Comparative analysis of the distribution of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in India and Policy Recommendations
Policy, Law, and Governance Insights - Vol. 1, Issue 1
Education is a foundational pillar for individual empowerment, societal progress, and national development. As a constitutionally guaranteed right, education must be inclusive, transcending boundaries of gender, caste, r…
Psychosocial Effects of Social Isolation on Quality of Life in End-of-Life Care Settings
Pure & Applied Psychology Research Insights - Vol. 1, Issue 1
Social isolation is a widespread but undervalued problem in end-of-life care centres, affecting the emotional, psychological, and general well-being of terminally ill patients. This study discusses the frequency, pouring…
Integrating Social Presence Theory and Need to Belong Theory to understand Dating Site Usage among Indian Youth
Pure & Applied Psychology Research Insights - Vol. 1, Issue 1
This study investigates the psychological and social variables influencing dating site usage, emphasizing the roles of Need to Belong, Social Presence, and Self-Esteem, with age as a moderating factor. A structural equat…
The Midlife Crisis Revisited: A Multidisciplinary Review of Theory, Evidence and Sociocultural Context
Pure & Applied Psychology Research Insights - Vol. 1, Issue 1
The concept of the midlife crisis, first introduced by Elliott Jaques in 1965, refers to a period of psychological turbulence often occurring between the ages of 40 and 60. Commonly associated with emotional distress, ex…
Relationship between Impulse Buying and Instant Gratification Tendencies
Pure & Applied Psychology Research Insights - Vol. 1, Issue 1
This study explores the psychological and behavioural connections between instant gratification tendencies and impulse buying, particularly within digital consumer behaviour. It highlights the impact of emotional trigger…
Digital Devotion in the Era of Cyberpilgrimage: Understanding Virtual Pilgrimage Intentions among Older Adults
Pure & Applied Psychology Research Insights - Vol. 1, Issue 1
This study explores the psychological and technological predictors of virtual pilgrimage intentions among older adults in India—a population often excluded from traditional sacred journeys due to age-related constraints.…
Perception of Mindfulness and Self-Awareness Practices in Mitigating Negative Effects of Social Media Usage on Academic Performance of Management Students
Journal of Educational Policies and Excellence - Vol. 1, Issue 1
This study explores the perception of mindfulness and self-awareness practices in mitigating the negative academic effects of social media usage among Indian management students. Based on in-depth interviews with ten par…
The Changing Value of a University Degree: Integrating Technology, Sustainability, Quantum Thinking and Human Values
Journal of Educational Policies and Excellence - Vol. 1, Issue 1
PURPOSE The exponential pace of technological advancement, coupled with global sustainability imperatives and volatile socio-economic conditions, demands a profound transformation in higher education. India, with its dee…
Reimagining Educational Dynamics in India: Foundations, Competencies, and the Road to Self-Reliance
Journal of Educational Policies and Excellence - Vol. 1, Issue 1
This paper explores the dynamic evolution of education in India through a critical synthesis of historical commissions, policy frameworks, philosophical underpinnings, and technological interventions. Anchored in the tri…
Challenges and Prospects of Science Education in Bihar’s Madrasas: A Resource-Based Analysis
Journal of Educational Policies and Excellence - Vol. 1, Issue 1
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes inclusive, equitable, and quality education across all educational institutions, including those serving historically marginalized groups. Madrasas, which hold cultural…
Influencer Credibility and Meme Marketing as Drivers of Sustainability Awareness among Gen Z Consumers in India: A Qualitative Exploration
Business Strategy and Management Insights - Vol. 1, Issue 1
As the digital realm continues to expand, the complexity of modern software ecosystems has increased the frequency and severity of zero-day attacks, causing traditional cyber defence mechanisms to be insufficient. This s…
App Attributes and Customer Experience in Online Stock Trading: Examining Their Role in Building Brand Loyalty
Business Strategy and Management Insights - Vol. 1, Issue 1
Purpose: This study examines how key app attributes influence customer experience (CX) and subsequently enhance brand loyalty toward stock broking mobile applications in North India. It investigates the role of financial…
Unveiling the Key Success Factors in Indian Corporate Takeovers: A Study in the Post-Globalization Era
Business Strategy and Management Insights - Vol. 1, Issue 1
This paper explores what made Indian mergers and acquisitions successful following globalization’s beginning in the early 1990s. The study looks at over 100 corporate examples of acquiring companies from 2010 to 2020. Th…
Shifting Gen-Z behaviour in the jewellery industry: A case study of lab-grown diamond adoption in the Indian market
Business Strategy and Management Insights - Vol. 1, Issue 1
This research explores the shifting preferences of Generation Z (Gen Z) in India’s jewelry market, focusing on the growing adoption of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) as an alternative to natural diamonds. This study investiga…
Examining the Influence of Organizational Work Climate on Employee Performance in India
Business Strategy and Management Insights - Vol. 1, Issue 1
This study investigates the relationship between organizational work climate and employee performance among professionals in India. Using a quantitative research approach, primary data were collected from 96 employees th…