Social Sciences and Humanities

The real novel, rejection of novels?

The novel is a work of long-term prose imagination centered on characters and representation of observed reality. Since the sixteenth century, when it appeared in its contemporary form, that of a long story, this literary genre has never ceased to attract vocations and has accumulated thousands of novels on themes as varied as their respective values can be. The famous formula of a contemporary critic according to which "true novel begins with the rejection of novels" is therefore not surprising: there is novel... and novel.

Assessing the impact of nep-2020 curriculum implementation in undergraduate colleges of nadia district: challenges and opportunities

Purpose: This study assesses the impact of NEP-2020 on undergraduate colleges in Nadia District, focusing on student adaptation, academic performance, and the effectiveness of the new major-minor course structure. It examines how students from both urban and rural backgrounds are coping with the transition, highlighting key challenges and opportunities. Methodology: The research adopts a qualitative approach, analysing pass rates, subject-wise performance, and student feedback from colleges affiliated with Kalyani University.

A review of climate change mitigation measures and their impact on agricultural sustainability in rural Africa

Agriculture is the backbone of rural Africa, with nearly 70% of the population relying on it for their livelihoods. It goes beyond food and income. farming is deeply rooted in tradition and cultural identity. However, climate change is increasingly threatening this way of life. Irregular rainfall patterns, extreme heat, droughts, and floods are damaging crops and decreasing livestock productivity, particularly in areas heavily dependent on rainfall.

A machine learning approach to early detection of diabetes

The goal of this research is to use machine learning and health indicator data to create a prediction model for diabetes diagnosis. The study finds important patterns linked to diabetes by examining a data set that includes a variety of health metrics, including BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, lifestyle factors (such as smoking, physical activity, and food), and socioeconomic characteristics (such as income and education).

Community-based malaria control: Strengthening local efforts in endemic regions

Despite considerable global efforts to control and eliminate malaria, the disease still remains one of the most significant public health challenges in endemic regions worldwide. In order to combat malaria in endemic regions, community-based malaria control approaches are progressively emerging as an important strategy, highlighting their effectiveness in reducing transmission rates - malaria prevention, early detection, and treatment, and improving access to care at the local level.

University as a catalyst for social innovation: A social science perspective with an Indian context

The global community heavily relies on universities, not only to create knowledge, but also to impact social values and social enterprises. The discussion about how higher education institutions serve as catalysts for social innovation has received much attention, especially in scholarly theoretical discourse across research, engagement, and collaboration. This paper adopts a social science framework to analyse several cases from various regions, emphasizing case studies in India, as the profound impact universities make on social dilemmas come to fruition.

Affirmation of ethics for environmental sustainability: a reality of women sellers in the cabassango market in cabinda

This article is based on the perception that nowadays in different spheres, whether economic, political, social or environmental, ethics and sustainability are discussed. Worryingly, there is a need to establish and consolidate ethics among women, particularly those who carry out commercial activities in the informal market, so that environmental sustainability can be achieved. Therefore, the present research has the general objective of analyzing what has prevented the affirmation of ethics by sellers for the environmental sustainability of the Cabassango market.

The influence of sugar consumption on aggression and hyperactivity in children

It is widely acknowledged that poor diet quality, or an unhealthy dietary behaviour, is a key risk factor for various chronic diseases in children and adolescents, such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Rising concerns over childhood nutrition and behavioural disorders have intensified research into dietary influences on child development. High sugar intake, prevalent in processed foods and sugary beverages, has been hypothesized to exacerbate aggressive tendencies and hyperactivity symptoms among children.

Automatic street light brightness optimization using iot

Rapid urbanization and the increasing demand for energy-efficient infrastructure necessitate innovative solutions for public lighting systems. This project presents an IoT-based smart street lighting system designed to optimize brightness based on environmental and contextual conditions across diverse locations such as railway stations, rural areas, and urban smart cities. The system integrates multiple sensors, including flood detection and air pollution monitoring modules, to dynamically adjust light intensity, enhance safety, and conserve energy.

The interrelated learning of mathematics and music in the context of artistic and heritage education

The present research, developed in the João de Deus de Alvalade School Garden and in the Ajuda National Palace, deals with the valorization of artistic and heritage education, considering the improvement and innovation of learning, through the interdisciplinarity between artistic subjects and other curricular subjects, this study was developed through creative partnerships, through a platform of interprofessional collaboration between artists and teachers in interrelationship with students of the 1st cycle, valuing a confrontation of practices and orientations, which allo