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The Challenges for Higher Education System in Tamil Nadu
S. Kumar
Pages: 1-6 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The first in an occasional series on India’s education system. Places the current issues facing education in Tamil Nadu in a historical context since independence, successive Indian governments have had to address a number of key challenges with regard to education policy which has always formed a crucial part of higher education development. Improving access and quality at all levels of education. Improving literacy rates currently while Indian institutes of management and technology are world class primary and higher secondary education system particularly in rural area while new governments commonly pledge to increase spending on education bring in structured reforms now a days is very has been gradually decreasing its effect day by day rural means living in or characteristic of farming or country life. Literacy rate in Tamil Nadu is very decent compared to other states of India. As per 2011 survey we stand at 11th position with a literacy rate of 77.13 percent education in Tamil Nadu rural areas is rarely consider as an asset in the state. In order to provide as good quality of education in rural areas. Public higher education have established not only establishment but also proper functioning of higher education. There is more of an emphasis on the training of rural teachers whose educational background is generally not as sound as their urban counterparts
Keywords: Mutual Funds, Domination in Commerce, Brokers, Investors

Reference
1) R.N.Sharma, Indian Education At The Cross Road, Delhi:Shubhi,2002.
2) P.D.Shukla, The New Education Policy, Delhi Sterling Publishers Private Ltd, 1998
3) For More Details On The NEP And The Problems Of Problems Of Indian Education In The 1980s And 1990s, See N. Jayapalan, Problems Of Indian Education ,Delhi : Aherstlantic Publishers, 2000.
4) Aram And K.D. Sharma, National Policy On Education: An Overview, Delhi: Visas Publishing House,2005.
5) J.Dreze And A.Sen, `Basic Education As A Political Issue, In B.G Tilak Ed. Education, Society And Development: National And International Perspectives ,New Delhi: APH,2003.

Modern Recruitment: Social Media Impact on Employee Selection
CH.Indrasena Reddy
Pages: 7-11 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The use of social media as a recruitment tool throws up some opportunities and challenges for employers. Social media potentially offers speed, efficiency and the ability to target and attract specific, particularly apposite candidates in the recruitment process. It can provide a useful additional source of information on potential job candidates, especially since some data (at the personal as well as the professional level) may not be generated for the purpose of recruitment, and therefore may provide candid supplementary information on the applicant. For candidates it potentially offers multiple sources of information about the employer and the possibility of contact with existing employees to gain a more realistic job preview. However, there are a number of issues that need to be considered. Firstly, there are ethical questions of privacy and the extent to which it is appropriate and relevant for employers to seek information about workers’ private lives. A US survey found that the most common reasons for not short listing and rejecting candidates were based on ‘lifestyle’ rather than employment-related information. For example, 35 per cent of those surveyed said that they found material on SNSs that caused them not to hire a job candidate; social media postings that included 'provocative or inappropriate' photographs or information were cited by 53 per cent of HR managers as a reason to turn down an employee. This paper will focus on recruitment sites impact on job selection
Keywords: Online, Screening, Virtual, Biodata

Reference
1) R.N.Sharma, Indian Education At The Cross Road, Delhi:Shubhi,2002.
2) P.D.Shukla, The New Education Policy, Delhi Sterling Publishers Private Ltd, 1998
3) For More Details On The NEP And The Problems Of Problems Of Indian Education In The 1980s And 1990s, See N. Jayapalan, Problems Of Indian Education ,Delhi : Aherstlantic Publishers, 2000.
4) Aram And K.D. Sharma, National Policy On Education: An Overview, Delhi: Visas Publishing House,2005.

Fish Marketing Problems in Pudukkotai Coastal Area
P.Malarvizhi
Pages: 12-20 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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References
1) R All.S.M.Marine Fisheries Economics and Development in India, MD Publication private ltd, New Delhi, 2004.
2) Anderson, Lee.G.Fish Economic of Fisheries Management, John Hopkins and university press, Baltimore, 1997.
3) Annamalai and Kandoran, “Economics of Motorized Traditional Craft”, Fishery Technology, 27 (1), 2011.
4) Balasubramanian, T.S., New grounds for Deep Sea Prawn explored off-Tuticoin, Marine Fisheries Information Service, C.M.F.R.I., Tuticorin, M.F.I.S. No. 105 July, August, and September 2008
5) Rao, P.S., “Marketing, The Mantra for Faster Fisheries Development”, Journal of Fisheries Economics and Development, Vol.3 No.2, 2006. P. 23.

A Study on the Service Quality of SBI with Special Reference to Ernakulum Branch
Jayashankar.J
Pages: 21-31 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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Service Quality is the degree of excellence in the service performance. Quality in customer service is the only way a business can differentiate itself from its competitors. It is regarded as a strategic organizational weapon. This study aims to find out the most important attributes of service quality in commercial banks which can be used to evaluate the characteristics of banking service quality as perceived by customers and it attempts to measure and compare service quality among private, public and foreign banks in Chennai city on the basis of customer’s expectations and perceptions of quality of services. Service quality measure is based on modified version of SERVQUAL as proposed by Parasuraman et al. (1988), which involve five dimensions of Service quality, namely Reliability, Responsiveness, Empathy, Assurance, and Tangibles With respect to customer services there are notable perceived differences. Hence this study on customer service quality of commercial banks looks for bringing out the differences between perceptions of customers of these banks.
Keywords: Service quality, Reliability, Assurance, Tangibility, Empathy, Responsiveness

References
1) R All.S.M.Marine Fisheries Economics and Development in India, MD Publication private ltd, New Delhi, 2004.
2) Anderson, Lee.G.Fish Economic of Fisheries Management, John Hopkins and university press, Baltimore, 1997.
3) Annamalai and Kandoran, “Economics of Motorized Traditional Craft”, Fishery Technology, 27 (1), 2011.
4) Balasubramanian, T.S., New grounds for Deep Sea Prawn explored off-Tuticoin, Marine Fisheries Information Service, C.M.F.R.I., Tuticorin, M.F.I.S. No. 105 July, August, and September 2008
5) Rao, P.S., “Marketing, The Mantra for Faster Fisheries Development”, Journal of Fisheries Economics and Development, Vol.3 No.2, 2006. P. 23.

