IMPACT : International Journal of Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences

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Authors: RAVEENDRAN SEKAR1 & P. ALAGURAJA PALANICHAMY

Agriculture is a dominant sector in Tamil Nadu Cauvery basin. It contributes 45 percent to the Gross domestic production, employs nearly 60 percent of the total labor force and generates the bulk of market exchange. Giving the poor performance of the agricultural sector in relation to the fast growing population, intensification of agriculture is critical aim of the study is to find land suitability for major crops of Cauvery basin using remote sensing and GIS techniques objective to study the physical and socio economic characteristics of Cauvery river basin, Tamil Nadu. To assess the land suitability for major crops based on soil characteristics of river Cauvery basin. The Study area the entire Cauvery Basin covers three states and a union tertiary namely Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala and Pondicherry which lie between 10° 05¢N and 13°30¢N latitudes and 75°30¢E and 79°45¢E longitude. Whereas the present study is concerned with the Cauvery Basin of Tamil Nadu which lies between 10° 07¢ 55²N and 12° 41¢ 39² N latitudes and 76° 15¢ 43² E and 79° 50¢43²E longitudes. Interpretation of Land use/Land cover maps using Topographical sheets on 1:250,000 scales. The Geology, Geomorphology, and land use of Tamil Nadu in Cauvery basin have been mapped using land sat band 4 FCC and ETM data. The Soils drainage, soil erosion, soil depth, soil texture, soil gravelliness, soil calcareousness Soil irrigability and, water holding capacity of Tamil Nadu Cauvery basin has been prepared based on. Based soil erosion, soil drainage, soil texture, soil depth, soil gravelliness, soil calcareousness, water holding capacity, and land irrigability the land suitability for major crops of Tamil Nadu Cauvery basin has been evaluated. Lands at ETM 30 meter Resolution Technology used and analysis are Erdas imagine 9.1 and Arc GIS 9.2. The analysis is done taking different aspects. Therefore it is logical to analyze the ranking of crops, which is done in second part. In the third part of analysis, an attempt is made to identify the crop combinations. The last analysis is to identify the index of crop diversification to explain the relative agricultural potential of the districts

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Authors: MANJULA S. MEDAR & ANAND S. MEDAR

This paper identifies how many users are aware about using search engines for their study. 56 PG students of Department of Library and Information Science of Karnatak University, Dharwad were selected. The main objectives of this study are to know the usage of Search Engines by the students of Department of LIS while accessing and using the Search engine. The data collected with the help of survey method and analysed using simple technique

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Authors: L.C. DE, D.R. SINGH & D. BARMAN

Globally, out of 25,000-30,000 orchid species, 20% are terrestrial and grow on the ground level in the soil. These orchids are rich in starch and alkaloids and medicinally important. Terrestrial orchid often grow from rhizomes and have hairy roots. They may be either creeping or erect type based on their growth habit. In the present review, botanical description, medicinal use and culture of some important genera of terrestrial orchidsviz. Calanthe, Eulophia, Phaius, Pleione, Habenaria, Malaxis and Orchis are discussed.

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Authors: S.S. JADHAV, V.G. ATKARE , ROHINI DARADE, S.M. KHUPSE & S.V. DESHMUKH

The present investigation was conducted with an objective to study the sensory and chemical quality of honey based yoghurt. The yoghurt was prepared with different levels of honey6, 8, 10, and 12 percent in treatment T2, T3, and T4andT5 respectively. On the basis of sensory evaluation the yoghurt prepared with 12 per cent honey T5 was found superior and accepted extremely by the panel of judges. In respect of chemical composition total solid and titratable acidity of yoghurt drink were increased with increase in level of honey. While fat, protein and ash were decreased with increase in level of honey. The cost of production of 1 kg yoghurt drink was increased with increase in the level of honey. The lowest cost of production (Rs. 46.58) was recorded in case of yoghurt drink prepared with addition of sugar at 10 per cent (T1). However, the highest cost of production (Rs.87.48) of yoghurt drink with 12 per cent honey (T5) was found is the best treatment selected by panel of judges for sensory evaluation.

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Authors: J.KAVITHA & S. PALANI

The impact of gravity of renal failure for the current study on human health is well known and as there is no specific pharmacotherapy for renal failure, undertaken to evaluate the effect of seaweed extract of Chlorococcumhumicola, belongs to chlorophyta and is a unicellular green algae. The algae were collected from Mandabam, Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Marine algae have been the source of active compounds where, they are used for various applications. The medicinaluse in traditional medicine has been reported since time immemorial. The present study is on the marine algae Chlorococcumhumicolawas investigated. The ethanol, ethyl acetate and hexane extracts of Chlorococcumhumicola were analyzed and subjected to phytochemical to know the secondary metabolites present in the ethanol extracts and showed the better activity so it was subjected for in vitro Nephroprotective activity.

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Authors: SHABISTA BOOSHAN & RITTIKA DAS

The journey of Maggi in India over the last 33 years has been quite phenomenal. From being a foreign brand who found it difficult to establish it in the minds of the consumers to becoming one that eventually occupied their hearts, Maggi pioneered and became the leader in the Instant Foods Category. Its strategic marketing techniques, in-depth market analysis, and the ability to maintain strong stakeholder relationships contributed towards boosting the brand’s growth. However, in 2015, the prosperously growing brand got a major jolt as unhealthy levels of lead and MSG got detected in sample of its most popular product - the noodles by FSSAI. Maggi got ripped apart for months, and the Bombay High Court banned its production and distribution within the country. Subsequently Diwali saw the homecoming of the warrior, as Maggi Noodles passed all tests victoriously. This paper covers the massacre that Maggi went through in 2015. It studies the effects of the crisis on the psyche of its target audience, specifically falling in the age group of 18-24 years, and the change in their buying behaviour. Reports say that after re-launch Maggi is leading the Instant Noodles Category, but whether it will be able to capture back its old market share of atleast75% (with respect to the above mentioned target group) is what this research work aims to find.

