2023
Volume 19, Number 2
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,…
