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St.Francis Institute of Management Studies( SFIMS) is now listed in the TGICET Colleges for the 2 year AICTE approved MBA programme for the Academic year 2024 -25. ||

Research & Publications

 

Much of the joy of History lies in making sense of the unknown

The following is some research activity undertaken by our faculty

Dr. Uma Joseph

Completed Post Doctoral Research Project on

  • Inter religious marriages in India – Challenges faced by Couples awarded by IDCR, Loyola College, Chennai
Books Published
  • India a Kaleidoscope, 2004
  • Accession of Hyderabad – the Inside Story, Sundeep Prakashan Publishers, New Delhi, November, 2006, ISBN-10: 8175741716, ISBN-13: 978-8175741713
  • Edited the book, Values for Abundant Living – (Lessons for Human Values) published by the college to be used for Human Value sessions
  • Edited the book titled, Recognizing Holistic Learning for Quality Enhancement, Integrating Curriculum with Co- curriculum, Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, 2013, ISBN: 978-93-82880-49-3
  • Telangana General Studies, published by Kiran Prakashan Private Limited, New Delhi, 2018
Research Papers Published
  • A paper titled, British Residency in Hyderabad, published in the book titled, Hyderabad -400 – saga of a City ed. KSS Seshan, pub by Association of British Council Scholars, Hyderabad,1993.ISBN 81-85194-18-1
  • Article titled, Arya Samaj in Erstwhile State of Hyderabad was published in the book, Paradigms in Indian History, Osmania University Hyderabad, 2003
  • Article titled, Qutubshahi Period a Boon to Historical Tourism was published in the book, A Thousand Laurels – Dr. Sadiq Nagvi – Studies on Medieval India with special reference to Deccan, 2005
  • Edited and published a book titled, India a Kaleidoscope, 2004
  • Book titled, Accession of Hyderabad – the Inside Story published by Sundeep Prakashan Publishers, New Delhi, November, 2006, ISBN-10: 8175741716, ISBN-13: 978-8175741713
  • Edited the book, Values for Abundant Living – (Lessons for Human Values) published by the college to be used for Human Value sessions
  • An article titled, A Story of Triumph and Defeat is published in Osmania Journal of Historical Research. Vol. 7, 2006.
  • The paper titled,’ Pink or Blue? Guns or Dolls? Gender inequality with special reference to India’ is published in the volume titled “ETHNOGRAPHIC DISCOURSE OF THE WOMEN IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY: An Analysis from the Fringes” in 2007
  • Presented a paper, titled, Information Technology and Tourism in the National seminar on IT FOR BANKS, FINANCIAL SERVICES, INSURANCE AND ITES Organized by Madras Christian College, on 19th September 2006, & this is published.
  • The paper titled, Inflation and the Common Man, was presented in National Seminar organized by Madras Christian College, September, 2008.
  • Learning from the Past – Promoting Peace in the Present -Lessons from History – A Case Study on Asoka the Great in the National conference for Peace organized by Madras Christian College, Chennai on 5 and 6 December, 2010 and it is published and used as a text book for students curriculum
  • Evaluation System at St. Francis College, presented at the National Workshop Quality in Higher Education, vis- a -vis Autonomy on February, 26 and 27,2010 organized by Loyola Academy Degree and PG College, Secunderabad.
  • The British Residency in Hyderabad – a Priceless Heritage Structure. The challenges faced in its conservation in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Prospects of Heritage Tourism in JMJ College, Tenali on 25 and 26 July, 2011
  • Hyderabad – A Great Heritage Tourism Destination:AP Tourism Initiatives and Challenges of Branding presented in the DTS National Seminar on Managing Tourism Business for Sustainable Competitive Advantage organised Department of Tourism, University of Pondicherry held on March 23-24, 2012
  • Towards Progressive Education – Case study of student centric activities at St. Francis College at the National Seminar on Innovative Practices as Quality Bench mark in Higher Education, organized by St. Ann’s College for Women, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad..
  • The Role of the Press in the 19th and 20th Century in Nizam’s State of Hyderabad – Impact and Challenges presented at the National Seminar On Socio Religious and Cultural Responses of India to the Colonial Rule in the 19th and the Early 20th Century on 17th and 18th Aug. 2012
  • A research article entitled, The Position of Hindu Women in Religious Texts was published in the book, titled, Gender Matters, Ed. Florence John, Semmoodhai Pathippagam, Chennai, May 2013, ISBN: 978-93-81006-57-3
  • Edited the book titled, Recognizing Holistic Learning for Quality Enhancement, Integrating Curriculum with Co- curriculum, Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, 2013, ISBN: 978-93-82880-49-3
  • Advancing Quality in Higher Education a Paper presented at the National seminar conducted by St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad, published in “Quality Initiatives in Higher Education – Exploring New Frontiers”, Semmoodhai Pathippagam, Chennai, September 2013, ISBN: 978-93-81006-68-9
