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Factors Influencing Buying Behaviour of Ayurvedic Products - A Review
Get PDFPurpose: Ayurveda, a system of conventional medicine with roots in ancient wisdom, has grown in importance in modern society and today plays a significant role in every aspect of human existence. Ayurveda gained notoriety due to its purity, safety, naturalness, and lack of adverse effects. The main objective of this study is to identify the various factors that influence how consumers buy ayurvedic products, how these factors foster consumer trust, how consumer trust is transformed into purchase intention, and finally, how consumer purchase intention is transformed into final consumer behaviour.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Secondary sources are used to gather the information needed for the current investigation. This is based on an analysis of the literature that has already been published, including information from a variety of exploratory articles, papers, books, journals, and magazines. The information needed for the study was gathered via Google Scholars, Research Gate, and Science Direct.
Results/ Findings: Consumer purchasing behaviour is influenced by a variety of factors. Manufacturers of ayurvedic products must take into account the different aspects that affect consumers' decisions to buy herbal products. The corporations can alter the things they are producing based on the analysis of these elements, making it simpler for marketers to promote their goods.
Originality/Value: Through this review, the various factors influencing the buying habits of consumers who use ayurvedic products and other areas of the body of existing literature help manufacturers and marketers comprehend the influencing factors on the buying habits of customers of ayurvedic products so they can create their own marketing strategy to popularise the ayurvedic products, thereby increasing sales and profit.
Type of Paper: Review of Literatur
A Systematic Review on the Role of Parental Bonding in Adolescent Psychosocial Development
No full textPurpose: A solid foundation for the area on which the research is intended can be built by reviewing the numerous works and literature in the suggested areas. Parent-child relationships and adolescent development are always important topics. Children typically spend more time with their classmates and considerably less time with their parents. However, parents continue to have a big influence on their adolescent's development. There are clear connections between parental attachment and children's cognitive, social, and emotional health. Parental ties and adolescent psychosocial development being the areas of study, the most recent literature review is undertaken because it is crucial.
Objective: The research is done to assess role of parental bonding on adolescents’ Development. The research field's gaps are addressed.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The literature for this study was compiled using a variety of secondary sources, including journals, book chapters, conference proceedings and other online sites. The entire body of research has been thoroughly examined and condensed. It is also used to identify research goals and gaps in the field.
Findings/Results: The results and limitations of every recent research have been thoroughly examined. The cause of the gap has also been thoroughly investigated, and each work's outcomes have been carefully examined.
Originality/Value: This paper intends to examine the pertinent literature that already exists and includes secondary data that was acquired from a number of online sources, including research journals, technical book chapters, conference papers, and a few websites. All of the papers chosen were current and from reputable publishers, and they were all pertinent to the planned work. A sincere effort is made to choose a study topic and conduct the research.
Paper type: Review paper
Comparative Study of Curiosity among Sighted and Visually Impaired Students
Get PDFPurpose: Curiosity is the basis of learning anything new. Children possess heightened curiosity than adults. Several studies have explored the relationship between curiosity and motivation. This trait is also found to enhance learning in children. Does this trait have similar significance in visually impaired children as sighted children? This study aims to understand the difference between the two groups with the standardized Curiosity and Explorative Inventory (CEI-II.). Most of the learning is by observing and seeing. In the absence of this in visual impairment, the ability to become curious becomes limited. Embracing new ideas and learning them can provide insight to their open-mindedness. The explorative nature of curiosity renders in personal growth and personality development. This study opens up areas like motivation, personal growth, and approach to learning new things to be explored as potential areas for future researchers.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This comparative study would be based on an equal number of participants of 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th standard groups of children who are sighted and visually impaired.
Findings/Result: This study aims to determine the difference and relationship between curiosity levels of sighted and visually impaired school students.
Originality/Value: Curiosity trait among visually impaired children compared to those of sighted children in an Indian context is being explored in this study.
Paper Type: Comparative analysis based paper
Combined Effect of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy and Neural Mobilization Technique on Upper Extremity Function in Spastic Hemiplegic Patient – A Single Case Study
No full textPurpose: A single case study was performed carried to understand the benefit of constraint movement therapy and neural mobilization technique and neural mobilization technique on upper extremity function in spastic hemiplegic patient.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Numerous advanced researches have been done throughout the world in various study designs including systematic reviews and randomized control trials to analyse the significance of constraint induced movement therapy or neural mobilization technique on upper extremity function spastic hemiplegic patients. But there were very limited research publications on the combined effect of both in the improvement of upper extremity function. In this single case study combined intervention of constrained induced movement therapy and neural mobilization therapy was given to the patient to measure the effect in the form of functional arm reach distance of affected upper extremity. Data was recorded, kept for analysis and reported. The respondent of this single case study was patient encountered with left side hemiplegia with spastic upper extremity.
