BODHI International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science
Public Perception of Extended Reality in Pediatric Healthcare: A Sentiment and LDA Analysis of Reddit Discussions
Extended Reality (XR), encompassing Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), is increasingly utilized in pediatric healthcare to enhance patient experiences, reduce anxiety, and improve treatment outcomes. This study analyzes public sentiment and thematic discussions about XR in pediatric care using 5,000 Reddit comments from relevant subreddits. Sentiment analysis reveals a predominantly positive outlook (65%), with discussions highlighting XR’s benefits in pain management and anxiety reduction. However, concerns regarding cost, accessibility, ethical implications, and long-term cognitive effects persist. Topic modeling identifies four primary themes: therapeutic benefits, financial concerns, ethical/privacy issues, and technological advancements. Temporal analysis indicates increasing positivity over time, particularly in response to emerging research. These findings underscore the importance of addressing public skepticism and misinformation through targeted educational campaigns to foster wider acceptance of XR in pediatric healthcare.
Copyright (c) 2026 P. Sakthikumar, Jayalakshmi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Vintage Aesthetics and Cultural Opposition in the Vivienne Westwood Brand
The contemporary fashion industry is dominated by fast fashion systems characterized by rapid production cycles, mass consumption, and environmental exploitation. In response to these practices, vintage fashion has emerged as a form of resistance that challenges dominant fashion ideologies. This paper presents a case study of the Vivienne Westwood brand as a leading example of vintage resistance in fashion design. The study examines how the brand employs historical references, heritage craftsmanship, and political ideology to oppose fast fashion, consumerism, and cultural homogenization. Vivienne Westwood’s design philosophy draws extensively from eighteenth- and nineteenth-century European dress, including corsetry, tailoring, and traditional silhouettes. Rather than reproducing historical garments, the brand reinterprets vintage aesthetics to create contemporary fashion that values longevity, individuality, and cultural memory. Through its well-known philosophy of “Buy Less, Choose Well, Make It Last,” the brand actively resists disposable fashion practices and promotes sustainable consumption. The case study adopts a qualitative approach, analyzing design practices, brand philosophy, and cultural impact. It highlights how vintage resistance functions not only as an aesthetic choice but also as an ethical and political stance. The findings suggest that Vivienne Westwood successfully integrates vintage fashion with activism, sustainability, and identity expression, positioning fashion as a tool for social critique. This study contributes to fashion and cultural studies by demonstrating how luxury fashion brands can embed resistance within design practice, offering alternative models for sustainable and responsible fashion systems in a global context.
Copyright (c) 2026 Monika. S, Karthika. B, E. Devaki https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Anya Se Ananya: The Journey of a Woman’s Identity
Not everyone has the courage to write an autobiography, because presenting the vivid reality of one’s entire life requires great patience and strength, which not all possess. Among the various literary genres that have developed in the modern era, autobiography holds a significant place. The entry of women into the field of autobiographical writing and the presentation of their lives is an important development. Women who were oppressed by a patriarchal society are now courageously presenting their lives with confidence and determination. Therefore, these autobiographies depict the real struggles, exploitation, and sufferings faced by women in society. One such autobiography is “Anya Se Ananya” by Prabha Khetan. The problems portrayed in it are not limited to Prabha Khetan alone; rather, they represent the story of all women striving to create their own identity in society. In this work, Prabha Khetan has presented, in a very serious manner, the problems of a girl born into a Marwari family. She highlights economic independence as a means for women’s identity and liberation within society and family. The objective of this research paper is to analyse Prabha Khetan’s autobiography “Anya Se Ananya” and explore the various dimensions of women’s lives depicted in it.
Copyright (c) 2026 Vishnupriya O https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Media Language and Public Consciousness: Influence, Trends and Outcomes
Human beings are essentially social creatures whose sense of organization and curiosity has continuously driven the progress of civilization. The tendency to live in organized groups connects them to collective life, cooperation, and social order, leading to the development of institutions such as family, society, and the state. It is through the balance of these two tendencies that the sustainable development of human society has been made possible. Questions such as “why,” “how,” and “what” form the foundation of the pursuit of knowledge, the expansion of experience, and innovation. As a result of this inquisitive nature, diverse fields such as science, philosophy, art, literature, and communication have evolved. It would not be an exaggeration to call the contemporary era the “Media Age.” Print, electronic, and digital media have influenced almost every aspect of human life. Today, media is not merely a carrier of information but has become a powerful institution that shapes society’s thinking, perspectives, values and behaviour. The most powerful and decisive link of this influential institution is language. Through language, media selects events, gives them meaning, sets priorities, and shapes public thoughts, emotions, and responses. Therefore, the form, style, and vocabulary of the language used in media have a deep and long-lasting impact on public consciousness.
