| Name | Dr. M.P. Somashekar |
|---|---|
| Designation | Associate Professor & HOD |
| Email – Id | mswsomashekar@gmail.com |
| Qualification | BSc.,MSW.,Ph.D |
| No. of Publications | 57 |
| Sl.No | Qualification/Programme | Institution / University | Year of Passed Out /Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSc | University of Mysore | 1993 |
| 2 | MSW | University of Mysore | 1996 |
| 3 | Ph.D | University of Mysore | 2010 |
| Sl.No | Institution Name / Employer Name | Designation / Department | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnataka Welfare Association for the Blind, Bengaluru |
Social Worker | 1997 |
| 2 | Vikasana Institute for Rural Development, Mandya |
Documentation Expert |
1998-99 |
| 3 |
Ferro Foundries Pvt., Ltd., Mysuru |
Personnel Officer | 1999-2001 |
| 4 | JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science | Assistant Professor | Till Date |
| Sl. No. | Title | Name of Journal | Date of Publication | Volume No./Issue No./Page No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Changing trends in Performance Appraisal System |
Journal of School Social Work(National) |
2005 |
0976-3759Vol. II Issue 06 Nov2005 pp.29-32 |
| 2 | Assessment of Performance Appraisal Systems in selected Industries of Mysore District – Perception of Appraisers andAppraisees |
Asian Journal of Development Matters (National) |
2010 | 0973-9629 Vol.4 No.1 Jan.2010 pp.151-155 |
| 3 | Performance Appraisal System in Public and Private Industries in Mysore District- A study of Supervisors and Managers Somashekar MP, Dr. YS Siddegowda & Dr. Lancy D’Souza |
Erudition The Albertian Journal of Management (National) |
2010 | 0973-7839 Vol.4 Issue 1 Apr.2010 pp.84-88 |
| 4 | Creativity and Creative Thinking Somashekar MP, Dr. YS Siddegowda & Gangadhara YV |
Journal of School Social Work (National) |
2010 | 0976-3759 Vol. VII Issue 01Jun.2010 pp.09-12 |
| 5 |
Field Practicum as the Backbone of Social Work Education |
Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu Bangalore (National) |
2011 | 2230-8830 Vol. 1, Issue-7, June 2011 pp.22-24 |
| 6 |
Tumakuru Jilleya KaigarikegalanalliNigamikrutha |
Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu Bangalore (National) |
2011 | 2230-8830 Vol.1, Issue-12, Nov.2011 pp.18-21 |
| 7 |
Standard Criterions for Curricula of Social Work Education |
Social Work Journal (National ) IF:1.97 |
2011 | 0976-5484 Vol.2, No.1, June 2011 pp.79-93 |
| 8 | Standard Criteria for Curriculum of Social Work Education (Chapter in a Book titled Social Work Education in India) M.P.Somashekar & YS Siddegowda |
Edited by B.S. Gunjal & Gangabhusan M Molankal Publisher: IBH Prakashana, Bangalore 2012 |
2012 | 81-89268-20-1 pp.No.99-116 |
| 9 |
Social Work Education and its Practice in India |
Published in a Proceedings of Karnataka Higher Education Council |
2012 | pp.09-17 |
| 10 |
Social Work and the Environment: Understanding of 4 Ps |
Social Work Practice in Multicultural Contexts (International) |
2012 | 978-81-923151-0-2 March 2012 pp. 152-159 |
| 11 |
The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Community Dr. MP Somashekar & |
Social Work Practice in Multicultural Contexts (International |
2012 | 978-81-923151-0-2 March 2012 pp. 174-184 |
| 12 |
Management of Rural Water Tanks: Dr. MP Somashekar & Mr. Mohan VT |
JSSCM Journal , Mysore, Karnataka(National) |
2012 | 2277-145X(Print) pp. 62-68 |
| 13 | The Criterions for Standardization of Social Work Education; Issues and Challenges MP Somashekar, YS Siddegowda & Mohan VT |
Repositioning of Professional Social Work Education & Practice (Edited Book) International Publisher: Blooms berry Editor:Zubair Meenai |
