bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Corporate Governance, Related Party Transactions and Firm Performance: A Panel Data Analysis
Authors: Kovid Raj K , Dhar Sanjeev , Dharwal Mridul
Published: January 2019

Research on examining the relationship between the extent of related party transactions (RPTs) and the firm performance lack consensus. To further investigate this relationship, we use data of a sample of 483 Indian companies
listed at National Stock Exchange (NSE) for the period 2013-2017. Based on analysis of data using panel regression, we observe that different forms of RPTs - income, expenses, borrowings and Loans, bank guarantee - do not lead to enhancement of the
firm performance. However, the income from related parties are found to be negatively associated with firm performance. This is consistent with the hypothesis of principal-principal or manager conflict in corporate governance.
Cryptocurrency: A Comparative Study of Top Five Digital Currencies in India
Authors: Chowdhury Pingala Roy
Published: January 2019

This paper aims to draw a comparison among the top 5 cryptocurrencies available in India based on the market capitalisation rate. It also aims to highlight the pros and cons of each category of cryptocurrencies and preference
for one particular cryptocurrency over the other. The paper also focuses on whether cryptocurrency is accepted over and above the traditional modes of transaction. The study of various characteristic features of the five cryptocurrencies has
highlighted that each cryptocurrency is technically different as well as significantly different in terms of speed of transaction. The study of price fluctuation of each of the cryptocurrencies over the 6 month period starting from October 2017 till
March 2018 has revealed that prices of all cryptocurrencies have gone down in the month of March whereas November and December have been the peak time for almost all cryptocurrencies.It is also concluded that although the strikingly high price of
cryptocurrencies promises high returns, the reasons for not investing in cryptocurrency outweigh the reasons justifying investment in it.
Day of Week Effect in Indian Stock Markets
Authors: Chawla Vanitha
Published: January 2019

The present study examines the day of week effect in Indian stock markets. The stock returns data of 17 indices have been collected from BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE (National Stock Exchange) for the sample period from
April 2009 to June 2018. Descriptive statistics explains the characteristics of returns distributions of trading days of week. Using regression with dummy variables the results indicate significant positive returns on Monday for the all the selected
indices under the sample period. It is concluded that the day of week effect is present in the Indian stock markets and markets are inefficient.
Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on Performance of Enterprise Value
Authors: Sathishkumar T. , Tamby P.N. Assai
Published: January 2019

In this study, we have made an analysis on the impact of Mergers and Acquisitions (M and A) on the performance of Enterprise Value in the post-merger period. For this purpose, ten firms were selected based on the adequacy of
data for a period of ten years on a year-to-year basis from 2006-2007 to 2016-2017. The firms, which had gone into the M and A process during the financial year 2011–2012 are also considered for the study. Paired samples t-test is applied to study
the mean difference in performance of Enterprise Value of the acquiring firms in the pre-and post-merger periods. From the analysis, it has been found that the acquiring firms drastically improved in stock price and business performance. As a result
the acquiring firms are visible among competitors with a capacity to develop into something big in the future and merged firms feel that they have chosen a good acquirer firm. Hence, most of the acquiring firms have significant change in the
performance of Enterprise Value in the post-merger period.
Impact of Capital Structure on Financial Performance: A Study of Select Automobile Companies in India
Authors: Sarkar Rahul , Choudhary Ram Prahlad
Published: January 2019

There exists a debate as to whether capital structure variables and financial performance are associated or not. This study aims to understand the movement of shareholders return in the context of capital structure
composition. With fifteen years data and sixteen automobile companies, both pooled regression and panel regression (Fixed effects and Random effects models) have been used and the best fitted model have been selected through Hausman test and Wald
Test. The best fitted model was found to be the Fixed Effects model and according to that equity and short-term debt affects return on equity (ROE) positively and negatively respectively and both are highly statistically significant. The model
explained almost 57% variation in ROE with no autocorrelation problem in error term. The study is of high significance to the investors as well as firms for decision making as the study reveals ROE is fairly explained by Capital Structure
composition.
A Study on Volatility of Selected Public Sector Banks with BSE Bank Index
Authors: Balaji Ch. , Kumar G. Praveen
Published: January 2019

Risk investigation can be characterized in a wide range of ways, and a significant part of the definition relies upon how chance examination identifies with different ideas. The arrival comprises of the wage and the capital
increases relative on a venture, and it is typically cited as a rate. A value speculation for the most part alludes to the purchasing and holding of offers of stock on a securities exchange by people and firms fully expecting wage from profits and
capital increases. The extent of the investigation is to look at the connection amongst hazard and returns in value shares, by taking previous five years (quarterly) information of State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda. Time of the examination the
investigation for the monetary years from 2012-13 to 2017-18.It is inferred that regarding hazard the two banks State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda are performing great. Be that as it may, when going to the profits the State Bank of India was
performing admirably in contrast with Bank of Baroda.
Demonetisation and Indian Stock Market
Authors: Gahlot Ruchika
Published: January 2019

