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The Role of AI in Predictive Economic Forecasting
Get PDFoai:ojs.ijirp.org:article/2The governments, financial institutions and businesses value predictive economic forecasting especially in order to make sound choices and decisions concerning the future. AI has taken a giant step in the area in the recent years. Prospects of the analysis of the big data, identifying the advanced patterns and even prediction, made in a real-time using the AI, have transformed the traditional methods of economic forecasts. Predicting economic variables such as the inflation rates, economic growth, rates of unemployment and changes in stock markets using economic forecasting with machine learning algorithms, AI models will be the topic of interest by the authors in the paper. It also examines the opportunities and the gaps of the AI in the prediction in economic analysis. Assessing the state of AI in having to handle such large amount of economic data points and the fact that it has assisted in obtaining improved shot forecasts than that of the traditional statistical model, this paper indicates how AI can change the effectiveness of economic forecasting. However, the paper has also stated the obstacles linked to it which are that the quality of data is very important, the transparency of the algorithm and ethical issues of AI regarding decision-making. This paper is going to provide the description of the role of the AI in the predictive economic forecasting and the actual and possible additional applications of the AI in the reconsideration of the economic forecasting
Postcolonial Narratives and Identity Formation in Contemporary Literature
Get PDFThe postcolonial discourses are relevant with regard to determining the subject matter and identity of individuals and groups following colonialism. These narratives offer a critical insight through which the identity formations processes within the post-colonial societies could be assessed. In the present paper, the impact of postcolonial discourse as it has shaped identities in modern literature will be taken by the way the postcolonial writers are addressing the issues of cultural hybridity, displacement and resistance as tropes in their work. The investigation approaches the issue of the burden and heritage of colonialism and the contribution it made to the formation of an identitary construction not only of the individuals and but the nations as entirety shaping their course towards the problem in the cultural collage integration joining and merging their various cultural contributions, and through the stage of fading in the local tradition and the ability to understand the modern world. Having reviewed the articles of other authors Salman Rushdie. This paper employs them to get some insights on how identity is multifaceted in postcolonial literature and how it continues to be topical in the current society. In addition, the significance of several narrative elements such as oral narrative recounting, realism, historical revisionism in developing postcolonial subjects is also contained in the study. Provision of knowledge on correlation between literature and identity, the study blacks is helpful in providing an insight, on how the narratives have continued to shape in the current realignment of identity and belonmagical ging
Gig Economy and Its Implications for Labor Market Dynamics
Get PDFThe gig economy through short-term flexible employment contracts functions as today\u27s market trend for labor management in present-day labor markets. The study investigates the impact of the gig economy on labor performance by evaluating employment effects and analyzing wages and making future projections regarding workplace models. Digital platforms including Uber and TaskRabbit and Upwork enabled workers to gain work arrangement control by letting them decide their schedule along with choosing work locations. Workers who participate in the gig economy experience dual advantages yet strong drawbacks occur due to their variable compensation and absence of work benefits including health insurance and paid time off and retirement benefits. Despite their initial attractive nature the several characteristics of gig work lead to resulting volatile future labor systems. The research adopts an elementary framework to study labor market evolution driven by the gig economy and its impact on splits between payment types and protection of workers. A combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods enables the research to establish a detailed understanding of the gig economy\u27s operation. Research workers conducted surveys of independent contractors to collect information about their job rewards along with their income fluctuations and job satisfaction. The interview method produced supplementary insights about general worker impacts throughout different fields and corporate policy needs. This paper explained the outcomes of research and current developments in the contemporary gig economy through data obtained from academic literature as well as additional sources. Within the gig economy work model there are split occupational areas where experienced professionals earn flexible lucrative employment but inexperienced workers receive unstable minimum-wage positions. Workers at these establishments receive pay that changes dramatically because their earnings depend heavily on how long they work especially in ridehailing and delivery service roles. Flexible