International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH

PSYCHOLOGICAL COSTS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS: EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF SHADOW EDUCATION ON CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

Sachin Kumar Kumar — 2025-09-25

Shadow education, referring to the supplemental, private tutoring provided outside the formal school system has become a global phenomenon. While it aims to improve academic performance, its impact on children’s mental health has raised significant concerns. This paper examines the psychological effects of shadow education on children, exploring issues such as stress, anxiety, pressure to perform, and reduced leisure time. Drawing upon a range of international studies, the paper analyzes the mechanisms through which shadow education contributes to mental health challenges, highlighting the paradox between academic achievement and emotional wellbeing. It also discusses potential interventions to reduce the negative consequences of shadow education, emphasizing the importance of a harmonious blend of learning strategies.

CRYPTOCURRENCY REGULATIONS: AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR VIETNAM

Nguyen Tung Lam — 2025-09-25

The paper analyses how mature regulatory regimes in the European Union, Japan, the United States govern cryptocurrencies and distils lessons that can shape a coherent, innovation-friendly yet risk-aware framework for Vietnam, where regulation is still fragmented and largely prohibitive.
Adopting a socio-legal methodology, the dissertation combines doctrinal review of statutes and policy papers with comparative, case-study, and policy-oriented analysis. Legal instruments, enforcement actions and market outcomes in benchmark jurisdictions are systematically compared to Vietnam’s current rules. Qualitative content drawn from legislation, court cases, and expert commentaries is triangulated to identify regulatory gaps and best-practice components.
Vietnam recognises crypto-assets as property and enforces rigorous AML rules, yet its regime is fragmented: payment bans, scant consumer protection and no regulatory sandbox stifle innovation and competitiveness. Comparative review shows that jurisdictions with precise definitions, tiered licensing, and proportionate safeguards, such as the EU’s MiCA and Japan’s PSA/FIEA, enjoy stronger market integrity and capital inflows. This study outlines a four-stage roadmap for Vietnam: codify crypto definitions and licensing; broaden AML/CFT and disclosure duties; embed consumer-protection and tax rules; and launch sandboxes to nurture compliant innovation, closing gaps and enhancing financial stability.
This paper is the first to synthesize doctrinal, comparative, and policy-oriented analyses of EU MiCA, Japan’s PSA/FIEA, the United States’ dual federal–state regime, and to convert the insights into a phased roadmap expressly tailored to Vietnam’s civil-law system and policy priorities. By moving beyond earlier descriptive surveys to expose legal inconsistencies, measure consumer-protection gaps, and propose a unified regulator plus sandbox pilot, it delivers actionable guidance for Vietnamese decision-makers and fills the regional research void on balanced, innovation-friendly crypto governance in emerging economies.

SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING: A STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN NAGALAND

Rashmi — 2025-09-29

This study investigated the social competence and culturally responsive teaching (CRT) practices of secondary school teachers in Nagaland, India, and examined their interrelationship as well as variations based on gender and teaching experience. A total of 378 teachers participated in the study. Social competence and CRT levels were assessed using z-scores. Findings revealed that while a majority of teachers exhibited average to above-average social competence, a significant proportion demonstrated low or below-average levels. Similarly, the implementation of CRT practices was generally limited, with only a small percentage of teachers demonstrating high levels of culturally responsive pedagogy. Independent-samples t-tests and one-way ANOVAs indicated no statistically significant differences in social competence or CRT based on gender or teaching experience. Importantly, a significant positive correlation was observed between social competence and CRT, suggesting that teachers with stronger interpersonal and relational skills are more likely to engage effectively in culturally responsive teaching. The study underscores the critical role of social competence in enabling culturally responsive pedagogy, particularly in culturally diverse classrooms such as those in Nagaland. Recommendations include targeted professional development, curriculum integration of social-emotional and cultural competencies, mentorship programs, and policy support to enhance inclusive and effective teaching practices.

FEMALE EXISTENTIAL PREDICAMENT IN JAI NIMBKAR’S NOVEL COME RAIN

Tejal Sonawane — 2025-10-01

The female existential predicament symbolizes and has reference to the unique challenges and struggles women face in defining their existence and purposes within patriarchal societies. These challenges have their roots in societal expectations, bias discrimination of gender and struggle to establish self. The galaxy of women writers has been dealing with feminine issues which were not given attention to in the male dominated society. The woman was considered not as a human being but a slave to do the household things and a child producing machine. Her individuality, necessities, likings attitudes were not given any importance, she was treated as if she did not exist. The female self was obliterated and her identity reconstructed to fit and support masculine fantasy framework.

CONTRIBUTION OF MIGRATION IN GROWTH OF MAJOR URBAN AGGLOMERATIONS IN INDIA

Ajay Murmu — 2025-10-06

Universally, urban agglomeration symbolizes the rapid expansion of the modern urban world. In reshaping the demographic and spatial landscapes of urban agglomeration, migration plays a significant role. Most developing countries have evidence of a faster increase in urban agglomeration. India, like the most divergent regional divisional country, has different characteristics of urban centers. Where some cities developed in the early period, but some cities have developed in recent times. At the same time, metro cities have a unique way of growing and experiencing growth. This study investigates the nature of migration in the growth of major urban agglomerations in India, focusing on Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bangalore. Drawing on data from the Census of India 2011, the research analyzed decadal population growth, migration origin (rural vs. urban), inter- and intra-state migration patterns, duration of residence, and reasons for migration. The findings reveal that Delhi and Bangalore have experienced the highest growth rates due to inter-state migration driven by employment opportunities and economic liberalization. In contrast, Kolkata shows slower growth, rooted in longer-term, intra-state migration patterns. Notably, Chennai and Bangalore receive a higher proportion of urban-origin and skilled migrants, reflecting a shift toward knowledge-based urban economies. Meanwhile, Mumbai and Delhi continue to attract rural-origin populations, reinforcing their status as industrial and administrative hubs. This paper examines the critical role of migration in shaping India’s urban agglomerations and highlights the necessity for inclusive planning frameworks that address regional disparities and foster balanced urban growth.

REGIONAL DISPARITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGRICULTURAL GROWTH: A SPATIAL ANALYSIS ABOUT JHUNJHUNU DISTRICT OF RAJASTHAN, INDIA

Shyam S. Khinchi — 2025-10-06

Analyzing agricultural progress and opportunities in Rajasthan, India's Jhunjhunu district is the primary goal of the present research. Agricultural planners, social workers, and officials carrying out development projects can learn from the study. The intention is to make recommendations in order to properly construct a plan for agricultural development and opportunities in the area under consideration. The current study's research aims have been maintained in light of these. In India as a whole, it is currently getting harder to keep up traditional core business in a timely and balanced manner. In actuality, agriculture is a business that is affected by the environment. However, the Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan, India, has seen more pollution and impacts from human activity than any other business. The regional disparity in agricultural growth has been evaluated within the framework of Jhunjhunu district, taking into account geographical factors. This study emphasizes the significance of sustainable land management practices in the Jhunjhunu area of Rajasthan, India, in order to address regional disparities and investigate prospects for agricultural development.