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Dataset exploring organizational culture of K-12 schools
Culture can be understood as an explicit social product arising from social interaction as an intentional or unintentional consequence of behavior. Educational Institutions culture differs from other organizational cultures as it impacts teachers' performance and students' learning. In this survey the definition of organizational culture used is given by Schein, The deeper level of basic assumptions and beliefs that are, learned responses to the group's problems of survival in its external environment and its problems of internal integration; are shared by members of an organization; that operate unconsciously; and that define in a basic taken -for-granted fashion in an organization's view of itself and its environment [1]. The data contains 1158 cases collected from K-12 School teachers on their perception of values and beliefs of their organizational culture using the OCTAPACE scale. Convenience sampling is used to obtain the data from teachers. The questionnaire was administered personally to teachers from sixty-five Private aided, Private unaided and Government schools. The eight dimensions measuring values and beliefs of Educational Institutions organizational culture are Pro-action, Authenticity, Openness, Collaboration, Experimenting, Trust, Confrontation and Autonomy. Descriptive statistics are computed from the dataset. The dataset can be used by researchers for meta analysis on organizational culture and school management can explore in depth the need for an organizational culture of autonomy, experimenting, collaboration and openness among teachers. 2022 The Authors -
Influence of teacher occupational stress on self-efficacy: Evidences from the pre-and during-covid-19 periods
The teaching profession is undergoing a revolutionary change due to the compulsive integration of technology into education. There is a growing interest in understanding teachers occupational stress and efficacy in online teaching. The participants of this study were schoolteachers in Bengaluru, India. The measures from teachers occupational stress and self-efficacy scales investigate the influence of occupational stress and self-efficacy during two periods before and during COVID-19. The findings of the study reflected that the influence of occupational stress on self-efficacy doubled during COVID-19. Classroom management and resources for online teaching mainly influenced selfefficacy during COVID-19, whereas classroom management and administration proved to influence self-efficacy before COVID-19. Online learning strategies adopted by educational institutions will certainly make an impression on the education system post COVID-19. The current research contributes a significant component in the formation of teacher professional identity. 2022 IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
The role of classroom engagement on academic grit, intolerance to uncertainty and well-being among school students during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India
The forced changes and disruptions in educational systems and learning experiences due to the pandemic has impacted students' mental health and well-being. The present study aims to understand the effects of the determinants of well-being on students in India during the second wave (April to August 2021) of the COVID-19 pandemic. The determinants of well-being in this study areacademic grit, intolerance to uncertainty and students' engagement in an online learning environment. In this study, well-being is characterized as students' confidence and satisfaction in an online learning and pandemic environment. The data collected from 1174 students (1219 years) from various states, using standardized tools, were analyzed to find out about the mediating effect of students' engagement on the relationship between academic grit and well-being, and between intolerance to uncertainty and well-being. Further, the model fit analysis of the determinants of well-being is explored.The paper reports that students' classroom engagement does mediate in the path of academic grit and well-being, and in the path of intolerance to uncertainty and well-being. It also evidence the model fit of the influence of the determinants of well-being on that of school students during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also draws implications and suggestions for educators using the current model of students' well-being. 2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC. -
A study on the self-concept of teachers working in government, aided and unaided colleges in Bangalore
The IUP Journal of Organizational Behavior, Vol-13(1), pp. 60-70. ISSN-0972-687X -
Construction of Teachers' Personal Commitment Scale: Validity and Reliability Analysis
Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol-3(12), pp.1-6. ISSN-2230-7850 -
Exploring the factors of learning organization in school education: therole of leadership styles, personalcommitment, andorganizational culture
