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Sexual Relationship Decision Making Based on Entertainment Media: A Qualitative Perspective Among Young Couples
As important as physical, mental, or social health is sexual health. Teenage pregnancy, STDs/STIs, and unsafe abortions are just a few of the population health issues that can arise from the absence of adequate sex education for young people. The purpose of this study is to investigate the process of sexual decision-making as influenced by media intervention among couples. Entertainment education (EE) is an approach that uses storytelling to influence large-scale behaviour change. EE has been used as a potent tool to educate, enlighten, and influence society and individual behaviour change worldwide. Through entertainment education, people have been taught about themes like HIV, family planning, pregnancy and child health, violence against women, and other subjects. Web series or movies that are accessible on the online subscription service, Netflix was taken into consideration for this study. Although there is a great deal of research on adolescent sexuality, studies of sexual decision-making have traditionally been gendered, meaning that men and women have been examined separately. This study is designed for a qualitative investigation using a phenomenological approach. Thematic analysis was employed to analyse semi-structured interviews of couples in a heterosexual romantic relationship. The findings will reveal the influence of entertainment education on young couples choices in their intimate relationships. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024. -
Sexual Selection, Signaling and Facial Hair: US and India Ratings of Variable Male Facial Hair
Objective: The objective of this study was to address the putative ancestral social signaling value of male facial hair, in concert with variable cultural meaning. The ability to grow facial hair might have served as an honest ancestral signal of male age, social dominance, strength and health. Male facial hair may also have had signaling value for attractiveness, though these might be less strong than effects tied to male-male competition. Male facial hair can also be modified, giving rise to cultural variation in its potential signaling function. Methods: We surveyed N= 252 US men and women and N= 280 Indian men and women, ages 1825, about sociodemographics and attitudes toward male facial hair. Participants rated a randomized series of nine images of a composite male model with facial hair with respect to: preferred style, estimated age, attractive to potential partners, assertive, physically strong, friendly, and healthy. Types of facial hair were group into three categories: clean shaven, partial (e.g., Van Dyke, soul patch, stubble) and beard. Results: Supporting hypothesized differences, results show that more male facial hair was positively associated with age estimates and negatively with friendliness, and positively related to assertiveness and physical strength. Supporting hypotheses, women preferred less facial hair and rated less facial hair as more attractive. Some sample differences arose, such as Indian participants perceiving greater age range estimates than US respondents. Conclusion: These data indicate patterned variation in evaluations of male facial hair that can be situated within an evolutionary and culturally evolved signaling framework. 2020, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. -
Sexual violence in cyberspace: breaking the silence of international law
The increasing dependence of the world on digital technology and the internet has consequently led to the juxtaposition of the problematic social structure in online transactions and communications. This has resulted in increasing cases of cybersexual violence against women. The article argues that the effects of cybercrimes are transnational and, therefore, the traditional domestic criminal law is rather inept in preventing crime and punishing offenders. This increases the obligation of international law, which has so far remained silent on the issue. The articles conclusion suggests that the proposed World Convention on Cybercrime should include cybersexual violence as a core crime. This would serve as a beginning for addressing the threat, effect, and extent of the crime of cybersexual violence. The article concludes that the masculinist normative structure of international law is to blame for its culture of silence. Copyright 2024 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. -
Shadowing the image archive: In medias res: Inside Nalini Malani's shadow plays, Mieke Bal (2016) /
Moving Image Review & Art Journal (MIRAJ), Vol.7, Issue 2, pp.325-335, ISSN No: 2045-6298. -
Shaping organizational culture through training and development initiatives
This chapter explores the critical significance of development and training initiatives in molding and impacting an organization's culture. Organizational culture significantly influences employee satisfaction and motivation, making training programs crucial for fostering and harmonizing cultural values. In this analysis, the authors explore the theoretical underpinnings of organizational culture and evaluate its influence on the conduct and productivity of employees. Then, they investigate various development and training strategies that can influence, reinforce, or effectively transform corporate culture. Practical insights and real-world case studies demonstrate organizations' effective utilization of training initiatives to advance their intended cultural attributes. This chapter emphasizes the significance of ensuring that training initiatives align with the organization's overarching cultural objectives and the possible influence this may have on employee commitment and motivation. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Shaping sustainable paths for perishable food supply chains - contemporary insights and future prospects
