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LGBT inclusion in UNSDGs - Has the Situation Improved for Sexual Minorities at Indian Workplaces?
In India, the acceptance of the sexual minorities has been considerably poor and challenging owing to societal biases and traditional misinformation. Speaking of workplaces in India, sexual minorities find it relatively difficult to have a complete breakthrough in these existing waves of biases as the policies are not that effective to help them survive in such competitive environment. The authors through this article have presented a qualitative account depicting an in-depth analysis of experiences that the sexual minorities have had in their workplaces. The paper examines the current situation of sexual minority employees at Indian workplaces after inclusion of the Universal value in UNSDGs. The authors in this paper have studied the existing issues that the sexual minorities are still facing in their respective workplaces further comparing it with the sustainable development goals on the grounds of the implicated hindrances that the practice imposes on the aim of United Nations. The Electrochemical Society -
Chlorin e6 decorated doxorubicin encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles for photo-controlled cancer drug delivery
In the study we have reported the physico-chemical, photophysical and morphological properties of chlorin e6 (Ce6) decorated doxorubicin (DOX) encapsulated chitosan (CS)-tripolyphosphate (TPP) nanoparticles which prepared by ionotropic gelation method. The Ce6 physically loaded onto the nanoparticles by self-assembly of CS with TPP-DOX under aqueous conditions. The results from DLS studies highlights the prepared nanoparticles that possess the size in the range of 80120 nm. with negatively charged of ?6 mV. The SEM and AFM images showed 80120 nm size while the average size of the Ce6 decorated nanoparticles was found to be around 100130 nm. The absorption spectra of Ce6 decorated nanoparticles are similar when compared to free Ce6 which suggest there is no change in the Ce6 chromophore upon decoration. This nanoparticle showed high photostability and singlet oxygen generation (SOG). The Ce6 decorated and DOX encapsulated nanoparticles sizes and charges are in the range of 90130 nm and ?30 mV respectively. The nanoparticles showed high encapsulation efficiency towards DOX as well as pH controlled release. This has significant anti-proliferative activity against MCF-7 breast cancer cells after irradiation at near infra-red (NIR) ranges were evaluated. This could have potential applications in photo-controlled smart DOX delivery system for cancer treatment. 2019 Elsevier B.V. -
AN ADAPTIVE HYBRID SCHEDULING APPROACH FOR SUSTAINABLE AND RELIABLE CLOUD SERVICES
The modern cloud computing systems have to plan the heterogeneous workloads and balance performance effectiveness, service availability, and sustainability. In this study, an adaptive hybrid scheduling framework is developed Adaptive Ant-guided Min-Max (AAMM) combining ant-guided optimization with dynamic Min-Min and Max-Min in deciding how to allocate cloud tasks as a multi-objective. The scheduler jointly evaluates task completion time, the likelihood of Service Level Agreement violations, energy consumption, and monetary cost within a unified scoring framework, enabling informed trade-offs among competing objectives. AAMM is assessed based on a real disaggregated Deep Learning Recommendation Model workload of 1,544 heterogeneous tasks, running on heterogeneous virtual machines. Comparative experiments are done with Min-Min, Max-Min and ACO-guided Min-Min scheduling strategies. According to experimental findings, the suggested approach has been very effective in reducing energy per task, cost per task, SLA violations are significantly lowered, and flow time stability is enhanced. Though moderate growth in the makespan is witnessed, the accompanying trade-off has created equal distribution of resources and service reliability. 2026 Academy and Industry Research Collaboration Center (AIRCC). All rights reserved. -
Space taxonomy: Need for a progressive tax regime
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky famously stated that while the Earth serves as the birthplace of humanity, it is not a place where mankind can indefinitely remain. Perhaps during that period, the prospect of exploring the mysteries of outer space appeared to be an unattainable aspiration. However, in the present day, there are no longer any limitations, not even the sky, since human ingenuity has facilitated access to outer space for humanity. This access is not just for the purposes of research and exploration but also for economic endeavours. Until now, the commercial utilisation of outer space has advanced at a very sluggish rate. However, firms including SpaceX, Orion Span, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin have achieved significant advancements in the growth of the space industry. The revenue generated by various space-related endeavours has experienced a significant 73% increase over the last ten years. The global space economy, estimated to be valued at USD one trillion in the coming years, is primarily driven by commercial activities. This presents a formidable challenge to the existing national and international taxation systems. Similar to the open seas, space is also considered res communis omnium, meaning it belongs to the entire community, and presents comparable taxing challenges with potentially uncertain solutions. The three fundamental elements of every taxation regulation, such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development or the United Nations Model Double Taxation Convention, are the taxpayer's place of residence, the origin of their income, and the methods by which they generate their money. The current tax system does not have the necessary concepts and provisions to adapt to the rapid advancements in commercial space technology. This paper examines the legal issues surrounding commercial activities conducted in space, including the nature and handling of the income generated in various legal systems. It also addresses concerns such as tax avoidance and excessive taxation, emphasising the necessity for a globally coordinated approach to effectively tax commercial activities in space. 2024 -