Purpose: This study aims to test the conceptual model of the factors of learning organization and explore the degree of mediation of organizational culture in the relationship between leadership styles, personal commitment, and learning organization in school education. Design/methodology/approach: The learning organization profile (LOP) and OCTAPACE profile served to measure learning organization and organizational culture, respectively. The researchers developed scales to measure principals leadership styles and teachers personal commitment. Data included 750 school teachers. Findings: This study found a good fit in the proposed conceptual model. The organizational culture had a significant mediating effect on the path of leadership styles and learning organization and a significant mediating effect on the path of personal commitment and learning organization. Originality/value: To promote a more comprehensive learning culture, school principals should consider two specific organizational mechanisms: the intangible cultural components (such as corporate values, beliefs, and norms) and the tangible structural components (such as organizational structure and workflow systems). These two domains play a crucial role in creating a conducive learning environment. 2024, Jacqueline Kareem, Harold Andrew Patrick and Nepoleon Prabakaran. -
FROM CLASSROOMS TO CLICKS: EXPLORING STUDENT ATTITUDES AND CHALLENGES IN THE SHIFT TO DIGITAL LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Aim/Purpose This study is a cross-sectional survey that explores attitudes towards online classroom engagement, online assessments, exams, and challenges in digital learning. Background Educational institutions have adopted digital platforms with varying degrees of success. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted researchers and academics to reflect on digital interventions and their impact on pedagogy, learning, and assessment. However, in the present circumstances, online teaching, learning, and assessment will require learners to bring their own ethics, unrestrained by external institutional rules. Methodology The sample consisted of 1,017 students in higher education across India. The researchers developed a tool, the Digital Learning Scale, which was built on three factors: attitude towards online classroom engagement, attitude towards online assessments, and challenges in digital learning. This tool was used to collect data. Contribution The study results prove the effect of online learning and online assessments in higher education institutions. Findings The significant findings of this study are: (1) approximately 50% of the students prefer that there should be a balance between online and offline teaching, learning and evaluation; (2) there is significant positive high correlation between the last online exam and last offline exam scores; (3) there is significant positive correlations between attitudes towards online class engagement, attitude towards online assessments and exams and challenges in digital learning; (4) 65% of the students agree that digital learning increases social isolation; (5) 55% of the students agree that incidence of cheating by the students in online exams is evident. Recommendations Educational institutions should invest in robust strategies to promote academic for Practitioners integrity, provide technical support, and offer training programs that equip students with the necessary digital skills for achieving successful learning outcomes. Impact on Society There is a pressing need to prioritise digital literacy and integrity initiatives. Future Research Five years post-pandemic, research should be conducted in higher education institutions on the impact of online learning. (2025), (Informing Science Institute). All rights reserved. -
The influence of leadership in building a learning organization /
The IUP Journal Of Organizational Behavior, Vol.15, Issue 1, pp.7-18, ISSN: 0972-687X. -
Effectiveness of activity based program in enhancing fine motor skills of children with dyspraxia /
Scholedge International Journal Of Multidisciplinary & Allied Studies, Vol.2, Issue 5, pp.502-510, ISSN No: 2394-336X. -
Structure-tuned Pr-doped NiFe2O4nanoceramics for enhanced pseudocapacitive performance: Insights from lattice distortion and charge transfer dynamics
In this study, Praseodymium-doped nickel ferrite (NiPrxFe2-xO4, x=0.000.02) nanoceramics were synthesized via an efficient solution combustion method to investigate the structural modifications and their impact on electrochemical performance. X-ray diffraction confirmed the formation of a single-phase cubic spinel structure across all compositions, with Pr3+substitution inducing measurable lattice distortions and variations in crystallite size. WilliamsonHall analysis revealed a doping-dependent microstrain, highlighting the role of Pr doping in tuning the structural framework. FTIR spectra further confirmed alterations in metaloxygen vibrations at tetrahedral and octahedral sites, supporting the lattice perturbations caused by ionic substitution. Electrochemical characterization using cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic chargedischarge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy demonstrated superior pseudocapacitive behavior for the optimally doped sample (x=0.01), which exhibited a high specific capacitance of 69.2F/g and the lowest charge transfer resistance (0.30?). Scanning electron microscopy revealed a porous and roughened surface morphology in this composition, facilitating rapid ion diffusion and redox kinetics. This is quantitatively supported by a correlation between doping-induced lattice strain, crystallite size, and the resulting enhancement in charge transfer kinetics and redox-active site density. These findings position Pr-doped NiFe2O4nanoceramics as promising candidates for next-generation supercapacitor electrodes. 2025 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies. -
