Bhatter College Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies

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  • Water Quality Assessment of the Subarnarekha River at Dantan

    Sutapa Chakrabarty , Subhankar Sardar  

    1,2 Department of Chemistry, Bhatter College, Dantan

    [Article History: Received: 10 Sept 2023. Revised: 25 Sept 2023. Accepted: 30 Sept 2023. Published: 5 Oct 2023]

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    Abstract

    The present study was carried out to assess the water quality status of the Subarnarekha River at the nearest area of Dantan, Paschim Medinipur during summer time. Water samples were collected from three sampling stations. The water samples were analyzed for 9 physicochemical parameters by standard methods followed by APHA 1985 [1] and the following results were: Temperature 31.2-33.40 C, pH 7.8-7.99, Electrical Conductivity 349-368 µ mho, Total dissolved solids 223.4-235.5 mg/l, Total Alkalinity 91-96.95 mg/l, Total Hardness 76.8-86.7 mg/l, Calcium 25.92- 27.84 mg/l, Magnesium 12.28-16.32mg/l, Chlorides 21.27-31.91 mg/l. The analyzed physicochemical parameters were below the maximum permissible limit of Indian standards (IS: 10500). So, from the physicochemical analysis, it is observed that the water quality of Subarnarekha River is satisfactory at the nearest area of Dantan and hence suitable for irrigation and human consumption with minimal treatment but after disinfection.

    Keywords: Subarnarekha River, Dantan, Water Quality, Physicochemical Parameters

    Sustainable Development Goals: Clean Water and Sanitation

     

     

     

  • The Hindi-speaking Society in Bengal: A Case Study of Dantan and Belda

    Pranab Barman , Priyaranjan Patra , Subhasundar Pradhan , Uttam Maikap  

    1,2,3,4 Bhatter College, Dantan, Department of History

    [Article History: Received: 10 Sept 2023. Revised: 25 Sept 2023. Accepted: 30 Sept 2023. Published: 04 Oct 2023]

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    Abstract

    In the latter half of the 19th century, the railways expanded rapidly, and people from the Hindi-speaking belt of India migrated to different parts of the country in search of trade and commerce. These astute people settled in areas with good connectivity, market accessibility, and scope for trade and commerce. Along with Europeans, they gradually emerged as a decisive trading group. Soon after, they started regulating local trade and commerce. To Bengalis, these people were foreigners. For Bengalis, people from Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh are all from the same land of ‘Marwar,’ so all were ‘Marwaaris’ for them. These Hindi-speaking people played an active role in the development process of the region. They engaged in social extension and development activities and changed the financial structure of the region. After two to three generations, they are no longer foreigners; this has become their homeland. This article explores their journey from being foreigners in this land to making it their homeland and becoming a part of this region. Additionally, it delves into the new social and cultural dynamics of Dantan and Belda.

    Keywords: Hindi, Diaspora, Society, Midnapore, Urbanization

      Sustainable Development Goals: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

  • Endangered Smithy Cottage Industry in Dantan: A Socioeconomic Analysis

    Swastick Sen Chowdhury , Amit Das , & Mir Ahammad Ali
    1.2.3 Bhatter College, Dantan, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India.

    [Article History: Received: 24 August 2023. Revised: 12 Sept 2023. Accepted: 15 Sept 2023. Published: 21 Sept 2023]

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    West Bengal’s Dantan hamlet, in the Paschim Medinipur district, is well-known for its in-house antique smithy cottage industry. The industry, which was once a source of pride and respect for the community, is now in a dangerously decayed condition. The goal of the paper is to examine the nature of the industry and the potential causes of its endangerment. To carry out the research, a primary survey based on a questionnaire and interview method is undertaken on five sample industries that were purposefully chosen. Analysis of the results is done, and ideas or enhancements for the rebirth of this smithy operation are discussed.      

    Keywords: Smithy Cottage Industry, Income, Expenditure, Employment.

