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From shame to advocacy : a late-diagnosed autistic woman’s journey through self-discovery and systemic barriers
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This paper aims to explore the lived experience of a late diagnosed autistic woman, traversing the journey from self blame to self-acceptance and advocacy. It expounds upon the impact of when invisible disabilities interact with rigid systems, and seeks to bridge the gap between personal experience and professional knowledge, calling for systemic changes that support neurodiversity.
Design/methodology/approach
Using an autoethnographic exploration, this paper draws on diary entries, professional experiences as a therapist, educator and advocate, and self-reflections during and after the diagnostic process. It contextualizes first-person accounts with relevant literature to throw further light on themes such as masking, stigma, environmental sensitivities, safety challenges and the complex relationship between self-awareness and societal barriers.
Findings
The narrative shows that while late diagnosis can bring relief and clarity, it also exposes systemic inadequacies. Routine activities such as bureaucratic paperwork, seeking safety or engaging in public spaces become overwhelming due to noninclusive processes and highly stimulating environments. Despite professional knowledge, internalized stereotypes delayed recognition. This paper highlights practical changes – quiet hours, multiple communication modes, sensory-friendly spaces – that benefit autistic individuals and others.
Practical implications
This paper argues that neurodiversity-affirming systems are essential, not optional, and that changes made for autistic individuals improve environments for everyone.
Originality/value
Women diagnosed later in life remain underrepresented in autism research, particularly those in helping professions. This paper adds a rare insider perspective, showing how lived experience can inform practice, policy and inclusive design
A Review of the Current and Future Roles of AI
No full textThis chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) and the concurrent ethical transformations from the present day to 2050. The chapter examines the trajectory of AI development, its societal implications, and the dynamic ethical landscape that shapes and is shaped by these technological advancements. The chapter begins by establishing the current state of AI, highlighting its applications across various sectors including healthcare, finance, education, and environmental management. We discuss the present capabilities of artificial intelligence technology, while also addressing current ethical concerns such as algorithmic bias, privacy infringements, and the digital divide. We have taken the liberty of projecting the art and science of possibilities, so the projections need to be seen in that light. It is difficult to project pace and adoption of technology with any certainty, but the chapter tries to draw from learned futurists with contrasting viewpoints as the basis to draw our own conclusions. Some may consider the projects as absurd fantasy. Over eons, humanity has progressed from thinking to doing the impossible. Throughout the chapter, the needed co-evolution of AI capabilities and ethical thinking is emphasized. The authors trace the development of AI ethics from its current focus on fairness and transparency to more complex considerations of machine consciousness and the rights of artificial entities. We have explored AI and ethical evolution in the areas of healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing industry to illustrate our points. The chapter closes by reflecting on the transformative potential of AI to reshape not just our technological landscape, but our fundamental understanding of ethics, humanity, and our place in the universe. © 2026 selection and editorial matter, Naresh Singh and Ram B. Ramachandran; individual chapters, the contributors
Pendency has made justice a game of patience in India
Get PDFThis is the experience of millions of Indians today. The law isn’t denied to them — it’s simply never delivered. India’s judicial system now groans under the weight of over 5 crore pending cases across courts. In subordinate courts, more than 50 per cent of these cases have been pending for over three years. According to government data presented in the Rajya Sabha in 2023, 1,514 cases in High Courts and 1,390 in subordinate and district courts have been pending for over 50 years. The pendency problem isn’t just about bureaucratic inefficiency — it seems to be a constitutional breakdown
Vengeful Women & The Mysterious Metropolis
No full textThe public-private dichotomy of urban space is a universal phenomenon where the ‘public’ belongs to men and ‘private’ to women. This paper explores the ‘risks’ and ‘dangers’ that a woman negotiates with as she navigates urban spaces. Through a narrative analysis of three films from Bombay Cinema – Kahaani (Sujoy Ghosh, 2012), Ek Hasina Thi (Sriram Raghavan, 2004) and That Girl in Yellow Boots (Anurag Kashyap, 2011), the paper argues that the uncanny cityscape metamorphoses a naive, meek woman protagonist into a vengeful, ferocious figure who gets even with her enemies. The paper charts a relationship between women’s bodies and the urban spaces where the same cityscape that threatens the female figure also empowers her in multiple ways. Each of the three films navigates the dark underbelly of three different urban spaces with female protagonists who set aside their vulnerabilities and conspire against their perpetrators
