IOSR-JHSS   Volume-31 ~ Issue-5 ~ May 2026

Abstract: Dongaria Kandha (a sub group of generic Kandha tribe) belongs to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group of State of Odisha. They inhabit the Niyamgiri Hill range (approximately 55 km long), that touches Rayagada, Koraput and Kalahandi districts of the State. In 21st Century also, this group prefers to live in isolation on the mountain.....

Key Words: (1) Dongaria Kandha, (2) Bana/ Boma / Linga, (3) Banakuda (Tattooing), (4) PVTG, (5) SCSTRTI/ATLC, Bhubaneswar, (6) DKDA.

[1]. Boal, Barbara – The Konds (1982)
[2]. Elwin, Verrier – The Tribal Art Of Middle India : A Personal Record (1951)
[3]. Dash, R.N. – (Edited). The Art And Craft Of Kondhas (2006)
[4]. Das Patnaik, N/Das Patnaik, P.S. – The Kandhas Of Orissa : Their Socio-Cultural Life And Development (1982)
[5]. Hota, Sanjib Chandra / Dhir, Anil – (Edtd) Tribes In Transition : The Changing Identity Of Kandhas And Gadabas Of Orissa (2021)

Abstract: Odisha represents one of the most linguistically diverse regions of India, where tribal languages play a crucial role in shaping indigenous identity and cultural continuity. Among the major tribal communities of the state, the Kondh or Kandha tribe is distinguished by the use of two closely related Dravidian languages, ‘Kui’ and ‘Kuvi’. This article undertakes a comparative study of the ‘Kui’ and ‘Kuvi’ speaking Kondhs of Odisha, focusing on.....

Keywords: Kui language, Kuvi language, Kondh/Kandha tribe, Tribal languages of Odisha; Dravidian languages, Language, Culture, Indigenous identity, Comparative study.

[1]. Anderson, G. D. S., & Harrison, K. D. (2008). South Munda Languages: Kui And Kuvi. In G. D. S. Anderson (Ed.), The Munda Languages (Pp. 435–470). London: Routledge.
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[3]. Census Of India. (2011). Language And Mother Tongue Data. Government Of India.
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Abstract: Family caregivers constitute the cornerstone of community and home-based palliative care delivery. However, managing individuals with life-limiting conditions introduces profound systemic stress, often compromising the caregiver's own health, economic stability, and psychological resilience. This study identifies and evaluates the multidimensional (physical, emotional, financial, and social) challenges experienced by primary-level palliative caregivers. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected family caregivers registered.....

Keywords: Palliative care, Primary-level care, Family caregiver, Home-based care, Kerala health model

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[3]. Kochuvilayil, A., & Varma, R. P. (2024). Understanding Caregiver Burden And Quality Of Life In Kerala’s Primary Palliative Care Program: A Mixed Methods Study From Caregivers And Providers’ Perspectives. International Journal For Equity In Health, 23(1), 92.
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Abstract: This study investigates the use of real materials to enhance active participation in business English classes at a Vietnamese university. Although authentic materials are highly encouraged in English for specific purposes (ESP), there has been little research on their implementation in active classroom practices within Vietnamese higher education. The research used a mixed, methods approach. Document analysis was combined with student questionnaires.....

Keywords: authentic materials; Business English; active learning; ESP; Vietnamese higher education

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[2]. Chi, D. N. (2023). English For Specific Purposes Courses And Vietnamese Graduates’ Employability. In English For Specific Purposes Courses And Vietnamese Graduates’ Employability (Pp. 241–262). Springer.
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[5]. Gilmore, A. (2007). Authentic Materials And Authenticity In Foreign Language Learning. Language Teaching, 40(2), 97–118.
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Abstract: This study examined the impact of deposit money banks’ disruptive innovation on financial inclusion in Nigeria. The broad objective of this study is to ascertain the impact of banking innovations on financial inclusion in Nigeria. The analysis spans from 2011 to 2023, utilizing quarterly time series data sourced from the World Bank database. The variables examined include the number of Deposit Money Bank branches (a proxy for financial inclusion), the number of Automated Teller Machines (a proxy for banking innovations), institutional quality, income level.....

Keywords: Money; Deposit; Financial inclusion; Innovation

[1]. Bayero, M. A. (2015). Effects Of Cashless Economy Policy On Financial Inclusion In Nigeria: An Exploratory Study. Procedia - Social And Behavioral Sciences, 172, 49–56. Https://Doi.Org/10.1016/J.Sbspro.2015.01.334
[2]. Christensen, C. M., Raynor, M. E., & Mcdonald, R. (2015). What Is Disruptive Innovation? Harvard Business Review, 93(12), 44-53
[3]. Choudhury, M. S. (2015). Financial Inclusion In Bangladesh: Evidence From Two Villages. Journal Of Exclusion Studies, 5(2), 113. Https://Doi.Org/10.5958/2231-4555.2015.00009.1
[4]. Enebeli-Uzor, S., & Mukhtar, A. (2023). Efficacy Of Digital Finance On Financial Inclusion: Evidence From The Nigerian Banking Industry. Journal Of Economics Management And Trade, 29(11), 140–152. Https://Doi.Org/10.9734/Jemt/2023/V29i111169
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Https://Doi.Org/10.2139/Ssrn.2428151

Abstract: Background: The transgender community in India holds a long, complicated history, one that is influenced by colonialism, legal v/s social fights for dignity, and cultural significance. This community that was once accepted and revered in the traditional Indian systems, were criminalised after colonization – the impacts of which are experienced till date by this community. Materials and Methods: This article aims to review the gap between the pre-colonial acceptance of transgender identities and the presents.....

Keywords: Transgender, LGBTQIA+, Indian Subcontinent, Colonialism, Marginalization

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[4]. Barman, M. (2024). Transgender Community And Higher Education In India. Centre For Development Policy And Practice.
[5]. Dua, K., & Bakhru, K.M. (2025). From Stigma To Strength: Mental Health For Lgbtqia+ Communities. International Journal For Research Trends In Social Science & Humanities, 3(1), 432-448