South India Journal of Social Sciences

Current Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2026)

Published February 28, 2026

South India Journal of Social Sciences (SIJSS) is a UGC-CARE listed, bimonthly journal published by the Academy of Social Sciences, an organization registered under the Society’s Act. The journal covers a wide range of areas within the social sciences, including sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, history, and more. Since its establishment in 2003 as a print journal (ISSN: 0972-8945), SIJSS has been committed to promoting high-quality research and scholarly discourse in the field of social sciences. In 2024, the journal was assigned an online ISSN (3048-6165), further strengthening its digital identity. Beginning April 2025, SIJSS transitioned to a bimonthly edition with a strong online presence, making its content more accessible to readers and authors worldwide. The journal uses the Open Journal System (OJS) to manage the complete researcher-to-reader workflow, including submission, peer review, and production.

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Yukta Tomar, Babita, Dr. Shashi Punam (Author)

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Spirituality & Social Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of SCOPUS Publications using VOSviewer

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2328

Ashraful Islam Ahmed (Author)

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The Ulama as a Pressure Group during the Indian Freedom Struggle: An Analysis

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2277

Anbuchezhienkamaraj P, Rifaya Meera M (Author)

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A Study of Talent Management Practices Influence on Private Sector Commercial Banks Human Resource Management

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2324

Anandraj K.C, Dr. Aravind S (Author)

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Open Access Publications in Titanium Research: A Scientometric Approach using OpenAlex

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2260

Manjo B, Ramakrishnan D (Author)

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Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy: The Influence of India in Malaysia

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2305

Sagartirtha Chakraborty, Suresh Kumar Nath (Author)

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Macroeconomic Determinants and the Necessity-Opportunity Divide in India’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2269

Mohamed Thanseer M, Dr. M. Sirajudeen (Author)

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A Study on Customer Satisfaction of Compact SUV Cars: The Moderating Effect of Customer Expectations

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2309

Zakra Saiwa (Author)

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Decoding the Rhetoric of Resistance in Barindra Ghose’s Prison Memoir The Tale of My Exile

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2303

Sukhdarshan Singh (Author)

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Negotiating Food Security and Trade Liberalisation: India’s Agricultural Policy in the Global Arena

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2295

Adarsh HS, Dr. Anu Unny (Author)

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Competing Narratives in Indian Politics: A Study of the Congress Party’s Strategies in the 2024 General Elections

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2272

Jaganathan D, Pasupathi G (Author)

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From Clicks to Commitments: Exploring Online Shoppers’ Buying Preferences and Post-purchase Trends

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2281

Sithara Rajan K, Ramya S (Author)

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Impact of SMM Factors on Consumer Attitude and Buying Behaviour of Baby Care Products

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2293

Dr. Amit Kumar (Author)

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Voices of the People: Exploring the Praja Parishad Movement in Jammu and Kashmir

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2310

Akansha Goel, Dr. Khushboo Kumari (Author)

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Subjects or Citizens? Political Parties, Indianisation, and the Contest over Bureaucratic Reform (1930–1950)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2266

A. Sharon Glory, Dr. A. Sheeba Princess (Author)

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Between Reverence and Reduction: The Complexities of Female Identity in Sarah Elizabeth Holmes’ and Margaret Atwood’s Writings

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2314

Mohamed Jaffar M, Syed Shaw S (Author)

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Identity, Memory, and the Bildungsroman in Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Memory of Departure

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2321

Sanjana Halarnkar, Dr. Roshan Usapkar (Author)

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Factors Determining Professional Mutual Fund Investors’ Behaviour

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2304

Barnali Thakuria (Author)

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Leveraging E-governance to Promote Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion: Insights from Assam’s Orunodoi Scheme

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2263

Venkatesh M, Sripriya M (Author)

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Gen Z and Podcasts: What They’re Listening to and Why in the Digital Age: A Uses and Gratifications Theory Approach

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2270

Ilakkiya S, Velayutharaja P (Author)

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Muthuramalinga Thevar’s Economic Views and Contributions To Post-Independence India

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2223

Dr. Roopa Shettigar (Author)

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Adoption of Generative AI Tools in Indian Higher Education: An Empirical Study on Faculty Readiness, Ethical Concerns, and Pedagogical Transformation

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2315

Rethi M, Dr.K.Sivasekaran (Author)

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Continent-Wise Analysis of Research Productivity in Child Psychology : A Scientometric Study

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2282

Nishchay Kohli, Vartika Kesari (Author)

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Psychological Underpinnings of Online Trolling: The Interplay of Ambivalent Sexism and Dark Triad Personality Traits

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2320

Praveena Mishra, Jyoti Sinha, Amit (Author)

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Beyond the Paycheck: Societal and Cultural Influences on Turnover Intention in Contemporary Workplaces - A Conceptual Review

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2296

Ignaciammal A, Dr. P. Muthupandi (Author)

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Enhancing Resilience and Mental Well-Being Through AI Using WYSA Among Prospective Teachers

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2286

Dhanashri Durgaram Shet, Sankaranarayanan K. G (Author)

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Modelling Volatility in the Indian Bullion Market: An EGARCH Approach

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2340

Jayakumar T, Pasupathi G (Author)

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The Green Turn and Sustainable Shift: Examining Consumer Awareness and Motivation Towards Organic Food in Tiruchirappalli

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2350

Book Review

Anil Kumar Kathi, S Swaroop Sirapangi (Author)

131-133

The Entwined Nexus: Television, Caste, and Media Capital in the Telugu States

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62656/SIJSS.v24i1.2357

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