Showing papers in "TIJ's Research Journal of Social Science & Management - RJSSM in 2019"

Investment pattern of Millennials: A Path Ahead

Abstract: The paper studies the investment pattern of the millennial generation (20-35 years) to know the relationship and the major influencer with respect to their pattern of investments. To measure the association, a descriptive research is conducted with the sample of 350 working professionals in and around Chennai by administrating a structured questionnaire. The correlation analysis is used to examine the association among age, income, occupation and the pattern of investment. The correlation analysis indicates positive relationship among the level of income and occupation and the study revealsa very high association between the profession and the investment choices. Thus, we can conclude that occupation is a major influencer with respect to risk-return perspective and the investment choice. Income is the base on which investment options are suggested as well as decided. Working professionals in Chennai have overall shown preference towards, stocks, mutual funds and real estate as their most preferred avenues of investment.

A study of anxiety and self esteem on adolescents (i.e., boys and girls)in Mizoram.

Abstract: The present study has been designated to investigate, “ the present title of the problem is , “A study of anxiety on self esteem on adolescents (i.e., boys and girls)in Mizoram.” The objectives of the present study is: “to study the correlational analysis of anxiety and self esteem of boys male and girls included in the study; to compare the anxiety between boys and girls included in the present study; to compare the self-esteem between boys and girls included in the present study. To achieve this objective sixty participants (boys=30 and girls=30 are randomly selected and included in this study. The Data are collected from Aizawl area. Participants are ranging age group from 15 to 18 years. All the participants are administered Sinha’s comprehensive anxiety test (SCAT) (to measure anxiety) and self esteem inventory( to measure self esteem i.e., personally perceived self and socially perceived self). Data can be analyzed quantitatively. The obtained data is processed by Mean and standard deviation of boys and girls of all variables included in the study; Pearson’s intercorrelational analysis among all the variables included in the present study; to compare the self esteem between boys and girls; to compare the anxiety between boys and girls.Results have indicated that The correlation coefficients of .20 and .25 are significant at .05 and .01 level of significance respectively. The correlation coefficients are ranged between -.30 to .32 All three correlations are significant at .05 and .01 level respectively. The mean value of anxiety between Boys and Girls are found 40.80 and 47.10 respectively and F value between groups (F=3.641) are found to be statistically significant. The mean value of self-esteem between Boys and Girls on personally perceived self (PPS) are found 140.30 and 133.03 respectively and F value between groups (F=4.956) are found statistically significant. The mean value of self-esteem between boys and girls on socially perceived self (SPS) are found 134.70 and 135.60 respectively and F value between groups (F=.095) are found to be statistically insignificant.

Impact of organizational culture on performance management

Abstract: Introduction: Performance Management is the systematic process by which an agency involve its employees, as individuals and members of a group, in improving organisational effectiveness in the accomplishment of agency mission and goals. The concept of performance management is based on approaches that aim to overcome the negatives of performance appraisal by emphasizing that performance management is a continuous and forward looking process in which managers and individuals work together in partnership. Review of Literature: The review of literature provides insight into the methods, measures, subject, and approaches used by other research workers and can thus lead to significant improvement in the design. Objectives: To review the Measurement, Competency and Leadership based performance management strategies in RINL. To extract the perceptions of performance management outcomes of the employees in RINL. Data collection is one of the important aspects in the empirical research which play an important role in determining the output results. Research instrument is a generic term used for a measurement device. The research instruments used for this study are: questionnaire and interview schedule. A sample is a small proportion of a population selected for observation and analysis. Much care has been taken while selecting the sample for the study. Organizational culture based performance management strategy This infers that Asst. Managers are more positive towards organizational culture based performance management in Vizag Steel Plant than other category employees where managers perceived least performance. This infers that male employees are more positive towards organizational culture based performance management in Vizag Steel Plant where female employees perceived least performance. conclusion: To conclude performance Management should be linked with strategic goals and objectives in order to improve business performance and develop organizational cultures that foster innovation and flexibility. All the above futuristic vision with PM strategies should be based on 3 H's of Heart, Head and Hand i.e., we should feel by Heart, think by Head and implement by Hand. Last but not the least; The popular slogan, service of God" exemplified the significance of the human resources in this context. Key Wards: Organizational Effectiveness, Accomplishment, Measurement, Competency, Strategic Goals

