectiveness, employee well-being.
A study of Demat account securities and it’s processes: paradigm shift from traditional approach to Modern Dematerialization
Shares and securities are maintained in electronic form through a Demat Account. Having a Demat Account is mandatory for conducting transactions in the stock market.Entry into the stock market occurs either through the primary market, where companies issue new securities to the public for the first time via an Initial Public Offering (IPO), or through the secondary market, where investors trade existing shares of listed companies. Once the account is set up, investors can purchase securities either through a broker or via online trading platforms. To open a Demat Account, one must contact a registered Depository Participant (DP). A list of authorized DPs is available on the official websites of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL). Interested individuals can either download the account opening form from the DP’s website or collect it from their office.
Literary Representations of Terrorism-Induced Trauma in Jammu and Kashmir within Modern Indian Writing
Fictional narratives of trauma in the shadow of terrorism The conflict in Jammu and Kashmir has contributed an unsavoury collection of literature- pages and pages filled with stories about death, destruction, rape and suffering. This study analyses the ways in which the psychological and emotional repercussions of displacement, violence, and exile suffered by Kashmiri Pandits are represented in recent writings published by Indian writers like Siddhartha Gigoo that form part of wider frames: current events such as the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and its subsequent Operation Sindoor. The Garden of Solitude is interpreted as a signposting novel chronicling the 1989-90 exodus and its afterlife. Drawing on trauma theory as a conceptual framework, this study examines how literary representations function as witnesses that recording collective memories and replicating the continuation of contemporary violence. It is based on qualitative textual analysis of leading literary texts in comparison with excerption from recent conflicts. Findings: The results imply that these stories genuinely reflect multiple layers of trauma (pscychological, cultural and existential) which resonates with the contemporary issues from present-day Kashmir. The conversation also highlights how literary devices are employed to articulate the inexpressible pain (and) the validation of documentation of trauma that goes on through literature and real life events such as Operation Sindoor. This research finds that Kashmiri English literature is both artistic creation and documentation of history, as well as providing self writes 104 insight into the continuing human cost of long-term terrorism.
Kashmiri literature, terrorism-induced trauma, displacement, Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor
Youth Engagement in Indian Politics: Prospects, Challenges, and Policy Impact
Youth engagement in Indian politics constitutes a critical determinant of the nation's democratic trajectory. With approximately 65% of India's population below the age of 35, the youth demographic represents an unparalleled electoral force capable of shaping governance outcomes (Kumar, 2014). This paper examines the multidimensional nature of youth political participation in India by analysing voter turnout patterns, the role of social media in political mobilisation, institutional barriers, and the policy interventions designed to enhance civic engagement among young citizens. Drawing on data sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI), Lokniti–Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), and the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the study adopts a secondary data-driven approach covering the period 2009–2022. The hypothesis posits that structured policy interventions and digital mobilisation positively influence youth voter turnout, yet socio-economic disparities and institutional gaps continue to moderate this relationship. Findings reveal significant increases in first-time voter registration and digital political engagement, though substantive challenges in translating online activism into electoral participation persist.
Youth political participation, Indian elections, voter turnout, social media mobilisation, SVEEP policy
Soulful Leadership: A Comprehensive Framework For Transformative Influence
Soulful leadership represents an integrated paradigm that synthesizes ethical consciousness, authentic self-expression, and servant-oriented behaviors to drive transformative organizational outcomes. This empirical study investigates the multidimensional impact of soulful leadership on employee wellbeing, organizational commitment, and performance within Indian organizations. Drawing upon conservation of resources theory and social exchange theory, this research examines how soulful leadership practices enhance psychological safety, work engagement, and organizational citizenship behaviors. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed, collecting data from 435 employees across various sectors in India. Structural equation modeling revealed significant positive relationships between soulful leadership dimensions and employee outcomes. Results demonstrate that soulful leadership significantly predicts employee wellbeing (β = 0.68, p < 0.001), psychological safety (r = 0.74, p < 0.001), and reduces turnover intentions by 32%. The mediating role of trust and organizational support mechanisms was established. Findings indicate that organizations implementing soulful leadership practices experience 25% higher employee engagement and 21% improved financial performance. This research contributes theoretical advancement by empirically validating soulful leadership as a distinct construct while offering practical implications for leadership development in contemporary Indian organizations.
