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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
Technology & Society
ISSN: 0976-1861
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Salesian Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | Page No: iii-iv | Section: Contents
TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
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CONTENTS
| Editorial Technology and Evolving Social Spaces George Thadathil | v |
| Articles Information Technology in Global Supply Chain Management Neha Mittal | 1 |
| Mobile Computing and Communication Past, Present and Future Jayanta Loha & Pravin Titumus Mukhia | 15 |
| Eavesdropper Detection using BB84 Protocol in Quantum Cryptography Sr. S. Jothi & Miss A. Vijayarega | 28 |
| RDAT: A Tool for DNA Analysis Amit Ghosh Roy & Ardhendu Mandal | 40 |
| Open Source Software for Image Processing: A Comparative Study R. Shantha Mary Joshitta & R. Savithri | 46 |
| Web 2.0 Technology: Cybersociety, Cyberculture and Cybercrime Debasish Pradhan | 51 |
| Cyber Security Dhirodatta Subba | 60 |
| E-commerce and Socio-economic Development Pawan Prasad | 72 |
| The Idle Technology E-waste Management Jeewan Pradhan | 80 |
| Virtual Gaming: Child's Play or a Serious Concern Kasturi Ghosh | 86 |
| Techno-world Advertisements: Role of Linguistics Vivek Mishra | 96 |
| SMS English: Boon or Bane of Technology? Bedika Rai | 104 |
| Dialectics of Identity in a Techno-Society Arnab Baul | 111 |
| Disciplinary Narcissism and the Pedagogy of Transdisciplinarity Pius V. Thomas | 118 |
| Implementation of Cell Broadcast in Hill Region Prasanta Mangar | 128 |
| Social Networking Sites - Impact on Social Relationships in Darjeeling Hills Smriti Rai | 135 |
| ICT: A Case study of the Darjeeling Hills Kishan Harijan | 150 |
| Biomass briquetting from the residues of Tea pruning Samar Thapa | 162 |
| Technological-gap of Agro-Horticulture sector in Darjeeling Hills Sudha Rai | 174 |
| Indulge Your Wanderlust: E-savvy Queen of the Hills Beckons Amitabha Bhattacharya | 182 |
| Book Reviews J.C Agarwal, Essentials of Educational Technology Innovation in Teaching-learning (Second Edition, 2007) By Niveditya Moktan | 190 |
| Robert Scharff and Val Dusek, Philosophy of Technology: The TechnologicalCondition - An Anthology (2003) By Subhajit Bose | 193 |
Editorial
Technology and Evolving Social Spaces
George Thadathil
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.v-viii
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Editorial
Articles
Information Technology in Global Supply Chain Management
Neha Mittal
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.1-14
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.1-14 | Page: 01-14,
Information Technology in Global Supply Chain Management | Section: Articles
Information Technology in Global Supply Chain Management
Neha Mittal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce at Salesian College, Siliguri Campus.
Abstract
One of the most significant paradigm shifts of modern business management is that individual businesses no longer compete as solely autonomous entities but rather as supply chains. Business management has entered the era of inter-network competition. The management of multiple relationships across the supply chain is being referred as Supply Chain Management (SCM). Information Technology (IT) and its use in organizations and across supply chains have become a determinant of competitive advantage for many corporations. Reflection on the evolving and emerging IT trends further highlights the importance of IT in the context of increasing global competition. This paper conducts an extensive literature review to identify the latest trends and the impact of Information Technology in the Global Supply Chain Management with the objective of collecting, organizing and synthesizing existing knowledge relating to SCM and IT.
Keywords: e-SCM, e-SCM Processes and IT, Information Technology Tools, e-Supply Chain Risks
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Mobile Compting and Communication Past, Present and Future
Jayanta Loha & Pravin Titumus Mukhia
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.15-27
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.15-27 | Page: 15-27,
Mobile Compting and Communication Past, Present and Future | Section: Articles
Mobile Compting and Communication Past, Present and Future
Jayanta Loha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Application at St. Joseph's College, Darjeeling. He is pursing Ph. D from North Bengal University.
