Navin Kumar
Biographic Data
| ID | 82057 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Navin Kumar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Navin |
| FAMILY NAME | Kumar |
| SIGNATURE | KUMAR N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Yale University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8749-2367 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 26 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Grit as a buffer
Fear of missing out (FoMO) has increasingly been linked to declines in psychological resources, including psychological capital (PsyCap). The present study investigated whether grit acts as a moderator in the association between FoMO and PsyCap among college students (N = 103). Using a cross−sectional design, moderation analysis was performed using PROCESS macro (model 1) in SPSS to explore the buffering role of grit. The results revealed that Fo…
Engage the Chatbot Way
The evolution of chatbots has been revolutionary, especially in the service‐dominant sector, which relies heavily on the customer experience. Specifically, the benefits of chatbots, such as streamlining the delivery process, managing point‐of‐sale systems, and continuous feedback mechanisms, aid service providers to engage customers and nurture enduring relationships. This study aimed to provide a holistic understanding of chatbot engagement and …
Problematic Internet Use and Self-Esteem in Indian School Students
The Failure of Justice
The Hathras case, wherein a Dalit woman was assaulted and murdered in Uttar Pradesh (India) in 2020, brought into focus the structural deficiencies within the Indian criminal justice system. This article critically analyses how caste hierarchies, patriarchal structures and institutional failures together create a system of injustice. Using a socio-legal and intersectional framework, the article examines how the implementation of constitutional gu…
The Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita
Suffering and healing are both ends of a continuum known as life, with a human being standing in the middle. The actions we choose and the route we follow determine where we will go; whether we will heal and succeed in our lives or suffer as a result of our actions. This research seeks to investigate how the Bhagavad Gita differs from the Gospels in addressing the reality of suffering and transformational healing methods. The narrative analysis a…
Circular Migration, Resilience, Suffering, and Trauma
In this article, we examine the lived experiences of survivors of Assam floods. Drawing on qualitative data from semistructured interviews conducted with 12 participants, we found that their suffering and trauma stem from loss of property, livelihoods, and loved ones. While many participants experienced significant suffering and trauma, they also demonstrated resilience in their grief, anxiety, and depression. Our findings suggest a need to devel…
China’s Influence in Nepal
China’s strategic cooperation with India’s neighbours in South Asia, particularly Nepal, has been a matter of concern for us. Nepal’s geographical position has both advantages and disadvantages. It is like a sandwich between two giants: China to the north and India to the south, and both of these forces are opposed to each other. Nepal keeps playing the game by bowing to the pressure of both. Observing them interact, Nepal is also increasing its …
Misogynistic Extremism
In recent years, the concept of “misogynistic extremism” has emerged as a subject of interest among scholars, governments, law enforcement personnel, and the media. Yet a consistent understanding of how misogynistic extremism is defined and conceptualized has not yet emerged. Varying epistemological orientations may contribute to the current conceptual muddle of this topic, reflecting long-standing and on-going challenges with the conceptualizati…
Striking the balance
The Assertiveness Training Program seeks to cultivate a balanced and constructive approach to workplace communication, empowering participants with the skills needed to navigate conversations effectively. Recognizing the delicate equilibrium between Assertiveness and empathy, the program emphasizes the importance of expressing one's thoughts and needs assertively while fostering a collaborative and understanding atmosphere. An assessment is condu…
Kalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura Dispute and Challenges in India-Nepal Relations
Geographical location, socio-cultural environment, economic interdependence, have had a great influence in determining the relations between India and Nepal. In fact, there are very few countries in the world that are so closely intertwined with each other as India and Nepal. A clear depiction of person to person relations is seen in India-Nepal relations. The open border of both countries has further enriched this closeness. India is an importan…
Fabrication of HA Nano-crystal Reinforced PHAs based composites for orthopedic fracture-fixing accessories using sustainable resources
Feminism in advertising
There is an increasing presence of ‘femvertising’ in the media; an advertising style that highlights women’s talents, centers themes on pro-woman messaging and counters stereotyping. However, no systematic attempt has been made to establish the reasons leading to its increasing social acceptance. This article identifies the major factors leading to femvertising: (1) growing activism around the better representation of women in advertising; (2) br…
