Women participation in higher education of India: the enrolment scenario
The role of education in development of the economy is well established. Since independence, the contribution of investments made by the government in higher education has been substantial however post 1980s there has been a decline in the same. Access, equity, women participation and empowerment have been an issue of deliberations all around the world. Higher education provided to women would mean independence in decision making and economic independence. It would develop capabilities to discharge duties and responsibilities in the fields of social, economic, political and cultural arenas. The objective of the study is to highlight the trend of women enrolment in different faculties of higher education and understand its contribution towards women empowerment. This study is based on secondary data available from Census of India, Selected Educational Statistics, UGC annual reports and research articles. The limitations to the study are inadequacy of the data and variance in the data available from different sources. At the end, conclusions and suggestions are presented.
Impact of teachers' motivation on students' satisfaction: a study of management institutions
Recent proliferation of management institutions in India has largely been through private capital. Structural changes in the sector led to several changes in the functioning of management institutions. An important factor has been the working conditions of the teachers which in turn had affected the quality of their teaching. This called for an urgent attention to the issue. This study brings forth the role and significance of teacher's motivation on student's satisfaction with the teaching and enables the management of the institutions to realise, recognise and respond the issue which have an important bearing on teachers' motivation. Besides, with the findings pertaining to student's satisfaction, the institutions may also spot the areas needs attention and strengthen them.
Marie Curie's doctoral thesis: Prelude to a Nobel Prize
This paper is a critical account for the most significant body of Marie Sklodowska Curie's scientific work, presented in the hopes that she be remembered for more of the "right" reasons. It also offers some new insights into her methods and results.