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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. -
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. -
Community Consciousness and The Construction of Social Honour : A Study Among The Kurds in Finland
Research on honour has recently been overshadowed by discussions surrounding honour-related violence (HRV), particularly honour killings. Typically, inquiries into how the concept of honour, often associated with violent acts, is formed, and expressed on personal or communal levels remain unanswered or are only superficially explored. This study aims to uncover the social structures underlying the concept of honour, demonstrate its manifestation through social interactions, and elucidate how individuals respond to threats against their honour. Because of the many tragic instances of HRV within Kurdish diaspora communities, Kurds and Kurdish culture frequently feature in discussions concerning this phenomenon. Therefore, data for current research has been collected from Kurds living in the diaspora, specifically in Finland. The data were elicited through a combination of methods to be as comprehensive as possible. This included 24 semi-structured interviews with individual participants and four Focus Group Discussions involving 16 participants. A closer look at the data shows that the construction of Kurdish honour is based on a complex interaction of social structures. These structures can be broken down into three key elements: institutional, relational, and embodied factors. In this regard, the research has identified six structural components. The study demonstrates that the intensity of honour-related conflicts stems from an intricate interplay of structural factors. However, the relative weight of these factors determines the flashpoints of tension. Through the lens of structuration theory, the study demonstrates the role of everyday practices and dynamic social factors in shaping individuals' discursive consciousness around honour. Individuals' conceptualization of honour may sometimes diverge from its practical application, leading to a space for social negotiation where honour undergoes continuous reshaping into a dynamic equilibrium that impacts daily life. It's essential to recognize that this equilibrium varies among individuals. However, a threat to honour can prompt varying facework procedures, contingent upon individual characteristics and community expectations. Current Inquiry uncovers six distinct behavioural patterns individuals exhibit during a crisis of honour. The investigation of the participants' narratives reveals a diverse Kurdish culture, as evidenced by their different perceptions about the tolerable thresholds of honour violations and contradictory discourses concerning honour. The final significant finding is that the fear of dishonour typically outweighs the desire for honour among the Kurds, as indicated by both daily language use and chronological analysis of conflict cases. This observation holds significant implications, not only for reevaluating normative terminology but also for informing social and political preventive measures. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Construction of Teachers' Personal Commitment Scale: Validity and Reliability Analysis
Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol-3(12), pp.1-6. ISSN-2230-7850 -
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 -
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. -
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. -
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 -
Transformational educational leaders inspire school educators commitment
Introduction: Transformational school leaders play an important role in promoting educational innovation and restructuring by creating a vision for the future, building a culture of collaboration, and empowering others to become leaders themselves. Through their leadership style, they inspire and motivate others to work towards a common goal, leading to positive change and growth within the educational system. The aim of this study is to measure the impact of transformational leadership on various types of commitment that school teachers have in Bengaluru, India. Methods: A survey was conducted using standardised instruments to measure the leadership style of principals and personal commitment of teachers. The data was collected from 1,173 school teachers through a questionnaire and analysed using SPSS V23 statistical software. Results: The study found that transformational leadership had a significant impact on the different types of commitment that teachers possess in school education. The three domains of commitment - commitment towards the institution, student development, and self-development - were positively influenced by transformational leadership. Discussion: Transformational school leaders play an important role in promoting educational innovation and restructuring by creating a vision for the future, building a culture of collaboration, and empowering others to become leaders themselves. This study provides evidence that transformational leadership has a positive impact on different types of commitment among school teachers in Bengaluru, India. Leaders of school management are advised to take into account the three domains of commitment of their teachers to facilitate organisational learning through more integrative methods. Copyright 2023 Kareem, Patrick, Prabakaran, B, Tantia, M. P. M. and Mukherjee. -
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. -
Textual and media-based self-learning modules: Support for achievement in algebra and geometry
