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The Macro Lens: Exploring the Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Indias Small Cap, Mid Cap, and Large Cap Indices
Subject and Purpose of Work: This study explores the intricate relationship between key macroeconomic variables and Indias equity market segments, specifically the NIFTY Small-cap, Mid-cap, and Large-cap indices. The primary objective is to evaluate how selected macroeconomic factors influence market dynamics and investor sentiment in the Indian context. Materials and Methods: The research analyses monthly data spanning five years, from January 2019 to January 2024. The macroeconomic indicators considered include Foreign Institutional Investment (FII), Domestic Institutional Investment (DII), Consumer Price Index (CPI), Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), Treasury Bill Rate, Gold Price, and Reverse Repo Rate. Statistical techniques such as the Unit Root Test, Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), and Granger Causality Test are employed to assess the short-term and long-term impacts of these variables on market indices. Results: The findings reveal that GDP, CPI, PMI, and Gold Price exhibit no statistically significant influence on the NIFTY Small-cap, Mid-cap, or Large-cap indices, aligning with certain earlier studies. However, variables like FII, DII, Treasury Bill Rate, and Reverse Repo Rate show varying degrees of influence across the indices, highlighting the complex and segmented nature of the Indian equity market. Conclusion: These insights are valuable for investors, policymakers, and financial analysts in refining investment strategies, informing policy frameworks, and enhancing market forecasting models. The study underscores the need for continuous evaluation of macroeconomic influences to better navigate market volatility and investor behaviour. 2025 Sathish Pachiyappan et al., published by John Paul II University of Applied Sciences. -
The mathematical and machine learning models to forecast the COVID-19 outbreaks in Bangladesh
The COVID-19 virus mutates in many different variants after its outbreak. Although several vaccines have been developed by many countries and implemented worldwide, it is difficult to prevent the outbreaks due to the pops out of different variants from its regular mutations. This study is an attempt to develop models which could precisely forecast the COVID-19 outbreaks in Bangladesh. In this study, we have developed a SEIRD based machine learning model to forecast the next possible one year outbreaks scenario in this country. We have tested the accuracy of this model by fitting the results with the considered historical data from March 08, 2020 to October 14, 2021. Also, we have validated this model by predicting the future inside the existing dataset, which is almost similar to the real dataset. It is observed that the final future forecasting results are very realistic compared to the current outbreak situation. Additionally, we have shown that the classical SEIRD model cannot predict the COVID-19 future outbreaks even it does not fit with the real datasets of outbreaks. Moreover, another machine learning time series forecasting model, FBProphet, has been implemented to forecast the future outbreaks of Bangladesh. Finally, we have analyzed and compared the forecasting results and hence identify the limitations of the proposed models which can improve future research in this field. 2022 Taru Publications. -
The mathematical model for heat transfer optimization of Carreau fluid conveying magnetized nanoparticles over a permeable surface with activation energy using response surface methodology
The sensitivity analysis and response surface methodology (RSM) is performed for the key parameters governed by the magneto-flow and heat transport of the Carreau nanofluids model toward a stretching/shrinking surface in the presences Arrhenius activation energy and chemical reaction. Nanofluid that displayed Brownian motion and thermophoresis was considered with the permeable condition. The effects of different physical parameters were analyzed by employing appropriate similarity transformations in nonlinear partial differential equations and converted to the dimensionless system of ordinary differential equations. The finite difference method in bvp4c code solves the equations numerically. Associated parameters are presented graphically and interpreted against local Nusselt number, Sherwood number, and skin friction coefficient. An increase in the activation energy factor leads to increased concentration in permeable flow. The higher the activation energy lower the temperature and causes the reaction rate constant to decrease. In addition, it slows down the chemical reaction and increases the concentration characteristics. The increase of radiation and Prandtl number leads to an increase in heat transfer for the permeable surface. Furthermore, the Schmidt number and the binary reaction rate parameter increase the mass transfer for suction/injection flow. As a result, the Nusselt number's highest sensitivity is the Eckert number and the lowest to the thermophoresis parameter. The Sherwood number's positive sensitivity is observed for the Eckert number and Brownian motion parameter, whereas negatively sensitive to thermophoresis. 2022 Wiley-VCH GmbH. -
The Mediating Effect of Employee Engagement: How Employee Psychological Empowerment Impacts the Employee Satisfaction? A Study of Maldivian Tourism Sector
This study aims to examine the mediation of employee engagement on the relationship between employee psychological empowerment and employee job satisfaction, which helps to retain more customers with better service. An empirical analysis was done on Maldivian resorts, and 243 employees were randomly selected from different resorts in the Maldives. The proposed model was tested using IBM SPSS AMOS 25. The results indicate that psychological empowerment had a significant effect on job satisfaction of the resort employees through employee engagement. The Maldivian economy is based on the tourism sector, and a significant amount of gross domestic product (GDP) depends on the tourism sector. Resorts and guesthouses are the power hubs for the economic development of the country, and employees are the primary source of service providers to tourists, which helps the resorts to retain their tourists. Hence, this study concludes that employees psychological empowerment and employees engagement are crucial to improve employee satisfaction. 2023 IMI. -
THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF HEEDFUL INTERRELATING ON SELF DETERMINATION AND THRIVING AT WORK AMONG UNIVERSITY FACULTY MEMBERS; [EL EFECTO MEDIADOR DE LA INTERRELACI ATENTA EN LA AUTODETERMINACI Y EL PROSPERAR EN EL TRABAJO ENTRE LOS MIEMBROS DEL PROFESORADO UNIVERSITARIO]; [O EFEITO MEDIADOR DA INTER-RELAO CUIDADA NA AUTODETERMINAO E NO PROSPERO NO TRABALHO ENTRE MEMBROS DO FACULDADE UNIVERSITIA]
Objective: The objective of this study is to empirically examine the mediating effect of heedful interrelating on the direct effect of self-determination and thriving at work among university faculty members. Theoretical Framework: The organismic human integration philosophy forms the theoretical underpinning for the study. The conceptual model is built by integrating self-determination theory (SDT) with the theory of heedful interrelating. Method: Following an explanatory research design, data from 396 university faculty members PAN India was used to test the conceptual model with the PLS-SEM bootstrapping technique. Results and Discussion: The findings validate a significant direct influence of self-determination on thriving at work. Furthermore, there exists a significant mediation effect of heedful interrelating between self-determination and thriving at work. Through causal mediation, it is interpreted that self-determined and autonomously motivated behaviors, stemming from the satisfaction of universal basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness, play a pivotal role in fostering heed-based behavior within an individual. Research Implications: This empirical study validated the organismic integration theory of human nature in the academic sector through the positive direct effect. Implications for the sample of university faculty members suggest the use of heedful interrelating during group tasks through the dimensions of contributing, representing, and sub-ordinating. Originality/Value: This study makes significant original theoretical contributions to the SDT literature and to the SDT puzzle, firstly, by adding heed as a novel indicator to self-determination theorys relatedness dimension and secondly, by validating the role of heedful interrelating in bridging the dialectic gap within the self-determination theory. 2024 ANPAD - Associacao Nacional de Pos-Graduacao e Pesquisa em Administracao. All rights reserved. -
The Mediating Effect of WorkLife Integration on the Relationship Between Hybrid Work Practice and Work Engagement in the Information Technology Industry
Post-pandemic, hybrid work arrangements have garnered the interest of researchers. The main aim of the study is to explore the influence of hybrid work practices on worklife integration and work engagement among IT industry employees. The job demandsresources (JD-R) model and self-determination theory (SDT) have been used to derive the conceptual model to explain the hybrid work practices which can be essential for a balance between work and life, and engagement at work. Using a mixed method, this research first quantitatively investigated hybrid work practices, worklife integration and work engagement among 253 IT employees in India. The quantitative findings were supplemented by a qualitative methodology involving interviews of five IT employees. Later, data triangulation was performed to cover IT employees different perspectives on hybrid work practices. This research highlights that hybrid work practices constituting conventional workplace, work flexibility, work focus and work communication are positively related to worklife integration and employees work engagement. Hybrid work practices play an elemental role in work-related outcomes; however, due to the complex nature of hybrid work mode, longitudinal studies with a larger sample size should be explored. The Author(s) 2025. -
The Mediating Effect of WorkLife Integration on the Relationship Between Hybrid Work Practice and Work Engagement in the Information Technology Industry
Post-pandemic, hybrid work arrangements have garnered the interest of researchers. The main aim of the study is to explore the influence of hybrid work practices on worklife integration and work engagement among IT industry employees. The job demandsresources (JD-R) model and self-determination theory (SDT) have been used to derive the conceptual model to explain the hybrid work practices which can be essential for a balance between work and life, and engagement at work. Using a mixed method, this research first quantitatively investigated hybrid work practices, worklife integration and work engagement among 253 IT employees in India. The quantitative findings were supplemented by a qualitative methodology involving interviews of five IT employees. Later, data triangulation was performed to cover IT employees different perspectives on hybrid work practices. This research highlights that hybrid work practices constituting conventional workplace, work flexibility, work focus and work communication are positively related to worklife integration and employees work engagement. Hybrid work practices play an elemental role in work-related outcomes; however, due to the complex nature of hybrid work mode, longitudinal studies with a larger sample size should be explored. The Author(s) 2025. -
The mediating influence of leadership behaviour on the relationship between organizational health and work engagement