Women and Leadership; Participation, Constraints, Opportunities and Strategies in Amhara National Regional State Agricultural and Rural Development Bureau, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Abstract: Women’s representation at higher levels of leadership is restricted predominantly in developing nations. The Untouched potential of women in the public sphere weakens the involvement they could make to effectual leadership at all levels. This study was carried out in Agricultural and Rural Development Bureau in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. The main purpose of this paper was to investigate the situation of women in leadership positions in Amhara National Regional State Agricultural and Rural Development Bureau. The research method was qualitative approach and case study research design was employed as a research design. Semi-structured interview, key informants interview and focus group discussions were used to gather relevant data from women workers and bureau managers regarding the participation, constraints and strategies of women in leadership positions. The primary findings of the study disclosed that the participation of women in leadership positions is extremely rare. Though women participation in leadership and decision making is missing, opportunities like education, training, workshops and conferences are available to play a role in the status, experience and skills of women. The finding of this study also explored the constraints of women in leadership positions, such as internal constraints and external constraints. Consequently, the study has stated the strategies that help to overcome the constraints including leadership training, reducing multiple roles of women, building the psychological makeup of women as they can be leader, fighting stereotypes and discriminatory practices through awareness creation and promote women rights. Hence, to enhance women’s participation in leadership positions it seems imperative that government and non government institutions should develop a solid package on leadership and carry out capacity buildings that could empower women. Key Words: Women, Leadership, Participation, Opportunities, Constraints, Strategies

'Absuma': A Folkloric Analysis of an Indigenouse Marriage System among the Afar of Ethiopia

Abstract: The major objective of this study was to examine the general pattern of "Absuma" and understand its significance in terms of shaping the socio-cultural relational matrix among the Afar people of Ethiopia. The research was mainly qualitative in design and explanatory in analysis. To this effect, data were gathered from community elders, tribal leaders, and married members in order to learn about various phases of the Absuma and its related marriage rites and practices. The data gathered from the field were subjected to descriptive analysis. The finding of the study shows that as a cultural marriage system, "Absuma" is still in practice by the virtue of its relevance with the culture and religious tradition of the society. In the "Absuma" marriage system of Afar, "Festive meal" receives a primary consideration. This pre-wedding preparation has its own distinct features as organized by the families of the bride and the groom although the meal festivity prepared by the bride family is given much cultural emphasis. As various social activities in the Afar culture are conducted and performed in groups, pre-wedding tasks are accomplished by youth teams (Feima) who are responsible for making the wedding ceremony absorbing and engaging such as by performing a variety of cultural dances. They are expected to escort and help the couple enjoy themselves beginning a week ahead of the actual event. As women bear greater responsibility in the culture, they are bound to prepare the necessary food and beverages a month before the wedding date. Even after the wedding, the mother of the bride has a great social obligation to manage the home of the couple until they are capable of living by themselves independently. Keyword: Marriage, Absuma,wedding, Ritual, Feima, and Fayidi.

Evaluating the role of urban graphics in promoting social interactions in public spaces

Abstract: Urban art is an effective and precious instrument that plays a vital role in the quality of public places. Artistic elements in urban space can provide the field for the presence or absence of citizens in urban spaces. In this regard, the present study was conducted to examine the role of urban graphics in case of promoting social interactions in public spaces. In this research, descriptive-analytical methodology besides texts, references, and visual documents within library studies was used; in addition, case study and observation methods were employed using field study and questionnaire. Moreover, PLS and SPSS Software were used to calculate and analyze factor loads, intensity and coefficient of correlation between criteria and sub-criteria. According to research results, conceptual aspects of urban graphics with an approach to increase social interactions in urban spaces can be presented in the framework of 4 systems including form, social factors, conceptual factors, environmental factors classifying to 25 criteria and sub-criteria. Research findings indicated that indicator of artistic fountains among physical factors (load value of 0.87), indicator of public places and galleries among social factors (load value of 0.94), cultural values of place among conceptual factors (load value of 0.87), and urban furniture (artistic) among environmental factors (load value of 0.79) had the highest effect on their criteria. Moreover, the measurement model of the study indicated intensity and coefficient correlation between physical and social factors with a load value of 0.89 were higher than other criteria in 15 Khordad Street, Tehran, Iran.

An assessment on public art effect on increasing social capital in Iran (Case study: Sandy Carpet and Gavkhouni Wetland in Iran)

Abstract: In recent decades, Iran has gone through serious environmental problem. Draught, foods and deforestation are all among the top environmental issues that Iranian society has had challenges with. There have been different strategies in governmental level to improve the situation but it seems without a comprehensive mobilization of all people all efforts will be lost. Public art is a new tool to revive the lost interest of people to environmental crisis and there have been several public art projects in Iran with focus on environment. This paper tries to evaluate the effects of public art projects on social capital. We used from questionnaire to generate data and according to Cochran formula, a total number of 384 questionnaire is distributed to people. For analyzing data, we used from structural equation modeling in Smart PLS 3 and our findings show that public art projects have left inspiring effects on social capital in both structural and cognitive level.

