020331   Mandal B C;Sur S (MBA Dep, Institute of Engineering and Management, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal) : Conceptualizing a model for online shopping intension: a literature review. Int J latest Technol Engng Mgmt appl Sci 2017, 6(6), 109-12.

Internet marketing and online shopping have opened the gates not only for big, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it has created immense opportunities for startups of India, to market their products (both goods and services) globally. But though there is significant development of the internet technologies, internet facilities and services, still the online sale is not significant compared to the sale through retail. Hence, this study is undertaken to find the factors that will improve online sales. The literature available in the internet is reviewed to understand and find the influencing factors for online shopping. The findings are that there are two major categories of influencing factors, namely motivating and restricting factors, which affects the customers' intension to use online shopping for purchase. Based on these findings a model has been conceptualized. In the proposed model, the construct variables are motivating factors and restricting factors and the dependent variable is intension to buy online.

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020330   Malleswara Rao K;Ravi M;Suresh Y (MBA Dep, Narasaraoptea Engineering College, Narasaraopet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh) : Leadership styles of women entrepreneurs a study on academic institutions in Guntur region. Int J latest Technol Engng Mgmt appl Sci 2017, 6(1), 30-5.

Entrepreneurship is one which enables the person to make wonders, innovations for the development of Nation along with Individuals improvement in all the aspects like - 9 - economy, social, cultural etc.. It is identified that as a source of creation of jobs, it is the right way of utilizing the nation resources. Entrepreneurship that dependents on the personality and person 's capability i.e. entrepreneurial skills. Entrepreneurship has been criticized with gender difference since days along. All the way it is impossible to lead the society without women business is not an exception for it. Many studies said that these entrepreneurial skills are varying from one to one especially from men to a woman that is the reason why this paper aims to study the managerial skills of the women. The main objective of the paper is to understand the leadership qualities of women entrepreneurs of academic Institutions in Guntur region. Researcher collected data from women entrepreneurs of academic institutions in simple random manner with the constructed questionnaire and collected 80 samples. Analysis clearly showed thatwomen they are having wide variety of leadership skills and they are struggling to implement those variety skills.

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020329   Maggo Kumar H (NO, Jagran College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh) : Role of entrepreneurial development programmes in growth of entrepreneurship in India. Int J latest Technol Engng Mgmt appl Sci 2017, 6(6), 22-6.

Entrepreneurial development programme is a comprehensive programme which lays emphasis on the development of entrepreneurs so that industry can be developed. EDP's are conducted with a thinking that individuals can be developed. Their viewpoint can be changed. Traditional thinking was that only those people can become successful entrepreneurs who have business family background, has taken the form in new thinking that only that person can become successful entrepreneur who has acquired capabilities through knowledge and experience. Such experience and knowledge can be gained only through proper EDP's. This paper attempts to focus on how EDP's help in the development of entrepreneur and thus entrepreneurship, which organizations work in this direction and what weaknesses are there in present EDP's and how it can be removed to give momentum to the development of entrepreneurship.

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020328   Giridhar K V;Sudhakar K G (Assistant Professor of Commerce & Management, Sahyadri College of Commerce & Mgt., Constituent College of Kuvempu Un, Shimoga, Karnataka) : Green banking: issues and challenges in India. Int J latest Technol Engng Mgmt appl Sci 2017, 6(6), 130-2.

An attempt is made on to understand the concept of Green banking and its issues and challenges in Indian context. Green is becoming a symbol of eco-consciousness in the world. Green banking is making technological improvements, operational improvements and changing client habits in the banking sector. Green Bank is like a normal bank, which considers all the social and environmental factors with an aim to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. It means to promote environmental friendly practices and to reduce the carbon footprint from banking operations. It is also known as ethical bank or sustainable bank. Banks should promote those products, process and technology which substantially reduce the carbon footprint from the environment. But adopting green banking in India is having many issues and challenges, which will be discussed in this paper.

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020327   Chavannavar M B;Simoes M;Patil S C (NO, Chetan Business School, Hubli, Karnataka) : "Impact of demonetization and BS-III vehicles ban on indian automobile industry". Int J latest Technol Engng Mgmt appl Sci 2017, 6(6), 80-6.

Post the announcement of demonetization, the currency in circulation has declined sharply which has hit the cash dependent sectors hard. Some of the sectors which are more dependent on the cash for dealings are Real Estate, Jewelry, Automobile, etc. According to an ICRA report, the liquidity crunch following demonetisation resulted in volume compression of 11.3 per cent in the automobile industry during the period of November 2016 - January 2017 over the corresponding previous period. BS-III ban, was another move which had disturbed automobile sector. The Ban on BS-III vehicles lead a huge impact on automobile industry as the announcement was made in 2-3 days before the financial year ending; when many auto companies were left with huge inventory. Many of BS-III vehicles are sold out at heavy a - 8 - discount which has affected the profit margin of the companies. The big challenge before companies was to overcome the impact of BS-III ban. In this paper an attempt is made to understand the impact of Demontisation as well as BS-III ban on Automobile industry and the companies' ways of looking at both initiatives taken by the government to reduce the impact. Auto sales across all segments were impacted with the government decisions during third and fourth quarter. Discounts and exports were the some of the steps taken by the companies to overcome this problem.

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020326   Chadha A;Sharma R (Univ School of Business, Chandigarh Univ, Punjab) : Demonetization: economic impact on different sectors in India. Int J latest Technol Engng Mgmt appl Sci 2017, 6(6), 219-23.

Demonetization refers to change of currency by a government to curb illegal activities and transactions. India initiated its controversial plan of demonetization on 8th Nov 2016, by making the Rs 500/1000 notes not as legal tender. Through this momentous move the Indian Government tried to tackle four key issues: undesirable upsurge of black money, corruption, fake currency circulation and funding of terrorist activities in the country. With this announcement of Prime Minister Narender Modi, life of Indian citizens came to a standstill; a person who had many lower denomination notes suddenly became affluent to meet daily needs whereas the urban middle class dependent on e-banking had no cash in hand and spent hours in line outside banks and ATMs to get cash. The rich who had safely hoarded crores in their homes, within a few hours became paupers. Also, this had a phenomenal impact on slowing down the growth rate of the Indian economy. Ten sectors in India were majorly impacted by Demonetization: Agriculture, Real Estate, Construction, Manufacturing, Financial, Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality, Telecom, Healthcare and Automobile. The worst affected sectors being Financial and Real Estate, Construction, Tourism and Hospitality. Through this paper short-term and long-term economic impact of demonetization on various sectors of India are highlighted.

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019349   Yasin M (NO, Lecturer at State Univ of Jakarta and Krisnadwipayana Univ, Jakarta, Indonesia) : Hypothetical model to support the implementation of organizational values: a lesson from Perum Jamkrindo. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 6-11.

