Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Review ISSN: 3078-8358

Education Policy under the British East India Company and Its Transformative Impact on the Indian Subcontinent: An Analytical Review

2025-10-02T04:04:22+00:00

This study attempts to rigorously analyze the education initiatives enacted by the British East India Company (1757-1857) in the Indian subcontinent, emphasizing its characteristics, underlying motivations, and transformative effects. The primary issue examined is the intricate character of colonial education, which fluctuated between endorsing Oriental learning and fostering Western knowledge, ultimately shaping India's socio-political landscape. This research aims to examine significant educational initiatives—from Warren Hastings’ founding of the Calcutta Madrasa to the introduction of Macaulay’s English education system and the subsequent Woods Dispatch—and assess their enduring impacts on Indian society, governance, and cultural identity. The study utilizes a qualitative methodology based on historical analysis, using research records, texts, scholarly publications, and current accounts to explore the development of educational policies throughout Company rule. The findings indicate that initial initiatives to advance indigenous languages and research, including Persian, Arabic, and Sanskrit studies, were predominantly overshadowed by an English-focused educational agenda designed to cultivate a class of intermediates suited to British administrative requirements. This promoted governance, introduced Western concepts of democracy and equality, and established a pan-Indian lingua franca via English; however, it also resulted in considerable deficiencies, including the neglect of mass, female, scientific, and technical education, while maintaining elitist access to education. The results suggest that while British educational reforms altered specific social classes and intellectual discussions, their impact was constrained, and their framework predominantly catered to colonial administrative goals. This study highlights the twin impact of colonial education: facilitating colonial dominance while unintentionally fostering Indian socio-political consciousness. Comprehending this intricate historical backdrop offers significant insights into current issues in education and cultural integration, underscoring the necessity of egalitarian, inclusive, and diversified educational policy.

Challenges, Opportunities, and Considering Factors of Business Education in Bangladesh: An Analytical Study

2025-10-12T04:25:00+00:00

Business education in Bangladesh has perceived noteworthy progression over the past two decades. Despite this expansion, challenges continue in aligning curricula with industry prerequisites, ensuring graduate employability, and maintaining program quality. This study employs a qualitative analytical approach, drawing upon secondary data from academic literature, policy documents, and institutional reports, alongside ethnographic reflections from over a decade of academic experience. This article analyses the present state of business education in Bangladesh, highlighting key challenges, emerging opportunities, and critical factors that educators, policymakers, institutions, and industry stakeholders must consider. Using a qualitative-analytical approach—drawing on institutional observations, curriculum trends, and sector needs—the study outlines pathways to improve relevance, quality, and employability while responding to socio-economic demands and global change. The study identified some key challenges, opportunities, and considerations to develop business education in Bangladesh based on a review and analytical study of existing literature and the practical experience. The study revealed that the sector struggles with issues like curriculum relevance, assessment methods, professional development, industry–academia linkages, resource constraints, quality assurance, employability, and accessibility as challenges, where opportunities include digital transformation, entrepreneurship development, industry demand, collaboration, and skill development in the field of business education in Bangladesh. Key factors considered for reform include aligning curricula with market demands, competency-based learning, investment, industry–academia tie, skills development, entrepreneurship ecosystems, inclusive access, quality assurance, sustainable financing and sustainability.

The Economic Benefits of Skilled Immigrants to the United States. A Case Study of EB1 and EB2-NIW

2025-10-16T14:55:10+00:00

Individuals who moved to a new country on a relatively permanent basis are known as immigrants. This study undertook to look into the economic benefits of skilled immigrants to the United States. A case study of EB1 and EB2-NIW. The study made use of Participants who have firsthand or professional knowledge of the economic activities and impacts of skilled immigrants were given the questionnaires in section. The study employed a mixed-methods design which involves the combination of both qualitative and quantitative data. Data analysis was conducted making use of SPSS. The study shows that the age range of immigrants are found at high levels between 30-55 years (34%), 42-46 years (10%). The result of the study also shows that most of these immigrants are from Asia (34%) and Africa (24%). The least was recorded for Europe and Australia (4%) respectively. The result of the study also shows that more than 80% of the applicants agreed that EB-2 NIW immigrants have a greater presence in public service and research-oriented institutions compared to EB-1 immigrants. Conclusively, the economic benefits of skilled immigrants to the United States cannot be disputed. However, there is a need to address the challenges associated with such as social and professional barriers and policies changes to allow entry of these immigrants who might have satisfied the criterion required.

The ROI of Inclusion: Linking Inclusive HR Practices to Innovation and Market Competitiveness

2025-10-21T08:16:47+00:00

In today’s dynamic business environment, inclusion is no longer just a moral imperative, it is a strategic advantage. This research explores the return on investment (ROI) of inclusive human resource (HR) practices, focusing on their role in driving innovation and enhancing market competitiveness. By analyzing theoretical frameworks and empirical studies, the paper demonstrates how inclusive hiring, equitable leadership development, and psychologically safe workplaces foster diverse perspectives and collaborative cultures that fuel innovation. The study also highlights the link between inclusion and enhanced problem-solving, agility, and customer insight, factors that contribute to sustained competitive advantage. Using a multidisciplinary lens, the paper offers insights for HR leaders and business strategists seeking to align diversity and inclusion (D&I) with measurable organizational outcomes. The findings support the argument that inclusive HR practices are not only ethically sound but economically valuable, offering a clear business case for embedding inclusion into the core of HR and corporate strategy.

Understanding Political Economy: The Global Challenges, From Media – To Immigration

2025-10-30T17:28:57+00:00

This paper offers a comprehensive exploration of political economy as a multidisciplinary field that investigates the reciprocal relationship between economic systems and political structures. Drawing from economics, political science, sociology, and history, it highlights how political institutions and decisions shape economic outcomes—and vice versa—across national and global contexts. The study distinguishes political economy from conventional economics by emphasizing issues of power, equity, and governance, rather than market efficiency alone. Through critical analysis of media influence, social media dynamics, and immigration policy, the paper demonstrates how political economy provides essential insights into contemporary global challenges. By revisiting classical foundations and integrating modern case studies, it argues for the continued relevance of political economy in understanding systemic patterns and shaping informed policy responses in an increasingly interconnected world