Indian Journal of Social Science and Literature (IJSSL)
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description: The Indian Journal of Social Science and Literature (IJSSL) has ISSN 2583-0643 (online), an open-access, peer-reviewed, periodical quarterly international journal, which is published by Lattice Science Publication (LSP) in March, June, September and December. Authors can electronically submit articles throughout the year using the Article Submission System. Authors can format their article either in (i) a single-column format or (ii) as per the journal template. The submitted articles should not have been previously published or are currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. The journal does not accept brief or short notes for publication. The editors retain the right to reject any articles that lack quality or originality without sending them for review. All articles must fall within the journal’s scope and will undergo a double-anonymized peer-review process. Authors must confirm that they have read and understood the content of their submitted article and ensure that it meets acceptable English grammar and usage standards. To help with the proofreading process, authors can use tools like Grammarly or similar applications. As an open-access journal, authors must pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) to publish their articles and retain copyright. Additionally, authors should familiarise themselves with the editorial and publishing policies of the journal.
publisher: Lattice Science Publication (LSP)
language: en
publication name: Indian Journal of Social Science and Literature (IJSSL)
issn: 2583-0643
copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0
items: Digital Transformation and Changing Environment of Trust in Administration: A Study of Selected Public Sectors
items: African Organised Crime, Transnational Crime and Terrorism: Assessing Areas of Convergence in Operational/Organisational Methods
items: China's Growing Engagements with Africa: Challenges and Prospects
items: Psychosocial Impacts and Coping Strategies Among Caregivers of Children with Specific Learning Disabilities
items: Determinants of Household Food Waste in Varanasi: A Socio-Behavioural Analysis
items: Children Beyond Childhood in a Rural Community of India
items: Exploring the Influence of Appreciation and Effective Communication on Marital Happiness Among Working Childless Individuals
items: Analysis of Right to Rest & Leisure among Migrant Construction Worker
items: Neorealism and its Domestic Burdens in Raymond Carver’s “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love” and Ann Beattie’s “The Lawn Party”
items: Pluralization in Barman Thar: An Endangered Language
items: The Contribution of Ahilyabai Holkar in the Domain of Education and Social Welfare
items: Female Agency and Class in Greek Mythology: Insights from Sarah B. Pomeroy’s Women in Classical Antiquity
items: Caste and Crime in India: The Influence of Social Hierarchy on Justice
items: Queer Lineages, Colonial Shadows: Trans Autobiography and the Revival of Gender Plurality in India
items: Study of Online Gaming on Adolescent through the Lens of G. Stanley Hall's "Storm and Stress"
items: A Criminological Study of the Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Abuse
items: Strategic Convergence in the Arabian Gulf: Evaluating India-UAE Partnership Post 2014
items: A Complete Examination and Use of AI Techniques for Investigating Virtual Entertainment Organization Publicizing
items: Techniques of Speech Manipulation in Tourism Advertising Texts
items: Performance of Idolmaking: Intersection of Caste, Tradition and Space Among Mritshilpis of Kumartuli
items: Efficient Market Dynamics: Unraveling Informational Efficiency in UK Horse Racing Betting Markets Through Betfair's Time Series Analysis
items: Empowering Equality: Addressing Women’s Underrepresentation in Indian Politics
items: The Wesean Student Federation and the Unity of Northeast India: Examining the Role of Student Organizations in Fostering Cross-Border Solidarity in Wesea
items: A 65 Year Retrospective on Social Sciences Research in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of ScopusIndexed Publications
items: A Veteran-Poet Trauma: US – Iraq War in Brian Turner's Poems Ashbah and Illumination Rounds
items: Comparative Studies of German and Kuki Fairytales
items: Invisible Minorities - Queer Identities and Experiences in India
items: Bangabandhu’s Historical Speech in the United Nations General Assembly: A Comparative Analysis
items: Role of Modern Education and Socio-Cultural Movements in India’s Independence
items: Echoes of Ancestry in the Age of AI: Safeguarding Tribal Land Rights Amid a Digital Revolution

Digital Transformation and Changing Environment of Trust in Administration: A Study of Selected Public Sectors
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description: India's Digital Public Infrastructure, comprising prominent tools such as Aadhaar, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Digital Payments, and Digilocker, is collectively referred to as "Stack India". Digital India aims to provide much-needed impetus to the nine pillars of growth sectors, i.e., Broadband Highway, Universal Access to Mobile Connectivity, Public Internet Access Scheme, and electronic administration: Government Reform through Technology, e-Kranti - Providing Electronic Services, Information for All, Electronic Manufacturing, IT for Jobs, and Early Harvest Programs. The term "digital transformation" has become popular to refer to the shift from digitalisation initiatives to a comprehensive overhaul of rules, procedures, and services aimed at simplifying user experiences for residents and frontline employees [1]. The paper's main objectives are to determine the relationship between bureaucratic corruption and digital transformation, and to identify factors that IT experts must adequately address to encourage the use of Digital means. The study shows that digitally connecting and offering services online has been the biggest accomplishment of Digital India. Nowadays, many internet services related to financial inclusion, education, health, and agriculture are accessible nationwide. Initiatives such as eNAM (National Agriculture Market), eSanjivini, DIKSHA (digital infrastructure for knowledge sharing), and Common Service Centres (CSCs) have given India a genuine sense of empowerment. Corruption and a bureaucratic mindset persist as obstacles to digital transformation. It has been observed that corrupt practices persist even after public services were digitised, and that digital services are insufficiently effective in addressing them [2]. It remains challenging to institutionalise new information systems, technologies, norms, practices, and other innovations that enhance planning, governance, operational effectiveness, and service delivery in the public secto…
subject: Articles
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subject: Digital Public Infrastructure
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subject: Bureaucratic Corruption
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subject: Digital Transformation
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subject: Financial Inclusion
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subject: eNAM
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subject: eSanjivini
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subject: DIKSHA
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subject: Common Service Centres
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subject: Online Services
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subject: IT Laws
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subject: Infrastructure
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subject: Efficiency
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subject: Transparency
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subject: Trust in Administration
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creator: Prof. (Dr.) Meenu Sharma
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Prof. (Dr.) Meenu Sharma (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-12-30
publication date: 2025-12-30
starting page: 38
ending page: 43
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.A1211.05021225