Pravin Titumus Mukhia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Application at St. Joseph's College, Darjeeling.
Abstract
A technology that allows transmission of data, via a computer, without having to be connected to a fixed physical link. Mobile voice communication is widely established throughout the world and has had a very rapid increase in the number of subscribers to the various cellular networks over the last few years. An extension of this technology is the ability to send and receive data across these cellular networks. This is the principle of mobile computing. Mobile data communication has become a very important and rapidly evolving technology as it allows users to transmit data from remote locations to other remote or fixed locations. This proves to be the solution to the biggest problem of business people on the move - mobility. In this article an overview of existing cellular networks has been given and describes in detail the CDPD technology which allows data communications across these networks. Finally, we look at the applications of Mobile Computing in the real world.
Keywords: Mobile computing, Data communication, Technology, Communication network
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Eavesdropper Detection using Bb84 Protocol in Quantum Cryptography
S. Jothi & A. Vijayarega
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.28-39
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.28-39 | Page: 28-39,
Eavesdropper Detection using Bb84 Protocol in Quantum Cryptography | Section: Articles
Eavesdropper Detection using Bb84 Protocol in Quantum Cryptography
S. Jothi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Tamil Nadu.
A. Vijayarega is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Tamil Nadu.
Abstract
The recent application of the principles of quantum mechanics to cryptography has led to a remarkable new dimension in secret communication. Quantum Cryptography uses the principles of Quantum Mechanics to implement a cryptographic system. The key problem which is solved by using quantum techniques is that of eavesdropping detection. Conventional secret-key cryptography techniques require the communication of a secret key prior to message exchange. Quantum principles can be used to detect eavesdropping probabilistically when it occurs. The bits are represented as qubits, physically modeled by photons, and communicated over a quantum channel. The polarization states of photons represent 0's and 1's. As a result of these new developments, it is now possible to construct cryptographic communication systems which detect unauthorized eavesdropping should it occur, and which give a guarantee of no eavesdropping should it not occur.
Keywords: Secret communication, Eavesdropping, Photons, Qubits, Quantum channel, Communication Channel, one-time pad, BB84 protocol
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RDAT: A Tool for DNA Analysis
Amit Ghosh Roy & Ardhendu Mandal
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.40-45
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ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.40-45 | Page: 40-45,
RDAT: A Tool for DNA Analysis | Section: Articles
RDAT: A Tool for DNA Analysis
Amit Ghosh Roy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Application at Salesian College, Siliguri Campus. He obtained his M. Sc degree in Computer Science from the University of North Bengal.
Ardhendu Mandal is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Bengal.
Abstract
A Restriction Digest is a procedure used in molecular biology to prepare DNA for analysis or other processing. This enzymatic technique can be used for cleaving DNA molecules at specific sites, ensuring that all DNA fragments that contain a particular sequence have the same size; furthermore, each fragment that contains the desired sequence has the sequence located at exactly the same position within the fragment. These enzymes are called restriction endonucleases or restriction enzymes,1 and they are able to cleave DNA molecules at the positions at which particular short sequences of bases are present. RDAT (Restriction Digestion Analysis Tool), is a program that will accept an input DNA sequence and produce a comprehensive report of the restriction enzymes that will cleave the sequence. It produces a variety of outputs including restriction enzyme maps, theoretical digests and links into the restriction enzyme database, REBASE.
Keywords: Restriction digest, Restriction enzymes, DNA sequence, Enzyme database
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Open Source Software for Image Processing: (A Comparative Study)
R. Shantha Mary Joshitta & R. Savithri
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.46-50
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.46-50 | Page: 46-50,
Open Source Software for Image Processing: (A Comparative Study) | Section: Articles
Open Source Software for Image Processing: (A Comparative Study)
R. Shantha Mary Joshitta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Tamil Nadu.
R. Savithri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Tamil Nadu.
Abstract
The newest trend in software development is open source, which has become almost a revolution over the last decade. Led by the finest software minds on the planet, open source is not only a social and collaborative way to develop software, but in most cases is immune to the profit motive common in the closed source software company culture. Open source software gave rise to open standards of data exchange, control procedures, and interaction among open source software components. During the last years the medical image processing systems development environment have been proposed and scientific research in this field is rapidly increasing. Open source provides a well established framework for processing of these images and do scientific researches. In this paper, number of open sources for image processing are presented and evaluated. Comparison of open source software that is best suited for image processing is also discussed. This paper will also look into the issues and challenges of its implementation. Based on the objectives of the user, this paper furnishes guidelines that help in selecting the most appropriate open source for image processing research.