Copyright (c) 2026 Rekha Sharma https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
திருக்குறள் எடுத்துரைக்கும் தலைமைத்துவப் பண்புகள்: சூழ்நிலை தலைமைத்துவக் கோட்பாட்டு நோக்கு
One of the modern theories is management theory. Through these theories, the methods for a person to achieve leadership are explained; the personality and action skills of the leader are explained. Such modern thoughts are mentioned in Tamil literature. Management-related concepts are mentioned in the following eighteen books that emerged during the Sangam era. In particular, the Thirukkural written by Valluvar highlights various elements of leadership qualities that are the basis for the leader's governance. The leadership-related concepts expressed in the Thirukkural are consistent with the concepts of situational leadership theory. The concepts mentioned in Valluvar's Thirukkural, such as the skills required for a leader to work together with his employees and the ability of a leader to make decisions according to the situation, have been examined in this article based on the situational leadership theory. The verses in the chapters of Thirukkural, namely, "Shrukkatthala", "Shrukkatthala", "Valiyarithal", "Kalamaithal", "Itanarital", and "Otratatal", have been taken as the primary data for the study. The descriptive analytical approach and the comparative analytical approach have been used in this study.
Copyright (c) 2026 J. Arunkumar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
திருக்குறளின் வழி அறியலாகும் நிர்வாக ஆளுமை
Management is a framework that helps in smooth running of the day-to-day operations of an organization and leads to its long-term success. Management personality is a combination of unique characteristics, skills and behaviors that enable an organization to achieve its goals by planning, making decisions, leading a team and using resources properly, with integrity. It ensures the success of the organization through accountability, transparency and excellent communication skills. In the Thirukkural, many verses provide excellent guidance on administration, management and leadership qualities. Valluvar particularly emphasizes on employee selection, planning, time management and working efficiently. The aim of this article is to highlight them.
Copyright (c) 2026 D. Jayanthi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
திருக்குறளும் திரைமொழியும் தமிழ்த் திரைப்படத்தில் கவியரசன் கண்ணதாசனின் தாக்கம்
Film is a mirror that records the lives of ordinary people. These days, there is no environment where cinema can be set aside. What people think is that film is a university. According to Tamil writer Sujatha, cinema is a dream factory. The contribution of various scholars to the development of film is commendable. Film not only provides a feast for the eyes but also provides joy to the mind with the help of a story. The public gets the experience of watching it.
Copyright (c) 2026 K.S. Pranatharthiharan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Thirukkural is a book that holds a unique place in the Tamil literary tradition. It is a wonderful book that speaks of ideas that are common to all people living in the world without any distinction. Ideas from various fields such as scientific ideas, business ideas, economic ideas, philosophical ideas and philosophical ideas have been recorded. This article aims to examine the possible links that may have been included in the chapter called Vansirappu of Thirukkural.
Copyright (c) 2026 N. Ranjan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
திருக்குறள் சமஸ்கிருத மொழிபெயர்ப்பில் இடம்பெறும் பொருள்கோடல் சிக்கல்கள்
Tirukural considered as the literature for this world has been translated into the most of the classical languages of the world. It is here noteworthy that it was first translated in Latin. Till date it is being translated into the various languages of the world. In this regard, this paper aims to find the semantic difficulties I translating Tirukural into the Sanskrit, one among the classical languages of India.
Copyright (c) 2026 Kamalakannan P https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
In the Tirukkural, within the Porutpāl section under Natpiyal, there is a separate chapter titled “Marunthu” (Medicine, Chapter 95). This chapter mainly speaks about dietary discipline and ways to prevent disease. Valluvar’s view of food is based on digestion, nature, and health. One should eat only after hunger arises and after the previous meal has been digested; the stomach should be filled with three quarters food and one-quarter water; foods that are natural, wholesome, and suitable for the body should be consumed. Eating at the proper time preserves the body free from illness for a long period. In short, through his couplets, Valluvar emphasizes that food itself is the foundation of a healthy way of life.
