WINTER

SCHOOL
Advanced 12-17
Qualitative December
Tools and 2022
Techniques
in
Humanities
and Social
Sciences
Organised by :
IIT Jammu
Department of
Humanities and
Social Sciences

Sponsored by :
ICSSR
Indian Council of
Social Science Research
and
CeP, IIT Jammu
Convener
Dr. Sayantan Mandal i
Faculty, HSS, IIT Jammu
 Advanced WINTER SCHOOL
Qualitative and WORKSHOP
Tools and
12-17 December 2022
Techniques Venue: IIT Jammu (in-person/ offline)
in Humanities
Sponsored by: ICSSR and CeP - IIT Jammu
and Social Organised by: HSS – IIT Jammu
Convenor: Dr. Sayantan Mandal
Sciences
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), IIT Jammu with the support from the Indian
Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi and the Continuing Education Program (CeP), IIT
Jammu, is organizing a week-long Winter School and Workshop on ‘Advanced Qualitative Tools and
Techniques in Humanities and Social Sciences’ under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (Government
of India). The Event is designed for the early stage researchers from all across the country. The Workshop/
Winter School plans to engage the scholars through interactive sessions by the experts / resource persons
from interdisciplinary backgrounds belonging to various eminent Higher Education Institutions.

Table of Contents
Welcome note ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. iii
About IIT Jammu ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. iv
About the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) …………………………………... iv
About CeP, IIT Jammu ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. iv
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. v
ICSSR ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. v

Concept Note ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1

Experts’ Profile ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 2
Prof. Uma Shankar (IIT Jammu) 2
Prof. Rakesh Singhai (IIT Jammu) 3
Prof. Bijoy Boruah (IIT Jammu) 4
Dr. Malish CM (IIT Bombay) 5
Dr. Anupam Pachauri (NIEPA) 6
Dr. Ankit Kathuria (IIT Jammu) 7
Dr. Jaspreet Kaur (VIPS New Delhi) 8
Dr. Sanchayan Nath (IIT Tirupati) 9
Dr. Shiwangi Singh (IIM Ranchi) 10
Dr Sayantan Mandal (IIT Jammu) 11
Activity Sessions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Basic Guidelines …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
Team HSS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
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Welcome Note

Dear Participants and Experts,

Welcome to IIT Jammu !
During the next one week, we will brainstorm, discuss, debate
and engage on the topics related to research methodology,
with specific focus on Qualitative tools and techniques. This
Winter School and Workshop on ‘Advanced Qualitative Tools
and Techniques in Humanities and Social Sciences’ is planned to
revisit the established qualitative research methods as well as
unfurl the new and recent progresses in this field.
We are thankful to the experts from various renowned Higher
Education Institutions of India to accept our invitation. Your
expertise will enrich the sessions with multidisciplinary
viewpoints and discourses.
We are also happy to welcome the research scholars from all
across the country. Your profiles highlight that we are going to
have a very diverse group of scholars, who will engage in
critical and analytical academic discussions during the
workshop. We hope that you will also build a strong network,
which will go beyond the institutional boundaries.
I also want to thank ‘Team-HSS’ (the scholars of the Department
of Humanities and Social Sciences) who worked relentlessly to
plan every aspect of this weeklong event. The scholars of HSS
will also be a part of the event as participants, and add to the
quality of the sessions.
Lastly, my sincere thanks to ICSSR and CeP-IIT Jammu for
facilitating us in conducting the Winter School and Workshop.
So, let us join hands in making the Winter School and
Workshop 2022 a great success. Let us engage academically,
make new connections, which will go a long way and most
importantly, have fun!

Sincerely
Dr. Sayantan Mandal
Convenor: HSS-IIT Jammu Winter School and Workshop 2022

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 About IIT Jammu

IIT Jammu, inaugurated on 6th August 2016, is

recognized as an “Institute of National
Importance” under the “Institutes of
Technology Act” of 1961. It is an autonomous
public higher education Institute funded by the
Government of India, The Institute’s vision
encompasses finding solutions to create a
better world through technical interventions
which are humanistic, creative and futuristic.