Women Empowerment Through Self Help Groups
M. Poongavanam
Pages: 32-38 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The present study is an attempt to analyse the role and performance of SHGs in promoting women's empowerment in Tiruvannamalai District of Tamil Nadu. The broad objective of the study is to analyses the operating system of SHGs for mobilization of saving, delivery of credit to the needy, management of group funds, repayment of loans, in building up leadership, establishing linkage with banks and examines the social benefits derived by the members. In order to collect and gather primary data, field observation and structured questionnaire survey methods were employed. In addition, information was also collected through discussions and interviews with local NGO’s and government's grass roots level workers. The study reveals that SHG’s had set a new agenda for financial intermediation by banks in the form of micro-credit. By the formation of SHG’s, credits are demanded for various purposes (domestic, health, festivals, repayment of old debts, investment, etc.). Similarly different economic activities are undertaken by the SHG members after joining the group. Habits of savings, economic independence, self- confidence, social cohesion, asset ownership, freedom from debt, additional employment, etc. benefits are derived by the SHG members. Thus, SHG’s have served the cause of women empowerment, social solidarity and socio-economic betterment of the poor for their consolidation. Microfinance programs like the Self Help Bank Linkage Program in India have been increasingly promoted for their positive economic impact and the belief that they empower women. However, only a few studies rigorously examine the link between microfinance and women’s empowerment. This paper contributes by arguing that women empowerment takes place when women challenge the existing social norms and culture, to effectively improve their well being.
Key Words: Self-Help Group, Woman Empowerment, Rural Empowerment, Shantiniketan, Self-Reliant Village Economy, CDP, Direct Attack on Poverty JEL Classification Code: ROO

References
1) Bosch, Ellie (2010), Micro-finance: New Wine in a New Bottle, A Supplementing Role for Cordaid and IICO,
2) Cheston, Susy and Lisa Kuhn (2002), “Empowering Women Through Microfinance”,Unpublished Background Paper for the Micro-credit Summit 15, New York, 10-13 November
3) Dasgupta, Rajaram (2005). “Microfinance in India: Empirical Evidence, Alternative Models and Policy Imperatives”, Economic and Political Weekly, 19 March.
4) Kabeer, N. (2010), “Resources Agency Achievements: Reflections on the Measurement of Women‟s Empowerment – Theory and Practice”, SIDA Studies, No. 3.
5) Kapoor, Pramilla (2001), Empowering the Indian Women, Publications Division, Ministry ofInformation and Broadcasting, Government of India..

Role of Private Sector Banks in Financial Inclusion - Issues & Challenges
R.Lenin
Pages: 45-56 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The article explores the geographical distribution of private sector banks in India and its impact on financial inclusion and Challenges. At the end of March 2012, 50.8 million no frills account were opened by the banking system. The banks have a challenge to keep these accounts operational. Banks were advised to provide small overdraft in these accounts, and up to March 2011 banks provided overdraft of Rs. 30.54 crore. No frills account provides the opportunity for a common man to open bank account. These accounts have no pre condition and low minimum balance maintenance. RBI initiated scheme of no frills account in 2005 to improve financial inclusion and now RBI taken necessary steps to develop the new bank branches to all rural area.
Keywords: Water Quality, Contamination, Economic Benefits, Safe Water

References
1) Debroy Bibek, Bhandari Laveesh, Aiyar Swaminathan S.Anklesaria, “Economics Freedom of States of India 2011”, Academic Foundation, NEW Delhi, PP 13-14

2) Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2009-10
3) Chakrabarty, K.C.(2011), “Financial Inclusion – A road India needs to travel”
4) Chakrabarty, K.C.(2011), “Financial Inclusion”, Presentation at St. Xavier‟s College, Mumbai on September 7, 2011

Non Performing Assets and Recapitalisation of Public Sector Banks in India
Dr Abin T Mathews
Pages: 57-61 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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Banking industry in India is struggling hard to address the problem of Non performing Assets (NPA) . The problem is much more severe among Public Sector Banks and it has reached almost 9 percent of the total advances in 2015-16. Reduced interest income and provisioning requirements erode away profitability and lending capacity. The recent announcement by the Government of India to issue recapitalization bonds worth Rs 1.35 lakhs crore can give stimulus to the banking sector without incurring much fiscal burden. The capital base of the banks will be strengthened and the banks can earn dividends on shares. However banks and the government must be more responsible and take extra care while exploiting the new opportunities. The losses are needed to be recognized and reported properly.
Keywords: Bail In, Bail Out, Non Performing Assets, Public Sector Banks, Recapitalization.

References
1) Arya, Maneesh Kant (2013). Non Performing Assets and the Survivability of Banks, Bauddhik, Vol4, No 3, pp 9-15.
2) CARE Ratings(2017). NPAs in Banks, Mumbai.
3) Ghosh, Jayati and Chandrasekhar C P (2015). Recapitalising India’s Public Sector Banks, Business Line.
4) Ministry of Finance (2017). Economic Survey, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
5) Miyan, Muhammud (2017). A Comparative Statistical Approach towards NPA of PSU and Private Sector Banks in India, International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science, Vol 8, No 1 pp 46-52.

