@Research Paper
<#LINE#>Contested Technologies: Social Construction of Cardiac Stents in India<#LINE#>Harish Puri @Goswami <#LINE#>1-12<#LINE#>1.ISCA-IRJSS-2025-005.pdf<#LINE#>Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India<#LINE#>12/2/2025<#LINE#>9/4/2025<#LINE#>The contribution of science and technology, especially in medicines and allied fields, has impacted human life significantly. Research on drugs and medical devices has today revolutionized the medical field and has provided a deeper connection between science and society. This study is on a medical device called 'cardiac stent' and looks at it from the perspective of science and technology studies (STS). It explores how it is constructed socially and has become the only major, emergency cardiac intervention available for cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients. With the use of the social construction of technology (SCOT) approach, this study locates the relevant social groups (RSGs) associated with this technology- cardiac stents, their interpretive flexibility, contestation, negotiations, and finally, how they arrived at a consensus and finally stabilize this technology in India. The present study highlights the concerns about the suitability, efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and government regulations on cardiac stents' and adds literature to the medical devices field in the domain of science, technology, and society in India.<#LINE#>Lambert, H., & Rose, H. (1996). Disembodied knowledge? Making sense of medical science. Misunderstanding science, 65-83.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Paddock, R. (2010). Medical Device Regulatory Profile for India. New Delhi: Office of Health and Consumer Goods, International Trade Commission.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Magotra, R. (2006). The controversy of drug-eluting cardiac stents. Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, 3(1), 25-26.@undefined@undefined@Yes$World Health Organization. (2003). Medical device regulations: global overview and guiding principles. Medical device regulations: global overview and guiding principles.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Sewlikar, S., Mahajan, N., Pillai, R., & Desai, A. (2014). Medical devices in India: a perspective of guidelines and the way forward. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 3(5), 764.@undefined@undefined@Yes$FICCI. (2010). Medical Devices & Equipment. Retrieved Feburary 6, 2016, from Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry: http://ficci.in/sector/76/project_docs/medical_devices_and_equipment_sector_profile.pdf@undefined@undefined@No$Harmon, S., & Kale, D. (2012). A view against the grain? The role of regulation in Argentine and Indian bioscience innovation.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Kaul, U., & Bhatia, V. (2010). Perspective on coronary interventions & cardiac surgeries in India. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 132(5), 543-548.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Enriquez, J. (2015, June 15). India To Form Independent Medical Device Regulation Body. Retrieved April 10, 2016, from Med Device Online: http://www.meddeviceonline.com/doc/india-to-form-independent-medical-device-regulation-body-0001@undefined@undefined@No$Patel, P. B., Thula, K. C., & Maheshwari, D. G. (2015). Medical device regulation and its comparison in Europe, Australia and India. Indo American Journal of Pharm Research, 5(03), 1211-22.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Nishith Desai Associates. (2015, March 19). The Indian medical device industry - regulatory, legal and tax overview. Retrieved October 10, 2015, from Lexology: http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=13e60fc3-f56e-4822-81ad-8525ab7852b5@undefined@undefined@No$Kanungo, S. (2014, December 8). Pharma authority probes spike in price of cardiac stents. Retrieved August 10, 2015, from DNA India: http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-pharma-authority-probes-spike-in-price-of-cardiac-stents-2041986@undefined@undefined@No$Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. (2014, December 31). 1 Subject: Placing the draft Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill ... Retrieved August 21, 2015, from CDSCO: www.cdsco.nic.in/.../D&%20C%20AMMENDMENT%20BILL(1).pdf@undefined@undefined@No$Tyagi, S., & Chowdhry, A. (2015, January 16). India: Legislative Changes For Medical Devices. Retrieved August 1, 2015, from Mondaq: http://www.mondaq.com/india/x/367066/Healthcare/Legislative+Changes+For+Medical+Devices@undefined@undefined@No$Bijker, W., Hughes, T., & Pinch, T. (Eds.) (1987). The Social Construction of Technological Systems. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.