The pursuit for a sustainable system for perishable Food Supply Chains (FSCs) centres on delivering sustenance to potential stakeholders while minimizing environmental repercussions and conserving precious natural resources. Despite extensive literature review on process and quality in FSCs, the existing gap between research and industry practice still remains a challenge. A lack of comprehensive framework encompassing all stages of perishable FSCs and a dearth of understanding regarding consumer preferences and recent market trends emphasize the need for further research. The present study efforts to address the existing gap by employing an advanced bibliographical technique that categorizes emerging research trends and transcends conventional literature approaches. Through an extensive analysis, the present study objectives to scrutinize the current state of sustainability within perishable FSCs while also mapping out a blueprint for forthcoming research. This comprehensive exploration identifies five pivotal themes: Strategic Governance and Innovation, Consumer Attitudes and Short FSCs, Sustainable Supply Chains Network Design, Sustainable Supply Chains and Circular Economy, and Integration of Emerging Technologies. By probing into prescriptive content analysis, the study delves into research gaps and trends, providing an all-encompassing panorama of prior sustainable FSC research. Furthermore, the study concentrates on two generic research questions that pave the way for embracing sustainable approaches in the realm of perishable FSC research, thereby propelling the field towards a more impactful and sustainable future. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2024. -
Shared Mobility and Indias Generation Z: Environmental Consciousness, Risks, and Attitudes
Shared mobility platforms have built scalable digital marketplaces that facilitate the allocation and sharing of transportation and promote sustainable urban travel. Generation Zs attitude toward shared consumption is closely linked to their perceptions of the importance of sustainability. This study identifies Generation Zs awareness of shared mobility platforms in India and the factors that influence their use. Data were collected from 318 respondents from Generation Z in India and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. Findings indicate that Generation Zs intention to use shared mobility is influenced by environmental consciousness, social aspects, economic benefits, and perceived risks. Results also show that perceived risks have an indirect effect on intention, which is mediated by attitude. The novel conceptual model developed and tested in this research can be used to inform policies and business models for the adoption of shared mobility services for Generation Z, ultimately promoting more sustainable transportation systems and improved urban mobility. 2024 by the authors. -
SharePort: A Cost Saving and Energy Efficient Ride-Sharing Application for Airport Commutes
SharePort is a mobile application specifically designed for finding people to share rides with, from airport locations. It allows users to find other users at the airport who are traveling to similar locations within a threshold of 2 K M s. This paper talks about the implementation of such an application, its benefit to the society in terms of individual costs, energy savings, traffic reduction, etc. It lays out the design patterns, features and their contribution to the overall idea. In addition to its various positive impacts on the individual expenditure of commuters and the environmental benefits, SharePort also resolves the issue of needing a third-party application to contact the people they are willing to share rides with, by integrating a chat feature, which enables ease of communication and accountability. Initial evaluations demonstrate that pairing up commuters can reduce ride costs by 30-50% per user depending on distance traveled. Additionally, a shared trip also decreases the number of vehicles used for overlapping commutes, reducing fuel burn and carbon emissions compared to independent commutes. Not only does it reduce individual trip costs but it also contributes to lower fuel usage, fewer vehicles on the road, and a more sustainable mobility ecosystem that mutually benefits commuters, cities, and the environment. Relevant SDGs: SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action). 2026 IEEE. -
She Shores A Study on the Lives, Challenges and Resilience of Women of the Koli Fishing Community in Mumbai
