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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 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 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 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 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 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 machine learning algorithms for data science applications
It is going to be data-driven insights and insights-driven decisions and actions for the total humanity. Data is being recognized as the new fuel for any individual, innovator, and institution to envisage and deliver smart and sophisticated services to its clients and customers. Data is being touted as a strategic asset for any enterprise to insightfully plan ahead and provide next-generation offerings and premium services with clarity and confidence. Newer products and solutions can be unearthed and deployed to assist humans in their everyday decisions, deals, and deeds. However, for data to be overwhelmingly beneficial, data getting garnered from multiple places have to be transitioned into information and knowledge. The process for enacting this strategically sound transformation is being continuously updated and upgraded for achieving the required optimization. That is, process excellence is gaining the attention of professors and professionals. Further on, there are scores of automated tools and enabling platforms for empowering this transition activity. Data analytics is being touted as the prime method to extract actionable insights out of data heaps. In the recent past, with the flurry of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, frameworks, libraries, platforms, accelerators, specialized engines, and highperformance processing architectures, AI-enabled data analytics is seeing the reality. Data science is the fast-emerging and evolving domain of study and research for finding viable ways and means that can simplify and streamline the activity of emitting hidden and useful knowledge out of data volumes. In this chapter, we want to dig deeper to spell out the strategic implications of data science technologies, tools, platforms, and infrastructures. Especially how machine learning (ML) algorithms are influencing the futuristic field of data science. The Institution of Engineering and Technology 2022. -
The Lunar Gravitational-wave Antenna: mission studies and science case
The Lunar Gravitational-wave Antenna (LGWA) is a proposed array of next-generation inertial sensors to monitor the response of the Moon to gravitational waves (GWs). Given the size of the Moon and the expected noise produced by the lunar seismic background, the LGWA would be able to observe GWs from about 1 mHz to 1 Hz. This would make the LGWA the missing link between space-borne detectors like LISA with peak sensitivities around a few millihertz and proposed future terrestrial detectors like Einstein Telescope or Cosmic Explorer. In this article, we provide a first comprehensive analysis of the LGWA science case including its multi-messenger aspects and lunar science with LGWA data. We also describe the scientific analyses of the Moon required to plan the LGWA mission. 2025 The Author(s) -
The Living Conditions of Zeliangrong Tribe Residing in Tamenglong District
Having awareness and knowledge on the basis of population is imperative and a crucial step in effective planning programme, implementing and delivering services for all areas. The attempt with this research is to shed more light on the conditions that these ethnic groups live in. Negligence and backwardness of the study population are stretched to the extent that even literatures are scarce. The aim of the present study is describe the living conditions of Zeme, Liangmai, and Rongmei of Zeliangrong tribe residing in Tamenglong District in relation to socio economic dimension with an objective to document the demography, objective and subjective living conditions to find association with the living condition in relation to Sub-Tribes. A total of 132 sample households were participated. Descriptive research design is adopted and purposive sampling was selected. Results confirmed that Road and transportation, Health care and Sanitation facilities, Quality education, Supply of electricity and water, Income and Recreation facilities are found to be an utmost necessary intervention among this community. Even a simple analysis of the tribal people and the district clearly shows that they are in great need of attention. It is found that even within same ethnic community, there is a variance in the needs of the people which is reflected in the living condition. Geographical location itself offered a major contributor variable to accessibility. It depicted the lopsided paradigm of development. In a nation which is built on the ideals of the democracy, leaving behind any tribe or community or people is unacceptable in more ways than one. It is only logical to suggest that who brings development should also make development accessible to the people the development is intended for. Accessibility is not a magic wand that could instantly make the problems disappear into thin air. Accessibility to quality services could only make development meaning and would serve its purpose. A decent standard of living adequate nutrition, healthcare, quality education, work and protection are not just developmental goals, they are also human rights. Human rights are essential for full human development (UNDP, Human Development Report, 2000). The present study is an appeal for an action on behalf of this community who has contributed in small or big way for the development of our country to obtain their rightful share of human rights. Key Words: Living Conditions, Tribal, Zeliangrong Tribe -
The living archive: memory, design-innovation and cross-cultural life of the pashmina shawls