working schedules in the gig economy economy provide no stability to workers since this system blocks their access to critical benefits along with stable employment thereby threatening their future economic success. The power imbalance between employees and their employers develops because digital platforms took ownership of how much workers earn and what workplace rules must be followed. Policymakers need to develop innovative solutions which help solve the problems faced by personnel working in flexible employment. Workers who join flexible employment receive benefits from unconventional scheduling yet need governmental oversight to sustain reasonable pay and protect job stability and benefits. The government needs to establish protective measures for social benefits which support independent workers throughout this work arrangement but do not interfere with their continued labor freedom. Scientists need to identify long-term financial patterns affecting employee stability alongside researching how the emerging technology will transform the forthcoming market configurations
Ideas of Nature and the Construction of Himalaya
Get PDFThis paper critically examines the conceptualization of \u27nature\u27 and its implications for understanding the Himalaya, challenging traditional dichotomies between nature and society. Drawing upon the \u27social nature\u27 perspective, it interrogates how nature is socially constructed, emphasizing the role of power, discourse, and historical context in shaping environmental narratives. The study explores colonial interventions in the Himalaya, such as scientific forestry and the establishment of hill stations, illustrating how these practices redefined natural landscapes and disrupted indigenous relationships with the environment. Through the lens of political ecology and Actor-Network Theory, the paper advocates for a non-dualistic approach that recognizes the entangled agency of both human and non-human actors. By situating the Himalaya within these theoretical frameworks, the research offers a nuanced understanding of its socio-environmental dynamics, contributing to broader debates on nature, culture, and power Sources
Sustainable Finance: The Role of Green Investments in Economic Growth
Get PDFExperts now regard sustainable finance as a main way to manage global environmental problems as well as boost the economy. Picking environmentally friendly projects and businesses, green investments show how economies are aiming to cut carbon emissions and weather difficulties. This paper discusses how putting green investments in renewables, clean energy and improved farming supports economic expansion. It looks at the common methods green bonds, green funds and impact investing use to finance green development using information from existing studies and case studies. The study includes examples of how green growth programs provide greener employment, support new ideas and embed safety standards. Even as more people become interested in sustainability, there are still issues with unclear regulations, tricky ways to assess progress and possible claims that are misleading. To gain the most from green investments, we need good policies, specific reporting protocols and creative financial approaches, the study says. The research results help anyone who wants to care about the environment while still investing
Robo-Advisors and Investment Behavior: A Comparative Analysis
Get PDFThe rapid growth adoption of digital technologies into the realm of financial services has reformed the attitude of people towards investment. One of the most well-known new innovations is robo-advisors, which are automated sites that use algorithms to offer portfolio management and financial advisory without much human contact. The paper focuses on how robo-advisors have an impact on investment behavior relative to the conventional models of advice. Major dimensions studied in the research are accessibility, cost effectiveness, predictive risk, decision making styles, and trust. The paper, through a comparative context, shows how robo-advisors are democratizing investing by lowering the bar to entry and the provision of customized advice at lower rates when compared to the traditional advisor who has an advantage to being able to give customized advice in volatile market conditions and complex financial planning. The behavioral dimensions of investor confidence, reliance on automation and exposure to market bias are examined in an effort to determine the implications of technological mediation on the attitudes towards risk and return. The results offer some indications that, whereas deep-pocket investors are attracted to the robo-advisors with their focus on investing to younger, technology-savvy, and budget-conscious investors, traditional advisors that emphasize interpersonal trust, assurance in a more emotional context and subtle financial analytic skills still appeal to those who may be less cost conscious andmore verbal in their hip pocket demands. Finally, the paper points to the complementary nature of the two respective advisory solutions, noting that hybrid models have tremendous potential to be able to achieve a balance between efficiency and personalized service. This analytical comparison serves the purpose of the current discussion on the future of financial intermediation to provide advice to regulators, financial institutions, and investors who want to maximize on advisory services amid the current digital environment.