Impact of GST in Indian Business
Dr. R. Leelavathi
Pages: 62-66 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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GST also known as the Goods and Services Tax is defined as the giant indirect tax structure designed to support and enhances the economic growth of a country. More than 150 countries have implemented GST so far. However, the idea of GST in India was mooted by Vajpayee government in 2000 and the constitutional amendment for the same was passed by the Loksabha on 6th May 2015 but is yet to be ratified by the Rajyasabha. However, there is a huge hue and cry against its implementation. It would be interesting to understand why this proposed GST regime may hamper the growth and development of the country. This paper is an analysis of what the impact of GST (Goods and Services Tax) will be on Indian Tax Scenario. Here stated with a brief description of the historical scenario of Indian taxation and its tax structure. Then the need arose for the change in tax structure from traditional to GST model. GST has be detailed discuss in this paper as the background, silent features and the impact of GST in the present tax scenario in India. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a value added tax to be implemented in India, the decision on which is pending. GST is the only indirect tax that directly affects all sectors and sections of our economy. GST will create a single, unified Indian market to make the economy stronger. Experts say that GST is likely to improve tax collections and Boost India’s economic development by breaking tax barriers between States and integrating India through a uniform tax rate.
Keywords: Good and service tax, Impact of GST in Indian Business.

A Study on Psychological Empowerment Among the Women Employees of Information Technology Companies in Chennai City
S. Kumari
Pages: 67-24 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The Psychological empowerment is compiled of four cognitions namely Meaning, Self-determination, Competence, and Impact. The concept of “meaning” refers to the position between one’s work role and one’s own beliefs, values, and standards. The factor of “Self-determination” is an individual’s sense of autonomy or control concerning the initiation or regulation of one’s actions. The term “Competence” refers to the belief in one’s capability to successfully perform work activities. The factor of “Impact” is the belief that one can make a difference in the managerial process; that one could influence operational outcomes in the work unit”. The researcher identified the problem of the present study was whether the psychological factors leads to job satisfaction of women employees in information technology companies in Chennai city. Therefore the present study was conducted evidence of the connection between psychological factors and job satisfaction of women employees. The Population for this study was the women employees of information technology companies in Chennai city. The primary data for the study was collected via a structured questionnaire from 271 women employee’s information technology companies in Chennai city. The respondent’s responses was collected on the basis of 5-point Likert scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree were obtained and the hypotheses tested using multiple regression. The study found that the psychological factors namely meaning, competence, Self-Determination and impact significantly influencing the employees towards the job satisfaction
Keywords: Psychological Empowerment, Meaning, Self-Determination, Competence and Impact

References
1) Ahmed, A. 2013. Job stressors towards organizational change: a study of textile industries of Northern India, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) 16(1): 10–19.
2) Akanyako, J. 2009. The impact of employee empowerment on service quality: Master’s Thesis. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana [online], [cited 30 March 2015]. Available from Internet:
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A Study on Socio – Economic Profile, Investment Portfolio of Investors and Risk Tolerance of Investors in Select Investment Avenue with Reference to Chennai
Dr.M.Senthilmathi
Pages: 75-82 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The first in an occasional series on India’s education system. Places the current issues facing education in Tamil Nadu in a historical context since independence, successive Indian governments have had to address a number of key challenges with regard to education policy which has always formed a crucial part of higher education development. Improving access and quality at all levels of education. Improving literacy rates currently while Indian institutes of management and technology are world class primary and higher secondary education system particularly in rural area while new governments commonly pledge to increase spending on education bring in structured reforms now a days is very has been gradually decreasing its effect day by day rural means living in or characteristic of farming or country life. Literacy rate in Tamil Nadu is very decent compared to other states of India. As per 2011 survey we stand at 11th position with a literacy rate of 77.13 percent education in Tamil Nadu rural areas is rarely consider as an asset in the state. In order to provide as good quality of education in rural areas. Public higher education have established not only establishment but also proper functioning of higher education. There is more of an emphasis on the training of rural teachers whose educational background is generally not as sound as their urban counterparts
Keywords: Mutual Funds, Domination in Commerce, Brokers, Investors

A Study on Job Satisfaction Among NRIS with Special Reference to Kannur District
Pankaj Ayikkomath
Pages: 83-88 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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1) Gannon, M.J., & Hendrickson, D.H. (1967). Career orientation and job satisfaction among working wives. Journal of Applied Psychology,57 (3), 339-340.

2) Starcevich Matt M., (1972). Job factor importance for job satisfaction and dissatisfaction across different occupational levels. Journal of Applied Psychology, 56 (6), 467 – 471.
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4) Pleitner, H.J. (1982). Job satisfaction as a managerial concern. Productivity, 22 (4), 43-50.
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E- Learning for School Students Using Mobile Cloud Computing
S.Habeeb Ur Rahaman
Pages: 89-91 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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Cloud computing is one of the modern development of the era. Mobile cloud computing (MCC) is the combination of mobile and cloud computing system. Mobile cloud computing is used in school education system for E-learning. Cloud computing is cost effective and gives us more data that can be access through online through an computer or mobile. E-learning is one the most effective method of learning in recent days in schools. Mobile cloud computing consist of mobile applications which helps in e-learning. Less usage of internet is also an advantage in mobile cloud computing. Mobile applications were design based on the subjects in the schools especially science, maths etc. E-learning materials are also available in this cloud system. This paper is about how E-learning process is carried through mobile cloud computing.
Keywords: Mutual Funds, Domination in Commerce, Brokers, Investors

Game Based Learning is an Extremely Effective Learning Tool
M.S.Pradeep Kumar
Pages: 92-94 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The development of gaming industry is increasing rapidly, games are not only for entertainment alone it also plays an major role in game based learning. More than half a population world are regular gamers. Video games have become common form of medium for 21st century. Technology is rapidly increasing, digital media tools like virtual lecturing, cloud computing etc are used for learning. But still this is not extremely effective especially for children’s because many applications become not enjoyable when they provide information alone. Thus by combining some entertainment like games makes the application more attractive and more effective. Now education combines with entertainment and it becomes entertainment with the help of gaming. Integrating games in to education has the potential to create more powerful ways to learn in school communities. This papers shows how gaming process is extremely effective in learning process.

