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Knowledgeable Research (KR), (ISSN: 2583-6633) CODEN: KRABAU an International open-access peer-reviewed refereed monthly journal publishes quality-oriented articles and research papers on Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Tourism, Hospitality and Management, Linguistics, Information, and Communication Technology, Business, and others. Knowledgeable Research (KR) provides immediate open access to its content on the principle of making research freely accessible to scholars and academicians for a greater global exchange of knowledge. Frequency: Monthly
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE UPANISHADIC PHILOSOPHY AND WESTERN PHILOSOPHY (IN THE CONTEXT OF PLATO, KANT AND HEGEL)
The Rigveda (1.164.46) states,“Ekaṁ sad viprā bahudhā vadanti,” meaning that the one ultimate truth is expressed in multiple ways by the wise. A philosopher is a person who seeks to understand the ultimate truth. Throughout the ages, human thinkers have sought to unravel the mystery of the existence and this pursuit has emerged across different cultures and historical periods. Whether the Upanishadic thinkers or Western philosophers, all have consistently sought to understand the nature of the existence. There may be superficial variations in their approaches, methods, and procedures; however, they exhibit significant similarities at the level of core principles. This research paper presents a comparative study of the Upanishadic philosophy and the thought of prominent Western philosophers such as Plato, Kant and Hegel.
Śivam, Pudgala, Māyā, Vedānta, Noumena, Ātmā, Turīya, Jīva, Brahman, Avidyā
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Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship Programmes through Adult Education: A Pathway to Sustainable Development in the Rural Areas of Rivers State
This study examined how fostering digital entrepreneurship programmes through adult education can serve as a pathway to sustainable development in rural Rivers State, Nigeria. Despite Nigeria’s expanding digital economy, rural communities remain disadvantaged due to limited digital infrastructure, low literacy, and socio-economic inequalities. Adult education provides a strategic mechanism to bridge this divide by embedding digital skills and entrepreneurship training into non-formal learning contexts. a descriptive survey design was adopted; data were collected from 72 respondents (20 facilitators and 52 learners) across ten rural communities in Emohua and Ikwerre Local Government Areas. A structured questionnaire, validated by experts and tested for reliability (α = 0.82), was employed. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for research questions, while hypotheses were tested with an independent t-test at 0.05 significance level.Findings showed that digital entrepreneurship programmes significantly enhanced employment opportunities, income generation, and poverty reduction. Respondents agreed that programme content and delivery mechanisms—particularly digital marketing, financial literacy, and blended learning approaches were relevant and accessible, though advanced digital competencies remain underemphasized. The programmes also promoted gender equity and social inclusion by encouraging the participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups, though socio-cultural barriers persist. The study concludes that integrating digital entrepreneurship into adult education has transformative potential for rural development. It recommends enhanced funding, curriculum enrichment with advanced digital skills, and gender-sensitive interventions to ensure inclusivity and sustainability
Adult Education, Digital Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Rural Communities
Advancing Lifelong Learning for Workforce Development in Nigeria: Addressing Skills Gaps and Technological Disruptions in the Digital Era
Lifelong learning is increasingly recognized as a critical strategy for workforce resilience in the context of automation, artificial intelligence, and digital economies. In Nigeria, rapid population growth, high levels of informal employment, and expanding digital markets intensify the need for systematic approaches to workforce development. This paper examines the role of lifelong learning in addressing Nigeria’s workforce challenges, focusing on skills gaps, technological disruptions, and opportunities for inclusive economic transformation. It aims to assess existing initiatives, highlight challenges, and propose actionable strategies.The study employs a conceptual and policy analysis approach, drawing on global frameworks (UNESCO, OECD, ILO) and Nigeria-specific evidence. Case studies of Andela, Decagon, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), and NITDA’s Coursera partnership are used to illustrate practical models of lifelong learning in action. Findings reveal persistent skills mismatches, inadequate recognition of informal learning, infrastructural deficits, and fragile private training models. However, successful interventions demonstrate the potential of blended learning hubs, micro-credentials, employer partnerships, and digital platforms to expand access and improve employability. Institutionalizing a coherent lifelong learning framework anchored on recognition of prior learning, sustainable financing, labour-market intelligence, and inclusive delivery models is essential for translating Nigeria’s demographic dividend into productive and equitable workforce outcomes. Strategic public–private partnerships and targeted inclusion policies will be central to success
Lifelong learning, workforce development, skills gaps, digital economy
Kingsley-chibuike susan Enoche and Prof. Isaac Ogundu
Artistic Appearance and Make-Believe through Computer-Generated Make-Up Designs in Coheren Hardy’s The Nun (2018)
Artistic appearance in the field of performing arts has to do with the effective use of make-up to create desired believability in the mind of the viewers and audience members, thus making them believe with little or no doubt what they are seeing on stage or watching on the screen. It is expected that make-up should be made to be convincing enough in terms of the products, tools, colours, textures and shapes. However, make-up designs have over the years employed traditional and manual methods/approaches in achieving the desired make-believe in artistic productions. This paper, away from the conventional means of make-up design, attempts to explore the application of technology through the use of computer to evaluate the effectiveness of creating believability through make-up design, adopting Coheren Hardy’s The Nun as a case study. Based on a qualitative research approach, this study appropriates a 2-dimensional analysis technique to discuss the generating of make-up designs with effect for make-believe. The paper submits that, though practical make-up effects are still common in film productions, contemporary digital approaches for make-up designs present as an innovation that helps design achieve believability with ease.
