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International migration and dietary diversity of left-behind households: evidence from India
No full textIn this paper, we analyse the impact of international migration on the food consumption and dietary diversity of left-behind households. Using the Kerala migration survey 2011, we study whether households with emigrants (on account of international migration) have higher consumption expenditure and improved dietary diversity than their non-migrating counterparts. We use ordinary least square and instrumental variable approach to answer this question. The key findings are that: a) emigrant households have higher overall consumption expenditure as well as higher expenditure on food; b) we find that international migration leads to increase in the dietary diversity of left behind households. Further, we explore the effect on food sub-group expenditure for both rural and urban households. We find that emigrant households spend more on protein (milk, pulses and egg, fish and meat), at the same time there is higher spending on non-healthy food habits (processed and ready to eat food items) among them
Impact of environmental, social, and governance factors on the price discovery process in the Indian stock market
No full textEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are important in evaluating a company’s performance while aligning investment with governance, ethical, environmental, social commitment, and sustainability goals. Recent years have seen an increasing focus on ESG factors, leading to a corresponding evolution in financial markets. ESG is emerging as a key factor among other non-financial performance indicators that impact market dynamics, price, and investment strategies. This study investigates the price discovery process at the firm level in reference to ESG in the Indian stock market. The data were analyzed for 11 key sectors using the daily closing prices in the spot market and futures market prices of selected firms, along with their respective ESG scores. The study used the stationarity test and order of integration test, followed by applying the Johansen cointegration test to analyze long-run co-integrating relationships among futures and spot market prices. Finally, the vector error correction mechanism (VECM) test was applied to detect long-term causality. Findings reveal that the price discovery process takes place in the Indian stock market and is significantly affected by the ESG factor. In the case of a high ESG score, the spot market leads
the futures market, while for stocks with low ESG scores, the futures market price leads the spot price. Cement, oil, gas, and pharmaceutical sectors have shown a negative association between the price discovery process and ESG scores, while in the case of the service sector, the positive association is witnessed between ESG scores and the price discovery process between futures and spot prices
Understanding Solar Energy Adoption from Social Media: a mixed-methods investigation of collective intelligence
No full textCollective intelligence of user-generated content (UGC) allows researchers to explore various stakeholders’ perspectives. This study examines the linguistic characteristics, stakeholder networks and collective intelligence shaping solar energy adoption from social media UGC. Using a mixed-method approach of social media analytics and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), I analyse Twitter data from 2019 to 2021 to investigate identified research questions. I proposed a user adoption motivation-based research model to capture stakeholder-driven collective intelligence. The findings reveal that a combination of technological, social, and economic factors influences sentiment towards solar energy. Positive sentiment emerges from discussions on renewable innovation, energy independence, and environmental responsibility, highlighting users’ trust in the reliability and sustainability of solar solutions. This research substantially enhances the current literature on renewable energy adoption, particularly in social media analytics, by clarifying the intricate dynamics that affect user sentiment and collective intelligence concerning solar energy
Addressing Russian Aggression Against Ukraine: the case for establishing a special tribunal within international and ukrainian legal frameworks
Get PDFHistorically, the principle of individual criminal responsibility was shaped under international law in the aftermath of the Second World War by the Nuremberg International Military Tribunal. For the municipal systems governed by the member states, the incentive to support the principle of international criminal responsibility was to end the impunity for the most severe crimes of common concern committed on the territories of the member states
Domains of laws yet domains of No Law: Energy and work, responsible free will choice, and doing
No full textWe explore here the fundamental and striking paradigmatic shifts between ‘Domain of Laws’ and ‘Domain of No Laws’, where the former is an apt encapsulation of our remarkably successful but orthodox science world view (including classical physics and quantum mechanics) with well-defined and stable configuration spaces having deterministic or stochastic evolution. The latter is a radically new Domain of No Law with evolving configuration spaces, non-deducible information creation, genuine novelties, and an unprestatable Adjacent Possible. We explore the features of these two distinct domains asking what can be defined with respect to work, energy, entropy, and agency. We offer a reconstruction of quantum mechanics to reframe traditional assumptions and address lingering questions concerning the nature of living, complex adaptive systems. We propose that a genuine responsible free will and a central role of agency are essential features of an evolving Biosphere. Here we extend this theme to call for a radically new and comprehensive view of science itself
Averting the crisis of unsustainable sand mining in India: law, governance, and citizen participation
No full textIllegal and unscientifc sand mining causes serious environmental damage. Legal regime, to regulate sand mining and address environmental concerns, often lacks efective implementation of policies and efcient governance. To avert this crisis of unsustainable sand mining, citizen participation must be promoted. This will require strengthening the Gram Sabhas, Panchayats, and other local bodies. People’s movement, akin to Chipko Andolan, that forges a civic culture against unsustainable sand mining and environmental damage will help in larger support for a legal regime against the illegal sand miners at the grassroots level. Higher education institutions are important stakeholders in addressing the issues and concerns regarding the environment damage. They have a role in educating and harnessing citizen participation and in creating and supporting a culture to arrest unsustainable sand minin