This study delves into the lives of women from the Koli fishing community in Mumbai, aiming to illuminate their unique life experiences and the daily struggles that often remain hidden beneath their prosperous facade. It endeavours to examine their agency and adaptive strategies employed to navigate these challenges. The research was conducted in Pachubandar, Vasai, located in the western suburbs of Mumbai, which stands as one of the prominent Koli settlements in the city. Employing a qualitative research approach coupled with an exploratory research design, the study engaged ten participants, comprising seven Koli women and three key informants from the community. Additionally, an observational analysis of four retail and wholesale fish markets in Mumbai was conducted to gain insight into the working conditions of Koli fisherwomen. This study adopts a gender-focused perspective to scrutinise the contextual vulnerabilities that shape the lives of Koli women. It underscores the paradox wherein, despite playing a pivotal role in sustaining both their families and the traditional fishing occupation, their contributions often go unnoticed. The Koli women face severe deprivation due to their limited access to property and decision-making authority. They find themselves entangled within traditional norms and patriarchal structures, which impede their access to essential assets and diverse livelihood resources. Although they significantly contribute to the fishery sector, their struggles, needs, and aspirations are frequently disregarded due to their lack of representation and involvement in decision-making bodies. The majority of these women work under precarious conditions, devoid of proper infrastructure, resources, and security. Furthermore, the evolving dynamics within the fishery sector, driven by rapid urbanisation and modernisation, have a profound impact on the lives and traditional livelihoods of Koli women. They now confront issues such as dwindling fish catches due to environmental degradation, heightened market competition, reduced livelihood spaces brought about by shifting urban and coastal landscapes, altered labour relations, and technological advancements. Consequently, they find themselves caught between the conflicting forces of tradition and modernity. The research also sheds light on the strategies devised by Koli women to resist and adapt to the uncertainties and challenges they encounter, ultimately safeguarding their livelihoods through self-organisation. The study emphasises the imperative to acknowledge their contributions as visible work and advocates for the incorporation of gender considerations when formulating policies and development strategies within the fisheries sector. MEGHNA ROY AND JYOTI SINGH, 2024. -
She Shores: A Study on the Lives, Challenges and Resilience of Women of the Koli Fishing Community in Mumbai
This study delves into the lives of women from the Koli fishing community in Mumbai, aiming to illuminate their unique life experiences and the daily struggles that often remain hidden beneath their prosperous facade. It endeavours to examine their agency and adaptive strategies employed to navigate these challenges. The research was conducted in Pachubandar, Vasai, located in the western suburbs of Mumbai, which stands as one of the prominent Koli settlements in the city. Employing a qualitative research approach coupled with an exploratory research design, the study engaged ten participants, comprising seven Koli women and three key informants from the community. Additionally, an observational analysis of four retail and wholesale fish markets in Mumbai was conducted to gain insight into the working conditions of Koli fisherwomen. This study adopts a gender-focused perspective to scrutinise the contextual vulnerabilities that shape the lives of Koli women. It underscores the paradox wherein, despite playing a pivotal role in sustaining both their families and the traditional fishing occupation, their contributions often go unnoticed. The Koli women face severe deprivation due to their limited access to property and decision-making authority. They find themselves entangled within traditional norms and patriarchal structures, which impede their access to essential assets and diverse livelihood resources. Although they significantly contribute to the fishery sector, their struggles, needs, and aspirations are frequently disregarded due to their lack of representation and involvement in decision-making bodies. The majority of these women work under precarious conditions, devoid of proper infrastructure, resources, and security. Furthermore, the evolving dynamics within the fishery sector, driven by rapid urbanisation and modernisation, have a profound impact on the lives and traditional livelihoods of Koli women. They now confront issues such as dwindling fish catches due to environmental degradation, heightened market competition, reduced livelihood spaces brought about by shifting urban and coastal landscapes, altered labour relations, and technological advancements. Consequently, they find themselves caught between the conflicting forces of tradition and modernity. The research also sheds light on the strategies devised by Koli women to resist and adapt to the uncertainties and challenges they encounter, ultimately safeguarding their livelihoods through self-organisation. The study emphasises the imperative to acknowledge their contributions as 'visible work' and advocates for the incorporation of gender considerations when formulating policies and development strategies within the fisheries sector. 2024 Meghna Roy. -
Shear wave interaction with cylindrical magneto-electro-elastic structures