2013 | 978-93-82951-24-7 pp. 170-183 |
| 14 |
A Study on the Role of Indian NGOs in Poverty Reduction |
Sustainable Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation Social Work Responses and Challenges (Edited Book) National |
2015 | 978-93-82694-21-2 pp. 92-106 |
| 15 | Age of Alcohol Initiation and Familial factors exposure among Alcoholic Patients attending Rural Community based Alcohol Deaddiction camp in Suttur Mysuru M P Somashekar and Shrinivasa B M and Nagendra |
Social Vision International Journal of Social sciences, Humanities, Commerce and Management Scopus Indexed UGC care list IF:2.32 |
2016 | 2349-0519 Vol.3 Issue 1 April – June 2016 pp.50-56 |
| 16 | Alcohol use Disorder Identification test (audit)Based profile of Alcohol Addicted Patients in a Community Based Deaddiction Camp of Mysuru Shrinivasa B M , M P Somashekar and Nagendra |
Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu Social Work Footprints (National) |
2016 | Vol . VI Issue 4 Oct. 2016 pp.423-436 |
| 17 | Personal Habits and Morbidities of Woman Residents of Slums in Mysuru city, India Nagendra, Ashok N C , Somashekar MP and Prathyusha K |
International Journal of Current Research Copernicus indexed IF:1.532 |
2016 | 0975-833X Vol. 8 issue 09 Sept.2016 39016-39019 |
| 18 | Reproductive Health Among Women Residing in the selected urban slums of Mysuru city in Karnataka Nagendra, Somashekar M P Ashok N C , |
South Asian Journal of Participative Development Centre for Social Research and Development, PUNE |
2016 | 0976 2701 Vol. 16No. 2 Jul-Dec, 2016. pp.97-105 |
| 19 | A Study on the Exploration of Relationship between Alcoholism and Poverty in families residing at Goods shed colony of Tumakuru city, Karnataka Dr.MPSomashekar Mohan VT & BK Nataraj |
Social Work Foot Prints |
2017 | 2230-8830 Vol.VII Issue 5 Nov.2017 pp.256-265 |
| 20 | Evaluating Social Capital in Rural and Urban Communities from Social Work Perspective : Empirical evidence from Rural and Urban communities Dr.MP Somashekar |
Educreator Research Journal International Quarterly |
2017 | 2455-0515 Vol. IV Issues I Nov-Feb 2017 pp. 43-53 |
| 21 | Sociodemographic variables predicting fathers involvement in child rearing in Basavanapura village of Hunasuru Taluk, Mysuru district, Karnataka MP Somashekar, MC Smitha & Nagendra |
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public health UGC care & Scopus indexed IF:0.52 |
2017 | 2394-6032 Vol.4, Issue11, Nov.2017 pp.4250-4253 |
| 22 | Association between Socio-Demographic Variables and Alcohol Dependency among Alcoholics attending Alcohol Deaddiction Camp held at Gundlupet, Karnataka, India MC Smitha, MP Somashekar &Nagendra |
Indian Journal of Public Health & Development (International) UGC Care List Group B IF:0.35 |
2019 | 0976-0245 Vol.10 No.02 Feb.2019 pp.273-276 |
| 23 | Women Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship: A Case study of HIV infected folk Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review –Scopus Indexed Peer Reviewed Literature Journal |
2019 | 2349-0187 Vol.7, Issue 6, Jun.2019 pp.81-84 |
| 24 | Preferred parenting Style in Rural Community and its association socio- demographic variables :Across sectional study MP Somashekar, MC Smitha & Chandana |
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public health Scopus Indexed |
2019 | 2394-6032 Vol.6, Issue10, Oct.2019 pp.4263-4266 |
| 25 | Comparison of 24h recall and 3 day dietary cycle as a tool for dietary assessment at community level in a rural South Indian Community: A cross-sectional study MC Smitha,MP Somashekar & Aparna Mohandas |
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Indexed Copernicus |
