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Volume: 2 Issue: 3 (July - September 2026)

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1	Giant Publication Platforms in Social Science Research: A Comparative Study Author(s): Manik Das, Snigdha Naskar. Country: India Research Area: Library and Information Science Page No: 1-19 DOI: 10.70558/IJMRS.2026.v2.i3.301134 Download PDF
Giant Publication Platforms in Social Science Research: A Comparative Study Abstract Just as selecting a robust and high-quality vessel is essential for survival in the deep sea, choosing the right platform to publish high-quality research with the aim of contributing to the body of knowledge is a crucial task for researchers. Factors such as acceptance of their work, citation rates, and the global exchange of knowledge all hinge on this choice. To avoid duplicating existing work, a comprehensive review of research published on the subject over the past 15 years was conducted prior to preparing this paper. This study employed an established descriptive research method and a comparative analytical approach, with comparative analysis serving as the primary tool. An analysis based on ten (10) criteria like, encompassing reliability, credibility, and overall research quality reveals that Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, and Oxford University Press are considered the leading publishing platforms for social science research. Whereas the scope of 'Wiley,' 'SAGE,' and ‘Emerald’ appears somewhat more limited by comparison.
2	The Devadasi Dance Tradition Of Dubi Parihareshwar Devalaya, Assam: History, Performance, And Preservation Author(s): Dr. Manikangkana Barman, Manikangkana Das. Country: India Research Area: Performing Arts Page No: 20-28 Download PDF
The Devadasi Dance Tradition Of Dubi Parihareshwar Devalaya, Assam: History, Performance, And Preservation Abstract Assam, a culturally pluralistic state in Northeast India, has sustained social harmony through diverse ethnic, linguistic, and religious traditions. The region’s religious life is shaped primarily by Shaivism, Shaktism, and Vaishnavism, expressed through ancient Shaktipeeths and Shiva temples that function as centers of worship, art, and community. While the Neo-Vaishnavite movement of the 14th–15th centuries led by Srimanta Sankaradeva reoriented devotional practice, Shaivism and Devi worship retained prominence. A distinctive feature of Assam’s temple culture is the integration of performing arts into ritual worship. Among these, the Devadasi dance tradition, locally called ‘Nati-nach’, represents a foundational form of India’s Margiya classical dance and was historically performed in major Shiva temples including Parihareshwar Devalaya in Dubi. This tradition declined due to loss of royal patronage, colonial intervention, and social reform. Today it survives only in fragments, preserved through the memory of the last devadasis Kaishyala Bala and Raiebala and documented by cultural figures like Bishnu Prasad Rabha and Ratnakanta Talukdar. This paper investigates the historical origins of Dubi Parihareshwar Devalaya, documents the performance structure, costumes, ornaments, and musical instruments of the Dubi Devadasi tradition, and examines contemporary preservation efforts. It argues that institutional support, academic documentation, and community engagement are essential for safeguarding this endangered intangible heritage.