IOSR-JHSS   Volume-31 ~ Issue-2 ~ February 2026

Abstract: Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) links the design of career goals determination with personal intentions to improve career behaviors. Environment factors are considered as major forces in this theory. The fortitude of career goals depends on the interconnection between personal, cognitive and environment parameters. The current study examined the relations among environment, opportunity and career choice of undergraduate students of Meghalaya....

Keywords: Social Cognitive Career Theory, career choice, environment, opportunity, Meghalaya India

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Abstract: Tuberculosis is widely recognized as a biomedical disease; however, its psychological, social, and cultural dimensions remain underexplored, particularly in remote and tribal regions of India. This paper examines the psychological reactions, stigma experiences, healthcare-seeking anxieties, social isolation, and coping mechanisms among tuberculosis patients in Arunachal Pradesh. Drawing on mixed-methods community-based study of 418 registered TB patients conducted during 2020–21, the study integrates quantitative survey data with qualitative...

Keywords: Tuberculosis, psychological distress, stigma, healthcare-seeking behavior, spirituality, social isolation, Arunachal Pradesh, India

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Abstract: Social technologies emerge as methods to address economic and political issues within society. They are understood as sustainable, profitable, lasting, and cost-effective actions aiming to promote technological innovations that impact the quality of life of a given community. In Brazil, social technologies are produced by higher education institutions, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts of a solidarity-based economic culture—individuals driven by ideals of......

Keywords: Social technologies; technological innovation; patents; society

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Abstract: The symbiotic relationship between Human and Nature should be sustained for the survival of humankind. Nature is a great supporter for our sustenance and we must have a sense of approbation towards her creativity and dynamicity through which she nurtures our lives. Environmental Psychology acts as an imperative tool to maintain the sustainability of the relationship between human and nature. It magnifies our perspectives regarding the environment and its components. It provides great assistance for the development of the environment...

Keywords: Environmental Psychology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Degradation, Human crisis, Symbiotic relationship

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Abstract: This study examines the pivotal role of financial sector development in alleviating credit constraints faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and its subsequent impact on economic recovery following the COVID-19 shock. SMEs, which account for over 60% of employment in most emerging economies, experienced severe liquidity shortages during the pandemic, exacerbating output contraction and delaying recovery. Despite various policy interventions, persistent financial frictions continue to hinder SME access to credit, raising questions about the effectiveness......

[1]. Ayyagari, M., Demirgüç-Kunt, A., & Maksimovic, V. (2021). Are Large Firms Born Or Made? Bank Financing And Firm Growth In Developing Countries. *Journal Of Financial Intermediation*, 48, 100916. Https://Doi.Org/10.1016/J.Jfi.2021.100916
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[4]. Berger, A. N., & Udell, G. F. (2022). Small Business And Debt Financing During And After The COVID-19 Pandemic. *Journal Of Banking & Finance*, 137, 106416.
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Abstract: Access to safe drinking water is a critical determinant of public health and sustainable rural development. The Government of India’s Jal Jeevan Mission aims to ensure functional household tap connections and safe drinking water for all rural households. The present study examines the role of media in creating awareness about the Jal Jeevan Mission among rural communities in Koppal District, Karnataka, with a specific focus on the influence...

Keywords: Jal Jeevan Mission, Rural Development, Media Exposure, Drinking Water, Communication, Koppal District

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