    Sustainable Development Goals: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

     

  • Book Review of Panorama: A Collection of Short Stories by Shilpi Chaklanobis

    Reviewed by
    Dr. Sapna Dogra
    Email: sapnardm@gmail.com

    Volume VII, Number 1, 2017 I Full Text PDF

    Panorama is an enthralling collection of short stories that primarily revolves around relationships in a modern-day metropolis. In fifteen stories Shilpi displays plethora of familiar urban character: domestic help, college professor, working mother, passengers travelling in a train, to name a few, and situates them in interesting positions that involves dilemmas, loss, regret, repentance, acceptance and grief. This
    is Shilpi’s maiden venture into creative writing.

    According to Edgar Allan Poe, one of the Hallmarks of a good story is its coherence to hold the readers interest from beginning to end. This is applicable to the present book as well. There was not a moment of tediousness and each narrative unravelled with a grace and interest. Shilpi’s efforts to breathe life into her characters are indeed commendable. All her stories are closely related to life and human
    experience.

  • Evolutionary Paradigm Shift in the Instructional Strategies of Chemical Concepts

    Sibananda Sana1, Chandan Adhikary2 & K.N. Chattopadhyay3
    1Department of Chemistry, Government Training College, Hooghly-712103, West Bengal, India
    2Department of Chemistry, Institute of Education (P.G.) For Women, Chandernagore, Hooghly-712138, West Bengal, India
    3Department of Education, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, India. Email: knc_bu@yahoo.co.in

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    Abstract
    The ‘triplet’ design of the chemical concepts comprising macro, sub-micro and symbolic dimensions are the backbone of chemistry. The disciplinary evolution of chemistry as an independent discipline from chemical myths and magic to today’s chemistry had brought a radical changes in all aspects pertaining to theories, practices and applications. The newly evolved chemical concepts and technological growth in education greatly influenced the instructional strategies in a paradigm way from ancient traditional ‘chalk and talk’ instructional method to the current multimedia mediated teaching learning processes. In this article we are to analyze how these radical changes in the instructional strategies of the chemical concepts help to comprehend abstract chemical thoughts meaningfully.

    Keywords: Chemical concepts, Triplet design, Macro, Sub-micro and Symbolic dimensions, Transformation of instructional strategies.

  • The Role of Justice in Shaping Climate Change Negotiations

    Saurabh Thakur
    PhD Scholar, Diplomacy and Disarmament Division, Centre for International Politics, Organization and Disarmament (CIPOD), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Email: thsd89@gmail.com

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    Abstract
    The manner in which the states define their responsibilities to act on climate change and interpret the other state’s accountability has been the fundamental conflict within climate change negotiations. The concept of justice is the moral basis of all political action and the principles of equity are the cornerstone, in the quest for justice, which has guided the international and national climate change mitigation and adaptation policies. It derives from a concept of social justice which can be applied to individuals, communities, nations, and even across generations. The pertinent question this paper examines are- Who should be held responsible for climate change? And who should pay the cost for it? The Climate Justice approach strengthens the institutional demand for equity and democratic decision making, which has eroded over the decades and at the same time it offers a sharp polemical response to the dominant discourses of development.

    Keywords: climate change, climate justice, negotiations, equity, North-South divide

  • Religion and Sanitation in a City in Ghana: A Conundrum?

    Samuel Adu-Gyamfi & Emmanuella Elikplim Awuku
    Department of History and Political Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana. Email: mcgyamfi@yahoo.com

    Volume VII, Number 1, 2017 I Full Text PDF 

    Abstract
    The current state of sanitation in Ghana is not a sudden development. The issue of poor sanitation stems from the poor management of waste in communities principally because of the attitude of the people towards it. The issue of religion comes to light in considering the factors that play a role in dealing with sanitation because of the confidence people have in religion. It is necessary to explore this possibility in dealing with the issue of poor sanitation in the society. This study therefore seeks to uncover the relationship between sanitation and religion in Ghana from the second half of the twentieth century to contemporary times.

