IOSR-JHSS   Volume-31 ~ Issue-6 ~ June 2026

Abstract: Background: Popular Hindi films, especially Bollywood mainstream films almost always promote both overt and covert gendered stereotypes. Being a mere victim becomes the master status for many women characters to audience’s appreciation. In films, audiences watch ideal ‘female’ characters only to shuffle from one aspiration to the next and Bollywood films cater to this mass need rather very well. The present paper is a modest endeavour to...

Key Words: Feminism, Victimhood, Agency, Mainstream Bollywood films.

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Abstract: The ontology of leadership and communication is rooted in the nature of human interaction, where meaning, influence, and relationships are socially constructed through dialogue. Leadership and communication coexist in an intrinsic relationship. This paper sought to examine the role of communication in the different leadership styles. It investigated how different leadership styles (transformational, transactional, servant leadership, etc.) utilize communication...

Keywords: Leadership, Communication, Leadership approaches, Leadership effectiveness, Ontological Leadership

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Abstract: Résumé La ville d’Uvira, dans la province du Sud-Kivu à l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo, évolue dans un contexte marqué par l’insécurité persistante et les conflits armés. Cette étude analyse les défis auxquels sont confrontées les petites, moyennes entreprises et les artisans (PMEA) ainsi que les mécanismes de résilience qu’ils développent pour maintenir leurs activités dans une économie locale en situation de guerre.
L’étude s’appuie....

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Abstract: Universal Health Coverage (UHC) aims to provide quality health services without financial hardship. In India, despite landmark health policies, high Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) remains a primary barrier to equitable access, often driving vulnerable socio-economic groups into a "medical poverty trap." Utilizing unit-level data from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) 80th Round (2025), this study analyses healthcare utilization and expenditure patterns across geographic sectors, consumption quintiles, and morbidity profiles. The findings reveal sharp....

Keywords: Out-of-Pocket Expenditure, Universal Health Coverage, Financial Stratification, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, NSSO.

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Abstract: Vietnam’s agricultural by-products, including rice straw, rice husks, sugarcane bagasse, coffee husks, coconut fiber, and aquaculture residues, represent a significant biomass resource with substantial potential for circular economy development and the bio-based materials industry. This paper analyzes the role of agricultural by-products in the production of biochar, bioplastics, biocomposites, organic fertilizers, and bioenergy, while highlighting the value of bio-based compounds such as cellulose, lignin, chitin, and proteins in sustainable agricultural applications. Based on a synthesis of international scientific research and practical experiences in Vietnam, the study...

Keywords: Agricultural by-products; bio-based materials; circular economy; biochar; eco-industrial development; lignocellulosic biomass; greenwashing; sustainable agriculture; bio-based value chains; Vietnam

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Abstract: This study examines the impact of geopolitical shocks in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran during the 2020–2026 period, on Vietnam’s energy security. Using a combination of situational analysis and transmission mechanism approaches, the study finds that the disruption of global supply chains and the potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have driven Brent crude oil prices to surge dramatically....

Keywords: Energy security; geopolitical shocks; Middle East; Vietnam

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