Environmental Management Through Green Banking: Initiatives
Dr.K.Indira
Pages: 95-101 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The development of gaming industry is increasing rapidly, games are not only for entertainment alone it also plays an major role in game based learning. More than half a population world are regular gamers. Video games have become common form of medium for 21st century. Technology is rapidly increasing, digital media tools like virtual lecturing, cloud computing etc are used for learning. But still this is not extremely effective especially for children’s because many applications become not enjoyable when they provide information alone. Thus by combining some entertainment like games makes the application more attractive and more effective. Now education combines with entertainment and it becomes entertainment with the help of gaming. Integrating games in to education has the potential to create more powerful ways to learn in school communities. This papers shows how gaming process is extremely effective in learning process.

References
1) Biswas N (2011), Sustainable Green Banking Approach: The Need of the Hour, Business Spectrum, 1(1), 32-38 .
2) Dr. Nishikant Jha & Shraddha Bhome (2014) A Study of Green Banking Trends In India International Monthly Refereed Journal of Research In Management & Technology Vol.12 (2), May‟13 ISSN – 2320-0073
3) HDFC Bank. (2013). Annual Business Responsibility Report 2012-2013. Mumbai: HDFC Bank.

Cashless Transactions in India: Issues and Challenges
Dr. N. Moses
Pages: 102-106 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The Digital India programme is a flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. “Faceless, Paperless, Cashless” is one of professed role of Digital India. Go cashless! Spurred by demonetization many Indians have made up their minds to become used to the cashless economy. The purpose of demonetization is to remove black money as well as to encourage cashless transactions for accountability. It is very convenient, easy and most importantly safer than the cash exchange. Ultimately, it is not just convenient for the user but also facilitates to keeping nation and national economy accountable. Will the emphasis on online transactions provide convenience and tangible benefits or just add to stress and additional charges? To incentivize the move towards a cashless economy, the government has come up with a rash of discounts and freebies on digital transactions. As the country moves towards a cashless environment after demonetization, the initial awe and confusion have given way to a flurry of concerns. This brings security from internal terrorism and external terrorism also. India is a country adopting new technologies very fast; birth rate is high and the second largest populated country in the world. Primary sector agriculture is contributing 70% of GDP. Most of the population is living in rural areas where infrastructure facilities are inadequate. One side there are various advantages and other side there are insufficient environment to take a bold step towards cashless society. In this situation cashless economy is a big task. The present paper discusses the issues and challenges of cashless transactions in India
Key Words: - Digital India, demonetization, Cashless,

References
1) Tax Research Team. Demonetisation: Impact on the Economy. No. 16/182. 2016.
2) NIPFP Tax Research Team. Demonetisation: Impact on the Economy.
3) Rogoff, Kenneth S. Costs and benefits to phasing out paper currency. No. w20126. National Bureau of Economic Research, 2014

Role of Job Resources and Personal Resources on Engagement - A Study with Reference to Davangere Railway Employees
Raghavendra Prasanna Kumar
Pages: 107-112 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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1) Bakker A.B, Demerouti Evangelia and Verbek Willem (2004), Using the Job Demands-Resources Model to Predict Burnout and Performance, Human Resource Management, Spring 2004, Vol. 43, No. 1, Pp. 83–104
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Factors Influencing Brand Preference of Smart Phones Among the Youth in Kerala
Girish S
Pages: 113-120 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The term viral marketing, buzz marketing and word of mouth marketing are used interchangeably. Even though the marketing literature distinguishes between these terms, all of these refer to marketing techniques that use pre-existing social networks to build brand awareness by encouraging people to talk about the brand. As per definition, a brand is a name given to a product or service, such that it takes on an identity by itself. The brand is used widely in business- marketing and advertising for the wide-scale acceptance of the product. The popularity of brand increases with quality advertising techniques. In today’s world, Smartphone’s have occupied a crucial position in our life. India has become the second biggest active smart phone market in the sense of active and unique users in the world crossing 220 million users, greater than the US market, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. The ability to access all corners of the globe with the touch of our fingertips has changed the world drastically and gets everything closer .Newer and more improved versions of the product reach the market, the budding minds of our youth are attracted to them for reaching possibilities. Though India is still has a long way to go, as the smart phone penetration is still below 30% of the total country’s population. There is vast competition among brands to prove themselves in the terms of features, appearance, ease of access and increase in sales. Brand preference is not something new since its advent. The youth are gazing to the glowing success of smart phones constantly looking to upgrade to a better version. Brand preference does not mean choosing over quality. Some people feel certain brands are loyal to them so that they may feel attached to this particular brand for no apparent reason, only willing to substitute if there preferred brand is unavailable. Brand preference is common among young generation especially in the case of smart phones. The attachment may be emotional or habitual which makes them prefer it above others. Nowadays teenagers can be found arguing about which brand is best and which is not. Arguments solely depend on their brand preferences. So this study concentrates on the influencing factors of the smart phone selection in Kerala.
Key Words: - voltage stability, voltage stability index, critical point.

