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Nidhi Singh , A. K. Saxena

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Jatropha curcas was evaluated for its seed size variability and effect of seed size on germination, seedling growth and dry weight. Among the three seed size classes viz. small (13-15 mm), medium (15-17 mm) and large (17-19 mm), maximum proportion of seeds by number (62%) and dry weight (63%) was recorded in the medium seed size class. Germination and related parameters were positively correlated with seed size in laboratory as well as in nursery conditions. Large seeds showed remarkable increment in germination per cent (50%), germination value (210%), germination speed (100%) and germination energy (72%) over the small seeds in the laboratory. This increment in germination and related parameters for large seeds over the small seeds was even greater in nursery condition. Significant variations due to seed size were also observed for the growth and dry weight of J. curcas seedlings. Seed size showed a positive relation with growth and dry weight of seedling. Maximum height, collar diameter, number of leaves and total dry weight was found in the seedlings raised from large seeds, hence large seeds of J. curcas should be preferred to get better and uniform germination and quality seedlings.

Keywords

Jatropha curcas, Dry Weight, Germination, Seed Size, Seedling Growth

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Nidhi Singh ¹, Lovika P. Shikhu ², Ruchi Varma ², Vibha Sharma ³

Affiliations
1 IHBAS, New Delhi, IN
2 New Delhi, IN
3 Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Delhi, IN

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The present study is an attempt to study the caregiver burden, and level of general well-being being among the primary caregivers of the persons diagnosed with epilepsy for more than one year. Study was exploratory in nature. A sample of 30 primary caregivers of patients with epilepsy was selected. Both males and females between age ranges of 25 to 55 years were selected from neurology OPD of IHBAS, Delhi by using purposive technique. Zarit Burden interview, and PGI general well-being measure were administered on the sample to study their caregiver burden and general well-being. All participants were psycho educated about the illness. Results showed that caregivers had poor perceived social support and mostly they were experiencing moderate to severe level of care giving burden and low general well-being. Results are discussed in the light of the need of such studies so that professional help can be provided to caregivers also, to deal with their physical, mental and social problems.

Keywords

Caregiver Burden, General Wellbeing, Caregivers, Patients with Epilepsy.

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Kavita Shah ¹, Ipsita Nandi ¹, Nidhi Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN

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Nidhi Singh ¹, Vibha Sharma ², Ravinder Singh ³

Affiliations
1 PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, IHBAS, New Delhi, IN
3 Department of Medical Anthropology, IHBAS, New Delhi, IN

Abstract

The present study is an attempt to study the caregiver burden and level of hope among the primary caregivers of the patients diagnosed with epilepsy for more than one year. Study was exploratory in nature. A sample of 30 primary caregivers of patients with epilepsy was selected. Both males and females between age ranges of 25 to 55 years were selected from neurology OPD of IHBAS, Delhi by using purposive sampling technique. Zarit Burden Interview and Adult Hope Scale were administered on the participants to study their caregiver burden and levels of hope. All participants were psycho-educated about their family members' illness. Results showed that caregivers had poor perceived social support and mostly they were experiencing moderate to severe levels of care giving burden and average levels of hope. Results are discussed in the light of the need of such studies which can professionally help caregivers to deal with their physical, mental and social problems and thereby also help patients with epilepsy in many ways.

Keywords

Caregiver Burden, Hope, Caregivers, Patients with Epilepsy.

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Achyuta Samanta ¹, Dwiti Vikramaditya ², Nidhi Singh ³

Affiliations
1 Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (K.I.S.S.), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Odisha, IN
2 K.I.S.S. Odisha & K.I.S.S. Foundation, US & UK, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN
3 BlackPearl Chambers (Advocates & Solicitors), Delhi, IN

