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Taxonomy and diversity of scaritinae and trechinae (Coleoptera: Carabidae) of Kerala
(St Josephs College Devagiri, 2026) Shigina, K.; Sabu K Thomas
Scaritinae Bonelli, 1810 and Trechinae Bonelli, 1810 are the two dominant subfamilies among the family Carabidae from Kerala (Divya, 2022; Ashly, 2023). Taxonomic research on the beetle subfamilies Scaritinae and Trechinae in Kerala is still very limited. This lack of detailed studies has left important gaps in our understanding of species boundaries, distribution patterns, and their systematic classification. To address these gaps, the present study undertakes a comprehensive taxonomic investigation of Scaritinae and Trechinae in Kerala. The aim is to strengthen baseline faunistic knowledge and provide a foundation for future ecological and conservation research. Ecological research on the subfamily Scaritinae and Trechinae in India remains sparse and geographically uneven, with no published studies to date from the North Malabar region of Kerala, a biogeographically distinct and ecologically rich zone that is addressed in the present study. The present study was designed for generating ecological data, abundance, richness, diversity, and seasonality of Scaritinae and Trechinae beetles in selected forest and agricultural habitats of North Malabar. These two subfamilies were chosen for focused ecological analysis based on the taxonomic expertise developed during the initial phase of the study, which dealt with the identification, classification, and documentation of Scaritinae and Trechinae species within the family Carabidae. Taxonomic study includes comprehensive coverage of Kerala’s entomofauna, and diversity study was conducted in selected forests and agricultural ecosystems of North Malabar region. Sampling was carried out in the Semi- evergreen Forest (Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary), Tropical- evergreen forest (Ranipuram Forest) and Agricultural habitat (Chambad Agricultural Field), during both rainy and non-rainy seasons. A total of 28 species of Trechinae beetles belonging to three tribes and seven genera were documented from Kerala. Among these, one new species, three species newly recorded from India, 10 species newly reported from south India, and two species were newly reported from Kerala. A total of 22 species of Scaritinae beetles, belonging to three tribes and 11 genera, were documented from Kerala. Among these, two species newly recorded from India, two species newly reported from south India, and one species newly reported from Kerala. These findings highlights the taxonomic significance of the study.
Funding startegies of start-ups in Kerala
(Govt. College Kodanchery, 2026) Jobin George; Anilkumar, K.
The emergence of Start-ups has redefined global entrepreneurship by fostering innovation, job creation and economic dynamism. In India, particularly in Kerala, Start-ups have evolved as critical agents of technological and social transformation. Despite supportive state policies and initiatives under the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), many Start-ups continue to struggle with financial access, inadequate awareness of funding options and limited strategic management of financial resources. This study, entitled “Funding Strategies of Start-ups in Kerala,” examines how entrepreneurs in the state access, select and utilise various sources of finance to support growth and innovation of industries. It also analyses the choice of selecting funding strategies of Start-ups, evaluates their level of satisfaction towards Start-up finance and investigates the risks associated with availing different sources of Start- up finance. The research is descriptive and inferential in nature, focusing on Start-ups registered under KSUM. Using both primary and secondary data, the study investigates three key dimensions (i) The initiatives of Govt. of Kerala in providing financial and other facilities for promoting Start-ups, (ii) the choice of selecting funding strategies towards Start-up finance, (iii) the level of satisfaction of entrepreneurs towards Start- up finance and (iv) the multifaceted risks of availing Start-up funding. A structured questionnaire was administered to a randomly selected sample of 357 Start-ups drawn from the population of 4891 Start-ups registered in the state. The study employed statistical tools such as reliability analysis, descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing to validate findings. Even though people have sufficient awareness about different funding schemes of both government and other alternative sources, significant challenges remain regarding their accessibility, cost of capital and procedural delays. Entrepreneurs show moderate satisfaction with existing funding avenues, citing the need for more flexible, transparent and timely disbursement mechanisms. Financial and regulatory risks are found to be the most critical barriers to the effective utilisation of funds. The study underscores the importance of integrated financial literacy programs, simplified policy frameworks and diversified funding models such as crowdfunding and revenue-based financing. The findings are expected to aid policymakers, financial institutions and incubators in designing evidence-based interventions to strengthen the Kerala’s Start-up ecosystem of Kerala. By aligning funding mechanisms with the needs of entrepreneurs’, the state can enhance Start-up sustainability, innovation and long-term competitiveness.
