BIO-DATA

Dr. K. MAHESWARI

Assistant Professor and Head

Department of Social Work

Government Arts and Science College

(Formerly Bharathidasan University Constituent

College), Kurumbalur,

Perambalur.

Email id: maheshranjith06@yahoo.co.in

Mobile: 9791761499

Academic Qualifications

Degree College/University University Year of

Passing

Ph.D

(Social Work)

Bharathidasan University,

Trichy

Bharathidasan University, Trichy

2010

M.Phil

(Social Work)

Bishop Heber College,

Trichy

Bharathidasan University, Trichy

2004

MSW

(Community Development)

Bishop Heber College, Trichy

Bharathidasan University, Trichy

2002

B.Sc (Nutrition

and Dietetics)

Seethalakshmi

Ramaswami College,

Trichy

Bharathidasan University, Trichy

2000

Eligibility Criteria

Passed the State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) for Lectureship in 2003.

Cleared the National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (UGC- NET) along with

Junior Research Fellowship (UGC – NET JRF) held on December, 2004.

Cleared the National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (UGC-NET) held on

June, 2005.

Areas of Research Interest

Gerontology, Women development and Community Development

Additional Qualification

Certificate course on “Computer Application in Social Science Research”,

Bishop Heber College, Trichy, 2002.

Certificate course on “Street Theatre Skills” at Udhayam (NGO), Trichy,

January 2002

Professional Experience

Currently working as an Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Social

Work, Government Arts and Science College, (Formerly Bharathidasan

University Constituent College), Kurumbalur, Perambalur, (since June 2009 to

till date).

Previously worked as Assistant Professor in Department of Social Work,

Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College, Trichy from June 2004 to April 2006.

Research Supervision & Guidance

Programme Completed Ongoing

Ph.D 3 ( S.Kalaiselvan, G.Arun

Senthil Ram and V.Tharani)

4

PG Project 35

Additional Responsibilities in College

Currently, I am holding the additional responsibility of running the NCC unit,

Girls wing in the College. I got commissioned in the year 2016, bestowed with

the rank of Lieutenant; and has become an Associate NCC Officer of the

College.

Served as a NSS Programme Officer (Unit-III) at Bharathidasan University

College, Perambalur from 28th August 2012 to 29th August 2015.

Others

Served as a Supportive Supervisor to supervise the performance of Counselors

of ICTC centers in Perambalur, Ariyalur and Jeyamkondam districts for about

four years (2011- 2014).

Served as an Honorary Chairperson for the Child Welfare Committee,

Perambalur District from 17th November 2018 to 12th Dec 2019.

Faculty Development Programmes/ Orientation /Refresher Courses

Attended the UGC sponsored Orientation Course from 27.01.2011 to

23.02.2011 organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan

University, Trichy.

Attended the UGC—ASC sponsored Refresher Course on “Research Methods

in Social Sciences (ID)” organized by UGC Academic Staff College,

Bharathidasan University, Trichy from 16.11.2012 to 6.12.12.

Attended the UGC-HRDC sponsored Refresher Course on “Educational

Technologies and Business Studies (MD)” organized by Pondicherry

University, Pondicherry from 04.12.2015 to 24.12.2015.

Attended the three months NCC Commission Training Course at Officers

Training Academy, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh from 17th Jan 2016 to 16th

April 2016 and it was sponsored by 4(TN) Girls Battalion NCC, Trichy.

Resource Person/Chairperson

Delivered a guest lecture on ‘Caste System in India- Trends and Challenges’

to the students of Howest University, Belgium on 11th Feb 2019 at MM Trust,

Tiruchirappalli.

Acted as a Chairperson for the Scientific Session on Mental Health Issues held

on February 8, 2019 in a National Conference on Redefining Professional Social

Work Education and Practice in the Present Scenario : A Multi-disciplinary

Perspective organized by Department of Social Work, Bishop Heber College,

Trichy.

Acted as a Resource Person and handled a session on “ Ageing in India-An

Overview” in a three Day Orientation Programme on Geriatric Care for the

Functionaries of Old age Homes/Day Care centers organized by the

Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Heritage Foundation,

Hyderabad and National Institute of Social Defence, New Delhi on 4th October

2018.