Colour, Computer-generated, Film, Make-up, Technology
Dora Nnanake Ekeke and Dr. Nnanake Ekeke
Post-Independence African Security: Reflections on the Role of China and France
Africa's political landscape is nearly unchanged from the late 1950s and early 1960s, when the majority of its nations gained independence. The two exceptions to this rule are Southern Sudan, which separated from Sudan in July 2011, and Eritrea, which separated from Ethiopia in 1993. The nations on the continent have faced numerous shared difficulties since the conclusion of the Cold War. The twenty-first century got off to a rough start. According to the 2005 Peace and Conflict Report, 31 out of 161 nations—17 of which were African—were at risk of a major conflict. Africa contains more U.N. peacekeeping personnel than any other continent; as of 2024, 75% of all U.N. peacekeepers were stationed there. Since the conclusion of the Cold War, the U.N. has carried out 19 major peace operations, ten of which have taken place in Africa. Africa was the site of seven of the fourteen major hostilities that occurred worldwide around the beginning of the century. Since 1960, at least one instance of non-separatist civil strife has occurred in at least thirty-two African nations. Most of the world's conflicts occur there. This paper concentrates on China's and France's contributions to African security despite the continent's security predicament in the twenty-first century. It discusses a song about "new security threats." These consist of terrorist threats, international organised crime, and poor government. These security risks have nothing to do with a state endangering another's ability to survive. These "new security threats" originate in part from the way the international order has changed since the end of the Cold War, particularly from the consequences of globalisation. They also result from nature and are made worse by it. This paper starts by examining the dynamics of the security issues facing Africa today from the standpoint of human security. The thesis here is that a far broader analytical lens that captures the larger, interwoven complexities of Africa's security concerns is necessary when analyzing these dilemmas, rather than a limited state-centric or regime-centric approach. It then examines regional and global initiatives and tactics that have addressed these issues. The main contention of this paper is that institutional and governmental weakness are the main causes of Africa's security problems. In spite of the continent's security issues, it focuses on explaining why and how China's involvement in peacekeeping in Africa has developed as well as the anticipated future paths this will follow. Over the last ten years or so, China has become a significant contributor to UN peacekeeping efforts, with Chinese peacekeepers sent to a variety of locations, including Sudan, Liberia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is a significant advancement in African security as well as Sino-African ties. Chinese policy in this area is changing, despite the fact that China's position on peace operations is strongly linked to its views on state sovereignty, which restrict the kinds of interventions Beijing is willing to approve. This paper also looks at Franco-African relations, emphasizing how France has shaped, framed, adapted, and guided the defence and security framework of the continent in the past and how it continues to play a significant role in how Africa—and Francophone Africa in particular—addresses the security issues listed above. The core philosophical, political, and cultural tenets of that framework—that is, the idea that France and its former colonies are bound together by a unique relationship that calls for close cooperation and France's support and assistance due to historical and human ties as well as the shared use of the French language—remained constant. While new actors like China and the United States, which are no longer constrained by Cold War understandings, are undermining this argument, elites in France and African nations continue to support it. However, the defence and security structure itself has changed significantly during the past 50 years. A brief discussion of the changes in Franco-African relations is given, with an emphasis on the features of the current defence and security framework and how they have also been evolving to meet new realities. A few incidents that put President Sarkozy's determination to establish a more legitimate framework for France's relations with Africa to the test are briefly examined in order to assess the degree to which he changed the framework and its operations.