Demonetisation of 500 and 1000 bank notes was announced by PM Modi on 8th Nov 2016. There were number of speculation relating to its effects on general public and different sectors of Indian economy. This paper studies the
effect of demonetisation on stock prices of different sectoral indices and Nifty listed on NSE by using t test, f test and linear regression. The results revealed that Nifty, automobiles, FMCG, Financial service, media and banking and real estate
were major sectors affected by demonetisation decision as they are based on cash transaction. The prices of indices of NSE were influenced by S and P 500 in medium term and long term which may be the effect of policy of US president Donald Trump who
was elected as President of U.S. on 8th November 2016.
Opinion about Market Efficiency among Finance Professors in India
Authors: Singla Harish Kumar
Published: January 2019

In this paper, opinion of finance professors about market efficiency is identified in India. A questionnaire survey was distributed to more than 250 finance professors in India which was responded by 112 of them. The main
finding of the survey was that most professors do not believe that markets are efficient in any form. They find that information at every level i.e. past, present and future (insider) is useful and can be used for profit making. The study is
important because a finance professor is considered a specialist and they are the ones who will teach this to their students in theory as well as in practice.
Different Perspectives of Psychological Support Concept in Regular and Special Education Systems
Authors: Babkina N.V.
Published: January 2019

The article discusses and analyzes the issues of the emergence, formation and perspectives of understanding the concept of "psychological support". The specificity of psychological support for the education of children with disabilities in a modern educational environment revealed; substantiates the main types and content of the psychologist's activities: diagnostic, correctional, developmental, expert advisory and coordination. Paper describes new tasks of a psychologist related to determining the development of a child entering school and choosing the optimal educational route for him, developing and implementing special psychological conditions for learning and education, monitoring progress in mastering academic knowledge and shaping the area of life competence. Criteria proposed for evaluating the effectiveness of psychological support for the education of schoolchildren with disabilities under inclusion conditions. The current problems of the psychological education service are analyzed; substantiates the need for its modernization
Fluid Intelligence: Review of Foreign Studies
Authors: Rzhanova I.E. , Britova V.S. , Alekseeva O.S. , Burdukova Y.A.
Published: January 2019

The present review focuses on modern research of fluid intelligence. The concept of fluid intelligence, the place of fluid intelligence in the structure of cognitive abilities, its relation to general intelligence is revealed. The current models of fluid intelligence are considered, including the current leading Cattell–Horn–Carroll model. The neurobiological processes underlying the flexibility of fluid reasoning processes in solving novel problems are discussed. In particular, studies are presented showing that fluid intelligence is mediated by subregions of the prefrontal cortex. Studies of the relationship between fluid intelligence and working memory, as well as studies of fluid intelligence in clinical groups such as children with ADHD and adults with schizophrenia are also discussed. Clinical evidence suggests that fluid intelligence may be key to understanding the structure of cognitive deficits in ADHD syndrome.
Possibilities of Diagnostics of Self-Concept and Self-Attitude to Demonstration of the Features and to Functionality of I-Boundaries
Authors: Shapoval I.A. , Fominykh E.S.
Published: January 2019

The article continues the theme of the possibilities of mediated psychodiagnostics of the characteristics and functions of the psychological boundaries of personality in the context of self-attitude and provides an overview of potentially suitable techniques. Within the concepts of the individual’s health and "illnesses" authors systematize the characteristics of I-boundaries in the system of bipolar measurements (structural, energy, dynamic, contact) and show the possibility of their detection and determination by means of structurally-substantial and qualitative analysis of the Self-concept and self-interpretations. The functions of I-boundaries in the provision and control of the dialogue between I and non-I are examined among techniques for diagnostic of self-attitude, subjective control, crisis identity, existence etc. Constructiveness of boundaries in defenses of I analyzed in the area of priority of self-attitude protection objects: psychodiagnostics of cognitions and affects of defense style.
Dynamics of Intermodal Partial Functions and Body Scheme Orientation in Children and Pupils of 5-8 Years
Authors: Valenta M.
Published: January 2019

The article provides insight into the procedural aspect and theoretical framework of investigating the factors, which influence educability and school success/failure rate in children in a research project of the Faculty of Education, Palacký University in Olomouc. The article focuses on the structure and dynamics of the function of body scheme orientation and on partial functions of an intermodal nature in children during their last year at nursery school and their first two years of primary school.
Characteristics of Psychological Health of First-Graders with the Biomedical Risk Factors in Early Development
Authors: Kazakova E.V. , Sokolova L.V.
Published: January 2019

The article presents data on the psychological health characteristics of the first-graders of different groups, depending on the prevalence of the number of medical and biological risk factors in early ontogeny. 193 first-graders of Arkhangelsk schools were examined with a set of sixteen techniques that allow describe the characteristics of personal health at the physiological, psychophysiological, psychological, and socio-psychological levels. Statistical analysis carried out with the methods of descriptive statistics and stepwise discriminant analysis. Data processing performed using SPSS 22.00 software package. Based on the results obtained, the authors conclude that with an increase in the number of biomedical risk factors of dysontogenesis in a child’s anamnesis, there is an increase in the scope of their influence on the different levels and characteristics of the psychological health of the sampled schoolchildren. First-graders of the group with the least amount of biomedical risk factors are characterized by higher characteristics of personal health. A combination of biomedical risk factors in the early periods of ontogenetic development of first-graders can lead to disadaptation processes in the physiological, psychophysiological, cognitive, emotional, regulatory, communicative, spiritual and moral spheres, various somatic health disorders and school difficulties. The number of biomedical risk factors in early ontogeny is a barometer for predicting personal health impairments, which, in turn, requires timely prevention and correction.
Predictors of Negative Self-Attitude in Patients Who Tolerated a Surgical Repair
Authors: Faustova A.G.
Published: January 2019