Acted as a Resource Person for a Sensitization Seminar on

"Intergenerational bonding” and handled a session on “Positive Grand

parenting” held in collaboration with the Heritage Foundation, Hyderabad

and National Institute of Social Defence, New Delhi on 4th October 2018 in

Cauvery College for women, Trichy between 2.00 to 5.00pm.

Delivered guest lecture on “Caste System in India” to the Students of Social

Sciences of Howest University, Belgium on 13.02.2018 at MM Trust,

Tiruchirappalli.

Acted as a Chair Person for a session in a UGC Sponsored National

Conference on “Emerging Challenges of Elderly” organized by The

Department of Social Work, Madras School of Social Work, Chennai on 26th -

27th Feb 2018.

Chaired a session in an International Conference on ‘School Mental Health’

organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on

25th and 26th Oct 2017.

Handled classes for UGC – NET and SLET Examinations, at Bharathidasan

University, Trichy-24 , Organized by Department of Sociology in 2005.

Awards Received

Received best paper award in the International Conference on Ageing held at

Department of Psychology, S.V.University Tirupati, A.P, Dec 16-18, 2008.

University rank holder in MSW (2002- 2002).

National Seminar Organized

Organized a National Seminar on “Mixed Methodology in Social Science

Research- Trends and Challenges” Sponsored by Bharathidasan University on

22.2.2018.

Project

Principal Investigator for a major project on “District Need Assessment for Child

Protection in Perambalur” funded by Ministry of Women and Child Development

(May 2014 to April 2015), Tamilnadu State and the amount was Rs1,76,000/-

Research Methodology Workshops/ Refresher Course

1. Participated in a national workshop on “ Recent Trends in Social Science

Research” organized by Department of Social work, Cauvery College for

Women, Trichy on 9th Sept 2016.

2. Participated in a Two day workshop on “Hands on Experience in using SPSS and AMOS” organized by Department of Commerce, SRM University,

Kattankulathur, on 11th and 12th August 2016.

3. Participated in a Refresher course in “Research Methods in Social Science

(ID)” organized byUGC- Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University,

Trichy from 16.11.12 to 06.12.2012.

4. Participated in a national workshop on “Towards Competency in Social Science

Research Methodology” organized by Department of Social work, Sri

Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati on 14th to 19th Nov 2011.

5. Participated in a national workshop on “Social Work Research Methodology” organized by Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of

Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore on 11th to 13th august 2008.

Participation in Workshops at International/ National/ State/ District levels

1. Participated in a one day State level Workshop on “GST (Goods and Services

Taxes)” organized by Department of Commerce, Bharathidasan University

College, Perambalur on 10th Jan 2018.

2. Participated in a three day Workshop on “Creation of Scientific Awareness”

organized by Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University College,

Perambalur from 27th to 29th Dec 2017.

3. Participated in one day International Workshop on “ Recent Model of

Disability and Social Work Perspectives” organized by Department of Social

Work, Thanthai Hans Roevers College, Perambalur on 17th Feb. 2016.

4. Participated in a workshop on “Innovative Curriculum Designing and Evaluation”

organized by Curriculum Development Cell, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on

13th & 14th Aug 2015.

5. Participated in a National Workshop on “ Premarital, Marital and Family

Counseling” organized by Department of Psychology, Periyar University, Salem

from 20th to 22nd Aug 2014.

6. Participated in a National Workshop on “Testing of Hypotheses in Commerce and Management: Why, What, and How? organized by Research Centre of Commerce,

Bharathidasan University College, Perambalur on 30th March 2014.

7. Participated in a State level Workshop on “Disability and Inclusive Development”

organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy and

UDIS Forum, Coimbatore on 26th March 2014.

8. Participated in a State level Workshop on “Reform of Undergraduate and

Postgraduate Curriculum for Enhancing Employability” organized by Curriculum

Development Cell, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 24th Jan 2014.

9. Participated in a National Workshop on “Scientific Writing and Publication”

organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli and James Cook University, Australia at KKID, Coimbatore from

10th to 12th January 2013.

10. Participated in a State level Workshop on “Research on Commerce and

Management Studies” organized by Department of Commerce, Bharathidasan

University College, Perambalur on 15th & 16th March 2013.

11. Participated in a State level Workshop on “Women Health and Menstrual Hygiene

Management” organized by ‘WISH’ & NSS of Bharathidasan University,

Tiruchirappalli on 14th Dec 2012.

