International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH

SOCIO-PRACTICAL FACTORS REFLECTED IN THE USE OF INDONESIAN IN MULTIETHNIC COMMUNICATION

2025-02-28T07:24:14+00:00

Indonesian as a lingua franca immerses many elements of the social life of its users. This integration is so powerful that the components in the source language code may contain a mix of regional languages. Thus, this research examines the socio-practical construction factors reflected in people's language styles in multiethnic communication. A qualitative design with ethnographic communication epistemology was used in this research and involved participants consisting of 8 ethnicities. Researchers, as the main instrument, equip themselves by recording the results of observations and carrying out initial analysis in data cards while collecting data. Observatory participants are used to collect data by researchers being directly involved in recording, observing, and field recording activities both descriptively and reflectively. The research data was the utterances between speakers and interlocutors in multiethnic communication and was collected through recording, observation, and field notes, which are both descriptive and reflective. Data analysis has been carried out through the stages of activities, data reduction, with a focus on data selection with sociopragmatic parameters, data presentation, analysis based on the theory of critical discourse, and conclusion. The result showed that the socio-practical construction model of Indonesians in multiethnic communication considers social distance, language power, cultural values, and situational variables. This research implies that the context, speech event, and who is being spoken to with various linguistic and discourse markers affect the form of the speaker's speech in communication. Further research could discover the development of sociopragmatic theory in multiethnic communication if Sr and Sp use different politeness modes.

PIKETTY’S r>g THEORY RECONSIDERED FOR A TRANSITION ECONOMY

2025-02-28T07:19:30+00:00

A substantial body of theoretical and empirical research has emerged to explore the relationship between the return on capital, economic growth, and inequality since Piketty and his coauthors offered a groundbreaking and comprehensive perspective on inequality.
Bernardo, Martínez, and StockhammeA substantial body of theoretical and empirical research has emerged to explore the relationship between the return on capital, economic growth, and inequality since Piketty and his coauthors offered a groundbreaking and comprehensive perspective on inequality.
Bernardo, Martínez, and Stockhammer (2014) lay out a post-Keynesian model to examine whether the condition ????????>???????? (where ???????? is the rate of return on capital and ???????? is the economic growth rate) necessarily brings about inequality. Jones (2015), by using an overlapping generations model, demonstrates that if ???????? and ???????? are constant values, degree of wealth inequality in the asset distribution depends on ????????−????????, and also that if ???????? adjusts to balance the supply and demand for capital, this difference converges to the population growth rate. Mankiw (2015) offers a recalibration of Piketty’s arguments by incorporating considerations such as consumption patterns, procreation, and taxation, to suggest that Piketty's pessimistic scenario is not consistent with historical evidence. Fujita (2015) contributes further by developing a theoretical model that distinguishes between real capital and financial capital to analyze how ????????>???????? affects the ratio of capital to income.
This paper examines the issue from a different perspective. Specifically, it focuses on an economy consisting of laborers and capitalists transitioning from a barter-based system to a currency-based monetary system and demonstrates that inequality between laborers and capitalists does not increase in the short term, even when ????????>???????? holds.r (2014) lay out a post-Keynesian model to examine whether the condition r>g (where r is the rate of return on capital and g is the economic growth rate) necessarily brings about inequality. Jones (2015), by using an overlapping generations model, demonstrates that if r and g are constant values, degree of wealth inequality in the asset distribution depends on r-g, and also that if r adjusts to balance the supply and demand for capital, this difference converges to the population growth rate. Mankiw (2015) offers a recalibration of Piketty’s arguments by incorporating considerations such as consumption patterns, procreation, and taxation, to suggest that Piketty's pessimistic scenario is not consistent with historical evidence. Fujita (2015) contributes further by developing a theoretical model that distinguishes between real capital and financial capital to analyze how r>g affects the ratio of capital to income.
This paper examines the issue from a different perspective. Specifically, it focuses on an economy consisting of laborers and capitalists transitioning from a barter-based system to a currency-based monetary system and demonstrates that inequality between laborers and capitalists does not increase in the short term, even when r>g holds.