Keywords: Medical Image Processing, Open Source Software, Comparison, Research
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Web 2.0 Technology: Cybersociety, Cyberculture and Cybercrime
Debasish Pradhan
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.51-59
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.51-59 | Page: 51-59,
Web 2.0 Technology: Cybersociety, Cyberculture and Cybercrime | Section: Articles
Web 2.0 Technology: Cybersociety, Cyberculture and Cybercrime
Debasish Pradhan is a Librarian in University Section, St. Joseph's College, North Point, Darjeeling. He obtained B. Lib. Sc. and M. Lib. Sc. degrees from Calcutta University. He received Ph.D. degree in Library and Information Science from Burdwan University. He has written 1 book and 13 articles in reputed journals and conference proceedings.
Abstract
Communication through the Internet has expanded the social circle. Now, people are actively using the Internet as an important form of social interaction. Internet has empowered this virtual society in diverse ways and it is the most interactive society among all community forms. Web 2.0 technology is a newer mode of web based services, enabling interactive websites and creating this virtual society. It is commonly known as cybersociety. Simultaneously, cyberculture and cybercrimes are the important fallout features. Now, cybercrimes take many faces and are committed in different fashions. Technological advancements have created new possibilities for such unfortunate criminal activities, in particular, the criminal misuse of information technologies in the cybersociety.
Keywords: Cybersociety, Social Networks, Virtual World, Web 1.0, Web 2.0
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Cyber Security
Dhirodatta Subba
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.60-71
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.60-71 | Page: 60-71,
Cyber Security | Section: Articles
Cyber Security
Dhirodatta Subba is an Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science and Application, Salesian College, Siliguri Campus. He obtained his M. Sc (Mathematics) and M. Tech (Computer Science and Data Processing) from IIT Kharagpur. He worked with Tata Consultancy Services for many years before joining the College. He is associated withediting of the Salesian Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Abstract
The growth of Internet Technology has brought huge benefits to mankind. However, new and more complex issues have arrived: cyber crime, cyber terrorism, cyber espionage, cyber war. The subject that deals with the preventive aspect of handling these issues is Cyber Security. It requires an army of trained professionals to make the country safe from these threats. Due to its importance, University Grants Commission (UGC) has mandated that the subject be taught in the institutes of higher education. It is a vast subject, and in this article effort has been made to introduce it in brief with some basic information regarding sources of threat, forms of cyber attack and elements of cyber security.
Keywords: Cyber security, Cyber space, Cyber espionage, Cyber war, CERT-In
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E-Commerce and Socio-Economic Development
Pawan Prasad
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.72-79
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.72-79 | Page: 72-79,
E-Commerce and Socio-Economic Development | Section: Articles
E-Commerce and Socio-Economic Development
Pawan Prasad is an Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Commerce, at Salesian College, Siliguri Campus. Area of interest: working capital management in small scale industries.
Abstract
Rapid technological progress in information and communication technologies (ICTs) along with their widespread diffusion have led to speculation about "frictionless" economies in which transaction costs are nearly zero, barriers to entry and contestability disappear, and markets clear instantly. Some think that electronic commerce, with producers selling directly to consumers over computer networks such as the Internet, will eliminate existing intermediaries (disintermediation) and drastically reduce transaction costs. These lower production costs will encourage the entry of new businesses and thus increase competition and pressure to pass lower costs on to consumers as lower prices. Since electronic commerce is still at a very early stage in its development, much of this thinking is based on speculation or anecdotal evidence. Through this paper, attempt has been made to explore the benefits of E-commerce in socioeconomic development of any region.