12. Participated in a District Level Workshop on “Focus on Social Work Profession”

organized by PG Department of Social Work, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science

College, Trichy on 8th Oct 2004.

Workshops Organized

S.No Topic of Workshops Organized at the College Dates

1 Workshop on Social Work Profession – Scope and

Challenges

26th August 2009

2 Workshop on Role of Students in Social

Transformation

25th February 2010

3 Workshop on Stress Management 15th September 2010

4 Workshop on Influence of Mass Media among

Youth

20th March 2012

5 One day Workshop on Women and Health 15th October 2012

6. Role of the society in Prevention of Crimes against

Women

8th March 2013

7. Workshop on Participatory Rural Appraisal – A Learning Perspective (State Level)

22nd Feb 2017

Training Programmes Attended

Sl.No Title Organizer Level Category Dates

1. Three Day

Training- cum-

Production

Workshop on “

E-Content Development”

Department of

Educational

Technology,

Bharathidasan

University, Trichy& BDUCP

College Participated 26th to

28th

March

2018

2. Three Months

NCC

Commission

Training

NCC Officers

Training

Academy,

Gwalior, MP

National Participated

17th Jan to

16th April

2016

3. Training of Trainers on

“Employability

Skills through

Life Skills Approaches

RGNIYD, Sriperumpudur,

at Sathyabama

University,

Chennai

National

Participated

19th to 23rd

Sept 2014

4. Training on “

Counseling Plus

for Supportive Supervisors”

GFATM-Round

7, bishop Heber

College, Trichy

State Participated 24th to 27th

June 2014

5. Training on Life

Skills and

Personality

Development

RGNIYD and

NCC Officers

Training

Academy, Gwalior, MP

National Participated 7th and 8th

March

2016

6. Counseling plus

for supportive

supervisors

Bishop Heber

College, Trichy

State Participated 24th to 27th

June 2014

7. Counseling and

Supervision

Refresher Training

Bishop Heber

College, Trichy

State Participated 13th to 15th

March

2013

8. Counseling

Supervision

Induction

Training

Bishop Heber

College, Trichy

State Participated 30th Jan to

2nd Feb 2012

9. Saksham- IT

Training Champion

Bharathidasan

University,

State Participated 21.06.2012

to

30.06.2012

10. TOT Workshop

on Disability

Management

Department of

Social Work,

Bharathiar

University and

UDIS Forum, Coimbatore

State

Participated

15th & 16th

July 2011

Membership in Scientific Societies

Life Member in Social Workers Forum, Tiruchirapalli-17

Life Member in Association of Gerontology, India.

Academic Bodies/ Examiner

External Examiner for Ph.D in Bharathiar University.

External Examiner for M.Phil in Cauvery College for Women, Trichy,

Srimad Andavan College, Trichy.

External Examiner in Social Work at Bharathidasan University, Cauvery

College for Women, Holy Cross College, Jamal Mohammed College,

Trichy.

Member, Board of Studies in Social Work, (UG&PG), Bharathidasan

University, Tiruchirappalli.

Member, Board of Studies PG Diploma in Counseling and Guidance,

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

Question Paper Setter in Social Work for Bishop Heber College

(Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli, Srimad Andavan College, Trichy,

Mahendra College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, Thanthai Hans

Roevers College, Perambalur, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidhyalaya

College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

Paper Presentation and Participation in International / National / State Level

Conferences and Seminars.

1. Presented a paper titled “Assessment of Activity among the Rural Elderly Widows”

in a National Conference on Emerging Challenges of Elderly organized by

Department of Social Work, Madras School of Social Work, Chennai on 26th and

27th Feb 2018.

2. Participated in a National Conference on “Professional Social Work in the

Globalized Era- Issues and Challenges in an Indian Perspective” Organized by

Department of Social Work, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 1st and 2nd Sept 2017.

3. Presented a paper titled “A Study on Mental Health Status of Older Persons” in an

International Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Social Work Profession’

organized by Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy on 16th Feb. 2017.

4. Presented a paper titled “A Study on Psychological Well-being of Tribal Women

residing at Malayalapatti Panchayat of Perambalur District ” in an International

Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Social Work Profession’ organized by Jamal

Mohamed College, Trichy on 16th Feb. 2017.