Execution of TPM and TQM: An TPQM Alliance Intended for Quality Management

Abstract: Total Productive Management (TPM) and Total Quality Management (TQM) both the concepts are judged by quality practitioners for organizational system improvement. The purpose of study is to identify and develop a link between continuous improvement while improvement in the organizational efficiency and productivity of the recourses. TPM through productive maintenance and TQM through quality management in total mode are worthwhile to the organization. Productivity is possible only through the resources utilization to get optimum output. TPM and TQM both are quality conscious concepts, and these resembles can create healthy and quality organizational system. In this paper Alliance of TQM and TPM means TPQM is introduced with a view to provide more instrumental and valuable results for business performance. This can create new ideas for quality business performance through regular standard variables. Key words: TQM, TPM, productivity, TPQM alliance, performance

The Role of Literature in an Integrated Develpment of Grade 7 Amharic Language Reading and Writing Skills

Abstract: The aims of this study were to investigate the roles of literary texts in an integrated development the process of reading and writing skills. Data was gathered by means of pre and post tests and interviews. The grade seven students of Serako elementary school participated in this experimental study. Out of all grade seven sections, section B and D were selected by the simple random sampling techniques and grouped as experimental and controlled consecutively. In the beginning of the study, the pre-test was administered to measure the reading and writing competence of the students. Then the experimental and controlled groups were taught both skills through literary texts and regular materials with the rate of three days per a week and 90 minutes per a day for six consecutive weeks. After the experimental teaching, a post- test was administered and the result of the two tests was analyzed by various statistical techniques. The average result of the pre- test, as computed by ANOVA, it showed that there was no significant difference in reading and writing ability of the participants’ two groups. However, the post- test result of the ANCOVA computation demonstrated that, there was statistically significant mean score difference (of about 47%) between the two groups. The difference caused that the experimental groups taught using literary texts which make it possible the development of reading and writing skills in an integrated manner. The technique helped the experimental groups to score a better than the controlled. The interviewed students, who taught through literary texts, suggested that the lessons were enjoyable. Besides, the teacher stated that the students enjoyed the teaching learning process, they actively participated and they demonstrated progress in terms of explaining and writing what they had heard earlier. As a matter of fact, literary texts have a notable role in the development of students’ integrated Amharic language reading and writing skills. The findings of the study suggest that such texts should be given emphasis in the process of teaching these skills in the target language. Key terms: literature, text, integrating reading and writing

Analysis of Household level Determinants of food security in rural Ethiopia: Evidence from North Gondar zone

Abstract: Analysis of Household level Determinants of food security in rural Ethiopia: Evidence from Northern Gondar zone Food insecurity is a major challenge for Ethiopia and for many African countries. This paper assesses household food security and identifies factors affecting food security in two districts of North Gondar zone using household survey from 2016/17. A binary logit model has been used because the dependent variable is dichotomous. A clear understanding of the major causes of food insecurity helps policy makers and planners to formulate new policies that enhance food security. Therefore, this study was conducted to measure food security/insecurity status of households, to identify factors influencing farm household’s food security. In order to achieve these objectives biophysical, demographic and socio-economic data were collected from 200 randomly selected households in a two-step sampling procedure. The survey result shows that about 75% of sample farmers were food insecure. Moreover, based on survey data, the empirical results from logistic regression revealed that seven variables, namely age, family size, amount of cultivated land, livestock ownership, agro ecological zone, household head sex and household participation in any off/non-farm income are significant factors influencing the odds ratio of a household food security status. Thus, the finding implies that female-headed households need support in order to improve their food security. Furthermore, improving access to land and its utilization based on comparative advantage could improve household food security. Family planning can also be important to balance demand and supply of food in such areas. Key Words: Determinant, Food Security, Logistic Regression, HFBM

Symbolic interactionism competency of teachers in relation to students’ performance: result.focus measures

Abstract: This study assessed the Symbolic Interactionism competency of teachers in relation to students’ performance as basis for Result.Focus Measures. The profile of teachers in term of age and gender, highest educational attainment, field of specialization, and teaching experience was obtained. The students’ performance in Filipino, English, Math, Science, and Makabayan during the first (1) grading to third (3) grading period were obtained to assess the Symbolic Interactionism competency of teachers in terms of RPMS (Result-Based Performance Management System) using the DEPED ORDER NO. 2, s. 2015. (Guidelines on the establishment and implementation of the RPMS in the Department of Education). A descriptive-correlation research approach was used in gathering the data with the use of an average rating by the teacher. A teacher-respondent was rated and their competency level on the RPMS were assessed with the computed chi-square of the results of the students on their first to third grading period. It was found out that the Symbolic Interactionism competency as perceived by the teacher was very satisfactory. It was revealed that there is a significant relationship between Symbolic Interactionism competency and students’ performance. This implies that the Symbolic Interactionism competency (knowledge, attitude, and practices) of the teachers was a determinant in the students’ performance. It is recommended that teachers as well as the administrators should implement the Result.Focus Measures to cater the needs of the students.

