A Uncitedness study of Faculty Publication in Dharwad University and Mysore University: A study |
Author : 1Harisha, K.J, Satheesha, H |
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Abstract :The study covers only University of Mysore and Karnatak Universities. The
data was collected from WoS. It is possible that the percentage of uncitedness
might vary by changing data source. It is presumed that even if we combine
the data sources there may not be much difference in the overall findings.
Here, the uncitedness articles are those articles which are seldom cited till
2012 as per the data source WoS. In other words, only those articles with zero
citations till 2012 are considered for the study. No attempt has been made in
this article to study the low-citation articles. Even if an article is cited at least
once, it will not come under the data set collected for this study. There is an
intrinsic limitation of years available for recently published articles to get their
first citation. It is therefore decided to get articles up to December 2012.
Publish or perish is the order of the day. Scientists and researchers publish
their work in variety of formats. The earlier works of others are referenced.
Authors get citations for some of their work. Some work seldom gets citations.
There are some reasons for giving citations. It is believed that citations show
the relative importance of that work.
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Scanning the Factual Outcome of Intervention Program on Scholastic Achievement and Cognitive Abilities of 9 year old Students |
Author : Marwaha Shruti, Sinha, A.K. & Sahani Ramesh |
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Abstract :Cognitive thinking enables children to explore the world. As students are curious about
the world around them and want to discover new things and new experiences. The
study was conducted on a sample of 485 students including boys as well as girls aged 9
years of age. Respondents were further categorized on the basis of gender and
eventually into experimental and control group. The study was carried to find out the
variation and changes in the dependent variables precisely intelligence quotient, focus
factor, decision making ability, creative quotient and academic achievement before,
during and after the implementation of intervention program. The control group refers to
the group under study which is refrained from the provision of any intervention during
the course of study. There was significant rise in the intelligence quotient, focus factor,
decision making ability, creative quotient and academic achievement of 9 years old
respondents of experimental groups in Chandigarh and Punjab while insignificant
changes could be found among respondents in control group after the consummation of
intervention program.
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Design of State Feedback Control for a FOPDT System |
Author : Aravind Pitchai Venkataraman, Naveen Kumar A B |
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Abstract :In this paper, the author has presented the first order plus dead time system
(FOPDT) as a state space model, PI controller has been designed on the basis of
the state space model. And a pole placement method is used to obtain the desired
closed loop poles of the system to achieve overshoot of less than 5% and rise
time less than 1 second. Then, the desired new closed loop poles are placed to
find the values of PI control gains. The obtained PI control gain values are
implemented and tested in MATLAB Simulink environment. Simulation works were
carried for various analysis such as closed loop, setpoint tracking and disturbance
rejection analysis. The effectiveness of the state feedback control has been
demonstrated in the system response.
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Women Emancipation, and Indian Constitution: (Special Reference to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Contribution) |
Author : Ramya. B. |
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Abstract :The present paper discusses about the Dr .B. R. Ambedkar’s contributions to
the upliftment of women in India. The authors brief about the formation of
Hindu code Bill by Ambedkar. Manu Smrithi a big barrier to women
development because it deprived the women of all the rights and burdened
them with several restriction and taboos. Elicit Dr. B. R. Ambedkar works
towards the empowerment of Indian women, and also presented the
constitutional Right and provisions for women development in India. |
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Experimental Studies on Strength of Concrete by Partial Replacement of Cement and Coarse Aggregate with Silica Fume and Road Demolition Waste |
Author : Naveen Kumar A.B, Vivekananthan V, Chithra.P |
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Abstract :The demand for construction materials is increasing rapidly, to meet the demand the
waste materials should be replaced based on testing. The Road Waste is generated
whenever any demolition or construction of roads, bridges, flyover and remodeling etc.
The use of silica fume had major impact on industries, ability to routinely and
commercially produce silica fume modified concrete of flow able in nature but yet remain
cohesive, which in turn produces high early and later age strength including resistant to
aggressive environments. This study is an experimental on the nature of silica fume and
road demolition waste influences on the properties of fresh concrete. These wastes may
occupy considerable storage and environmental effect. This study focuses on the
compression, split tensile and flexural strength properties of M20 grade concrete. The
composite concrete contains different percentage of Silica Fume and road demolition
waste, and they were used as partial replacement for cement and Coarse aggregate
respectively. The Silica fume is added to the concrete with the percentage of 0%, 5%,
10%, 15% and 20% by the weight of cement and 0%, 10%, 20%, 30% and 40 % of road
demolition waste was replaced instead of Coarse aggregates. Concrete specimens
casted are cubes, cylinders and beams. After completion of curing process, the
concrete specimens are tested at 28 days and the final test results are recorded,
analysed and discussed. The strength achieved due to the addition of Silica fume and
road demolition waste is compared with the conventional concrete. The experimental
results reveal that the compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength
test values increases by adding at 10% of Silica fume and 20% of Road demolition
waste respectively. |
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Food-Energy-Intake (Fei) Measures and Analysis of Poverty in Urban Ethiopia |
Author : Abebe Fentaw Nebebe |
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Abstract :The focus of this paper is to analyses the determinants of incidence of urban
poverty in three cities. The study covered a total of 600 household heads. Using the
descriptive statistics of the data set both the demographic and socio-economic
characteristics of the respondents is exhaustively executed. By making use of the
Food-Energy-Intake (FEI) and Foster, Greer and Thorbecke (FGT) indices, the
surveyed households are identified as the poor and non-poor. Consequently, about
339 (56.50%) and 261 (43.38%) are found to be poor and non-poor in South Wollo
urban centers, respectively. Surprisingly, the result shows that the highest
proportion of poor is observed in big city, Dessie (45.38%), followed by small city,
Hayq (42.19%), while the lowest result if found in medium city, Kombolcha (39.88
%).
