Bayan College International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Exploring the Dynamics of Attachment: A Psychological Delve into Attachment Styles

Ms. Bushra Bint Humood Al Busaidi — 2024-07-29

Interpersonal relationship which forms the basis of human rights is established at an early stage out our interaction with care givers. These crucial interactions define the course of children’s attachment, and subsequently influence the emotional, social, and psychological aspects of their development for years to come. Knowledge on attachment organization, the descriptions of how people relate to others patterned and give direction to future relations (Bowlby, 1982), affords one a sound perspective from which to analyse patterns of behaviour in people and the possible reasons thereof.

Investigation of Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices toward Environmental Sustainabilityamong Omani college students

Rey Ramirez Magora — 2024-07-29

Previous studies focused on the examination of general knowledge and awareness on environmental issues. Gaps in research revealed that there are still some misconceptions and lack of knowledge, attitudes and practices on environmental sustainability. Thus, this study investigated the knowledge, attitudes and practices toward environmental sustainability among Omani college students. It employed a quantitative approach with descriptive and inferential statistics. It utilized a 15-item Likert scale self-made questionnaire through google form survey among college students at Bayan College, Oman. It used SPSS version 26 for data analysis. Reliability test showed acceptable internal consistency of Cronbach's Alpha =.834. Descriptive statistics revealed that Omani college students have a low level of knowledge about the programs, projects and/or organizations working on environmentalissues in their community. They also have a low level of knowledge on waste segregation management. Results implied that respondents’ environmental practices on sustainable energy use and water conservation are highly evident. Results implied the need for strengthening community-based environmental programs and activities. Results for exploratory factorial analysis revealed high loadings. Results implied that even if Omani college students have high level of knowledge of recycling practices and moderate level of knowledge about use of low carbon development strategies that impact reduction of climate change and conservation of sustainable energy toward environmental sustainability, it does not necessarily follow that they have high level of environmental practices such as waste segregation practices according to recycling types. Results of the study also implied that there is an urgent need to leverage strategic and coordinated mechanisms in higher education forthe promotion and implementation of community-based and campus-based policies, programs, workshops and training on promoting environmental sustainability. Results also implied that there is a need to leverage strategic implementation and use of public transportation and/ or bicycles in Oman towards promotion of a green economy. Thus, this implied that environmental governance could be mobilized by multi-stakeholders for the welfare of Oman constituents.

Trends in Renewable Energy Shares

Lavanya Goswami — 2024-07-29

The global challenge of energy security amidst climate change and geopolitical tensions necessitates a transition to renewable energy sources, crucial not only for environmental preservation but also national security in hostile geopolitical contexts. This paper endeavors to forecast trends in countries' renewable energy shares relative to total energy consumption, encompassing a diverse selection based on geographical, economic, and climatic factors. Employing an ARIMA model with Fourier transformation, we elucidate autocorrelation dynamics within the system, effectively addressing structural breaks and seasonality. Our analysis reveals a consistent upward trend in renewable energy adoption post the 2000s, with GDP per capita exerting varied influences across nations. While crude oil prices negatively impact most countries, their effects are insignificant in Germany and the USA. Furthermore, all countries demonstrate substantial reliance on at least one form of renewable energy, notably hydropower in nations like the USA and Brazil. Our model exhibits a strong fit to the data, as indicated by low AIC and BIC values, white noise residuals, and uncorrelated correlograms. These findings underscore the imperative of renewable energy adoption in mitigating energy security risks and advancing sustainable development objectives.

The MODE OF LOANWORD ADAPTATION IN MEITEILON

Bobita Sarangthem — 2024-07-29

This paper is an attempt to show the linguistic changes of Meiteilon as a result of the phenomenon of borrowing- that is, when Meiteilon speaker utilize lexical items in a foreign language. Since the late seventeenth century, there has been a significant amount of borrowing from Indo-Aryan languages, specifically, Sanskrit, Bengali, and Assamese; subsequently, from Hindi and English. In olden days, people used to think that it was an honor to use borrowed words rather than native ones. Numerous indigenous terms vanished as a result. But a lot of people have started substituting native terms for foreign ones in recent years. This paper discusses the impact of borrowing and the semantic changes that result from borrowing.