Empowering leadership and organizational culture
For any organization to thrive and sustain in the competitive global market, its employees are their competitive advantage; in order to have a profitable business, employees must accept and follow the organizational mission and vision. A congruence between employees’ values and organizational culture is highly essential for both, organizational outcomes as well as employee wellbeing. Therefore, leaders’ empowering behaviors and the organization’s…
Artificial intelligence–based neural network for the diagnosis of diabetes and Covid
In many nations, the prevalence of diabetes is rising, and its impact on national health cannot be overlooked. Smart medicine is a medical concept in which technology is used to aid in disease detection and treatment. The objective of this study is to take a gander at the information and look at changed diabetic mellitus forecasting algorithms. According to rising dismalness as of late, the quantity of diabetic patients worldwide will arrive at 6…
News events and their relationship with US vape sales
News events may be associated with US vape sales. Findings have implications for the management of risk perceptions around vaping to improve health outcomes of tobacco users. Information-based policy instruments can be applied to balance the effects of news events that may influence vape sales
Covid-19 vaccine perceptions in the initial phases of US vaccine roll-out
Our findings can inform the development of interventions where individuals determine the accuracy of vaccine information, and communications campaigns to improve COVID-19 vaccine perceptions, early in the vaccine timeline. Such efforts can increase individual- and population-level awareness of accurate and scientifically sound information regarding vaccines and thereby improve attitudes about vaccines, especially in the early phases of vaccine ro…
Indian Migrant Workers' Experience During the Covid-19 Pandemic Nationwide Lockdown
This article explores the lived experiences of some Indian migrant workers (MW) during the first COVID-19 pandemic nationwide lockdown, investigating their plights from a social identity perspective. It analyses crises associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and with hunger and starvation. Drawing on a qualitative study conducted with twelve participants in the city of Pune in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra, the findings suggest that the …
Blocking and being blocked on gay dating apps among MSM attending a sexual health clinic
Number of male partners may be associated with blocking behavior, with implications for the design of online sexual health interventions
Improving HIV Self-Testing Social Network Interventions
Understanding motivations for large US cannabis firms' participation in the cannabis space
Lack of sexual behavior disclosure may distort STI testing outcomes
Sexual behavior and outness may affect gonorrhea and chlamydia testing provision. Apart from clinicians, community based efforts may reduce stigma based barriers to testing
Femvertising as a media strategy to increase self-esteem of adolescents
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Is Coming to Europe, but Are Gay Men Ready to Accept It? Qualitative Findings from Berlin, Germany
Masculinity and the Occupational Experience of Male Independent Escorts Who Seek Male Clients
While male sex work (MSW) is a highly gendered practice involving the commodification of the male body, masculinity has rarely been examined to understand this new occupational environment. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty male independent internet-based escorts in Brisbane, Australia. Masculinity was used as a conceptual tool to understand the nuances of the escorting experience, resulting in two themes: Endurance and Techni…
A Global Overview of Male Escort Websites
This article details a preliminary dataset of global male escort sites to give insight into the scale of the online market. We conducted a content analysis of 499 Web sites and also measured traffic to these sites. Our analysis examined the structural characteristics of escort services, geographical and regulatory contexts, and resilience of such services. Results suggest that most sites are independent and not affiliated to escort agencies, and …
Indian Migrant Workers' Experience During the Covid-19 Pandemic Nationwide Lockdown
This article explores the lived experiences of some Indian migrant workers (MW) during the first COVID-19 pandemic nationwide lockdown, investigating their plights from a social identity perspective. It analyses crises associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and with hunger and starvation. Drawing on a qualitative study conducted with twelve participants in the city of Pune in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra, the findings suggest that the …
The Sounds of Silence
Mesenteric cysts are extremely rare intra-abdominal tumors. They usually present with an array of symptoms, usually non-specific, which leads to difficulty in diagnosing them. Occasionally these can present in the emergency as an acute abdomen. We report a rare presentation of a huge mesenteric cyst with gastric perforation, misdiagnosed clinically as obstructed inguinal hernia. A 50-year male presented with complaints of sudden severe pain in th…
