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2023
The First Burning of the Earth (and Halley’s Comet): The Convergence of an Ancient Anishinabe Cosmic Impact Oral Tradition, the Aftermath and Interpretation of the Fairy Point Rock Art Panel with Modem Science?
By: HERMAN BENDER – Did the distant ancestors of the Anishinabe Witness a catastrophic cosmic impact, the memory preserved in oral tradition as The First Burning of the Earth? Was the object that impacted the earth, according to Ojibwe elders, Halley’s Comet? Did the impact usher in climate collapse and the Younger Dryas 12,900 years…
A comparative and complementary perspective on the Babylonian algebraic logic and music in CBS 10996 and CBS 1766. Principles and rules in an ordered system
Cicero’s Somnium Scipionis, Legal methodology, Mesopotamian and Greek music, Neo-Babylonian algebraic logic, Neo-Babylonian music, Pythagoras and BabylonBy: VERONICA DERIU, DIEGO SERRA – This comparative study gives ancillary elements supporting the leading theories on Babylonian music, showing the relationship between the numerical series and several resulting geometrical figures, which logically precede the writing of the tablet(s) and were probably part of the musician’s analysis and reasoning as “implied elements” of the same…
Three Warclubs : The Ball-Headed, Gunstock, and Sword Clubs in the Beltrami Collection
ball-headed club, Beltrami, Caffi Museum, Chiefs’ gun, Dakota, gunstock club, North West gun, Ojibwe, sword club, war clubBy: SANDRA BUSATTA – War clubs were the preferred fighting weapon because Native American warriors could increase their social status by killing their enemies in single combat. In Mississippian art, they were often depicted in conjunction with images and symbols of war. One type of club, now called a sword club, appears to have originated…
Mummies and ‘impossible’ drugs. A new look to the Svetlana Balabanova’s ethnobotanical revisionism
By: GIORGIO SAMORINI – In the 1990s, the Bulgarian chemist Svetlana Balabanova undertook a series of chemical analyses aimed at searching for drugs in almost a thousand human remains from the archaeological sites of four continents. Most of these analyses resulted in findings that were ‘impossible’ from the point of view of the accepted history…
Archeology of psychoactive sources: between iconological studies and chemical analyses
archeology, base ring juglet, Chumash, Eleusinian Mysteries, ergot, gas chromatography, jimsonweed, mass spectrometry, opium poppy, phosphene, Pinwheel Cave, Porto Badisco, pottery and Daunian stelae, rock artBy: MARIA LAURA LEONE – In recent years, microanalytical chemistry is making decisive contributions to the identification of psychoactive sources in archaeological contexts in different parts of the world. Most of the cases presented in this article were preceded and motivated by iconological studies which, directly or indirectly, were based on the reading of art,…
A Study on Satriya Dance in a Vaishnavite Monastery of Majuli, Assam
By: ARIFUR ZAMAN, BARASHA ROY – Assamese Vaishnavite monasteries are frequent venues for performances of the Satriya Dance, a popular type of classical Indian dance (satras). Satriya dance is a source of tremendous pride for the state of Assam because it has contributed to the state’s distinct identity. There is a deep relationship between this…
Triple Burden of Malnutrition (TBM) among the adults Gope of Purulia district, West Bengal, India
By: SHIULE GOPE, LATU LAL MAHATA, KAILASH CHANDRA, SADARUDDIN BISWAS – The relationship between the diet of a mother and the wellbeing of a fetus and an infant continues to be a matter of great importance despite uncertainty and controversy because of various dimensions attached to it. The current study was undertaken to reveal the…
Some Traditional plants used by the Ahoms in health management and medicine in upper Assam, India
By: DALI DUTTA – Various identified and unidentified plant species are used by different communities in the state for the treatment of a number of diseases. However, the ethnomedicinal practices of the Ahom community of the state are hardly known. Therefore, an attempt was made to study the ethnomedicinal practices of these communities. The Ahoms…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among Bodo tribal women population of Assam, Northeast India
By: CHUMI DAS, TILUTTOMA BARUAH, NITISH MONDAL – Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine and heterogeneousdisorder among women in their reproductive years worldwide. The fact that the determinantsof PCOS have been associated with the nature of the environment, lifestyle factors, andphysical activity suggests that variations could exist in the prevalence in different…
Use of MUAC and BMI to assess the nutritional status of elderly Gond in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India
By: AJAY KUMAR AHIRWAR, AWEDHESH NARAYAN SHARMA, RAJESH KUMAR GAUTAM – Anthropometric techniques have always been the preferred method of assessing nutrition to determine malnutrition, overweight and obesity. The use of BMI and MUAC is widely accepted, although the MUAC requires validation. The present cross-sectional study was conducted among a total of 552 elderly respondents…
When sacred land is converted into public spaces, how does this affect the memory and lives of the Karbi: A case study of Chomkan -3 and -4
By: AMPHU TERANGPI – The article deals with the concept of ‘Chomkan’ performed by the Karbi tribe in North East India. This rite is one of the most important rituals of the Karbis. It is the post-funeral ritual of the Karbis and deals with various aspects of life and death, including rebirth and regeneration in…
Eating behavior and nutritional status of the tribal population in India: An overview
By: ANKITA BHOI, SHAILENDRA KUMAR – A healthy existence depends on adequate nutrition, which is a basic human need. As a result of their economic, social and cultural activities, indigenous peoples have different dietary habits that vary throughout the world. The nutritional status of tribal groups is inadequate because they do not know about their…
