Research Committee

The Research and Development Committee was formed as per the UGC guidelines in the year 2016 under the guidance of the than Principal Ms. Uma Bhowmick and Mrs. Majakhon Kamei, Head of Department, Department of Sociology. At present, it is headed by the Principal Dr. Santosh Kumar and Convenor Dr. Alomi Cynthia Shikhu, Department of Sociology. The Research Development Cell have been working towards encouraging students and faculty in the fields of research, organising and attending seminars, attending orientation etc. Over the year, there has been increase in participation and the Cell will continue to excel in providing and promoting further research interest.

Aims and Objectives of the Research Committee

• To promote research among the teaching faculty by upgrading the pedagogies and teaching skills.
• Provide platform for students to further their studies on research-based activities.
• To encourage visiting scholars and colleges faculty for short term and long-term benefits.
• To encourage funding agencies for research-based activities for the students and teaching faculties.
• to publish annual college journal.

Roles and Functions

• The committee will strive to encourage students to contribute articles writing in college journal.
• The committee will make an attempt to provide visiting scholars and faculty exchange program to encourage research.
• To organize departmental talk or lecture and seminar for students and faculties.

Activities Carried Out

• The Department of Sociology organised Inter- College seminar on the theme “Current Topics and Debates of 21st Century” on 16th April 2024.
• Two students from Sociology Department presented paper at St. John College on 23rd April 2024 organized by Department of Sociology and Political Science in Collaboration with Research Cell, St. John College.
  1. Yinglichumci (PG 4th Sem)- Online Shopping behavior among college students in Dimapur.
  2. Imjungwatila Longkumer (UG 6th Sem) - Mental Health issues among Genz: Causes, Impact and Measures.
• Dr. Alomi Cynthia Shikhu, Asst. Professor, Department of Sociology co-published paper in an edited book Farmers Innovations and best practices by Shifting Cultivators in Asia-Pacific on the topic Traditional use of Macaranga Trees for soil fertility, edited by Malcolm Cairns, UK, Croydon, CR(2023).
• Dr. Alomi Cynthia Shikhu, Asst. Professor, Department of Sociology attended as an external member for A. Mary Jahini, Ph.D scholar, St. Joseph University, Ikishe Model Village, Chumoukedima on 28th May 2024 on the topic Role of Self-Help Group in promoting social transformation among schedule tribes with special reference to Kalvarayan Hills in Salem District of Tamil Nadu.
• Ms. Olivia J Kikon, Asst Professor, Department of Sociology
  1. Participant in a Ten-Day Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences. Organized by Dept. of Sociology, Nagaland University under the sponsorship of Indian Council for Social Science Research, New Delhi. Dated 21st - 31st May, 2024.
  2. Participant as well as organising member on a Two-Day National Workshop on Qualitative Research Methods organized by Dept. of Sociology, Nagaland University. Dated 27th - 28th March, 2024.
• Ms. Peulungling and Ms. Chemdenchila (UG 4th Semester) presented paper on the topic Malala Yousafzai: An activist for Women Empowerment in the Inter- College seminar organized by the Department of Sociology, Pranabananda Women’s College on the theme “Current Topics and Debates of 21st Century” on 16th April 2024.
• Mr. Pintu Chakraborty, Librarian, Pranabananda Women’s College published an article in the 4th edition of the College Journal (2023) on the topic Changing Roles and Responsibility of Library Professionals in Adopting the Digital Revolution.
• Following PG students published article in the 4th edition of the College Journal (2023):
  1. Hanluchi- Socio-Economic Status of Street Vendors in Dimapur.
  2. Litoli B Muru- Self Help Group and Women Empowerment in Kivikhu Village.
  3. Talijungla Jamir- Women Entrepreneurs: A study of Naga Society.
  4. V. Alokali Tuccu- A Study on folktales and folklores of Sumi Naga.
  5. Wikami Chewang- Study on Street- food Vendors with special reference to safety and hygiene in Dimapur town.
• Mrs. Rina Anal, Asst Professor, Department of Education, completed 5th NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme(MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission organised by MMTTC, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh (India) from Feb 5-14, 2024.
• Mr. Nayan Basu, Head of Department, Department of Education
  1. Completed 5th NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme(MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission organised by MMTTC, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh (India) from Feb 5-14, 2024.
  2. Published article on the topic “Integrating Skills to Prepare Students for 21st Century - As per NEP 2020” published in Public College Journal of Economics & Commerce, Vol XIII, in 2023.
  3. Published book Communication Skills (As per latest curriculum of the directives of NEP 2020) Nagaland University in 2023. ISBN: 978-81-19948-17-8 and Communication Skills (As per latest curriculum of the directives of NEP 2020) FYUGP North Eastern Hills University in 2024. ISBN: 978-81-19948-49-9.
• Mrs. Ulla Laureen Fernandez, Asst Professor, Department of Education Attended 5th NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme’ under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission organised by MMTTC, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh (India) from February 5-14, 2024.
• Ms. Rupa Dutta, Asst. Professor attended 5 days Non Residential Faculty Development Programme organised by Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Lalmati, Guwahati (Assam) from 19-02-2024 to 23-02-2024.

Members of the Research Committee includes:

• Dr. Alomi Cynthia Shikhu - Convenor
• Mr. I. Imkongakum Ao - Assistant Convenor
• Dr. Sanjukta Bhattacharjee
• Ms. Olivia J Kikon
• Mr. Seiboy Khongsai