Saturday, December 30, 2023

My Academic Report -2023

 

Dear Scholars/Friends,

I am submitting my academic report for the year 2023 as a part of my regular practice every year.  It helps me to evaluate my academic contribution every year and motivates me to do more…


Book/Paper/Article Published: 01

  • Philosophical and Educational Thoughts of Sri Aurobindo, Editor :Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal, , Kalamkaar Publishers Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, Year 2023(ISBN:  978-81- 19350-21- 6)
  • Professional Courses: 01
  • Workshop on “Advances in Consciousness Studies: Indian and Cross-Cultural Perspectives” organized by the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, Assam University, Silchar (Assam) from 27th October to 2nd November, 2023.

  • Paper Presentations/ Lecture delivered: 06
  1. A lecture delivered on "Career Guidance" at Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector 36, Chandigarh organised by Regional Employment Exchange Office, Chandigarh held on 18th September, 2023.
  2.  “Future of Philosophical Counselling in India: An Overview” in A Two Days Conference on “Philosophical Counseling in the Contest o Indian Society” organized by the Department of Philosophy, KUK in collaboration with ICSSR, NWR Centre, PU, Chandigarh held on 19-20 September, 2023.
  3.  “Value Education: An Overview of Educational Initiatives taken in India” in One-Day National Seminar on National Education Policy 2020 organized by Government College Bherian (Pehowa) held on 4th November, 2023.
  4. “Elements of Ethical Leadership in the Philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar” in ICPR Sponsored One-Day National Seminar on “Philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Socio-Political Context” organized by the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Political Science” held on 16th November, 2023.
  5. Delivered a lecture on “Philosophical Research Methodology: An Overview” In 7 Days National Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology held on 22nd November, 2023.
  6. Delivered a lecture on “Initiatives for Value Education in India” in National Webinar on Philosophical Reflections organized by Department of Philosophy, Nayagarh Autonomous College, Odisha with Philosophy Family held on 26th November, 2023.

New Initiative: ĀNVĪKṢIKĪ : SPPIS Lecture Series: 02

  1. “Unveiling the Mystery of Consciousness: From the lens of  Mandukya Upanishad” delivered by Ayush Srivastava, Junior Research Fellow (Philosophy), Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai held on 1st October, 2023.
  2. “Intrapersonal Communication and Mental Health in the Context of the Feedback Loops” delivered by Dr. Shivendra Vikram Singh, Former Research Scholar,  Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi held on 5th November, 2023.


Programme Organised:03

  1. A Lecture on “Inclusive Development in India” organized by the Department of Philosophy and Political Science, PGGC-46, Chandigarh held on 10th August, 2023.
  2. Celebrated Birthday of Shaheed Bhagat Singh by Short Essay Competition on “What Young India Thinks?” organized by The Positive Philosophy Society,PGGC-46, Chandigarh held on 27th September, 2023.
  3. ICPR Sponsored One-Day National Seminar on “Philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Socio-Political Context” organized by the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Political Science” held on 16th November, 2023.

Participations in programmes:03

  1. Participated in National Programme of Study Circle Series sponsored by ICPR New Dellhi  on “Skepticism; A Debate and Discussion” organised by Moolji Jaitha College, Jalgaon on 28th August, 2023. 
  2. Participated in National Programme of Study Circle Series sponsored by ICPR New Dellhi  on “Research Methodology & Indian Knowledge System” organised by Moolji Jaitha College, Jalgaon on 26th September, 2023. 
  3. Participated in National Programme of Study Circle Series sponsored by ICPR New Dellhi  on “Why Be Virtuous: A Reflection in the context of Human Aspirations” organised by Moolji Jaitha College, Jalgaon on 15th December, 2023. 


