Recent Trends in Social Studies
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2026)
Table of contents
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Assessing Digital Literacy among the Oraon Tribe of Jharkhand: A Study
Abstract: Digital literacy is essential for inclusion and socioeconomic empowerment in the digital era. This study examines the digital literacy levels of the Oraon tribe in Jharkhand, with a focus on identifying skill gaps, demographic disparities, and barriers to digital access. A mixed-methods approach was employed to gather data from respondents in the Ranchi district, utilizing structured questionnaires and interviews. Male respondents made up the majority (61.5%), with the largest age …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 06–12 Read article
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A Study on Measures to Improve Digital Education and Technological Advancement Towards Tribal Community Enrichment and Life Satisfaction - Nilgiri District – TN
Abstract: This study examines measures to enhance digital education and technological advancement for the enrichment of tribal communities and life satisfaction in the Nilgiri district, Tamil Nadu. The research aims to assess the current state of digital education accessibility, identify challenges faced by tribal populations, and propose strategies to bridge the digital divide. Using a structured questionnaire, primary data was collected from 60 respondents, including students, educators, and community members, selected …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Assessment of The Impact of Online Learning Platforms on Academic Motivation
Abstract: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning platforms have become an integral component of higher education systems worldwide. Digital platforms such as Google Classroom, Zoom, Moodle, and Microsoft Teams have transformed the way students access educational content and interact with instructors. While these platforms offer advantages such as flexibility, accessibility, and diverse multimedia resources, their influence on students’ academic motivation remains a critical concern. The present study aims to assess the …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Bridging the Gap: Exploring the Social and Economic Dimensions of Gender Equality
Abstract: Gender equality is a fundamental human right and a critical prerequisite for sustainable social and economic development. Despite notable progress in recent decades, significant disparities persist worldwide, particularly in the social and economic domains. This paper explores the multifaceted nature of gender inequality, examining how structural, cultural, and institutional barriers continue to shape unequal access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making power. By analysing key sectors such as education, healthcare, labour …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Revolutionizing Gender Justice: The Intersection of AI and Third-Gender Rights in Indian Legal Systems
Abstract: Artificiаl intеlligеncе (AI) аnd third-gеndеr rights in Indiа convеrgе аt а рivotаl juncturе for аdvаncing еquitаblе justicе systems. A trаnsformаtivе cараcity emеrgеs whеn аlgorithmic tools аrе strаtеgicаlly alignеd with lеgаl frаmеworks, раrticulаrly in reducing systemic bаrriеrs through еnhаncеd judiciаl аccеssibility. This аnаlysis еvаluаtеs AI’s duаl rolе аs both cаtаlyst аnd chаllеngе within Indiа’s evolving рolicy lаndscаре, focusing on thrее domains: lеgislаtivе dеsign, рredictivе jurisрrudеncе, аnd rights-bаsеd govеrnаncе structurеs. Currеnt rеsеаrch …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Arthashastra as a Pedagogical Resource: Cultivating Peace Values through Ancient Statecraft
Abstract: One of the earliest Indian texts on statecraft, including the governance of a state, its economics, diplomacy, military strategy and ethics, is the Arthashastra attributed to Kautilya (Chanakaya), which was written around the 4th century BCE. Although commonly viewed through the prism of realism and the power and pragmatism, peace (shanti) is a strategic and ethical value of the text that ensures stability, prosperity (artha) and welfare (yogakshema) to the …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–43 Read article