International Journal of Trends in Humanities

STEM is about science technology engineering and math all put together in school work. Small group talks are seen as a good way to help students learn in these classes but it depends on things like how much the teacher knows about the topic and whether they feel ready to lead the talks. We looked at photovoltaics for this which mixes all the STEM areas and connects to solar power as a clean energy option that could help a lot. Teachers took part in talks using articles and similar materials on the subject.It seems the goal was to build their knowledge and get better at running these discussions so they could try the same thing in their classrooms. Some parts of how that actually plays out might still be unclear though.

The implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India mandates a radical paradigm shift in the school education ecosystem, moving from rote-based learning toward a 5+3+3+4 pedagogical structure centered on critical thinking and multidisciplinary exploration. This paper employs a Qualitative Policy-to-Practice Synthesis (QPPS) design to analyze the evolving role of the school librarian as a strategic catalyst within this framework, with a specific focus on the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) system.

With the advent of digital streaming sites, screen acting and its performance aesthetics along with methods of actor training in contemporary Indian cinema have undergone tremendous changes. The evolution of OTT sites like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, and Zee5 has created an environment where realistic, psychological, and character-centric performances are encouraged among other things. Therefore, contemporary acting in Indian cinema has evolved from the melodramatic theatrical tradition towards subtler, naturalistic and nuanced performance art forms.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a significant force in reshaping contemporary literary criticism. Traditionally, the interpretation of literature has relied primarily on human-centered methods such as close reading, contextual analysis, and theoretical framing. However, the integration of AI-based techniques including Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), stylometry, and sentiment analysis has introduced new possibilities for examining literary texts at both micro and macro levels.

Siri Bhuvalaya, attributed to the Jain monk Kumudendu around the 11th century C.E., represents a unique multidimensional literary work that outshines conventional textual forms. Encoded through complex numerical matrices known as chakras and combinatorial rules called bandhas, it preserves a vast interdisciplinary compilation encompassing philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, medicine, and linguistics. The text embodies Jain doctrines of pluralism and conditional truth by enabling multiple valid readings across over 700 languages.

Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Access (OA) publishing are transforming higher education by promoting equitable access to knowledge, reducing costs, and fostering collaborative innovation. While OER focus on openly licensed teaching and learning materials, OA ensures unrestricted online access to scholarly research. Together, they form an integrated open knowledge ecosystem aligned with global policy frameworks such as the UNESCO OER Recommendation (2019) and the Budapest Open Access Initiative. This study critically examines institutional policies, sustainability strategies, and collaborative models that influence the adoption and long-term implementation of OER and OA in higher education. Using a qualitative, integrative review methodology, the study synthesizes literature published between 2002 and 2024, along with international declarations and institutional reports.