Body composition of Bengalee preschool children of Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
By: ARINDAM BISWAS, KAUSHIK BOSE, ARGINA KHATUN – In humans, body fat accumulation occurs in adipose tissue, which is a useful marker for the assessment of adiposity in the human body. Anthropometric predictors and Skinfold thickness were used to measure body composition. Determination of fat and fat-free mass has considerable interest in the evaluation of…
Relationship between nutritional status of mothers and their children under 5 years of age in India: A Scoping Review
By: ASHALATA HEMBRAM, ISHITA MUKHERJEE, SAMIRAN BISAI – If a woman begins life as a malnourished child, with frequent illness and poor nutrition in childhood, she arrives in adulthood in a suboptimal state to take on pregnancy and lactation. As the conditions that lead to malnutrition continue to affect her and her offspring, they are…
The Kodagu Kapala Community: An Unknown to Known Journey
By: JAI S.C. PRABHAKAR, ASHOK PATIL – India is home to many different cultures, traditions and customs articulated and represented by different ethnic groups, communities and castes. The cultures have emerged in India through the development of indigenous civilizations and the arrival of different cultural groups from different parts of the world at different times.…
Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among university going girls during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lucknow City, Uttar Pradesh, India
By: KAVYA PAL, K.K.N. SHARMA – At a global level, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the WHO. During this crucial phase of the pandemic, people’s lives went through a rollercoaster, with lower life expectancy and greater fear of losing loved ones. In a cross-sectional study of 202 female students, the state of depression, anxiety…
Demographic Dynamics among three Naga Populations of Nagaland
Crude Birth Rate, Crude Death Rate, Demography, Fertility, General Fertility rate, Infant Mortality, Maternal and Child Health, NagalandBy: YUMNAM LUXMI DEVI, DEBASHMITA BANERJEE, BENRITHUNG MURRY – The present study explores the demographic dynamics of the Naga population of Dimapur with respect to their population structure, fertility, and mortality along with other reproductive factors. Data have been collected from 460 Angami, 544 Ao and 573 Sumi women from 12 villages of Dimapur. Information…
Effects of anxiety and depression on the quality of life of elderly brain tumor patients
By: BETSY BABY, AJILAL P., AMMU G. NAIR, VAISHAKH BHARATHAN – Mental health plays a crucial role in well-being and quality of life. The diagnosis of a brain tumor and subsequent surgery can have a significant impact on a patient’s well-being, especially in the natural course of aging. The uncertainty of the diagnosis, the potential…
Pilgrimage as the pillar of national unity at Kechopalri Lake in West Sikkim: A sociological observation
By: HASIBUL RAHAMAN – We all know that a coin has two sides, which are seen as the beauty of a thing, a person, a place, a thought, and so on. Just as there is unity and diversity, these two phenomena are connected. Unity has several dimensions such as territory, language, etc. Moreover, pilgrimage is…
Somatotypes of adolescent Pnar girls of Jaintia Hills districts of Meghalaya
By: J.W. DKHAR – Adolescence is the time when human biology is changing rapidly, so the changes in physique during this phase are quite obvious. The present study was conducted among 289 Pnar girls aged 10-18 years living in Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya to assess the variation in somatotypes among Pnar girls during adolescence.…
The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indian adolescents
Anxiety, COVID-19, Depression, Lockdown, Mental Health, Pandemic, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, StressBy: PRERITA DOBHAL, KETAKI CHANDIOK – Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. The WHO recognized the spread of COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. The present study sheds light on the mental health of adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic by assessing the 4 psychological problems –…
Pottery traditions among the Hira and Kumar potters of Barpeta district in Assam, India: A comparative study
archaeological pottery, art and craft, ethnography, open kiln firing, potters’ community, Terracotta figurine, wheel-thrown potteryBy: JAYANTA ROY, MANJIL HAZARIKA – The tradition of pottery-making in various communities was described by several British administrators and explorers in their writings. There are also sporadic references to these communities in the Census of India reports published in the last two centuries. Specific studies on the technology, types, artistic features, the community of…
Tribal education in Kashmir: overcoming socio-cultural barriers to inclusive learning
By: MANSOOR AHMAD, ANEESA SHAFI – The educational remoteness of Scheduled Tribes (STs) is still a major issue in many countries, especially in India. This study provides an insightful examination of the educational disadvantage of the Scheduled Tribes in the particular setting of Kashmir, India. The study examines socio-economic, cultural and political aspects of the…
Women’s entrepreneurship development and Marital Violence in Bangladesh
Bangladesh, man’s education level, man’s income, spousal violence, woman’s education, woman’s income, women’s entrepreneurshipBy: RIPON KUMAR SARKAR, ELIAS HOSSAIN, ABUL HASAN CHOWDHURY – The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of women’s entrepreneurship development on marital violence in Bangladesh. The findings of the present study show that various factors are associated with the relationship between women’s entrepreneurship development and spousal violence. For example, woman’s…
Revisiting Knowledge Production and Colonialism
