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An An Analysis of Operating Performance of Selected Paper Companies in India
Get PDFPurpose: The aim of this research work is to analyze and compare profitability performance of selected paper companies in India.
Approach/Methodology/Design: An analytical study method is employed in this research work by relying on secondary data. In this research work 12 paper companies are selected as a sample based on their higher net sales and the study period are last10 financial years from 2012-13 to 2021-22. Ratio Analysis is used as an accounting tool in which six profitability ratios are employed. One-way ANOVA technique of parametric test is used as a statistical tool to identify the difference among sample means.
Findings: The major finding of the research work indicates that in all the selected paper companies the profitability performance of shows fluctuating trend during the study period of 10 years. The overall performance was good and satisfactory in Satia Industries Ltd., JK paper Ltd., Seshasayee Paper and Board Ltd. and NR Agarwal Industries Ltd. and it was low and dissatisfactory in Orient Paper & Industries Ltd. and Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd. for all the selected profitability ratio during the study period. The results of statistical test revealed that in gross profit ratio, operating profit ratio and return on assets ratio formulated null hypotheses are rejected and in net profit ratio, return on net worth ratio and return on capital employed ratio formulated null hypotheses are accepted.
Originality/value: In this research work profitability analysis is carried out which is helpful to know the profitability performance of selected paper companies. The result would help investors to make right choice of investment in selected companies. It would also identify that how efficiently a business can generates profit and value for its shareholders from its sales or operations, shareholders' fund or balance sheet’s assets
The Effects of Technology-Assisted Listening Practice on Moodle on English-Majored Freshmen’s Motivation for Learning Listening at a University in The Mekong Delta
Get PDFPurpose: This study was to investigate the effects of technology-assisted listening practice on MOODLE on English-majored freshmen's motivation for learning English listening at a university in the Mekong Delta.
Approach/Methodology/Design: Two groups of sixty-four mixed-gender freshmen majoring in English language studies participated in this quasi-experimental study. To collect data, a pre-questionnaire, a post-questionnaire, and interviews were employed.
Findings: The findings indicated that technology-assisted listening practice on MOODLE improved English-majored freshmen's listening motivation in specific areas for learning listening; however, this was a variance development.
Practical Implications: This study was aimed to help language teachers and students benefit from technology-assisted listening teaching and learning.
Originality/value: This study innovates by applying the MOODLE system to increase students’ listening motivation at a university in the Mekong Delta
Evaluation of Healthcare Provider Adherence to Safe Injection Practice
Get PDFPurpose: The aim is to evaluate health care provider adherence to safe injection practice and also to find out the relationship between health care providers' adherence to safe injection adherence and their demographical characteristics.
Methods: Descriptive analytical study was carried out with non-probability convenient (Accidental) sampling technique. The study was carried out from February 15th, 2022 up to May 28th, 2022. The study instrument consisted of a structured questionnaire divided into 2 parts to assess awareness and practices of safe injection. The score for each question was one, two or three.
Results: The finding of the study show that the overall evaluation of health care provider adherence to safe injection practice was fair at mean of score (2.22). In addition, there are non-significant relationships between the nurse’s safe injection practices and their demographic data at p-value more than 0.05, except in one item (economic status) at p-value less than 0.05.
Conclusions: The overall assessment of the nurses' injection practice was fair. The result of the study reveals a high significant relationship between the nurse’s economic status and their adherence to safe injection practice
An Assessment of the Banking Sector Development in Economic Performance: A Case of Selected Countries
Get PDFPurpose: The study examines economic growth and banking sector development in some G8 countries (United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and Germany) and three African countries (Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa).
Approach/Methodology/Design: Study objectives include filling the gap occasioned by a lack of literature on this topic, especially as it concerns the selected countries. As a check for stationarity, we used the Levin-Lin-Chu and Im-Peseran-Shun unit root tests. In addition to Pedroni, long-run relationships between variables are also tested. Because the study is a cross-country study, it was necessary to perform the Hausman test to determine if random effect panel analysis is consistent and effective and to test long-run cointegration using the ARDL Bound test.
Findings: According to the results, banking sector development, and exchange rate contribute positively to economic growth while CPI contributes negatively. In contrast, the results indicate a long-run relationship between economic growth, banking, and other determinants.
Originality/value: The study recommends that G8 countries and most African countries consider improving their banking sector and incorporating it into their economic development as one of the determinants
Assessment of Impact of Structured Education Regarding Medication Errors among Selected Nursing Colleges of Kalaburagi
Get PDFPurpose: Patient safety is a significant challenge facing healthcare systems today. It is the nurse’s role to provide the best possible quality of care and patient safety. They can play an important role in identification, prevention and reporting of MEs. The study was to assess the knowledge of MEs among nursing students, to improve the knowledge of ME among nursing students and to improve the medication error reporting skills of nursing students.
Subjects and Methods: It was a Prospective Eduational study conducted among 186 nursing students of 3 different nursing colleges of KALABURAGI city. Data collection form including self-structured questionnaire were used. Pre-test followed by power point presentation on all aspects of ME education was done. After a gap of 2 weeks post test was conducted. Following evaluation, data was tempted into the Microsoft Excel Sheet and analyzed using IBM SPSS 20.0 and paired student’s T – test and ANOVA was applied for interpreting data .