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Authors: MONA M. SAMIR, AMAL F. GARAS, NAGAT EL-MORSY & M. ABOLKASEM

Background Handling chemotherapy drugs by nurses put them at a great risk due to the occupational exposure consequences. Although the published recommendations by international health organizations; nurses' use of these recommendations is not universal and exposure risks are still abundant. Lack of information may prevent many nurses from taking appropriate precautions for themselves. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a designed teaching program on safe handling of chemotherapy. Methods An interrupted time series quasi experimental (pre-post test) design was used on a convenient sample of 30 nurses in a selected oncology setting in Cairo-Egypt. Self-administered questionnaire, knowledge pre-post test and observational performance checklists were used to collect data related to study variables. A Pre-program assessment was done to determine the baseline level of nurses' knowledge and performance. Post-program reassessment was done twice; one week immediately after program implementation and three-month later. Results high statistical significant differences regarding nurses’ knowledge and performance mean scores were found between the pre-test, immediate post-test and three-month post-test with a t value of (32.39, 31.78, 5.63 for knowledge, &14.89, 11.69, and 8.27 for performance) respectively, at P = 0.000. Conclusions A relative improvement in nurses' knowledge and performance was found after implementation of the teaching program and manifested by a steady increase in the post-test mean scores which supported the study hypotheses. Recommendations Continuing education, training and regular performance appraisal of nurses in oncology settings are strongly recommended to reduce the unintentional chemotherapy occupational exposure. Further studies are recommended to explore different factors that may affect nurses’ compliance with safe handling of chemotherapy drugs in oncology settings

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Authors: NJERA, D, MSISKA V & MUMBA R

This paper ponders the case of Malawi and explores how despite having an enabling policy and legal framework for community based conservation, implementation failures have stifled Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) and delivery of benefits to local communities. It assesses the underlying issues that prevail within the context of CBNRM sectoral policies which pose some challenges in the implementation of CBNRM activities. The paper provides a general overview of CBNRM implementation in Malawi. It also gives a brief outline of the status of natural resources and natural resources management in Malawi. The paper has also revealed that the impact of CBNRM varies within and among the various sectors. In addition, a number of challenges affecting CBNRM sector policies have also been described. Finally, a list of suggestions as strategies to counteract the challenges faced in CBNRM implementation has also been outlined.

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Authors: MOHAMMED ABDUL-MOUNTHER

To investigate the concentration and role of certain important elements in 55 patients women diagnosis with breast cancer. The patient groups which divided into 2 groups: (30 patients with premenopausal) and (25 patients with postmenopausal) aged (20-60) years have been examined and formed the initial study group trace metals are essential to normal human homeostasis. When present in an abnormal expression, they contribute in many pathological processes. Our aim was to investigate the serum and urine concentration of some important elements Copper (Cu). Zinc (Zn). Selenium (Se). Aluminum (Al). Chromium (Cr). Lead (Ld). and Magnesium (Mg) of the patients with breast cancer, and (50) healthy control women it is found that there were statistically increased significant of ( Copper, Lead. and Aluminum) in postmenopausal patients as compared with controls and pre-menopausal patients with p≤0.001. While the serum levels of ( Zinc. Selenium. Chromium and Magnesium) in pre-menopause patients was increased significantly different from control and postmenopausal patients. There was no significant difference in the serum level of (Zinc. Selenium. Lead and Magnesium) between the groups of breast cancer patients. The urinary minerals that exhibited the levels of (Cu (in pre). Zinc (in post), Selenium (in pre), Lead (in pre and post). Chromium (in post) and Aluminum (in pre – post), a significant difference ( increased) from controls

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Authors: ANUSHA PUNIA & SUDERSHAN MEHTA

Internet banking has a simple meaning at the basic level. Internet banking can mean setting up of a web page by a bank to give information about its products and services. At an advanced level, it involves provision of facilities such as accessing accounts, funds transfer, booking an air or rail ticket and much more. Electronic banking is the wave of the future. It provides enormous benefits to consumers in terms of the ease and cost of transactions. Electronic banking also makes it easier for customers to compare banks' services and products, can increase competition among banks and allows banks to penetrate new markets and thus expand their geographical reach.

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Authors: P.B.PANKAJA

‘Woman’s right to property’ has direct relationship to ‘Empowerment of woman’ and they are cause and effect concepts wherein law is a benefactor conferring rights to women as a measure of empowerment and removal of gender disequilibrium within the family relationship and woman is a beneficiary. ‘Right to inherit and succeed to Property’ is one of the most significant legal strategy favouring women who are striving hard to come out of patriarchal clutches reflected in joint family system and coparcenery, that distinguish Hindu jurisprudence from the remaining world family order. Women perform different roles in her family as mother, daughter and wife and law takes cognisance of it in recognising and conferring property rights. The rights and their incidence also differ in the context of nature of the property which is either separate or ancestral. Despite these divergences, it is an important tool of economic emancipation of woman, indispensable for realisation of her potentials for self-emancipation. But legal justice with legal hurdles, social barriers and deep rooted customs has no meaning for justice in real sense. This paper throws light on the consequent lag between the legal entitlement and societal acceptance leading to socio-legal tension to women folk and analyses how law operates on socio-psychological phenomenon in Hindu society, in an important area of personal law of Succession. The scope of the paper is confined to Hindu women in the light of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 as amended in 2005.