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The Role of JEEVIKA in Economic Empowerment of Women: A Case Study of Madhubani District of Bihar
Get PDFThe Self-help groups (SHGs) were formed to increase the financial inclusion of women and provide them with financial and technical support to find them good economic opportunities for their livelihood. Such a novel initiative garnered benefits for millions of women across rural and semi-urban regions and helped them to be economically empowered. In this paper, the role of Jeevika is analysed in the economic empowerment of women by taking the case study of the Madhubani district of Bihar. The study is based on primary data where the data is collected through a survey method through a closed-ended questionnaire. The sample size of the study is taken as 251 households. A logistic regression model is used to test the association between women’s economic empowerment and their engagement with SHGs/Jeevika. The result shows that there is a significant positive association between women’s economic empowerment and their engagement with Jeevika. A lower income, higher education, and family support in household work are also significantly associated with women’s economic empowerment
Research on the Impact of River Pollution on Water Quality
Get PDFPesticides are a category of chemicals used worldwide as herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, molluscicides, nematicides, and plant growth regulators to control weeds, pests, and diseases in crops as well as for human and animal health. When pesticides are used, crop and food yields increase, and the spread of diseases by vectors is significantly reduced. They have, however, been used in an uncontrolled and indiscriminate manner, which has raised severe concerns for the environment in general as well as the health of people, birds, and other animals in particular. Despite widespread use bans, some of the least biodegradable and ecologically persistent pesticides, such as organochlorines, are nevertheless being used more often. Pesticides are extremely harmful to biological systems because of their fast lipid solubility and bioaccumulation in creatures other than their intended targets. Pesticides may have a variety of negative impacts, even at low concentrations, which may be seen in biochemical, molecular, or behavioural ways. Pesticide and residue water pollution is influenced by a number of factors, including drainage, rainfall, microbiological activity, soil temperature, treatment surface, application rate, solubility, mobility, and pesticide half-lives. The majority of pesticides used in India today, such as DDT and HCH, are organochlorine insecticides. There have been reports of the presence of pesticides in fresh water systems and samples of bottled mineral water from Delhi, Bhopal, and other cities, as well as some rural areas. Pesticide pollution\u27s negative impacts on India\u27s drinking water and riverine systems have been discussed in this review
Agroecology-Based Local Communities’ Vulnerability to Climate Change in Tembaro District, Southern Ethiopia
Get PDFIntroduction: Ethiopian agricultural system is almost all rain-fed agriculture systems, which is becoming more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and variability. Identification of farmers’ vulnerability level is important to select appropriate adaptation options to climate change. Thus, this study aimed to examine the vulnerability of communities’ livelihood to climate variability and change based on different agro-ecological zones of the study area using the livelihood vulnerability index–intergovernmental panel on climate change (LVI–IPCC) method. The data was collected from a representative 154 sample households using stratified random sampling techniques. Also, the data was collected from December 2020 to February 2021 by interviewing the selected respondents, which was supplemented with focus group discussion and key informant interviews.
Results: There was a difference in vulnerability status between the selected agro-ecologies in the district depending on their livelihood strategies, access to infrastructure, characteristics of the household, and available technologies. The analysis yielded that, the overall vulnerability score for communities in highland agroecology was 0.029, midland agroecology was 0.038, and lowland agroecology was 0.114, which indicates that communities in law land agroecology are more vulnerable relative to midland and high land agro-ecologies.