One of the main reasons for seeking a medical aid of a plastic surgeon is the negative attitude toward physical appearance and personality overall in patients with acquired defects of appearance. Correction of physical defects of a face and a body involuntarily associates with subsequent “automatic” growth in self-confidence and self-acceptance in those affected. The attempt undertaken to identify and evaluate factors that determine a level of the negative self-attitude on different stages of reconstructive-restorative treatment. The sample consisted of 58 respondents (mean age – 38,8 + 10,7 years), 27 persons (20 female, 7 male) were with visible differences on a face and a head, 31 persons (28 female, 3 male) were with defects of appearance located on a body. Respondents were interviewed one week before the treatment began, 2 weeks and 6-10 weeks after correcting physical defects. The mathematical analysis carried out using non-parametric tests as well as multiple regression analysis techniques. There was a statistically significant decrease in the levels of self-accusation and internal conflict (χ2emp. from 9,270 to 15,876; p<0,01). The regression equations are constructed and predictors of the negative self-attitude selected, which provides with valid information for creating a program of psychological support for such patients.
Emotional Personality Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Meningioma with Severe Post-Traumatic Stress
Authors: Kharlamenkova N. , Zaitsev O.S. , Nikitina D. , Kormilitsyna A.N.
Published: January 2019

The results of the study on post-traumatic stress rates and individual indicators arising in response to the diagnosis of a life-threatening disease are being analyzed. The participants of the study are the patients of Burdenko National Medical Research Center of Neurosurgery, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (n = 25) diagnosed with meningioma. It has been shown that one of the psychological consequences of the diagnosis of “meningioma” is post-traumatic stress of different intensity rates. Increased depression, shyness and emotional lability are associated with high post-traumatic stress rates. The comparison of the triad of emotional-personal characteristics, social support indicators (according to the Psychological Safety Questionnaire) and basic assumptions (according to the World Assumptions Scale) made it possible to verify the research hypothesis. It has been revealed that high rates on depression and shyness scales (according to the Freiburg Personality Inventory) do not reflect the tendency to avoid social contact, but indirectly indicate the presence of auto-aggression or introverted orientation directed to oneself in people diagnosed with this disease.
Hubungan intensitas penggunaan game online dengan visus mata pada siswa SMA
Authors: Oktavani Yoki , Fadilah Tubagus Ferdi
Published: January 2019

LATAR BELAKANGPenglihatan yang optimal hanya dapat dicapai bila terdapat suatu jalur saraf visual yang utuh, struktur mata yang sehat serta kemampuan fokus mata yang tepat. Etiologi dari penurunan visus bersifat multifaktoral. Berdasarkan data dari World Health Organization, diseluruh dunia pada tahun 2010 terdapat sebanyak 285 juta orang (4,24%) populasi dengan gangguan penglihatan; 39 juta (0,58%) dengan kebutaan; dan 246  juta  (3,65%)  dengan  low  vision.  Penyebab  gangguan  penglihatan  tertinggi  di  seluruh  dunia  adalah kelainan refraksi (43%).

METODEJenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan rancangan potong silang. Penelitian ini bersifat retrospektif dengan menggunakan kuesioner untuk intensitas penggunaan game online dan pemeriksaan menggunakan kartu Snellen serta Pinhole untuk visus di SMAN 23 Tomang – Jakarta Barat. Responden berjumlah 149 orang, analisis data dilakukan secara univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji Fisher’s Exact Test. Analisis diolah dengan program SPSS 21,0.

HASILUji  Fisher’s  didapatkan    nilai  probabilitas  p=0,551  dimana  didapatkan  p>0,05,  sehingga  tidak  terdapat hubungan antara intensitas penggunaan game online dengan penurunan visus.

KESIMPULANTidak terdapat hubungan bermakna antara intensitas penggunaan game online dengan penurunan visus pada siswa kelas X - SMAN 23 Tomang Jakarta Barat.
PENGURUSAN STRES MELALUI PENDEKATAN ISTIGHATHAH
Authors: Omar Nur Adilah Adilah , Wan Abdullah Wan Nasyrudin
Published: January 2019

