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The Illiberal turn in Indian democracy: shifting the trajectory of Indias foreign policy
Long-standing democracies such as India were not exempt from the global trend of democratic retreat. India has come under increasing international attention due to certain domestic policies such as the revocation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, the National Register of Citizens and Citizenship (Amendment) Act passed under the Bharatiya Janata Party government. In addition to Indias democratic decline being reflected in global democratic rankings, this has induced strains on Indias foreign relations. In its pursuit of becoming a leading power, Indias perceived democratic backsliding is likely to influence the direction of its foreign policy. To discern the impact of its perceived illiberal turn on its foreign engagement, the role of democracy in Indias foreign policy needs to be explored. While attempts have been made to understand democratic backsliding through a theoretical lens, the impact of a nations democratic status on its foreign relations and policy remains a largely unexplored area. 2023 Taylor & Francis. -
The hype of the hybrid on work culture compatibility
In the wake of the pandemic, a new working model known as the "hybrid model" has emerged, combining the advantages and disadvantages of both "on-site" and "work from home" cultures to create a balance between the two worlds. This study conducts an in-depth survey of the merits and demerits of diverse working cultures among employees at various hierarchy levels in different industry sectors. Based on the assortment of over 350 white-collar employees working across India in the cultures mentioned earlier, it has been observed that the hype of the hybrid is justified. The study discovered that the majority of the workforce favors the hybrid model, providing the perfect balance between work and personal life. However, this new blend needs to have a better cognizance and acceptance from both the employer and the employee perspectives. The insights would set a benchmark for companies and employees to develop a plan of action. 2023, IGI Global. -
The hybrid workplace: Contribution of autonomy in subjective well-being among employees in the banking, financial services and insurance sector; [????????? ??????? ?????: ????? ????????? ? ???????????? ???????????? ?????????? ? ????? ?????????? ????? ? ???????????]
Purpose. Amid the increasing importance of subjective well-being in shaping employees work outcomes, especially amidst growing health concerns and the adoption of hybrid work models, HR practitioners are actively seeking effective strategies to enhance employee well-being. The aim of this study is to develop and validate a scale for assessing autonomy in hybrid work, and subsequently, investigate the potential impact of autonomy on the subjective well-being of employees. Methodology. Data were gathered from employees working in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector in Bengaluru, India in the form of a survey from a sample size of 440 employees. Devellis methodology was followed for the scale development and multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. Findings. Autonomy in hybrid work positively related with employee well-being, with location autonomy (31.4%) being a significant contributor to this positive association followed by scheduling autonomy (17.4%) and time autonomy (7%). However, the dimension of decision-making autonomy did not show a significant relationship with subjective well-being. Research implications for practice. This research assists decision-makers in understanding the ramifications of different forms of work autonomy on workforce well-being and grasping the evolving landscape of organizational psychology. Researchers can utilize the developed scale to scrutinize autonomys effects on diverse employee outcomes, such as productivity and job satisfaction across various industries and countries, thereby augmenting the scales generalizability. Originality. The literature review indicates that there is no prior study conducted in India or any other country within the evolving context of hybrid work similar to the present study. 2025 National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University). All rights reserved. -
The Human Side of Sustainability: Environmental Leadership and Its Impact on Employee Growth
This paper explores the relationship between leadership and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the evolving role of leaders in fostering sustainable development. It examines how leadership practices drive environmental change by integrating sustainability into decision-making, organizational strategy, and stakeholder engagement. As organizations face increasing environmental challenges, regulatory demands, and societal expectations, leaders must balance financial performance with long-term sustainability goals. The study highlights the importance of stakeholder collaboration, corporate social responsibility, and strategic leadership in advancing sustainability initiatives. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
The Hubble tension: Change in dark energy or a case for modified gravity?