A Binary logistic regression model is employed and estimated based on the primary
data, with the probability of a household being poor as a dependent variable and a
set of demographic, individual-level and community-level characteristics as the
explanatory parameters. |
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Intergenerational Perspectives of Marriage |
Author : Advani Nivruti Gautam, Ms. Rita Kumar |
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Abstract :Marriage is a union and joining of two individuals. It is a relation between two
individuals who come together to live their life in fulfilment of common as well as
separate goals. A qualitative study was conducted to understand the perspective
of youth on marriage and to compare their perspective with that of their parents.
Along with identifying any possible gender differences. Two sets of questionnaires
were made consisting of 8 questions for youth and their parents. The three
domains on the basis of which the questions were formed are ‘Views about
Marriage’, ‘Views about Life Partner’ and ‘Views about Life after Marriage’. The
total sample size for this research was 5 unmarried males & 5 unmarried females
and their parents (mother and father). Analyses was done using content and
thematic analysis, themes were found that highlighted the common perspectives of
the youth and their parents. Results of the study highlighted importance of
marriage, acceptance for live-in-relationship. Males preferred nuclear family and
love marriage whereas females were open to both. Parents have the same view
that marriage is important, they are not completely accepting of live-inrelationships. 50% of the parents of males were open to both love marriage and
arranged marriage in comparison to 40% parents of females who agreed on both
and accepted inter caste marriage but not inert religion marriages. Lastly, parents
were in favor of their daughter and daughter in law working after marriage.
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Social Justice and Relevance of Ambedkarism Today |
Author : Pyditalli Duppada. |
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Abstract :Dr.B.R. Ambedkar was described as the Messiah of Social Justice. The term social
justice under the constitution means equality-Equality in the eye of law- equal
protection for all sections against exploitation by the rich and powerful and Equal
opportunity for employment and equal representation for all positions and public
offices irrespective of sex, race, religion, caste, color, and creed. It is also implying
distributive of natural wealth and resources; however, constitution of India permits
discrimination for the benefit of SCs, STs, and other backward class, which also
includes women, who have suffered inferiority and inequality for the simple fact that
they belong to disadvantaged groups or communities.
Dr. Ambedkar’s Philosophy of social justice is mainly directed to meet the challenge
of wrongly idealized Social relations, which created gradation of castes forming an
ascending scale of reverence and descending scale of contempt. Ambedkarism,
consisting of the message of Ambedkar through his political, Economic and Social
ideology is more relevant today in India than ever before. His message was
universal love, and whose dream was to see a united and powerful India having
achieved political freedom, endeavouring to usher in economic freedom for its
teeming millions, most of whom belongs to the weaker sections, destitute,
depressed, suppressed, oppressed, women labour, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled
Tribe and Other Backward Classes. Ambedkarism which consists of Ambedkar’s
social thought which is nothing but annihilation of caste and social democracy and
political & economic thought which is nothing but his commitment of Justice,
Equality, Parliamentary Democracy, constitutionalism should be understand in the
lights of its relevance in the present-day conditions of Indian Society.
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Aham Brahmasmi : I am Brahman - I am Spirit Soul. |
Author : Koppula Victor Babu |
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Abstract :Literally, Aham (???) means "I"--that which cannot be deserted or abandoned
on account of being constant, unavoidable, ever present; Brahman (??????)
means ever-full or whole (?????? is the first case ending singular of Brahman);
and Asmi (?????) means "am," the first-person singular present tense of the
verb "??," ? "to be." This mahavakya belongs to the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
of the Shukla Yajurveda. Brahman is the Infinite Reality, the all-encompassing
existence in itself; only when the ego dies can this be realized. In this sentence
the "I" is not the limited transmigrating ego, the doer and the enjoyer within,
and also not the body and the mind. Man (who is a conscious entity) alone has
the capacity to improve his present state, to guide his future, to enquire and
know the truth, and to free himself from the cycle of birth and death (vidya
adhikara) through thoughtful actions (karma adhikara).