Every individual will not escape stress, and each individual face different stress situations because stress is closely related to lifestyles. From a religious perspective, stress is a test from God to mankind. Therefore, religion plays an important role in addressing various issues and questions of human life, especially those related to stress problems. There are various approaches in religion that can be used to treat stress disorders, including the approach of faith, worship and morals. This study identified the stress management with the approach of worship i.e Istighathah worship. The method used in this study is qualitative research method which based on literature reviews from books, journals, theses, al-Quran and hadiths that serve as informational analysis purposes. The findings suggest that the methods may be used to treat stress with Istighathah approach is to perform dzikr,  prayers, reading al-Quran and istighfar.  These methods are expected to be able to provide calm and peace of mind.Setiap individu tidak akan terlepas daripada mengalami stres, dan setiap individu itu menghadapi situasi stres yang berbeza kerana ianya berkait rapat dengan gaya hidup masing-masing.  Dari perspektif agama stres adalah bentuk ujian dari Allah terhadap hambaNya. Oleh sebab itu agama memainkan peranan penting dalam menangani pelbagai permasalahan dan persoalan hidup manusia terutamanya yang berkaitan dengan masalah stres. Ini kerana agama berkait rapat dengan kesihatan mental dan emosi. Terdapat pelbagai pendekatan dalam agama yang boleh digunakan bagi merawat penyakit stres, antaranya ialah dengan pendekatan iman, ibadah dan akhlak.  Oleh yang demikian kajian ini dijalankan adalah untuk mengenal pasti pengurusan stres dengan pendekatan ibadah iaitu ibadah Istighathah. Metode yang digunakan dalam kajian ini ialah kaedah penyelidikan kualitatif berdasarkan kajian lepas dan analisis sumber primer seperti buku, jurnal, tesis, al –Quran dan hadis digunakan bagi tujuan analisis maklumat. Hasil kajian mendapati pendekatan yang boleh digunakan untuk merawat stres dengan pendekatan Istighathah ialah dengan melaksanakan zikir, doa, solat, baca al-Quran dan istighfar, ianya mampu memberi ketenangan dan ketenteraman hati. Diharapkan  pendekatan tersebut sesuai di gunakan oleh masyarakat Islam dalam merawat stres.
ANALISIS MODEL PENDALILAN GOLONGAN HABIB: AMALAN TAWASSUL DENGAN ORANG MATI DAN TAWASSUL DENGAN PERKATAAN MADAD
Authors: Amiruddin Nur Adilah , Othman Fadlan Mohd
Published: January 2019

Discussions on Tawassul have been done by scholars since antiquity. However, the diversity of beliefs that have emerged lately including the existence of the 'Selawat Perdana' and ‘Malam Cinta Rasul’ phenomenon that was brought by Habib group causing discussion on this issue to become warm again. Among the expressions introduced by the Habib group in their occasion were al-Madad Ya Rasulullahwhich in that expression includes the practice of Tawassul with the dead and Tawassul with the word Madad.What is more alarming is that the Islamic community is so easy to accept the practices introduced by Habib group because of their position as the descendants of the Prophet. Hence, this paper is produced to re-evaluate the arguments submitted by the Habib group in defending the practice of Tawassul with the dead and with the word of Madad. This study is a qualitative study using case study method where the data collection process is done through content analysis and internet studies. Meanwhile, the data analysis process is done through descriptive, thematic and comparative approaches. The findings show that the arguments posed by some of the Habib's groups against these two issues were not strong and thus the necessity of the practices was also questioned. The results of this study have important implications for the Muslim community to evaluate whether the Tawassul practices highlighted by the Habibians are in accordance with the law or otherwise.Pembicaraan tentang masalah Tawassul telah dilakukan oleh para ulama sejak jaman dahulu. Namun, keragaman keyakinan yang muncul akhir-akhir ini termasuk keberadaan fenomena 'Selawat Perdana' dan 'Malam Cinta Rasul' yang dibawa oleh kelompok Habib menyebabkan diskusi tentang masalah ini menjadi hangat lagi. Di antara ekspresi yang diperkenalkan oleh kelompok Habib dalam kesempatan mereka adalah al-Madad Ya Rasulullah yang dalam ungkapan itu termasuk praktek Tawassul dengan orang mati dan Tawassul dengan kata Madad. Yang lebih mengkhawatirkan adalah bahwa komunitas Islam begitu mudah untuk menerima praktik yang diperkenalkan oleh kelompok Habib karena posisinya sebagai keturunan Nabi. Oleh karena itu, makalah ini dibuat untuk mengevaluasi kembali argumen yang diajukan oleh kelompok Habib dalam membela praktik Tawassul dengan orang mati dan dengan kata Madad. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode studi kasus dimana proses pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui analisis isi dan studi internet. Sementara itu, proses analisis data dilakukan melalui pendekatan deskriptif, tematik dan komparatif. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa argumen yang diajukan oleh beberapa kelompok Habib terhadap dua masalah ini tidak kuat dan dengan demikian perlunya praktik juga dipertanyakan. Hasil penelitian ini memiliki implikasi penting bagi komunitas Muslim untuk mengevaluasi apakah praktik Tawassul yang disorot oleh Habibian sesuai dengan hukum atau sebaliknya.
MEMBACA FENOMENA ZIARAH WALI DI INDONESIA: MEMAHAMI TRADISI TABARRUK DAN TAWASSUL
Authors: Asmaran Asmaran
Published: January 2019