This research explores the history and modern developments within the realm of pashmina shawl craftsmanship. It explores these shawls over time and influences on their design and craftsmanship used in their construction. From their influences rooted in artistic traditions to the challenges they face today. This research explores the evolution of design, with the adoption of floral patterns prevalent in seventeenth-century India by Kashmiri designers and tracing the subsequent development of a distinctive visual language characterized by innovative adaptations. It examines contemporary trends in the industry, illustrating how traditional craftsmanship has adapted to meet the demands of contemporary fashion. Through this analysis, the research aims to provide valuable insights into the enduring allure and evolving nature of the pashmina shawl art. The article discusses how artisans often hesitate to adopt new designs due to concerns about the time and effort involved in crafting these artefacts. However, there is a willingness among artisans to collaborate with professional designers, offering hope for the conservation of pashmina designs and crafting. Today, these shawls continue to connect the past and the present, it reveals how innovation and adaptation have always been central to the craft. In the present, this legacy is kept alive as artisans reimagine heritage patterns for contemporary audiences. 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. -
The Lives behind the Luxurious Threads: Beleaguered Sustainability of Kashmirs Pashmina Artisans
Kashmir pashmina, sometimes referred to as "cashmere, in the West, is one of the most valuable cultural artifacts Kashmir has offered for centuries, and continues to be sought after. The fine pure pashmina has maintained its luxury status for centuries and is still a symbol of elegance in the international markets. The pashmina shawl is not just popular for its fiber, but also for the elegant embroidery stitched in myriad colors by skilled artisans. Despite this international acclaim, the pashmina artisans dwell in impoverished conditions and face the ever-growing challenges of power looms. This research article is a study of the social and economic barriers that contribute to the dire living conditions of the active Kashmiri pashmina artisans. Along with examining the deteriorating work condition of the artisans, this paper also looks at how these circumstances have a long-lasting impact on the pashmina shawl industry, thus leading to the degradation of an art form altogether. Finally, this paper studies the declining living conditions of the pashmina artisans by analyzing the data collected through a qualitative study incorporating cultural mapping tools like interviews, personal narratives, and literature review. The sample for the study was collected from Kashmir Haat, Srinagar, Kashmir by the researcher through interviews and discussions. 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. -
The little I receive is not enough: A qualitative study of food insecurity in the South Bronx
The objective of this study was to explore the lived experiences of food insecurity amongst Bronx residents. Applying a community-based participatory research approach, we conducted a qualitative study, entailing 38 interviews with food pantry recipients, 4 key informant interviews with social service administrators, and two focus groups with 12 food pantry staff and social service providers in New York City (NYC). Applying a precarity framework, we identified three themes: (1) unaffordability of living expenses in NYC; (2) financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (3) institutional and technological barriers to food access. We identified the following subthemes under theme one: rising food costs and high cost of living. Under theme two, we identified four subthemes: (a) large household size driving poverty for Bronx families; (b) vulnerabilities to food insecurity among older adults; (c) budgeting for reduced incomes during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (d) managing unstable employment. Under the third theme, we identified three subthemes: (a) lack of access to healthy, culturally appropriate foods; (b) need for wider service availability; (c) and not having smartphones for telehealth. Study findings demonstrate how precarity impacts the lived experiences of food insecurity and financial hardship for residents of the South Bronx during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2024 Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS). -
The little I receive is not enough: A qualitative study of food insecurity in the South Bronx
The objective of this study was to explore the lived experiences of food insecurity amongst Bronx residents. Applying a community-based participatory research approach, we conducted a qualitative study, entailing 38 interviews with food pantry recipients, 4 key informant interviews with social service administrators, and two focus groups with 12 food pantry staff and social service providers in New York City (NYC). Applying a precarity framework, we identified three themes: (1) unaffordability of living expenses in NYC; (2) financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (3) institutional and technological barriers to food access. We identified the following subthemes under theme one: rising food costs and high cost of living. Under theme two, we identified four subthemes: (a) large household size driving poverty for Bronx families; (b) vulnerabilities to food insecurity among older adults; (c) budgeting for reduced incomes during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (d) managing unstable employment. Under the third theme, we identified three subthemes: (a) lack of access to healthy, culturally appropriate foods; (b) need for wider service availability; (c) and not having smartphones for telehealth. Study findings demonstrate how precarity impacts the lived experiences of food insecurity and financial hardship for residents of the South Bronx during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2024 Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS). -
The linkage of sustainable development and spirituality at workspace from the perspectives of university teachers