A Scientometric Analysis of Research Studies on 43 Years of Leadership in Online Education
Leadership in online education involves strategically managing digital learning environments to ensure effective instruction and engagement. This research aims to identify the publication trends and highlight trending research topics and scientific conversations in this field of leadership in online education. Using 947 records from the Scopus database, the evolution of leadership discourse in online education was examined using scientometric analysis to find the trends, most influential authors, institutions, publishing platforms, and countries. The extracted data spanned publications from 1981 to 2023. The trending topics evolved from knowledge management and school administration to e-learning and higher learning, and, after 2020, to challenges faced in imparting education due to Covid-19. The United States, China, and the United Kingdom emerged as leading contributors to this field. Co-authorship analysis highlighted international collaborations, which emphasised the growing global interest in leadership within virtual learning environments. These research findings could be helpful for researchers and managers in the field of education for adapting to the digital age. 2025, Commonwealth of Learning. All rights reserved. -
Evaluating the impact of a multidimensional Well-being intervention for micro, small-, and medium-sized enterprise workers in Assam, India: A single-group feasibility study
Contemporary health research underscores the importance of comprehensive well-being, particularly within occupational environments that profoundly shape individual health experiences. The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector represents a complex workplace ecosystem characterized by multifaceted challenges that potentially compromise worker welfare. In the northeastern Indian State of Assam, MSME sector workers represent a vulnerable population that experiences distinctive professional and personal stressors. This research aims to investigate an intervention that integrates holistic well-being strategies, specifically combining traditional Indian yoga practices with Western relaxation methodologies. The proposed approach seeks to address workers physical, psychological, and social dimensions of health within the challenging MSME sector context of Assam, India. The study is a single-group feasibility trial with pre, post- and follow-up assessments to assess the impact of the well-being intervention. A sample of 35 MSME workers from Assam, India (n=35), participated in a 3-week intervention program. Baseline, postintervention, and follow-up assessments after 3 weeks of physical, psychological, and social well-being were obtained via standardized scales. To analyze the quantitative data, repeated-measures ANOVA (RMANOVA) was performed within the intervention completing participants to evaluate the interventions effect. Two-tailed tests of significance were performed. The findings of the study indicated that the intervention led to significant improvements in physical, psychological, and social well-being, with effects being sustained and further enhanced at follow-up. Repeated-measures ANOVA with GreenhouseGeisser corrections revealed significant time effects for general health (r)' = .567), musculoskeletal pain (r)' = .825), perceived social support (r)' = .678), and mental well-being (r)' = .726), all p <. 001. The participants reported reduced general health concerns, decreased musculoskeletal pain, and increased perceived social support and mental well-being from preintervention to postintervention and follow-up. The study offers empirically grounded insights into the potential transformative effect of integrated multidimensional well-being intervention. Copyright 2023 DOI Foundation. The content of this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. -
Development of an integrated well-being programme for micro, small-and medium-sized enterprise workers in India: A technical note
Workers in Indias micro, small- and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector often face a convergence of occupational risks, including long working hours, physical strain, economic insecurity, and limited access to health resources. Despite the sectors critical contribution to national productivity, structured programs addressing the holistic well-being of MSME workers remain scarce. This technical note outlines the development of an integrated well-being intervention designed to enhance physical, psychological, and social health among MSME workers across diverse Indian contexts. Drawing on both indigenous and global practices, the program combines simple yoga-based movements, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques with Western approaches such as Jacobsons Progressive Muscular Relaxation (JPMR). The intervention is delivered over two phasesa 21-day facilitator-led group session followed by a 21-day self-practice period to support skill development and habit formation. Designed for scalability and accessibility, the content uses culturally relevant language and experiential activities to ensure engagement in low-literacy and resource-limited settings. This note details the theoretical grounding, content structure, and delivery framework of the program, offering a practical, context-sensitive model that can be adapted for workplace well-being initiatives within the Indian MSME sector. Copyright (c) 2025 The Authors. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. -