Africa, China, France, Security, Conflict, Peacekeeping
Circular Economy and Sustainability in Fashion Products: A Bibliometric Review of the Literature
The objective is to analyze the growth and evolution of research on circular economy practices in sustainable fashion across Asia, emphasizing descriptive trends and shifts over time. It aims to identify influential authors, journals, and collaborative networks shaping the field, while exploring conceptual and intellectual networks to uncover research gaps and emerging areas for future academic and industry advancements. The study employed bibliometric analysis using publications sourced from the Scopus database, covering 65 scholarly documents between 2016 and 2024. Data analysis was conducted using Biblioshiny (R), focusing on conceptual structures, research clusters, and emerging topics. The methodology included keyword-based searches and filtering by geographic relevance to Asian countries. This study emphasizes collaborative efforts among policymakers, industry leaders, and academia to integrate circular economy practices into fashion, fostering sustainable consumption, reducing waste, and driving eco-conscious choices to mitigate environmental harm effectively.
Circular Economy, Sustainable Fashion Products, Bibliometric Analysis, Waste Management, Resource Efficiency
Priya Nautiyal, Gauri Gupta, H.C. Purohit and A. K. Pokhriyal
Young-adult fiction that addresses several environmental issues can be a valuable resource for environmental pedagogy, raising awareness of anthropogenic ecological calamities. The article, through the lens of ecocriticism, examines young-adult fiction such as the American writer Paolo Bacigalupi’s Ship Breaker (2011) to explore how the text deals with different types of environmental degradation, including climate change and global warming, compelling readers to take environmental issues seriously. It also explores how the plundering of natural resources creates existential crises for the marginalised sections of society. This fiction centres on the protagonist, adolescent boy Nailer, who fights against various environmental odds and, in the process, exposes human greed responsible for environmental degradation. Despite being fraught with a dystopian vision of ecological crises, this fiction ends on an optimistic note, leaving a positive impression on young adults’ minds. The text subverts traditional anthropocentrism and its myopic, egocentric privileging of human interests, conceptualising nature only as an inexhaustible resource. The article analyses the importance of studying the environmental dimensions of young-adult fiction in the Anthropocene, as they can foster environmental awareness among youth, helping them understand their responsibility to preserve ecology and environmental justice.
Young-adult fiction, environmental dystopia, global warming, eco-pedagogy, climate change, and environmental justice
Impact of Livestock rearing on the economic conditions of people- A case study of Athani Taluq
Livestock rearing is a cornerstone of the rural economy in Karnataka, supported by state-led initiatives offering financial assistance, training, and veterinary services for key sectors such as dairy, poultry, sheep, and goat farming. This sector, with a recorded 303.3 lakh livestock and 594.9 lakh poultry in 2019, is a vital source of livelihood and financial resilience. Within this framework, women's participation is extensive and often predominant, forming a critical pillar of the industry's workforce and economic output.
Livestock Rearing, Karnataka, Women's Participation, Rural Economy, Livelihood
The Role of Digitalization in the Transformation of the Education Sector: A Conceptual Study
Digitalization has emerged as a pivotal force reshaping education system globally. It has transformed how knowledge is produced, accessed, and delivered. In India, national initiatives such as Digital India and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, alongside the accelerated shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, have significantly advanced digital adoption. This study synthesizes existing literature, examines current developments, and analyzes the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and policy. Updated data reveal substantial improvements in digital infrastructure, although gaps remain in functional access and digital readiness. The paper concludes that digitalization, supported by inclusive strategies and ethical governance, can foster equitable access, lifelong learning, and sustainable educational development<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.
Digitalization, National Education Policy, Education Systems, Transformation
Prof. Anita R Natekar and Ashwini Jagadhish Toravi
Digitally Mediated Emotions: The New Landscape of Emotional Expression and Its Behavioral Consequences
This paper investigates how digital platforms reconfigure the fundamental processes of human emotional exchange and its behavioral outcomes. It poses the central research question: How do the affordances and constraints of digital interfaces reshape emotional expression and contagion, and what are the consequences for individual psychology and collective behavior? The analysis argues that social media and communication technologies function not as neutral channels but as active “architectures of affect.” This argument is examined through a mixed-methods study in the Rohilkhand region of India, combining a survey of 50 young adults with in-depth interviews. Findings indicate that platforms introduce a new grammar of feeling characterized by metricated feedback (e.g., likes), performative emotionality, and algorithmic amplification of high-arousal content. These design features create a validation loop that fosters compulsive use, depletes cognitive resources for self-regulation, and contributes to anxiety and social comparison. Consequently, digital mediation alters self-concept and facilitates the large-scale spread of moralized emotions, thereby fraying social bonds and contributing to societal polarization. The paper concludes that navigating this landscape requires both individual practices of mindful engagement and systemic advocacy for ethically designed digital environments that support human well-being rather than exploit emotional vulnerability for engagement.