The State of Domestic Violence in Rwanda and the Role of the Man: Root Motives, Manifestations, Consequences and Strategies

Abstract: This research was about the state of domestic violence in Rwanda and the role of the man: root motives, manifestations, consequences and strategies. A sample population of 220 key informants composed of 110 women and 110 men was randomly selected from 11 Districts representing all Provinces and the City of Kigali. The technique used is a questionnaire designed in form of four levels Likert scale with closed and open questions. Piloting survey was conducted in Rulindo District and the reliability test found that the tool was reliable at 0.96 or 96% which mean excellent reliability. The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 23. Key findings: 73.6% of informants women reported having been victims of one or many forms of domestic violence. Intimate partner violence affects all categories of women: Educated and low educated; rural and urban with the following figures: 62.9% of women informants with secondary and university education- combined- reported having been affected; whereas for rural area affected women informants occupy 80% against 70% in urban area. Main forms include: Physical violence (mean = 4.00); Psychological violence (mean = 3.96); Sexual violence (mean = 3.91); Economic Abuse (mean = 3.69). Indicators of intimate partner violence include: bodily signs of violence faced (mean = 4.00); Increase of concubinage (mean = 3.93); Increase of informal polygamy (mean = 3.90); Increase of adultery done by men (mean = 3.87); Misuse of household’s income by the man (mean = 3.85). The research recommends establishing tight punishment for men authors of domestic violence through empowering Abunzi scheme to deal with cases of domestic violence and provide appropriate punishment as home grown solution; to establishing a quick mode of reporting cases of domestic violence at Village level using telephone an ICT technology; to enhance sensitization of the men fighting domestic violence through reinforcement, capacity building and financial support for Inshuti z’Umuryango scheme dealing with issues of domestic violence at Village level; to encourage District to design Performance Contracts promoting women’s economic capability initiatives and promoting financial inclusion of women for self- reliance; to sensitizing women to develop a culture of reporting domestic violence cases experienced. Key words: Domestic Violence; Intimate Partner Violence, Man.

Exploring Factors Contributing for Juvenile Delinquency in the Correction Center: The Case of North Gondar Adult Correction Center

Abstract: Juvenile delinquency is becoming an emerging and dramatically growing social problem globally that has received wide recognition in recent years. Studies in different countries have indicated that children come to contact with legal issues as delinquents due to various psychological and socioeconomic factors and which are not strange to Ethiopian context. Most of the existing studies in Ethiopia focused to assess nature of treatment and legal frameworks towards delinquent children. Thus, this study revealed contributing factors for children’s delinquent behavior in the study area. To explore such factors, then, qualitative research approach with case study research was employed. For the accomplishment of the study nine juvenile delinquents, and three key informants were participated. The relevant data were collected through in-depth interview, key informant interview, and document reviews. The gathered data were transcribed, coded, categorized and themed into meaningful interpretations and analyzed thematically. The findings of the study revealed that children engaged in delinquent activities due to the influence of their peers, unemployment, immaturity, and low attachment/intimacy to their significant others. Juveniles are influenced to engage in different criminal activity depending on their existing conditions. As juvenile delinquency is becoming more visible and spread out in today’s society, due emphasis has to be given to work against these precipitating factors. Key Words: Juvenile Delinquency, Unemployment, Attachment, Inmates

The Nature of Conflict and Conflict Resolution Mechanisms at Workplaces in some selected Governmental Institution of Gondar Town, Northwestern Ethiopia.

Abstract: Conflict often happen at work places. This study aimed at assessing the nature of conflict and conflict resolution mechanism at work places in Gondar town. The study has other specific objectives of assessing the causes of conflict, type and contribution of conflict resolution mechanism that are being used for reducing or settling dispute. The research is exploratory accordingly a qualitative approach was used. Both primary and secondary data was used as a source of information. Interview was used to collect primary data. Primary data was gathered and analyzed from concerned government officials, and civil servants working in key positions. Secondary data was collected from discipline committee and police records. The data was analyzed by using qualitative techniques. The findings from this study revealed that conflict is being a chronic challenge at work places. Besides, criticisms, gossip, accusation and misconduct among workers are identified as the main causes of workplace conflicts. Moreover, the study has depicted that workers discontent; poor moral fiber, and lack of implementation are also prominent factors of workplace conflicts. Moreover, the absence of good conflict prevention and resolution mechanisms at the work places highly contribute for the commonness of conflict at the workplaces.