Copyright (c) 2026 S. Saraswathy https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Decouvrez les Dix Principales Raisons Pour Lesquelles Les Etudiants Poursuivent Des Diplomes En France En 2025 (Why the students are pursuing degrees in France in 2025)
France continues to be one of the best places in the world to get a higher education in 2025. It is the best choice for international scholars who do not speak English. The country is popular because of its high academic standards, cultural immersion, and growing list of English-language programs. Students are drawn to France because they can grow as people and make a lot of connections in their fields. By combining historic urban areas with cutting-edge research, a unique ecosystem is created where aspiring scholars can help drive global innovation. This diverse environment creates a supportive community that gives graduates the crosscultural skills they need to work in a modern, interconnected world.
Copyright (c) 2026 K. Kumaravel https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
L’intégration des outils numériques et de l’intelligence artificielle dans la didactique du FLE: Cadres théoriques, usages pédagogiques et effets sur l’apprentissage (The integration of digital tools and artificial intelligence in the teaching of French
The article explores concrete pedagogical uses of AI in the FLE classroom — personalisation of learning pathways, development of written and oral competences, creation of adapted resources — while investigating their measured effects on learning. We highlight the opportunities offered by these technologies, particularly in terms of pedagogical differentiation and learner engagement, but also the challenges they raise: technological dependence, academic integrity concerns, teacher training needs, and access inequalities.
Copyright (c) 2026 Abirami Canniappin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Repercussion Des Élements Multilinguismes Dans Les Œuvres D’amelie Nothomb (Repercussions of multilingual elements in the works by Amélie Nothomb)
Multilingualism is defined as a mode of communication in contemporary world. The multilingualism teaches us the important values to understand the context. This study analyzes dual point of view about the multilingualism: the foreign languages that appear in it, i.e. explicit multilingualism and the universal aspect or hidden languages that are indirectly described, i.e. implicit multilingualism. This may comprise linguistic norms, reader and text interaction, among others. The aim of this study is to highlight the impacts of elements of multilingualism used in Amélie Nothomb’s novels. It focuses essentially on the works of the contemporary Francophone writer, notably, Amélie Nothomb. She articulates the enriching elements of multilingualism in French and Japanese languages through her writings. Her breakthrough works mainly articulate the diversity of multilingualism and also the essential meaning of understanding the different elements or expressions related to the French and Japanese language through the richness of culture from a geographical point of view and also the other elements. These elements are articulated about expressions which show the impact of multilingualism in her writings that refer either to French, Japanese, or other languages.
Copyright (c) 2026 K. Muthuvel https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
A Qualitative Study on Social Media Communication and Information Sharing among Transgender Individuals
The rapid expansion of social media platforms has transformed communication practices among marginalized communities, including transgender individuals. This qualitative study examines how transgender individuals use social media for communication and information sharing in their personal, professional, and community lives. Using a case study approach, the research focuses on three purposively selected transgender participants who actively engage with platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. Data were collected through in-depth, semistructured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns related to digital engagement. The findings indicate that social media functions as a significant communication tool that enables transgender individuals to build networks, access opportunities, and disseminate important information. Instagram was used by some participants to showcase professional skills, coordinate work, and expand employment prospects through reels, stories, and direct messaging. YouTube served as a learning platform and space for self expression, supporting educational pursuits and creative sharing. Social media also facilitated the circulation of health-related information, including awareness of immunization, HIV prevention, gender-affirming procedures, and government welfare schemes. The study further reveals that social media supports identity affirmation and social inclusion. Participants used digital platforms to control self representation, challenge stereotypes, and reduce social isolation by fostering interaction and solidarity. Despite challenges such as stigma and online discrimination, participants adopted strategic approaches to manage privacy and digital risks. Overall, the study concludes that social media acts as a transformative medium that enhances communication, empowerment, and socioeconomic mobility among transgender individuals.
