ASSESSMENT OF FARMERS’ FERTILIZER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND CROPPING PATTERNS IN TATKON TOWNSHIP, NAY PYI TAW UNION TERRITORY, MYANMAR

Face-to-face interviews (n = 48) were conducted at Kin Mun Tan village tract in Tatkon Township, Nay Pyi Taw Union territory, Myanmar to identify current status of cropping patterns in their farmland and to assess the currently used fertilizer management practices in the study area. Survey data indicated that there were twenty-four cropping practices and it could be categorized as three cropping patterns; double rice (38%), maize based (28%) and sunflower based (34%). In maize and sunflower based cropping patterns, farmers used to grow rotating with other crops such as chickpea, chili, cabbage, onion, parsley, spinach, tomato, watermelon, cotton and banana depending on the market demand. In the fertilizer management practices, they used to apply organic manure, compound, urea, T-super (Triple super phosphorus) and foliar fertilizers. The greater portion of respondents (81%) used organic manure with the average application rate of 4.82 cart per hector (2.42ton ha−1) per year.  The highest number of respondent (79%) used compound fertilizers, 85% used urea fertilizer, 2% used T-super and 69% used foliar fertilizers depending on cropping patterns. Concerned with soil fertility status, half of respondents answered that their farm had good fertility status without testing their soils. There were 94% of study area without soil test. It indicated that the study area was necessary to conduct soil analyses to improve soil fertility status. In summary, farm size, compound fertilizer usage, foliar application and year of fertilizer application were depending on diversified cropping patterns. Especially, a cropping pattern including pulses would be assessed with much application of foliar fertilizers

EXPLORING THE ASSOCIATION OF KEY FACTORS AFFECTING WOMEN'S BUYING BEHAVIOR VIA SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

This study, titled "Exploring the Association of Key Factors Affecting Women's Buying Behavior via Social Media Marketing," aims to investigate the relationship between various influential factors in social media marketing and the buying behavior of women professionals, focusing on how these factors intersect with demographic variables such as age, marital status, and educational qualification. Utilizing a sample size of 100 women professionals, the research employs quantitative methodologies to collect and analyze data. The findings highlight significant associations between social media marketing strategies and consumer behavior, with demographic factors playing a crucial role in shaping these dynamics. By examining these interactions, the study provides valuable insights for marketers aiming to tailor their social media campaigns to effectively reach and influence different segments within the target demographic. The results underscore the importance of personalized marketing approaches to enhance engagement and drive purchasing decisions among women professionals

भगवद्गीता की वर्तमान समय में प्रासंगिकता एवं जीवन दर्शन

वर्तमान दौर में पूरी दुनिया में अशांति फैली हुई है। मनुष्य ने चाहे जितनी भी खोज की है अपनी सुख सुविधाओं के लिए लेकिन फिर भी उसको कहीं भी उसे सकून नहीं हैं। भौतिक भोग की वस्तुओं के अनावश्यक संग्रह से उसे झूठा ही सुख मिल पा रहा हैं । फिर युवा वर्ग ही क्या प्रत्येक वर्ग तनाव में जीवन यापन कर रहा है। गीता गुम हुए सुख को पुनः आत्मिक रूप में लेन का कम करती हैं । आत्मा चेतन रूप है । आधुनिक युग में गीता के द्वारा संतुलित जीवन को उपचार देने की आवश्यकता है। गीता योग अध्यात्म एवं जीवन प्रबंधन का महत्त्वपूर्ण ग्रंथ है । आज के युवा को गीता का आत्मसात करने के लिए अर्जुन जैसा जिज्ञासा पात्र बनना पड़ेगा क्योंकि भगवान श्रीकृष्ण ने गीता के अंतिम अध्याय में स्वयं कहा है कि गीता का रहस्यमय उपदेश किसी भी काल में तत्वरहित भक्तिविहीन और जिसकी सुनने में रूचि नहीं हैं और जो मेरे प्रति द्वेष भाव रखता हैं ऐसे लोगों को यह ज्ञान नहीं देना चाहिए। जो युवा गीता का गुरु के सानिध्य में श्रवण मनन करेगा वह मोक्ष रुपी परम लक्ष्य को भी प्राप्त कर सकता हैं

PUBLIC SECONDARY EDUCATION IN RURAL AREAS IN HAITI - DOMINANCE AND ABUSE OF POWER THROUGH THE LENS OF POLARITIES OF DEMOCRACY THEORY

Public secondary schools are scarcely available to children in rural Haiti who want to continue their education beyond primary school. While some remote communities may offer private schools, poor families simply cannot afford to send their children to private schools or even move to a city where they have options to attend public secondary schools. The research examined the perspectives of well-informed Haitian educators and other educators who were familiar with the issue of limited access to public secondary education in rural areas of Haiti. The research further determined that the problem can't be solved unless we look at how the country's educational system was affected by Dominance and Abuse of Power by the Elites and other oppressive factors. 20 educators in Haiti and the United States participated in semi-structured interviews to compile data that were analyzed through the prism of Benet's Polarities of democracy theory. The findings indicated that Education for rural residents is undervalued by the government. Political and personal agendas are given more priority. Closing the gap between urban and country life is critical. More public secondary schools for rural areas need to be established, which will need a paradigm shift in the education system of the country

OVERCOMING STRESS: YOUTH AND EDUCATION

The Constitution of India in Article 21 – A makes provision for free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. Basic education is the right of every young citizen. The youth is the backbone of an economy. It is their duty to help a nation grow. It has been observed that with the advance in technology there is also an increase in the pressure to perform hence there is a rise in the instability of our young minds. The youth find it difficult to cope with extreme challenge and stands vulnerable to self-harm. This is especially true for developing economies.  In such a precarious situation the education system has to step in to find measures how to curb the problem. The paper here identifies the problem and makes an attempt to use education as a means to address the problem