@undefined@undefined@No$Williams, R., & Edge, D. (1996). The social shaping of technology. Research policy, 25(6), 865-899.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Petchesky, R. P. (1987). Fetal Images: The Power of Visual Culture in the Politics of Reproduction. Feminist Studies, 13(2), 263–292. https://doi.org/10.2307/3177802@undefined@undefined@No$Reiser, S. J. (1978). Medicine and the Reign of Technology. Cambridge University Press.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Star, S. L. (1990). Power, technology and the phenomenology of conventions: on being allergic to onions. The Sociological Review, 38(1_suppl), 26-56.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Sismondo, Sergio. (2008). Science and Technology Studies and an Engaged Program@undefined@undefined@No$Pinch, T. J., & Bijker, W. E. (1984). The social construction of facts and artefacts: Or how the sociology of science and the sociology of technology might benefit each other. Social studies of science, 14(3), 399-441.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Beder, S. (1991). Controversy and closure: Sydney@undefined@undefined@Yes$Bartis, E. (2007). Two suggested extensions for SCOT: Technological frames and metaphors. Society and Economy, 29(1), 123-138.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Yoxen, E., & Douglas, D. G. (2012). Seeing with Sound: A Study of the Development of Medical Images. In W. E. Bijker, T. P. Hughes, & T. Pinch (Eds.), The Social Construction of Technological Systems: New Directions in the Sociology and History of Technology (pp. 273–296). The MIT Press. http://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt5vjrsq.20@undefined@undefined@Yes$Shah, S. G. S., & Robinson, I. (2007). Benefits of and barriers to involving users in medical device technology development and evaluation. International journal of technology assessment in health care, 23(1), 131-137.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Nelkin, D., & Andrews, L. (1999). DNA identification and surveillance creep. Sociology of Health & Illness, 21(5), 689-706.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Kearl, M. C. (1989). Endings: A sociology of death and dying. Oxford University Press.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Na, J. O., Kim, J. W., Choi, C. U., Choi, U. J., Shin, S. Y., Lim, H. E., ... & Oh, D. J. (2009). Bare-metal stents versus drug-eluting stents in large (≥ 3.5 mm) single coronary artery: Angiographic and clinical outcomes at 6 months. Journal of cardiology, 54(1), 108-114.@undefined@undefined@Yes$American College of Cardiology . (2015, March 16). Heart bypass surgery outperforms new generation stents. Retrieved June 12, 2015, from ScienceDaily: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150316135610.htm@undefined@undefined@No$Itagaki, B. K., & Brar, S. S. (2012). Controversies in the use & implementation of drug-eluting stent technology. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 136(6), 926-941.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Paszenda, Z. (2010). Use of coronary stents-material and biophysical conditions. Journal of achievements in materials and manufacturing engineering, 43(1), 125-35.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Wilson, W. M., & Cruden, N. L. (2013). Advances in coronary stent technology: current expectations and new developments. Research reports in clinical cardiology, 85-96.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Htay, T., & Liu, M. W. (2005). Drug-eluting stent: a review and update. Vascular health and risk management, 1(4), 263-276.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Bakalar, N. (2012). No extra benefits are seen in stents for coronary artery disease. New York Times.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Timmermans, S., & Berg, M. (2003). The practice of medical technology. Sociology of health & illness, 25(3), 97-114.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Govindarajan, V., & Ramamurti, R. (2013). Delivering world-class health care, affordably. Harvard business review, 91(11), 117-122.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Healing Hearts. (n.d.). Cost of Angioplasty in Mumbai, India. (Healing Hearts) Retrieved December 3, 2014, from Healing Hearts: The Angioplast Experts: http://www.angioplastyexperts.com/cost-of-angioplasty-in-mumbai-india.htm@undefined@undefined@No$Thomas, M. R. (2015, June 15). Surat, the heart of India’s stent market. Retrieved August 22, 2015, from The Times of India: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Surat-the-heart-of-Indias-stent-market/articleshow/47670150.cms@undefined@undefined@No$Koria, B., Kumar, R., Nayak, A., & Kedia, G. (2013). Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in urban population of Ahmadabad city, Gujarat. National Journal of Community Medicine, 4(03), 398-401.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Moravej, M., & Mantovani, D. (2011). Biodegradable metals for cardiovascular stent application: interests and new opportunities. International journal of molecular sciences, 12(7), 4250-4270.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Barash, P., & Akhtar, S. (2010). Coronary stents: factors contributing to perioperative major adverse cardiovascular events. British journal of anaesthesia, 105(suppl_1), i3-i15.@undefined@undefined@Yes
