Brainware University, a part of a 33-year-old leading educational group, started with the aim of contributing to nation-building through research, innovation and quality education. It is the brainchild of Mr. Phalguni Mookhopadhayay, Chancellor, whose acumen and vision have transformed Brainware University into one of the best crucibles of learning. The Bi-annual Journal of the Brainware University, titled as “Brainwave: A Multidisciplinary Journal” (ISSN: 2582-659X) is converted to a quarterly journal from volume 3, 2022. It is a peer-reviewed open-access e-Journal from all the branches of Science, Engineering, Technology, Law, Management, Liberal Art, and Health Sciences.
Eco- Feminism and Role of Women in Good Governance of Environment: A Socio-Cultural Perspective
All the living creatures are dependent on the Mother Earth directly and indirectly, since their first breath of air. Women are dependable for the good governance of the man life and practices to go further in every aspect of present and future. To exploit, control, and defile women and earth for gain is an age old turn because of the societal structures and practices. Woman, by virtue of her nature, is always creative, constructive and the positive source of all energy to man life. As devaluation of women is taking place for number of reasons similarly, earth is at its point of crisis. In this paper, it has been tried to see the areas where the devaluations are pocketed. The core components of such activity resemblances are compared among the SAARC regions. The part of ‘Environmental Law’ of the state should be enacted as an essential feature for ‘good governance’. How to indoctrinate the present genre of civilized society, to create a changed form of environment is a burning issue. The loyal statesman and intellectuals must try to bring in the change, that must be made to salvage past, change must be made to insure future and through discovering ‘Mother’ and ‘Earth’ and live in communion with ‘her’.
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Calcium Homeostasis Disturbances After Cardiac Surgery: Revisiting Hypocalcaemia and Its Clinical Consequences
Background: Calcium homeostasis is an important factor in myocardial contractility, vascular tone, electrophysiological stability and coagulation. Hypocalcaemia is an underexplored disruption of taking place after cardiac surgery, especially cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), despite routine perioperative biochemical monitoring. There has been an emerging evidence that postoperative calcium imbalance is evidence of complex regulatory derailment, and not of dilutional effects. It is an integrative review of biochemical, endocrine, and clinical pathways that cause post-cardiac-surgery hypocalcaemia. Methods: Systematic search PRISMA 2020 was used to conduct a search in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Embase (2000-2025). A total of 62 eligible studies were involved. Appraisal was done based on the Newcastle Ottawa Scale, Cochrane RoB-2 and CASP. They were mapped by developing a three-layer integrative synthesis to measure the biochemical-regulatory disturbances, clinical manifestations and therapeutic responses. Findings: The findings reveal that CPB triggers a multifactorial impairment of Ca–PTH-vitamin D axis by haemodilution, citrate chelation, parathyroid inhibition by hypothermia, inflammation cytokine storm, and magnesium-dependent PTH loss of control. The peak of ionized calcium is generally attained after 1224 hours after surgery, with inconsistent and usually attenuated rise of PTH. The hypocalcaemic condition is enhanced by concomitant magnesium depletion and hyperphosphataemia. At the clinical level, the disturbances are observed as reduced myocardial contractility, vasoplegia, QT prolongation, arrhythmogenesis, neuromuscular irritability, and increased ICU-length of stay. The presence of a distinct postoperative phenotype was determined, and the cluster of hypocalcaemia, hypomagnesemia, and suppressed PTH is the most dangerous. Conclusion: Post-cardiac-surgery hypocalcaemia is not a biochemical abnormality but a hormone-electrolyte imbalance. A combination of ionized calcium and magnesium as well as PTH courses and electrophysiology measures like QT intervals are used to give a predictive model of early detection of vulnerable patients. Magnesium-first correction, PTH-responsive regimens of supplementation, and real-time calcium assessment can be possible ways to enhance the recovery of haemodynamics and reduce the number of postoperative complications. The next generation of research should consider endocrine-guided guidelines and machine-learning algorithms to handle calcium individually.