African Organised Crime, Transnational Crime and Terrorism: Assessing Areas of Convergence in Operational/Organisational Methods
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description: Organised criminality in its various forms and sizes — mafias, syndicates, criminal gangs, cartels, cybercrime operators exploring internet spaces, or terrorists — has since the new millennium globalised in its operational and organisational structure, warranting the kind of robust scholarly research. Organized crime and terrorism in general have designated the African society with pigmentation of economic disorganization, erosion of moral and social values, and near state failure status. African organised crime, transnational crime, and terrorism are examined in the theoretical context of this work, including the 'strain of anomie', subcultures, and social disorganisation theory, to identify similarities in dimensions, culture, structure, and operational methodologies with similar crimes in the developed world. Additionally, to explore the dynamics of safety nets that African states and societies can leverage for their security. The study employed a time series research design and utilised secondary data collection through documentary review research, examining data from published materials such as books, journals, and memoirs. The theoretical study yielded results indicating that terrorism and African organized crimes are products of social structure, which emphasizes economic success – 'pathological materialism,' and the erosion of values and legitimate social constraints means to acquiring wealth. Findings also reveal a significant impact of organised crime on governance processes, the rule of law, and the overall economic structure and development. Furthermore, it is discovered to harm the law enforcement and judicial systems of states, especially in issues related to cross-border criminal networks. The study concludes that, besides the synergy of organisation that exists in criminal behaviour among organized crimes and terrorism, African organized crime is incubated within the environment of a poor governance system and social disorientation.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Africa
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subject: Organised Crime
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subject: Transnational Crime
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subject: Terrorism
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subject: Convergence and Divergence in the Organisational Methods of Crime
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creator: Prof. Tunde Agara
creator: Dr. Cyriacus, Ndukwe Ike
creator: Dr. Esuga
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Prof. Tunde Agara, Dr. Cyriacus, Ndukwe Ike, Dr. Esuga (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-12-30
publication date: 2025-12-30
starting page: 27
ending page: 37
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D1177.05021225

China's Growing Engagements with Africa: Challenges and Prospects
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description: This article assesses China's evolving role in Africa, examining whether its influence comes from soft Power, complex power strategies, or a combination of both. As China's demand for resources increases due to its fast-growing economy, the Chinese government has strengthened its engagement in Africa through investments in mining, oil, telecommunications, and infrastructure. These strategies have started a global debate, with critics accusing China of exploiting African resources and imposing neo-colonial debt traps. Employing a dual lens of soft Power and complex strategy, this article investigates China's diplomatic, educational, and humanitarian initiatives alongside its increasing military and economic presence in the region. It assesses China's self-presentation as a peaceful and cooperative partner, in contrast to its geopolitical ambitions, which are reflected in military expansion and resource extraction. By underlining China's multifaceted dominance in cultural exchanges, infrastructure projects, and military operations, this paper examines whether China's presence in Africa promotes genuine development or imposes its economic and strategic control. The findings suggest that China uses soft and hard strategies to secure its interests in Africa while promoting cooperation. Nonetheless, African nations must exercise caution, considering the long-term implications of their interactions with China.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Soft Power
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subject: Hard Power
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subject: Geopolitical Influence
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subject: Economic Control
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subject: Belt and Road Initiative
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creator: Gaurav Pathak
creator: Dr. Santosh Kumar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Gaurav Pathak, Dr. Santosh Kumar (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-12-30
publication date: 2025-12-30
starting page: 21
ending page: 26
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.A1198.05021225

Psychosocial Impacts and Coping Strategies Among Caregivers of Children with Specific Learning Disabilities
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description: Caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, which include Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), face various challenges. Objective: The study aimed to assess the psychosocial impacts and coping strategies employed by these caregivers. Methodology: For this study, the researcher employed a mixed-methods research strategy and a descriptive research design. Non-probability snowball sampling was used as a sampling method. Using the snowball sampling technique, 100 caregivers of children with SLD were interviewed. Primary data was collected from respondents. The interview was the method of data collection. The collected data were analysed and interpreted in relation to the study's objective. Findings: A significant majority (83 per cent) reported a ‘markedly increased’ fear. Fifteen per cent experienced a ‘slight increase’ and only 2 per cent reported ‘no change’ in fear regarding their child with SLD. Twenty-three per cent of caregivers experienced a ‘markedly increased’ loneliness. In comparison, 64 per cent of caregivers reported a ‘slight increase’ in the feeling of loneliness, and 13 per cent reported ‘no change’. There was also a significant change in worry about the future due to the child's poor academic performance. There was also a change in social connectedness, and the respondent also faced social stigma. It was found that the respondents coped with the situation by performing daily puja rituals and withdrawing socially to avoid negative comments.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Caregiver
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subject: Disability
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subject: Specific Learning Disabilities
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creator: Shailza Bharti
creator: Digvijoy Phukan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Shailza Bharti, Digvijoy Phukan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-12-30
publication date: 2025-12-30
starting page: 15
ending page: 20
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.A1203.05021225

Determinants of Household Food Waste in Varanasi: A Socio-Behavioural Analysis
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description: Food waste is an increasingly critical issue, particularly in urban households, where it intersects with concerns of food security, environmental sustainability, and public health. In Varanasi, India, a densely populated and culturally diverse city, household food waste presents a unique challenge due to varying socio-economic conditions and traditional food practices. This study focuses on the role of women in managing household food, aiming to understand the types and quantity of food wasted and the socio-behavioural factors contributing to this issue. It further explores how targeted educational interventions can help reduce food waste. The primary objective is to analyse patterns of food waste in Varanasi households and investigate the socio-economic and dietary factors influencing waste generation. Additionally, the study evaluates the effectiveness of educational interventions in reducing food waste and fostering behavioural change. To assess the pre- and post-KABP (Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Practices) on food waste among the women in the households (HH) 2. To measure food waste in households. To educate the women of the household on the interconnection between food waste, climate change, food insecurity, and malnutrition. The study involved women aged 18 to 49, including those who were pregnant or lactating, from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The Kuppuswamy socio-economic scale was used to classify participants, while a structured KABP questionnaire was administered both before and after the intervention. Food waste was measured over three consecutive days using labelled trash bags provided to each household. Participants were then provided with practical information on portion control, reuse of leftovers, and sustainable food practices through handouts and discussions. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse changes in behaviour and food waste patterns before and after the intervention. The study found an aver…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Food Waste
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subject: Household Women
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subject: Socio-Economic Factors
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subject: Educational Intervention
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subject: Behavioral Change
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subject: Environmental Impact
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creator: Preksha Porwal
creator: Neeral Gupta
creator: Radhika Rateria
creator: Dr. Dharmapuri Raghunatha Rao
creator: Dr. Anusha Priyadarsini. K
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Preksha Porwal, Neeral Gupta, Radhika Rateria, Dr. Dharmapuri Raghunatha Rao, Dr. Anusha Priyadarsini. K (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-12-30
publication date: 2025-12-30
starting page: 9
ending page: 14
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D1195.05021225

