Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Dynamics of Machines and Hydraulic Systems. Mechanical Vibrations and Pressure Pulsations
- Describes practical sources of vibration acting on hydraulic system components
- It combines the elements of vibration and dynamic phenomena in hydraulic systems in an unprecedented way
- Demonstrates the impact of non-stationary flow on the energy efficiency of hydraulic systems
Anasakti in VUCA World
This paper explores Anasakti (non-attachment) as a guiding principle for navigating the VUCA world—marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. It emphasizes inner stability, mindful detachment, and ethical resilience as pathways to effective leadership and decision-making.
From uncertainty to stability: a case of cultural integration of two organisations
Cultural integration during mergers is complex in today’s volatile global environment. This case study of Indian consultancy Kognitivus outlines a three-phase model—stability, uniformity, sustainability—to guide integration across divergent organisational maturity levels.
Exploring the Buurtzorg model : A paradigm shift in global homecare
This research paper examines Buurtzorg Nederland’s self-managed homecare model, emphasizing humanity over bureaucracy. It analyzes how autonomy, trust, and intrinsic motivation enhance performance and explores the model’s applicability and sustainability within India’s healthcare context.
Spirituality and Religion in Management: Pathways, Motivations, and Economic Implications
As the author, I explore how spirituality and religion are reshaping management. Drawing on AOM scholarship and database analyses, this study reveals how faith-based values enhance ethics, trust, productivity, and human-centered performance in organizations.
United Nations Peacekeeping: Enabling Conflict Resolution and the Role of Mediation
In a world in which conflict prevention continues to falter, the United Nations has reaffirmed its dedication to diplomacy and mediation. This chapter examines how the UN mobilises mediation processes within peacekeeping frameworks, explores five core support components.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Homecare Delivery—A Comparative Study
This chapter explores how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped home-based healthcare in India. By comparing conventional and self-managed care models, it highlights how decentralization, autonomy, and community trust enhanced resilience and service continuity during the crisis.
Construction of the Great Pyramid with pulley-like systems using counterweights on sliding-ramps
The masonry and architecture analysis based construction proposal of the Great Pyramid is physically advantageous and can explain its fast construction. The proposal offers explanations for how the heaviest blocks were lifted and structural features such as the intricate course height pattern.
Exploring the potential of self-managed organizational structure in enhancing home-based healthcare services in India
This study explores how self-managed organizational structures can enhance India’s home-based healthcare. Through qualitative insights from healthcare management professionals, it highlights trust, collaboration, and autonomy as keys to creating efficient, compassionate, and resilient care systems.
Empowering nurses: exploring self-managed organizations in Indian healthcare
The study explores how self-managed organizational structures can enhance home-based healthcare in India. Using grounded theory interviews with nurses and patients, it identifies key enablers—insightfulness, job enrichment, and autonomy-driven intrapreneurship—that empower nurses and improve care.