The Invisible Burden: How Chronic Stress Reshapes Mental Landscapes and a Regional Perspective from Rohilkhand, India
This paper synthesizes contemporary research to explore a central question: What are the primary mechanisms through which chronic psychological stress acts as a pathogenic agent to fundamentally reshape mental health, and how can this process be mitigated? Our analysis, grounded in neuroendocrinology and psychoneuroimmunology, argues that chronic stress is not a mere correlate but a direct biological sculptor of the mind. It systematically demonstrates that the invisible burden of prolonged stress dysregulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and elevates systemic inflammation, leading to the remodeling of key brain regions. These changes manifest as a visible erosion of cognitive function—including impaired memory, executive control, and a propensity for rumination—and a heightened vulnerability to emotional disorders, primarily anxiety and depression. Further, this paper integrates a pilot mixed-methods study (survey: n=50; interviews: n=10) conducted in the Rohilkhand region of India, providing empirical context to the theoretical framework. The regional data reveals significant correlations between perceived stress and symptoms of cognitive dysfunction and emotional distress, while qualitative narratives illustrate the lived experience of this "erosive force." Crucially, the paper also addresses how this altered terrain can be countered. By examining the principles of neuroplasticity, we highlight that the brain's capacity for reorganization provides a foundation for interventions. Evidence-based strategies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and systemic public health approaches are presented not only as treatments for established conditions but as essential tools for building resilience and proactively preserving mental well-being against chronic stress.
Chronic Stress, Allostatic Load, Neuroplasticity, HPA Axis Dysregulation, Psychoneuroimmunology.
Indian knowledge system and the needs of the modern state
This research paper addresses three issues: first, an attempt is made to understand the concept of the state and its objectives through the Indian knowledge system. Again, by considering the modern concept of the state, an attempt is made to understand India's needs as a modern state in various areas, such as social, economic, political, military, technological, foreign policy, law and order, and environmental aspects. Furthermore, an attempt is made to understand how the Indian knowledge system can maximize the development of modern India.
Indian Knowledge System, Western Knowledge System, State, Nation, Democracy, Foreign Policy, Economy, Political
A study of the effects of gender and work-family conflict on the psychological well-being dimensions of secondary teachers.
The present study examines the influence of gender and work-family conflict on dimensions of teachers' psychological well-being. The sample consisted of government schools and teachers from Sirmaur, Solan, Bilaspur, and Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, using random sampling. The sample included 276 teachers teaching in grades 6 to 10 in government secondary schools. The study used the Psychological Well-Being Scale by Sisodia and Chaudhary (2012) and the Teacher Work-Family Conflict Scale by Atri and Neelam (2017) as data collection metrics. The present study concluded that male and female secondary teachers have similar levels of satisfaction, competence, and mental health. Male secondary teachers have higher levels of socialization and interpersonal relationships than their female counterparts. High, medium, and low levels of work-family conflict have a significant negative impact on the psychological well-being and its dimensions of secondary teachers. There is no interaction effect of gender and work-family conflict on the psychological well-being and its dimensions of competence, sociability, mental health, and interpersonal relationships of secondary teachers, whereas there is an interaction effect of gender and work-family conflict on the satisfaction of secondary teachers.
Teachers, psychological well-being, gender, work-family conflict.
Abhay Veer Singh and Prof. Ajay Kumar Attri
Indigenous Knowledge Strategies for Promoting Environmental Sustainability in Emohua LGA, Rivers State
This study examined indigenous knowledge strategies for promoting environmental sustainability in Emohua LGA, Rivers State. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 2,703 community leaders and members of community-based organizations in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The sample size of the study was 346 respondents determined by using Krejcie and Morgan table of sample size determination. This comprises 46 community leaders and 300 members of community-based organizations. The sample size was, however, selected using the proportionate stratified sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a self-designed questionnaire titled “Indigenous Knowledge Strategies For Promoting Environmental Sustainability Questionnaire”. The instrument was subjected to face and content validity by three experts. A test of internal consistency was carried out using the Cronbach Alpha method to determine the reliability of the instrument. Reliability coefficients of 0.72, 0.78 and 0.82, were obtained for the three clusters of the instrument respectively. The research questions were analyzed using mean and standard deviation statistics. The findings of the study revealed among others that community leaders and members of community-based organizations agree that the adoption of sacred forests and biodiversity conservation strategy promote environmental sustainability in Emohua LGA, Rivers State to a high extent. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that community leaders, environmental agencies, and government bodies should collaborate to legally recognize and protect sacred forests. Policies should be developed to prevent encroachment, deforestation, and illegal activities within these forests.