Copyright (c) 2026 Naneetha R, Monisha M https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Artificial Intelligence in Media Education: Transforming Pedagogy, Skills, and Ethical Awareness
The speedy integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into media sectors has significantly transformed media production, distribution, and consumption, calls for parallel changes in media education. This paper studies the role of AI in reshaping media education by examining its impact on teaching approaches, skill development, and moral awareness among media students. Traditional media courses often battle to keep pace with soaring AI-driven tools such as automated content generation, data-driven journalism, algorithmic editing, and customized media platforms. The study embraces a qualitative approach, portraying on secondary data, active literature, academic blueprints, and case studies from media and communication institutions merging AI-based learning tools. The paper delves to show how AI boosts experiential learning through virtual realities (VR), flexible learning platforms, and concurrent analytics, while also tackling challenges such as lack of skills, algorithmic inclination, academic honour, and ethical responsibility. Findings put forward that AI, when consolidated thoughtfully, can delegate media students with industry-relevant skills, critical thinking abilities, and moral awareness required in a digital media ecosystem. However, the study also points out the need for stabilized pedagogy that brings together digital competence with human novelty, social responsibility, and media etiquettes. The paper concludes by stressing the importance of curriculum restructuring, educator training, and ethical frameworks to ensure that AI serves as an enabler rather than a replacement in media education.
Copyright (c) 2026 Pavitra Suresh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Hypertext as Humanistic Practice: A Digital Humanities Reading of Michael Joyce’s Afternoon, a Story
Michael Joyce’s afternoon, a story—deliberately written with a lowercase “a”—first presented in 1987 and published by Eastgate Systems in 1990. It is widely regarded as a foundational work of electronic literature and one of the earliest examples of hypertext fiction. It is not merely a technological curiosity. The piece rearranges narrative form, authorship, and reading practices—often in ways that anticipate key concerns of the Digital Humanities (DH). Joyce's project asks readers to do something different: click, wander, and hesitate. The text refuses a single tidy line and instead rewards a specific restless attention. This essay returns to afternoon as a humanistic digital artifact, highlighting how its hypertextual architecture lays bare reader agency, interpretive uncertainty, and the material presence of digital interfaces. Clicking through Lexias, the short modular nodes Joyce strings together, can break a train of thought the way a rumpled map sends your route off course. Drawing on poststructuralist theory and reader response criticism as well as DH approaches—especially Franco Moretti's distant-reading methods and Johanna Drucker's concept of graphesis—the study argues that afternoon models meaning making as participatory and multiple. By combining close reading with theoretical framing, the paper shows that Joyce's experiment embodies the ethical and interpretive commitments at the heart of digital humanities: attention to process, contingency, and the active work readers perform when they engage a text that resists closure.
Copyright (c) 2026 Anjali. K https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Linguistic Belonging and Cultural Sustainability in Diasporic Spaces: Reading Language and Identity in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah
This paper examines the intricate relationship between language, identity formation, and cultural sustainability in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah (2013). Drawing on cultural studies and postcolonial theory, the study explores how linguistic choices, particularly accent, code-switching, and the negotiation between Nigerian English and American English, function as markers of belonging, exclusion, and self-fashioning within transnational spaces. Through the protagonist Ifemelu’s migrant experience, the novel foregrounds language as a site of cultural preservation as well as cultural erosion, revealing how assimilation pressures often demand the suppression of indigenous linguistic identities. The paper argues that Americanah resists linguistic homogenization by valorizing native speech patterns and cultural memory, thereby advocating for cultural sustainability amid globalization. By portraying language as both a performative and political act, the novel underscores the role of narrative in sustaining cultural identity across borders. This study contributes to discussions on migration literature by demonstrating how language operates as a crucial medium through which diasporic subjects negotiate identity and sustain cultural continuity in an increasingly globalized world.
Copyright (c) 2026 Milcah R, Muthu Deepa M https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Representation of Intellectual Disability in Cinema: A Comparative Analysis of Taare Zameen Par and Wonder
This paper examines the representation of intellectual disability in educational settings through a comparative analysis of Taare Zameen Par (2007) and Wonder (2017). Employing the Social Model of Disability and Narrative Prosthesis Theory, the research investigates the representation of disability in cinema as an identity shaped by societal perceptions and as a narrative device that enables emotional and educational transformation. This research examines the role of schools, teachers, and social groups in the experience of inclusion and exclusion of children with learning difficulties through a qualitative film analysis approach. It illustrates how cultural paradigms shape the representation of intellectual diversity and educational intervention in films by comparing the Indian and Western settings. The study recognizes the presence of narrative conventions about disability in films while also exploring cases that subvert these conventions by emphasizing empathy, dignity, and adaptive pedagogy. The results show that, while both films increase awareness and emotional engagement, they are primarily based on individualized stories of transformation, potentially masking systemic obstacles embedded in the structure of education. Overall, this research reaffirms the role of responsible storytelling in addressing preconceptions related to ableism. The study also shows how films can be used to inform people about the goals of inclusive education.
