Navigating the paradox of social development: intersections of technology, exploitation, and sustainable welfare DOI Creative Commons
Mariusz Baranowski

Przegląd Krytyczny, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 5(2), С. 7 - 14

Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2023

This paper explores the multifaceted concept of social development within economically advanced countries, delving into implicit assumption technological advancement as a cornerstone for well-functioning economies. While digital technologies shape broad socio-economic processes, counterfactual perspective emerges when examining through lens (nature-based) welfare. The analysis encompasses coexistence with disparities in living standards, resource appropriation mechanisms impacting both populations and environments, underexplored negative consequences techno-economic development. article addresses visible invisible impacts information technologies, emphasising issues labour exploitation, extraction practices, environmental costs production. Critically assessing optimistic scenarios, suggests need to broaden discussions beyond positive aspects technology, considering challenges sustainable welfare posed by exploitative labour, extraction, inequitable benefits. study advocates an inclusive approach welfare, encompassing marginalised proposing concepts such degrowth potential solutions rapid their societal implications.

Язык: Английский

Unveiling climate extremes: A bibliometric odyssey through resilience, adaptation, and sustainable development goal synergies DOI
Bishal Das, Mrinal Saikia

CABI Reviews, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2025

Abstract In order to achieve sustainable development, it is critical comprehend the intersectionality of severe events and tactics used for their mitigation adaptation as effects climate change become more widespread. This study explores complex relationship between environmental challenges, change, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights significant threat posed by degradation, driven both natural anthropogenic factors, its impact on global patterns. The emphasizes role greenhouse gases in altering systems disproportionate developing countries. underscores importance outlined 2030 Agenda Development, need urgent action combat (SDG 13). paper various theoretical perspectives including modernization theory dependency theory, implications sustainability. discusses Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis, which suggests a economic growth presents contrasting views from contemporary research. also examines socio-economic impacts extreme conditions disaster risk reduction frameworks like Sendai Framework. ongoing challenges such increased gas emissions human health, agriculture, water resources. Furthermore, delves into concept sustainability emphasizing balanced approach that integrates growth, protection, social equity. reviews historical evolution development goals international cooperation achieving these objectives. findings this provide valuable insights policy makers, researchers, practitioners working towards resilient future. By addressing interplay aims contribute discourse achievement SDGs 2030.

Язык: Английский

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An assessment of the nature and structure of institutions in the char areas of Assam, India DOI Creative Commons
Mrinal Saikia, Ratul Mahanta

Asian Ethnicity, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 22

Опубликована: Март 17, 2025

Язык: Английский

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An application of adjusted livelihood vulnerability index to assess vulnerability to climate change in the char areas of Assam, India DOI
Mrinal Saikia, Ratul Mahanta

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 103, С. 104330 - 104330

Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Can institutions reduce the vulnerability to climate change? A study on the char lands of Assam, India DOI
Mrinal Saikia, Ratul Mahanta

GeoJournal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 89(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Economic, infrastructural and psychological challenges faced by the students of Assam: a study during COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Mrinal Saikia, Prakash Das

Society Register, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8(1), С. 43 - 58

Опубликована: Март 26, 2024

A pandemic like the COVID-19 has caught everyone off-guard. The economy is in tatters, and loopholes system are getting exposed. education sector no exception, especially a developing country India. With millions of students India, lockdown will have many unforeseen impacts. Moreover, parents would be reluctant to send their wards study even after pandemic, actual effect lag learning visible only long run. necessity e-learning academia was felt when hit. lack ICT infrastructure absence tech-savvy teachers made studies an absolute roller-coaster ride for students. Apart from this, already existing disparity between different economic strata very likely broaden. Homebound another factor affecting students’ psychology towards study. This paper ventures into problems faced by students, economic, infrastructural psychological factors, ranging primary University level. It also attempts segregate based on location financial condition understand specific hindrances they face. Case various locations Assam provide cluster stories that act as index time ‘conducive’.

Язык: Английский

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Institutions’ adaptability in reducing vulnerability: a study in the char lands of Assam DOI
Mrinal Saikia, Ratul Mahanta

Environment Systems & Decisions, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 44(4), С. 810 - 835

Опубликована: Май 12, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of Worker Satisfaction with Special Emphasis on Gig Economy: A Review for Potential Research Paradigm DOI
Sanjib Singha, Mrinal Saikia

International Journal of Community Well-Being, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(3), С. 541 - 568

Опубликована: Июль 8, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Why do people live in disaster-prone char regions? Perspectives from Assam, India DOI Creative Commons
Mrinal Saikia, Ratul Mahanta

Discover Global Society, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2(1)

Опубликована: Дек. 3, 2024

People residing in the char regions of Assam are among most vulnerable state, and particularly susceptible to multiple disasters such as floods, storms, land erosion. Despite existing vulnerabilities widespread poverty, people continue live these areas. Our research aims investigate why reside areas conditions explore feasibility relocation a possible solution catastrophe risk mitigation, considering people's perceptions living locations. This study uses mixed method's approach achieve its objectives, based on primary data, collected through household survey focus group discussions. A total 394 residents from four districts participated data collection. The Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) has been applied understand residents' preferences. Additionally, we used regression models determine factors influencing preference for findings reveal that while prefer areas, risks driving some consider leaving, exacerbated by infrastructure bottlenecks. However, dwellers do not view desirable solution. Alternatively, improving reducing disaster could lead higher-levels development satisfaction residents.

Язык: Английский

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Interplay Between Institutional Structure and People’s Perception on Wetland Conservation: Study from DeeporBeel, Assam, India DOI
Bijita Sarmah, Mrinal Saikia, Ratul Mahanta

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International Journal of Community Well-Being, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 26, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Understanding Disaster and Risk Reduction from a Community Perspective: A Case Study on the Mountain Flood and Landslide in the Dima Hasao District of Assam, India DOI
Sanjib Singha, Mrinal Saikia

Advances in global change research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 257 - 281

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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