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A Study on Issues and Challenges of Land Acquisition: With Special Reference to Women in Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh
Get PDFIndia is a developing country where continuous efforts are being made for industrialization and infrastructure development. Many capital investment projects have been taken up here for infrastructure development, which requires large parts of undeveloped land. The government fulfilled this requirement by the process of land Acquisition. The process of land acquisition has both positive and negative effects on the land owners and the women of their families. This paper studied the effects of land acquisition related to women empowerment in the Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh. This study has shown the property rights and distribution among women of land owners’ families, whose family lost their land in the process of land acquisition
Fish Guard: A Holistic Approach to Automated Fish Farming with IoT and Image Processing
Get PDFThe ornamental fish industry, which is important to the global economy, faces challenges that hinder its productivity and sustainability, particularly feeding practices, water quality management and disease control. This research introduces an integrated system designed to automate and optimize these aspects using the ESP32 microcontroller. Offers a lower cost and more effective, low-power solution with real-time processing capabilities. The proposed system has developed along four main lines. An automated feeding system that adapts to the food needs of fish, a water quality management system that monitors and controls critical parameters through machine learning algorithms, and a disease management system that uses image processing techniques for early detection. The systems were tested in controlled environments, showing significant improvements in nutrient efficiency, water quality stability and disease prevention. Our findings suggest that the integration of these technologies can significantly enhance the operational efficiency and sustainability of ornamental fish farms
Make Scale Invariant Feature Transform “Fly” with CUDA
Get PDFThis paper introduces an implementation of scale invariant feature transform (SIFT) algorithm with CUDA. Primary steps including building the Gaussian pyramid and the difference of Gaussian pyramid, identification, localization [1], and orientation generation of key-points are realized on GPU with CUDA. A detailed description of important kernel function implementations is covered along with optimizations made to achieve high performance, and a comparison between the CUDA version SIFT algorithm and a baseline sequential CPU implementation is included
A Comprehensive Study on Goods and Services Tax in India
No full textThe Goods and Service Tax [GST] is implemented by the Government of India on 1st July 2017 through the one hundred and first amendment of the constitution of India. It was marked a significant shift in the country\u27s taxation landscape. GST, which is publicized as the one nation one tax, brought with its expectations of free flowing of credit, subsequent to reduction in prices of goods and services as well as free movement of goods in India. In view of the changes, it brought to the tax system, it may be early to pass a final judgment on its achievement. While GST has streamlined the tax regime and promoted economic integration, its full potential is yet to be realized, requiring continuous reforms and adaptations to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities for sustainable growth. This paper tries to trace the historic journey of GST in India and take a look at the experience of Government and businesses in their initial years of GST implementation
Development of a Time-Cost Model for Construction Projects in Rivers State University, Nigeria
No full textThis study aimed to develop a mathematical model to address the problems of construction costs and delays in buildings owned by tertiary institutions in Nigeria. A total of eleven building construction projects awarded and executed at Rivers State University between 2016 and 2023 were studied. Bromilow’s Time-Cost (BTC) model, a non-linear power regression mathematical model was developed. The study showed that 1916.3 working days are required to complete a building construction in the Rivers State University, Nigerian, for every Aus$1 million. The model predictions resulted in R2 value of 0.7465 which was subjected to two-tailed student t-tests for the for the construction times and costs. The statistical results indicate that the model is fit and adequate. The study also proved that the BTC model is applicable in Nigerian tertiary institutions, especially Rivers State University
A Study on Diversity and Inclusion: HR Perspective
No full textDiversity and inclusion (D&I) are pivotal in today\u27s global landscape, acknowledging the value of differences to enrich organizational culture and foster innovation. Diversity covers various aspects like race, gender, age, ethnicity, culture etc., while inclusion actively fosters an environment where these differences are respected and valued. D&I plays a crucial role in talent attraction, retention, and employee engagement, contributing to a positive corporate culture that promotes equal opportunities for everyone. The research methodology is descriptive and exploratory, incorporating both primary and secondary data sources to offer a comprehensive perspective on this vital subject. The primary data collection involves the administration of questionnaire to HR professionals from various industries within Vapi and Silvassa region, ensuring diverse perspectives and experiences. This approach allowed for the accumulation of firsthand insights and perspectives directly from those actively engaged in diversity and inclusion practices within their organizations. Complementing the primary data, the secondary data sources included literature review on D&I, delving into evolving definitions, frameworks, and best practices. This multifaceted research design enabled a thorough exploration of the intricate nuances of diversity and inclusion in contemporary workplaces. The research objectives include studying the concept of Diversity and Inclusion, gain insights from HR professionals across various industries, and identifying the challenges organizations face when implementing successful D&I programs. The collection is geographically focused on Silvassa and Vapi, with questionnaires exclusively administered to HR professionals in these locations. It\u27s important to note that the study\u27s findings are confined to organizations within the Vapi and Silvassa regions
