Humanities and languages
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Wells, Tanks, and Canals: Indigenous Traditions of Irrigation in Ancient India
The history of water management in India illustrates the deep interconnection between society, ecology, and hydraulic knowledge across ancient and medieval times. From the urbanized Harappan civilization (3000–1500 BCE) to the Chola Empire (9th–13th century CE),…
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Leveraging Virtual Reality For Enhanced Industrial Training In Defence
As we see, the world has wriggled into the new floruit & digitalization is a critical part of it. While talking on the digital world, limelight can be tossed mat the part of Virtual Reality (VR).…
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Language Choice in AI Voice Assistants and Its Effect on User Trust in India
This manuscript examines how the choice of language in AI voice assistants affects user trust among Indian consumers, offering both breadth and depth through a mixed‑methods design. In Phase 1, we conducted a large‑scale online survey…
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Language Preferences and Their Influence on E-Pharmacy Consumer Trust in India
The rapid expansion of e-pharmacy services in India has revolutionized the way consumers access medications, yet concerns about trust and user experience persist. This study investigates how language preferences—in terms of website/app interfaces, product descriptions, and…
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Gamification of Language Learning: A Comparative Study Between Hindi and English Learners
Gamification in education has emerged as a potent strategy to enhance engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. This study investigates the comparative effects of gamified language-learning interventions on two learner cohorts: Hindi learners (n = 150) and…
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Impact of Regional Language Subtitling on Learning Outcomes in MOOCs
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have dramatically expanded access to higher education, enabling learners worldwide to engage with high‐quality content regardless of geographic or socioeconomic barriers. Despite this promise, the predominance of English‐medium instruction often poses…
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Analyzing the Representation of Traditional Medicine in Multilingual Print Media
This study investigates how traditional medicine is portrayed across multilingual print media outlets, with an emphasis on contrasting representation strategies in different linguistic contexts. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach that incorporates both quantitative content analysis and qualitative…
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Ethnolinguistic Identity and Career Choices: A Study Among Multilingual Indian Youth
This study investigates the intersection between ethnolinguistic identity and career choices among multilingual Indian youth. India’s cultural and linguistic diversity presents a complex framework for understanding how language and identity influence career aspirations, decisions, and mobility.…
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Comparative Study of Mental Health Awareness Narratives in English and Regional Indian Media
The media plays a vital role in shaping public perception, especially regarding sensitive issues like mental health. In India, where linguistic diversity adds complexity to social discourse, the narratives around mental health awareness in English-language media…