SCREENING FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA - PILOT STUDY

2025-02-28T07:25:17+00:00

BACKGROUND: Bronchial asthma is an important public health problem at the global level. In India, Prevalence of Asthma in children of 6-13 years is 2.3%. Psychological factors may influence the symptoms and management of Asthma in children. Hence, there is a need to assess Anxiety and Depression in children with asthma.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To Screen for Anxiety and Depression by using Revised Children Anxiety and Depression (RCAD) scale in Asthmatic children in the age of 6 to 11 years.
Objectives:
1) To assess the Anxiety and Depression by using Revised Anxiety and Depression score in children with asthma and in age and sex matched normal healthy children.
2) To assess and compare sex wise distribution and affection in both the groups
METHODOLOGY: An Observational, Cross-sectional study was conducted at the Tertiary health care centre of Mumbai, India. All Asthmatic children who participated in the study were recruited from the Paediatric Asthma Clinic. Normal data was taken from Primary and Secondary school children from Mumbai. Total 6o participants from each group (Control and Asthmatic) were taken and interviewed for RCAD Scale.
RESULT: Out of 60 Asthmatic children, RCAD score of Anxiety was 15.00%. Total Anxiety and Depression score was 17% and Depression score was 22% in Asthmatic children. Boys were affected more than girls. RCAD score value showed affected in Normal Children too but the percentage was low as compared to asthmatic children.
CONCLUSIONS: This study results revealed that Anxiety and Depression is seen more in Children with Asthma as compared to the control Group.

DISAPPEARING HERITAGE: PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION OF INDIAN FOLK ART

2025-02-28T07:19:12+00:00

India is a country with rich customs and a varied population, all of which are deeply ingrained in the country's history. The folk arts, which are ancient manifestations of creativity and individuality passed down through the years, are the foundation of this cultural fabric. However, many of these old art forms are in danger of disappearing due to the quick speed of modernisation. This study examines the declining Indian folk arts and the need of preserving these priceless cultural assets. India's disappearing folk arts are live testaments to the many cultural landscapes that make up the nation, not only artistic expressions. From the intricate wood carvings of Kashmir to the vibrant Pattachitra paintings of Bengal and Odisha, each art form carries with it, centuries of history, tradition, and storytelling. However, many of these artistic expressions are in danger of disappearing completely as traditional lifestyles become increasingly urbanised and obsolete.

THE ROLE OF PATAN MUSEUM IN PRESERVING NEWAR CULTURAL HERITAGE

2025-02-28T07:26:23+00:00

The Patan Museum is integral to preserving the Newar people's rich cultural heritage in the Kathmandu Valley. The museum is a significant institution dedicated to conserving the historical, architectural, and cultural legacy of Nepal's indigenous Newar people. It is located in the heart of Patan Durbar Square, among a collection of medieval palaces. The rich traditions of the Newar people are represented by the numerous sacred sculptures, paintings, metalwork, and architectural elements in the museum's collection that date back to the Middle Ages. In addition to serving as a repository for these cultural treasures, the museum offers an educational platform that bridges the past and present. The museum encourages a deeper understanding of the traditions of the community, which are deeply rooted in the tangible and intangible elements of their cultural identity, by presenting the many parts of Newar life, including religion, crafts, and festivals. Furthermore, the Patan Museum is essential in protecting Newar culture from risks posed by urbanization, modernization, and natural disasters. Through collaborations with local communities, governmental bodies, and international organizations, the museum has evolved into an organizer for heritage conservation initiatives that ensure that Newar traditional practices remain in a world that is continuously changing.

THE IMPACT OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY ON TEAM PERFORMANCE AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUTCOMES IN NIGERIA MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES

2025-02-28T07:19:20+00:00

Nigeria is a country characterized by its vast ethnic and cultural diversity. As a result, multinational companies face the challenge of managing teams composed of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. This paper examined the impact of cultural diversity on team performance and corporate social responsibility outcomes in Nigerian multinational companies. A descriptive survey design was employed to conduct the study. The study adopted a quantitative research design to examine the challenges of managing cultural diversity in multinational companies (MNCs). The study focused on employees and managers in multinational companies operating in Nigeria, particularly those with diverse cultural workforces. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select 200 participants. A structured survey questionnaire was developed to collect quantitative data. The survey consisted of closed-ended questions using Likert scale items. Data from the surveys were analyzed using descriptive statistics to describe the distribution of responses. Inferential statistics examined the relationships between cultural diversity challenges and organizational outcomes. The paper proved that cultural diversity was seen as beneficial for CSR effectiveness. Challenges such as communication barriers and potential conflicts are acknowledged, and there is also a strong belief that when managed effectively, cultural diversity can drive innovation, competitive advantage, and employee satisfaction.