5. Presented a paper on “Assessment of Quality of Life and Social Inclusion of Older

Persons” in a National Study Conference on Social Inclusion and Community

Sustainability organized by Department of Social Work, Madras Christian College,

Chennai on 9th to 11th Oct.2017.

6. Presented a Paper on “ Strengths and Difficulties of School going Adolescents in Perambalur” in two day International Conference on School Mental Health organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on

25th and 26th Oct.2017.

7. Presented a paper on “ A Study on Alcohol Use among the College Students” in a

National Conference on Professionalism in Social Work- Trends and Challenges

organized by Department of Social Work, SNR Sons Colleges, Coimbatore on

15th Sept 2015.

8. Presented a paper on “Attitude towards Life among the Institutionalized Older

Persons” in two day International Seminar on Inclusive Economic Growth

organized by PG. Department of Commerce, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy on

13th and 14th Aug 2015.

9. Presented a paper on “Quality of Life of Middle Aged Women” in two day

International Seminar on Inclusive Economic Growth organized by PG. Department

of Commerce, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy on 13th and 14th Aug 2015.

10. Presented a paper on “Mental Health Status of Rural Older Persons” in two day

International Seminar on Inclusive Economic Growth organized by PG. Department

of Commerce, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy on 13th and 14th Aug 2015.

11. Presented a paper on “A Study on Social Support received by the rural Elderly” in

two day International Seminar on Inclusive Economic Growth organized by PG.

Department of Commerce, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy on 13th and 14th

Aug 2015.

12. Presented a paper on “ A Study on Family Support received by the Disabled

College Students” in a National Conference on Contemporary Social Issues and

Problems organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University,

Trichy on 6th Feb.2015.

13. Presented a paper on “ A Study on Emotional Intelligence of the Employees

working at All India Radio, Trichy” in a National Conference on Contemporary Social Issues and Problems organized by Department of Social Work,

Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 6th Feb.2015.

14. Presented a paper on “ Struggle and Contribution of a Social Worker-

Mrs.Andammal of Shippalagapatti Village, Namakkal District” in two day National Seminar on “Women Leaders and Achievers in Various fields” organized by

Department of Women Studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 23rd and

24th Feb.2015.

15. Presented a paper on “ A Study on Competency Management among the Staff

Members of Tool Fab Engineering Industries(P) Limited, Thuvakudi, organized by

Department of Social Work and Business Administration, Bon Secours College for

Women, Thanjavur on 5th and 6th Dec.2014.

16. Presented a paper on “Assessment of Activity among the Community Dwelling

Older Persons” in an International Conference on Engaging and Empowering the Elderly organized by Centre for Development Studies, Tiruvananthapuram, Kerala

on 15th and 16th Sept 2014.

17. Participated in the International Seminar on Religions, Conflicts and Human rights

on 11th Aug 2014, at Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur in collaboration with Salesian Pontified University, Rome.

18. Participated in a National Conference on ‘Advancement of Women in Science and

Technology” organized by Women Cell, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 5th and

6th Aug. 2014.

19. Presented a paper titled “A Study on India’s fact-gender and Social Exclusion Indicators” in a national conference on ‘Social Problems in India: Perspectives for Intervention’ organized by PG & Research Department of Social work, Bishop

Heber College, Trichy on 25th to 27th Nov 2014.

20. Presented a paper on “A Study on Emotional Adjustment of Adolescents in

Perambalur” in an International Conference on “Child and Adolescent Mental Health” organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University,

Trichy on 18th & 19th Jan 2013.

21. Presented a paper titled “Assessment of Activity among the Older Persons in Salem

District” in a national conference on ‘Growth Perspective of Social Work Profession in the Changing Scenario’ organized by PG & Research Department of

Social work, Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous) Trichy on 12th Oct 2013.

22. Presented a paper in “Recent Trends in Welfare of the Differently Abled Persons: Right, Welfare, Social Integration and Mainstreaming’ organized by Department of

Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 24th Feb.2012.

23. Participated in a National Seminar on “Social Policy for Inclusive Development:

Indian Scenario” organized by Department of Economics, Bharathidasan

University, Khajamalai Campus, Trichy on 29th Mar.2012.

24. Presented a paper on “Life Satisfaction among the Older Persons in Salem District”

in a National Conference on “Social Development In India – New Vistas and Challenges” organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University,

Trichy on 10th & 11th Jan 2011.