Keywords: Commerce, Internet, Development, Business, Trade Policy
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The Idle Technology: E-Waste Management
Jeewan Pradhan
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.80-85
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.80-85 | Page: 80-85,
The Idle Technology: E-Waste Management | Section: Articles
The Idle Technology: E-Waste Management
Jeewan Pradhan is an Assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Application at Salesian College, Sonada Campus. He is associated with the editing of the Salesian Journal of Humanities & Social Science.
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This paper deals with the aftermath of the waste generated by technology. Rapid changes in technology have resulted in growth of the E-waste nationally and internationally. Over and above that, developing countries are becoming dumping zones of E-waste. It also tries to highlight the status of E-waste in India and the vulnerabilities of recycling E-waste.
Keywords: E-waste, Environment, Reuse, Technology, Recycling
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Virtual Gaming: Child's Play or A Serious Concern
Kasturi Ghosh
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.86-95
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ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.86-95 | Page: 86-95,
Virtual Gaming: Child's Play or A Serious Concern | Section: Articles
Virtual Gaming: Child's Play or A Serious Concern
Kasturi Ghosh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Salesian College, Siliguri Campus. She holds an MPhil (Dissertation: Practicing Religion via Performing Art) and an MA degree in the subject from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. She regularly contributes articles to local magazines like Uttormegh, published by the Greater Siliguri Publishers and Book Sellers Association, and Purobarta, published by Siliguri Municipal Corporation. Her areas of interest include literature, religion and art, discourses and cultural studies.
Abstract
Virtual Gaming industry is a growing multi-billion dollar business at present. What they create and market in the form of video games are engaging to both children and adults as they simulate real life as well as conjure up fantastic and imaginary worlds. Therefore, it is not surprising that they are in high demand and are sold at a high price. Though we generally dismiss video games as childish pastimes and harmless engagements, recent developments around the world like gaming related crimes, sicknesses and deaths reported frequently in South Korea as well as other nations have shaken us out of our indifference and compelled us to take them seriously. Many of these games feature
violence as their prime action, rewarding the gamer with in-game perks and powers as one progresses with its ruthless killing spree. These games are generally based on military strategies and tactics, science fiction and more popularly ancient myths and legends. Just like our art and literature, these games too stand as cultural texts of our time. Within the scope of this paper I would like to focus on two games, namely God of War and Dante's Inferno which draw upon classical mythology and literary text as their sources, twisting and manipulating them into new tales altogether. The two questions or serious concerns that I would like to bring up here are what kind of statement or
commentary are these new myths making about our society and whether from those statements can we establish any real difference, from the myths of the old, or progress made by us?
Keywords: Virtual Gaming, Mythmaking, Power, Hegemony, Socio Conditioning.
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Techno-World Advertisements: Role of Linguistics
Vivek Mishra
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.96-103
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ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.96-103 | Page: 96-103,
Techno-World Advertisements: Role of Linguistics | Section: Articles
Techno-World Advertisements: Role of Linguistics
Abstract
This article examines the role of Linguistics in formulating a co-relation between 'Advertising' and the technology-oriented modern world. The focus is on the employing of various Linguistic devices with innovative techniques by the advertisers in order to make their ads persuasive and attractive. I have also discussed the prime role played by Linguistics in the context of devising the punchlines or ad-slogans that we associate ourselves with, in the modern Techno-World. This is an era in which advertising messages not just simply describe the product but concentrate on the consumer of the product, creating product imagery with which the consumer can easily identify himself. Thus,
the present article is an attempt to depict how the natural order of language is modified, shaped and stylized by the advertisers according to the product of advertisement and the target group of consumer.
Keywords: Linguistic devices, Persuasive, Punchlines, Product Imagery, Target Group.
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SMS English: Boon or Bane of Technology
Bedika Rai
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.104-110
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ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.104-110 | Page: 104-110,
SMS English: Boon or Bane of Technology | Section: Articles
SMS English: Boon or Bane of Technology
Bedika Rai is an Assistant Professor in Department of English of Salesian College, Sonada Campus. She was associated with editing of the Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences.Vol III, No.1, Translation Literary and Linguistic Terrain.