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ON PHLEBITIS AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN SELECTED COLLEGE OF NURSING IN WEST BENGAL

2025-02-28T07:19:16+00:00

Introduction: Phlebitis is derived from the Latin term Plebe, which means vein, and -itis, which means inflammation. Phlebitis is developed due to an inflammatory reaction in the vein, most commonly due to a thrombus.
Aim: This study aim to assess the knowledge on phlebitis and its associated factors among nursing students in selected college of nursing, and association between knowledge on phlebitis and associated factors of phlebitis with demographic variables.
Method: The investigator conducted a descriptive study on assessment of knowledge on phlebitis and its associated factors among 4th semester B.Sc nursing student . Conceptual framework of study was based on’ Health Belief Model, (Rosenstock,s 1974, Becker and Maiman,s 1975) revealed the relationship between a person’s belief and behaviour. Ninety B.Sc. nursing students (4th semester) were selected as samples by non-probability purposive sampling technique to collect data. A valid reliable structured knowledge questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis
Result: The result revealed that the majority of 4th Semester B.Sc. nursing students obtained 80% average knowledge score on phlebitis and 72.22 % average knowledge score on associated factors of phlebitis. A significant association found between knowledge score of phlebitis and total duration of clinical exposure in weeks as chi- square value was 5.269 [3.841] at 0.05 level of significance. A significant association found between knowledge score of associated factors of phlebitis and total duration of clinical exposure in weeks as chi- square value was 3.946 [3.841] at 0.05 level of significance. The study has several implications in Nursing education, practice, administration, and research. The study concluded with recommendations for future intervention and improves policy implementation regarding phlebitis for reducing the infection.

RESEARCH ON ENGLISH TEACHING REFORM IN HIGHER VOCATIONAL COLLEGES BASED ON NATIONAL VOCATIONAL COLLEGE ENGLISH SPEAKING CONTEST

2025-02-28T11:10:39+00:00

The National Vocational College English Speaking Contest has been playing a leading role in the English teaching reform in higher vocational colleges in China. The Contest mainly consists of five sections, i.e. Presentation, Interview, Debate, Role-Play and Speech. By analyzing each section, it is clearly shown that the competencies examined in the Contest align closely with that of the English teaching reform. However, the problems exposed by the contestants also deserve our attention, which helps identify the challenges in current higher vocational English teaching, including weak English foundation, insufficient communication awareness, limited critical thinking ability, inability to adapt effectively in real-time, etc. Combining the positive effects the Contest brings and the problems the contestants exposed, the article suggests updating teaching philosophies, improving teaching methods, expanding teaching resources and optimizing teaching assessments to promote higher vocational English teaching reform.

DETERMINATION OF OPTIMUM PLANTING TIME FOR TUBEROSE [AGAVE AMICA (MEDIK.) THIEDE & GOVAERTS] UNDER THE HARRAN PLAIN CONDITIONS

2025-03-04T05:31:28+00:00

The aim of the present work was to determine of optimum planting time and some agricultural charasteristics of tuberose [Agave amica (Medik.) Thiede & Govaerts] under southeastern Anatolian conditions of Turkiye. In the research, 7 planting times were tried with 15-day intervals, starting from 1 March to 1 June. The experiment was run in the summer growing sessions of 2022 and 2023 in Southeastern Anatolian conditions according to Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Results showed that statistically significant difference between planting times was noted at P<0.001 level. The following parameters including sprout duration (10-70 days), first flowering time (24 June-14 August), second flowering time (16-22 October), first flowering period (29-82 days), second flowering period (53-57 days) vegetation time (210–244 days), the plant height (29.90-43.10 cm), number of spikes per plant (1-2 number/plant), rootstock tuber circumference lenght (9.40-14.10 cm), number of new tubers (12.0-14.5) and new tuber circumference lenght (3.5-6.20 cm) will investigated. JMP-SAS software will use for statistical analyses. It was also seen that tuberose had a potential to adapt to Harran Plain ecological conditions. According to the results of this research, the highest datas were obtained from 15 April planting in southeastern Anatolian conditions.

DETERMINATION OF YIELD AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF SOME SAFFRON (CROCUS SATIVUS L.) ECOTYPES IN SOUTHEASTERN ANATOLIAN CONDITIONS

2025-03-04T06:01:40+00:00

The aim of the present work was to determine the yield and some quality characteristics of some saffron ecotypes (Turkish, Greek, Spanish, Indian, French). The experiment was run in the winter growing sessions of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, in Harran University Faculty of Agriculture Research Field according to Randomized Block Design with three replications. Results showed that statistically significant difference between ecotypes was noted at P<0.001 level. In the experiment, phenological observations such as sprout time (day), sprout duration (days), flowering time (day), flowering period (days) and vegetation period (days) were determined. The following parameters including plant heights (30.00 - 45.67 cm), flower number per plant (3.00-3.50 flower/plant), saffron yields (2.04-2.55 g/m2), corm numbers per plant (4.00–5.50 corm/plant), corm yields (2630-3500 g/m2), safranal ratio (39.60-50.02‰), crocin ratio (226.00-291.50‰), picrocrocin ratio (87.80-101.00‰) were determined in the study. It was also seen that all experimental materials had a potential to adapt to Harran Plain ecological conditions. According to the results of this research, the highest quality stigmas were obtained from Greek ecotype saffron and the highest stigma yield was obtained from Spanish saffron in southeastern Anatolian conditions. It can be said that testing Indian ecotype saffron, which has lower yield and quality values compared to other ecotypes, in cooler regions of the country may yield positive results.