The Conflict of Identity – A Study of My Place and Things Fall Apart
Identity is a fluid concept that is prone to changes, depending on the socio-political conditions one may find themselves in. This aspect finds its presence in the canon of World Literature – documenting the experiences of the natives as well as the events of colonial invasion. The invasion also brought about a cultural clash and the natives had to face alienation, displacement as a result. Identity issues have been discussed by scholars like Edward Said, Homi Bhabha - where they have tried to analyse the undercurrents of colonialism which shapes the Identity and influences it in various ways. This paper aims to provide an insight into the issues of identity with critical analysis of Sally Morgan’s My Place and Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. Morgan’s text gives the perception based on discrimination, whereas, Achebe reports the story of the cultural clash. The paper aims to highlight the issues related to the identity of a community and analyse how the protagonists in the above-mentioned works were affected by identity issues and how they dwelt with the same.
Understanding disability, desire and the subject through Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover
This essay analyses the manner in which Lady Chatterley’s Lover imagines dis/ability, desire, and selfhood post World War I and posits that D. H. Lawrence employs Clifford Chatterley’s war-induced paralysis as a metaphor for the larger psychic and sociological implosion that defines modernity. The aim of the study is to analyse how Lawrence renders the disabled body as a primary locus through which to question the emotional sterility and the mechanized masculinity pervading post-war British culture. Utilizing perspectives from disability studies, theories of embodied experience, and modernist critiques of mechanization, the article argues that Lawrence conceptualizes disability not simply as a physical fact of life but as a symbolic way of being in the world under the influence of industrial capitalism, mechanised warfare and alienation, as analysed in other scholarship. The article’s originality is in revealing how Lawrence’s re-visioning of bodily intimacy serves as a radical antidote to the psychological depletion of modernity. For Lawrence, the road forward for healing the emotional and relational fragmentation is not mechanized intellect but reengagement with touch, sensation, and embodied Being. The heroes of the new literature and film were frequently humiliated and disabled by this war, which they were expected to celebrate, much as central characters such as Clifford Chatterley - who having been sexually wounded travels literally or figuratively “through no man’s land” - have become “not just no-men, nobodies, but not men, unmen.”
Traditional and Modern Dimensions of Library Management Research in India (2014 – 2024): A Bibliometric Analysis
This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric assessment of library management research in India from 2014 to 2024, drawing on 7,986 publications indexed in OpenAlex. Using Biblioshiny (R 4.5.1), the analysis evaluates annual research growth, core publication sources, author productivity, institutional contributions, collaboration structures, thematic evolution, and citation impact. The findings show a remarkable increase in research output over the decade, reflecting rapid expansion and diversification of scholarly activity. Publication patterns reveal a highly concentrated source structure consistent with Bradford’s Law, with the SSRN Electronic Journal and Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies emerging as dominant outlets. Lotka’s Law analysis indicates that nearly 85% of authors produced a single paper, while a small cohort of highly productive scholars shaped much of the field’s intellectual output. Although India leads in total publications and cumulative citations, the average citation impact per article remains lower than that of several globally influential countries, underscoring the need for enhanced research visibility and international collaboration. Thematic and keyword analyses demonstrate a clear shift toward technology-mediated and management-oriented research areas, including decision-making models, big data applications, supply chain systems, and AI-driven innovations. Collaboration network mapping reveals cohesive but siloed author clusters, suggesting limited cross-institutional and interdisciplinary engagement. The study highlights a rapidly expanding yet unevenly impactful research landscape, offering evidence-based insights for strengthening research quality, fostering global partnerships, and advancing the international standing of Indian library management research.
It is my immense pleasure to announce the publication of Volume 6 and Issue No. 4 of “Brainwave: A Multidisciplinary Journal” published by Brainware University. This issue comprises a number of outstanding research articles which showcase latest advancements in the field of multidisciplinary research. In fact, this issue features cutting-edge research conducive to generation of innovative ideas. I also take this opportunity to congratulate the contributing authors since they have worked tirelessly in order to bring forth innovative ideas, rigorous analyses and impactful findings. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our editorial team, reviewers for their unwavering dedication in this context. I also gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the concerned stake holders for making publication of this issue possible in time. I am really fortunate to be the part of such a vibrant community. I do hope that the readers will be adequately enriched by this issue. I look forward to the constructive suggestions and feedback from the readers. This will help us to improve the quality of the Journal. Conclusively, our objective is to foster knowledge and novel ideas in multidisciplinary areas.