Children Beyond Childhood in a Rural Community of India
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description: Child labour is a significant issue in rural India, where lack of education, social norms, and poverty push children into premature work, depriving them of their rights and opportunities. For many young people, adolescence is marked not by opportunity but by challenges such as poverty, limited access to education, and the burden of premature responsibilities. Although for many children, the transition from infancy to adolescence is often shadowed by financial difficulties and early responsibility, it should be a period of learning, growth, and opportunity. While numerous provisions of the law and international treaties protect children's rights, millions of children still work in dangerous jobs that take away their fundamental rights to education, health care, and a good upbringing. This study examines the impact of child labour on the physical, mental, and educational well-being of children, using Bagru, Rajasthan, as a case study. Findings highlight safe working conditions, limited access to education, and poor healthcare. Effective policy interventions, improved educational infrastructure, and community support are essential to breaking this cycle and ensuring children's rights are upheld. At the same time, awareness projects should be established in conjunction with community-driven initiatives to create a lasting impact. A multi-pronged approach is necessary to protect children and secure their future.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Child labour
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subject: Education
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subject: Child Rights
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subject: Rural India
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subject: Policy Interventions
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creator: Dr. Priyadarshini Purohit
creator: Sanya Khanna
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Priyadarshini Purohit, Sanya Khanna (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-12-30
publication date: 2025-12-30
starting page: 1
ending page: 8
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D1193.05021225

Exploring the Influence of Appreciation and Effective Communication on Marital Happiness Among Working Childless Individuals
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description: Marital happiness reflects the individual’s subjective evaluation of one’s well-being or satisfaction within the context of the marriage relationship. Although having kids is often considered a factor in determining the happiness of married couples, the current research aims to explore the influence of appreciation and effective communication on the marital happiness of childless married individuals. This research paper investigated happiness among childless individuals and the role of gratitude and effective communication in cultivating happiness within their marital relationship. The paper also examined the role of relationship duration (years of marriage) on marital happiness. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 individuals who were childless. Through thematic analysis, six major themes and 11 sub-themes emerged. It was found that there are individual differences in showing appreciation; however, the subtle ways of demonstrating appreciation, as well as proficient communication from the other partner, shaped the overall happiness within the marital partnership. Despite the emotional and social problems faced by these individuals, the positive and constant support upheld their relationship in thick and thin. Variation was found in the expression of appreciation and communication among partners. By examining the lived experiences and perceptions of childless couples, this research highlights the importance of gratitude and effective communication in fostering long-term satisfaction. It would also provide practical strategies for cultivating thriving relationships in contemporary society, offering valuable insights into achieving happiness in relationships, regardless of whether one has children or not.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Appreciation
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subject: Effective Communication
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subject: Gratitude
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subject: Positive Psychology
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subject: Marital Happiness
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subject: Marital Satisfaction
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creator: Ms. Yogita Shrivastava
creator: Prof. (Dr.) Anviti Gupta
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Ms. Yogita Shrivastava, Prof. (Dr.) Anviti Gupta (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-09-30
publication date: 2025-09-30
starting page: 32
ending page: 40
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D1189.05010925

Analysis of Right to Rest & Leisure among Migrant Construction Worker
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description: Throughout his lengthy career, the author has worked with migrant construction workers and has seen firsthand the many issues they encounter, including ongoing Right to Rest and Leisure. Consequently, he was compelled to meticulously investigate their plight after retiring and doing his doctoral studies on the hardships & human rights violations of migrant construction workers. It is believed that a systematic sociological analysis of the situation regarding the Right to Rest and Leisure is necessary to bring it to the consideration of policymakers. The problems faced by migrant construction workers are a concern of social relevance that requires the attention of all concerned for the well-being of workers and the development of society. This article reviews the outcomes of earlier field studies and examines relevant national and international laws and acts through a literature review. He further analysed the Right to Rest and Leisure in earlier studies, drawing on his long personal experience and the outcome of observational research conducted by him in Labour Chowk, Greater Noida, India. Migrated construction workers experience numerous health problems due to improper rest and Leisure, constituting a significant life stressor. These are positively correlated with illnesses, according to several studies. Previous research indicates that human rights abuses, especially those related to the Right to Rest and Leisure, continue despite measures outlined in the Indian Constitution, international treaties, and the country's efforts. At the end of the article, the Author also identified specific suggestions based on the analysis for the wellness advocacy of Migrant Construction Workers.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Right to Rest and Leisure
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subject: Migrant Construction Workers
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subject: Human Rights
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creator: C Janarthan
creator: Dr. Ahrar Ahmad Lone
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 C Janarthan, Dr. Ahrar Ahmad Lone (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-09-30
publication date: 2025-09-30
starting page: 27
ending page: 31
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D119105010925

Neorealism and its Domestic Burdens in Raymond Carver’s “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love” and Ann Beattie’s “The Lawn Party”
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description: Minimalism, as a literary movement in the 1970s United States, attracted considerable attention due to its use of sparse descriptive prose and the collective foregrounding of language and reflexivity. This seemingly new fiction is addressed in this paper by scoping a short story production from doyens of this genre, namely Raymond Carver and Ann Beattie. This paper will focus on the ingrained commentary on the inner lives of characters as they come to terms with a new socio-economic way of being, and how their daily flaws and frailties contribute to a new narrative structure and a constant awareness of self. Carver’s meditation on city life and the layers of that old emotion of love is as relevant today as its influence on the writing of its time. Beattie’s fractured telling of the realities and little pleasures of a disconnected family speaks to the tonal and multimodal representation of craft, language, and the use of irony. Together, these two tales may be said to have built up a deceptive profundity which turns out to be a swift yet sanguine meditation on the mundanities and intimacies of a newly awakened life and audience. Kim Herzinger’s arguments about the relative selfreflections and highly conscious use of prose in this new fiction provide the critical background needed to situate these texts, enmeshed with the contrastive narrative strictures discussed by Lee Konstantinou vis-à-vis the postmodern problem. James Nagel’s records of the changes in American short fiction post-Civil War and its subsequent history of moving from realism to something by a reified minimalism are also drawn upon to show how Carver and Beattie serve as examples of journaling the minutiae of sensible lives in an often-insensible generational epoch.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Minimalist
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subject: New Fiction
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subject: Minutiae
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subject: Sentimentality
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subject: Mundanity
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creator: Dr. Debjani Dutta
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Debjani Dutta (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-09-30
publication date: 2025-09-30
starting page: 22
ending page: 26
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D1192.05010925