Finding/Result: This case study shown significant improvement in the outcome of modified ashworth scale grades and upper extremity functional arm reach distance in spastic hemiplegic patient after intervention of combined movement of constrained induced movement therapy with neural mobilization for 24 weeks.
Originality/Value: Constrained Induced Movement Therapy for improving hand functions in stroke treatment.
Paper Type: Case Study Researc
A Panel Data Analysis of Stock Returns and Accounting Information in Indian Paint Industry
Get PDFThe accounting ratios and published financial information serve as a critical tool for investors, creditors, and other stakeholders to ascertain companies' profitability, control, and financial status, which may significantly impact the Stock returns and performance on exchanges. This paper aims to examine whether crucial accounting information affects the price of paint companies in India. In this paper, nine-years (2012-2020) accounting ratios such as returns on asset, equity, and cash cycles for the five listed paint companies in India as explanatory (independent) variables to estimate stock returns. Secondary data is collected chronologically and at a regular yearly frequency. Variables data are derived from the company’s financial statements, Stock Exchange and related website. The study aims to assess and elaborate these accounting ratios effectiveness to substantiate the stock returns of these listed companies. The study uses three-panel data models, the pooled OLS, fixed and random effects, to assess stock returns for the cross-sectional data of these five paint companies. This research indicates that accounting information is significant and positively affects the price of Paint company stock returns on the stock exchange. Both Fixed and Random effect model found to fit the data, significance level of 0.05 (Fixed (FE) at F= 6.3625, p<0.000 and R2 of 0.5462, i.e., fixed effect elaborates for about 55% of the return variance. Random effect at F=10.8647 and p<0.000 and R2 of 0.4429, i.e., elaborates for about 44% of stock return variance. Based on the Hausman data test alternative hypothesis is found to be consistent and therefore Random Effect (RE) model is being used to conclude the findings. The paper's fundamental limitation includes use of limited regressors, companies, and time period. A further qualitative analysis together with other accounting performance indicators as regressors may be included in future studies. These ratios include interest coverage, debt ratios, effective tax rates, asset turnover ratios, dividend distribution ratios, sustainable growth, and top line revenue growt
Leisure and Quality of Life among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Review Based Analysis
No full textPurpose: Owing to the time-consuming job of caring for their child's family and friends, parents of children with autism spectrum disorder risk losing family relationships. The main aim was to identify and intervene in the quality of life of parents, the interventions offered to parents as primary caregivers of children with ASD. To explore parents' perspectives on beneficent for children with autism in connection with formative years, resources, and to confront the consequences of upraising a child with ASD.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Systematic literature, resulting in the publication of 27 studies that focused on the living standards of parents of children with ASD. Systematic literature scrutiny was performed using the search words "autism spectrum disorder," ‘primary caregiver/ parents/ mother” and "Quality of life" in the electronic databases Research gate, Academia, Google Scholar, and PsycInfo.
Findings/Result: QOL autism-specific assessment tools were limited and hence, most studies have employed a general measure tool to assess the influence of the diagnosed disorder on the physical and psychological well-being of parents/caregivers.
Originality/Value: The sequel of this study advocate that to date, the appraisal of quality life in parents of children with ASD into clinical practice has been rationalized by the shortage of autism-specific scales. As generically do not catch all pertinent aspects of living with ASD raising the need for immediate measures. Implementing parental interventions in parallel with the child’s interventions may raise QOL.
Paper Type: Systematic literature review
Smart Cities Development During and Post COVID-19 Pandemic – A Predictive Analysis
No full textPurpose: The Smart Cities due to their important role in infrastructure building activities and offering smart services to their residents in living an enjoyable life are always in the limelight and discussions. The current COVID-19 pandemic has however changed the situation, and has forced us to rethink the way we operate, carry out day to day activities and services. COVID-19 pandemic has changed the normal routine life to a significant extent, damaged the economies of many countries, shifted our business priorities, and so on. In such situations, how can Smart Cities remain unaffected due to COVID-19? This paper has analysed and discussed in detail the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Smart Cities operations and development and also, how this impact can be measured. It has described in detail how Smart Cities has changed their priorities and how they are more focusing on building Smart Healthcare facilities, Smart Isolation Wards, Smart Medicare facilities, services related to Telemedicine, Virtual Doctor, dedicated COVID-19 Command and Control Centres and so on. The paper has also highlighted the post COVID-19 Pandemic era for Smart Cities development and operations. Finally, the paper has concluded that Smart Cities development during and post COVID-19 Pandemic has witnessed a short obstacle in its growth journey, Smart Cities are definitely going to win the war against COVID-19 and will become Smarter in the future to tackle such pandemics.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This research paper made use of available secondary data in research journal papers, online books, white papers, and dedicated websites on the research subject area to analyze the impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Smart Cities Development and Operations.
