STAPS JOURNAL VOLUME 12 ISSUE 7, 2026

VOLUME 12 ISSUE 7, 2026

1.Title:- SPATIAL DISPLACEMENT: ALIENATION AND UNHOMELINESS IN JHUMPA LAHIRI’S THE NAMESAKE
Authors:- S. ZAINAB SALMAN, Dr.J. AHAMED MEERAN
College:- HAJEE KARUTHA ROWTHER HOWDIA COLLEGE, UTHAMAPALAYAM
PAGE NO: 1-6
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02605
2.Title:- PROMOTING A BALANCE BETWEEN WORK AND LIFE HR STRATEGY FOR EMPLOYEES – WORK FROM HOME
Authors:- Sharmila Shetty, V. Basil Hans
University:- Srinivas University, Mangalore.
PAGE NO: 7-21
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02606
3.Title:- SMART AUDIT: AN AI AND MACHINE LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING INTERNAL AUDIT EFFECTIVENESS
Authors:- Vejai Varthan R A
College:- Prathyusha Engg college
PAGE NO: 22-27
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02607
4.Title:- HABUNG IN HISTORICAL MEMORY: FROM POLITICAL LEGACY TO SOCIO-RELIGIOUS IDENTITY
Authors:- Ankur jyoti bharali
University:- Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam
PAGE NO: 28-42
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02608
5.Title:- LATERAL LOAD ANALYSIS ON RC BUILDING IN DIFFERENT TERRAIN CATEGORY AND DIFFERENT TYPE OF SOIL
Authors:- Mr.Dhaval Jadhav, Dr. M. M. Pawar, Dr. M.G. Deshmukh, Ms Supriya Patil, Mr.Amar Pawar
University:- SVERI’s College of Engineering, Pandharpur
PAGE NO: 43-53
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02609
6.Title:- AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON CONCRETE USING SILICA FUME AS PARTIAL REPALCEMENT FOR SAND
Authors:- Mr Anil Lokhande, Dr. M. M. Pawar, Dr. M.G. Deshmukh, Ms Deone Shital, Mr. P.B. Bhaganagare
University:- SVERI’s College of Engineering, Pandharpur
PAGE NO: 54-63
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02610
7.Title:- ROLE OF STATE BANK OF INDIA – IMPACT OF FINANCIAL LITERACY INITIATIVES ON FINANCIAL INCLUSION
Authors:- Ghanashyam, V. Basil Hans
University:- Srinivas University, Mangalore, INDIA.
PAGE NO: 64-72
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02611
8.Title:- KODAGU DISTRICT COFFEE PRODUCTION’S GLOBAL IMPACT
Authors:- Leena, Dr. V. Basil Hans
University:- Srinivas University, Mangalore, India
PAGE NO: 73-77
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02612
9.Title:- RETENTION POLICY FOR GEN Z EMPLOYEES
Authors:- Deepak I, Dr. V. Basil Hans
University:- Srinivas university, Mangalore
PAGE NO: 78-92
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02613
10.Title:- SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE OF FARMERS IN RELATION TO AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION: A STUDY OF JALAUN DISTRICT, UTTAR PRADESH
Authors:- Arun Gautam, R. K. Doharey, Madhu bhartiya, Rachit Patel
University:- Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.)
PAGE NO: 93-102
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02614
11.Title:- EFFECTIVENESS OF EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING INTERVENTIONS IN REDUCING HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED INFECTIONS AMONG HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Authors:- Dr. Gomathi Jaganathan, Dr. S. Kalaivani, Dr. Sarala.M
University:- affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. India.
Authors:- Mrs. Darjilin Michael 
University:- King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Authors:- Mrs. Kanchanamalini Mohanasundaram
University:- affiliated with Annamalai University, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India.
PAGE NO: 103-119
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02615
12.Title:- FROM CHOLERA TO CORONA – LOVE AS AN ARCHIVE IN FLUX IN THE TIMES OF DISEASE
Authors:- Ms Kamaldeep Kaur
University:- Panjab University, Chandigarh
PAGE NO: 120-136
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02616
13.Title:- COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG ELDERLY IN KALYANPUR, KANPUR: A COMMUNITY-BASED STUDY
Authors:- Preeti Chaudhary, Pooja Yadav, Sumit Lyall, Vartika Gautam, Dr. Sheikh Javed
University:- Regency Institute of Nursing, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors:- Ms. Arpita Bali
University:- Himalayan College of Nursing, Swami Rama Himalayan University  
PAGE NO: 137-144
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02617
14.Title:- LOCAL SELF-GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
Authors:- Mohan Banageri, Dr. V. Basil Hans
University:- Srinivas University, Mangalore 
PAGE NO: 145-151
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02618
15.Title:- INDIAN LOCAL SELF-GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
Authors:- Mohan Banageri, Dr. V. Basil Hans
University:- Srinivas University, Mangalore 
PAGE NO: 152-160
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02619
16.Title:- GEN Z EMPLOYEE RETENTION POLICY
Authors:- Deepak I, Dr. V. Basil Hans
University:- Srinivas University, Mangalore 
PAGE NO: 161-184
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02620
17.Title:- EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF BLENDED READY-TO-SERVE (RTS) BEVERAGE PREPARED FROM GUAVA, GINGER AND LEMONGRASS
Authors:- Harshit Gupta, Hitesh Kumar, S.K. Vishwakarma
University:- ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya
PAGE NO: 185-200
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02621
18.Title:- PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND ORGANOLEPTIC EVALUATION OF A READY-TO-SERVE (RTS) BEVERAGE DEVELOPED FROM BLENDS OF LEMONGRASS, HAJAR DANA, KALMEGH, AND BEETROOT.