Pluralization in Barman Thar: An Endangered Language
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description: This paper examines the process of pluralisation in Barman Thar, an endangered language of Assam. This study aims to investigate the morphological and syntactic mechanisms involved in marking plurality in Barman Thar. The data collected for this paper are based solely on primary data gathered through fieldwork in Khoirabari and Tangla, located in Udalguri and Baksa districts of Assam. Singulars are unmarked in Barman Thar, and plurals are marked by suffixes like -taŋ and -phara, both of which are lexically and morphologically conditioned. Other syntactic categories, like numerals and reduplications, are also involved in forming plurality. Tibeto-Burman features, such as copula-drop and the lack of subject-verb agreement, can also be observed here. This paper not only attempts to investigate the Pluralisation process in Barman Thar but also supports the effort to revitalise this endangered language by documenting morphosyntactic patterns.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Barman Thar
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subject: Pluralization
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subject: Reduplication
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subject: Numerals
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creator: Primly Baruah
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Primly Baruah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-09-30
publication date: 2025-09-30
starting page: 18
ending page: 21
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D119405010925

The Contribution of Ahilyabai Holkar in the Domain of Education and Social Welfare
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description: This research paper examines the contribution of Ahilyabai Holkar, the 18th-century queen of Malwa, to the fields of education and social welfare. The study aims to understand how her reforms challenged patriarchal norms embedded in Dharmashastra texts, such as the Mitakshara and Dayabhaga, which traditionally limited women's roles in society. Using a qualitative research methodology, the study employs a comparative analysis and a literature review of historical texts, government records, and scholarly sources. This study uses a qualitative research approach to gain a nuanced understanding of the available literary, historical, and archival sources. This method helps in interpreting the prevalent social norms and cultural features of her kingdom. The comparative method helps distinguish her administrative policies and governance from those of other rulers of that era. It explores how Ahilyabai Holkar’s governance prioritized inclusive education and public welfare (Mulye, 2024). She established numerous Pathshalas (schools) for both boys and girls, extended support to widows, and implemented development projects in “healthcare, water management, and infrastructure”. The research reveals that Ahilyabai’s leadership challenged the prevailing gender ideology of her time. Her actions reflected a vision of ethical governance that combined administrative strength with moral responsibility. She demonstrated that a woman in power could lead effectively while promoting social justice and empowerment (Chandel, 2023). The significance of this lies in its emphasis on Ahilyabai Holkar’s role as a reformer whose contributions are often overlooked in mainstream historical narratives. Her legacy offers valuable insights into women’s leadership and the historical roots of gender-sensitive governance. By revisiting her initiatives, this paper contributes to ongoing discussions on social reform, education, and gender equality in India.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ahilyabai Holkar
  topic: keywords
subject: Social Reforms
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subject: Women's Rights
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subject: Education
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subject: 18th-Century India
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creator: Mahima Soni
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mahima Soni (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-09-30
publication date: 2025-09-30
starting page: 14
ending page: 17
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D118105010925

Female Agency and Class in Greek Mythology: Insights from Sarah B. Pomeroy’s Women in Classical Antiquity
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description: Greek mythology serves as a reflection of ancient Greek societal structures, particularly in terms of gender and class. This paper examines the varied portrayals of mortal women, goddesses, and demigoddesses, drawing on Sarah B. Pomeroy’s Women in Classical Antiquity, as well as other scholarly sources, to explore how social hierarchies and gender-based privileges influence narratives, agency, and power dynamics. The analysis foregrounds three main arguments. First, divine beings such as Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite possess authority and agency that often transcend mortal limitations yet remain inextricably linked to patriarchal structures. Second, the paradoxes inherent in divine power- where figures like Athena are celebrated for their wisdom and martial prowess despite their familial ties to Zeusdemonstrate the intrinsic contradictions of gender and class privilege. Third, the status of demigoddesses, exemplified by figures such as Helen of Troy and Ariadne, highlights the ambiguous nature of hybridity, revealing both enhanced agency and reinforced marginality. These frameworks are applied to the examination of mortal women characters, such as Penelope and Clytemnestra, whose roles have been shaped by class, social expectations, and a rigidly prescribed gender order. Through an integrated gender studies perspective, the paper sheds light on the dynamic interplay between divine power and the constraints of gender-based hierarchy in the classical world.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Greek Mythology
  topic: keywords
subject: Gender Hierarchy
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subject: Class
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subject: Agency
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subject: Classical Antiquity
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creator: Prerana Sana
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Prerana Sana (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-09-30
publication date: 2025-09-30
starting page: 10
ending page: 13
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D117805010925

Caste and Crime in India: The Influence of Social Hierarchy on Justice
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description: This paper explores the role of caste in shaping the Indian criminal justice system, focusing on how social hierarchies continue to influence legal processes and outcomes. Caste-based discrimination is still present within law enforcement and judicial procedures and sentencing, often affecting Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SCs and STs)- despite constitutional guarantees of equality. Based on historical and contemporary evidence, the study illustrates how caste prejudices persist, which leads to systemic inequalities and unequal treatment of marginalized communities within the justice system. The paper critically examines existing legal frameworks, such as anti-discrimination laws, and identifies gaps in enforcement that perpetuate caste-based injustices. The research draws attention to the social and psychological burden that caste-based discrimination puts on those participating in the criminal justice process, especially those of lower castes. In addressing these issues, the paper proposes practical reforms to dismantle caste-based discrimination within the criminal justice system. These would include caste sensitivity training for police and judges, strengthening legal protection against caste discrimination, and improved access to justice for marginalized communities. Ultimately, it aims to ensure that individuals of all castes receive equal and fair treatment within the Indian criminal justice system.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Caste
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subject: Crime
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subject: Indian Criminal Justice System
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subject: Social Hierarchy
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subject: Discrimination
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creator: Dr. Navin Kumar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Navin Kumar (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-09-30
publication date: 2025-09-30
starting page: 1
ending page: 9
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D117505010925