Assessing the impact of perceived parenting on the self-concept of college going young women
Self-concept (SC) constitutes the idea and beliefs one has about oneself. As the primary agents of socialization, parents play a crucial role in the development of self-concept of their children. The present study sought to explore the relationship of SC of college going young women in India with perceived parenting. Furthermore, it investigated whether perceived parenting significantly predicted SC. Data was collected from 150 college going young women across Delhi NCR (Mage=19.62, Age Range = 1821 years) using standardized measures of Parenting Scale and Self-Concept Questionnaire. The scales demonstrated high reliability using Cronbachs alpha for the given population. Statistical analyses (correlation and regression analysis) of the data revealed that perceived parenting of mothers and fathers both positively and significantly correlate and predict several dimensions of SC. Particularly, for participants perception of their mothers, carelessness vs. protection significantly predicted the total SC. For fathers, rejection vs. acceptance and freedom vs. discipline were major predictors. For both mothers and fathers, marital conflict vs. marital adjustment was a common predictor. The findings are indicative of the importance of perceived parenting in the development of SC. It also highlights that parenting is a shared responsibility and necessitates a balanced approach as both mothers and fathers play a vital role in shaping an individuals view of self. The Author(s) 2026. -
Polyvictimization among Children and Adolescents in India: A Scoping Review of Prevalence, Consequences, and Risk Factors
Polyvictimization, defined as the experience of multiple forms of victimization such as physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, bullying, and exposure to violence, is a significant but underexplored concern in India. This scoping review set out to map the existing literature on polyvictimization among children and adolescents, with a focus on prevalence, psychological and social consequences, and contextual risk factors. Studies published between 2000 and 2025 were included if they involved Indian participants aged 018 years and addressed more than one type of victimization. The framework given by Arksey and OMalley (2005) was adhered to for the review. Twenty-three studies were included in the review, highlighting that children were often subjected to overlapping victimizations rather than single instances, with emotional and physical abuse most common, alongside neglect, sexual abuse, and bullying. These experiences were consistently linked to depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavioral problems, and poor social functioning, with risks heightened by gender, poverty, family conflict, and institutional settings. Overall, the findings show that polyvictimization is prevalent yet seldom studied as a distinct concept in India, underscoring the need for nationally representative research, clearer definitions, and integrated child protection policies that address the cumulative impact of multiple victimizations. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
The role of financial inclusion in driving women's economic empowerment
The current chapter examines the impact of financial inclusion on women's economic empowerment. The data was gathered from 1,140 women in slums through a structured schedule on a five-point Likert scale. The schedule was pretested and validated using reliability and validity tests. The exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to validate the questions. The impact was tested using linear regression, and results of regression model indicated women's financial inclusion significantly contributes to their economic empowerment. The findings of the study indicate that women in urban slums do not lack access to financial institutions. The results of the study have critical implications for policymakers and stakeholders involved in the financial inclusion process such as bankers, self-help groups, and others to reorient themselves towards financial inclusion practices. 2023, IGI Global. -
The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Social and Political Empowerment: Mediating Role of Economic Empowerment
The primary purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of financial inclusion on womens social and political empowerment through the mediation of economic empowerment. A multidimensional index is created, using methodology by UNDP, to measure financial inclusion. Womens empowerment is measured through economic, social, and political dimensions. The datacollected from 545 women in slums through a structured schedule on a 5-point Likert scale. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was performed to measure the construct. Multivariate statistical techniques such as regression were used to test the relationship between financial inclusion and women empowerment. The findings underscore a discernibly modest representation of women attaining high financial inclusion in slum settings. It is essential to recognise the pivotal role of economic empowerment as a partial mediator within the intricate interplay linking financial inclusion to social and political empowerment.This investigation is grounded in an examination of urban slums but has the potential for broader applicability, encompassing rural regions and locales proximate to financial centers within metropolitan areas to formulate a comprehensive framework for the empowerment of women. The findings underscore the impact of socio-economic and politico-economic factors on the incorporation of marginalized communities into the formal financial system. The current investigation results have implications for policymakers in developing countries that can serve as a valuable resource to enhance womens participation in the formal financial system. 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature. -
