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Wed, 13 May 2026 19:25:34 GMT 2026-05-13T19:25:34Z http://localhost:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/5797 SHODH CHAKRA: A Gate way to Resources for Researchers University Librarian, Visva-Bharati Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/5797 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/5795 Training Programme on Financial and administrative Matters for Good Governance University Librarian, Visva-Bharati Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/5795 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/5794 Mapping the Research Landscape of Farmers’ Wellbeing: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer Roy, Priyanka; Maji, Saikat; Srivastava, Shalu; Jirli, Basavaprabhu; Ghosh, Souvik This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the global research landscape on farmers’ wellbeing using open-access articles extracted from Dimensions.ai. Employing Biblioshiny (R Bibliometrix package) and VOSviewer, the study analyses 484 scholarly articles to identify key contributors, research trends, thematic clusters, and collaborative networks. Results highlight that the majority of literature aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with dominant research categories in Human Society and Agricultural Sciences. Conceptual structure analysis revealed core themes such as rural health, mental health, food security, and climate change, while citation analyses identified influential works and intellectual clusters within the domain. Social structure analysis mapped international collaborations, with Australia, the USA, and India as leading contributors. Emerging themes, including mental health and climate-smart adaptation, signal critical directions for future inquiry. The study underscores the interdisciplinary and evolving nature of farmers’ well-being research and provides actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. By highlighting gaps and future research needs, particularly in underexplored yet pressing areas, this work contributes to shaping evidence-based policies and collaborative strategies for enhancing the well-being and resilience of farming communities worldwide. This bibliometric analysis reveals that farmer well-being research is gaining global recognition, with critical gaps in areas like mental health, food security, and rural healthcare that require urgent attention. These insights can guide policymakers and researchers to design targeted interventions, foster international collaborations, and promote sustainable livelihoods for farming communities. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/5794 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/5793 Developing multi-dimensional societal-level strategies to mitigate farmer distress in India Roy, Suman; Maji, Saikat; Kalra, Lekha; M. Chennamadhava; Waris Ali; Jirli, Basavaprabhu; Ghosh, Souvik; Roy, Shubhadeep Introduction: Farmer distress in India stems from a complex interaction of economic, social, environmental, legal, and psychological challenges. Addressing it requires a multidimensional, evidence-based policy response. The present study was conducted to identify and validate expert-driven strategies for mitigating farmer distress at the societal level across five domains, namely production, psychological, marketing, financial, and legal. Methods: The study involved the Fuzzy Delphi Method, a hybrid of the Delphi technique and fuzzy set theory to systematically aggregate expert judgments and reduce ambiguity in consensus-building. A total of 61 strategies were identified using the Delphi method, spanning the five domains, which are rated on four criteria, i.e., ease of application, cost-effectiveness, relevance, and alignment with Sustainable Development Goals and national policy frameworks. Results: After conducting fuzzy analysis, which resulted in a more robust and balanced consensus, out of 61 total strategies identified and evaluated, 47 strategies (77.0%) achieved expert consensus and were accepted based on dual criteria: threshold value (d ≤ 0.2) and expert agreement percentage (≥75%). The topranked strategies included cooperative marketing initiatives, low-cost subsidised life insurance, strengthening market intelligence, provision of community centres, access to legal aid clinics or counselling services, and soil testing and distribution of soil health cards on a regular basis. Rejected strategies highlighted the limitations of rural banking services and microfinance, administrative transparency measures, government interventions in regulated markets, and stigma-reduction campaigns. Discussion: The validated strategies provide a coherent and multi-sectoral policy roadmap for institutional strengthening, technology deployment, marketing feasibility, financial access, and legal empowerment. The strategies provide actionable insights for policymakers in providing evidence-based, feasible, and integrated solutions for farmer distress in agriculture. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/5793 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z