25. Presented a paper on “Assessment of Subjective Well -Being among the Senior

Citizens of Salem District” in a National Conference on “Social Development In India – New Vistas and Challenges” organized by Department of Social Work,

Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 10th & 11th Jan 2011

26. Presented a paper on “Knowledge and attitude of female migrants towards

HIV/AIDS” in a National Conference on “Human Rights in Independent India:

Contemporary Challenges and Issues” organized by Department of History,

Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 9th & 10th April 2011.

27. Presented a paper on “Knowledge and Practice among the Biogas Beneficiaries of VK- NARDEP, Kanyakumari” in a National Seminar on Inclusive Economic

Growth in India: Issues, Challenges and Implications organized by Department of

Economics, Queen Mary’s College (Autonomous), Chennai on 16th Sept,2011.

28. Presented a paper on “Need for Gerontological Social Work in India” in a National

Conference on “Professional Social Work in India- Contributions to Welfare and Development” organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University,

Tiruchirappalli on 11th &12th Feb 2010

29. Presented a paper on “A Study on Anxiety among the Cancer Patients in GVN

Cancer Cure Centre, Trichy” in a National Conference on “Health and Social Work Practice : New Frontiers and Challenges” organized by Department of Social Work,

Centre for Rural Development, Periyar Maniammai University, Thanjavur on 16th

& 17th August 2010.

30. Presented a paper on “A study on quality of life among older persons in Pachamalai

hills” in a National Conference on “Inclusive development – A social science

perspective ” organized by PG & Research Department of Social work, Bishop

Heber College, Trichy on 10th & 11th 2010.

31. Presented a paper on “Psychological Well – being among the Institutionalized

Adolescents” in a state level seminar on “Health Issues of Youth in India : Problems and Prospects” organized by PG. Department of Social Work, Jamal Mohamed

College Trichy on 20th Dec, 2010.

32. Presented a paper on “A profile on professional social work practitioners in Trichy”

in a National Conference on “ Quality Enhancement of Social Work Profession in India – issues and Challenges” organized by Department of Social Work,

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 29th & 30th Jan 2009.

33. Presented a paper on “A study on family functioning of older people” in a National

Conference on “Millennium Development Goals: A Social Science Perspective” organized by PG & Research Department of Social work, Bishop Heber College,

Trichy on 27th & 28th Feb 2009.

34. Participated in a National Seminar on “Educational Seminar on Higher Education

of Sustainable Better Livelihood” organized by Department of Economics,

Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 6th Nov 2009.

35. Presented a paper on “Problems faced by elderly care givers” in a National Conference on “Social Development in Post Independence Era: status and Strategies” organized by Department of Sociology, Periyar University, Salem on

24th & 25th March 2009.

36. Presented a paper on “A study on problems faced by Visually Challenged persons at Nagamangalam Village” in a National Conference on “Social development in Post Independence Era: Status and Strategies” organized by Department of

Sociology, Periyar University, Salem on 24th & 25th March 2009.

37. Presented a paper on “Subjective Well-being among Older Persons” in an

International Conference on “ISCGG -08 and 14th Biennial Meeting of AGI” organized by PG & Research Department of Psychology, Sri Venkateswara

University, Tirupati on 16th to 18th Dec 2008.

38. Presented a paper on “Activity and Quality of Life of Older Persons” in an

International Conference on “ISCGG -08 and 14th Biennial Meeting of AGI” organized by PG & Research Department of Psychology, Sri Venkateswara

University, Tirupati on 16th to 18th Dec 2008.

39. Participated in a state level seminar on “Transgender- Issues and Concerns for

Social Workers” organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan

University, Tiruchirappalli on 31st Oct 2008.

40. Presented a paper on “Domestic Violence-context and Types” in a National

conference on “ Domestic Violence” organized by Department of History, TBML

college, Porayar on 17th & 18th Sep 2008.

41. Participated in a National Conference on “Social Work Response to HIV/AIDS”

organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University and Indian Social Institute,

Bangalore from 28 to 31 August 2008.

42. Presented a paper on “A Study on Quality of Life of Older Persons” in an International Rehab Conference organized by Department of Rehabilitation

Science, Holy Cross College, Trichy on 10th to 12th Dec 2008.

43. Participated and presented a paper on “Elder abuse in India” in a National Conference on “Ageing: Issues and Challenges” organized by Department of

Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 29th & 30th March 2007.