A review on extraction and separation of cellulose fibers from agro wastes
Over the past few decades, there was significant increase in research concerning resources that have certain desirable characteristics like renewability, ease of availability, economic value, excellent mechanicalthermal properties, biocompatibility and biodegradability. Cellulose is one such resource that possesses these characteristics and yet various sources that constitute ample quantities of lignocellulose are discarded, as their peculiarities and applications were not widely known to the population. Agro wastes, which are generated every year at a tremendous rate, are viewed as a promising substrate for the commercial extraction of cellulose. Hence in this review, an appropriate utilization of these agricultural by-products, with respect to extraction of cellulose is discussed, so as to ameliorate their applications in an aim to diminish the disposal rate of essential commodities. 2021 World Research Association. All rights reserved. -
A Review of Historical Context and Current Research on Cannabis Use in India
Background: The cultivation and use of cannabis is historically rooted in the Indian subcontinent and this rich heritage of cannabis use dates back to at least two thousand years. Cannabis remains an illicit substance in India despite its changing status globally with many countries legalizing cannabis use in recent years. Scientific research on cannabis use in India has also been sparse. Method: Extensive search of online databases resulted in the identification of 29 original research studies pertaining to one of three areas of cannabis research; a) prevalence of cannabis use b) psychological correlates of cannabis use, c) cannabis use in substance use treatment settings. Findings: We found that most Indian studies used very basic quantitative research designs and had poor scientific rigor. Samples were small, region specific and included only males. Data analyses were limited to descriptive methods. The criteria for cannabis use in most of the reviewed studies were not rigorous and prone to biases. Conclusion & Implications: With changing attitudes and loosening of restrictions on cannabis use, the prevalence of new users is rising dramatically particularly in the college going population. This presents a strong need for research on motivations and attitudes to cannabis use and how those can influence patterns of use, and also the short- and long-term effects of use. More studies with stronger research designs (both cross sectional and longitudinal) are required for the study of cannabis use and this knowledge will be critical for managing the growing substance epidemic, generating public health solutions as well as formulating effective policy frameworks. 2022 The Author(s). -
Environmental sustainability and management (ES & EM) practices among Service Sector Institutions in Kathmandu, Nepal
Environmental sustainability (ES) emerged in response to the felt negative consequences of overexploitation of the environment and natural resources. ES has gained momentum in recent decades in areas of social policy, means of production, development, economy and everyday individual behaviours. The drive towards ES has been firmly based in scientific research which has been dominated by Western developed countries. For a tiny developing country like Nepal, its overall contribution to global environmental pollution and degradation is minimal; however, it has been disproportionately negatively affected by global warming, pollution, etc. There is sparse research on the various measures or state of environmental sustainability standards, policies or behaviours in Nepal. In this quantitative cross-sectional study, five types of Service Sector Institutions (SSI) from Kathmandu, Nepal were studied for their environmental sustainability (ES) and environment management (EM) measures in place at their facilities. SSIs were chosen because they have the distinct characteristic of being directly involved with large sections of populations, and hence hold the potential to pioneer innovative and effective solutions towards fostering environmental sustainability. ES was defined in terms of three measures related to sustainable freshwater use, energy use and waste management. The measures for EM included organizational capacity building and attitudes towards ES. Data was collected directly from representatives of the SSIs through self-report interviews or forms. The 104 SSIs included 25 schools, 26 restaurants, 