IOSR-JHSS   Volume-30 ~ Issue-9 ~ September 2025

Abstract: This seminar assesses the effectiveness of government policies and climate adaptation strategies in mitigating the impacts of climate change on human security in the Ogoni region of Nigeria, while identifying barriers to their successful implementation. The research, guided by Human Security theory and employing a mixed-methods approach, reveals widespread dissatisfaction with both the government’s climate policies and adaptation strategies, highlighting a significant disconnect between governmental efforts and the region's needs. Many respondents report minimal impact from climate adaptation measures such as flood control and erosion prevention.......

Keywords: Climate Adaptation, Strategies, Human Security.

[1]. African Development Bank. (2023). Governance And Policy Implementation: Lessons From Africa. African Development Bank.
[2]. African Development Bank. (2024). Environmental Justice And Climate Change In Africa: Strategies For Equitable Environmental Governance. African Development Bank.
[3]. African Development Bank. (2024). Climate Change Adaptation In Africa: Key Actions And Strategies. African Development Bank.
[4]. Amnesty International. (2023). Climate Crisis: A Threat To Human Rights In The Niger Delta. Amnesty International Report.
[5]. International Crisis Group. (2023). Climate Change And Conflict: The Impact On Human Security In The Niger Delta. Crisis Group Report, Nigeria.

Abstract: Fixed-term employment contracts have emerged as a significant component of contemporary labour markets, reflecting the growing demand for flexibility in workforce management. These contracts, which specify a set duration or end date, are commonly used across various sectors to address short-term staffing needs, project-based assignments, and seasonal demands. They offer a range of benefits for both employers and employees. For employers, fixed-term contracts provide operational agility, enabling organizations to adapt quickly to changing business conditions, manage costs effectively, and reduce long-term employment liabilities......

Keywords: Fixed-Term Contracts, Employment Law, Labour Market Flexibility, Temporary Employment, Job Security Workplace Rights.

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[2]. Pfeifer, C. (2012). Fixed-Term Contracts And Wages Revisited Using Linked Employer-Employee Data. Journal For Labour Market Research, 45, 171–183. Springer Open
[3]. “Positive And Negative Implications Entailed By Fixed-Term Employment Contracts.” Contabilitate Şi Informatică De Gestiune. Examines Effects On Job Security, Social Protection, And Economic Stability. DOAJ
[4]. Birk-Jensen, M., Et Al. (2022). Fixed-Term Contract Positions, Unemployment And Mental Ill Health: A Danish Cohort Study. BMC Public Health, 22, Article 1744. Biomed Central
[5]. Fiaschi, D., & Tealdi, C. (2024). Let’s Roll Back! The Challenging Task Of Regulating Temporary Contracts. (Working Paper / Preprint, Arxiv) — Analysis Of Italy’s 2018 Reform (Decreto Dignità) And Its Impact On Temporary-To-Permanent Flows. Arxiv

Abstract: O artigo analisa a interação entre os perfis de professores e alunos e suas consequências para a proficiência em Língua Portuguesa no Ensino Médio da 35ª Coordenadoria Regional de Educação (CRE) no Rio Grande do Sul. O estudo emprega dados do Sistema de Avaliação da Educação Básica (SAEB) e do Sistema de Avaliação e Monitoramento do Rio Grande do Sul (SAERS), combinados com informações contextuais sobre docentes e alunos. Observa-se que a maioria do corpo docente é feminino, com idade média elevada, grande carga horária e predominância de formação lato sensu, porém com pouca titulação stricto sensu. Por outro lado, o perfil dos alunos mostra um leve equilíbrio.......

Keywords: Políticas Públicas Educacionais; Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa, Ensino Médio; SAEB; SAERS.

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[3]. OBSERVATÓRIO DO MOVIMENTO PELA BASE. Avaliações Em Larga Escala: Fundamentos, Usos E Desafios. 2022. Disponível Em: Https://Observatorio.Movimentopelabase.Org.Br/Wp-Content/Uploads/2022/10/Avaliacoes-Em-Larga-Escala2.Pdf. Acesso Em: 31 Ago. 2025.
[4]. INSTITUTO REÚNA. Avaliações Em Larga Escala No Brasil E No Mundo: Uma Análise Comparada De 14 Experiências. São Paulo: Instituto Reúna, 2021.
Disponível Em: Https://Observatorio.Movimentopelabase.Org.Br/Wp-Content/Uploads/2022/10/Avaliacoes-Em-Larga-Escala2.Pdf. Acesso Em: 31 Ago. 2025.
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Abstract: Background: In this fast-pacing world, constructs like gratitude, life satisfaction and well-being have become increasingly important and are also vital for one’s mental health. These three factors contribute positively on their own and are interconnected. This study holds value as it attempts to examine these three key constructs of positive psychology among middle-aged adults and adolescents. This study specifically involves adolescents and middle-aged adults because adolescents are in a transitional period during which they experience emotional and social changes......

Keywords: Gratitude, Life satisfaction, Wellbeing, Adolescents, Adults.