Harnessing AI for Enhanced Cancer Care: Current Applications and Future Prospects
Artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming the field of oncology, offering significant advancements in cancer care, including diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient management. Currently, AI applications in oncology span several critical areas. Advanced diagnostic tools leverage AI algorithms, particularly deep learning, to analyze medical images like radiographs, CT scans, and MRIs, enabling early and accurate cancer detection. Predictive analytics and AI models are used to foresee patient outcomes by examining extensive data, including genetic information, tumor characteristics, and clinical records, thereby enabling personalized treatment plans. AI's role in personalized medicine is also notable; by integrating data from various sources, AI recommends specific treatment regimens tailored to individual patients, enhancing treatment efficacy and reducing adverse effects. Furthermore, AI aids in optimizing radiation therapy by improving dose distribution to target tumors more effectively while sparing healthy tissues. In drug discovery, AI accelerates the process by analyzing vast datasets to identify potential therapeutic targets and predict new compounds' efficacy, thus speeding up the introduction of new cancer treatments. Additionally, AI tools are improving patient management by monitoring symptoms, managing treatment side effects, and providing psychological support through AI-driven chatbots and mobile applications. Looking to the future, AI holds immense potential in oncology, promising to integrate multidisciplinary platforms for comprehensive cancer care, address the challenges of rare tumors, and support drug discovery and development further. As AI technology evolves, it is poised to transform oncology, making cancer care more efficient, effective, and personalized, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and a deeper understanding of cancer biology. These ongoing advancements underscore the potential of AI to significantly reduce the global burden of cancer and revolutionize the field of oncology.
Advancements in Lithium Quantification for Complex Matrices: Analytical Techniques, Interference Mitigation, and Comparative Performance
Lithium has emerged as a critical element in modern technology, particularly in energy storage, electronics, and industrial applications. Accurate quantification of lithium in complex matrices such as ores, brines, and recycled battery materials—is essential for resource evaluation, process optimization, and quality control. However, the presence of chemically similar elements (e.g., sodium, potassium, calcium) introduces significant spectral and chemical interferences, complicating analytical measurements. This review provides a systematic comparison of classical and modern techniques for lithium determination, including flame photometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), ion-selective electrodes (ISE), and chromatographic methods. Special emphasis is placed on interference mitigation strategies such as selective extraction, ion exchange, and matrix-matched calibration. Recent advancements in hyphenated techniques (e.g., LC-ICP-MS, IC-ICP-MS), machine learning-driven interference correction, and portable analytical tools are also discussed. By consolidating current knowledge and identifying future research directions, this review serves as a practical guide for selecting and optimizing lithium quantification methods in diverse analytical contexts.
Strategies for Keyword Selection for High-Impact Bibliometric Research Papers
The academic publishing environment is becoming increasingly competitive as millions of scholarly articles are more thoughtful and influential. Bibliometric studies occupy a significant but minor part of this giant ecosystem, providing a quantitative understanding of research trends, productivity, and impacts. For writers in this specialized area, choosing keywords is more than a formality; it is a decisive factor in whether a paper can be found and whether it will be correctly indexed, thus leading to future scholarly consequences. Within the scope of this report, the researcher examined the complexity behind keyword functionality and generated a structured framework for optimizing keyword collection in bibliometric research papers. This study takes the reader or the writer/researcher through a complicated journey to identify keywords in bibliometric analyses. It points to the contrast between natural language and the controlled vocabulary terms, stressing the outstanding contribution of the author as an expert in the domain. With the identification of the way keywords are used in academic records, an author may beneficially choose keywords that promote the visibility of the paper, thus ensuring that it reaches out to the most pertinent population and maximises the scholarly resources of the paper. The correct choice of these words is critical in ensuring that a piece of scholarly work will be retrieved as intended by the author and will be a brief representation of the key points of the research. The report will describe five fundamental types of keywords and the best practices of their practical usage to enable researchers to overcome the competitive landscape of publishing and ensure higher visibility of their valuable research. This painstaking process is essential for various authors and the larger academic ecosystem, contributing to a more connected and findable academic record.