2020 | 2230-8598 Vol.9 Issue 2 pp.1-5 Jan 2020 |
| 26 | Social Work Practice in De-addiction Centres of India (Chapter in a Book) MP Somashekar Prudvi Publicaions Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (National) |
Social Work |
2020 | 978-93-88106-17-7 pp.171-179 |
| 27 | A case study on the effects of Demographics on Job Burnout among Employees of Rane (Madras) Pvt., Ltd., Mysuru M.P.Somashekar |
International IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences UGC Approved Journal IF:4.621 |
2021 | Vol.26, Issue 6, Series 5(June 2021, 34-39 e-ISSN:2279-0837 p-ISSN:2279-0845 |
| 28 | Social Support among Abstinent and Non-abstinent Alcohol Dependent: A Systematic Review Ashok Kumar H, M. P. Somashekar |
Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work Indexed copernicus |
2021 | 5,Vol.6,1-6 0302-1610 NOV.2021 2021;12(2): |
| 29 | A Study on Hesitancy among Information Technology Employees to Resume Work from Office Post Covid 19 Lock downs Dr.M.P.Somashekar,Pruthvi Bharateeya |
International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Multidisciplinary Physical Sciences UGC Approved Journal IF: 9.907 |
2022 | Vol. 10,Issue 3, May- June 2022,12-19 ISSN:2349-7300 Impact Factor 7.043 |
| 30 | A Study on Socio-Economic conditions of Transgender in Chamarajanagar District Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
Samshodana Marga Peer Reviewed Journal of Social Sciences |
2022 | Vol.8, Issue 3, April-May 2022 126-142 ISSN:2254-678X |
| 31 | A Study on Job Satisfaction with special reference to Chamarajanagar Labour Department Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
Samshodana Marga Peer Reviewed Journal of Social Sciences |
2023 | Vol.8, Issue 4, May-June 2022 1-18 ISSN:2254-678X |
| 32 | Usage Special Lecture Series on Social Worker Ettiquette’sin students with special reference to Dr.B.R.AmbedkarPG Centre, Suvarnagangothri,Chamarajanagara,Karnataka Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
YMER-An International Peer Reviewed Journal Scopus active,Care UGC Group-II Journal IF:5.7 |
2023 | Vol.22,Issue 03, March 2023 ISSN-0044-0477 |
| 33 | Importance of Annual National Conference with special reference to Tumkur University,Tumakuru Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
AJANTA An International Multidisciplinar y Quarterly Journal UGC listed Journal No.47023 Impact factor 7.878 |
2023 | Vol.XI Issue IIMay - 2023 ISSN 2277-5730 |
| 34 |
A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process(with special reference to URS Kar, Tata Motor companyMysore)Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
An International Multidisciplinary Half Yearly Research Journal GALAXY Peer Reviewed Refereed UGC listed Journal No.47023 |
2023 |
ISSN: 2319 – 8508 Vol.XI, Issue – II, May- Oct. 2023
Impact Factor 7.878 |
| 35 |
The Govt. Facilities of Pregnant Women and Constitutional Provision with Special References to Karnataka (Selected Districts) Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
An International Multidisciplinary Half Yearly Research Journal ROYAL Peer Reviewed Refereed UGC listed Journal No.47037 |
2023 |
ISSN: 2278 – 8158 Vol.XII, Issue – I, June – Nov. 2023
Impact Factor 6.701 |
| 36 |
Impact of Environmental Pollution on Pregnancy with Special Reference to Mysore District Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research | 2023 |
E-ISSN:2582-2160 Vol.5, Issue 3,May-June 2023 IF:9.24 |
| 37 |
Pregnant Women’s Health Study Supports Nanjangudu Taluk’s Anganawadi Scheme for Material Well-Being Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal of Social Health | 2023 |