Findings/Result: Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, it is observed that many sectors growth slow down due to budget cut and financial constraints, however, certain sectors such as Medical Infrastructure, Insurance, and eCommerce have seen booms, this has made Smart Cities to have a strong focus on certain Smart Services related to Medical facilities, IT infrastructure to facilitate contactless transactions, Telemedicine Service, Smart Isolation Wards, etc. whereas services with respect to entertainment parks, tourism, etc. slowed down due to less priority and budget constraints.
Originality/Value: Based on the available secondary data, this research has identified the impact of COVID-19 on ongoing Smart Cities development and also how its priorities and focus got shifted to build up certain services and infrastructure. The paper has also highlighted post COVID-19, how Smart Cities development, operations, and maintenance activities will be affected.
Paper Type: Secondary data-based Research  
Time and Cost Performance Status of Sikta Irrigation Contract
No full textPurpose: The government of Nepal (GoN) is implementing many small, medium, and large types of Irrigation Projects. Sikta Irrigation Project (SIP) is the National Pride Project implemented by the GoN. The command area of the project has 42766.00 ha and beneficiaries of the project have 46715 households consisting of 449588 population of Banke district. The paper aims to assess the contract performance in terms of the Time and Cost of the Sikta Irrigation Project, Banke, Nepal.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Using secondary data of contract, content Analysis of Project documents review and Key Informant Interviews were used for assessing the contract performance.
Findings/Result: Sikta Irrigation Project has a total of 52 contracts out of which consider for study based on documentation, only 18 contracts completed based on schedule time whereas 16 contracts behind schedule. However, 16 contracts are still on going far behind the schedule and one contract terminated. The actual expenditure of the project has 16.26 billion (64.90% of estimated cost) and the allocated budget was 18.26 billion (72.99% of estimated cost) whereas the estimated cost has 25.032 billion. It indicates that the progress of the project was 64.90% and fails to complete the scheduled time 2076/077. The client should prepare the project well before implementation with proper planning, designing, and detailed study from the beginning.
Originality/Value: It is empirical research to assure the project performance based on lessons from Sikta Irrigation Project.
Paper Type: Analytical Policy Researc
Issues and Concerns of Transgenders – Ways Forward for living Gender of Choice
No full textPurpose: people are associated with specific gender based on their genitals. Transgenders feel a mismatch in their gender and associate to the traits of opposite gender gradually. There are broad spectrum of people who gradually identify themselves with gender different to which they are born. Traditionally transgenders are of divine creature but gradually they have been marginalized substantially. Their life is highly influenced through culture, tradition and practices. They are known as ‘third gender’ who are exposed to the evils of social stigma and discrimination. Due to lack of skills and social rejection this segment chooses prostitution or beggary as a means for their life. Substantial population of transgenders lives social exclusion and vulnerability to communicable diseases. In the modern society discrimination and violence based on race, gender, income, ethnicity, sexual identity has become a global concern seeking immediate action. In this direction this study gains momentum to find ways forward.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This scholarly manuscript is both descriptive and exploratory in nature. It aims to derive conclusions by using secondary data contributing to development of literature based on the futuristic needs.
Findings/Result: It is found that transgender community is exposed to several problems, deteriorated life with social exclusion, social rejection, stigma, gender crisis, lack of social protection, etc.
Originality/Value: Paper deliberates on the contemporary issues of identity crisis, problems and legal regime as national and global concern for the transgenders. It propagates need for social, political, economic and cultural mainstreaming of the transgenders through social inclusion, freedom to opt gender of choice, integrated approach, inclusive growth, etc.
Paper Type: Conceptual Research
Dispute of the Contracts: A Case from Sikta Irrigation Project, Banke, Nepal
No full textPurpose: Government of Nepal (GoN) is implementing many small, medium and large type of Irrigation Projects. Sikta Irrigation Project (SIP) is the National Pride Project implemented by the GoN. The command area of the project has 42766.00 ha and the beneficiary of the project have 46715 households consisting of 4,49,588 population of Banke district. The overall objective of the study is to assess the consequences of delay and dispute of the selected contracts of Sikta Irrigation Project, Banke, Nepal.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Using secondary data of the contract the mean planned duration is compared with mean actual duration to analyze delay analysis and Disputes of the contract have been interpreted based on standards of contract using content analysis.
Findings/Result: The mean planned duration of the contracts under the study is 17.42 months and mean actual time 32.28 months with a standard deviation of 7.72 months and meantime variance is 13.46 months behind the schedule and meantime overrun is 14.85 months. Dispute resolution of only Papu costal JV has been analyzed. The contracts need to be rectified in terms of time by proper scheduling and resource leveling based local calendar. Hope the new amendments (PPMO 10th) of time extension will be helpful for the timely completion of contracts.
Originality/Value: Action research to enhance the performance of Projects by avoiding Disputes.
Paper Type: Analytical Policy Research