Pilgrimage, tabarruk (seeking blessings) and tawassul (mediation) are three interrelated activities. A person who does such journey usually aims for the blessing of the Islamic scholars or the saints whose grave to be visited. This article analysed the phenomenon of Pilgrimage in Indonesia, especially in South Kalimantan.  Applying theological-normative approach, this study is expected to help the reader understand which activities of tawassul are allowed and which are not. Pilgrimage was once prohibited by Prophet Muhammad SAW, but, then allowed due to the reason that Moslems have possessed stronger faith.  Tabarruk and tawassul are somewhat prohibited. Based on the existed arguments, Tabarruk and tawassul is allowed in the sense that seeking blessings and meditating is on the virtues of the saints who have the privilege (karamah) from Allah SWT and believe that the will and consent is only from Allah SWT.Ziarah kubur, tabarruk (mencari berkah) dan tawassul (bermediasi) adalah tiga kegiatan yang saling berhubungan. Ketika seseorang berziarah kadang-kadang tujuannya adalah mencari berkah (tabarruk) sekaligus bermediasi (tawassul) dengan perantaraan berkah ulama atau wali yang berkubur di makam yang diziarahi. Tulisan ini bermaksud menganalisis fenomena ziarah wali yang marak di Indonesia, khususnya di Kalimantan Selatan. Dengan pendekatan teologis-normatif, kajian ini diharapkan dapat membantu pembaca memahami mana aktivitas tawassul yang boleh dilakukan dan mana yang terlarang dengan alasan yang lebih kuat, berdasar dalil yang saheh atau mu’tabar. Ziarah awalnya pernah dilarang Nabi saw, kemudian dibolehkan karena orang Islam sudah kuat imannya. Tabarruk dan tawassul memang ada yang dilarang. Berdasarkan dalil-dalil yang ada, mencari berkah dan bermediasi pada prinsipnya dibolehkan asal jangan sampai mensyarikatkan Allah Swt, dalam arti ketika mencari berkah dan bermediasi kepada orang-orang saleh yang mendapat keistimewaan (karamah) dari Allah Swt bukan mereka itu yang mampu memberi mannfaat atau sebaliknya tetapi semuanya atas kekendak dan izin Allah Swt semata.
Analysis of Impact of E-NAM on the stakeholders of Tikamgarh (M.P.)
Authors: Mishra Anil
Published: January 2019

The present study attempts to assess the present status of infrastructural facilities, innovative agricultural marketing practices adopted in regulated markets and problems of border markets in Bundelkhand Region of Madhyapradesh. The study
is based on both primary and secondary data. Primary data pertaining to the agricultural year 2016-17 were obtained from 120 farmers and 20 traders chosen from the selected markets. Secondary data were collected from the Madhya Pradesh State
Agricultural Marketing Board,. Data were processed using descriptive analytical tools and techniques.There was no difference between interior and border regulated markets with respect to facilities like market office, stalls/godown and telephone
facilities, but the negative difference was observed in vehicle parking, fire fighting, rest rooms for farmers and conference hall, shed for animals. There was no difference between interior and border markets with respect to services like issuing
license, collecting market fee, loading, unloading, weighing and recording of disposal, but the negative difference observed in the case of collection of taxes, computer facility and issuing gate pass service. Major constraint faced by the farmers in
using ICT’s was computer illiteracy (74.17%), followed by lack of interest, lack of computer facility, lack of time, costly technology and illiteracy. Maximum number of farmers used Television as the main source of the market information for its
accuracy, timeliness and content. Lack of competitive bidding due to poor arrivals was the major problem faced by the farmers followed by poor infrastructure facilities.
Indian seaweed resources: their availability and importance
Authors: Temkar Ganesh , Joshi Arti , Bhatt A. J.
Published: January 2019

The plant species which were found along the sea – shore was called as “seaweed”. They were reported all along the Indian coastal state waters in variable amount. Among all these Indian coastal states Tamil nadu and Gujarat states contributes
more seaweed resource. Seaweed were mainly found along the coastal waters of the ocean. According to colouration and pigmentation in plants they were classified in three categories; i.e. Red, Brown and Green seaweed. The various reports were reported
that seaweed are utilized for many different purposes all along the world. They were mainly utilized for food, medicine, fertilizers etc. in this review article authors were discussed about the availability of seaweed resources along Indian waters
and the mineral and proximate composition of commercially important seaweed species, which represents seaweed is one of the most important resource in future and so in future this scenario will ultimately causes the utilization and demand of seaweed
was going on increasing, not only along Asian countries but also from all over the world. The Indian waters consideration represents, there was very less importance was given to seaweed as that of other oceanic resource, but in future India also
going to give importance to seaweed mainly because over-fishing/ over-harvesting of other oceanic resources like fishes, shell fishes, mammals etc. from Indian oceanic waters. so all these thing together concluded that in future seaweed will became
as one of the best alternative option for human beings.
Assessment ichthyofaunal fish diversity of Kharakuva fish market, Veraval, Gujarat, India
Authors: Joshi Arti , Desai A.Y. , Temkar G. S. , Bhatt A.J.
Published: January 2019