Journal Issues:04

  1. Milestone Education Review (The Journal of Ideas on Educational & Social Transformation) ISSN: 2278 – 2168  Year 12, No. 01 & 02 (October, 2021): Special Issue on “Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo)
  2. Milestone Education Review(The Journal of Ideas on Educational & Social Transformation) ISSN: 2278 – 2168 Year 14, No 01 & 02 October 2023
  3. Lokāyata  :Journal of Positive Philosophy (ISSN: 2249-8389)  Vol. XIV, No.01, March 2023 (Released on 30th October, 2023)
  4. Lokāyata  :Journal of Positive Philosophy      (ISSN: 2249-8389)      Vol. XIV, No.02, September 2023       Special Issue on “Philosophy of  Dr. B. R. Ambedkar  in Socio-Political Context” (Released on 16th November, 2023)


Citation Received: 06

  1. Mario López (2023)      La Ilustración india: sus orígenes, naturaleza e ideas1 The Indian Enlightenment: its origins, nature and ideas, Araucaria. Revista Iberoamericana de Filosofía, Política, Humanidades y Relaciones Internacionales, año 25, nº 52. Primer cuatrimestre de 2023. Pp. 221-245.  ISSN 1575-6823  e-ISSN 2340-2199  https://dx.doi.org/10.12795/araucaria.2023.i52.10 (Sirswal, D. R. (2013). Mahatma Jyotiba Phule: a modern Indian philosopher. Darshan, 1 (3-4), 28-36.)
  2. Jayashree C. (2023) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371781503 A Study on Economic Ideas of Babasaheb Dr.B.R.Ambedkar (Conference Paper · June 2023) (.DeshRajSirswal,“CrimeAgainstDalitsandIndigenousPeopleasanInternationalHuman Rights Issue” in Proceedings of National Seminar on Human Rights of Marginalised Groups: Understanding and Rethinking Strategies, complied by Dr. Manoj Kumar, Twentyfirst CenturyPublications,Patiala,2016,pp.214-225.)
  3. Ivana Septia Rahaya, Slamet Subiyantoro, Budhi Setiawan (2023) PERTAHANAN NILAI RELIGIUS MASYARAKAT MODERN DALAM NOVEL IMPIAN AMERIKA KARYA KUNTOWIJOYO Magistra Andalusia: Jurnal Ilmu Sastra, http://magistraandalusia.fib.unand.ac.id/index.php/majis/article/view/17%20-%2022 (Sirswal, D. R. (2016). The Role of Religious and Spiritual Values in Shaping Humanity (A Study of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Religious Philosopy). Journal of Ideas on Education & Social Transformation), 7 (1), 1—17.)
  4. Saniya Bhutani & Kamlesh Singh (2023) Sikhism and Its Contribution to Well- Being, Chapter in Religious and Spiritual Practices in India: A Positive Psychological Perspective, First Online: 01 August 2023, (Sirswal, D. R. (2018). Philosophy of life of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Lokayata: Journal of Positive Philosophy, 2(VIII), 61–66. https://philarchive.org/archive/SIRPOLv1)
  5. Shishupal Gorain (2023) Vivekananda’s Moral and Spiritual Values and Relevance in Current Educational Scenario, Chapter · October 2023, Swamiji: Fabulous Facilitator                         and Ideal Philosopher    (2023)     , Editors: Dr. Doyel De, Dr. Soumita Mitra,  Chiranjit Sarkar, Eureka Publications , 2021 for this publication at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353658557 (Sirswal, D. R. (2014). Swami Vivekananda, Indian youth and value education. New Delhi: Surendra Publication.)
  6. Sohrab Hadeei (2023) The Problems with the Self: A Conceptual Analysis  at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370239341 (Sirswal, D. R. (2010). The Concept of the Self in David Hume and the Buddha. SNC Journal of intercultural philosophy, Human person: various perspectives, 17, 23-36. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272292578.)

New Websites: 03


Additional Work:

In addition to the above said, I regularly updated all our philosophy pages including Philosophy News in India, The Positive Philosophy, Indian Psychology, Philosophical Mind Studies, A Class-Room Introduction to Logic, Elements of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philpapers, Scribd.com, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Issuu.com, Linkedin, YourQoute and Shabdnagri etc.


Hope your blessings, motivation, and good wishes guide me in my academic career and social life in future.


Thanks for being with me.


Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

December 31, 2023


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