E-ISSN:2984 – 7079 Vol.2, No.5,May 2023 |
| 38 |
A Study on Socio-Economic Condition Through Self Help Groups With Special Reference To Chamarajanagara District Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
American Journal of Economic and Management Business | 2023 |
E ISSN:2835 – 5199 Vol.2, No.5,May 2023 IF:.073 |
| 39 |
A Study on Psychological Stress during Pregnancy in District Hospital, Chamarajanagara Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
Asian Journal of Health and Science | 2023 |
p-ISSN:2980- 4302 e ISSN: 2980- 4310 Vol.2, No.6, June 2023 |
| 40 |
A Study on Health Awareness During Pregnancy With Special Reference to Chamarajanagar District Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal of Social Health | 2023 |
E-ISSN:2984 – 7079 Vol.2, No.6, June 2023 IF:.073 |
| 41 |
Importance of Women in Freedom Struggle in India Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
Interdiciplinary Journal and Humanity | 2023 |
e-ISSN:2963- 4113 p-ISSN:2963- 3397 |
| 42 |
A Study on Education For Tribal Girl Child Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
Asian Journal of Natural Sciences | 2023 |
E ISSN:2986- 2787 Vol.2, No.3, August 2023 |
| 43 |
Challenges and welfare programmes of Disabled Persons in India
A Chapter in a Book |
Rethinking the Idea of Disability: People, paradigms and Prototypes | 2023 |
ISBN No:978-81-956707-5-8 2023 pp 275-287 |
| 44 |
Assessing the Nutritional Knowledge and Practices of Rural Women During Pregnancy : A Case study of Chamarajanagara District
Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal of Engineering, Management and Humanities(IJEMH) | 2025 |
Vol.6,Issue 1,Jan-Feb,2025 Pp:2584-2145,www.ijemh.com Impact Factor:5.95 |
| 45 |
Efforts to Prevent Alcoholism: An Intervention by JSS Counselling Center Mysuru with Social Work Perspective
Dr.Kalpana BS, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews(IJRAR) | 2025 |
Vol.12,Issue 1Jan-March 2025,www.ijrar.org Impact Factor 7.17 |
| 46 |
Innovative approaches in social Work Education: Exploring Strategies to Enhance Learning and Practice Preparation
Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal of Contemporary Sciences (IJCS) | 2025 |
Vol.2, No.4, April 2024,265-274 Impact Factor:0.5 |
| 47 |
Mental Health Awareness as a tool for promoting Emotional Resilience in University Students
Dr.Kalpana BS, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) | 2025 |
Vol.12, Issue 11, Nov.2025 ISSN No: 2349- 5162 Pp No.b357-b361 |
| 48 |
Challenges in Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India and the Role of Social Work
Nagaraja BG, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal for Research Trends in Social Science & Humanities | 2025 |
Vol.3,Issue 6, Nov-Dec 2025,www.ijrtssh.vol_3.issue6_111.pdf Pp1-4, ISSN:2584-2455 Impact Factor 0.5 |
| 49 |
Social Work Interventions to Improve Nutritional Knowledge among Rural Pregnant Women: A Case study in Chamarajanagara District Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal of Research Publication Analysis | 2025 |
Vol.1, July 2025,www.ijrpa.com Pp01-05, ISSN 2456-9995. Impact Factor 0.5Issue 2. |
| 50 |
Nutritional Knowledge and Social Work Interventions during Pregnancy among Rural Women: A case study in Chamarajanagara District Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews | 2025 |
Vol.6,Issue 6, June 2025, Page: 2142-2144 Impact Factor:5.536 ISSN:2582-7421 |
| 51 |
Nutritional Knowledge and Challenges during Pregnancy among Rural Women: A Socio-Demographic and Statistical Exploration in Chamarajanagar District
Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal of Sciences and Innovation Engineering | 2025 |