Queer Lineages, Colonial Shadows: Trans Autobiography and the Revival of Gender Plurality in India
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description: This paper examines the transformative power of transgender autobiographical narratives in contemporary India, positioning them as crucial interventions in the struggle for recognition, dignity, and systemic change, and centres on the life writings of A. Revathi (The Truth About Me), Living Smile Vidya (I Am Vidya), and Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (Me Hijra, Me Laxmi), the subjects of this study, which explores how these texts function not merely as personal accounts but as political acts that challenge entrenched hierarchies of caste, gender, and sexuality. By drawing on Judith Butler’s theory of gender performativity and Michel Foucault’s concept of biopower, the research analyses how these narratives subvert normative frameworks and re-signify the meaning of gender identity in the Indian context. This research was conducted to interrogate the colonial and postcolonial erasure of non-normative identities and to demonstrate how trans autobiographies serve as counter-narratives to dominant discourses. The colonial imposition of Section 377 and Victorian moral codes pathologized queer existence, embedding heteronormativity into India's legal and cultural institutions. Although legal victories, such as the NALSA judgment (2014) and the decriminalisation of Section 377 (2018), mark significant progress, they remain insufficient without a concurrent cultural reckoning. This study therefore emphasizes the need to read autobiographical acts as modes of resistance that transcend juridical frameworks. Ultimately, these narratives articulate what Gayatri Spivak calls subaltern speech, not from the margins seeking entry but from a space of epistemic authority. They reimagine the boundaries of kinship, nationhood, and citizenship, offering a new cartography of belonging rooted in lived experience and cultural hybridity. In doing so, they resist the forces of erasure and enact a future already being written by queer lives at the intersections of caste, gender, class, and faith. Thes…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Transgender Identity
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subject: Queer Theory
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subject: Hijra Community
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subject: Autobiography
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subject: Identity Politics
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creator: Dr. Pallabi Baruah
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Pallabi Baruah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 41
ending page: 45
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D119004040625

Study of Online Gaming on Adolescent through the Lens of G. Stanley Hall's "Storm and Stress"
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description: This study examines the impact of online gaming on adolescent development through G. Stanley Hall's "storm and stress" framework, highlighting emotional turbulence, risk-taking behaviours, and identity confusion among youth. Adolescence, as described by Hall, is marked by heightened emotional sensitivity, impulsivity, and identity struggles, traits that contemporary online gaming environments significantly amplify. Analysis of detailed case studies involving individuals aged 13 to 28 demonstrates that excessive gaming can provoke emotional extremes, notably "gamer rage," triggered by immediate factors like in-game failures and broader contextual stressors, including parental restrictions and daily life frustrations. This emotional turbulence often manifests as irritability, aggression, and strained family relationships, intensified by the immersive and competitive nature of gaming. The rapid reward systems embedded in online games reinforce adolescent impulsivity, leading to increased experimentation and risky behaviours both virtually and in real life, such as academic neglect and susceptibility to peer-driven behaviours, including substance use. The study also identifies the complex dynamics of identity formation as adolescents navigate multiple virtual personas and social hierarchies online, thereby complicating their real-world self-concept. While temporarily boosting self-esteem, virtual achievements can dangerously blur distinctions between digital validation and genuine personal worth. To mitigate these risks, the research emphasises the need for collaborative strategies that involve families, educational institutions, policymakers, and mental health professionals. Effective interventions should cultivate adolescents’ selfregulation, balanced gaming habits, and clear boundary-setting to enhance emotional resilience, responsible decision-making, and stable identity formation. Recognising gaming's potential as a developmental risk and a constructive exploration…
subject: Articles
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subject: Online Gaming
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subject: Emotional Turbulence
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subject: Risk-taking Behaviour
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subject: Identity Formation
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subject: Virtual Identity
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subject: Adolescent Development
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creator: B Chibby Muthu
creator: Archana Hajong
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 B Chibby Muthu, Archana Hajong (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 33
ending page: 40
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D1176.04040625

A Criminological Study of the Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Abuse
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description: There is a close relationship between domestic violence and child abuse. Although many children are victims of domestic violence, very few of them are reported to legal institutions. The main reason for this is that the abuser is a family member. However, the harm caused to children by domestic violence cannot be underestimated. This study was conducted on children in Sri Lanka who are victims of domestic violence, and specifically studied the factors that affect the victimisation of domestic violence and the effects it has on children. The economic and social status of the families of children who are victims of domestic violence was also discussed. A sample of 40 children who were victims of domestic violence was used for the study. Accordingly, the main objective of conducting this research is to study the factors that affect the victimisation of children in the family and the abuse situations that children face. Accordingly, the % of direct problems with the child alone is 47%. 53% of children have experienced violence due to disputes between their parents. It was also revealed that 90% of the siblings of the children who have been victims of violence have also been subjected to violence. Parents in the 26-33 and 34-40 age groups are primarily involved in domestic violence. Accordingly, this study revealed that in families with young and underage parents in this country, family disputes are more common, and children are primarily affected. The father's drug use, the family's economic problems, the low education of the parents, poor interpersonal relationships between the parents, living in a single-parent family, and various weaknesses of the children are the main factors that affect domestic violence against children.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Child
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subject: Child Abuse
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subject: Domestic Violence
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subject: Family Dysfunction
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subject: Victimization
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creator: Udayakumara Amarasinghe
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Udayakumara Amarasinghe (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 25
ending page: 32
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D1168.04040625

Strategic Convergence in the Arabian Gulf: Evaluating India-UAE Partnership Post 2014
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description: India’s foreign policy towards West Asia has evolved significantly, expanding beyond traditional concerns of energy dependence. Since 2014, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there has been a marked emphasis on counterterrorism, defence cooperation, trade diversification, regional security, and the fostering of stronger diplomatic ties. This paper highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic achievements in the Gulf region, with a particular focus on the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Following independence, the Gulf states have emerged as key trade and energy partners for India. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a transformative “Look West” policy has deepened economic, strategic, and cultural engagements with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, particularly with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Initiatives such as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), digital financial integration, and the Local Currency Settlement (LCS) system underscore the shift toward more comprehensive cooperation. The article further explores India’s strategic partnership with the UAE, characterised by robust trade, investment commitments, energy security, and diaspora engagement. Cultural diplomacy, epitomized by the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi, also highlights the strengthening of bilateral ties. This study also examines how Modi’s leadership has enhanced bilateral relations, promoting mutual growth and solidifying India’s position amid regional challenges and opportunities in the Arabian Gulf.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: India’s Foreign Policy
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subject: West Asia
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subject: Gulf Region
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subject: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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subject: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
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subject: Digital Financial Integration
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subject: Local Currency Settlement (LCS)
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subject: Diaspora Engagement
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creator: Mohammad Shahnawaz
creator: Rayees Yousuf Mir
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mohammad Shahnawaz, Rayees Yousuf Mir (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 19
ending page: 24
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.C1166.04040625