NAVIGATING THE CRISIS: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ALCOHOL AMONG TODAY'S YOUTH GENERATION

Substance and alcohol abuse among youth in India represents a pressing public health concern with far-reaching consequences. This abstract highlights the scope, contributing factors, and potential interventions related to this issue. India's youthful demographic, comprising over half of the population, faces numerous socio-economic challenges, including unemployment, poverty, and academic pressure, which contribute to vulnerability to substance abuse. Additionally, rapid urbanization and cultural shifts have led to increased exposure to drugs and alcohol. The prevalence of substance abuse among Indian youth is alarming, with studies reporting high rates of experimentation and regular use. Different factors such as peer pressure, curiosity, and lack of parental supervision exacerbate the problem. Moreover, the disgrace related to looking for help for substance misuse and restricted admittance to treatment further intensified the issue. Addressing youth substance abuse requires a multi-faceted approach involving education, policy reform, and community involvement. Prevention efforts should focus on raising awareness about the risks associated with substance abuse, promoting healthy coping mechanisms, and fostering supportive environments. School-based interventions, peer mentoring programs, and family counseling can play pivotal roles in prevention and early intervention. Policy measures such as stricter enforcement of age restrictions on alcohol sales, banning advertisement of addictive substances, and increasing access to affordable treatment options are essential. Additionally, collaboration between government agencies, NGOs, and healthcare providers is crucial for implementing comprehensive strategies to combat youth substance abuse, addressing substance and alcohol abuse among youth in India demands concerted efforts from various stakeholders. By implementing evidence-based interventions and fostering a supportive environment, it is possible to mitigate the adverse effects of substance abuse and promote the well-being of India's future generations

INEFFICIENCY OF GOVERNMENT PLATFORM TO COMBAT WITH COVID PANDEMIC IN INDIA

The phase of COVID 19 pandemic was the worst time faced by the whole world. The whole economy was disturbed and heavy recession in the economy was faced by the world economy. India was also highly affected by it. This study aims to identify the various reasons of failure of government initiatives taken at the time of closure of schools due to covid pandemic. A survey-based approach was used to collect data from various respondents including 510 students and 510 teachers to address the challenges and loopholes of government platforms provided to help students and teachers to continue their education. Frequency, percentage and chart analysis will be used to achieve this objective. Further, to find out association of different demographic variables and drawbacks of government platforms chi-square analysis will be done

UNVEILING WOMEN'S VOICES IN ASSAMESE FOLKLORE: A STUDY OF GENDER DYNAMICS AND RESISTANCE

The focus of this paper is on the representation of women's voices in Assamese folklore. The status of women in society demonstrates how gender equality is reflected in all aspects of life. The struggles of women are attempted to be portrayed through Goalpariya Lokgeet, Jeng Bihu, and Biyanam. How Assamese women's resistance and hardships are reflected in folk songs. This paper tries to emphasize how folklore portrays their experience, identity, role, and problems. Lastly, it considers how important it is to raise women's voices to comprehend gender dynamics and resistance

CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR FOR CANNED TUNA PRODUCTS IN GENERAL SANTOS CITY

This study focused on consumer preferences regarding the purchase of canned tuna products in General Santos City. The researcher used descriptive quantitative research design by distributing questionnaires using quota sampling to 100 respondents who bought in supermarkets or malls, convenience stores, and public markets employing relative frequency distribution, weighted mean, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results of the study showed that there is a high degree of influence on product characteristics (4.03), psychological factors (3.76), promotional activities (3.64), and social factors (3.43) on the consumer buying decisions for canned tuna products. Moreover, profile based on age, sex, educational attainment, average monthly income, and source of income had no significant differences on consumer decisions on buying canned tuna products. The findings of the study confirmed that product characteristics perceived to be of higher influence on the purchased of canned tuna products

EFFECT OF ORGANIC MULCHES AND LIVING MULCHES ON WEED INFESTATION AND YIELD OF MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) DURING WET SEASON

Mulching provides several benefits to the agro-ecosystem and plays an important role in integrated weed management system. To study the effect of organic mulches and living mulches on weed infestation and yield of maize, the experiments were conducted at the field of Department of Agronomy, Yezin Agricultural University (YAU) and Tatkon Agricultural Research Farm, Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) in Myanmar during wet season, 2023. In both locations, there were six treatments: control (no mulch) (T1), maize stover mulch (T2) and rice straw mulch) (T3) as organic mulches (8 ton ha-1), cowpea mulch (T4), green gram mulch (T5) and lablab bean mulch (T6) with the seed rate of each 10 kg ha-1 as living mulches by using Randomized complete block (RCB) design with three replications. In Yezin, the results showed that the lowest weed infestation was found in T3 followed by T2 among all treatments at all sampling times Among the selected living mulches treatments, the minimum weed infestation was observed in T4. The highest weed infestation was found in control (T1) in both study areas. In Tatkon, weed density was also significantly reduced by T3 and T2 at 15 days after sowing (DAS). After that, at 35 DAS, 55 DAS and 75 DAS, the better weed control efficiency was found in rice straw mulch (T3) followed by cowpea mulch (T4) and lablab bean mulch (T6). The minimum weed infestation was found in T3 followed by T4 and T6. However, the highest maize grain yield was observed in T4 in both study areas. Therefore, the cowpea mulch (T4) is suitable to control weed infestation and to optimize maize grain yield for sustainable maize cultivation of the study areas. Living mulch or organic mulch should be used in maize cultivation rather than without using mulch (control). Organic mulches should be used in places where living mulches are not suitable