EMPOWERING FINANCES: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF MICROFINANCE PERFORMANCE WITHIN SELF-HELP GROUPS

This study, titled "Empowering Finances: A Comprehensive Analysis of Microfinance Performance within Self-Help Groups," aims to investigate the multifaceted dynamics of microfinance initiatives within self-help groups (SHGs). Utilizing a comprehensive approach, the research employs ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) to discern the impact of various factors on the performance of microfinance programs. The study focuses on assessing key financial metrics, including loan repayment rates, interest rates, and overall financial sustainability within SHGs. By incorporating ANOVA, the research aims to identify significant variations in microfinance performance across different demographic variables, such as age, educational background, and occupation. This analytical framework will contribute to a nuanced understanding of the factors influencing the success of microfinance within SHGs, offering insights that can inform policy decisions and enhance the efficacy of financial inclusion strategies at the grassroots level

GENDER DISPARITIES IN CAREER ADVANCEMENT: EXAMINING OBSTACLES FACED BY WOMEN IN THE PRIVATE EDUCATION SECTOR

This study delves into the pervasive gender disparities hindering women's career advancement within the private education sector. The research aims to identify and understand the multifaceted obstacles faced by women as they navigate professional growth in this specific industry. With a focus on uncovering challenges related to limited access to professional development, workplace culture, work-life balance, and existing promotional policies, the study seeks to provide comprehensive insights into the nuanced factors influencing women's progression. By employing a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and interviews, the research endeavors to capture both quantitative data on the prevalence of barriers and qualitative narratives that offer a deeper understanding of women's experiences. The findings aim to contribute to a broader discourse on gender equity in the professional landscape, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate barriers and foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in the private education sector

ANALYSIS OF IT COMPANIES USING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES OF TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Technical analysis in its basic sense is the analysis of the market action through charts to predict future price movements. There are various tools and techniques to perform technical analysis like moving averages, charting techniques, MACD, ROC, RSI, etc. For this research, RSI (Relative Strength Index) indicator will be used to predict future price movements and to determine whether the shares are overbought or not. The samples selected from the NIFTY-IT index based on market capitalization are Infosys Ltd., Tech-Mahindra Ltd. and Wipro Ltd. The objectives of this research are to study the price movement of the shares of selected companies and use RSI indicator to know the momentum of price change and advice the investors in taking investing decisions

ASSESSMENT OF SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES UNDER CULTIVATED SOILS IN SELECTED AREA OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

Spatial variability of soil chemical properties is critical for improving crops productivity and sustainable farming techniques. This study was conducted to determine chemical properties of soils in selected area of Department of Agricultural Research (DAR). The study area was located at the field of Department of Agricultural Research, which is located at Zayar Thiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar. A total of 235 soil samples were collected in a systematic grid design using geographical positioning system (GPS). Each grid was specified with the distance of 50 m × 50 m. Variables measured were soil pH, Electrical conductivity (EC), organic matter, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, exchangeable calcium, exchangeable magnesium, exchangeable sodium and cation exchange capacity (CEC). Among the statistical results, exchangeable Mg showed the highest variability and soil pH showed the least variability with a coefficient of variation (CV) 69.37% and 8.40% and the values ranged from 0.24 cmolc kg-1 to 6.83 cmolc kg-1 and 4.82 to 7.53, respectively. The electrical conductivity with an average of 0.059 dS m-1 was obtained. The spatial distribution of cation exchange capacity ranged from 1.86 cmolc kg-1 to 12.82 cmolc kg-1. Low to high range of available phosphorus was observed between 1.95 mg kg-1 and 27.91 mg kg-1. The available potassium content in the selected area of DAR soils ranged between 10 mg kg-1 to 317 mg kg-1. Exchangeable calcium varied from 1.13 to 8.35 cmolc kg-1. The soil exchangeable sodium values of the selected area of DAR soil samples varied from 0.05 cmolc kg-1 to 0.69 cmolc kg-1. The pH of the soils was strongly acid to moderately alkaline and EC was non saline condition. The organic matter content found in the selected area varied from 0.33% to 20.85% and the variability of soil chemical properties existed largely due to the differences in management practices by the researchers, and therefore, the researchers should be encouraged to adopt organic matter improvement practices for improving the long-term storage of soil fertility level in crop production. The observed various spatial variability of soil properties that affected soil fertility would provide the information of effective management and decisions making for crop cultivation in Department of Agricultural Research

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This study examines the role of National Green Tribunal (NGT) in environmental laws focusing on its effectiveness in delivering speedy justice. The NGT established with aims to resolve environmental disputes efficiently reducing the burden on traditional courts and ensuring its prompt enforcement and compliance. The study reviews key statutes relating to environments in India and analyzes landmark judgments to highlight the NGT’s contributions and challenges to function effectively, including delays and resource limitations. It concludes with recommendations for legal reforms, enhanced resources and better use of technology to strengthen the NGT’s capacity to ensure timely and effective environmental justice in India

ANALYSIS OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG SECONDARY LEVEL TEACHERS WITH RESPECT TO GENDER AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teachers’ Job satisfaction indicates an overall contentment and positive emotional response of teachers to their job. It is a multifaceted construct encompassing a broad spectrum of emotions and behavioural tendencies. Present study investigates the levels of job satisfaction among secondary-level teachers, taking into consideration their gender and teaching experience. A survey was conducted on 122 teachers from the Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh. The data was collected employing the “Teacher Job Satisfaction Questionnaire developed by Pramod Kumar and D.N. Mutha”, by using a simple random sampling technique. There was a notable disparity in job satisfaction based on gender, as female teachers reported higher levels of satisfaction. However, there was no significant difference in job satisfaction with respect to teaching experience. Additionally, it was discovered that most teachers expressed a moderate level of job satisfaction. This study highlighted the importance of job satisfaction in teacher retention, performance, and student achievement. This research enhances our understanding of job satisfaction among teachers and underscores its critical importance in the educational sector

EFFECT OF LEGUMES LIVING MULCHES ON SOIL MOISTURE, WEED INFESTATION, GROWTH AND YIELD OF MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) DURING DRY SEASON

The experiment was conducted at the field of Department of Agronomy, Yezin Agricultural University, Myanmar to study the effect of green gram and cowpea living mulches on soil moisture, weed infestation, growth, and yield of maize, and to select the suitable living mulch in maize cultivation during dry season. The experiment was conducted by using randomized complete block design (RCB) with three replications. A total of seven treatments were comprised of control (no mulch) (T1), maize: green gram (1:1) (T2), maize: green gram (1:2) (T3), maize: green gram (1:3) (T4), maize: cowpea (1:1) (T5), maize: cowpea (1:2) (T6) and maize: cowpea (1:3) (T7). Soil moisture content and weed infestation were significantly different among the treatments. The maximum weed infestation was recorded from T1 (no mulch) at all sampling times. The minimum weed infestation was observed from maize: cowpea (1:2) (T6) followed by maize: cowpea (1:3) (T7) at 20 DAS and 80 DAS. At 40 DAS and 60 DAS, the minimum weed infestation was found in T7 followed by T6. In addition, the maximum weed control efficiency was found in T6 at 20 DAS and T7 followed by T6 at 40 DAS. The highest leaf area index was attained from T6 at maximum vegetative growth stage. The maximum crop growth rate was observed from maize: green gram (1:2) (T3) and maize: green gram (1:3) (T4) from vegetative growth stage to grain filling stage. However, the maximum grain yield was recorded from maize: cowpea ((1:2) (T6). According to the results, maize: cowpea ((1:2) (T6) is suitable for maize cultivation during dry season of the study area

COHABITATION SYNDROME AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS OF ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY, AKUNGBA-AKOKO, NIGERIA

This study examined the relationship between cohabitation and academic performance of students of Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria (AAUA).  The study adopted the descriptive research design of the survey type.     Sample of four hundred and sixteen students (416) were randomly selected from all the eight (8) Departments in the Faculty.  The instrument for data collection was a self-developed questionnaire titled “Cohabitation and academic performance of Tertiary Institutions Students (CTIS). The results of the analysis showed that cohabitation among students in the Faculty of Education, AAUA was high and that there was a significant relationship between cohabitation and academic performance. Also, age does not have significant influence on cohabitation. The study concluded that cohabitation was in existence among students of the faculty of Education and very high in AAUA.   It was also concluded that the menace of cohabitation among students significantly imparted on their academic performance, similarly, age of students does not have significant influence on cohabitation. Government and school administrators should provide adequate and affordable hostel accommodations for all categories of students. Lecturers and other members of staff should work hand in hand to disabuse the minds of the students from the menace of cohabitation and that parents/guardians should supervise and monitor their children/wards closely

INFLUENCE ON DIFFERENT RATES OF NITROGEN AND POTASSIU FERTILIZERS APPLICATION ON YIELD AND YIELD CONTRIBUTING CHARACTERS OF RICE (Oryza sativa L.)

To evaluate the effect of different rates of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers on yield and yield contributing characters of rice and to compare the effect of N and K balanced fertilization on the growth and yield of rice production. The pot and field experiments were conducted at Yezin Agricultural University farm, Zeyarthiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw in the dry and wet season of 2022-23. Using T1 (control),T2(86 kg N ha-1+ 92 kg K ha-1),T3(86 kg N ha-1+ 46 kg K ha-1),T4(46 kg N ha-1+ 92 kg K ha-1 ), T5 (46 kg N ha-1+ 92 kg K ha-1),T6(129 kg N ha-1+92 kg K ha-1),T7(129 kg N ha-1+46 kg K ha-1) in seven treatments with three replications included in the experiment using a randomized complete block design (RCBD). According to the experimental results, different applications of N and K had significant effects on plant height, number of tillers, number of panicles, panicle length, number of spikelets and grain yield and revealed significant differences in grain yield in response to N and K applications. These findings found that combined different applications of N and K gave the highest grain yield from T6 (45.2 g plant-1) in dry season (pot experiment) and (6.2 t ha-1) in wet season (field experiment)), which statistically from all other N and K differed application treatments. Based on the results, the combined effect of N and K fertilizer treatments gave a higher grain yield, an increased yield percentage, and better growth performance. Therefore, the combined use of N and K fertilizer treatments gave higher grain yield, yield increase percentage and better growth performance

INDO-JAPAN MISSION 2025: PARTNERSHIP STUDY ON GEO-STRATEGIC AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Geo-strategically, Indian Ocean is the key regional arena for centuries. As the traditional players India and Japan have increased their diplomatic and economic development, strategic investment as well as maritime posture throughout the IOR. It has made an essential cohort for different countries for the security purpose as well as pivot to geo-economic partnerships from South to Southeast Asia as it supports the strategic connectivity. So India-Japan relations makes a foremost focus called India-Japan Vision-2025 and other engagements are FOIP, IPOI, the Quadrilateral group (Quad), etc. Now the objective of the study is to intend Indian Act East policy towards Japan with bilateral approach and poly-lateral method towards FOIP. This pro-activeness of Indo-Japan relations in Asia raises two questions – a) how has India’s bilateral foreign policy towards Japan and poly-lateral approach into Quad and FOIP changed? b) Which moving have India’s foreign policy push towards Japan as well as Indo-Pacific in Asian region? Additionally, the study also makes the arguments on the Chinese rising influence around the region of Indian Ocean which has more pulses on Indo-Pacific policy for India and Japan