Copyright (c) 2026 Thaslima N, C. Fredrick Jorgenson https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Indigenous Language and Cultural Sustainability: A Study of Identity among the Irula Tribe of Tamil Nadu
Language is used as one of the most important identity indicators and serves as a central medium, on which cultural continuities are maintained and passed on especially in indigenous and tribal settings. Language in such contexts has been seen as at once a memory of the group, ecological know-how, belief system and systems of social organization, which have supported the stability of such communities. In these societies, language is not only a repository of accumulated knowledge but it is also a constructive and a reinforcing factor of community identity. It codifies localised world views and practices as well as the relationship interactions without which the cultural norm and unity would break down. The current research question concerns the interrelationships among language, identity and cultural sustainability of the Irula tribe of Tamil Nadu. The Irulas have a unique localized form of language that is closely related to the Dravidian linguistic family and this linguistic resource has been at the center of the continued cultural practices and unity of this group. However, the modern processes, such as modernization, prevailing of mainstream languages in formal education, migration pattern, and increasing rate of the environment has greatly affected the succession of language and consequently culture in the tribe. An inquiry of the impact of language in the Irula identity, how culture contributes to linguistic survival, and how current problems endanger the sustainability of the culture at large are informed by a qualitative literature review of secondary sources, ethnographic, and linguistic research. The paper also talks of current preservation efforts and points to the need to incorporate community-based approaches to effective preservation of the native languages. Finally, the preservation of the Irula language is tated as a necessary element of not only the cultural identity preservation but sustainable and equitable development in the community.
Copyright (c) 2026 Susan Joy, Shanthichitra K https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Ecological Imperialism: A Study of Erased Tribal Ecologies in Sarita Mandanna’s Tiger Hills
Sarita Mandanna’s Tiger Hills (2011), set in colonial and early twentieth-century Coorg (Kodagu), narrates the ecological and socio-cultural transformation of the region and its tribal inhabitants under British rule. This paper studies the role of British in changing the indigenous tribal communities’ relationships to their land and nature through the lens of Alfred W. Crosby’s concept of ecological imperialism. It analyses how the introduction of a foreign species like coffee to Coorg soils, Western education, and colonial land tenure systems alters the sustainable tribal lifestyle and ecologies and replaced them with commercial and anthropocentric practices. While the land-owning Kodavas gradually adopted a Western lifestyle and commercial attitude towards their land, the landless Poleya and forest-dwelling Korama tribes retain deeper ecological knowledge and remain rooted to their land. The novel illustrates how colonial domination operated through the systematic replacement of indigenous knowledge systems with European ones, producing what Crosby terms as “Neo-Europes” in the tropical countries. The paper also examines the complicity of local elites in ecological dispossession which eventually led to changing the natural landscape of Coorg and Kodava’s nature centered lifestyle in the light of anthropocentrism.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mirfa K S, Shalini Infanta L https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Collective Trauma and the Sustainability of Indigenous Identity Through Storytelling
Collective indigenous trauma has been caused by the colonialism and forced displacement, cultural oppression, violence by their host nations, and other processes of socialization. These processes occurred in some of the geographical and cultural locations. Besides the psychological impact that these processes had on these communities, they are seen to have endangered the indigenous worldview, language, and method of knowing to extinction. This essay discusses the significance of storytelling, which is the cultural process itself, among the Indigenous. In this case, it is proved that storytelling assists the Indigenous to deal with collective trauma and preserve their identity in terms of collective trauma theory. Collective trauma history theories together with the Indigenous theory. The paper determined that narration is crucial to maintenance of relational worldviews. Moreover, storytelling enables these communities to evade the intergenerational trauma; and indeed, storytelling leads to cultural continuity despite the general tendency to be marginalized. The study in its conclusion gave the finding that we must revisit the popular theory of trauma through the Indigenous process of storytelling. The research also came up with the fact that we should consider the art of storytelling a live knowledge rather than cultural knowledge.