An institution is known for its unique culture. The salient features of IIT Jammu's culture
encompasses an intellectually stimulating, collaborative and creative work environment which
would nurture a behavior of mutual respect and self-motivation. Photo Credit: Deep Kumar Bangotra (Twitter)
CeP
HSS

Humanities and Continuing Education

Social Sciences
The Department of Humanities and
Social Sciences (HSS) IIT Jammu
promotes critical and analytical skills
across the matrix linking the engineering
outcomes with the society, through its
multidisciplinary courses and other
academic activities. HSS engages with
the communities and institutions,
ranging from local and national levels,
conducts empirical research, workshops,
conferences and other events to engage
in the knowledge creation and
dissemination.
The Department of HSS, IIT Jammu has
eight faculty members from the
disciplines of Economics, Sociology,
Cognitive Sciences, Philosophy and
Literature.
Outreach Program
Continuing Education and Outreach Department at IIT
Jammu is involved in three distinct activities.
First, the CeP reaches out to the community around
our institute (mostly villages) and help them improve
their livelihoods through promotion of business
activities, help in teaching the students in govt. schools
and improve environment through promotion of
waste management, tree plantation and water
management. IIT Jammu is actively associated with
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan in this activity. Second, it
provides educational support to other academic
institutions including schools and colleges in J&K and
Ladakh, by way of seminars, student visits and short
term programs for Essential Skills. Third, it provides high
level courses in specific niche areas to the working
professionals in industry through Masters and Diploma
courses in hybrid modes (both online and offline).

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 Azadi Ka
Amrit Mahotsav

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and

commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of it's people, culture and
achievements.

This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in
bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and
potential to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by
the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The official journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commenced on 12th March 2021 which
started a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of independence and will end post
a year on 15th August 2023.

Source: amritmahotsav.nic.in

In the HSS- IIT Jammu Winter School and Workshop 2022, we have planned various
activities such as Academic Lectures, Special Sessions, Photo Competition and Exhibition to
celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Indian Council of Social

Science Research

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) was established in the year of 1969 by the
Government of India to promote research in Social Sciences in the country. The Council
Advise the Government of India on all matters pertaining to social science research as may
be referred to it from time to time; and take such measures generally as may be necessary
from time to time to promote social science research and its utilization.
Source: ICSSR.org

This Winter School and Workshop is jointly funded by ICSSR and CeP, IIT Jammu.

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 Concept Note
Winter School and Workshop on Advanced Qualitative
Tools and Techniques in Humanities and Social Sciences

The contemporary research does not fail to bemoan the traditional qualitative research
methods in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) often challenged on the grounds of bias
and subjectivity. However, recent times saw a growing body of qualitative research
employing more empirically sound methods for its validation, including some
interdisciplinary techniques. It creates a need to sensitize and enrich the PhD research
scholars to the latest trends in this area, juxtaposed with the hands-on sessions. In alignment
with the ethos of the National Education Policy (2020), the proposed workshop could go
a long way in enhancing the research output from the HSS scholars.

In this light, the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), IIT Jammu is
organising a week-long winter school and workshop to engage the PhD research students
from diverse HSS backgrounds in enriching sessions by resource persons from
interdisciplinary backgrounds. The workshop would broadly revolve around the
fundamentals of qualitative research, academic writing and planning of the research,
Literature review and its novel approaches, including meta-analysis, systematic literature
review, and so on, research ethics, and finding appropriate journals. It would also include
dedicated hands-on sessions for content analysis, scientometric analysis, referencing, and
plagiarism check using appropriate software.

Objectives

 To enable the participants to get a deeper understanding of basic and advanced

qualitative research methods.
 To help PhD students pre-plan and manage their work.
 To acquaint the participants with a comprehensive understanding of the literature
review and its allied concepts.
 To conduct hands-on training in selected software, including NVIVO, for
disseminating knowledge on some advanced qualitative methods.
 To impart knowledge for Scenarios on Qualitative Research, Scientometric analysis,
etc.
 To enable the participants to understand and appreciate the ethics in research.

The advancements in qualitative research methodologies hold the potential to build a

nuanced understanding of the research problems. The advanced methods in qualitative
research will help the microscale strategy formulation in a scientific manner. The present
workshop, through intensive sessions on advanced tools and techniques in qualitative
research methods, expects the participants to ameliorate their research skills for effective
analysis of literature, including the policies. A technically sound and robust analysis may
also help them in underscoring the lacunas in the present policies from different spheres,
paving the way for its redressal.

