Exploring Work–Life Integration Challenges for Women in the IT Sector during the Remote Work Transition
Published in Apr - June 2026 (Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2026)

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Kota Lakshmi Veda Manasa
Woxsen University, Hyderabad, ...Woxsen University, Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaWoxsen University, Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaWoxsen University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Woxsen University, Hyderabad, ...Woxsen University, Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaWoxsen University, Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaWoxsen University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Lakshmi Veda Manasa, K., Koduri, B., Dey, M., Kandimalla, M., & Sharma, H. (2026). Exploring Work–Life Integration Challenges for Women in the IT Sector during the Remote Work Transition. International Journal of Management and Sustainability Practices, 1(2), 51 - 56. https://ijmsp.com/articles/IJMSP210002