This paper discusses the implementation of core values/culture of Perum Jamkrindo, a State Guarantee Company, Jakarta, Indonesia, with a descriptive an narrative approach supported by interview, focused group discussions, and literatures studies. The "hypothetical" model was introduced to support the implementation of the values which appear to be helpful in increasing the awareness and understanding of the values. Four steps were taken in the implementation of the values: enhancement of understanding of the values, internalization of the values, externalization of the values, and anchoring the values as brand image. The implementation of the values of Perum Jamkrindo was also supported by the appointment of change agents comprises representatives from all divisions and branches of the company and driven by the commitment of top management.

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019348   Winata W (Faculty of Education, Muhammadiyah Univ of Jakarta, Indonesia) : Developing activities of children's learning through homeschooling. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(12), 28-31.

Education is a right of any children. But not all children can enjoy formal education because of several factors. For children who can not afford formal education, there is an option for nonformal and informal education in the form of homeschooling models. This research was aimed to describe how to develop activities of children's learning through homeschooling in Indonesia. A naturalistic qualitative method was applied by using observation, interview and documentation to collect the data. The data was being validated by extending the participation, doing more thoroughly observation, using triangulation and auditing. The whole data was analyzed into several steps, i.e. data reduction, coding based on each category, and conclusion. The results of the study revealed that one of the reasons for parents to choose homeschooling because the children feel uncomfortable being in a formal school, unfriendly school environment, abusing at school, both vision and mission of the formal school are not in line with parents', and children have no interest and motivation to study in a formal school. Thus, in order to overcome those problems, homeschooling is offered. This learning model is designed based on the children's needs in order to maximize their potential. The development of learning activities in this homeschooling model covered arts and enterpreneurship. Therefore, homeschooling can be an alternative education for children who experience specificity in the learning process. This learning design is contructed to be child-centered so that the potential within the children can be maximally developed.

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019347   Subbarayan A;Jothikumar J (Computer Applications Dep, Faculty of Sci. and Humanities, S.R.M. Univ., Kattankulathur-603 203, Email: subbarayan1948@gmail.com) : Bank specific, industry specific and macro economic determinants of profitability of public sector banks in India : 2010-2016 - a panel data approach. Int J agric statist Sci 2017, 13(2), 655-62.

India's banking sector performance over the past eight years since 2008-2009 global financial crisis reflects a contrasting picture between three types of commercial banks viz., public sector banks, private sector banks and foreign banks. The private sector banks and foreign banks have exhibited profitability improvements whereas the public sector banks shown declining earnings growth, narrowing profit margins and significant deterioration in asset quality. In this study, we intend to examine the impact of bank specific, industry specific and macro economic factors influencing the profitability of public sector banks in a dynamic model frame work. The panel data consist of public sector banks for the period 2010-2016. We have used pooled ordinary least squares method for investigating the impact of factors on Return on Assets. The empirical results clearly demonstrate that the profit is not only determined by its own characters, but also by industry specific and macro economic factors. - 4 - The results of the study are of value to both academics and policy makers.

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019346   Regina E E I;Ejike O C (Educational Psychology Guidance and Counselling Dep, Faculty of Education, Univ of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria) : Psychological factors of academic motivation among secondary school students in etche local government area of rivers state, Nigeria. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 1-5.

The study investigated psychological factors of academic motivation among secondary school students in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Ex-post facto research design was used in this study. A sample size of 600 students was selected from SS1 and SS2 using stratified random sampling in 10 public secondary schools in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Three research questions were answered and three hypotheses were tested in the study at 0.05 level of significance. The instrument used for the study is titled: Psychological Factors as Correlates of Academic Motivation Questionnaire (PSFCAMQ) developed by the researchers. The PSFCAMQ had four sections of 12 items each related to the factors under review. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach alpha as follows; Academic motivation 0.76, attribution 0.86, self-concept 0.81 and interest 0.84. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested with t-test of independence at 0.05 Alpha levels. It was found out that students' internal and external attribution, positive and negative self-concept, high and low interest has significant influence on their academic motivation. It was recommended that counsellors and teachers should help students to think about or perceive themselves positively. Again, teachers should trigger high interest in students to increase academic motivation in them as they continue to reinforce students verbally.

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019345   Reddy B S;Lalitha K (NO, Government Degree College Chebrolu, Chebrolu, Andhra Pradesh) : Road to prosperity: FMCG products: a case study of Guntur district. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 50-4.

Liberalization of an Indian Economy. Liberalization of an Economy has its own pros and cons. The decision to liberalize the Indian Economy at the beginning of the 1990s had far-reaching consequences. On the marketing front, there was the arrival of many well-known MNCs, which are household brands in the international market today. A relevant example is of Hindustan Unilever, the largest FMCG Company generating half of its annual income from rural market. As the Fast Moving Consumer Goods are low priced and many brands and companies are involved in the manufacturing and production of same categories of products, it becomes really difficult to project a special place in the minds of the consumers. Therefore, marketers have to think of special plans and ways in which they can attract consumers towards their products even at the time of normal economic circumstances or at the time of boom in the economy. Therefore, at the time of recession, the difficulties increase even more. As we all have seen or heard about the most recent recession that has affected the world economy really badly, it became difficult for many industries to survive. Similar is the case with FMCG as well. As it is a low priced and high volume area to work upon, it became really difficult for sellers to make or increase the profit margin regarding the same. The main reason for this is that due to recession and a need to save money people prefer buying cheaper brands as compared to highly expensive ones. Due to the profit margin being lower than other - 3 - industries, it becomes really difficult for these FMCG companies to sustain and survive. The study is an attempt to study the prosperity of rural markets through marking strategies that were adopted by rural markets to capture FMCG market share in Guntur District.

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019344   Pooja Rani (Commerce Dep, Govt. PG College of Women, Rohtak, Haryana) : Study of financial performance: a comparative analysis of Axis and ICICI bank. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 12-20.

Banking Sector plays an important role in economic development of a country. The banking system of India is featured by a large network of bank branches, serving many kinds of financial services of the customer. The Axis bank is a 3rd largest private sector bank in India. Headquarter of Axis is at Mumbai, the bank has 3,304 branches, 14,163 ATMs and 9 international offices. The Bank has 80 lakh customer services and 2.25crs transaction handed as on 31st March 2017. The Bank has 80 lakh customer services and 2.25crs transaction handed as on 31st March 2017. The Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India, popularly known as ICICI is 2nd largest and leading bank of private sector in India. The Bank has 4,850 branches and 13,882 ATMs in India as on 31st march, 2017. The main aim of this study is to examine the financial performance of Axis and ICICI Bank, both are private sector bank. The research is descriptive and analytical in nature. The data used for the study was entirely secondary nature. The present study is conducted to compare the financial performance of Axis and ICICI Bank on the basis of ratios such as credit deposit, net profit margin etc. The period of study taken is from the year 2012-13 to 2016-17. The study found that Axis is performing well and financially sound than ICICI Bank but in context of deposits and expenditure ICICI bank has better managing efficiency than Axis bank.

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019343   Paul A K;Richard A N (Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology Dep, Univ of Port Harcourt Rivers state, Nigeria) : Blended learning approach on students' academic achievement and retention: a case study of air force secondary school rivers state, Nigeria. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(12), 15-21.

This study ex-ray the effect of blended learning approach on students' academic achievement and retention: a case study of Air Force Secondary School Rivers state, Nigeria. Two research questions and two research hypothesis guided the study. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research design. The population of the study was one thousand two hundred (1200) students, while the sample was eighty (80) students purposefully selected from the entire population. Social studies achievement test (SAT) was used as instrument for data collection, mean, standard deviation and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were the statistical tools used for the study. The finding revealed that students taught using station-rotation model performed most followed by students taught using conventional method, also that students taught using the station- rotation model - 2 - had the highest retention level, than those taught using the conventional method. Conclusion and some recommendations were also made.

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019342   Oshiobugie S R;Chukwudi O J;Ifeanyi E F (Estate Management Dep, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univ, Awaka Nigeria) : Examination of client influence on residential property valuation in Benin Metropolis, Nigeria. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 31-40.

The study examined client influence on residential property valuation in Benin metropolis, Edo State, Nigeria. The study adopted the use of self-administered questionnaires to obtain relevant data. Fifty-nine (59) successfully completed questionnaires were retrieved from practitioners under Estate Surveying and Valuation firms in Benin metropolis. The data collected were duly presented in frequency and percent tables and analyzed using the Chi-square test method to validate the hypotheses. The study revealed that although there are instances of clients' attempt to influence valuation opinions in Benin, they are insignificant as valuers do not allow such clients' influence impose effect on their value opinions. However, valuers are enjoined to continue to resist clients' influence to avoid effects such as; over valuation, short or under valuation, professional malpractice as well as legal/litigation cases on valuation opinions, thereby creating value opinions that stand as good market evidence for further reference.

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019341   Cheng-Zhi C;Fang W;Ying L (Economics College, Guizhou Univ of Finance and Economics, Guiyang 550 025, P.R. China, Email: caichengzhi@263.net) : Chinese maize yield projected in arima model basis. Int J agric statist Sci 2017, 13(2), 403-8.

In this paper, the potentials of Chinese maize yield per unit are estimated by light use efficiency (LUE) and agricultural ecological zoning (AEZ) model and projected by ARIMA model. The results show that maximum potential of Chinese maize yield in long future estimated by AEZ model is 11100 kg/ha, while its yields in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, projected on ARIMA model basis, are 6323 kg/ha, 6552 kg/ha, 6789 kg/ha and 7036 kg/ha, respectively. The results signify that higher improvement opportunities for Chinese maize production come from raising the potentials of low, middle and high yield fields together, which is of reference significance to similar places else in the world.

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019340   Bisht H;Vats A (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap Univ of Ag. and Technology, Email: bisht.h2204@gmail.com) : Attitude of occupants towards green building concept in Udhamsingh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. Envir Conserv J 2017, 18(3), 71-4.

Green Building Concept is a sustainable approach in construction sector. It uses to reduce the impact on health of human and environment. Green Buildings developed through incorporating eco-friendly and energy efficient material, processes and operation. Adopting GBC in residential planning helps to develop sustainable environment. Thus, present investigation aimed to assess the attitude of people regarding Green Building Concept. For the purpose, a descriptive research was conducted in Udham Singh Nagar District of Uttarakhand where 60 male 60 females were randomly selected from 120 families for the assessment. An attitude scale (5 point- Likert scale-strongly disagree- strongly agree) was constructed, validated and used to congregate the required information. Cronbach's alpha was calculated to measure the reliability/ internal consistency of the scale. The scale consisted of aspects namely- meaning of green building, measure of green building in terms of green material, energy and water saving, waste management and environmental issue. The data was analyzed in terms of frequency and percentage and chi square.

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018389   Tripathi S;Gautam S;Lal A (Amity International Business School, Amity Univ, Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Email: stripathi@amity.edu) : Evolving human resource landscape of the indian retail sector : Bridging the skill-gap. Prabandhan: Indian J Mgmt 2017, 10(2), 41-52.

The proliferation of the Indian retail sector has been remarkable. The growth chart of this industry has intensified in the last two decades and is expected to ascend even more in the future with emerging formats and international shopping experiences. As the retail industry grows leaps and bounds in India, the demand for a trained /skilled workforce augments and poses a huge challenge in front of the retail organizations. Skill shortage has become a point of concern for the employers, government agencies alike. Skilling of Indian youth has, therefore, become the foremost agenda of the industry, government, and academia. The present paper captured the workforce scenario of the Indian retail sector with special emphasis on the existing skill-gaps. Various efforts of the stakeholders to tackle the issue of skilling the employable youth are also highlighted.

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018388   Tomar J S (NO, Amity Univ Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida-201 313, Email: jtomar@amity.edu) : State of IT adoption in SMEs in India. Prabandhan: Indian J Mgmt 2017, 10(1), 40-53.

The current business milieu incorporates information technology as its crucial part. The critical business processes in today's organizations, irrespective of their size and presence, are supported by information technology and systems. Due to the technological headway, IT is a significant driving force behind many socioeconomic changes as it offers copious benefits and could help in generating new business opportunities. Nowadays, organizations are striving for new methods to fortify their competitive position and improve their productivity and SMEs too are trying to adopt IT to support their operations, but inadequately. This study aimed to explore the adeptness of IT deployment in SMEs in India. The study was done with the SME executives in India, especially located in the Central region of Madhya Pradesh. The purpose of this paper was to analyze IT adoption in SMEs by reviewing IT adoption literature. Also, a survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 165 executives from 10 SMEs in Madhya Pradesh, - 6 - India. The study was done with the aim of identifying the opinion of the SME employees on implications of IT on modern day businesses, and the impact of IT on SMEs' efficiency. The outcome of the study disclosed the minimal or limited Use of IT by SMEs. In India, where the economy is majorly controlled by small businesses, the outcome of this study may possibly give useful insights to the managements of SMEs in India.

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018387   Singh H;Saufi R A;Tasnim R;Hussin M (NO, Universiti Technology Malaysia, International Business School, Level 10, MenaraRazak, JalanSemarak, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Email: harcharanjit@utm.my) : Relationship between employee job satisfaction, perceived customer satisfaction, service quality, and profitability in luxury hotels in Kuala Lumpur. Prabandhan: Indian J Mgmt 2017, 10(1), 26-39.

The research examined the relationship between employee job satisfaction, perceived customer satisfaction, service quality, and profitability in five hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This research explored the relationship between employee job satisfaction, perceived customer satisfaction, service quality, and profitability in the luxury hotels in Kuala Lumpur. It is common knowledge that hoteliers are effectively looking for new approaches in order to increase their service values through their service quality offerings. High rate service quality can only be attained through effective and efficient hotel operations that can surpass customers' expectations and finally increase firm profitability. There were around 150 respondents from the top and middle managers of the hotels in Kuala Lumpur. The period of the study was from January to December 2015. The data was analyzed using the SPSS statistical package. The research found that higher employee job satisfaction increases service quality and this increases hotels' profit. On the other hand, employee job satisfaction generates higher customer satisfaction and increases hotel profitability through future sales and customer positive goodwill. The paper ended with a discussion on implications and limitations of the research and some directions for future studies are suggested.

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018386   Singh A;Verma P (Management Studies Dep, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal-462 003, Email: mr.anupam123@gmail.com) : Investigating the nexus of corporate social responsibility and brand equity : A systematic review. Prabandhan: Indian J Mgmt 2017, 10(2), 7-25.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a hot topic in the business nowadays. More than ever before, companies engage in socially responsible activities to make a positive contribution to society or their marketing goals. This phenomenon has led to increase in magnitude of research in this direction. This study is an endeavour to analyze and synthesize the findings of previous studies to arrive at a concrete conclusion on nexus of CSR and brand equity (BE). The methodology used in this study is 'systematic literature review' by utilizing 'citation pearl growing' technique in five widely known databases namely EBSCOS, Emerald Insight, Elsevier's Science Direct, Google Scholar, and JSTOR. Findings, based on extensive literature - 5 - review, revealed that CSR could fetch positive rewards for a firm in terms of improved brand image, loyalty, and purchase intention, which consequently strengthen the brand performance. Finally, after rigorous analysis on the current state of research in the field of CSR, a probable future research agenda was proposed, which may serve as a guideline for future investigators to decide the focus area, and for practitioners to design and implement appropriate strategies for the firm's CSR.

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018385   Santosh Kumari;Sehrawat A;Sharma T (NO, Himachal Pradesh Univ, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Email: santoshverma933@gmail.com) : Corporate social responsibility practices and their impact on the community: A case study of Ambuja Cement Ltd. Prabandhan: Indian J Mgmt 2017, 10(1), 54-66.

This paper analyzed the different kind of CSR practices adopted by Ambuja Cement Ltd. in relation to local community and measured the impact of CSR practices on the local community. To fulfill this objective, the perceptions and expectations of the community were taken on company's corporate social responsibility practices by conducting focus group discussions and through a structured questionnaire. The sample included the most educated member of each family in the community. The mining area of Ambuja Cement plant was also considered while collecting responses on perceptions and expectations of CSR. The impact of GSR activities was assessed qualitatively and quantitatively.

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018384   Meduri Y;Ahmed F A (NO, Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Vignana Jyothi Nagar, Bachupally, Kukatpally (via), Hyderabad-500 090, Email: yamini.meduri@vjim.edu.in) : Humane humanitarians : A study of personal characteristics of emergency relief workers. Prabandhan: Indian J Mgmt 2017, 10(1), 11-25.

Emergency relief workers have played a crucial role in every disaster management operation that has occurred so far, and the future is no different. The current study attempted to understand the different competencies of a humanitarian logistician as required by the relief organizations so that a comprehensive competency model can be build which shall support the personnel decisions in the future. To achieve this, a brief review of literature followed by content analysis of job advertisements was undertaken by 23 independent coders to understand the competencies required. The current study considered the underlying personal characteristics that contribute to the expected behaviors on the field. Fourteen personal competencies were derived, which were ranked based on the frequency weightages and a comprehensive competency model with behavioral indicators is presented in this study. The research also revealed that the personality traits of an individual also determine the effectiveness of his/her contribution in a relief operation.

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018383   Manoj K (Quality Assurance (Formulations), Alkem Laboratories Ltd, M.G. Industrial Estate, Dabhel, Daman-396 210, Email: manhem_k@rediffmail.com) : Verification strategies for establishing reliability and validity in pharmaceutical manufacturing process-an enroute to regulatory compliance. Int J pharm Sci Res 2016, 7(11), 4341-57.

The Process validation involves a series of activities over the lifecycle of the product and process. The FDA guidance described three stages of process validation which includes Process Design, Process Qualification, and Continued Process Verification (CPV). The CPV stage is a never ending approach that continues throughout the entire commercial lifecycle of the product. CPV is dependent on compliance with GMP principles and ensures that manufacturing process remains in a state of control. Establishment of Critical process parameters (CPP) and assessment of Critical quality attributes (CQA) of a product ensures robust manufacturing process and thereby improves productivity and desired quality. The product stability program, change control process & annual product review process serves as key drivers for monitoring process stability. Process analytical technology (PAT) applications such as near infra red spectroscopy, raman spectroscopy & multivariate statistical process control can be viewed as enablers for CPV. The primary goal of PAT is to reduce process variabilities that may impact CQA's of a product. Continued Process verification is an effective quality risk management tool for detecting trends and implementing preventive measures prior to CQA failures. Conducting a gap analysis helps to detect discrepancies related to manufacturing process, quality control systems of a pharmaceutical industry and becomes mandatory to achieve regulatory compliance. Ensuring data integrity is an essential component of industry's responsibility to ensure safety, efficacy and quality of drugs and is a direct measure to protect the public health.

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018382   Kundu A;Bhattacharya A (NO, School of Management Studies, Techno India, EM 4/1, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700 091, Email: amit.kundu74@gmail.com) : Measuring uncertainty and its strategic implications. Prabandhan: Indian J Mgmt 2017, 10(2), 26-40.

The study explored the measure of uncertainty of the market and also the linkage between the uncertainties of the business environment and the performance of the organizations in the specified sector that includes chemical ; petro - chemical process industry; agriculture related industry; processed food industry; bio - chemical related industry in the context of liberalized Indian economy. In this paper, the measure of uncertainty on the basis of subjective understanding of managers was validated by the objective measure of market uncertainty. The strong relationship between two measures of uncertainty was established and the subjective measure of uncertainty had a strong impact on the performance of the organization. The subjective measure has been classified into two dimensions, namely, internal uncertainty and external uncertainty. The paper also ascertained the relative influence of internal uncertainty (IU) and external uncertainty (EU) on the performance of the organization. The study also established that internal uncertainty has a greater impact than external uncertainty on the performance of the organization. Through this analysis, it is possible to ascertain how the organizations are able to combat the uncertain situation in the market for better performance.

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018381   Ismail S A B;Ghazali P L B;Baharazi N Z B; Amran N A B;Salleh F B;Omar L B;Jaaffar S A B S;Mamat M B (Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, 21300 Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia) : Application of integration model for recovery fund in Takaful education plan. Far East J mathl Sci 2016, 100(2), 301-13.

The main purpose of the Takaful education plan is to provide fund for tertiary education. Currently, the Takaful education plan is offered to all children without taking much into consideration of their condition, whether they are the learning disabled children (ADHD, autism and dyslexia) or not, and there is no Takaful education plan that provides plan for the learning disabled children (LDC) specifically. LDC are different in terms of their diet and learning way due to their disability and these incur a high cost for parents in preparing suitable needs for their special children. The premium life tables for the new Takaful education plan which are based on the Wakalah model are set up using the integration model. From this model, a fund for the learning disabled children's recovery (dietary supplement, learning and parenting skills) is set up for 3 years, together with the education fund, which will mature when the child reaches the age of 21. This new education plan is able to help the parents to minimize their cost, together with the additional benefits that they will get as they participate in this plan.

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018380   Dubey A;Pandey M (Management Studies Dep, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, Email: akanksha19dubey@gmail.com) : Quantification of the impact of big five personality traits on political skills. Prabandhan: Indian J Mgmt 2017, 10(2), 53-62.

This paper investigated the impact of different personality traits on political skills in an individual. Here, Big Five traits of personality were considered. A self rated questionnaire was used to determine the effect on political skills due to Openness, Conscientiousness, Extrovert, Agreeableness, and Emotional Stability, respectively. Three hundred and eighteen (318) participants provided responses for measures of the five factor model and political skills. Multiple regression tool was applied to find the impact of personality traits. The results showed that Conscientiousness had the highest impact on individual's political skills, while Openness had the least impact on political skills. Individuals working in an institute can make good use of this as they will be able to gauge political skills of their colleagues on the basis of their respective personality types.

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018379   Bercu A M (NO, Alexandru Ioan Cuza Univ of Iasi, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Carol I Blvd., No. 22, Iasi, Romania, 700505, Email: bercu@uaic.ro) : Impact of employees' training programmes on job satisfaction. Curr Sci 2017, 112(7), 1340-5.

The main aim of this article is to analyse the attitude of employees from wood-industry companies in the Northeast region of Romania about the training programmes that they have attended, consequently explaining the relationship between training and job satisfaction. The results show that it is necessary to implement high-quality training programmes because it has a positive connection with ethical rules, work recognition, supervision and commitment to work.

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017409   Umdor S (Economics Dep, NEHU, Shilong-793 002) : Energy demand and supply outlook for Meghalaya, India: Some issues for consideration. Indian J Pwr River Valley Dev 2016, 66(7-8), 95-101.

Meghalaya, which was once a power surplus state, has been experiencing acute shortage of power with the gap between availability and demand for power widening every - 17 - year. Although the state has a vast hydropower potential, it has failed to harness the potential and expand its power generation capacity. The paper assesses the power scenario in the state for the period 1997-98 to 2012-13. It analyses the power generation of state government owned power utilityhighlighting the factors contributing to the widening gap between demand and supply of energy and also the financial performance of the state power utility. The demand for electricity has increased considerably in the last few years driven by surge in demand particularly from the industrial sector. On the other hand, the lack of adequate capacity addition and exclusive reliance on hydropower projects has affected generation of power during periods when monsoon has failed and also during lean season. The power situation in the state becomes worse due to the high transmission and distribution losses. With the growing demand for electricity and limited own generation capacity, the state has become more dependent on power purchased at high cost from central power utilities which in turn has affected the cost of supply of energy. This along with large administrative cost and mounting revenue arrears has worsened the financial condition of the state power sector utility.

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017408   Tiwari R K;Siddharth Rao P S;Chandra H;Verma P K (Faculty of Commerce & Management, Management Dep, OPJS Univ, Churu, Rajasthan) : Study on "efficiency augmentation of RTI operations applying information system tool with modern technology" in a tertiary care institute. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(10), 19-26.

Information is the hide blood that sustains political, social and business decisions. Enactment of Right to Information Act (RTI) 2005 in Indian democratic setup has made government machinery more transparent, responsible and accountable. Though the Act specifies furnishing the information with in stipulated time by different level of authorities, however, the fact that monitoring of dispersion and efficacy of chain, mechanism has not been developed by most of the organisations. This leades to violation of the Act and dissatisfaction amongst information seekers. The similar situation prevailed at a tertiary care hospital "Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, To overcome this problem dedicated arrangement was framed and "Central RTI Cell (CRC)"was created. The objective of present study is to focus on the circumstances which led to creation of "Central RTI Cell (CRC)" and to highlight the outcome of establishing the cell in terms of changes which occurred in monitoring and efficiency. A Software eRTIMed was created by CRC. Individual application allotted one Unique Dispatch Number (UDN) number for future references. All requests for information under RTI Act made by seeker, reply of PIOs, Inter PIO Correspondances, appeals and any other activities related to RTf was entered and managed by CRC. It is also monitored regularly interms of request! correspondences. Regular feedback on flow of information, Difficulties faced by the PIOs were addressed by the CRCIPIO by means of inter office and monthly meetings. Thus the creation of CRC was focussed on monitoring and control over movement of application and dissemination of information. Onward July 2015, all RTI Applications received by SGPGI are routed and distributed to PIOs through CRC by an Electronic Right to Information package software (eRTIMed Package) systems through a Unique Dispatch Number (UDN). Correspondances made by PIO to the Applicants are also made available to CRC. Regular feedback on flow of information, difficulties faced by the PI Os are given by the CRC/PIO through interoffice and monthly meeting. 6 months before inception of software (before July 2015), the pendency of RTI applications was 23 out of 191 (12.04%). But immediately after.6 moths of inception, the pendency was reduced to 11 ot of 363 applications (3.02%). Thus the efficiency augmentation was achieved to the tune of 9% within 6 months. Thus the system gained about 10% improvement in efficiency in movement of reply. The success of eRTIMed package software in terms of speedy disposal of RTI applications was remarkable as no application was found missing and eRTIMed package software provided all information at the click of a button by a UDN number. Decision to create "Central RTI Cell" at SGPGI has since been found to be effective and efficient. Its importance has been demonstrated in a very short time span of only 6 months.

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017407   Stalin J T;Buvaneswaran V (Mgt. Studies, Bharathidasan Univ Constituent College, Nannilam, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu) : Empirical study on emotional intelligence level of selected respondents in Thanjavur city. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(9), 36-9.

Emotional Intelligence is very much influenced by motivation. Motivational process is reflected in an individual's performance towards that particular person's tasks which are bestowed on him/her. The persons those who are having social skills, proactive nature, assertive nature, etc., are self-motivated, they fall under a high performance category as they possess a lot of emotional stability. Persons those who are not of ambivert personality are lacking emotional intelligence skills. The researcher has made an attempt to bring out these performance differentiations between the individuals and how the emotions influence an individual and drives him/her in all of their work related responsibilities. The study analyses the relationship between socio-demographic variables and the emotional intelligence level of the respondents. Stratified random sampling technique is used to do this research, Analyses of Variance and Chi - Square test are used for statistical analysis.

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017406   Selvarani C;Veeraragavaperumal G (Commerce Dep, Research Guide Arignar Anna Arts & Science College, Villupuram Tamil Nadu) : Occupational stress management of police pupils with special reference to Villupuram town. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(9), 33-5.

Police pupils play a very significant role for maintaining law and order in the society despite all the shortcomings and limitations in the Police Department especially with regard to the infrastructure facilities, manpower and periodic training. Police Officers are supposed to implement laws for that they work round the clock and / or without any leave/break, which cause tremendous mental pressure and physical exertion on them. As a result a few of them may have violent outbursts. This study leads to the conclusion that police officers are not able to cope well with job-related stress.

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017405   Pawar D K;et al. (Anaesthesiology Critical Care and Pain Dep, Tata Memorial Hospital, Dr. Ernest Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai-400 012, Email: jesonrdoctor@gmail.com) : All india difficult airway association 2016 guidelines for the management of unanticipated difficult tracheal intubation in paediatrics. Indian J Anaesth 2016, , 906-14.

The All India Difficult Airway Association guidelines for the management of the unanticipated difficult tracheal intubation in paediatrics are developed to provide a structured, stepwise approach to manage unanticipated difficulty during tracheal intubation in children between 1 and 12 years of age. The incidence of unanticipated difficult airway in normal children is relatively rare. The recommendations for the management of difficult airway in children are mostly derived from extrapolation of adult data because of non-availability of proven evidence on the management of difficult airway in children. Children have a narrow margin of safety and mismanagement of the difficult airway can lead to disastrous consequences. In our country, a systematic approach to airway management in children is lacking, thus having a guideline would be beneficial. This is a sincere effort to protocolise airway management in children, using the best available evidence and consensus opinion put together to make airway management for children as safe as possible in our country.

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017404   Nyawo J C (NO, Univ of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Durban-4000, South Africa, Email: Nyawoj1@ukzn.ac.za) : Public participation and accountability in local government with particular reference to Jozini munciipality. J hum Ecol 2017, 57(1-2), 60-9.

This paper examines whether public participation and accountability in local government assist in improving service delivery and whether community members consider their involvement in the participation process to be meaningful. In examining public participation and accountability, the objectives of the paper were to determine (i) whether the municipality has mechanisms in place to ensure public participation and accountability, (ii) the existence or otherwise of mechanisms for public participation, mechanisms for holding councillors accountable for the delivery of services and determining how effective they are, (iii) whether, if mechanisms for public participation and accountability exist, the municipality has measures that determine their effectiveness for service delivery, and (iv) whether the community has knowledge in terms of how the municipality works in assisting the participation processes. This paper sheds new light on the neglected issue of public accountability and the need to establish sound relationships between local government and the communities they service. Furthermore, the paper shows that without public participation, it is often difficult to hold local government officials and politicians accountable for their actions. It also shows that effective processes of public participation and more accountable local government gain trust from the public.

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017403   Nizami A (School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies (SOITS), IGNOU, New Delhi) : Prospects for indo-pak confidence-building measures: The role of civil society. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(9), 18-22.

Indo-Pak relations, which are marked by several issues of contention, are getting worse with each passing day. Despite myriad attempts to resolve the conflict, including adoption of a number of CBMs, the promised respite has not been witnessed yet. Against the failure of the states to resolve the conflict and build peace in the region, this paper examines the efforts of civil society in bridging the trust deficit and promoting normalcy between India and Pakistan. In addition, the strengths, weaknesses and the efficacy of CBMs adopted by civil society has also been discussed. It is asserted that society-led CBMs facilitate meetings and interaction of the populace of two countries that help in evading negative perceptions about the other, thereby building confidence and peace.

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017402   Nicolaides A (NO, Graduate School of Business Leadership, UNISA, South Africa, Email: nicola@unisa.ac.za) : Ethical practices, eco-centric business and environmental sustainability. J hum Ecol 2017, 57(1-2), 1-10.

This paper proposes that without ethical practices, no business irrespective of size, can hope to be sustainable. The researcher has examined how the business literature has addressed a range of issues such as for example social responsibility, environmental ethics and sustainable development. This paper thus looks at moral responsibility and the non-commonsensical scope of environmental business relations and considers business strategy and its role in global sustainability, and suggests the application of a transformational eco-centric approach to business activities. It is prescriptive in nature and thus normative since it suggests practical - 14 - guidelines based on accountable ethical value. By adopting _ethical practices and by having ethically driven leaders, creativity and careful strategies in environmental matters, businesses will be able to generate wealth within legal and value-motivated boundaries which do not compromise the sustainability of future generations.

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017401   Kailani I S;Gyallesu A B;Yaro A M (Education Dep, Kaduna Polytechnic (Technical), PMB 2021, Kaduna-800 001, Nigeria, Email: ibrashika@gmail.com) : Obstacles to practical skill development among students in Kaduna Polytechnic, Nigeria. Int J pharm Sci Res 2017, 8(3), 1381-7.

There is no doubt that quite a number of obstacles are stumbling blocks to students' practical skill acquisition. Such impediments could either be as a result of factors directly related to students, their lecturers or the institutions where the students are undergoing their training. This study identified the hindrances to practical skill development among the students in Kaduna Polytechnic, Nigeria. Four research questions and a null-hypothesis guided the study. 840 Academic staff and 18000 students of the polytechnic form the population, out of which proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to draw a sample of I68 lecturers and 900 students for the study. A 52-item questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents, while mean statistics and z-test were used for data analysis and testing of hypothesis respectively. The study revealed that there is no significant difference in the mean response of lecturers and student on obstacles to practical skill development among the students in Kaduna Polytechnic. The major findings include students' lack of sound technical background, leading to poor quality projects; large class size which result in lecturers' inability to organize proper practical session for the students and obsolesce of many machine/equipment in workshops/laboratories. Finally, the study recommended that the institution should provide adequate tools/materials in workshop/laboratories and that such should be properly maintained.

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017400   Duah P;Danso B A (NO, SSK Marine Ltd PMB Comm. 1 Tema, Ghana) : Employee relations and its effect on organisational performance. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(10), 27-32.

This study research delves into the dynamics of employee relations of the employees of GCB considering intense competition in the banking industry and the fact - 13 - that the retention of quality employees plays a key role in helping organisations to achieve their objectives. The main objective of the study is to establish the role employee relations in enhancing organisational performance rates in GCB. To achieve the objectives of the study, one hundred (100) workers were selected. A lot of challenges were identified by the respondents as they impact on organisational career management practices. Respondents mentioned factors such as inadequate remuneration, ineffective communication or poor flow of information, nepotism, untimely appraisal system, lack of career path and growth, lack of clear cut policies as well as inexperience. From the study it was revealed that employees would be more committed to GCB when they are given rewards that are commensurate with responsibility and skills.

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017399   Dryson L;Kabubi M (NO, Information and Communication Univ, School of Business, Zambia Research and Development Centre (ZRDC), Zambia) : The impact of kwacha depreciation on small and micro enterprises (SMEs): Case study: SMEs in the central business district (CBD) of Lusaka city. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(9), 4-17.

This report assessed the economic impact that the depreciation of the Zambian currency has had on the Micro and Small Scale enterprises (SMEs) in the Lusaka central business district (CBD). The study investigated the potential business impact of the depreciation on SMEs during the period 2012 and 2017. One of the objectives was to assess short- and medium effects on SMEs operating from the Lusaka's CBD. The research was carried out in Lusaka's CBD area using stratified and random sampling. The methodology consisted of business houses survey in which questionnaires were distributed to respondents. The methodology of the direct assessment approach used direct loss by which it estimated the cost attributed to the loss of value by the kwacha. The direct assessment method is an economic appraisal tool that estimates the cost of the devaluation of the kwacha. This report was organized in three main sections. The first section analyzed the potential economic impact of the loss of value by the currency on Micro and small-scale enterprises. Secondly, uncertainty that surrounded the timing of power cuts and the damage done by the unplanned electricity cuts. The negative impact on SMEs was greater in the short term than in the medium or long term. However, there might be long-term consequences of businesses being forced to adjust to a sharp decline in the value of the kwacha. Examples included the reduction in sales, Inflation, cost of raw materials and imported products, increased transportation costs, and job cuts by the direct assessment. The paper presents the analysis of the direct costs incurred by SMEs that went beyond inflation and increased cost of imported products for resell. In addition to reduced sales, other direct costs were the negative impact on transportation costs and complaints from customers with regard to a sharp increase in prices of products. The exact impact was a shift in prices of imported goods, rise in inflation and an increase in the cost of airtime and internet data bundles. Respondents gave their solutions to the current depreciation of the kwacha such as diversifying the economy into finished product export and the exportation of finished products. Trading directly with China Yuan (ZMK/YUAN) exchange rate, other than by first buying the US Dollar with Zambian kwacha and later use the US Dollar to purchase the Yuan.

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017398   Charles-Ogan G;Ann E C N (Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology Dep, Faculty of Education, Port Harcourt Univ, Rivers State, Nigeria) : Entrepreneurial education and sustainable national development: The gap between policy and implementation. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(10), 15-18.

The study tends to investigate constraints to the successful implementation of entrepreneurial education in secondary schools. It is a descriptive survey research with a sample size of 130. Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. The instrument was questionnaire titled Constraints to Implementation of Entrepreneurial Education (CIEE) consisting 20 items. The respondents were selected through random sampling technique from teachers in Port Harcourt Local Area of Rivers State. Mean score and the standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while the hypothesis was tested using Z test. The - 12 - result of the findings indicated a significant difference between financial, administrative constraints and implementation of entrepreneurial education, identifying the constraints as militating factors to the programme. Based on the findings it was recommended that government should provide funds for procurement of instructional materials, training of teachers, equipment and maintenance of facilities.

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017397   Balasubriramani A;Ponniah M (NO, GTN Arts College Dindigul, Tamil Nadu) : Stress management practices among the professionals in software companies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(9), 47-54.

Stress has become common among the working people in this era because of the competitiveness, job complexity, advanced technologies and various other reasons. People at the beginning of their career, who are trying to establish themselves, often experience stress. Various factors relating to stress impact of stress in the family, work and individual, management of stress factors and organizational health factors. The aged employees are having more stress factors relating to stress factors organizational personal health and psychological. Female employees are highly affected the stress factors in their work, health and they are more emotional in nature. This article highlights work stress among the employees in information technology sectors in Chennai city.

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017396   Bakar N A A;Mat S H C (School of Economics, Finance & Banking, Univ Utara Malaysia, Malaysia, Asia) : Infrastructure development and economic growth in Malaysia: An ARDL approach. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(10), 51-5.

The aim of the study is to analyze the impact of infrastructure development on economic growth in Malaysia for the - 11 - period of 1983 - 2014. The six main infrastructure indicators are utilized to develop the infrastructure index by using the principal component analysis (PCA). The infrastructure development index is used together with other control variables such as labour force, fixed capital formation and human capital to estimate the long run relationship between independent variables and economic growth. The Autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model and the variance decomposition (FEVD) are performed to identify the existence of the long run relationship among all variables and to examine the effect of shocks to the economic growth, respectively. Results obtained indicate that there exists a long run relationship between infrastructure and economic growth for the period under study. The coefficient of expenditure on health and education, investment and infrastructure are 0.02, 0.423 and 0.113, respectively. The results indicate that infrastructure development has a significant positive contribution to economic growth in Malaysia. The forecast error variance decomposition shows that in the long run the infrastructure transitory shock significantly explains 22.44 percent of fluctuations in the economic growth. Therefore the government needs to continuously review and implement a relevant policy to ensure that the infrastructure facilities are adequate and improved as well as the human capital development to stimulate economic growth in Malaysia.

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016403   Nikulin A;Romanov A (NO, Saint Petersburg Mining University, 2, 21 line, Saint Petersburg, 199 106, Russian Federation, Email: nikulin-rus@yandex.ru) : Control over the use of personal protective equipment by employees, head protection. Ecol Envir Conserv 2017, 23(1), 384-9.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees plays a critical role in the system of preventive measures aimed at maintaining safe workplace conditions and reducing occupational diseases. According to statistics, 10<36> to 15% of all fatalities in Russia are the result of lack of, failure to use, or technical faults of PPE. Incorrect use or misuse of PPE is the cause of 30% of all chronic occupational diseases. One of the ways to improve the current PPE provision and use controls is to install sensors to record the period and nature of use. The focus is on monitoring the use by employees of personal head protection, namely a safety helmet. The authors propose technical solutions to ensure control over the use of employee head protection to record safety helmet use real-time and compare against - 8 - total working hours. The article addresses the requirements for the functions and technical controls, their components and structure. The authors propose a diagram of technical controls and intelligent assistance devices inside a safety helmet.

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016402   Nikulin A;Nikulina A Y (NO, Saint Pitersburg Mining University, 2, 21 line, Saint Petersburg 199 106, Russian Federation, Email: zhanetta.aysha@mail.ru) : Assessment of occupational health and safety effectiveness at a mining company. Ecol Envir Conserv 2017, 23(1), 351-5.

New requirements for occupational health and safety organisation and management in the Russian Federation are attributable to economic and social challenges. Systems-based approach to occupational health and safety coupled with the implementaiton of new equipment and new technologies, as well as safety culture promotion is a viable method of reducing industrial injuries and occupational morbidity. Improved technologies with efficient management systems support a significant reduction of the industrial accident rate. The article addresses organisational arrangements required to improve industrial safety through efficient assessment of the safety management system at a plant. The article presents case studies or organisational solutions aimed at minimising industrial injuries. Criteria have been developed to evaluate current effectiveness of the safety management system in place. The condition of the coal industry in the Rostov Region has been reviewed. The case of DTEK company, Obukhovskaya mine of MM Obukhovskaya, is used to consider ways to improve the workplace inspection procedure. The article presents a statistical review of industrial and key safety parameters at the plant. Priority measures of proactive response to any identified safety violations are proposed.