Soulful leadership, ethical leadership, employee wellbeing, psychological safety, organizational commitment
Emerging Trends In Education: The Growing Influence Of Private Universities
The Indian higher education landscape has undergone transformative changes over the past two decades, with private universities emerging as significant contributors to educational expansion. This study examines the growth patterns, enrollment trends, and quality implications of private universities in India from 2015 to 2023. The research employs a quantitative approach analyzing secondary data from AISHE reports, government publications, and institutional databases. The hypothesis posits that private universities have significantly increased access to higher education while maintaining competitive quality standards. Results indicate that private university enrollment increased from 5.9 lakh in 2015-16 to 12.7 lakh in 2019-20, representing a 115% growth. Private institutions now constitute 26.3% of total higher education enrollment. Statistical analysis reveals positive correlations between private university expansion and overall Gross Enrollment Ratio improvement. Discussion highlights infrastructure development, pedagogical innovations, and regulatory challenges. The study concludes that private universities are reshaping India's educational ecosystem while necessitating robust quality assurance mechanisms.
Private Universities, Higher Education, Enrollment Trends, Educational Quality, India
The first generation of incubators, emerging in the 1980s, primarily offered physical office space, shared administrative services, and basic business support. These incubators were often sponsored by governments or universities to stimulate local economic development. While they provided infrastructure, they lacked structured programs or systematic mentorship. The second generation, popularized in the 2000s by accelerators such as Y Combinator and Techstars, introduced structured, time-bound programs that combined seed funding, intensive mentorship, and investor demo days. These accelerators significantly improved startup visibility and access to capital but were geographically concentrated in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley, London, and Bangalore, thereby excluding entrepreneurs in less.
Transforming Financial Services: A Comprehensive Review of Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications in Banking and Finance
A paradigm shift is happening in the banking and finance industry due to the use of artificial intelligence, where Generative AI (GenAI) has become a new emerging force that hasn't been considered as a transformative one yet compared to the old methods of predictive analytics. The research paper involves a thorough discussion of the GenAI use in case of the financial services ecosystem with a detailed discussion of its ability to provide new content, model scenarios, and personalized interactions. We generalize the exploration of GenAI as customer support services (CSS) suggested by Puchakayala (2024) to other areas such as risk management, algorithmic trading, fraud detection, financial reporting, and regulation. This paper is based on the synthesis of the knowledge base on deep learning, multimodal systems, and ethical AI and creates a comprehensive system of GenAI application in finance. We discuss important technologies forming the basis of GenAI including Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), and diffusion models and how they are applied to financial services, including dynamic customer interaction and hyper-personalized creation of products to the creation of synthetic financial data to train and stress-test models. The article deals with such crucial implementation issues as the privacy of data, model hallucination, regulatory oversight, and ethical aspects of autonomous financial content creation. By comparing and contrasting and assessing the performance of GenAI over conventional rule-based systems (such as IVR and simple chatbots) in terms of flexibility, knowledge of context, and value-generating interactions, we demonstrate that GenAI outperforms them. Nevertheless, to integrate successfully, there should be strong governance structures and explainability systems as well as human-AI collaboration models. The article finds that GenAI is not just a minor upgrade, but a complete rethinking of how financial services is offered, and has the capability to streamline the offer process, make it more accessible, and more personal and offer new aspects of risk, which need to be carefully managed by responsible innovation. DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/01.2026-19884994
Generative AI, Banking, Financial Technology, Large Language Models, Synthetic Data, Customer Experience, Risk Management, Algorithmic Trading, Regulatory Technology.