To study the Ichthyofaunal fish diversity of Kharakuva Fish Market, Veraval, Gujarat. Field experiment was conducted during August, 2017 to March, 2018 at Kharakuva Fish Market, Veraval, Gujarat. Data was collected at monthly intervals.
Samplings was done at fortnightly intervals. Identification of fishes was based on fresh or preserved specimens. They were identified by using standard taxonomic keys. The collected fish were identified up to species level. During the present study
there were 94 finfish species under 14 order and 52 families, whereas 26 shellfish species belonging to 4 orders and 10 families were reported. Among the finfishes order Perciformes while in case of shellfishes order Decapoda represents abundance in
landing. In case of family wise contribution Carangidae contributes more number of finfish species and family Penaeidae contributes more number of shellfish species. The price structure reported that shellfish fetches good value than that of finfish.
Among finfish Protonibea diacanthus (Jew fish) and among the shellfish lobsters viz., Penulirus homarus and P. ornatus (Spiny lobster) fetches the highest price. During the present study there was good amount of finfish as well as shellfish resources
was landed. There is good number of species diversity also reported, which represents the study location having good potential of fisheries resource. The price structure also fetches good market price. So to maintain this good condition of fisheries
resource as well as market price the rules and regulations which were already made by government of Gujarat should have to be follow strictly by the fisherman.
Feminine farm operations and drudgery associated in pre dominant farming systems of Western plain zone of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Verma N. , Chaudhary V. P. , Nath A. , Singh M.P. , Panwar A.S.
Published: January 2019

Women play substantial roles in farming systems and are vigorously involved in farm and livestock management, but their contribution in farming systems is generally overlooked and undervalued which has reflected them as invisible workers. The
farm women of are engaged in labour intensive, time consuming, arduous, monotonous, repetitive, manual operations resulting in fatigue and drudgery. Considering the issue as imperative, a survey was conducted in three districts of Western plain zone
of Uttar Pradesh i.e Meerut and Saharanpur and Bulandshahar in the year 2015-2016. The total sample comprises a random sample of 180 households i.e. (3 District x 3 blocks/district x 2 villages/ block x 10 households) using a stratified sampling
frame. A total of 180 households were selected for the study. Crop + Horticulture (vegetables) + Dairy (FS­3­) and Horticulture + Crop + Dairy (FS4) can be tagged as gender sensitive farming systems due to the higher amount of drudgery prone feminine
farm operations. Carrying of dung through basket as headload depicted by their highest drudgery score (62.58) was a feminine farm operation performed by (88%) in FS3 followed by (83%) in FS4.
Development of low cost domestic solar hybrid dryer cum cooker
Authors: Gora Alok , Chaudhari Ramesh Harajibhai
Published: January 2019

Energy is prime and basic need in today’s life that why energy consumption has increased day by day and most of the energy demand can be fulfilled by non-renewable energy sources. Hence, there is a need to adopt alternate source of energy. In
rural and urban areas, solar energy can be used in a stunning manner through solar cooker and solar dryer. Many textured dryers and solar cooker, electric and mechanical dryers are commercially available in the market for drying and cooking purpose.
But they required high capital investment and high maintenance, which make it unsuitable for the use. Here a low cost domestic solar hybrid cum cooker was developed to effectively utilize the alternative source of energy. This one device can either
be used as dryer or can be used as cooker. It can also work effectively in cloudy weather or in morning hours. The thermal efficiency of solar was found 28.93 % whereas drying efficiency of dryer was found 34.74%.
Effect of integrated nutrient management (INM) on yield and economics of wheat in black soil of Gird zone of Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Daneliya S.K. , Sirothia Pawan , Trivedi S. K. , Mishra U.S.
Published: January 2019

Present research experiment was conducted in two rabi seasons of 2014-15 and 2015-16 at experimental farm of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Aron, Guna with Twelve treatments of different combinations and doses of fertilizers, bio fertilizers and
organic manure along with absolute control on wheat GW-322 in randomized block design (RBD). On the basis of two years results that the maximum grain yield (4708 kg ha-1) was recorded with 100% NPK+10t FYM+ Azotobacter + PSB was statistically at par
with 150% NPK or 100% NPK + 20 kg S + 5 kg Zn / ha. treatments. Maximum net return and benefit cost ratio was recorded in 20 kg S + 5 kg Zn /ha applied with 100% NPK.
Effects of dietary supplement of mulberry leaf (Morus alba) on growth and meat quality in rabbits
Authors: Hou Q.R. , Zhang J. , Chen T. , Zhao W.G. , Li L.
Published: January 2019

This research evaluated the effects of mulberry leaf in diet on growth and meat quality in rabbits. Five treatment diets were prepared by using a proportion of 0% (CK), 5% (ML5), 10% (ML10), 15% (ML15) and 20% (ML20) mulberry leaf powder
(MLP), respectively. Results showed that average daily gain (ADG) in the ML20 group was significantly (P£ 0.05) lower than that in the CK, ML5 and ML10 treatments. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) in the ML20 treatment was significantly (P£ 0.05) higher
than that in all other treatments. Most of the carcass characteristics had no significant differences among the five treatments (P>0.05), however, abdominal fat percentage in the four MLP treatments was significantly (P£ 0.05) lower than that in
the CK. The L* and a* values in most of MLP treatment samples of longissimus dorsi and hind leg muscles were significantly increased, and the b* value significantly declined than those in the CK (P£ 0.05). Drip loss values in the ML10, ML15 and ML20
group were significantly (P£ 0.05) lower than those in the CK. Moisture, fat and ash contents in the higher MLP level treatments (ML15 and ML20) were significantly (P£ 0.05) lower than those in the CK. In conclusion, MLP for a certain proportion in
diet (£ 15%)is greatly valuable for improvement of growth and meat appearance of rabbits, and a high proportion of MLP (e.g. ³ 20%) may impede growth of young rabbits.
Changes in blood glucose and plasma non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) in relation to body condition scores in periparturient purebred Sahiwal cows
Authors: Khune V.N. , Mishra Sharad , Bobade M.D. , Bhagat V. , Singh Nishma
Published: January 2019