Owing to the importance of a subject like mathematics in the teaching and learning of science, self-learning often poses a challenge to the educator. The objective of this study is to analyse the enhancement of the textual and the media form of self-learning modules to teach algebra and geometry to eighth graders considering their retention levels. A pre-Test post-Test single-group quasi experimental design was tested and tried out on 49 participants of a school. The 20 modules of self-learning material covering content in the topics of algebra and geometry in the textual and media-Assisted forms of self-learning were administered over three months. The findings of the study revealed the ability of media-Assisted self-learning modules to enhance achievement in the post-Test when compared to the pre-Test. The textual-Assisted learning modules were able to enhance significant difference in the achievements in geometry, but not of algebra. The delayed post-Test results were found to indicate an improved achievement in mathematics. 2022 IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Handwritten Telugu Character Recognition Using Machine Learning
The Telugu language is the most prominent representative within the Dravidian language family, predominantly spoken in the southeastern regions of India. Handwritten character recognition in Telugu has significant applications across diverse fields such as healthcare, administration, education, and paleography. Despite its importance, the Telugu script differs significantly from English, presenting distinct challenges in recognizing characters due to its complexity and diverse character shapes. This study explores the application of machine learning, particularly delving into deep learning techniques, to improve the accuracy of Telugu character recognition. This paper proposes a model to recognize handwritten Telugu characters using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). The proposed study demonstrates the accuracy in identifying diverse handwritten Telugu characters. We assess the system's performance against conventional and machine learning methodologies and preprocess an extensive dataset to guarantee strong model training. The proposed model excels in accurately predicting visually similar but distinct characters, achieving an impressive accuracy rate of 96.96%. 2024 IEEE. -
Comprehensive and comparative analysis of sorbitan ester (Span) niosomes as emerging vesicular drug delivery platform: Fabrication, characterization, release dynamics, biocompatibility profiling and toxicological implications
To overcome the limitations and related adverse side effects of conventional drug delivery, niosomes, aka non-ionic surfactant vesicles, have emerged as an effective vesicular drug delivery system (VDDS) for the past few years. This study represents a comparative analysis of physico-chemical characteristics, in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility of synthesized sorbitan ester (Span) niosomal vesicles. In brief, Span 20, Span 40, Span 60 and Span 80 surfactants, along with equimolar concentration of cholesterol, were used to synthesize blank, Biochanin A (model hydrophobic drug) and Crocin (model hydrophobic drug) loaded niosomes. Characterization techniques unveiled that all niosomes were polydispersed sphericles with hydrodynamic diameter of 300 nm to 650 nm and PDI < 0.550. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and UVvisible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) analysis of drug loaded niosomes showed respective characteristic peaks of Biochanin A and Crocin, indicating effective drug encapsulation with EE% varying from 58.975 to 90.050. Among all formulations, Span 60 and Span 40 niosomes sketched satisfactory yield, drug encapsulation (EE%), loading efficacy (LD%), drug release and stability. Results obtained from in vitro biocompatibility study depicted that all niosomes had marked drug delivery efficacy with minimum cytotoxicity (<25 %) and haemolysis (<27 %) at 500 g/mL concentration. After a consecutive 14-day exposure to blank niosomes (100 mg/kg body weight) by intraparetonial injection, treated swiss albino mice exhibited little to no significant changes in body weight, organ weight, haematological and biochemical parameters, with normal hepato-renal histological characteristics. Thus, the study portrayed a mechanistic and comparative evaluation in vitro and in vivo applicability of niosomes with detailed sub-acute toxicological profiling. 2025 Elsevier B.V. -
Clinical Study Macular Oedema
Prior to the development of the ophthalmoscope, macular oedema remained mostly unknown. Macular oedema is caused by fluid buildup in the retinal layers around the fovea. It causes vision loss by changing the functional cell connection in the retina and stimulating an inflammatory reparative response. The clinical profile, aetiology, and varied types of Macular Oedema are hence the focus of research, and also to investigate the aetiology of macular oedema as well as the various forms of macular oedema in patients attending Krishna Hospital in Karad. The male to female ratio among the 60 participants was 2.53:1. Macular oedema is the major cause for loss in vision which is common vitreo retinal diseases, with diabetes being the most prevalent cause (35% of cases) in our study. Its early detection and treatment are critical for preventing blindness. It is consequently critical to understand the aetiology, pattern, and chronicity of macular oedema in order to customize treatment and monitor response to it. RJPT All right reserved.