By: VISHNU K.M. NAMBOODIRI – This paper looks into knowledge production and colonialism and places certain possibilities and cautions while dealing with this heavily debated area. The paper argues that moreover, it is essential to acknowledge that colonial education policies played a crucial role in shaping modern societies within the colonies. In addition to the…
Change in traditional religion: the Rongmei tribe
Monotheism, Organised religion, Primal religion, Primordial religion, Tingkao Ragwang Chap-riak, traditional religionBy: PANMEI PETER, RABIKANTA T. SINGH – The complete conversion to Christianity among the Rongmei tribes in Manipur has few parallels in the history of religious conversions – a period in which entire tribes and communities abandoned their traditional beliefs and converted to Christianity within a span of a hundred years. Under these circumstances, only…
Examining the concept of Cultural Ecology and exploring its relevance in conservation
Conservation, Cultural Ecology, Cultural Landscapes, Multidisciplinary approach, Nature culture relationsBy: PIYUSH DAS, NAVIN PIPLANI, T. BRAR – Cultural heritage resources are complex entities that have evolved over time and through discussions and negotiations with numerous creative human minds. They do not exist in a vacuum, but are connected to various other types of tangible and intangible elements. Before any intervention, it is important to…
Blood Pressure in Relation to Age, Body Mass Index and Body Surface Area among the Irula Adult Women
By: D.K. ADAK, N. BHARALI, C. MANDAL, T.K. BISWAS, A. MISHRA – Blood pressure (SBP: systolic blood pressure; DBP: diastolic blood pressure) is positively correlated with cardiac output and vascular resistance is related to height, weight, body surface area (BSA) and body mass index (BMI) in adult women. In the present study, an attempt was…
Obesity and Behavioral conditions as a Risk factor of Hypertension among the Maram Tribes of Manipur
By: URAPAM ZIMIK, HOSEA THANGLEN, HIJAM SOROJINI DEVI, SHYAMCHAND M. MEITEI, YUMNAM SANJU DEVI, KHANGEMBAM KHAGEMBA SINGH – Obesity is becoming a well-known health parameter associated with a variety of health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the study was to investigate the association between hypertension, behavioral factors…
Exploring the Political Publics: An Ethnographic Study of Thuglak’s Annual Meetings
By: PRABHAKAR K.B. – This paper explores the intricate interplay between mass-mediated communication, the formation of publics, and the political landscape within the culturally diverse and politically vibrant state of Tamil Nadu, located in Southern India. The study focuses on the unique context provided by the annual readers’ meetings of the vernacular political satire journal,…
Factors affecting Academic Stress and Anxiety among adolescent girls
By: RAJUL RAIKWAR, K.K.N. SHARMA – Education is the process of learning that runs through a person’s entire life, from birth to death. It can also be said that education is a social process that encourages people to engage in developmental activities. Academic stress and anxiety can be caused by the learning process. The present…
Assessing Tribal Education: A Case Study of Ashram Schools in Chhindwara District of Madhya Pradesh
By: SOMESH KUMAR SINGH TOMAR, KHIROD CHANDRA MOHARANA – Education is a powerful tool to change ourselves and the world for the better. It is a medium for the transmission of culture through the process of enculturation as well as for the absorption of change and innovation from around the world. The paper focuses on…
Unveiling the Educational Path: Exploring Retention Patterns in Primary Education among Schedule Tribe Children, Emphasizing Gender and Educational Zones
By: ZAHOOR AHMAD BHAT, MOHD ASHRAF WAZA – The aim of the study was to determine the retention/retention rate of primary school pupils (I-V) who belong to the “scheduled tribes” (ST). It also aimed to compare these parameters by gender and educational sector. A descriptive survey method was adopted and Ganderbal district (J&K, India) forms…
On the Occurrences of Microliths near Begunkodor and Jhalida towns, Purulia, Eastern India: A Brief Report
By: SOUMYADEEP MOYRA, KRISHNENDU POLLEY, KARTICK CHAKRABORTY, SHUBHRAKANTI BAUL, KAUSHIK BHATTACHARYA – The region at the foot of the Ajodhya hills in the Purulia district of West Bengal is considered to be one of the richest places in eastern India where evidence of microlithic cultures has been found. Some of the oldest dated microlithic sites…
Assessment of health system responsiveness in Suryapet district health facilities: beneficiary perspectives
By: JYOTHI KURAPATI, BAL NAGORAO RAKSHASE – The evaluation of the effectiveness of a healthcare system depends on several factors,including the quality of the services provided and the satisfaction of the beneficiaries with thesystem. Health system responsiveness (HSR) is a multidimensional concept that is assessed indifferent areas. Even today, HSR remains an important benchmark for…
‘Punerjeevanam’ and Livelihood Transition among Muthuvans in Marayur, Kerala
By: VISHNU R.Y. PRIYA – The shifting cultivation-based food system is considered one of the eight potential enablers for the United Nations 2030 Agenda (Choudhury, 2021). The communities practicing shifting cultivation are largely indigenous peoples whose livelihoods are in transition. This study examines a public extension intervention initiated by the State Forest Department to promote…
Tribal rights in the forest from a subaltern perspective: an ethnographic study in West Bengal
By: SUBHANDU PATRA, SUDIP BHUI – The indigenous peoples of India, commonly referred to as tribes or Adivasis, have always lived in hilly, forested areas in various parts of the country, most of which are inaccessible. These tribes have been exploited, subjugated and marginalized from their forest rights, which were once part of their customary…
Digital Dynamics: Exploring Social Media’s Influence on Political Participation of Mishing Women of Assam