Copyright (c) 2026 Pragya Sharma, Vennila V https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Voicing the Marginalized: Language, Dalit Identity, and Cultural Sustainability in Perumal Murugan’s Poonachi
Language plays a crucial role in shaping identity and sustaining cultural memory, particularly within marginalized communities whose voices are historically silenced. This paper examines Perumal Murugan’s Poonachi: Or the Story of a Black Goat as a powerful narrative of Dalit identity articulated through literary language and anthropomorphic storytelling. Set in a semi-arid rural landscape marked by scarcity and social exclusion, the novel employs the figure of a female black goat to symbolically represent the lived realities of the Dalit community, especially women, whose bodies and voices are subjected to control, exploitation, and erasure. The study foregrounds how Murugan’s narrative language— especially in its translation from Tamil to English—functions as a medium of cultural sustainability by carrying indigenous experiences, rural sensibilities, and caste-based suffering across linguistic boundaries. Through anthropomorphism, Poonachi transforms animal suffering into a poignant allegory of human marginalization, enabling a deeper engagement with issues of identity, gender, and caste. The paper argues that the novel not only asserts Dalit identity but also preserves cultural memory by documenting everyday struggles, emotional resilience, and survival strategies embedded in rural life. By situating Poonachi within the broader context of translated Tamil literature, this study highlights the role of language as a tool of resistance and representation. Ultimately, the paper demonstrates how Murugan’s narrative sustains marginalized cultural voices and reclaims identity through storytelling, contributing to ongoing discourses on language, power, and cultural sustainability in contemporary Indian literature.
Copyright (c) 2026 Miraclin Nivesha M, Edith Catherine V https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
The Role of Language in Preserving Culture in Migrant Communities
Humans and birds both migrate, though for different reasons. For people, it’s more than just crossing borders; it means moving through new cultures and languages too. Language matters a lot here. It helps people hold onto their cultural identity and stay connected, especially when they’re far from home. Most research looks at language policy or how people shift to speaking another language, but it rarely digs into the everyday habits that keep culture alive. Even when studies admit that language and culture go hand in hand, they don’t always show what that looks like in real life. This paper flips the focus. It looks at how language actually keeps culture going in migrant communities, right in the middle of family life, community gatherings, and daily chats. Things like grandparents telling old stories, parents teaching kids their mother tongue, or using heritage languages out in public, these all matter. The study pushes past the idea that language is just about talking or making it through migration. It sees language as a living part of culture, a way to keep traditions breathing. But it’s not easy. There are real challenges: younger generations sometimes stop speaking their parents’ language, there’s often stigma around minority languages, and people feel pressure to blend in with the majority. Instead of calling language loss a simple problem, this paper sees preserving language as an ongoing, active process. It’s shaped by real people and real situations, not just by rules or policies. By looking at language as the thread that ties generations together, the paper adds something new to conversations on migration and cultural survival. It shows why paying attention to language really matters if we want to keep cultures alive in a world where people are always on the move.
Copyright (c) 2026 Juveena, Pavan Kumar Malreddy https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Mind Games on Screen: Non-Clinical Psychology in Cinema
Watching movies is one of the best ways to learn about how the brain works. A lot of research has been done on how movies show mental illness and clinical psychology. Nevertheless, there has been inadequate research on the depiction of non-clinical psychological processes in mainstream cinema. Non-clinical psychology encompasses typical cognitive, emotional, and social processes such as memory, perception, motivation, identity formation, moral reasoning, social influence, and decision-making. This article examines the psychological themes in five films: Inside Out (2015), The Truman Show (1998), Inception (2010), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), and The Social Network (2010), which are not directly associated with therapy. The research proposes five hypotheses and five objectives, utilizing a theoretical review and an analytical framework rooted in cognitive and social psychology. A thorough interpretive examination of each film illustrates the integration of psychological concepts into the narrative, character development, and cinematic techniques. The results show that movies not only show how the brain works, but they also change how people think about mental processes. At the end of the article, there are tips for filmmakers, teachers, and researchers on how to make sure that movies show psychology in a responsible and thoughtful way. Not only are movies fun, but they are also a way for people to tell stories. Films utilize dialogue, visual metaphors, symbolic settings, and character development to enhance the psychological processes encountered by individuals in reality. Conversely, non-clinical psychology in films emphasizes universal human experiences such as cognition, emotion, memory, decision-making, the desire for belonging, and personal development. This is not the same as clinical representations that look at psychopathology. Modern audiences are increasingly exposed to psychological concepts through film before their incorporation into textbooks. A lot of movies tell stories about things like rebuilding memories, controlling feelings, intrinsic motivation, fitting in, and how you see yourself. This is why movies can teach people about culture and change the way they think and act. This article analyzes the depiction of non-clinical psychological constructs in five prominent films and evaluates their alignment with established theoretical frameworks. This study aims to demonstrate that cinema functions as both a reflection and a catalyst for psychological awareness through the integration of film analysis and psychological research.