Recently, much controversy has been raised about the cosmological conundrum involving the discrepancy in the value of the Hubble constant as implied by Planck satellite observations of the CMBR in the early Universe and that deduced from other distance indicators (for instance using standard candles like supernovae, tip of the red giant branch, etc.) in the present epoch. The Planck estimate is about 67km-1Mpc-1, while that deduced from distance indicators at the present epoch is around 73-74km-1Mpc-1. Also the independent determination of the local value of the Hubble constant based on a calibration of the tip of the red giant branch and applied to Type Ia supernovae found a value of 69.8km-1Mpc-1. Here we propose a modification of the gravitational field on large scales as an alternate explanation for this discrepancy in the value of the Hubble constant as implied in the above-mentioned method, i.e., by Planck observations of the CMBR in the early Universe, and that deduced from other distance indicators in the present epoch. 2021, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science. -
The Horror, the Horror! Mediatised Narrativisation of Gendered Violence
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The hope and the dilemma of the urban poor /
Economic Political Weekly, Vol.53, Issue 40, pp.40-46, ISSN No. 0012-9976. -
The hope and the dilemma of the urban poor
A common view about economically weaker sections and lower-income groups in India is that they live in slums because they cannot afford to buy or rent decent accommodation in the formal market. However, some can pay a monthly rent and/or for the services such as garbage disposal and water, but they, and others who can afford to buy, are deterred by institutional constraints. Many slum households face a dilemma: opting for better and more secure living conditions would mean losing some of the advantages of living in a slum and the possibility of a free home. 2018 Economic and Political Weekly. All rights reserved. -
The Himalayan Ecosystem and Development Paradigm: A Sustainability Perspective
The Himalaya is physically and biologically very complex and diverse. It is one of the youngest and loftiest of the mountain systems of the world. It is a biodiversity rich area having a distinctive climatic impact on lives of people in Asia. Major rivers of the region originate from the Himalayan Mountains providing the source of water for a large mass of population. Himalaya is a house to many crops of the world, natural wealth as well as indigenous societies and knowledge system. It is a rich repository of plant and animal wealth providing a source of livelihood to millions of people in the Asian region. Its significance lies in the fact that it has been recognised as among the 34 global biodiversity hotspots. Due to anthropogenic activitiesdriven by the economic development modellike mining, road construction, dam construction, tourism, infrastructure development et al. and climate change there has been wide spread damage to fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The consequences of such developmental activities has far reaching consequences on the future of Himalayan ecosystem altering the course of nature and impacting human lives and societies depending on Himalaya and hence unsustainable for the earth. It is predicted that the anthropogenic activities in and around Himalayas shall have significant consequences regionally and globally raising questions about natural resources, ecology, sustainability, loss of habitat by species, human rights, livelihood of people in the region. The present model of development solely premised on the anthropocentricism has caused enormous harm to Himalayan ecology. It has ignored the traditional conservation model adopted by traditional inhabitants bringing great destruction to the Himalaya which has global implications. In the light of the above this chapter will discuss the consequences of anthropogenic activities on the Himalayan ecosystem. Moreover, it will explore the sustainability of anthropogenic activities and how that can be helpful to the planet. Moreover, it will offer few suggestions for the improvement of the Himalayan ecosystem which will be advantageous to the present as well as future generations. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024. -
The hesitant Pythagorean fuzzy ELECTRE III: An adaptable recycling method for plastic materials
In this research article, introduce a novel decision making method called HPF-ELECTRE method by extending the ELECTRE III (ELimination and Choice Expressing REality) method with HPF (Hesitant Pythagorean Fuzzy) set. The efficiency of the new method is testing in the plastic recycling problem. One of the most hazardous domestic materials is plastic. The low biodegradability nature of plastic is a serious threat to the environment and to human life. Plastic is a synthetic chemical that do not belong to the natural world. Owing to the non-biodegradability, the only way to deal with this modern-world problem is recycling. Finding a suitable recycling method for disposing and recycling plastic materials is a major research issue. Propose the HPF-ELECTRE III method to find out the adaptable recycling method for plastics materials. The outranking in HPF-ELECTRE III method expand on concordance and discordance acceptability value values. Established method is an effective tool for decision making problems. 2020 Elsevier Ltd -
The Heart of Education: Being Called to Teach
A calling to teach inspires educators to nurture and challenge students, creating a reciprocal relationship where both students and teachers grow, learn, and contribute to a vibrant, compassionate community of lifelong learners. 2025 Childhood Education International. -
The Green Evolution: Transforming Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future
The paper analyses systemic, multi-stakeholder effort required to overcome continual challenges. Proactive solutions that prioritize supplier collaboration and transparency, aided by emerging technologies and public-policy guidance, can drive the necessary sustainability transformation. The required sustainability change can be initiated by proactive solutions that place a high priority on supplier collaboration and transparency, supported by new technology and recommendations from public policy. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. -