By: PRANJIT DOLEY, SUNIL KOIJAM – The political participation of women, in contrast to their male counterparts, is a basic prerequisite for gender equality and democracy. It facilitates women’s direct participation in the decision-making process and is a means of ensuring better accountability for women. Various factors, including the media, influence political participation by raising…
Determinants of Birth Weight: A Cross Sectional Study in District Panna of Madhya Pradesh, India
Chi-square test, Gestation length, Haemoglobin, Institutional delivery, low birth weight, maternal health, Pre-termBy: SURYAKANT SONI, RAJESH KUMAR GAUTAM – Low birth weight (LBW) is an important determinant of mortality, morbidity and disability in the neonatal, infant and childhood period and has long-term implications for health in adulthood. The prevalence of LBW varies widely between countries, ranging from 7.2% in industrialised countries to 17.3% in Asia. In India,…
The Great Comet of 1264 AD in Rock Art – Two Views from North America
By: HERMAN BENDER – Almost all prehistoric rock art in North America can be relatively dated by style, motif, scientific methods (e.g. Carbon dating of organic pigments used in pictographs), oral traditions or, in other cases, the archaeological process. Absolute dates, however, are rare to non-existent. This dilemma tentatively changed with the discovery of a…
Preistorico o non-preistorico? Approccio tecno-funzionale per la definizione degli obiettivi di produzione e utilizzo delle pietre focaie dall’insediamento rupestre di rivolta (Ginosa – Taranto)
By: VINCENZO STASOLLA – The Ginosa archaeological storage reorganization, has made it possible to isolate and study the lithic set found at the rupestrian settlement of Rivolta, in the ravine of Ginosa (Taranto). In 2004 an archaeological research campaign in the settlement led to the stratigraphic excavation of a cistern (15th-18th century AD. For the…
Relativismo linguistico versus relativismo culturale: fra l’estetica di Benedetto Croce e l’antropologia di Edward Sapir
By: ALESSANDRA SIGNORILE – The following pages take their cue from Edward Sapir’s contributions to linguistic research, starting with his reference to Benedetto Croce’s theories (Language. An introduction to study of speech, 1921). The reasons for a possible comparison between the two authors will be explored in depth, firstly emphasising the main points of convergence…
The Flight of the Owl: the Wabeno, the Windigo, the Wendigokan, the Morning Star, and Mexican Echoes in Anishinabe Culture
Anishinabe culture, Beltrami, drums, Mexican cultures, Morning Star, Owl, Wabeno, Wendigokan, WindigoBy: SANDRA BUSATTA – This article starts from a cue provided by some Algonquian etymologies, starting from the Proto Algonquian term *wi-nteko-wa, through a series of cognates in the various Algonquian languages. These words develop four meanings: that of windigo, a cannibal spirit or a human who becomes a cannibal, that of owl, that of specter,…
Ethnic Symbols in Present and Past: A Theoretical Framework
cultural linguistic, ethnic symbols, extinct populations, hetero-identity; criteria and indicia of identity, phenotypical symbols, Theory of ethnicityBy: ERIC FRANC – The purpose of this paper is to outline a general theoretical framework regarding the cultural, linguistic and phenotypical symbols that can mark ethnic boundaries. Reflection on ethnic symbols will be guided by an anti-essentialist, relational and dynamic approach to ethnicity, as well as the idea that, beyond its various local embodiments,…
The Representation of “Otherness” in Moroccan Arabic Proverbs and Jokes. The Case of Imazighen
By: MARYEME OUCHEN – Coexisting with the ‘other’ and tolerating their differences is one of the most striking issues upon which one’s safety, social stability and well-being are based. Numerous are theories that approach the concept of alterity from multilayered perspectives; their main concern is to find out some socio-psychological interpretations to people’s representations of…
Maternal Nutrition and Fetus Growth: A Bio-Cultural Study in Pune
Abdominal Circumference (AC), Bi Parietal Diameter (BPD), Femur Length (FL), Fetal Wight (FW), foetal parameters, Head Circumference (HC), maternal nutrition, Weight at birth (W@B)By: AARTI NAWATHE, ANJALI KURANE – The relationship between the diet of a mother and the wellbeing of a fetus and an infant continues to be a matter of great importance despite uncertainty and controversy because of various dimensions attached to it. The current study was undertaken to reveal the association between maternal nutrition and…
Pervasive Effect of Psychological Distress on General Public and Caregivers of a Person with Mental Illness: A Review
By: ABHIJIT PATHAK – Psychological distress is a global phenomenon arresting people with Common Mental Disorders (CMD). Prolonged distress often leads to severe mental illness too. The current lifestyle has created this menace affecting the general public and caregivers of people with mental illness. The current review paper has discussed the pervasive effect of psychological…
The Gift of Lah-Suk: The Traditional Practice of the Konyak Tribe of the Tobu Area
By: AMO B. KONYAK, LUCY ZEHOL – As the title indicates, the present work is to analyze and understand the traditional practice of gift-giving among the Konyak of the Tobu area. In recent years, many changes have taken place in the social and cultural front that resulted in the giving up of traditional practices such…
Witch-Hunt Accusations and Violence against Women among Misings of Assam, India
By: DINESH MISHONG, APPARAO THAMMINAINA – Witchcraft and witch-hunt cases are frequently reported in the news media from Assam, India. Most often, women are the victims of witch-hunts in this region. They identify a witch based on suspicion without any evidence of harm being done. Upon identification as a witch by a mibo (a ritual…
Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure among Preschool Children under ICDS of Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal, India -3 and -4