A Global Overview of Male Escort Websites
This article details a preliminary dataset of global male escort sites to give insight into the scale of the online market. We conducted a content analysis of 499 Web sites and also measured traffic to these sites. Our analysis examined the structural characteristics of escort services, geographical and regulatory contexts, and resilience of such services. Results suggest that most sites are independent and not affiliated to escort agencies, and …
Masculinity and the Occupational Experience of Male Independent Escorts Who Seek Male Clients
While male sex work (MSW) is a highly gendered practice involving the commodification of the male body, masculinity has rarely been examined to understand this new occupational environment. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty male independent internet-based escorts in Brisbane, Australia. Masculinity was used as a conceptual tool to understand the nuances of the escorting experience, resulting in two themes: Endurance and Techni…
Femvertising as a media strategy to increase self-esteem of adolescents
The Sounds of Silence
Mesenteric cysts are extremely rare intra-abdominal tumors. They usually present with an array of symptoms, usually non-specific, which leads to difficulty in diagnosing them. Occasionally these can present in the emergency as an acute abdomen. We report a rare presentation of a huge mesenteric cyst with gastric perforation, misdiagnosed clinically as obstructed inguinal hernia. A 50-year male presented with complaints of sudden severe pain in th…
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Is Coming to Europe, but Are Gay Men Ready to Accept It? Qualitative Findings from Berlin, Germany
Masculinity and the Occupational Experience of Male Independent Escorts Who Seek Male Clients
While male sex work (MSW) is a highly gendered practice involving the commodification of the male body, masculinity has rarely been examined to understand this new occupational environment. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty male independent internet-based escorts in Brisbane, Australia. Masculinity was used as a conceptual tool to understand the nuances of the escorting experience, resulting in two themes: Endurance and Techni…
A Global Overview of Male Escort Websites
This article details a preliminary dataset of global male escort sites to give insight into the scale of the online market. We conducted a content analysis of 499 Web sites and also measured traffic to these sites. Our analysis examined the structural characteristics of escort services, geographical and regulatory contexts, and resilience of such services. Results suggest that most sites are independent and not affiliated to escort agencies, and …
Understanding motivations for large US cannabis firms' participation in the cannabis space
Lack of sexual behavior disclosure may distort STI testing outcomes
Sexual behavior and outness may affect gonorrhea and chlamydia testing provision. Apart from clinicians, community based efforts may reduce stigma based barriers to testing
Femvertising as a media strategy to increase self-esteem of adolescents
Blocking and being blocked on gay dating apps among MSM attending a sexual health clinic
Number of male partners may be associated with blocking behavior, with implications for the design of online sexual health interventions
Improving HIV Self-Testing Social Network Interventions
Feminism in advertising
There is an increasing presence of ‘femvertising’ in the media; an advertising style that highlights women’s talents, centers themes on pro-woman messaging and counters stereotyping. However, no systematic attempt has been made to establish the reasons leading to its increasing social acceptance. This article identifies the major factors leading to femvertising: (1) growing activism around the better representation of women in advertising; (2) br…
Empowering leadership and organizational culture
For any organization to thrive and sustain in the competitive global market, its employees are their competitive advantage; in order to have a profitable business, employees must accept and follow the organizational mission and vision. A congruence between employees’ values and organizational culture is highly essential for both, organizational outcomes as well as employee wellbeing. Therefore, leaders’ empowering behaviors and the organization’s…
Artificial intelligence–based neural network for the diagnosis of diabetes and Covid
In many nations, the prevalence of diabetes is rising, and its impact on national health cannot be overlooked. Smart medicine is a medical concept in which technology is used to aid in disease detection and treatment. The objective of this study is to take a gander at the information and look at changed diabetic mellitus forecasting algorithms. According to rising dismalness as of late, the quantity of diabetic patients worldwide will arrive at 6…
News events and their relationship with US vape sales
News events may be associated with US vape sales. Findings have implications for the management of risk perceptions around vaping to improve health outcomes of tobacco users. Information-based policy instruments can be applied to balance the effects of news events that may influence vape sales
Covid-19 vaccine perceptions in the initial phases of US vaccine roll-out