THE GREAT RESET AND THE NEARTERM IMPLICATIONS FOR THE CHINESE ECONOMY: A POST PANDEMIC OUTLOOK
The Great Reset has had a severe impact on the Chinese economy, with implications domestically, and on the global supply chain. One consequence has been the decline in the overall market demand in China, with a significant negative impact on infrastructure development and the labour industry. A unique aspect is a survey is to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on innovation and integration of digital technologies in China. The authors analyse the impact of the Great Reset on the Chinese economy, the implications on the supply chains that China is a crucial part of, and the global implications thereof. (2023), (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul). All Rights Reserved. -
The Future Warfare with Multidomain Applications of Artificial Intelligence: Research Perspective
We live in a period when historical fiction has become current reality. With our future being automated, using AI on a daily basis will only get more convenient. Making military weapons to detect, monitor, and engage a human being with attacks may all be done in the privacy of one's own garden. There is a plethora of AI software out there that can be readily integrated into combat weapons. The automobile industry is already incorporating AI into vehicles to assess driving circumstances and give augmented reality to drivers via heads-up displays in order to assist avert accidents. Similarly, artificial intelligence will be utilized to study the battlefield and give soldiers with augmented reality information via heads-up displays and weapon control systems. Since AI is not a single technology, it has been argued that it might be used by the military in a variety of ways. Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) activities, as well as processing and interpreting sensor data and geographic imaging analysis, are all examples of AI. Artificial intelligence has the potential to reduce human involvement in conflict, whether it is employed for combat robots or data analysis. AI has the potential to profoundly alter the nature of war. The article mainly focussed on warfare technologies and applications. The main aim of this review is to understand the current applications being used in armed forces and proposed technologies of artificial intelligence. 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. -
The future of urban transport integrating VANETs and blockchain for seamless mobility
The combination of VLC and blockchain technologies has immense potential to solve several problems that arise in urban infrastructures of smart cities. This chapter examines real- life instances and scenarios of the said integration beginning from accident prevention, traffic management to coordination of autonomous vehicles and smart parking services. VANET consists of V2V and V2I communication which promotes averting collisions, hazards and even allows an adaptive optimization of traffic in real- time environments. In addition, blockchain assists this by providing data preservation as well as guaranteeing security and accountability across all aspects of the construction through decentralized individual approaches, smart contracts, and incentivized mechanisms. Among the outlined features the one that follows from the federation of V2V devices is the accident prevention through secured emergency response systems which can be a part of blockchain ecosystem hence providing reliability in dispatch coordination. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
The future of urban life: The technological and humanistic dimensions of cognitive cities
A smart city implies realising sustainable city growth enabled by technology-based intelligent solutions to give its citizens a good quality of life. Information and communication technologies play a crucial role as the nerve centre of the smart city for collecting and analysing data from various sources, like mobile, social media, and sensors. The Internet of things (IoT) and big data (BD) also play a critical role in smart city infrastructures, changing how we analyse patterns and trends in human behaviour. Smart cities generate massive amounts of data and therefore need many flexible ways to process data and implement solutions. Recently, cognitive analytics have attracted the attention of researchers and practitioners worldwide as a technology-based innovative solution. It is a novel approach to information discovery and decision-making which uses multiple intelligent technologies such as statistical machine learning, deep learning, distributed artificial intelligence, natural language processing and visual pattern recognition to understand data and generate insights. A cognitive smart city refers to the convergence of emerging IoT and smart city technologies to realise cyber-physical social systems, their generated big data from sensing to communication and computing, and artificial intelligence techniques for all aspects of collaborative computing in sensors, actuators and human-machine interfaces. The field of humanities typically approaches the concept of cognitive cities from a cultural, philosophical, and humanistic perspective. Humanities scholars examine how cities shape our thoughts, beliefs, values, and experiences and how they impact our collective memory and identity. They consider the role of cities as sites of cultural production and consumption and explore the social and political implications of urbanisation and technological advancement. This paper aims to highlight the connection between technology and the humanities in the context of cognitive cities. The paper will explore the technological aspects of cognitive cities and their cultural, humanistic, and philosophical implications. 2023 Author(s). -
The Future of the Gig Professionals: A Study Considering Gen Y, Gen C, and Gen Alpha
