Pondicherry University

Smarter Chatbots, Strong Adoption: Analyzing the Key Drivers of Adoption Intention in Indian Higher Education

Chatbots powered by artificial intelligence are becoming a part of higher education, supplementing teaching and learning as well as student services. Nevertheless, there is only limited evidence regarding the factors influencing students’ intention to use these technologies in th...

Development of a Prosopis Juliflora -derived biochar composite for energy storage applications

Phase change materials (PCMs) have great potential for thermal energy storage; however, their practical use is often limited by low thermal conductivity and the risk of leakage during phase transitions. This study aimed to develop a low-cost, form-stable composite PCM utilising b...

Digital Paradox Navigation: A Second‐Order Cybernetic Framework for Organisational Reflexivity in Digital Transformation

ABSTRACT This study develops and empirically examines the Digital Paradox Navigation (DPN) framework, which integrates second‐order cybernetics with digital transformation theory to explain how organisations manage paradoxical tensions through reflexive self‐observation. Using a...

Cybersecurity Challenges in Indian Fintech Start-Ups: A Regulatory Lens

The rapid growth of fintech start-ups in India has transformed the financial services landscape by accelerating innovation in payments, digital lending, wealth management, and insurance while promoting financial inclusion. However, this digital expansion has simultaneously expose...

Digitalization to Intelligent Insurance: A Longitudinal Study of AI Transformation on Private General Insurance in India

The insurance industry is increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and decision-making capabilities. While existing studies have predominantly focused on AI adoption determinants and specific application areas, l...

Effects of Beetroot-Derived Nitrate Supplementation in Highly Trained and Elite Athletes: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Performance, Recovery, and Physiological Outcomes

Background: Beetroot-derived nitrate supplementation is a widely studied nutritional strategy to enhance athletic performance. Although ergogenic benefits have been reported in recreational and moderately trained individuals, evidence for highly trained and elite athletes remains...

Rupturing cinema through disability-technology assemblages: Cinematic experiences of visually impaired and partially sighted students

This article is an attempt to examine the ways in which films, technology and disability intersect as an assemblage of bodies, thoughts, ideas, and co-constitute cinematic experiences. In particular, this study explores the experiences and encounters of the partially sighted and...