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The Role of Digital Media and Peer Influence on Adolescent Smoking Behavior: A Critical Analysis of Intervention Strategies

 

The Role of Digital Media and Peer Influence on Smoking Adolescent Behavior: A Critical Analysis of Intervention Strategies



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This study is an attempt to explore perceptions and attitudes toward smoking amongst adolescents, where the main objective of the research is to explore the factors that help in understanding how their views and behavior are shaped. This study garnered data through questionnaires given to adolescents between the ages of 10-20, representing varied walks of life. The results bring out intricate interplays of social, psychological, and environmental factors that shape adolescent perceptions. Peer pressure, media representation, and familial attitudes emerge as potent determinant factors. The research therefore stresses the implementation of focused educational programs and policies aimed at dispelling myths in order to reduce smoking initiation rates during this period. Recommendations for further research and intervention are discussed here, which would form the foundation of comprehensive anti-smoking strategies relevant for this most vulnerable age group.

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Exploring Factors Influencing College Females' Perceptions of Menstruation: A Study on Awareness and Cultural Influences

 

Exploring Factors Influencing College Females' Perceptions of Menstruation: A Study on Awareness and Cultural Influences





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https://doi.org/10.3126/nprcjmr.v1i3.70211

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Perception, Menstruation, College Students, Cultural Beliefs, Education, Personal Experiences

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This study surveyed 225 respondents on their attitudes towards menstruation, revealing predominantly negative feelings. A significant majority (84.9%) expressed disagreement with feeling proud during menstruation, while none agreed or felt happy about having their period. Most respondents (66.7%) also did not feel excited about menstruating. Similarly, a large portion of respondents (82.2%) were not eager to experience their first period, and 65.8% reported not being happy when they found out about menstruation. Although many respondents disagreed with feeling different during their period, nearly 58.7% agreed that menstruation makes them uncomfortable. When asked if it was acceptable to miss college due to menstrual cramps, 45.3% strongly agreed, indicating that many find menstruation physically challenging. The majority (75.1%) also disagreed with feeling scared, suggesting awareness and understanding of the menstrual process. Respondents were generally open to discussing menstruation, with 72% feeling comfortable talking to friends. However, 62.2% expressed feeling nervous when the word “period” is mentioned. Social stigma remains an issue, as 60.9% disagreed with fearing boys finding out about their period, but a smaller group (24.9%) expressed fear. Finally, 86.2% disagreed that girls should worry during their period. Overall, this survey highlights the widespread discomfort, negative associations, and stigma surrounding menstruation, with respondents showing minimal positive feelings or eagerness towards their periods.



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Contribution of Savings and Credit Cooperatives’ Services on the Socio-economic Development of their Members in Chitwan District, Nepal

 

Contribution of Savings and Credit Cooperatives’ Services on the Socio-economic Development of their Members in Chitwan District, Nepal


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Background: Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) are considered vital instruments for socioeconomic development, especially in developing nations like Nepal. However, empirical evidence on their specific contribution to members' welfare remains limited.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the contribution of SACCOs’ services—specifically saving, credit, and training—to the socioeconomic development of their members in Chitwan District, Nepal.

Methods: Using a descriptive design, data were collected from 400 SACCO members via questionnaires. Quantitative analysis employed descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and inferential techniques, including regression analysis and Pearson correlation.

Findings: The results indicate a highly positive perception of SACCO services. Members reported high satisfaction with saving services, accessible credit with reasonable terms, and beneficial training programs. Regression analysis confirmed that credit, saving, and training services all significantly predict socioeconomic development. A strong positive correlation (r = 0.947) was found between overall SACCO services and members' socioeconomic advancement.

Conclusion: SACCO services in Chitwan District significantly enhance members' financial inclusion, decision-making skills, and overall socioeconomic status.

Implementation: To maximize impact, policymakers and SACCO managers should prioritize expanding financial education, maintaining supportive regulations, and raising public awareness of cooperative benefits.