Conclusion: To enhance climate resilience or climate change adaptation strategies for vulnerable communities, there is a need to improve infrastructure facilities, diversification of livelihood strategies, provide improved seed varieties, and enhance soil and water conservation practices giving priority to more vulnerable communities. Decision-makers should plan adaptation in local contexts based on farmers\u27 socioeconomic characteristics and livelihood strategies rather than adopting at international levels
Social Networking Sites and Deviant Behaviors among Youth in Damaturu
Get PDFThis study investigated the social networking sites and deviant behaviors among youth in Damaturu metropolis of Yobe State, Nigeria. The study adopts survey methods by using both primary and secondary sources of data; the primary survey was conducted through structured questionnaires with close ended questions. While secondary data were collected from existing literature on social networking sites and deviant behavior. The study found that majority of the respondents were aware about the use of social networking sites to carry out deviant activities. However, the considerable number of respondents believed that they spent 1-12 hours in social networking sites engaged in deviant behaviors. The study further revealed that majority of the respondents believed that black mailing, sending of unethical, images, videos, abusive language and harassment are the most prevalence deviant behaviors carried out through social networking sites. The study recommended that the Internet Service Providers should play a significant role in controlling and monitoring of social networking sites deviant behaviors and Creation of more employment/empowerment opportunities can help to curtail the social networking sites deviant behaviors among youth
A Study on Significance of Business Ethics and CSR with Special Reference to Selected Manufacturing Companies
Get PDFBusinesses do run with morality. The world largely understands that the businesses are dependent on the transactional excellence however the business community has learnt the tough lesson of infusing morality into business. Ethics govern the businesses. Business ethics is the study of appropriate business policies and practices regarding potentially controversial subjects including corporate governance, insider trading, bribery, discrimination, corporate social responsibility, and compliance etc. The Principles of Business Ethic includes Honesty & Integrity, Trustworthiness, Loyalty, Transparency, Respect for Others and Law Abiding. These virtues further support the Organisations to meet their Social Responsibilities.
This paper is an Exploratory & Descriptive study conducted with the help of massively secondary data and Primary Data in the form of Interview Method. The Authors have Interviewed 5 Industry representatives to collect the view points on the theme of the study. The Study aims to understand the significance of Business Ethics and CSR for Organizations. It further aims to review the existing literature pertaining to the Business Ethics and CSR. The Authors also aim to study the Business ethics and CSR perspectives with special reference to manufacturing sector. The scope of the study comprises of the thoughtful review of the Business Ethics and CSR. Also the study has the potential to be a literature for further studies in this regard. The Authors have considered the Business Ethics and CSR as a generalized study with specifics related to the selected Company representative Interviews. The Theme of the study may have various other elements associated. Hence this may be a limitation of the study as the inferences are indicative in nature rather exhaustive
An Analysis of Indian Economic Inflation
Get PDFOne of the things that slows down economic growth and living the most is inflation. In actuality, it has an impact on practically all economic activity, in addition to how ordinary and poor people consume. In India, prices have been rising steadily since 1947. It is clear that price swings foster an atmosphere of uncertainty that is unfavourable to the activities involved in development. In other words, inflation reduces the purchasing power of money by causing uncertainty in development efforts. At the same time, economic stability benefits from price stability. It\u27s interesting to note that India\u27s experiences with price instability contrast with the Keynesian theory, which holds that inflation only happens once full employment has been reached. However, this is not the case in India, where an increase in government spending is the primary driver of inflation. In order to better understand the inflationary tendency and rise of public spending in India over time, researchers try to do the following: Using the wholesale price index or the consumer price index, the price level fluctuation is quantified
Academic Learning and Career Guidance in School based Education
Get PDFIn order to address the child\u27s physical, psychological, and social needs, the family structure and social trends have changed, and the old support system has broken down. This has highlighted the need for an alternative support system. School counselling is undoubtedly the link that could close this gap. In India, the field of school counselling is still quite new and needs to grow and become established. The standards for its use must be established, the necessity for school counselling must be properly acknowledged, and every effort must be made to use this crucial psychological talent in avoiding and addressing the varied psychosocial needs of schoolchildren. The goal of the current research is to examine a developing topic of counselling in Indian schools. The purpose of this essay is to highlight the necessity of counselling in Indian schools, examine the history of counselling in Indian schools, evaluate the current state of counselling in Indian schools, and examine the standards that should be established for the practise of counselling in Indian schools. A review of the literature was used as the methodology