Indigenous Knowledge, Environmental Sustainability, Biodiversity
Cultural Displacement and Espoused Philosophy in Arun Joshi’s The Foreigner
The present paper attempts to examine the interrelation between cultural displacement and espoused philosophy in Arun Joshi’s The Foreigner. Joshi skillfully weaves Sindi Oberoi’s profound sense of displacement with his evolving philosophy of detachment. He shows how his search for identity shifts from superficial non-involvement to a meaningful, existential commitment grounded in the Indian concept of karma yoga—selfless action—which he ultimately embodies by safeguarding the lives of the factory workers in Delhi. The novel traces Sindi’s quest for meaning as he moves from Kenya to London, Boston, and finally Delhi; yet wherever he lives, he experiences himself as a foreigner—born in Kenya, studying in England and the United States, and settling in India. His emotionally detached relationships and experiences initially convince him that non-involvement ensures tranquility. Consequently, he chooses a rootless, and uninvolved existence; however, this pursuit leads him through a series of crises marked by the suicide of friend, Babu Khemka and tragic death of his beloved, June Blyth and his own deepening struggle with purposelessness and alienation. Ultimately confronted with a humanitarian crisis, he dismantles his self-protective philosophy, and exposes the limits of detachment as a defense mechanism. The study employs qualitative close textual analysis supplemented by relevant secondary sources. The findings reveal that even an individual like Sindi cannot remain detached indefinitely, regardless of his cultural dislocation or emotional uprootedness.
Arun Joshi, espoused philosophy, cultural displacement, humanitarian landscape, breach of espoused philosophy.
UPSC-CSE: DECOLONISATION TO INDIANISATION
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional institution empowered to function as the watchdog of merit and excellence in hiring permanent executives to the service of the nation. The commission conducts around 25 examinations/ recruitments in a year to fill the vacancies of All India Services- the Indian Administrative Services, the Indian Police Services & the Indian Forest Services, and specialised central government services & various other groups A services under the central government. This paper strives to analyse the various dimensions of the structure and functioning of UPSC concerning the Civil Services Examinations (CSE) and associated challenges from the prism of decolonial studies. The paper attempts to deconstruct the continuing colonial legacy of the UPSC-CSE from its foundation to contemporary challenges. In this process, the reports of prominent reform commissions and their interventions with the ground reality will be thoroughly examined through the lenses of constitutionalism and substantive justice. Finally, this paper attempts to advocate for decolonisation and Indianisation of UPSC along the lines of the Indian Prime Minister's call for the decolonisation of minds and institutions for achieving the target of a Viksit Bharat@ 2047.
UPSC, CSE, Colonial Hangover, Decolonisation and Nationalisation.
The effect of Yoga based Intervention on Mental Well-being and Emotional Stability of Adolescents
This experimental study was undertaken to determine the impact of a yoga-based training intervention on the mental well-being and emotional stability of secondary school students. A sample of 120 adolescents were taken from secondary schools of Aligarh city. The total sample was divided into two groups 60 students were kept in each group. Mental well-being scale and emotional stability test were administered to both the groups. The students of experimental group were given opportunity to attend regular training sessions of yoga classes for two months while students of control group did not attend any such class. After the period of two months students of both the group i.e. control group and experimental groups were again tested for mental well-being and emotional stability. The comparative analysis of mean scores of students on mental well-being depicts a significant difference between the control group and experimental group. The mean score of students in experimental group (52.92) who attended yoga classes was higher than their counterparts in control group (50.42). The calculated ‘t’ value (3.95) for the difference between these two mean scores was found significant at .01 level. The similar results were obtained on emotional stability test i.e. a significant difference (t = 3.15) was observed between control and experimental groups after yoga-based intervention The outcomes of the research revealed that participation in the yoga-based intervention contributed positively and significantly to the improvement of students’ mental health and emotional steadiness
Yoga-based intervention, mental well-being, emotional stability, secondary school students, adolescents, experimental study, control group, psychological assessment, t-test results, student mental health.