Indoor Management & Constructive Notice: Evolution under Indian Company Law and Digital Governance
The doctrines of indoor management and constructive notice clarify the parity between internal corporate governance and third–party security. Under the Companies Act, 1956, the doctrine of constructive notice required external parties to examine a company’s registered memorandum and articles, while the rule in Turquand’s case (indoor management) protected them from internal irregularities beyond publicly available information. By enforcing due diligence obligations without undermining corporate sovereignty, these principles facilitated transactional certainty. The Companies Act, 2013, codified and expanded these doctrines. Technological innovations incorporated e-governance portals and electronic filing, enabling real-time authorization of registers and web-enabled board resolutions. This reform improves stakeholder confidence in electronic conveyances and corporate filings. The current e-governance plans fall short of a tamper-proof, visibly auditable ledger for board resolutions and registers, leaving them vulnerable to unauthorized modifications, delayed verifications, and weakening stakeholder trust. In the digital age, challenges include verifying programmatic decision-making under board resolutions and ensuring data compliance on digital systems. Future research should explore blockchain-powered registers and AI-driven compliance to better align internal controls with external stakeholder assurance, ensure real-time verification of corporate procedures, automated regulatory correspondence, and a non-replicable audit record.
A Comparative Analysis of Mishawr Rawhoshyo: Exploring the Dichotomy Between the Literary and Cinematic Representations
Sunil Gangopadhyay's Mishawr Rawhoshyo has long been a cornerstone of Bengali literature. Its translation into the cinematic medium by Srijit Mukherjee marked a significant event for connoisseurs of both literature and film. This paper adopts a critical theoretical approach to dissect the film's endeavour to preserve the novel's essence while grappling with the intricacies of translating a complex narrative onto the screen. It critically appraises the film's allegiance to the source material, the cinematic techniques employed, the nuances in character portrayals, alterations in narrative structure, and the overall success of this adaptation. Employing critical theories of adaptation and film, this study examines the film's fidelity to the source material, its ability to capture the novel's essence, and the artistic choices made by the filmmakers. Additionally, it explores the alterations made to characters, plotlines, and narrative structure, providing insight into the resulting impact on the viewer's cinematic experience. Incorporating feedback and insights from both literary enthusiasts and film scholars, this research endeavours to provide a comprehensive evaluation of this adaptation, ultimately illuminating its merits and shortcomings within the realm of adaptation theory.
From Text to Screen: Intersemiotic Translation in Satyajit Ray’s Devi
This article investigates Devi (1960), directed by Satyajit Ray, as a case study in thematic intersemiotic translation—the process of transferring meaning from a literary text into a cinematic form. Adapted from Prabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyay’s short story, the film reimagines central themes of faith, superstition, and patriarchy within the socio-cultural context of 19th-century Bengal. Grounded in Roman Jakobson’s concept of intersemiotic translation and informed by adaptation theory, the study examines how Ray reconfigures the original narrative’s structure, imagery, and thematic emphasis for the screen. It argues that Devi transforms the written word into an expressive interplay of visuals, sound, and performance, preserving the cultural and social essence of the source text while highlighting the inherent complexities of translating meaning across different sign systems.