By: ARINDAM BISWAS, ARGINA KHATUN – One among five children under five years are stunted. There are 149.2 million and 45.4 million preschool children are stunted and wasted respectively. According to the Global Hunger Index report 2022, India ranked 107th among 121 countries having serious hunger level. The present study analyses the Composite index of…
On History of the Mech Kacharis’ of Assam
By: ATLANTA TALUKDAR – India is the world’s largest democratic and secular country and has diversified religious, socio-cultural, and ethnic communities. North East India has been the abode of diverse ethnic groups. Assam has around 23 scheduled tribes and the Mech Kachari are one of them. Though there have been mentioned pieces of evidence in…
Death Ceremony in a Lepcha Village: Amak-Sa-Dihrim
By: AVISHEK BISWAKARMA – The paper dwells into the concept of death and afterlife for the Lepchas. The Lepcha concept of death and funeral is in itself one of the earliest ideas which have existed for a very long time. The Lepcha ritual practice varies from their traditional to the so called present day syncretised…
Autoethnography of Bicycling: Reflections from the Field Experiences of Cycling and Randonneuring in Hyderabad, India
By: VINOD B. KUMAR – The essay utilises autoethnography while adopting an explorative research strategy. The phd thesis project on randonneuring served as the inspiration for the paper. The article details the complete process in a chronological way. It is a reflection on the fieldwork experiences. The fieldwork was carried out between August 2015 and…
A Description of the Concept – Financial Capability
financial behavior, Financial capability, financial education, financial literacy, financial productsBy: BENNY C., S. UMAPRABHA – Financial capability refers to a person’s capacity to manage their ongoing financial requirements in accordance with their evolving interests. In particular during the current economic depression, policymakers and researchers have challenging financial situations. This essay’s goal is to discuss how to gauge financial aptitude with a particular emphasis on…
Menstrual Health and Hygiene among Lodha Tribes in West Bengal, India: A Study Based on Perception and Practice
By: JUNI GHOSH, BISWAJIT PAL – Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon unique to females. However, menstrual practices are surrounded by lots of taboos and myths which lead to adverse health problems. Primitive Groups of Tribes (pgts) like the Lodha community are one of the most underprivileged communities. The purpose of the study is to…
Anthropometry Based Nutritional Status among the Adult Birhors: A Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (Pvtg) of Purulia District, West Bengal, India
By: SADARUDDIN BISWAS, LATU LAL MAHATA, SHIULE GOPE, KAILASH CHANDRA – The tribal population is at a higher risk of undernutrition. It which leads to different deficiency diseases and even death by decreasing body immunity. The problem of undernutrition is more severe among pvtgs. Therefore, the present paper aims to investigate the prevalence of undernutrition…
Use of Upper Arm Anthropometry as an Indicator of Nutritional Status and Body Composition among Children
anthropometry, Body composition, midupper arm circumference-forheight, Undernutrition, upper arm muscle area-for-heightBy: DALI DUTTA, SARTHAK SENGUPTA – To provide useful estimations of body composition and nutritional status the upper arm anthropometry has a potential role. This cross-sectional study were to assess body composition and nutritional status of rural school-going children using upper arm anthropometric measures such as upper arm muscle area-by-height (UAMAH) and mid-upper arm circumference…
A Study of the Jonbeel Mela among the Tiwas of Assam
By: ARIFUR ZAMAN, BIRINCHI K. MEDHI – Fairs and festivals celebrating different cultures have been an integral part of human society for a very long time. Celebrations have long piqued the interest human being due to the significant roles they play in society as well as the far-reaching cultural and social repercussions that ritual and…
Consanguineous Marriage and Associated Risk of Congenital Malformations: A Study among the Muslims of Barpeta District, Assam
By: DHANMANI MEDHI, GULRUKH BEGUM – Consanguinity refers to the practice of marrying or having children with close relatives. Congenital malformation, on the other hand, refers to physical or structural abnormality that is present at birth. Consanguinity can increase the risk of congenital malformations because close relatives are more likely to carry same harmful genes…
Inauspicious Dreams among the Mishings of Assam, Northeast India
By: DIMPLE KAMAN, MINI BHATTACHARYYA THAKUR – Dreams are typically described as involuntary mental events that occur during a specific stage of sleep, involving a series of thoughts, images, and sensations that manifest as a dream. Dream study in a community can promote greater understanding and empathy among individuals by creating a space where people…
Styles of Attachment and Decision-Making on Quality of Life among College Students
By: GAYATHRI VENU JAYA, FRESNAL DAS, ANIL JOSE P.S. – This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between attachment styles, decision-making styles, and quality of life among college students. A sample of 180 college students, including both graduates and postgraduates, recruited through the unrestricted self-selected survey method completed the Adult Attachment Scale, General Decision-Making…
Occupational Health Status of Tobacco Processing Workers in Nippani Taluk, Belgaum District of Karnataka. An Anthropological Study
Emic point of view, Health problems, Health status, India, Karnataka, Occupational health hazard, Tobacco processing workersBy: GOUTAM SINGI, ARUNA HALLIKERI – The purpose of this study is to assess the health status of tobacco processing workers in Nippani Taluk, Belgaum District of Karnataka. Nippani city was purposefully chosen for the study because tobacco processing is one of the main jobs in the city, and Nippani is well known for its…