A SPOKE IN THE WHEEL: A NOVEL ABOUT THE BUDDHA BY AMITA KANEKAR. NEW DELHI: HARPER COLLINS, 2005. PP. 447. RS.395/-. ISBN 81-7223-574-7

2025-03-04T10:24:41+00:00

Amita Kanekar is a Mumbai based writer whose debut novel is A Spoke In The Wheel: A Novel About The Buddha. She teaches Comparative Mythologies and Architectural History at the University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The novel begins with the story of Upali, a monk in the Maheshwar monastery on the banks of the river Narmada. He begins rewriting the life of the Buddha as he sees contradictions in the Suttas. We have a dual narrative structure- alternate chapters are devoted to the story of Upali set in 256 BCE, during the emperor Ashoka’s reign, and the story of the Buddha three hundred years earlier (as retold by Upali). The novel has two parallel plots. It depicts specific moments in history such as the death of Tara because of a slave revolt in Buddha’s time or of Buddha’s charioteer Gopal during the war with the Koliyas or his stay in Benaras that changed Siddarth to Buddha. Upali’s life on the other hand is shown to be affected by the life and teachings of Buddha, by the Kalinga war and by the historical figure of Ashoka that makes him cynical towards the imperial power and the king’s efforts to spread the message of Dhamma. Both Buddha and Upali are typical men of their age who epitomize the processes of change in the society.

AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICE AMONG THE USERS OF TALUK PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN KOLAR DISTRICT: A STUDY.

2025-03-10T04:57:41+00:00

The present research paper examine that overall distributed and collected among the Users of the Taluk Public Library Distributed 150 questionnaires 130(86.67%) are received among them. Followed by 95(73.07%) of them are males and 35(26.92%) are female, 15(11.5%), 16-25 age group covers 30(23.07%), 26 to 35 group contains 15(11.53%), 36-45 group covers 12(9.23%), 46-55 group covers 52(40%), and 55 above age covers 6(4.61%), 70(53.5%) of the respondents are Degree, 40(30.7%) of the respondents are Post graduates, 10(7.69%) of the respondents are PUC and SSLC students, 48(36.92%) of the respondents are married, and 82(63.07%) of respondents are Unmarried. This concludes that the majority of the users are unmarried of 82 (63.07%), 98(75.38%), Twice a week is 12(9.23%), Weekly is 2(1.53%), Monthly visit is 10(7.69%), and rarely is 8(6.15%).

CULTURAL CONTINUITY OF UTTARAKHAND'S RAMLILA

2025-03-11T08:39:34+00:00

Ram is the center point of the value concept of Indian wisdom" (Ramchand 2024: 169). Ramlila is an integral part of Indian culture and traditions, through which the life and ideals of Ram are presented in a dramatic form. This performance is very important from religious, social and cultural point of view. The tradition of Ramlila holds a special place in Uttarakhand, where it is a symbol of cultural heritage and community participation. The traditional form of Ramlila in Uttarakhand is full of localness, which is celebrated as a cultural festival in open spaces of villages, towns and cities, government land or buildings and the land of the staging committee. About 44 male and 18 female characters play an important role in the staging of Ramlila. The characters for the performance are usually selected from the local community, who display the traditional art of performance. The roles of the characters, traditional costumes, and the use of local musical instruments make this event even more special and picturesque. These performances show the inclusion of religiosity and customs, which gives the audience a unique experience of spirituality and entertainment. Technology and modernity have also influenced the form of Ramlila performance, such as the inclusion of modern sound and light arrangements, digital technology, modern songs and music and contemporary contexts make Ramlila more attractive. These technological changes have played an important role in connecting the young audience. The dramatic inclusion of contemporary problems and issues also makes the performance relevant and entertaining. Ramlila organizing committees consider Ramlila not only a religious event, but also a means of promoting social unity and community spirit. Along with spreading moral and religious values, this event is also helpful in preserving regional traditions. In Uttarakhand, this event is working to keep people connected to their cultural roots from generation to generation. Uttarakhand's Ramlila is known for its historicity, staging style, cultural diversity, and community participation. It is a wonderful example of harmony between tradition and modernity, where a confluence of traditional culture and modern presentation is seen. The study of Uttarakhand's Ramlila provides an opportunity to understand its historicity, staging style, cultural neutrality, community participation (especially in the context of women's participation), and the balance between tradition and modernity. It is not only a religious and cultural heritage, but also a living tradition, which accepts the change of time and maintains its relevance and originality as well as carries out the process of change and continuity.
This is a part of the research work done under the ICSSR funded program "Comparative study of the history of Ramlila staging and contemporary styles of presentation in Uttarakhand and social impact assessment of women's participation".