Marie Corelli’s Handling of Two Victorian Gender Stereotypes and Its Implications
Marie Corelli, in her portrayal of the ‘Fallen Woman’, creates a new sub-type of ‘the Married Fallen Woman’ in Nina Romani (Vendetta), Lady Clara Winsleigh (Thelma), and Lady Sibyl Elton (The Sorrows of Satan). Violet Vere, both married and conventionally ‘Fallen’, is contrasted with the married and not yet officially ‘Fallen’ Lady Clara. La Marina in The Murder of Delicia is unmarried and ‘Fallen’, but plans to rise up from her ‘Fallen’ state through marriage. Corelli is at times unwittingly supportive of or even admiring towards the conventionally ‘Fallen’! The other gender stereotype that Corelli treats – and subverts – is that of the Old Maid in The Young Diana (1918).Faking her own death, the thirty-plus Diana eventually undergoes rejuvenation in Geneva under an occult scientist. Not only does she regain her youthfulness, beauty, and sexual attraction, but transcends all that eventually to reject the very social construct of ‘woman’. The paper attempts to trace the implications behind Corelli’s portrayals in a repudiation of the view that her thought-processes remained static from her first novel in 1886 to her death in 1924.
I am delighted to announce the publication of our latest issue, Volume No. 6 and Issue No. 3 of “Brainwave: A Multidisciplinary Journal”, published by Brainware University, West Bengal, India. This issue contains articles, which showcase innovative ideas in the field of multidisciplinary research. The articles explore emerging trends and as such provide readers with a forward-looking perspective on the latest developments in the multidisciplinary field. Our rigorous editorial process ensures that only the articles possessing highest standard of research excellence are accepted for publication in the Journal. I take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to the reviewers and the members of both editorial board and editorial advisory board for their insightful contributions in this context. Further, I gratefully acknowledge the outstanding contributions of the authors. I am also thankful to the readers for their constructive suggestions and continuous support from time to time. This has also helped us to improve the quality of the Journal. I am also grateful to the concerned stakeholders of the University, who were instrumental in ensuring timely publication of the Journal. It is relevant to mention, in this connection, that the collaborative efforts of the concerned community have led to the success of the Journal. We invite researchers and scholars across the globe to submit their novel work for favour of publication in our Journal. This will add more values to the Journal. In fact, we remain committed to fostering innovation and knowledge in multidisciplinary areas.
It is my proud privilege to announce the publication of Volume No. 6 and Issue No. 2 of “Brainwave: A Multidisciplinary Journal”, published by Brainware University, West Bengal, India. Articles submitted for favour of publication are double blinded peer reviewed by reviewers of repute. In that way, only the articles possessing novel ideas are accepted for publication in the Journal. This issue contains a diverse range of articles featuring innovative thinking in emerging areas. I am of firm belief that the published articles in this will be beneficial to the researchers. Again, it is my pleasure to acknowledge the reviewers and the members of both editorial board and editorial advisory board for their excellent work in this context. I am also thankful to the contributing authors. Finally, I am grateful to the concerned stakeholders of the University, who worked tirelessly in order to ensure timely publication of the Journal. We welcome submissions from around the globe in order to increase the diversity of the contributing authors. It is also relevant to mention in this connection that we have tried our level best to maintain the quality, accessibility and visibility of the Journal. Still, if the readers feel that there is room for improvement, constructive suggestions from them will be translated into practice.
Technical and Analytical Aspect of Traditional and Contemporary Pingla Patachitro
The Pingla patachitra was the oldest culture for Audio-Visual medium for enlightenment of the people about the versatile mythological and contemporaneous features/events. The chitrakar/painter use to adobe this culture as the choice of profession for the purpose of earning bread and butter by virtue of delivering Audio-Visual features before the public for enlighten the mythological and contemporaneous features. The sangrahasala/museum had been established only in Naya Pingla village where huge collection of old and modern patachitao and other artistic features. The usual ingredients for the preparation of typical patachitros are the herbal colours especially used in only old/ traditional scroll painting where as in modern scroll painting and others artistic technique enamel, fabric, and old herbal colour are used. The significant achievement of the multiple pingla chitarakors (old and modern) are the center of attraction of the people home and abroad for the purpose of gathering experiences in the horizon of unique art culture at large.