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 Experts’ Profile and
Session Abstracts

Prof. R. Uma Shankar (Shaanker) is a Senior Professor,

Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, IIT
Jammu. He was formerly an ICAR Emeritus Scientist,
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru and
Professor and Head of Department of Crop Physiology
and School of Ecology and Conservation at the University
of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. He is an elected
Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru and
a founder trustee of the Bangalore based Ashoka Trust
for Research in Ecology and the Environment. He has
been an honorary fellow of the Jawaharlal Nehru Center
Prof. Uma for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru and an
honorary research associate at the University of New
Shankar Brunswick, Canada, besides being a Fulbright and
Visiting Professor at the University of Massachusetts,
IIT JAMMU Boston. Basically trained as a geneticist, his interests has
spanned multiple domains including plant evolutionary
biology, conservation genetics, plant secondary metabolites and bioprospecting, plant
microbiome and data mining.

Title of The session: Fundamentals of Research

Abstract:

As a practising scientist for the past four decades, I have come to long believe that if ever
there was a great job on this planet, it is that of a researcher. For it gives you a licence to
pursue what you enjoy most, unfettered by the outcome. But my career has also taught
me that as I enjoy these privileges, I need to follow some basic rules of the game, just as
you would, if you were to enjoy driving your car or playing a game of chess.

In this session, we shall ask ourselves three or four questions about research that hopefully
you will find interesting as well as useful in navigating further into the workshop. First: what
is the question that you are chasing to answer or address ? Why is it important or interesting
to you ? Second: how do you propose to address the question that you think is interesting?
Just as multiple paths can lead to your home from your office, how do you rationalize on
the path that you would take to reach to an answer. Third: Having addressed the question,
do you feel a sense of fulfilment, or is there a lurking fear that there may me more to the
question than what you have answered or set out to answer ? Fourth: Research is a journey
and not a destination. So when do we hang our boots and say, well it is time to move on,
sufficiently aware that we might not have reached our goals ?

The session will be conducted in a participative mode. So be ready to enjoy !

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 Prof. Rakesh Singhai is currently working as Senior
Professor in Mechanical Engineering department at IIT
Jammu. He is also in charge of Institute Innovation and
entrepreneurship council and also Continuing
education and outreach activities. Prof. Singhai
completed his B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from
IIT Kanpur in 1978. He has nearly four decades of
experience of working in the industry, and is associated
with HMT, Hero, LML and many other brands in diverse
areas. He has experience of design, manufacturing in
Machine tools and automobiles.

At IIT Jammu, he has setup a state of art Tinkerers’ lab

Prof. Rakesh which is being used extensively by all students. It is a
Singhai unique high tech facility being managed by student
body to learn by doing and helping students develop
IIT JAMMU products involving multidisciplinary fields.

Special Session on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav : National Education Policy 2020 :

Importance of Interdisciplinary Research for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Abstract:

National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) is being rolled out across states and not all
states have yet completely rolled it out. It is difficult at this stage to assess its impact on the
learning outcomes of students. However one thing is certain. Students need multi-
disciplinary skills to be able to effectively use their knowledge for making a difference to
their personality and for improving the environment that they live in.
It is also very necessary for the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat. No product today is mechanical
or electrical/electronics. It is a combination of both usually with other disciplines like
materials. Also Software is almost always a necessary part of most products.
Interdisciplinary research is on the rise globally. Yet, several studies have shown that it often
achieves lower impact compared to more specialized work, and is less likely to attract
funding. Here, we seek to reconcile such evidence by analyzing 44,419 research grants
awarded by the research councils in the UK. We find that researchers with an
interdisciplinary funding track record dominate the network of academic collaborations,
both in terms of centrality and knowledge brokerage, but such a competitive advantage
does not translate into immediate return. Our results based on a matched pair analysis
show that interdisciplinary researchers achieve lower impact with their publications in the
short run; however, they eventually outperform their specialized counterparts in funding
performance, both in terms of volume and value. These findings suggest that pursuing an
interdisciplinary career may require perseverance to overcome extra challenges, but can
pave the way for a more successful endeavor.