16 hotels/lodges, 18 banks and 17 health care organizations. Based on frequency distributions and ANOVA tests, it was found that the overall extent of ES and EM practices among the 102 SSIs was dismally low in Kathmandu, Nepal. As given in the figure, educational institutions performed significantly better across all five ES and EM measures indicating highest prevalence of sustainability measures and practices. Banks performed significantly worst across all categories compared to the four other SSIs, indicating least amount of efforts in ES and EM. All five measures of environmental sustainability (ES) and environmental management (EM) were also strongly positively correlated amongst each other. A huge amount of effort is still required to revamp the existing ES and EM policies and organizational norms in Nepal. Moreover, it remaining challenging to change peoples attitudes and behaviours in order to effect lasting positive changes in the future and conserve the local environment better. The Author(s) 2025. -
Enhanced Automated Oxygen Level controller for COVID Patient By Using Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things (IoT) shall be merged firmly and interact with a higher number of altered embedded sensor networks. It provides open access for the subsets of information for humankind's future aspects and on-going pandemic situations. It has changed the way of living wirelessly, with high involvement and COVID-related issues that COVID patients are facing. There is much research going on in the recent domain, like the Internet of Things. Considering the financial-economic growth, there isn't much significance as IoT is growing with industry 5.0 as the latest version. The newly spreading COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease, 2019) will emphasize the IoT based technologies in a greater impact. It is growing with an increase in productivity. In collaboration with Cloud computing, it shows wireless communication efficiently and makes the COVID-19 eradication in a greater way. The COVID-19 issues which are faced by the COVID patients. Many patients are suffering from inhalation because of lung problems. The second wave attacks mainly on the lungs, where there is a shortage of breathing problems because of less supply of oxygen (insufficient amount of oxygen). The challenges emphasized as proposed are like the shortage of monitoring the on-going process. Readily being active in this pandemic situation, the mentioned areas are from which need to be discussed. The frameworks and services are given the correct data and information for supply of oxygen to the COVID patients to an extent. The Internet of Things also analyzes the data from the user perspective, which will later be executed for making on-demand technology more reliable. The outcome for the COVID-19 has been taken completely to help the on-going COVID patients live, which can be monitored through Oxygen Concentration based on the IoT framework. Finally, this article discusses and mentions all the parameters for COVID patients with complete information based on IoT. 2022 IEEE. -
Cloud Computing Application: Research Challenges and Opportunity
In a world with intensive computational services and require optimal solutions, cloud security is a critical concern. As a known fact, the cloud is a diverse field in which data is crucial, and as a result, it invites the dark world to enter and create a virtual menace to businesses, governments, and technology that is facilitated by the cloud. This article addresses the fundamentals of cloud computing, as well as security and threats in various applications. This research study will explore how security is remaining as a potential risk for cloud users across the globe by listing some of the cloud applications. Some viable solutions and security measures that could help us in analyzing cloud security threats are reviewed. The analyzed solutions include profound analytical thinking on how to render the solutions more impactful in each scenario. Several cloud security solutions are available to assist businesses in reducing costs and enhancing security. This study discover that if the risks are taken into consideration without any delay then the matter of solutions gets divided into four pillars, which will assist us in obtaining a more comprehensive knowledge. Visibility, compute-based security, network protection, and lastly identity security are referred as four pillars. 2022 IEEE. -
Anomalous indirect carrier relaxation in direct band gap atomically thin gallium telluride
We report ultrafast studies on atomically thin Gallium telluride, a 2D metal monochalcogenide that has appeared to display superior photodetection properties in visible frequencies. Pump photon energy-dependent spectroscopic studies reveal that photoinduced carriers in this direct band-gap material undergo indirect relaxation within ?30 ps of photoexcitation, which is at least an order slower than that of most 2D materials. Despite the direct band-gap nature, slow and indirect carrier relaxation places this layered material as a prime candidate in the multitude of atomically thin semiconductor-based photodetectors and highlights the potential for prospective optoelectronic applications. 2023 American Physical Society.