The present study develops an extended analytical framework for investigating Love-type wave propagation in multilayered magneto-electro-elastic (MEE) composites while accounting for nanoscale electrical, magnetic, and mechanical interfacial imperfections. The primary purpose is to establish a generalized dispersion relation that unifies classical Love-wave theory with coupled-field effects and imperfect interface conditions. The methodology employs the complex function approach in conjunction with the Helmholtz equation and wavefield superposition theory. Interfacial imperfection factors are introduced via a spring-type boundary model, leading to an infinite system of equations. A systematic truncation procedure ensures convergence of the analytical solution, and numerical simulations are performed to illustrate the influence of imperfections, thickness ratio, and coupling coefficients on dispersion, attenuation, and coupling efficiency. Findings reveal that imperfections significantly suppress phase velocity, with electrical defects producing stronger effects than magnetic ones, while mechanical bonding imperfections accelerate attenuation. Combined imperfections exhibit a synergistic nonlinear influence, producing dispersion shifts more severe than the sum of individual effects. Comparisons between EMO and EMS boundary conditions highlight that stress-driven EMS interfaces are more sensitive to imperfections than displacement-driven EMO boundaries. Additionally, increasing the guiding layer thickness enhances wave confinement, raising phase velocity and partially mitigating defect influence. Validation is achieved by demonstrating that the model naturally reduces to the classical Love-wave solution in the absence of coupling and imperfections, showing excellent agreement with previously published results. The novelty of the work lies in providing the first comprehensive formulation that integrates piezoelectric, piezomagnetic, and imperfection effects within a unified Love-wave framework. Limitations include restriction to anti-plane shear (SH) motion and idealized isotropic elastic half-space substrates, which may be extended in future studies to anisotropic or viscoelastic media. Practical applications include non-destructive evaluation of layered composites, defect detection, fatigue life prediction, energy harvesting, and the design of piezoelectric/piezomagnetic sensors. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Austria, part of Springer Nature 2025. -
Shear Waves Induced Vibration in a Size-dependent Loosely-bonded ViscoelasticFlexoelectric Material Structure Subjected to Fractional Derivative
The present study investigates the dispersive and damping limitations of shear horizontal waves (SH-waves) in an imperfectly bonded size-dependent layer over layer (LoL) structure. The LoL model consists of a nonlocal flexoelectric layer (NFL) coated by a thin nonlocal viscoelastic layer (NVL) with fractional elastic and viscoelastic properties. Utilizing Eringen's nonlocal elasticity theory, the governing equations for both NVL and NFL have been established and a complex frequency relation through analytical methods is obtained by applying appropriate boundary conditions at the imperfect interface and free surfaces. The complex frequency relation was then separated into dispersion and attenuation equations to represent the dispersive and damping characteristics of SH-waves in the LoL model. The study presents the classical case as a particular instance along with various other cases obtained by relaxing certain assumptions from the present model. To visualize the impact of key parameters such as viscosity, NVL thickness, permittivity, piezoelectricity, nonlocality parameters of NVL and NFL, imperfectness, fractional-order derivative, and flexoelectricity on dispersive and damping natures, several graphs have been plotted and discussed the distinguished region of existence for dispersion and attenuation curves. This was achieved by deriving the lower and upper bounds for SH-wave velocity. Additionally, the influence of key parameters on the surface response of nonlocal shear stresses and particle displacement within the LoL structure is graphically depicted as a function of depth. The findings reveal that SH-wave characteristics are significantly more diverse in the size-dependent LoL model compared to the classical LoL model. The findings of this study hold significant promise for advancing the design and functionality of various technological applications. By enhancing our understanding of surface wave dynamics in size-dependent structures combining flexoelectric and viscoelastic materials, this research paves the way for innovations in sensor technology, energy harvesting systems, and devices capable of manipulating waves. 2025 Elsevier Masson SAS -
Shearhorizontal wave transmission in prestressed rotating piezoelectricpiezomagnetic cylinders with imperfect interfaces: analytical modeling and parametric insights
This study develops an analytical framework to investigate shearhorizontal (SH) wave transmission in layered multiferroic cylinders composed of concentric piezoelectric (PE) and piezomagnetic (PM) materials under prestress and rotation. Both bi-layer and tri-layer configurations are examined, with the latter including a fiber-reinforced core, while the interfaces are modeled as mechanically, electrically, or magnetically imperfect using spring-type conditions. Closed-form dispersion relations are derived for electrically open/magnetically short and electrically short/magnetically open boundary cases. Numerical simulations are conducted to assess the influence of interfacial compliance, thickness ratio, rotation speed, and initial stress on phase and group velocities, as well as electromechanical coupling efficiency. The findings reveal that mechanical imperfection exerts a stronger influence on SH wave dispersion than electrical or magnetic defects, while PE/PM stiffening leads to monotonic phase velocity enhancement. Rotation and prestress are shown to significantly modify dispersion behavior, with PE layers more sensitive than PM layers. The novelty of this work lies in its unified treatment of multiferroic cylinders with simultaneous rotation, prestress, and multifield interface imperfections, bridging theoretical predictions with practical design considerations. Although the analysis assumes linear material behavior and neglects nonlinear dissipation or thermal coupling, it provides physically consistent predictions validated against limiting cases from prior literature. The results offer valuable guidelines for the design of piezoelectricpiezomagnetic devices such as SAW gyroscopes, rotation sensors, and magnetically controlled transducers, where interfacial integrity and prestress management are critical for performance optimization. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Austria, part of Springer Nature 2025. -