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The Concept of Liberation in the Svetasvataropanishad |
Author : A.V.Krishna Rao |
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Abstract :Liberation, implying a sense of "deliverances" or "freedom", is an important
philosophical concept in the area of Philosophy of Religion and Political
Philosophy. Philosophy of Religion studies it for explicating human suffering
and bondage, on the one hand, and moral and spiritual ways and means of
deliverance or freedom, on the other. In many religio-philosophical traditions,
the concept of liberation is understood as a release, deliverances, freedom or
transformation from an undesirable state or condition. It is also understood as a
favorable condition in which human well-being and fulfillment of individual as
well as community life, in relation to nature. and God, can be possible. Political
Philosophy, while engages itself with the concept of liberation concerns itself
with the human struggle for peace and justice, the ideologies governing racial,
ethnic and class struggles for freedom and the socio-cultural, economic and
political structures which favor or threaten the integrity of the people and their
land. |
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Library User Orientation at Higher Education Institutions |
Author : Vasantha M C, Adithya Kumari H |
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Abstract :The main focus of the article is to disseminate the library resources, library services
and facilities to the library users. Library professionals should instruct the library
users to utilize the resources effectively and efficiently. Only accumulation of
information will not fulfill the aim of the library, it should be achieved by using
resources. Librarian’s role is very important in user orientation and also minimize
the time to search the needed information. |
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Employees’ Job Attitude and Satisfaction in Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Undertakings |
Author : R.Janakiraman, R.K.Sudha |
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Abstract :Job satisfaction is a pleasurable emotional and general attitude, which is the result
of many specific attitudes in three areas namely: Specific job factors. Individual
characteristics and Group relationship outside the job. The present study to
analyses the employees job satisfaction of TNSTC and have been two statistical
tools used namely was simple percentage and correlation and find out the
employees problems and wages problem to suggest to solving employees
problem. |
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Confidentiality in the Age of HIV/Aids –A Legal Perspective |
Author : S.Sreenivasa Rao |
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Abstract :‘In the Anglophone legal tradition , the right to confidentiality is most
persuasively described in deriving from right to privacy , which in turn stems
from the right to dignity and autonomy 1. As a separate juridical concept, the
right to privacy received its foundational academic analysis more than a century
ago. In England and wales, while judicial enforcement of informational
confidentiality is highly elaborated the notion of privacy as a separately
enforceable the legal right is still question. The concept of privacy is under
pinned by two powerful ideas. The first is every human being Is intrinsically
entitled to some personal autonomy. Autonomy means the right to make
decisions about and or oneself, this encompasses “A protected field of decision
making within which the individual is free from the meddling of others” . The
second is the belief that respecting individuals’ autonomy and thus their privacy
is a” necessary condition for human flourishing”.
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Depression and Emotional Maturity as Predictors of Suicide Ideation Among Young Adults |
Author : Nivruti Advani and Vaishali Rawat |
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Abstract :With a drastic change in the lifestyle of people and with an immense workload
and stress, it has become a major concern to balance the emotional state and
handle our negative ideas and thoughts emerging due to high levels of stress.
Healthy people experience a wide range of moods and a have an equally large
repertoire of affective expressions; they feel in control of their mood and affects.
It is tempting to consider disorders of mood on a continuum with normal
variations in mood. Patients with mood disorders, however, often report an
ineffable, but distinct, quality to their pathological state. Depression is an illness
that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It interferes with daily life, normal
functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those
who care about him or her. It is a persistent feeling of sadness and
worthlessness and a lack of desire to engage in formerly pleasurable activities.
A complex mind/body illness, depression can be treated with drugs and/or
therapy.
The current study aims to understand the effect of Emotional Maturity and
Depression on Suicide Ideation. The study is conducted on 150 girls and 150
boys within the age range of 18-22 years. It is expected that there would be a
significant relationship between Emotional Maturity and Depression; between
Depression and Suicide Ideation; and between Emotional Maturity and Suicide
Ideation.
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Learning Skills Towards ICT of Prospective Teachers: A Study of Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Author : K. Murali, and Dr.M. Ravi Kumar |
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Abstract :Creativity is an important aspect of human development. The trend towards
globalization with technological developments requires energy product that is
productive and innovative people in all walks of life. Acculturation creativity is
needed in the early development of the mind of an individual. Science curriculum
is taught in educational institutions is seen as a subject that can help to improve
the quality of creative thinking among students. Among the challenges faced in
the cultivation of creative thinking skills in learning and teaching is the knowledge
of teachers about the teaching of creativity, not to emphasize the application of
creativity by teachers, students who are shy and do not want to show their
creativity. Therefore, this paper will describe the basic concept of what is meant
by creativity, creative teaching, learning strategy fostering creativity in science,
and the role of the science curriculum in the formation of creative minds.
Furthermore, this paper will clarify some of the proposals that are expected to
bring about change towards fostering an atmosphere of creativity in teaching and
learning. |
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Indian Banking Innovations in Cashless Economy |
Author : N.P.S.V.N.Murthy, and M.Sarada Devi |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :The Indian Banking regulation act of 1949 defines banking as accepting, for the
purpose of lending or investment, of deposits of money from the public, repayable
on demand or otherwise, and withdrawable by cheque, draft, and order or
otherwise. There is wider acceptance of the concept that finance and economic
growth are positively related. There is significant transformation of banking sector
of India due to financial sector reforms initiated in 1990s. Apart from financing the
needs of major sectors in the economy, banking has a lot to do in the modern
economy as the payment systems constitute the backbone of economic activities.
Recently announced demonetization scheme of high value denomination
currencies in India stresses the importance of digital payments and banking
technologies. So this paper intends to make familiarize with the innovations in
Indian banking sector. |
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Is Prama?ya Svata? or Parata??: A Controversy in Indian Philosophy |
Author : Dinanath Ghatak |
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Abstract :In the very ancient time, there has been arising a controversy regarding the
concept of truth in Indian Philosophy especially in the Mima?sa and the Nyaya
system and also to attempt a critical assessment of the prama?ya theories. If we
could throw some light on this and clarify the concepts, we could also to some
extent clarify the remarkably complicated tangle of discussion that have grown up
throughout the ages around the apparently simple question, is prama?ya svata? or
parata?? This is one of those questions to which every school especially Sa?khya,
Vedanta, Nyaya, Mima?saka etc worth the name came forward with an official
answer. Argument and counter arguments were produced in never ending stream.
But among them the discussion of Nyaya and Mima?sa School complete with has
widely extended. In this article we have discuss the opinion of this two schools
which is very relevant to our research work. I intend to analyse the positions of the
contending schools and attempt a re-evaluation of their doctrines. |
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An Economic Analysis of Mango Cultivation in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, India. |
Author : N.Saravanakumar, and I. Ambeth |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy. It provides employment to
around 65 per cent of the total work force in the country. It has also been the main
source for the supply of the raw materials to the industries. There are a number of
sub sectors in the agricultural sector such as sericulture, floriculture and
horticulture. Among those fields’ horticulture has played a dominant role in the total
agricultural output throughout India. India is the second largest producer of fruits in
the World. India is the fore runner in respect of many fruits with a considerable
share in World total production. Mango (Mangifera indica) has occupied a
prominent place among the various fruits grown in India. It has been acknowledged
that mango is the king among the various fruits grown India has been ranked as the
first among the World mango producing countries. India share in the World
production of mango has been estimated to be about 54 per cent. |
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Predict and Analysis of Employees Performance in Bank Using Classification Algorisms: A Case Study of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia |
Author : Kedir Eyasu Abdulkadir, and Fulea Amena Tolfsa, |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :In today’s globalization and cut throat competition the banks are struggling to gain a
competitive edge over each other. Apart from execution of business processes, the
creation of knowledge base and its utilization for the benefit of the bank is becoming a
strategy tool to compete. In recent years the ability to generate, capture and store data
has increased enormously. The information contained in this data can be very
important. The wide availability of huge amounts of data and the need for transforming
such data into knowledge encourage IT industry to use data mining. The banking
industry around the world has undergone a tremendous change in the way business is
conducted. The banking industry has started realizing the need of the techniques like
data mining which can help them to compete in the market. Leading banks are using
Data Mining (DM) tools for customer segmentation and profitability, credit scoring and
approval, predicting payment default, marketing, detecting fraudulent transactions, etc.
This paper is aimed to predict and analysis what will happen in the banking area based
on the past experience of Ethiopian Commercial Bank workers. In the study the
researchers used one famous data mining algorithm (sub-task of predictive analysis
modeling, which is classification). The target algorithms found in classification, i.e.
PART, J48 decision tree and naïve Bayes are applied here to predict and analysis
employee’s performance using classification model by applied on datasets already
collected and preprocessed. Methodology used for the study was Hybrid Data Mining
techniques and data sets was collected from commercial bank of Ethiopia using
secondary data collection method. CRISP-DM method was applied to understand both
the business and on datasets to identify and compare classifiers to predict and analysis.
Finally, For J48 decision tree 98.8651 %, For PART classifiers results 99.2372 % and
for Naïve Bayes classifier we got 73.3767%. So, since the J48 and Naïve Bayes
algorithms are less in having better accuracy, the researcher selected PART classifier
for prediction and analysis employee’s performance. However, bank business strategy
improving for employees in order to enhance customer attractiveness is future work. |
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