Convergence of IoT, Financial Analytics, and Image Processing: A Synergistic Framework for Next-Generation Financial Systems
Abstract: The unprecedented opportunities presented by the growing data-oriented innovation provided by the rapid digitization of financial services along with the expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) and computer vision development are emerging. The present article suggests the introduction of a new interdisciplinary model that combines IoT sensor networks, the real-time image processing, and machine learning to transform business operations into financial analytics, risk evaluation, and services provision. We consider the IoT device, smart shelves and connected cars, agricultural drones and industrial sensors that generates the constantly flowing outputs of image and sensor data encoding valuable economic messages. This heterogeneous data can be converted into financial intelligence that can be triggered into action by using sophisticated image processing methods, object detection using deep learning, scene understanding, and anomaly detection. The paper has summarized the information contained in the literature on IoT in healthcare, financial forecasting systems, and computer vision to build a unified vision. Applications studied include: The first application of dynamically valuing collateral positions on real property and inventory images: The model is applicable to the insurance sector where tremendous volumes of damage can be determined by viewing images of the damaged goods and sending them to an automated claims clearing system, as well as fraudulent fraud detection through behavior biometrics and document verification: The second application is predictive analytics used to finance a supply chain: The system should utilize the IoT-enabled visual monitoring of goods. We deal with the considerable technical and ethical issues of such convergence, namely how to guarantee data security and privacy in distributed IoT networks, how to enable processing in real-time at the edge, multimodal data fusion, and liquidity algorithmic bias. The paper will conclude that the IoT, image processing, and financial analytics strategic merger will bring about the creation of more transparent, efficient, and resilient financial architectures, leading to autonomous finance and hyper-personalized services. DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/01.2026-49767663
Internet of Things (IoT), Financial Technology (FinTech), Image Processing, Computer Vision, Sensor Fusion, Real-Time Analytics, Risk Assessment, Fraud Detection, Supply Chain Finance.
The Role of Human Resource Analytics in Enhancing Workforce Productivity
This research investigates the transformative role of Human Resource Analytics (HRA) in enhancing workforce productivity within contemporary organizational contexts. The study examines how data-driven HR practices influence employee performance, operational efficiency, and organizational outcomes. The primary objective is to analyze the relationship between HR analytics implementation and workforce productivity improvements, identifying key metrics and predictive tools that drive success. The methodology employed a comprehensive literature review and analysis of empirical data from organizations utilizing HR analytics between 2023-2025. The research hypothesis posited that organizations implementing HR analytics experience significant improvements in productivity metrics, employee engagement, and retention rates. Results demonstrate that data-driven decision-making leads to a 15% average increase in productivity, with predictive analytics reducing turnover by 20-30% across various industries. The discussion reveals that HR analytics enables proactive talent management, optimized resource allocation, and evidence-based strategic planning. The findings conclude that HR analytics serves as a critical enabler for enhancing workforce productivity, providing organizations with competitive advantages through improved employee performance, reduced turnover costs, and better alignment between human capital strategies and business objectives in the digital transformation era.
Human Resource Analytics, Workforce Productivity, Predictive Analytics, Employee Performance, Data-Driven Decision Making.
The Impact Of Constitutional Provisions On Community Harmony: A Cross-Country Analysis Of Secular Democracies
This comparative legal study examines constitutional provisions governing secularism in four major democracies the United States, France, India, and Turkey and analyzes their impact on community harmony and religious coexistence. The research employs doctrinal methodology, examining constitutional texts, statutory provisions, and landmark judicial pronouncements to understand how different secular models influence interfaith relations. The study reveals that while the United States adopts a non-establishment clause approach, France implements strict laïcité, India practices positive secularism with state intervention, and Turkey follows Kemalist laiklik with active state control of religion. The analysis demonstrates that constitutional secularism, regardless of its variant, serves as a fundamental mechanism for maintaining pluralistic societies. However, the effectiveness of these provisions depends significantly on their contextual application, judicial interpretation, and societal acceptance. The research concludes that constitutional guarantees alone are insufficient; sustained commitment to secular principles through institutional mechanisms and civic education remains essential for promoting lasting community harmony in religiously diverse democracies.
Secularism, Constitutional Provisions, Community Harmony, Comparative Constitutional Law, Religious Freedom
Examining the Role of Project Management in Shaping Organizational Structure, Culture, and Performance in Delhi-NCR Construction Firms
The construction industry in Delhi-NCR represents a critical component of India's economic infrastructure, valued at approximately USD 300 billion in 2025 with projected growth of 11.2% annually. This study examines how project management practices influence organizational structure, culture, and performance outcomes in Delhi-NCR construction firms through comprehensive literature synthesis and secondary data analysis. The research reveals that effective project management significantly impacts organizational configurations, fostering collaborative cultures and enhancing performance metrics including cost efficiency, schedule adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction. Hypothesis testing demonstrates positive correlations between structured project management practices and organizational performance indicators. Results indicate that construction firms implementing systematic project management frameworks achieve 23-35% better performance outcomes compared to traditional approaches. Discussion emphasizes the mediating role of organizational culture in translating project management practices into tangible performance improvements. The study concludes that integrating project management principles with organizational development strategies creates sustainable competitive advantages in the rapidly expanding Delhi-NCR construction market, offering practical implications for industry stakeholders and policymakers.