<#LINE#>Unveiling Narratives: Analysing Indian Local Media's Portrayal of Women's Issues<#LINE#>Tarakeswara Rao @Ippili,Madhu Babu @Jangili <#LINE#>13-21<#LINE#>2.ISCA-IRJSS-2025-008.pdf<#LINE#>Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, Viziangaram, Andhra Pradesh, India@Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India<#LINE#>11/3/2025<#LINE#>1/4/2025<#LINE#>Effective communication is essential in the improvement of women's status and media plays a central role in this process. This paper focuses on women’s issues in Telugu daily newspapers and uses a qualitative experimental method of content analysis. The research focuses on the examination of special women supplements in four Telugu newspapers: Vasundhara of Eenadu, Navya of Andhra Jyothi, Bhoomika of Andhra Bhoomi, and Jeevana of Praja Shakti. Through purposive sampling, 31 issues of each newspaper were selected and examined during one month from January 1, 2025, to January 31, 2025, to determine daily coverage and space allocated for the units of analysis. The following ten subject categories were deemed appropriate for analysis. The quantitative data collected were analysed using basic quantitative statistics only, such as frequency tables, percentage distribution, etc. Through the analysis of frequently used narratives and themes, this research reveals the representation of women in the Indian media.<#LINE#>Kumar, V., Gupta, A., & Singh, R. (2018). Media Coverage of Women@undefined@undefined@Yes$Smith, J. (2020). The Role of Media in Shaping Public Perception and Discourse in India. Indian Journal of Communication Studies, 24(2), 89-105.@undefined@undefined@No$Jones, A. (2019). Societal Attitudes and Media Portrayal of Women@undefined@undefined@Yes$Brown, J. (2017). Media as an Agent of Change: How Representation Affects Public Perception. Media Studies Journal, 34(2), 56-73.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Gupta, R., & Sharma, M. (2021). Local Media and Stereotype Perpetuation: An Analysis of Regional Newspapers. Journal of Regional Media Studies, 29(4), 78-92.@undefined@undefined@No$Patel, N. (2016). The Role of Local Media in Shaping Community Perspectives. Local Media Review, 20(3), 34-50.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Singh, P., & Kumar, D. (2019). Analyzing Media Content on Women@undefined@undefined@Yes$Chatterjee, P. (2022). Gender-Based Violence and Media Representation in India: A Critical Analysis. Gender and Society, 45(3), 123-145.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Mishra, S. (2020). Narratives of Women@undefined@undefined@Yes$Rao, M., & Patel, A. (2018). Media, Gender Equality, and Social Justice: A Study of Indian Media Practices. Journal of Social Justice and Media, 15(2), 67-83.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Dines, G., &Humez, J. M. (2020). Gender, Race, and Class in Media: A Critical Reader. SAGE Publications.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Sethi, S., & Chawla, D. (2018). Women@undefined@undefined@Yes$Mukherjee, R. (2021). Representing Women in Indian Media: Progress and Challenges. Asian Journal of Communication, 31(3), 289-305.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Kapur, A., & Kumar, S. (2019). Empowering Women through Local Media: A Case Study of Grassroots Advocacy. Journal of Media and Social Development, 18(3), 98-115.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Joshi, M. (2020). Amplifying Voices: Local Media@undefined@undefined@Yes$Berelson, B. (1952). Content Analysis in Communication Research. Free Press.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Krippendorff, K. (1980). Content Analysis: An Introduction to Its Methodology. SAGE Publications.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Weber, R. P. (1990). Basic Content Analysis (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Neuman, W. L. (2014). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (7th ed.). Pearson Education Limited.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Vandana, S., & Jitendra, G. (2012). Portrayal and Access of Women to the Media and Its Impact on and Use as an Instrument for the Advancement and Empowerment of Women. Journal of Gender Studies, 10(2), 112-125.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Garima, K., Priya, M., & Radhika, S. (2005). Newspaper Coverage of Women’s Issues: An Analysis. The Hindu.@undefined@undefined@No