THEMATIC CONCERNS AND TECHNIQUES IN THE NOVELS OF UPAMANYU CHATTERJEE
Upamanyu Chatterjee is one of the most well-known and successful Indian writers working in English literature today. This research paper explores the deeper levels of theme and method in his books. With a strong socio-cultural and Indian foundation, Chatterjee's fields of research encompass a wide range of subjects while yet being heavily influenced by India's rich cultural legacy. Spiritualism and nationalism are included in this section. He shares Aurobindo Ghosh's view that nationalism is a genuine dedication to one's nation and its people, regardless of their caste, gender, race, or social status. India is a multi-religious, multilingual, and multicultural nation. There have always been religious and cultural conflicts. Conservative and narrow-minded politicians and religious leaders have frequently deceived the populace, which has occasionally resulted in riots. Over the years, India has continued to flourish in spite of several invasions and incursions. India's greatest strength is its spirituality. They have made it stronger in every attack, both internal and foreign. According to Upamanyu Chatterjee, the evil forces endangering the peace and harmony of the nation may be vanquished by comprehending the core values of Indian culture. Examining and evaluating the subject issues and literary devices he employs is the main goal of this research endeavor. In contrast to earlier research, this piece is a reasonable endeavor to learn more and more about his literary brilliance.
Upamanyu Chatterjee, Indian English Fiction, Thematic Concerns, Narrative Technique, Satire, Alienation, Bureaucracy, Postcolonial Identity, Irony and Humor, Modernity and Tradition, Psychological Realism, Anti-hero
Dr. Navjeet Kaur and Dr. Awnindra Vishwakarma
Digital Transformation and Consumer Behavior: A Conceptual Framework for India’s Apparel Retail Industry
The accelerating pace of digital transformation has fundamentally reshaped retail business models and consumer decision-making processes. In India, the apparel retail sector has witnessed a profound evolution driven by e-commerce, omnichannel strategies, social media marketing, and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled personalization. This conceptual paper explores how digital transformation influences consumer behavior, customer satisfaction, and loyalty in the context of apparel retail. By synthesizing existing literature and integrating theories such as the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), and the Stimulus–Organism–Response (S–O–R) framework, this paper proposes a comprehensive conceptual model linking digitalization drivers with consumer outcomes. The framework suggests that digital convenience, perceived value, interactivity, and trust serve as key antecedents influencing consumers’ purchase intentions, satisfaction, and loyalty. The study contributes theoretically by bridging the gap between digital transformation and behavioural research in the Indian retail context, while offering practical insights for apparel retailers to design consumer-centric digital strategies. Propositions are outlined to guide future empirical investigations on digital retail transformation and consumer dynamics in emerging economies.
digital transformation, consumer behaviour, apparel retail, India, customer satisfaction, loyalty, digitalization
Prof. Anita R. Natekar and Daneshwari Hiremath
Census in India: From Colonial Strategy to Democratic Politics
This study analyzes the social impact of British colonialism on Indian society. British rule adopted a "divide and rule" policy, dividing Indian society along the lines of religion, caste, and race. Texts like the Manusmriti perpetuated the caste system. Censuses, legal codification, and social classification exacerbated inequalities. Consequently, divisions in Indian society deepened and national unity was affected. This research demonstrates that colonial policies profoundly altered India's social consciousness and structure.
British Colonialism, Indian Society, Caste System, Religion, Social Structure, Colonial Policy, National Integration
Rowlatt Satyagraha, Mahatma Gandhi and Muslims
The Rowlatt Act was an unjust law. It was enacted to suppress the anti-British sentiments that had spread after the war and to control revolutionary activities. Following World War I, India's Muslim community was particularly displeased with the British. The insult to the Turkish Caliph and the seizure of Turkish territories from the British caused intense despair among Muslims. This Act was enacted to control this atmosphere of despair and suppress the growing anti-British sentiments among Muslims. Therefore, it was opposed by Muslims. When Gandhiji called for a Satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act, Muslims joined in large numbers. Muslims from almost every province of the country participated. During this period, Hindu-Muslim unity was seen, which reached its peak. We see that Gandhiji and other prominent Hindu leaders were invited to speak at the mosque and were heard by a Muslim audience. Such an event is rare in history. Inspired by Gandhiji's ideas, Muslims participated wholeheartedly in this Satyagraha. During this period, many Muslims were also targeted by police bullets and martyred in the name of the nation.