This article aims to analyze the reasons behind the gig economys growth considering the present and future. From few empirical pieces of evidence, it is clear that the gig economy took shape after the 2008 great economic recession, where unemployment rose in leaps and bounds along with voluntary job leaving. In recent times, the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the primary reasons for the forced rise of the gig economy. Strategically and practically speaking, from the economic point of view, the gig economy is dominated by Gen Y and Gen C and will be dominated by Gen Alpha soon. However, there are very fragile differences between Gen Y, C, and Gen Alpha; all three generations are lashed together in the name of tech-savvy and flexibility-seekers. Thus, this article justifies the influence of technology generations and the rise of the gig economy. There is less research work exclusively on Gen Y, C, and Alpha. Still, regarding the gig economy in light of the great economic recession and COVID-19, this new work highlights originality. Future researchers working on Gen Alpha and Gen C can explore the role of digital technologies in changing routine life and its impact on their personal life and career life. Technology has been a significant reason for the sprung-in gig jobs. However, it can also have adverse outcomes, which has scope to be explored. Thus, this research may be a catalyst for future research works in similar lines. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022. -
The future of smart contracts: Pioneering a new era of automated transactions and trust in the digital economy
The future of smart contracts in decentralized finance (DeFi) is a dynamic and evolving field that holds immense potential for transforming traditional financial systems The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with smart contracts is enhancing their capabilities, enabling efficient processing of data and intelligent decision-making. Smart contracts provide an open and effective replacement for traditional financial structures as they continue to gain popularity. The potential of smart contracts to improve transparency, optimize operating procedures, and transform industries like healthcare, finance, and education is what will determine their future. To support blockchain-based apps and grow the DeFi ecosystem, smart contract platforms like Polkadot, Cardano, and Ethereum must continue to innovate and evolve. The future of smart contracts is largely being shaped by the possibility of multi-chain smart contracts, the incorporation of AI and machine learning technology, and the support for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
The Future of Insurance: How AI is Shaping the Sector
The combination of AI and insurance was once an idyllic idea, but it has now become an imperative, transforming how insurers analyze, manage, and mitigate risks. AI benefits the insurance sector in a variety of ways. It aids in accelerated underwriting, hazard assessment, more equitable pricing, and tailored policies. AI helps to speed up claim processing and detect fraudulent activity. Furthermore, AI enables the performance of operations by means of lowering administrative overhead via automation. The purpose of the study is to examine the current and potential AI applications in the insurance sector and also to analyse the impact of AI in the insurance sector. The study employed a descriptive research design and the data has been collected through secondary sources like journals, books, reports, websites, etc. The study found that AI has enabled insurers to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and offer extra customized danger evaluation for its clients. This has led to a seamless and handy revel in for policyholders, in addition to extra correct underwriting and pricing for insurers. Additionally, AI has facilitated the automation of claims processing, taking into account quicker and extra correct claims settlements. However, the implementation of AI within the coverage enterprise also presents demanding issues that need to be solved. 2026 Alka Agnihotri, Anuja Pandey and Balamurugan Balusamy. -
The future of business management with the power of distributed systems and computing
Distributed systems and computing have emerged as key technologies for businesses seeking to improve their operations, decision-making, and customer experience. In this chapter, we examine the potential of distributed systems and computing for the future of business management. We analyze the key characteristics and advantages of distributed systems and computing for business management, including improved scalability, flexibility, and availability, as well as increased efficiency and reduced costs. We also discuss the various applications of distributed systems and computing in business management, including inventory management, supply chain optimization, customer relationship management, financial management and accounting, data analytics, decision-making, and collaboration and communication. We also explore the emerging trends and technologies in distributed systems and computing, including edge computing, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, and their potential implications for the future of business management. Furthermore, we discuss the opportunities for research and innovation in the field of distributed systems and computing, including the development of new algorithms and protocols, the exploration of novel applications, and the investigation of the social and ethical implications of distributed systems and computing. In conclusion, distributed systems and computing offer a powerful set of tools for businesses seeking to enhance their performance and competitiveness in the digital age. However, the adoption of distributed systems and computing also entails a range of challenges and risks that must be addressed through careful planning and management. By embracing the potential of distributed systems and computing while also addressing its challenges, businesses can position themselves for success in the increasingly interconnected and digital world of the future. 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved.