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KNOWLEDGE OF EXTENSION TEACHING METHODS AMONG EXTENSION PERSONNEL IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Authors:   University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Jayan R. Aparna , Patil S. L. ,   AEEC, Gadag, Karnataka, Marradi G. N. ,   University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Published: January 2024

The study was conducted in Dharwad and Gadag districts of Karnataka. Ex-post facto research design was employed for study. Agriculture Officers and Assistant Agriculture Officers working in Department of Agriculture were selected as the respondents for the present investigation. The total sample size for the study constitute 90 extension personnel. Findings of the study revealed that more than three fourth of the extension personnel had good knowledge regarding the purpose of all selected extension teaching methods. Majority of extension personnel (51.11 %) had high knowledge about the selected extension teaching whereas, 32.22 per cent had medium knowledge level and 16.67 per cent had low knowledge level. Out of eleven independent variables studied, two variables namely, educational qualification and achievement motivation were positively and significantly correlated with the knowledge of extension teaching methods by extension personnel at one per cent level of significance while, years of experience, job involvement and job satisfaction were positively and significantly correlated at five per cent significant level. Other independent variables including age, gender, participation in training, perceived workload and self confidence did not show any significant relationship with knowledge of extension teaching methods by extension personnel.
KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BY THE CUMIN GROWERS
Authors:   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Raval K. N. , Patel J. K. ,   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Dhola A. B. ,   SDAU, Jagudan
Published: January 2024

The uncertainty in production of cumin crop causes wide variation in the income of cumin growing farmers from year to year. Thus, production and income uncertainty due to the crisis involved in cumin crop create serious consequences on the income and future production planning of the crop. The present study was confined to “ex-post-facto” research design. The multistage sampling technique was used for selection of respondents. From each of three selected district viz.;Banaskantha, Patan and Kutch of North-West Agro-Climatic Zone two talukas having highest cumin area and production were selected. Three villages from each taluka and from each village, fifteen cumin growers were selected randomly. Thus, total 270 cumin growers were selected for the study. The result of the study revealed that nearly two-thirds (65.92%) of the cumin growers had medium level of knowledge about crisis management practices. Whereas, in case of practices vise knowledge regarding crisis management in cumin; majority of the cumin growers had knowledge about seed is safe from spuriousness and adulteration, to be safe from soil erosion, timely sowing of cumin in first week of November at 30°C, timely application of fertilizers, to postpone the irrigation during cloudy weather, unseasonal rainfall or when the sign of diseases appear, different control measures other than chemical control for disease management, remove weeds by hand weeding and harvest crop when seed attain grey colour to maintain volatile oil and shattering effect.
KNOWLEDGE AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF PIGEON PEA GROWERS
Authors:   NAU, Bharuch, S Abhishek , Vyas H. U. ,   NAU, Bharuch, Dhandhukia R. D. ,   NAU, Bharuch
Published: January 2024

The present investigation was an attempt to study knowledge and adoption of recommended cultivation practices of pigeon pea by farmers of Bharuch district. Bharuch district was selected purposively, total two talukas viz., Bharuch and Vagra were selected. Six villages were selected from the above selected talukas and ten respondents were selected randomly from each selected village. Thus, the total sample was comprised of 120 respondents. It was observed that 70.83 per cent of the respondents had medium level of knowledge about recommended cultivation practices of pigeon pea and 56.67 per cent respondents were found having medium extent of adoption of recommended cultivation practices of pigeon pea.
ADOPTION OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN GOAT BY TRIBAL GOAT KEEPERS
Authors:   KVK, NAU, Vyara, Butani J. B. , Dhodia A. J. ,   KVK, NAU, Vyara, Pandya C. D. ,   KVK, NAU, Vyara
Published: January 2024

Tapi is a tribal dominated district of Gujarat state and their traditional occupation in livestock aspect is to rearing cattle, buffaloes, goats and desi fowls. The present study was carried out in Tapi district to find out the adoption of health care management practices in goat followed by tribal in Tapi district. Two blocks of Tapi district namely Songadh and Uchchal had been selected purposively. Total 100 respondents had been selected for this study. Nearly half of the respondents were in the young age, nearly two fifth of the respondents possessed primary level of education and more than two fifth of the respondents having small family size, slightly more than three fifth of the respondents had medium family income, more than three fifth respondents belonged tolow land holding category, more than two fifth of respondents had large goat possession, half of the respondents had large farming experience. Extent of adoption regarding treatment of sick goat ranked first while zero adoption was observed for navel disinfection and dehorning in kid. Major constrain faced by tribal people was lack of availability of veterinary services at door step.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAIRY FARMERS’ CHARACTERISTICS AND THEIR ADOPTION OF CLEAN MILK PRACTICES
Authors:   Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Usadadiya Nirali H. , Prajapati R. R. ,   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Parikh N. L. ,   Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Published: January 2024