Muslim, Rowlatt Act, Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji
An analysis of Antonio Gramsci's theory of "hegemony" in the context of the Indian social system
This paper analyzes Antonio Gramsci's theory of hegemony in the context of the Indian social system. The study aims to understand how structures of dominance are created and operate at the ideological, cultural, and political levels in Indian society. In light of Gramsci's ideas, this research analyzes the mechanisms of dominance inherent in Indian traditions, religious symbols, and the social class system. It also highlights the processes of ideological control and consensus-building through education, media, and politics in modern India.
Hegemony, dominance, Indian social system, ideological dominance, culture, politics, education, media, consensus building, class relations.
Ancient Indian Knowledge Tradition, Colonialism, Globalization and Challenges: A Study
India's ancient traditional knowledge system is unique and inimitable, and it remains relevant at any time. The Indian knowledge system has a rich and storied history. Ancient Indian knowledge and education systems were firmly grounded in a vision for human well-being. The Indian knowledge system is a vibrant, evolving tradition that has continually adapted to different historical eras while maintaining its original principles. Efforts are currently underway to integrate this ancient knowledge with contemporary education. This will help us improve our efforts to enhance human well-being and build an equitable society. Therefore, there is a renewed need to analyze the nature and history of knowledge, philosophy, and values ​​related to human well-being. India is the land where the hopes and aspirations of humanity have always been nurtured. Science, medicine, logic, philosophy, religion, and astronomy can all trace their roots to India. India is often referred to by epithets such as "the cradle of human civilization," "the mother of speech," "the grandmother of stories and customs," and so on. Many civilizations and cultures once reached their peak, but eventually declined. Despite this, Indian culture remains the oldest surviving culture in the world, because the foundation of Indian culture or civilization is knowledge. Our Indian culture is rich in knowledge. British colonialism destroyed traditional Indian education systems. They replaced indigenous languages ​​with English and introduced Western curricula. This led to the decline of traditional knowledge. The colonial education system prioritized Western knowledge at the expense of indigenous knowledge. This created a divide between traditional and modern education, leading to a loss of trust in indigenous systems. The imposition of Western values ​​and norms eroded various unique aspects of India's cultural identity and created a hierarchy between Western scientific knowledge and indigenous systems.
Indian knowledge system, indigenous, modernization, colonial, globalization
Toxic Effects of Malathion on Morphology of Freshwater Catfish Heteropneustes fossilis
This study investigates the toxic effects of Malathion on the freshwater, air-breathing stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis, with a focus on behavioral alterations under various pesticide concentrations. Experimental fish were exposed to graded doses of Malathion, and a range of behavioral parameters—including activity levels, opercular movement, air gulping, and schooling behavior—were meticulously analyzed. Results revealed progressive disruptions in swimming activity, resting periods, and respiratory responses, with increased concentration leading to more pronounced lethargy, irregular movements, and physical symptoms such as haemorrhage and skin rashes. No mortality was recorded, but the fish exhibited adaptive stress responses such as rapid opercular movement and increased air gulping. The findings underscore the vulnerability of aquatic fauna to sublethal pesticide exposures, emphasizing the necessity for careful water quality management and toxicant regulation to minimize ecological risk. The study provides critical baseline data for the assessment of chemical safety limits in aquatic environments, supporting sustainable management of freshwater resources and protecting aquatic biodiversity.
Air gulping, Swimming activity, Stress response, Pesticide impact, Ecotoxicology
Strategies for Managing Perishable Goods with Time Sensitive Demand in Inventory Control Models
For any business operating with perishable items, mastering inventory control is not just an advantage but it's a necessity. This study explores into the evolving world of inventory frameworks that specifically account for fluctuating demand, shifting prices, and the inherent spoilage of products. By integrating findings from recent studies (2017-2025), it identifies practical methods for streamlining inventory, minimizing financial loss, and strengthening the entire supply chain. Core strategies like flexible pricing models, managed partial backorders, and accurate demand prediction emerge as vital tools. The findings offer a valuable guide for industry professionals and set the stage for further academic investigation.