Project Management, Organizational Structure, Construction Industry, Organizational Culture, Delhi-NCR, Performance Management
An AI-Enabled Smartphone-Based Self-Rescue System For Disaster Management
Recent pervasive earthquakes have resulted in extensive disruption of electrical power and cellular infrastructures, endangering innocent lives globally. The extensive seismic disaster has rendered power and communication infrastructure inoperative, while limited manpower and resources have rendered standard rescue efforts and equipment ineffective and protracted, resulting in the loss of critical golden hours. The growing prevalence of powerful wireless devices, such as smartphones, suggests their widespread availability among catastrophe victims, serving as a significant resource for coordinating rescue operations. This study presents a smartphone-based self-rescue system, termed Rescue Me, designed to facilitate disaster rescue and relief activities. The fundamental concept of Rescue Me is that a collection of smartphones possessed by individuals trapped or entombed beneath collapsed structures establishes a one-hop network to transmit distress signals efficiently to neighboring rescue teams to facilitate rescue efforts. We assess the suggested methodology using comprehensive simulation experiments and juxtapose its performance with the established scheme Team Phone. The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method can markedly decrease the scheduling vacancy for broadcasting distress signals and enhance the probability of discovery with minimal compromise to network longevity, suggesting a potentially effective strategy to accelerate disaster rescue and relief efforts. DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2025-88844462
Earthquake disaster management, Smartphone-based rescue system, Self-rescue networks, Disaster communication, Wireless ad hoc networks, One-hop communication, Distress signal broadcasting, Search and rescue operations, Infrastructure failure, Emergency response systems, TeamPhone comparison, Golden hour rescue, Network longevity, Simulation-based evaluation, Probability of victim discovery.
Justice as a Core Ethical Value: Principles, Practices, and Societal Implications
Justice represents a fundamental ethical value that shapes societal structures, interpersonal relationships, and institutional frameworks across cultures. This research examines justice through its philosophical foundations, practical applications, and societal consequences in contemporary contexts. The study employs a quantitative methodology utilizing survey data from 384 respondents across urban and rural India to assess perceptions of justice in legal, social, and economic domains. Hypotheses propose that justice perceptions significantly correlate with institutional trust, educational attainment, and socioeconomic status. Results indicate that 67.3% of respondents perceive significant gaps between theoretical justice principles and practical implementation, particularly in judicial systems (mean satisfaction score: 4.2/10). Distributive justice concerns dominate among lower-income groups (78.4%), while procedural justice matters more to educated populations (71.6%). The study reveals that institutional trust positively correlates with perceived justice delivery (r=0.682, p<0.001). Discussion contextualizes findings within India's pluralistic framework, highlighting challenges in balancing equality with equity. The research concludes that strengthening procedural transparency, reducing systemic biases, and enhancing accessibility to justice mechanisms are critical for actualizing justice as a lived ethical value rather than an abstract ideal.
Justice, ethical values, distributive justice, procedural justice, institutional trust
Ecofeminism Revisited: A Critical Appraisal of Theory and Practice
Ecofeminism emerged in the 1970s as a critical framework linking environmental degradation with patriarchal domination, asserting that the exploitation of nature and women stems from similar oppressive structures. This study critically appraises ecofeminist theory and practice through quantitative analysis of contemporary environmental movements, gender participation in environmental activism, and policy outcomes. The research employs a survey-based methodology examining 385 environmental activists across India to assess the practical application and relevance of ecofeminist principles. The hypothesis posits that ecofeminist frameworks significantly influence environmental activism and policy formulation in contemporary contexts. Results indicate that 67.3% of respondents acknowledge ecofeminist principles in their activism, with women comprising 58.2% of grassroots environmental movements. Statistical analysis reveals significant correlations between ecofeminist awareness and sustainable practices (r=0.742, p<0.01). Discussion highlights the evolution of ecofeminism from theoretical constructs to practical environmental justice movements, particularly in Global South contexts. The study concludes that while ecofeminism faces theoretical critiques regarding essentialism, its practical applications demonstrate substantial impact on environmental governance and community-based conservation, particularly in India where women-led movements like Chipko and anti-dam protests exemplify ecofeminist praxis.
Ecofeminism, Environmental Activism, Gender and Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Justice