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            <title><![CDATA[A Quantitative Survey of Twitter's Influence on Online Business]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The advancement of technology and people's interactions virtually over social media has created many opportunities for online businesses to expand their scope and maintain their cost efficiencies by targeting customers on social media platforms. Twitter is one of the businesses’ actively used social media platforms to reach customers. Businesses seem to shift their scope more towards the online side because this is where they can reach customers. Social media platforms facilitate businesses in reaching out to customers and developing their brand image through marketing strategies. The features that attract users towards using Twitter are the word-of-mouth communication generated on it and the freedom of expressing and sharing opinions. This paper investigates how Twitter has played its role in shifting the scope of businesses online and developing their brand image using it as a platform. Additionally, it aims to ascertain how online business activities have impacted customers on Twitter. We used the quantitative method to discover the influence of Twitter activities on online business, and data were collected from 80 respondents. The results have been further analysed using the Likert scale analysis, and to determine the relationship between the variable and to test the hypotheses, multiple regression has been used. The study's results showed a significant relationship between the business's engagement online on Twitter and the customer's loyalty to the brand.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Increasing Sustainability in Auckland Road Construction by Using Plastic Waste]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of plastic waste to increase the sustainability of road construction in Auckland. An exploratory research strategy was used based on interviews conducted with infrastructure company and waste management company managers, road construction practitioners, academic experts relevant to the roading industry and technical personnel. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data for insights. There are some concerns regarding the quality and performance of roads affecting socio-sustainability, for which research is advised from the Auckland perspective. Research is recommended in the subject of recycling other waste material such as glass and rubber into roading all over New Zealand (NZ). Moreover, research is recommended specifically for walking and cycling tracks, which is a focus of the Auckland Council currently. The infrastructure companies and the Auckland Council must work together for incorporating plastic waste in roading. Companies can achieve higher sustainability as they will make a profit by saving costs, benefit the society by providing better quality and performance of roads and help the environment by green manufacturing. By using plastic waste, the Auckland Council can meet the targets of decarbonising the transport in Auckland by the year 2040; this is also a step towards the NZ targets of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Autonomous Vehicles and the Linkages to Smart Mobility: Impact and Implications on Digital Globalisation]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Human civilisation is undergoing a transformation, perceived as the institutionalisation of digital globalisation. The 20th century witnessed greater strides in the form of the internet revolution, automobile technologies and smart mobility, related transformation, dissemination and integration of related technologies as well, leading to the emergence of digital globalisation. The integration of cyber-physical systems has accelerated the rate of urbanisation, and the currently prevailing enhanced standards of living have increased the number of automobiles in cities that have been integrated into the digitally globalised ecosystems, leading to the emergence of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The present study analyses the emerging threats and vulnerabilities of AVs and smart mobility, which have created more security concerns for AVs across nation-states, leading as well to the emergence of digital globalisation. The article theorises the aspects of human security linkages and utilises a capacity matrix (qualitative approach) to examine the development, institutionalisation and integration of AVs into digital globalisation and the related challenges emerging along with it.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Building a Qualitative Research Framework for Researching How Human Dignity is Realised in Judicial Proceedings†]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The relationship between the judge and the parties to judicial proceedings must entail communication, including appropriate reactions, during the proceedings and be balanced and respectful, despite different views being held. Irrespective of a judge disagreeing with the parties and any actions by the parties in breach of the law, the judge is supposed to provide the parties with a genuine sense of respect. Judges thereby help realise the human dignity of the individuals involved in judicial proceedings. However, the abstract nature of the concept of human dignity means empirical research on the realisation of human dignity remains modest at the scientific level. This article builds a research framework for researching the ways in which the human dignity of an individual (more specifically, the accused person) is realised in the vertical relationships (judicial authority–individual) during criminal proceedings. In this respect, the article opens the door for future empirical research on the realisation of human dignity.