http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4203 2026-05-01T12:33:15Z 2026-05-01T12:33:15Z Bapat, Sayli S. http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/19735 2025-12-27T21:31:17Z 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Digital Overload and Mental Fatigue: A Psychological Study of Technology Use Among Students Bapat, Sayli S. The rapid integration of digital technologies into everyday life has transformed how students learn, communicate, and organise their routines. However, this digital immersion has also given rise to the psychological phenomenon known as digital overload, which refers to excessive information flow, continuous connectivity, and constant digital engagement. This paper investigates the relationship between digital overload and mental fatigue among students, using secondary data from scholarly articles, government reports, global surveys, and psychological studies conducted over the past decade. Findings indicate that prolonged screen time, excessive social media use, multitasking with digital devices, and irregular sleep schedules are strongly associated with mental fatigue, cognitive exhaustion, reduced academic performance, and higher anxiety levels among students. The paper concludes with recommendations for educators, policy-makers, parents, and students to promote healthier digital behaviour.

2025-12-01T00:00:00Z Bapat, Sayli Joshi, Sneha Samir http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/18527 2025-08-11T21:31:38Z 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z

Sleep Patterns and Mood Disorders in College Students Bapat, Sayli; Joshi, Sneha Samir Sleep issues and mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, pose significant obstacles for college students. According to secondary data syntheses, approximately 33% of students have clinically significant sleep problems, while 34% and 32%, respectively, have anxiety and depression symptoms. These numbers, which come from extensive meta-analyses with up to 1.4 million individuals, highlight how pervasive these issues are. There are moderate correlations between psychological discomfort (r = 0.39) and poor sleep quality, as determined by standardized tools such as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). It is noteworthy that evening chronotype, or "night owl" tendencies, shows weak but consistent associations with depression (Fisher's z ≈ –0.20). These effects are exacerbated when social jet lag (≥2 hours difference between weekday and weekend sleep timing) is added, increasing the risk of depression by almost five to six times. The bidirectional association between sleep and mood is further clarified by longitudinal studies, which show that baseline mood disorders predict decreasing sleep over time, while poor sleep quality predicts subsequent increases in stress, anxiety, and depression (standardized β = 0.26–0.32). Important variables include resilience and circadian alignment: while greater social jet lag exacerbates sleep-mood dysfunction, greater resilience reduces it. Emotional dysregulation and circadian misalignment serve as the mechanistic foundation for these occurrences. Evening chronotypes frequently experience social jet lag, or a discrepancy between their biological and social clocks, which leads to long-term sleep deprivation and mental instability. Prefrontal– amygdala connection is weakened by inadequate sleep, which results in emotional reactivity, decreased positive affect, and trouble making decisions. Secondary sources of intervention data indicate that sleep and mental health outcomes can be significantly improved by lowering nighttime screen use, encouraging sleep hygiene, developing resilience through emotion control and mindfulness, and adjusting schedules to chronotype. Notwithstanding strong secondary findings, there are a number of drawbacks, such as study variability, the use of self-report measures, and the dearth of thorough randomized trials. The testing of chronotype-specific and resilience-building therapies, wearable sleep tracking, and longitudinal and experimental designs must be the top priorities of future research. Secondary studies continuously show that stress and circadian misalignment are the main causes of the high prevalence and interconnectivity of mood disorders and sleep problems among college students. Circadian- aware scheduling, resilience building, and lifestyle modifications backed by institutional policy are necessary to mitigate these problems.

2025-07-01T00:00:00Z Joshi, Sneha Samir Bapat, Sayli http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/18526 2025-08-11T21:31:45Z 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z

A Study on Building Company Culture with Trust: HR's Strategic Role Joshi, Sneha Samir; Bapat, Sayli This research paper examines the strategic role of Human Resources (HR) in cultivating a company culture rooted in trust, highlighting its importance for sustainable organizational success. The study examines the psychological significance of trust in the workplace and reviews literature from leading scholars and practitioners. It identifies best practices for HR in trust-building and suggests that it is not developed passively but requires consistent and intentional strategies such as transparent communication, fair HR practices, inclusive leadership, and psychological safety. The study also provides strategic recommendations, such as embedding trust in organizational values, training managers, using trust metrics, and ethically applying technology. The research concludes that trust is a cultural asset and competitive differentiator in an era of digital transformation and generational diversity. HR's role extends beyond administrative functions to shaping the ethical and emotional climate of the workplace. By prioritizing trust, organizations can build resilient cultures that attract talent, foster loyalty, and drive long-term success.

2025-07-01T00:00:00Z Deshpande, Bhagyashree http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/18398 2025-05-29T21:31:44Z 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z

Integrating Supply Chain Management and Financial Systems for Sustainable Growth in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Deshpande, Bhagyashree Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the global economy, contributing significantly to employment, innovation, and GDP. Despite their economic importance, SMEs often face challenges in managing their supply chains and financial systems effectively. This paper aims to explore the intricate relationship between supply chain management and financial systems within SMEs, with an emphasis on how their integration can lead to sustainable growth. The research is conducted using a mix of secondary data and analytical methods to assess the prevailing issues and propose strategic interventions. The study begins with a comprehensive introduction to the nature of SMEs, their economic relevance, and the common operational constraints they face. Following this, the paper outlines the need for efficient supply chain and financial system integration, emphasizing cost control, risk management, and responsiveness to market demands. The importance of the study is examined in the context of global competitiveness and digital transformation, highlighting how SMEs can leverage integrated systems to streamline operations and improve financial decision-making. The objectives are clearly defined, focusing on identifying integration challenges, assessing their impact, and recommending best practices. Limitations include reliance on secondary data, generalizability issues, and dynamic economic variables. A detailed literature review is conducted to analyze existing research and theoretical frameworks relevant to the topic. The data analysis section delves into patterns, correlations, and case studies drawn from secondary data sources such as government reports, industry publications, and academic journals. The findings suggest that integrated systems can enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enable data-driven decision-making. The conclusion synthesizes the research findings and provides actionable recommendations for SMEs aiming to achieve long-term sustainability through improved supply chain and financial integration.

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