44. Presented a paper on “ Services Available and Expectation of the Elderly” in a

National Conference on “Professional Social Work Intervention in Different Fields” organized by Department of Social Work, Christhu Raj College, Trichy on

22nd & 23rd Feb 2007.

45. Presented a paper on “Positive Ageing – A Myth or Reality” in a National seminar on “Marginalized Group: Aged and Children” organized by Department of Social

Work, Fatima College (Autonomous), Madurai on 5th 7 6th Jan 2007.

46. Presented a paper on “Job Satisfaction of Professional Social Work Practitioners in

Trichy” in a National Conference on Social Work Education and Practice: Opportunities & Apprehensions organized by PG & Research Department of Social

work, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 13th – 15th Dec 2007.

47. Presented a paper on “Attitude of Biogas Beneficiaries” in a National Conference on Social Work Education and Practice: Opportunities & Apprehensions organized by PG & Research Department of Social work, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on

13th – 15th Dec 2007.

48. Presented a paper on “Awareness and Opinion among the Women Beneficiaries of

ICDS in Lalgudi Block” in a National Conference on Social Work Education and Practice: Opportunities & Apprehensions organized by PG & Research Department

of Social work, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 13th – 15th Dec 2007.

49. Presented a paper on “Problems of Women Entrepreneurs” in a National

Conference on Social Work Education and Practice: Opportunities & Apprehensions organized by PG & Research Department of Social work, Bishop

Heber College, Trichy on 13th – 15th Dec 2007

50. Presented a paper on “A Study on Transition of School Students for Higher

Education” in a National Conference on “Issues in Higher Education’s” organized

by Department of Sociology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 23rd March 2005.

51. Presented a paper on “Service Utilization and Needs among Institutionalized and Non-institutionalized Older Persons” in a National Conference on ‘Social Problems in India: Perspectives for Intervention’ organized by PG & Research Department of

Social work, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 25th to 27th Nov 2004.

Papers Published in Peer Reviewed International Journals

1. Published a paper on “A Study on Internet Addiction among School Going

Adolescents” in Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities,

Vol 5, Special Issue :1, 2018, ISSN: 2321-788X, pp-103-107.

2. Published a paper on “Social Support received by the Disabled Adolescents” in

Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities, Vol. 4, 2018,

pp.42.

3. Published a paper titled “Mental Efficacy of Rural Older Women” in an

International Journal of Scientific Research and Management, Vol.5, 2017 pp-

6618.

4. Published a paper on “A Statistical Approach to Psychological Well- Being of

Post Graduate Social Work Students in Tiruchirappalli , Tamilnadu” in an

International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics. Vol.117, no.14, 2017,

pp 219-228.

5. Published a paper on “Spiritual Well-being of Tribal Women Residing at

Kottarankundru Village, Perambalur (DT)” International Journal of Scientific

Research and Management (IJSRM),Volume-5, Issue-07, Pages: 6531-6537, July-

2017, ISSN (e): 2321-3418.

6. Published a paper on “A Study of Psychological Well-being of Tribal Women

Residing at Malayalapatti Panchayat, Perambalur” International Journal of

Multidisciplinary Educational Research, Volume 6, Issue 3(2), March 2017,

ISSN: 2277-7881, P: 130 – 138.

7. Published a paper on “E- Waste- A Potential Threat to Health and Environment”

in an International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Research. Volume 5,

Issue 12, Dec 2017, pp 13-18.

8. Published a paper on “Distribution of Respondents by their Socio Demographic

Characteristics- Post Graduate Social Work Students in Trichy, Tamilnadu” in

an International Journal of Statistics and Systems. ISSN-0973-2675. Vol.12

no.2. 2017. Pp 225-234.

9. Published a paper titled “Fuzzy Analysis of Social, Emotional Maturity of Post

Graduate Social Work Students In Trichy, Tamilnadu in IOSR Journal Of

Humanities And Social Science.Volume 22, Issue 1, Ver. 3 (January 2017) PP

41-43 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845.

10. Published a paper titled “Socio Economic Conditions of Social Work Students”

IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Volume 22, Issue 1, Ver. 3

(January 2017) PP 68-71., p-ISSN: 2279-0845.