    Keywords: Religion, Secularism, Sanitation, Ghana, Kumasi

  • Governance and Management of Higher Education in India: An Overview

    Dr. Niladri Pradhan
    Department of Education, Malda Women’s College, Malda-732101, West Bengal. Email: pradhanniladri.mwc@gmail.com

    Volume VII, Number 1, 2017 I Full Text PDF 

    Abstract
    India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world, and in terms of number of students enrolled, it is the second highest after China. In its size and diversity, India has the third largest higher education system in the world, next only to China and the United States. Before Independence, access to higher education was very limited and elitist, with enrolment of less than 0.2 million students in 500 colleges and 20 universities. Today, Indian higher education is comprised of 819 universities, 40,026 colleges, 91 institute of national importance and 11, 669 stand-alone institutes with enrolment of about 35.7 million students including 19 million boys & 16.07 million girls (AISHE, 2016-17). The structure, nature, features of degree and non-degree granting higher education institutes in India have been discussed in the first part of this paper. On the other hand the author has also highlighted the present scenario of Indian higher education in terms of multi-layered regulatory councils, plan and policy making bodies. Moreover the author has identified some of the strategic strides and pragmatic steps to overcome the above mentioned problems in higher education and make policy recommendations for implementations.

    Keywords: Higher Education, management, governance

  • Effectiveness of Elementary Education Curriculum in some CBSE schools of Patna with respect to teacher motivation and student achievement

    Namita Kumari1& Fr. Thomas Perumalil S.J.2
    1 Mother’s International Teacher’s Training Academy, Phulwarisharif, Patna.
    Email: namita.educ@gmail.com
    2 Principal, Xavier College of Education, Digha, Patna

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    Abstract
    Curriculum is the guide map based on which any formal education program is conducted. It can be considered as the totality of the knowledge and skills that the students are expected to learn in class as well as outside class as part of formal education. The curriculum implemented in primary classes is prescribed by Examination Boards such as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India. The implementation of the curriculum varies between schools because of local factors. For curriculum to be effective several conditions have to be satisfied. So it is meaningful to talk about the effectiveness of curriculum. Teacher motivation is an important parameter related to implementation of the curriculum because it is teachers that ultimately implement the curriculum. It is expected that the teacher’s own sincerity towards work, seriousness and work motivation will have a role to play both in forming an opinion regarding the curriculum, and in shaping its implementation. Student Achievement is a measure of the amount of academic content that the student learns in a determined amount of time. It is one of the parameters by which the quality and performance of a school is judged. In the present paper, academic
    performance has been used as a measure of student achievement. For this the summative assessment grades of the students have been used. For assessing Teacher Motivation and Effectiveness of curriculum five point Numerical rating scales were constructed, and tested for validity and reliability. For testing validity, a part-whole correlation was carried out and the final rating scale was prepared on its basis. Reliability testing was done using split half method. The annual summative assessment scores were used as a measure of student achievement. Data
    was collected from three Government schools and four Private schools. The study showed a positive correlation of effectiveness of curriculum with both teacher motivation and student achievement. It was also observed that students whose parents had had higher education scored better in their examination. Poor family economy was detrimental to student performance. Although the difference between teacher motivation in Government and private schools was not significant, the students from private schools performed better in the examinations.

    Keywords: Elementary education, Effectiveness of curriculum, Teacher Motivation, Student Achievement.

  • Spinoza’s Ontology and the Meaning of Happiness

    Rocco A. Astore
    New School for Social Research in New York, NY. Email: astor421@newschool.edu

    Volume VII, Number 1, 2017 I Full Text PDF

    Abstract
    This piece will first investigate Spinoza’s speculations concerning God or Nature. Next, explicating his ideas regarding the human mind and body will assist the reader in understanding his views on the human condition, and the influences that distort people’s abilities to love God fully. Finally, I will argue that love of God, is also a love of one’s self, and therefore, people may claim that God’s love is not mandatory for their happiness.

    Keywords: Spinoza, meaning of happiness, ontology, God