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Reimagining Sustainable Futures: Sustainability, Social Agency, and The Evolving Market Trends
No full textThe Wellbeing Equation: Work-Life, Support, and Satisfaction in Policing
No full textPolicing is characterized by high occupational demands that often disrupt work–life balance (WLB). Grounded in Conservation of Resources (COR) theory and Work–Family Enrichment theory, this study examined the structural relationships between perceived social support, job satisfaction, and work-life balance (WLB) among police personnel in Bengaluru, India. A cross-sectional survey of 400 officers was conducted using stratified random sampling, and Structural Equation Modeling was employed to test direct and indirect effects. The results indicated that social support significantly predicted job satisfaction (β = 0.304, p < 0.01) and WLB (β = 0.353, p < 0.01). Job satisfaction also positively influenced WLB (β = 0.444, p < 0.01) and partially mediated the relationship between social support and WLB. The findings highlight the importance of relational resources in promoting occupational and cross-domain well-being in high-demand professions
Measurement of Radon Concentration in Water Samples Collected around Kaveri River Basin of Old Mysuru Region
No full textThe present study intends to evaluate the concentration of radon in water samples around Kaveri River basin of old Mysuru region, Karnataka. Concentration of radon measurements were done using Smart RnDuo monitor. The obtained radon concentration of water samples in the study area varied from 0.52 ± 0.1 Bq/l to 99.66 ± 1.59 Bq/l with geometrical mean value of 6.67 ± 0.27 Bq/l. In this study 100% of the borewell water samples exceeded the EPA’s MCL of 11.1 Bq/l and 55% of the borewell water samples exceeded the UNSCEAR’s MCL of 40 Bq/l. The estimated annual effective dose varies from 1.43 µSv/y to 272.07 µSv/y with a geometrical value of 18.20 mSv/y. All surface water samples were below 0.1 mSv/y and 55% of borewell water samples were found to be higher than the safe limit of 0.1 mSv/y as prescribed by WHO
Nonlinear Analysis of the Non-Sinusoidal Temporal Periodic Modulation of Boundary Temperature and Non-Inertial Acceleration on Ferroconvection
Full text linkThe paper reports the effects of different types of temporal periodic modulation of boundary temperature (TPMBT) on convective heat transfer in a rotating ferroliquid. The linear stability analysis yields the eigenvalue for the onset of convection. The amplitude equations for nonlinear analysis have been derived with the aid of the truncated double Fourier Series in its minimal mode. The system of amplitude equations which is a Lorenz-like model is a non-autonomous system due to TPMBT. The results for various parameters have been discussed for both terrestrial as well as the microgravity case. It is observed that increasing strength of the magnetic field advances the onset of convection but does not result in enhanced heat transfer. The Coriolis acceleration stabilizes the system and hence results in subdued heat transfer. It is also observed that choice of the waveform and frequency of modulation can be used to control heat transfer. Classical Lorenz model and the results of dielectric liquid can be obtained as a limiting case of the present study
Trends and Knowledge Structures in Sustainable Wine Tourism: A Bibliometric Review with Biblioshiny and VOS viewer
No full textAt this time, the wine industry has gained boundless relevance worldwide. Sustainable wine tourism has arisen as a critical area of research. The wine cultivation and wine are especially vulnerable to the introduction of new technologies and practices that can improve sustainability in the medium and long term, as well as facilitate improvement in product quality. This study is a bibliometric analysis of the literature on wine tourism sustainability, highlighting key themes, emerging areas, and global trends. Data were collected from Scopus databases from 2003 to April 11, 2025. A publication study was conducted to identify key authors, institutions, and journals. The findings indicate that wine tourism is increasingly interested in conserving biodiversity and practices that are sustainable practices. To find the major developments, this research aimed to use VOS viewer software and bibliometrics analysis (Biblioshiny). To achieve this, the keywords that are associated with "Wine tourism," "Viticulture," "Enotourism," and "Sustainab*" were searched within the "Scopus" database. There were 1267 items found. Applying all the filters to the English language, only 251 things remained. The results highlight co-citation, co-occurrence, theme analysis, top countries, journals, yearly publishing patterns, and the most appropriate journals. The results indicate that the most appropriate journal is "Sustainability (Switzerland)", the most cited keyword is "Viticulture", and the leading country is Italy. Studies indicate increasing interest in Sustainable Wine Tourism, underscoring the necessity for more theoretical and empirical work in this new domain
Sacred-Secular Tourism of Kashmir, Similarities, Continuity and Complementary: A Case of Baba Rishi Shrine