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Rise of Autocracy in the Sahel of Africa: Insights from Resource Curse Theory]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The countries in the Sahel, aside from being located in the same geopolitical region, also share similar socioeconomic and socio-political challenges. This includes political instability, insecurity, poor governance, climate change and democratic erosion – among others. The corrosion of the democratic gains recorded since the spread of democracy in the 1990s and the rise of autocratic regimes has become prevalent in the last decade. The subversion of the electoral process, limited freedom and military takeovers are an indication of the spread of autocracy in Africa (generally) and the Sahel (specifically). The paper which is anchored on the resource curse theory argues that the Sahel is rich in natural resources that when not properly managed breed corruption and increase the chances of conflict and the likelihood of military takeover. More so, faced with weak institutions, autocrats take advantage of abundant resources to increase patronage networks at the expense of development and democratic growth. The paper found that the rise of illiberal regimes is on the rise in Africa; suggesting a wave of autocracy. This is evident in the spate of autocratic and highly defective democracies in the region; one-party dominance; re-emergence of military coups; and circumvention of term limits. It is therefore concluded that electoral autocracy is on the rise in Africa and is a common phenomenon in the Sahel. This is given impetus by weak institutions which makes it difficult for rulers to utilize resource wealth for human capital development. To this end, the paper adopts a qualitative approach that relies on secondary data sourced from peer-reviewed journal articles, government reports, briefs and internet sources.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Brewing Indigenisation, Filtering Westernisation: A Socio-Historical Study of Locally Brewed Alcoholic Drinks in Bhutan]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Amongst the various indigenous societies across the planet, alcohol has always played a pivotal role in shaping and preserving different forms of social, cultural, communal, personal, and familial values in an inter-generational and transcultural manner. With the advent of European colonisation, over different segments of time and space across the globe, this community practice was disrupted and dismantled as unmodern, unhygienic, non-civilising, and dehumanising. However, such community practices in Bhutan remained unaffected till the beginning of the 21st century. In 2007, with the establishment of a democratic governing system, as Bhutan started welcoming foreign investors, the West (Europe and USA) invaded the local markets of Bhutan. Gradually, the individuals were attracted towards the western-branded alcoholic drinks and the consumption of the locally brewed alcoholic drinks started declining. Keeping these arguments at the forefront, this article makes an effort to socio-historically analyse the various ways through which the culture of brewing, consuming, and sharing the locally brewed alcoholic drinks functions as a tool to resist the westernisation of the culture of drinking in contemporary Bhutan.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Impact of Endogenous and Exogenous Forces on Innovation: A Logical Analysis of Regional Innovation Systems in Central and Eastern Europe]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Regional innovation became a mainstream topic in the modern development paradigm. This topic is especially relevant in the European Union (EU), given its developmental gap on the national and sub-national levels. The research considered testing four hypotheses, conceptualising the importance of endogenous and exogenous (regional) factors for the innovation process. The results revealed that Regional Innovation System and Global Production Networks (GPN) approaches could offer necessary models to interpret innovation performance in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Regional cooperation, institutional support, implementation of innovation policy, positive attitude towards competitors, and the implication of international partners embedded in the region in the innovation process showed a high degree of association with innovation. Additionally, various configurations of conditions highlighted many paths to achieve innovativeness by combining endogenous and exogenous parameters. This leads to the conclusion that the outcome's equifinality depends on the regional context and circumstantiality of conjunction between local and global forces.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[E-Learning and a Case Study of Coursera and edX Online Platforms]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Since e-learning has become an increasingly established form of education, we are interested in its advantages, disadvantages and possibilities, which are not yet sufficiently explored, especially in the coronavirus or post-coronavirus period. This study analyses the literature and compares two of the world-leading online educational platforms – Coursera and edX – focusing on participants’ views, which are often neglected. We found that the greatest advantage of e-learning is the elimination of time and space constraints, while the greatest disadvantage is the poor motivation and concentration of learners. The Dex method showed that Coursera and edX online platforms are very similar, with Coursera online platform scoring only slightly better due to its affordability and greater variety in the learning content. The netnography analysis also showed that the predominant reason for participating in e-learning on these two platforms is to acquire new knowledge, followed by an interest in the chosen field.