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 Prof. Bijoy Boruah, currently Visiting Professor at IIT
Jammu, retired from IIT Delhi in 2018.
His earlier teaching career began at IIT Kanpur. During
his entire career, he spent one year as a Fellow of the
Indian Institute of Advanced Study at Shimla, and as a
Senior Fulbright Fellow for eight months in the University
of Texas at Austin. His research interests include
Philosophical Aesthetics, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy
of Literature, and Metaphysics of the Self.

Prof. Bijoy Boruah

IIT JAMMU

Title of The session: Research Ethics in Social Science Research : The Normative
Underpinnings of Social-Scientific Research

Abstract:

I shall talk about the presuppositions of research ethics in social sciences by alluding to the
normative underpinnings of social science, in as much as I am wedded to the belief that
“value-free” social science is a myth. Setting the argument for a normative social science
(NSS) against the so-called positive social science (PSS), I shall explain how the Fact/Value
dichotomy is inapplicable to the study and examination of social phenomena. Furthermore,
I shall try to show, by adverting to a theoretical observable on the part of Amartya Sen, how
there exists a normative element hidden in PSS. This critique of PSS, mounted through Sen’s
argumentative analysis of the false objectivity of individual choice or preference attributed
to the so-called “rational economic actor/agent,” is articulated through the illustration of
the phenomenon of impoverishment and deprivation vis-à-vis the individual actor/agent’s
desire-fulfilment psychology.
I shall highlight the research ethics of social science studies in terms of how such researches
are ideologically motivated by the desire to shape and strengthen the democratic fabric of
our society. Social research into community development, which is a primary
developmental condition in a democratic world, must comply with the imperative of
launching programmes that enjoy peoples’ overwhelming acceptance and their whole-
hearted participation. It is this acceptance and participation in a community context that
explains why ethnography as a research methodology is so central to the qualitative
approach in social research. I shall end the discussion by elaborating the
ethnomethodological imperative in terms of its “holistic” and “naturalistic” character.

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 Malish.C.M is an Assistant Professor at the Ashank Desai
Centre for Policy Studies at the Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Bombay. He is a former faculty member
at the Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education
(CPRHE) at the National Institute of Educational Planning
and Administration (NIEPA) in New Delhi. He holds a
PhD in Sociology from the Indian Institute of Technology
(IIT) Delhi. His teaching and research interest include
education policies, higher education, equity, student
diversity, student success, and intermediary organisations
in higher education. He has completed two large-scale
national- level studies: “Diversity and Discrimination in
Dr. Malish C M Higher Education in India” (sponsored by ICSSR) and
IIT BOMBAY “Student Success and Social Mobility: A Study of UGC
Coaching Schemes” (Sponsored by UGC). He is the co-
editor of the Book titled “India Higher Education Report
2016: Equity”, published by Sage in 2018. He served as editor of the CPRHE Research Paper
Series and member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Educational Planning and
Administration (JEPA) during his tenure in NIEPA. He is currently serving as Review Editor
of Frontiers of Education and reviewer of springer Higher Education.

Title of The session: Fundamentals of Qualitative Research

Abstract:

The session’s goal is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the

foundations of qualitative research. The session begins with introducing the logic of
reasoning - inductive, deductive and abductive forms. It follows a discussion on how
qualitative research benefits from various forms of reasoning and engages with theory.
Participants will be exposed to real-life research problems to understand the distinction
between the case-oriented and variable-oriented approaches to research. After
introducing the process of sampling, data collection, data storage, reflexivity and theory
building, participants will be asked to engage in practical sessions. Activities in the practical
session include developing research questions and defending the choice of the method.

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 Dr Anupam Pachauri is a policy researcher in education
and works at the Centre for Policy Research in Higher
Education (CPRHE) of the National Institute of Educational
Planning and Administration (NIEPA). She has conducted
several evaluation studies which include Pandit Madan
Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and
Teaching (PMMNMTT). An expert on quality, institutional
assessments and accreditation of general higher
education institutions (HEIs) Dr Pachauri is also a member
of the internal quality assurance cell (IQAC) of NIEPA. As
a commonwealth scholarship awardee at University of
Dr. Anupam Sussex, UK, Dr Pachauri researched on state enabled multi
stakeholder partnerships in the global south. She has
Pachauri experience of leading large scale research projects with
NIEPA teams of HE researchers drawn from the Universities and
colleges across India. She has presented her works in
many national and international conferences and has
published through some leading publishers such as Sage. Currently she is Co-editing the
India Higher Education Report 2023 on Higher Education Research. She has been
conducting literature review workshops for doctoral studies researchers since 2014 at
NIEPA and several other HEIs.