Strategic roadmapping for the future of retail healthcare
No full textThe study aims to provide strategic foresight into the future of retail healthcare technologies by developing a patent-driven roadmap. It identifies how emerging innovations align with healthcare retail needs across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. Patents were extracted for two time periods to analyze evolving technological trajectories. A total of 4384 patents were retrieved from 2008 to 2020 (Time-period I) and 5009 patents from 2021–January 2025 (Time-period II). The study employs structural topic modeling (STM), semantic network analysis, and patent data analysis across two time periods to identify the topics. For the time period I, seven topics were identified. For time period II, six topics were identified, namely: wireless communication for retail healthcare (Topic 1), advanced beamforming and antenna technologies (Topic 2), edge intelligence and secure IoT integration (Topic 3), scalable technology solutions (Topic 4), service continuity and real-time analytics (Topic 5), and uplink transmission and secure data handling (Topic 6). Further, a technology roadmap for the short-, mid-, and long-term was prepared. This study contributes to retail healthcare and technology roadmapping literature by using patent-driven topic modeling to map emerging technologies aligned with evolving consumer and operational needs across time horizons
Fintech Adoption and Financial Performance: the unrecognized contributions of supply chain finance and supply chain risk
No full textThis study is the first to look at supply chain finance’s mediating role in elucidating how fintech adoption leads to improved financial performance. By assessing supply chain finance practices in small and medium enterprises in emerging economies, such as India, in this article, we aim to bridge the knowledge gap and guarantee the influence of fintech adoption in attaining improved financial performance. The original data were gathered from 270 workers in North India who worked for various small and medium enterprises. The study found that supply chain finance mediates the favorable association between fintech adoption and financial performance. A crucial moderator in the relationship between fintech adoption and financial performance was supply chain risk. The results indicate several applicable ramifications, including the use of fintech by companies, which is eventually enhanced by effective supply chain risk management to improve supply chain finance practices
Administrative Deference in International Courts Loper Bright Echoes at IMCO, WHO, and ILO
Get PDFAs the International Court of Justice (ICJ) considers an Advisory Opinion on whether or not the Right to Strike is implied in the ‘Right to organize’ contained in Convention 87 (C87) of the International Labor Organization (ILO), America’s Administrative Law was thrown into disarray when its Supreme Court decided Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overruled the Chevron doctrine that required courts to defer to Executive Agency constructions of their own statutes. Since there is no international equivalent to America’s Administrative Procedure Act, this article examines the scope of administrative deference in ICJ Advisory Opinions. This is the third time that the ICJ will act in this interpretive role, and by comparing those previous cases within the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), this article examines how deferential those Advisory Opinions were to agency interpretations of their own Conventions and Constitutions, and what that could mean for the ICJ deferring to ILO’s leading interpretation of C87. Part one navigates the judgments of these two Advisory Opinions, while Part two examines the history of administrative deference in the United States. Part three considers how deferential the court could be to ILO’s interpretation of C87 considering these different theories and approaches. Part four presents a conclusion with some analysis and recommendations
Foggy Climates and Eco-Anxiety: a descriptive analysis
Get PDFEco-anxiety, a growing area of concern in the realm of mental health, is exacerbated by various environmental factors. One such factor, often overlooked, is the prevalence of foggy climates. These conditions, characterized by limited visibility and persistent grey skies, can have significant impacts on mental clarity and overall well-being. This descriptive study aims to explore the intricate relationship between eco-anxiety and foggy climates. This research delves deeply into personal experiences and reflections documented in a diary, providing an understanding of how foggy weather conditions influence mental states. Using descriptive approach, the study analyzes reflective diary entries on the individual's emotional and cognitive responses to high foggy climates. The findings reveal a direct correlation between prolonged exposure to foggy climates and heightened eco-anxiety. The participant's diary entries frequently mention a sense of cognitive fog, characterized by difficulty in concentrating, reduced mental clarity, and a pervasive feeling of unease. The lack of visibility due to fog is noted as a significant contributor to these experiences, amplifying feelings of uncertainty and environmental dread. This study concludes that foggy climates can significantly exacerbate eco-anxiety, leading to cognitive challenges and emotional distress. By providing a detailed account of one individual's experience, this research adds a personal dimension to the broader discourse on eco-anxiety. It emphasizes the importance of considering local climate conditions in mental health assessments and interventions. The study's reliance on a single participant limits the generalizability of the findings. However, it opens avenues for further research involving larger, more diverse populations to validate and expand upon these insights. Mental health practitioners should consider environmental factors, such as foggy climates, when addressing ecoanxiety in their patients. Developing coping strategies tailored to specific climate-related stressors can enhance resilience and mental well-being. Raising awareness about the impact of foggy climates on mental health can foster community support and promote environmental changes to mitigate these effects. Public health initiatives that include climate considerations can better address the holistic needs of individuals affected by eco-anxiety