Inventory control, perishable goods, time-sensitive demand, adaptive pricing, partial backordering
THE IMPERATIVE OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THEATRE AND FILM ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE NIGERIAN CREATIVE INDUSTRY
This article underscores the need for a systematic developmental program for young theatre and film practitioners in production, administration, and entrepreneurship. It advances the phrase catch them young in a rapidly changing world where youths confront challenges such as a lack of self-discovery and self-actualization, unemployment, limited opportunities, restricted access to resources, inadequate avenues for self-expression, and the lure of vices. Addressing these issues requires engaging young people in theatre and film, as these fields provide innovative solutions and meaningful alternatives. Theatre and film serve as vital platforms for nurturing creativity, building skills, and fostering economic empowerment. They enable young talents to express their voices on pressing social issues while, through entrepreneurship, contributing significantly to national and global economies. The paper explores the multifaceted role of theatre and film in youth empowerment, highlighting their transformative impact on individuals and communities. Methodologically, the study adopts the qualitative paradigm, with case study design and comparative analysis of individuals who began theatre and film entrepreneurship at a young age and later achieved global recognition. The findings reveal that early involvement allows young people to accumulate diverse experiences, positioning them for indubitable impact within the cultural sector.
Creative Industry, Cultural Sector, Theatre and Film Development, Youth Empowerment, Youth Entrepreneurship.
Egbeye Peter Pamosoo and Ofrimazi Catherine Ebisindor
Effect of Blended Learning Method on Students’ Academic Achievement in alternating current Machines in Technical Colleges in Rivers State
The study investigated the effect of blended learning method on students’ academic achievement in alternating current machines in technical colleges in Rivers State. A quasi-experimental design was adopted in the study. The population of the study consisted of 295 electrical students from the government technical colleges in Rivers Sate. A sample size of 87 electrical students drawn from two intact classes of National Technical Certificate for the study. Purposive sampling was used to draw one technical college from the four government technical colleges in Rivers State. The selected college was Government Technical College Ahoada. Two research questions were answered and Two hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. The instrument for the study was a self-structured “Alternating Current Machine Achievement Test.’’ The instrument was face and content validated by three research experts. The reliability of the instrument was established through a test-retest reliability method and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to correlate the scores of the two tests. The reliability coefficient achieved was 0.96. Mean statistics was used to answer the research questions, while t-test was used to test the null hypotheses at .05 level of significance. The findings shows that students taught with the blended learning method achieved higher mean scores than those taught with traditional lecture method and the difference in the mean scores were statistically significant at .05 level of significance. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that teachers of electrical machines and other technical subjects should adopt blended learning approach in the delivery of their lessons. Implications of the results and suggestions for further studies were made.
Blended learning, Alternating current machine, Academic Performance, Technical College
The Role of Mathematics Education in Advancing Interdisciplinary Learning: Evidence from Mathematical Modeling in Universities
Mathematics education remains a cornerstone of higher education, providing the analytical tools needed across diverse fields. Yet, many students in economics, engineering, and data science struggle to see its relevance, often viewing mathematics as abstract and disconnected from their disciplinary work. One approach that has gained attention is mathematical modeling, where real-world problems are expressed and explored through mathematical representations. This study investigates how university students perceive mathematical modeling as a bridge between mathematics education and interdisciplinary learning. The Population (N = 1,000) consisted of all students (undergraduate and postgraduate, full-time and part-time) registered in the Engineering, Economics and Data Science departments at the three public universities in Nigeria during the study period. A survey of 250 students was conducted to capture perceptions across three dimensions: usefulness, relevance, and attitude. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA to identify differences in how modeling was valued across contexts. Findings provide insights into how mathematics education can be reframed to foster interdisciplinary engagement, with implications for curriculum design in tertiary institutions.
Mathematics education. interdisciplinary learning, Mathematical modeling, tertiary education, Students’ and Teacher’s perceptions,
Material and human resources management in education in Nigeria and its ampact on students’ academic performance in secondary schools, in Ebonyi state through artificial intelligence and digital connectivity for the transformation of education.
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital connectivity can revolutionize material and human resources management in secondary schools.The study focused on human and material resources management in education in Nigeria and its impact on students' academic performance in Secondary Schools,in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Subjects for the study were two hundred (200) students and hundred (100) teachers randomly selected from five secondary schools in Afikpo, Ohozara and Ezza South Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State. Questionnaire was used to collect relevant data for the study. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to analyses the formulated hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that there was significant positive relationship between human resources management and students; academic performance (r=.814; p<.05). Also, significant relationship exist between material resources management and students' academic performance (r=.629; p<.05)..The implication is that effective material resource management may bring about improvement in student's academic performance. While it was recommended that effective practice of both human and material resources is to be well implemented for effective performance of students at any level of educational system in Nigeria
Human resources, material resources, academic performance
UDUMA EMMANUEL OGBONNIA PH.D, DR. OKORO MKPUMA AND DR. JOSEPH NWEKE