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Abstract: Background: The modern era is widely recognised as the age of technology, with smartphones becoming essential since their launch in 2007. These devices allow users to access information instantly, stay connected with others, enjoy entertainment, and enhance learning experiences. However, their overuse has created new psychological and behavioural challenges, especially for students. Smartphone addiction is marked by compulsive use that interferes with everyday activities such as studying, sleeping, and social interactions. Students with high smartphone use often find it difficult to control.....

Key Word: Smartphone Addiction; Academic Procrastination; Sleep Quality; Young adults; Mental health.

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[2]. Demirci, K., Akgönül, M., & Akpinar, A. (2015). Relationship Of Smartphone Use Severity With Sleep Quality, Depression, And Anxiety In University Students. Journal Of Behavioural Addictions, 4(2), 85-92. Https://Doi.Org/10.1556/2006.4.2015.010.
[3]. Gupta, S., & Sharma, M. (2018). Relationship Between Academic Procrastination And Sleep Quality Among College Students. Indian Journal Of Psychology And Education, 8(1), 20–
[4]. Przepiorka, A., Blachnio, A., & Siu, N. Y. F. (2019). The Relationship Between Procrastination, Personality Traits, Stress, And Sleep Quality. Frontiers In Psychology, 10, 1125. Https://Doi.Org/10.3389/Fpsyg.2019.01125
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Abstract: Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) programme, launched on 2nd October, 1975, is a unique early childhood development programme, aimed at addressing malnutrition, health and also development needs of young children, pregnant and nursing mothers. The scheme is under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. These centers focus on improving the nutritional and health status of children aged 0-6, as well as pregnant and lactating mothers. Anganwadi centers primarily cater to children aged 0–6 years, serving as vital components of India’s public healthcare system.....

Keywords: ICDS, Anganwadi Workers, Ummulong Meghalaya, ECC, Communication Strategies, Child Development.

[1]. Joshi, K. (2018). Knowledge Of Anganwadi Workers And Their Problems In Rural ICDS Block. IP Journal Of Paediatrics And Nursing Science, 1(1):8-14.
[2]. Lall, G., Roy, R., Chandrika, K.S., & Divan, G. (2024) The Early Years Are Like A Foundation For The Future” Perspectives, Facilitators, And Challenges Of Anganwadi Workers In Supporting Early Child Development Interventions In Hyderabad, India: Qualitative Findings From A Scalable Program Incorporating Early Child Development Interventions. Indian Journal Of Public Health, 68(2), P 214-221, DOI: 10.4103/Ijph.Ijph_868_23.
[3]. Mahto.H., (2015) The Perceptions Of Anganwadi Workers And Mothers Of The Importance Of Nutritional Care Of Children During The First 3 Years Of Life: A Study Of Jharkhand, India.
[4]. Patel,K., Nagar,K., Jain,V., (2023) Mixed Method Study On Knowledge And Factors Influencing The Performance Of Anganwadi Workers (Awws) Kheda District, Gujarat.Journal Of Advanced Zoology, 44(3), P 827:838.
[5]. Thakur.K., Singh,H.C., Gupta,N.L., Thakur.P., Malla,D., (2015) A Study To Assess The Knowledge & Practices Of Anganwadi Workers & Availability Of Infrastructure In ICDS Program, At District Mandi Of Himachal Pradesh. International Multidisciplinary Research Journal,Volume-2(1).

Abstract: Since India's independence till now, governments of different ideology have come into power and have enacted various policies on the education of regional languages in India. But regrettably, the pedagogy of language education in India has been confined within the vernacular language learning at the school level and literary studies at the college and university level. The students of regional languages including Odia language are considered inferior in the pragmatic level compared to international and national languages learners like English and Hindi especially in employment sector due to less expressive power in other National and Foreign languages like English......

Keywords: Regional Language, New Education Policy (NEP), Employment Market, Pedagogy, Vernacular language, Mother Tongue.

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Abstract: This paper investigates the complex and often tense relationship between regional chieftains and the Mughal imperial authority in early 17th century Bengal, using Raja Pratapaditya of Jessore as a pivotal case study. Despite his legendary status as one of the strongest among the Baro Bhuiyans, Pratapaditya has received limited attention in serious academic historiography. Initially navigating the Mughal imperial framework, he sought to legitimize his power under Mughal suzerainty. However, he ultimately declared independence by minting his own coinage and refusing to pay tribute.....

Key Words: Raja Pratapaditya, Baro Bhuiyans, Mughal Empire Bengal, Mughal resistance Bengal, Zamindar autonomy, Jessore kingdom, Mughal military campaigns, Mughal-Bhuiyan conflicts.

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Abstract:This paper examines how literature persistently romanticises suffering in the female psyche, turning anguish into something at once haunting and strangely desirable, asking why anguish must be lyrical to be legible. Through close reading of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, and Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, I trace how madness, depression, and oppression.....

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Abstract: A disease starts its journey from our psychic level and ends at organic level. Stress (psycho-physiological) takes place in different situation, called stressor. A stressor can be mild or strong. A mild stressor like traffic jam or a strong stressor like heart attack of someone in family. The concept of positive health is one of Yoga’s unique contributions to modern healthcare. Yoga has both a preventive as well as promotive role in health that will help to tide over.....

Key Words: Stressor, Autonomic nervous system, Lifestyle, Yoga-nidrā, Yoga.

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