References
1. Schiffman&Kanuk (2006) „Consumer Behaviour 10th Edition Prentice-Hall of india
2. Hoyer &Maciinnis (2003) „Consumer Behavior‟ 3rd Edition Prentice- Hall of India
3. Amanda Lenhart, Pew Research Centre : internet science and tech (2009), Teens and Mobile Phones Over the Past Five Years: Pew Internet Looks Back
4. Smriti Chand, Your article Library: Next generation library, Notes on Buzz Marketing and Viral Marketing
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Implementation of A Machine Learning Technique: Store and Process Big Data in Distributed Environment over the Array of Computers
Nandini Madineni
Pages: 121-126 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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Machine learning (ML) is a subdivision of information science which explains with programming the frameworks such that they mechanically learn and enhance with practice. There are several machine learning methods among one, to arrange elements or objects of a given collection into groups based on the likeness between the items called Clustering. For example, the applications related to publishing online news grouping based on articles published in the news using clustering. At present we are breathing in an epoch where information is available in profusion from various media sources like internet, intranet, web etc. The information load has increased to such heights that sometimes it becomes difficult to manage our gadgets tiny mailboxes, predict the dimensions of data and records of popular websites maintenance information up to date. It is true where unknown websites receives and maintains bulk information. To analyze such huge data across the multiple networked computer systems normally it depends on classical mining algorithms to identify trends and draw conclusions. However, the traditional machine learning techniques which are implemented and run on legacy system framework can be sufficiently productive to process constrained datasets and give results in fast time, unless the computational errands are keep running on numerous machines circulated over the clusters of commodity of computers.We propose a novel algorithm can be testing a very big data processed with a new framework called Mahout that allows us to break down a computation task into multiple segments and run each segment on different machines.The experiment results shows that with number of records increases but it will not affect the system performance and also it will gives good cluster quality.
Key Words: - Machine Learning, Clustering, K-Means, Hadoop, Mahout,

References
1) Ch.Sivasankar, D.Vivekananda Reddy, “Document Clustering Approach Using Internal Criterion Function,” International Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology (IJIET), Vol. 3 Issue 4 April 2014, ISSN: 2319 – 1058
2) Herrington, “Machine learning in ActionPeter” ISBN 9781617290183.
3) Anantha Grama,Anshul Gupta,George Karypisand Vipin Kumar “Introduction to Parallel Computing,” Second Edition.
4) Piero Giacomelli, “Apache Mahout Cookbook,” Open Source.

Voltage Stability Evaluation for Southern Grid-72 Bus System
Lavanyaneerugattu, G.Raghavendra
Pages: 127-132 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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In modern power systems voltage instability is a serious issue with rapid voltage droop due to stressed system with increased loading. Voltage collapse can be predicted and voltage stability of power system can be maintained by many techniques. Voltage stability index (VSI)is one such technique used for solving voltage stability issues. In this paper, a new index is proposed and comparison of this new index performance with the other indices is discussed. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated through numerical studies on Practical 72 bus system of Southern grid in India, using several scenarios of increase in load. The process known as continuation load flow is used.The proposed voltage stability index considers the nose point voltage and the present bus voltage level and the difference of the two at the point where the jacobian matrix becomes a singular matrix for the equal load conditions. In case of contingencies, chances of system voltage collapse are high. All these cases are analyzed in the paper.
Key Words: - voltage stability, voltage stability index, critical point.

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Cultivation and Marketing of Banana in Pudukkottai District-A Study
V.Sogumarin
Pages: 133-143 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The first in an occasional series on India’s education system. Places the current issues facing education in Tamil Nadu in a historical context since independence, successive Indian governments have had to address a number of key challenges with regard to education policy which has always formed a crucial part of higher education development. Improving access and quality at all levels of education. Improving literacy rates currently while Indian institutes of management and technology are world class primary and higher secondary education system particularly in rural area while new governments commonly pledge to increase spending on education bring in structured reforms now a days is very has been gradually decreasing its effect day by day rural means living in or characteristic of farming or country life. Literacy rate in Tamil Nadu is very decent compared to other states of Indiac. As per 2011 survey we stand at 11th position with a literacy rate of 77.13 percent education in Tamil Nadu rural areas is rarely consider as an asset in the state. In order to provide as good quality of education in rural areas. Public higher education have established not only establishment but also proper functioning of higher education. There is more of an emphasis on the training of rural teachers whose educational background is generally not as sound as their urban counterparts
Keywords: Mutual Funds, Domination in Commerce, Brokers, Investors.

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A Case Study on Mac Design Using High-Performance Nikhilam – Sutra Vedic Multiplier
Keerthi Maddamsetti
Pages: 144-149 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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As of late progressed computerized process requests more refined parameters, for example, throughput, power and territory. It is extremely hard to keep up high throughput while keeping up ideal power utilization and cell territory. In the vast majority of the advanced frameworks multipliers are choosing their execution as far as above parameters. In the present work rapid Vedic multipliers are composed with pipeline innovation. As the MAC speed is chosen by Vedic Multiplier, in the present paper Multiplier and Accumulator (MAC) is outlined with two-way pipeline innovation to meet high throughput. Vedic Multipliers are utilized as a part of outlining MAC unit as they are quick multipliers and further improving the information speed. This article explores on the performance analysis MAC using Nikhilam sutra multiplier which is the fast multiplier among the other vedic multiplication algorithms. The MAC unit was designed using Nikhilam sutra multiplier and the adder was implemented using various design methods. The performance comparison of each MAC design implemented with different adders was described below. The MAC was implemented in both ASIC and FPGA design flows.
Keywords: Multiply – Accumulate Unit (MAC), Nikhilam sutra multiplier, Parallel Prefix Adder, Vedic Multiplier .