A Complete Examination and Use of AI Techniques for Investigating Virtual Entertainment Organization Publicizing
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description: The vast number of users on social networking sites makes it an integral part of advertisement strategies. The rise of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp as a vehicle for marketing communication has significantly increased the level of popularity they already enjoy among the general public, accounting for a substantial percentage of human activities within and across these social networking platforms on the Web. With some credibility, Face book itself promotes it as a potentially ideal marketing strategy. This brief chronicle recounts how it enables advertising businesses to access and target communication towards anyone's wall, post, and profile for advertising purposes. Remarkable communication, as instructed in the tube explored herein, has led us to find that no page has been created in any product solely because of an advertisement on a user's wall, nor does any resolution depend on Facebook in any other matter of concern. Nevertheless, Facebook stands out significantly in facilitating communication among user groups. Using experimental approaches with neural networks and Support Vector Machines (SVMs) for social networking advertisements would be a valuable contribution of this paper. The research examines and compares these two methods, determining their accuracy, precision, and recall.
subject: Articles
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subject: Support Vector Machine (SVM)
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subject: Neural Network
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subject: Machine Learning (ML)
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subject: Social Network and Model Selection
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creator: Dr. G. Ravi Kumar
creator: Dr. G. Thippanna
creator: Dr. K. Nagamani
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. G. Ravi Kumar, Dr. G. Thippanna, Dr. K. Nagamani (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 15
ending page: 18
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.C1161.04040625

Techniques of Speech Manipulation in Tourism Advertising Texts
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description: In the fiercely competitive advertising world, particularly in the tourism industry, persuasive manipulation techniques are being increasingly used to engage consumers and influence their decisions. This paper examines various linguistic strategies employed in advertising texts, highlighting their role in shaping perceptions and creating a favourable impression. Essential techniques encompass euphemization, which involves substituting negative terms with neutral alternatives to foster a positive perception among consumers; the substitution of concepts, which connects familiar positive or negative ideas with products or services to elicit targeted emotional responses; and veiled comparisons, where advertisers skillfully position their offerings in a favorable light against competing objects or experiences. The text also explores the concept of rethinking, where well-known facts are recontextualised to construct a favourable narrative, alongside implanted evaluations that ascribe appealing qualities to products or services without scrutiny. The article delves into the art of speech linking, a subtle technique that fosters agreement by incorporating temporal phrases. It also explores implicatures, where underlying messages imply affordability and enjoyment without being directly stated. Additionally, rhetorical questions further engage potential clients. Employing these strategies, advertisers formulate messages that capture prospective clients' attention and foster a sense of independent decision-making, ultimately enhancing their appeal and the effectiveness of their campaigns. Overall, the analysis reveals how these manipulative strategies shape consumer pe
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Manipulation Technique
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subject: Advertising Discourse
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subject: Euphemization
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subject: Implicatures
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subject: Speech Linking
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creator: Velichko Marina Aleksandrovna
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Velichko Marina Aleksandrovna (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 12
ending page: 14
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.C1160.04040625

Performance of Idolmaking: Intersection of Caste, Tradition and Space Among Mritshilpis of Kumartuli
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description: Kumartuli, an artisanal neighbourhood in North Kolkata, is home to custodians of the intricate idol-making craft, which has been primarily passed down through generations as a form of heritage and knowledge. The craft, practised by the Kumbhars (potter), represents a dynamic interplay of heritage and innovation, mediated by the locality's socio-cultural aesthetics and spatial fabric. Various anthropological studies have attempted to visualise Kumartuli as a locality, situated at the rich intersection of culture, aesthetics, and art, drawing a connection between the ecologies of work and ritual practices prevalent within the community structure. The community lies at the intersection of deep-rooted caste structures and struggles to preserve the sustainability of the craft in the current scenario of iconographic processuals. This paper attempts to analyse the lived experiences of idol makers, drawing on the convergence of caste as a form of social capital and folklore, which embodies oral history and space as a manifestation of social construct. Through qualitative interviews, this paper explores how individual idol makers navigate the complex intersection of cultural and religious symbolisms that shape their process of identity formation in the day-to-day schema of life.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Caste
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subject: Folklore
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subject: Identity Formation
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subject: Idol Makers
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subject: Lived Experiences
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subject: Space
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subject: Unstructured Interviews
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creator: Sagnik Chakraborty
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Sagnik Chakraborty (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 1
ending page: 11
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.C1159.04040625

Efficient Market Dynamics: Unraveling Informational Efficiency in UK Horse Racing Betting Markets Through Betfair's Time Series Analysis
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description: Using Betfair's time series data, an analysis of the United Kingdom (UK) horse racing market reveals an interesting paradox: a market with short tails, rapidly decaying autocorrelations, and no long-term memory. There seems to be a remarkably high level of informational efficiency in betting exchange returns, in contrast to financial assets that are characterized by heavy tails and volatility clustering. The generalized Gaussian unconditional distribution with a light tail points to a market where knowledge is quickly assimilated and reflected in prices. Thisis further supported by the extremely quick fading of autocorrelations and the absence of gain- loss asymmetry. Therefore, in addition to measuring long-range memory, the Hurst exponent also shows mean reversion, a sign that markets respond quickly to fresh information.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Betfair
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subject: Financial Assets
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subject: Horse Racing Market
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subject: United Kingdom
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creator: Narayan Tondapu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Narayan Tondapu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-03-29
publication date: 2025-03-29
starting page: 39
ending page: 49
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.C1116.04030325

