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Item Domestic violence law implementation status in nepal(2024) Tuladhar, Eleeza; Bindu PokharelDomestic violence is ubiquitous reality of Nepali homes and societies. Rounded up by the patriarchal rules and regulations, lack of agency and education, women cannot raise their voice but have to endure injustice and violence perpetuated to them mutely. The government of Nepal has already endorsed the Act related to domestic violence called "Domestic Violence (Offence and Punishment) Act 2009, and providing services to the survivors through various mechanisms, however, the trust and confidence of the survivors of the domestic violence is still in question. The problems might be in the attitude and behavior of the service providers, support from the service providers and communities and capacities and confidence in the survivors themselves and other support mechanisms established. Lack of knowledge about the law and the difficult process of government system can also be the reason for less access to the justice mechanism. Therefore, this research tries to explore the implementation status of law related to domestic violence by understanding the knowledge of communities on domestic violence and its law and the perception of the service seekers about the status of service delivery by service providers. The study carried out devising the mixed method of the research implying the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Key Informant Interview (KII) to collect qualitative data while the use of survey questionnaire was done to collect the quantitative data required for the survey. The survey was conducted in Kapilbastu Municipality, ward No 2 of Kapilbastu district, a total of 50 survey questionnaire were collected from various respondents. Besides, 2 FGD were also conducted, one with the survivors of domestic violence and other with the stakeholders at district. 3KIIs, one with representative of Nepal Police, one with representative of ward office-ward no. 2- Kapilbastu Municipality and one with representative of the shelter home being operated by and NGO named "Saathi" were conducted. Though various survey on various aspects of domestic violence has been conducted by various researchers, the particular research related to implementation status of law was not seen to my knowledge. The research also tried to triangulate with the other researches and validates the finding that the knowledge on domestic violence is increasing, but the discrepancies seen among the knowledge of violence and law among gender and caste groups and other socio-demographic variables, especially lower in Dalit, Muslim, people with low education, farmers, daily wage labors, etc. The study reveals that the implementation status of the law related to domestic violence is not very satisfactory. The community members have less trust in the service providers. The cultural and societal barriers cause women not to report the cases and compromise within family or community. The situation of service providers is not also efficient. People are less aware of different channels of reporting apart from police, and the channels of reporting are very lengthy, tedious and inaccessible which discourage the communities to report the cases. Though some awareness level is increasing in communities, there still need to be put great effort in linking the communities with service delivery mechanism, buvalidates the finding that the knowledge on domestic violence is increasing, but the discrepancies seen among the knowledge of violence and law among gender and caste groups and other socio-demographic variables, especially lower in Dalit, Muslim, people with low education, farmers, daily wage labors, etc. The study reveals that the implementation status of the law related to domestic violence is not very satisfactory. The community members have less trust in the service providers. The cultural and societal barriers cause women not to report the cases and compromise within family or community. The situation of service providers is not also efficient. People are less aware of different channels of reporting apart from police, and the channels of reporting are very lengthy, tedious and inaccessible which discourage the communities to report the cases. Though some awareness level is increasing in communities, there still need to be put great effort in linking the communities with service delivery mechanism, building their trust and comfort for the effectiveness of the implementation of the law. ilding their trust and comfort for the effectiveness of the implementation of the law.Item “Changing Climate-Induced Hazards and Socio-Economic Vulnerabilities in Lower Karnali Watershed Region, Bardiya”(Trichandra Multiple Campus, 2025) Gurung, Samikshhya; Sunita RautItem “Changing Climate-Induced Hazards and Socio-Economic Vulnerabilities in Lower Karnali Watershed Region, Bardiya”(2025) Gurung, Samikchhya; Sunita RautItem Change in living standard from Ginger culativation; A case study of ginger cultivated Households from Sarumarani municipality-5 Jaspur, Pyuthan(2024) Ghimire, Bishnu Prasad; Pasang SherpaNot availableItem Socio economic condition of Child labor ; A sociological study on magic and Bikram Tempo helpers in Hetauda, Makawanpur district(2012) Pradhan, Raju Kumar; Rameshor BaralThis study was conducted on the Health and Education of Child Labor: A Sociological Study on Magic and Bikram Tempo Helpers in Hetauda, Makawanpur District. The child is made good or bad by the society and not by birth. Magic and Bikram tempo is the prevalent means of local transportation in urban areas of Nepal especially in Hetauda. the main focus of the study is about the socio-economic condition of the child helper in Magic and Bikram tempo of Hetauda city. The general objectives are to analyze socio-economic, educational and health condition of child laborer working in Magics and Bikram Tempos in Hetauda City. The specific objectives of this studies are: a) to