Rites of Passage: A Study of the Hanji Community Living in the Bandipora District of Kashmir Valley
By: HASHMAT HABIB – Each culture has its own set of customs and traditions. Beginning with birth and concluding with death, the life cycle is a metaphor for the journey of an individual through the phases of life. This includes childhood, youth, adulthood, and old age. Rituals are especially crucial for events that occur throughout…
Insurgency and Socioeconomic Development: A Sociological Examination of the Impact of Boko Haram Insurgency on Commercial Activities in the Yobe State, Nigeria
Boko Haram, Commercial Activities, Insecurity, Nigeria, Socioeconomic, Structural anomie theory, Yobe StateBy: IBRAHIM ALKALI, KALINDI SHARMA – The study is designed to examine the impact of Boko Haram insurgency on commercial activities in the Damaturu Local Government Area of the Yobe State, Nigeria. Mixed research method using both quantitative (structured questionnaire) and qualitative (in-depth interview) research techniques was used. 385 respondents were sampled using the Creative…
Proletariat to Precariat: The Changing Nature of Tea Workers of North Bengal
By: KAPIL TAMANG – The tea industry is a labour-intensive industry. The distinct form of production relation in the tea industry not only established itself but also established a social system for the tea workers (Bhowmik 1980). The tea industry has reproduced poverty and disadvantage position for workers generation after generation and succeeded in perpetuating…
Civic Education Policy of Travancore: Rereading a Letter
By: VISHNU K.M. NAMBOODIRI, AGNEY G.K. – This paper is a theoretical analysis of a letter written by the missionaries of Travancore to the British Resident in 1822, which explained the condition of Christianity in the region and the progress of education as well as the policies adopted for educational and religious transmission. It is…
Maye: An Endangered Agricultural Ritual Practice of the Tangam (Adi) Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India
By: KALING DABI, SIMON S. JOHN – One of the most fertile areas of modern cultural research is the study of Rituals performed by indigenous communities. Rituals maintain and preserve the cultural identity of a society, especially, in preliterate oral tribal societies of the world. In such communities, Agriculture and Religion are intrinsically linked to…
Metabolic Syndrome among Obese and Overweight Adults among the Uttarakhand Kumaon Population
By: KANEEKA JOSHI, RASHMI SINHA – Non-communicable diseases like stroke, cancer, heart disease, chronic lung diseases, and diabetes are together responsible for around 70% of all deaths across the world. This mets is one of the main reasons for increased cardiovascular mortality and morbidity, regardless of age, sex, or family history of diabetes. Obese and…
Existence of Supernatural Beings in Rituals: An Ethnographic Study of the Koch Birth Ritual of Assam
By: KAUSHIK DAS – The purpose of this paper is to shed light on birth ceremonies of the Koches of Assam in their socio-cultural context. The birth ceremony is a crucial life cycle ritual that serves as a personal emblem for their folk religiosity while also carrying their collective identity. By analysing Koch’s birth ritual,…
Healing System and the Contribution of Traditional Herbalists to the Bru Community in Mizoram
By: KHWAIRAKPAM PREMJIT SINGH, C. LALRICHHANI, OINAM HEMLATA DEVI – The health care system in India is famous for its dynamics with its sources of medicine and treatment systems. The healing system in different rural communities consists of Shamanistic healing and traditional herbal medicine. The Bru communities settled in Mizoram, India, use indigenous herbal medicine…
Association of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) with Anthropometric Dietary Habits of Above 18 Years of Females of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarha
By: PRIYANKA, MUSKAN CHOURSIYA, KUNAL KASHYAP, AAFREEN SIDDIQUI, SUBAL DAS – Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition characterized by elevated androgen levels, menstrual irregularities, and/or small cysts on one or both ovaries. PCOS is a life style disorder that is influenced by ethnicity, genotype, and environmental factors. This present study is a cross-sectional…
Sustainability and Change in Ethnomedicinal Practice and Healing Systems of the Traditional Fishing Communities in Coastal West Bengal
Common diseases, Curative systems, Ethnomedicine, India, Medicinal plants, Sustainability and change, Traditional fishing communities, West Bengal coastBy: SUMAN KALYAN SAMANTA, KUNDAN GHOSH – The present paper deals with ethnomedicinal practices of the traditional fishing communities in the coastal areas of West Bengal. The traditional fishermen have used various medicinal plants for curing health-related problems and diseases for a long time. The ethnomedicinal system among them is quite diverse and old. In…
Ethnomedicinal Knowledge and Practices: A Study among the Khamtis of Assam
By: KURANGANA HAZARIKA, UPALA BARUA – Ethnomedicine refers to the traditional healing system which is closely related to natureand indigenous knowledge of people. Indigenous knowledge is characterised by the fact that itis oral and exists only in the minds of the people. It is shared through generations to generationsorally. Documenting ethnomedicines as an integral part…
Mapping the Menstrual Characteristics among the Married Kuki Women in Rural Manipur: A Community Based Study
Dysmenorrhoea, HealthSeeking Behaviour and Kukis, India, Knowledge of menses, Menarche, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)By: LHINGNEILHAI KIPGEN, HENRY KONJENGBAM, BELIYA LUXMI DEVI, HOINEILAM KIPGEN, JIBONKUMAR S. SINGH – Menstruation research is an important aspect of women’s health. The pursuit of inclusive health has increased the importance of women’s health in recent years. The purpose of this paper is to delve into the knowledge, attitudes, and the relationship between menstrual…