Efficient leadership and a healthy teaching environment are the two factors that determine how school teachers conduct themselves professionally. Work engagement not only reflects the teachers' performance but also implies the performance of the pupils and the school and it depends on how congenial their working conditions are. The present study intended to assess the extent to which the leadership behaviour of principals mediated the effect of organizational health on the work engagement of 516 secondary school teachers working in Bengaluru, India. The organizational health inventory was employed to quantify the organizational health of schools at institutional, managerial and technical levels, the Utrecht tool was used to measure teachers' work engagement through their vigor, dedication and absorption, and the leadership behaviour of principals was measured in terms of consideration and initiating behaviour. The findings implied a positive relationship between organizational health and teachers' work engagement. Further, while leadership behaviour indeed mediated the impact of organizational health on work engagement, the mediating effect was only partial. The results imply that the teachers' work engagement cannot be entirely attributed to the school management and working conditions, which implies scope for further research on the factors affecting work engagement among the teachers. 2020 by authors. -
The Mediating Role of Attitude Towards Behaviour Between Brand Image and Purchase Intention: Evidence from Indias Housing Market
This study investigates the association between Brand Image, Attitude Toward Behaviour, and Purchase Intention within the Indian real estate sector. The research employs the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to examine the impact of brand image on purchase intention, with attitude toward behaviour serving as a mediating role. Data were gathered from 422 respondents. The collected data is inspected using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM hereafter) utilising JMP Software. The findings demonstrate that brand image has a substantial effect on purchase intention, both directly as well as indirectly, via attitude towards behaviour. The results emphasize the need to establish a robust brand image to cultivate favourable consumer perceptions and influence purchasing decisions, providing essential insights for real estate developers in a competitive landscape. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
The Mediating Role of Normative Male Alexithymia on the Relationship Between Traditional Masculinity Ideology and Emotional Intelligence Among Indian Men
This study investigates the association between traditional masculinity ideology (TMI) and emotional intelligence (EI) among 319 young cisgender heterosexual Indian men, examining the mediating role of normative male alexithymia (NMA). Data showed that stronger endorsement of TMI correlated with lower emotional intelligence (? = ?.18, p < .001), with NMA mediating this relationship (? = ?.28, p < .01). These findings highlight how unhealthy masculinity norms may impact emotional awareness and expression. Understanding this relationship within the context of postmodern patriarchal India offers insights into mens emotional experiences and highlights the need for psychoeducation and tailored mental health interventions. Promoting emotional intelligence could help challenge rigid gender norms, fostering healthier emotional expression and gender equality. 2025 SAGE Publications -
The mediating role of parental playfulness on parentchild relationship and competence among parents of children with ASD
Purpose: The difficulties of a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can lead to behaviours that are quite challenging for parents to understand and address. Most of the parental studies of ASD focus on the challenges faced by the parents. This study aims to adopt a strength-based model that investigates the mediating role of parental playfulness in the association between parentchild relationship and parental competence. Design/methodology/approach: This study is a quantitative study that adopts a correlational research design. The mediation analysis explores the role of parental playfulness as a mediator in the association between parentchild relationship and parental competence. The sample consisted of 120 parents of children diagnosed with ASD from India, selected using a purposive sampling technique. Findings: The mediation analysis results indicate that playfulness among parents of children with ASD was found to function as a partial mediator in the relationship between parentchild relationship and parental competence. This could suggest that more playful parents have better parentchild relationships and are competent in parenting. Research limitations/implications: These findings have importance in understanding the role of playful interaction on parentchild relationships and parenting competence, having implications for further research. Enabling playfulness in parenting will enhance children and parents to promote their relationship and thus feel competent to bring positive light in their lives. Practical implications: Most often, the clinicians are concerned with addressing only the autistic symptoms; it is also essential to look into parental well-being. Practical playful interaction training should help parents establish a rapport, understand, adjust and adapt with their child. Social implications: Practical intervention and training plans can be suggested to all family members to improve the condition of the child and the familys general well-being. As the study focused on the clinical population, the findings could provide useful inputs for mental health professionals and counsellors. Originality/value: There are some theoretical and empirical evidence that support positive outcomes of playfulness on personal well-being (Atzaba Poria, in press; Yue et al., 2016; Proyer, 2014). Although there has been some interest in the impact of childrens playfulness on their development (Bundy, 1997), little is known about the influence of parental playfulness on parents and children. Therefore, addressing these gaps, this empirical study focusses on investigating the role of parental playfulness in parentchild relationship and parental competence, rather than considering external challenges of parents based on the ASD childs behavioural challenges and autistic features. 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited. -
The mediating role of positive perceptions on coping strategies and psychological well-being among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities
Purpose: Research on caregiving has been considering the positive effects experienced by the mothers of children with disabilities. This paper aims to examine whether positive perceptions mediate the relationships between coping strategies used and psychological well-being among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach: The study opted for a quantitative approach that includes a correlation research design to examine the relationships between the variables of coping, positive perceptions and well-being among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities attending special schools in the metropolitan city Bengaluru, India. The four-factor structure of Brief COPE examined were active avoidance coping, problem-focussed coping, positive coping and religious-denial coping. Positive perceptions refer to the positive contributions for the mother from the experiences of raising a child with intellectual disability. Mediation analysis explored the relationship between the variables. Findings: Problem-focussed coping was the most commonly reported coping factor and was associated with higher levels of well-being. Active-avoidance coping was the least commonly reported coping strategy. Positive perceptions partially mediated the relationship between the four coping factors and maternal well-being. These findings indicate that positive maternal perceptions have important implications for the employment of effective coping strategies that are associated with enhancement of psychological well-being. Originality/value: The focus on positive perceptions would help in understanding the use of coping strategies and planning of support services or interventions. The positive mental health of mothers paves the way for positive developments in the childs physical and psychological health. 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited. -
The mediating role of self-efficacy and networks in entrepreneurial intentions: Entrepreneurial education, university support, and user innovation in rural India
This research examines the complex relationships between entrepreneurial education, university support, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, network connections, and entrepreneurial intentions in Indian university students. The study uses a quantitative approach and structural equation modeling on a sample of 422 students enrolled in entrepreneurship-related programs to elucidate the mediating roles of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and network connections. Despite the insignificant direct links betweenentrepreneurialeducation/university support and intentions,entrepreneurial self-efficacy and network connections emerge as important mediators. The findings provide theoretical insights into the multifaceted nature ofentrepreneurial intentions and have practical implications for improving entrepreneurship support programs. By understanding these mechanisms, stakeholders can create an environment that fosters entrepreneurial aspirations among university students. 2024 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
The Men and the Media
This chapter examines the significant transformations of the representations of lead male characters in Bollywood cinema post-2000 from the perspective of contemporary gender and cultural theories. The objective of the study is to gain an insight into the relationship between capitalism and masculinities; sports and masculinities; patriarchy and masculinities; the reversal of the male gaze into the female gaze, and how all these have contributed ultimately to the emergence of a new order of masculinity at the turn of the new millennium. Towards the end, the reader is invited to understand the entanglement of capitalism, sports and patriarchy in forming a kind of homosocial male bonding and how media has played a significant role in constructing it through a study of selected films. Masculinities and their consumerist connotations, which vary according to post-liberal economic and cultural contexts, have also been investigated in this study. 2024 selection and editorial matter, Francis Philip Barclay and Kaifia Ancer Laskar; individual chapters, the contributors. -
The mental health climate crisis: Unveiling the hidden consequences of global warming
Today, the issue of climate change is a matter of great urgency on a global scale, with vast-reaching implications. While the environmental and physical health effects of climate changes are well-documented, its impact on mental health is an emerging area of concern. The issue of climate change necessitates a rigorous and systematic approach to comprehending, evaluating, and addressing climatic anxiety. This approach must underscore the differentiation between adaptive and maladaptive forms of anxiety, and the importance of considering the societal-level response necessary to effectively combat climate change. Studies have documented the impact of natural calamities like Hurricane Katrina on low-income people residing in those areas. The present study rests on the objectives of examining the psychological impact of climate change on individuals, communities, and vulnerable populations with the help of literature. Further, investigation is continued on the role of climate-related stressors, such as natural disasters, heatwaves, and environmental degradation on mental health outcomes. The study also identified the potential interventions and strategies for mitigating the adverse impact on mental health due to climate change. 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved including those for text and data mining AI training and similar technologies. -
The merging odyssey of trade, investment and partnership: a linkage model of India and Korea interactions
With the rising presence of India as a global power and Korea as an advanced economy, the collaborative alliance between two nations is of growing research interest. India and Korea are vastly different in terms of demographics, cultural traditions and historical experiences. However, they are unusually compatible for their shared vision and amazingly comparable in their unique positions in the dynamic world that involves strong coordinating linkage mechanisms and constructive influences. This paper aims to examine how India and Korea come to forge strategic alliance both in business relationships and national interests. We briefly review the history of interactions between India and Korea and define a unique model of linkage roles. After discussing network theory of interactions in liberal international order, propositions explain step by step how India and Korea merge to create better future for countless people through trade, investment, and partnerships. Growth stages of global firms for domestic advantage and global competitiveness are presented as well. Managerial implications and future research issues are discussed. Copyright 2022 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. -