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Growth of technology has made a great impact on English language. It led to the rise of SMS English and brought a new genre of language. Modern mobile phones with modern technology of Short Messaging made SMS English to flourish. However, the attempt here would be to find out whether this new language is a boon or bane of technology.
Keywords: Technology, SMS, Language, Message, Style
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Dialectics of Identity in a Techno-Society
Arnab Baul
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.111-117
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ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.111-117 | Page: 111-117,
Dialectics of Identity in a Techno-Society | Section: Articles
Dialectics of Identity in a Techno-Society
Arnab Baul is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Surya Sen College Siliguri.
Abstract
In our age of globalization, the onslaught of technology, particularly in the last two decades, has had some adverse impact on humanity. Identity crisis, manifested in the form of de-centering of self, emotional detachment from society, growing numbness to reason …. is causing grave risk to society. There is possibility of presence of hidden logic of domination behind enlightenment rationality forcing our world into 'uncontrolled bureaucratic domination and domination of machine-technology'. The substitution of rational personality by 'individual-self' of information society that considers shared life experience, tradition, values and institutions unimportant will cause the society to become a place of chronic indeterminacy and perpetual ambivalence. This presentation is an attempt by the author at answering two questions that hover around the issue of identity-technology relation in contemporary society: first, what characterizes the relation between the arrival of new technologies and people's patterns of identification; and second, what is its socio-cultural and geo-cultural impact?
Keywords: Globalisation, Technology, Identity, Transformation, Automation.
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Disciplinary Narcissism and the Pedagogy of Transdisciplinarity
Pius V. Thomas
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.118-127
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ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.118-127 | Page: 118-127,
Disciplinary Narcissism and the Pedagogy of Transdisciplinarity | Section: Articles
Disciplinary Narcissism and the Pedagogy of Transdisciplinarity
Pius V. Thomas is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at Assam University, Silchar, Assam. His areas of specialization are Critical Theories, Hermeneutics and Contemporary westrn thinking. His current research deals with Inter-culturality and critique, Ethics and Reason, Democracy and religion, Environmental Ethics and the philosophy of Human Rights. At resent he is enganged in two UGC-Sap Research projects. One is on Contextualizing the Ethical Repertoire of Environmental and Developmental Rights' and 'Christianity and the Educational Rights in the North East'.
Abstract
The paper is an attempt to stress the critical pedagogy of Transdisciplinarity as the basis of communicative, contextual and democratic system(s) of knowledge. Accordingly, it criticizes 'disciplinary narcissism' as the main cause of disoriented, present day Higher/University education. Disciplinary Narcissism is figuratively defined as the enclosed and self immersed, non communicative attitude of a particular branch of knowledge where the intelligentsia as academia operating within the discipline act structurally in an anti-dialogical manner. In order to achieve such a critical perspective, the paper initiates to be in accord with the critique of knowledge enunciated by critical theory of
Juergen Habermas which facilitates the critique of disciplinary narcissism/ decadence or the self- imposed boundaries of disciplines and the resultant delimitations. The paper puts in place the idea that 'Transdisciplinarity' as communicative-dialogical willingness, designed and constructed to border-cross, both the structural and functional selfimposed boundaries of the disciplinary delimitations, is essential to make the natural movement of knowledge from within and to constantly renew and transform knowledge and learning.
Keywords: Disciplinary Narcissism, Disciplinary Decadence, Decentred Knowledge, Scientism, Trans-Dicsiplinarity.
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Implementation of Cell Broadcast in Hill Region
Prasanta Mangar
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.128-134
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.128-134 | Page: 128-134,
Implementation of Cell Broadcast in Hill Region | Section: Articles
Implementation of Cell Broadcast in Hill Region
Prasanta Mangar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Application at St. Joseph's College, Darjeeling. His areas of interest are Image Processing, Data Mining, Cryptography, Algorithm, and Networking.