The Role of the Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) in General Business Management
No full textThis research discusses the topic (the role of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in public business management) Oman Broadband Company was used and this study focuses on the role, duties and responsibilities of the ERP system, as this study will focus on the relationship between the ERP system and the effectiveness of business management and also the mechanism of the ERP system’s work. Discuss the topic of the problems and solutions that organizations face during the implementation of the enterprise resource planning system. This research aims to identify enterprise resource planning in the real life of the business environment, and thus valuable information was obtained from the work environment in the Omani Broadband Company and the work was done. Recommendations that help improve the work environment and how to improve and exploit the ERP system
Consumer Ethnocentrism and its Impact on Purchase Intention of Foreign Apparel Brands: Moderating Effect of Demographics
Get PDFThe main purpose of this study is to examine the level of consumer ethnocentrism i.e. to check for the presence of ethnocentrism among Indian consumers based on the foundation of the social identity theory, and to see if the ethnocentrism level varies across the demographic variables of gender, age, education and income levels. The study also aims to analyse the impact of ethnocentrism on the purchase intention of foreign apparel brands, along with analysing the impact of demographics as moderator variables in the relationship between consumer ethnocentrism and purchase intention of foreign apparel brands. The results indicated an overall existence of ethnocentrism among the respondents. The ethnocentrism level across the demographics showed that such levels varied across gender, education, and income but did not vary with regard to the age of the respondents. A significant negative relationship was found between consumer ethnocentrism and purchase intention of foreign apparel brands, with no demographic variable serving as a moderator in this relationship
Are Analytics Skills in Curriculum Aligned with Skills in Job Description? A Knowledge Graph Approach
Get PDFRecently, many academic institutions in the Intermountain West Region of USA update their traditional IS programs with various data analytics and data sciences courses. To evaluate whether newly incorporated contents are appropriate to prepare students as data scientists or data analysts, we compare core analytical skills emphasized in current data analytics and information systems (DAIS) curriculum with analytical skills in 11,225 job advertisements for data analysts or scientist positions. We found that job descriptions source presents the importance of application of specific skills to various business settings while curriculum source focuses on the conceptual and theoretical skills along with fundamental skills such as SQL. Based on our findings, we suggest that courses should address not only technical skills, but also soft skills to make informed decisions and turn them into business decisions through real application scenarios
An Empirical Study on the Implementation of the Balanced Scorecard in Information Technology Industries in Chennai and Bangalore
Get PDFThis empirical study examines the implementation of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) in the Information Technology (IT) industries of Chennai and Bangalore. The BSC, a widely used strategic management framework, is designed to translate an organization\u27s vision and strategy into actionable objectives by incorporating both financial and non-financial performance measures. Given the knowledge-intensive and rapidly evolving nature of the IT sector, this research investigates how organizations in these prominent technological hubs are utilizing the BSC to enhance business performance, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment. A survey conducted among IT professionals in Chennai and Bangalore indicates that the primary reasons for adopting the BSC include the improvement of business processes, the evaluation of managerial performance, the management of operations, and compliance with industry standards such as ISO certification. The findings further underscore the BSC’s role in informing decision-making, elucidating cause-effect relationships, and aligning employee performance with the broader strategic goals of the organization. However, despite its broad adoption, some challenges remain, particularly in the areas of monitoring managerial productivity and effectively communicating strategic initiatives. Overall, the study concludes that the BSC serves as an essential tool for IT firms in Chennai and Bangalore, enabling them to balance short-term operational objectives with long-term strategic goals, while fostering innovation and effectively managing intangible assets that are vital to sustained success in the IT sector