Information Security Policy Compliance : a structured review using scientometric analysis and topic modeling
Get PDFProtecting key information assets from security attacks, cyber threats, and data breaches is critically important for organizations. Information security policies (ISPs) establish guidelines to safeguard sensitive data, reduce risks, and promote secure employee behavior. However, internal employees’ careless or malicious actions often lead to significant security vulnerabilities. Consequently, information security policy compliance (ISPC) has become a vital focus for both academics and practitioners. Given the diverse and vast ISPC literature, an integrative review is needed to unify scattered knowledge and identify future research hotspots. This study uses scientometric analysis and topic modeling to provide a structured retrospective, highlighting key contributors, influential articles, institutions, and evolving themes to guide future research directions
A PLS-SEM mediation analysis of factors influencing the adoption intention of banking chatbots
No full textAn important area in the field of digital financial services is the use of AI-driven banking chatbots. The growing integration of AI-driven chatbots in banking has transformed customer interaction, yet the factors influencing users’ adoption intention remain underexplored, specifically understanding how post-adoptionbeliefs and user experiences shape behavioural intention. This study proposes a comprehensive research model which is grounded in the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and the Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM), and which is uniquely extended with the constructs of trust and perceived security, both crucial in high-risk, technology-mediated financial environments. The research examines the role of the mediating variables of perceived usefulness, satisfaction and trust with respect to each influencing adoption intention by utilizing the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings include that perceived usefulness mediates the effects of confirmation of expectations and perceived ease of use on adoption intention, while trust mediates the influence of confirmation of expectations, perceived usefulness, perceived security and facilitating conditions. By providing a nuanced understanding of chatbot adoption dynamics, the study advances both theory and practice. Financial institutions can successfully implement intelligent banking technologies by using the actionable insights it offers to increase user acceptance of conversational AI tools
Activism, Climate Change and the Media : rejuvenating the Ganga through media triggered activism
No full textFrom Gaza Peace Process To Ukraine War: The Principle Of Consent In International Law
Get PDFIn modern diplomacy, particularly in peace processes involving Egypt, the United States, Qatar, Israel, and Palestine, the principle of consent can be complicated. For example, if Egypt, US, and Qatar sign a peace framework while Israel and Palestine do not, the classical idea of treaty consent is challenged, since under Article 34 of the Vienna Convention on Law of the Treaties (VCLT), a treaty does not create obligations for non-signatory states. However, international practice acknowledges that states can show consent through actions, even if not formally signed. Publicly endorsing or implementing treaty provisions may indicate implied consent, aligning with VCLT Article 31(3)(b)
Fly Ash-Based Sustainable Building Materials and Life Cycle Assessment of Fly Ash
Get PDFThe increased energy demands have placed enormous pressure on finite fossil fuels. These fossil fuels consumption has reached 15 billion million tonnes (MT) annually, which has contributed to 37.55 billion MT of carbon dioxide emissions in 2023. These emissions lead to global warming, climate change, and other associated changes. Therefore, there is a need for carbon sequestration for a better tomorrow. Fly ash (FA), a waste product generated by coal-fired electric and steam-generating plants is a potent waste that can be used for different practical uses. Moreover, it is estimated that around 500–600 MT of FA is generated annually. This waste can be tapped for resource recovery. In fact, FA is an emerging building material that can also contribute to carbon sequestration. This chapter explores FA-based bricks, concrete, and other building materials for sustainability. These materials require lesser cement and other natural resources. The produced materials with comparable strength, stability, and density could synergize with the conventional building materials and could be a small step towards sustainability with circular economy