References
1) Pavan Kumar U.C.S, and A. Radhika, “FPGA Implementation of high speed 8-bit vedic multiplier using Barrel shifter,” IEEE. Trans., ISBN: 978-1-4673-6150-7, pp. 14-17, April 2013.
2) Prabir Saha, Arindam Banerjee, Partha Bhattacharyya, Anup Dandapat, “High speed ASIC design of complex multiplier using vedic mathematics” , Proceeding of the 2011
IEEE Students' Technology Symposium 14-16 January, 2011, lIT Kharagpur, pp. 237-241.
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4) Sumit Vaidya and Deepak Dandekar, “Delay-power performance comparison of multipliers in vlsi circuit design”, International Journal of Computer Networks & Communications (IJCNC), Vol.2, No.4, July 2010, PP.47-56.
5) P. Mehta, and D. Gawali, "Conventional versus Vedic mathematical method for Hardware implementation of a multiplier," in Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies, Trivandrum, Kerala, Dec. 28-29, 2009, pp. 640-642.

A High-Peromance and Low-Power Pipeline Vedic Multiplier Using Adiabatic Logi
Bujji Pasupuleti
Pages: 150-156 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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In this paper, we portray a vitality proficient Vedic multiplier structure utilizing Energy Efficient Adiabatic Logic (EEAL). The power utilization of the proposed multiplier is essentially low on the grounds that the vitality exchanged to the heap capacitance is generally recuperated. The proposed 8x8 CMOS and adiabatic multiplier structure have been planned in a TSMC 0. 18 μm CMOS process innovation and checked by Cadence Design Suite. Both simulation and estimation results confirm the usefulness of such rationale, making it reasonable for implementing energy-mindful and execution - effective very-substantial scaling proportion (VLSI) hardware. The conventional and pipeline Adiabatic Vedic multiplier were discussed in this article.
Keywords: Multiply – Adiabatic logic, Pipeline, multiplier, Vedic Multiplication, CMOS, single phase, low-power.

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1) M. Chanda, S> Banerjee, D. saha and S. Jain, “Novel Transistor Level Realization of Ultra Low Power High-Speed Adiabatic Vedic
Multiplier,” IEEE Conference, ISBN: 978-1-4673-5090-7 pp. 801–806, April 2013.
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A Study on Alu Design Using Dynamic CMOS Logic Families
Anitha Koppala
Pages: 157-163 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The purpose of this work is to design, implement and experimentally verify an Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) using Low Power Barrel Shifter. Barrel shifter is most widely used in ALU to perform fast shifting operations. This work evaluates the performance of ALU with optimized design of barrel shifter in 130nm CMOS process technology. Dynamic logic with no precharge pulse propagation problem and recent circuit techniques for low leakage power are employed to optimize shifter unit of ALU for low power consumption. At first, the circuits were simulated with shifter modules without applying the SVL and GDI circuit. And secondly, SVL circuit was incorporated in the shifter modules for simulation. Measurement results validate the proposed concept and verify that SVL technique based shifter results in lowering the power consumed in ALU.
Keywords: Dynamic Logic Families, Low power, ALU, Barrel Shifter, Multiplexer, Self controllable Voltage Level circuit 

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1) M. Mehrishi and S.K Lenka, “VLSI Design of Low Power ALU Using Optimized Barrel Shifter” Intl. Journal of VLSI and Embedded Systems, vol. 04, Issue-0, pp. 318–323, June 2013.

2) M.Kamaraju, K.Lal Kishore, A.V.N.Tilak, Power Optimized ALU for Efficient Data path, International Journal of Computer Applications, vol. 11, no.11, pp. 39-43, Dec 2010.
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4) Sanu K. Mathew, Mark A. Anders, and Ram K. Krishnamurthy, High-Performance Energy-Efficient Dual- Supply ALU Design, High-Performance Energy Efficient Microprocessor Design, Springer, pp.171-187, 2006.
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High-Performance 2-Way Pipeline Truncated Multiplier for DSP Applications
Naresh Kumar Bade
Pages: 164-1170 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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Truncated increase decreases some portion of the power required by multipliers by just registering the most-noteworthy bits of the item. The most widely recognized way to deal with truncation incorporates physical diminishment of the halfway item network and a pay for the lessened bits by means of various equipment pay sub-circuits. Be that as it may, this outcome in settled frameworks advanced for a given application at configuration time. A novel way to deal with truncation is proposed, where a full exactness multiplier is executed, however, the dynamic segment of the fractional item network is chosen progressively at run-time. This permits a power lessening trade-off against flag corruption which can be changed at runtime. Such an engineering unites the power decrease profits by truncated multipliers and the adaptability of reconfigurable and universally useful gadgets. Proficient usage of such a multiplier is displayed in a custom computerized flag processor where the idea of programming remuneration is presented and dissected for various applications. Test results and power estimations are considered, including power estimations from both post-blend reproductions and a created IC usage. The article proposes the single and two-way pipeline truncated multiplier implemented on FPGA platform. The proposed design shows the significant improvement in the throughput of the architectures.
Keywords-component: Truncated Multiplier, SNR, Round-Off, Pipe-line Multiplier, FPGA, ASIC, Multiply Accumulate Unit (MAC)..etc

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6) with data wordlength reduction,” in Conf. Rec. 39th Asilomar Conf.
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Work Life Balance of it Professionals in Kerala
Dr.Nithya U.S
Pages: 171-175 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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A Study on Awareness of Green Recruitment
Dr.S.Makesh Kumar
Pages: 176-179 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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HR supervisors in the selecting scene, the transient corporate target is to diminish our natural effect by vitality use lessening arrangements to decrease dependence on paper duplicate and persistently look for approaches to set and actualize best practices in the work put which fortify our responsibility regarding a greener domain. Along these lines, this idea offered development to green enlistment process implies a without paper enrollment process with an insignificant natural effect. Applications are welcomed through online mediums like email, online application structures and web-based social networking are currently turning into a more typical in the corporate world. Green enrollment is dynamic in the field of expert enlistment, with a view to meeting the developing requirements for specialists in the territories of sustainable power source, environmental change and maintainable advancement. This investigation investigates the consciousness of green enrollment among the overall population and to give out a few proposals to enhance the level of mindfulness and to comprehend the idea of green enlistment completely.
Keyword: Green Recruitment.