Inimitable Intermingling of Fables, Facts, and Fiction in Paulo Coelho\u27s “Manuscript in Accra” and “Like the Flowing River”
Get PDFPaulo Coelho was always a novelist whose works are rife with oxymorons. On the one hand, it became a huge admirer of \u27Alchemist,\u27 yet \u27Veronika Decides to Die\u27 sent into a deep depression. \u27Manuscript in Accra\u27 used to be something that has been picked up with trepidation. This novel is a flawless blend of fantasy and psychology, with no repetitions. It has an impact on many aspects of life and has a significant impact on the mentality of the average person. Through the numerous lectures, the character addresses serious matters such as worry, difficulties, love, sex alone, patience, spiritual soul, achievement, and failure. The work has the potential to uplift everyone who is dissatisfied with important aspects of their lives. In this research, the central conflict will be evaluating the contribution of Paulo Coelho through Accra" and “ like the flowing river". The importance of this manuscript on the people of this era will be evaluated in this research. The features of this book and its tremendous connections with human kind will be evaluated in this research. The literary significance of this book will also be analyzed thoroughly in this research. In the piece of literature, there is a segment of humanity, that lies in the love presented in this book. It is considered a breath-taking connection of reflection where the author has depicted nature’s extensive experience for amazing people are highlighted. Coelho\u27s inimitable spirit and style are determined to enhance the thought of spirituality. In this perception, the development of ethics has been engaged Paulo’s touch, where the nature of friendship is distracted with the help of art and the folly of anger. In this perspective, a wide range of subjective matters is discussed in the consideration of music and elegance. Apart from that, the dream-like reality comes to the truth after recognizing the path to happiness. This research study is based on the situation of humans in fear, hopelessness, anxiety, and frustration in reference with the novels “Manuscript found in the Accra” and " like the flowing river" by Paulo Coelho. In the “Manuscript found in the Accra”, the author has tried to elaborate on the fact of being peaceful and staying motivated. Accra is the present capital of Ghana
Examining the Influence of Training and Job Involvement on Employee Job Performance at Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited
Get PDFThis research delves into the intricate relationship between training initiatives, job involvement, and employee job performance within the operational landscape of the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in Ahmedabad. The study employs use of quantitative surveys to explore the multifaceted dynamics at play. By focusing on the specific context of BRTS, this research tried to explore the impact of tailored training programs on employee engagement and subsequently on their job performance.
The correlation analysis revealed strong positive associations between Training and Job Performance, as well as between Job Involvement and Job Performance. Regression analyses reinforced these findings, indicating that the models accounted for a substantial portion of the variability in Job Performance on account of Training provided to the employees and very high portion of the variability for Job Involvement of the employees.
The study\u27s outcomes highlight the significance of effective training programs and the cultivation of job involvement in optimizing employee job performance at Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited. Strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing these factors may prove instrumental in fostering a more productive workforce. It is important to note that while these findings offer valuable insights future research could delve into additional variables to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the other factors influencing employee job performance
A Multivariate Analysis on Rise of Global Value Chains for Small and Medium Scale Business in Nigeria
Get PDFA growing degree of uncertainty in the world economy – evidenced by rising unemployment levels stalled rate of job creation and muted economic recovery has renewed the focus on Small and Medium Scale business as a prime driver to unemployment generation and economic growth consequently policymakers are paying considerable attention to the specific role of start-ups and high investment in research and development as possible job creation. This paper examined the relationship between Small and Medium Scale business and employment generation and economic growth. The study adopted a survey approach; it covered five randomly selected Small and Medium industries in Lagos State. Description statistical tools (table figures and percentage) were used in presenting and analysing data. Data collected was coded, grouped into frequencies computed and arranged into tables for easy reference and analysis. The main methods of analyzing data collected for the study were a simple percentage for testing the research questions and correlation coefficient for testing the hypothesis. The empirical result reveals that ‘there is a positive relationship between Small and Medium scale business as a prime driver for Employment generation and Economic growth. It was also discovered that Small and Medium scale business played a significant role in the development of a nation’s economy. It was concluded that the future of industrialization process and job creation in developing economies, Nigeria, in particular, is largely dependent on the fortune of Small and Medium scale enterprise. The study, therefore, recommended among others that Small and Medium scale business should try to develop a good relationship with their suppliers, bankers, lawyers, management consultants and indeed all experts and utilize their services