No full textSacred-secular tourism experiences appear deeply embedded among the visitors of the Baba Rishi Shrine of Kashmir. In this work, the researcher focused on the expressions of beliefs, feelings, motivations, behaviour and experiences of visitors. These attributes were identified through a review of the literature and direct conversations with the stakeholders of the shrine. The main objectives of the present study were to explore the Age, gender, residency, marital status and religion of visitors who travel to the Baba Rishi shrine, and their interest in other sacred and secular destinations of Kashmir. The study revealed that visitors of Baba Rishi shrine are interested in both sacred and secular places on the same day and schedule. They prefer to experience both sacred and secular tourism. The objectives of the study were achieved through the Survey method and in-depth interviews. The respondents were mainly the visitors of Baba Rishi shrine and other stakeholders (custodians and travel agencies). The final result of the study revealed that there is a close nexus between sacred and secular sites of Kashmir and visitors (pilgrims/tourist) seeks common motives and interests. The sacred-secular activities of visitors are not dichotomous in nature; rather, they appeal for similarities, continuity and complementarity
Can Tourism Help In Reshaping a Country’s Informal Sector? Evidence From India
No full textEven though the informal sector in India is the principal source of employment for 80% of the workforce, it faces numerous challenges in the social and economic realms, making it vulnerable. The presented study focuses on tourism and credit availability as two major factors in fueling the formalisation of traditional sectors, specifically jute, pottery, leather, handlooms and the cultural gig economy, as means to resolve some of the challenges faced by the informal sector. The motivation to study tourism as a propellant of the formalisation of the informal sector follows from the idea that formalisation leads to an eventual rise in economic stability while simultaneously preserving culture. Moreover, physical and virtual tourism offer incredible opportunities for local craftsmen by enabling high-value sales and visibility in national and international markets. The study also reflects on the marginalisation of the artisans due to paucity of institutional support, especially credit accessibility, thereby encouraging the use of loan accessibility as the other component of analysis. Furthermore, a mixed method approach is followed, combining trend analysis of sectors, namely, jute, pottery, leather, handlooms and the gig economy using both secondary data and primary data collected from the semi-structured interviews of 78 craftsmen across 4 states, as well as correlational and regression analysis by regressing worker incomes on tourism and credit access. The trend analysis highlights the heavy reliance of workers on tourism-derived demand due to the ‘seasonal’ nature of these sectors. Additionally, the regression results reveal a stark positive correlation between the income of artisans and the tourism density of a region of around 75% as well as an even stronger positive correlation between income and loan accessibility to artisans of around 89%, which can serve as a base for policy formulations for the formalisation of the sector. Henceforth, informality and income volatility are perpetuated by constitutional barriers like limited access to credit, seasonal demand, digital exclusion and uneven policy implementation, regardless of a notable demand for genuine local goods from tourists
Balancing Economic Growth and Local Needs: Community-Driven Approaches to Township Development in South Africa.
No full textThis paper explores the potential of community-driven approaches to foster sustainable and equitable development in South African townships, which face persistent socio-economic challenges rooted in apartheid-era inequalities. Using a systematic review of qualitative, secondary data, the study employs the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) framework to examine how leveraging local assets, participatory decision-making, and cooperative initiatives can address these issues. Findings reveal that while investment and entrepreneurial activity in townships have increased, benefits often fail to reach residents, exacerbating disparities. Community-driven strategies, such as cooperatives and community-based organizations, demonstrate transformative potential by creating jobs, fostering local entrepreneurship, and aligning development with residents' needs. Case studies, including the Gugulethu Cooperative Development Project and the Soweto Urban Farmers’ Cooperative, highlight their effectiveness in promoting economic growth, social cohesion, and sustainability. The paper concludes that collaborative efforts between government, private sector, and civil society are essential for scaling these strategies. Recommendations include prioritizing participatory approaches, supporting cooperatives, addressing infrastructure deficits, and promoting ethical investment. Community-driven models offer a viable pathway to inclusive and sustainable development in South African townships.
Key words: Community, Economic growth, Economic development, Township, socio-economic issues
