South Asian University

Analysis of measles outbreaks reported to Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), India, 2019–2023

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> In 2022, an estimated 1,36,000 measles deaths were reported worldwide, mostly in children under five. In 2022, thirty-seven countries reported extensive or disruptive measles outbreaks by the WHO, while only 22 countries reported s...

Organic inputs and tillage differentially impact soil health and yield in rice–wheat systems in the eastern gangetic plain

The rice (Oryza sativa L.) – wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) rotation is the dominant cropping system of the Indo-Gangetic Plain and is experiencing challenges from a variety of environmental and socio-economic factors. Organic matter cycling and zero-tillage (ZT) have been encourag...

Unlocking social stock exchange intention: a moderated mediation analysis of awareness, perceived benefits and compliance costs

Purpose The social stock exchange (SSE) is an innovative concept aimed at connecting social enterprises with philanthropic investors. It operates in countries like Canada, Singapore and Jamaica. India established its first SSE in 2022 to facilitate capital flows for social enterp...