Results: Mean age of participants was 20.6 years and 96 of the students were males.100 students were from 3rd year and 86 were from 2nd year BSc nursing. Students had good knowledge and attitude towards ME and its reporting but poor practice.3rd year students had a better knowledge compared to 2nd year. In pretest mean knowledge score was 9.21.There was a statistically very highly significant difference in mean knowledge scores between pre and post-test (P<0.001). A positive change in student’s perception and practice towards ME reporting was observed in posttest.
Conclusions: Despite sufficient knowledge and favorable attitude towards medication error reporting there is still an under reporting of medication error when it comes to practice
Evaluation of the internal control system of banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange according to the COSO framework during the Covid-19 pandemic
Get PDFThis study aims to assess the internal control system in the banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange in accordance with the COSO framework during the Covid-19 pandemic period by contrasting the internal control system components for the research sample with the internal control system components of the COSO framework and determining the degree of compatibility between them as well as the importance of applying the internal control system procedures according to the COSO framework during the Covid-19 pandemic period. the significance of implementing the internal control system procedures in accordance with the COSO framework during Covid-19 pandemic period. To achieve this goal, a questionnaire was designed consisting of five axes, distributed to 300 employees of banks listed in the Iraq Stock Exchange, 197of which were retrieved. The research reached conclusions, the most important of which is that there is compatibility between the components of the internal control system in the banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange with the components of the internal control system of the COSO framework. The results also showed the importance of applying the procedures of the internal control system in accordance with the COSO framework with all its components during the period of the Covid-19 pandemic. Information and communication won the first place in terms of importance, followed sequentially by risk assessment, control activities, control environment, and Monitoring. The study presented many recommendations, the most important of which is the need to urge local professional organizations to keep pace with the recent developments of the updated global internal control frameworks and try to spread them among professionals through the training courses they hold
The Poetic Tone of a Storyteller: A Comparative Study between Some of Saadat Hasan Manto and Bonoful’s Short Stories
Get PDFBolai Chand Mukhopadhyay was, a major literary figure in twentieth-century Bengali literature and Sadat Hasan Manto is largely known for his stories in the Urdu language on the Partition of India and Pakistan. These two writers are from different languages but have similar social and political situations. Though their language was different but there are some similar aspects in their writing that brings them closer as a writer. This study aims to analyze their style as a writer of short stories, find out the thematic similarities with the example of some of their short stories and above all, this study will try to prove that their outlook regarding society, human life and philosophy of life is quite similar and those similarities of perspective worked like a common cord in there writing. Another main aspect of their writing is, though they are storytellers but sometimes the uniqueness of their writing style, creates a poetic effect in their short stories This study will investigate those poetic aspects of their writing
Tagraxofusp: Expanding Therapeutic Horizons in Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN)
Get PDFBlastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare and aggressive hematological malignancy with limited treatment options. The development of tagraxofusp, a CD123-directed recombinant fusion protein, has revolutionized the management of BPDCN. This manuscript reviews the current understanding of BPDCN pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic challenges. We delve into the mechanisms of action of tagraxofusp, explore its clinical efficacy and safety profile, and discuss its role as a potential frontline and salvage therapy. Additionally, we highlight ongoing research and future directions to optimize the use of tagraxofusp in BPDCN treatment
The Role of Revenue Authorities in International Trade Facilitation in East African Community
Get PDFPurpose: The study examines the role of revenue authorities in facilitating international trade in the East African Community. It specifically seeks to establish the degree of integration of revenue authorities in member countries of the East African Community; to assess the individual role played by revenue authorities in member countries of the East African Community to facilitate trade; and to examine the collective role played by revenue authorities in member countries of the East African Community to facilitate trade.
Approach/Methodology/Design: A qualitative approach with a special focus on explanatory design was used to collect and analyze study data. The primary evidence and reports available are used to establish the role played by revenue authorities in trade facilitation. Seven (7) key informants from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania were interviewed. The responses obtained were analyzed thematically.
Findings: From these findings, it is determined that there are major steps and strategies taken by revenue authorities in the East African community to facilitate international trade. One of these steps was the introduction of a single bond for member countries, whereby traders are allowed to have a single bond for their imported goods for all countries through which their goods pass. Revenue authorities are also implementing integrated customs programs such as regional electronic cargo tracking systems (RECTS) and customs interconnection as a means of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of customs administration. Through the authorities, a Single Customs Area (SCT) was implemented thereby streamlining the movement of goods throughout the East African Community. The authorities have also introduced a trading information portal, a platform intended to utilize trade information among traders in member countries.
Originality/value: To improve trade facilitation in the region, revenue authorities need to advance their cooperation, thereby streamlining the implementation of key trade facilitation policies. Embracing a more integrated system will be critical for authorities to work closely together, reducing process duplication and improving the flow of operations across member countries to facilitate international trade
