Volume4 Issue1

Author: Sridhar P. & Dr. A. Edward William Benjamin DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010021 Abstract: Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by rapid physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes. Cognitive competency and social competency have emerged as important psychological and educational constructs influencing adolescents’ mental health and psychological well-being. This conceptual article aims to analyse the …

A Conceptual Analysis of Cognitive and Social Competencies in Enhancing Adolescents’ Psychological Well-being Read More »

Author: Sujay Maiti DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010022 Abstract: In the digital age, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have emerged as transformative tools with the potential to reshape social relations, expand access to knowledge, and promote inclusive development. However, the benefits of digital technologies are unevenly distributed, and gender-based inequalities continue to restrict women’s access to and …

ICT and Gender Empowerment: Enhancing Women’s Access to Knowledge and Opportunities Read More »

Author: Tapas Pramanik DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010023 Abstract: Psychological well-being has emerged as a critical concern within educational institutions due to rising academic pressure, sedentary lifestyles, competitive environments, and increasing mental health challenges among learners. Physical education has traditionally focused on physical fitness, motor skills, and athletic performance, often neglecting the psychological dimensions of student development. …

Influence of Yoga on Psychological Well-Being within Physical Education Settings Read More »

Author: Madhumita Ghosh DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010024 Abstract: The present study seeks to explore the multifaceted dimensions influencing women’s empowerment in one of West Bengal’s historically and culturally significant districts. The research is grounded in the understanding that while constitutional and policy measures have attempted to elevate the status of women, deep-rooted socio-economic, cultural, and institutional …

Barriers and Pathways to Empowerment: Understanding the Challenges Faced by Women in Hooghly District through a Sociological Lens Read More »

Author: Dr. Pankaj Kumar Paul DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010025 Abstract: Inclusive education has emerged as a central concern in contemporary educational reforms, particularly in societies characterized by deep social, economic, and cultural diversity. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a paradigm shift in India’s approach to inclusion by explicitly foregrounding equity, access, and participation for …

NEP 2020 and Inclusive Education: Addressing Diversity, Disability, and Social Equity in the Indian Education System Read More »

Author: Krishnarup Chaudhuri, Shaswati Chakraborty Ghose & Swatilekha Pal Joarder DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010026 Abstract: This study analysed the interaction between digital literacy, critical thinking, resilience and depressive symptoms with 50 secondary school students. Descriptive analyses showed moderate levels of resilience and critical thinking, although as alarming a percentage reported high levels of depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 …

Fostering ‘Future-Ready’ Skills: The Role of Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking Training in Enhancing Resilience among Vulnerable Urban Adolescents in Government-Run Schools Read More »

Author: Somnath Gupta DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010027 Abstract: The quality of chemistry education at the secondary level largely depends on how effectively the curriculum is delivered in classrooms. Chemistry, being both a conceptual and practical subject, requires clear explanation, proper sequencing of content, suitable teaching methods, and adequate learning resources. However, several studies and reports have …

An Analytical Review on the Effectiveness of Chemistry Curriculum Delivery at the Secondary Level Read More »

Author: Anirban Das DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010028 Abstract: The essay is a probe into how smallpox vaccination was shaped by and shaped the lives of women in colonial Bengal, emphasizing urban and rural contrasts. Vaccination was a universal solution that was also imbued with gender issues, caste issues, and geographical issues. In urban areas, vaccination was …

Margins of Immunity: Women, Space, and the Disparities of Smallpox Vaccination in Colonial Bengal Read More »

Author: Tista Dutta DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010029 Abstract: This article examined the traditional role of sacred and ritual plants in Bengal’s Hindu ceremonies, focusing on their cultural symbolism, ritual usage, and implications for biodiversity conservation. Using published ethnobotanical surveys, festival-focused studies and regional analyses of sacred groves and community practices, the study documented the recurrent use …

Sacred Flora of Bengal: A Study on Traditional Plant Use in Hindu Ceremonies Read More »

Author: Sameem Ansari DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010030 Abstract: The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 marked the inception of Mahatma Gandhi’s active political engagement in India, setting the stage for mass civil resistance against colonial exploitation. While primarily associated with the plight of indigo farmers in Champaran, Bihar, its ideological and practical influence spread to adjoining regions, including …

Champaran Satyagraha: Local Resistance in Jharkhand Read More »