Purpose Sustainability and spirituality are interrelated concepts that hold immense importance in todays world. The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of spirituality (and its dimensions) on sustainability in the educational sector, in addition to examining the role of socio-demographic factors. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research design was employed using a structured questionnaire. The data were analysed through independent t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation analysis and structural equation modelling (SEM) to assess relationships between socio-demographic factors, workspace spirituality and sustainability. Findings The study found no significant differences in sustainability levels across gender, age or years of work experience. However, significant differences in workspace spirituality were observed between males and females, and across different age groups and experience levels. Positive correlations were found between workspace spirituality and dimensions such as compassion, transcendence and meaningful work, while mindfulness showed a negative correlation. SEM results further indicated that compassion and meaningful work positively influence sustainability, while mindfulness negatively affects it. Transcendence, however, showed no significant impact. Research limitations/implications The study highlights the deep interconnection between spirituality and sustainability and how socio-demographic factors shape this relationship. It provides insights for educational institutions to foster spiritually enriching environments that not only enhance academic outcomes but also promote ethical awareness, personal growth and environmental responsibility. Originality/value This research uniquely bridges gaps between spirituality, sustainability and employee demographics, offering practical implications for creating spiritually fulfilling and sustainable workspaces in the educational sector. 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited -
The Linkage Between the Determinants of Sustainable Growth and Energy-Efficient Consumption to Sustainable Development: A Cross-Country Analysis
The research explores the determinants of sustainable development, highlighting the impact of sustainable growth and energy-efficient consumption. Furthermore, individually analyzing the factors influencing sustainable development, sustainable growth and energy-efficient consumption. Using secondary data sources for 19 variables, the study analyzed it for the G20 nations excluding the European Union. Nevertheless, the findings conclude that a positive relationship between sustainable growth and energy-efficient consumption contributes to sustainable development. Including macroeconomic, spatial and socio-economic variables as control variables enhances the studys findings by unravelling a unique perspective and relationship between these variables on sustainable development. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025. -
The linkage between green banking practices and green loyalty: A customer perspective
The aim of this study is to explore the bank customers perceptions towards green banking practices. This study uses a convenient sampling method. Pre-tested questionnaires were employed to collect data. The data were collected conveniently from 358 bank customers. However, the final sample includes 304 responses after ignoring null responses (n = 304). The Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied for the analyses. The significant results of the study indicate that green banking practices positively influence green image (p = 0.001) and green trust (p = 0.025), while it does not significantly affect green loyalty (p = 0.642). The mediation analysis reveals that green image mediates the relationship between green banking practices and green loyalty, while green trust does not mediate the relationship between the same. The results have practical implications for banking institutions in India to recognize the importance of environmental initiatives in influencing the decisions of bank customers. Deepthi S. Pawar, Jothi Munuswamy, 2022. -
The limits of AI in teaching partition literature: A critical perspective on the risks of algorithmic interpretation in sensitive historical contexts
The application of generative AI in the classroom is transforming conventional methods of literary analysis and instruction, but it also raises serious concerns and limitations. This chapter critically examines these limitations within the context of teaching 1947 Partition literature in Indian college classrooms. Using a qualitative and experimental methodology, the chapter analyzes AI-generated responses to Partition narratives, revealing ChatGPT's inability to capture the historical trauma, moral accountability, and cultural depth embedded in these texts. Findings show that AI-generated interpretations often flatten complex human experiences and reduces them to simplistic patterns or generalized tropes. The chapter argues that such algorithmic interpretations risk distorting historical memory and promoting academic irresponsibility. By exposing these flaws, the chapter contributes to current debates on AI in higher education and calls for human-led literary analysis in contexts marked by deep historical and cultural trauma. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
The LimbuTamang Communities of Sikkim History and Future of Their Demand for Reservation
Since its merger in 1975 with the Indian union, one of the major sociopolitical issues in Sikkim has been the demand for reservation in the state legislative assembly for two communitiesLimbu and Tamang. The demand of reservation for the Limbus and Tamangs crystallised in Sikkim when these communities were notified as Scheduled Tribes under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002. The history and future of this political demand has been analysed. 2023 Economic and Political Weekly. All rights reserved. -
The Legal Architecture of Energy Diplomacy: India-China Pathways Toward Green Governance and Sustainable Transitions
This chapter explores the evolving legal architecture of energy diplomacy through a comparative lens on India and China, focusing on how both states navigate the intersection of foreign policy, sustainability obligations, and clean technology governance. Drawing on a systematic review and thematic content analysis, it examines how both states navigate this intersection. It shows that energy diplomacy has shifted from a geopolitical tool to a legal and technological instrument shaping national and transnational green transitions. The analysis synthesizes treaty law, national frameworks, and case law to reveal gaps and convergence in climate accountability, technology transfer, and environmental justice. This chapter proposes Green Law Diplomacy as a normative pillar of international governance, advocating for binding legal mechanisms over voluntary climate pledges to ensure equitable and sustainable transitions. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.