Title of The session: Literature Review in Social Science Research

Abstract:

Participants in this workshop spread over two sessions will get hands-on experience at
exploring the stages in empirical social research where the review of the existing literature
is required and the nature of questions that a researcher must ask in the review process.
They will also gain experience on how to systematically search through literature, identify
databases, develop protocols for selecting studies and appraise the quality of selected
studies, extract metadata, organise literature data for review, conduct meta- analysis, and
report findings.
Participants will also be introduced to different types of literature reviews, difference
between literature review, literature survey and how they are different from writing
annotated bibliography. The participants are expected to bring along their written piece of
literature review, which could be any of the following: a section of their published research
article, research report, thesis or dissertation.

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 Dr. Ankit is currently on foreign deputation as a full-time
visiting researcher at the School of Engineering,
Newcastle University, United Kingdom.
He did postdoctoral research at the Indian Institute of
Technology Bombay, India, before obtaining his Ph.D. in
Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering) from the
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee in 2017. In 2013,
he received a Masters in Planning degree (Transport
Planning) from the School of Planning and Architecture
in New Delhi, India, and is currently an Associate
Member of the Institute of Town Planners (AITP) in India.
Dr. Ankit Kathuria He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil
Engineering from Jaypee University, India.
IIT JAMMU

Title of The session: Novel approaches of Literature Review: A quick overview of the
methods for performing literature review

Abstract:
The primary objective of the talk is to give an overview of the various methods used to
perform state-of-the-art reviews of the existing literature. The session will also cover the
general stages involved in doing reviews, which include developing research questions,
looking for relevant literature, identifying potential inclusions, and extracting and analyzing
data. In addition to the processes stated above, the session will outline a few review
techniques, each of which is suitable for a specific objective. The narrative, mapping,
scoping, aggregative, realist, and critical reviews are all included in this. The talk will go into
considerable detail on the systematic review (including PRISMA) and meta-analysis
methodologies under the aggregative reviews.
Facilitator of the Session:. Surya Narayanan (Doctoral Scholar)
Mr. Surya Narayanan is working as Ph.D. research scholar in Indian
Institute of Technology, Jammu, India. He did his master degree from
NIT, Tiruchirappalli in the year 2019 and bachelor degree from ACCET,
Karaikudi in the year of 2016. Prior to start his research, he worked as
an Assistant Manager in Zydex Industries Pvt. Limited focusing additives
and Stabilizing agents to Asphalt binder, Asphalt Emulsions and Soil His
research interests are Sustainable Asphalt Pavements, Warm & Cold mix
Asphalt, Pavement Materials and Pavement Design. He is recipient of
NHAI fellowship (Govt. of India) for his doctoral research work. He is
currently in second year of PhD and recently published a review paper
related to Utilization of Inferior Quality Aggregates in Asphalt Mixtures
in Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (JTTE).

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Dr. Jaspreet Kaur
Vivekananda Institute of
Professional Studies,
New Delhi
Dr.Jaspreet Kaur is an associate professor at the
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi.
Previously she was with the Pearl Academy. She has over
16 years of teaching experience in Marketing research.
She has authored two books on Customer relationship
Management and Service Marketing and has written
many research papers in Scopus and ABDC journals. She
is an Editor and Reviewer to many ABDC and Scopus
journals like the International Journal of consumer
studies(Wiley) and Management Decisions (Emerald).
She is an AMT-certified faculty from AIMA and has
received the GRABS "Best Researcher Award" in 2008
and the ITSR "Best researcher's Award" in 2020. She has
conducted over 55 FDPs and workshops on the topics
of :"Systematic review and Meta-Analysis" and "Qualitative
research with NVIVO" this year.

Title of The session: Qualitative research using NVIVO

Abstract:

The NVIVO is one of the strongest software for organizing and analyzing qualitative data.
The session will start with coding and Thematic analysis in NVIVO for word, picture and
video files in the first session. The second session would entail some analytical operations on
the dataset like word count, sentiment analysis, social media analysis etc.