The Metamorphic Influence of Cause-Related Marketing: Empowering Consumers as Catalysts for Societal Transformation
Purpose: In a market where prices and quality are fiercely competitive, companies have overflowed the market with a number of suitable brands. In the competitive business world of today, marketing tactics must always evolve to meet changing times and circumstances. Researchers have been motivated to discover the underlying aspects driving cause-related marketing strategy due to its global acceptability. This research elucidated the concept of cause-related marketing and emphasized the elements that motivate consumers to engage in such initiatives and influence their choice of products. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study was conducted with the help of a questionnaire sent to 480 respondents, out of which 432 questionnaires were found to be complete. Furthermore, the study examined the significance of each factor and its impact on decision-making using the confirmatory factor SEM model to analyze the data. Findings: The study revealed that Commitment was the utmost preferred attribute for the preference of cause-related marketing products. Practical Implications: A competitive edge may be obtained through cause-related marketing. Companies may provide financial support, increased awareness, and motivated actions for significant causes by making the most of their resources and efforts. This collaborative effort between companies and consumers has the potential to improve society significantly. Originality: The confirmatory factor SEM model has been used in this work to address urgent problems, new trends, or important information gaps. 2024, Associated Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd.. All rights reserved. -
The Metaverse Marketplace: Exploring the Drivers of Consumer Purchase Behavior in Metaverse
This research explores factors influencing consumer intention to shop in Metaverse E-commerce, an area with limited existing research despite its potential for novel consumer experiences. A quantitative study involving 1,070 respondents used PLS-SEM to analyze a model based on technology readiness dimensions and Metaverse-specific variables. Key findings indicate that optimism and innovativeness are positively associated with consumer shopping intention in Metaverse E-commerce. Conversely, discomfort and insecurity show a negative association. Additionally, a sense of immersion, perceived interactivity, perceived personalization, perceived enjoyment, and perceived serendipity were found to significantly influence shopping intention within Metaverse E-commerce. This study enhances the academic literature on Metaverse shopping by integrating technology readiness dimensions and Metaverse-related constructs. The findings also offer practical insights for managers and marketers in developing effective Metaverse E-commerce strategies. 2025 IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
The Middle Class in India Trends and Patterns
The middle class in India is an economically significant group, the composition of which is very diverse. Researchers often use income as an indicator to identify or measure the middle class. This article uses consumption as an indicator based on the purchasing power parity to identify the middle class. Further, it categorises the middle class into different groups based on their economic standing within its class, from the emerging middle class to the higher middle class. 2025 Economic and Political Weekly. All rights reserved. -
The Mindful Self: Exploring Mindfulness in Relation with Self-esteem and Self-efficacy in Indian Population
The aim of the current study was to evaluate and compare the relationship of mindfulness with self-efficacy and self-esteem. The study has also investigated the difference in mindfulness levels across five dimensions: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-judging of inner experiences and non-reactivity to inner experience between males and females and between young adults and middle-aged adults who belong to the Indian population. There was a total of 146 participants (F = 80, M = 66), 84 in the young adult group (2040years) and 62 participants in the middle adult group (4165years). Pearson correlation showed statistically significant (p < 0.01) moderate positive correlation between all the five dimensions of mindfulness and self-esteem; while self-efficacy had significant (p < 0.01) moderate positive correlation with all the dimensions of mindfulness except for non-judging of inner experiences. Multiple linear regression (MLR) with self-esteem as outcome variable showed model fitness of 51% (p < 0.01) with acting with awareness, non-reactivity to inner experience, non-judging of inner experiences and describing as predictive variables. With self-efficacy as outcome variable, MLR showed model fitness of 40% (p < 0.01) with non-reactivity to inner experiences, acting with awareness, observing and describing as predicting variables. Females were found to be significantly higher in acting with awareness and observing dimensions of mindfulness compared to males. Middle adults were found to be significantly higher only in the non-judging of inner experiences dimension as compared to early adults. Importance of mindfulness in improving self-concept has been established in western world. The present study, by exploring the relationship between mindfulness and self-variables in Indian population, highlights the probable positive outcomes of mindfulness enhancing techniques on self-esteem and self-efficacy of individuals, and therefore on the quality of life. 2022, National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) India.