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Importance of English Language as Job Tool for Engineering Students
P.Rani
Pages: 180-184 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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2) Graddol, D. (2010). English Next, India. New Delhi: British Council.
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International Journal of Technical & Non-technical Research, 4(3)
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6) Patil MR (2014), Importance of English Communication for Engineering students from Rural Areas and Its Remedies. Shivaji University, India.
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A Study on Borrowing Issues of Tribal Welfare Schemes in Telangana State
Dr. P. Vijaya Kumar
Pages: 196-200 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The Telangana State government is implementing number of welfare schemes for the socio economic development of the tribes to accomplish the inclusive growth in the state. However there are some issues facing by the beneficiaries while accessing the programmes. The present study is an attempt to examine the perceptions of the tribal beneficiaries on borrowing issues in the process of the implementation of the schemes. The beneficiaries are not satisfied with the loan sanction procedure as the beneficiaries are facing borrowing issues of number of times visiting to the officials, long time taken by the government to sanction the loan with lengthy procedures.
Key words: Tribal welfare schemes, borrowing issues, Inclusive growth, Socio-economic development, Governance, Telangana State

A Study on the Governance of Tribal Welfare Schemes of TS Tricor
Dr. P. Vijaya Kumar
Pages: 201-208 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The Telangana State Scheduled Tribes Co-operative Finance Corporation Limited (TS TRICOR) is implementing number of welfare and economic support schemes for the socio economic development of the tribes to accomplish the inclusive growth in the state. However there are some issues facing by the beneficiaries while accessing the programs. The present study is an attempt to examine the perceptions of the tribal beneficiaries on the governance of TS TRICOR in terms of selection process, monitoring, and implementation of the schemes. In the process of implementation of the schemes, the governance of TS TRICOR was good on awareness of schemes, participation of people in TS TRICOR schemes, support from officials for implementation of the schemes process, monitoring the schemes by officials, conflicts resolution by officials in the process of implementation of the schemes.
Key words: Tribal welfare schemes, Inclusive growth, Socio-economic development, TS TRICOR, Governance, Monitoring, Implementation and Telangana State.

A Study on Issues & Status of Library Automation with Special Reference to Engineering Colleges Affiliation of Anna University -Tirunelveli Region
Jahir Hussain. M
Pages: 209--214 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The present study aims to analyse major issues and problems involved in the library automation of libraries among the Engineering Colleges under Anna University, Tirunelveli Region. The study covers the period from 2015-2016. Survey method has been used for data collection as well as structured questionnaires are used. For this study 64 colleges are chosen. Collected data are analysed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics. The study identified that lack of standardization, lack of user friendly software, shortage of manpower, lack of proper service from the vendor, up gradation problem as technical problems and lack of necessary funds, manpower, management decisions, training to the staff and users of management problem. 

Keyword: Introduction, Library Automation, Issues, & Problems in Automation, Finding and conclusion

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Endeavours in Developing Environmental Jurisprudence
Bindu. G.K
Pages: 224-249 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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The dharma of protecting the environment was to sustain and ensure progress and welfare of all. The effort was not just to punish the culprit, but to balance the eco-system as well. In this attempt, the ancient texts acted as cementing factors between the right to exploit the environment and a duty to conserve it which is now internationally recognized as the concept of ‘Sustainable Development’. Environmental Jurisprudence in India made a beginning in the mid-seventies when Parliament enacted the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. But soon, there was a quantum leap with the amendment of our Constitution in 1976 and incorporation of Article 48-A in the Directive Principles of State Policy and Article 51-A (g)5 in the Fundamental Duties of every citizen of India. Both these Articles unequivocally provide for protection and improvement of the environment. In view of the involvement of complex scientific and specialized issues relating to environment, there is a need to
have separate 'Environment Courts' manned only by the persons having judicial or legal experience and assisted by persons having scientific qualification and experience in the field of environment.
Keywords: Burden of proof, Disaster, Environment, Pollution, Sustainable development

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Quality of Worklife of Migrant Labour in Plywood Industry
Rajalakshmi .A
Pages: 250-258 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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Migration plays a pivotal role in the work culture of many lives. In most cases it creates a positive effect on the quality of work life of labourers especially in industrial sector. This positive vibe leads to an effective growth towards manufacturing sectors especially in plywood industries. In this paper the researcher tries to analyse the quality of work life of migrant workers in plywood industries.
Keywords: Migration, migrant labour, plywood industry, quality of work life, Employment