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Status of a Critically Endangered Medicinal and Aromatic Herbs Nardostachys jatamansi DC. in Alpine Meadows of Nepal

 

Status of a Critically Endangered Medicinal and Aromatic Herbs Nardostachys jatamansi DC. in Alpine Meadows of Nepal



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Background: The Himalayan endemic and critically endangered Nardostachys jatamansi DC (Jatamansi), a highly prized medicinal and aromatic plant, is of great ecological, cultural, and socioeconomic significance. However, overharvesting, habitat degradation, and climate-induced range shifts are rapidly threatening its wild populations, necessitating robust ecological and management evidence at community forest levels.

Methods: This study conducted a comprehensive ecological assessment across the high-altitude Community Forest User Groups in 5 districts. Data were collected from nested sample plots supported by participatory resource mapping. Growing stock, population density, regeneration status, and annual allowable harvest (AAH) were estimated. Trade trends and traditional uses were assessed through interviews and secondary data review.

Results:  The average dry rhizome growing stock ranged from 39.9 to 295 kg ha⁻¹, while mature plant density varied between 195 and 999 individuals ha⁻¹ and regeneration density between 139 and 1,066 individuals ha⁻¹. Mugu district exhibited comparatively stronger populations. Despite frequent over extraction beyond sustainable levels, Higher production in terms of growing stock was associated with north-facing slopes, peak productivity occurred in 3,700–3,900 m as it represents a unique and significant productive niche. Ethnobotanical surveys documented 27 traditional uses, particularly for mental health, ritual purification, and cardiovascular ailments.

Conclusion: Findings of this study indicates the urgency of development of the species-specific sustainable harvesting guidelines, community-based monitoring & traceable system.

Novelty: This study integrates ecological inventory, ethnobotany, and harvest estimation at CFUG level, providing rare field-based evidence for sustainable management of N. jatamansi in Nepal’s alpine ecosystems.

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Use of Green Supply Chain Management Principles in Household level in Nepal

 

Use of Green Supply Chain Management Principles in Household level in Nepal

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Background: Environmental sustainability has emerged as a major global issue, triggered by industrialization and environmental pollution. Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM), which combines environmentally responsible practices in supply chain operations, has been identified as an important approach to counter environmental issues. Although GSCM has been widely researched in industrial settings, the use of GSCM principles in household settings has not been adequately investigated, especially in developing nations such as Nepal, where conventional energy sources and transportation practices create major environmental and health issues.

Objectives: The objectives of this research were to examine the use of GSCM principles in household settings in Nepal, specifically in terms of energy usage for cooking and lighting, as well as transportation trends.

Methods: The research design used in the study was quantitative, relying on secondary data analysis. Time series data ranging from 2012/13 to 2022/23 were sourced from various public sources in Nepal, including the National Population and Housing Census (2021), the Economic Survey, and Nepal Oil Corporation publications. The study aimed to analyze trends in household energy consumption (firewood, LPG, electricity, etc.), lighting types, vehicle registration, petroleum products, etc.

Findings: The results show a substantial dependence on conventional biomass fuels, with 51% of households and 75% in the rural areas using firewood for cooking. Although access to electricity for lighting is high (92.2%), there are regional inequalities. The transportation sector indicates a sharp rise in the number of vehicles, especially motorcycles, although there is a positive development in the use of electric vehicles such as e-rickshaws and safa tempos. The use of petroleum products, particularly petrol and diesel, has increased substantially, leading to air pollution. The use of cleaner fuels such as LPG and electricity for cooking has had limited success in the rural areas.

Conclusion: The research reveals an existing gap in the practical application of GSCM strategies, such as the use of cleaner inputs, energy efficiency, and minimizing waste and emissions, at the household level in Nepal. The ongoing dependence on polluting energy sources, coupled with an increasing trend of conventional vehicles, reveals an alarming situation of environmental and health hazards. Nevertheless, the increasing use of renewable energy sources for lighting and electric vehicles offers an opportunity for sustainable development.

Novelty: This research is novel in its approach as it attempts to break away from the conventional GSCM discourse, which is mainly centered around industries and businesses. This research offers a comprehensive analysis of household energy and transportation trends in Nepal, covering a decade, from a GSCM perspective.