India Towards Sustainable Development: Concept and Approach
The escalating apprehensions in recent years regarding environmental and climatic alterations, along with challenges related to poverty, the widening chasm between social strata, and the strife engendered by social inequities, have positioned sustainable development at the forefront of scholarly discourse. In reaction to these pressing issues, a diverse array of ‘sustainability rhetoric’ is surfacing within organizational mission statements, internal regulatory frameworks, and external accountability mechanisms. This paper discusses the concept, dimensions, principles, challenges and strategies of sustainable development in Indian context as well as enumerating the government initiatives to achieve sustainability. The paper also throws light on recent developments in the field of sustainability like National Action Plan On Climate Change (NAPCC) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)rolled out under Agenda 2030 in 2015.The paper discusses the SDG Index of India prepared by NITI Aayog demonstrating achievements of Indian States along with policy suggestions to achieve the sustainability targets.
Possibilities of Joint Library Operation in West Bengal: A critical study among South Bengal districts of West Bengal, India
The researcher explores the potential of public-academic library partnerships in the context of West Bengal, India, focusing particularly on the southern districts. For completing study, researcher used 4 district public Libraries and 4 Universities Libraries. Researcher used physical visit and interviewing to the library professionals to draw a clear picture about this concept. Libraries serve as vital pillars of knowledge dissemination and community engagement, yet they often face challenges such as limited resources and outdated infrastructure. By forging collaborations between public and academic libraries, we can leverage their respective strengths to create synergistic relationships that benefit the entire community. This paper critically examines the possibilities and benefits of such partnerships, including expanded access to resources, knowledge exchange, joint programming, and research initiatives. Despite institutional barriers and logistical challenges, effective partnerships have the potential to enrich educational development, promote lifelong learning, and contribute to the cultural and intellectual vibrancy of the region.
The Role of AI in Enhancing Human Creativity and Productivity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative force in enhancing human creativity and productivity across industries. This article explores AI’s role in automating tasks, optimizing decision-making, and fostering innovation in creative fields such as design, film, music, and journalism. AI-driven tools assist in streamlining workflows, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency without compromising human ingenuity. Case studies illustrate AI’s contributions to scriptwriting, music composition, and automated news generation, showcasing its ability to collaborate with professionals rather than replace them. However, ethical concerns, data privacy issues, and the need to preserve human creativity in an increasingly automated world remain key challenges. AI’s relevance extends beyond creative fields to industries like healthcare, agriculture, and business, where it aids in diagnostics, resource optimization, and market predictions. The article highlights the importance of responsible AI integration, ensuring ethical implementation while leveraging AI’s capabilities to augment human potential. The future of AI lies in human-machine collaboration, where technology enhances creativity and productivity rather than diminishing human input. By embracing AI as a complementary tool, individuals and organizations can achieve greater efficiency, innovation, and creative excellence while maintaining ethical standards and the essential human element in decision-making and artistry.
Sustainable Nutrition: Balancing Environmental Responsibility and Global Food Demands
With the globe’s environmental, economic, and social problems growing, investigation into responsible nutrition is essential. With an emphasis on healthy agricultural methods, environmental effects, food waste management, and legislative structures, this analysis examines the present status of environmentally friendly food systems. The assessment also discusses new developments in food autonomy, dietary habits based on plants, and technology that aims to provide global food security while halting destruction of the environment. Guidelines for moving toward healthier and inclusive nutritional systems are included in the investigation’s conclusion.
Visualization of Research Data Management: A Scientometric Analysis
Research data management has a significant value in this current scenario for the rapid development of information society. This research presents current trends in global research data management, identification of the most relevant topics through the thematic map, mapping of authorship, co-occurrences, review of bibliometric laws, citation analysis, keyword growth analysis and some more related issues. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the scientometric and bibliometrics of research data management to highlight the importance of its use in the research field. This paper aims to know the current global situation of research data management advancement keeping abreast of latest data sources for upload and preservation of plenty of research data generated daily. A data search was conducted from the most comprehensive database- Scopus based on relevant keywords in research data management. Extracted data was filtered by year, document type, language, and publication level then final purified data were analyzed and visualized by BibliometrixR, VOSviewer, MS Excel, and Datawrapper. A total of 1720 publications were retrieved from Scopus after an initial keyword search, and 1273 publications were selected applying limited exclusion criteria. The data contained 780 articles, 05 books, 57 book chapters, 372 conference papers, and 59 reviews. Most publications in research data management are in 2022 (n=180), most papers from source “Data Science Journal” (n=57), and most papers published by author “Ribeiro, C” (n=15).