<#LINE#>Determinants of Education Development Index – A District level comparison of West Bengal and Kerala, India<#LINE#>Anurupa @Mukherjee,Pravat Kumar @Kuri <#LINE#>22-33<#LINE#>3.ISCA-IRJSS-2025-010.pdf<#LINE#>Department of Economics, The University of Burdwan, Bardhhaman -713104, West Bengal, India@Department of Economics, The University of Burdwan, Bardhhaman -713104, West Bengal, India<#LINE#>15/5/2025<#LINE#>20/6/2025<#LINE#>The Education Development Index (EDI) is a vital metric for assessing regional educational progress by incorporating both access and outcomes in primary education. Indicators representing Spatial density and availability of primary schools per 10000 populations has been given importance as access and enrolment of girls, backward caste children along with overall enrolment and primary completion rate has been incorporated in the Education Outcome Index. This study constructs a composite district wise EDI with the help of factorial analysis for Kerala and West Bengal over the period 2006–2016, using two sub-indices: Access Index and Education Outcome Index. Both states and their referred districts have been ranked in terms of Access, Outcome as well as Education Development Index. Whether inequality among districts is increasing or decreasing or remain stable over the years in terms of the composite index, coefficient of variation has been computed. A panel data regression is conducted to identify key socio-economic, policy, and infrastructural determinants affecting district-level education development.<#LINE#>Drèze, J. and Sen, A. (1995).@India: Economic Development and Social Opportunity.@Oxford University Press.@Yes$Planning Commission, Government of India (2002).@National Human Development Report 2001.@New Delhi: Planning Commission.@No$Paul, R (2001).@Accessing Primary Education: Going beyond the Classroom.@Economic and Political Weekly, 36(2), 155-162. DOI:10.2307/4410171@Yes$Kumar, S., Koppar, B. J. and Balasubramanian, S. (2003).@Primary Education in Rural Areas: An Alternative Model.@Economic & Political Weekly, 38(34), 3533-3536.@Yes$State Report Cards (2006-07).@DISE (District Information System for Education).@@No$State Report Card (2010-11).@DISE (District Information System for Education).@@No$State Report Cards (2016-17).@DISE (District Information System for Education).@@No$Das, M.K. (2015).@Progress of Primary Education in West Bengal and Kerala: A Comparative Analysis.@Pratidhwani the Echo, 3(3).@Yes$Chattoraj KK and Chand S (2015).@Literacy Trend of West Bangal and its Differentials: A Level Analysis.@IOSR Journal of Hummanities and Social Science, 20(9), 1-19.@Yes$Karmakar, J (2016).@Assessing the Enrollment and Primary Educational Infrastructure of Rural West Bengal, India: A District Level Analysis.@Journal of South Asian Studies, 4(3).@Yes$Das, C.K. (2013).@Parallel Education System: A Micro-Level Study of Murshidabad District, West Bengal, India.@International Research Journal of Social Sciences,  2(1), 14-17.@Yes$Kremer, M., Muralidharan K., Chaudhury, N., Hammer J. and Rogers F.H. (2005).@Teacher Absence in India: A Snapshot.@Journal of the European Economic Association, 3(2-3), 658-667. DOI:10.1162/1542476054473143@Yes$Statistical Handbook (2018).@West Bengal, BAES, 2006-07 to 2016-17.@@No$Muralidharan, K. and Kremer, M (2007).@Public and Private Schools in Rural India.@Mimeo, Harvard University, March.@Yes$Behera, P.K and Sahoo, J.R (2019).@Multidimensional Disparity in Elementary Education: A Study of East and South Indian States.@Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 7(4).@Yes$Aruna, R. (1999).@Learn Thoroughly: Primary Schooling in Tamil Nadu.@Economic& Political Weekly, 34(18), 1011-1014.@Yes
@Case Study
<#LINE#>Floral Biodiversity and its Role in Rural Livelihood: A Case Study of Tatinapara Village in West Bengal, India<#LINE#>Kartick Chandra @Mandal <#LINE#>34-46<#LINE#>4.ISCA-IRJSS-2025-009.pdf<#LINE#>Department of Education, The University of Burdwan, Rajbati, Burdwan, West Bengal, India<#LINE#>5/5/2025<#LINE#>7/6/2025<#LINE#>Floral biodiversity represents the diversity of plant species and their genetic variations within a particular region, playing a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance and supporting the livelihoods of rural communities. It contributes significantly to ecological services such as soil conservation, climate regulation, and the provision of food, medicine, and fuel. This research focuses on assessing the current status of floral biodiversity and its role in sustaining rural livelihoods at Tatinapara village, located within the Bolpur Forest Range of Birbhum