11. Published a paper on “A Study on Psychological Well-Being of Women

Working in Southern Railways, Tiruchirappalli” in an International Journal of

Scientific Research and Management. Vol.5, Issue10. 2017. Pg- 7370-7375.

ISSN: 2321-3418.

12. Published a paper on “A study on Mental Health Status of Older Persons” in an

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Social

Science Vol.6, 2017. Pp.153.

13. Published a paper on “A Study on Emotional Maturity among the Post Graduate

Students “IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)

Volume 21, Issue 2, Ver. III (Feb. 2016) pp- 32-34.p-ISSN: 2279-0845.

14. Published a Paper on “A Study on Self Esteem among the College Students” in

IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Vol.21, issue 10.2016.pp 8-

10, ISSN: 2279-0845.

15. Published a paper on “A Study on Alcohol Use among the College Students.

IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Vol.21, issue 10.2016.pp 21-

24, ISSN: 2279-0845.

16. Published a paper on “Geriatric Depression Experienced by the Institutionalized

Older Persons” in an International Contemporary Research Journal in

Management and Social Science. Vol. 2 No. 2, 2015. Pp. 2349-0195.

17. Published a paper on “A Study on Family Support received by the Disabled

College Students” in International Contemporary Research Journal in

Management and Social Science. Vol.1, Special 2, feb 2015, ISSN :2349-0195.

18. Published a paper on “A study on the Psychological Conditions of Destitute

Women” Indian Journal of Current Research, Special Issue- II Contemporary

Issues in Management and Social Sciences, Vol.1, Issue No.3 (2014). Pp.84-87.

19. Published a paper titled “Fuzzy Mathematical Approach to Analyze the

Problems faced by Turmeric Cultivators at the Time of Marketing” in an Indian

Journal of Science and Technology. Vol 7(9), 1426–1427, September 2014.

ISSN (Online) : 0974-5645.

20. Published a paper on “A Study on Competency Management among the Staff

Members of Tool fab Engineering Industries (P) Limited, Thuvakudi” Indian

Journal of Current Research (Quarterly International Journal), Vol. 1, No.3

Special Issue – II, ISSN: 2347-9213, P-37 – 42

21. Published a paper on “Construction and Validation of Activity Rating Scale For

Older Persons” in an Indian Journal of Gerontology. Vol. 28 No. 3, 2014.

Pp.348. ISSN : 0971-4189.

22. Published a paper on “Burden of the Care Givers of Mentally Retarded

Children” in an International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Vol.

19, Issue 7, Ver. IV (July. 2014), PP 39-41 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-

0845.

23. Published a paper as co-author on “A Study on Exclusion and Inclusion of Dalits

in Education” in an International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

(IOSR- JHSS). Vol. 19, Issue 5, Ver. I (May. 2014), PP 39-41 e-ISSN: 2279-

0837, p-ISSN: 2279- 0845.

24. Published a paper as co-author on “A case analysis of employee engagement in

Sakthi Diary in Pollachi, Tamilnadu” in an International Journal of Humanities

and Social Science (IOSR- JHSS). Volume 19, Issue 1, Ver. VIII, Jan 2014,

Pp34-36, e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279- 0845.

Research Papers Published in Books

1. Published a research paper on” Assessment of Activity among the Rural Older

Widows” in an edited book titled “ Elderly in India” edited by K.Sathyamurthi,

National Publishers, Chennai, pg no. 121-129.

2. A research paper on “Assessment of self-efficacy among the adolescent drop

outs” was published in a book titled “ Joining Hands and Changing Lives in

Social Work Practice”, edited by Mary Angeline. Emerald Publishers, Chennai,

2014. ISBN 978-81-7966-382-0.

3. A research paper on “A study on anxiety among the institutionalized orphan

adolescence” was published in a book titled “Joining Hands and Changing

Lives in Social Work Practice”, edited by Mary Angeline. Emerald Publishers,

Chennai, 2014. ISBN 978-81-7966-382-0.

4. A research paper on “A study on insecurity feelings among the social work

students” was published in a book titled “Joining Hands and Changing Lives in

Social Work Practice” edited by Ms.Mary Angeline. Emerald Publishers,

Chennai, 2014. ISBN 978-81-7966-382-0.

5. A paper on “Attitude about the Biogas usage among the beneficiaries of VK-

NARDEP, Kanyakumari” was published in a book titled “ Inclusive economic

Growth in India- Issues and Challenges” edited by Dr.Sivakamam Dr.