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In 2015, the United Nations released the final text of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The transition from Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to SDGs offer the civil society, NGOs, government and development organisations bothlucrative opportunity and challenge to strengthen as facilitators of development and address the ischolar_main cause of poverty. NGOs in the past decade have assumed a center stage in realizing the educational rights of vulnerable and less-privileged groups like the tribals. It is in this context, this paper analyses the impact of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS)-an NGO based in eastern region of India that caters to the basic needs of tribal children, with education as a potential tool in achieving various SDGs. The present paper is a case study which analyses how KISS plays its role in addressing SDG#1 and SDG#4 i.e. Ending poverty in all its forms everywhere and ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong and learning opportunities for all. The first part of the paper discusses the importance of SDGs and the role for NGOs in helping strengthen this transition from MDGs. The second part deals with the evolution of KISS. Third part of the paper throws light on various mechanisms and tools used by this institution in providing vocational education, free food, accommodation, health care and all other basic necessities to tribal children completely free of cost under single roof. The fourth part of the paper shows as to how the NGO (KISS) has brought new thinking to overcome the challenge of ending extreme poverty by providing holistic education through imparting livelihood learning skills and responding to various SDGs. The final thoughts draw upon as to how NGOs can link education with productivity, economic development and individual prosperity and how innovation in education can impart holistic education to the tribals.

Keywords

Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, Tribals, Sustainable Development Goals, Odisha.

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Atul Singh Parihar ¹, Swatantra K. Singh ¹, Nidhi Singh ¹, Rahul Parasar ¹, Mayank Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science & A.H., (MPPCVV) Mhow, Indore (M.P.), IN

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The aim of the study was focused to find out the effect on haematological and biochemical parameters following administration of propofol in combination with fentanyl citrate. The present study was carried out on six apparently healthy mongrel dogs of either sex weighing approximately 15-20 kg. Each dog was subjected to three different treatments, and each treatment lasted for one day. An interval of 8 days between two treatments was provided. The haematological parameters like PCV, haemoglobin, total erythrocyte and total leucocyte counts showed non-significant decrease in all the three treatment groups. Significant (P<0.05) increase in neutrophil count and decrease in lymphocyte count was noticed in all the treatment groups. The eosinophils and monocytes did not show any significant changes. The biochemical parameters like glucose and total bilirubin showed significant increase (P<0.05) in all the three treatment groups. The alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase and blood urea nitrogen were increased non-significantly while serum total protein and serum creatinine revealed no significant changes in all the three treatment groups. The haemato-biochemical changes induced by propofol and fentanyl citrate as pre-anaesthetics were of transient in nature and suggestive of least temporary alterations in liver and kidney functions. Thus, it is concluded that propofol in combination with fentanyl citrate as pre-anaesthetics can be used safely for induction of general anaesthesia in dogs with minimal or no side effects.

Keywords

Propofol, Fentanyl Citrate, Haemato-Biochemical Parameters, Safety.

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Teena Saharan ¹, Nidhi Singh ²

Affiliations
1 School of Business, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, IN
2 Jaipuria institute of Management, Noida, UP, IN

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The companies aiming for building reputation via CSR initiatives among customers are getting more transparent about their social initiatives and try to turn every stone to build emotional bonding with consumers. But the results generally do not match the expectations as most of the consumers do not show willingness to support the CSR initiatives of companies. This research paper has tried to investigate the reason behind this disinterest. It has tried to explore the current level of respondents' corroboration in supporting any firm's CSR initiatives; respondents' preferred CSR domains that they expect companies to invest in and further tried to measure the shift in intention to patronize the brand that invests in their chosen CSR domain. The research was descriptive and experimental in nature and a data of 162 respondents was finally incorporated for analysis that was collected from National Capital Region (India). The research concluded that if companies invest in consumers' chosen CSR domain then they are ready to help via paying premium prices, positive word of mouth and referring products to others.

Keywords

Brand Patronization, Consumer Expectations, CSR Initiatives, Preferred CSR Domain, CSR Strategies.

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Archana Singh ¹, Nidhi Singh ², Archana Chakravvarty ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varansi (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN

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The soybean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean which has numerous uses. The plant is classed as an oilseed rather than a pulse by the UN Food Agricultural Organization. Soybeans produce significantly more protein per acre than most other use of land. The beans also contains significant amount of phytic acid, -linolenic acid and is flavones. Traditional non-fermented food uses of soybeans include soymilk and tofu. Fermented foods include soy sauce, fermented bean paste, natto and tempeh. The oil is used in many industrial applications. The main producers of soy are the USA (35%), Brazil (27%), Argentina (19%), China (6%) and India (4%).

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