Empowering Equality: Addressing Women’s Underrepresentation in Indian Politics
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description: Equality and fairness are values that we uphold in the modern period. Even Nevertheless, there has been a disproportionate amount of progress made in the global representation of women in politics. Women still confront significant impediments to entering political venues, whether they are in the quiet corners of rural communities or the busy streets of metropolises. Women's potential as leaders and change makers is hampered by the continued existence of discriminatory legislation, cultural norms, and structural biases. If things continue as they are, gender equality in the top positions of power won't be achieved for 130 years, according to UN Women. Women have been involved in politics since the colonial era, both with and without the right to vote. They have worked for and against the revolution by their words, deeds, and labor; yet, it is concerning that they are underrepresented in today's political environment. Thus, using qualitative research methodologies, this study aims to investigate women's political leadership in both the lower and upper houses of parliament, the percentage of women voters nationwide, and women's political awareness.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Political Participation
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subject: Women’s Rights
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subject: Empowerment
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subject: Democracy
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subject: Elections
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subject: Voting Systems
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subject: Leadership
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creator: Dhruvi Karia
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dhruvi Karia (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-03-29
publication date: 2025-03-29
starting page: 33
ending page: 38
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.A1146.04030325

The Wesean Student Federation and the Unity of Northeast India: Examining the Role of Student Organizations in Fostering Cross-Border Solidarity in Wesea
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description: This paper examines the formation and role of the Wesean Student Federation (WSF) within the broader context of the Northeast Indian region, often referred to as Wesea. The region, which includes parts of Northeast India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, is characterised by its diverse indigenous populations, unique cultural heritage, and a history of political marginalisation. The study explores how the WSF has emerged as a unifying force for Wesean students, seeking to bridge ethnic divides and foster cross-border solidarity among the indigenous communities of Wesea. By analysing the WSF's efforts to address issues such as the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the abolition of the Free Movement Regime (FMR), this paper sheds light on the federation's role in advocating for indigenous rights, cultural preservation, and political sovereignty in a region marked by complex historical and geopolitical dynamics.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: WSF
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subject: Indian Region
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subject: Cultural Heritage
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subject: Political Marginalisation
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creator: John Haokip
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 John Haokip (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-03-29
publication date: 2025-03-29
starting page: 26
ending page: 32
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.A1144.04030325

A 65 Year Retrospective on Social Sciences Research in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of ScopusIndexed Publications
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description: This article analyzes 65 years (1952-2024) of research conducted by Sri Lankan scholars in the field of Social Sciences. The study's objective was to assess the research contributions of authors in Social Sciences (SS) affiliated with the 17 public universities overseen by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka. The bibliometric method was employed to evaluate the research performance of authors linked to Sri Lankan universities. The Elsevier Scopus database was chosen for extracting data, using "Sri Lanka" as the search term for affiliations. Data was gathered from 17 universities categorized under "Social Sciences." A total of 3,953 research articles (6.1%) were retrieved from the database pertaining to SS. Each entry was verified twice, leading to the removal of 29 duplicate records. This study offers a thorough bibliometric examination of 65 years of social science research in Sri Lanka, concentrating on scholarly publications from 17 public universities. Utilizing the Elsevier Scopus database provides insights into the research output, development trends, and growth patterns among Sri Lankan scholars in the Social Sciences. The results indicate a rising trajectory, with a significant increase in publications following the Covid-19 pandemic. This research will aid future scholars in pinpointing less-explored areas and support policymakers in determining research funding priorities. It represents the first comprehensive analysis of the social science research landscape in Sri Lanka.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Social Sciences Research
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subject: Trends and Development
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subject: Universities
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subject: Bibliometrics
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subject: Sri Lanka
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creator: Chandani Gamage
creator: Menaka Nishanthi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Chandani Gamage, Menaka Nishanthi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-03-29
publication date: 2025-03-29
starting page: 19
ending page: 25
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.B1155.0403032

A Veteran-Poet Trauma: US – Iraq War in Brian Turner's Poems Ashbah and Illumination Rounds
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description: The present study investigates the notion of trauma as a result of the US-Iraqi War in Brian Turner's poems "Ashbah" and "Illumination Rounds". As a soldier-poet, Turner's poems portray an exceptional standpoint on the mental and emotional outcome of war owing to the examination of such themes as memory, language, and identity in his poetic verses. This article aims to discover the intricacies of trauma representation and the procedure of bearing witness to traumatic experiences in time of war. The study employs Cathy Caruth's theories of trauma and witnessing, as theorized in her two books Trauma: Explorations in Memory (1995) and Unclaimed Experience: Trauma, Narrative, and History (1996), to be the methodological tools for examining Brian Turner's poetry. In light of Cathy Caruth's theories of trauma and witnessing, and by thoroughly inspecting in Turner's usage of language, imagery, and narrative structure in his two poems, the findings demonstrate Turner's mental sufferings as a survivor of political violence. The two poems show the traumatic experiences he has lived with his friends through the US-Iraqi war enduring the effects of war. To conclude, depending on Caruth's notion of trauma, Turner's poetry depicts the lingering, vague nature of war experiences and the weighty impression they have on the mind. In addition, this article contextualizes Turner's poetic expressions in the wider socio-political setting of the US-Iraqi War, underscoring the durable heritage of war on both individual and shared memory.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Brian Turner
  topic: keywords
subject: Cathy Caruth
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subject: Trauma
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creator: Haider Jabr Mihsin
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Haider Jabr Mihsin (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-03-29
publication date: 2025-03-29
starting page: 11
ending page: 18
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.C1157.04030325

Comparative Studies of German and Kuki Fairytales
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description: This study attempts to analyze two different cultures of fairy tales—German fairy tales and Kuki tribal tales. Comparisons between the fairy tales of other countries and communities are valuable. Fairy tales, by their nature, celebrate diversity. By experiencing stories from different cultures, one can discover valuable insights into another culture’s values, beliefs, history, practices, and customs, which have been used in everyday life as communication, learning, and entertainment tools. They reveal the gap between truth and falsehood in our society. The study aims to extend folklore studies in Germany and India, particularly focusing on the “peripheral” literature from the Kuki community in the Northeastern region of India. It explores the similarities and differences in motifs, characters, mysticism, and various cultural connotations about both cultural groups. Since these two cultural groups are not historically related, a comparative study will be useful in understanding which motives are culturally determined and which are universal.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Literature
  topic: keywords
subject: Cultural Area
  topic: keywords
subject: Comparative Studies
  topic: keywords
subject: Fairy Tales
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subject: Oral Stories
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creator: Nengpinem Haokip
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Nengpinem Haokip (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-03-29
publication date: 2025-03-29
starting page: 7
ending page: 10
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.D1061.04030325