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Impact of Leadership on Business Performance – Leadership Analytical Concept]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Leaders have a difficult task as managing employees becomes more and more demanding and complex. Leadership mechanisms that were valid in the past are not valid today. Competition on the market is increasing and there is less and less room for differentiation. Leadership is an area in which organisations increasingly seek to differentiate themselves. However, to be able to do this it is necessary to understand all the complexity and breadth of leadership, the elements that need to be considered and how they affect each other. Many studies examine individual elements, but none offers a single overarching pattern. Therefore, in the first step of this paper, the goal is to present various studies related to leadership. Based on these studies, a comprehensive analytical framework is proposed. The framework integrates several areas (Environment, Leadership, People, Performance) and represents the mechanism of their mutual influence. This is a novelty in the approach to leadership and as such can be a guide for leaders in making them aware of what they should focus on. Also, this framework could be the basis for future predicative and prescriptive analytics in the field of monitoring employee behaviour and their impact on organisational culture.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Strengthen EU/NATO Relationship: A Necessity, Now More Than Ever]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This study aims to analyse the evolution of the relationship between the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in the recent decades, particularly with the implementation of the EU's Common Security and defence Policy (CSDP). This study also aims to improve knowledge of the trends of different approaches in the EU about this relationship. Strengthening the cooperation in the field of security and defence is vital for the EU, considering the implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the current hostile international environment, with increasing geopolitical competition between the great powers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Effective and Democratic Governance as the Condition of Digital Social Innovations in Europe]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The article explores whether and how the performance of European countries in terms of digital social innovations is conditioned by inclusive and effective governance, prevailing cultural patterns and the existing level of socio-economic development. The analysis demonstrates that inclusive and effective governance is a necessary and sufficient condition for digital social innovations. This means that the existence of channels for widespread participation of the people as well as effective and transparent conduct of political institutions leads to a boom of creativity and utilisation of human capital in all key areas of society. We cannot confirm any significant conditioning of digital social innovations by culture or pre-existing socio-economic development. At least in the European Union (EU) context, our results provide some reasons for optimism, since the highest levels of socio-economic development are not necessary for impressive performance in terms of digital social innovation.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aspects of Intercultural Recruitment and Selection of Highly Skilled International Female Staff in Slovenia]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The research analyses drivers of and barriers to highly skilled female applicants going through the recruitment process in Slovenia as highly skilled self-initiated international expatriates (SIEs). The qualitative research methodology was designed with six in-depth interviews with female respondents from Russia, Belarus, Latvia and Sweden. Theoretical frameworks of G. Hofstede, E.T. Hall, F. Trompenaars and C. Hampden-Turner and cultural intelligence competence models were applied to define HRM processes within the analysis. The findings demonstrate that the future female employees ought to consider not only general working aspects but also cultural differences and similarities, which affect the international HR selection and recruitment process and appear to be drivers of and barriers to SIEs. Necessary intercultural competences (cultural awareness, proactivity, sensitivity, flexibility, reflexivity, open mindset, readiness to challenges) and certain fields of knowledge (procedural, culture-specific, legal knowledge) for the entry level of the recruitment process in Slovenia are identified. The main contribution of this research is estimated within the IHRM perspective as the representation of the highly skilled female employees’ side within the recruitment process in the international arena. Moreover, it may improve intercultural cooperation within the female expatriates’ recruitment and selection process and enrich personal intercultural competences concerning the employment culture in Slovenia and the European Union.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cultural Analysis of the Impact of Cultural Differences on Non-Verbal Communication during the On-Site Business Meetings of Slovenian and Montenegrin Partners]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This research addresses challenges of the intercultural business encounters of Slovenian and Montenegrin business partners with a focus on the non-verbal communication (NVC; body language, physical appearance, proxemics, haptics, chronemics, oculesics) during intercultural business meetings between partners. Analysis was built on the theoretical framework on the basis of Hofstede's six dimensions of culture. The comparison between the two countries was performed, showing that there are no significant differences except for the masculinity–femininity aspects, but when considering the Indulgence and Long Term Orientation, Slovenia