Note: For this session, participants need to bring their Laptop(s).

Note: Participants are requested to install the Trial Version of NVIVO from the official
website for this session. Please note that the Trial Version is valid for seven days. So, please
install the trial version once you reach IIT Jammu or just before your travel.

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 Dr. Sanchayan Nath is an assistant professor of public
policy in the Department of Humanities and Social
Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, India.
Prior to this he was a post-doctoral researcher in
environmental governance at the Copernicus Institute
of Sustainable Development in Utrecht University, the
Netherlands. He completed his doctoral studies from
the Ostrom Workshop, School of Public and
Environmental Affairs and the Department of Political
Science at Indiana University Bloomington, USA.
Dr. Sanchayan Sanchayan’s research lies at the intersection of
sustainability, policy and governance. He has published
Nath in high impact factor journals such as Journal of
Environmental Management, Sustainability Science,
IIT TIRUPATI
Land Use Policy and World Development.

Title of The session: Using Scenarios for Qualitative Research

Abstract:

Scenarios are hypothetical but plausible propositions, images or stories about how the
future might unfold. Scenarios are systematically constructed to aid decision-making in the
future. The use of scenarios as a research methodology was probably first introduced by
Berger in 1964.
Today, scenarios has developed into a sophisticated research approach characterized by a
wide range of quantitative (modeling and computer simulations) and qualitative
(interviews, brainstorming workshops, group discussions, surveys, Delphi-style ranking, role
playing, storytelling, intuitive logic and visioning) approaches. This session focuses on the
use of scenarios for qualitative research. Participants will be provided with readings in-
advance.
They are expected to read these before attending the proposed session. During the session,
participants shall participate in an in-class exercise where they will apply learnings from their
readings to understand how to apply scenarios for qualitative research.

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 Dr. Shiwangi Singh is an Assistant Professor in Strategic
Management Area at the Indian Institute of
Management Ranchi. She holds a Ph.D. from the Indian
Institute of Technology Delhi. She is gold medallist during
her studies in graduation and post-graduation. She has
published several research papers in leading
international journals including Technological
Forecasting and Social Change, Asia Pacific Business
Review, and International Business Review. She has been
involved in several consulting and research projects from
various organizations including Ministry of Minority
Dr. Shiwangi Affairs, CIMP, Melinda Gates Foundation, and Scheme for
Singh Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration
(SPARC). Her area of research is the strategic
IIM RANCHI management, innovation, digitalization, implementation
of innovation, start-ups, and systematic literature reviews.

Title of The session: Conducting Scientometrics and Bibliometrics Analysis: Overview

and Application

Abstract:

In the recent literature, an increase in number of scientometrics analysis articles illustrates

the importance of scientometrics analysis. The application of scientometrics research can
be seen in varied subject areas, including Medicine, Social Sciences, Computer Science,
Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Management and Accounting,
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Arts and Humanities, Decision Sciences, and
Agricultural and Biological Sciences, to name a few. The session on scientometrics analysis
will help you understand various quantitative aspects of scientific research. Further, the
session will focus on understanding and conducting bibliometrics analysis.

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 Dr Sayantan Mandal is a senior Assistant Professor at the
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) in
the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu).
Previously, he worked at the Centre for Policy Research in
Higher Education (CPRHE) of the National Institute of
Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA, Govt.
of India) and at the University of Delhi, New Delhi. He has
graduated from the Aarhus University, Denmark; has
done his PhD (with Cum Laude) from the University of
Deusto. At NIEPA, Dr Mandal coordinated a large-scale
study on Teaching and Learning in Indian Higher
Education and co-authored the Indian Higher Education
Report 2017 on Teaching, Learning, and Quality. At IIT
Dr. Sayantan Jammu, Dr. Mandal is presently coordinating a research
Mandal project on Integrating Digital Technologies with Digital
IIT JAMMU Education (ITLDE) in the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
region and is part of a Pan IIT research group
[Convenor of the Event]
investigating the impacts of the pandemic on teaching
and learning in the IITs across India.

