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

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Special Issue

Sustainability, Inclusiveness and Social Entrepreneurship

Volume 29, Issue 9·September 2026·16 articles

Articles

Open Access ·pp. 1–6·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Special Issue on Sustainability, Inclusiveness and Social Entrepreneurship

Tushar Panigrahi, Neha Sharma, Ram Kumar Phuyal, Bhupendra Chaudhary

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-29-9-Foreword

In this paper: This special issue titled “Advances in Computational Security and Cryptographic Technologies through Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Multimedia Analytics” presents a collection of high-...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 907–920·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Mood of the nation : An integrated statistical approach to household inflation expectations in India

Utkarsha Sakarekar, Ganesh Phad, Digambar Uphade

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1699

In this paper: This study examines household inflation perceptions and expectations in India by utilizing data collected from six rounds (78, 79, 79B, 80, 81, and 81B) of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Househo...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 921–937·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Financial health and credit risk of India’s listed automobile and auto-ancillary companies : An integrated financial diagnostics framework

Sunita Mall, Tushar Panigrahi

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1700

In this paper: This study assesses the financial health and credit risk of 18 NSE/BSE-listed Indian automobile firms (nine OEMs, nine ancillary suppliers) over FY2015–FY2026 using consolidated statements. Applying t...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 939–956·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Spatial inequalities and industrial expansion : A critical appraisal of MIDC industrial development in Nagpur district

Ankita Raju Khobragade, Gaurav Raju Khobragade, Seema Malewar

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1701

In this paper: The study examines industrial growth dynamics in Nagpur district, Maharashtra, focusing on MIDC-created industrial estates. It emphasizes industrial development’s role in regional economic changes by...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 957–966·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Social innovation hubs : Transforming vocational education for sustainable entrepreneurship and development

Ranjini S. Nadig, Tanu Shukla, Virendra Singh Nirban

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1702

In this paper: As developing nations grapple with youth unemployment, social inequality, and ecological degradation, vocational education models focused solely on skill acquisition prove inadequate for these complex...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 967–980·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

DataWhiz : An adaptive role-based AI analytics platform for dynamic dashboard generation and automated decision support

Jeet J. Dodia, Aniket Patel

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1703

In this paper: Organizations rely on data-driven decision-making, yet conventional business intelligence platforms demand substantial manual preprocessing and analytical expertise. This paper presents DataWhiz, an a...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 981–998·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Addressing social norms in women’s entrepreneurship : Pathways to sustainability, inclusiveness, and social entrepreneurship

Pramila Satpathy

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1704

In this paper: This study analyzes women entrepreneurship and social norms from the perspective of self-help groups (SHGs) in India, particularly in Odisha. SHGs have become important platforms for facilitating wome...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 999–1010·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Sustainable marketing strategies and consumer behavior in India : An empirical research on the green brand perception and purchase intentions between urban and rural consumers

Ajay Gangele, Priyanka Malhotra, Yaduvir Singh

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1706

In this paper: This work explores Sustainable Marketing and consumer behavior in India that is experiencing an unprecedented economic growth and increased environment consciousness. Its main originality is that it i...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1011–1020·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Systematic literature review on scalability strategies for a social enterprise : A TCCM approach

Shruti Jain, Deepa Vyas, Keren Khambhata

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1707

In this paper: This study synthesizes the existing body of literature on the scaling of social ventures using the TCCM (Theory Context Characteristics Methodology) framework. The review finds that the dominant theor...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1021–1041·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Towards sustainable living : An empirical analysis of environmentally responsible consumer behavior among Gen Z and Millennials

Rhuta Mehta, Smit Vachhani, Dipamkumar Raval

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1708

In this paper: This study looks at how Millennials and Gen Z consumers in Gujarat understand and act toward environmental issues, eco-friendly products, and sustainable practices. (White, Hardisty, and Habib [17]) T...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1043–1057·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Green practices for sustainable education : An analysis of SFIMAR

Sanchayita Banerjee, Sonali Shiralkar-Tatkar

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1709

In this paper: This study tries to shed light on the sustainability practice in higher education, using SFIMAR, Mumbai, as the case institution. Drawing on Education for Sustainable Development, the whole-institutio...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1059–1072·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Role of AI in enabling supply chain 5.0 : Drivers, barriers and critical success factors

Akash Rai, Ruchita Mandli, Kishan Patel, Tripti Sharma, Hetal Jani, Madhu Shukla

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1710

In this paper: Supply Chain 5.0 combines advanced digital technologies with human-centric and sustainable operating principles, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is central to this shift. This paper examines the driv...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1073–1081·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Rice production, prices and export dynamics in Maharashtra

Jyoti Shivaji Banke, Subhash Kombde

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1711

In this paper: Rice is a widely cultivated crop in Maharashtra, and the ideal climate and adequate rainfall of the Konkan region are favourable for rice production. It is observed that nearly 32 districts of Maharas...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1083–1091·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Does ESG affect firm performance : A study with reference to select Indian companies

Sutanuka Shaw, Debdas Rakshit, Kiranmay Bera

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1712

In this paper: In modern times, the significance of sustainability and ESG considerations haveincreased for stakeholders, who now factor them into their valuable decisions. The primary object of this paper is to fin...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1093–1121·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Tracing the evolution of employer branding and employee value proposition : A bibliometric analysis and future research agenda

Ketaki Shetye, Tushar Panigrahi, Sunita Mall

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1750

In this paper: This study examines the knowledge structure of employee value proposition (EVP) and employer branding in the context of high attrition rates in various industrial sectors. By bibliometric analysis, th...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1123–1150·Vol. 29, Issue 9Sep 2026

Analysis of the water scarcity problem : Factors, impacts and engineering strategies for conservation

Falgunni Sachdev, Tushar Panigrahi, Sunita Mall, Preeti Kulshrestha

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1752

In this paper: This review analyses India’s water crisis by examining factors, impacts and engineering strategies through literature from 2000-2025. It identifies climate-induced hydrological stress, unsustainable g...

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