Effect of Age at Marriage and Women’s Empowerment on Domestic Violence Experienced by Women in Some Selected States of India
By: LOUREMBAM NEROKA DEVI, KSHETRIMAYUM ANAND SINGH – In this paper we consider age at marriage to explain the risk of experiencing domestic violence by married women through some measures of women’s empowerment using data from NFHS-4 in India. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression is fitted to estimate the relative risk of experiencing domestic violence…
Unveiling the Past: A Study of Traditional Social Institutesin Pre-Vaishnavite Kangleipak (Manipur) Valley
By: MOIRANGTHEM SURESH SINGH – This paper intends to give an in-depth assessment of traditional social institutions during the pre-Vaishnavite period in the Kangleipak (Manipur) valley, with a particular emphasis on the Meitei population. Since ancient times, they have been involved in making significant contributions to the culture and society of the region. The present…
Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease: A Comparative Study among the Two Populations of Faridabad
By: MONIKA SAH, PALLA VENKATRAMANA, SAA LATEEF – The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of coronary risk factors among Jaat (n=50) and Vysya men(n=50) in two populations of Faridabad, namely Vaishya males (n=50) and Jaat males (n=50). The age of the study subjects was ≥20 years. A significantly higher prevalence of…
Socio-Economic and Demographic Determinants of Antenatal Care-Seeking Behaviour among Women of South Sikkim, India
By: REBAKA RAI, JAMES VUNGJANGAM HAOKIP, NITISH MONDAL – Background: Pregnancy is the most crucial thing for every mother. Providing appropriate health care services during pregnancy by skilled health care professionals is important for healthy childbirth and better maternal health outcomes. Despite Antenatal care services being free at the Public Hospital in Sikkim, many pregnant…
A Study on the Variations in Menarcheal Age among the Meitei, Muslim and Kabui Populations of Manipur Valley
By: NINGOMBAM SHANTA DEVI – This paper attempts to analyse the variation of Menarcheal age among the Meitei, Muslim and Kabui populations of Manipur Valley. The sample of each population consists of 300 women. In women’s life, menarche marks the beginning of sexual maturation and is influenced by various factors like – biological and genetic…
Holistic Approach towards Understanding the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: A Case of H1n1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
By: AVANEE KHATRI, ANIL KISHORE SINHA – The World Health Organization estimates that approximately one billion people are infected and up to 500 000 people die from influenza each year. Providing an effective response to emerging infectious diseases remains a pressing global health challenge; the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic is a salient example. Also the…
Relationship between Poverty and Child Abuse in the Slums of Charbagh Area, Lucknow. An Anthropological Perspective
Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse Poverty (CSA), Cross-cultural variability, India, Neglectance, Problem tree analysis, SlumBy: POOJA SAH, PANKHURI, KAVYA PAL – This study is based on the data collected from 7 slum communities located in the Charbagh area of Lucknow city during the month of February 2018. A sample of 125 households which included a total of 300 children was selected via Random Sampling method. This study was conducted…
Education and Economic Profile of the Gunagi Community of Uttara Kannada, District, Karnataka, India
By: PRAMOD S. GINIWALAD – Historically when Karnataka was stretched towards the west, the Gunagi community migrated from Maharashtra (Ratnagiri) region towards the coastal line of Karnataka with “Habbu Brahmins.” Especially towards Karwar, Ankola, Yellapur, and Kumta taluks. Gunagi are priest, Farmers and farm labourers. Out of four taluks 140 households and 550 the cluster…
The Food Habits, Dietary Patterns, and Reproductive Health Status of The Agariya Women of Patrapali Panchayat of Korba District, Chhattisgarh
By: PRATIBHA TRIPATHI, ASHOK KUMAR PRADHAN – Women’s health is the foundation of society’s health. Preserving and improving women’s health is not only a basic human right, but it is also essential for the health of all nations. Reproductive health has become one of the major issues today because of the fact that population control…
Kudumbashree: A Story of Economic Empowerment of Women in Kerala
By: PREETHI P.B. CHANDRAN – Kudumbashree is basically a women’s organization. It was born in the special developmental and political context of the state of Kerala. The mission aims to eradicate extreme poverty within 10 years under the leadership of the local self-government bodies established under the 73rd and 74th Amendments of the Constitution of…
Beliefs and Perceptions of Teachers about the Local Knowledge of Students: A Case Study of the Birhor Tribe of Jharkhand
Birhor community, Curriculum Localization, India, Indigenous Knowledge, local knowledge, Teachers’ perceptionBy: PREETI KUMARI – The environment in which tribal children live is usually very different from what is represented in their school curriculum. The responsibility of localizing the curriculum in accordance with children’s knowledge and bridging the gap between their indigenous knowledge and school content knowledge lies upon the teacher. The perception a teacher holds…
Silence and Marginalisation: Exploring Identity and Ecology in Girish Karnad’s ‘Cheluvi’
By: PRIYASHA KAUL – This article critically examines the complex negotiations of gender, class and caste identity in the Kannada film Cheluvi [Beautiful Girl] (1992), a film about a young woman’s ability to transform herself into an exotic fragrant flowering tree. It was the recipient of the ‘National Film Award for Best Film on Environment…