  • Inter –Religious Marriages – Challenges faced by couples- Role of counseling at the 5 day National workshop organized by Department of Psychology in 2014
  • Revelation of the War Letters – How different is it from the War Poems? Presented at Vaze College, Mumbai in September, 2014
  • Presented a paper, titled, Hyderabad – a great Tourist Destination at National Seminar on Historical Perspectives and Future Prospects of Telangana which will be held on 23-24 January, 2015
  • Presented a paper titled, Contribution of Rev. C.W. Posnett to the Building of the Medak Cathedral at the National Seminar on Cultural Heritage of Deccan, held on 29 & 30 July, 2015 at Department of History, OU,
  • A research article titled, Interreligious Marriages – Challenges faced by Couples was published in the book titled, Interreligious Marriages n India – Issues and challenges, ed. Dr. Vincent Sekhar SJ, Claretian Publicatins, Bangalore, 2016
  • A research article titled India’s involvement in World War I and its impact was presented at the International seminar on I World War: Indian Context, 5-6 January, 2018 at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, and Karnataka.
  • A research article titled, Contribution of Christians to Nation building in India, Part played by Rev. C.W.Posnet was presented at the National Seminar on Contribution of Minorities to Nation Building on 3rd and 4th January, 2019 organized by Andhra Loyola College, at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.
  • Presented a research article titled, Kolanapaku Jain temple, a Beauty in Architecture, at the South India History Congress held from 8th to 10th January, 2019 at Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Research Papers Published
  • Seminar Coordinator for the UGC sponsored National Seminar on New Frontiers in Exam Reforms conducted by the college on 17 and 18 November, 2006
  • Presenting regular programmes for EMMRC. Two of the audio video lessons presented under the Country Wide Classroom Programme have received a very good report from the Consortium for Educational Communication
  • Attended the Advanced Leadership Seminar conducted by the Haggai Institute in Singapore from August 11 – September, 04 2009
  • Provides honorary consultancy for various foreign visiting study groups in the matters relating to Hyderabad history
  • Coordinated effectively with the department of Political Science and with St. Mary’s College in conducting the first ever International Seminar on Energy Security in December, 2008
  • Was the Coordinator of NAAC Peer team visit to College in June 2012
  • Coordinator of the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Recognizing Holistic Learning – Integrating Curriculum with Co Curriculum
  • Controller of Exams of the College from 2003-2010
  • Coordinator of IQAC of the college since January, 2010-2014
  • Member of Historical Society of Hyderabad
  • Member of NAAC Core team of the College 2019-20
Consultancy
  • Member of Board of Studies for 2 colleges and Osmania University
  • External member of IQAC, of one college
  • Member of Peer team for evaluating the status of extension of Autonomy to AMS College, Hyderabad.
  • Examiner for 2 autonomous colleges
  • Resource person at The Three day Workshop on Introduction to Choice Based Credit System on April 16 & 17,2014 on the topic “CBCS and CGPA system of evaluation to all the Principals and Faculty of Government Colleges of the state
  • Part of the mock NAAC Peer team constituted by St. Joseph’s college, for their NAAC Reaccreditation process on 30 August, 2014
  • Part of mock Peer team to St. Joseph’s College for the extension of Autonomy by UGC in June, 2017.
  • Resource Person at St. Mary’s College, Yousufguda, on topic Enhancing Quality Standards inTeaching, Learning and Evaluation on November, 28th, 2017.
  • Resource person at the INTEGRATED INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION CONFERENCE 2017-18, (IIIC) “IGNITING NOVEL IDEAS TO GENERATE OPPORTUNITIES” (INIGO). Spoke on the Relevance of Social Sciences in India.
  • Conducted a One day Workshop on Autonomy – Opportunities and Challenges to the teaching faculty of Loreto College, Kolkatta on 21st August, 2018
  • Resource person at the National Workshop on “Accrediting the Unaccredited Institutions in South Eastern Region” held on 01.10.2018 at Centre for Staff Training & Development (CSTD)-Auditorium, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University, Road No:46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad by the UGC
  • Invited by Shenandoah University, Virginia, USA, to give Guest lectures on Indian History and Culture, Position of Women, and Tourism in India in March 2019.
Ms. Rooman Deb
  • A research article titled India’s involvement in World War I and its impact was presented at the International seminar on I World War: Indian Context, 5-6 January, 2018 at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, and Karnataka.

 

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