IOSR-JHSS   Volume-30 ~ Issue-7 ~ July 2025

Abstract: This research tries to identify the influence of financial literacy on investment decisions among rural residents in Shoranur. It examines the levels of awareness regarding basic financial products and assesses how financial knowledge affects investment decisions. The study identifies safety and liquidity as the primary factors guiding investment choices, with wealth creation being the main purpose. Findings reveal that generally high level of satisfaction with financial literacy, with no significant gender differences. The results offer valuable insights for policymakers and financial educators to enhance financial awareness and decision-making in rural areas..

Keywords: Financial literacy, Investment decisions, Rural population, Risk management

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Abstract: The term diaspora has become a politically loaded and culture specific term. Indian Diaspora is an international phenomenon. Right from the migration of the indentured labourers to that of the Silicon Valley young brains, the concept of cultural identity and its perception have undergone drastic change. Earlier, it was perceived as a wholly unquestionable acceptance of the mainstream culture and disowning one’s native culture. Today, minority cultures have become integrated enough to involve as part of the mainstream culture of the host country. The role.......

Keywords: Cultural Identity, Diaspora, Expatriate, Immigrant, Transnational Identity

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Abstract: The historiography of anti-colonial resistance in Meghalaya has traditionally centred around prominent figures such as U Tirot Sing, whose leadership and defiance against British authority have been widely documented and celebrated. However, this dominant narrative has often marginalised other significant contributors to the Khasi resistance, notably U Sngap Sing Syiemlieh of Hima Maharam. His role and contributions have remained largely underrepresented in both colonial and post-colonial scholarly discourse. This academic neglect can be attributed to the enduring influence.......

Keywords: Anti-colonial Resistance, Collective memory, Khasi, Patriot.

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Abstract: This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of international scientific production on water and water security over the past five years (2019–2024). The adopted methodology was exploratory and descriptive in nature, based on the bibliometric analysis of data extracted from the Scopus database. The search included the terms “Water,” “Water Security,” and “Water Resources,” initially resulting in 1,133 documents. After applying filters by subject areas, language, type of publication, and open access status, 410 articles were selected for analysis. The analyses were carried out using the VOSviewer software, which enabled the mapping of co-authorships, keyword.......

Keywords: Water governance. Climate change. Integrated management. Water scarcity. Bibliometric analysis.

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