Geographic Remoteness and Digital Divide in Schools: An Analysis Focused on South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
The goal of the Government of India's flagship initiative, Digital India, is to make India a knowledge economy and society enabled by technology. The school serves as the breeding ground for the next generation. Low digital skills and equipment continue to be a barrier to meaningful participation in a digital society. This practice must begin at the school level in order to promote digital literacy among the local population. It has been noted that several government efforts were unable to reach users because of their geographic distance, which led to negative attitudes towards new technologies. This study compares and maps the digital practices in the schools of the remote South 24 Parganas, which are adjacent to the Sundarban Delta.
Technical aspects of Abanindranath Tagore’s wash painting and its Evolution
Abanindranath was born in Tagore Family in 1871.He took his early training in art from western artists and simultaneously studied Indian miniature paintings. At the same time, he observed the Japanese wash technique. Later on, a unique wash technique was created which established the modern Indian style, as such he is known as Father of Modern Indian Painting. He studied Indian mythological epic and painted Krishna Lila Series. Later on, painted Omar Khayyam Mughal series, Arabian Nights, Landscape Krishna Mangal and Chandi Mangal etc.
Reshaping Traditional Libraries: The Transformative Role of Digital Technologies in Enhancing Resource Sharing in University Libraries
The acceleration of digital technology has reshaped the function of university libraries and made resource sharing more efficient and extensive. The research discusses how digital technologies affect the responsiveness of conventional library buildings to providing interlibrary loan systems and networks of resource-sharing. It addresses how digital-based resource-sharing tools improve accessibility, efficiency, and school cooperation. The study also sheds light on the difficulties encountered in implementing these technologies, such as copyright issues, budget limitations, interoperability concerns, and reluctance to change. In addition, this research examines new trends redefining the future of digital resource sharing, such as search mechanisms based on artificial intelligence, blockchain-based authentication, open-access movements, and cloud-based federated library networks. The research indicates that although digital transformation offers many opportunities, libraries must strategically overcome technological, legal, and financial challenges to achieve the full potential of resource-sharing programs. The research concludes that effective integration of digital resource-sharing technologies demands a balanced strategy that involves policy reforms, investment in sustainable digital infrastructure, and promotion of collaborative networks. By adopting these innovations, university libraries can become vibrant knowledge centres, providing greater access to academic materials and supporting a more globalised research community.
Bibliometric Insights into the Journal of Indian Library Association (JILA): An Analytical Perspective
Introduction: The Journal of Indian Library Association (JILA) is an official organ of Indian Library Association (ILA), started since 1965 and published quarterly. This journal covers all aspects of Library & Information Science. It is a peer reviewed journal that publishes the high-quality research articles on the subject. Objectives of the Study: To study year wise distribution of the articles, to study issue wise distribution of the articles, to find out the volume wise length of the articles, to find out the volume wise authorship pattern, to identify the degree of collaboration, to study the author's productivity, to find out the most prolific authors, to identify the year-wise growth of contributions, to study the subject coverage of articles. Purpose: The study aims to analyze bibliometric parameters such as the distribution of research articles over the years, authorship patterns, productivity of authors, growth of contributions, collaboration among authors, article lengths, and subject distribution from 2016 to 2022. Methodology: The researchers analyzed JILA data using statistical techniques to assess authorship patterns, article distribution, publication growth, collaboration, citations, and productivity, distribution of articles by subject, focusing on 2016-2022 publications. The research only considers journal articles; book reviews are excluded. Findings: The JILA published 243 articles from 2016 to 2022, with the highest number (25.10%) in 2021 and the lowest (7%) in 2016. Most of articles, 120 (49.38%), are 11-15 pages in length. Out of 240 contributors 71 (29.58%) were single authors and 169 (70.42%) joint authors, with a degree of author's collaboration (DC) of 0.70. The highest author productivity was 60 (1.02) in the year 2021, while the lowest productivity was 17 (1.00) in the year 2016. The journal covers various subjects in Library and Information Science field, with the majority of articles (60) is related to Metric studies.