Community structure and habitat use by vertebrates in the sacred forests of Kerala
(MES Mampad College( Autonomous) Mampad, 2025) Krishnanand P V; Anoop Das K S
A further study in generalized topological spaces
(St Josephs College Devagiri, 2025) Bushra Beevi, K. K.; Baby Chacko
This thesis investigates the theory of generalized topological spaces (GTS),extending classical topology by relaxing or modifying the axioms that define open sets. Motivated by limitations in standard topological frame works when applied to non-traditional structures in analysis. The thesis defines G - neghbourhood, G - neighbourhood system, G - separated sets, G - Lindeloff spaces, G - derived set, G - dense set, G - locally finite, σG - locally finite, G - paracompact spaces, IG - convergent sequence, IG∗ - convergent sequence and presents fundamental properties, theorems and equivalent characterizations. The work explored the properties of the generalized closed sets, generalized connectedness and general- ized local connectedness. G - locally finite collections and σG - locally collections of sets introduced and used to extend the definition of paracompactness into generalized topological spaces. The work investigate the role of separation axioms in generalized paracompactness. The thesis defines IG limit points and IG - cluster points of a sequence and found some relations between ordinary sequential convergence and IG - convergence in generalized topological spaces. The study advances into the notions of G - regular open sets, G - regular closed sets and discuss about some properties of these type of concepts. Further introduced minimal and maximal G - regular open sets and minimal and maximal G - regular closed sets and investigate the role of these concepts in generalized topological spaces. Overall, the thesis provides a comprehensive and unified frame work that not only generalizes classical topological concepts but also enriches the theoretical landscape of topological spaces.
South asian women in diasporic space voices of adolescent girls in the novels of Mitali Perkins
(Vimala College Thrissur, 2025) Rekha Nair K.; Sijo Varghese C.
A considerable body of research has been conducted to understand the problems faced by women migrants in diasporic spaces. This research encompasses the diasporic experiences of women and adolescent girl migrants. The current study is based on select novels of Mitali Perkins, in which the female characters are social migrants. The narratives selected for the investigation include You Bring the Distant Near, The Not-So-Star-Spangled Life of Sunita Sen, and the two novels in the First Daughter series, Extreme American Makeover and White House Rules. The novels have been analysed from the point of view of diasporic studies, feminism and theories related to young adult literature. The study does not undervalue the sufferings of male migrants, but the study agrees with the theorists who uphold the notion that women migrants suffer more in terms of their gender rather than their race. While male migrants suffer owing to their race, women migrants suffer on multiple levels due to their various marginalised identities. The problems caused by the intersection of marginalised identities have also been discussed in this thesis. The pressure on women to preserve the cultural values of their country of origin is a major issue faced by women in diasporic spaces. This curtails their freedom to choose their level of adaptation to the culture of the host land. A sharp contradiction can be seen in the acculturation process of male migrants, as they have the liberty to choose their level of adaptation. The pressure on women to represent their ancestral culture makes their acculturation process more challenging than that of male migrants. The researcher has also probed into the novels to understand whether gender issues decreases as the generation goes higher.Since women migrants are forced to wear ethnic costumes in the diasporic space, their ethnical identity is easily identified, which makes them more vulnerable to racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia in the case of Muslim women. The research seeks to understand how women migrants handle these challenges; whether they remain passive to the discrimination targeted against them, or actively work to overcome their marginalised status.