Authors:- Prince Chaurasiya, Hitesh Kumar, S.K.Vishwakarma, Sreejitha S. Pillai
University:- Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology Kumarganj, Ayodhya-224229 Uttar Pradesh, India
PAGE NO: 201-211
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02622
19.Title:- COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EPIPHYTIC DIATOM COMMUNITIES AND ASSOCIATED MICROFLORA ACROSS FIVE DISTINCT HOST TREE SPECIES
Authors:- Nida Nooruddin Chaudhari, Dr. Divya Kottadiyil, Ms. Megha Sapkota
University:- JSPM University, Pune 412207, India
PAGE NO: 212-226
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02623
20.Title:- A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE EFFECTS AFFIRMATIVE COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND SELF-REASSURANCE AMONG TRANSGENDER.
Authors:- Nagalakshmi K, Dr. Abirami.M
University:- Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
PAGE NO: 227-238
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02624
21.Title:- FORENSIC SCIENCE: THE SCIENCE THAT UNDERLIES EVERY CRIME
Authors:- Rashmi Shenoy, V. Basil Hans
University:- Srinivas University, Mangalore 
PAGE NO: 239-247
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02625
22.Title:- GEN Z EMPLOYEE RETENTION POLICY
Authors:- Deepak I, Dr. V. Basil Hans 
University:- Srinivas University, Mangalore 
PAGE NO: 248-271
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02626
23.Title:- CULTURAL LABOUR AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF MADHUBANI ART: A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS (1970–2020)
Authors:- Ajit Kumar, Dr. Rashee Singh 
University:- Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, Haryana, India 
Authors:- Dr. Nibedita Hazarika 
University:- Women’s Christian College, Chennai, India
PAGE NO: 272-284
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02627
24.Title:- MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FOCUS LEARNING AMONG DYSLEXIC STUDENTS USING REPEATED MEASURES METHOD: A CASE STUDY OF SCHOOLS WITH INTEGRATED SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Authors:- Nor Hisham Haron, Nor Idayu Mahat, Ayu Abdul Rahman, Nor Aishah Ahad
University:- Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok Kedah, Malaysia
PAGE NO: 285-297
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02628
25.Title:- IMPACT OF E-LEARNING ON TIME MANAGEMENT AND SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Authors:- SITALAKSHMI VISWAMANI THARAKAD RAMAN, S.S. NAIKWADI, DR. RINKESH CHHEDA
University:- Shri JJT University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India
PAGE NO: 298-316
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02629
26.Title:- BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, CLASSIFICATION AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Authors:- Saurabh, Tirth Thaker 
University:- Parul University
Authors:- Nakul Kumar
University:- Gandhinagar University, Khatraj, Kalol, Gandhinagar, India
PAGE NO: 317-342
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02630
27.Title:- SPATIAL REALITIES AND OPERATIONAL DYNAMICS OF HORTICULTURE NURSERIES IN BUDGE BUDGE II C.D. BLOCK, SOUTH 24 PARGANAS, WEST BENGAL
Authors:- Avijit Mondal
University:- Barasat College, Barasat, West Bengal, India.
Authors:- Dr. Rajesh Kumar Lal
University:- Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
PAGE NO: 343-367
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02631
28.Title:- HISTORICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN DHARWAD DISTRICT
Authors:- Ms Mangala Hiremath, Dr Vishanz Pinto 
University:- Srinivas University, Mangalore 
PAGE NO: 368-383
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02632
29.Title:- EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON STEEL FIBER-REINFORCED PERVIOUS CONCRETE
Authors:- Ms. Sneha Deshmukh, Mr. Ganesh Ghadage, Dr. M. G. Deshmukh, Dr. M.M. Pawar, Prof. M.V. Dongare
University:- SVERI’s College of Engineering Pandharpur
PAGE NO: 384-393
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02633
30.Title:- WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND POLLUTION PROFILING OF SIVNA RIVER IN MANDSAUR (M.P.) USING WQI FRAMEWORK
Authors:- Rajesh Bhawsar, Dr. Nirma Dhaker, Dr. Pankaj Sen
University:- Sangam University Bhilwara, India
PAGE NO: 394-406
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02634
31.Title:- DARK TRIAD TRAITS AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN INDIAN YOUNG ADULTS: FINDINGS FROM A CORRELATIONAL PILOT STUDY
Authors:- Aishwarya Mishra
University:- Universal AI University, Karjat, Mumbai
PAGE NO: 407-423
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02635
32.Title:- THE EVOLUTION OF INDIAN BANKING: FROM TRADITIONAL BANKING TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND THE RISE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors:- Dr Wajeeda Bano
University:- Mangalore University
PAGE NO: 424-431
DOI: 24.20089.STAPS.2026.V12.7.02636