Socio-personal characteristics of the respondents viz- age, education, farm experience, Size of family, herd size, land holding, annual income, extension participation, source of information, risk orientation, economic motivation was studied. A multistage, purposive and random sampling technique was selected for the study. The present investigation was carried out in North Gujarat. Three districts of North Gujarat viz., Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Mehsana were purposively selected for the study. From each selected district, three talukas and two villages from each selected taluka were randomly selected for the study. Thus, eighteen villages were selected from the nine selected talukas. From each village, ten dairy farmers were randomly selected as respondents. Thus, total 180 respondents were selected for the study. The study aimed to understand the relationship between various independent variables and the extent of adoption of clean milk production practices among dairy farmers. The analysis revealed noteworthy relationships between independent variables and the extent of adoption. Education, extension participation, risk orientation, and economic motivation exhibited positive and highly significant associations with the adoption of clean milk production practices. Similarly, experience in dairy farming, herd size, annual income, and the source of information demonstrated positive and significant relationships with the extent of adoption. Conversely, the size of the family and landholding exhibited positive relationships with the extent of adoption, but these associations were non-significant. Age, on the other hand, displayed a negative and non-significant relationship with the extent of adoption, suggesting that older farmers were not significantly less likely to adopt clean milk production practices than their younger counterparts.
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE PROFILE OF STAKEHOLDERS AND THEIR LEVEL OF CONVERGENCE IN AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION SYSTEM
Authors:   EEI, AAU, Anand, Vihariya P. H. , Gardhariya K. V. ,   EEI, AAU, Anand, Rathwa Y. H. ,   EEI, AAU, Anand
Published: January 2024

Convergence is being made to achieve the common objectives and mutual benefits between partners for targeted project, programmes and /or schemes, where both are sharing their values and outcomes. The present study was carried out in seven districts of South Gujarat during 2020. The six types of stakeholders were playing pivotal role in AIS hence the list of each type of stakeholder were obtained from the concerned authorities. A simple random sampling method was adopted to obtain respondents sample size. Thus, 30 researchers, 50 extensionists, 30 In-charge of NGOs, 30 managers of private agencies, 50 owner of agro-service providers and 50 progressive farmers were selected. All the 240 stakeholders were randomly selected. The statistical tools and method was used to analyze the data were frequency, percentage, arbitrary method and correlation of coefficient. The data represents that overwhelming majority (92.91%) of the respondents as stakeholders had poor to good level of convergence in AIS. The data also reveals that the age, communication ability, information seeking behaviour, mass media exposure, cohesiveness, stress management and management orientation had highly significant correlation with convergence among researchers in AIS. The data tells that the age, stress management and management orientation had highly significant correlation with convergence among extensionists in AIS. While, communication ability was significantly corelated with convergence among extensionists. The data reveals that the age, stress management and management orientation had highly significant correlation with convergence among in charge of NGOs in AIS. While, information seeking behavior, mass media exposure and cohesiveness were significantly corelated with convergence among in charge of NGOs. The data shows that the age, mass media exposure, cohesiveness, stress management and management orientation had highly significant correlation with convergence among manager of private agency in AIS. While, communication ability and information seeking behavior were significantly corelated with convergence among manager of private agency. The data reveals that the age, education, annual income, land holding, extension participation, innovativeness, mass media exposure, achievement motivation, cohesiveness and risk orientation had highly significant correlation with convergence among agro service providers in AIS. While, communication ability and information seeking behavior had significantly corelated with convergence among agro service providers in AIS.
UTILIZATION PATTERN OF DIVERSE ICT TOOLS BY COASTAL FARMERS DURING THE WARNING STAGES OF CYCLONES
Authors:   OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Mallick Biswajit , Lal Sudhanand Prasad ,   Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar, Gaur Rishabh Singh ,   ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, Haryana
Published: January 2024

Despitenumerous advanced scientific technologies, we are still at the mercy of some uncontrollable natural calamities. A tropical cyclone is one of the most devastating hydrological disasters among them. Along with violent wind, torrential rain, high wave, destructive storm surges and coastal flooding, the cyclone is responsible for considerable losses to Indian agriculture. After all, farmers are informed, aware, and cope with these difficulties successfully with past experiences, warn through various ICT tools, social media and organizational sources (Pratik and Vinaya, 2022). The study was carried out with a specific objective to determine the utilization pattern of information sources in the cyclone’s early warning stages. Purposively the state of Odisha was selected because it is vulnerable to cyclonic events. 8 villages from 2 coastal districts of the state were considered for the study, and 20 respondents from each village made the sample size 160. The primary data was collected through a well-structured interview schedule and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools. Results divulged that Television was available to 96.25 percent of the respondents, followed by Mobile phones (71.25%), Smartphone (67.50%), Radio (35.63%), Laptop (22.50%), Personal computer (14.38%) and Tablets (5.53%). TV news was the major social media with mean score (3.55) ranked first, followed by SMS (3.50) and Whatsapp (3.26) which the majority of the farmers regularly retrieve information. In contrast, Blog, with a mean score (2.04) was the least used social media by a small proportion of farmers to gain information before cyclones. With comparision to information access through various social media sources, independent variables such as Education, social participation, annual family income, source of credit were found to be positively significant at 1% level of significance, p<0.01, while mass media exposure and extension contact were at 5% level of significance. In the community, there were 5 primary organizational sources, out of which 51.87% of respondents informed through all of the organization where 19.38% of respondents were from 4 sources, followed by 11.88% from 3 sources, 13.75% from 2 sources and 3.12% from a single source. Early warning and information create a great advantage in dealing with such climatic vagaries.
KNOWLEDGE OF FARMERS REGARDING PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA
Authors:   Technical School, Dhule, Agale Sanjay B. , Patel D. B. ,   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Deshpande Aniket R. ,   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar
Published: January 2024

The present investigation was conducted to known knowledge level of farmers regarding Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The study was conducted in North Gujarat. From North Gujarat, three districts and from each selected district three talukas were purposively selected. Five villages from each taluka and from each village eight crop insured farmers were selected randomly. Multistage sampling method was followed for selection of the crop insured farmers. Thus, total 360 crops insured farmers were selected as sample size. The data were collected through personal interview and it was compiled, tabulated and analyzed to get proper answer with the help of various appropriate statistical tools. From the result of the study it can be concluded that 58.89 per cent of crop insured farmers had high to very high level of knowledge regarding PMFBY. Age, education, land holding, annual income, economic motivation, decision making ability, social participation, source of information and extension participation were highly significantly related with level of knowledge level of farmers towards PMFBY.
COMPARISON BETWEEN THE ROLE PERFORMANCE OF MEN AND WOMEN SARPANCH
Authors:   NAU, Navsari, Kumar Vinod , Chaudhary K. L. ,   NAU, Navsari, Naik R. M. ,   NAU, Navsari
Published: January 2024

All six talukas of Navsari district were covered under the present study. Total of ten men sarpanch and ten women sarpanch were selected randomly from each taluka. It was comprised of sixty men sarpanch and sixty women sarpanch from total of six talukas. So, the total sample size was 120. The majority (66.67%) of the men sarpanches were having medium level of role performance. In case of women sarpanches, majority (71.67%) of the respondents were having medium level of role performance. In case of pooled data, majority (69.17%) of the respondents were having medium level of role performance. Men and women sarpanch performed their roles as a planner, administrator, communicator, representative, initiator, harmonizer, helper, and group maintainer.
STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY OF STUDENTS
Authors:   Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, Trivedi S. M. , Bhatt J. D. ,   Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, Thaker N. M. ,   Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
Published: January 2024

Financial illiteracy is prevalent worldwide. Financial literacy is an important but ignored skill that is vital for young people especially in the country like India which has the largest young population of world but with very poor rate of financial literacy. Therefore an in-depth study was carried out to develop a model for the financial literacy of students. Total 143 UG and PG level students were selected randomly and the primary data was collected through the well-prepared questionnaire. Financial Literacy Model was developed using Structural Equation Model (SEM) to meet the objective of the study. The study revealed that model for the financial literacy of students was found correct and it was concluded that financial knowledge, behavior and attitude have significant positive effect on financial literacy of students. Age and education of the students having positive and significant impact on the financial literacy of students.
PEST AND DISEASES PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED BY THE POMEGRANATE GROWERS
Authors:   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Dodiya H. D. , Patel S. M. ,   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Patel D. B. ,   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar
Published: January 2024

India is one of the largest producers of pomegranate in the world. Maharashtra is the leading state in India other important states are Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. The area under pomegranate cultivation is increasing rapidly in Guajrat and especially in Banaskantha district. It was 210 ha in 2005-06 which was increased to 10951 ha in 2018-19. At present pomegranate cultivation in the district is at cross road. It is observed that because of some Disease and Pest problems farmers are not realizing the potential yield and quality. This paper summarizes Disease and Pest problems and provides suggestions for needed research and promotion of policies to cultivation of better quality pomegranates.
PARTICIPATION OF GENDER IN PADDY CULTIVATION PRACTICES
Authors:   Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Bora Pallabi , Das Pallabi ,   Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Published: January 2024

The present study was conducted in Assam focusing on gender roles and division of labor in different activities related to paddy cultivation. A total of 320 numbers of respondents were selected for the study. The data were collected through personal interview with the help of research schedule during 2022. The participation of respondents engaged in paddy cultivation were studied in seven domains: activities related to seed, raising of nursery and transplanting, preparation of field, fertilizer application, water management and intercultural practices, harvesting and Post- harvest and marketing of produce. The responses were collected in frequency and percentage in three-point continuum of “Active participation”, “Partial participation” and “No participation” having the score of 3, 2 and 1 respectively. The overall extent of participation of both men and women in paddy cultivation was calculated to gain an overall view of low, medium and high level of participation. A two sample Z- tests was performed to determine whether there existed any difference in paddy cultivation practices between men and women. Thus, frequency, percentage, Mean, Standard deviation and two sample Z test were used as statistical tools to conduct the present study. The results revealed that majority of the farm women (57.50%) had active participation in seed preservation, transplanting of seedlings into main field (83.75%), post- harvest activities (91.25%). Men were playing role in fertilization (66.25%), water table maintenance (89.38%), chemical applications (89.38%), marketing related activities (90.63%). It can be concluded that women contribute equally with men. They should empower with all necessities which will help to reduce gender gap in agriculture.
INSTITUTIONAL INNOVATIONS IN COMMERCIALIZATION OF OKRA
Authors:   Navsari Agriculturaal University, Navsari, Sharma Gaurav
Published: January 2024

The commercialization of okra in Tapi’s agricultural scenario is primarily the result of institutional interventions carried out through participation over the previous forty years, with a primary concentration on production followed marketing interventions. It has been observed that these interventions are successful in changing the agricultural sector of the region from parochial paddy cultivation to commercial okra farming. In current scenario, the major marketing-centric institutional interventions of the export promoting agencies have highlighted the relevance of institutional innovations in the promotion of okra in the region. A comparative gain of Rs. 37,475 per hectare has been reported for growers following export-oriented okra production. The study has shown the potential benefits of comprehensive institutional interventions persuaded by the export agencies in Tapi. A comparative analysis of marketing has revealed that marketing channel of okra via. exporting agency is the most efficient. The benefits of informal community participation under appropriate supervision and leadership have been shown by the study.
A SCALE TO MEASURE THE ATTITUDE OF VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS TOWARDS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
Authors:   Kamdhenu University Anand, Shah P. H. , Patel U. M. ,   Kamdhenu University Anand, Jadav S. J. ,   Kamdhenu University Anand
Published: January 2024

At present antimicrobial resistance appears as a global threat to animal as well as human populations. It affects the health of animals and humans as well as acts as an economic burden to animal owners due to high treatment costs and production failure. This scenario can be changed by altering the attitude of key stakeholders - veterinary professionals towards antimicrobial resistance and its stewardship programme. Thus it is essential to study the attitude of veterinary professionals towards antimicrobial resistance. A scale has been constructed to measure the attitude of veterinary professionals towards antimicrobial resistance by using Scale Product Method, which combines Thurston’s equal appearing technique for items selection and Likert’s technique of summated rating. The process began with identifying the aspects, reviewing literature and collecting item statements, followed by its analysis and checking of reliability and content validity for consistency and accuracy of the result. A total of 25 statements were selected, out of which 20 statements were finally included in the scale to measure the attitude of veterinary professionals towards antimicrobial resistance. The scale contains twenty statements, of which fourteen are positive, and six are negative. The constructed scale was found to be highly reliable and valid.
CONSTRAINTS FACED BY THE VEGETABLE GROWERS IN ADOPTION OF DRIP SYSTEM OF IRRIGATION
Authors:   SKNAU, Jobner, Natwadia Rakesh , Sharma R.N. ,   SKNAU, Jobner, Badhala B. S. ,   SKNAU, Jobner
Published: January 2024

Water is the most precious, crucial and limiting natural resource, mainly important for agricultural production and day-to-day living of human beings. The present study was conducted in four adopted villages and total of 120 farmer respondents were selected. The result of the study revealed that 61.67 per cent of vegetable growers were in the category of medium constraints level where as 18.33 per cent, and 20.00 per cent vegetable growers were into the categories of low and high constraints levels, respectively.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND CONSTRAINTS FACED BY DAIRY FARMERS
Authors:   Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar, Rajput M. B. , Ashwar B. K. ,   Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar, Vekariya S. J. ,   Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar
Published: January 2024

Socio-economic status of farmer is the position of an individual on the socio economic scale, which is determined by a combination of social and economic factors such as education, income, occupation, herd size and milk production. The present study was conducted in Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Gandhinagar district of North Gujarat. The data was collected from 180 dairy farmers from 18 villages of selected districts by personal interviewing. The result revealed that majority of dairy farmers were (78.89 per cent) in middle age group, (79.99 per cent) educated up to high school to graduate level, (81.67 per cent) were engaged in dairy farming along with agriculture, (70.00 per cent) had medium level of experience in dairy farming, medium level of knowledge and adoption about recommended animal husbandry practices. They had medium level of extension participation and mass media exposure and majority of them had received one training in a year regarding on scientific dairy farming. With regards to socio-economic characteristics the majority of dairy farmers (41.67 per cent) were in medium to big farmer category, (57.22 per cent) had small sized herd and economic motivation.
INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES ON LIVELIHOOD OF WOMAN MEMBERS OF SHGS
Authors:   Extension Education Institute, Anand, Rathwa Y. H. , Patel S. R. ,   Anand Agricultural University, Jabugam, Vihariya P. H. ,   Extension Education Institute, Anand
Published: January 2024

The present study was carried out in the Chhotaudepur district of Gujarat state, which is composed of six talukas. All of the talukas were selected for the study, and a total of 180 woman members of self-help groups (SHGs) were recruited as respondents. The research design employed was ex-post facto, and the aim was to examine the impact of entrepreneurial activities on the livelihoods of woman members of SHGs. The results were presented in tabular form, and the data was ranked based on its mean scores. The findings showed that the major influences of entrepreneurial activities on the livelihoods of woman members of SHGs were as follows: firstly, economic security had the highest mean score of 3.19 and was ranked first; secondly, the overall standard of living had improved after joining the SHG with a mean score of 3.14 and a rank of 2nd; thirdly, self-independence had increased after joining the SHG with a mean score of 3.01 and a rank of 3rd. It was observed that slightly over three-fifth (61.65 per cent) of the woman members of SHGs had a medium to high level of influence of entrepreneurial activities on their livelihood.
A TEST TO MEASURE KNOWLEDGE OF DAIRY FRAMERS ABOUT IMPROVED DAIRY FARMING PRACTICES
Authors:   Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Pandey Saurabh , Ponnusamy K. ,   ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Saini Hemlata ,   Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Published: January 2024

Dairy farming is practised mainly by resource poor farmers who have limited access to knowledge, skill, training and credit. Extension interventions would help these farmers to access knowledge and technologies that can enhance their standard of living. This would facilitate them to obtain good economic returns. The major objective of study was to evaluate dairy farmers’ knowledge about improved dairy farming practices. The knowledge test of resource poor dairy farmers on four major areas of dairy farming (breeding, feeding, healthcare and management practices) was conducted. A tentative list of 35 items was drafted keeping in view the application of statement suited to the area of study. After getting jury opinion on the items of test, Item difficulty index, Discrimination index and items of validity were worked out. Finally, 28 statements were selected in the final format to measure knowledge about improved dairy farming practices. The reliability coefficient (rtt=0.77) obtained indicated that the internal consistency of the knowledge test developed for the study was very high.
ASSESSMENT OF LIVELIHOOD SECURITY OF FARMERS IN COASTAL AREA OF SOUTH GUJARAT
Authors:   NMCA, NAU, Navsari, Chuadhari Rutika U. , Chauhan N. M. ,   NMCA, NAU, Navsari, Chaudhary K. L. ,   NMCA, NAU, Navsari
Published: January 2024

Gujarat has the longest coastline about 1600 km.The shore line have been approached to the habitable area, local people of coastal villages are belonging to farming community. These communities are totally depended upon the farming and fishing business. Since no systematic effort has up till been made to study the livelihood security of the coastal area farmers, it was thought worthwhile to make an in-depth study on livelihood security of coastal area farmers which would throw light on the developmental aspects of the coastal area famers. Navsari and Valsad districts of South Gujarat were purposively selected for present investigation because both districts are having Coastal belt and suffering from high salinity ingress in their land and farmers having troubling of their livelihood. Total 120 respondents were selected by employing multi-stage purposively random sampling technique. The data were collected through personal interview schedule of the respondents. The collected data were analyzed by using scale developed by Mamathalakshmi (2013). The Results of the present study shown that majority of the coastal area farmers had medium level of overall livelihood security.
PROFILE OF ORNAMENTAL NURSERY OWNERS, THEIR CONSTRAINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Authors:   NMCA, NAU, Navsari, Patel P. N. , Naik R. M. ,   NMCA, NAU, Navsari, J. Jayasudha ,   NMCA, NAU, Navsari
Published: January 2024

An ornamental nursery is a place where ornamental plants and their promoting commodities are being produced. The ornamental nursery owners are entrepreneurs who are engaged in operating and maintaining their enterprises. The present study was conducted in four talukas of the Navsari district of South Gujarat namely Khergam, Chikhli, Gandevi and Vansda during the year 2022-23. Among each selected talukas 25 respondents were randomly selected. Thus, a total of 100 ornamental nursery owners were drawn for the study. The study was conducted to study the profile of ornamental nursery owners and to find out the constraints faced by ornamental nursery owners and seek their suggestions to overcome the constraints. The present study revealed that the majority of ornamental nursery owners were in middle age, had medium and small family sizes, high school level of education, marginal land holding, medium farming experience, above ₹ 2,00,000 annual income, only ornamental nursery as a main occupation, not a member of any organisation, medium mass media exposure, medium level of material possession, medium level of extension contact. The study further revealed that education, social participation and mass media exposure together influenced nearly half of the entrepreneurial behaviour (dependent variable). Moreover, the study reveals that major constraints faced by ornamental nursery owners were a lack of awareness regarding nursery production technology/Govt. initiatives, lack of timely technical advice regarding plant protection and nursery management, and scarcity of labours. The major suggestions given by ornamental nursery owners to overcome their constraints were extension contact should be strengthened, increase dissemination of information regarding Govt. initiatives/ training programmes/ plant protection, provide improved practices of mechanization.
Use of Technology for Enhancement of Social Learning through Digital Reward Systems: A Case Study on TCS
Authors: Kamra Neetu Bali
Published: January 2024

In the rapidly evolving corporate landscape, technology has become a linchpin for the survival and growth of companies. Major industry players, including TCS, Apple, and Infosys, have embraced advanced technological systems to streamline their operations, with a particular focus on managing their most valuable asset—human resources. This case study underscores the pivotal role of technology, especially Digital Reward Systems (DRS), in enhancing employee satisfaction, fostering a sense of closeness to the organization, and ultimately contributing to the overall success of companies.
Nirav Modi: A Case Study on Banking Frauds and Corporate Governance
Authors: Khalique Fehmina , Srivastava Smriti
Published: January 2024

In August 2018, Interpol and the Indian government filed charges against Belgian businessman Nirav Deepak Modi, who is wanted for illicit breach of confidence, deceiving, and dishonesty. The charges include illegal property dealing, corruption, criminal conspiracy, money-laundering, cheating, embezzlement, and contract breaching. Nirav is under investigation in connection with Punjab National Bank's $2 billion fraud scandal, later in March 2018, he filed for bankruptcy in The United States of America. Finally, in June 2018, he was traced in the United Kingdom, where he is living by taking political asylum. Further, in June 2019, the total assets of US$6.6 million were frozen in his Swiss Bank Account. Corporate Governance initiatives were laid down by government officials and intervention by reserve Bank was seek in the case to avoid future occurrence of such fraudulent practices.
On the Issue of Legal Regulation of Russian State Policy Concerning Compatriots Abroad
Authors: Sazonova O. А.
Published: January 2024

The article notes that one of the urgent tasks of the state is the formation of a legal framework and tools for the implementation of the Russian policy towards compatriots abroad. It is analyzed that currently the state management in the field of migration by the executive authorities is paid increased attention. It is argued that the successful implementation of the policy of returning compatriots corresponds to the strategic interests of the state. The conclusion is formulated that the improvement of public law regulation should continue.
Analisis Jurnal Internasional Pengaruh Komunikasi Kerja pada Kinerja Karyawan Perusahaan
Authors: Samsudin Acep , Prabowo Budi , Susanti Bene Dicta Ary , Zahrah Alya Nadia , Maharanie Putri
Published: January 2024

Analyzing several journals was carried out to find out what influence work communication has on the performance of workers in the company. To find out and gain a clearer understanding of how factors might influence the effectiveness of communication in organizations or companies. The method used is data analysis by paying attention to things such as the influence of work motivation, work compliance, work communication and employee performance. Looking at the existing data, it can be concluded that work motivation and communication in a company can increase employee productivity. Good work communication can be useful for companies in helping develop good work communication strategies and effectiveness.
PERANCANGAN ULANG UI/UX DESIGN APLIKASI IDENTITAS KEPENDUDUKAN DIGITAL MENGGUNAKAN METODE USER CENTERED DESIGN (UCD)
Authors: Ilhamudin Firdaus Tendy , Defriani Meriska , Dewi Lestari Candra
Published: January 2024

Digital ID atau Identitas Kependudukan Digital merupakan inovasi penting dalam upaya Ditjen Dukcapil Kementerian Dalam Negeri Indonesia untuk mendigitalkan dokumen kependudukan dan memberikan akses yang mudah kepada penduduk Indonesia melalui ponsel. Meskipun Aplikasi Identitas Kependudukan Digital telah mendapatkan popularitas yang signifikan dengan rating 3,4 di Play Store dan ribuan ulasan pengguna, observasi terhadap ulasan pengguna mengungkapkan adanya beberapa kendala yang menghambat pengguna untuk memanfaatkan aplikasi sesuai dengan kebutuhan mereka. Evaluasi awal menggunakan metode System Usability Scale (SUS) menunjukkan bahwa tampilan aplikasi Identitas Kependudukan Digital perlu diperbaiki meskipun sudah mendapatkan rating "Good" dengan skor 54,13. Dalam penelitian ini, metode User Centered Design (UCD) digunakan untuk merancang kembali UI/UX aplikasi dengan mempertimbangkan kebutuhan dan pengalaman pengguna. Hasil perancangan UI/UX menggunakan metode UCD berhasil mengatasi permasalahan yang diidentifikasi. Penambahan fitur seperti login, verifikasi QR Code melalui email, verifikasi wajah otomatis, unduh dokumen, serta perancangan ulang tampilan aplikasi telah meningkatkan skor evaluasi akhir menjadi 76,5 dengan rating "Excellent". Ini menunjukkan bahwa perbaikan yang dilakukan telah berhasil meningkatkan tampilan aplikasi serta memenuhi kebutuhan pengguna dengan lebih baik.
Microbiota intestinal y su relación con la enfermedad de Parkinson: Revisión actualizada para la práctica clínica
Authors: Argandoña Bravo Zulema Mariana , Moreira Marcillo Dana Stefany , Alcívar Intriago Sandra Milena , Zambrano Muñoz María Alexandra , Ponce Alencastro Jhon Alexander
Published: January 2024

La Enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) es una enfermedad crónica y progresiva causada por la degeneración de las neuronas dopaminérgicas, cuya característica principal es la presencia de inclusiones citoplasmáticas intraneuronales de alfa-sinucleína o cuerpos de Lewy (CL), en el sistema nervioso central. No obstante, en los últimos años se ha logrado relacionar la disbiosis de la microbiota intestinal con la fisiopatología de la EP. Revisar desde los avances neurobiológicos cómo impacta la disbiosis en la microbiota intestinal para el desarrollo y progresión de la enfermedad de Parkinson. El estudio fue de tipo descriptivo, fundamentado en la recopilación, revisión y análisis de fuentes bibliográficas obtenidas a través de motores de búsqueda de información científica como Google Scholar y bases de datos como Dialnet, Science Direct, Pubmed, disponibles en inglés y español. Se encontró que en pacientes con EP hay un aumento de bacterias proinflamatorias. Así mismo se comprobó que la disbiosis puede aumentar la permeabilidad intestinal permitiendo el paso de toxinas bacterianas, así como la agregación de alfa-sinucleína. La alteración del microbiota intestinal forma parte de la fisiopatología de la enfermedad de Parkinson mediante la interacción eje - cerebro – intestino, lo que ha permitido determinar las consecuencias de los cambios químicos, como el aumento de la permeabilidad a nivel intestinal, la interferencia en las conexiones y los circuitos neuronales, asociado a inflamación.
The Role of Digital Transformation in Reducing Tax Avoidance in Light of Political Matters “A Field Study”
Authors: Medhat Said Ali Said , Ibrahim Mostafa Ali Samar
Published: January 2024

The main objective of this research is to study the role of digital transformation in reducing tax avoidance, in light of political links and ensuring a more transparent tax environment, ultimately leading to an increase in tax revenue to achieve Egypt’s Vision 2030. The research was based on a field study, and data was collected through survey questionnaires. The research sample consisted of (100) individuals employed by the Egyptian Tax Authority. The researchers concluded that digital transformation provides the necessary electronic models and documents in all electronic tax accounting procedures, and also provides an intelligent electronic system that matches taxpayers’ declarations with e-invoices, thereby facilitating the detection of the largest possible number of tax avoidance cases, especially abusive tax avoidance, which is similar to tax avoidance. The results indicate a significant relationship between digital transformation and tax avoidance in the context of political links. The researchers also explained that it is necessary to take advantage of digital transformation through electronic tax accounting procedures to reform and improve the Egyptian tax system, reduce tax avoidance, and benefit from the positive aspects of political links, increase tax revenue for the state, and build an integrated and effective tax system. Keywords: Digital transformation, Political connections, Tax avoidance
Shewhart control chart of Poisson regression under ridge regression
Authors: Y. Mohammed Shaimaa , M. Ramadan Salah
Published: January 2024

The control chart is important in many fields. A residual control chart is a graph and statistical tool used to monitor a process or product. This study uses a new 2 k estimator with only a k estimator from (Yassin & Mohamed, 2022) and makes a comparison between them. Therefore, this study is made up of two parts. The first part deals with generating and real data following Poisson regression with respect to a multicollinearity problem and using ridge regression to solve it. The second part includes drawing a residual-based Shewhart control chart and calculating the Average Run Length. A sample of water was taken after treatment, and control charts were prepared after resolving multicollinearity problems in the relevant data via ridge regression.
Analisis Kepuasan Pelayanan Rumah Sakit Umum Sari Asih
Authors: Tri Amanah  , Putri Arifani  , Syamsul Hidayat
Published: January 2024

A hospital is a professional health institution whose services are provided by doctors, nurses and other experts. Sari Asih Hospital has many branches, one of which is in Serang City. The facilities available at this hospital are very diverse, starting from: parking lot, canteen, mosque, toilet, treatment room, and many more listed at this hospital.The layout of the room is neatly arranged and in accordance with the floor plan listed in this hospital. Many workers are ready to serve the people who visit this hospital. Not only people who live in the city of Serang, but in every city, district and even areas that are far away also visit for treatment at this hospital.This hospital already has a good name, so people continue to visit this hospital. Sarih Ssih Hospital accepts the Social Security Organizing Agency (BPJS) and the medicines it provides do not differentiate between people who use public or private insurance. The analysis of this research is to evaluate the services available at Sari Asih Hospital so that in the future it will be even better, so that people feel satisfied after visiting Sari Asih Hospital.
Analisis Loyalitas Pelanggan Dalam Penggunaan Dompet Digital Dana
Authors: Yeni Lamawati  , Zanuba Qotrun Nada  , Syamsul Hidayat
Published: January 2024

E-wallet or digital wallet is a form of payment technology that allows users to store, send and receive money digitally. The aim of this research is to find out whether service quality and customer satisfaction can influence customer loyalty in using the DANA digital wallet. The population in this study were people who had used the DANA digital wallet application with a sample size of 150 respondents. Data was obtained by distributing questionnaires via a Google Form link. The method used in this research is a quantitative method with data analysis techniques used including data normality test, heteroscedasticity test, multicollinearity test, validity and reliability test, and multiple regression test. From the research results, it was found that e-service quality has an effect on customer loyalty, customer satisfaction has no effect on customer loyalty and e-service quality and customer satisfaction together have an effect on customer loyalty.
Analisis Peran KBRI Riyadh Sesuai Konvensi Wina 1961 Dalam Pemulangan WNI Di Arab Saudi Pasca Covid-19 Tahun 2020-2022
Authors: Pratiwi Wahyu Eka , Simanjuntak Triesanto Romulo , Cornelis Seba Roberto Octovianus
Published: January 2024

