International Journal of Graduate Research and Review

Number Vol-9(1-2), 2023

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Information and Communication Technology in the Context of Nepal

Authors: Umesh Prasad Shrivastava

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Examining Predictors of Couple Satisfaction

Authors: Christina Davila

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence, conflict communication styles, and attachment styles, and how these three factors interact to predict romantic relationship quality. The hypotheses of this study were: H1: Higher levels of emotional intelligence will be correlated with higher levels of romantic satisfaction. H2: Constructive conflict communication styles will serve as the mediating between higher emotional intelligence and higher romantic satisfaction. H3: A secure attachment style will serve as the moderating variable that strengthens the relationship between higher emotional intelligence and higher romantic satisfaction. 107 total participants were recruited for this study. Results showed that emotional intelligence and relationship satisfaction were not significantly correlated (r = .153, p =.117). The results also showed that there was no mediation of conflict style on the relationship between emotional intelligence and relationship satisfaction (B = .163, p = .093, R2 = .027). Finally, the results revealed that a secure attachment style did not moderate the relationship between emotional intelligence and relationship satisfaction (B = .0815, p = .8339). However, it was found that the relationship between emotional intelligence and relationship satisfaction was moderated by an avoidant attachment style. Potential reasons for these results are discussed.

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Value Chain Analysis of Carps (Fish) in Rupandehi, Nepal

Authors: Rinu Chaudhary, Chandra Kishor Chaudhary, Sandeep Lamichhane, Homnath Dhakal

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A survey was conducted to analyze the value chain of carps among 80 respondents in Rupandehi district. The study was conducted among 80 respondents of which 60 were fish farmers, 10 were traders and 10 were consumers. Data were collected by using a semi-structured questionnaire for household survey, focus group discussion, and key informant interview. Descriptive statistics on socio-demographic and economic variables, SWOT (Strength Weakness Opportunity and Threat) analysis, benefit-cost ratio analysis, value chain map, volume map were used to analyze gathered data. The average family size per household in the study site was 7.40. The average age of the respondents was 40 years and most of the respondents were Madhesi. The majority of the respondents (38.3%) had 5-10 years of fish farming experience. The majority of input costs were feed (71%), pond maintenance (16%), labor (7%), fingerlings (2%), fuel (1%), fertilizer (2%) and lime (1%). The average benefit-cost (B/C) ratio was 1.77. The majority of fish produced in Chhapiya (Rupandehi) was marketed to four places- Chhapiya, Bhairahawa, Butwal, and Parasi. A higher volume of the produced fish went to Bhairahawa and Butwal. The producer share percentage was higher in the National marketing channel; Butwal (60%) than Bhairahawa (59.9%) & Parasi (55.71%) and other local marketing channel (57.35%). The price spread percentage was found higher in Parasi (44.28%) than other regional and local marketing channel. The marketing efficiency value of Butwal (7.07) is highest among Parasi (3.20) and Bhairahawa (4.01). Feed cost & flood for producer and ice availability & transportation problem for the traders were ranked as a major problem.