Stock Market Efficiency and COVID-19 with Multiple Structural Breaks: Evidence from India
The objective of the study is to investigate the influence of the coronavirus pandemic (endogenous crisis) on the stock market efficiency of India during the multiple break periods. The empirical analysis is performed using conditional heteroscedasticity and a small sample robust wild bootstrap automatic variance ratio test and automatic portmanteau test on a daily stock return data of two benchmark indices, that is, NIFTY and SENSEX. The empirical results demonstrate that the stock return of two indices deviates from market efficiency during some periods of the analysis, notably during the nationwide lockdown and peak periods of coronavirus cases in India. These findings indicate that changing stock market behaviour becomes more speculative and earns abnormal profits. To the best of the authors knowledge, this study provides the first evidence of investigating the variations in the stock market efficiency of India in response to this endogenous crisis. 2022 International Management Institute, New Delhi. -
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Paired curves on riemannian manifolds
The thesis examines certain curves in Riemannian manifolds, which exist in one-one correspondence with other curves. This correspondence is described by means of a rigid link between the frame vectors allied newlineto these quotpairedquot curves. The Combescure transformation is made use of to exhibit that one of the paired curves can be obtained as an infinitesimal deformation of the other. The correspondence between the paired curves is exploited to formulate expressions relating the curvature and torsion functions of one with the other. newlineThe primary setting for this study is the Euclidean space R3, with brief considerations of 3-dimensional Riemannian space forms(i.e. Riemannian manifolds of constant sectional curvature). The exponential map is the desired tool of analysis in the latter case. The major classes of curves treated are the Mannheim class of curves in R3 and their partner curves. Further, with the help of the newlinenotion of the osculating helix, a new class of curves called constantpitch curves are defined, which are seen to naturally arise in motion analysis studies in theoretical kinematics. Constant-pitch curves are newlinealso shown to be inherent counterparts of Mannheim curves by means of a deformation. newlinePivotal properties of Mannheim and constant-pitch curves are established and a few examples are put forth. Integral characterizations of both curves are derived in terms of their spherical indicatrices. A newlineconsequence of this to geometric modeling problems involving energy functionals and also to the study of elastic curves is discussed. newlineCertain ruled surfaces generated by Mannheim and constant-pitch curves which occur as axodes associated to a rigid body motion are newlinedetailed and their applications to kinematics are studied. Further, the nature of paired curves in connection with tubular neighbourhoods/surfaces are investigated. newline -
Exploring Symbolism and Myth in the Motifs of Pashmina Shawls: A Semiotic Analysis
The motifs adorning the pashmina shawl serve as a visual testimony to its association with Persian art, which significantly influenced the region. The advent of Islam in Kashmir during the 14th century ushered in a new era of artistic expression, wherein Muslim artists incorporated floral and arboreal motifs to enhance the esthetic appeal of textiles, architecture, and other facets of material culture. The main objective of this study is to examine the myth and narrative included in motifs found on Kashmiri pashmina shawls in light of Barthess mythological framework. The study reevaluates the paisley motif, attributing its creativity to Kashmiri artisans, and contributes significantly to documenting and conserving Kashmiri textile heritage. Through primary data analysis, it offers fresh insights into the motifs meanings and challenges conventional narratives. This study looked into the significance of floral motifs that are frequently used on pashmina shawls. This study depends upon the conclusions derived from the firsthand information collected from Kashmiri academicians, artisans, and secondary sources. 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. -
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. -
Solving Wordle Using Actor-Critic Reinforcement Learning
The popular word-game Wordle poses a difficult sequential decision-making problem with enormous discrete action spaces and partial feedback. In order to solve Wordle as efficiently as possible, this work explores the use of actor-critic reinforcement learning techniques. We develop two actor-critic variations, Vanilla Actor-Critic (AC) and Advantage Actor-Critic (A2C), and formulate Wordle as a Markov Decision Process. Through curriculum training on increasingly larger vocabulary, our method filters out invalid actions and guides learning by combining neural networks and symbolic reasoning. While the AC agent has 42.35 % success with an average guess of 4.85, the A2C agent has a 46.05 % success rate averaging 5.31 guesses per successful game. We show that, especially in the worst-case situations, batch-based A2C performs more robustly than stepbased AC. By effectively scaling from tiny vocabularies (50 words) to the entire Wordle lexicon (14,855 words), our neuro-symbolic technique demonstrates the efficacy of curriculum learning for challenging word games. 2025 IEEE. -
What drives fish production Climatic indicators or economic indicators? Empirical evidence from India
