Innovation

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Innovation in research practices in Bijni College represents a vital bridge between traditional academic study and practical-local problem-solving. The innovative ideas of faculty in research field are welcomed and adopted by Research, Innovation and Publication Cell of Bijni College. For the execution of innovative ideas of researcher faculty of Bijni College, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Bijni College instituted Innovation Section In-charge within Research, Innovation and Publication Cell. Though the innovative research ideas the research of Bijni College is expanding from standard literature reviews into prototype development and intellectual property awareness. Innovation Section In-charge within Research, Innovation and Publication Cell actively promotes innovative research practices and methodologies.
1. Interdisciplinary Approaches
Rather than keeping streams siloed, Bijni College promotes multidisciplinary research. This involves merging fields like ICT with the social sciences, humanities and life sciences to address real-world socio-economic and environmental challenges.
2. Action Research & Field-Based Studies
Instead of purely theoretical data, Bijni College emphasises applied and action research.
Field Surveys: Research teams guided by faculty of Bijni College conduct empirical surveys on issues like voter participation, economic dynamics and local biodiversity.
Action Research: The faculty of Bijni College actively document and test innovative teaching practices to enhance student engagement and outcomes in the classroom.
3. Research Methodologies in Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
3.1 Qualitative Research: Many studies advocated by Research, Innovative and Publication Cell of Bijni College in IKS utilise qualitative methods to gather in-depth
insights from community members. This includes techniques:
Interviews: Conducting face-to-face interviews with community leaders, knowledge holders, and practitioners to understand their perspectives and experiences.
Focus Groups: Engaging groups of faculty and student participants in intellectual discussions and cultural demonstrations to explore collective knowledge and
practices related to IKS.
3.2 Document Analysis: Reviewing existing literature, policy documents, and educational materials to assess how IKS is integrated into curricula and practices.
3.3 Participatory Research: This approach emphasizes the active involvement of community members of greater Bijni area in the research process. It ensures that the
research is relevant to the community and that the knowledge generated is owned by them. This method is crucial for fostering mutual benefits between researchers
and indigenous communities found in greater Bijni area like Bodo, Hajong, Koch-Rajbonshi, Sutradhar and Santhal.
3.4 Case Studies: Faculty and students of Bijni College guided by Innovation sectional In-charge often conduct case studies to explore specific instances of IKS
application in various contexts, such as agriculture, health, and education. These studies provide detailed insights into how IKS can be effectively integrated into
modern practices.
3.5 Framework Development: Research, Innovation and Publication Cell of Bijni College focus on developing frameworks for incorporating IKS into educational
curricula by suggesting introduction of IKS related Addon Courses in all the fourteen departments of Bijni College