District, West Bengal, India. The primary objectives of the study are to document existing plant species, analyze their contribution to local livelihoods, and suggest strategies for sustainable management and conservation. The methodology adopted combines both qualitative and quantitative approaches, with primary data gathered through household surveys using structured questionnaires, and secondary data collected from official records, reports, and previous research studies. The data were systematically analyzed and interpreted to draw relevant conclusions. The findings reveal that the study area is still in a developing phase, with notable dependence of local communities on floral biodiversity for their everyday needs. However, there exists a significant lack of awareness among villagers regarding the importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity management. The study highlights the urgent need for awareness programs and sustainable livelihood initiatives to protect the region's rich biodiversity and promote ecological balance.<#LINE#>Cocks, M. L., & Wiersum, K. F. (2003). The significance of plant diversity to rural households in Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Forests, Trees and Livelihoods, 13(1), 39-58.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Ismail, M., & Mustaquim, M. (2013). Socio-Economic Profile of Bhairabpur Village In Malda District, West Bengal. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences,    3(11), 27@undefined@undefined@Yes$Attri, P. K. (2013). People’s Biodiversity Register, a record of village’s wealth: A case study of Koti village District Chamba (HP). New York Science Journal, 6(8), 14-25.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Bit, J., & Banerjee, S. (2013). Livelihood dependence, traditional knowledge conservation and sustainable forest management-A study on Birbhum forest division, West Bengal. Arthaniti- Journal of Economic Theory and Practice, 12(1-2), 1-27.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Gupta, S., & Palit, D. (2014). Biosurveillance of wetlands in Eastern India (Birbhum, West Bengal) for wise use. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, 3(6), 2136-2144.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Chakraborty, N. R., & Paul, A. (2014). Traditional knowledge on medicinal plants used by the tribal people of birbhum district of West Bengal in India. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology, 7(3), 547.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Pradhan, B., & Rahaman, C. H. (2015). Phytosociological study of plant species in three tropical dry deciduous forests of Birbhum District, West Bengal, India. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 7(2), 22-31.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Sarkar, N. R., Mondal, S., & Mandal, S. (2016). Phytodiversity of Ganpur forest, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India with reference to their medicinal properties. Int J Curr Microbiol Appl Sci, 5(6), 973-989.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Mondal, A. K. A. (2022). Ethnobotanical use of plants in Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. Journal of Medicinal Plants, 10(1), 82-86.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Mandal, K. C. (2023). A Study on Physical, Socio-Economic and Cultural Status of Tatinapara Village in Labpur Community Development Block of Birbhum District in WB, India. International Research Journal of Social Sciences, International Science Community Association, 12(3), 1-10.@undefined@undefined@Yes$Birbhum District Statically Handbook, West Bengal(Year- 2007-2011),retrieved from http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook@undefined@undefined@No$District Survey Report of Birbhum District, West Bengal, October,2019, Prepared by RSBGreen Development & Laboratories Pvt.Ltd.pp:4-138, retrieved from http://environmentclearance.nic.in › ...PDFmdistrict survey report of Birbhum District, west bengal@undefined@undefined@No$India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Science, Government of India retrievedfrom https://mausam.imd.gov.in/imd_latest/contents/stationwise-nowcast-warning.php@undefined@undefined@No$District Census Handbook Birbhum, Census of India, 2011, Series 20, Part XII A "Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, Retrieved 20 September 2023.@undefined@undefined@No$District Human Development Report, Birbhum, Government of West Bengal (2009), retrieved from http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Human%20Development%20Report@undefined@undefined@No$Zegeye, H. (2017). In situ and ex situ conservation: complementary approaches for maintaining biodiversity. International Journal of Research in Environmental Studies@undefined@undefined@Yes