Abstract
The paper explains about the ‘Cell Broadcast’ and how it is helpful for the Emergency Alert Notification. It is a mobile technology where a message can be delivered to many mobile handset users. The purpose of this paper is to make people aware of the Emergency Alert Notification through the Cell Broadcast facility presently available and thus in the future to alert the people and help save their lives and livelihood.
Keywords: Cell Broadcast (CB), Base Transceiver Station (BTS), Cell Broadcast Center (CBC)
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Social Networking Sites - Impact on Social Relationships in Darjeeling Hills
Smriti Rai
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.135-149
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ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.135-149 | Page: 135-149,
Social Networking Sites - Impact on Social Relationships in Darjeeling Hills | Section: Articles
Social Networking Sites - Impact on Social Relationships in Darjeeling Hills
Smriti Rai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at St. Joseph's College, Darjeeling.
Abstract
Social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Hi5, Bebo, Twitter, and Google+ have attracted millions of users since the moment of their introduction. Many users have integrated these sites into their daily practices. The hills of Darjeeling have not been left out of this social networking phenomenon too since the introduction of Orkut in India in 2007. However none of these sites are equally popular across cultures, not only across nations but regions too.These websites help in building relationships and helps us to communicate with our surroundings. This article focuses on the computer-mediated communication and its need to evaluate the cultural and behavioral issues of the people in the hills due to exposure of these sites. Not much research has been done on social networking sites in the hills. Therefore, an overview of these sites which have caught the attention of many in the hills is necessary in order to analyze and reflect on the current status on the impact of communication and the cultural aspect of the region. The goal of this article is to see the impact of social networking sites among the people of the hills and to define areas and directions for future research. Observation and online data is undertaken into research performed in area of impact of social networking sites.
Keywords: Social networking, Facebook, Chat, Twitter, Darjeeling
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ICT: A Case Study of the Darjeeling Hills
Kishan Harijan
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.150-161
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.150-161 | Page: 150-161,
ICT: A Case Study of the Darjeeling Hills | Section: Articles
ICT: A Case Study of the Darjeeling Hills
Kishan Harijan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the Presidency University, Kolkata. He is pursuing his Ph. D from Vishva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal. His area of interest is trade and commerce in Darjeeling.
Abstract
ICTs stand for information and communication technologies and are defined, for the purposes, as a "diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate, and to create, disseminate, store, and manage information." These technologies include computers, the Internet, broad casting technologies (radio and television), and telephony.1 Communication can play a major role in supporting the three essential processes relevant to innovation: network building, supporting social learning and dealing with dynamics of power and conflict. The main thrust of this article is to highlight the role and limitations of ICT in India, with special reference to the Darjeeling hills where ICT emerges as a dominant force of knowledge and economic activity. However, the paper starts with a general introduction of ICT. The paper observes the role of ICT in various vital fields such as in Information Technology, Education & Research, Business (e-commerce), Tourism and Rural Development both in India and in the Darjeeling hills. The paper analyzes the limitations of ICT as a whole and tries to furnish few suggestions for the better implementation and growth of ICT in the Darjeeling hills.
Keywords: ICT, Social networking, Facebook, Chat, Twitter, Darjeeling
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Biomass Briquetting from the Residues of Tea Pruning
Samar Thapa
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.162-173
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.162-173 | Page: 162-173,
Biomass Briquetting from the Residues of Tea Pruning | Section: Articles
Biomass Briquetting from the Residues of Tea Pruning
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The paper discusses about the potential for utilization of waste as obtained from tea industry as a source of energy by converting the loose waste materials into compact briquettes or pellets for better storage and combustion. It also discusses the various technical requirements for the above along with the feasibility analysis, environmental benefits and some options that are applicable for energy utilization in a medium or a large sized tea plantation industry.
Keywords: Biomass, Source of energy, Briquetting, Pelletization, Tea, Waste
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Technological-Gap of Agro-Horticultural Sector in Darjeeling Hills
Sudha Rai
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.174-181
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ISSN: 0976-1861 | DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.174-181 | Page: 174-181,
Technological-Gap of Agro-Horticultural Sector in Darjeeling Hills | Section: Articles
Technological-Gap of Agro-Horticultural Sector in Darjeeling Hills
Sudha Rai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Salesian College Sonada. She completed her M.A and is presently pursing her PhD from the University of North Bengal.
