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Hybrid ·Peer-reviewed·ISSN (Online): 2169-0014·ISSN (Print): 0972-0510

Monthly Journal: Publishes peer-reviewed aticles on theoretical and applied statistics and management systems, expoloring industrial statistics, actuarial and decision sciences.

Issues up to 2022 co-published with and available at:Taylor & Francis Online
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Volume 29·Issue 6·June 2026·7 Articles

Volume 29, Issue 6

Articles

Open Access Research Article·pp. 573–588·Vol. 29, Issue 6Jun 2026

Metaverse unbound : A comprehensive exploration of beyond-the-hype realities, charting new frontiers in practice, investigation, and policymaking

Namrata Tapaswi

Published Online: 26 Mar 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1431

In this paper: The metaverse can extend the limits of reality by using augmented and virtual reality technology. It allows individuals to connect seamlessly in genuine and artificial environments by employing avatar...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 589–602·Vol. 29, Issue 6Jun 2026

Estimating the reliability of a series stress-strength system using lognormal kernel

Meriem Medjider, Karima Lagha

Published Online: 07 Mar 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1477

In this paper: In this paper, we have estimated the reliability of a system composed of elements connected in series and subject to the same stress, by the nonparametric kernel estimation method using lognormal kern...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 603–618·Vol. 29, Issue 6Jun 2026

Analyzing the financial performance and efficiency levels of general insurance companies in India

S. Baby Latha, V. Ruth

Published Online: 03 Apr 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1586

In this paper: The present study investigates the Efficiency and Financial performance of Indian general insurers during the period 2016-2022. This study measures the level of efficiency of these firms by applying D...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 619–628·Vol. 29, Issue 6Jun 2026

Digital divide and its impact on financial inclusion in tribal Kerala

Jibu P. Joseph, Rosmin Sunny

Published Online: 15 May 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1594

In this paper: The financial Internet is making our country’s digital divide, especially with no infrastructural developments. Digitalization could connect to deliver worldwide and combined access to high-quality fi...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 629–659·Vol. 29, Issue 6Jun 2026

An optimized statistical framework for adaptive shot boundary detection and key frame extraction in video streams

Avani Samir Bhuva, Dhirendra Mishra

Published Online: 08 Apr 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1605

In this paper: The rapid growth of regional language news videos faces major challenges for efficient indexing and retrieval, particularly for regional languages such as Gujarati, which is spoken by 55 to 62 million...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 661–678·Vol. 29, Issue 6Jun 2026

The role of digital technologies in enhancing safety and competitiveness in the steel industry : A review of industry 4.0 applications

Santanu Purohit, Sujoita Purohit

Published Online: 22 May 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1615

In this paper: The steel sector is a fundamental industry in the global economy, facing challenges in both safety aspects and the need to increase competitiveness in response to growing environmental regulations and...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 679–700·Vol. 29, Issue 6Jun 2026

Why do consumers choose organic food? A theory of planned behaviour and end chain theory perspective

Ashwini M. Jamuni, Mahadevi S. Halijol

Published Online: 15 May 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1618

In this paper: The Indian organic food market is growing at a very high rate owing to increase in environmental concerns, health concerns as well as due to the shift towards sustainable consumption. This study explo...

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