http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/1 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:16:39 GMT 2026-06-01T15:16:39Z http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7868 Sustainable eco-agro tourism: Overcoming operational and financial challenges in peripheral ventures Mahatme, M.; Borde, N.; Hegde-Desai, P.; Nirmala, R. NV Eco Farm, located in the village Panchayat of Kirlapal-Dabal in South Goa, was founded in 2015 by Ms. Smita Patil and her husband, Mr. Mahesh Patil. The 64-acre ancestral property was transformed into an eco-tourism venture that integrated sustainable agricultural practices. The farm offered a range of activities, including cottage stays, backwater cruises, spice plantation tours featuring 125 plant species, cashew fruit extraction, a butterfly park and visits to Nakshatra Garden. Additionally, night camps, treks, and adventure sports catered to a diverse audience. The farm's rustic charm was complemented by eco-conscious measures such as no alcohol, no firecrackers, and restrictions on music, promoting environmental preservation. The venture emphasized sustainable agriculture, utilizing water harvesting, multilayer cropping, biogas, and solar fencing. Employing 28 villagers, NV Eco Farm was deeply integrated into the local community, sourcing materials and training workers in modern farming techniques. Marketing efforts included partnerships with schools, the Goa Tourism Development Corporation, social media, and Airbnb. However, challenges like seasonality, financial sustainability, local employment issues, and conflicts with taxi operators for commissions posed significant hurdles. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7868 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7867 Global Geopolitical Risk and Foreign Direct Investment: A Bibliometric and TCCM-Guided Systematic Review Farzam, Z.; Dhume, P. The new phase of geopolitical risk has emerged as a defining challenge to contemporary globalization, fundamentally reshaping the strategies of multinational corporations (MNCs) and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. Understanding how foreign direct investment (FDI) responds to geopolitical risk is therefore critical for policymakers and international business regulators navigating an increasingly uncertain international investment landscape. Following PRISMA guidelines, this study reviews 124 peer-reviewed articles on geopolitical risk and FDI, employing bibliometric analysis and the TCCM framework to map publication trends, dominant themes, influential contributors, and collaboration networks across the global political economy. The bibliometric analysis reveals an annual growth rate of 6.62 percent in publications, with thematic analysis highlighting "geopolitical risk," "geopolitical uncertainty," and "foreign direct investment" as dominant and evolving research themes. Highly cited studies, leading authors, and international collaboration networks are also mapped. The TCCM analysis identifies critical theoretical and methodological gaps, particularly in cross-country comparative research, and proposes directions for future studies. By integrating bibliometric analysis with a theory-informed TCCM assessment, this review synthesizes a fragmented literature and provides actionable insights for global investment governance, risk-mitigation strategies, and MNC decision-making in the context of heightened geopolitical volatility. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7867 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7866 Are AI and robots the real reason people quit their jobs? Connecting AI awareness, technostress and organizational support in Indian workplaces PankajKumar; Prakash, K.E.; Nirmala, R. Purpose: This study examines whether Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Awareness (AIRA) play a dual role as potential stressors and adaptive behavior catalysts and are therefore root causes for employee turnover. Grounded in the Indian context, it advances technostress (TS) and perceived organizational support literature to reveal intricate psychological mechanisms and insights explaining the drivers of workforce retention with the massive acceptance of AI technologies. Design/methodology/approach: The quantitative research design entails data collection via a structured Google Form circulated through direct respondent contacts and social media channels in LinkedIn and WhatsApp groups of 476 employees in the service and manufacturing sectors. Structural equation modeling was used to discover the associations among constructs. Findings: The results show that AIRA significantly increases TS and turnover intentions, with TS acting as a partial mediator in this relationship. POS mitigates these effects by reducing adverse effects, underscoring its importance in employee retention during technological changes. Research limitations/implications: This study include cross-sectional design, convenience sampling and self-reported data, indicating the need for longitudinal and multi-source methodologies in future research. Practical implications: This study fills some gaps in research using Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) and Conservation of Resources (COR) theories in the rapidly digitalizing Indian environment. Originality/value: This study is unique in its comprehensive analysis of AI-related psychological techno stressors and organizational support in Indian workplaces, providing essential empirical insights for managing employee well-being and retention during digital transformation. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7866 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7862 The impact of financial literacy on the behavioural biases of individual investors’ investment decisions Fernandes, Ancy Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7862 2025-08-01T00:00:00Z