CHANGING NATURE OF STATE POLITICS OF RAJASTHAN

2025-03-11T08:47:49+00:00

The state politics of Rajasthan is unique in that after every Assembly election, the government changes in an alternative manner of political parties. For the last three decades, the incumbent government has never succeeded in retaining the power. However, the core competitors for political power are the INC and BJP. The current paper will explore why Rajasthan has developed such a unique trend of the Bi-party system, its smooth shift to a dominant party system following the national trend between 2014 and 2023, and its further transition from dominant party to Bipolar competition. The 2014 election led to a return to a dominant party era, with BJP replacing Congress nationally. However, at the level of State Assembly elections, the power keeps oscillating between Congress and BJP. Still, at the Lok Sabha level from 2014 to 2019, the BJP has had massive domination over all of the parliamentary seats in Rajasthan. Interestingly, even at the Assembly level, power oscillated, but the total vote share percentages of Congress reduced drastically along with the reduction of seats won in every Assembly election. These trends show that the BJP has successfully maintained a dominant Party system in Rajasthan. However, the verdict of the 2024 Lok Sabha election has created a break in this decadal trend and restructured the party competition of Rajasthan back to its pre-2014 Bipolar competition.

KINETICS OF OXIDATION OF UNSATURATED ACID BY THALLIUM(III) IN AQUEOUS ACETIC ACID AND MICELLAR MEDIUM

2025-03-13T07:15:11+00:00

The oxidation of α-crotonic acid by thallium (III) perchlorate proceeds by a mechanism approach involving direct two-electron transfer with lack of free radical intervention from substrate to the oxidant via an intermediate complex. The stoichiometry (1:1) of the reaction followed by its decomposition in a rate-determining step to product acetaldehyde. The orders in oxidant and acid were found to be unity, whereas solvent, micellar (CTAB) exhibited fraction-order kinetics. The activation parameters were also discussed.

KINETICS AND MECHANISM OF ELECTRON-TRANSFER REACTION : OXIDATION OF N-BUTANALDEHYDE BY N-CHLOROISONICOTINAMIDE IN AQUEOUS ACETIC ACID MEDIUM

2025-03-13T08:56:17+00:00

N-chloroisonicotinamide uncatalyzed oxidation of butanaldehyde in aqueous acetic acid, and sulfuric acid medium was investigated at 313 K. Data indicate the reaction follows identical kinetics with first-order in [oxidant]. The reaction rate shows direct proportionality with respect to low [substrate], which tends to become zero-order at higher concentrations of the butanaldehyde, and inverse fractional-order in [H+] that follows kobs = a + b [H+]. The rate increased with decreasing dielectric constant of the medium. The variation of ionic strength, and the addition of reaction product (isonicotinamide) had no significant effect on reaction rate. The stoichiometric ratio was assigned 1:1 in H2O+Cl reacting species of oxidant mechanism with rupturing C-H bond of substrate to yield n-butyric acid product. The activation parameters associated with the rate-determining step have been computed. The proposed mechanism, and the derived rate law are consistent with the observed kinetic data.

AN EXPLORATION OF THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK INDUSTRY 4.0.

2025-03-15T08:36:01+00:00

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating big opportunities in the workplace, especially with the combination of AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), which is leading to advancements in robotics. This is known as industry 4.0, and it promises to bring precision, efficiency, and flexibility to businesses. However, to implement Industry 4.0, companies need to make a lot of changes, including changes to their Human Resources (HR) functions. In the new era, HR becomes even more important and can give a company a competitive edge. HR needs to be more adaptable and proactive in order to meet the challenges and demands of Industry 4.0. This study looks at how AI can improve HR practices in the context of Industry 4.0. It focuses on five key areas where AI can be applied in HR: Recruitment and Talent Acquisition, Employee Onboarding and Training, Performance Management, Employee Engagement and Retention, and HR Analytics and Reporting. The study also examined three aspects of HR readiness. Technological Readiness, Organizational Readiness, and Individual Readiness. The results show that AI has the potential to significantly enhance HR capabilities and improve the overall effectiveness of HR functions in Industry 4.0.