Soudamini. Valarpirai Publications, Chennai, 2011.

6. A research paper on “A Profile of Professional Social Work Practitioners’ in

Tiruchirappalli” was published in a book titled “Quality enhancement of Social

Work Profession in India- Issues and Challenges, edited by P.Ilango. Allied

Publishers Pvt Ltd, Delhi, Pp105. ISBN 978-81-8424-446-5.

7. A research paper on “Subjective Well- being among the Older Persons” was

published in a book titled “Quality enhancement of Social Work Profession in

India- Issues and Challenges, edited by P.Ilango. Allied Publishers Pvt Ltd,

Delhi, Pp315. ISBN 978-81-8424-446-5.

8. A research paper on “Study on Socio-economic Problems of People living with

HIV/AIDs in Madurai” was published in a book titled “Quality enhancement of

Social Work Profession in India- Issues and Challenges, edited by P.Ilango.

Allied Publishers Pvt Ltd, Delhi, Pp105. ISBN 978-81-8424-446-5.

9. A research paper on “Knowledge and Practice related to Biogas among the

Beneficiaries of VK-NARDEP, Kanniyakumari” was published in a book titled

“Paradigms in Social Science Research - A New Horizons”, editor

R.Mangaleswaran, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2011. Pp 139. ISBN 978-87-

7273-581-4.

10. A research paper on “ Study on Anxiety among the Cancer Patients in GVN

Cancer cure Centre, Tiruchirappalli” was published in a book titled” Health and

Social Work Practices- New Frontiers and Challenges” ,edited by Anand Jerard

Sebastine and M.Gabriel, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2011. ISBN -978-81-

7273-487-9.

11. A research paper on “Professional Quality of Life of Police Personnel” was

published in a book titled “Social Development in India- Retrospect and

Prospects”, edited by R. Mangaleswaran, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2011,

pp311-314. ISBN : 978-81-7273-607-1.

12. A research paper on “Life satisfaction of Older Persons in Salem District” was

published in a book titled “Social Development in India- Retrospect and

Prospects”, edited by R. Mangaleswaran, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2011,

pp335-342. ISBN : 978-81-7273-607-1.

13. A research paper on “Assessment of Social Well- being among the

Senior Citizens of Salem District” was published in a book titled “Social

Development in India- Retrospect and Prospects”, edited by R.

Mangaleswaran, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2011, pp355-361. ISBN : 978-81-

7273-607-1

14. A research paper on “Depression among the Institutionalized Older Persons”

was published in a book titled “Social Development in India- Retrospect and

Prospects”, edited by R. Mangaleswaran, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2011, .

ISBN : 978-81-7273-607-1

15. A research paper on “Depression, Anxiety and Stress among the Rural and

Urban School Students- A comparative Study” was published in a book titled

“Social Development in India- Retrospect and Prospects”, edited by R.

Mangaleswaran, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2011, pp 415-419. ISBN : 978-81-

7273-607-1

16. A research paper on “ Need for Gerontological Social Work in India” was

published in a book titled Professional Social Work in India- Contributions to

Welfare and Development”, edited by P.Ilango, Allied Publishers Pvt Ltd, New

Delhi, 2010.Pp 152,ISBN 978-81-8424-575-2.

17. An article on ‘A Study on Quality of Life of Older Persons’ was published in

the book titled ‘Making a Difference’ Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, 2008,

Pg.572.

18. An article on “Quality of Life of the Aged – Development of an Index” was

published in the book titled ‘Channeling the Challenges of Disability’

Macmillan Publishers Private limited, New Delhi, 2006, Pg.319.

19. An article on ‘Disability among the Aged – Challenges Ahead’ was published

in the book titled ‘Channeling the Challenges of Disability’ Macmillan

Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, 2006, Pg.328

20. An article on “Service Utilization and Needs among the Institutionalized and

Non Institutionalized Older Persons” was published in the book titled ‘Social

Problems in India – Perspectives for Interventions’, Selwyn Stanley (Ed),

Allied Publishers Private limited, New Delhi, 2004, Pg.383.

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Department of Social Work

Bharathidasan University Constituent College

Kurumbalur, Perambalur-621107.

Email: maheshranjith06@Yahoo.co.in