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S.C. Jai

Editorial Board Member

Dr. S.C. Jai Prabhakar

  • Address : Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Centre for Multi-disciplinary Development Research, India
  • E-Mail : anthroprabhakar@gmail.com

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Introduction


I am Dr. Jai Prabhakar S.C., an accomplished Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the Centre for Multi-disciplinary Development Research (CMDR), an ICSSR Institute in Dharwad, India. With a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Mysore and over two decades of dedicated academic and research experience, I specialize in Bicultural Anthropology. My foundational work, including a highly-regarded M.Sc. in Anthropology (First Rank holder) and a doctoral dissertation on the Health and Nutritional Status among the Tribal Children of Mysore District, established my expertise in vital areas like Community Health and Nutrition and Medical Anthropology. Prior to joining CMDR, I served as a Resource Person at the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), contributing to national educational initiatives.

My research trajectory is distinguished by a strong focus on Development Anthropology and socio-cultural issues affecting marginalized communities in India. I have successfully led and contributed to numerous major research projects funded by prestigious bodies like the ICSSR and UNICEF, with a cumulative grant value of over ₹80 Lakhs. These projects delve into critical themes such as the occupational health of street children, the efficacy of affirmative action policies for Scheduled Castes' education, and the health status of various tribal groups in Karnataka. My scholarly output includes a published book and over 20 refereed journal articles and book chapters, reflecting my continuous engagement with national and international academic discourse.

I actively contribute to the global and local academic community through significant engagements. My international exposure includes presenting papers and convening a panel at major congresses in the USA (NAAAS), the UK (IUAES), Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Locally, I am deeply involved in academic governance, serving as a Doctoral Committee Member and a Board of Studies Member in Anthropology at various universities. I am committed to knowledge dissemination as evidenced by numerous invited lectures on research methodology and anthropological issues, and by guiding six Ph.D. scholars. My efforts were recognized in 2013 with the Honorary Mayor President award from the city of Baton Rouge, USA.


AFFILIATION


Assistant Professor

Department of Anthropology

Centre for Multi-disciplinary Development Research

An ICSSR Institute

Dharwad

India

580004

Email : anthroprabhakar@gmail.com


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RESEARCH INTERESTS


# Area
1. Community health and Nutrition
2. Ethnic conflicts
3. Ethnography and Cultural studies
4. Medical Anthropology
5. Women Empowerment and Dalit’s Education

PAPERS PUBLISHED


# Article Title Year
1. Jai Prabhakar SC and Gangadhar MR. 2016; Haemoglobin level and prevalence of anaemia in Soliga tribal children of Karnataka, India. South East Asia Journal of Public Health, 6 (2). 37-41. [ISSN: 2220-9476]. 2016
2. M.R. Gangadhar, Komala M and Jai Prabhakar SC. 2013; Healthcare practices among Hakkipikkis: A Tribal population of Mysore District. Man and Life, 39(3-4). 23-30. [ISSN: 0972-4109] 2013
3. Jai Prabhakar SC and Gangadhar MR. 2012; Assessment of Nutritional status among the 6-10 years old Kadu Kuruba Tribal Children of Mysore District. Frontier Anthropology. 1. 145-151. [ISSN: 2319-5835] 2012
4. Jai Prabhakar SC and Gangadhar MR. 2011; Dietary Status among Jenu Kuruba and Yerava Tribal Children of Mysore District, Karnataka. Anthropologist, Vol. 13(2), pp. 159-162. [ISSN: 0972-0073]. 2011
5. Jai Prabhakar SC and Gangadhar MR. 2011; Baluvu: A Ritual among Kadu Kuruba Tribe of Karnataka. Studies of Tribes and Tribals, 9(2). 129-132. [ISSN: 0972-639X]. 2011
6. Bhavani M, Gangadhar MR and Jai Prabhakar SC. 2010; Age at Menarche and Menopause among Vokkaliga Women of Mysore District. Man and Life, 36(3-4). 175-180. [ISSN: 0972-4109] 2010
7. Jai Prabhakar SC and Gangadhar MR. 2009; Prevalence of Anaemia in Jenukuruba Primitive Tribal Children of Mysore District, Karnataka. Anthropologist, 11(1). 49-51. [ISSN: 0972-0073]. 2009
8. Jai Prabhakar SC and Gangadhar MR. 2009; Study of ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups among Gangadikara Vokkaligas of Mysore, Karnataka. Anthropologist, 11(1). 63-64. [ISSN: 0972-0073]. 2009
9. Jai Prabhakar SC and Gangadhar MR. 2009; Nutritional Status of Jenukuruba Tribal Children in Mysore District, Karnataka. Anthropologist, 11(2). 83-88. [ISSN: 0972-0073]. 2009
10. Jai Prabhakar SC and Gangadhar MR. 2005; ABO and Rh (D) Blood groups among Vishwakarmas of Mysore District, Karnataka. Anthropologist, 7(1). 71-72. [ISSN: 0972-0073] 2005

BOOKS PUBLISHED


# Title Publication Year
1. Nutrition and Health status of Tribal Children: Anthropology of Health and Nutrition. ISBN: 978-3-639-30335-3 2010

BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED


# Chapter Title Book Title Publication Year
1. Nutritional status and morbidity pattern among Jenu Kuruba children of Mysore District, Karnataka. Research in Physical Anthropology: Essays in Honor of Professor L. S. Penrose. 2010
2. Gram Sabha in Panchayat Raj System: A Path towards the Development. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Gram Sabha. 2010
3. Assessment of nutritional status among Kadu Kuruba tribal children of Mysore district, Karnataka Explorations in Indian Medical Anthropology 2013
4. Gene differentiation among Karnataka populations. Diversity and Development: An Anthropological Perspective 2015
5. Tribal health issues in Karnataka Perception of Tribal Development 2016

ACADEMIC PROFILE


# Examination Passing Year Country
1. Ph.D. 2009 India
2. M.Sc. 2003 India
3. B.Ed. 2000 India

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS


# Institution Position Country Service Period
1. Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Ministry of HRD Resource Person (Anthropology) India 10 years, 3 months, 29 days
Total Period : 10 years, 3 months, 29 days

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