exhibits equally dispersed traits of both extremes. This comparison served as a starting point for developing a research structure. Before conducting the qualitative study, nine managers from Slovenian and Montenegrin companies were sampled using snowball technique, conveniently being from partner companies in both countries. They were interviewed by the semi-structured interview technique, which addresses differences and similarities within NVCs: their posture, eye contact, physical appearance, chronemics and proxemics during onsite business meetings. The research data findings demonstrate that respondents did not perceive significant differences, which could impact the quality of NVC or lead to greater conflicts. In the comparative analysis of two business cultures, several aspects were identified within two areas, namely paralanguage and chronemics: Montenegrins are reported to be more talkative, louder and fast-speaking, more gesticulating, and rushing decisions and discussions, while Slovenians are reported to be more reserved, calm, less expressive during the meetings, and taking more time for decisions and discussions. Analysis also revealed that both sides show a relatively low level of awareness of the NVC and not paying enough attention to these specific NVCs and their impact during intercultural business communication. The findings indicate that some cultural differences exist between the cultures; however, respondents showed a low level of awareness and reported no ability to approach or manage NVC during the business encounters.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Strategic Observatory for Europe 2030: Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence SOE2030 and Its Impact]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The main goal of Agenda 2030, the third and current strategic document of the European Union (EU), is to steer its development in pursuit of its Sustainable Development Goals. However, both policy research and policy practice have revealed a relatively poor implementation record of the EU grand strategy. The implementation of Agenda 2030 may be even more challenging, since it is not only an official EU grand strategy, but, more pervasively, a document accepted by the United Nations and whose implementation has global ambitions and also encounters many obstacles deriving their origin from beyond the borders of the EU. This promises that implementation and factors contributing to successes and failures of the EU grand strategies will remain an interesting research topic. In this article we present the possible application of Cultural Political Economy (CPE) approach in this research and present its application in the framework of Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence titled Strategic Observatory for Europe 2030 (SOE2030).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Did the Pandemic Permanently Digitalize Higher Education in Bulgaria?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The pandemic of COVID-19 had a great impact on the educational systems in many countries, including Bulgaria. In the last three semesters, the educational process was held mostly online in the majority of the Bulgarian universities. The switch to online learning in Bulgaria was made very quickly and with no real preparation, which raised the question of whether it was effective enough. While considered as temporary, online learning continued three semesters, with the possibility of continuing even further, which leads to the question of whether the pandemic irreversibly changed higher education to a more digitalized, advanced, and practically new approach, and, most importantly: what are the perceptions of the participants in the educational process about all these unexpected changes?The paper presents the results of an empirical online survey of the attitudes of lecturers and students toward the effects of online education, its advantages and disadvantages, and also its main problems. The sample consists of 224 students and 74 lecturers of different Bulgarian universities. The survey was made in 2021 and is a continuation of a pilot survey made during the first lockdown in Bulgaria in May 2020 by the same team.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Digital Technologies, Social Entrepreneurship and Governance for Sustainable Development]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In order to encourage and develop technological and social innovations, it is relevant to create and support businesses that foster such innovations. Additionally, sustainable development requires business transformation to complement several social, economic, or ecological problems. Social entrepreneurship as a type of business focuses on solving social, cultural, or environmental problems and creating effective responses to such challenges. By providing new working places, offering creative solutions to everyday problems, and highlighting the importance of social solidarity, social entrepreneurship contributes to sustainable development goals. In these conditions, the impact of digitalization is unavoidable: it relates technologies, consumers, and business strategies and stimulates necessary changes. This research emphasizes the use of digital technologies and applying the principles of digital culture by social business to foster technological innovations and contribute to the realization of sustainable development goals. The examples from the Russian social entrepreneurship applying digital innovations illustrate this idea.