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015460   Prakash G;Pathak P (Management Studies Dep, Indian Institute of Technology, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, Email: gyanprakash2007@gmail.com) : Determinants of counterfeit purchase: A study on young consumers of India. J scient ind Res 2017, 76(4), 208-11.

Counterfeit trade is not a new phenomenon. This multi-billion dollar industry is significantly affecting an ever-wider range of goods and markets of branded products. The present study offers insights into non-deceptive counterfeiting by focusing on young consumers of India. Structural Equation Modeling technique was used to test the hypothesized relationships. Data of 304 young consumers confirmed that intentions to buy counterfeited products are dependent on the consumer's attitude. The attitude was highly influenced by price-quality inference, perceived risk and product attributes. The paper reinforces the mediator role of attitude in the relationship between these antecedents and behavioral intentions.

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015459   Kakodkar A;Ronge B;Patankar A;Mule S;Pawar P (NO, Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Mumbai-400 032, Email: pawarpm@sveri.ac.in) : Concept of knowledge and technology enabled empowernment of rural Indian villages. Curr Sci 2017, 112(4), 750-8.

The objective of rapid development of rural population in a sustainable manner with a view to bridging the urban-rural divide would require leveraging knowledge and technology in an environment conducive for innovation. The concept of a CILLAGE that incorporates the best of a city in a village is developed with this objective in mind. A CILLAGE is a knowledge- based ecosystem for integrated education, research, technology development and deployment as well as capacity building in rural areas. The focus of research work at a CILLAGE is on regional problems. CILLAGE activities also include a comprehensive engagement with people in the neighbourhood for demonstration and deployment of relevant technologies through a number of Advanced Knowledge-based Rural Technology Initiative (AKRUTI) centres located in the - 10 - neighbourhood. CILLAGE should thus become a centre of innovation in rural areas to solve the problems of the region and disseminate the developed technologies in the region through AKRUTI centres. This article discusses the philosophy of the CILLAGE concept and describes its implementation through an example.

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015458   Dey D (Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies, Dr K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110 012, Email: debanjanadey1@gmail.com) : Are snall-sized firms really innovative? understanding the Indian scenario. Curr Sci 2017, 112(6), 1121-6.

This article presents an understanding of innovation in the Indian context by considering the relationship between firm size and innovation. This is based on a major study on innovation where survey of Indian firms was undertaken by the research team to understand the process in the Indian context. In this article the focus is on the relationship between firm size and propensity to innovate. The interesting observation is that the small-sized firms focus mostly on minor or marginal innovations which are either not recognized or go unnoticed in the market. The purpose behind such initiatives is to enable them to sustain in the market. This brings in an interesting dimension of the process of innovation where the firms innovate not to create market, but to sustain themselves in the market. The article presents variation in the innovation activities amongst the firms depending upon their size.

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015457   Chatterjee J (Optimal Synergy Inc, Sun Prairie (Madison), WI-53590, USA, Email: jay62728@yahoo.com) : Relevance of management education. Curr Sci 2017, 112(4), 684-6.

This opinion analyses the relevance of management education, especially the Master of Business Administration course to prepare future corporate leaders and successful entrepreneurs. It is also important as many corporate leaders with management education are becoming public policy makers and occupying national leadership positions in many countries, including USA. The discussion is mainly in the context of the corporate and higher education sectors in USA.

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014511   Zhang C;He W;Hao R (Donlinks School of Economics and Management, Science and Technology Beijing Univ, Beijing, No. 30, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China, Email: haorongnfc@hotmail.com) : Comparative analysis of Asian main iron and steel countries' total factor energy efficiency. Curr Sci 2017, 112(11), 2226-33.

This article evaluates the total factor energy efficiency, energy conservation potential and emission reduction potential of the typical enterprises in the main iron and steel-producing countries such as China, India, Japan and Korea by applying the SBM-desirable DEA model and the SBM-undesirable DEA model. The findings are beneficial for understanding the development status of the main Asian iron and steel-producing countries. The empirical results indicate that the Chinese iron and steel enterprises in the sample made great progress in terms of the total factor energy efficiency. Korea's POSCO and Japan's JFE Group and Nippon Steel enterprise performed the best in terms of energy efficiency, energy conservation and emission reduction. The total factor energy efficiency value of India's Tata Steel is comparatively well. It has completed Jamshedpur Works' brownfield expansion project, which help it add eco-efficient products to its portfolio while using fewer natural resources, less energy and less water per tonne of steel produced.

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014510   Trivedi S;Vaish A (Economics Dep, IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur, Email: drshalinidixit@gmail.com) : Bilateral trade agreement between India and ASEAN country. Asian J Mgmt Res 2016, 7(1), 67-79.

The Bilateral Trade Agreement is limited to trade in goods while negotiations for a similar agreement for services are currently underway. The theoretical foundations leading to advocacy of free trade agreements is unequivocally as should free trade to increase production, improve specialization and lead to further improvements in well - being in the long term consumers and producers. However, practical experience and lessons of the BTA that have been implemented in other parts of the world do not provide the necessary support for the conclusions that emerge from the theory of free trade. What is the likely impact of the India-ASEAN BTA on the Indian economy? What industries benefit from the implementation of the BTA and which industries will be affected? What are the opportunities and threats Indian companies should be aware of? These are some questions were addressed in the current paper. The objective of the research is to determine and analyze the revealed comparative advantage of India on ASEAN countries and vice-versa in specific product sectors where the trade agreement has its impact and identifying the strong and weak points where India needs to focus. Examine the likely impact of the recently signed India-ASEAN BTA on certain product sectors. We conducted research on the secondary data sources and we made inferential conclusion over the results obtained. We note that the implementation of the BTA can only result in increased dependence on trade between India and ASEAN.

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014509   Selvarani C;Murugan K (Commerce Dep, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu) : Passenger's perception towards Indian railway service with reference to Villupuram junction. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(8), 37-41.

The service quality of the southern railway Villupuram passenger's perspective is tried to analyze the factors with its attributes for understanding satisfaction of passengers on service quality of Villupuram junction. The study is based on primary data. Primary data were collected from 100 passengers in the Villupuram Railway Junction with the help of questionnaire. The researcher contribute many service factor which - 10 - are best suitable for railway to consider in future for satisfying the passengers in Villupuram. Since the quality of service is questionable railway try to improve core areas and deliver quality of services to the passengers this attempt from the part of railways will definitely retain the passengers in enjoying its services in future with reference to Villupuram junction.

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