Mathematical Modeling to Augment the Espousal of Multimodal Logistics in Maritime Transportation

Abstract: Starting from the 3rd millennium BC, Indian maritime trade has augmented the life of a common man and businesses alike. This study, finds that India can leverage on the 7,500 long coast line and derive holistic development in terms of interconnected ports with hinterland connectivity and realize lower expenditure coupled with reduced carbon emission. This research analyzed a decade of cargo data from origination to destination and found that, around 82.95 per cent (953 MMTPA in 2017–18) of road based consignments in India comprised of Fertilizers, Hydrocarbons, Coal, Lubricants and Oil. Essentially, a quantum of this i.e., 78.39 per cent of MMTPA cargo consignments (State Owned Hydrocarbons) traverse on Indian roads. The study drew parameters of this transportation paradigm and modeled the same using Artificial Intelligence to depict a monumental opportunity to rationalize costs, improve efficiency and reduce carbon emission to strengthen the argument for the employment of Multimodal Logistics in the Maritime Sector. Subsequent to model derivation the same set of parameters are plotted as an efficient transit map of Interstate transit lines connecting 16 major hubs which now handle bulk cargo shipped by all modes of transport. For the pollution segment a collaborative game theoretic approach i.e., Shapley value is proposed for improved decision making. This study presents data driven and compelling research evidence to portray the benefits of collaboration between firms in terms of time and cost. The study also proposes the need and method to improve hinterland connectivity using a scalable greedy algorithm which is tested with real time data of Coal and Bulk Cargo. As a scientific value addition, this study presents a mathematical model that can be implemented across geographies seamlessly using Information Communication Technology.

Upshots of educational supervision on professional development: insight of secondary school teachers at gondar city, ethiopia

Abstract: Educational supervision is very vital in the professional development of teachers. The study therefore aims at investigating the perception of secondary school teachers at Gondar city, Ethiopia, on educational supervision in relation to their professional development. In all, 106 teachers of the secondary school schools in Gondar city who had spent at least a year at their respective schools were randomly selected and used for the study. The questionnaire was used to collect the data. One key finding from the study is that generally, majority of the teachers perceived educational supervision as having a positive impact on their professional development in terms of developing experience; curriculum, teaching methods and materials; classroom management; characteristics of pupils; and assessment. They also perceive educational supervision as helping to identify the needs of teachers and accordingly, plans professional development activities. Another finding is that educational on their challenges through which solutions are found to overcome them. More so, there is no significant difference in the views of male and female teachers of secondary schools at Gondar city, in terms of developing their experiences, classroom management, characteristics of the pupils they teach, and assessment techniques. However, there is a significant difference in their responses in terms of curriculum, teaching methods and materials. The study, therefore, recommends that frequent and effective professional development activities should be organized by educational supervisors to enable teachers identify and develop their strengths, and address their weaknesses. Also, educational supervisors should not be interested in finding faults of teachers but more importantly, discussion with teachers to identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to improve on their professional knowledge, skills and experiences. KEY WORDS: perception, educational supervision, professional development, public, secondary schools, teachers

An empirical study on dynamics of decision making parameters of working women while buying apparel in the city of Ahmedabad

Abstract: Since 2015, India has enjoyed the position of the fifth largest market for textile and apparel products in the world, preceded only by developed nations like USA and countries in the European Union. In India, women apparels constitute 35% of the overall apparel market valued at 19 billion USD and is expected to outpace the men’s wear and occupy 41% of the market share by 2025 according to PWC(2018). Apparels play a very important role in the lives of individuals and especially women. It is a means of enhancing one’s personality and it boosts an individual’s confidence levels. With an increasing number of women entering the workforce in India, the apparel industry is expected to see phenomenal growth. Indian women are beginning to get more control over personal and household financial decision making - a huge cultural shift that is gaining significance for retailers to understand the working women’s buying behaviour for apparels in terms of fashion, comfort, style, social pressures among others. In this concept, consumer decision-making style inventory (CSI) of Splores and Kendell (1986) has been a useful tool for deciding on the decision making parameters by working women when it comes to buying apparels for themselves. This study proposes to determine the dynamics of decision making parameters in apparel products of working women in the city of Ahmedabad. A questionnaire based survey method which included the scale of Consumer Style Inventory (CSI) with 25-items was adapted. 150 responses across 25 items were collected and documented for analysis. Results of analyses showed that working women could be clustered through consumer decision-making styles as impulsive buyers, store loyal, hedonist fashion conscious, opportunist and priority of work attire. Keywords: Female consumer decision-making parameters, female apparel, working women, Ahmedabad, Factor analysis decision clusters.

