International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL FUTURES: THE INTERSECTION OF DIGITAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND THE GIG ECONOMY

2026-03-31T09:12:52+00:00

The gig economy's explosive growth has changed the nature of traditional work, providing flexibility but frequently at the expense of long-term financial stability while the gig workforce playing an important role of wealth creation, the prevailing opinion on their contribution to future prosperity is divided. The study analyses how digital financials which refer to mobile banking, micro investments or algorithmic credit scoring can be used to mitigate the latent revenue volatility in gig work using mixed methods. AS per the findings, digital banking provides the platform for inclusiveness but the effectiveness of it is firmly limited by individual financial literacy. The paper concludes with a framework for "Digital Financial Capability" that helps gig workers escape subsistence-based "platform work" for resilient, sustainable "micro-entrepreneurship".

UNIVERSALISATION AND QUALITY OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION OF BIMSTEC COUNTRIES: A COMPARATIVE INVESTIGATION

2026-03-31T09:12:50+00:00

The enhancement and universalisation of elementary education are vital for global discussions on Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4). BIMSTEC countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand) are facing challenges like enrolment, retention, and infrastructure. Objectives of the study include examining the policy frameworks, constitutional provisions, and governmental initiatives undertaken by BIMSTEC countries to enhance elementary education, as well as comparing the elementary education systems of these countries with respect to universal focus, quality improvement, and inclusivity strategies. This study employed a qualitative approach using document-based analysis along with comparative investigation strategy to explore the policy frameworks, constitutional provisions, and governmental initiatives undertaken by BIMSTEC countries to strengthen elementary education. The result found that BIMSTEC countries have taken strategies to enhance elementary education across three main areas like universal access, quality improvement, and inclusivity. Countries in the BIMSTEC region, including Bangladesh, Myanmar, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand focus on compulsory primary education, quality enhancement, and inclusivity in their educational systems. While Bangladesh and Myanmar advocate for access, India mandates education for ages 6-14, and Bhutan offers free education. Quality efforts vary with initiatives such as improving learning outcomes in Bangladesh and fostering holistic education in Bhutan. Inclusivity is emphasized through various strategies, including stipends for disadvantaged groups in Bangladesh and reservation policies in India, highlighting a commitment to equitable education across the region.

A CRITICAL STUDY OF SOCIO-POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, AND AESTHETIC DIMENSIONS IN THE SONGS OF BOB DYLAN

2026-04-07T06:29:43+00:00

The book will unpack the relationship between lyric, versification and protest poetics in Bob Dylan’s songs by situating his work in a modern literary discourse. This study should elucidate points about the way Dylan’s lyrics work beyond even established music, and they are clearly covenant via reading diverse as poetic texts with emotional depth, structural innovation and socio-political engagement. Using a qualitative textual analytical approach, the paper explores key aspects of lyricism (e.g., subjectivity, imagery and symbolic expression) in conjunction with versification forms like rhyme and rhythm. Special focus is placed on Dylan as a prophets of resistance, addressing themes like civil rights, wars and social justice ingrained in his protest songs. The study also examines the impact of biblical and spiritual imagery, which inspires added layers or moral and philosophical meaning in his work. Moreover, the study examines the rhetorical strategies that reinforce Dylan’s lyrics as a cultural and political vehicle of persuasion. Overall, these findings indicate that Dylan's novel integration of poetic form with musical expression opens up contemporary poetry to wider generative possibilities than ever before, while simultaneously inflating a critical gap that must be crossed between high and popular art in order to sustain literature as the most effective device for social critique and change.

MULTIDIMENSIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AMONG COLLEGE TEACHERS OF MANIPUR (NORTHEAST INDIA): A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS OF DEMOGRAPHIC AND ORGANISATIONAL PREDICTORS

2026-04-27T08:48:57+00:00

Background: Occupational stress has become a growing issue in higher education institutions, mainly due to increased job demands, pressure to perform, and organisational changes. Research on this issue is ongoing globally, but there is limited direct empirical evidence from many geographically remote, rural, or less-connected academic contexts, particularly from Northeast India, which remains isolated from major centres of global academia. Recognising this gap, we aim to explore multidimensional occupational stress among college teachers in Manipur, converging more on the demographic profile and organisational factors.

Methodology: We conduct a cross-sectional quantitative study, collecting a sample of 400 participants from 26 colleges in the Imphal district, using a structured questionnaire based on the Employment Organisation Sources of Stressors (EOSS). Data collection was done through simple random sampling, and descriptive statistics were calculated in MS Excel to analyse stress.

Results: Our findings reveal that overall occupational stress levels within the college fraternity are predominantly low; 68% of teachers experience low stress, 27.5% moderate stress, and no cases of high overall stress. Within the multiple dimensions, organisational climate stress (39.5%) and interpersonal relationship stress (36.5%) showed the highest levels of moderate stress. On the contrary, personal development stress was the lowest, suggesting relatively stable perceptions of career advancement and professional development opportunities.

Conclusion: Our main finding is that organisational and relational factors have a greater impact on occupational stress than workload-related pressures. Therefore, the mitigation strategy should focus on improving organisational transparency, strengthening collegial relationships, and fostering supportive institutional environments. Besides these, our findings provide context-specific empirical data that can be used to formulate policy and faculty well-being initiatives within higher education institutions in Northeast India.

A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF MORAL VALUES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN KAKCHING DISTRICT OF MANIPUR

2026-04-27T09:36:05+00:00

The period of adolescence is a crucial phase for development of moral and ethical values, which is influenced by the socio-ecological environment. The present study aims to study the moral values of adolescents in the Kakching district of Manipur. The descriptive method of research was used to describe the moral values of 1,592 adolescents (Classes IX and X; Mean Age = 14.53), selected through a two-stage stratified cluster sampling technique. The Moral Values Scale (MVS-Gs, 2016) developed by Dr. Alpana Sen Gupta and Dr. Arun Kumar Singh was used to measure the moral values of adolescents. The findings of the study indicated that majority of the adolescents in Kakching district of Manipur possess average to high levels of moral values, and there were no statistically significant differences based on their gender. However, the 16-year-old adolescents exhibit significantly higher moral values (lower susceptibility to dishonesty and stealing) as compared to their 13 and 15-year-old peers (p < .05). The findings of the study suggested the integration of targeted moral and psychosocial support systems within the educational framework to foster lasting peace and stability in conflict-affected regions.