The Annual Festivals of Aimol

Chongom Damrengthang Aimol — 2024-07-29

Aimol is one of the recognized tribe of Manipur. It was recognized in 29th October, 1956 vide notification no. 2477, under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. It is the minority tribe of Manipur. The present population of Aimol according to churches record is 4900 (approxt). The Aimol tribe is found in Chandel, Churachandpur, Senapati and Tengnoupal, Chandel, Churachandpur and Senapati district of Manipur.

A Feministic Inquiry into Gender Ambivalence in Alex Micheladas’ “The Silent Patient.”

Mily Elizebeth — 2024-07-29

This research paper seeks to analyse the gender dichotomy from a feministic perspective in the novel The Silent Patient, written by Alex Micheladas. The paper focuses on the primary protagonists, Alicia and Kathy, and their experiences as they navigate through a difficult period of their lives. This is a qualitative study which uses Glick and Fiske’s ambivalent sexist theory, from a feminist standpoint to further understand whether the predicament of these characters has a direct correlation to their gender. The relevance of this study stems from the imperative need to challenge gender roles and redefine societal structures, especially in the context of the marginalization of women and the analysis of sexism in The Silent Patient contributes to the wider discourse on women's experiences and societal factors that shape gender roles globally.

Jentsch and Freud on the Uncanny: Origin and Influences

Soheila Farhani Nejad — 2024-07-29

This study presents a review of two essays on the idea of the uncanny by Jentsch and Freud. In his essay, Jentsch concentrates on the notion of “uncertainty” and its psychological effect on the subject in the process of perceiving an unfamiliar phenomenon, an idea which inspired Freud’s further elaboration on the term. However, Freud relates the uncanny to the intrusion of the ''repressed familiar'' in the form of the unfamiliar. In other words, he uses the idea of repression to explain the different instances of the uncanny such as the castration complex, confrontation with the figure of the double, and fear of death in the form of the return of the repressed.

Responsibility of Literature in planting Green Consciousness: Trees and Decarbonization in The Overstory by Richard Powers

Dr Indumathi Krishnan — 2024-07-29

Abstract:

Trees play a significant role in literature as it does in the lives of humans. Trees co-exist with humans and there seems to be a natural connection between humans and trees. Humans introduce too much of carbon dioxide or methane which obliterates the balance of the ecosystem which in turn affects our lives. An ecosystem is called sustainable only when it is healthy, biodiverse and capable of sustaining itself. Global warming is a serious consequence of the destruction of the ecosystem which eventually intrudes every living thing on the planet. The new genre of climate fiction, abbreviated as ‘cli- fi’describes the effects of climate change that is perceptible and also confer possible options to alleviate those effects.

The paper presents Richard Powers’ The Overtsory as a climate fiction which attempts to depict the problems of deforestation and ecological crisis. Powers portrays the beautiful relationship between trees and humans in the novel and provides an insight into the environmental issues of the present era. Harmony between human and the natural world must be maintained for a perfect ecosystem as Frederick states, “The modern ecological consciousness has a feeling that the balance between human and the natural world must be maintained. A perfect ecology is one in which plants, animals, birds and human beings live in such harmony that none dominates or destroys the other” (147). This paper attempts to prove that literature has always been responsible in creating Green Consciousness in people. The paper critically analysis The Overstory and illustrates how Powers’ novel is a great step towards the global concern of ecological crisis. This study aligns with one of the indicators of Oman Vision 2040 creating awareness through literature and contributing for an effective, balanced and resilient ecosystem to protect the environment ensuring sustainability.

Kopano Matlwa's "Coconut" and Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye"

Manju George — 2024-07-29

The research paper explores the themes of identity and belonging in two critically acclaimed literary works: Kopano Matlwa's "Coconut" and Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye." A comparative analysis is done to investigate how the characters' experiences shape their sense of self and their relationships with the communities in which they live taking into consideration the recurring motifs, character development, and societal influences. The results reveal the striking contrasts and similarities in the protagonists' journeys toward self-identity and their yearnings for acceptance within their respective environments. By delving deep into these narratives, this research seeks to highlight the universality of these themes and the unique insights provided by each author's perspective.