Overall Prevalence of Undernutrition Measured by Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (Ciaf): A Study among the Rural and Urban Preschool Children of West Bengal, India
By: PRIYO NATH PARUI, MONALI GOSWAMI – Child under-nutrition is the major public health concern in many developing countries as well as India. The present study is an attempt to evaluate the overall prevalence of undernutrition using CIAF among the rural and urban pre-school children of West Bengal. A total of 240 children aged 3-5…
Education in Covid-19 – Understanding Neo-Perspectives of E-Learning
By: MAROOF SHABIR MIR, RIFAT ALI – E-learning played a significant role during COVID-19 in the education sector in every corner of the world. However, the malicious aspect was also apparent as people found it problematic to harmonize with things abruptly. In addition, there was a farrago of quandaries because, during the closure of schools,…
The Kobai System among the Tiwa of North East India: A Study on their Matrilineal System
By: RAKTIM PATAR – When we speak about the matrilineal descent system in India, we generally consider the Khasi-Jaintia and Garo of Meghalaya and Nayars of central Kerala as a matrilineal group. However, the Tiwa tribe inhabiting between the borders of Assam and Meghalaya also practices matrilineage and matrilocal residence which have not been studied…
A Systematic Review of Theory and Process of Migration Studies
By: REONA SHINAM – Migration studies have been occupying an important space among academia and policymakers. There have been dialogues and discourses on various dimensions of migration through historical and empirical studies. Many studies have compartmentalized the phenomenon of migration into two types: internal and international migration. More emphasis has been given to international migration…
Health after Menopause: A Study on Anthropometric Measurements and their Relationship to Postmenopausal Health among the Tribal Mishing Women of Guwahati City, Assam
By: RITA TAID, B. LANGSTIEH – Menopause just like birth and death is an inevitable part of a woman’s life. This event is significant as it is believed to have a substantial impact on a woman’s life. The objective of this paper is to assess the age-specific variance in anthropometric measurements and adiposity levels among…
Naga Traditional Village Polity: A Reading from J.P. Mills’ ‘The Lhota Naga’
By: ROBERT ANGKANG SHIMRAY, NSUNGBEMO EZUNG – This paper discussed the nature of the Naga traditional village during the pre-colonial period with special reference to J.P. Mills’ ‘The Lhota Naga’ (1922). The distinctive independent nature of every Naga village, with its own polity and administrative setups and different institutions within each village, like the Morung,…
Association of Hysterectomy with Coronary Risk Factors
By: S.A.A. LATHEEF, G. SUNEETHA, G. SUBRAMANYAM – There is no unanimity on the association of hysterectomy with coronary risk factors. There is also no evidence on the association of hysterectomy with coronary risk factors in the Indian populations. We attempted here to investigate the association of hysterectomy with coronary risk factors involving 43 hysterectomized…
Socio-Economic Dimensions of Education among the Betta Kuruba: Anthropological Insights from Mysuru District, Karnataka
By: SACHIN C. PUJAR – This research attempts to explore the socio-economic dimensions of formal education among the Betta Kuruba, a forest-dwelling tribal community living in the fringe areas of Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Karnataka. The study was conducted across 3 Betta Kuruba haadis (settlements) in Mysuru district of Karnataka. A mixed methods research…
Exploring the Cultural Traditions and Beliefs Surrounding Ante-Natal, Post-Natal, and Postpartum Periods
By: SAKSHI GARG, ANIL KISHORE SINHA – This study had focused on exploring the cultural traditions and beliefs surrounding the ante-natal, post-natal, and postpartum periods. Pregnancy and childbirth are significant life events that are associated with different cultural beliefs and practices, which can vary across regions, ethnicities, and religions. Understanding these cultural traditions and beliefs,…
Symbolic Inequalities in Marriage Ceremonies among the Muslims of Kashmir: Situating Social Class
By: MOHMAD SALEEM JAHANGIR, SHAMEEM AHAMAD GANAYEE – Marriage is a universal social institution and is embedded in our social fabric in such a way that we don’t have a second thought about not marrying, especially among the social actors of a religious family. Researchers, here in the field of marriage only focused on the…
Rethinking Tourism in Jagannatha Puri: An Anthropological Study of Domestic Tourists
Anthropology of Tourism, India, Rethinking Tourism, Sustainability, touristic behavior and motivationBy: SHIVANGI BAHADUR – The previous years of total lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic brought the global touristic movements to a pause, and also led to a changed outlook towards life and human activities. Out of this renewed outlook emerged the theme for the 2022 World Tourism Day- ‘Rethinking Tourism’, which emphasizes the need…
Change and Continuity: An Ethnographic Perspective of the Sagra Misawa Festival of the Tiwas In Assam
By: SIWANI MECH, HASHMAT HABIB – A festival is the culmination of an ethnic group’s collective way of expressing its beliefs, values, and emotions via ritual and performance. The Tiwa’s, like other ethnic groups in Assam, have made important contributions to the state’s social and cultural fabric, and they, too, observe a number of festivals…
Traditional Rice Beer Fermentation Technology of the Sonowal Kachari Tribe of Assam, India
By: RIPUNJOY SONOWAL – Rohi is the popular traditional rice beer of the Sonowal Kacharis, which is typically obtained by natural fermentation. The present study aims to identify the key ingredients used in the preparation of Mod pitha (starter culture cake), detail documentation of the fermentation technology and the socio-cultural and religious significance of Rohi.…