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Impact of Digitalisation on Slovenian Primary School Students in Eighth Grade]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Society is rapidly moving towards a digitalised future, encouraged by national and European guidelines and strategies. Use of computers, tablets and smartphones is not reserved only for adults: adolescents use them extensively for schoolwork and leisure activities. Although Internet use has many advantages, some students use it extensively in a way that harms them. The Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire used in a nationally representative sample of Slovenian primary school students in the eighth grade showed that one-quarter of them were problematic Internet users. Comparison of problematic and nonproblematic Internet users in the eighth grade showed different patterns of spending their free time: screen time prevailed in the first group. Problematic Internet users showed statistically significant lower levels of self-control in comparison with nonproblematic Internet users; they also reported a less favorable relationship with their parents. Evidence from abroad show that problematic Internet users among students are less successful at school. Career prospects of problematic Internet users are smaller, where discipline and self-control is expected. Adolescents need help in recognizing harmful effects of modern digital technologies and in learning to control their time spent on the Internet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Internet Usage and Adolescents' Happiness]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Adolescence, a phase of 'stress and strain', is a crucial period for building a strong sense of self, personality, social connections, and identity. Happiness is also a critical issue concerning adolescents’ development. Adolescents are happy when they are satisfied with their lives and relationships. During the last two decades, the internet has been incorporated into the daily lives of adolescents to such an extent that it has become a magic wand for satisfying their psychological needs and making them happy. The present review seeks to explore the factors of internet usage affecting the happiness of adolescents in order to make recommendations for mindful usage of the internet that would eventually result in a happier adolescent. The review has established that time spent online and the purpose of using the internet are the influential factors of internet usage that impact the happiness of adolescents. It has also been revealed that adolescents use the internet for four main purposes: retrieving information, knowledge, communication, entertainment, and commerce, of which communication predominates. Though there are mixed results regarding the relationship between time spent online, the purpose of its usage, and happiness, as well as a hazy understanding of the relationships that exist between the obtained factors of internet usage, the evidence of the negative effects of prolonged and purposeless internet usage necessitates diplomatic strategy implications by policymakers for its mindful usage in order to promote its positive effects and mitigate the potential harm.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Assessing the Impact of the Digital Divide on Indian Society: A Study of Social Exclusion]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The digital divide is an important issue in developing nations, especially during Covid-19 times. The notion of the digital divide gained prominence in the 1990s. The characterization of the idea of the digital divide has evolved with time and is currently recognized as “lack of knowledge, access or infrastructure.” It can be comprehended as a barrier for the general masses, particularly in developing countries. Information and communication technology (ICT) now occupies a significant role in our lives (especially in Covid-19 times). India is known for its social diversity. However, some groups and categories of people have historically been excluded and continue to be excluded today. This study focuses on the assessment of the impact of the digital divide on Indian society, specifically on the phenomenon of social exclusion because of the digitalization of almost all aspects of our lives. The research gap observed is that the digital divide can have serious concerns for future growth since it impedes social mobility, creates impediments, and exacerbates social inaccessibility for disadvantaged groups. To obtain an adequate sample size, respondents are chosen using simple random sampling technique of probability sampling. Statistical techniques such as validity and reliability analysis, T-test, ANOVA, and correlation-regression are used to present quantitative data. The study's expected outcome will be to provide a vigilant roadmap for policymakers and public institutions to strengthen nationhood among the masses while promoting social inclusion. Modern Indian society should strive for inclusion, and there should be no discrimination in terms of digital accessibility, which could paralyze the developing nation.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Corona-logy: A Re-Configuration of Racial Dynamics in Contemporary India]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The practice of racism is underpinned by various parameters: religion, geography, class, gender, and so forth. These underlying parameters have been faking their own insignificance and disappearance (Santos 2020) in such a systemic fashion that they successfully continue to operate in a naturalised and multiplicative manner in the contemporary era. For instance, let us look into the recent incidents of communal (stigmatisation of the Nizamuddin Markaz gathering), geographical (physical and verbal attacks on the local natives of Northeast India), class (chemical cleansing of the migrant workers), and gender (exclusion of the transgender community in relief packages) racism that India have been experiencing amidst the COVID-19 crisis. With respect to these aspects, this paper addresses the various ways through which COVID-19 is being used as a weapon to re-justify and re-configure the racial dynamics in contemporary India.]]></description>
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