Special Session on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav : Research for Development and

Sustainability
The session focuses on the aspects of research contributing to the development of
knowledge and sustainability. It argues that academic freedom and cross-disciplinary
interactions are needed to nurture a research culture that ultimately benefits the nation
and society. The critical nature of the study, the rigorousness, and the dedication of
conducting the research objectively and scientifically also hold the keys to a successful
outcome. To explain, I shall be talking about the research culture at IIT Jammu, the cross-
disciplinary interactions, discussion forums and focus on the research conducted / are
ongoing at HSS, IIT Jammu. The session will help us understand how a meaningful
contribution to the world of knowledge can add to the development of the self, the state,
and society.

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 Activity Sessions

Several Activity and Networking Sessions are planned throughout the Winter School 2022
to engage the Scholars. The basic structure of the academic sessions involves extended levels
of interactivity.
The special sessions by the Faculty Members, Experts and Scholars are carefully designed to
engage the participants and exchange ideas.
We, at HSS, IIT Jammu believe that the workshops sessions should not be similar to classroom
lecture(s). Instead it/they should involve the participants with discussions, debates, hands on
activities, group works, individual and group presentations, brainstorming and other activities
which help in sharpening, not only the subject-specific, but also the interpersonal skills and
competences.

Some of the Activity Sessions planned

are briefly mentioned below

Ice-Breaking Session:
Introduction of the participants, through brainstorming in random groups.

Concept-Mapping Session:
Mapping various aspects of research through group work.

Interaction with the Experts:

Question and Answer Session on PhD Journey

The Path to Publication:

Session on publication and its importance beyond the basic requirements

Session on Canva: the new presentation tool

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Basic Guidelines

Hospitality, including food, workshop kit and limited transportation will be provided to all the
participants. Accommodation will be provied only to the outstation participnats upto 18 December
2022. No TA will be borne by the Organizer.

COVID-19 Guidelines:
All the participants are required to follow the SOPs related to COVID-19, as directed by the Govt.
of India, Local Govt. and that of the Institution (IIT Jammu) before and during the Winter
School/Workshop.

Phone Connection:
Only the post-paid mobile connections will work in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. Hence, we request
you to bring your Post-paid sim or convert your existing pre-paid connections to post-paid. Any
mobile network will work as long as it is post-paid.

Weather in Jammu during the Winter School (12-17 December 2022):

Jammu gets very cold during December. However, it does not go to sub-zero. The average
temperature in December 2 nd or 3rd week is around +9 degree C. During the day, it can reach
around +10-14 degree C, while at night it may drop to +5 degree C. There can be occasional rains
due to the westerly winds.

We recommend you to bring sufficient warm cloths and an umbrella/ raincoat for the Winter
School.

How to reach IIT Jammu:

IIT Jammu (Jagti Campus/ Main Campus) is located around 25km away from the Jammu Railway
station and Airport. Please google the location to get an idea about the exact distance from the
station / bus stop / airport you will be arriving/ leaving.

The local bus service is not frequent. Therefore, we request you to book a taxi or auto-rickshaw
from outside the Station / Airport to IIT Jammu campus. You need to mention the name ‘Jagti’ or ‘
Nagrota’ on NH44 while booking the Auto/ Taxi. The charges will be around Rs.500-700. However,
since there is no fixed rate, you can bargain.

Note- there is no app-based cab/taxi service in Jammu.

Note- We will arrange a few pick-up and drop services from the Railway Station and Airport and
will update you about the schedule. In case you arrive / depart beyond our pick-up/ drop schedule,
we request you to make necessary arrangements for your local travel. Our team will be happy to
guide you with the contact details of local Auto driver, if needed.

Wi-Fi connection at IIT Jammu:

You will be provided the guest wi-fi access during your stay at IIT Jammu. The details will be
shared once you arrive.

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 Team HSS
HSS Research Scholars and Organizing Committee Members of the
Winter School and Workshop 2022

Aditi Magotra Pummy Sharma

Nadeem Saloni Walia

Ahmed Rather

Sumit Sikdar Ritesh Bansal

Sheriya Sareen Sayari Misra

Riya Jain
Marve B. Sofi

Convenor: Dr. Sayantan Mandal, Faculty, HSS- IIT Jammu

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 Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
NH-44 , PO Nagrota, Jagti, Jammu and Kashmir 181221
iitjammu.ac.in
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