International Social Research Nexus (ISRN)

Despite the growing progression of regional economic integration as a driving factor for national development, the spatial dynamics of industrial interdepend-ence in Bangladesh's southern coastal zone remain insufficiently theorized and empirically underexplored. The research addresses this gap by examining the functional correlation, dependable characteristics, and structural linkages among indu…

The article is divided into four sections. The first is an introduction of the analysis of social movement theory and the definition of Ontological Hybridity as a narrative strategy in describing social movement and social ontology. This is followed by the analysis of two films Gangs of Wasseypur and Hazaron Khwaishein Aisi, which are set in Bihar and attempt to narrate Bihar’s social movements t…

Religious and cultural beliefs have a significant influence on the maternal experience across many societies, including those of the Santal in Bangladesh. During pregnancy, Santal women often practice several cultural and religious rules for protection, mental peace, and well-being. This study analyzed the religious and cultural beliefs and practices of Santal women during the antepartum period. …

This paper will analyze how Afghanistan-Pakistan relations have changed through history since 1947 to 2025, the cycles of suspicion, antagonism, and strategic deceit that have defined bilateral relations. Regardless of the common religious, cultural, and historical associations, the relations between the two states have been mostly characterized by political hostility, irredentist demands, and hi…

This research illustrates which factors influence the level of smoking among adult men in Bangladesh, depending on different social and ecological per-spectives. Data were collected from 738 male smoker respondents using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study areas covered: Industrial–Urban (Gazipur and Natore), Agro–Rural (Dinajpur, Patuakhali, and Sunamganj), and Eco–Fragile or Remote (Bage…

The study examines the vision of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in integrating diverse regions like present-day Arunachal Pradesh (AP). The tribals were self-reliant with traditional socio- political systems, making integration complex. Despite this, Patel foresaw the strategic importance of the Himalayas, especially during China’s growing influence in Tibet, in 1950. His vision led to the inclusion of…

Digital infrastructure, broadband connectivity, affordable smartphones, in-teroperable digital public infrastructure (DPI), and culturally appropriate digital literacy are rapidly becoming determinants of social, economic, and civic participation. Yet, when this infrastructure maps onto pre-existing social inequalities, it often reproduces and amplifies them. This paper develops a theoretical acc…

Bangladesh is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. The country is experiencing climate-induced sudden and slow-onset extremes like sea level rise, salinity intrusion, floods and flash floods, drought, storm surges, tidal inundation, and waterlogging. Due to the slow onset and sudden disasters, in-cluding salinity intrusion, sea level rise, cyclones, and storm surges along th…

The paper investigates Syria's involvement in Middle Eastern power dynamics and its management of local and international interests. This study uses a qualitative method centered on historical case analysis and geopolitical assessment to understand Syria’s role in the process of regional transformation as a historical regional power but emphasizes both its important risks and opportunities. The p…