The relevance of Lord Basaveshwar’s philosophy in Modern Era

Abstract: The research article mainly focuses on life of Lord Basaveshwara, his social reforms and the relevance of social reforms in today’s scenario. Before 12th century, the region faced social degeneration, political instability and spiritual decadence, caused by the evils of Brahmanical, social order, which was based upon hierarchical structure. In such scenario, Lord Basaveshwara brought the drastic change in various facets during twelfth century and stood against the social evils of the traditionalistic society. He fought against the inhuman practice of caste system, which discriminated people based on their birth and certain rituals in Hinduism. He started practicing the socialistic norms and became the guiding path to others. His experiences are in the form of vachanas and those create a cultural harmony and preach practices like obedience, modernity, living together on equal front.

Assessment of teachers’ perceptions on school environment: the case of preparatory schools in north gondar administrative zone.

Abstract: School environment variables were found to impact students’ learning and achievement both positively and negatively. These variables include teachers’ satisfaction, their relationship with students, teachers’ influence on the school, collegiality, principal leadership, students’ discipline as well as teachers’ personal character such as gender, marital status and seniority. The purpose of this research was to examine the levels of teacher’s perception on their personal and school environment factors in the preparatory schools of north Gondar zone. The research used descriptive survey design. From the 29 preparatory schools, 18 schools were selected for the research purposes. From each school, 5 senior teachers (90 teachers in total) were selected using stratified random sampling. Data was collected with questionnaire developed by the researchers and data was analyzed using descriptive (mean and median), and inferential (ANOVA) statistics. Findings showed that teachers experienced unfavorable school environment leading to low satisfaction, poor teacher student relationship, limited teachers influence, lack of collegiality, poor principal leadership and student’s indiscipline. There were no significant differences regarding job satisfaction by gender; however female teachers had relatively higher satisfaction scores than males. There was no significant difference between married and single teachers on their perceptions regarding school and personal variables. However, teachers with lower seniority had higher scores on open environment/climate, job satisfaction, and teacher student relationships. These findings have implications for School Improvement Program (SIP).

A study of depression and suicidal ideation among mizo-population.

Abstract: An attempt has been made to find out the study of depression and suicidal ideation among Mizo-population. The hypothesis of the present study are depression would have significant role in predicting suicidal ideation among the participants; females are likely to have more depression than male counterparts; females are likely to have more suicidal ideation than male counterparts. To study such hypothesis, ninety-seven participants (both male and female) are randomly selected and included in this present study. The data are collected mainly different parts of Aizawl area. Participants are ranging age from 15-20 years and the participants are administered BDI-II to assess the depression and ASIQ to assess the suicidal ideation. Results are analyzed through linear regression, ANOVA, and descriptive statistics using SPSS Packages. Results indicated that depression emerged as the significant predictor variable of suicidal ideation, the multiple R is .41 and it accounted 17% of the variance in the 1st hypothesis. In the second hypothesis, females have more depression than the male counterparts. The mean of depression between male and females are 18.979 and 23.541 and their F values between groups (F=6.006) are statistically significant. In the Third Hypothesis, Females have more mean values than the male counterparts i.e., 16.536 and 29.208 respectively and theirs F-value s between groups (F=8.055) are found statistically significant.

A comparative study of stroop test performance between elderly people (65 & above yrs) and adolescent people (13-18yrs).

Abstract: The present study is about to assess the ability to inhibit cognitive interference ( stroop colour and word test)that occurs when the processing of a stimulus feature affects the simultaneous processing of another attribute of the same stimulus (Stroop,1935) between elderly people (65 years and above age) and adolescent people (13-18 years). The main objectives of the present study is , “ to find out thedescriptive statistics of number of responses (NOR),incorrect responses (IR) and time responses (TR) in second between elderly people and adolescence; to compare the significance difference of elderly people and adolescence on the stroop colour and wordtest (SCWT) i.e., number of responses (NOR); incorrect responses (IR) and time responses (TR)in second; to compare the mean bar diagram of number ofresponses (NOR); incorrectresponses (IR) and time responses (TR in second) between elderly people and adolescence people.Trying to fulfill these objectives, the investigators randomly selected fortysix participants from the normal Mizo population of elderly people (fifteen sample) and adolescence (thirtyone sample). Results are evaluated by means of mean, standard deviation,one way analysis and mean bar diagram of both participants on stroop colour and word test (SCWT) to assess the ability to inhibit cognitive interference. The results have indicated that measures of number of responses (NOR in colour and word test), Incorrect responses (TRin second on colour and word test) on elderly people and adolescence people are found to be statistically significant. From the bar diagram, elderly people has found more mean values on numberof responses,incorrect responses and time responses (in second) on colour and word test than adolescence. Keywords: elderly people,adolescence, colour word, number of responses, Incorrect responses.