Copyright (c) 2026 Manoj Prabhakar S https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Language as a Cultural Archive: An Analytical Study in Christopher C Doyle’s The Mahabharata Secret
Language serves not only as a tool of communication but also as a living cultural archive. It preserves collective memory, belief systems, and indigenous knowledge traditions. In the Indian context, classical language function as repositories of myth, philosophy, and civilizational ethics. The paper examines Christopher C. Doyle’s neo-mythological thriller The Mahabharata Secret to explore how language operates as a cultural archive within contemporary Indian fiction. The study analyses Doyle’s concept of language to retrieve suppressed or marginalised knowledge systems rooted in the Mahabharata. The paper argues that linguistic competence in the novel becomes a gateway to highlight the consequences of linguistic neglect, linking language loss with culture and identity in the modern society. Through its fusion of myth and thriller conventions, The Mahabharata Secret reasserts language as a dynamic medium of cultural continuity, identity formation, and knowledge preservation. The paper emphasizes the role of language in sustaining cultural memory and national consciousness.
Copyright (c) 2026 Monisha M, N U Lekshmi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Elder Wisdom and Cultural Preservation in Dragons in a Bag
In many Black communities, elders have served as keepers of cultural knowledge, passing down traditions, survival strategies, and stories through oral storytelling when written records were destroyed or denied. However, in children’s literature, older characters are often sidelined or presented as obstacles to young protagonists’ independence, reflecting Western values that privilege youth autonomy over intergenerational connection. This pattern has real consequences for young readers’ understanding of cultural transmission. This is especially true in communities where oral traditions are essential for preserving knowledge that formal education has historically erased or devalued. While recent scholarship on Afrofuturist children’s literature has examined language use and world-building, less attention has been paid to how these texts position elder characters as active agents of cultural sustainability. This study examines Zetta Elliott’s Dragons in a Bag (2018) to ask how elder characters function as cultural sustainers in contemporary Afrofuturist children’s literature, and what does this reveal about the role of intergenerational dialogue in preserving endangered cultural practises? By closely reading the novel, I focus on the relationship between the protagonist Jax and Ma, a Black witch who teaches him about magic based on African diaspora traditions. This research examines how Elliott builds the narrative around passing knowledge from elder to child. The analysis reveals that Ma simply does not give Jax magical abilities; rather, she actively teaches him the history, responsibility, and cultural context behind that power. This intergenerational teaching model challenges the common fantasy theme where young heroes gain power without help or understanding. The study suggests that by highlighting the importance of elder wisdom, young Black characters can better understand and use their power. Elliott shows how oral storytelling and conversations between generations can keep cultural knowledge alive, which written systems have not been able to do. This research adds to the discussions about cultural sustainability and multilingual education. It shows that children’s literature can acknowledge oral traditions as real knowledge systems. This gives young readers the chance to see how cultural preservation happens through everyday conversations between generations rather than only through formal institutions.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dhriti Rana, Navreet Kaur Sahi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
From Panel to Presence: An Observational study on Communication Styles in Online Courses
The advent of online classes via internet platforms, known as MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses), has radically changed the means of teaching and learning by transferring the means of interaction from physical classrooms to those of digital, online systems. This research looks at the relationship between the way MOOC presenters communicate with learners and how this affects learner participation within the courses. A qualitative observational design was utilized to watch and analyze the four MOOCs purposely chosen from four different platforms. The observations involved a systematic examination of the verbal and non-verbal communication behaviors of course presenters, i.e., the clarity of speech; tone variation; question method; facial expressions; gestures; visual cues, etc. The study was conducted by using of Galloway Interaction analysis; this analysis framework assessed the communication patterns evident within the interactions and means of teacher presentation and was used to assess patterns of interaction between course participants. From the study results, it can be seen that presenters demonstrating a strong positive verbal style (i.e., clear explanations, encouraging language, and effective questioning practice) and positive non-verbal presentation style (i.e., maintaining eye contact, and gestures) produce a greater amount of perceived interactivity by course participants. In conclusion, the communication style has several implications for maintaining learner engagement and enhancing interactivity in large, digital classes. Based on the results, there is a need for targeted communication skills training for MOOC presenters to improve their presentation styles in order to enhance learner-interactive participation in MOOCs.