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Financial Literacy among Banking Product/Service Users of Nepal: A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Research Papers

 

Financial Literacy among Banking Product/Service Users of Nepal: A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Research Papers





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Background: Financial literacy is a key driver of effective participation in formal banking systems and sustainable financial inclusion. In Nepal, the rapid expansion of banking and digital financial services has heightened the need to understand the associated research landscape, yet a consolidated scholarly assessment remains limited.

Objectives: This study aims to systematically examine the status, growth, and thematic focus of scientific research on financial literacy among banking product and service users in Nepal through a bibliometric analysis.

Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 161 peer-reviewed articles indexed in Dimensions.ai (2016–2025). The methodology included descriptive performance analysis and network visualization using VOSviewer to assess publication trends, citation patterns, leading contributors, and keyword co-occurrence.

Findings: Results indicate a steep rise in publications and citations post-2023, with Nepal as the dominant contributor, led by institutions like Tribhuvan University. Thematic analysis reveals a focus on financial literacy, investment behavior, and financial inclusion, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals. Key gaps include a lack of empirical, product-specific, and digital financial literacy studies.

Conclusion: While research output and impact are growing, the field requires a strategic shift towards more empirical and behavior-oriented studies that directly link financial literacy to banking product usage, especially in the context of digital finance, to support sustainable financial inclusion.

Novelty: This study provides the first bibliometric mapping of the intellectual structure of financial literacy research in the Nepalese banking context, identifying evolution, core themes, and critical research gaps.

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NPRC Journal of Multidisciplinary Research : A Bhagavad Gita Lens on Building Ethical AI for Business


NPRC Journal of Multidisciplinary Research






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Background: The unprecedented integration of Artificial Intelligence into world business practice has raised unprecedented ethical and strategic dilemmas. Meanwhile, wisdom traditions emanating from ancient times, such as the Bhagavad Gita, have long stood to inform conceptualizations of duty, action, and consciousness. Today, these two worlds-modern technological strategies and ancient philosophical wisdom-remain separated by strict silos, with business often opting for efficiency over ethical reflection.

Objectives: The review article is guided by three objectives: first, to explain the key philosophical concepts of the Bhagavad Gita-namely, dharma, karma, nishkama karma, atman, and gunas-in an easy-to-understand manner; second, to demarcate the current landscape of AI in businesses, focusing on its functional use in practice and the ongoing ethical issues it poses, including bias, accountability, and the future of work; and third, to build a useful, cross-disciplinary bridge by applying the conceptual framework of the Gita to diagnose and find solutions for these contemporary business problems.

Methods: Focusing on the narrative review approach, this article intends to bring together primary sources on Hindu philosophy itself—in the form of translations and commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita—and present the findings in terms of business and technology literature using the comparative approach to these issues.

Analysis: The analysis reflects strong affordances between the principles gleaned from the Gita and those applicable in AI ethics. The construct of Dharma contests the conventional corporate interest in profit maximization, instead pressing the value of purpose-driven design. Nishkama has implications in negating the commonplace approach of ‘move fast break things,’ pressing the importance of process rather than outcome. The construct of Atman serves to underscore the interlocutor in human-AI relationships, avoiding anthropomorphism with machines while making them responsible. The framework through three gunas (sattva, Rajas, Tamas) serves as an innovative system through framing the value of whether an AI is beneficial, exploitative, or even harmful in nature.

Conclusion: This article finally argues that the Bhagavad Gita delivers to the age of AI in business an indispensable ethical tool kit. It also moves away from theoretical ethical concerns to propose the development of "Gita-inspired leadership" as well as very simple ethical checklists in business strategies. The final choice for businesses will not concern embracing or avoiding the development of AI; they will instead have to make choices in wisdom and duty or in shortsightedness and greed.

Novelty: This study represents a pioneering effort as it engages the particular philosophic structure represented within the Bhagavad Gita, a non-Western approach to collective knowledge or wisdom, with the relevant considerations of artificial intelligence in business. Indeed, there are a great many studies calling for ethics in general.

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