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A Study on Identify the Determinants of Yield in Unirrigated Maize Cultivation
Dr. C. Sundarapandian
Pages: 259-268 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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Maize has been rightly remarked as the Miracle Crop owing to its varied significance. As an important cereal crop, maize has got a significant place in the agricultural economy of Dindigul district. In this paper, an attempt is made to identify the determinants of yield, which prevent farmers producing maize from achieving the potential yield of maize under unirrigated situations at the farm level. Only 300 unirrigated Maize cultivators has selected from Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. In the case of unirrigated maize cultivation, the explanatory variables human labour (X2), machine labour/bullock labour (X3) and seeds (X4) have been found to be dominant and most influential determinants of yield for small farmers. For large farmers the independent variables seeds (X4), fertilizers (X5) and net return (X7) were observed to be dominant and most influential determinants of unirrigated maize. This implies that an additional percentage increase of each of these two independent variables, seeds (X4) and net return (X7) is capable of increasing unirrigated maize yield by 0.2220, 0.2906 percent respectively for the total farmers. For all the three categories of farmers namely, small, large and total, three variables human labour (X2), seeds (X4) and net return (X7) were found to have greater impact on yield per acre and also emerged
statistically significant. Most of the variables were found statistically significant.
Keywords: Unirrigated Maize, Maize Cultivation, Small Farmers, Large Farmers, Yield Determinants

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A Study on Attitude of Employees Towards Human Resource Practices of Coastal Energen Private Ltd in Tuticorin District
M. Palaniappan
Pages: 269-275 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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Human Asset The executives expects a basic part for the presence and perseverance of any organizations. An undertaking has been made to understand whether the current human resource practices are a ton of enough to overhaul the likelihood of the agents and augmentation the helpful show of Seaside Energen private Ltd. The expert has shown up at the choice that there are different components for an unequivocal investigation focus on human resource in Waterfront Energen private Ltd in Tuticorin Region. Considering the significance of the issue, the expert has picked the subject 'Mindset of Workers towards Human Asset Practices of Waterfront Energen private Ltd in Tuticorin Area' for his assessment study. For the explanations behind the examination, 86 laborers are picked as test respondents. Proportionate characterized unpredictable testing procedure is used for picking the model respondents for social event the data. It is found that there is a gigantic association between the age social affairs of delegates of Beach front Energen private Ltd. in Tuticorin Region and their level of satisfaction towards human resource practices.
Keywords: Human Asset Practices, Force Age Units, and Seaside Energen Private Ltd

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A Study on Impact of Globalization on Tribal Livelihoods, Land Alienation and Poverty in Tamil Nadu
M. D. Chinnu
Pages: 276-280 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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This arises in particular from looking at the consequence of development efforts from a local-level perspective, making the links from the micro-level, situated particularities of poor people’s livelihoods to wider-level institutional and policy framings at district, provincial, national and even international levels. Such reflections therefore put into sharp relief the importance of complex institutional and governance arrangements, and the key relationships between livelihoods, power and politics. The conventional notion that the growth in the economy powered by secondary and tertiary sector would generate sufficient employment so as to absorb the surplus labour from the primary sector has not happened in the state like many other states in the country. While the conventional indicators of economic growth like the rate of growth of the economy suggests that it has maintained a scorching pace, the growth process has completely left behind a vast majority of its population.

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The study of FDI inflow in Indian Pharmaceutical Industry
Dhanya .A
Pages: 281-286 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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Globalization is one of the most significant happening of our time which plays an important role in the political, economic, environmental, cultural, scientific and technological aspects of a nation. Foreign Direct Investment has a vital role in globalization. FDI had contributed in India’s financial stability and economic growth. Indian economy got a gigantic boost due to the FDI made in different sectors. Indian pharmaceutical industry is considered to have a place of its own due to its capacity to deliver good quality and quantity of generic drugs and medical related products. The purpose of this research is to study FDI inflows in the Indian Pharma sector after the new economic reform. The results show that there has been a tremendous increase in FDI inflow in India since 1991.
Keywords: Globalization; FDI; Pharmaceutical.

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Accurate Classification of Cervical Cancer Images Using Pruned Fuzzy Hypersphere Neural Network Classification Approach
B. Sudhakar
Pages: 287-300 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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Abstract
Cancer is the foremost cause of death in the United States. Cancers of the breast and cervix affect more women than any other disease. Scanning the damaged areas can reveal whether or not a woman has external breast cancer. Patients who suspect they may have breast cancer can perform a self-examination. As a result, it's possible to catch it in the early stages in female patients. There are many ways to detect cervical cancer in women, but one of the most common is to use a vaginal ultrasound. Cervical cancer is the foremost cause of mortality in female patients because it is difficult to diagnose at an early stage and patients do not have any symptoms until they are in the terminal stages of the disease. Women's mortality rates can be reduced if they are diagnosed early. Because of the findings presented here, an approach to finding cervical cancer in its earliest stages is suggested in order to save the lives of women who are suffering from it. Another method proposed in this study is the Pruned Fuzzy Hypersphere Neural Network (PFHNN), which uses an Enhanced Lee Filter and colour space algorithm to transform the pixels in the original cervical picture into those in the multi-resolution space.

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Analysis of Income and Expenditure on DCCB in Delta Region
M. Thilagavathi
Pages: 301-307 | First Published: 05 Nov 2017
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Abstract
Co-operative movement is a socio-economic movement and co-operative society is managed by its members with democratic principles. Co-operation can be understood and the same may be explained as a society of the members, for the members and by the members. Thus, a co-operative society is formed, regulated and directed by an association of its members, applying the rules of democracy with an intention to serve both its own members and the community as a whole. This paper has mainly focused on Thanjavur district which covers majority of the delta region in Tamil Nadu. In this district, there are two select DCCBs, namely, Kumbakonam Central Co-operative Bank (KCCB) and Thanjavur Central Co-operative Bank (TCCB) for the study. This research paper exclusively made from the income statement of both KCCB and TCCB for the study of income and expenditure analysis. Finally to give a common observation from the above select DCCBs.
Keywords: Total Income, Interest Income, CRR – Cash Reserve Ratio, SLR - Statutory Liquidity Ratio, Trend pattern.

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