identify educational condition as well as socio-economic condition of child labours b) to examine the health condition of child laborer and its socio-economic impact. This research study is focused on accumulating the facts of socio-economic status of child labour. This study is based on both exploratory cum descriptive research design. The unit of the study in this research is the child labour employees of Magic and Bikram tempo helper. Information related to child workers has been collected from all the Magic and Bikram tempo workers of the selected area like Ratomate, Phurkechaur, Manahari, Chunia and Bhimphedi. It is found that about 180 Magic and Bikram tempo are recorded in running till last March 2011 on the record of transportation office. Among many, only 75 children working as a helper in Magic and Bikram tempo under the age of 18 were taken as sample for this dissertation. From the filed study, it is found that 16 percent of the respondents were born in city and 84 percent of them born the village out of which 57.3 percent were of 14-16 years and 42.7 percent were of 16-18 years. Some 44 percent were from the Brahmins and Kshetri, 42.7 percent from Tamang, Magar, Gurung, Lama, Rai, Sherpa and Limbu, 10.7 percent from Newar and some 2.6 percent were Kami, and Damai caste group. It was found that 24 percent of the respondents have only father, 12 percent of them have only mother, 56 percent of them have both father and mother. From the survey it was also found that more children 36 percent of the respondents do not go home, 18 percent of them go home occasionally, 13.3 percent of them go once a year, 9.3 percent of them go half yearly, 6.7 percent of them go home by monthly, 2.7 percent of them go home half monthly, 2.7 percent of them go home weekly and 5.3 percent of them go home daily. Among 75 children, 12 percent of the respondents had come with parents to the Hetauda, 36 percent came with relatives, 6.7 percent came with friends, 2.7 percent came with master and driver, 40 percent of the respondents came by running from home and 2.7 percent of them were found from Hetauda. Majority of the respondents had come thinking that they would have better life in city, 14.7 percent of them came due to heavy work at home, 14.7 percent left home due to poverty, 9.33 percent of them left home due to guardian/parents maltreatment, 8 percent of them came due to failure in exam, 9.3 percent of them came city as they failed in exam and 2.7 percent of them were from Hetauda. The condition of education is extremely unsatisfactory among the Magic and Bikram tempo helper. Only 42.7% were found literate means can read and write and 57.3 percent were found illiterate means unable to read and write. Out of literate respondents, 37.5 percent of the respondents were found attaining up to class 3, 56.2 percent were found in between class 4 to class 7 and only 6.2 percent of them were found attaining above class 7. Out of illiterate respondents 43.7 percent could not continue their study due to family poverty, 25 percent due to workload, 15.6 percent due to lack of interest, 15.6 percent due to lack of interest and 15.6 percent due to failure in exam in different classes. 48 percent of the respondents were found interested in further education and 52 percent were found not interested in farther education. The reasons for not having interest in further study are different. Among them, 33.3 percent have no interest to study, 17.9 percent respondents were found very poor & to support their family they must work, 23.1 percent were found their age over to study in small grade, 15.4 percent of them told that there were not fixed job after further education and 10.3 percent of them were found without any reasons, they do not want to continue their further education. Problem of child labor is not new for our country but the problem of child labor in Magic and Bikram Tempo as helper is new because child labor in Magic and Bikram Tempo were seen in Hetauda just about ten years ago. Child labor is a widespread phenomenon in Nepal. Accurate information is lacking, but scattered information and estimates of different studys indicates that the incidence of child labor has been rising, mainly on account of migration from rural areas on the basis of findings, it was found that majority of the respondents migrated from village and only few are from city. Some of child labors had came in Hetauda in search of better life and some of other came due to heavy workload at home and rest came due to poverty, maltreatment at home. It is found that majority of child labor are working in an extremely miserable and critical situation in terms of health, education, nutrition, economic status and which ultimately hinder their physical, mental and psychological development in future.Item Knowledge, attitude and practice ( KAP) of Taxi drivers on HIV/ AIDS; A study of (New bus park) Pokhara(2010) Gyawali, Shakuntala; Shukra R. AdhikariNot availableItem Socio cultural determinants of postnatal care practice among mothers in Chitwan(2024) Adhikari, Indira; Muni Raj ChhetriAvailable in fulltextItem The roles of dalit women members of federal parliament in parliamentary affair(Padma Kanya Multiple Campus, 2024) Mijar, Devika; Pradip MishraNot Available.Item Transhumant pastoralism and livelihood change among sheep herders of Gorkha, Nepal(2024) Gurung, Dil Bahadur; Tika Ram GautamAvailable with full text.Item “Changing Climate-Induced Hazards and Socio-Economic Vulnerabilities in Lower Karnali Watershed Region, Bardiya”(2025) Gurung, Samikchhya; Sunita RautThis thesis study entitled “Changing Climate Induced Hazards and Socio- Economic Vulnerabilities in Lower Karnali Watershed Region Bardiya”. Climate change has emerged as a critical global challenge, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities that rely on climate-sensitive livelihoods. The Lower Karnali Watershed Region, particularly Geruwa-3 and Madhuwan-2, has been increasingly experiencing climate-induced hazards such as floods, droughts, river erosion, and heatwaves. These environmental changes have intensified socio-economic vulnerabilities, particularly among indigenous Tharu and Dalit communities, whose livelihoods depend primarily on agriculture and natural resources. Women face compounded challenges due to their responsibility for securing water, food, and household resources, making them more susceptible to economic instability and health risks. This study aims to assess the most frequent climate hazards affecting the region, analyze their socio-economic impacts on indigenous and marginalized communities, and explore the barriers faced by these populations, particularly women, in adapting to climate change. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research incorporates both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques, including surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. Findings reveal that climate variability has led to decreased agricultural productivity, water scarcity, displacement, and increased livelihood insecurities. Despite the presence of traditional adaptation strategies, such as community-led irrigation and rotational water distribution, these measures are becoming less effective due to the increasing severity of climate events. Furthermore, the study highlights the inadequacy of current government disaster management programs, which suffer from poor implementation, lack of accessibility, and weak institutional coordination. The research underscores the urgent need for climate-resilient policies that integrate both scientific advancements and indigenous knowledge systems. Without immediate and targeted interventions, climate-induced hazards will continue to threaten the socio-economic stability and environmental sustainability of the Lower Karnali region. This study contributes to the growing body of research on climate vulnerability and resilience, offering practical insights for policymakers, development practitioners, and local communities striving to build a more sustainable and adaptive future.Item Current status of Tobacco consumption and its Socio- economic impact among the adolescent students of Sarlahi, Nepal(2008) Mahto, Bachcha lal; Bachu Kailash PandeyAvailable in fulltextItem The increasing losses & operating expenses and its impacts in profitability of Nepal electricity authority(2010) Dhakal, Rabin; Ruchila PandeyNot availableItem Causes and consequences of seasonal migration: a study of Chame Village, Manang(2024) Lama, Reena; Sudeep NakarmiAvailable in fulltextItem विश्वकर्मा जातिको सामाजिक, साँस्कृतिक एबं आर्थिक अवस्था: दैलेख वडाभैरव गाउँ विकास समितिका एक समाजशास्त्रीय अध्ययन {Vishwakarma jatiko samajik, sanskritik ebam aarthik abastha Dailekh Badabhairav gau bikash samitiko eak samajshastriya adhyayan}(2008) खड्का, पदमबहादुर Khadka, Padam Bahadur; आनन्द प्रसाद सुवेदी Anand Prasad SubediNot availableItem Social media and its impact on students academic performance(2024) Thapa Magar, Pratikshya; Keshab Raj SilwalAvailable in full textItem Livelihood conditions of displacement tamang (a study of migreted tamangs of Jwalamukhi, Dhading)(2024) Thapaliya, Arjun Prasad; Bala Ram Acharyaavailable in fulltextItem Politics in symbolization of Dharahara as National Monument(2024) Koirala, Saurav; Guman Singh KhatriAvailable in fulltextItem The phedangmas: Their roles, symbols and meanings in Limbu society of Chhathar(2011) Limbu, Dil Prasad; Mukta Singh LamaNot availableItem बेनीबजारका मासु व्यापारी र उपभाेक्ताहरुकाे अध्ययन {Benibajarka masu byapari ra upbhoktaharuko adhyayan}(2012) रेग्मी, शेषराज Regmi, Sheshraj; हरि ओझा Hari OjhaAvailable in full textItem Religion and women participation: A study of Sri Sathya Sai center Lauhakilthali(2024) Khadka, Umesh; Chiranjibi AcharyaThe study “Religion and Women Participation: A study of Sri Sathya Sai Center Lauhakilthali” is a focus on theoretical concept and perspectives of spirituality, and women participation in spiritual organization. The research problem of the study is how women devotee are participating and using their agency in the organization. And main objectives of the study were to identify the cause of women participation in religious organization and to assess the status and role of the women in the organization. Therefore, to meet this objectives, mostly primary and qualitative data were used. Primary data were collected through in-depth interview, participant observation and case studies. Sample size of the study was 19 which were purposively selected. Respondents are familiar to the word dharma. The birth place of dharma is the heart. What emanates from the heart as pure idea, when translated into action will be called dharma. If you have to be told in a manner that you can understand, one can say, do unto others as you want them to do unto you. That is dharma. Dharma means avoiding actions which would hurt others. The fundamental purpose of religion is human transformation. “When the individual is good, the family becomes harmonious, when families are harmonious, the society is stable. When societies are stable, the nation thrives; when nations thrive the whole world is transformed. Hence transformation begins with the individual.” In this organization woman coordinator is compulsion in structure with great respect. It is the inclusion with prescribed role and status. Saint Valmiki described woman as the embodiment of devotion and sacrifice who has the access to the inner most apartments while the embodiment of knowledge male has access to the audience hall of the mansion. Bhagwad Gita says that women has seven qualities, fame, prosperity, speech, memory, intelligence, steadfastness, and forgiveness while man has only three. Religious mindset of women made them participate in religion. The status and role in organization is respectable. The activities of organization for developing skill and good company made them participate. The importance of devotional singing which is easy and favorable is the main reason of participation.