Our findings can inform the development of interventions where individuals determine the accuracy of vaccine information, and communications campaigns to improve COVID-19 vaccine perceptions, early in the vaccine timeline. Such efforts can increase individual- and population-level awareness of accurate and scientifically sound information regarding vaccines and thereby improve attitudes about vaccines, especially in the early phases of vaccine ro…
Indian Migrant Workers' Experience During the Covid-19 Pandemic Nationwide Lockdown
This article explores the lived experiences of some Indian migrant workers (MW) during the first COVID-19 pandemic nationwide lockdown, investigating their plights from a social identity perspective. It analyses crises associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and with hunger and starvation. Drawing on a qualitative study conducted with twelve participants in the city of Pune in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra, the findings suggest that the …
Kalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura Dispute and Challenges in India-Nepal Relations
Geographical location, socio-cultural environment, economic interdependence, have had a great influence in determining the relations between India and Nepal. In fact, there are very few countries in the world that are so closely intertwined with each other as India and Nepal. A clear depiction of person to person relations is seen in India-Nepal relations. The open border of both countries has further enriched this closeness. India is an importan…
Fabrication of HA Nano-crystal Reinforced PHAs based composites for orthopedic fracture-fixing accessories using sustainable resources
China’s Influence in Nepal
China’s strategic cooperation with India’s neighbours in South Asia, particularly Nepal, has been a matter of concern for us. Nepal’s geographical position has both advantages and disadvantages. It is like a sandwich between two giants: China to the north and India to the south, and both of these forces are opposed to each other. Nepal keeps playing the game by bowing to the pressure of both. Observing them interact, Nepal is also increasing its …
Misogynistic Extremism
In recent years, the concept of “misogynistic extremism” has emerged as a subject of interest among scholars, governments, law enforcement personnel, and the media. Yet a consistent understanding of how misogynistic extremism is defined and conceptualized has not yet emerged. Varying epistemological orientations may contribute to the current conceptual muddle of this topic, reflecting long-standing and on-going challenges with the conceptualizati…
Striking the balance
The Assertiveness Training Program seeks to cultivate a balanced and constructive approach to workplace communication, empowering participants with the skills needed to navigate conversations effectively. Recognizing the delicate equilibrium between Assertiveness and empathy, the program emphasizes the importance of expressing one's thoughts and needs assertively while fostering a collaborative and understanding atmosphere. An assessment is condu…
The Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita
Suffering and healing are both ends of a continuum known as life, with a human being standing in the middle. The actions we choose and the route we follow determine where we will go; whether we will heal and succeed in our lives or suffer as a result of our actions. This research seeks to investigate how the Bhagavad Gita differs from the Gospels in addressing the reality of suffering and transformational healing methods. The narrative analysis a…
Circular Migration, Resilience, Suffering, and Trauma
In this article, we examine the lived experiences of survivors of Assam floods. Drawing on qualitative data from semistructured interviews conducted with 12 participants, we found that their suffering and trauma stem from loss of property, livelihoods, and loved ones. While many participants experienced significant suffering and trauma, they also demonstrated resilience in their grief, anxiety, and depression. Our findings suggest a need to devel…
Grit as a buffer
Fear of missing out (FoMO) has increasingly been linked to declines in psychological resources, including psychological capital (PsyCap). The present study investigated whether grit acts as a moderator in the association between FoMO and PsyCap among college students (N = 103). Using a cross−sectional design, moderation analysis was performed using PROCESS macro (model 1) in SPSS to explore the buffering role of grit. The results revealed that Fo…
Engage the Chatbot Way
The evolution of chatbots has been revolutionary, especially in the service‐dominant sector, which relies heavily on the customer experience. Specifically, the benefits of chatbots, such as streamlining the delivery process, managing point‐of‐sale systems, and continuous feedback mechanisms, aid service providers to engage customers and nurture enduring relationships. This study aimed to provide a holistic understanding of chatbot engagement and …
Problematic Internet Use and Self-Esteem in Indian School Students
Political science (10 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Sociology (9 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Business (7 works) · Computer Science (5 works) · Economics (5 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Gender, Feminism, and Media (5 works) · Public health (5 works)