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For a balanced development of any nation, state or district, the simultaneous upgradation of all the sectors is important. Agriculture still is the mainstay of Indian economy and hence neglecting this sector means economic loss. Keeping with the current development requirements, technology can play a vital role and this calls for application of technology in agriculture. The present paper attempts to connect the relationship between technology and agricultural sector in Indian scenario. The article puts forward some important information on the technologies that are being adopted in Indian Agriculture and also tries to come up with some important suggestive steps for improving the present state of agricultural technology in Darjeeling Hills.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agro-horticulture, Technology, Economy, Commercialization
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Indulge Your Wanderlust: E-Savvy Queen of the Hills Beckons
Amitabha Bhattacharyya
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.182-189
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Indulge Your Wanderlust: E-Savvy Queen of the Hills Beckons | Section: Articles
Indulge Your Wanderlust: E-Savvy Queen of the Hills Beckons
Amitabha Bhattacharyya is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Sikkim University. He has obtained his M. Sc degree from IIT Kanpur, Doctoral degree from Raman Research Institute, Bangalore and Post Doctoral from Institut Francais du Petrole France. His areas of interest include soft moferials, especially liquid crystals, soaps and detergents.
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Historically, Darjeeling has been known for its world renowned tea, and also for the 'Toy Train'. In this article, attempt has been made to uncover many other factors that have contributed to the development of this place as a prime tourist destination. The whole work is based on field surveys and reviews along with internet surfing. The websitesconsulted are mentioned in the text.
Keywords: Darjeeling, Tea, Tourism, Hotel, Nursery, School, Monastery
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Book Reviews
J.C Agarwal, Essentials of Educational Technology Innovation in Teaching-learning
Niveditya Moktan
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.190-192
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 |DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.190-192 | Page: 190-192,
Essentials of Educational Technology Innovation in Teaching-learning second edition | Section: Book Review
J.C Agarwal, Essentials of Educational Technology Innovation in Teaching-learning second edition, (Delhi: Vikash Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. and Distributors UBS Distributors Pvt. Ltd., 2007), ISBN 978-81-259-2293-3, Rs. 300/-
Niveditya Moktan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at Salesian College, Sonada Campus. She obtained her M.A degree in Social Works from AIMS, Bangalore
The book is the revised edition with the latest syllabus for B.Ed and B.A (Education) formulated by the UGC. The book has been thoroughly revised underlying the clear distinction between " Technology of Education" and " Technology in Education". The author tries to bring out the role of the latest innovations and technology in Education. The author J. C. Agarwal started his career as a lecturer in a teacher training college in 1954 and thereafter worked in different positions in the Delhi Administration. He retired as a Deputy Director of Education /Executive Director of Delhi Bureau of Teachers...
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Ed. Robert Scharff and Val Dusek, Philosophy of Technology: The Technological Condition - An Anthology
Subhajit Bose
DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.193-195
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Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1 (May 2013)
ISSN: 0976-1861 |DOI: 10.51818/SJHSS.04.2013.193-195 | Page: 193-195,
Philosophy of Technology: The Technological Condition - An Anthology (Paperback) | Section: Book Review
Ed. Robert Scharff & Val Dusek, Philosophy of Technology: The Technological Condition - An Anthology (Paperback), (Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2003), 704, ISBN-13: 978-0631222194, $ 37.96 (USD).
Subhajit Bose is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Application, at Salesian College, Siliguri Campus.
This anthology which brings together, a collection of perceptively historical and contemporary essays on the nature of technology and its relation to humanity contains the following: extensive selections from the great classical philosophers on technology; attempts at integrating the latest developments in the philosophy of science with philosophy of technology and clarifies the relation between the two; discusses technology in relation to feminism, deep ecology, multiculturalism, social constructivism, and hermeneutics...
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