Hubungan internasional sering diidentikkan dengan bagaimana negara-negara didunia berinteraksi sesuai dengan norma dan hukum yang berlaku. Namun hubungan internasional juga dekat kaitannya dengan upaya pemerintah negara menjalankan kepentingannya kepada negara lain dengan jalur damai atau diplomasi. Salah satunya bisa dilihat dari upaya pemerintah Indonesia melalui KBRI Riyadh dalam menjamin keselamatan Warga Negara Indonesia melalui diplomasi pasca Covid-19. Ketika Covid-19 dinyatakan sebagai pandemi oleh WHO mayoritas negara di seluruh dunia pun mengambil keputusan untuk menerapkan kebijakan lockdown.  Penelitian ini dibuat dengan tujuan untuk melihat bagaimana pemerintah Indonesia melalui KBRI Riyadh melalui diplomasi memperjuangkan keamanan serta memulangkan Warga Negara Indonesia yang terjebak di Arab Saudi akibat adanya kebijakan lockdown oleh pemerintah Arab Saudi. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan teori human security yang menyatakan bahwa setiap Masyarakat secara individu berhak untuk mendapatkan perlidungan dan merasa aman dan juga teori international society dimana negara-negara didunia berinteraksi dengan mengikuti norma dan hukum tertentu yang berlaku demi mengelola perdamaian dunia sebagai anggota dari ‘masyarakat internasional.
Tarifpolitik zu Digitalisierung – Gestaltung von Machtrelationen in der Arbeitswelt
Authors: DITTMAR NELE
Published: January 2024

Der Beitrag beleuchtet unter Rückgriff auf den Machtressourcenansatz, wie sich im Zusammenhang mit Digitalisierung die Machtverhältnisse in der Arbeitswelt verändern und wie diese Veränderungen wiederum von den Akteur*innen der Arbeitsbeziehungen gestaltet werden können. Die Autorin nimmt hier tarifpolitische Gestaltungsansätze zu Digitalisierung in den Blick, während der bisherige Fokus der Forschung zu Arbeitsbeziehungen und Digitalisierung auf der betrieblichen Ebene und der neu entstehenden „Plattformökonomie“ liegt. Es kann gezeigt werden, dass mit Tarifverträgen zu Digitalisierung Machtressourcen der Beschäftigtenseite erhalten oder erschlossen werden (können). Darüber hinaus schlägt der Beitrag eine feldtheoretische Perspektive auf industrielle Beziehungen vor, um besser in den Blick zu bekommen, wie sich Tarifpolitik zu Digitalisierung zwischen Branchen aufgrund der spezifischen Machtverhältnisse und tarifpolitischen Praktiken unterscheidet.
Septic Arthritis of the Sternoclavicular Joint
Authors: Koshy George V. , Davis Richard , Wilson Christopher
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) septic arthritis is a rare but rapidly fatal joint infection. Without proper medical or surgical management, it can progress to osteomyelitis, chest wall abscess, mediastinitis, or myositis.Case Report: A 57-year-old male with a past history of intravenous drug use presented to the emergency department (ED) with chest tenderness of one week duration. Vital signs were unremarkable, and exam was notable for tender, raised right SCJ without any ﬂuctuance. On point-of-care ultrasound we noted ﬂuid collection and capsular distention along the SCJ, which aided in rapidly diagnosing septic arthritis. The patient was immediately started on antibiotics and taken to the operating room for excision and debridement.Conclusion: While computed tomography is routinely used in the emergency department for diagnosing septic arthritis, ultrasound offers a rapid and safe alternative for diagnosis.
KORELASI FAKTOR USIA DENGAN ANGKA KEJADIAN PENYAKIT PEMBESARAN PROSTAT JINAK
Authors: Krishna Adjie Arsana Wahyu , Pujo Semedi Bambang , Wahyu Martanto Tri , Sri Rejeki Purwo
Published: January 2024

Penelitian komplikasi pasca operasi di RSUD berfokus pada pasien anak dengan tujuan utama memahami karakteristik demografi dan kejadian komplikasi pasca operasi tertentu. Dari segi demografi, mayoritas responden adalah laki-laki yaitu sebesar 61,8% sampel dengan rata-rata usia pasien 8 tahun. Rentang usia responden bervariasi, mulai dari usia minimal 2 tahun hingga maksimal 17 tahun. Selain itu, aspek riwayat kesehatan juga dievaluasi. Tidak ada satu pun responden yang memiliki riwayat infeksi saluran pernapasan atas (ISPA) atau penyakit refluks gastroesofagus (GERD), dua kondisi yang dapat mempengaruhi hasil pembedahan. Dalam konteks komplikasi pasca operasi, hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada kejadian croup, bradikardia, atau desaturasi pada responden. Hal ini menunjukkan tingkat keberhasilan yang baik dalam manajemen bedah dan pemulihan pasca operasi. Namun ada catatan khusus terkait hipotermia. Sebanyak 34,7% sampel mengalami hipotermia pasca operasi, sedangkan hanya 0,8% yang tidak mengalaminya. Komplikasi ini menyoroti pentingnya memantau suhu pasien setelah operasi. Secara keseluruhan temuan ini menyoroti bahwa meskipun keberhasilan dalam mencegah beberapa komplikasi serius, masih ada aspek tertentu dari pemulihan pasca operasi yang memerlukan perhatian lebih, seperti penanganan hipotermia.