Invisible Minorities - Queer Identities and Experiences in India
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description: Interpretation of history is a fascinating tale with each scholar having their narratives and theorems. No matter how diverse their approaches may be most of them may agree that in each historical epoch, there have been social divisions that stratified people into majority and minority groups, one having power over the other (Marx and Engels, 1848,) [6]. However, the state has seldom ventured outside the realm of binary sexes to identify the oppression or emancipate the gender-deviant (LGBT+) individuals who from the beginning of modern civilization till date have been the invisible minority. Their invisibility has been a result of a saga of lies, lies about gender identity being a mental disorder, lies that gods will punish them in hell, lies that have been fed to the masses by elites in power to hold power; and the result of such lies have aggravated in forms of hate crimes, homicide,suicide and mass murders. Even though there have been certain reforms towards social modernization in the Global North that have provided for a more inclusive society for homosexuals, the condition remains intensely bitter if not uninhabitable in the Third World. Being on the traditional side of development, the Eastern mind is neither accustomed nor open to the Western form of progress and needs an endogenous change concerning the inclusion of non-traditional genders. This paper employs a case study approach to analyze the politics behind the status of the lesbian, gay, and bisexual population in Indian society. It aims at the identification of the causes and effects of oppression upon the esteemed community and deconstructs the myths and prejudices revolving, around that obstruct their right to live freely with pride and dignity.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Minorities
  topic: keywords
subject: LGBT+
  topic: keywords
subject: New Rights
  topic: keywords
subject: Alienation
  topic: keywords
subject: Colonialism
  topic: keywords
creator: Anurag Paul
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Anurag Paul (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-03-29
publication date: 2025-03-29
starting page: 1
ending page: 6
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.B1154.04030325

Bangabandhu’s Historical Speech in the United Nations General Assembly: A Comparative Analysis
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description: It has been almost 50 years since Bangladesh achieved its independence from Pakistani domination. The contribution and charismatic leadership of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who declared the independence of Bangladesh is beyond explanation. Bangabandhu delivered several historical speeches in his moral life. But one of the greatest and strongest speeches he delivered at the 29th United Nations (UN) General Assembly was a guideline for Bangladesh and the whole world, which completed him as a ‘global leader’. Bangabandhu emphasized ‘Peace and Justice’ as he believed that only this can bring back discipline. The democratically elected Bangladesh Awami League (AL) government and the Prime Minister, H.E. Sheikh Hasina who is already recognized as a global leader are trying to implement all the directions that Bangabandhu mentioned in his speech regarding economic emancipation, peace and justice, social development, peaceful use of technology, good relationship with neighbors, upholding brotherhood and solidarity. These will help to build a peaceful world and Bangabandhu’s ‘Shonar Bangla’ or ‘Golden Bengal’. As a historical event, this paper is based on qualitative approaches including content analysis, literature review, and interviews with academic scholars. The expected findings of the paper are to present the leadership quality of Bangabandhu and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through their speech at the UN, how they became global leaders, and the fair implications of Bangabandhu’s policies by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Bangabandhu
  topic: keywords
subject: Global Leader
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subject: UN
  topic: keywords
subject: Policy
  topic: keywords
subject: Awami League
  topic: keywords
creator: Istiaque Hossain Molla
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Istiaque Hossain Molla (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 37
ending page: 43
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.C1051.04021224

Role of Modern Education and Socio-Cultural Movements in India’s Independence
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description: At the outset it may be stated explicitly that this paper has tried to argue that the spread of modern education and consequent socio-cultural reforms, among other factors, indirectly played a key role in the struggle for India's independence. The role of other such factors, however, are not underplayed in the freedom movement. The British were highly zealous of spreading their education and culture outside. Statesmen like Lord Macaulay and Sir Cecil Rhodes were of the view that the English culture was the best and the most liberal in the world and if India, South Africa and later on, the entire world were “Anglicized” culturally through British pattern of education, it would pave the way for the social and political unification of the world. The idea of “Anglicizing” the world and thereby building up the empire and forging political and social unity of peoples at the global level under the leadership of the British, is apparent in the will of Sir Cecil Rhodes. He had desired “the extension of British rule throughout the world, the occupation by British settlers of the entire Continent of Africa, the Valley of the Euphrates … the whole of South Africa … the ultimate recovery of the United States of America as an integral part of the British Empire, the inauguration of a system of Colonial representation in the Imperial Parliament, which may tend to weld together the disjointed members of the Empire, and finally, the foundation of so great a Power as to hereafter render wars impossible and promote the best interests of humanity [1].” Thus the belief in Britain’s role as the Messiah to civilize and unify the world by disseminating the British culture was one of the important reasons for the introduction of modern education in India.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Anglicized
  topic: keywords
subject: British
  topic: keywords
subject: Education
  topic: keywords
subject: Socio-Cultural
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr. Manish Singh
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Dr. Manish Singh (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 32
ending page: 36
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.E1137.04021224

Echoes of Ancestry in the Age of AI: Safeguarding Tribal Land Rights Amid a Digital Revolution
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description: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms governance systems worldwide, its impact on tribal land rights in India brings both hope and concern. This paper delves into the unique challenges and opportunities AI presents for tribal communities, who have historically fought to protect their ancestral lands. AI technologies, like advanced land mapping and automated records management, promise to make land governance more efficient and transparent. Yet, these advancements come with risks, such as data privacy issues, potential cultural erosion, and the fear of repeating past injustices. By exploring India’s legal protections, including the Constitution [1], the Forest Rights Act (FRA) [19], and the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) [20], this paper emphasises the importance of respecting tribal autonomy and cultural heritage. Real-world examples, such as AI’s use in the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, shed light on the balance needed between progress and preservation [7]. Grounded in insights from thinkers like Amartya Sen and Michel Foucault [15], the discussion calls for an approach where AI empowers rather than marginalises, highlighting the need for ethical safeguards, meaningful community involvement, and ongoing oversight. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that AI becomes a tool for upliftment, enriching tribal communities without compromising their rich cultural identities.
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subject: Artificial Intelligence
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subject: Tribal Land Rights
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subject: Cultural Heritage
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subject: Data Sovereignty
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subject: Forest Rights Act
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subject: Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act
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subject: Ethical AI
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subject: Indigenous Communities
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subject: Land Governance
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subject: Community Empowerment
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creator: Olivia Ruhil
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Olivia Ruhil (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 23
ending page: 31
doi: 10.54105/ijssl.B1153.04021224