Vol.2,No.6, June 2025, Page: 113-116, www.ijsci.com, E-ISSN:3049-0251 DOI:https://doi.org/10.70849/ijsci E-ISSN 3049-0251 Open Access Peer Reviewed Journal |
| 52 |
Barriers to Nutritional Awareness and Practices Among Rural Pregnant Women in Chamarajanagara District: A Social Work Perspective
Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal of Contemporary Sciences (IJCS) | 2025 |
Vol.2,No.7, May 2025, Page: 667-674, E-ISSN:3047-4078 DOI:https://doi.org/10.55927/ijcs.v2i7.84 Google Scholar Indexed Journal |
| 53 |
Attitudinal Dimensions and Nutritional Knowledge During Pregnancy Among Rural Women: A Study in Chamarajangara District
Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
International Journal of Contemporary Sciences (IJCS) | 2025 |
Vol.2,No.6, June 2025, Page: 591-596, E-ISSN:3047-4078 DOI:https://doi.org/10.55927/ijcs.vi6.67 Google Scholar Indexed Journal |
| 54 |
Social Work Intervention and Nutrition: A Study among Rural Pregnant Women in Chamarajanagara District
Bhavya P, Dr.M.P.Somashekar |
MSW Management Multidisciplinary, Scientific Work and Management Journal Scopus Indexed Journal |
2026 |
Vol.36, (2026)Issue 1,Jan-June2026 Pp:279-288, ISSN: 1053-7899DOI:https://doi.org/10.7492/534jhb74 |
| 55 |
Work Life Balance among Women:A Study on Work Life Balance among Women in Page Industries Limitd, Mysore Sanjana RS, Dr.M.P.Somashekar & Bhavya P |
TIJER International Research Journal, An International Open Access,Peer Reviewed,Refereed Journal | 2026 |
April 2026, Vol.13, Issue 4 ISSN:2349-9249 IF:8.57 |
| 56 | Challenges in Implementation of Constitutional and Legislative Provisions for People with Disability in India |
International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management Open Access and Peer Reviewed |
2026 |
June 2026 Vol.2, Issue 06 ISSN:3108-1754(online) IF:3.5 |
| 57 | Push and Pull Factors of Child Labour Among Migrant Sugarcane Harvesters in Mandya District |
International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research Open Access and Peer Reviewed |
2026 |
May-June 2026 Vol.8, Issue 3 IF;8.5 |
- National Journals 08
- International Journals 05
- Chapter in a Edited book 03
- Conference Proceedings 03
Professional Recognition and Awards
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Member, Governing Body, JSS CACS, BN Road, Mysuru - 2015-17
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Member, Academic council, JSS CACS, BN Road, Mysuru – 2005 to till date
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Chairman, BOS in Social Work- 2005 to till date
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Executive Committee Member, Indian Society of Professional Social Work-2012-14
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Member, IQAC, JSS LAW College, Mysuru-2012-13
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Member, Ethical Committee, JSS Dental College, Mysuru -2015-17
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Member, Ethical Committee, Columbia Asia Hospital, Mysuru 2017-19.
| Sl.No | Title | Guide Name | Institution | Month Year |
| 1 | A Study on the Performance Appraisal System in selected Industries of Mysore District |
Prof.Y.S.Sidd egowda |
University of Mysore | 2010 |
| Sl.No | Name of the Project | Description |
| 1 | A Micro Level Study on the Empowerment of SHG(Self Help Groups)Women among Medar’s Community |
An UGC Minor Research Project |
Seminar/Workshop/Conferences (Organized since last 6 years)
- National Conference 02
- State Level Workshop 06
- Research Supervision
- Co-Guide01
- MSW Dissertation/Projects Editorial Board 10
- Member, JSSCM Journal.