The blood glucose and the plasma non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) were estimated during extended transition period (56 days prepartum to 84 days postpartum) in relation to body condition scores in 26 purebred Sahiwal cows, 13 cows each from
two farms i.e. the BMEF and CBF, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh. BMEF herd concentrate was not fed to the animals during prepartum stage. In BMEF, the mean BCS at periodical intervals was significantly less than that of CBF herd throughout the transition
period. The postpartum mean unit loss in BCS of the cows of BMEF herd (0.54±0.09) was significantly higher than that of CBF cows (0.52±0.09). The unit change in BCS was higher in magnitude till 42 days post partum in the cows of BMEF whereas it was
lower in the cows of CBF. Non significantly higher mean blood glucose concentration was observed in the cows of BMEF (61.46±16 mg/dl) than the cows of CBF. The blood glucose level in both the herds was lower than as fore set range. The post partum
mean NEFA concentration (0.138±0.015 mM/l) were significantly (P less than 0.01) higher than prepartum mean NEFA concentration (0.089±0.11mM/l) in BMEF cows however in CBF cows it remained same and differed non significantly. The overall mean plasma
NEFA concentration in BMEF (0.116±0.010 mM/l) were significantly (P less than 0.01) higher than those of CBF (0.050±0.005 mM/l). In the cows of BMEF, NEFA value was higher than that of CBF and hence indicated a trend of reduction in BCS after
calving. During prepartum period in BMEF and CBF cows, blodd glucose and plasma NEFA were negatively (with low “r”) correlated with BCS.
Molecular cloning and expression kinetics of serum interferon stimulated gene for early pregnancy detection
Authors: Batra Kanisht , Nanda Trilok , Kumar Aman , Kumar Vinay , Gopal Gopal Jee , Maan Sushila
Published: January 2019

Interferon stimulated protein 15 is a well-known ubiquitin cross-reactive protein which is released from the ruminant uterus in response to interferon-tau (IFN-t) during conceptus implantation. This protein increases significantly during the
early stages of pregnancy. Therefore, in the present study, Interferon stimulated gene (ISG15) coding region was isolated from buffalo blood at day 18 of pregnancy after artificial insemination. ISG15 was cloned in pET100 vector, overexpressed in
E.coli and purified to investigate its properties. The protein was immunoblotted with mouse anti-His antibody to evaluate its characteristics after purification. To conclude, elucidation of protein properties in the prokaryotic system will provide an
opportunity for understanding the basic biology of pre and post-implantation and development of a tool for early pregnancy diagnosis.
Comparative analysis of semen quality parameters and their relationship with fertility in different genetic groups of layer chicken
Authors: Mavi Gurjot Kaur , Dubey P.P. , Cheema Ranjna S. , Dash S. K. , Bansal B. K.
Published: January 2019

The present study was conducted to characterize the semen quality parameters in roosters of three genetic groups viz. Rhode Island Red (RIR), Punjab Red and RIR X local cross. The roosters for each genetic group were also evaluated for
fertility rate. There was no significant difference in color, pH and abnormalities among different genetic groups. RIR X local cross had significant higher (p less than 0.01) ejaculate volume (0.51±0.02 ml vs. 0.27±0.01 and 0.30±0.01ml), sperm
concentration (2804.70±114.61 vs. 1826.10±77.66 and 2133.50±81.18X106 sperms/ml), sperm motility % (66.60±2.12 vs. 55.38±1.82 and 51.95±1.84), sperm viability % (72.43±2.06 vs. 64.67±1.88 and 51.25±1.89) and HOST % (64.59±2.61 vs. 58.55±1.17 and
47.09±2.11) than RIR and Punjab Red respectively. Interestingly, RIR X local cross had significant lower (p less than 0.01) partially damaged sperm % (36.96±2.81 vs. 41.84±1.78 and 48.98±1.89) and fully damaged sperm % (14.15±3.39 vs. 26.27±1.93 and
31.25±2.46) than RIR and Punjab Red respectively indicating desirable performance. The fertility rate for RIR X local cross was also found to be higher than Punjab Red and RIR respectively. Sperm traits were significantly positively correlated among
groups with high correlation between fertility rate and sperm traits. It can be concluded that the selection of roosters on the basis of sperm function tests for artificial insemination may improve fertility rate and thereby may reduce maintenance
cost of large number of cocks.
Immunohýstochemýcal staýnýng of cd3, cd79ácy and s-100 on bursa fabrýcýus, thymus and spleen of turkeys (Meleagrýs Gallapavo)
Authors: Kozlu Tolunay , Sari Ebru Karadað , Bozkurt Yeþim Akaydin , Kurtdede Nevin
Published: January 2019