Pictures of food insecurity in Amhara region

Abstract: The physical access to food in Africa south to Sahara is complicated due to weak and inappropriate infrastructures. Poor roads, ports, communication, food storage facilities and other installations are among factors that facilitate the functioning of markets, particularly in rural areas… steady progress has been recorded in the reduction of the number of people without access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation and electricity over the past 20 years. This article assessed the overall picture of food insecurity in Amhara region in line with the three pillars (access, availability and utilization). Cross sectional research, design was applied. Primary and secondary data sources were employed. Both qualitative and quantitative analysis approaches were employed. The study found out that the average degree of vulnerability in the study area (Amhara Region) is about 52.3%. With this, of the current food insecure households, about 84% are chronically food insecure or likely to remain insecure in the future (vulnerable) whereas the remaining are not vulnerable to future food insecurity. On the other hand, about 20.8% of the current food secure households are vulnerable to food insecurity (likely to be food insecure in the future) in the Amhara region). Key words: vulnerability, Insecurity, Availability

Evolution of concept of intelligence

Abstract: This review paper focuses on the different theories of intelligence and their relevance. It analyses the conceptual framework underlying the theories of prominent researchers across the world. It critically examines the different factors that impact intelligence and define intelligent behavior. It sheds the light on emotional intelligence as major determinant of success and well- being and traces its evolution. The paper also highlights the definitions and concepts of intelligence in the twenty first century. It also gives a new direction to the assessment of intelligence.

TQM through Integration of Organisational Culture and Performance-A model based study

Abstract: This paper presents link between a systematic compilation of the strings as existing organisational culture and organisational performance. This article is based on various literatures enlighten by numerous eminent TQM researchers. Study covers only those articles which focus on the areas like organisational performance, culture, quality management practice. A major focus of the study is on organisational culture issues through introducing a concept based model to improve business performance. It can be used in any kind of business organisation. Model covers important variables including product, process and people for the application purpose. All these factors works for achieving success linked with financial and nonfinancial performance.

Socio-cultural dimensions of palusad practice among fisher folks inputs to k-12 instruction

Abstract: Culture based education was one of the framework in the R.A. 10533 also known as Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, as it states that in Section 10. 2(d) and (h) “The curriculum shall be contextualized and global” and “The curriculum shall be flexible enough to enable and allow schools to localize, indigenize, and enhance the curriculum based on their respective educational and local context”. It is in this reason that the researcher decided to conduct a study on the development of some inputs to K-12 instruction with culture integration especially on the practices. A qualitative and quantitative method of research, in which the data gathered during interviews, guided by the questionnaire, formulated a result of which percentage mean was used. It was found out that majority of the respondents who engaged in Palusad practices were elementary graduate whereas these graduates were composed of mostly male, who were married and who owns and operate their own boat. Majority of the respondents were already practicing their Palusad for over 21 years or more and the dominant fishing technologies used were fishing nets. Most of respondents’ practices one of the rituals in Palusad was “Paaso” and this practice was acquired through oral traditions, which the fisher folks believes that meaning of this practice was for them to have bountiful harvest. Majority of the respondents applies this Palusad practice in their fishing boat once the boat was already constructed and their ways of launching during high tide. This practice uplifted the economic status of the said respondents. Since, this practice was very evident in the community the researcher develops on how this palusad practice can be integrated in classroom instruction through the formulation of instructional plan that can be a useful reference for the teachers and school administrators.

A study of Mental Health among Professional and Non-professional in city of Dehradun

Abstract: Mental health is the successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people and providing the ability to adapt to change and cope with adversity. A comparative study of mental health was done on 100 respondents, both professional and non-professional in the city of Dehradun, to study their level of mental health, to compare their level of mental health and to observe the gender differences on the above dimension. The total sample was equally divided into two group professional and non-professional and further into two sub groups male and female. Stratified random sampling was used and all the subjects were matched on socio-economic status and age group. Mental Health Inventory developed by Jagdish and A.K. Srivastava (2008) was used to assess the mental health of the subjects. Mean, S.D. and ANOVAs’ were used to infer findings and prove the proposed hypothesis. The groups professional / non-professional and gender showed varying results in their mental health and its dimensions. Key words: Mental health, Professional, Non-professional, Gender, Dehradun

PRACTICES, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF ECCE PROGRAM IN SELECTED AMHARA REGION COLLEGES OF TEACHER EDUCATION (CTEs)