Purpose This study examined the relative roles of climate and economic factors in driving fish production across Indian states from 2000 to 2020, with a disaggregated focus on inland and marine systems. It also explored the multivariate causal relationships between fish production, CO2 emissions, temperature, rainfall, GDP and fish consumption. Design/methodology/approach To investigate the interactions between fish production, climatic and economic indicators, we used two novel techniques, namely a two-stage instrumental variable approach (2SIV) and a JKS causality test. Findings Results showed that rising temperatures and carbon dioxide emissions significantly reduce fish production, while rainfall, state GDP and per capita fish consumption enhance it. A disaggregated analysis revealed that all variables of interest had a considerable effect on marine fish production, comparable with the results for overall production; however, rainfall has a negligible effect on inland fish production. This discrepancy reflects system-specific dynamics: monsoonal rainfall has a direct impact on marine fisheries through nutrient enrichment and stock availability, whereas inland aquaculture is predominantly influenced by managed economic inputs rather than rainfall variability. Furthermore, the findings demonstrated that marine production is more sensitive to climatic factors, whereas inland production is more elastic to economic variables. The JKS test revealed that incorporating climatic and economic indicators improves the accuracy of fish production predictions than relying solely on its past values. Research limitations/implications For the foreseeable future, these findings have significant policy ramifications. In addition to strengthening water resource management and encouraging climate-resilient practices, fisheries departments should allocate a larger percentage of their GDP to infrastructure development. Additional stimulation of production can be achieved by demand-side measures like nutrition campaigns and the inclusion of fish in public food programs. To maintain the sustainable growth of both marine and inland fisheries, a comprehensive policy framework that concurrently addresses climatic, economic and consumer aspects is necessary in light of the established multivariate causation. Finally, it is prudent for policymakers and other stakeholders to adopt climate-adaptive strategies for marine fisheries and direct investments and technological support towards inland aquaculture to align interventions with system-specific production drivers. Originality/value We contribute to the literature by integrating annual data for an empirical analysis across 32 Indian states and union territories. In addition, this study empirically disentangles the system-specific dynamics of Indian inland and marine fisheries. This aspect is often overlooked in existing literature because fisheries are often portrayed as a homogeneous industry. Moreover, the paper offers actionable insights for designing ecologically appropriate fisheries policies, while advancing academic debates on climateeconomyproduction relationships. 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited -
The Influence of Organizational Induction on Socialization of New Employees
Global Journal of Arts & Management, Vol-2 (4), pp. 163-166. ISSN-2249-264X -
Impact of Organizational Commitment on Turnover Intentions in BPO Sector
Global Journal of Arts & Management, Vol-2 (3), pp. 223-226. ISSN-2249-264X -
Capacitive dominated charge storage in supermicropores of self-activated carbon electrodes for symmetric supercapacitors
The present work demonstrates a systematic study of pore size and specific surface area (SSA) of biomass-derived carbon and the choice of electrolyte concentrations affecting charge-storage mechanism (surface controlled and diffusion controlled) and electrochemical behaviour. Porous nanocarbons derived from Caesalpinia Sappan pods were synthesized by pyrolysis at 400, 600, and 800 C. Pyrolysis at 800 C was found suitable for the self-activation mechanism which formed bimodal porous nanocarbons with a high SSA of 675 m2/g. A maximum specific capacitance of 261.8 F/g at 0.5 A/g in 5.0 M KOH was observed for electrode materials synthesized at 800 C. The highlight of the study is the porous nanocarbon synthesized at 800 C which was found to possess micropores of size 0.71.0 nm playing a pivotal role in enhancing capacitance. The effect of electrolyte concentration on capacitance and charge storage mechanisms was also analyzed. A diffusion-controlled self-discharge model is established for supercapacitor devices. The single cell can power a red LED for 15 min; exemplifying the sustainable strategy of the utilization of abundant bio-waste to efficient energy storage devices. 2022 Elsevier Ltd -
Toxicological Profiling of Onion-Peel-Derived Mesoporous Carbon Nanospheres Using In Vivo Drosophila melanogaster Model
Toxicological profiling of the novel carbon materials has become imperative, owing to their wide applicability and potential health risks on exposure. In the current study, the toxicity of mesoporous carbon nanospheres synthesized from waste onion peel was investigated using the genetic animal model Drosophila melanogaster. The survival assays at different doses of carbon nanoparticles suggested their non-toxic effect for exposure for 25 days. Developmental and behavioral defects were not observed. The biochemical and metabolic parameters, such as total antioxidant capacity (TAC), protein level, triglyceride level, and glucose, were not significantly altered. The neurological toxicity as analyzed using acetylcholinesterase activity was also not altered significantly. Survival, behavior, and biochemical assays suggested that oral feeding of mesoporous carbon nanoparticles for 25 days did not elicit any significant toxicity effect in Drosophila melanogaster. Thus, mesoporous carbon nanoparticles synthesized from waste onion peel can be used as beneficial drug carriers in different disease models. 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.