Distribution of CD3, CD79ácy and S-100, immunohistochemically, in the bursa of Fabricius, thymus and spleen has not been reported in turkeys. Therefore, we determined the localisation of anti-CD3 protein antibodies for mature T-lymphocytes,
anti-CD79ácy antibodies for B-lymphocytes and anti-S-100 protein antibodies for follicular dentritic cells in the bursa of Fabricius, thymus and spleen, which are the lymphoid organs, in a study sample of turkeys. Triple staining method was applied
to demonstrate the general structure. Moreover, in all the organs positive reactions were observed with the CD3, CD79ácy and S-100 antibodies. It was also found that similar areas had a positive reaction with CD79ácy and S-100 in all of the tested
organs. It was remarkable that CD79ácy reacted positively on Hassall’s corpuscles (strongly) and the reticular cells (weakly) in the medulla of the thymus instead of the B-lymphocyte positive areas.
Pathology and molecular genetics of intersexual goats: A review
Authors: Cheng Shu-Zhu , E Guang-Xin , Na Ri-Su , Huang Yong-Fu
Published: January 2019

Intersex traits are serious reproductive disorders in goats, and the intersexual goat can influence development of goat husbandry. In goats, the PIS (polled intersex syndrome) mutation is responsible for both the absence of horns and sex
reversal, exclusively affecting XX individuals. PIS is caused by a large deletion of goat chromosome 1q43 that affects the transcription of the genes PISRT1 and FOXL2. Here, we aim to contribute to the discussion on the pathology and molecular
genetics of goats’ intersex based on the characteristics of morphology.
Investigating the relationship between task complexity, cognitive ability and disorientation in hypertext navigation
Authors: Bayazit Alper , Bayram Servet , Kizilkaya Cumaoglu Gonca
Published: January 2019

Learning Management Systems, Massive Open Online Courses and Wikis are designed in hypertext format, which offers a more participatory and productive environment to create and share information. In these environments, the students navigate on their own to reach objectives (learning) or seek information (searching). However, users are sometimes faced with a common and serious problem called disorientation, which is defined as the feeling of being lost in web-based environment. It is important to determine the reasons for disorientation in order to make the students navigate more efficiently in these environments. For this purpose, an experimental research was designed and a 223-page wiki environment was developed as a network structured hypertext environment. Sixty-nine university students’ navigation processes including 6.880 row log data were recorded in order to measure their disorientation scores. We found that task complexity negatively affected disorientation scores. Possible causes of the results are discussed.
Keywords: Disorientation, cognitive ability, hypermedia navigation, task complexity
Implementing a Target-Task Problem-Solving Model in teaching Electrochemistry to Advanced level chemistry learners.
Authors: Mandina Shadreck , Dube Eshiwet
Published: January 2019

The study investigated the effect of a Target-Task Approach on the performance of advanced level chemistry students in electrochemistry. The study adopted the quasi-experimental research design. Data were obtained from two advanced level chemistry classes from two high schools in Gweru, Zimbabwe. One of the two classes was assigned to be the experimental group, while the other class acted as the control group. The experimental group was taught electrochemistry using Target-Task Approach, while the conventional method was used to teach the control group. Analysis of covariance was used to analyse all the data generated from the study. The hypotheses formulated were all tested at the 5% level of significance. The results revealed that the difference in performance between the experimental and control group was statistically significant. The findings further show that the use of the Target-Task Approach greatly enhance the performance of low and medium scoring level students.

 

Key words: Electrochemistry, gender, problem-solving, scoring level, Target-Task Problem-Solving Model
Can the storytelling strategy improve students story writing skills? An empirical study
Authors: Alkaaf Fatma Mohammed
Published: January 2019

This empirical study examines the sustainability and generalisability of the impact of the storytelling strategy, which was implemented earlier with grade 7 students. The sample of this study involved 30 students which are randomly chosen and four teachers, who participated in the experimental groups. The researcher used the mixed approach for this study were collected during one semester via story writing skills tests and teachersâ€™ and studentsâ€™ interviews. The results prompted to statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the students in the follow-up test and the main data collectionâ€™s posttest in favour of the follow-up test. Statistically significant differences were also found between the mean score of male and female students in the follow-up test in favour of females. The qualitative data showed that the four teachers still continue using the strategy in their written composition lessons hoping for the Ministry to incorporate it within the teacherâ€™s guide.

Keywords: Storytelling, story writing, arabic teaching.
Classroom management problems pre-service teachers encounter in ELT
Authors: Keser Kubra , Yavuz Fatih
Published: January 2019

Different ideas and different perspectives on classroom management have long been debated. This study opens a new horizon in classroom management issue by shedding light on the classroom management problems and strategies to overcome these problems by student-teachers at teaching practice courses. The research was designed with a mixed method by using both qualitative and quantitative data from the 4th year students at English language teaching (ELT) department at BalÄ±kesir University. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with senior students. The main interest of the study was to understand the classroom management problems of ELT student-teachers and their strategies to cope with these problems. The results revealed that classroom management problems generally stem from the noisy and talkative students and crowded classes. The solutions of senior year students include using different teaching methods with well-organised activities and setting good relationships with the students.

Keywords: Classroom management, problems, teacher training, classroom management strategies.