Abstract: PRACTICES, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF ECCE PROGRAM IN SELECTED AMHARA REGION COLLEGES OF TEACHER EDUCATION (CTEs) Mr. Muluken Ayalew Gonne, Principal Investigator (PI) & Lecturer, Debre Tabor University, Faculty of Social Science, Early Childhood and Education Department. E-mail: ayalewmuluken89@gmail.com Mobile Number: +251-918801149 Mr. Getachew Walelign Asres, Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) & Lecturer, Debre Tabor University, Faculty of Social Science, Early Childhood and Education Department. E-mail: getawalelign@gmail.com Mobile Number: +251-912848853 ABSTRACT This study was aimed at exploring the current practices, opportunities and the major challenges of ECCE program in selected Amhara region colleges of teacher education (CTEs). To attain this, descriptive survey research design was employed. The participants of this study were teachers, deans of CTEs, ECCE program coordinators in Amhara regional education Bureau and 2nd year regular ECCE Diploma trainees of the selected colleges of teacher education. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data obtained from the questionnaire. It was then found out that teachers had positive attitude towards the ECCE teacher training program for they believe that working with children ought to be given topmost priority. The findings of this study revealed that the ECCE teacher training program in CTEs was not implemented in accordance with the planned curriculum despite opportunities for access to curricular materials and policy documents. Factors that affect effective implementation were identified. Continuous follow up and monitoring by the AREB for the program to be successful is recommended. Key terms: Perception, Practices, Opportunities, Challenges, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

An empirical study on impact of gst on fmcg sector in delhi

Abstract: The Goods and Service Tax (GST) is a Value added Tax (VAT) proposed to be a comprehensive indirect tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods as well as services at the national level. It has replaced all indirect taxes levied on goods and services by the Indian Central and state governments. GST has mainly removed the Cascading effect on the sale of goods and services. Removal of cascading effect has directly impacted the cost of goods. Since tax on tax is eliminated in this regime, the cost of goods decreases. GST is also mainly technologically driven. All activities like registration return filing, application for refund and response to notice needs to be done online on the GST Portal. This has speeded up the processes. After the implementation of GST, there is common national market with uniform rates. Thus, GST has impacted on widening the markets for the retailers. Overall, it can be concluded that GST is a good tax regime. In this research paper, researcher has tried to analyse the impact of GST on the FMCG sector For this, the primary data has been collected from over 100 retailers of FMCG sector from Southern and Eastern parts of Delhi during September to December 2018. Keywords: Goods & Service Tax, FMCG, Retailers, Value Added Tax & Registration etc.

Use of mobile application by foreign students in china: shanghai university

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the use of mobile applications among foreign students in Shanghai University in China. The research aims at achieving the following objectives: Determine the extent to which mobile applications are used in China among foreign students specifically in Shanghai University, find out how the foreign students in Shanghai University of China use mobile applications and finally find out the effects of the use of mobile application among the foreign students in Shanghai University of China. By so doing the study will add to a scholarly body of knowledge and will provide suggestions and recommendations to address the challenges of use of mobile applications among foreign students which might be useful for policy makers and other stake holders. The quantitative study approach survey using self-administered questionnaire was applied for data collection in this study. The study was guided by four hypotheses. The researcher adopted a descriptive survey design and targeted foreign students in Shanghai University of China. The researcher used purposive sampling with a sample of 25 participants. Data was analyzed using thematic approach and SPSS statistical package. The data collection involved interviews with the participants and questionnaires were used as a means of ascertaining the opinions of business owners, financiers, government officials and consultants separately. The research employed methodological triangulation by using content analysis and interviews to increase confidence in the interpretation of the data.

A comparative study of token test between children (4-12 yrs) and early adulthood (19-39yrs) in mizo-population.

Abstract: This paper is about the study of Token Test (i.e., to measure verbal comprehension) between the children and early adulthood. The main objectives of the study is to study the descriptive statistics of verbal comprehension of children and early adulthood; to compare the significance difference of children and early adulthood on verbal comprehension; to compare the men bar diagram and early adulthood. Trying to fulfill these objectives, the investigators randomly selected seventy three participants from the normal Mizo-population of children (37 sample)and early adulthood (36 sample). The children age range are 4-12 years and early adulthood age range are 19-39 years. Results are evaluated by mean, standard deviation, one way of analysis and mean bar diagram of both participants on verbal comprehension. The results has indicated that measures of verbal comprehension on children and early adulthood are found to be statistically significant. From the bar diagram results, early adulthood has found more mean value in verbal comprehension than children. Keywords: Verbal comprehension; token, children, early adulthood.