Beowulf – Proselytism Practised and Subverted
All literacy in the England of the Old English Period (c. 450 – c. 1100 A.D.) is Christian literacy, as it was primarily the clergy which could read and write. Beowulf is the only long narrative poem from the period that portrays pre-Christian characters and events. The paper, through close reading of key passages from the poem, examines the complexity in the poem’s portrayal of pagan heroism and piety. The discussion takes it as given that Beowulf was given its current form and written down in a Christian monastery, and the narration is undeniably from a Christian perspective. Nevertheless, its composers retained enough respect for their heathen ancestry to depict its heroic characters with admiration for their piety which they subtly dissociated from any particular body of doctrine. There is even a pretence of condemning the specific practice of idol worship in an attempt to divert the attention of censorious Church fathers from the poem’s essentially pagan content. Therefore, Beowulf, with its open-minded look at a pre-Christian civilization, appeals to an Indian readership that will include inheritors of a living pagan religion and culture.
Old English Period (c. 450 – c. 1100 A.D.)
A Parametric Investigation of Factors Influencing India’s Renewable Energy Transition
Climate change has occurred as an established phenomenon with paramount ecological effects. Being the third largest emitter of carbon emission, India is among the first developing nation to have set the carbon neutrality target to combat climate change. In the realm of its burgeoning population and rising energy demand, the reliance on renewable energy is vital and has become a necessity. The present study digs deeper into the analysis of renewable energy parameters for the period spanning from 2000 to 2021. It reveals certain ups and downs in REC and REG, a continuous increase in carbon emission and GDP, and a reduction in energy intensity and carbon intensity over the period of 2000 to 2021. However, it is quite clear that the percentage of renewable electricity production is more or less increasing which signals a ‘greener electricity’. Further, the enhanced energy efficiency is quite discernible from gradual decline in both carbon intensity and energy intensity which signifies a transition towards clean energy goal set out under SDG-6.The paper paves a way for policymakers to implement more sustainable use of non-fossilized energy along with newer renewable energy tools and technologies to provide better incentives for its development.
An Analysis of the Multifaceted Role of Cooperatives in Promoting Financial Inclusion in India
In India, member-owned cooperatives provide a unique solution to financial exclusion, a persistent challenge for low-income communities. Unlike traditional profit-driven institutions, cooperatives prioritize social impact and financial viability, bridging gaps through affordable services, tailored offerings, community building, and financial literacy education. This study examines the multifaceted role of cooperatives in promoting financial inclusion, focusing on their contributions to empowering marginalized groups, including rural populations, women, and urban poor. The research highlights their socio-economic benefits, such as poverty alleviation, entrepreneurship, and equitable wealth distribution, while addressing challenges like governance issues, financial mismanagement, and limited access to technology. By conducting a qualitative analysis of secondary data, the study explores how supportive regulations and technological innovations can amplify their effectiveness. Recommendations emphasize the need for strengthened governance, partnerships, and digital advancements to enhance their reach and impact. Ultimately, the findings advocate for fostering a robust cooperative ecosystem, positioning cooperatives as pivotal instruments in achieving inclusive growth and sustainable development in India.
A Dive into the Special and Rare Collection of the Maulana Azad College Library, Kolkata
Maulana Azad College, Kolkata is a premier academic Institution founded in 1924 in British India to encourage Islamic Study. Its library has a rich collection of special and rare documents in different languages. This article discovers the precious rare documents of the Maulana Azad College Library, Kolkata. A few criteria have been fixed to find the rare documents as per the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Guidelines on the Selection of General Collection Materials for Transfer to Special Collections. Questionnaire, interview and the observation method were followed for data collection. This article will help to understand how rich the Maulana Azad College, Kolkata library is, in its rare documents collection and how those rare documents are being preserved. The Guidelines followed to identify the rare books in this article may also help others to get an idea about how to segregate books as rare and special from the general collection as per the mentioned guidelines.
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