Neuromarketing and Consumer Decision-Making: An fMRI Study
Get PDFThe recent development of neuroscience is used as an alternative to self-report tools in understanding consumer behaviour, which are usually limited to bias and lack of consciousness regarding the inner mind. This paper examines how functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can be utilized in the field of neuromarketing to gain more insight into the mental processes in the minds of consumers when making a decision. The study examines brain functional activity in relation to product evaluation/perception, brand preference, and future action to purchase, paying specific focus to the areas of the brain concerning reward processing, emotional reaction, and cognitive control. The participants were subject to a controlled experimental design: they were displayed a range of product advertisements and branding cues at the same time as being put through an fMRI scan. The neural activation patterns were also analysed in terms of finding out by how much the processes of emotions and those of rationality interact when making a purchasing decision. The results reveal an increased brain activity in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex and the nucleus accumbens when participants were exposed to objects that they preferred choosing, which demonstrates the effectiveness of affective and reward networks in the process of shaping preferences among consumers. More importantly, there was greater engagement of higher-order cognitive processes during trade-offs and deliberation by greater activation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. These findings strengthen the opinion that consumer decision-making cannot be considered as totally rational or emotional, rather it is a combination of both spheres. This research has the implication to marketing planning, innovative marketing and marketing ethics of application of neuromarketing tools. This study reduces uncertainty about the neural correlates of purchasing behavior by providing empirical evidence of its neural correlates, thus furthering our knowledge regarding the nature of consumer psychology and displaying the value of fMRI in informing a data-driven marketing practice in the digital era
A Comparative Review of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in Maharashtra and India
Get PDFThis paper presents a comparative analysis of the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) with a focus on Maharashtra, one of India’s economically advanced yet regionally diverse states. Using secondary data from government portals, financial databases, and institutional reports spanning 2014–2025, the study evaluates the scheme’s performance in terms of account penetration, deposit mobilization, RuPay card activation, gender inclusion, and rural-urban coverage. While Maharashtra shows superior metrics in total deposits and account saturation, particularly in urban districts like Mumbai and Pune, significant disparities persist in tribal and rural areas due to inadequate infrastructure, limited financial literacy, and uneven access to banking correspondents.
The findings reveal that Maharashtra’s success under PMJDY is dual-faceted—urban efficiency coexists with rural exclusion. Through district-level comparisons and visual data representation, the study highlights the structural, geographic, and socio-economic factors influencing policy outcomes. It emphasizes the need for tailored interventions, improved data transparency, and region-specific outreach to strengthen financial inclusion. The study recommends focused interventions to narrow intra-state disparity to maximize PMJDY’s effectiveness as a vehicle for inclusive development in India.
Ethical Implications of AI in Student Assessment and Surveillance
Get PDFThe rise of using digital technologies in the world of higher education has given a possibility to improve the student support services by using new innovative solutions. Chatbots or automated conversational agents are also one of these and have become popular as robots that can support students around the clock with immediate help applicable to both their academic and administrative requirements. The present research paper explores the place of chatbots within the campuses of institutions of higher learning; in terms of their application in enhancing student engagement, accessibility, and satisfaction. Chatbots help learners by providing immediate answers to common questions, assisting them in enrolling in the college, searching the courses, timetables, exams, and campus facilities, and promoting well-being programs by referring students to relevant counseling or support centers. The research problem is to explore the two-fold effect of chatbots to simplify administrative tasks of faculty and staff and provide students with timely and personalized assistance. Other issues discussed in the paper are the implementation problems that could emerge in the process such as data privacy, diversity in the linguistic and cultural backgrounds, accuracy in the responses and building a trust among the users. The case-study-based study and the existing empirical data help discover the best practices of introducing chatbots into institutional systems and the importance of updating the systems regularly, user feedback systems, and hybrid models that enable the provision of automated support and human oversight. The outcome shows that chatbots have the potential to enhance the efficiency, reactiveness and availability of the student support services very significantly provided that they are not designed with the aim of replacing the human aspect of guidance that is very essential. Last but not least, chatbots have also become another tool that would help to improve the experiences of students, establish a sense of engagement, and contribute to the overall quality of providing higher education
Beyond Engagement: Measuring the Hidden ROI of Social Media Presence for Modern Brands
Get PDFSocial media is now one of the pillars of brand communication and consumer interaction in the changing digital marketplace. Nonetheless, although indicators like likes, shares, and the number of followers prevail in performance indicators, the indicators of engagement hardly prove the financial and strategic value of the social media use. The paper presents the idea of the hidden return on investment (ROI), which is the less obvious but important consequences, which lead to the long-term brand equity, customer loyalty, and increased business growth. Based on quantitative and qualitative evidence, the study analyzes the role of brand perception, trusting development, customer advocacy, and cross-channel influence as the indirect but quantifiable gauge of ROI. The paper uses case studies on various industries, evaluates how the contemporary brands are incorporating social analytics, sentiment analysis, and customer lifetime value models to discover these latent returns. The results indicate that the most successful brands no longer emphasize on short-term interaction indicators but the overall performance models that make the alignment of the social strategies to the overall organizational goals. Besides that, the study indicates a multi-dimensional measurement scheme that will ensure the relationship of the social media projects to the actual business performance regarding customer retention, cost-effectiveness, and the opportunity of innovation. This paper provides an escape out of the existing conceptualization and measurement of ROI to ensure that brands can be more justified to make investments in social media and improve the strategic decision-making process in a more data-driven world than ever