Copyright (c) 2026 N. Devaki, R. Thamarai Selvan, S. Janaki https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
AI Impact on Undergraduates’ Education in Sri Lanka and China; Special Reference to the Visual Communication Studies Subject
This research has been conducted to understand the impact of AI apps on undergraduate education in Sri Lanka and China. Although Sri Lanka and China have different levels of technological development, this study aims to investigate the impact of AI apps on undergraduate education in both countries. The research objectives are to indicate the most used AI apps by undergraduates in both countries, identify their impact on the quality of in-class assignments, and identify the impact on creative thinking in the visual communication subject. This is qualitative research. The data was collected through experimental research methods. The research used a purposive sampling strategy. The sample size was 240 from China and Sri Lanka. The research was analysed through content and thematic analysis. The research findings were very interesting. The AI app usage of Chinese undergraduates was significantly higher than that of Sri Lankan undergraduates. Chinese undergraduates use references to guide their thinking through AI technology, while most Sri Lankan undergraduates rely on their human brains and emotions for thinking, even though they use AI apps. The AI usage of Chinese students is more advanced than that of Sri Lankan students. The undergraduates in both countries use different AI apps. Chinese undergraduates use DeepSeek the most, while Sri Lankan undergraduates use Google Gemini the most. Hence, it's interesting to find out that abstract and creative thinking in Chinese undergraduates is less than that of Sri Lankan undergraduates. Chinese undergraduates often use AI apps; their thinking, creative and emotional approaches in visual communication activities have been reduced. Sri Lankan undergraduates’ usage of AI apps is lower. Hence, their creative and emotional approaches in visual communication activities are higher. The overall work quality of both undergraduates is mostly the same, with Sri Lankan students having more creative and emotional aspects, while Chinese students have direct approaches to solving the problem.a
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According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, teachers are at the center of educational reforms. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool to enhance teaching and learning progressions, and digital transformation has changed education. AI-supported systems enhance instruction and learning, increasing availability and competency in learning environments. According to earlier studies, AI can greatly assist educators by managing standard teaching duties and promoting learner-centered pedagogies. But teaching is fundamentally a human-centered profession that goes beyond imparting knowledge. Artificial intelligence cannot replace human teachers' unique contributions of empathy, emotional connection, moral guidance, creativity, and the ability to inspire students. In modern education, teachers play a crucial role in fostering students' happiness, wellbeing, and positive values. This conceptual paper makes the case that the development of fundamental human traits and technological proficiency must coexist in teacher education's digital transformation. While AI teaches effectively, teachers inspire meaningfully, and maintaining this human element is essential to producing contented, all-encompassing, and future-ready students in an AI-driven educational environment. Teaching remains a intensely human profession that demands value-based engagement those are highlighted both in Indian Knowledge Systems and the National Education Policy 2020. It highlights the necessity for teacher education programs to intentionally support teachers' and aspiring teachers' emotional intelligence, ethical sensitivity, and wellbeing-oriented pedagogical practices. And also claims that meaningful digital transformation in teacher education must integrate AI competencies with culturally rooted human values to prepare teachers as ethical guides, inspirers, and facilitators of holistic student wellbeing.
Copyright (c) 2026 R.K. Geetha, N. Devaki https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Resilient Pedagogues in the Digital Era: Advancing Mental Health and Well Being in Technology Driven Teacher Education
The rapid integration of digital technologies into teacher education has transformed pedagogical practice while simultaneously introducing new psychological pressures. This study examines the intersection of mental health, technostress, and digital resilience among pre-service teachers within a sustainability-oriented framework aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education). Using a mixed-methods design, the research explores how technology-rich learning environments influence emotional well-being, cognitive load, and professional identity formation. Data were collected from 248 pre-service teachers across teacher education institutions through validated psychometric scales and semi-structured interviews. Statistical analysis revealed moderate technostress levels correlated with reduced emotional well-being, while digital resilience acted as a protective factor. Qualitative findings indicated that structured support systems, reflective pedagogy, and emotional skill development mitigate negative effects. The study proposes a sustainable model of teacher preparation that integrates digital competence with psychological resilience. Strengthening mental health frameworks within teacher education is essential for cultivating adaptive, future-ready educators capable of thriving in technologically evolving learning ecosystems.
Copyright (c) 2026 N. Devaki, P. Nithish, K. Ramya https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0