Shell script to clone AODV routing protocol in network Simulator-2
Background and Objective: Most of the research that are carried in ad hoc routing protocol is through simulation. While working with a simulator, the codes are enclosed in a component that is accessible to all the developers. The difficulty arises as there is no enough documentation and users find it difficult to modify different C++ and TCL files. Even if one component is modified then the entire Network Simulator-2 (NS-2) suite must be reconfigured. Cloning the protocol manually takes a lot of time and prone to error. Our objective is to ease the work of developers and researchers by showing the procedure to clone the AODV protocol automatically using a script. Methodology: In this study, a shell script is developed that will clone the AODV protocol by modifying 18 C++ and TCL files of the protocol and NS-2 suite by automatically inserting the code in exact files at exact position. It also configures the NS-2 and installs the entire NS-2 suite along with setting the path in .bash files. Results: In this research work, a comparison of cloned protocol with AODV protocol is done based on throughput time and packet loss metrics and the results generated are exactly same for both the protocols. The results of the study reveal that the proposed script clones the AODV protocol successfully. Conclusion: This work proves that the proposed script can clone the AODV protocol faster with just one execution of shell script. This methodology will save the time and help the developers or research to focus more on their study on the protocol. 2018 Authors. -
Shifting mold of media technology and content with main thrust on Pandora's Box /
Journal Of Media and Social Development, Vol.2, Issue 1, pp.528-539, ISSN No: 2320-8244. -
Shifting trends in bollywood's representation of subculture -A mise-en-scene perspective /
Indian Cinema today is an outcome of the continuous shifts and transferals, focusing on certain popular culture, narrative structures and styles, genres and most importantly visual culture. Bollywood which is the custodian of Hindi Cinema has come a long way from the depiction of as a prototype of any part of the country, identified and experienced by everyone irrespective of time and space has narrowed itself into more specific forms, focusing on the sub-cultures as perceived or understood from the innumerable films produced in the recent years. -
Shock advertising and its impact on the younger generation /
Advances In Economics And Business Management, Vol.3, Issue 6, pp.653-657, ISSN: 2394-1553 (Online), 2394-1545 (Print). -
Short term effects of brief need based psychoeducation on knowledge, self-stigma, and burden among siblings of persons with schizophrenia: A prospective controlled trial
Siblings of persons with schizophrenia are important in providing long-term social support to the patients. Interventions addressing their needs are very sparse. Hence, this study aimed at testing the short-term effects of brief need based psychoeducation on knowledge, self-stigma, and burden among siblings of persons with schizophrenia. In this prospective controlled open label trial, 80 siblings of persons with schizophrenia were allocated in equal numbers to the brief need based psychoeducation group and the treatment-as-usual group. The outcomes were measured at baseline, and after the first and third month post-intervention. RM-ANCOVA was conducted to test the effect of the brief psychoeducation on outcome scores. The groups were similar with respect to socio-demographic, clinical, and outcome scores at the baseline. There was a significant group time interaction effect on knowledge (F = 8.71; p < 0.01; ?p 2 = 0.14) and self-stigma scores (F = 14.47; p < 0.001; ?p 2 = 0.21), wherein the brief psychoeducation group showed a significant increase in knowledge and reduction in self-stigma with medium effect size through baseline to the third month follow-up as compared to the treatment as usual group. We also observed a significant main effect of time; irrespective of the group allocation, there was a significant increase in the knowledge through baseline to third month follow-up (F = 5.69; p = 0.02; ?p 2 = 0.09). No main or interaction effects of group and time were observed on burden. The findings suggest that brief need based psychoeducation may increase knowledge about the illness and reduce self-stigma. Further systematic studies are warranted to test this intervention for long-term effects. 2017 Elsevier B.V. -
Short term effects of brief need based psychoeducation on knowledge, self-stigma, and burden among siblings of persons with schizophrenia: A prospective controlled trial /
Asian Journal of Psychiatry, Vol.7, pp.59-66, ISSN: 2211-3797.